Semua ADUN DAP keluar Dewan sebelum Jabu habis berucap
Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
KUCHING: Kesemua 12 Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Parti Tindakan Demokratik (DAP) melangkah kaki keluar dewan se- belum Timbalan Ketua Men-teri Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu menghabiskan ucapan penggulungan beliau pada persidangan Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) semalam.
Kumpulan yang diketuai oleh Wong Ho Leng (DAP-Bukit Assek) kemudiannya memberitahu media bahawa mereka memutuskan untuk meninggalkan dewan apabila menteri enggan mengambil sebarang penjelasan daripada mereka.
“Apabila menteri itu menyampaikan ucapan penggulungan beliau, ahli bagi Kota Sentosa (Chong Chieng Jen) berdiri untuk cuba bertanya soalan berkaitan Lembaga Penyatuan dan Pemulihan Tanah Sarawak (SALCRA) namun Jabu tidak memberi ruang.
“Sebaliknya beliau meneruskan dan berkata akan mendengar soalan selepas selesai menggulung topik tetapi selepas selesai, beliau terus berucap dan sengaja tidak membenarkan sebarang penjelasan daripada ahli dari Kota Sentosa berhubung SALCRA,” katanya.
Malah, beliau berkata ia ditambah lagi apabila Jabu beralih kepada isu berkaitan Rascom, di mana ADUN Kota Sentosa juga ingin membangkitkan isu bagi penjelasan mengenai Rascom namun beliau sebaliknya membenarkan soalan dari ADUN Batu Lintang (See Chee How dari PKR).
“Mengapa beliau memberikan peluang kepada Batu Lintang, saya fikir beliau patut berfikiran matang, bertanggungjawab dan adil,” katanya.
Maka itu, beliau berkata, adalah yang paling wajar mereka melangkah keluar dewan pada sepanjang tempoh Jabu berhujah.
Mereka bagaimanapun masuk semula ke Dewan apabila Ketua Menteri Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud menyampaikan ucapan penggulungan beliau.
Thursday 30 June 2011
ILLEGAL RALLY
Police tighten watch to prevent entry of items promoting illegal rally latest!
Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
KUCHING: Sarawak police will tighten monitoring of all places particularly at the border to ensure no promotional items for the July 9 illegal rally be brought into the state, state police commissioner Datuk Mohmad Salleh said today.
“We will conduct close surveillance at the entry/exit points, particularly at the Sarawak-Kalimantan (Indonesia) border, to stop the entry of any materials such pamphlets, T-shirts and banners printed in the neighbouring country.
“Apart from stringent control at the border, police will also check closely on visitors from the neighbouring country,” he told a news conference, here, today.
The illegal assembly planned for July 9 is said to be held at the same time in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and here.
Until today, Mohmad said no promotional items for the illegal gathering had been detected. – Bernama
Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
KUCHING: Sarawak police will tighten monitoring of all places particularly at the border to ensure no promotional items for the July 9 illegal rally be brought into the state, state police commissioner Datuk Mohmad Salleh said today.
“We will conduct close surveillance at the entry/exit points, particularly at the Sarawak-Kalimantan (Indonesia) border, to stop the entry of any materials such pamphlets, T-shirts and banners printed in the neighbouring country.
“Apart from stringent control at the border, police will also check closely on visitors from the neighbouring country,” he told a news conference, here, today.
The illegal assembly planned for July 9 is said to be held at the same time in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and here.
Until today, Mohmad said no promotional items for the illegal gathering had been detected. – Bernama
Bersih 2.0 get Monitored
Individuals, NGOs organising or planning to take part in Bersih 2.0 monitored
by Gary Adit. Posted on July 1, 2011, Friday
RALLY WARNING: Mohmad (third left) fielding a question from the media. With him are (from left) state Special Branch chief Datuk Alladin Kassim, deputy commissioner Datuk Law Hong Soon and state CID chief SAC Huzir Mohamed.
KUCHING: The police have identified a few individuals and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) planning to organise or participate in the unlawful Bersih 2.0 rallies in the state on July 9.
