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Miri-Marudi Road Rehabilitation ahead of schedule with almost 50% of upgrades completed and smooth passage expected during Gawai and Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive holidays

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Kuching (Sarawak), Wednesday, 11 April 2018 – Rehabilitation of the 43.2km road connecting Miri to Marudi is progressing well ahead of its original 30-month schedule. By 25 March 2018, the road rehabilitation was scheduled to be 42.87% complete but stands at 49.28% complete – the equivalent of 6.41% ahead of schedule. CMS Roads Sdn Bhd is targeting road rehabilitation works completion of 68% by the Gawai holidays to help ensure smooth passage for commuters as they celebrate Gawai and for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday period, thereafter.

To make commuters’ passage of the road as smooth as possible over these festive holidays, CMS Roads is making every effort to expedite the road’s completion in key areas, without compromising on quality. CMS Roads is also assuring the public that they are ‘pulling out all the stops’ to make sure road users can make the road journey with as little inconvenience as possible.

The road rehabilitation began on 15 September 2016, and in view of the extensive public interest in the rehabilitation of this road link due to its unsatisfactory condition and growing importance, CMS Roads volunteered in March 2017 to provide quarterly updates on the project’s progress.

Speaking about the fifth update of the road rehabilitation, Mr Goh Chii Bing, CMS Group Chief Executive Officer – Operations, commented: “We are pleased to report that notwithstanding the many challenges ranging from the road’s challenging geographical location in terms of getting materials in, weather and the need to keep the road open to users as much as possible whilst works are underway, we are still ahead of schedule, contractually. In carrying out and exceeding the project targets, we have carefully considered the different type of vehicles that access the road – before during and after the busy Gawai and Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday periods – and their impact on the road’s development and rehabilitation. After over 18 months since the project’s commencement, the focus remains on expediently providing long-lasting upgrades to the road so it is safe and fit-for-purpose for those who travel between Miri and Marudi. We are also mindful of the increase in road users over these festive periods, and so we wish to reassure Miri-Marudi road users that all efforts are being made to minimise delays to ensure smooth passage when the road is at its most busy.

“We are also grateful to have had the opportunity to brief the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak on the positive progress when he made a brief visit to the site on 4 April 2018.”

Status updates for the project as at 25 March 2018

  • Scheduled Physical Progress of Road Rehabilitation: 42.87%
  • Actual Physical Progress: 49.28%
  • Ahead of Schedule by 6.41%
  • Premix Surfacing Completed: 15.83 km
  • Completed Sub-Base (up to 1st layer): 39.21 km
  • Completed Road Base: 28.9 km
  • Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culverts: 17 completed out of 21
  • Roadside Drains – Flat area: 8.5 km completed both sides. Hilly area: 2.0 km completed on both sides
  • JKR and Land & Survey Department are assisting with outstanding land matters. However, CMS Roads have been given permission by the land owners to proceed with the works on the affected sections of the road and works are progressing.

CMS Roads’ next planned update on this project is scheduled for Q3 2018.

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JOINT HOLDING STATEMENT: FATALITY AT PAN BORNEO HIGHWAY PROJECT SITE

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26 March 2018

It is with absolute sadness that we confirm that today we lost a member of our CMS family. He was carrying out his duties in directing traffic at a section of the Pan Borneo Highway project site when he was struck by a vehicle.

Our onsite emergency responders, first aid officers and a sub-contractor who took him to hospital all tried valiantly to save his life; tragically, however, they were unable to save him.

Our immediate focus now must be in providing as much care and support possible to our fallen colleague’s family, with whom our hearts and prayers are with at this extremely upsetting time. Our senior management is already on their way to be with the family so we can help as much as they need us to.

The heads of our HSSE and HR departments are working closely with the relevant authorities such as PDRM and DOSH, to collect statements and ascertain the details of this tragic incident.

It is inappropriate for us to comment further at this time. Our main priority is to be there for the family of the colleague we lost today.

Any details of any enquiry by CMS or the relevant authorities into the incident will be released with full transparency at the appropriate time. We must stress that at this point, our only thoughts are to provide support to the bereaved family.

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Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad, Ibraco Berhad and the HELP Education Group jointly establish Tunku Putra-HELP International School in Kuching

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Kuching (Sarawak), Friday, 9 March 2018 – Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad, Ibraco Berhad and the HELP Education Group announced their partnership in establishing the Tunku Putra-HELP International School in Kuching in a launching ceremony today. The ceremony was graced by the presence of His Excellency The Governor of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, and also attended by The Honourable Dato Sri Michael Manyin ak. Jawong, Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research, Sarawak, representing The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Chief Minister of Sarawak.

The partnership of these three large organisations promises to deliver world-class education and world-class facilities at affordable fees to the people of Sarawak. The new Tunku Putra-HELP International School will begin its first intake in January 2020 at its new purpose-built campus, which will hold a capacity of 1,500 students. Located strategically in the NorthBank at Tabuan Jaya, the residential heart of Kuching, the School will offer both national and international curricula, for students at kindergarten, primary, secondary and A-Level.

