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Barnama
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Boustead Plantations MD Awarded Hon. Colonel Commission Of Territorial Army
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Boustead Plantations Bhd's Managing Director, Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope, was awarded the Honorary Colonel Commission of the Territorial Army today. The Malaysian Army stated in a release that the award was presented by the Chief of Army, Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, at the Senior Volunteer Officer and Honorary Commission Officer of the Territorial Army Rank Conferment Ceremony in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. According to the statement, Zulkarnain was also appointed as an Attending Member of the Territorial Army Supporting Committee (JAKPAW) under the Ministry of Defence. The ceremony also saw the conferment of the rank of Lt Col Volunteer Officer of the Territorial Army to Maj Wan Rizaila Wan Mamat Saufi, Head of the Training Branch, Reserve Officer Training Unit at the International Islamic University Malaysia (UIAM), who was also appointed as the Deputy Commandant of the unit. Kota Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Seri Sabin @ Sapilin Samitah was awarded the Honorary Lt Col Commission and appointed as the Deputy Chairman of JAKPAW Sabah. The Army also stated that the Director of Land and Survey Sabah, Prof Datuk Sr Bernard Liew Chau Min, and the Deputy State Secretary (Development) Sabah, Datuk Dr Ahemad Sade, were awarded the Honorary Major Commission and appointed as Members of the state's JAKPAW. Chye Chang Kheng, Manager of Eng Hin Giap Hardware Sdn Bhd, was awarded the Honorary Major Commission and appointed as an Attending Member of Kedah State JAKPAW. According to the statement, Muhammad Hafizuddeain, in his speech, stressed the importance of the Whole of Government, Whole of Society (WoGoS) approach, as outlined in the Defence White Paper and National Military Strategy 2.0, to ensure that national security becomes a shared responsibility of all levels of society. "The presence of senior volunteer and honorary officers in the Army's structure clearly reflects the true implementation of this principle, which is to strengthen national defence through an inclusive and comprehensive approach," he said.
New York Post
15-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Nassau PBA-backed bill to curb cop suicides finally passes after after string of deaths on Long Island
After years of mounting tragedies and stalled legislative efforts, New York lawmakers have passed a 'game changing' bill aimed at tackling the growing mental health crisis among law enforcement officers. In a rare show of bipartisan unity, the bill, introduced in 2019 by Long Island Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and championed by Nassau PBA President Tommy Shevlin, unanimously passed both chambers of the state legislature. 3 New York is currently on pace to double last year's number of police suicides. Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto/Shutterstock The Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act — named after a State Trooper who killed himself — aims to combat police suicides by establishing a new statewide counseling program that creates a confidential, peer-to-peer support network of trained officers to help their peers before it's too late. Advertisement 'This is a game changer in our battle to stop this epidemic of police suicides and to allow us to get the help we need,' Shevlin told The Post. 'This legislation will save lives. The quiet epidemic has hit Long Island particularly hard, with more than half of the state's nine confirmed police suicides so far this year happening in Nassau County, according to Shevlin and Blue H.E.L.P., a nonprofit that tracks law enforcement suicides across the US. Shevlin explained that this legislation works similarly to Alcoholics Anonymous — giving struggling officers a peer support system with fellow cops, trained in mental health support, to talk to in confidence without fear of judgment, stigma or career repercussions. Advertisement 3 Long Island Assemblywoman Judy Griffin introduced the bill to combat officer suicides in 2019. nyassembly He said having this support system readily available will help destigmatize the conversation of mental health in law enforcement, improve home life for struggling cops and even improve relations between officers and the communities they serve. 'When we're at work, we're able to put on a mask, and we're able to do our job. But when we go home, that's when the mask comes off and our families are the ones who suffer,' Shevlin said. 'Police officers deserve it, our families deserve it, and the communities we serve deserve to have healthy and happy police officers out there — it's a better product out on the street when their mind is clear and they're not struggling,' he added. Advertisement 3 Nassau PBA President Tommy Shevlin has championed the bill that would make more mental health services available to officers in distress. Nassau. County PBA/Facebook Just last month, the seventh officer of the year died by suicide in New York — an unidentified retired NYPD officer who had gone to Lido Beach, where he watched the sunrise as he took his own life in his car. Since that suicide in May, two more officers have taken their lives throughout the state, bringing the total to nine so far this year, and putting New York on track to nearly double last year's total of 13 police suicides if the current pace continues. Advertisement Although this is a great first step, Shevlin told The Post the battle for greater mental health resources is just beginning. 'I was crying when I watched them pass the bill because I know firsthand that this will save lives,' he said. 'Finally, people are listening and we have to continue that — not just in the police but for all first responders and the community.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sabine Parish tourism legend wins Louisiana Rural Tourism Legacy Award
