The Kazakhstan team championship in target shooting, which lasted a week in Shymkent, has come to an end, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.This is the first major competition of the year for shooters. The athletes selected from this competition will defend the honor of the country at the upcoming Asian Cup and World Cup stages.In the women's 10-meter air rifle shooting competition, the difference between the prize-winners was decided by a few points.Gold prize – Shymkent;Silver prize – Almaty;Bronze medal – Astana team.Aliya Aushamova, Amina Amantayeva, Darina Bolatova were among the best in the team. They scored a total of 1821.9 points.Thus, the Astana team won 1 silver and 5 bronze medals and entered the top three of the championship.It should be noted that about 160 athletes from 8 regions of the country participated in the competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/934995

The awareness week dedicated to the International Childhood Cancer Day begins today in Kazakhstan and will last until February 17, 2025.As part of the campaign, a large-scale information campaign will be organized throughout the country aimed at increasing awareness about the problem of childhood cancer, supporting families of patients, and developing community solidarity.With the support of akimats and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, special videos will be shown on the central streets of cities, on LED screens, media boards, and in medical institutions, drawing attention to the importance of early diagnosis, modern methods of treatment, and the need for social support for children fighting this disease.The goal of the campaign is to draw public attention to the problems facing young patients and their families, as well as to remind them that timely assistance and awareness can save the lives of many children.“We believe that awareness is the first step to change. "This week is not only a reminder of the importance of fighting childhood cancer, but also an opportunity to unite the efforts of society, doctors and government agencies to help children who need our support," the organizers of the campaign noted.International Childhood Cancer Day, celebrated on February 15, has become a symbol of hope and unity.Kazakhstan makes a significant contribution to this global initiative, helping to raise awareness and unite people around an important cause.The organizers of the campaign, the Help Today Foundation, the Scientific Center for Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery JSC, and the Kazakhstan Pediatricians' Union Public Association, call on all Kazakhstanis to support this initiative and show solidarity with children and their families. Together we can give them a chance for a healthy future!Media contact: + 77017272477 Elmira Aliyeva “Help Today” Foundation#StayInformedWeek #Balakai #February15 #KazakhstanagainstLightSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/935034

In the Abai region, the volume of gross regional product for the first 9 months of 2024 amounted to 104.2 percent. This was announced at a meeting of the akimat chaired by the regional akim Nurlan Urankhayev. At the meeting, the acting head of the Department of Economy and Budget Planning, Maria Osadchaya, reported on the results of socio-economic development of the past year and the tasks set for 2025. According to Maria Osadchaya, the largest share in the gross regional product belongs to the industry, domestic trade, agriculture, construction, transport and warehousing sectors.“The region's foreign trade turnover for the first 11 months of 2024 amounted to 2.9 billion US dollars (1.5 trillion tenge), an increase of 227.2% compared to the corresponding period. Exports increased by 303.8%, imports by 123.7%. The bulk of foreign trade turnover is with the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation. In 2024, the state budget received 478.9 billion tenge in taxes and other mandatory payments from the region. As a result, the total growth compared to 2023 was 186.3%, including 194.3% in tax revenues,” said Maria Osadchaya, Acting Head of the Department of Economics and Budget Planning, in her report.Tax revenues increased by 236.8%, bringing the republican budget to 343.3 billion tenge (in 2023 - 145.0 billion tenge), and the local budget to 135.6 billion tenge, with a growth rate of 121% (in 2023 - 112.1 billion tenge).As a result of 2024, all indicators of the socio-economic development of the region, excluding the manufacturing industry, were met. In particular, the volume of industrial production last year reached 1.9 trillion tenge, which is 100.3% compared to 2023. The gross agricultural product reached 453.3 billion tenge, and the actual volume index was 107.7%. The plan was fulfilled in all districts. Milk production increased by 2.5%, meat production by 2.3%. In general, last year, state support in the region amounted to 48.7 billion tenge from budget funds and through the "Agrarian Credit Corporation" JSC, "KazAgroFinance" JSC.The total area of ​​housing put into operation in our region amounted to 363.2 thousand square meters, and the growth rate reached 100.2%. In order to provide socially vulnerable groups with housing, last year, 1,068 rental apartments with a total area of ​​​​80 thousand sq. m were purchased."It is planned to put 3 projects included in the investment projects pool of the region into operation this year. In particular, 327 new jobs will be created through the implementation of the projects "Creation of a production site for the assembly of vehicles with an increase in the share of production isolation on the basis of the administrative and production building" by "SemAz" LLP, "Construction of a sunflower oil refining shop with a bottling and packaging line" by "Qazaq astyq Group" LLP, "Production of paper and cardboard products" by "Kazpoligraf" LLP," the acting head of the department said.The number of entities operating in small and medium-sized businesses increased by 101.7%, and the number of people employed in this sector increased by 105.4 thousand people. Last year, 9.8 billion tenge of state support was provided to entrepreneurs through the "Damu" fund. The volume of investments in the region is also 107% more than in 2023.At the end of the report, the head of the region instructed responsible persons to thoroughly and timely fulfill the tasks set.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/935012

