Alumni association aims to boost S’wak food security
KUCHING: The Universiti Putra Malaysia Alumni Association (PAUPM) Sarawak is looking to improve the state’s food security with their resources and experience said association’s deputy chairman Datuk Sapuan Ahmad. “We possess ample resources and even vast experience which is essential for bolstering food security. “With a sufficient workforce, including farmers and various other elements in […]
Govt targets 60 pct women’s participation in workforce by next year
DUNGUN: The government is targeting 60 per cent of women’s participation in the workforce in various sectors, by next year. Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) Deputy Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said the present employment rate of women in the country is 55 per cent, which can be increased to 60 per cent with the government’s […]
Let the state government decide on the workforce capacity
KUCHING: Employers have been urged to transform their management and administrative systems to adapt to the new norm in order to ensure the safety of their workers while the pandemic is still going on. “This also means less physical contacts and yet decisions, approvals and actions can be made fast,” said Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap […]
Eighteen manufacturing, MRS sectors are allowed to operate during MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) has announced 18 manufacturing and manufacturing-related services (MRS) sectors that are allowed to operate under the movement control order (MCO) from June 1 to 14, 2021. The ministry said it is, however, subject to the companies getting an approval letter from the ministry, which can […]