Sarawak Commissioner of Police Datuk Mohmad Salleh said police were closely monitoring the activities of these individuals and NGOs on a daily basis, warning that stern action would be taken if they were found to have violated the law.
“We have already identified a few of them. Although we have not received any specific information, we have received reports of their plans to organise rallies at several locations in the state.
“We will not hesitate to take action against them on the day itself for unlawful assembly under Section 27(5) of the Police Act 1967, which carries a fine of not less than RM2,000 and not exceeding RM10,000 or jail term of not more than one year,” said Mohmad during a press conference at state police headquarters here yesterday.
However, he said that no elected representatives in the state so far had been called for their statements to be recorded over the matter, although the situation might change in “two or three” days’ time.
“The situation is currently under control as the response (to the Bersih 2.0 rally) here is not so great compared to that in Peninsular Malaysia. Even so, we are prepared for any possibility, come July 9.”
According to Mohmad, 19 police reports had so far been lodged across the state by individuals representing their own organisations against the planned rally.
In addition, he disclosed that monitoring activities at border towns such as Tebedu had been intensified to thwart attempts to bring in Bersih-related paraphernalia.
Pamphlets, T-shirts printed across border “This comes after police intelligence indicated materials such as banners, stickers, pamphlets and T-shirts were being printed across the border to avoid detection by law enforcers here.”
Regarding those found wearing yellow ‘Bersih’ T-shirts, or in possession of any material promoting or supporting the rally in Kuala Lumpur, the commissioner said that they would take action similar to what had been done by their counterparts in Peninsular Malaysia, which was to confiscate the items and detain the individual(s) for investigation.
“My advice to the general public is not to take part or try to organise any illegal rally which can escalate disorder and disrupt peace in the state.”
Earlier, the police commissioner held a meeting with senior police officers, including all district police chiefs in the state, to discuss the issue and also measures to be taken against those found to be involved in the rally.
by Gary Adit. Posted on July 1, 2011, Friday
RALLY WARNING: Mohmad (third left) fielding a question from the media. With him are (from left) state Special Branch chief Datuk Alladin Kassim, deputy commissioner Datuk Law Hong Soon and state CID chief SAC Huzir Mohamed.
KUCHING: The police have identified a few individuals and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) planning to organise or participate in the unlawful Bersih 2.0 rallies in the state on July 9.
Sarawak Commissioner of Police Datuk Mohmad Salleh said police were closely monitoring the activities of these individuals and NGOs on a daily basis, warning that stern action would be taken if they were found to have violated the law.
“We have already identified a few of them. Although we have not received any specific information, we have received reports of their plans to organise rallies at several locations in the state.
“We will not hesitate to take action against them on the day itself for unlawful assembly under Section 27(5) of the Police Act 1967, which carries a fine of not less than RM2,000 and not exceeding RM10,000 or jail term of not more than one year,” said Mohmad during a press conference at state police headquarters here yesterday.
However, he said that no elected representatives in the state so far had been called for their statements to be recorded over the matter, although the situation might change in “two or three” days’ time.
“The situation is currently under control as the response (to the Bersih 2.0 rally) here is not so great compared to that in Peninsular Malaysia. Even so, we are prepared for any possibility, come July 9.”
According to Mohmad, 19 police reports had so far been lodged across the state by individuals representing their own organisations against the planned rally.
In addition, he disclosed that monitoring activities at border towns such as Tebedu had been intensified to thwart attempts to bring in Bersih-related paraphernalia.
Pamphlets, T-shirts printed across border “This comes after police intelligence indicated materials such as banners, stickers, pamphlets and T-shirts were being printed across the border to avoid detection by law enforcers here.”
Regarding those found wearing yellow ‘Bersih’ T-shirts, or in possession of any material promoting or supporting the rally in Kuala Lumpur, the commissioner said that they would take action similar to what had been done by their counterparts in Peninsular Malaysia, which was to confiscate the items and detain the individual(s) for investigation.
“My advice to the general public is not to take part or try to organise any illegal rally which can escalate disorder and disrupt peace in the state.”
Earlier, the police commissioner held a meeting with senior police officers, including all district police chiefs in the state, to discuss the issue and also measures to be taken against those found to be involved in the rally.
