KOTA KINABALU (Jan 16): Sabah Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib has described the existing grade structure within the State Education Department as unfair, saying the issue will be raised with the Ministry of Education (MoE). Speaking after delivering his ministerial address at the Sabah International Convention Centre on Thursday, James said [...]
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