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Keen institutions offer golden opportunity for nursing students

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Nursing students from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) have become highly skilled and sought after, opening up great career prospects with support from leading institutions. A press release today announced that several institutions, including IHH Malaysia, Beacon Hospital, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Thomson Hospital, Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Loh Guan Lye Specialist, Future of […]

UNIMAS graduates highly employable

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) graduates have a high employment rate of 90.6 per cent post-graduation.    UNIMAS vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohammad Kadim Suaidi said, “At this year’s Talent Recruitment and Career Exhibition (TRACE), we have about 60 industry players offering about 1,000 job vacancies to our students as well as to […]

Sarawak expects creation of 145,000 high-income jobs by 2030

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is projected to generate around 145,000 new high-income jobs between 2021 and 2030, driven by changes in economic growth and the implementation of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan highlighted the state’s commitment to becoming a high-income region, emphasising the opportunities presented […]

Federation committed to promoting women’s leadership

KUCHING: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is committed to promoting women’s leadership, enhancing skills development, advocating for social protection, addressing retirement support issues, and supporting refugees’ access to work opportunities. According to its vice president Syukri Sudari, the federation’s recent efforts in organising the National Summit on Women were aimed at empowering and recognising women’s […]

Niah National Park’s designation as UNESCO site able to provide jobs for locals

NIAH: The potential designation of Niah National Park as a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage Site holds great promise for the economic prosperity of the locals. In a Facebook statement, the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said that it is expected to boost tourism in the area, create business opportunities, and provide […]

A labour problem – changing the labour laws 

Employee engagement is the emotional commitment the employee has to the organisation and its goals. – Kevin Kruse, American historian Last week, I wrote about changing the education system to encourage apprenticeship amongst industries as an option to a university degree. I argued that this not only is free for the students, but that it […]

Abang Jo expects to see 195,000 additional jobs by 2030

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expects Sarawak to lead the way in Industrial Revolution (IR) 5.0. He said it is crucial to transform the state into an innovative and tech-driven economy to achieve its status as the nation’s industrialised economy. He also said Sarawak aims to double its gross domestic […]

Sng comes out in support of casino idea

KUCHING: Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng is all for the idea of setting up a casino here. He said having a casino may be controversial but a bold move which will spur the state’s tourism and hospitality industry manifolds. “I am coming out in support because of the economic spin-offs and job opportunities that could […]

1602 Craft Beer revenue contributor, jobs’ provider

BY LEE SHAW WEI AND MA CHEE SENG KUCHING: The newly launched 1602 Craft Beer can contribute revenue and provide work opportunities in Sarawak, said Minister for Food Industries, Commodities and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Dr Rundi mentioned how well-known libations like the Irish Guinness stout beer and the Dutch Heineken […]

Helping women nationwide via biz programme

KUCHING: The Keusahawanan Wanita Bangkit@KPWKM Programme is expected to help 10,000 women nationwide by the end of this year. In stating this, Women, Family and Community Development Federal Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri disclosed that thus far, a total of 15,370 women have benefited from the help of the programme and run their businesses since […]