The Election Commission has shared its advice to the voters that it is ready for any eventuality and I think this is great. So let me share with you guys what are the contents.
Take a look , take a ponder. Happy voting.
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Prepare for any eventuality during general election
The Election Commission has shared its advice to the voters that it is ready for any eventuality and I think this is great. So let me share with you guys what are the contents.
Take a look , take a ponder. Happy voting.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Lahad Datu: Police release 32 Filipinos who drifted into Sabah waters
KOTA KINABALU: The 32 foreigners arrested near Tambisan in Lahad Datu have been released and escorted back to the Philippines after their identities were confirmed.
Sabah Commissioner of Police Datuk Hamza Taib said the Filipino group consist a politician and his supporters for the Tawi-Tawi ongoing mayoral elections in the Philippines.
“The group had inadvertently drifted from their route about 12 nautical miles away from Tambisan at about 2am on April 8 when they were apprehended by Malaysian marine police,” he said.
“We have released and escorted them back on their boat to the Philippine sea borders at about 5pm on Thursday,” he said after a promotion ceremony headed by Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar at the state police headquarters on Friday.
Hamza said the Filipino group were on their way to the Taganak Islands to campaign for the mayoral election for Tawi-Tawi when their boat developed engine problems.
The 32 detained men armed with firearms and other weapons were earlier detained and investigated under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
Meanwhile, he said four more people have been charged in the Tawau high court for engaging in terrorist activities in Sabah and for waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
This brings the total number of men charged under the section to 20.
Earlier, Ismail urged all the police continue giving their best to the community and improve in terms of strategy planning for the security of the state.
Friday, 12 April 2013
GE13: Colour of indelible ink to be known on polling day
PUTRAJAYA: To ensure that no party can exploit the use of indelible ink, the colour of the ink to be used on polling day will be known only on the day itself.
In addition, the Election Commission (EC) will also ensure that the vault storing the ink is heavily guarded by security teams operating round-the-clock besides being monitored by closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs).
This assurance was given by EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof who also stated that the colours of indelible ink to be used would be completely different from those available in the market.
"The colours of the ink are unique and distinctive with material used having special specifications, thus making duplication difficult," he told reporters here on Thursday
One particular colour will be used for early voting on April 30 (Tuesday) and another for ordinary voters on polling day on May 5 (Sunday).
However, postal voters are exempted from having to have their fingers marked with the ink when voting. According to the EC, the use of indelible ink was introduced to prevent repeat voting, which some parties claimed had happened, but had never been proven.
It is also in line with the enforcement of the Election Regulations (Conduct of Elections) (Amendment) 2012, which was gazetted, in February last year.
Its use by Muslim voters has also been approved by the National Fatwa Council.
The Health Ministry and the Chemistry Department have also certified that the material used to make the ink are not harmful to people's health.
Voters must allow their left index finger to be marked with indelible ink before they are given the ballot slips. The slips will not be given if they refuse to allow the finger to be marked.
Should the voter not have a left index finger, the marking will be made on another finger on the left hand, and if the voter does not have a left hand, it will be done on a finger on the right hand.
A total of 230,000 bottles of ink will be used in the election, 10,000 bottles for early voters and the rest for ordinary voters.
It is understood, the EC has planned the logistics to deliver the ink to polling centres under heavy police guard. - Bernam
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Expectations from the next YBs? Send your feedback to Daily Express.
GE13 really hits up now and lots of printed and non printed media are giving more on their opinions, ideas, reports , news, etc about the upcoming journey of election.
So as I always flipping through the Daily Express , I have seen many columns about the general election being uploaded in their news portals, blogs among others. I think this is a good way to promote our local media in which their effort should be preserved.
As you can see from the picture above, we are asked to give our expectations from the upcoming GE and you can just send your responses to sph_dailyexpress@yahoo.com or just call 088-258080. Don't worry, your responses will be published sooner.
Let's take our heed up.