The heating season in the Abay region is underway in a regular mode. Also, the parameters of the heat carrier in the heat sources correspond to the regulatory indicators. This was reported by the head of the regional Energy and Housing and Communal Services Department, Zhandos Kairkhanov, at the akimat meeting chaired by the head of the region, Nurlan Urankhayev.Today, the region is provided with centralized heat supply by 4 large heat sources with a capacity of more than 100 Gcal per hour and 41 with a capacity of less than 100 Gcal per hour. The number of autonomous boiler houses is 330. The total length of heat networks in the region is 401.8 km, of which 322 km belong to the city of Semey. The city of Semey is supplied with heat by 21 boiler houses and CHP No. 1 of the Teplokommunenergo MCC. In addition, there are 76 central heating points.“Since the beginning of the heating season, the number of technological violations registered in the heat supply networks has significantly decreased. Specifically, compared to the autumn-winter period of 2023-2024, it decreased by 46%, and by 78% in heat sources. Also, emergency shutdowns recorded in power supply networks are 11% less than in the same period of the previous heating season. Emergency services eliminate technological violations in a timely manner and within the framework of regulatory regulations," the head of the regional department said.The total need for coal in the region is 1 million 247 thousand tons. Of this, 83% of the coal needed by the population, 56% for heat sources, and 100% for social facilities were delivered. A joint schedule has been approved with Karazhyra JSC and KTZ JSC for the timely delivery of coal to the municipal and household sector and heat sources of the region. 16 coal sales points operate for the population and the municipal and household sector (12 railway junctions and 4 large warehouses). All facilities are equipped with the necessary equipment and parking lots for trucks. The department conducts daily monitoring of the need for and supply of coal to the settlements of the region."As part of preparations for the autumn-winter period of 2024-2025, 22 projects have been implemented in the region. Within the framework of these projects, work was carried out on 26.1 kilometers of heating networks and 17 heat sources, and 100% of the plan was implemented. Of these, 14.7 kilometers were reconstructed in the city of Semey, and 4.8 kilometers of networks and 10 heat sources were repaired. As a result of the work carried out, the wear and tear of the region's heating networks in 2024 decreased from 64.2% to 60.3%. And in 2025, as a result of the full completion of the remaining projects, as well as the implementation of two new projects, it is expected to reduce wear and tear to 57.6%," Zhandos Maratuly said in his report.The akimat meeting discussed the receivables of regional enterprises, legal entities and individuals for utility services. In this regard, the regional head instructed to take specific measures and strengthen the fight against debt."For its part, the executive authorities will do everything possible to provide the region's residents with heat, water, and electricity. The issue of heating is under my personal control. However, I believe that consumers should feel their responsibility. It is worth considering that timely payment of utility bills will help us successfully complete the heating season. In this regard, I instruct my deputies and heads of departments, city and district akims to intensify work on debt repayment," the regional akim said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/935019

A voucher financing system will be introduced in preschool educational organizations in Abay region from March 1, 2025. Deputy Akim of the region Zhasulan Sarsebayev presented the importance of voucher financing and the mechanisms for its introduction. The main goal of the new system is to improve the quality of preschool education, provide parents with the opportunity to freely choose a kindergarten, and ensure the transparency of state financing.The meeting was attended by about 70 heads of kindergartens from Semey city. In total, there are 176 kindergartens in Abay region, of which 85 are private. There are 71 kindergartens operating in Semey city, 56 of which are privately owned. The new financing system covers all of these kindergartens.Representatives of the Financial Center JSC and the Indigo information system, who arrived from Astana specifically, attended the event and made a report on the features and advantages of the voucher financing system. They explained how the new system will affect the quality of preschool education and answered the participants' questions.As a result of the meeting, the participants received comprehensive information on the transition to the new system and exchanged experiences. This change is aimed at improving the quality of preschool education and creating favorable conditions for parents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/935067

