Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Home 11 Jameyah went out of her way to help classmate with cerebral palsy

KUALA LUMPUR: The heartfelt story of Jameyah Sheriff helping At that time I did not know that the student her classmate Tan Chin Chin, 37, a cerebral palsy sufferer, had cerebral palsy until the third day when certainly touched the hearts of Chin Chin spoke in front of the college many and, of course, she was considered a hero when she was for help. When I looked at her face and selected to be among the five her physical condition, I went downstairs MyHero 3.0 Award recipients. and off ered Chin Chin help. A er that, my For her, the value and meaning of friendship cannot be friendship with Chin Chin began. Since I don’t measured by wealth but by the stay in the hostel, I would invite Chin Chin to sense of responsibility, purity, compassion and sincerity in a breakfast fi rst. relationship between friends. Jameyah Sheriff According to Jameyah, in 2003, she had the opportunity to further her studies at Universiti correspondent. Asked how she felt when she Sains (USM) in the Jameyah added that her was crowned the recipient of Social Sciences major and relationship with Chin Chin is the MyHero 3.0 Award, Jameyah it was during the first week still intact even after graduation expressed her happiness and of college, when she heard as they are still meeting each gratitude because she said the several announcements by a other. award is a tribute to her and lecturer about a student with a “I also tried to help Chin Chin her friends who are always disability who needed help with get a job at USM, and to this concerned about the lives of the transportation to college. day Chin Chin is still working people around them. “At that time I did not know at USM as a Social Research “But that is not the main that the student had cerebral Officer. I am so grateful that reason why I do volunteer palsy until the third day when Chin Chin finally got a job and work. What is important to Jameyah (fourth le ) receiving her award recently. Also seen are Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali (fourth right) who Chin Chin spoke in front of the Chin Chin was able to buy a me through this award is that is wife of Prime Minister Tun Dr and other offi cials. college for help. When I looked house for her and her mother to the public will be more open at her face and her physical live in. to the importance of caring in volunteering to help people help of friends from Peninsular of Industry (KLSCCCI) and condition, I went downstairs “There are actually a lot of our community so that people in need. She also runs several Malaysia. the Department of National and offered Chin Chin help. interesting stories of what we’ve can be given help regardless of volunteer activities in “Since these children cannot Unity and National Integration After that, my friendship with been through together until race, religion or language,” she besides doing volunteer works afford regular schooling, (JPNIN) in an effort to recognise Chin Chin began. Since I don’t now. Chin Chin is a person with commented. in Kuala Lumpur. learning at the Alternative and value individuals who have stay in the hostel, I would invite a broad view of life. Although we Through this recognition, “I run several educational Centre focuses on skills that will sacrificed and worked hard in Chin Chin to breakfast first. have problems communicating, Jameyah received a cash prize programmes for undocumented help them continue their adult promoting unity among the “We had a lot of sweet we often talk about and of RM5,000 and a trophy and children, through a non- life. I also try to instil in them a diverse community in this experiences throughout the sometimes debate on various certificate of appreciation. At the governmental organisation sense of worth, so that they will country. course of learning. My children issues. I hope the community same time, she was also named (NGO) there (in Sabah). Every become useful people despite , See Hua also have a good relationship can accept the disabled as one Ambassador of Unity by the three months I go there to train their nationality,” said Jameyah. Daily News, Utusan Borneo, with Chin Chin and Chin Chin of the productive members of National Unity and Integration volunteers and carry out various The MyHero Award is a Orizon, , is also a source of inspiration society and contribute to the Department (JPNIN). activities with these children. collaborative programme and Tamil Malar are the official to my children,” she said when harmony and well-being of the Although 59 years old and a We have also been able to set between the Kuala Lumpur media partners for the MyHero interviewed by an Utusan nation,” she added. mother of six, Jameyah is still up a library for them with the and Chinese Chamber 3.0 Award.

