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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Over 450 Pulau Gaya residents benefit from HRD Corp outreach
Published on: Sunday, June 01, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 01, 2025 Text Size: Sim and others at the event. KOTA KINABALU: The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) and Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) have extended skills training and aid to over 450 residents of Pulau Gaya through the 'Sentuhan Kesuma bersama HRD Corp di Bawah Bayu' community outreach programme. Held in conjunction with National Training Week 2025, the event featured hands-on workshops in digital marketing, drop shipping, and floral entrepreneurship for women, youth, and students from Kampung Gaya, Lok Urai, Torong Logong and Kesuapan. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the ministry aims to reach 60,000 Sabahans with skills training this year, adding that national progress depends on equipping the people with better skills. HRD Corp also launched a strategic partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) under the SHINE initiative to establish Malaysia's first lifelong learning hub focused on workforce development and research. The event also saw the launch of an Industrial and Community Training Centre and included RM36,000 in equipment support for local tourism training, alongside RM20,000 in PTA donations, food baskets, and 700 life jackets for islanders. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
HRD Corp to train 60,000 in Sabah as govt ramps up upskilling for state, says Steven
KOTA KINABALU: The government is ramping up upskilling Sabahans this year, says Steven Sim, starting with HRD Corp's aims to train 60,000 people this year. The Human Resources Minister said this would be a fourfold increase from 15,000 participants in 2024. Speaking at a ministry event with HRD Corp in Pulau Gaya near here, Sim stressed that upskilling Malaysians, especially those in remote areas, is vital for individual empowerment and national development. 'We want every citizen to be equipped with skills that can help them earn a better income. When our people are skilled, the nation progresses too,' he said during the National Training Week (NTW) 2025 event on Sunday (June 1). 'Next week, HRD Corp will launch National Training Week 2025, and we will return to Pulau Gaya to train at least 5,000 residents,' he said. Over 450 residents from Kampung Gaya, Kampung Lok Urai, Kampung Torong Logong, and Kampung Kesuapan participated in the event, attending skills workshops focused on floral entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and dropshipping, alongside motivational talks for students. Sabah Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, who also attended, said expanding access to training was key to unlocking employment opportunities and attracting major investments. 'Training like this does not just raise incomes, but also helps transform Sabah's economy and uplift communities,' he said. In line with long-term workforce development, HRD Corp also announced a strategic partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to establish Sabah Human Capital Initiatives and Nurturing Excellence (SHINE), Malaysia's first lifelong learning hub dedicated to research, training, and talent development tailored for Sabah. Deputy HRD Corp chairman Ahsim Jamat expressed hope that the SHINE model will set the standard for human capital development nationwide. The programme also saw the launch of the Industrial and Community Training Collaboration Centre, which included a RM36,000 boost in training equipment support under HRD Corp's Training Equipment and Facility Enhancement Scheme (ALAT) for local tourism industry players. Sim also presented several corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions, including 700 life jackets for daily boat passengers, food baskets for 300 families, and a RM20,000 donation to the parent-teacher associations of SMK and SK Pulau Gaya. Also present were Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, UMS registrar Luqman Ridha Anwar, and Jesselton University College president Professor Dr Chin Yuk Fong.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Demonstrating STEM skills in Luzerne County at SHINE Science Olympiad
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some 150 students got to demonstrate their science knowledge thanks to an annual competition in Wilkes-Barre. The always popular Egg Drop was just one of the categories on Saturday at the SHINE Science Olympiad. Wilkes University welcomed students from nine different schools in Luzerne County. 28/22 News Anchor Nick Toma and Reporter Amelia Sack served as celebrity judges. The event emphasizes the importance of STEM learning through the program SHINE, which stands for Schools and Homes in Education. DAs share crime trends in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties The kindergarten through eighth graders were happy to be there. 'It was an amazing time because when I was practicing it so it won't break, it kept breaking, but I added this final touch, and when I came here it stayed and it didn't break,' 10-year-old Participant Brianny Alberto told 28/22 News. 'We want them to feel really stimulated. We want them to engage in their education, and we want them to really know that there's a future, and if we can get them excited about learning and careers as we move forward, we know that they'll be a success and give back to our community later,' SHINE Program Executive Director Carol Nicholas said. Community donations and sponsorships help make the SHINE Science Olympiad possible at Wilkes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SHINE Announces Two Strategic Appointments to Advance Fusion Technology and Market Expansion
Healthcare technology leader Dr. Gregory Sorensen joins Board of Directors; Defense expert Col. (Ret.) Gregory Van Dyk joins as Strategic Advisor JANESVILLE, Wis., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SHINE Technologies, LLC, a next-generation fusion technology company with commercialized platforms in industrial testing and medical isotopes, today announced the appointments of Dr. Gregory Sorensen, co-founder of DeepHealth and Chief Science Officer of RadNet, and Col. (Ret.) Gregory K. Van Dyk, U.S. Air Force, as strategic advisor to its Board of Directors. These appointments bring deep expertise in healthcare technology and national security to SHINE as the company expands the reach of its fusion applications across commercial and defense markets. "Fusion technology provides real-world solutions to big infrastructure problems in highly specialized markets," said Greg Piefer, founder and CEO of SHINE. "These appointments expand our ability to understand and access these markets quickly. Dr. Sorensen is a strong addition to our already distinguished board, having rare depth in the healthcare space that spans founding, growing, and selling startups through