Wednesday 29 June 2011
CM will reshuffle the state cabinet BUT WHEN ?
Massive loss of Chinese seats complicates CM’s desire for balanced cabinet
by Churchill Edward, Johnson K Saai, Geryl Ogilvy Ruekeith, Zoee Hillson, Antonia Chiam and Peter Sibon. Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
LET’S SEE NOW: Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud (right) receives updates from State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohd Morshidi Abdul Ghani at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). Yesterday was the final day of the DUN sitting, which began on June 20. - Photographer: Jeffery Mostapa
KUCHING: Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said he needs more time to think before reshuffling the present state cabinet.
He said it was not about ‘inspiration’ but rather more so about the ‘timing’ of when it would be carried out.
“Honestly it’s not about inspiration of when I will reshuffle the state cabinet but more so about the timing,” Taib told the media after his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly Sitting here yesterday.
Last week, he had told the media that the new state cabinet line-up would be a very complex matter following the massive loss of SUPP in the last state election where they lost 13 out of the 15 Chinese majority seats.
Out of the 13 seats, the DAP had won 12 seats and PKR one. The only two winners from the Chinese community are SUPP deputy secretary general Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh who had won his Bawang Assan seat and SUPP CWC member Datuk Lee Kim Shin in Senadin.
Notable loss to the party are its president and deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan in Piasau, treasurer-general Datuk David Teng (Repok), information chief Datuk Alfred Yap (Kota Sentosa), Youth chief Sih Hua Tong (Batu Lintang) and budding politician and former head of SGH Heart Centre Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian (Pending).
Also last week he was quoted as saying: “In a way yes, But in another way, it is the ups and downs of politics.
And I want to see whether there are ways of encouraging better Chinese participation in the government.
“And that is very important because basically what I want for Sarawak is that it should always be a multi-racial state.
“I think we can say that we are very determined to do so for the simple reason that in Sarawak, we have no race that has the simple majority,” Taib was quoted after attending the opening of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) by Head of State Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Muhammad Salahuddin at DUN complex here last week.
As such, Taib said he would take some time to study the current political situation before reshuffling the present cabinet.
“Let me think about it properly. I have got to study it (the current political situation) it very well. It’s quite a complex situation here.
“You see the main thing is, I am a bit worried how I can get the Chinese representation to express themselves on a more natural way,” he explained.
Taib who is also the Minister of Planning and Resource Management added that he still believed that most Chinese in Sarawak were quite moderate and decent people.
“But during election, they got excited, they followed the trend. It is okay. We accepted that and I don’t want to comment on that,” he said.
However, Taib was optimistic that SUPP’s recent failure was not going to be a permanent feature in the local politics.
When asked whether Wong would be elevated as deputy chief minister to replace Dr Chan, Taib quipped: “Let’s see what happened. I have got to consult my colleagues in a lot of ways.”
He also refused to speculate on the current sitting arrangement of PRS president Tan Sri Dr James Masing who had been seated on Dr Chan’s former chair in the DUN arrangement.
“I have not thought about all these things yet. Are we going to have one DCM or three or four, I don’t know yet.
“Let us see the structure of the cabinet,” he said.
Currently, the state cabinet has 10 full ministers and 12 assistant ministers after the recent elevation of Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem as the Minister with Special Functions in the Chief Minister’s office.
The last major state cabinet reshuffle was done at the end of 2009 and minor one in early 2010.
by Churchill Edward, Johnson K Saai, Geryl Ogilvy Ruekeith, Zoee Hillson, Antonia Chiam and Peter Sibon. Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
LET’S SEE NOW: Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud (right) receives updates from State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohd Morshidi Abdul Ghani at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). Yesterday was the final day of the DUN sitting, which began on June 20. - Photographer: Jeffery Mostapa
KUCHING: Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said he needs more time to think before reshuffling the present state cabinet.
He said it was not about ‘inspiration’ but rather more so about the ‘timing’ of when it would be carried out.
“Honestly it’s not about inspiration of when I will reshuffle the state cabinet but more so about the timing,” Taib told the media after his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly Sitting here yesterday.
