Day: October 12, 2024

Over 300 professional practitioners in the construction industry, including developers, architects, quantity surveyors and engineers, attended the Forward Reinvent seminar on ‘Defeating Design Demons: Navigating the Unseen Challenges in Architecture’, organised by Nippon Paint (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Nippon Paint). The seminar, held in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and Architect Centre, focused on upskilling industry stakeholders and discussing challenges in the Malaysian architectural landscape. Nippon Paint said it was aimed at mitigating those issues, thus contributing to the creation of more durable, sustainable and high-quality buildings nationwide. “Building defects are often due to poor workmanship, faulty materials

The number of flood victims in Kedah has dropped as of 4 pm today compared to this morning, whereas the number of affected residents in Perak and Johor remains unchanged. In KEDAH, state Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) deputy director Major (PA) Muhammad Suhaimi Mohd Zain said the number of flood victims has decreased to 2,387 people from 718 families compared to 2,952 individuals from 912 families this morning. All victims are being housed at 17 temporary relief centres (PPS) in four districts namely Kota Setar, Pendang, Kubang Pasu and Pokok Sena. ‘In Kota Setar, a total 1,475 people from

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to engage in sports to maintain their health. In a post on his Facebook account, Anwar said participation in sports activities could also strengthen family and community relationships. ‘In conjunction with this year’s National Sports Day celebration, which is being held with great enthusiasm across the country, I hope the culture of sports will continue to be practised in building an active lifestyle towards becoming a sporting nation. Happy National Sports Day 2024!’ he said. Earlier, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said more than 4.5 million people participated in various

A total of 7,448 job placements for Sabah residents have been successfully implemented as of Sept 27, thanks to various efforts by the government through the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and other involved agencies. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said these initiatives were crucial in improving the employability of Sabahans, and he urged all parties, including government and private sector agencies, to work together to reduce unemployment in the state. “I want to see continued strategic collaboration between the government, educational institutions, and the private sector to expand job opportunities while providing more relevant training for the people of

Starting this year, the Health Ministry (MOH) has increased the number of trainee nurses from 1,000 to 2,000 as part of the effort to produce more registered nurses that meet industry needs, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. He said the number of applications from Sabah youths has also increased, adding that the effort also aimed at raising the quota for male nurses, and encouraging the participation of various races in paramedic training. ‘All these initiatives are aimed at encouraging more young people, especially Sabah youths, to participate in medical and health services in MOH and serve the