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PDRM Riam Education Group welcomes new CEO seeks ex- MIRI: Riam Education Group which runs Riam Road Secondary School (RRSS) and Emergency Riam Institute of Technology (Riamtec) welcomed Dr Pauline Ho as its chief executive officer personnel (CEO) recently. Ho brings her 20-year : The Royal Malaysia experience in academia having Police (PDRM) is calling out served in Curtin Malaysia since to former personnel who had its inception. The Associate served during the Emergency Professor in Accounting era, to come and help the force is active in leadership update their database. and research in corporate According to Bau police chief governance, entrepreneurship, DSP Poge Nyaon, the PDRM environmental sustainability is looking for former Border practices and digital finance. Scouts, members of the Special The recipient of Women in Constabulary and Education Leader Award from Women Constabulary, Extra World Education Congress Police Constables, Home in 2018 was instrumental in Guards, auxiliary police bringing two international personnel, and Police Field events to Miri in 2014 and 2016, Force reservists. namely Management Education “The Symposium and Pan-Pacific is in the midst of updating its Business Conference. database and thus, we require She maintains professional the details and particulars affiliation with CPA Australia Law (front, seventh left) receives the Junior Cambridge Programme from Ng, witnessed by Ho (front, fifth right), board members and teachers. of these pensioners and and Malaysian Institute of former police personnel to be Accountants having worked to be appointed CEO of Riam agreed to extend complimentary to raise awareness of the key to industries in the offing and updated. with an international audit firm Education Group. Staff and Cambridge Lower Secondary issues facing the world, develop partnership with industries to “To those who had served and investment bank for five students have accepted the Programme. With this extension, empathy and respect of students’ provide more work placements during the Emergency, please years. first disruptive change of a new the original version of JSME is opinion and perspectives, for students. provide us your name, rank, The native obtained her CEO. I believe they are ready to rebranded into the Cambridge develop their research “Our ethos is to provide personal number (in the force), Bachelor of Accounting and accept the positive disruptions Junior curriculum into Science, skills, analysis, evaluation, excellent holistic education new and old identification card Finance from University of that are forthcoming. Only Maths and English (JSME reflection, collaboration and in a safe supportive learning numbers, date of retirement, Western Australia with PhD through change will Riam 2.0) to provide the quality, communication. environment, one where people house and mobile phone and Graduate Certificate of Education Group progress.” value-added learning to RRSS RRSS continues to emphasise are valued and make positive numbers, your latest address Tertiary Teaching from Curtin She emphasised that the well- students. This comprehensive students’ participation in extra- contributions to the school and your next-of-kin,” said University, Australia. being of students is the focus 3-in-1 curriculum enables RRSS curricular activities to develop community, and where students Poge in a statement. Ho said her mission in of RRSS with its unique 3-in-1 students to receive the best well-rounded students with go on to become responsible All information, he said, education is to empower, curriculum integrating Chinese education,” she added. intellectual, social, physical members of society,” concluded could be submitted to the nurture and motivate students Independent School (UEC J3 & RRSS will strengthen its and moral capabilities against Ho. following officers: Sgt Jeberi to achieve academic and S3), Malaysia National School co-curricular activities to the backdrop of tight discipline Also present were Riam Drawi and Cpl Christina Titee personal development. (PT3 and SPM) and International complement students’ learning during formative years with Education Group chairman Redat by calling 082-763311 In a press conference to School (Cambridge Junior experiences, she added. counselling to be enhanced. Dato Sri Law Kiu Kiong and extension 218, or via 019- welcome and introduce her to Science, Mathematics and A particularly crucial Similarly at Riamtec, student- Junior Cambridge Programme 8468564 (Jeberi) / 019-8837079 board members, teachers and English). subject is the introduction of centred learning is given priority country director of Cambridge (Christina). staff she said: “It is my honour “Cambridge International has Cambridge’s Global Perspectives with more courses relevant International Ng Seng Huat. Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Home 9 PKR to strengthen PH chances in coming state polls – Branch chief

KUCHING: The Stakan branch Numpang said the branch of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) would also defi nitely try to get is formed to ensure Pakatan as many members as possible. Harapan (PH) is strong enough He said currently there are to win the seat in the coming about 2,000 PKR members in state election, says its chief Kota Samarahan. Numpang Suntai. He noted that the As it was only formed recently, branch would also serve as he said their immediate focus communication channel for the Abdul Karim (fourth right) and wife Datin Zuraini Abdul Jabbar (on his le ) join Rasidah (fourth le ) and assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang (third le ) is to get Stakan branch up federal government to reach out in a photo-call on-stage with the top three contestants of Sarawakiana Carnival 2019’s short video competition. and running and ready to play to the people in Stakan. its role in helping PH to give “This communication channel (GPS) a is crucial for the rakyat to good fi ght, know the various initiatives the He noted that at this point federal government is providing of time, the branch had not and for the rakyat to enjoy the Sarawakiana Carnival may be talked about candidacy for the benefi ts,” he said. constituency. Stakan is one of the state “For us, we just want to ensure constituencies within the that as a component party parliamentary constituency of included in tourism calendar within the PH, we are strong Kota Samarahan. enough to win Stakan. So our The meeting on October 4 discussions have not reached elected Numpang as the branch Ma hew Umpang out. that kind of level - whether or chief and Wilson Jebly Saing as My ministry will consider it as it could become Meanwhile, Rasidah said this not PKR should contest the seat deputy chief. the next big international event for Sarawak year’s theme for the carnival, ‘Our in the coming state election. Numpang is a commi ee KUCHING: The Ministry of Tradition, Our Treasures’, focused “In the last state election member of the State PKR Tourism, Arts and Culture will like World Rainforest Music Festival (RWMF). on ‘Sarawak Engravings and Stakan was contested by DAP Leadership Council, State PKR consider incorporating the Sculptures’. and for the coming election, we election commi ee and Kota ‘Sarawakiana Carnival’ into Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah Pustaka Negeri Sarawak here just leave it to the top leadership Samarahan PKR information Sarawak’s tourism calendar. hosted the three-day event, which to decide which component chief. According to the minister international event for Sarawak types of leaves could be used concluded last Sunday, while party or the candidate to contest He holds a Bachelor of Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman like World Rainforest Music in many areas such as in Pustaka Miri held the highlight in the constituency,” he said Engineering Degree from the Hamzah, the programme could Festival (RWMF),” he said at the food preparation, traditional event earlier this year. told a press conference at Batu University of Adelaide, Australia potentially become a catalyst closing ceremony of Sarawakiana medicines, customs and According to Rasidah, the Lintang PKR service centre here and is a registered member of the to further develop and promote Carnival 2019 at a hotel here on traditional ceremonies, home Sarawakiana Carnival made its yesterday. Institute of Engineers Malaysia. Sarawak’s cultural heritage. Sunday night. construction, decorations, fi ne debut in 2010. “I agree with the chief Abdul Karim also announced arts and cra s, as well as games Later, Abdul Karim and Rasidah executive offi cer of Pustaka that the theme for Sarawakiana and recreations. jointly unveiled a book entitled Negeri Sarawak, Dr Rasidah Carnival 2021 would be ‘Leaves’, “Leaves play an important role ‘Winged Beauties: Birds of Bolhassan about the inclusion of which would highlight the in our lives, especially in our arts Sarawak’. the Sarawakiana Carnival as one specialty and uniqueness of the and designs here in Sarawak. They also handed over prizes to of the programmes listed on the usage of leaves in the culture The Borneo Convention Centre the top entries for a short video (Sarawak’s) tourism calendar. and daily life of the Sarawak Kuching (BCCK), for example, competition on ‘Sculptures in “My ministry will consider it community. is shaped like a leaf when Sarawak’, run in connection with as it could become the next big He said in Sarawak, various viewed from above,” he pointed the carnival.

