Former KL police chief Allaudeen sets sights on legal career after retirement

Former KL police chief Allaudeen sets sights on legal career after retirement

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 ― After going on mandatory retirement from his role as Kuala Lumpur police chief yesterday, Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid intends to rekindle his interest in the legal field, which he had to leave behind 38 years ago when he opted for a career in law enforcement. Commencing his career with the … Read more

Up to 10,000 vacancies at Socso’s MYFutureJobs Women’s Career Carnival

Up to 10,000 vacancies at Socso’s MYFutureJobs Women’s Career Carnival

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Socso’s 2024 MYFutureJobs Women’s Career Carnival is offering up to 10,000 vacancies for job hunters. The Social Security Organisation (Socso) said more than 50 employers are participating in the March 14-16 carnival at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). “Various prospective employers, including major industry players such as RHB, HSBC, … Read more

Booming demand for hijab stylists leads to flourishing career options

Booming demand for hijab stylists leads to flourishing career options

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — What started off as a casual sharing of hijab styling tutorials on social media unexpectedly flourished into a successful profession as a hijab stylist for a housewife, enabling her to generate a respectable income. Nursalihah Ahmad Azman Saha, 34, fondly recalls how her career took off at the end of … Read more

Sabah teacher’s 29-year career ends in jail time, fine for using forged id

Sabah teacher’s 29-year career ends in jail time, fine for using forged id

KENINGAU, Feb 22 — A man was sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined RM6,000 by the Magistrate’s Court here today for using a fake identity card to work as a teacher at a school in Tenom, near here, for the past 29 years. Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani imposed the sentence on Ridal Abdul … Read more

Coldplay’s KL concert makes history as most attended concert of their career

Coldplay’s KL concert makes history as most attended concert of their career

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — It was a dream come true for over 80,000 fans when Coldplay held their very first concert in Malaysia on Nov 22, 2023. The very eagerly-awaited concert by the seven-time Grammy-winning British pop rock band sold 81,812 tickets, making it the most attended concert of their career. Coldplay Charts posted … Read more

HACU and Territorium launch Avanza Initiative to transform student career success in a skills-oriented economy

HACU and Territorium launch Avanza Initiative to transform student career success in a skills-oriented economy

– From recruitment to careers, LifeJourney offers an innovative and future-ready solution to connect learners with careers using verified skills – SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced a new collaboration initiative called Avanza with edtech provider Territorium to transform the educational and employability landscape for … Read more

Mental health is more important than career success for Gen Z women, survey shows

Mental health is more important than career success for Gen Z women, survey shows

PARIS, Jan 20 — What are the priorities of Generation Z women? Personal development, and more specifically well-being, seem to be at the heart of their aspirations, far ahead of a successful professional career, according to a recent survey of Gen Z women in France, Italy, the UK and Spain. If there’s one generation that’s … Read more

Career cushioning is about managing your professional evolution with a safety net

Career cushioning is about managing your professional evolution with a safety net

PARIS, Jan 3 — A number of new terms have recently emerged to describe our changing relationship with work, including “career cushioning.” This trend encourages current employees to remain on the lookout for new opportunities, without neglecting their professional obligations. The expression “career cushioning” refers to a strategy which, according to some experts, could be … Read more

Verizon partners with Minnesota Technology Association to create tech career pathways in Minneapolis

Verizon partners with Minnesota Technology Association to create tech career pathways in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon announces a $100,000 award to the Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) for its youth and young adult workforce development program in Minneapolis. MnTech will provide underserved communities in Minneapolis with a clear pathway to well-paying technology careers. The partnership is part of the Verizon Forward Community Enhancement Award, … Read more

PMO: ‘One year with the Madani govt’ programme offers career opportunities, discounted sales 

PMO: ‘One year with the Madani govt’ programme offers career opportunities, discounted sales 

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 — Career opportunities and a 30 per cent discount on the sale of necessities await visitors who attend the One Year with the Madani Government programme at the grounds of the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil from December 8-10. The programme, organised by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) through the Performance Acceleration … Read more