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Borneo Post
17-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Dr Sim: Over 1,100 street lights installed in Batu Kawah since 2018
Sesco personnel installing street lights at a housing area in Batu Kawah. KUCHING (May 17): A total of 1,155 street lights have been installed across the Batu Kawah constituency with an expenditure exceeding RM1 million since 2018, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said Sarawak Energy Berhad, through its operational and retail arm Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco), had recently installed 68 new street lights across 15 locations in the constituency. 'The 15 locations are Jalan Segubang, Kampung Rantau Panjang, Jalan Moyan Segah, Jalan Moyan Indah, Kim Shak, Sin San Tu B, Jalan Desa Wira, Jalan RPR Batu Kawah, Jalan Batu Kawah, Kampung Stapok, Jalan Segedup, Jalan Highfield, Kampung Sinar Budi Lama, Jalan Sungai Tapang Ulu and Jalan Rantau Panjang. 'The project, funded under my Rural Transformation Project (RTP), involved a total investment of RM83,846,' said the Batu Kawah assemblyman in a statement today. Dr Sim, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, said priority will be given to locations with existing utility poles, high-traffic zones and road bends deemed hazardous. For areas without electricity infrastructure but with pressing needs, alternative arrangements will be made, he said. 'Street lighting has long been a fundamental need voiced by Batu Kawah residents. Since being elected as their representative in 2016, I have consistently raised this issue with the Premier of Sarawak. 'I am grateful that the Premier understands the grassroots needs and has extended his full support, both in principle and funding, demonstrating the Sarawak government's genuine commitment to improving the quality of life for Sarawakians,' he said. Dr Sim encouraged residents to continue playing an active role as the 'eyes and ears' of the community by sharing constructive suggestions or reporting any local issues, adding that a safer and brighter Batu Kawah is a goal that can only be achieved by working together. Batu Kawah Dr Sim Kui Hian lead sarawak energy berhad street lighting
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Two lose RM83,400 to bogus cop, fake job scam in separate cases
TANGKAK: Two people lost a total of RM83,400 in separate cheating cases involving a police impersonator and a bogus job offer via Telegram. Police reports were lodged yesterday by a 33-year-old man tricked by a caller impersonating a police officer, and a foreign woman, who fell for a fake remote job offer via Telegram. District police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib said the man told police he had received a call from a man, claiming to be a police officer, who threatened him with legal action for alleged involvement in criminal activities. Roslan said that between February to April, the 33-year-old man made 12 online bank transfers amounting to RM58,900 into five bank accounts provided by the scammer. He made the cash transfers purportedly to secure his savings from being frozen during "investigations". In the second case, a 34-year-old Cambodian woman was offered a remote job with popular online retailer Shein by a caller, Roslan said. She was promised RM2.50 per completed task. However, she was told to make payments in advance to secure the job. The woman transferred RM24,500 in six online cash transactions to three bank accounts. However, when the caller could not be contacted, she realised that she had been cheated. Roslan said both cases were being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, which carries a maximum jail term of 10 years, caning, and a fine upon conviction. He urged the public to remain vigilant, particularly over suspicious calls claiming to be from enforcement agencies and job offers that seem too good to be true. "Verify any investment or job opportunity before committing, and follow updates on scam tactics via the Commercial Crime Investigation Department's social media platforms," he said, adding that victims should immediately contact the National Scam Response Centre via the 997 hotline to prevent further financial loss.
Barnama
30-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
219,015 Active Women-Owned Establishments Operating In 2022 -- DOSM
30/04/2025 03:18 PM KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- A total of 219,015 active women-owned establishments were recorded in 2022, representing 20.1 per cent of the total registered establishments in Malaysia, based on the Economic Census 2023, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement today, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the total number represented an annual growth rate of 2.3 per cent compared to the previous census (2015: 187,265 establishments). He said a total of 205,012 establishments or 93.6 per cent were concentrated in the services sector, followed by the manufacturing (8,469 establishments; share: 3.9 per cent) and the construction (3,869 establishments; share: 1.8 per cent). 'Findings by subsector showed that more than 70 per cent of the women-owned establishments were involved in the wholesale and retail trade subsector (share: 45 per cent) and the food and beverage subsector (share: 31.1 per cent),' he said. DOSM said Selangor remained as the top state with the highest number of women-owned establishments in 2022, contributing 15.9 per cent of the total 219,015 establishments, followed by Sabah with 22,740 establishments (10.4 per cent), Kelantan (21,079 establishments: 9.6 per cent), Kuala Lumpur (20,237 establishments: 9.2 per cent) and Johor (19,495 establishments: 8.9 pr cent). It said the gross output value generated by women-owned establishments stood at RM136.9 billion in 2022, contributing 3.6 per cent to the overall economic sector in Malaysia, with the services sector generating the highest at RM83 billion or 60.7 per cent share and wholesale and retail trade subsector was the catalyst, contributing 37.7 per cent (RM31.3 billion). In terms of growth, the value of gross output rose 7.0 per cent annually in 2022 compared to 2015, it added. DOSM said there were 185,582 women-owned small and medium enterprise (SME) establishments, representing 17 per cent of the total establishments in Malaysia in 2022. 'Of this number, 171,800 establishments (share: 92.6 per cent) were involved in the services sector, followed by 8,359 establishments (4.5 per cent) in the manufacturing sector.