executive operations at multinational conglomerates. Col. Van Dyk brings a career of leadership and widespread connectivity in the radiation effects testing arena, with a specific focus on the effects of DT fusion neutrons." Dr. Sorensen: Guiding Commercial Strategy and Innovation Dr. Sorensen brings decades of experience at the intersection of healthcare, imaging, and technology. As co-founder of DeepHealth (now RadNet's AI division) and former President and CEO of Siemens Healthcare North America, he has led the development and commercialization of transformative medical technologies. He will advise SHINE on strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, and the expansion of its fusion-enabled medical isotope business. "SHINE represents the promise of fusion – not as a science experiment, but as a real-world solution," said Dr. Sorensen. "I'm excited and honored to help guide the company's growth into new healthcare and commercial markets." Col. (Ret.) Van Dyk: Advancing National Security through Fusion Col. (Ret.) Van Dyk, Ph.D. joins SHINE following a distinguished 22-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where he specialized in nuclear engineering, fusion technology, and strategic deterrence. He previously led the Department of Defense's Fusion for National Security initiative and managed a $207 million annual R&D portfolio at the National Nuclear Security Administration along with leading two multi-billion-dollar programs in the Department of Defense. His appointment comes at a critical time as SHINE expands FLARE (Fusion Linear Accelerator for Radiation Effects), a high-energy neutron testing service that enables defense contractors to evaluate the resilience of microelectronics and mission-critical systems in extreme radiation environments. "SHINE's fusion platform is practical, innovative, and timely," said Van Dyk. "FLARE offers a new capability for understanding how our most important defense technologies perform under the toughest conditions." About SHINE Headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin, SHINE is an industry leader in next-generation fusion, developing innovative fusion-based technology that combines safety, cost-efficiency and environmental responsibility. SHINE has successfully commercialized fusion across multiple applications, including neutron testing markets such as neutron radiography, radiation-effects testing and fusion material research. It has commercialized and is scaling its proprietary medical isotope production, processes, supplying high-quality radioisotopes essential for procedures including diagnosing heart disease and cancer as well as cancer therapy. Beyond these applications, SHINE is pioneering nuclear waste recycling to make nuclear energy more sustainable. Its long-term purpose is to change the way humans make energy by commercializing fusion energy. Unlike other fusion companies, SHINE takes a commercially driven path mirroring successful deep-tech industries. Through this visionary approach, SHINE is advancing technology, healthcare, and sustainable energy, making a lasting impact across multiple sectors. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SHINE Technologies, LLC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
RNZ News
07-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Some domestic violence calls to police going unanswered
Family violence support agency SHINE says many domestic violence calls to police are going un-answered. Photo: RNZ A family violence support agency says police are undoing decades of hard work by not attending some domestic violence callouts that are considered mental health related. Last year, police announced they would pull back on mental health related callouts in a phased approach, while still attending high risk incidents, in a bid to save their time and resources. But a family violence support agency said that meant many domestic violence calls were going un-answered, leaving victims without the help they needed. Rachel Williams is a senior adviser for SHINE - an Auckland service provider aimed at addressing family violence. The agency had seen the results of the police's policy change first-hand. "We had a incident at our refuge in Auckland where the police were called, but they couldn't intervene because it was deemed mental health." They had also heard the same thing from victims in the community. As well as pulling back on mental health related callouts - police have been trialling a new Risk Harm Attendance Framework, aimed at reducing responses to social harm callouts where other agencies could step in. Williams felt the changes were undoing years of work from the family violence sector in encouraging victims to seek out help. "The police are the only ones who can go into the home and stop someone who's experiencing harm. So by pulling back on that message we feel like decades of work has been undone." Between 2009 and 2018, there were 125 deaths from intimate partner violence in New Zealand. Police said they would still attend incidents where there was an immediate risk to life, but Williams said in a family violence situation it was not always so black and white. "One form of family violence is that somebody's standing there with a gun to your head and I think the police will probably still respond then. "But there are lots of other ways that people can harm you... and I don't think the police are responding to all of those." Women's Refuge chief executive Ang Jury agreed. She said in a family violence incident police may not get the full picture from the victim over the phone. "Somebody who's ringing them, may not be giving them that sort of information that they need to even make that judgement." "Most people don't ring police because they want a cup of tea and to have someone to talk to. They actually are fearful. To me, if a victim or a family member has got to that point you're talking about risk." Women's Refuge had seen police slowly pulling back from family violence callouts over the last five or so years - and the recent changes made things worse in certain parts of the country, Jury said. The police mental health pull-back has been happening in different stages across different police districts. Jury acknowledged police were tight on resources, and it was not realistic for them to attend all family violence incidents. "In lieu of that, what I would like to see is some really full-on and far more stringent training of their call-takers... to make sure they are identifying the level of risk they claim to be identifying." In a statement, a police spokesperson said their new Risk Harm Attendance Framework enabled staff to identify clearly, confidently and consistently what required urgent or timely police attendance. The new framework included a special prioritisation for family violence offences, they said. Police wanted to reassure the community they would continue to assess risk to ensure people get appropriate help when they needed it. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
