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Borneo Post
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
LDP calls for 20% quota for Chinese in civil service, UMS
Chin KOTA KINABALU (July 2): Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Datuk Chin Su Phin calls on the GRS-led Sabah Government to implement a 20% quota for Chinese Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) students to enter the civil service and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). He said this proposal reflects the Liberal Democratic Party's strong commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and ensuring that students from Chinese independent schools who take the UEC are given equal and meaningful opportunities to serve and succeed in their own State. 'The recognition of the UEC by the Sabah Government is a commendable and progressive move in acknowledging the value of Chinese education. 'However, recognition alone is not sufficient. Without a structured and transparent quota system, Chinese UEC students will continue to face significant barriers when it comes to entering the civil service or pursuing higher education at public universities such as UMS,' he said in a statement on Wednesday. Chin added many Chinese UEC students are academically qualified and capable of contributing meaningfully to the public sector and society, yet their access remains extremely limited. 'Implementing a 20% quota is a necessary step to correct this imbalance and to provide fair access and participation. This is not about granting privilege, it is about addressing underrepresentation through a fair and inclusive policy that reflects Sabah's multiracial identity,' he said. Chin said such inclusivity will help build a stronger sense of belonging and foster unity across communities. 'Additionally, the lack of clear pathways has driven many UEC students to pursue further education or employment outside Sabah or even Malaysia. By creating more opportunities for them here, we can retain our home-grown talent and strengthen our State's future capacity,' he said. Chin urged the Sabah Government to show leadership by going beyond symbolic recognition and enacting real policies that create access. 'A quota system for Chinese UEC students is a fair and practical step forward to ensure that no capable Sabahan is left behind in building our shared future,' he said.
Daily Express
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
LDP calls for 20pc quota for Chinese UEC students in Sabah civil service, UMS
Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. KOTA KINABALU: Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Datuk Chin Su Phin has called on the GRS-led Sabah Government to implement a 20 per cent quota for Chinese Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) students in the civil service and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). He said that while the State's recognition of the UEC is welcomed, it must be followed by concrete policies to ensure fair access to public sector jobs and higher education for qualified Chinese students. Chin stressed that many academically capable UEC graduates continue to face barriers due to the lack of a structured and transparent entry pathway. He added that the underrepresentation of UEC students in public institutions pushes many to seek opportunities outside Sabah or even abroad. Chin urged the State Government to take the lead in introducing inclusive policies, saying the proposed quota would help retain local talent and reflect Sabah's multiracial identity. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Spirent and Juniper Networks Collaborate to Showcase First Public UET Test
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT), a leading provider of test and assurance solutions for next-generation devices and networks, and Juniper Networks have successfully completed the first live public demonstration of Ultra Ethernet Transport (UET), marking a major milestone for the evolving Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) ecosystem. 'Validating performance and interoperability with emerging transport standards like UET is essential for ensuring next-generation infrastructure can meet the evolving demands of AI-driven networking.' The demonstration took place at Interop25 Tokyo, where Spirent, Juniper, and Spirent's long-standing partner in Japan, TOYO Corporation, jointly generated and forwarded UET traffic in a live network environment utilizing the Spirent B3 800G Appliance and the Juniper QFX 5240-64OD Switch. The test topology also included RoCEv2 traffic, demonstrating seamless coexistence and interoperability, and earned the companies a coveted Interop ShowNet Special Prize. The Juniper switch with 800G interfaces successfully recognized and forwarded all traffic types, validating its readiness for UET-based deployments. As hyperscalers continue to prioritize open, interoperable solutions for AI/ML back-end networks, the significance of the UEC initiative and its fresh approach to delivering AI and HPC performance is becoming ever more apparent. With the consortium approaching its first official specification release, Spirent and Juniper are playing a pivotal role in driving progress through rigorous real-world validation, helping to strengthen and refine the evolving ecosystem. 'We are honored to have been recognized alongside Spirent with this prestigious award at Interop Tokyo,' said Praful Lalchandani, VP of Products, Data Center Platforms and AI Solutions,Juniper Networks. 'This award underscores the strength of our partnership and the innovation we're driving together in high-performance, AI-driven data center networking. Juniper's data center solution, a cornerstone of Juniper's AI-Native Networking Platform, continues to lead with operational simplicity, performance, and open architecture.' He continued: 'Validating performance and interoperability with emerging transport standards like UET is essential for ensuring next-generation infrastructure can meet the evolving demands of AI-driven networking.' The successful public demonstration highlights Spirent's ability to emulate and test emerging UET transport standards, and Juniper's capability to support evolving Ethernet technologies, ensuring customers can validate and future-proof their infrastructure for AI scalability and Ultra Ethernet performance. 'Dramatic growth in AI applications and workloads continues to create challenges for the industry, and this public demonstration illustrates our dedication to helping industry partners to meet these challenges,' said Masatoshi Nishihara, General Manager, Spirent Japan. 'Spirent is committed to supporting emerging standards,' said Nishihara. 'By facilitating early adoption and validation of standards with comprehensive testing solutions, Spirent empowers organizations to confidently prepare for the transition to next-generation networking, while maintaining performance and reliability in increasingly demanding environments.' About Spirent Spirent Communications plc. (LSE: SPT) is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning. The company provides innovative products, services and managed solutions that address the test, assurance and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles and beyond. From the lab to the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies. For more information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