Malay Mail
30-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
DOSM: Nearly 220,000 women-led firms power Malaysia's service sector, Selangor tops nationwide count
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — A total of 219,015 active women-owned establishments were recorded in 2022, representing 20.1 per cent of the total registered establishments in Malaysia, based on the Economic Census 2023, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In a statement today, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the total number represented an annual growth rate of 2.3 per cent compared to the previous census (2015: 187,265 establishments). He said a total of 205,012 establishments or 93.6 per cent were concentrated in the services sector, followed by the manufacturing (8,469 establishments; share: 3.9 per cent) and the construction (3,869 establishments; share: 1.8 per cent). 'Findings by subsector showed that more than 70 per cent of the women-owned establishments were involved in the wholesale and retail trade subsector (share: 45 per cent) and the food and beverage subsector (share: 31.1 per cent),' he said. DOSM said Selangor remained as the top state with the highest number of women-owned establishments in 2022, contributing 15.9 per cent of the total 219,015 establishments, followed by Sabah with 22,740 establishments (10.4 per cent), Kelantan (21,079 establishments: 9.6 per cent), Kuala Lumpur (20,237 establishments: 9.2 per cent) and Johor (19,495 establishments: 8.9 per cent). It said the gross output value generated by women-owned establishments stood at RM136.9 billion in 2022, contributing 3.6 per cent to the overall economic sector in Malaysia, with the services sector generating the highest at RM83 billion or 60.7 per cent share and wholesale and retail trade subsector was the catalyst, contributing 37.7 per cent (RM31.3 billion). In terms of growth, the value of gross output rose 7.0 per cent annually in 2022 compared to 2015, it added. DOSM said there were 185,582 women-owned small and medium enterprise (SME) establishments, representing 17 per cent of the total establishments in Malaysia in 2022. 'Of this number, 171,800 establishments (share: 92.6 per cent) were involved in the services sector, followed by 8,359 establishments (4.5 per cent) in the manufacturing sector. 'The women-owned SMEs generated a gross output of RM89.3 billion and a value added of RM44.3 billion, which increased by 3.7 per cent and 4.1 per cent each year,' it said. Additionally, the statistics department said women-owned establishments employed 833,311 persons, with an annual growth rate of 0.9 per cent. In terms of salaries and wages and fixed asset values, they recorded RM16.2 billion and RM39.7 billion, with annual growth rates of 4.5 per cent and 3.4 per cent respectively, it said. Mohd Uzir said the increasing presence of women in the entrepreneurial ecosystem reflects Malaysia's ongoing commitment to gender inclusivity and empowerment. 'These statistics serve not only as a testament to the strength and capabilities of women entrepreneurs, but also as a vital input for policy makers, researchers and industry players in formulating informed strategies to support and accelerate women's economic participation,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Women own 219,015 businesses, make up 20.1% of establishments in economy in 2022
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 219,015 active women-owned establishments were recorded in Malaysia in 2022, representing 20.1 per cent of the total registered establishments in the country's economy, according to the Women-Owned Statistics based on the Economic Census 2023 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the number of women-owned establishments operating in 2022 shows an annual growth rate of 2.3 per cent as compared to the 2015 census, with 187,265 establishments. He said 93.6 per cent or 205,012 establishments were concentrated in the services sector, followed by the manufacturing sector with 8,469 establishments, and the construction sector with 3,869 establishments. 'Findings by subsector showed that more than 70 per cent of the women-owned establishments were involved in the wholesale and retail trade subsector with 45 per cent and the food and beverage subsector with 31.1 per cent,' he said in a statement. Selangor remained the top state with the highest number of women-owned establishments in 2022, contributing 15.9 per cent of the total, followed by Sabah (22,740 establishments), Kelantan with 21,079 establishments, Kuala Lumpur with 20,237 establishments, and Johor with 19,495 establishments. 'These five states accounted for more than half of the total women-owned establishments in Malaysia,' he said. Mohd Uzir said the value of gross output generated by women-owned establishments amounted to RM136.9 billion in 2022, contributing 3.6 per cent to the overall economic sector in Malaysia with the services sector generated the highest gross output value with RM83 billion or 60.7 per cent share while the wholesale and retail trade subsector was the catalyst which contributed 37.7 per cent or RM31.3 billion. 'In line with the increase of gross output, the total value added for women-owned establishments grew 6.5 per cent annually, increased by RM21.8 billion to record RM61.4 billion in 2022 from RM39.6 billion in 2015. 'The main contributor to the value added was the services sector, registering 72.2 per cent or RM44.4 billion with an annual growth rate of 5.7 per cent. Meanwhile, the manufacturing and agriculture sectors contributed RM10.5 billion and RM5 billion respectively,' he said. The value of fixed assets for women-owned establishments showed an increase of 5.6 per cent annually from RM37.9 billion in 2015 to RM55.4 billion in 2022, mainly influenced by the services sector which recorded RM41.3 billion in 2022 from RM22.8 billion in 2015, while manufacturing sector with a value of fixed assets of RM7.6 billion and agriculture sector registered RM5.9 billion. Mohd Uzir said there were 185,582 women-owned small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) establishments in 2022, representing 17.0 per cent of the total establishments in Malaysia, where 171,800 establishments were involved in the services sector followed by 8,359 establishments in the manufacturing sector. He said the women-owned SMEs generated a gross output of RM89.3 billion and a value added of RM44.3 billion, which increased by 3.7 per cent and 4.1 per cent respectively each year. Additionally, he said women-owned establishments employed 833,311 persons, with an annual growth rate of 0.9 per cent, while in terms of salaries and wages and fixed asset values, they recorded RM16.2 billion and RM39.7 billion, with annual growth rates of 4.5 per cent and 3.4 per cent, respectively. 'The increasing presence of women in the entrepreneurial ecosystem reflects Malaysia's ongoing commitment to gender inclusivity and empowerment. 'These statistics serve not only as a testament to the strength and capabilities of women entrepreneurs, but also as a vital input for policymakers, researchers, and industry players in formulating informed strategies to support and accelerate women's economic participation,' he added.
