Umno information machinery to focus on 3 main objectives

  PUTRAJAYA: The Umno information machinery has outlined various strategies for the upcoming 13th general election (GE) with emphasis on three main objectives; to work for a Barisan Nasional victory with two-third majority, to recapture four opposition-ruled states and to increase its popularity vote.   Umno information chief Datuk Ahmad Maslan said various aspects of strategies and objectives were discussed at the Enhancing...

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ETP projects to boost construction sector next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Mega projects under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) are expected to boost the construction sector to record 11.5 per cent growth year-on-year in 2013. Alliance Research Sdn Bhd said a total of 149 projects had been announced with a total committed investments of RM212 billion and were expected to generate gross national income of RM137.6 billion in 2020 and create 410,892 jobs. “The construction sector will likely...

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Sabahans told to reflect on today’s peace, harmony

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minsiter Datuk Seri Musa Aman has called on the people to reflect on the peace and harmony enjoyed by the country that has enabled the people to come together in festive celebrations. He said this was due to the diligence of past leaders to make sure there would be a better future for their children and grandchildren despite the odds stacked against them. “I strongly believe what we have today is the future that...

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Sabah govt wants more palm oil players subscribing to RSPO

24th December, 2012 TAWAU: The Sabah State Government wants to see more palm oil sector players in the state, including small estates, subscribing to the production of sustainably produced palm oil under the ambit of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said by following theRSPO, the scope of palm oil related activities and palm oil related industrial sectors could truly attest to the Malaysian-produced...

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12 more short-term programmes for youths in Sabah

24th December, 2012 SANDAKAN:The Sabah Ministry of Youth and Sports will add 12 short-term training programmes in various skills to be implemented in several districts. Its minister Datuk Pang En Yin said the decision was made following encouraging response from youths to the existing skills and entrepreneurial training programmes. He said this year, the ministry through the skills and entrepreneurship unit in the Youth Development Division,...

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PPRT house is New Year gift to family in Kg Geguru, Lupak

24th December, 2012 BEAUFORT: The Hardcore Poor Housing Project (PPRT) has again enabled a family of eight in Kampung Geguru, Lupak, in Lumadan near here to celebrate the New Year in the comfort of a new home. Kamis Burau, 59, received the key to his new house from Lumadan assemblyman, Datuk Kamarlin Ombi in a brief handing over ceremony yesterday. He said he thanked God for allowing him and his family to own a house given by the Barisan Nasional...

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Vital for PBS to ensure BN gets two-thirds majority – Mositun

PAPAR: Sabah cannot afford the luxury of experimental politics that could derail its economic progress as Malaysia moves towards becoming a high-income nation within the decade. “That is why it is essential for PBS to ensure that BN is returned to power with a healthy two-thirds majority in the coming general election,” said PBS information chief and Pantai Manis division head, Datuk Johnny Mositun. Addressing the PBS Bongawan...

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922 in Sabah get all As, results dip

Published on: Thursday, December 20, 2012 Kota Kinabalu: A total of 922 students achieved straight As in the Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) examination but there was a slight dip in overall passes - no thanks to poorer performance in two subjects this year. State Education Director Datuk Dr Muhiddin Yusin said there was a slight drop in the Arab language, which recorded a 14.6 per cent decline, and Chinese language which dropped by...

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'Grateful Sabahan voters will ensure good FD interests'

Published on: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Kota Kinabalu: The Barisan Nasional (BN) is assured that its "fixed deposit" in Sabah will produce good interests after the coming general election. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said this is because Sabahan voters are not only wise but also politically matured. "And they are also known for being grateful," he said at the launching of the "1RT 1Komuniti" cum Rukun Tetangga Act 2012...

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Kiandee: Govt is committed to address illiteracy among rural people

20th December, 2012 BELURAN: Efforts to address the problem of illiteracy among the rural population should not only focus on the children but also the adults as well. Beluran Member of Parliament, Datuk Ronald Kiandee said the Literacy for Adults Programme (LEADS) under the Community Development Department (Kemas) was an approach by the government to provide education to all the people in this country regardless of their age. He said it...

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UMNO always has a place in people’s hearts

20th December, 2012 KOTA KINABALU: Umno information chief, Datuk Ahmad Maslan urges all party divisions in the country to hold more programmes in order to attract new members. He suggested that apart from setting up operation rooms in each division to register new members, they should also be celebrated in a special event to welcome them. Ahmad Maslan said in this way, Umno is always prepared to accept new members from all walks of life. “This...

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TNB to bid for two coal-fired power plants

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 19, 2012): Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will be participating in the tenders to build two coal-fired power plants with total capacity of 3,000-megawatt (MW) in the country, said its non-executive chairman Tan Sri Leo Moggie. "Yes, we will be bidding," he told reporters after the national utility company's AGM here yesterday. The Energy Commission (EC) had on Monday announced that it will be calling for open tenders for the...

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Challenge to build, nurture a culture of safety and health

Sandakan: The country registered a total of 81,810 cases of industrial accidents in 2002 but the figure dropped to 59,897 cases last year, according to Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) Chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. In terms of payment of compensation to employees, during the year 2002, RM712.8 million was distributed to those who met with accidents, while total compensation increased to RM1.7 billion for 2011 for the...

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