Last week, he had told the media that the new state cabinet line-up would be a very complex matter following the massive loss of SUPP in the last state election where they lost 13 out of the 15 Chinese majority seats.
Out of the 13 seats, the DAP had won 12 seats and PKR one. The only two winners from the Chinese community are SUPP deputy secretary general Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh who had won his Bawang Assan seat and SUPP CWC member Datuk Lee Kim Shin in Senadin.
Notable loss to the party are its president and deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan in Piasau, treasurer-general Datuk David Teng (Repok), information chief Datuk Alfred Yap (Kota Sentosa), Youth chief Sih Hua Tong (Batu Lintang) and budding politician and former head of SGH Heart Centre Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian (Pending).
Also last week he was quoted as saying: “In a way yes, But in another way, it is the ups and downs of politics.
And I want to see whether there are ways of encouraging better Chinese participation in the government.
“And that is very important because basically what I want for Sarawak is that it should always be a multi-racial state.
“I think we can say that we are very determined to do so for the simple reason that in Sarawak, we have no race that has the simple majority,” Taib was quoted after attending the opening of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) by Head of State Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Muhammad Salahuddin at DUN complex here last week.
As such, Taib said he would take some time to study the current political situation before reshuffling the present cabinet.
“Let me think about it properly. I have got to study it (the current political situation) it very well. It’s quite a complex situation here.
“You see the main thing is, I am a bit worried how I can get the Chinese representation to express themselves on a more natural way,” he explained.
Taib who is also the Minister of Planning and Resource Management added that he still believed that most Chinese in Sarawak were quite moderate and decent people.
“But during election, they got excited, they followed the trend. It is okay. We accepted that and I don’t want to comment on that,” he said.
However, Taib was optimistic that SUPP’s recent failure was not going to be a permanent feature in the local politics.
When asked whether Wong would be elevated as deputy chief minister to replace Dr Chan, Taib quipped: “Let’s see what happened. I have got to consult my colleagues in a lot of ways.”
He also refused to speculate on the current sitting arrangement of PRS president Tan Sri Dr James Masing who had been seated on Dr Chan’s former chair in the DUN arrangement.
“I have not thought about all these things yet. Are we going to have one DCM or three or four, I don’t know yet.
“Let us see the structure of the cabinet,” he said.
Currently, the state cabinet has 10 full ministers and 12 assistant ministers after the recent elevation of Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem as the Minister with Special Functions in the Chief Minister’s office.
The last major state cabinet reshuffle was done at the end of 2009 and minor one in early 2010.
PRAISING other countries is “unbecoming and treasonable”
Tarat rep questions DAP’s patriotism
Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
PRAISING other countries is “unbecoming and treasonable”, said Roland Sagah Wee Inn (BN-Tarat) when winding up the motion for the adjournment of the DUN sitting.
He was criticising the DAP for their political attitudes and tactics in the august House.
“It is abusive for one to cast a negative implication on another by branding him or her a racist for one’s political ends. During the sitting, there were many utterances in this august House at the heat of the moment and upon provocation by the DAP when they praised other countries such as China, Singapore and the states of Penang and Selangor.
“Utterances such as ‘go back to China’, ‘go back to Singapore’, ‘go back to Penang and Selangor’ were only uttered against the member who praised other countries and not intended towards any particular community,” he said.
Sagah added that the DAP blew that out of context and that they were in fact racists for making racial statements in the august House and pretending to champion the cause of a particular community.
“Praising other countries and running down your own country is unbecoming and actually treasonable. It just shows how patriotic you are.”
He added that the DAP took a step further in their political ambition by trying to woo Dayak, but in the process they belittled the intelligence of the Dayak community.
“Dayak beware. You have been warned many times by the deputy chief minister that DAP is out to oppress and suppress the Dayak from development.”
After his speech, the Motion was seconded by Liwan Lagang (BN-Belaga) and was adopted by the House.
Meanwhile, state DAP chairman Wong Ho Leng said it was highly inappropriate for Sagah to try to justify the racist statements by saying that they were uttered in response to provocation from DAP.