The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAC) held a final meeting on passenger service, baggage and cargo handling at the airports of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by representatives of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the AAC, airports and airlines of the country. The issues of introducing new legislative changes aimed at improving the quality of service and respecting passenger rights, the results of the CAA inspections of ground handling of passengers, baggage and cargo in 2024, as well as plans for 2025 were discussed.Also, the issue of preparation for the upcoming audit under the ICAO Universal Program for conducting inspections in the field of aviation security in the area of ​​formality facilitation was raised, including the submission by airports of updated programs and final protocols of consultations on the simplification of formalities for 2024.Representatives of Almaty International Airport JSC, Korkyt Ata Airport JSC, Shymkent Airport JSC presented reports on the efficiency of the operation of new passenger terminals at the airports of Almaty, Kyzylorda and Shymkent. Last year, domestic airlines transported 14.3 million passengers (9% more than in 2023). The number of passengers served at Kazakhstan's airports amounted to 29.7 million people (14% more than in 2023). Against the backdrop of growing passenger traffic, ensuring flight safety and aviation security, passenger transportation requires constant improvement of technological processes, maintenance and modernization of infrastructure, as well as regular training of employees involved in providing services to passengers, baggage and cargo handling.In this regard, representatives of the KSA outlined the main types of violations identified by aviation inspectors during inspections as part of the control of passenger service, baggage and cargo handling ground services.At the meeting, Meruert Zholdybayeva, First Director of Aktau International Airport JSC, presented the results of the "BEST AIRPORT SERVICE" pilot project at Aktau Airport, aimed at improving the quality of passenger service. Aktau Airport invited other airports to join the project to improve the quality of passenger service.At the end of the meeting, dedicated to the Day of Civil Aviation Workers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a ceremony was held to award outstanding employees of the passenger service organization of airports and airlines of the Republic of Kazakhstan. For their contribution and achievements in the development of the aviation industry, as well as for their dedication, they were awarded letters of gratitude on behalf of the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Director General of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/934783

Kozybayev University launches the National Assets Genomics Project of Kazakhstan with world expertsKozybayev University launches the National Assets Genomics Initiative. Kozybayev University announces the launch of a large-scale project "National Assets Genomics", aimed at studying and preserving unique species of Kazakhstan using modern genomic technologies. This project is an important step in implementing the instructions of the Head of State to transform universities into advanced research centers.The project is being implemented in partnership with Professor Rod Wing, a leading world expert in the field of genomics (Director of Arizona Genomics Institute; Professor and Eugene Butler Endowed Chair, AAAS Fellow, CSSA Fellow; Full Professor, KAUST, Saudi Arabia). As part of the initiative, it is planned to sequence the DNA of Kazakhstan's national assets, starting with the Caspian seal, a rare and vulnerable species living in the region. The initiator and coordinator of the program is Dr. Saule Musurova, a specialist in plant genomics. Also participating in the project is Dr. Vlada Kharchenko, a physicist specializing in structural biology (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, USA). Dr. Kharchenko has unique expertise in biotechnology and will join the project not only in laboratory research, but also in educational activities: he will conduct lectures and seminars for students to help form a new generation of Kazakhstani scientists in the field of genetics and biotechnology. The goals of the "Genomics of National Assets" project are: ✅ To complete the sequencing of the genomes of rare species, which will allow studying their genetic diversity and developing conservation strategies. ✅ To create a genetic information database that will be used for long-term biodiversity conservation programs. ✅ Use of modern technologies – use of the capacity of the Arizona Genomics Institute (AGI) and local platforms for DNA extraction and analysis.✅ Development of educational initiatives – introduction of international experience into the learning process through lectures and practical classes with leading world scientists. 📌 Main objects of research: 🌷 Greig's tulip – determination of the sequence of a unique plant of Kazakhstan to protect its gene pool. 🦭 Caspian seal – study of the impact of climate change on the genomic stability of the species. Kazakhstan is home to unique species of flora and fauna, such as the snow leopard, Greig's tulip and the Caspian seal. These species represent ecological, cultural and scientific value.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/934823

