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BBC News
13-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Plans for Birmingham canalside tower branded 'vandalism'
Plans for a 29-storey canalside skyscraper have been described as "vandalism" by a group working to conserve the Birmingham behind the project for nearly 250 new homes have said the proposed building, in Gas Street Basin, would be an "energy-positive" building, through generating more power than it the Birmingham Canals Navigation Society said the development would overshadow everything else in the heritage by GNM Developments (GNMD) have been submitted, but have not yet been considered by Birmingham City Council. Gerald Manton, managing director of GNMD, said: "The site itself is 106 metres long by 8.5 metres wide. When you take the form of that site, you can't go outwards, you can only go up. It's that narrowness that actually allows this building to be energy positive."The shape of the building had allowed architects "to put so much solar on the one side that it was able to be energy-positive", he explained. However Bob Fox, from BCNS, said: "It's going to overshadow everything here in what is actually what is actually a very, very good heritage site."To ignore the existing culture and produce something that is totally at odds with it, is tantamount to vandalism."It sticks out like a sore thumb really - in our view a non-starter. It lacks sympathy with what already exists."The plans will see a toll house, which was built in 1875, repurposed and restored, but the warehouse next door to it would be has said Gas Street Basin contain many listed earlier objections, the society said: "The plans do not adequately acknowledge the historic importance of the canals."The balance between canalside charm, industrial heritage and contemporary development has swung too far towards the latter, sweeping away the very heritage that attracts visitors in the first place." Rachael Korbly, lead architect for the building, said demolition would be required on the site."The existing building isn't structurally sound, so we are going to demolish it, but repurpose the bricks," she said "a lot of thought" had gone into making sure the scheme reflected the local character of the area, adding: "We think that blend of old and new together really works."The planned building will have apartments, communal gardens, lounge areas, a cinema and fitness facilities, the developers said. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Star
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Yayasan Sabah 2025 education sponsorships now open for applicants
KOTA KINABALU: Eligible students, especially those from Sabah, are invited to apply for education sponsorships including scholarships, bursaries and study loans from Yayasan Sabah for the 2025 academic session. Yayasan Sabah director Datuk Seri Gulamhaidar Khan Bahadar said the initiative is to offer financial support to Sabahan students pursuing studies at certificate, diploma, bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels. 'This sponsorship initiative aims to open up more educational opportunities for talented Sabahans. "We prioritise students from Sabah as we are committed to seeing more of them succeed academically and professionally,' he said in a statement on Monday (April 21). The sponsorships available include the Sabah State Excellence Scholarship (BCNS) for top SPM 2024 students, as well as scholarships for higher education in both public and private institutions across various fields such as Agriculture, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Entrepreneurship, Dentistry, and Islamic Studies. There are also overseas scholarships for studies in countries like Indonesia, Egypt and Russia. Gulamhaidar also noted that study loans are available for students who do not qualify for scholarships or bursaries. He encouraged eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to further their studies. 'Education is the key to future success, and this programme reflects Yayasan Sabah Group's commitment to supporting the higher education needs of Sabahan youth. 'It not only eases the financial burden on parents but also enables students to continue their studies without obstacles,' he added. He hoped that these initiatives would help more Sabahan students realise their dreams and contribute to the state's development. Interested applicants can apply online via the Sabah Education Sponsorship Portal (PTPS) at The application deadline is June 30. Completed forms must be submitted to the Education Development Division, Yayasan Sabah Group, Level 5, Menara Tun Mustapha, Teluk Likas, Kota Kinabalu. For more information on eligibility criteria and available sponsorships, applicants can visit or contact the Education Development Division at 088-421123/125/126/127/128.
Daily Express
22-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Yayasan Sabah Group welcomes students to apply
Published on: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 22, 2025 Text Size: Gulamhaidar said they encourage eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to further their studies as education is the key to success. Kota Kinabalu: Yayasan Sabah Group is offering eligible students the opportunity to apply for scholarships, bursaries and student loans for the 2025 academic session. This initiative aims to provide financial support to students from Sabah who wish to continue their education at the Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Master's, and PhD levels. 'With the implementation of this sponsorship, we hope to open more educational opportunities for talented children of Sabah. We prioritise those from our State to see more Sabahans succeed in the academic and professional fields,' Director of Yayasan Sabah, Dato' Sri Haji Gulamhaidar Khan Bahadar, said. The types of sponsorship offered include the Sabah State Scholarship Award of Excellence (BCNS) for outstanding SPM 2024 students, scholarships for Higher Education at local public and private universities (IPTA/IPTS) in fields such as Agriculture, Architecture, Quantity Survey, Entrepreneurship, Dentistry and Islamic Studies as well as scholarships for overseas studies in countries like Indonesia, Egypt, and Russia. Student loans are also available for students who do not meet the criteria for scholarships or grants. Gulamhaidar added that they encourage eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to further their studies as education is the key to success. 'The programme is a manifestation of the Yayasan Sabah Group's commitment to the higher education needs of Sabah's children. It helps ease the financial burden on parents and provides opportunities for students to pursue their education without barriers,' he remarked. 'We hope with initiatives like these, more students from Sabah will be able to realise their academic potential and, in turn, contribute back to the development of the State.' Applicants can apply online through the Sabah Education Sponsorship Portal (PTPS) at The application deadline is 30 June 2025. All completed applications must be returned to the Education Development Division, Yayasan Sabah Group, Level 5, Menara Tun Mustapha, Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu. For more information on the application requirements and available types of sponsorship, applicants can visit the Yayasan Sabah Group website at or contact the Education Development Division at 088-421123/125/126/127/128.
Borneo Post
21-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Yayasan Sabah invites applications for scholarships, bursaries, student loans
Gulamhaidar KOTA KINABALU (April 21): Yayasan Sabah Group is offering eligible students the opportunity to apply for scholarships, bursaries and student loans for the 2025 academic session. This initiative aims to provide financial support to students from Sabah who wish to continue their education at the Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Master's and PhD levels. Commenting on this initiative, the director of Yayasan Sabah, Dato' Sri Haji Gulamhaidar bin Khan Bahadar said, 'With the implementation of this sponsorship, we hope to open more educational opportunities for talented children of Sabah. We prioritise those from our State to see more Sabahans succeed in the academic and professional fields.' The types of sponsorship offered include the Sabah State Scholarship Award of Excellence (BCNS) for outstanding SPM 2024 students, scholarships for higher education at local public and private universities (IPTA/IPTS) in fields such as Agriculture, Architecture, Quantity Survey, Entrepreneurship, Dentistry and Islamic Studies as well as scholarships for overseas studies in countries like Indonesia, Egypt and Russia. Student loans are also available for students who do not meet the criteria for scholarships or grants. Gulamhaidar added, 'We encourage eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to further their studies. We believe that education is the key to future success. 'This program is a manifestation of the Yayasan Sabah Group's commitment to the higher education needs of Sabah's children. It helps ease the financial burden on parents and provides opportunities for students to pursue their education without barriers'. 'We hope with initiatives like this, more students from Sabah will be able to realise their academic potential and, in turn, contribute back to the development of the State,' he concluded. Interested applicants can apply online through the Sabah Education Sponsorship Portal (PTPS) at The application deadline is 30 June 2025. All completed applications must be returned to the Education Development Division, Yayasan Sabah Group, Level 5, Menara Tun Mustapha, Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu. For more information on the application requirements and available types of sponsorship, applicants can visit the Yayasan Sabah Group website at or contact the Education Development Division at 088-421123/125/126/127/128.