“Tabuan Jaya has grown continuously and we look forward to a new purpose-built campus with the state-of-the-art facilities that the students can enjoy. We seek to deliver excellence in education to our community with Tunku Putra-HELP International School,” said Datuk Chew Chiaw Han, Managing Director of Ibraco Berhad.

The School’s international programme will offer the British Education Curriculum culminating in the widely-recognised IGCSE and CIE A-Level qualifications, which are accepted by the world’s best universities. The national programme will offer the Primary School Standard Curriculum (KSSR) and Secondary School Standard Curriculum (KSSM). Mathematics and Science are further complemented with Singapore and British syllabi.

Combining the best of Western and Eastern education, students will develop higher order thinking skills (HOTS), and will master a minimum of four languages: English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and Spanish. This will enable them to work or conduct business in over 70% of the world’s countries.

“Our students at Tunku Putra School enjoy learning and are articulate, confident, driven individuals. I am very proud and excited for our students who will be able to further enhance their learning experience at Tunku Putra-HELP International School,” added Datuk Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree, the Group Executive Director of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad and the Chairman of Tunku Putra School.

His Excellency The Governor of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, commented that Tunku Putra School was established in 1996 and was built to provide a specialised and conducive environment to bring out the best in its students. The partnership among the three organisations will take the school to the next level and will offer wider educational opportunities to the State. “The development of education has been a priority to our nation as it will play an important role in the development of our city, State and country,” said His Excellency.

Successful in establishing HELP University and two international schools in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, drawing over 11,000 students to its university and over 2,000 students to its international schools, the HELP Education Group will contribute its expertise and vast education experience to the establishment of Tunku Putra-HELP International School. HELP University has over 30 years of experience in nurturning top students that have secured scholarships to study in top universities around the world, including Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, UCLA, London School of Economics, Imperial College London and Australian National University.

According to Datuk Professor Dr Paul Chan, the Co-Founder, Vice Chancellor and President of HELP University, “The future of our nation depends on quality education. HELP is thus delighted to have this synergistic partnership with Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad and Ibraco Berhad to set up the Tunku Putra-HELP International School (TPHIS). We have a shared vision and values. HELP has deep expertise in innovative education leadership and wide experience in management to ensure high academic standards for TPHIS. Recently, HELP International School in KL was accredited as an IPC School, having been recognised for the high quality delivery of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). This achievement made us one of the 20 out of 1,800 IPC schools in over 90 countries to be given such a recognition. Our goal is to position TPHIS within 5 years, as one of the top international schools in Asia and globally that prepares students with the right mindset and future skills to capture the future.”

Families who seek more information on Tunku Putra-HELP International School are invited to call the school at +6016-678 0351 or email at enquiry@tphis.edu.my. More information are also available on www.tphis.edu.my.

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Majlis Pelancaran Penubuhan Sekolah Antarabangsa Tunku Putra-HELP di Kuching, Sarawak oleh Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad, Ibraco Berhad dan HELP Education Group

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Kuching (Sarawak), Friday, 9 March 2018 – Majlis pelancaran penubuhan Sekolah Antarabangsa Tunku Putra-HELP telah diadakan pada hari ini. Majlis pelancaran ini disertai oleh Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad, Ibraco Berhad dan HELP Education Group. Majlis pelancaran ini telah diserikan dengan kehadiran Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak dan Yang Berhormat Dato Sri Michael Manyin ak. Jawong, Menteri Pendidikan, Sains dan Penyelidikan Teknologi Negeri Sarawak mewakili Yang Amat Berhormat Ketua Menteri Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg.

Kerjasama di antara tiga buah organisasi yang memiliki reputasi tinggi ini menjanjikan penyampaian pendidikan dan kemudahan berkelas dunia dengan yuran berpatutan kepada rakyat Sarawak. Sekolah Antarabangsa Tunku Putra-HELP yang baharu akan memulakan pengambilan kumpulan pelajar yang pertama pada Januari 2020 di kampus baharunya yang akan dibina dengan tujuan khusus serta kapasiti yang dapat menampung 1,500 orang pelajar. Terletak di lokasi yang strategik di NorthBank, Tabuan Jaya, sebuah pusat perumahan di Kuching, sekolah tersebut akan menawarkan kedua-dua kurikulum kebangsaan dan antarabangsa, untuk pelajar peringkat tadika, sekolah rendah, sekolah menengah dan A-Level.

“Tabuan Jaya sudah berkembang secara berterusan dan kami mengalu-alukan kampus baharu yang akan dibina dengan tujuan khusus serta kemudahan canggih yang boleh digunakan pelajar. Kami mahu menyampaikan kecemerlangan dalam pendidikan kepada masyarakat kita menerusi Sekolah Antarabangsa Tunku Putra-HELP,” kata Pengarah Urusan Ibraco Berhad, Datuk Chew Chiaw Han.

