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Borneo Post
01-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
From Bekenu to the books: Porwosujarwati's legacy recognised in ‘Sarawak Women Book'
Porwosujarwati receiving the Sarawak Women Book from Fatimah in Kuching on July 31, 2025.. MIRI (Aug 2): Being featured in the 'Sarawak Women Book 2025 – Sarawak Women Creating Legacies' is something that local entrepreneur Porwosujarwati Suhaimi hails as 'a dream coming true'. The 12th edition of the book was launched in conjunction with the Women's Day 2025 celebration on Thursday by State Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah in Kuching. Porwosujarwati was among 27 outstanding women representing diverse professional backgrounds such as education, sports, public service and entrepreneurship. The 40-year-old entrepreneur runs a successful duck farming and vegetable cultivation venture under the brand 'Watiza Agrofarm', based at Jalan Kampung Opak in Bekenu, Sibuti near here. Watiza Agrofarm is among the notable Bumiputera-owned enterprises producing and distributing salted eggs that meet growing market demands in Bekenu and Miri. In addition to duck farming, Porwosujarwati's operations include cultivating a wide range of vegetables and herbs including chillies, eggplants, okras, cucumbers, pumpkins, baby corns, jackfruit, lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, and also taro. Among her key achievements this year was winning a business grant under the Rural Business Challenge (RBC) 2.0, where she was the sole recipient from Sarawak to be awarded the grant by the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW). 'I would like to share this joy with everyone who has stood by me through the ups and downs,' said Porwosujarwati, hailing the award as 'a testament to what determination, hard work, and support could achieve'. 'This award proves that with effort, prayer, and support, nothing is impossible. Don't be afraid to dream big. 'Hard work is essential to achieving those dreams,' she said. entrepreneur Porwosujarwati Suhaimi Sarawak Women Book 2025
Barnama
29-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Two Million Visitors Expected At Mega 3D Carnival
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Mega 3D Carnival (MK3D), to be held from tomorrow until Sunday at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), is expected to attract around two million visitors. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the carnival is set to drive rural entrepreneurship development through the involvement of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), and the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP). 'We are targeting transaction values of up to RM209 million, covering cash sales, entrepreneur financing, and potential business matching,' he told reporters after inspecting the final preparations for the carnival today.
The Sun
28-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM300 incentive for top SPM students in RISDA tuition programme
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) will reward RM300 to all high-achieving students under the Tuisyen Rakyat RISDA programme who excelled in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed that 884 participants achieved outstanding results, including 17 scoring 11As, 16 with 10As, and 72 obtaining 9As. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, highlighted the significant improvement in performance compared to 2023, where 654 students scored 5As and above. 'This success reflects the hard work of students, parents, teachers, and RISDA's rural education support system. The incentive recognises their determination, proving that rural students can excel despite geographical challenges,' he said during the Tuisyen Rakyat RISDA appreciation ceremony. Since its launch in 2007, the programme has supported 35,316 students with an allocation of RM31.03 million. Last year, RM3.51 million was dedicated to helping 3,015 rural students prepare for SPM, focusing on core subjects like Bahasa Melayu, English, Science, Mathematics, and History. Ahmad Zahid also commended the 1,005 teachers across 201 tuition centres nationwide for their pivotal role in student success. He noted the growing trend of rural students pursuing higher education, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The UP_TVET platform, introduced in 2023, received over 125,000 applications by 2024, with 35,000 placements offered initially. TVET graduates now enjoy a 95.1% employability rate due to rising industry demand for skilled workers. Ahmad Zahid praised the University College of Agroscience Malaysia (UCAM), a RISDA-owned institution, for offering TVET courses in modern agriculture, business, and halal certification. 'UCAM must become a regional leader in agricultural TVET,' he added, emphasising RISDA's role in rural transformation and social mobility. - Bernama
Borneo Post
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Road projects in Tuaran must be prioritised for people's benefit
During the oral question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat on 22 July 2025, Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau raised an important concern regarding the status of several road upgrading projects in the Kiulu and Tamparuli areas. The matter was directed to the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) during the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Fifteenth Parliament. Among the key projects highlighted by the Member of Parliament for Tuaran were: 1. Topokon to Wangkod to Tinuhan Road 2. Guakon Baru Road, Tamparuli Madius expressed his deep disappointment when informed that these two road projects, despite their clear importance, were not approved by the Ministry of Economy under the Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12 RP3) 2023. In addition, they were not listed among the priorities of the Sabah State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN). He stressed that these projects are vital to enhancing rural connectivity and improving the socio-economic well-being of local communities. In this regard, he called on the relevant ministries and agencies to resolve the technical issues promptly and to advocate for the reconsideration and approval of these proposals. As a native of Tuaran and someone who knows these areas well, I fully support Madius's position. The roads he mentioned are more than just infrastructure; they are essential links that support local development, daily movement, and access to basic services. These roads urgently need to be upgraded, and in certain stretches, a realignment or detour of the existing road alignment is necessary to ensure proper construction that meets safety and accessibility standards. It is regrettable that such critical projects have been excluded from UPEN Sabah's list of priorities. These are not optional enhancements but real necessities that must be addressed urgently. The people affected by these road conditions have waited long enough. In conclusion, I commend Madius for his steadfast efforts to raise this matter in Parliament. I sincerely hope that the relevant authorities will give these projects the urgent attention they deserve for the benefit of the people of Tuaran and the surrounding areas.
Barnama
24-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
KKDW Committed To Improving SOPs For Selected Pre-Q Procurement Method
PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) is committed to improving the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines, for the implementation of the Selected Pre-Qualified Open Tender Procurement (Selected Pre-Q Procurement or TTPKT) method. This follows the remarks and recommendations made by the National Audit Department (JAN) in the 2025 Auditor General's Report (LKAN) Series 2, on the activities of ministries, departments, statutory bodies, and federal government companies. According to KKDW, the Selected Pre-Q Procurement method has been implemented in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). 'This method is a pilot initiative introduced to accelerate the implementation of infrastructure projects for the benefit of the people. Naturally, as a new pilot approach, it is not without its shortcomings,' the ministry said, in a statement, today. In addition, KKDW has adopted best practices from the Public Works Department (JKR), which serves as the primary Technical Department. KKDW clarified that there were no financial implications or losses to the government based on the audit findings. However, the ministry acknowledged that several areas require improvement. The ministry also welcomed and concurred with the Auditor General's recommendation that, should the government decide to continue with the Selected Pre-Q Procurement method, necessary enhancements must be implemented to address current shortcomings. 'KKDW remains committed to ensuring that all procurement processes for rural development are carried out with full accountability and transparency, in line with sound public financial management and best governance practices,' it added. The 2025 Auditor-General's Report (LKAN) Series 2, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on July 21, revealed that three ministries failed to meet the objectives of implementing the Selected Pre-Q Procurement method, which was intended to expedite procurement processes and accelerate project implementation, including high-impact projects and those under the Jana Wibawa initiative, which were later cancelled.
