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The Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Azalina suggests government raise retirement age to 65
PUTRAJAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has suggested that the government consider raising the mandatory retirement age from the current 60 to 65, noting that many senior citizens today remain healthy, active and capable of contributing to the workforce. Expressing her personal view, Azalina said it is a loss to make people retire at 60 when they are still energetic and productive. 'Maybe the government should look at 65 years old (retirement). It is my personal view, not the Cabinet's view. Some of the officers that we have met are still young (at heart) and are active. It is just that they reached (mandatory) 60 years old,' she told reporters after attending the ministry's 2024 Excellent Service Awards Ceremony and 'Jasamu Dikenang' (Your Deeds Remembered) 2025 event here today. She added that in some countries, including ASEAN member states that she has visited, law ministers continue to serve into their 70s, and judges are allowed to remain in office until the age of 65 or even 70. In Malaysia, the mandatory retirement age for government employees is currently set at 60. This is also the minimum retirement age for private sector employees under the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Azalina Suggests Government Raise Retirement Age To 65
PUTRAJAYA, May 20 (Bernama) -- Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has suggested that the government consider raising the mandatory retirement age from the current 60 to 65, noting that many senior citizens today remain healthy, active and capable of contributing to the workforce. Expressing her personal view, Azalina said it is a loss to make people retire at 60 when they are still energetic and productive. 'Maybe the government should look at 65 years old (retirement). It is my personal view, not the Cabinet's view. Some of the officers that we have met are still young (at heart) and are active. It is just that they reached (mandatory) 60 years old,' she told reporters after attending the ministry's 2024 Excellent Service Awards Ceremony and 'Jasamu Dikenang' (Your Deeds Remembered) 2025 event here today.
Barnama
15-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Fahmi Urges JKom, JaPen To Enhance Public Understanding On Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The Community Communications Department (JKom) and the Information Department (JaPen) have been asked to intensify efforts to enhance public awareness and understanding about Malaysia's role as ASEAN Chair in 2025, especially in rural communities. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said continuous outreach is essential to help Malaysians understand the benefits of assuming the ASEAN Chairmanship, particularly in terms of economic spillovers. 'I call on JKom and JaPen to help more Malaysians grasp what it means to be the host (of ASEAN). For those in villages or towns with hotels, for instance, I'm sure they'll see the influx of international delegates, which is part of the economic benefits.' Fahmi said this at the ministry's 2024 Excellent Service Awards Ceremony (Peninsular Zone) at the Seri Angkasa Auditorium, Angkasapuri Media City, here today, which was also attended by Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching and secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa. JKom director-general Datuk Ismail Yusop and JaPen director-general Julina Johan, as well as Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, were in attendance. A total of 691 staff of the Communications Ministry and its agencies, including 63 from Bernama, received the awards during the event. Expanding on the matter, Fahmi said that beyond the upcoming ASEAN Summit on May 26-27, Malaysia will also host the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Summit, both are key platforms for addressing regional and global challenges. 'This matters for Malaysians, especially in light of recent developments like the United States' announcement of its tariff rates on various countries, including Malaysia and our ASEAN partners. It's a clear signal that we need to act proactively to support ASEAN member states,' he said. Fahmi also noted Malaysia's leadership on digital governance issues, pointing out the country's unique success in officially licensing the Telegram app.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Fahmi urges JKom, JaPeN to enhance public understanding on Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship
KUALA LUMPUR: The Community Communications Department (JKom) and the Information Department (JaPen) have been asked to intensify efforts to enhance public awareness and understanding about Malaysia's role as ASEAN Chair in 2025, especially in rural communities. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said continuous outreach is essential to help Malaysians understand the benefits of assuming the ASEAN Chairmanship, particularly in terms of economic spillovers. 'I call on JKom and JaPen to help more Malaysians grasp what it means to be the host (of ASEAN). For those in villages or towns with hotels, for instance, I'm sure they'll see the influx of international delegates, which is part of the economic benefits.' Fahmi said this at the ministry's 2024 Excellent Service Awards Ceremony (Peninsular Zone) at the Seri Angkasa Auditorium, Angkasapuri Media City, here today, which was also attended by Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching and secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa. JKom director-general Datuk Ismail Yusop and JaPen director-general Julina Johan, as well as Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, were in attendance. A total of 691 staff of the Communications Ministry and its agencies, including 63 from Bernama, received the awards during the event. Expanding on the matter, Fahmi said that beyond the upcoming ASEAN Summit on May 26-27, Malaysia will also host the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Summit, both are key platforms for addressing regional and global challenges. 'This matters for Malaysians, especially in light of recent developments like the United States' announcement of its tariff rates on various countries, including Malaysia and our ASEAN partners. It's a clear signal that we need to act proactively to support ASEAN member states,' he said. Fahmi also noted Malaysia's leadership on digital governance issues, pointing out the country's unique success in officially licensing the Telegram app. 'Some countries were surprised by how we managed to engage with Telegram's founders. When it comes to big tech, many believe they're bigger than nations. But our stance is simple; you can be big tech, but our laws are bigger,' he added.