Customs arrests 2 locals for contraband Man fi ned RM2,000, in default one-month BINTULU: The Royal Malaysian jail, for causing Customs Department (JKDM) Bintulu enforcement branch property damage arrested two local individuals and seized a total of 460 sticks MIRI: A man was fi ned of contraband cigare es and RM2,000, in default one- Numpang (second le ) fl anked by some of his commi ee members at the press 63 litres of alcohol of diff erent month imprisonment, by conference. brands during ‘Operasi Outlet’ at the Magistrate’s Court here a business outlet here yesterday. yesterday a er he pleaded JKDM state director Dato’ guilty for causing property Headmasters chip in for pupils Sharifah Halimah Tuanku Taha damage. who led the operation said in a Afi q Fitri Abdullah Ronny, statement the estimated value 22, was charged under Section JULAU: Julau/Pakan headmaster, Abdul Razak Amin of the illegal items seized was 427 of the Penal Code, which Headmasters Council (MGBJP) when he led exco members on RM262.50 and with total taxes of provides imprisonment of not yesterday chipped in to assist a visit the school yesterday RM1,229.11. less than one year and not pupils of SK Nanga Serau near morning. About 20 offi cers from JKDM exceeding fi ve years, or fi ne here who lost their belongings The a ernoon fi re robbed Bintulu enforcement branch led – or both – upon conviction. when their dormitory was 41 boarding pupils of their by its station chief Azman Abdul According to the details destroyed in a fi re last Thursday belongings including school Wahab raided the business of the case, the accused was a ernoon. uniform and stationery. outlet. found guilty of commi ing The cash donation of an Two hostel management staff “Two individuals were detained mischief by causing damage undisclosed amount was handed also lost their belongings in the to assist in our investigation on the door and the wall of his over by MBJP Chairman, fi re said to be caused by a short- under Section 135(1)(d) of the Sharifah Halimah and other JKDM enforcement offi cers conduct a raid. aunt’s house in 1 here, at Zamerene Ruin to the school’s circuit. Customs Act 1967 and under 5.30pm on Sept 23. Section 74(1)(a) of the Excise Act She urged the public to resources but also pose a threat Afi q Fitri, who was not 1976,” she said. assist JKDM to fi ght smuggling to the national security and the represented, appealed for a In another related case, activities of cigare es, alcohol, wellbeing of the people,” she light sentence as it was his Sharifah Halimah said a fi recrackers, drugs, vehicles cautioned. fi rst off ence and his action businessman was fi ned and other prohibited items and The public can give any then was triggered by stress. RM100,000 by the Magistrate warned them not to get involved relevant information related ASP Mary Ong represented Court here for possessing illicit in any of these activities. to smuggling activities at the the prosecution before alcohol worth RM567 with tax “Smuggling not only harms the JKDM toll free line at 1-800-88- Magistrate Md Shafi que Md RM881.25. country with the losses in our 8855. Hilmie. Zamerene (third right, front row) hands over the donation to Abdul Razak (fourth le ) as others look on. Nothing stops a volunteer from helping the homeless

KUALA LUMPUR: Being busy the My Hero 3.0 Award recipients, with college and running a Wong said he was surprised but business is not a barrier for grateful to be announced as the Richard Wong Yew King, 42, in recipient. volunteering to help people in “I never expected to be one of need especially the homeless. the recipients because the other His experiences when candidates who were nominated pursuing a degree in electrical ALPINE SKI HOUSE were seen as more talented and and computer engineering at qualifi ed,” he said. Monash University, Australia “So we give them dry food like For the award, Wong received has prompted Wong to help the cookies, fruits and so on,” he a cash prize of RM5,000, a less fortunate. added. trophy and a certifi cate of Adhering to the teachings “In addition to food, we also appreciation. At the same time, of Islam, Wong, who is a new bring a wide range of other he was also named Ambassador addition to Islam, said his things and services such as bath of Unity by the National Unity initiative to help the homeless care, clothes and medical care and Integration Department was a form of sustenance. throughout the Valley,” he (JPNIN). “While in Australia, I needed said. The My Hero Award is a to save up. My life there was like The father of three said he collaboration programme a bum and I could only live in a and four volunteers also provide between Kuala Lumpur and small room. hair cu ing service to the Selangor Chinese Chamber “Since then, I have been underprivileged. of Commerce and Industry determined to help people in “At the same time, FFG will (KLSCCCI) and the National need. For me, this venture is also create a programme for the Unity and National Integration an act of charity. The wealth and homeless to acquire skills in Department to recognise and joy I have today, I want to share hair cu ing to help them earn value individuals who have with those in need,” he said. an income and make them more sacrifi ced and worked hard The founder of ‘Food for confi dent about themselves,” he in promoting unity among Gelandangan’ (FFG) initially added. Wong (fourth le ) receives his prize from the Prime Minister’s wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, at the My Hero 3.0 the diverse communities in Award ceremony in Kuala Lumpur recently. helped the homeless by providing The Petaling Jaya resident Malaysia. food with the help of family and added that in addition to helping Utusan Borneo, See Hua Daily friends. the homeless, he also volunteered food aid, clean water system “I admit, some of my friends are as I consider it as a hobby and a News, The Borneo Post, Orizon, Wong said they provided at the Belum Forest Reserve in installation services and so on,” cynical about my involvement good way to promote harmony,” Sinar Harian, The Sun and Tamil hot food but found it to be less Perak. he said. in this activity as if I have other he said. Malar are the offi cial media practical because it was not “Some of the assistances we Wong admits that he meets motives. But it does not break my When asked about his feelings partners for the My Hero 3.0 durable. provide are solar installation, with some doubts from his peers. spirit to continue to do charity when he was honoured as one of Award. Tuesday, October 15, 2019 14 Home Donations needed to help kids with hearing loss

