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Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Jamia Millia Islamia announces training programme on AI & machine learning
The Department of Computer Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, is set to conduct the third edition of its Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) on 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)' from July 1 to July 19, 2025. The course is a 50-hour hybrid-mode course aims to provide participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in AI and ML. The STTP will include lectures and training sessions conducted by experts from JMI and other esteemed institutions, including IITs, IIITs, and international universities. Industry professionals will also contribute, ensuring participants gain insights from both academic and practical perspectives. 'National interest': These Indian universities suspended ties with Turkish educational institutions Who is eligible to apply? The STTP is open to candidates from diverse academic backgrounds, including diploma holders, undergraduates, postgraduates, and PhD scholars, provided they have a foundation in mathematics. This inclusive approach ensures a broad spectrum of participants can benefit from the program. Course structure The program comprises 20 hours of theoretical lectures and 30 hours of hands-on practical training. It is divided into five comprehensive modules: –Introduction to AI & Python Programming Basics –Applied Data Science with Python –Machine Learning Algorithms –Deep Learning for Computer Vision with Keras & TensorFlow –Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing (NLP) with Keras & TensorFlow These modules are designed to equip participants with both foundational knowledge and advanced skills in AI and ML. How to apply? A total of 160 seats are available, with 60 allocated for offline participants and 100 for online attendees. Admissions will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested individuals must submit their registration forms by May 24, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on May 26, and selected candidates will receive email notifications by May 28. The deadline for fee payment is June 5, 2025. Further, limited accommodation is available for outstation participants on a paid, first-come, first-served basis. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate. For more details and to access the registration form, visit the official STTP page at For inquiries, contact the Department of Computer Engineering at the Jamia Millia Islamia.
Daily Express
12-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Board officially takes over padi production: Focus is on 22,000ha in six districts
Published on: Monday, May 12, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 12, 2025 Text Size: Jeffrey visiting one of the booths at Dewan Datuk Musbah. KOTA BELUD: The Sabah Padi and Rice Board (LPBS) was officially launched with the aim of achieving the State Government's target of increasing rice Self-Sufficiency Level (SSL) of 30 per cent by next year and 60 per cent by 2030. Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, said various initiatives would be implemented through the revival of LPBS to ensure Sabah's food security, meeting the people's food demands and reduce dependence on rice imports. 'Currently, Sabah can only produce about 22.8 per cent of its local rice, resulting in a high dependence on imported rice to meet demand. 'LPBS will take over all development and management of padi from the State Agricultural Department starting this year. 'In addition, LPBS has also been tasked as the regulator for the development and management of padi. Therefore, I want all relevant State agencies to give full cooperation to LPBS,' he said at the launching of LPBS and Agrobank Padi Cultivation Takaful Scheme (STTP) at the Datuk Musbah Jamli Hall, Saturday. The Sabah Padi Board was dissolved during the Berjaya administration due to rampant corruption, among others. Hajiji's speech was delivered by Deputy Chief Minister I-cum-Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. To boost SSL, Hajiji said the State Government will focus on the development and management of padi in six districts, namely Kota Marudu, Tuaran, Tambunan, Keningau, Papar and Kota Belud. The total area of padi fields in these districts is 22,218.35 hectares or 55,879 acres, involving 16,018 padi farmers. In addition to reviving LPBS, Hajiji said the State Government is also implementing several other initiatives, including emphasizing hill padi cultivation. 'Therefore, I call on all hill landowners to develop their land with high-quality hill padi cultivation. 'It is estimated that 13,266 hectares or 32,767 acres of hill land are suitable for padi cultivation, involving 15,617 farmers,' he said. Hajiji further said if fully developed, these areas have the potential to produce 30,424 metric tonnes of hill rice annually. Like Sarawak, famous for its Bario rice, Sabah also has its own hill rice variety, namely the Adan rice from Long Pasia, Sipitang as well as from Ranau, Kudat and Pitas, which have gained popularity in the local market, he said. Hajiji also urged government-linked companies (GLCs) to develop their idle land for padi cultivation. 'I assure that the State Government remains committed to developing idle padi fields and boosting yields and local production,' he said. Hajiji called upon farmers to take advantage of the Padi Cultivation Takaful Scheme that protect paddy planters in the country. Under this scheme, padi farmers who are Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above, farming in designated areas, registered under the Federal Government Fertiliser Scheme, with an Agrobank account, will be protected for crop damage due to natural disasters, pest attacks and diseases. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah Padi and Rice Board launched to enhance self-sufficiency level Level
