KUCHING (Oct 14): The role of counsellors has become more crucial than ever as Malaysia faces rising emotional and psychological pressures among students and society, said Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. Speaking during the Striving Towards Emotional and Psychological Support (STEPS) Convention at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) today, [...]
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