Last year, 7,695 young people under the age of 35 were employed with the support of employment agencies in Zhetysu region. Among them are young people who completed short-term vocational training, got a job, received grants and started their own businesses, - the press service of the akim of Zhetysu region reports.According to the regional Department of Coordination of Employment and Social Programs, last year, 1,322 people from among young people were employed in public works, 1,150 graduates in youth internships, 125 people in social jobs, 575 people under the "First Job", and 31 people under the "Generations Contract". In addition, there are both those who received grants and those who were trained in the basics of entrepreneurship under the "Bastau Business" project.For example, one of the 318 young people in the region who were sent for short-term vocational training is Aigerim Torebayeva from Taldykorgan. After the maternity leave, Aigerim put aside her journalism diploma and wanted to try herself in another field. So, she received a referral for short-term vocational training through the Career Center of Taldykorgan and mastered the intricacies of eyelash growth at the Tashenova Educational Center. After the three-month course, she was hired by the mentioned small business entity. - I am a mother of many children. Since my children were young, I stayed at home for a while to take care of them. Then I turned to the world of beauty and applied to the employment agency to learn a new profession. Thanks to this, in August of last year, I passed a training course and received my certificate. Highly qualified specialists taught me in detail the business of eyelash growth. In a short time in the beauty salon, I was able to show that I am a good specialist, and now I have my own regular customers. A person can learn a new profession at any time, it is never too late. I was convinced of this. It is gratifying that there are state programs that open up such opportunities, - says Aigerim Torebayeva, a mother of many children.According to the regional department of social development, last year more than 3 thousand young people were involved in meetings and explanatory work held in the region to inform about state programs and projects for youth. In this regard, there are many young people who participated in various grants and tried to open their own businesses. For example, Aiym Sailaubekova, who received higher education in psychology and speech therapy, heard about grants for young people while looking for a job in her specialty.- One day, I saw information on social networks about grants being awarded to young people on a competitive basis. I thought I would submit a project that would benefit the people for this competition and try my hand. So, I submitted a project to open a correctional center for children with special needs and won a grant of 3 million tenge. I immediately opened such a center in the city of Taldykorgan. I bought all the equipment needed for the center with the grant money. Currently, the center provides adapted physical education, sensory integration, logomassage services, and classes are conducted by speech therapists, defectologists, psychologists, and neuropsychologists. Currently, 12 people work in the center, - says the head of the "Sana" center, Ayim Sailaubekova.In total, last year, 10 grants were awarded under the "Independence Generations" grant for 3 million tenge each to support youth initiatives. Grants were presented in the areas of "Science", "Culture", "Information Technologies", "Business", and "Media" and helped young people start their own businesses.At the same time, special attention is paid to finding their place in life in the region, especially for young people in the NEET category. According to the data of the regional department of social development, last year, 635 people worked in the "Zhasyl el" labor camps aimed at providing seasonal employment to young people. Within the framework of the project, campaigns such as “Eco-landing”, “Cleanliness Spy”, “Long live young poplar”, “Green garden – clean city” were organized and cleaning measures were carried out in all districts and cities.In addition, 83 “Job Fairs” were organized, and 4,081 people were permanently employed.In addition, mentors for moral and legal work in regional schools are helping high school students choose a profession and take the right steps in their future adult life. This also has a positive impact on youth policy. It should be noted that today 126 people are working within the mentoring project in the region. They work in 9 areas: the rights and responsibilities of children and adolescents, prevention of drug addiction and gambling, suicide, bullying and cyberbullying, violence, formation of sexual integrity, healthy lifestyle, choice of profession and professional orientation, creative thinking, financial literacy.Let us recall that in total, last year, 35,643 jobs were created in the Zhetysu region, of which 22,719 were permanent jobs. 27,794 people were covered by active measures to promote employment, 23,286 people were employed, of which 13,261 were placed in permanent jobs.Press service of the akim of the Zhetysu region. Photos were taken from the archive of the akim of the region's press service and were provided by the newspaper "Vestnik Zhetysu" and the children's center "Sana". Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/934869

