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The Sun
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
M'sian CEO spends RM30K monthly on pantry
MALAYSIAN entrepreneur Christy Ng is making headlines once again — and this time, it's not for her popular line of shoes or handbags. A viral TikTok video shared by user @kerjazz has captured Christy personally restocking her office pantry with more than RM30,000 worth of snacks, drinks, and wellness items, sparking a flood of admiration and envy online. ALSO READ: Woman shares how her former HoD invited her to an expensive restaurant, makes her pay Pantry Goals: Fully Stocked with Snacks, Drinks & Supplements The video, which has racked up over 1.6 million views, offers a glimpse into shelves packed with food, beverages, frozen meals, and even vitamins and probiotics. It's part of Christy's way of giving back to her team, many of whom spend up to 12 hours a day in the office. 'This is my way of repaying my employees who stay at the office for up to eight to 12 hours every day,' she explained. More Than Just Snacks: Staff Could Practically Move In Far from your average workplace pantry, Christy's version includes shower supplies and essentials — so well-equipped, in fact, that she jokes her staff could practically live there. 'The pantry is so well prepared with self-care items such as shower necessities and frozen food items that her staff could even live in the office if they wanted,' she added. Christy even makes monthly trips to Indonesia to stock up on Indomie noodles in bulk — not just for her team, but for herself too. 'Talk about commitment!' the TikTok caption reads. Netizens React: 'My Office Only Has Me' The clip has stirred reactions from viewers who couldn't help comparing their own office pantries. 'So nice... meanwhile, my office only has me,' one user called Azlan Anuar lamented jokingly. 'Now this is what real employee benefits look like. Not things like 'EPF, SOCSO, annual leave, medical leave' — those are basic employee rights, yet they're still often treated as if they're special benefits,' Ika pointed out. 'The water filter at my office pantry is not even serviced,' bossdarksystem confessed. 'How to send it to management without actually sending it,' rfssanurin asked. 'Christy Ng is the best provider, better than any husband,' joked.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
M'sian CEO spends RM30K monthly on pantry — Netizens say, 'Now this is a real staff benefit'
MALAYSIAN entrepreneur Christy Ng is making headlines once again — and this time, it's not for her popular line of shoes or handbags. A viral TikTok video shared by user @kerjazz has captured Christy personally restocking her office pantry with more than RM30,000 worth of snacks, drinks, and wellness items, sparking a flood of admiration and envy online. ALSO READ: Woman shares how her former HoD invited her to an expensive restaurant, makes her pay Pantry Goals: Fully Stocked with Snacks, Drinks & Supplements The video, which has racked up over 1.6 million views, offers a glimpse into shelves packed with food, beverages, frozen meals, and even vitamins and probiotics. It's part of Christy's way of giving back to her team, many of whom spend up to 12 hours a day in the office. 'This is my way of repaying my employees who stay at the office for up to eight to 12 hours every day,' she explained. More Than Just Snacks: Staff Could Practically Move In Far from your average workplace pantry, Christy's version includes shower supplies and essentials — so well-equipped, in fact, that she jokes her staff could practically live there. 'The pantry is so well prepared with self-care items such as shower necessities and frozen food items that her staff could even live in the office if they wanted,' she added. Christy even makes monthly trips to Indonesia to stock up on Indomie noodles in bulk — not just for her team, but for herself too. 'Talk about commitment!' the TikTok caption reads. Netizens React: 'My Office Only Has Me' The clip has stirred reactions from viewers who couldn't help comparing their own office pantries. 'So nice... meanwhile, my office only has me,' one user called Azlan Anuar lamented jokingly. 'Now this is what real employee benefits look like. Not things like 'EPF, SOCSO, annual leave, medical leave' — those are basic employee rights, yet they're still often treated as if they're special benefits,' Ika pointed out. 'The water filter at my office pantry is not even serviced,' bossdarksystem confessed. 'How to send it to management without actually sending it,' rfssanurin asked. 'Christy Ng is the best provider, better than any husband,' joked.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Chandigarh admn issues new guidelines for appointing HoDs at GMCH-32
1 2 Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has issued comprehensive new guidelines governing the appointment of heads of departments (HoDs) at the Govt Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Sector-32. These measures aim to streamline the selection process, promote fairness, and ensure academic and administrative leadership continuity. This allows rotational headship where each HoD serves for a term of three years, which can be extended for another three years by the approving authority. This is the first time ever in the city for a public hospital to have this headship rotational scheme. The PGI and AIIMS Delhi have struggled for this for over a decade. Prof GP Thami, medical superintendent, GMCH, said, "This has been issued by the chief secretary and will be implemented prospectively." According to the official memorandum of the UT health department, the appointments will be overseen by a Standing Selection Committee comprising key officials: the secretary and additional secretary of medical