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Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
AAP objects to BJP leaders' photos on notebooks distributed to Surat students
The Aam Aadmi Party's Surat unit has raised objections over the inclusion of photos of prominent BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Gujarat BJP President CR Paatil, and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on the cover pages of notebooks distributed to students in municipal corporation-run schools. The Opposition also pointed out the absence of Education Minister Praful Panseriya's photo, noting that he is from Surat, where the notebooks were distributed. The development comes days after the Municipal Education Board, Surat (MEBS), had distributed educational kits, consisting of the said notebooks, among 1.80 lakh students, from Class 2 to 8, in Surat city, with each student receiving five notebooks, according to sources. A total of nine lakh books were distributed free of cost among the students. The education kit comprised a compass box, a water bottle, a lunch box , and five notebooks. The MEBS has 15 committee members, out of which 14 are from the BJP and one, Rakesh Hirpara, from AAP. The notebook issue was raised by the AAP leader during the general board meeting of MEBS on Monday evening. Appreciating the distribution of the educational kits, Rakesh Hirpara asked the chairman, Rajendra Kapadia, 'why photos of the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, BJP National president, state president, and Chief Minister were printed on the cover page of the notebooks?'. Hirpara also asked about 'what role did they play in the education sector'. 'Photos of national heroes such as Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Dr B R Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh among others should have been there on the cover page of the notebook. By seeing these leaders daily, the students will get motivated, and can learn more from their lives,' the AAP leader said. Countering Hirpara, one of the BJP members, also part of the MEBS, Vinod Gajera, said: 'These are the topmost leaders of the BJP. We have not put up a photo of (AAP National Convenor) Arvind Kejriwal, that is why you are annoyed'. Replying to Gajera's remarks, Hirpara retorted: 'Gujarat Education Minister Praful Panseriya is from Surat and even his photo is there on the poster in the conference room, so why is his photo not printed on the front cover page?' Hirpara told The Indian Express, 'I objected to the photos on the cover page of the notebooks as instead of the photos of BJP leaders, it should have been the pictures of our national heroes so that the students could learn more from their lives. When I raised the question about the Panseriya's photo also missing from the cover page of the notebooks, they were silent.' Meanwhile, MEB, Surat, Chairman Rajendra Kapadia said, 'Every year we distribute education kits among the students. This year, we have distributed over nine lakh books. The Municipal Education Board has spent Rs 7.43 crore on these kits. Last year, we had put up the photo of the Gujarat Education Minister on the front cover of the notebook, this year we had decided to do something new.'
Daily Express
16-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Blue Economy Council set up
Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji (seated, centre) with members of the MEBS. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Blue Economy Council (MEBS) is a strategic platform to strengthen the State's blue economy agenda through the coordination and implementation of more structured policies, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said MEBS, which was approved at the Sabah Cabinet meeting on June 4, was established as a strategic effort by the State Government to ensure the development of Sabah's blue economy sector is implemented in a structured, integrated and high-impact manner, aligned with the Sabah Maju Jaya vision.. Advertisement 'Through MEBS, we will coordinate key policies, approve high-impact programmes and monitor the implementation of the Blue Economy Policy and Strategy Framework. 'It is an integrated approach that can stimulate sustainable, inclusive and competitive economic growth,' he said in a statement after chairing the inaugural MEBS meeting at Menara Kinabalu, here, Monday. He said MEBS would drive technology transfer and innovation in the maritime sector, in line with the needs of modern economic development which emphasises sustainability and the application of cutting-edge technology. Hajiji said the establishment of MEBS was a significant step in strengthening cooperation among government agencies, academia, industry and the community, to make Sabah a leading blue economy in the Southeast Asian region. 'It reflects the State Government's continued commitment to optimally harness the potential of Sabah's seas, expand investments and ensure the well-being of the people through sustainable and resilient development,' he said. During the meeting, Hajiji presented appointment letters to eight MEBS members comprising the State's top leadership, including Deputy Chief Ministers, various ministers, the State Secretary, State Attorney General and the Sabah State Economic Planning Unit Director. Seven Technical Committee Chairpersons also received appointments to lead various MEBS technical components covering areas including livelihood enhancement, marine business, ocean health, new resource generation, marine planning, intellectual property and river management. The Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) secretariat was appointed as the MEBS secretariat to coordinate the implementation of the Council's decisions effectively and strategically. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
16-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah establishes Blue Economy Council to drive sustainable marine growth
