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PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26 (Bernama) — The Human Resource Ministry (KSM) today announced the employment of foreign workers for the land warehouse sub-sector.

In a statement, KSM said this is in line with the decision of the Joint Committee Meeting between the Home Minister and Minister of Human Resources on the management of foreign workers on July 18.

KSM also said that the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) as the regulatory agency for the wholesale and retail sub-sector also agreed to expand the conditions or criteria for the eligibility of foreign worker employment quotas under the sub-sector to retail traders with a floor area space of less than 2,500 square metres.

Accordingly, KSM said the new quota application for the employment of foreign workers for both sub-sectors has been opened and applications can be made by employers on the website www.fwcms.com.my.

KSM said further inquiries can be made through KSM’s Migrant Worker Management Division at 03-88852939/2940 and email oscksm@mohr.gov.my.

Inquiries can also be made by contacting the regulatory agency which is the Trade Logistics Unit, Strategic and International Planning Division of the Ministry of Transport at hasrina@mot.gov.my (03-88921278) or m_hafiz@mot.gov.my (03-88921268) for the land warehouse sub-sector.

For the wholesale and retail sub-sector, contact the KPDNHEP’s Distributive Trade and Services Industry secretariat via spip@kpdnhep.gov.my.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Johor’s tourism sector is expected to continue to grow, with a target of attracting five million international visitors to the state next year, said state Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture committee chairman K. Raven Kumar.

He said his confidence is based on the fact that, so far this year, Johor has already received 2.8 million international visitors compared to its target of 1.5 million, with some of the main tourist destinations being Desaru, Kota Tinggi and Iskandar Puteri.

“Most of the foreign tourists are from Singapore, India, the Philippines and China. We will continue to attract more tourists and we are working to double the number of tourists next year,” he told reporters when met at the Johor Speed Fest 2022 at R&F Marina here today.

The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar launched both the Johor Speed Fest and the Johor Yacht and Recreation Club at the R&F Marina. Also present was Johor Tourism director Suhairi Hashim.

Meanwhile, Raven hopes that the Johor and Federal governments will continue to work closely to promote the country’s tourism industry.

“I also hope that attention will be paid to Johor because there are two international gateways in the state, Singapore and Indonesia. We also hope that the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme will be reviewed,” he added.

The MM2H programme, introduced in 2002, allows foreigners to buy properties and live in Malaysia for a longer period.

Meanwhile, Suhairi said the three-day Johor Speed Fest, which began yesterday, will highlight R&F as a venue for water and air recreational activities, with exhibitions of high-performance cars and motorbikes, powerboats, jet skis, yachts and seaplanes.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

MELAKA, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Tourism Malaysia is expecting a surge in tourist arrivals, especially from ASEAN and European countries, under the leadership of the new government.

Tourism Malaysia’s Domestic and Event Division senior director Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof said, for now, the agency will continue with all the plans that have been arranged, such as encouraging domestic tourism and holding international promotions.

“At the same time, we will continue organising physical exhibitions. The resumption of international flights to Malaysia, such as KLM and Turkish Airlines, also had a positive impact on tourist arrivals,” he told reporters after officiating at the Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2022 Roadshow at a shopping mall here today.

Meanwhile, Iskandar Mirza, who is also Tourism Malaysia’s deputy director of planning, expects that over RM1 million could be generated from the three-day Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2022 Roadshow, which started today.

He added that tourism receipts in eight previous events, including in Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan and Johor, were very encouraging, amounting to RM8.03 million.

“In Melaka, 30 industry players comprising product operators, travel agencies, hotels and theme parks are participating in the roadshow to offer tour packages, accommodation and entry tickets at a special price,” he said.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin today called on institutions of higher learning in the country to ensure that their study programmes align with the job market’s requirement.

Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin who is also Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) pro-chancellor said this was important so that graduates gain employment to enable them to improve their family’s economy.

“The  way to resolve issues of youth unemployment, graduate employability, worker protection, as well as talent development is by leveraging high technology and digital transformation.

“In this way the number of highly skilled workers will increase and it will raise the standard of living of a family,” said Her Highness at the first day of UiTM’s 95th Convocation Ceremony at the Tuanku Chancellor’s Great Hall in Shah Alam today.

Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin said it was important to offer new programmes to increase the number of Bumiputera professionals in the country.

“In order to give a better future to Bumiputera children, I understand that from 2020 to 2022, UiTM offered 41 new programmes at the certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels in fields that have been identified to require skilled labour in driving Malaysia towards a developed nation.

“The objectives of establishing this university must be met to create a balanced economic growth and help the children of the B40 and M40 groups in the employment sector,” she said

“UiTM is also the focal point for cooperation from large companies such as Talentcorp and Talentbank in various activities that can help increase the marketability of graduates from this university,” she said.

Earlier, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin presented doctorate degree scrolls to 116 graduates.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — DatumCorp International Sdn Bhd intends to attract more coffee shops or kiosks to open their business at Datum Jelatek Shopping Centre here, which opened its doors to the public today.

Its chief executive officer Mohd Azmil Abd Shukor said this is in line with the current trend and demand of most city dwellers who make coffee consumption part of their lifestyle, thus making the mall a standout among the others.

“Just as there are malls known as gadget and technology hubs, we are trying to make this mall ‘a heaven’ for coffee lovers.

“We will invite and welcome entrepreneurs, especially young traders, to do business here to help us realise this dream together,” he told reporters at Datum Jelatek’s opening ceremony today.

Mohd Azmil said the mall offers seven leading coffee brands and plans to lease over 30 spaces to coffee shop operators, including small and medium enterprises, within the first three months.

The shopping centre, which caters to residents of Jelatek, Keramat, Setiawangsa, and Ampang, aims to attract some 50,000 visitors per month.

Datum Jelatek Shopping Centre was developed by DatumCorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS). It offers various brands, including daily necessities, personal care products, technology, electronic devices and restaurants.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — Three Orang Asli residents of Batu 12, Gombak here received keys to their new houses built by the Malaysian Army (TDM) through the ‘Jiwa Murni (PJM) TDM 2022’ programme.

Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain said the building project, which took three months, was made possible through an allocation of RM99,000 from QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd and the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS).

“Initially, only repairs were to be carried out on the houses of the three recipients after they were selected by the Selangor Orang Asli Development Department. However, after an inspection by the Second Squadron of the Royal Army Engineers Regiment, it was found that the houses were too dilapidated and needed to be rebuilt,” he told reporters after attending the key handover ceremony here today.

He said the new building project, which began on June 20, was completed on Sept 18.

Zamrose said with the success of the programme, there are 219 PJM projects currently being built and successfully implemented nationwide under the TDM initiative with the local community.

According to Zamrose, apart from the building project for new homes, TDM also carried out house repairs, road and drainage maintenance, repair of houses of worship, schools and maintenance of Muslim cemeteries throughout the country.

Meanwhile, a PJM recipient Amek Pedik, 65, said her application for a new home after all this time has finally been realised.

“Alhamdulillah, I am grateful and thankful to receive this aid. Now my life, God-willing, will be comfortable,” said Amek, who also receives a monthly assistance of RM400 from Lembaga Zakat Selangor.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency