Foreign travel writers to help restore tourism confidence in Sabah

                                  Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen (centre) showing some travel brochures to visitors at the mini carnival Kuala Lumpur: Scores of foreign travel writers and bloggers are currently on a tour of Sabah under the Mega Familiarisation programme organised by Tourism Malaysia to enlighten them on the Lahad Datu armed intrusion. Tourism Minister...

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Three Immigration complexes to be operational by Tuesday

LAHAD DATU: Three Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complexes will be operational in the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) from Tuesday onward. Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the CIQs were placed in Lahad Datu, Kudat and the integrated immigration control post in Kerakit at Sabah's northernmost Pulau Banggi. "A total of 12 cabins that will be used as temporary offices have been sent to the...

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Cops seek " Datuk Seri " from Penang on Lahad Datu incident

Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib showing a picture of the "Datuk Seri"  at the press conference in Felda Sahabat on Sunday. LAHAD DATU: Police are seeking a ``Datuk Seri'' from Penang in connection with their investigations into the Feb 9 Sulu intrusion in Lahad Datu. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib identified the man asDatuk Seri Muhammad Ridzwan Sulaiman who is from George Town in Penang. He said...

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Need a wheelchair? Contact Sabah Cheshire Home

Need a wheelchair?  Now, it won’t be a problem. Sabah Cheshire Home (SCH) in collaboration with Latter Day Saint (LDS) charities will be distributing wheelchairs to the needy in Sandakan. For 2013, LDS Charities will be donating 170 wheelchairs of which 50 units will be distributed in Sandakan and another 50 units in Tawau.  Assistant Manager of SCH Sandakan, Cecelia Kimin said the distribution of wheelchairs had continued since...

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GE13: EC says, Parliament’s term expires on April 29

PETALING JAYA: The last day of Parliament falls on April 29 and not April 28, which is a Sunday. Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof clarified that although Parliament would have completed its five-year term on April 28, as it is a Sunday, April 29 was the last day for the Barisan Nasional-led Federal Government. “Sunday is considered a public holiday, so it cannot be the last working day for Parliament,” he said...

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Lahad Datu: Bank Negara monitoring currency outflow to Sulu terrorists

photo credit:Kelantanpost BACHOK: Bank Negara Malaysia is monitoring currency outflow via the Sabah border to curb funding for Sulu terrorists responsible for the intrusion in Lahad Datu. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussin said all banks operating in Sabah should promptly report to the central bank withdrawals on a big scale. "Investigation can be done under the Money Laundering Act. Accounts of the withdrawers can be frozen...

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Sabah immigration director heads ESSCOM effective April 1

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah Immigration Director Datuk Mohammad Mentek has been appointed director of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) effective April 1. The appointment was announced today by Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa. He said Mohammad, 48, had vast experience in the fields of human resource development and management, finance and security. “I believe his qualification, experience, knowledge and...

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2nd Sabah Oil and Gas conference and exhibition kicks in

The second Sabah Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition finally kicks in. While many people are unaware of this, I would like to share with you what this is all about. As far as we concerned, oil and gas sector in Sabah receives positive response from the public including prominent businessmen all around the world. This had opened many eyes and I truly believe that this exhibition will show us more about potential downstream activities provided...

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PJI Holdings lands RM207m property development project in Kota Kinabalu

KUALA LUMPUR: PJI Holdings Bhd has secured two contracts for a commercial property project along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu valued at RM209.09mil. PJI said on Wednesday that Sunsea Development Sdn Bhd had awarded its unit Kejuruteraan Trolka Sdn Bhd the commercial project which comprised of a shopping podium and a block of designer suites. The first contract was a three-storey shopping podium and basement with parking facility valued...

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Sabah Ministry contributes RM118,409 to Lahad Datu Heroes’ Fund

  KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Human Resources and Information Technology Ministry today contributed RM118,409 to the Lahad Datu Heroes’ Fund. Its minister Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai  said the contribution was from a collection launched by the ministry and its agencies, in appreciation of the efforts of security forces protecting and safeguarding national security, especially in Sabah. “We fully appreciate the sacrifice made by the security...

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National Library to go digital by June

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Library will implement the Resource Description and Access system by June this year, after five years of study on the system. Director-General, Datuk Raslin Abu Bakar said the new system will bring about a significant change in library discipline by creating an efficient digital index of resources. "Previously, one would have to use a card catalog to find book titles, writers, and contents which takes up...

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PIKOM PC Fair is back!

