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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Integrated MPA cruise terminal almost set'
Vasco : The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) wants to ensure that the integrated cruise terminal is ready before the coming cruise season, said MPA chairman, N Vinodkumar, on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'Our focus is on completing the cruise terminal which we expect to complete in the coming three to four months,' said Vinodkumar. The international cruise season is expected to commence in Nov. The chairman was speaking after the launch of a fully integrated RFID gate access system at all entry and exit points of the port. MPA authorities said the RFID system will help enhance security. Vinodkumar further said that the system ensures greater transparency and reduces the need for manual checks, thereby significantly cutting down manpower requirements at the entry and exit gates. 'The new RFID-based access is expected to streamline cargo movement and improve safety protocol within the port premises,' said Vinodkumar as he called the system a 'brilliant' access control mechanism that integrates with the Vahaan portal. The system enables real-time verification of vehicle registration details, pollution under control (PUC) certificates, driver identity, and cargo information too.
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Submissions open for Sheda Excellence Awards
(From left) Sim, Alex, Wong, Louis, Yong, and Zaidi show the registration form for the awards. KUCHING (May 28): Submissions for the Sheda Excellence Awards 2025 are now open. Sarawak Housing Real Estate Developers' Association (Sheda) former president Datuk Alex Ting Kuang Kuo, who is event organising chairman, said the deadline for entries is July 11. Alex and current Sheda president Augustine Wong launched the awards during a media appreciation event here last night. Non-members of Sheda can also submit entries for the award. 'This highly-anticipated event is aimed at recognising outstanding achievements in the real estate industry. The Sheda Excellence Awards 2025 emphasise the significance of broad participation as this platform offers developers a unique opportunity to showcase their expertise in building technology, creative architecture and design, evolving marketing techniques, and property management services,' he said. 'These prominent awards are designed to encourage developers to consistently deliver best products to Sarawakians.' The awards will be judged by independent adjudicators and leading industry professional from the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM) Sarawak Branch, Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sarawak Branch, Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) Sarawak Chapter, Malaysia Institute of Planners (MIP) Sarawak and Sabah Chapter, Malaysia Institute of Architects (PAMSC) Sarawak Branch, Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) Sarawak Branch, FIABCI Malaysia, and GreenRE Sdn Bhd. For 2025, five main categories are open for submission – Landed Residential, Strata Development, Affordable Home Development, Commercial, and Master Plan. 'In alignment with the Sarawak government's green agenda, the Sheda Awards will continue to prioritise and recognise green designs and strategies,' he said. The winners of the Sheda Excellence Awards 2025 will be celebrated at the Sheda Annual Dinner and Excellence Awards scheduled for Nov 1, 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. Alex added winners will be automatically shortlisted for the Malaysia Property Award (MPA) 2025, organised by FIABCI Malaysian Chapter, subject to MPA's terms and conditions. For application forms, contact the Sheda secretariat by contacting [email protected] or 082-366334. Among those present at the press conference were Sheda advisor Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, Sheda Institute chairman Ahmad Zaidi, Sheda secretary-general John Yong, and Sheda deputy president Louis Ting. Alex Ting Kuang Kuo lead Sheda Excellence Awards
International Business Times
21-05-2025
- General
- International Business Times
Singapore Extends Help to Rescue 30 People After Fishing Vessel Capsizes 27 km From Pedra Branca
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) revealed that Singapore coordinated the rescue of 30 people from a capsized fishing vessel on Tuesday, May 20. According to a statement from MPA, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) was alerted about the incident by the Hong Kong-registered container ship Cosco Development at about 7.20 am. The Indonesia-registered vessel Facific Memory II had capsized at about 27 kilometers northeast of Pedra Branca, which is within Singapore's maritime search and rescue area. In addition to providing navigational broadcasts for other vessels to assist, the MRCC oversaw the search and rescue operation. Additionally, it also notified Malaysia's MRCC and Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency. The MPA said that Singapore directed Liberia-registered bulk carrier Andros Spirit to rescue the people in the water. It added that all 30 people were rescued, and no Singaporeans were involved in the incident. People who were rescued disembarked at Batam, Indonesia.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Terrorists themselves gave proof of ‘Operation Sindoor' to the world: Vice President Dhankhar
Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, said on Wednesday (May 21, 2025) that the terrorists themselves had provided evidence of 'Operation Sindoor' to the world, and that the coffins of those targeted were escorted by Pakistani military officials and politicians. Addressing a function organised at Vasco in South Goa by the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Mr. Dhankhar said India's precise military strikes during Operation Sindoor gave a befitting message to Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba. 'It has sent a global message. A message that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave to the entire world from the heartland of Bihar that terrorism will no longer go unpunished,' the Vice President said. He called the punishment of the terrorists 'exemplary'. 'The strike was deep in the territory beyond the international border. Keeping in mind our ethos, the target was only terrorists. What a satisfaction for everyone,' said the Vice President. After the high achievement of the operation, no one was asking for its proof, he said. 'The terrorists [who were targeted] revealed the proof to the entire global fraternity. The coffins were escorted by the military force of that country, the political force of that country, and by terrorists,' he said. During Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation for the killing of 26 people in Pahalgam on April 22, 20205, Indian armed forces struck terror bases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan earlier this month. Mr. Dhankhar said India is emerging as a global economic force and a maritime powerhouse. The country is committed to peace, sustainability and development, he said. 'To be a 'viksit nation', we need an eight-fold increase in per capita income. Economic development cannot take place when we have a war-like situation. Peace is fundamental to growth and development,' he said. Mr. Dhankhar said peace comes from strength in security, economy, and development, and commitment to the nation. Officials said during his visit to Vasco, the Vice President dedicated to the nation three projects at Mormugao Port–a 3 MW solar power plant, commercial operation of two harbour mobile cranes, and a covered dome for coal handling. Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for ports, shipping, and waterways, were present on the occasion.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Terrorists themselves gave proof of 'Operation Sindoor' to the world: Vice President Dhankhar
Panaji: Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar , said on Wednesday that the terrorists themselves had provided evidence of 'Operation Sindoor' to the world, and that the coffins of those targeted were escorted by Pakistani military officials and politicians. Addressing a function organised at Vasco in South Goa by the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Dhankhar said India's precise military strikes during Operation Sindoor gave a befitting message to Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba . "It has sent a global message. A message that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave to the entire world from the heartland of Bihar that terrorism will no longer go unpunished," the Vice President said. He called the punishment of the terrorists "exemplary". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Dhaka - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo "The strike was deep in the territory beyond the international border. Keeping in mind our ethos, the target was only terrorists. What a satisfaction for everyone," said the Vice President. After the high achievement of the operation, no one was asking for its proof, he said. Live Events "The terrorists (who were targeted) revealed the proof to the entire global fraternity. The coffins were escorted by the military force of that country, the political force of that country and by terrorists," he said. During Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation for the killing of 26 people in Pahalgam on April 22, Indian armed forces struck terror bases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan earlier this month. Dhankhar said India is emerging as a global economic force and a maritime powerhouse. The country is committed to peace, sustainability and development, he said. "To be a 'viksit nation', we need an eight-fold increase in per capita income. Economic development cannot take place when we have a war-like situation. Peace is fundamental to growth and development," he said. Dhankhar said peace comes from strength in security, economy and development, and commitment to the nation. Officials said during his visit to Vasco, the Vice President dedicated to the nation three projects at Mormugao Port - a 3 MW solar power plant, commercial operation of two harbour mobile cranes and a covered drone for coal handling. Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Shripad Naik, Union minister of state for port, shipping and waterways, were present on the occasion.
