ROSE platform launched for retiree engagement
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is set to harness the extensive expertise of its retirees, through the establishment of the ‘Retirees of Sarawak Energy’ (ROSE). According to the company’s group chief executive officer, Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, this new initiative aimed at maintaining engagement with former employees. “The retirees, with decades of service, have been instrumental in the […]
Board platform for Sago and Nipah R&D
KUCHING: It is hoped that the Sago and Nipah Development Board, once established, would serve as a platform to promote research and development on sago and nipah so that more products can be derived, diversifying Sarawak’s economic activities. In saying this, Abdul Yakub Arbi (GPS-Balingian) also hoped that the board would optimise its position by […]
There’s room for improvement in youth development
KUCHING: The government must build a platform for the youth to perform and excel in order for them to contribute back to the society. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth secretary-general Milton Foo noted that there is still room to improve on in regard to the development and empowerment of the youth. “Any government should […]
Ez ADU app platform for consumers to file complaints
PUTRAJAYA: Consumers who are dissatisfied with the price or quality of goods or services offered by traders may lodge a complaint using the Ez ADU application developed by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA). All they need is a smartphone running android to download the Ez ADU app from Play Store for […]
Jugah needs platform to serve his constituents
KUCHING: Former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Lubok Antu MP Jugah Muyang needs to seriously find an appropriate platform to assist the people in his constituency. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Brodie said the constituency was traditionally allocated to PRS, and party president Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing had earlier announced […]
World #QuranHour the best platform for Muslims to study Quran
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic and the difficulties caused by the movement control order (MCO), many Muslims have used their time this Ramadan to get close to the Quran. Programmes related to the Quran have been held such as the live telecast of the World #QuranHour organised by the Warisan Ummah Ikhlas […]
A platform to process your psychological distress
KUCHING: Following the Covid-19 outbreak, the aftermath of the pandemic on public health is expected to be challenging. In response to the pandemic, a psychosocial project called Safe Space Covid-19 Malaysia has been initiated by Dr Rachel Ting Sing Kiat, a senior clinical psychologist and also lecturer from Monash University, along with other professionals including […]
BookDoc to expand throughout Southeast Asia by 2021
PETALING JAYA: BookDoc, a homegrown online healthcare platform, aims to expand its services throughout Southeast Asia (SEA) by 2021. Its founder Datuk Chevy Beh said the company would continue to grow to the Philippines, Vietnam and the rest of SEA countries as it hoped to create a complete ecosystem connecting patients to healthcare and health-related services. “Besides expanding our presence, we are […]
New advertising platform set to help SMEs
KUCHING: A new advertising platform is poised to shake things up for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), setting its sights on levelling the playing field for these smaller businesses. In today’s information-rich but time-starved marketplace, advertising has become an essential part of the business landscape. However, when it came to advertising, SMEs could be rather […]
