New platform for bosses in Sabah
Published on: Monday, June 29, 2015
Kota Kinabalu: The Federation of Sabah Industries (FSI) will be focusing on setting up a Sabah Employers Association in the State with the target registration within this year.According to a FSI statement, the move is high on FSI's agenda as it would be Sabah's first and legitimate platform to carry the State's employers' voices to the Federal authorities on pertinent issues.This was highlighted during FSI's recently concluded annual meeting on June 20.
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The new association will touch on relevant issues such as minimum wages and other laws pertaining to labour and manpower, among others.Apart from this, FSI has also embarked on a restructuring exercise which sees the creation of additional positions and portfolios to cater to the needs of various industries along the entire value chain of key economic sectors.This has seen the appointment of one president, two deputy presidents (previously one) and six vice presidents (previously four).It is envisaged that the new office bearers will be able to accord focused attention to specific sectors under their purview, and thus serve the members, sectors and industry better.
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Numbering about 200, FSI members' companies occupy different industry tiers from primary to secondary and tertiary, which are crucial for Sabah's economy and contributing significantly to economic output, and providing hundreds of thousands of jobs throughout Sabah.The new line-up of the FSI Council (2015-2016) sees a number of enthusiastic young entrepreneurs and professionals drawn from diverse industry sectors, contributing much-needed new and fresh ideas while being groomed for future leadership.
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The strategic Think Tank comprising successful business leaders and professionals will be activated very soon. In a nutshell, the Think Tank will look into creating an efficient, competitive business environment and practices for Sabah.FSI OFFICE BEARERS for 2015-16 are:Datuk Seri Panglima Wong Khen Thau (Honorary Life President)Honorary Advisors: Datuk John Choo and Datuk Alan AngPresident: Datuk Mohd Basri Abd GafarDeputy Presidents: Datuk Ir. Chong Hon Len and Richard Lim Yuen HooiVice Presidents: Dato' Harun Hj Ismail, Dr. (Hon.) James Yong Chau Leong, Yap Cheen Boon, Bahrul Razha Chuprat, Johan Nasir Yeo and Jeff Lu Siau WeeTechnical Advisors: Roland Cheng, Datuk Mary Ling and Datuk Ng Lai SuHon. Secretary: Dr. Andrew Sim Yee ShengAsst. Hon. Secretary: Chin Chee ThauHon. Treasurer: Lee Eng SeongAsst. Hon. Treasurer: Conan Teo Kay SiangStay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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