Jeffrey visiting the exhibition booths. Also present is Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur J Kurup.-Information Department photo KOTA BELUD (May 10): The Sabah Padi and Rice Board (LPBS) has been officially launched with the primary objective of achieving the State Government's target of increasing the food self-sufficiency level (SSL) of 30 percent by next year and 60 percent by 2030. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said various initiatives will be implemented through the revival of LPBS to ensure Sabah's food security, meeting the people's food demands and reduce dependence on rice imports. 'Currently, Sabah can only produce about 22.8 percent of its local rice, resulting in a high dependence on imported rice supplies to meet demand,' he said. He added LPBS will take over all development and management of padi from the State Agricultural Department starting this year. 'In addition, LPBS has also been tasked as the regulator for the development and management of padi. Therefore, I want all relevant state agencies to give full cooperation to LPBS,' he said at the launching of LPBS and Agrobank Padi Cultivation Takaful Scheme (STTP) at the Datuk Musbah Jamli Hall, here on Saturday. Deputy Chief Minister I/Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan delivered his speech. To boost SSL, he said the State Government will focus on the development and management of padi in six districts, namely Kota Marudu, Tuaran, Tambunan, Keningau, Papar and Kota Belud. The total area of padi fields in these districts is 22,218.35 hectares or 55,879 acres, involving 16,018 padi farmers. In addition to reviving LPBS, Hajiji said the State Government is also implementing several other initiatives, including emphasizing hill padi cultivation. 'Therefore, I call on all hill landowners to develop their land with high-quality hill padi cultivation. It is estimated that 13,266 hectares or 32,767 acres of hill land are suitable for padi cultivation, involving 15,617 farmers,' he said. The Chief Minister said if fully developed, this area has the potential to produce 30,424 metric tons of hill rice annually. Like Sarawak, famous for its Bario rice, Sabah too has its own hill rice variety, namely the Adan rice from Long Pasia, Sipitang, as well as from Ranau, Kudat, and Pitas, which have gained popularity in the local market, he said. Hajiji also urged government-linked companies (GLCs) to develop their idle land for padi cultivation. 'I assure that the State Government remains committed to developing idle padi fields and boosting padi yields and local rice the production,' he said. Hajiji called upon farmers to take advantage of the Padi Cultivation Takaful Scheme that protect padi planters in the country. Under this scheme, padi farmers who are Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above, farming in designated areas, registered under the Federal Government Fertilizer Scheme, with an Agrobank account, will be protected for crop damage due to natural disasters, pest attacks and diseases.
The Star
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah launches padi, rice board to boost food self-sufficiency
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah aims to slash its dependence on imported rice with the launch of the Sabah Padi and Rice Board (SPRB), targeting a 30% food self-sufficiency level (SSL) by next year and 60% by 2030. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the revival of SPRB is part of the state government's broader effort to enhance local food security and reduce reliance on rice imports. "Currently, Sabah can only produce about 22.8% of its local rice demand, resulting in a high dependence on imports to meet it," he said at the launch of SPRB and the Agrobank Padi Cultivation Takaful Scheme (STTP) at the Datuk Musbah Jamli Hall here Saturday (May 10). He said SPRB will take over the development and management of padi from the State Agricultural Department starting this year. "As the regulator for padi development and management, I urge all relevant state agencies to fully cooperate with SPRB," Hajiji added. Hajiji said the state government is also promoting hill padi cultivation as part of its efforts to boost SSL, with an estimated 13,266ha of hill land suitable for padi cultivation, involving 15,617 farmers. "It is estimated that this area has the potential to produce 30,424 metric tonnes of hill rice annually," he said, adding that like Sarawak's famous Bario rice, Sabah has its own premium hill rice varieties, including Adan rice from Long Pasia, Sipitang, as well as from Ranau, Kudat, and Pitas, which have gained popularity locally. To ensure a comprehensive approach to padi development, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, who is also state Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industry Minister, said the state government will focus on cultivation in six key districts – Kota Marudu, Tuaran, Tambunan, Keningau, Papar, and Kota Belud. These areas cover a total of 22,218ha, involving 16,018 padi farmers. Hajiji also called on government-linked companies (GLCs) to develop idle land for padi cultivation, assuring that the state government remains committed to increasing local rice production. He also encouraged farmers to take advantage of the Padi Cultivation Takaful Scheme, which covers Malaysian padi farmers aged 18 and above, farming in designated areas, registered under the Federal Government Fertiliser Scheme, and holding an Agrobank account. The launch of SPRB follows calls from activists and political groups in September 2023 to revive the board and boost rice production in the state, with suggestions for collaboration with district offices, advanced machinery, quality seeds, and financial support for farmers to increase productivity. In April 2024, political movements reiterated the call, highlighting Sabah's vast fertile lands and the potential to reduce reliance on imported rice.