Norni Mahadi for the three toddlers on Oct 4 the brainstem, which would cost and had successfully collected her family around RM80,800. a total of RM110,172, from that Ting, who is also SCIS MIRI: Sarawak Cochlear Implant day until today (yesterday),” the chairman, thanked those who Society (SCIS) needs continuous assemblyman told the had come forward with the generous financial support from media after receiving the latest donations. the public to help cover the cost public donation at SUPP Piasau He said those wishing to of cochlear implants for three branch office yesterday. pledge donation for the three toddlers here. The three toddlers are from toddlers can come over to SUPP According to Assistant Miri and they are Natalie Wee, Piasau branch office at Pelita Minister of Tourism, Arts and aged one year, 10 months, Commercial area here. Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting, Sheldon Sng (two years, five Earlier, a group from Miri the cost of the operation is about months) and Alexander Ngaoh Harmony Cultural Society led RM252,400. (two years, four months). by its chairman Mathhew Goh He said as at yesterday, the Sheldon and Alexander need handed over to Ting a donation society had collected from public cochlear implant for both their meant for the toddlers’ cochlear donations almost half of the total ears – each requiring RM85,800 implant operation. amount needed to cover the cost for the operation. Goh, on behalf of a group of of the implants. For Natalie, her ears are not volunteers, also handed over “The society actually started functioning; thus she needs another donation of RM6,800 for the public donation campaign cochlear implant to be inserted to the same purpose to Ting. Goh (fourth left) presents two cheques to Ting. Others seen are members of Miri Harmony Cultural Society. 148 coffee-shops in Bintulu shortlisted for Grade A upgrade Safeguard wellbeing of BINTULU: Bintulu Development address the issue of cleanliness Authority (BDA) has shortlisted not only in coffee-shops, but also Utusan staff 148 ‘Grade B’ coffee-shops here in other areas. to be upgraded to ‘Grade A’ this Meanwhile, Rotary Club of — Veterans year, in its effort to make this Bintulu Central community town as one of the top food service director Bong Fatt Ming destinations for visitors. expressed his appreciation KUALA LUMPUR: The Utusan BDA enforcement and health to BDA and the Sarawak Melayu Malaysia Veterans Club environment division manager government for adopting the (KVUM) yesterday called on the Mohamed Ansari Mohd Syed competition under KFA. company’s new management, Ahmad said these premises “For us, we are only doing our Aurora Mulia Sdn Bhd, to focus would be inspected, graded and small part to make coffee-shops on several issues to safeguard evaluated during the Bintulu and restaurants in Bintulu the wellbeing of 862 employees Coffee Shop and Restaurant cleaner and more hygienic. It is who lost their jobs following Cleanliness Competition 2019, in good to hear that Rotary’s small the company’s decision to cease which they would have to meet initiative over the last 20 years operations on Oct 9. the various requirements set by has been made into big-scale Club president Tan Sri Khalid BDA and the divisional Health project by the state government. Yunus said the salary and arrears Office before they could be “Compared to other divisions, I of the workers including those upgraded to Grade A. think definitely our coffee-shops who opted for the Voluntary He said the competition had here are among the best,” he said. Separation Scheme (VSS) last Mohamed Ansari (fifth left), Bong (fourth right) and others in a photo-call after the launch of the competition and KFA year must be prioritised by the been included as part of BDA’s in Bintulu. Bong added that efforts over Key Focus Activities (KFA) the past two years had focused new management, along with unpaid benefits such as travel and project for this year, with the “This competition is held every comfortable visiting Bintulu. well as KFA, here yesterday. on eliminating Grade C coffee- medical claims including unpaid aim of bringing more effective year for the simple reason that “This year, we want to push He also said BDA had been shops, and that the current gratuity payments which had not impact in promoting hygiene we want to get our coffee-shops forward with more effective collaborating with Rotary process to upgrade ‘Grade B ones been paid since last year. and cleanliness at eateries across and restaurants clean so that initiatives,” Mohamed Ansari said Club of Bintulu Central and would be good in drawing more “In addition, we ask the new the division. people will feel happy and more in launching the competition as the divisional Health Office to people to visit Bintulu. management that took over Utusan Melayu to prioritise former employees who lost their More than source of income as a result of Mother source of my inspiration for charity the cessation of the company’s operations if and when they 1,000 school decide to start a new publication. work, says MyHero winner Herman “We also ask the interim counsellors liquidator company appointed, UHY Advisory (KL) Sdn Bhd, to KUALA LUMPUR: Mohd Herman act in responsible manner by upskilled Saidin, one of the winners of the allowing the workers who will MyHero 3.0 Award, has credited be represented by the National : More than 1,000 his mother Fatimah Yahya for Union of Journalists (NUJ) Utusan school counsellors from 150 inspiring him to be involved in Melayu branch and the Utusan schools nationwide have been charity work. branch of National Union of upskilled under the Petronas “My mother has