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor with members of the Sabah Blue Economy Council. KOTA KINABALU (June 16): Sabah has marked a major milestone in its sustainable development journey with the official formation of the Sabah Blue Economy Council (MEBS) — a dedicated platform to coordinate and implement the state's strategic blue economy policies. The establishment of MEBS was approved during the 10th 2025 Sabah Cabinet meeting and its inaugural session, chaired by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor, today at Menara Kinabalu. In his address, Hajiji emphasised that MEBS was created as a strategic initiative to ensure Sabah's blue economy sector is developed in a systematic, integrated and high-impact manner, aligned with the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan. 'Through MEBS, we will coordinate key policies, approve high-impact programmes and monitor the implementation of the Blue Economy Policy and Strategy Framework. This integrated approach aims to promote sustainable, inclusive and competitive economic growth,' he said. He further noted that MEBS would catalyse technology transfer and innovation within the maritime sector, advancing Sabah's ambition to become a modern, sustainability-driven economy. Highlighting the broader significance of MEBS, Hajiji said it would strengthen collaboration between government agencies, academia, industries and local communities to position Sabah as a leading blue economy hub in Southeast Asia. 'This council reflects the State Government's unwavering commitment to unlocking Sabah's ocean potential, expanding investment opportunities, and enhancing the people's well-being through sustainable and resilient development,' he added. With this initiative, Sabah is now better positioned to build a prosperous future anchored in marine wealth and the strength of its maritime economy, Hajiji affirmed. During the inaugural meeting, Hajiji presented letters of appointment to eight core MEBS members. They are Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister of Works, Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, Minister of Finance, Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew, Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship, Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, State Secretary, Datuk Seri Panglima Safar Untong, the State Attorney-General, Datuk Brendan Soh and the director of the Sabah State Economic Planning Unit. Additionally, seven chairpersons of Technical Committees were appointed to oversee core components of MEBS, including living resource harvesting, marine business, ocean health, marine spatial planning, new resource generation, river management, and intellectual property. These roles will be led by senior officials from key state ministries and technical agencies, including the Department of Lands and Surveys, Sabah Biodiversity Centre, and Department of Mineral and Geoscience. The Sabah Maju Jaya Secretariat (SSMJ) will serve as the MEBS Secretariat, ensuring the effective coordination and implementation of council decisions from both technical and administrative standpoints.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MEBS, strategic platform to empower Sabah's blue economy strategy
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Blue Economy Council (MEBS) is a strategic platform to strengthen the state's blue economy agenda through the coordination and implementation of more structured policies, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said MEBS, which was approved at the Sabah Cabinet Meeting on June 4, was established as a strategic effort by the state government to ensure the development of Sabah's blue economy sector is implemented in a structured, integrated and high-impact manner. 'Through MEBS, we will coordinate key policies, approve high-impact programmes and monitor the implementation of the Blue Economy Policy and Strategy Framework. 'It is an integrated approach that can stimulate sustainable, inclusive and competitive economic growth,' he said in a statement after chairing the inaugural MEBS meeting at Menara Kinabalu here today. He said MEBS would drive technology transfer and innovation in the maritime sector, in line with the needs of modern economic development which emphasises sustainability and the application of cutting-edge technology. Hajiji said the establishment of MEBS was a significant step in strengthening cooperation among government agencies, academia, industry, and the community, to make Sabah a leading blue economy in the Southeast Asian region. 'It reflects the state government's continued commitment to optimally harness the potential of Sabah's seas, expand investments and ensure the well-being of the people through sustainable and resilient development,' he said. The Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) secretariat was appointed as the MEBS secretariat to coordinate the implementation of the council's decisions effectively and strategically.
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Daily Express
16-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
MEBS to boost Sabah's high-impact blue economy agenda: CM
Published on: Monday, June 16, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 16, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Hajiji with the MEBS members. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Blue Economy Council (MEBS) is a strategic platform to strengthen the state's blue economy agenda through the coordination and implementation of more structured policies, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said MEBS, which was approved at the Sabah Cabinet Meeting on June 4, was established as a strategic effort by the state government to ensure the development of Sabah's blue economy sector is implemented in a structured, integrated and high-impact manner. Advertisement "Through MEBS, we will coordinate key policies, approve high-impact programmes and monitor the implementation of the Blue Economy Policy and Strategy Framework. "It is an integrated approach that can stimulate sustainable, inclusive and competitive economic growth," he said in a statement after chairing the inaugural MEBS meeting at Menara Kinabalu here today. He said MEBS would drive technology transfer and innovation in the maritime sector, in line with the needs of modern economic development which emphasises sustainability and the application of cutting-edge technology. Hajiji said the establishment of MEBS was a significant step in strengthening cooperation among government agencies, academia, industry, and the community, to make Sabah a leading blue economy in the Southeast Asian region. "It reflects the state government's continued commitment to optimally harness the potential of Sabah's seas, expand investments and ensure the well-being of the people through sustainable and resilient development," he said. The Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) secretariat was appointed as the MEBS secretariat to coordinate the implementation of the council's decisions effectively and strategically. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
