Job opportunities in regards to land

THE new definition of air rights and clarification of spectrum will give rise to a new class of job opportunities in technical and engineering sectors, Wilson Nyabong Ijang (GPS-Pelagus) said. Speaking in support of the Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2022, he said he could foresee young people being involved in various jobs that would be […]

Career carnival offers 1,000 jobs

MIRI: Women have been told to seize job and business opportunities offered by various government agencies during the two-day women’s career carnival held here.  Deputy Minister of Welfare Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Rosey Yunus said the two-day carnival held in conjunction with the Women’s Day celebration on March 8 was the […]

YAST Group launches world’s first phygital artwork platform

KUCHING: The world’s first phygital (Physical + Digital) YASTART. io. Artwork Platform assured by Gold, was launched by YAST Group through its subsidiaries YASTech and YASTArt here on Wednesday (Feb 23). “Our vision is to be a global arts marketplace where talented artists among our community can utilise our platform to showcase their creativity and […]

Abang Johari assures govt’s commitment to rural development

SAMARAHAN: The state government continues to be committed to the development of rural infrastructural facilities and amenities such as the supply of water and electricity. Chief Minister and Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said while the state government emphasised the digitalisation of various sectors, rural development […]

Benefits offered catch Tellian rep’s attention

MUKAH: The benefits offered by the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SSS) for the self-employed and Social Security Organisation (Socso) have caught the attention of Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. Royston said this when receiving a visit and briefing from the Socso Mukah Office through its service officer, Azia Lydia recently. He also mentioned the Employment Insurance […]

Putting Kabong on tourist trail

KABONG: Discussion has been held to develop recreation areas and accommodation at Kampung Nyabor here. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Saturday (Jan 22), Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir had attended a discussion to deliberate on the matter at the Kabong Service Centre recently. The discussion was held with […]

Transit centre on the cards for Miri homeless

MIRI: Another temporary transit centre will be set up, this time in this division, to help those living life on the periphery to get back on the rails. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah who disclosed this here Saturday (Jan 15) said the first was set up in Sibu and […]

Minister: Give more jobs to people with disabilities

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has expressed hope that people with disabilities (OKU) would get ample job opportunities as they too want to be independent and self-sufficient. The state Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister said the lack of jobs is one of the issues that OKUs frequently faced. “If a type […]

CM bullish on potential of methanol plant

BINTULU: Abundant job opportunities will be available for locals at the Sarawak Petchem Methanol Project, both during the construction stage of the mega project and its subsequent operations. Caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that the mega project was anticipated to have a total workforce of up to 4,500 workers and […]

12MP initiatives must be fair to all

KUALA LUMPUR: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) initiatives and strategies should be concerned about and sensitive to the issue of distribution to ensure the wealth, growth and opportunities can be enjoyed by all groups. When debating on the 12MP in the Dewan Rakyat today, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (Bersatu-Pagoh) said inclusive development should be the […]