always Newspaper Workers (NUNW) to Counsellors Programme (PCP) inspired me to do charity work be present to monitor the sale of since last year. because even at the age of 60, she company’s assets for the purpose Petronas Group Head is active in volunteer activities,” of paying debt to mitigate any (Human Capital Investment) said the 38-year-old, who is the form of impropriety,” he told a Human Resource Management chairman of the Association for press conference here yesterday. Nelly Francis Shariah said the Special Needs Labuan. Khalid said KVUM had also programme aimed to equip school Herman, as he is fondly called on the Ministry of Human counsellors with skills in guiding known, revealed that he had Resources to examine whether students on career opportunities been accompanying his mother the company’s action was in in the field of science, technology, in volunteering works since accordance with the provisions engineering and mathematics childhood. of the Employment Act 1955 or (STEM), particularly for the oil “My mother has spent 25 any other existing law, fearing and gas sector. years volunteering and is also a Herman (fourth left) receives the RM5,000 cash prize as well as trophy and a certificate of honour from the Prime other companies would do the “Through this programme, supervisor for non-governmental Minister’s wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali at the MyHero 3.0 Awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. same to solve the company’s debt Petronas aims to equip school organisations (NGOs) in problems. counsellors to help shape the Labuan. Her patience and He said in his 28 years as a sign- Last week, Utusan Melayu younger generation’s career perseverance in guiding language tutor, he has helped executive chairman Datuk choice and ultimately, provide and teaching children with 18 deaf people, 20 with learning Abdul Aziz Sheikh Fadzir issued a steady stream of talents for disabilities is very inspiring and disabilities, and nine autistic a memorandum saying the STEM-related careers such as in this encouraged me to be like children. company to cease operations on the oil and gas sector,” she said at her. “All of them are assisted Oct 9, while the last day of service a PCP seminar here yesterday. “I am happy to be able to through the Association for for workers would be Oct 30. Nelly said Petronas’ investment serve those who are in need. I Special Needs Labuan and the NUJ branch had also reportedly in human capital development realise that I cannot help them Labuan Deaf Association. I said that the headquarters covered a wide spectrum of financially but I have the energy am glad that some of them are building of Utusan Melayu, which programmes designed to enable and physical presence to help already working and pursuing published Utusan Melayu, Utusan a continuous and sustainable them,” he added. higher education.” Malaysia and Kosmo! at Jalan pipeline of skilled workforce for Despite being hearing- The second of seven siblings Chan Sow Lin, was seized and the nation. impaired, Herman said it was not was also touched by the MyHero could no longer operate, while the She said under the PCP, a hindrance for him to become 3.0 Award that he received liquidator had given the workers the school counsellors were the first and only sign-language because he did not expect to be two days to clear their desks and given an overview of Petronas’ tutor in Labuan. honoured while being named they had been put on leave until operations in Sabah and the “I am deaf, but I want to help National Unity Ambassador Oct 30. Petronas’ Education Sponsorship the deaf children in Labuan by by the National Unity and The management agreed to pay Programme (PESP), which is teaching them sign language so Integration Department. the salary arrears for September awarded to deserving students that they can communicate more “I am grateful to God for being and October after the last to pursue tertiary education easily, get proper education and selected as one of the recipients payment of arrears of salaries for at Universiti Teknologi find jobs. of this award. I would also like July and August being deposited Petronas as well as universities “After finishing secondary to thank the individuals who on Oct 4, while a briefing between abroad. school, I began working in this nominated me and appreciated the employees and the liquidator On Petronas’ corporate social association to help other disabled my work,” he said. would be held on Oct 30. responsibility programmes students teach sign language Educated at Cybernetics Meanwhile, former Utusan spearheaded by Yayasan and in 2005, I was determined to International College of Melayu group chief editor Tan Sri Petronas, Nelly said the pursue a more in-depth study of Technology in Diploma in Human Johan Jaafar said the decision to construction of a rural hostel sign language with the Malaysian Resource Management, Herman stop company’s operations was funded by the oil and gas Federation of Deaf Persons is currently active in volunteer not the best solution. company at Pulau Balambangan, (MFD).” work focusing on the needs “People who take over Utusan Kudat had been completed and He said his mother had given of children with disabilities in certainly know the current state is expected to be declared open him a lot of encouragement Labuan. of the newspaper industry – they by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk to help those who shared his The MyHero Award is a have corporate knowledge and Seri Mohd on disability, adding that he would collaborative programme are involved in buying companies Oct 19. like to see deaf children in between the Kuala Lumpur and turning an unprofitable She said the hostel, which Labuan get the same education and Selangor Chinese Chamber company into a profitable one. began construction in April as those in Peninsular Malaysia. of Commerce and Industry “Why not use the same model? last year, could house 120 male Herman also felt that persons (KLSCCCI) and the National If you want to save Utusan brand, and female students of Sekolah with disabilities should be Unity and Integration