The working meeting chaired by the akim of the North Kazakhstan region, Gauez Nurmukhambetov, discussed the issue of preparing for the flood season. The meeting heard reports from the heads of the Emergency Situations Department, Kazhydromet, and district akims in a selector mode."Floods are a very important issue for the region. It is necessary to prevent a repeat of last year's situation. Preparatory work is ongoing: repair and engineering work has not stopped for a single day, and even continued in winter," the akim of the region said. The engineering work plan includes 109 activities, including the following: ✅ 8 protective dams were strengthened✅ 80 km of dams and embankments were built and strengthened in the region✅ 108 water pipes and tubing were installed on highways✅ 10 km of drainage ditches and canals were deepened✅ 4 km of small river channels were cleaned✅ 214 km of storm sewer system were cleaned and repaired✅ The reconstruction of the first lifting pumping station is nearing completion Taking into account the specifics of last year's flood, additional measures are being implemented: 🔹 Construction of a bypass canal has begun near the Petropavlovsk waterworks. This will prevent the water level in the Yesil River from rising. In order to monitor floods at an early stage and prevent flooding of small areas of the regional center, preliminary discharge of excess water is planned. 🔹 Work is underway to deepen the bottom of river channels and clean the banks near the villages of Sokolovka and Bolshaya Malyshka. 🔹 Preventive blasting is being carried out. Blasting works will be carried out at 49 sites of the Yesil River and small rivers in Petropavlovsk and 8 districts to prevent ice jams and ensure the unhindered flow of meltwater."Now is a responsible period for the entire region. State bodies have switched to an enhanced work mode. Preparatory work must be carried out carefully, especially the preliminary preparation of inert materials, bags and special equipment is important. It is also necessary to take into account the opinions and suggestions of local residents," the head of the region noted.In the near future, consultations will be held in the districts, and the main tasks and priority works will be clarified.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/934416

The annual general meeting of the Council of Foreign Investors in Kazakhstan was held with the participation of representatives of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As a co-chair of the Joint Working Group on Energy, Ecology, Oil and Gas Issues, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kudaibergen Arymbek noted the importance of effective cooperation and made interim conclusions on the implementation of the work plan of the Joint Working Group under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2024-2025.A working group has been established to regulate gas flaring issues.Kazakhstan's Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2060 continues to decarbonize the oil and gas sector within the framework of the 2023 Global Methane Commitment. The Vice Minister noted that Kazakhstan has joined the global methane commitment in 2023 and that this step demonstrates the country's commitment to international efforts to combat climate change.Significant progress has been made in reducing gas flaring. As a result of the measures taken, the volume of gas flaring decreased from 3.1 billion m³ in 2006 to 0.3 billion m³ in 2024.In addition, issues of risk management related to the decrease in the level of the Caspian Sea and the Ural River were considered. Measures are being developed with the participation of scientific institutions and international experts to minimize the negative impact on infrastructure and extractive enterprises. An adaptation strategy is also being developed to implement effective solutions to conserve water resources.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/934657

Olzhas Klimin, a member of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan, won a bronze medal in the cross-country skiing event at the Asian Games-2025 in Harbin, China. 46 athletes took part in the 10-kilometer freestyle race. The best time was shown by Japanese Haruki Yamashita. His compatriot Takatsugu Uda finished second. Olzhas Klimin, an athlete from the Army Central Sports Club of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan, took third place.The Asian Games' cross-country skiing program includes a men's and women's relay race scheduled for February 12. Biathletes will compete on February 11.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/934742

The international exercise "Winter-2025", aimed at strengthening combat readiness and increasing the coordination of forces deployed for it, has ended in the Turkish province of Kars. Military contingents from Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Italy, Pakistan, the USA, Turkey, and others took part in the military maneuvers. The servicemen overcame passes and snowy fields and conducted "combat operations" in settlements. Poor visibility due to thick snow and the cold of the day made it difficult for units to move. The operational group of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan was involved in decision-making at the command posts of the corps and brigades. The mission of the officers was to plan practical actions and take precautions taking into account winter emergencies. The officers worked out logistics issues, evaluated the orders and received reports. In total, about two thousand soldiers and officers, front and army aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, tanks and armored personnel carriers, as well as dozens of pieces of equipment were involved in the maneuvers at the Akbaba training ground.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/934743

