RCI gets 6-month extension

Published on: Thursday, March 14, 2013

Kota Kinabalu: The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Illegal Immigrants in Sabah has been given a six-month extension to complete its report from March 21 to Sept. 20 this year.

According to RCI Secretary, Datuk Saripuddin Kassim, the extension was consented to by the Yang di Pertuan Agong in line with provisions under Section 5 of the 1950 Royal Commission Inquiry Act (Act 119).

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najb Tun Razak had presented the appointment letters to the commissioners led by former Sabah and Sarawak Chief Judge, Tan Sri Steve Shim and panel members on September 21 last year.

Shim is being aided by four other commissioners namely former UMS Vice Chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Kamaruzzaman Ampon, former State Attorney-General, Tan Sri Herman Luping, former State Secretary Datuk K Y Mustafa and deputy chairman of the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation cum former Kuala Lumpur police chief, Datuk Henry Chin.

The recent RCI public hearing scheduled for March 5 had been postponed to a later date.

Source : Daily Express

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State Govt extends land lease

Published on: Thursday, March 14, 2013

 Kota Kinabalu: Business operators in the Kolombong Industrial Zone had something to cheer about, Wednesday, when Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman announced the State Cabinet's decision to extend their land lease.

The handing over of the Letter of Offer for Extension of Land Title Lease saw 167 land titles being extended through cluster method for a period of between 60 and 99 years.

"The issue took some time to be resolved because it involved technical matters and also streamlining of development planning of the various relevant department and agencies," said Musa at the handing over ceremony.

Before the Cabinet arrived at its decision, he said, they took into account the interest of all parties, especially the landowners.

He stressed that the State Government paid serious attention to the extension of the land lease period in Kolombong.

"This was proven when I issued a directive to all departments concerned to fine tune the matter before it was discussed at the State Cabinet meeting.

"And we are thankful that the Cabinet finally agreed to the extension."

He hoped the extension would put the owners' minds at ease so that they could continue to attend to their respective business operations, prosper and continue to contribute to Sabah's economic growth.

He said the government of the day is one that delivers and continues to do so for the people's welfare. "It is without doubt, that the Chinese community has significantly contributed to nation building and the growth of the local economy.

"And because of this, Musa said, the State Government values the community's contributions and commitment in the development of the local economy through various sectors.

He gave his assurance that the government is a business and investment friendly entity. "This is our commitment to the business community, and this has and will continue to be done through the implementation of numerous policies and initiatives at both the state and federal levels," he said.

Sabah, has in recent years seen a number of highly encouraging developments in its economy, he said, and attributed this to the hard work of the public and private sectors.

Sabah also, he said, has managed to attract significant domestic and foreign investments in recent years because of its stable, pro business and a government that is wise in its spending.

Musa said it also could not be denied that the economic prosperity that Sabah is enjoying today is the fruit of political stability and a government that strives towards improving its service to the people.

He said unity is also an important ingredient for economic prosperity.

"Staying united and respecting diversity are a way of life in Sabah, which has become a role model for 1Malaysia, a concept introduced by our Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak," he said.

Because of the prevailing unity among the people through the 1Malaysia concept, it helped to create a conducive environment for businesses to flourish.

To the Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCCI, he encouraged the organisation to increase cooperation with other chambers of commerce, especially those that are based in Sabah.

The Federation of Sabah Manufacturers (FSM), he said, must continue playing its role in making the manufacturing sector in Sabah more robust and dynamic.

"Both organisations would then be able to share experiences and expertise and through the linking with one another, strengthen business ties, expand networks and provide feedback to the government," he said.

Source : Daily Express

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Pentingnya pendidikan bagi rakyat Sabah

Pendidikan merupakan antara asas yang perlu ada dalam diri seseorang. Sejak kecil kita telah dihantar kesekolah untuk mempelajari sebanyak mungkin ilmu pengetahuan. Walaupun semasa kecil kita tidak mengetahui secara jelas tujuan sebenarnya pergi ke Sekolah.  Semakin meningkat ke sekolah menengah tujuan sebenar pembelajaran semakin jelas. Ilmu yang dipelajari adalah bekalan untuk kita di masa hadapan. 

Sebagai seorang pelajar, buku adalah teman utama dan akan di bawa kemana-mana sahaja. Jika ingin Berjaya dan mendapatkan keputusan yang cemerlang, kita kena rajin mengulangkaji pelajaran dan senantiasalah mengadaptasi sesuatu fakta kepada kehidupan seharian kita.  Jika ada kesesuain adalah lebih senang untuk mengulas dan menjawab soalan semasa peperiksaan. 