save the company as well. We Kebangsaan Balambangan, confident in themselves and Department, in an effort to the diverse community in this Sinar Harian, The Sun and Tamil don’t want this to set a precedent, who faced challenges to focus on their goals, and not view recognise and value individuals country. Malar are the official media what about the livelihoods of commute to the school daily. their disability as a hindrance to who have sacrificed and worked The Borneo Post, Utusan partners for the MyHero 3.0 former employees,” he said. — — contributing to society. hard in promoting unity among Borneo, , Award. Bernama Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Home 11 Hikmah kindies in Sarawak Run a way to engage local all set for education transformation — Deputy head communities — TM S’wak GM MIRI: Islamiah (Hikmah) upgrading of both teaching intends to transform every and learning facilities at these Hikmah kindergarten across kindergartens,” he spoke in his Rintos Mail Sarawak, aimed at providing the address for the 35th Tadika Muslim pupils comprehensive Hikmah mini-graduation delivery of both academic and ceremony at a hotel here KUCHING: Telekom Malaysia religious education. recently. (TM), through TM Sarawak According to Hikmah deputy The event involved 127 pupils Club, is organising the ‘Digital chairman Temenggong Dato from six Hikmah kindergartens Community Run 2.0’ – set for Abdul Rahman Fadzail, the across Miri Division. flag-off at Mydin Mall Petra Jaya transformation would involve Hikmah is an Islamic non- here this Nov 30, at 7.30pm. the existing curriculum and also governmental organisation According to TM Sarawak the facilities at every Hikmah (NGO) that was officially general manager Jafer Sadig kindergarten in Sarawak. established during the 11th Abdul Lathiff, the event is aimed “This is our intention delegates meeting of its at creating an engagement – to transform the education predecessor, Angkatan Nahdatul platform with the community provided by Hikmah in Sarawak, Islam Bersatu (Bina). at large through fun and healthy towards producing extraordinary Bina itself was founded in activities. and spiritual human capital. Sarawak in 1968, as a body that He says in addition to the run, “Therefore, a study will be strove to uphold the noble values, there will also be other activities conducted including on the teachings and principles of Islam such as a ‘Digital Challenge’, proposed improvements and among Muslims in Sarawak. ‘TelCo Street Soccer Challenge’, ‘We Got Talent’ competition and an open ‘Kahoot’, to be conducted from 9am to 4pm that day. “The ‘Digital Challenge’ will be the highlight of the day. It is a race between teams, out to complete the defined tasks utilising digital platforms,” he spoke during a press conference here yesterday. Adding on, Jafer said Sarawak Jafer joins Hasni (left) and Suhardi (right) in showing the official T-shirts for TM Sarawak’s ‘Digital Community Run was committed to continuously 2.0’. playing an active role in engaging with the local communities their daily lifestyles, making life More information could be their Unifi installed and ready through sport events or easier,” he said. obtained via www.jomrun.com/ for use within 24 hours (subject recreational activities. On Digital Community Run event/digital-community. to slot availability), they would “Running is a very good 2.0, Jafer said it would hold two In connection with the run, also stand a chance to enjoy the platform to promote a healthy categories – the 5km Fun Run, Jafer said the public must not subscribed plan free for one lifestyle.” and the 10km Competitive Run. miss out the chance to grab the year. He also expressed his hope for “Those who are staying latest ‘Pay Nothing’ promotion “So, don’t forget to head the support for and participation outside of Kuching, Sarawak can from Unifi, where new and on over to Mydin Mall Petra from the local communities in the also participate in the ‘Virtual existing Unifi customers (except Jaya this Nov 30, from 9am event would provide awareness Run’,” he said, adding that the the Unifi Basic 60GB, Unifi Lite onwards, to join the ‘Digital of the digital services that TM participants of both categories and Unifi Air subscribers) would Community Run 2.0’ and take could offer – befitting its role as would each be entitled to receive not need to pay anything for part in all the fun activities,” he the national telecommunications the official running T-shirt, their subscriptions until the end added. infrastructure provider of a finisher’s medal, and some of the year – subject to terms and TM Sarawak assistant general Malaysia’s ‘Digital Nation’ goodies. conditions. manager Suhardi Sahari and TM aspirations. “For the 10km run, participants He said to add more Sarawak manager cum event “With this, TM is well- stand a chance to win 10 cash excitements, those subscribing organising chairman Hasni positioned to help increase the prizes and other attractive to this promo via www.unifi. Kasan were also present at the Abdul Rahman poses for the camera with one of the ‘graduating’ Tadika digital adoption and empower prizes.” com.my, would not only get press conference. Hikmah pupils. Friendship born in college leads duo to make difference in lives of Orang Asli children

