Sibu, Sarawak – On August 10, 2024, the Sarawak Women’s Day 2024 celebration with the theme “Sarawak Women in Innovation and Technology,” paying tribute to the remarkable contributions of Sarawakian women to the state’s progress. The event, hosted at RH Hotel Sibu, attracted over a thousand attendees, with thousands more joining virtually, underscoring the widespread support for the empowerment of women in the region. Organized by the Jabatan Wanita dan Keluarga Sarawak (JWKS), the celebration was a vibrant acknowledgment of the pioneering roles women have played in the fields of innovation and technology. The event aimed to inspire and empower women to continue breaking barriers and driving change in these critical areas. In his keynote address, Sarawak’s Premier, Yang Berhormat Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive society and supporting women’s empowerment

In a panel discussion held in conjunction with Women’s Day 2024, industry leaders and academics came together to exchange ideas on empowering women in the workforce. The forum, moderated by Professor Ida Fatimahwati bt Adi Badiozaman from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, with invited panellists Yuki Nakamura, General Manager of Pertama Ferroalloys and Yang Berusaha Puan Hajah Siti Aisah Adenan, Senior Vice President for Corporate Services of Sarawak Energy Berhad. Yuki Nakamura, with over 25 years of experience in managerial roles in the banking and mining sectors and a national badminton player for Japan, emphasized the crucial role men play in encouraging gender equality in the industry. He drew parallels between the current situation in Sarawak and Japan 60 to 70 years ago, highlighting the historical preference for male employment and the traditional role of women as homemakers. Nakamura shared how Japan has since transformed to offer more opportunities

A group of 15 engineers from Pertama Ferroalloys gathered at New World 3 on July 30th for an engaging session with the company’s Associate Director of AML, Board of Director, and General Manager, Mr. Yuki Nakamura. The event aimed to inspire and motivate the engineering team while providing insights into the company’s future direction.

In anticipation of Malaysia’s mandatory Electronic Invoicing (E-Invoice) system commencing on August 1st, 2024, Pertama is proactively equipping its staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate this significant transition.

Hosted by Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), a town hall session with Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan was held at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Campus to commemorate the 61st Sarawak Day celebration, focusing on the theme “A Way Toward Sustainable Sarawak”.

In a bid to strengthen the education and talent development initiatives in Sarawak, Pertama Ferroalloys extended a warm welcome to Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Sarawak, Dato Sri Roland Sagah, and Deputy Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis.

Pertama Ferroalloys Participation at the Industry Continuous Professional Development (iCPD) Series II

Fire Certification in Recognition of Pertama’s Persistent Dedication to Fire Safety

Pertama Ferroalloys Bamboo Planting in Offsetting Carbon Footprint

Pertama Discusses Education Trust with Minister of Education