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Daily Express
9 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sogip to create 30,000 jobs, locals urged to prepare
Published on: Friday, July 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 25, 2025 Text Size: One of the job seekers receiving an offer letter from a company. SIPITANG: The MYFutureJobs X SSMJ @ Sipitang 2025 Career Carnival, organised by the Sabah Maju Jaya (SSMJ) Secretariat, saw a strong turnout with around 1,100 attendees and 14 individuals successfully securing employment during the event. Held at Dewan Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pengiran Omar 2, the carnival attracted students, job seekers, and recent graduates from the district and surrounding areas. Decisions for other applicants are still pending. A total of 15 employers, including five oil and gas companies, took part alongside 15 exhibitors, offering a wide range of opportunities and information to the participants. Qhazanah Sabah Berhad Chairman and Sindumin Assemblyman, Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob, officiated the event and delivered a special presentation titled Readiness to Embrace the Investment Impact at SOGIP. He said the need for the local community to understand and prepare for the opportunities arising from the development of the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP), which is expected to generate approximately 30,000 job opportunities during both its construction and operational phases. 'The spillover benefits from SOGIP are not limited to direct employment. Entrepreneurs, local vendors, farmers, livestock breeders, and fishermen will also stand to gain,' he said. Dr Yusof encouraged locals to be proactive by tapping into related support services such as car workshops, plumbing, electrical work, barbering, and accommodation facilities. 'At the same time, I must caution that if we are not prepared, these opportunities may be taken up by outsiders,' he added. Also present at the event were SSMJ Chief Operating Officer Datuk Ramlee Kariah, Sabah Oil and Gas Development Corporation Managing Director and CEO Datuk Harun Ismail, Perkeso Sabah Director Dr Mohd Ali Hindia, and Esteel Enterprise Sabah's Human Resources Director Elsa Lu Meng. * 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
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Sabah to regulate Semporna tourism for marine biodiversity
TAWAU: The Sabah government will ensure tourism activities in Semporna are regulated, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He added that the assurance is to ensure the industry does not disrupt marine biodiversity but provides benefits and advantages to the people of Sabah. Conservation efforts, however, needed strong support from all quarters, including government agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organisations, the local community, and the people of Sabah in general, he said. "I urge that we continue to protect Sabah's natural wealth so that current and future generations will continue to experience and enjoy the benefits and advantages of these natural resources. "By ensuring that nature is protected and valued, we not only safeguard biodiversity but also secure economic and social well-being for current and future generations. "This concept aligns with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Sabah Biodiversity Strategy 2024–2034," he said during the World Biodiversity Day celebrations at the Dewan Arena Belia today. His speech was delivered by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan. He said the celebration's theme, "Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development", is meaningful and underscored the crucial roles both elements play in preserving the health of the planet, enhancing human well-being, and ensuring a sustainable future. "This theme is also timely and serves as a reminder to humanity, especially the people of Sabah, not to be complacent when carrying out development activities without considering the sustainability of biodiversity, the well-being of animals, plants, and ecosystems that bring benefits to our lives," he said. He added that the state government, on its part, would continue to implement development programmes that emphasise green sustainability by prioritising the responsible use and management of natural resources, as well as ensuring environmental protection, social well-being, and economic growth for future generations. "I wish to emphasise that the Sabah state government is committed to protecting and preserving the state's natural resources, biodiversity, and ecosystem," he said. At the same time, today's celebration and theme also reflect the aspirations of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development agenda, which is fundamentally anchored in promoting green practices and supporting sustainable development, he said. Hajiji said that Sabah is the first state in Malaysia to actively implement the Blue Economy concept under the SMJ development agenda. Through this initiative, the Sabah state government sees the potential to implement Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) in the Tawau waters as a source of renewable energy, he said. "In addition, the Sabah Biodiversity Centre and Yayasan Petronas, in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), are also actively carrying out the Seaweed Mapping Project across Sabah."
