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The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
MOSTI outlines three key strategies for FOM to empower MPs
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) has outlined three key strategies for its Friends of Ministry (FOM) initiative. These strategies aim to involve backbench MPs in promoting science, technology, and innovation (STI) culture in their constituencies. According to MOSTI, the initiative is driven by the MADANI Government Backbenchers Club to enhance policy communication. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang stated that the FOM will strengthen grassroots engagement. He added that the MPs' involvement will help deliver STI agendas more effectively to all societal segments. The FOM includes MPs such as Ngeh Koo Ham (PH-Beruas) and Vivian Wong Shir Yee (PH-Sandakan). Other members are Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub), Lee Chuan How (PH-Ipoh Timor), and Yeo Bee Yin (PH-Puchong). The list also features Chow Kon Yeow (PH-Batu Kawan) and Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar). Additional FOM members include Rodziah Ismail (PKR-Ampang) and Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari (PKR-Sungai Petani). Rodiyah Sapiee (GPS-Batang Sadong) and Azli Yusof (PH-Shah Alam) are also part of the initiative. Warisan's Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis (Kota Belud) and PBM's Larry Soon (Julau) complete the FOM lineup. One strategy involves MPs participating in MOSTI's flagship programmes like STI 100³ and STI MADANI. Another includes regular policy briefings during parliamentary sessions on legislation and challenges. These briefings will cover updates to the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (DSTIN) 2024-2030. The discussions will also address the drafting of the STI Bill and amendments to the Atomic Energy Bill. The third strategy assigns each FOM member as a focal MP for a specific agency under MOSTI. This approach ensures targeted engagement and policy dissemination at the grassroots level. - Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Over 34,000 quotas approved to address worker shortage in plantation sector
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 434 companies, involving more than 34,000 quotas, have been recommended for approval until July 9 for the recruitment of foreign workers, the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) said today. Its deputy minister, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, said the special approvals aim to address labour shortages and boost national productivity and output. "To tackle the shortage, the government has granted special quota approvals for foreign worker recruitment in the plantation sector on a case-by-case basis," he told the Dewan Rakyat during question-and-answer time today. He was responding to Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham (PH-Beruas), who had asked about the workforce needs in the plantation sector, particularly in oil palm and rubber, and the quotas given to address the shortfall. Chan said Immigration Department statistics as of June 30 this year showed there were 258,153 active Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) holders in the plantation sector. However, he noted this is still insufficient, with the industry reporting an additional need of 30,000 to 40,000 workers, taking into account those who have returned to their home countries after their permits expired.
