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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
Visitors to Patratu miss ‘cruise' boat rides
Ramgarh: Tourists visiting the picturesque Patratu Lake Resort , which is owned and maintained by the state tourism department in Ramgarh district, are missing "cruise" rides as the two multi-seater cruise boats are still in Prayagraj.A 65-seater air-conditioned "cruise" boat and another 100-seater non-air-conditioned one were sent to Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh festival this year. They were yet to be brought back.A Gujarat-based tour agency operates the cruises at the resort, and the 65-seater cruise was pressed into service on March 4, 2023, in the wake of the G20 delegation's visit here. Later, another 100-seater non-AC cruise was also brought in, and both were used for Kumar from Giridih, who visited the resort with friends recently, said he and his friends missed out on riding the cruise. "We had to be content with motorboats," he manager of the Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation (JTDC) and in-charge of Patratu Lake Resort, Arun Kumar Singh, said, "The private agency which used to run the cruise hasn't brought them back yet here. They are independent in taking a call on their operations."Over the years, the Patratu Lake Resort has turned into a popular tourist destination. In January 2023, G20 science and technology delegates visited the resort. The Election Commission of India also held meetings with all 24 deputy commissioners of the state for the summary revision of voter enrolment ahead of parliamentary as well as assembly elections. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
TVET: Essential catalyst for Johor's sustainable development, says Aznan
PASIR GUDANG: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must be recognised as a critical driver for Johor's sustainable development and not merely an alternative education pathway, says Aznan Tamin. 'In today's fast-changing world, with advances in automation and increasing complexity in global economic demands, TVET is no longer an option but is a necessity. It is not just training, but an empowerment process that develops tech-savvy and independent individuals who can compete globally,' he added. Aznan, also the Tanjung Surat assemblyman, said this in his speech during the TVET Idea Festival 2025 held at Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan (PIS) here on Thursday (May 8). He also said that TVET graduates were now establishing businesses, from repair workshops and cafes to creative studios, and are even serving as educators and trainers for future generations. He said the state was in a rapid growth phase, particularly with establishing the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), where developing a skilled local workforce is essential to sustaining this progress. Aznan added that the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC), a collaborative initiative between the federal and state governments, was launched in November 2024 to address this need. 'The council aims to create 20,000 new job opportunities annually, offering premium starting salaries of RM4,000 for degree holders and RM3,000 for diploma graduates. 'The council is a comprehensive collaboration involving 11 government departments, 21 agencies, seven higher education institutions, 125 TVET centres, and government-linked companies,' he said. He also urges all stakeholders, such as educators, administrators, industry players, parents, and students themselves, to support the council's vision.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
JTDC aims to offer training for 5,000 youths this year, says Johor exco rep
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC) aims to offer training courses to at least 5,000 youths this year to help them secure jobs in the competitive market. Johor education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the training courses would also ensure that youths grab the opportunities presented through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. 'We know that some industries require job seekers to possess certain certifications. 'So these free training courses will equip our youths with additional knowledge to better fulfil industry needs,' he said after launching the Premium Careers, Entrepreneurship and Alumni Festival at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia here on Tuesday (April 29). Aznan noted that it was reality that sometimes what students study in university might not match current trends, for example in fast-moving the technology sector. He said recently, JTDC subsidised a training course for 60 youths to boost their chances of getting hired by data centres in Johor. 'Upon completing the 15-module course, the participants managed to secure an interview at five technology firms,' he said, adding that such courses were intensive, ranging from five to seven hours a session. Aznan added that the Johor government, through JTDC, is also engaging with industry players to offer premium salaries to retain high-skilled workers in the state. He said about 20 companies have agreed to come onboard the initiative. In November 2024, Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim reportedly said that Johor was set to make history as the first Malaysian state to offer premium starting salaries for high-skilled workers, ranging from RM4,000 to RM5,000. He added that this ambitious initiative was led by JTDC, launched on Nov 3, showing the state's commitment to nurturing a skilled workforce.