During the working visit of the Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Nurlybayev to the Ulytau region, a four-way Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of the Ulytau region, the "Kazakhmys" Corporation and the "UMC" Public Company.The purpose of the Memorandum is cooperation in the field of organizing methodological and consultative medical care, exchange of experience, training of health care professionals of the Ulytau region in clinical areas of UMC's activities at advanced training courses, master classes and other types of additional education.UMC will ensure the permanent presence of its specialists (doctors and paramedical staff) in the Ulytau region for a period of 2 to 4 weeks per month for 12 months to provide direct assistance They will provide practical assistance in diagnostics, patient treatment and surgical interventions, and if necessary, will be sent to UMC clinics. At the same time, local doctors and paramedical staff will improve the professional level of specialists of the republican clinic in master classes.The Department of Health of the Ulytau region undertook to organize the departure of specialists from the Ulytau region to the UMC in Astana to consolidate the acquired knowledge and skills.The Kazakhmys Corporation will play the role of a socially responsible partner, assisting in financing expenses for activities within the framework of the memorandum.The memorandum was signed by the Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Sh. Nurlybayev, Deputy Akim of the region A. S. Idrissov, Director of Orken Assistance LLP A. K. Boranbayeva on the basis of a power of attorney from Kazakhmys Corporation LLP, Deputy Medical Director of the UMC Public Fund V. Kh. Altynova signed.The high potential of specialists and technological capabilities of the UMC Public Health Fund will be a powerful impetus in the development of the health sector of the Ulytau region. The high potential of specialists and technological capabilities of the UMC Public Health Fund will be a powerful impetus in the development of the health sector of the Ulytau region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/934767

In Shymkent, 1,130 employees of ambulance stations underwent training on modules that included knowledge and skills on the algorithm of dispatch service work, call processing, providing quality medical care to various categories of patients, and preventing child and maternal mortality in critical situations.As part of the instructions of the Minister of Health, certification of the knowledge and skills acquired for emergency service specialists was carried out based on the results of the training.A group of experts consisting of qualified specialists asked questions on specially developed checklists and checked the qualification level of paramedics using simulation devices in various situations.In addition, meetings were organized with ambulance workers, and an analysis of non-standard situations that may arise during the provision of emergency care to patients was conducted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/934771

A meeting of the Public Council was held at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The results of work on ensuring law and order and security were reviewed.The head of the department, Yerzhan Sadenov, reported to the members of the Public Council on the crime situation in the country. The Minister of Internal Affairs noted that the situation has improved significantly as a result of the comprehensive measures taken in recent years.- The crime rate decreased to 102 thousand, or 11%. Compared to 2023, 12,700 fewer crimes were registered in 2024. If we look at the 90s, then the number of crimes exceeded 200 thousand. But we will not stop there. We aim to reach zero, - the minister said.During the years of independence, the crime rate has decreased significantly. Statistical data confirm this trend and show significant changes in the criminogenic situation.The decrease also applies to serious crimes, including robberies, thefts, rapes and murders. For example, in 1997, 2,594 murders were registered, while last year there were 565.Crimes committed using firearms pose a particular threat to public safety. If 30 years ago the number of such crimes registered per year reached 1.5 thousand, last year this figure decreased to 118.Positive dynamics are also observed in group crimes. In 1992, 18,928 such crimes were registered in Kazakhstan, while in 1994 their number reached 24,712. This period was one of the most difficult times for law enforcement agencies. Criminal groups are active, and the fight against them requires a lot of effort. However, in recent years, their number has decreased significantly. In 2024, the number of crimes committed by groups amounted to 5,588, which is a 4.5-fold decrease.The minister also noted that the types of crimes have changed and adapted to modern technologies.- Fraud is widespread. This accounts for 42% of all crimes. People, seeking to make a profit, invest money in dubious investments and pyramid schemes. The main reasons are the low financial literacy of the population and the lateness of citizens to contact the police. This is a phenomenon typical of many countries, - said the Minister of Internal Affairs.Yerzhan Sadenov noted that the ministry is actively combating this threat, working to improve preventive measures and raise public awareness of cybercrime.The meeting also reviewed the work of the Public Council. The council in its current composition has been operating for three years. During this time, many important steps have been taken to improve the activities of the internal affairs bodies.It should be noted that the interaction of law enforcement agencies and civil society in general plays a crucial role in ensuring security and strengthening law and order in the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/934546

A private carrier continues to install a video surveillance system in passenger cars. For example, Sary-Arka Company LLP is installing an additional video surveillance system in 10 cars operating on the Ural-Astana route to improve the quality of passenger service and the efficiency of train crews.In addition, in 2024, the company installed a video surveillance system in 10 additional passenger cars.In addition to installing video cameras to ensure safety in the cars, the company is also updating its fleet of passenger cars.The general carrier has about 30 cars with a capacity of 600 seats operating on the Ural-Astana route.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/934643