Hello everyone! Good news to all of you here in Sabah particularly KK. PIKOM PC Fair 2013 is back and will be coming to 1Borneo on this Friday (29/3), Saturday(30/3) and Sunday (31/3). Grab the chance to get your favourite IT goods in a cheaper price and I am sure there are lots of games, promotions and etc. You can refer table above to get your latest update about the next venue. See ya there!...

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Staff of 7 government statutory bodies to get wide ranges of benefits

KUALA LUMPUR: Some 40,000 employees of seven Government statutory organisations are set to enjoy benefits such as pension and housing allowance. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced on Monday that a pension fund would be set up for the staff of Bank Simpanan Nasional, Inland Revenue Board (IRB), Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera, Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Socso, Tabung Haji and the Ex-Servicemens Affairs Corporation...

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GE13: ‘Najib Treats’ or ‘Special A’, anyone?

photo credit: The STAR PETALING JAYA: Malaysians can now start their day with a box of “Najib Treats” or “Special A”. The boxes of the “election” cereals come with the likeness of this year's general election front-runners Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The boxes were designed by boutique advertising agency BW Creatives, with taglines mirroring that of standard breakfast cereal packaging,...

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Election Guide for Newbies-The Star

GE13 is around the corner and I am sure that all of us , are anxiously waiting for the big day to come. BN teams have been heavily lobbying their party, even with the opposition's voices of chores during their annual meeting in Kelantan. Well, I am talking about their methods to win the next general election but instead shared with you an interesting thing about this. The STAR online has introduced a new column for readers, viewers and public,...

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BR1M appeals to be known by early April

IPOH: Applicants will know the result of their Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) 2.0 aid appeals within the first week of April. Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said decision letters would be sent out during that period. “Currently we are still processing the applications and for Perak alone, there is 32,000 applications still being processed, including those who appealed. “For this year, the Federal Government...

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Ministry to discuss preloading operating systems with computer manufacturers

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade, Consumerism and Cooperatives Ministry will arrange to meet with computer manufacturers soon to discuss the possibility of pre-loading all new computers with original operating systems (OS). Enforcement director Mohd Roslan Mahayudin said the industry has faced a long-standing problem where certain retailers would install pirated software onto computers that are sold without pre-loaded OSs. “When manufacturers...

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GE13: Political parties to get 10 minutes RTM airtime each to present manifestos

KUALA LUMPUR: Political parties will be given 10 minutes airtime each on Radio-Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) to present their manifestos after Parliament is dissolved to pave the way for the 13th general election. Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said the opportunity was being given to both Barisan Nasional and the Opposition, but the presentation would be pre-recorded. "It is up to the parties...

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GE13: Umno sends out sternest warning yet to would-be saboteurs

PETALING JAYA: Umno's disciplinary board has issued its sternest warning yet to party members over sabotaging Barisan Nasional's campaign in the upcoming election. Viewing the matter with the utmost seriousness, the board has even set up a special committee to look into cases and mete out punishments swiftly, said boardchairman Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen. "With this special committee, swift and stern will be taken against those found to sabotage...

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GE13: EC denies claims it can identify voters’ choice of candidates

IPOH: The Election Commission (EC) has rejected claims by some quarters that it can identify candidates picked by voters in the 13th general election. Its deputy chairman Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Omar assured that the vote of each voter is a secret. "EC clerks at polling centres are disallowed from writing down numbers or anything. This is the law," he told reporters after briefing election returning officers, enforcement chiefs and the...

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SMEs may defer minimum wages for foreign workers until Dec 31

KUALA LUMPUR: Employers in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been allowed to defer the implementation of minimum wages for their foreign workers. Employers in the sector have been permitted to defer it until Dec 31, said a statement from the National Wages Consultative Council yesterday. Employers in sectors, excluding SMEs, who are facing difficulties implementing minimum wages may opt for deferment by submitting their applications...

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BNM: Banks to charge 50 sen to process a cheque from April 2014

KUALA LUMPUR: Banks will impose a cheque processing fee of 50 sen on the issuer of the cheque with effect from April 1, 2014 as Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) sets a new pricing strategy to promote greater efficiency. The central bank said on Wednesday this fee would be in addition to the existing stamp duty of 15 sen per cheque leaf. "During the one-year period, BNM will work closely with the financial industry to further improve...

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After 15 days of Ops Daulat, Anwar finally praises national security forces

  KUALA LUMPUR: After 15 days of Ops Daulat in Sabah to flush out Sulu armed intruders, opposition de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim finally praised the national security forces. In a special meeting of the opposition pact, the opposition leader also expressed his support towards measures taken by the security forces. However, according to Anwar, the meeting claimed the government was using the intrusion issue for political...

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