PM says too early to lower Malaysia’s school-leaving age
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PM says too early to lower Malaysia’s school-leaving age

Putrajaya: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it is too early for the government to make a decision on a proposal to lower the school-leaving age to 16. “That’s something we’ll discuss, but it’s still too early at this stage,” he told reporters after the Budget 2026 consultation session here today. Malaysia currently mandates schooling up to the age of 17 under the Education Act 1996. Any change to this policy would require amendments to the law and engagement with education stakeholders. The proposal came into public focus after Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli on Monday suggested that secondary education should conclude by age 16. He said this would enable the younger generation to enter the workforce by 21 — a shift he deemed necessary as Malaysia transitions into an ageing nation....
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Innovedge: Malaysia’s Premier Housemaid Agency Expands Comprehensive Services, Business News
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Innovedge: Malaysia’s Premier Housemaid Agency Expands Comprehensive Services, Business News

Business new tamfitronics Innovedge, Malaysia's leading housemaid agency, expands services for hiring Indonesian and Filipino domestic helpers, offering comprehensive support from consultation to ongoing assistance. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - August 15, 2024 — Innovedge, Malaysia's leading housemaid agency, is excited to announce the expansion of its comprehensive range of services, specializing in domestic helpers from Indonesia and the Philippines. Since its establishment in 2002, Innovedge has successfully facilitated the employment of 10,000 domestic workers in Malaysia, setting a benchmark for reliability, consistency, and efficiency in the industry.Innovedge offers a full suite of services designed to streamline the process of hiring a domestic helper. This includes assistance with the processing and application of domestic workers, ensuring a seamless experience for employers. The agency also provides personalized counseling sessions, tailored to address the unique needs and...
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