Health enthusiast? Shareyour healthy photo album at #sabahhealth
Are you a food enthusiasts? Are you a health obsess junkie? This is your chance to shine out. The CDC Sabah or Kesihatan Awam Sabah has called on people to share their photos on how they keep their scale off and thus creating a healthy body, soul and mind.
You can easily find them at Twitter (@CDCSabah) or create a photo album and share with them through #Sabahhealth, in conjunction with the World Health Day.
Don't hesitate to share your valuable experience in managing your health.
KFC launches 20% discount Election Promotion
PETALING JAYA: KFC Malaysia is not about to chicken out or cry fowl during the general election. Instead, it is getting into the polling mood by offering a 20% discount for its bucket and barrel meals.
The offer, which started yesterday, is scheduled to end on April 30.
“The duration of the Election Promotion actually depends on the exact date of the elections.
“Should the elections be held later than the end of this month, we will extend the promotion until the actual date of the polls,” said Datuk Ahmad Zaki Zahid, managing director of QSR Brands (M) Holdings, which operates KFC Malaysia.
He said customers could enjoy the KFC meals by the bucket or barrel at the 20% discount only from 9.30pm till the stores close for the day.
For the 24-hour outlets, the offer is valid up to 2am daily. There are about 560 KFC outlets nationwide.
Ahmad Zaki said the promotion was to show KFC's support for Malaysians during the electoral period.
“The promotion is to cater to the people's needs, particularly those who will be working around the clock during the campaign and election period,” he said.
Election Reflections
The final announcement on the exact date of general election has been confirmed. It is on the 5th May 2013. Various flags of political parties are seen crowding the road now.
You can send it your reflection about the general election, be it photos, stories or even something interesting to yourvoice@catchdigital.com. Please include caption in each photos submitted.
Good luck!
Civil servants to enjoy 1Malaysia Civil Servants Housing soon
JOHOR BARU: Civil servants will soon get to enjoy the 1Malaysia Civil Servants Housing (PPA1M), based on the affordable housing scheme built on government land, priced at 20-30 percent lower than the market rate.
Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa said a pilot project with 10,000 units of houses would be built in Putrajaya, and launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak soon.
"We will look for suitable government-owned land in other towns, including Johor Baru, for the purpose," he said. He was speaking at a Session with Civil Servants in Johor at Pusat Islam here on Tuesday.
The move to launch PPA1M was aimed at helping to overcome the burden of civil servants to buy houses in major towns, which have gone beyond their affordability.
"The price of affordable houses offered will be in the range of RM150,000 to RM300,000, with built-up area of between 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft, as well as other basic facilities," said Ali.
He hoped it would lighten the burden of the civil servants who had provided the best service, and be an incentive for them to work even harder.
On the fate of contract workers in the National Unity and Integration Department, under the rural and regional development and information communication and culture ministries, totalling nearly 50,000 people, he said the Government had agreed to extend their contracts to Dec 31, for another year.
In the meantime, a comprehensive study would be carried out on their position by a committee before being tabled to the Government. - Bernama
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
GE13: Those who registered this year cannot vote
Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Datuk Wan Ahmad Wan Omar said those who applied to be voters from Jan 1 this year would not be able to vote this time around as there was not enough time to process their names for inclusion in the electoral roll that is updated once every three months.
Wan Ahmad said that the commission's special meeting tomorrow to decide on nomination and polling dates would also confirm that the 2012 fourth quarter electoral roll will be used for GE13.
The roll was gazetted on Feb 22 this year and contains the names of 13,291,385 voters who registered by Dec 31 last year.
“This matter has been finalised. Only those who registered by the end of last year will be able to vote in the coming polls,” Wan Ahmad said.
He said the roll would be verified during the EC special meeting before it is gazetted for use the following day.
The electoral roll will, however, be updated to remove the names of those who have died in recent months before it is gazetted, said Wan Ahmad.
The general election will see an unprecedented jump of 2.4 million new voters, about a third of whom will be casting their ballots for the first time.
Selangor recorded the biggest increase in new voters with the electorate growing by 486,214 voters or 31% from 1,565,494 in 2008 to 2,051,708 as of Dec 31 last year.