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Sabah looking to harness ocean's thermal energy in Tawau waters, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah hopes to adopt Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) in waters off Tawau as a source of renewable energy, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said harnessing ocean thermal energy was part of the state's Blue Economy goals under the Sabah Maju Jaya development agenda. "In addition, the Sabah Biodiversity Centre and Yayasan Petronas, in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), are also actively carrying out the Seaweed Mapping Project across Sabah," he said in his speech at the World Biodiversity Day celebrations at the Dewan Arena Belia in Semporna,Thursday (July 24). In line with the focus on exploring, promoting, and supporting the Blue Economy, Hajiji gave his assurance that the state government will ensure that tourism activities in Semporna were well-regulated and do not disrupt marine biodiversity but provide benefits and advantages to the people of Sabah. The Chief Minister said that the approval of the Climate Change and Carbon Governance Enactment 2025 at the recent State Assembly sitting had positioned Sabah as the nation's leader in environmental conservation and resilience against climate change. He said the implementation of the Enactment would ensure the involvement of Sabah's native community and that their rights are protected through the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure. "I wish to emphasise that the Sabah State Government is committed to protecting and preserving the state's natural resources, biodiversity and ecosystem," he said in his speech delivered by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan. He said the celebration's theme, "Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development", is meaningful and underscored the crucial roles both elements play in preserving the health of the planet, enhancing human well-being and ensuring a sustainable future. "This theme is also timely and serves as a reminder to humanity, especially the people of Sabah, not to be complacent when carrying out development activities without considering the sustainability of biodiversity, the well-being of animals, plants, and ecosystems that bring benefits to our lives," he said. "By ensuring that nature is protected and valued, we not only safeguard biodiversity but also secure economic and social well-being for current and future generations," he said. He said that the concept aligns with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Sabah Biodiversity Strategy 2024–2034. At the same time, today's celebration and theme also reflect the aspirations of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development agenda, which is fundamentally anchored in promoting green practices and supporting sustainable development. Conservation efforts, however, he said, needed strong support from all quarters, including government agencies, the private sector, NGOs, the local community, and the people of Sabah in general. He said the state government, on its part, would continue to implement development programmes that emphasise green sustainability by prioritising the responsible use and management of natural resources, as well as ensuring environmental protection, social well-being, and economic growth for future generations.
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah among top five in project delivery: CM
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji chairs the meeting. - Pic by CMD KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is ranked among the top five states in Malaysia for the implementation of development projects and programmes this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said 1,271 projects are currently underway in the state, including 396 ongoing initiatives and 876 new ones, based on data from the MyProjek report. Of these, 1,171 are physical projects valued at RM5.584 billion, while 100 are non-physical projects worth RM355.24 million. Hajiji urged all ministries and agencies to maintain strong momentum in delivering projects and to ensure funds are efficiently disbursed and contractors paid promptly. He said the state government remains committed to improving public welfare, tackling poverty, and enhancing human capital through targeted initiatives under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development plan. * 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
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
141 participants at Ginger and Coffee Course
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 By: Gerry Lewis Text Size: The programme aimed to equip farmers with updated techniques in planting and processing two of Sabah's high-value crops — ginger and coffee — in line with the Sabah Maju Jaya agenda to develop agriculture as a key economic driver for the rural community. - Bernama pic for illustration only. TAMBUNAN: A total of 141 participants took part in the Ginger and Coffee Crop Technology Package Course organised by the District's Agriculture Department to boost skills and knowledge in modern, competitive farming practices. The programme aimed to equip farmers with updated techniques in planting and processing two of Sabah's high-value crops — ginger and coffee — in line with the Sabah Maju Jaya agenda to develop agriculture as a key economic driver for the rural community. Participants were exposed to hands-on guidance and real-world insights from local industry players. Among them was Barbarh Bungkok of Api Kopi, Kampung Tambiau, Ranau, who shared her experience in coffee cultivation and processing. As well as Hendry Charles from Mangkap Sdn. Bhd., who presented on ginger processing methods. The course was officiated by Senior Assistant Director of Agriculture (Agricultural Extension and Technology Transformation Section) Linda @ Lily Cosmas, representing the Sabah Agriculture Director. Also present were Assistant Director of Agriculture (Crop Industry Development Section) Rusnani Hj. Ahmad, Assistant Director (Principal of PLPB) Lorik Akau and Senior Agriculture Officer (District Management and Planning) Mohd Nazih Fikriandi Kaliwon, representing Nurul Syierah Tasim. The initiative drew praise for the Tambunan Agriculture Office, under the leadership of Afendey Kasin, for their strong commitment to driving agricultural development at the grassroots level. * 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