As part of the preparation for the flood-prone period, Vice-Minister of Emergency Situations Kegen Tursynbayev inspected the metropolitan agglomeration located in the Akmola region. During the working trip, he visited Arshaly and Tselinograd districts, visited the main hydraulic structures and assessed the level of preparedness for possible floods. In particular, in the 7th microdistrict of Zhibek Zholy village, he inspected the Astana reservoir, water supply structures, as well as the construction of a protective earth embankment. Every year, this settlement is threatened by flooding, so additional protective measures are being taken. In addition, the Vice Minister inspected the progress of engineering work in the village of Taitobe and the city of Kosshy, and also inspected engineering structures in a number of settlements of the Tselinograd district. "Anti-flood measures require timely and coordinated work of all services. The main task is to minimize risks for the population and infrastructure. It is important that all necessary engineering structures are ready for possible flooding, and emergency services are ready for a quick response. We will continue to monitor the situation and coordinate actions in local areas," Kegen Tursynbayev noted. The head of the Akmola region's Emergency Situations Department, Bakytzhan Alashov, reported on the readiness of forces and equipment for the upcoming flood threat period. In turn, the akims of Tselinograd, Arshaly districts and the city of Kosshy provided information on the work done to prevent flooding. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/934590

“The drying up of the Aral Sea and its transformation into a desert is a worrying problem. The region that has suffered an ecological disaster must be rehabilitated. In addition, it is necessary to effectively use the water resources of transboundary rivers. For this, water-saving technologies must be widely used,” said the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.From October 2024 to January of this year, 1 billion cubic meters of water were released into the North Aral Sea. This is 100 million cubic meters more than the planned volume. As a result of agreements reached with the countries of Central Asia, the total volume of water released into the North Aral Sea by the end of March 2025 will reach 1.6 billion cubic meters.Today, the total volume of water in the North Aral Sea is 22.1 billion cubic meters. At the beginning of 2022, it was 18.9 billion cubic meters. By the end of 2025, the volume of water in the sea is expected to reach 23.4 billion cubic meters.The area of ​​the North Aral Sea is also increasing. Today, it has reached 3,065 square kilometers. This is 111 square kilometers more than at the beginning of 2022.The increase in the area and volume of the North Aral Sea has allowed to reduce water mineralization and restore the population of 22 species of fish. The annual catch has reached 8 thousand tons.The project "Preservation of the Kokaral Dam and Restoration of the Syrdarya River Estuaries" is nearing completion. Today, the construction of the "Taur" protective dam, the reconstruction of the dams in two sections between Lake Karashalan and the Syrdarya River, and the "Karachalan-1" canal and its main structure have been completed. It is planned to complete the reconstruction of the Kokaral Dam, which separates the North Aral Sea from the Big Aral Sea, by the end of the year. The implementation of the project will contribute to the preservation of the North Aral Sea and the reduction of water salinity.The use of laser leveling and water-saving technologies in the Kyzylorda region has saved about 200 million cubic meters of water and directed it to the North Aral Sea. 55 thousand hectares of rice fields have been leveled using laser leveling, which has helped to increase the average yield from 40-55 centners per hectare to 70-80 centners.To encourage the introduction of water-saving technologies, the amount of subsidies for farmers for infrastructure construction, purchase and installation of water-saving systems has been increased from 50% to 80%. The amount of subsidies for water supply for farmers using water-saving systems has been increased to 85% depending on the tariff.Planting work is continuing to rehabilitate the area in the Aral Sea basin. Today, 4.4 million seedlings have been planted in the drained territory of the Greater Aral Sea.In the period from 2021 to 2024, seeds and seedlings were planted on 475 thousand hectares. This year, it is planned to carry out greening work on 428 thousand hectares. As a result, by the end of 2025, the total volume of greening of the Aral Sea bed should reach 1.1 million hectares.It should be noted that from January 1, 2024, the chairmanship of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea passed to the Republic of Kazakhstan. Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was elected President of the IAF until the end of 2026. The work plan of the IAF Executive Committee was approved during the chairmanship of Kazakhstan in 2024-2026. The document includes about 40 events in 10 different areas.The implementation of the President's instructions will provide employment to about 2,000 thousand people. The increase in the volume and area of ​​the North Aral Sea reduces water mineralization, which helps preserve its biological diversity and contributes to the development of the Kyzylorda region's fisheries.The introduction of water-saving technologies and the development of water infrastructure will allow additional water to be pumped into the North Aral Sea, as well as help develop the region's agriculture.Landscaping the drained area of ​​the Aral Sea will prevent soil erosion and help combat sand and salt storms. This will improve the ecological situation in the region and protect the health of local residents. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/934374