KUALA LUMPUR: Who would 英雄奖 have thought that the meeting ைம�ேரா of two friends while furthering வ� their studies together, would bring them to a bigger chapter in their lives? Rajendran Velu, 62, and Cheah ANJURAN BERSAMA Kim Hock, 57, called their meeting at a college in Kuala Lumpur in the 80s as the starting point of a volunteer programme initiated by them. They began the programme DISOKONG OLEH with the Orang Asli community by holding kindergarten classes for Orang Asli children at a rural village in Raub, Pahang. “We both left our respective comfort zone to help the PENAJA PRESTIJ PENAJA community who are more in need of assistance. “This was the start of our effort in helping the Orang Asli,” Rajendran told Utusan Borneo RAKAN MEDIA recently. From 2002 to 2004, Rajendran and Cheah together with a few other volunteers taught children at the village before registering them at a school at Sang Lee town in Raub, Pahang. Cheah and Rajendran (fourth and fifth left, respectively) receive their award from the Prime Minister’s wife Tun Dr “They were all registered Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali during the presentation ceremony held recently in Kuala Lumpur. into classes based on their age. From then on, these Orang Asli children were exposed to formal We both left our respective comfort zone to education.” Rajendran added that the group help the community who are more in need of of volunteers then registered assistance. This was the start of our effort in themselves with the Registrar of helping the Orang Asli. Societies in 2010 under the name ‘Semoa’ (Semenanjung dan Orang Rajendran Velu Asli). The purpose of the registration was to make it easier to manage he had been nominated for the were each appointed as Unity and administer their charity honour. Ambassador by the National work, he pointed out. “Cheah and I are very happy Unity and Integration To date, they have enrolled 92 and felt appreciated. We Department. Orang Asli children aged five to hope that when we become The MyHero Award is a 17 in six primary and secondary ambassadors of unity, it can collaborative programme schools around Raub. open the eyes of many to help between the Chinese Chamber “I’m especially proud to say the Orang Asli to get access to of Commerce and Industry of that 12 of the children under our better education and facilities in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor care are currently pursuing their the future. and the National Unity and studies at Tunku Abdul Rahman “The Orang Asli should not be Integration Department, in (TAR) University College, left out, and should be helped an effort to acknowledge and Universiti Teknologi Mara like other races in Malaysia. value individuals who have (UiTM) and several community “We also thank the Chinese contributed to and made colleges around the Klang Chamber of Commerce and sacrifices in promoting unity Valley,” he said. Industry of Kuala Lumpur and amongst the people of various Selangor, and the National Unity races in the country. Hoping the MyHero 3.0 Award and Integration Department.” The Borneo Post, Utusan Becomes an Eye-Opener to Many Through the recognition, Borneo, See Hua Daily News, Rajendran and Cheah received a Orizon, Sinar Harian, The Sun As one of the recipients of the cash award of RM5,000, trophy and Tamil Malar are the official MyHero 3.0 Award, Rajendran and certificate of appreciation. media partners for MyHero 3.0 said he is grateful after learning At the same time, they Award. Rajendran with the Orang Asli children. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 10 Home Heroic act bags teacher MyHero award

KUALA LUMPUR: The courage and swi action of a teacher who risked herself to save the lives of six Yoke Kuan National Secondary School students in Sekinchan, Selangor from an amok a ack 20 years ago has been recognised with the presentation of the MyHero 3.0 英雄奖 Award. ைம�ேரா Norzah Abdul Gani said வ� the amok incident involved a machete-wielding man who broke into the school on a Friday a ernoon during transition from ANJURAN BERSAMA morning session classes to the a ernoon session. “It was a busy day and many students were still in the school vicinity. I was at the top fl oor of Norzah (fourth le ) receives the RM5,000 cash prize as well as a trophy and certifi cate of honour from the prime the school building when I heard minister’s wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali at the recent MyHero 3.0 Awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. DISOKONG OLEH people screaming for help. “When I looked out, a big- “I took courage and invited the she said. regardless of race and religion,” sized man was heading for the man to the canteen to calm him Norzah, who is currently the she said. classes and slashed some of the down. I managed to get him to sit Director of MindRevolution The MyHero Award is a students. Before that, the man in the school cafeteria and I told Traing Ent, said she never thought collaborative programme between had burned a motorcycle, causing him to rest. I brought two cans she would be selected to receive the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor chaotic scenes in the school,” she of drinks to cool him down,” she the MyHero 3.0 Award. Chinese Chamber of Commerce PENAJA PRESTIJ PENAJA said in an interview. added. She nonetheless expressed and Industry (KLSCCCI) and the Norzah, who was also a recipient While the a acker was at the her gratitude for the award and Department of National Unity of the Ministry of Education’s canteen, Norzah said she signalled described it as a recognition not and National Integration (JPNIN) Certifi cate of Appreciation in 1999 to the other teachers to get to the only to herself but to all educators in an eff ort to recognise and value following her brave action, said injured students and move them in the country. individuals who have sacrifi ced RAKAN MEDIA she decided to confront the man to a safer place. “I’m actually surprised by this and worked hard in promoting despite the tense situation. “As we sat down to talk, he award being given now as that unity among the diverse “At that time, I felt angry was still holding the machete incident happened 20 years ago. community people in this country. especially since my students were and pointing it at me. In the end, “However, I am very happy and The Borneo Post, Utusan Borneo, injured by that man. Without I had to use reverse psychology appreciate it. The job of teachers is See Hua Daily News, Sinar Harian, hesitation, I spoke Chinese to him to alleviate the situation by very challenging but they always The Sun and Tamil Malar are the ‘Koko, shen me shi?’ (Big brother, pretending to support him. I did make sure their students get the offi cial media partners of the My what is the ma er?) not expect the tactic to succeed,” best education and treatment Hero 3.0 Award. IBS College holds annual prom night

