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Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Sarawak requests two new narcotics rehab centres amid rising drug cases
Razi says currently operates only one Puspen facility located in Puncak Borneo which has a limited capacity of 350 clients – 250 under court orders and 100 voluntary participants. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 23): The Sarawak Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) has submitted a formal request to the federal Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) for the establishment of two new Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centres (Puspen) in the state. KPWK deputy minister Datuk Razi Sitam said the application was filed on March 11 this year in response to a growing need for expanded rehabilitation capacity across Sarawak. 'The number of arrests for drug-related offences remains high, with 33,115 recorded between 2022 to 2024,' said Razi during the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today in response to a question from Royston Valentine (GPS – Tellian). Sarawak, he added, currently operates only one Puspen facility located in Puncak Borneo which has a limited capacity of 350 clients – 250 under court orders and 100 voluntary participants. 'This is insufficient to meet the increasing demand for institutional treatment and rehabilitation,' he pointed out. In addition, he said the proposed Puspen centres could significantly enhance Sarawak's capacity to address drug addiction and support long-term recovery outcomes. To complement institutional efforts, he said the Sarawak government has also established Community Development and Intervention Centres (CDIC), which function as referral centres for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals and families affected by substance abuse. These centres support community-based rehabilitation initiatives coordinated by agencies such as the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK), the Sarawak State Health Department (JKNS), and various non-governmental organisations (NGOs). drug rehab centres DUN puspen razi sitam
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Business Standard
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
SIS Group signs MoU with govt to upskill officers in civil defence
Security and business support services provider SIS Group Enterprises on Wednesday said it has signed an MoU with the government to upskill its personnel and include Civil Defence and Disaster Relief in the training curriculum. The strategic partnership with the civil defence wing of the Home Affairs Ministry intends to improve internal security preparedness by supporting the upskilling of SIS frontline security officers deployed in 244 districts across India, the group said in a statement. This collaboration will involve the active participation of SIS teams in Civil Defence drills and the inclusion of Civil Defence and Disaster Relief modules in SIS's training curriculum. The objective is to enhance response mechanisms and ensure business continuity for SIS clients in the event of emergencies, disasters, or war-like situations. Rituraj Sinha, Group Managing Director, SIS Group Enterprises, said: By integrating Civil Defence training into our regular modules, we are equipping our frontline personnel to act swiftly and effectively during crises, ensuring the safety of our clients and contributing to India's internal security. SIS provides security, facility management and cash logistics solutions.
The Star
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Govt takes ‘whole of government' approach to 3R issues, says Aaron
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is taking proactive measures to address issues related to religion, race and royalty (3R) by implementing a comprehensive "whole of government' approach involving cooperation among various ministries and agencies. National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang said the approach comprises two main segments, namely the Enforcement Segment (Punitive Approach) and the Intervention, Mediation and Awareness Segment (Reformative Approach). Aaron said that under the Enforcement Segment, enforcement agencies will take legal action against any party inciting 3R issues. "Among the ministries and agencies involved are the Home Affairs Ministry, the Royal Malaysia Police, the Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). "Investigations are carried out by the authorities, and action is only taken after due consideration by the Attorney General's Chambers,' he said in a Facebook post on Monday (May 12). As for the Intervention, Mediation and Awareness Segment, Aaron said the focus is on preventing conflict from the grassroots level. He said the National Unity Ministry plays a key role through the implementation of high-impact initiatives such as monitoring sensitive issues, appointing community mediators, establishing Community Mediation Centres, and participating in the National Unity Advisory Council, Harmony Committee (JK Harmoni), MExUnity, and the Unity Issues Management Committee. Aaron said various unity programmes and campaigns are also being carried out to raise public awareness on the importance of national harmony. "These measures reflect the government's commitment not only in taking firm action against those involved in 3R issues but also in strengthening education, awareness, and the rebuilding of social ties to ensure national unity is preserved,' he said. - Bernama
The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
TechStore wins RM16mil government job
PETALING JAYA: TechStore Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Tech-Store Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM15.9mil contract from the Home Affairs Ministry. In a statement, the enterprise IT services provider said the contract involves providing maintenance and support services for the software and hardware of information communication technology (ICT) to the Royal Malaysian Police. The contract will further strengthen the group's order book, which already includes enterprise IT services for Malaysian government agencies, as well as major infrastructure projects such as the RTS Link between Malaysia and Singapore. As of Dec 31, 2024, TechStore's project pipeline remained strong, supported by a tender book valued at RM647.2mil.
BusinessToday
08-05-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Malaysia Reforms Foreign Worker Policies
The Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) and Human Resources Ministry have introduced two major reforms on the foreign worker management policy at their recent joint committee aimed at strengthening governance and protecting worker rights. Co-chaired by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, the high-level meeting saw agreement on several key decisions after deliberating four policy papers and two informational briefs. In a landmark move, the committee approved a stricter process for managing the 'Check-Out Memo' system where employers are now mandated to be physically present at international exit points when foreign workers depart the country, mirroring the current requirement during their entry. 'Employers failing to comply face serious consequences, including being barred from applying for new worker quotas and other immigration services. 'Another breakthrough is the allowance of cross-sectoral transfers of foreign workers. Previously limited to the same employment sector and contingent on exceptional circumstances, workers can now change employers across different sectors upon approval,' KDN said in a statement. The ministry added that the reform aligns Malaysia with international labour standards and is expected to benefit employers, workers and government agencies alike by improving labour market flexibility and protection. Related
