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Borneo Post
17-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Targeted initiatives to reduce poverty, youth unemployment in Dalat, says minister
Fatimah (seated centre) in a photocall with community leaders after the press conference. DALAT (July 17): The Sarawak Ministry of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development is intensifying efforts to tackle poverty and youth unemployment in Dalat through targeted initiatives and inter-agency collaboration, said minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. Speaking at a press conference at Kompleks Kebajikan Dalat today, Fatimah said two key meetings involving community leaders and government agencies were held to address these issues. In the first meeting, she said they reviewed poverty data and discussed strategies to uplift affected households. 'According to data provided by the Sarawak Development Office (SDO), there are 161 households identified as poor in the Dalat area. 'All names were verified on the ground with input from community leaders and agencies present. Some were found to have exited poverty as they now own assets. 'However, before their names are officially removed from the poverty database, SDO will conduct further verification visits,' she said. Fatimah added that assistance is being provided to eligible households through the Welfare Department and empowerment programmes. 'Some receive monthly financial aid, while others are supported under the low-income empowerment scheme through provision of equipment tailored to their specific needs, with the aim of improving their household income,' she said. She also mentioned that households with unverifiable or outdated information will be removed from the list. 'Our KPI (key performance index) is to revisit these 161 households by year-end to assess the outcomes of our interventions,' she added. On youth unemployment, she revealed that based on 2023 data, Dalat has 105 unemployed graduates, with 29 actively seeking employment. 'For those currently working, we are analysing the nature of their jobs and qualifications. Some are under temporary contracts,' said the Dalat rep. To address this, she said the ministry will roll out follow-up programmes including skills training, career development workshops, and sharing sessions. Agencies like Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) will be invited to provide job market guidance, while advisory counters and exhibition booths will be set up to support young jobseekers. Separately, Fatimah announced that the Dalat District Office has received approval for the appointment of new community leaders and extension of terms for existing ones. 'This is part of an ongoing exercise to ensure committed and resilient leadership at the grassroots level,' she said. She also disclosed an allocation of RM491,000 under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government's housing repair grant, benefitting 38 homes in local villages. 'Each village must have at least one home selected for repair, ensuring fair and equitable distribution. 'If a village has no homes in need of repair, the quota will be reallocated to another in greater need,' she said. Fatimah praised the quality of work under the programme, likening some repairs to newly built homes. 'From 2018 to 2025, a total of 470 recipients have benefited from the Home Improvement Programme, amounting to RM6.47 million in funding,' she said. Dalat fatimah abdullah poverty targeted initiatives youth unemployment
The Star
12-07-2025
- The Star
Beware of scam sites when applying for ETA to Britain
Malaysians planning to visit Britain must apply for the ETA at least three days prior to arrival. — Pixabay Travellers planning a holiday in Britain are once again being warned about websites wildly overcharging for an unnecessary middle-man 'service' when applying for electronic travel authorisation (ETA). One provider is charging as much as £85 (RM491), five times more than the cost on official channels, a consumer organisation in Germany is warning tourists. There is no added value in this service, as tourists are ultimately paying a company to forward their information to the British authorities. The problem is that cancellations with such overpriced intermediary websites are generally impossible once the service (i.e. your information being submitted) has taken place. Instead, holidaymakers should only use the official channels of the British government for ETA applications. These include the UK ETA app, available for Android and iOS, and the website of the UK Home Office. This direct link leads to the application: The cost is £16 (RM92), regardless of whether you apply in the app or on the website. In general, when applying for travel authorisations and visas, you should always exercise great caution and verify that it is the official website of the respective government, consumer advocates advise. After all, such processes involve sharing highly sensitive information – personal details from passports and credit card data. Since early April, travellers from much of Europe, as well as North America, South America and parts of Asia, have needed the digital travel authorisation ETA to enter Britain, provided they do not have another residence permit or visa. The ETA allows you to travel to Britain to visit for up to six months. Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei are the only South-East Asian countries that are eligible for the ETA, while the rest of the countries in the region must apply for a visa instead. – dpa