education & research, the director principal of GMCH-32, and the director of health services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo Vacancies for HoD positions will be widely advertised through the GMCH website and notice boards. Applications will be invited from eligible candidates, primarily professors, with provisions for associate professors to apply if no suitable professor is available. The top five senior-most applicants will be considered first, and a panel of at least three candidates will be finalised in order of preference. In cases where a junior candidate is preferred over a senior, written justification will be required. Each HoD will serve a three-year term or until the age of 62, whichever is earlier. A maximum of two terms will be allowed during an individual's service tenure. The continuation for a second term may be recommended based on the candidate's willingness and performance. Importantly, the guidelines allow for early removal of a HoD based on recommendations from the medical superintendent or director principal, with final approval from the chief secretary. Non-teaching specialists and General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) with designated teaching responsibilities may also be eligible for HoD positions to avoid academic communication gaps. Eligibility will require at least one year of residual service, and integrity clearances will be mandatory. The final selection will be based on presentations, interviews, and past performance as recorded in Annual Performance Appraisal Reports, which must meet the 'very good' benchmark. The Chandigarh administration emphasised that these updated guidelines have been approved by the competent authority and are intended to bring greater transparency, meritocracy, and structure to the leadership appointments within GMCH-32. TERMS AND CONDITIONS - Vacancies for HoD positions will be widely advertised through GMCH website and notice boards - Applications will be invited from eligible candidates, primarily professors, with provisions for associate professors to apply if no suitable professor is available - The top five senior-most applicants will be considered first, and a panel of at least three candidates will be finalised in order of preference - In cases where a junior candidate is preferred over a senior, written justification will be required - Each HoD will serve a three-year term or until the age of 62, whichever is earlier - A maximum of two terms will be allowed during an individual's service tenure - The continuation for a second term may be recommended based on the candidate's willingness and performance - Guidelines allow for early removal of an HoD based on recommendations from the medical superintendent or director principal, with final approval from the chief secretary Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has issued comprehensive new guidelines governing the appointment of heads of departments (HoDs) at the Govt Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Sector-32. These measures aim to streamline the selection process, promote fairness, and ensure academic and administrative leadership continuity. This allows rotational headship where each HoD serves for a term of three years, which can be extended for another three years by the approving authority. This is the first time ever in the city for a public hospital to have this headship rotational scheme. The PGI and AIIMS Delhi have struggled for this for over a decade. Prof GP Thami, medical superintendent, GMCH, said, "This has been issued by the chief secretary and will be implemented prospectively." According to the official memorandum of the UT health department, the appointments will be overseen by a Standing Selection Committee comprising key officials: the secretary and additional secretary of medical education & research, the director principal of GMCH-32, and the director of health services. Vacancies for HoD positions will be widely advertised through the GMCH website and notice boards. Applications will be invited from eligible candidates, primarily professors, with provisions for associate professors to apply if no suitable professor is available. The top five senior-most applicants will be considered first, and a panel of at least three candidates will be finalised in order of preference. In cases where a junior candidate is preferred over a senior, written justification will be required. Each HoD will serve a three-year term or until the age of 62, whichever is earlier. A maximum of two terms will be allowed during an individual's service tenure. The continuation for a second term may be recommended based on the candidate's willingness and performance. Importantly, the guidelines allow for early removal of a HoD based on recommendations from the medical superintendent or director principal, with final approval from the chief secretary. Non-teaching specialists and General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) with designated teaching responsibilities may also be eligible for HoD positions to avoid academic communication gaps. Eligibility will require at least one year of residual service, and integrity clearances will be mandatory. The final selection will be based on presentations, interviews, and past performance as recorded in Annual Performance Appraisal Reports, which must meet the 'very good' benchmark. The Chandigarh administration emphasised that these updated guidelines have been approved by the competent authority and are intended to bring greater transparency, meritocracy, and structure to the leadership appointments within GMCH-32. TERMS AND CONDITIONS - Vacancies for HoD positions will be widely advertised through GMCH website and notice boards - Applications will be invited from eligible candidates, primarily professors, with provisions for associate professors to apply if no suitable professor is available - The top five senior-most applicants will be considered first, and a panel of at least three candidates will be finalised in order of preference - In cases where a junior candidate is preferred over a senior, written justification will be required - Each HoD will serve a three-year term or until the age of 62, whichever is earlier - A maximum of two terms will be allowed during an individual's service tenure - The continuation for a second term may be recommended based on the candidate's willingness and performance - Guidelines allow for early removal of an HoD based on recommendations from the medical superintendent or director principal, with final approval from the chief secretary
