MySTEP programme extended into 2026, offering public sector work experience

PUTRAJAYA: The government has decided to extend the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP) into next year, offering short-term work opportunities and experience in the public sector. The decision was outlined in a circular dated Dec 24, 2025, signed by Public Service (Development) deputy director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari Ismail, and posted on the Public Service […]
MySTEP teachers good for contract positions

KUCHING: Substitute teachers serving under the Malaysia Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP) should be given contract teaching positions. Their teaching experience would be a valuable asset, said Ahmad Faizal Osman, popularly known as Cikgu Emmet. He noted that they would have also applied for teaching licences from the State Education Department (JPN) before being allowed to […]
1,085 healthcare assistants to be permanently appointed in 2023

SUNGAI BULOH: A total of 1,085 healthcare assistants (PPK) will be absorbed into permanent positions by January 2023 to fill some of the 2,456 vacancies available throughout the country. Caretaker Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the appointments cover the PPK Short-Term Employment Programme (MySTEP) with contract status that are given equal opportunities. “We will confirm […]