The Star
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Myanmar UEC chairman unveils plan to use voting machines nationwide in upcoming election
YANGON: The Union Election Commission (UEC) Chairman, U Ko Ko, announced that preparations are underway to use voting machines nationwide in the upcoming election to facilitate accurate and convenient voting and prevent electoral fraud. During a coordination meeting held on June 20 at the UEC office's meeting hall to ensure the successful conduct of the election, U Ko Ko stated that the UEC is working to enable voting with machines across the country. He noted that the required voting machines are being produced, and the machines received are being transported to relevant regions and states, stored, and systematically managed to prevent damage. The election will be conducted in phases, and U Ko Ko urged regional and state government teams to discuss methods and provide support to ensure the secure and systematic transfer of voting machines between townships within a specified period. The UEC Vice Chairman then discussed plans for training polling station staff on handling and using voting machines and outlined preparatory measures for transferring Myanmar Electronic Voting Machines (MEVMs) to townships. Subsequently, UEC members, Naypyidaw Council members, regional and state ministers, and experts presented details on training programs for using voting machines and the phased transfer of these machines. The UEC member responsible for MEVMs provided further clarification on the machines, after which chairman U Ko Ko delivered concluding remarks and adjourned the meeting. The meeting was attended by UEC chairman U Ko Ko, the vice chairman and members, Naypyidaw Council members, regional and state ministers, relevant department officials, experts, and election officers from regional, state, and union territory sub-commissions. - Eleven Media/ANN
Hamilton Spectator
13-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada's biggest off-grid solar project coming to B.C.'s Chilcotin
The Ulkatcho Energy Corporation (UEC) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 11 as construction begins on the Anahim Lake Solar Project. Located at the western edge of B.C.'s Chilcotin, Ulkatcho First Nation will soon access solar generated power from Canada's largest off-grid solar project, expected to complete construction in October 2025. 100 per cent owned by UEC, a member of the nation's Ulkatcho Group of Companies (UGoC), the project is expected to reduce the use of diesel in the remote community by 64 per cent, about 1.1 million litres per year, and to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the region. 'This solar project in Anahim Lake marks a new path for the Ulkatcho First Nation, creating significant lasting environmental and economic benefits,' said Stephen James, CEO of the UGoC. 'We look forward to the future opportunities that this project will help create – and value the strong partnerships that we have developed with both the public and private sectors in this process.' UEC will be transforming the lands of an old sawmill site to construct the solar plant, which will include new access roads, a control and monitoring facility, site fire management, signage and security. 'We are giving our people a cleaner environment and preserving our lands through reducing green-house gas emissions on our Traditional Territory,' said Chief Charlie Williams in a June 11 press release about the ceremony, adding the project would have a positive impact on the community. 'The Ulkatcho First Nation is proud to be a leader in the future of green energy in British Columbia.' Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson said the project marks a major step forward in emission reduction. 'This is what bold, community-led action looks like. The Anahim Lake Solar Project — now Canada's largest off-grid solar initiative — marks a major step forward in reducing emissions, strengthening local economies and advancing economic reconciliation. With construction now underway, we're proving that Canada has what it takes to lead in the global clean energy transition — and that we're doing it in partnership with Indigenous Peoples,' Hodgson noted in a government news release. Once construction is complete, BC Hydro will purchase the energy produced by the plant and integrate it into its microgrid for the community to access. This is a first of its kind initiative in B.C., made possible by the signing of an April 2024 Community Electricity Purchase Agreement (CEPA) between UEC and BC Hydro. 'Our collaboration with Ulkatcho Energy Corporation not only sets the foundation for future partnerships with First Nations across the province but also underscores BC Hydro's commitment to supporting Indigenous-led clean energy initiatives – ensuring reliable, sustainable power for generations to come,' said Chris O'Riley, president and CEO of BC Hydro. In an April 2024 news release following the signing of CEPA, the Government of Canada said scientific studies and a business case determined solar power was the best solution for the community as it transitions to clean energy. At the time, a total of $15,841,000 was to be invested into the project by federal and provincial governments. 'This is what bold, community-led action looks like,' said Tim Hodgson, B.C. minister of energy and natural resources. 'With construction now underway, we're proving that Canada has what it takes to lead in the global clean energy transition — and that we're doing it in partnership with Indigenous Peoples.' The Anahim Lake Solar Project is being supported through a blend of funding from the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the Natural Resource Canada's Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program, the Community Opportunity Readiness Program, the CleanBC Communities Fund, the New Relationship Trust through the Community Energy Diesel Reduction and BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative programs and through contributions by the UGoC and Ulkatcho First Nation. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