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NCC, Shapoorji & Pallonji, and L&T to build five towers in Amaravati at ₹3,673 crore
The 48th Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat on Monday, approved the selection of NCC Limited for the construction of the GAD Tower and Shapoorji & Pallonji and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the construction of Head of Department (HoD) Towers 1 and 2, and 3 and 4 respectively at a total cost of ₹3,673 crore. Announcing it in a press conference on Monday, Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana said NCC emerged as the lowest bidder for the GAD Tower by quoting a sum of ₹882 crore, while Shapoorji & Pallonji and L&T were the lowest bidders for the HoD Towers 1 and 2, and 3 and 4 by offering to build them for ₹1,488 crore and ₹1,303 crore. The CRDA approved the issue of Letters of Agreement to them with the mandate to begin the works immediately. The construction of these five administrative towers had begun during 2014-19 but had come to a grinding halt after the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) came to power. The NDA government now focused on their construction and cleared all the legal hurdles that came in their way. These towers were so planned that the Ministers and all HoDs concerned would be seated in the same building for the convenience of the public approaching them. Amaravati airport Mr. Narayana said the CRDA also gave permission for the construction of an international airport on 5,000 acres in the capital with a vision for the next 50 to 100 years. An airport of such scale was mainly essential for investors to easily travel to Amaravati, the Minister said, while pointing out that Mr. Chandrababu Naidu's decision to build the international airport at Shamshabad had been heckled by his critics but time proved them wrong. Land for smart industries Further, Mr. Narayana said the CRDA cleared the proposed allotment of 2,500 acres for smart industries in Amaravati that would give a fillip to the value of lands pooled from the farmers. Besides, an international sports city was planned to be developed, and it was decided to extend the rules and regulations applied to the original master plan of 217 square kilometres of the capital region, to more lands which the government contemplated to take through the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS). So far, farmers came forward to give 24,000 acres more under the LPS. Additional funding As far as external funding of the Amaravati project was concerned, Mr. Narayana said the government was hopeful of raising ₹5,000 crore from various banks and lending institutions in addition to ₹15,000 crore already sanctioned by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank and ₹11,000 crore approved by HUDCO. Asked whether the government was trying to rope in the Government of Singapore (GoS) for the development of Amaravati, he replied in the affirmative, while stating that the GoS officials who helped the A.P. government during 2014-19 in preparing the Amaravati master plan and related activities were sceptical due to bitter experience they had during the YSRCP regime.
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Journalism dept at PAU sees surge in applications
After struggling to keep the classroom not empty, the department of journalism at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has seen a turnaround as the applications to MA journalism and mass communication course have gone up to more than twice the number of seats. The department's MA course has seven seats and starting in the late 2010s it started to see a fall in the number of students and the class strength fell to just one student last year. This year the department already has 15 applications. The turnaround for the department is part of the rise in the number of applications for courses across the Varsity. The rise in the number of applications have been attributed to the change in immigration rules to Canada after the friction between the two countries last year which resulted in strict restrictions on Indians trying to move there. The university has received over 6,500 applications across different courses, a significant increase compared to the figures from recent years. According to vice-chancellor, Satbir Singh Gosal, the low number of application in the last few years were due to 'overwhelming allure of foreign education, particularly in Canada.' HoD, deparmtent of journalism, Sheetal Thapar said, 'The department is fully committed to ensure quality media training by adapting to the changing media landscape and innovation.' She highlighted that the department is also planning to upgrade its media lab into an omni man lab with a TV studio to ensure that the students can be trained properly for the industry in line with the modern requirements. 'The department is also planning to incorporate social media management and the role of artificial intelligence in media into the training,' she added.