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Pos Malaysia posts RM41.2 mil 1Q net loss amid lower postal, logistics revenue
KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia Bhd recorded a net loss of RM41.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), widening from a net loss of RM19.6 million in the same quarter last year, weighed down by lower contributions from its postal and logistics segments. Revenue decreased to RM467 million from RM491 million previously. 'The postal segment remained the largest contributor, generating RM279.1 million in revenue. 'However, this marked a four per cent decline due to lower bulk mail and international mail volumes,' said Pos Malaysia in a Bursa Malaysia filing today. Pos Malaysia said the logistics segment also saw a significant drop in revenue to RM49.1 million from RM64.8 million, mainly due to a decrease in automotive and freight management activities and a change in pricing mechanisms and the extended docking period of a vessel. In contrast, the group said the aviation segment contributed higher revenue of RM93 million in 1Q 2025 compared to RM91.7 million in the previous corresponding quarter, mainly attributable to the in-flight catering business with a higher number of meals uplifted. It added that the others segment continues to grow healthily with higher revenue, mainly attributed to increased sales of digital certificates. POS Malaysia added that while recognising potential challenges, including the uncertain impact of US tariffs on the postal segment, the group remains confident in its transformation efforts and ability to deliver sustainable, long-term value to stakeholders.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Pos Malaysia posts RM41.5 mil Q1 loss on weaker revenue
KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia Bhd recorded a net loss of RM41.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), widening from a net loss of RM19.6 million in the same quarter last year, weighed down by lower contributions from its postal and logistics segments. Revenue decreased to RM467 million from RM491 million previously. 'The postal segment remained the largest contributor, generating RM279.1 million in revenue. 'However, this marked a four per cent decline due to lower bulk mail and international mail volumes,' said Pos Malaysia in a Bursa Malaysia filing today. Pos Malaysia said the logistics segment also saw a significant drop in revenue to RM49.1 million from RM64.8 million, mainly due to a decrease in automotive and freight management activities and a change in pricing mechanisms and the extended docking period of a vessel. In contrast, the group said the aviation segment contributed higher revenue of RM93 million in 1Q 2025 compared to RM91.7 million in the previous corresponding quarter, mainly attributable to the in-flight catering business with a higher number of meals uplifted. It added that the others segment continues to grow healthily with higher revenue, mainly attributed to increased sales of digital certificates. POS Malaysia added that while recognising potential challenges, including the uncertain impact of US tariffs on the postal segment, the group remains confident in its transformation efforts and ability to deliver sustainable, long-term value to stakeholders.
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Pos Malaysia posts RM41.2mil Q1 net loss amid lower postal, logistics revenue
KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia Bhd recorded a net loss of RM41.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), widening from a net loss of RM19.6 million in the same quarter last year, weighed down by lower contributions from its postal and logistics segments. Revenue decreased to RM467 million from RM491 million previously. "The postal segment remained the largest contributor, generating RM279.1 million in revenue. "However, this marked a four per cent decline due to lower bulk mail and international mail volumes," said Pos Malaysia in a Bursa Malaysia filing today. Pos Malaysia said the logistics segment also saw a significant drop in revenue to RM49.1 million from RM64.8 million, mainly due to a decrease in automotive and freight management activities and a change in pricing mechanisms and the extended docking period of a vessel. In contrast, the group said the aviation segment contributed higher revenue of RM93 million in 1Q 2025 compared to RM91.7 million in the previous corresponding quarter, mainly attributable to the in-flight catering business with a higher number of meals uplifted. It added that the others segment continues to grow healthily with higher revenue, mainly attributed to increased sales of digital certificates. Pos Malaysia added that while recognising potential challenges, including the uncertain impact of US tariffs on the postal segment, the group remains confident in its transformation efforts and ability to deliver sustainable, long-term value to stakeholders.