In January, the activity of employers and job seekers on the Electronic Labor Exchange (hereinafter referred to as the ELE) was mixed: if the number of vacancies decreased by 5.2% compared to December of last year, amounting to 98.9 thousand units, then the number of resumes increased by 2.5 times, i.e. to 191.9 thousand units.The largest number of vacancies was posted by enterprises in the field of education (36.8 thousand), other types of services (11.5 thousand) and healthcare (11.1 thousand).At the same time, the demand for highly qualified personnel increased sharply in January - employers posted 16 thousand vacancies (+70%) more than in December. The demand for labor of unskilled workers has decreased more than twice, from 45.7 thousand to 18.8 thousand vacancies.At the same time, on the supply side, the increase in the number of resumes is shown by all skill groups, and unskilled workers posted 60.4 thousand resumes (+338%) more than in December.A positive balance of vacancies is observed in 11 regions compared to December. The largest increase in demand for workers was recorded in the city of Shymkent (by 2.6 thousand vacancies or +86%), Akmola (by 1.5 thousand or +50%) and West Kazakhstan (by 1.5 thousand or +46%) regions. The largest decrease in demand was observed in Turkestan (11.2 thousand vacancies or -63%), Aktobe (-2.3 thousand, or -36%) and Zhambyl (-1.7 thousand, or -30%) regions.As a result of the growth of offers on the labor market in January, a surplus of resumes was formed in almost all regions of the country. It was especially noticeable in Turkestan (6.5 thousand vacancies and 25 thousand resumes), Kyzylorda (2.3 thousand vacancies and 14.3 thousand resumes), Zhambyl (4 thousand vacancies and 10.3 thousand resumes) and Mangistau (3.4 thousand vacancies and 12.7 thousand resumes) regions.Among qualified personnel, educators (2.1 thousand vacancies), drivers and mathematics teachers (1.9 thousand vacancies) were in demand. Demand for such specialties as social worker (+1.1 thousand vacancies) and social educator in education (+625 vacancies) increased.The ranks of scarce specialists were replenished by mathematics teachers, who posted a total of 529 resumes, as well as social educators (173 resumes) and school psychologists (1 thousand vacancies with 262 resumes).Employers offered the highest average salaries among applicants for the positions of site manager in the manufacturing industry (from 741 thousand tenge), aviation engineer (~693 thousand tenge) and chief builder (~605 thousand tenge), while among job seekers the highest salaries were requested by applicants for the positions of deputy department head in the manufacturing industry (on average 1.1 million tenge), pilot (~1.1 million tenge), as well as head of the material and production assets accounting department (~1 million tenge).Thus, in January, while vacancies decreased in the EEB There was a significant increase in the number of resumes. This may be because employers have not yet intensified their hiring process at the beginning of the year, while many job seekers, on the contrary, begin looking for a new job from January. Despite the surplus of resumes in many specialties, there was a shortage of personnel in some positions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/934072

The medical record required for employment has become available on the HR Enbek labor resource portal in the “Employee's Personal File” service. The document is available for citizens in the “Personal Medical Records” section, as well as for employers upon request, with the consent of employees.From January 1, 2025, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan has introduced an electronic format for personal medical records (sanitary records).The electronic system covers 15 categories of employees, including public catering, pharmacy, sanatorium workers, as well as service sector workers and medical personnel. Regular physical examinations for these categories are carried out once a year or once every six months.After that, an electronic version of the sanitary booklet was introduced into the HR Enbek portal, which should facilitate the employment of citizens who need to undergo regular medical examinations to work.It should be noted that the consent of an individual to the processing of personal data for transfer to third parties is carried out by the personal data access control service of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan by sending an SMS to the employee's number registered in the mobile citizens' database. This consent is also provided using the EDS on the HR Enbek portal or in the mobile application that can be downloaded via the AppStore and GooglePlay.Employers with HR information systems are given the opportunity to connect to the free “Employee Personal Affairs” service via Smart Bridge.Recall that the “Employee Personal Affairs” service was launched on the HR Enbek portal in 2022 and is aimed at simplifying the interview and employment processes by allowing the employer, with the employee's consent, to access personal data such as information from an identity card, education, work experience, photos, medical certificates, etc.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/934491