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Election education to be in school curriculum

Aug 10, 2019

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The process of a general election will be part of the national education curriculum to prepare 18-year-old youths to vote.

The Election Commission and Education Ministry have discussed about the implementation of election education in schools.

They will also introduce a 'QR Code' in the textbook, to ensure students and teachers obtain the latest info on the election proces.

This comes after Parliament recently passed a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age from 21 to 18.

There are also plans to introduce a Civic Education Programme, next year for Form 4 and Form 6 students.

Missing Irish girl's parents make first public appearance

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The rescue mission to locate the missing Irish girl, has been boosted with the deployment of the PDRM elite team, VAT 69 Commandos.

There are currently over 260 personnel involved in the operation, which enters its 7th day today.

Police are looking through phone records and email exchanges made from the resort, where she was reported missing.

The teen with special needs disappeared from her room, at a resort just on the city's outskirts, while on vacation with her family last Sunday.

Tun M receives Instafamous award

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PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has received the Insta Famous Inspiration Award from a contemporary digital lifestyle hub.

The award was in appreciation of his leadership, hard work, dedication and contribution to the rakyat.