Covid Assessment Centre at MBKS Indoor Stadium
KUCHING: A Covid-19 Assessment Centre (CAC) has been proposed at the Kuching City South Council’s (MBKS) Indoor Stadium. The centre’s commander-in-chief Dr Cheong Yaw Liang in revealing this said that MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has agreed in principle for the facility to be used as a CAC. “I am planning and working closely […]
Labour-intensive industries need help
KUCHING: The Sarawak government must begin to refocus on assisting labour-intensive industries which are facing a shortage of workers, including foreigners, such as oil palm plantations, manufacturing, and construction, says Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “These are the challenges of a stagnating economy in recovery. In-depth discussions and research are needed to form […]
Creating skilled local workforce through Penjana
MUKAH: Press Metal has enhanced its recruitment and employment process for Polytechnic and Community College graduates through its hybrid Penjana strategy. In a statement, Press Metal said Penjana (Localisation of Process Controller) was conducted in three batches between March 1 and April 14 this year with a total enrolment of 30 candidates using the Place […]
Waste collection services affected by manpower shortage
KUCHING: Waste collection services in certain areas under Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd’s service municipalities will be affected for the next two weeks due to manpower issues faced by the company and after a team member from their Kuching Logistics & Services Division tested positive for Covid-19. This effect on services arose following quarantine orders related to the positive case, as well as movement restrictions in living areas affecting more than 15 operation employees. The employee in question, who last worked on May 29, was informed by the authorities that he was positive for Covid-19 on June 1. Trienekens said it will be enforcing several measures immediately in the interest of the health and wellbeing of their customers, associates, and employees. Conforming with guidelines from the relevant authorities, the waste collection firm has immediately closed its Kuching Logistics & Services office for disinfection. All vehicles and receptacles have also been disinfected. “All colleagues who were in close contact with the affected team member have been identified (to the authorities) and were immediately isolated and quarantined pending swab tessg,” the company said in a statement today (June 2). Trienekens also has in place additional precautionary measures in the interest of its team members and associates. “Offices and facilities, as well as vehicles and receptacles are disinfected every week. Employees are provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitisers. “Hazardous waste operations and municipal waste operations are managed separately, with work rotation teams to ensure no cross contamination,” Trienekens assured. The company is seeking public cooperation and understanding during this period, advising them to contact Trienekens for more information or assistance. Trienekens hoped the public would be patient, ensuring them that though waste collection may be delayed, the company’s waste collectors would work quickly address the issues. For more information, call Trienekens Hotline at 082-612300 or email customercare@trienekens.com.my
Human Resource Minister calls on CM
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday. The purpose of the visit was to discuss manpower issues and various other related matters. Also present was Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah […]
Help from other parties needed
KUCHING: The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry (KWKPK) will not be able to help everyone because of manpower and logistics constraints. “Therefore, we need help and cooperation from other parties such as non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or individuals,” said its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah during an interview with Borneo Channel portal […]
Time to get into digital economy
BY WARTAWAN PORTAL KUCHING: Malaysia is moving towards a digital economy where most industries are using artificial intelligence (AI), drones, robotics and others. Perhaps, some jobs such as accounting, banking and warehousing, will no longer require full manpower in the future. Hence, the younger generations are strongly advised to acquire digital technology skills and knowledge. […]
Cry for solution to plantation manpower shortage
KUCHING: The Sarawak and federal governments are urged to come up with urgent solutions to resolve the acute shortage of harvesters and loaders faced by oil palm estates in the state. Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) said any delay would only further jeopardise the survival of the industry. This would affect the livelihood […]
Consider technical school in Sarikei
DATUK Seri Huang Tiong Sii (SUPP-Repok) is asking the state government to consider building a technical or vocational school in Sarikei. He said technical vocational education training (TVET) was especially important in the digital economy and the industrial era to provide skilled manpower among local youths. “Therefore, the building of a TVET school in Sarikei […]
Set on producing right manpower
MIRI: The Sarawak government is focusing on three integral components — education, science and technology — to produce the right manpower, especially in facing the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed this when officiating at the opening of Riam Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) multipurpose […]