Jika rajin maka kita akan dapat meneruskan pembelajaran kita sehingga keperingkat yang lebih tingg lagi. Oleh itu kena ada usaha untuk Berjaya di masa akan datang.

Sebagai info :

Pada 15-17 Mac,akan berlansung  Global Education Fair GES (Global Education Service) yang akan bermula gerakkan dari Tawau,  ke Sandakan dan ke Kota Kinabalu. GES akan membantu para pelajar memilih tempat dan kos yang sesuai bagi tujuan melanjutkan pelajaran. Kepada mereka yang berminat adalah dinasihati untuk membuat salinan kesemua sijil/slip keputusan pembelajaran mereka bila berkunjung ke GES fair itu nanti.

Harapan kita agar lebih ramai yang mendapatkan pendidikan yang betul dan sesuai dengan minat masing-masing. Kepentingan ilmu pengetahuan suda tidak dapat di nafikan lagi. Tuntutlah ilmu selagi kita mampu. 

Selamat Maju Jaya

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AID FOR AFFECTED VILLAGERS – DPM

13th March, 2013

LAHAD DATU: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday announced that the government will extend three types of assistance to the residents affected by Ops Daulat which was launched following the terrorist intrusion in Kampung Tanduo and Tanjung Batu.

The aid are a compassionate cash help of RM1,000 for each family,RM50,000 to rebuild every destroyed house apart from repair of damaged houses as well as rescheduling repayment of loans obtained by traders from Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Tabung Ekonomi Usahawan Nasional (Tekun Nasional) and Amanah Ikhtiar for the villagers to do business.

The Deputy Prime Minister said for reconstruction of houses, the houseowners concerned could choose to receive the aid directly or consult local leaders for purpose of moving to another location and that the government would implement a people’s housing project for them.

“The government is aware that the ongoing operation by the security forces has affected the livelihood of residents living in the red zone (conflict) area,” he told reporters after visiting the evacuated villagers at the Cenderawasih multi-purpose hall at the Felda Sahabat near here yesterday.

Muhyiddin said they were unable to go out to work and their homes were destroyed or damaged and so, the government has agreed after a meeting with the National Security Council (NSC) to help them.

He said the assistance would only be extended to residents who were Malaysians possessing valid identity cards and birth documents.

The NSC, he added, was conducting a census and distributing forms to the villagers to fill up “so that we can ascertain the number of affected citizens”.

And as for the house reconstruction aid, he said only land owners or those with leasehold land were eligible to apply if their homes were destroyed.

“Squatters are not eligible for the aid,” he said.

Muhyiddin also said for all the assistance, the villagers must obtain verification from their village heads, local leaders or the authorities to ascertain they were affected by Ops Daulat.

The Deputy Prime Minister said the assistance would be extended to those affected as soon as possible.

And, he also urged the villagers to cooperate with the security forces to ensure Ops Daulat could be carried out effectively.

Meanwhile, Muhyiddin who is also Education Minister said most of the schools have reopened.

Of the 53 schools in Lahad Datu, only three – SK Lok Buani, SK Fajar Harapan and S K Tanjung Labian- were still closed.

He said the pupils currently staying at the evacuation centres would attend classes in other schools or receive education guidance at the evacuation centres.

“I have directed the state education department to provide buses to send these children to school as well as to provide school books and uniform,” he added.

On allegations that a teacher insulted the security forces in a blog, Muhyiddin said this was regretabble disappointing because all Malaysians appreciated the sacrifices made by the security personnel in safeguarding the sovereignty of the country.

“We should be supporting security forces who are now still involved in the operation to flush out the remaining militants,” he said.

Muhyiddin also said Sabah was safe for tourists as what happened in Lahad Datu did not affect the state as a tourist destination.

“The government wants to assure tourists Sabah is safe and we hope the tourist arrivals will continue to increase,” he added.

And, he also said the setting up of the Eastern Sabah Security Command would ensure the safety of the people, especially those living along the coast.

The Deputy Prime Minister arrived at Felda Sabahat 16 about 11.30am for a security briefing before visiting security personnel at Dewan Desa Kenca and SMK Desa Kenca.

Also present were Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman, Rural and Regional Devleopment Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latif Ahmad, Silam MP Salleh Kalbi, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ibrahim Omar and armed forces chief General Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin.

Source : New Sabah Times

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