Program antarabangsa sekolah itu akan menawarkan Kurikulum Pendidikan British bagi mendapatkan kelayakan A-Level CIE dan IGCSE yang diiktiraf dengan meluas dan diterima oleh universiti-universiti terbaik di dunia. Program kebangsaan akan menawarkan Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah (KSSR) dan Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM). Matematik dan Sains selanjutnya dilengkapi dengan sukatan pelajaran Singapura dan Britain.

Dengan menggabungkan perkara terbaik dalam pendidikan Barat dan Timur, pelajar dapat membentuk kemahiran berfikir pada peringkat lebih tinggi atau ‘higher order thinking skills’ (HOTS), dan akan menguasai minimum empat bahasa: Bahasa Inggeris, Bahasa Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia dan Bahasa Sepanyol. Ini akan membolehkan mereka untuk bekerja atau menjalankan urusan di lebih 70 peratus negara di dunia. “Pelajar kami di Sekolah Tunku Putra suka belajar dan merupakan individu yang petah, yakin dan bersemangat. Saya sangat bangga dan teruja bagi pelajar kita yang berpeluang untuk meningkatkan lagi pengalaman pembelajaran di Sekolah Antarabangsa Tunku Putra-HELP,” ujar Datuk Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree selaku Pengarah Eksekutif Kumpulan Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad dan merangkap Pengerusi Sekolah Tunku Putra.

Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud menyatakan Sekolah Tunku Putra telah ditubuhkan pada tahun 1996 dan telah dibina dengan persekitaran khusus dan kondusif untuk memberikan yang terbaik kepada pelajar-pelajarnya. Kerjasama di antara ketiga-tiga organisasi terbabit akan membawa sekolah itu ke tahap seterusnya dan menawarkan peluang pendidikan yang lebih luas kepada negeri ini. “Kemajuan pendidikan merupakan satu keutamaan bagi negara kita kerana ia akan memainkan peranan penting dalam pembangunan bandar raya, negeri dan negara kita,” kata Tuan Yang Terutama.

HELP Education Group, yang berjaya menubuhkan Universiti HELP dan dua buah sekolah antarabangsa di Kuala Lumpur dan Johor untuk menarik lebih 11,000 orang pelajar ke universitinya dan lebih 2,000 ke sekolah antarabangsanya, akan menyumbang kepakaran dan pengalamannya yang meluas untuk menubuhkan Sekolah Antarabangsa Tunku Putra-HELP. Universiti HELP mempunyai pengalaman lebih 30 tahun dalam usaha mendidik pelajar terbaik yang telah menerima biasiswa untuk belajar di universiti-universiti terkemuka di seluruh dunia termasuk Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, UCLA, London School of Economics, Imperial College London dan Australian National University.

“Masa depan negara kita bergantung kepada pendidikan yang berkualiti. Justeru itu, HELP amat berbesar hati dengan perkongsian sinergi bersama Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad dan Ibraco Berhad dalam menubuhkan Sekolah Antarabangsa Tunku Putra-HELP (TPHIS), dimana kedua-dua institusi berpegang dan berkongsi visi dan nilai-nilai yang sama. Kepakaran sebagai peneraju dalam pendidikan inovatif dan pengalaman pengurusan yang meluas yang dimiliki oleh HELP semestinya dapat memastikan piawaian akademik TPHIS dapat dipertingkatkan ke tahap yang lebih tinggi. Baru-baru ini, Sekolah Antarabangsa HELP di Kuala Lumpur telah mendapat status akreditasi sebagai Sekolah IPC (International Primary Curriculum) yang mana pengiktirafan ini diberikan atas kecemerlangan dalam penyampaian “International Primary Curriculum” yang berkualiti tinggi. Pencapaian yang membanggakan ini telah meletakkan kami di antara 20 sekolah akreditasi IPC daripada lebih 1,800 sekolah IPC yang terdiri dari sembilan puluh buah negara. Matlamat dalam tempoh lima tahun yang seterusnya adalah untuk menjadikan TPHIS sebagai salah satu sekolah antarabangsa yang terkemuka di Asia dan juga di seluruh dunia yang dapat melahirkan pelajar-pelajar yang berpemikiran dan memiliki kemahiran sewajarnya untuk menakluki masa depan,” kata Datuk Dr Paul Chan selaku Pengasas Bersama, Naib Canselor dan Presiden Universiti HELP.

Keluarga yang mahukan maklumat lanjut mengenai Sekolah Antarabangsa Tunku Putra-HELP dijemput untuk menghubungi pihak sekolah di talian +6016-678 0351 atau emel di enquiry@tphis.edu.my. Maklumat lanjut juga boleh diperolehi di www.tphis.edu.my.