SABINE PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Louisiana Office of Tourism announced that a tourism champion in Sabine Parish was honored with an award. Linda Curtis Sparks received the second-annual Lt. Governor's Rural Tourism Legacy Award to recognize her as a leader in rural tourism development. Sparks is the former director of the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission and formerly served as director of the Sabine River Authority. 'Linda has been a tremendous force within the tourism industry. She began her tourism career in the late 1980s when she oversaw the development of the Toledo Bend Reservoir. She worked tirelessly to develop Toledo Bend as a Sportsman's Paradise top bass fishing destination in the United States,' said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. 'While we have so many deserving individuals of this award, Linda was selected as the 2025 recipient because of her dedication and commitment to attracting visitors off the beaten path.' Bill expanding ticket writing power of Louisiana park rangers advances Her career has spanned several decades and she is currently developing the Zwolle Museum on the Bend. Sparks has also received multiple awards and recognition in the tourism industry, including the Will Mangham Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award, Economic Development Person of the Year, Rural Tourism Award of the Year, and she is an inductee into the Sabine Hall of Fame. 'Tourism is one of the most powerful economic tools we use to uplift rural communities. It tells our story, brings people together, and creates opportunity where it is needed most. My advice to anyone working to improve their community is simple – be resilient, have patience, persevere, and have faith. Great things take time,' said Linda Sparks. The Louisiana Rural Tourism Legacy Award recognizes individuals who have retired from the Louisiana travel and tourism industry but continue to work to enhance their community for visitors. Nomination criteria include: Individual has retired from the Louisiana travel and tourism industry Individual made significant contributions to the rural travel and tourism industry Individual served in a rural business, convention & visitors center, tourist commission or other tourism-related entity Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police suicide epidemic continues to grip Long Island as cops confirm body found on Nassau beach — believed to be retired NYPD officer
A retired NYPD officer appears to have taken his own life on Lido Beach Monday morning, a source tells The Post — the latest in an alarming number of law enforcement suicides on Long Island. Nassau County police confirmed they discovered a body on the Hempstead beach Monday, but have yet to identify the person or release many details about the incident. Cops admitted they believe the death was a suicide. A source close to the investigation said the male victim was a former New York City cop who came to the beach and fatally shot himself with a handgun during the early morning hours. 'Its a sad situation that we're not really looking to report on,' Nassau police told The Post. If an autopsy confirms the self-inflicted killing, it would mark the seventh police officer to commit suicide in New York state this year. At its current pace, the state is on track to see more than 20 police suicides by the end of 2025 — far surpassing 2024's total of 13. 'The numbers are alarming, which is why our mental health should be a priority,' Nassau County PBA President Tommy Shevlin told The Post. Just last month, Shevlin blew the whistle on police suicides across the state, with more than half now coming out of Long Island. 'We are in the midst of a quiet crisis,' Suffolk County PBA President Lou Civello previously said. In Suffolk, four officers took their own lives last year. Allfour of the Long Island police suicides this year have occurred in Nassau. 'The suicide rate among law enforcement is 60% higher than the average population,' Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on X last year, in allocating $13 million toward mental health support for cops across the state. But the police union presidents believe more is needed, urging Albany to pass the Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act that would create a mental health support program for officers. 'This legislation is not just necessary — it's long overdue,' Civello said.
Scoop
30-04-2025
- Health
- Scoop
From Lab To Lecture Hall: ADInstruments Software Supports Data-Driven Science
Research organisations and universities are continuing to invest in tools that allow for accurate, real-time physiological data analysis, as laboratories adapt to changing research and teaching needs. In response, ADInstruments provides integrated solutions aimed at improving data reliability and workflow consistency across life science applications. Central to this offering is ADInstruments' data acquisition software, designed to work alongside PowerLab hardware for high-resolution signal capture and analysis. This software allows researchers to record and interpret biological activity across multiple systems with precision. It supports a wide range of experimental setups, including cardiovascular, electrophysiological, and respiratory studies, making it suitable for both laboratory-based research and education. Beyond real-time data collection, the platform functions as comprehensive life science software, supporting broader teaching and experimental workflows. Products such as LabChart and Lt extend its use into the classroom, allowing educators and students to conduct complex experiments, automate calculations, and store data in the cloud. This unified system ensures consistency between research and teaching environments, while remaining adaptable to different disciplines, including pharmacology, physiology, and biomedical engineering. The software is built to integrate with existing laboratory instruments and teaching tools, enabling institutions to improve data workflows without replacing core systems. With cross-platform compatibility and secure cloud-based access, ADInstruments continues to support the evolving needs of academic and research settings worldwide.