MIRI: IBS College held its annual prom night for graduating students last Saturday at Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club here. Dr Antony Hii, the founder and principal of the college since its inception 21 years ago, announced in his speech that he had passed the baton in July to senior lecturer Dr Lau Pun Lee who has been with the college for 18 years. Assuming the position of chairman, Hii is confi dent that under Lau, the college would propel to new heights with graduates of high calibre. In his speech, he revealed that IBS College has just (From le ) Khairool, Heineken, Elfy and Amirrul in a photocall. received approval from the Ministry of Education to run SMA assists local start-up a end Advanced Diploma in Business Management, a one-year and IBS College staff , students and guests from SMK Dato Permaisuri pose for group photo. Startup Istanbul Oct 18-21 four-month programme leading to fi nal-year degree programme. Business Management and Hii has transformed IBS College prizes were given to lucky draw To encourage diploma students fi ve-year work experience, into one of the most prestigious winners. Alumni members and KUCHING: Timogah, a start-up Saudi Arabia, Africa, South to further their studies, the graduates may pursue Master educational institutions in students from Curtin University based in Sarawak was among America and other countries,” college is now giving RM7,000 fee degree off ered by IBS College Sarawak. Malaysia also a ended the the Top 100 startups to pitch to said Heineken. discount to diploma graduates in collaboration with Universiti Various performances and dinner. international angel investors, “We would like to take the to pursue Advanced Diploma in Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). games by staff and students The highlight of the evening venture capitalists and various opportunity to also thank Business Management. Meanwhile, Lau in his speech from SMK Dato Permaisuri was the crowning of the prom organisations at Startup Istanbul the Sarawak government With Advanced Diploma in said the eff orts and hard work of entertained the diners while King and Queen. 2019 between Oct 18 and 21 at through Sarawak Multimedia Uniq Istanbul, Turkey. Authority for the assistance About 160,000 startups from to a end this prestigious around the world applied to join event.” Startup Istanbul, a leading start- According to Khairool, SMA, MRC Kuching raises RM50,000 in jogathon up event that gathers founders, through the Digital Village investors and executives from Unit is commi ed to assist any KUCHING: A total of RM50,000 around the world. Some 500 Sarawak-based start-ups with was raised from the Malaysian startups from 80 countries, the capabilities and potential to Red Crescent (MRC) Kuching 500 investors and an estimated grow successfully. District jogathon at Kuching 4,000 participants a ended the “Our aim is to help local South City Council (MBKS) here international event. start-ups meet with potential on Sunday (Oct 27). Accompanying Timogah to the investors to quickly scale their More than 600 ran to save lives conference were offi cers from businesses by providing Startup in the 7km and 3km jogathon to Sarawak Multimedia Authority Enabler Grant,” said Khairool, raise funds for blood donation (SMA) Digital Village Unit, adding that SMA supports any recruitment services. According Amirrul Rizwan Mohd Abd Hafi z startup within Sarawak Digital to MRC Kuching District deputy and Khairool Adzelan Aman. Village Ecosystem (SDVE) who chairman Dr Chou Chii Ming, the Founded by chief executive qualify to a end international district has been awarded by the offi cer Heineken Laluan, a Bau programmes. Malaysian Red Crescent National local, and chief operating offi cer Any start-up can apply for Headquarters for being the Elfy Hassan from Asajaya, the grant, especially those with highest blood collection centre in Timogah aims to provide tech- proven track records that could the country over the last 19 years. solutions to enable rural farmers impact the state positively. The “Blood donor recruitment to sell their produce directly to Startup Enabler Grant provides service is one of the core services consumers or retailers, removing non-monetary assistance as one in our community besides natural the middleman and creating of the initiatives within SDVE to disaster relief, fi rst aid training job opportunities for delivery develop the start-up ecosystem and service to the public,” said Dr agents. in Sarawak. Chou in a statement yesterday. According to Heineken, the It aims to create high-value Chou was pleased with the hard conference gave insights into the companies benefi ting Sarawak work of MRC Kuching District workings of the global market with the creation of high-skills in assisting Sarawak General and what investors look for in a jobs, foreign direct investment Hospital and private hospitals successful start-up. and the development of local with blood supply. “The conference connected us talent and capabilities in cu ing- About 22,911 pints of blood were with potential investors from edge technology. collected in 2018. MRC ‘Run to Save Lives’ jogathon fl ags off from MBKS foyer. Local Lions Club cleans beach, park

MIRI: More than 20 members of organisation in the world, we International’s Campaign 100 Lions Club International District are dedicated to help those in Borneo Rally Fellowship Dinner 308-A2 spent yesterday morning need through diff erent projects held in appreciation for members cleaning up Tanjong Lobang and keep the environment clean at a local hotel here on Sunday. beach and recreational park. for our generation, the younger “We are working extremely Past international director generation, while increasing hard to build our reputation, to Ellis Suriyati Omar who led the awareness by being good be one of the best districts in the clean-up thanked members who examples,” said Ellis. world which is only possible with Ellis (standing, 11th le ) and members of Lions Club International in group photograph during the cleaning campaign volunteered. Ellis fl ew in from Kuching on the support of the community,” at Tanjong Lobang. “As one of the largest service Sunday to a end Lions Club she said.