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The Sun
15-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
USM Students Empower Penang Homeless in Community Outreach
GEORGE TOWN: A recent community outreach initiative by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students has shone a light on the power of community empowerment, while fostering unity and practical life skills among residents of Penang Homeless Transit Centre (PTGPP). In a statement, USM said a total of 71 second-year students from its School of Communication took part in the programme, Comm@Love In Transit (Comm@L.I.T.), organised in collaboration with PTGPP and supported by Service-Learning Malaysia–University for Society USM (SULAM-USM). Held yesterday, the initiative aimed to uplift PTGPP residents through a series of vibrant, interactive activities, including an explore race, gotong-royong (communal clean-up), an oral health awareness talk, and a community celebration. 'Each activity was designed to promote sustainability, improve mental and emotional well-being, and foster a sense of belonging and connection among participants. 'These efforts also aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production),' the statement read. State Social Development and Welfare Committee chairman, Lim Siew Khim, who attended the event, praised the programme's transformative impact in strengthening community cohesion and promoting collaboration between institutions. 'The residents' growing confidence and motivation to reintegrate into society is a remarkable achievement. It proves that coordinated efforts between institutions and communities can bring about meaningful and lasting change,' she said.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
USM students empower homeless community through outreach programme
GEORGE TOWN: A recent community outreach initiative by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students has shone a light on the power of community empowerment, while fostering unity and practical life skills among residents of Penang Homeless Transit Centre (PTGPP). In a statement, USM said a total of 71 second-year students from its School of Communication took part in the programme, Comm@Love In Transit (Comm@L.I.T.), organised in collaboration with PTGPP and supported by Service-Learning Malaysia–University for Society USM (SULAM-USM). Held yesterday, the initiative aimed to uplift PTGPP residents through a series of vibrant, interactive activities, including an explore race, gotong-royong (communal clean-up), an oral health awareness talk, and a community celebration. 'Each activity was designed to promote sustainability, improve mental and emotional well-being, and foster a sense of belonging and connection among participants. 'These efforts also aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production),' the statement read. State Social Development and Welfare Committee chairman, Lim Siew Khim, who attended the event, praised the programme's transformative impact in strengthening community cohesion and promoting collaboration between institutions. 'The residents' growing confidence and motivation to reintegrate into society is a remarkable achievement. It proves that coordinated efforts between institutions and communities can bring about meaningful and lasting change,' she said.
The Star
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Women's business bootcamp opens for registration
GEORGE TOWN: More women entrepreneurs, including single mothers, are urged to register as participants in the Penang Women Entrepreneurs Mentoring Programme 2025 (PenMentor2025) with the registration deadline set for July 31. Penang social development, welfare and non-Muslim affairs committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said the programme, organised by the Penang Women Development Corporation (PWDC), aimed to help women gain business knowledge and expand their businesses. 'PenMentor is a programme that offers intensive training, mentoring and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2020, more than 350 participants have benefited from the programme. 'Last year, we recorded a 50% increase in average sales among participants who completed the programme, proving that the right guidance and support can deliver tangible results,' she said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported. She said PenMentor, which is now in its sixth year, would also focus on enhancing digital literacy among women entrepreneurs to help them stay competitive in the rapidly changing economy. Meanwhile, PWDC chief executive officer Datuk Ong Bee Leng said PenMentor would run for three months from August to October this year, featuring a four-day Intensive Entrepreneurship Course and six mentoring sessions. 'The mentees will be divided into sub-groups consisting of eight mentees and two mentors, who will be selected from various industry backgrounds and with about five years of experience in their respective fields.' Ong said this year's PenMentor places greater emphasis on digital marketing, with the module conducted by Digital Penang. The topics covered will include platforms like TikTok Shop, Canva and Capcut. Among the eligibility criteria is that applicants must be Penangites and Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above. The registration fee is RM200 for the B40 group and RM400 for the M40 and T20 groups.
Barnama
06-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Penang Calls On Women Entrepreneurs To Register For PenMentor Programme
GEORGE TOWN, June 6 (Bernama) -- More women entrepreneurs, including single mothers, are urged to register as participants in the Penang Women Entrepreneurs Mentoring Programme 2025 (PenMentor2025) with the registration deadline set for July 31. Penang Social Development, Welfare and Non-Muslim Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said the programme, organised by the Penang Women Development Corporation (PWDC), aimed to help women gain business knowledge and expand their businesses. "PenMentor is a programme that offers intensive training, mentoring, and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2020, more than 350 participants have benefited from the programme. "Last year alone, we recorded a 50 per cent increase in average sales among participants after completing the programme, proving that the right guidance and support can deliver tangible results," she said in a statement today. She said PenMentor, which is now in its sixth year, would also focus on enhancing digital literacy among women entrepreneurs to help them stay competitive in the rapidly changing economy. Meanwhile, PWDC chief executive officer Datuk Ong Bee Leng said PenMentor would run for three months from August to October this year, featuring a four-day Intensive Entrepreneurship Course and six mentoring sessions. She said the programme would be divided into three groups according to language, namely Malay, English and Mandarin, with an estimated 35 mentees (participants) per group. "The mentees will be divided into sub-groups consisting of eight mentees and two mentors, who will be selected from various industry backgrounds and with about five years of experience in their respective fields," she said. Ong said this year's PenMentor places greater emphasis on digital marketing, with the module conducted by Digital Penang. The topics covered will include TikTok Shop, Canva and Capcut.
The Sun
06-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Penang urges women entrepreneurs to join PenMentor
GEORGE TOWN: More women entrepreneurs, including single mothers, are urged to register as participants in the Penang Women Entrepreneurs Mentoring Programme 2025 (PenMentor2025) with the registration deadline set for July 31. Penang Social Development, Welfare and Non-Muslim Affairs Committee chairman Lim Siew Khim said the programme, organised by the Penang Women Development Corporation (PWDC), aimed to help women gain business knowledge and expand their businesses. 'PenMentor is a programme that offers intensive training, mentoring, and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2020, more than 350 participants have benefited from the programme. 'Last year alone, we recorded a 50 per cent increase in average sales among participants after completing the programme, proving that the right guidance and support can deliver tangible results,' she said in a statement today. She said PenMentor, which is now in its sixth year, would also focus on enhancing digital literacy among women entrepreneurs to help them stay competitive in the rapidly changing economy. Meanwhile, PWDC chief executive officer Datuk Ong Bee Leng said PenMentor would run for three months from August to October this year, featuring a four-day Intensive Entrepreneurship Course and six mentoring sessions. He said the programme would be divided into three groups according to language, namely Malay, English and Mandarin, with an estimated 35 mentees (participants) per group. 'The mentees will be divided into sub-groups consisting of eight mentees and two mentors, who will be selected from various industry backgrounds and with about five years of experience in their respective fields,' she said. Ong said this year's PenMentor places greater emphasis on digital marketing, with the module conducted by Digital Penang. The topics covered will include TikTok Shop, Canva and Capcut. Among the eligibility criteria for participation are that applicants must be women from Penang, Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above. The registration fee is RM200 for the B40 group and RM400 for the M40 and T20 groups
