Seize opportunities in franchise industry, Premier urges SMEs
KUCHING: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to seize opportunities in the franchise industry following the rapid development of the sector, says Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said the involvement of SMEs could double the sales value of the sector by 2025. “The national franchise industry is targeted to increase […]
Jobs await 30 forestry course graduates
KUCHING: Thirty fresh graduates from the Forestry Training Institute (FORTRAIN) have jobs ready for them at the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS). They will be serving the department soon. FDS director Datuk Hamden Mohamad said Sarawak being the largest forested region in Malaysia with 7.72 hectares of forests, it needed trained employees to look after and […]
Develop in-demand skills for the future
By Datuk Asfarena Samion Mon In order to face today’s challenges, each of us must have at least one skill. In the past, the skill set was thought to be undervalued. With the passage of time, skill areas have grown in importance and gained a place and high demand in educational institutions, as well as […]
Sagah: 145,000 job opportunities by 2030
PADAWAN: Sarawak aims to provide 145,000 job opportunities by 2030. The Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Minister said the job prospects would include those in the economic policy catalyst sector as well as 50,000 in the business area. Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn emphasised that more productive, efficient, skilled as well as technical, and […]
Top cop cautions on online job offer scam
SIBU: People are advised to be wary when receiving an online job offer that promises obscure job opportunities and high returns or commissions. According to Sibu district police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili to prevent oneself from falling victim, the public can make check at https:semakmule.rmp.gov.my on the validity of the job offer. “The public can […]
Businesses picking up in Bau, more jobs taken up in district says rep
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA BAU: Businesses here has seen an increase of 30 per cent in performance with growing employment rate, said Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. With the chain of businesses doing well, the Tasik Biru assemblyman stated that there are more people taking jobs in the district. He said this enables […]
Over 500 jobs created, thanks to Farley Kuching
KUCHING: The newly built Farley Kuching has created more than 500 job opportunities for locals here. “Since Farley’s inception in 1988 as a mini market, the group has always been serving the local community and able to help by creating job opportunities and also collaborating with different government agencies on various activities and public events,” […]
Franchise industry holds out potential for fresh grads
By Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: The franchise industry has the potential to provide more job opportunities for fresh graduates. Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi held out thus potential at the Jelajah Franchise Bay programme launching here today. He said every year 70,000 IPTA graduates look for jobs in the market. […]
Projects set to create over 2,000 jobs
TWO expansion projects in Sama Jaya and 16 projects by the Industrial Coordination Committee (ICC) will create more than 2,100 jobs in Sarawak this year, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan during his ministerial winding up speech at the DUN sitting today. The International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister said the Sama […]
More job opportunities through carbon credit industry
THE introduction of the Forest (Amendment) Bill 2022 will provide more job opportunities for Sarawakians through the carbon credit industry. Billy Sujang (GPS-Opar) in support of the proposed amendment, said this was one of the Bill’s many benefits to come following its introduction. “Once approved, we can also introduce carbon stock as one of our […]
