People Economics - Penang Monthly

Climbing the Value Chain

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The establishment of the region's first Shared Services Centre in Penang is geared towards rectifying certain bottlenecks in the state's path towards a knowledge economy. The road is not smooth, nor short.

by Poh Heem Heem

Poh Heem Heem

On-the-job training critical to present-day education

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In this day and age, education is a requirement for success. Gone are the days when informal apprenticeship programmes were the route of choice for school-lea...

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Getting The Private Healthcare Sector Into Shape

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Where healthcare is concerned, be it the public or private sector, the focus has to be on improving delivery systems and keeping costs low.

by Poh Heem Heem

Poh Heem Heem

Human Resource For The Halal Industry

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There are about 1.57 billion Muslims in the world today, and the number is growing. This means that the demand for safe, high-quality halal food will rise astronomically.

by Poh Heem Heem

Poh Heem Heem

The New Economic Model – Strategic Policy Directions

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Malaysia todayMalaysia has made significant progress over the last few decades – the eradication of poverty and provision of health and education for it...

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Getting Good Bacteria to Green Penang

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Parallel to its programmes for formal education, the Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC) is introducing the “Greening Penang Initiative” to mobilise members of the public to do their bit to preserve the environment on this beautiful but industrialised island.

by Poh Heem Heem

Poh Heem Heem

PSDC 3.0 - bridging the gap between Policy-making and industrial needs

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IN MARCH 2010, members of the PSDC Management Council were in Phuket for its highly important bi-annual Offsite Meeting. Such gatherings are now a tradition and...

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EMC lab to encourage product designing

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From september 2010 onwards, Penang can boast an EMC laboratory of its own. This cutting edge technology determines whether or not a new electronic product desi...

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E&E sector as a National Key Economic Area

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2010 promises of economic transformation in Malaysia. The key message is loud and clear – Malaysia must not become a middle-income country which loses its...

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Keeping Applied Engineering certification alive

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Applied engineering students specialise in a technical area of study and blend handson process experience with theory. At the rudimentary level, they are traine...

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Making Little Changes Matter In Penang

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The Shared Services Centre in Penang offers high-end testing facilities, empowering small manufacturers and promoting economic growth. It reflects industry collaboration, government support, and bold innovation.

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Jordan Plofsky: Acknowledging Results and Recognising Performance

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With more than 20 years of leadership experience, spanning from system and technologies to semiconductor and marketing, including positions at LSI Logic, Analog Devices and Harris Corporation, Jordan is a firm believer in leadership development.

by Poh Heem Heem

Poh Heem Heem