‘BN manifesto a promising prosperity pledge’
TAWAU:Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman has described the Barisan Nasional’s ‘Akujanji’ (‘I promise’)
manifesto launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Saturday as a promising prosperity pledge for the Malaysian people.
“It is comprehensive and will benefit every strata of the Malaysian society, whether urban or rural, the elderly, the young, or women. No one is left out.
“I believe this is what the people want. God-willing, it will further motivate those who support the BN. They know that the BN led by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would keep its promise,” he said.
On the construction of the 2,300-kilometre Semantan Sarawak-Serudong Tawau highway as proposed in the BN manifesto, he said it would create a major impact on the people particularly farmers along the route.
In Kuching, Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) president Tan Sri William Mawan said the manifesto was realistic as it was within the BN coalition’s ability to deliver its promises.
Mawan, who is also state Social Development Minister, said he never doubted the BN’s commitment to continue narrowing the regional disparity between Sarawak and Sabah with states in the peninsula in the next five years.
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) deputy information chief Datuk Peter Minos said BN was on the right footing by dedicating itself to really going out to improve all aspects of life among the rural people, not just because they were generally pro BN but because it was good to see both urban and rural populace moving up in tandem together.
“Given the political will and given a caring and concerned prime minister, I am confident that BN will think and do more for the struggling rural people in the years to come,” said Minos, who is also former Dayak Bidayuh National Association president.
Meanwhile, Sarawak Kayan Association (SKA) deputy president, Dennis Ngau, today said the manifesto covered the crucial needs of everyone, regardless of their racial backgrounds or localities.
“No reason why we cannot rejoice from this manifesto. We are from a small ethnic group but we are also included. This manifesto pledged the continuation and improvement to the existing touch points projects that should be supported by all,” he said.
Sarawak Bisaya Association (SBA) president, Antonio Kahti Galis, described the manifesto as being well-thought and placing great emphasis on education excellence.
“The pledge to improve the standard of the Pan-Borneo road that linked Sabah and Sarawak would also help to connect people who stayed in smaller settlements along the way,” he said.
Persatuan Anaq Vaie, an association representing the ethnic Melanau in Bintulu, welcomed the BN pledge to prioritise the development of better roads in Sarawak.
“In every election, the Pan-Borneo road (upgrading) had always been the issue and for the first time BN put it clearly that it will be what they will pursue once they get the mandate from the government,” its adviser, Pandi Suhaili said.
In George Town, Penang, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) associate prof Dr Sivamurugan Pandian viewed the BN manifesto as not a rhetoric pledge but a well laid out and comprehensive plan for the future.
Penang Malay Association president Datuk Seri Mohd Yussof Latiff said the BN manifesto did not only reflect its leaders’ concern for the people but also its earnestness to maintain the country’s accomplishments.
In Terengganu, Engku Nurul Aima Tengku Amri, 26, who is doing her practical training after following a course for unemployed graduates last year, expressed cheer upon hearing that the 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) had been increased from RM500 to RM1,200 for the next five years.
“I am glad that the prime minister has also announced that 3.3 million jobs will be offered including two million in the high income sector in the next five years,” she said.
Trader Wan Mohamad Hazman Wan Ramli, 42, said the BN’s assurance to review the National Automotive Policy and reduce vehicle prices by 20 to 30 percent was good news for the people as such transportation had become a family necessity.
“Similarly, the 500,000 proposed affordable homes would be a ray of sunshine for the lower and middle income group,” he said.
Refreshment hawker Faramasliani Mohd Yassin, 31, noted the BN government’s sincerity in wanting to improve the wellbeing of the people, “compared to the opposition’s manifesto which held doubtful promises”.
Another hawker Nordin Mohamad, 52, said the people were fortunate that the BN government had provided various facilites for their need.
“I am certainly satisfied with the BN manifesto,” said Nordin who with his wife Cik Wook Abdullah, 52, and family live in a house provided under the hardcore poor housing programme in Kampung Bukit Tok Ris, Bukit Tunggal here. — Bernama
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