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Syed Saddiq: Pay your interns!
Jul 23, 2019
Interns cannot be expected to work for free!
The Youth and Sports Minister said that's akin to robbing them of valuable work experience, as many of them can't afford to work for no pay.
Image: The Star
Syed Saddiq also says the government has to lead by example, admitting that there are some government agencies that do not pay their interns.
The matter will be discussed in an upcoming cabinet meeting that will specifically focus on youth issues.
Water supply slowly returning to normal
Water supply is returning to the Klang Valley, with everything to go back to normal by Saturday morning.
Syabas says the first areas to resume full water supply will be Kuala Selangor and Hulu Selangor, while Kuala Langat and Petaling will be the last.
Image: The Star
Selangor police are also tracking down three anglers suspected of causing the latest case of pollution out of spite, after they were told off for fishing at a sand dredging pontoon.
Meanwhile, the National Water Services Commission has called for harsh punishment against river pollutors, saying the offenders have to pay for damaging our water sources.
Don't misuse the PM's name
The PM's Office has lodged reports with the MCMC over the abuse of the Prime Minister's name in two incidents.
One of them alleged the PM issued a letter asking for support for his administration, while the other claimed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was promoting a Bitcoin business.
The PMO has warned it is illegal to abuse the PM's name and position.
And...
The new Visit Malaysia Year 2020 logo has been unveiled - featuring Malaysian icons like the hornbill and hibiscus.
Image: Bernama
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