Site for Semporna sports complex identified

Published on: Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Semporna: The government has identified an area of 25 hectares to build a sports complex here, said Minister in the Chief Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Nasir Tun Sakaran.

He said the proposal has been submitted for consideration under the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP).

"There is a vital need for such sports complex to be erected here to enhance development of sport as well as to accommodate other sports activities like futsal which is becoming popular among the local youths here," he said.

Nasir, who is also Senallang Assemblyman, said this when officiating at a closed door futsal tournament at district level organised by Youth and Sports Ministry, Semporna District and with cooperation of People's Development Leader for Senallang Unit here, on Monday.

More than 70 futsal teams took part in the tournament offering the Datuk Seri Nasir Challenging Trophy.

Source : Daily Express

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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 was in line with lifelong learning concept to ensure that rural adults who never went to school were given basic education in reading, writing and numeracy.

“The government is committed to developing and strengthening the national education system where the challenge is not only to improve access to education for all citizens but also to emphasise the quality of the education system,” he said at a certification presentation ceremony for 30 participants of the LEADSprogramme at Kampung Pulau Keniogan yesterday.

Ronald said the government hoped that the LEADS programme could bring about social development to the community, including improving their children’s education.

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Musa tells community leaders to explain govt policies, programmes to the people

19th December, 2012

KOTA KINABALU: Community leaders have been told to explain to the people the policies and programmes implemented by government in order to tackle the opposition’s smear tactic during the run-up to the coming general election.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman who is also Sabah BN chief said the opposition had resorted to spreading lies because they have run out of ideas.

“The only thing they do is to instigate the people to go against the BN leaders.On our part, we have fulfilled our promises, we bring development for the interest of the people,” he told reporters after launching the “Community Care” programme organised by the National Unity and Integration Department and briefing on the Rukun Tetangga Act 2012 at the State Legislative Assembly building here yesterday.

Musa also said the BN government has development programmes and policies for all Malaysians as reflected in the National Budget 2013 presented by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak recently.

The programmes included the Rukun Tetangga which is under the National Unity Department.

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SDC's agriculture projects herald a new, bright future for residents in Kudat, Sabah

14th October, 2012
KUDAT: The most-awaited agriculture-based projects which are currently being implemented by the State government under Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) in the northern part of Sabah heralds a new, bright future for thousands of people in this area.
Statistics indicated that, for now, northern Sabah, covering the districts of Kudat, Kota Marudu and Pitas, still has a high population of hardcore poor or a high incidence of poverty.
But thanks to the 1Malaysia’s Government Transformation Programme (GTP) initiative taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, this region is now enjoying tremendous growth and development, particularly in the agricultural sector.
In what is seen as a new dawn for this area and its people, Datuk Dr Mohd Yaakub Johari, Chief Executive, Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority (SEDIA), a one-stop authority for SDC, said the State government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman, who is also chairman of SEDIA, has devised a special strategy in tackling poverty in northern Sabah.
One of the SDC’s key projects for that purpose is the agro-politan project in Pitas, he told Bernama, here.

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CM: Stepping on pictures of PM offensive

4th September, 2012

kota kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman describes the action of those stepping on pictures of the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak as offensive and uncalled for.

Musa who is also the pro-chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was commenting on the issue during a press conference after delivering his speech to new students of the university.

“We should respect our elders and respect our leaders. We will definitely be angry if people step on the pictures of our parents; it’s the same situation here. We should thank the government, and our Prime Minister Najib for his efforts in developing and improving the country. He has done a lot for the country,” he said.

Commenting on the gender ratio imbalance of the new students inums, Musa said that it was a normal phenomenon that happened around the world.

He added that female students by nature are more hardworking and focused on achieving their goals, while male students are always distracted by other activities.

The female to male ratio in ums among new students is 7:3.

Meanwhile, in his speech, Musa told the new intake of students for 2012/2013 not to be influenced by matters or issues that are not relevant to their studies or role as university students.

He said they should focus fully on their studies and use their experience in university to become open-minded and matured members of society.

“I hope the knowledge and experience you gain will help to build character and moral values that form you into good human capital capable of leading the country in the future,” he added.

The pro-chancellor also reminded that as university students they should no longer depend entirely on lecturers for notes.

“What you learn in the lecture halls will not be enough to achieve excellence. Other than discussions and group studies with other students, do plenty of reading to widen your knowledge and skills,” he said.

Also present at the event were ums vice chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Harun Abdullah, ums Board of Directors’ chairman Tan Sri Hamid Egoh, members of the board of directors, ums senior officials and deans.

Reference : New Sabah Times

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Musa: More Chinese companies keen to invest in Sabah

4th June, 2012

KOTA KINABALU: Several Chinese companies have expressed an interest in investing in Sabah, particularly in tourism, agriculture and aquaculture, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.

He said this was a positive sign as it would help further grow some of the state’s key economic sectors.

“We are open to hearing what investors are interested in. As long as the intentions are genuine, we will facilitate the creation of new businesses in Sabah,” he said when launching the 3rd World Youth Congress of Jiangmen, China, here yesterday.

The text of his speech was delivered by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Yee Moh Chai.

Also present were Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk VK Liew, Jiangmen City Mayor Pang Guo Mei, the Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City, Datuk Abidin Madingkir and organising chairlady, Datuk Susan Wong.

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