Borneo Post
30-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah Electricity honours outstanding staff
Award recipients with the SE chairman, board of directors, and senior management. KOTA KINABALU (April 30): Recognising outstanding employees is key to fostering a positive, productive, and innovative work environment, said Sabah Electricity (SE) Chief Executive Officer Mohd Yaakob Jaafar. He made the remark during the 2024 Excellent Service Awards Ceremony and the inaugural Sabah Electricity Top Achiever (SETA) 2024/2025 event, held last Friday. A total of 36 SE employees from both technical and non-technical departments were honoured for their dedication and outstanding service throughout 2024. 'Recognition such as this encourages proactive performance and inspires employees to believe in their potential and ability to contribute meaningfully to the success and growth of the organisation,' Mohd Yaakob said in a statement today. For the first time, SE introduced the SETA Awards to celebrate individuals and teams who have made exceptional contributions in driving the company's goals, values, and aspirations forward. Mohd Yaakob added that these awards not only serve as motivation but also energise the workforce to stay productive, committed, and loyal to the organisation. 'When diverse skills are brought together, teams generate collaborative creativity, improving the chances of achieving optimal solutions and outcomes. This shared innovation is what drives new ideas and ensures the company remains competitive and relevant,' he said. The SETA 2024/2025 awards were presented in the following categories: System Loss Award to Watimin Sahamin, Project Champion Award to the Civil, Facility Management & Special Projects Department, Innovation Digital Award to the MyNCS Group and CERA Department Kota Kinabalu Team Spirit Award to the SE Sports & Recreation Club. In addition to SETA, special recognition was given to employees who demonstrated exceptional dedication and a strong commitment to personal and professional development. Mohammad Fauzi Awang, Chief Engineer of Maintenance Special Services, Transmission Department, received the Rising Star Award for his outstanding performance, strong dedication, and active involvement in initiatives aimed at enhancing SE's service delivery. He was also recognised for presenting a technical paper at the 12th Asia Pacific International Conference on Lightning. The Inspiring Leadership Award went to Rachel Lim, a trailblazing female engineer who heads the Transmission Division. Rachel made history as the first Malaysian woman to be certified as a 275kV Electrical Services Engineer. Under her leadership, her team also earned the Outstanding Team Award for their cohesive and high-performing work culture. Hafizi Alfiasyah Polus Abdullah was recognised for his innovation and consistency in developing solutions such as the Meter House Project, which has helped reduce electricity loss in squatter areas of Semporna. Meanwhile, Budianto Joni received the Customer Choice Award for his unwavering dedication to customer service, handling challenging public interactions with professionalism and care. Mohd Yaakob emphasised that SE will continue implementing programmes to motivate staff, strengthen team dynamics, and enhance service delivery across all departments. 'I believe motivated employees will naturally strive for excellence, which ultimately benefits not only the individual but the organisation as a whole,' he said. He noted that SE upholds a high-performance culture rooted in shared values namely, Integrity, Customer First, Business Excellence and Compassion which continue to shape the company's success and reputation. 'Sabah Electricity is proud of its talented workforce, whose creativity and commitment drive exceptional outcomes,' he added. Moving forward, the SETA Awards will be held annually to honour employee achievements, promote a culture of excellence, encourage healthy competition, and foster teamwork across the organisation. The event was graced by SE chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau, his wife Datin Seri Panglima Dr Jainah Sintian, as well as board members Datuk Brandon Keith Soh, Datuk Petrus Gimbad, and Huzairi Zainal Abdin. Also present were SE senior management and staff.
