Reskilling and upskilling programmes implemented in Sabah, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: A total 4,530 trainees from Sabah and 7,997 trainees from Sarawak, have been accepted to undergo the Human Resources Ministry’s reskilling and upskilling training programmes, in an effort to equip local employees with skills and knowledge that are relevant to industrial needs, the Dewan Negara was told today. Its minister Datuk Seri M […]
Fitec planning programmes for Sarawak youth next year
KUCHING: The Furniture Industry Technology Centre (Fitec) under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) is planning several initiatives involving Sarawak youth under Bumiputera Workforce Skill Development next year, said Deputy Rural Development Minister Datuk Henry Sum Agong. The initiatives, he explained, included the Furniture Skill and Employability Training Scheme (Furnsets). “Through this programme, youth will be trained […]
RM70 million allocation to help construction industry
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) has allocated RM70 million for the implementation of several strategic programmes to assist players in the construction industry who were affected by the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO). Senior Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the allocation was also provided to support the country’s […]
Comply with the SOPs: Rep
KUCHING: Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni has reminded Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) to ensure that programmes and activities conducted comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the government. He said that during the recovery movement control order (RMCO), the SOPs should be complied with to maintain safety and avoid […]
18 programmes in one day
SIMUNJAN: Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has attended 18 programmes non-stop within a day on Saturday. She was fulfilling her duties to the people after three months of not visiting the areas under her supervision due to the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) and its advanced phases. However, after the recovery […]
Virtual internship is here now
KUALA LUMPUR: Since the extension of the movement control order (MCO), students gearing up for internship placements and currently undergoing the programme are left in limbo, fearing their path towards graduation and employment might come to an abrupt halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses are facing challenges in keeping their wheels in motion since the MCO, […]
MBKS cancels all functions, activities involving over 50 people
KUCHING: In light of the Covid-19 outbreak in the state, Kuching City South Council (MBKS) has announced that all council functions and activities involving more than 50 people will be cancelled until further notice. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said permits for gatherings in Kuching South areas would not be considered until further notice. […]
