PIP payment reform risks mental health patients ‘being out of work longer’

[ Threatening mental health patients with taking away their benefits puts them at greater risk of harm and will delay their return to work, leading charities have warned. The Government has said it will overhaul the disability benefits system with the Work and Pensions Secretary warning that people suffering from depression or anxiety could lose … Read more

Curriculum unaffected when school term starts in Jan 2026

[ JOHOR BAHRU: The school curriculum for this year will not be affected despite the decision to revert the start of the school session to January in 2026. Education director-general Azman Adnan assured parents not to be worried about the reorganisation of the school session schedule. “When we align the school session to ensure a … Read more