“There is no reason for them to tell people to go back to China and whatsoever. Whether there is provocation or not, it is not allowed to use seditious words. We are all Malaysians.
“It doesn’t make sense. How on earth can a member, elected by the rakyat, come here to the Dewan and said that it was due to provocation that made him uttered the words telling us to go back to China?”KUCHING: Praising other countries is “unbecoming and treasonable”, said Roland Sagah Wee Inn (BN-Tarat) when winding up the motion for the adjournment of the DUN sitting.
He was criticising the DAP for their political attitudes and tactics in the august House.
“It is abusive for one to cast a negative implication on another by branding him or her a racist for one’s political ends. During the sitting, there were many utterances in this august House at the heat of the moment and upon provocation by the DAP when they praised other countries such as China, Singapore and the states of Penang and Selangor.
“Utterances such as ‘go back to China’, ‘go back to Singapore’, ‘go back to Penang and Selangor’ were only uttered against the member who praised other countries and not intended towards any particular community,” he said.
Sagah added that the DAP blew that out of context and that they were in fact racists for making racial statements in the august House and pretending to champion the cause of a particular community.
“Praising other countries and running down your own country is unbecoming and actually treasonable. It just shows how unpatriotic you are.”
He added that the DAP took a step further in their political ambition by trying to woo Dayak, but in the process they belittled the intelligence of the Dayak community.
“Dayak beware. You have been warned many times by the deputy chief minister that DAP is out to oppress and suppress the Dayak from development.”
After his speech, the Motion was seconded by Liwan Lagang (BN-Belaga) and was adopted by the House.
Meanwhile, state DAP chairman Wong Ho Leng said it was highly inappropriate for Sagah to try to justify the racist statements by saying that they were uttered in response to provocation from DAP.
“There is no reason for them to tell people to go back to China and whatsoever. Whether there is provocation or not, it is not allowed to use seditious words. We are all Malaysians.
“It doesn’t make sense. How on earth can a member, elected by the rakyat, come here to the Dewan and said that it was due to provocation that made him utter the words telling us to go back to China?”
Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
PRAISING other countries is “unbecoming and treasonable”, said Roland Sagah Wee Inn (BN-Tarat) when winding up the motion for the adjournment of the DUN sitting.
He was criticising the DAP for their political attitudes and tactics in the august House.
“It is abusive for one to cast a negative implication on another by branding him or her a racist for one’s political ends. During the sitting, there were many utterances in this august House at the heat of the moment and upon provocation by the DAP when they praised other countries such as China, Singapore and the states of Penang and Selangor.
“Utterances such as ‘go back to China’, ‘go back to Singapore’, ‘go back to Penang and Selangor’ were only uttered against the member who praised other countries and not intended towards any particular community,” he said.
Sagah added that the DAP blew that out of context and that they were in fact racists for making racial statements in the august House and pretending to champion the cause of a particular community.
“Praising other countries and running down your own country is unbecoming and actually treasonable. It just shows how patriotic you are.”
He added that the DAP took a step further in their political ambition by trying to woo Dayak, but in the process they belittled the intelligence of the Dayak community.
“Dayak beware. You have been warned many times by the deputy chief minister that DAP is out to oppress and suppress the Dayak from development.”
After his speech, the Motion was seconded by Liwan Lagang (BN-Belaga) and was adopted by the House.
Meanwhile, state DAP chairman Wong Ho Leng said it was highly inappropriate for Sagah to try to justify the racist statements by saying that they were uttered in response to provocation from DAP.
“There is no reason for them to tell people to go back to China and whatsoever. Whether there is provocation or not, it is not allowed to use seditious words. We are all Malaysians.
“It doesn’t make sense. How on earth can a member, elected by the rakyat, come here to the Dewan and said that it was due to provocation that made him uttered the words telling us to go back to China?”KUCHING: Praising other countries is “unbecoming and treasonable”, said Roland Sagah Wee Inn (BN-Tarat) when winding up the motion for the adjournment of the DUN sitting.
He was criticising the DAP for their political attitudes and tactics in the august House.
“It is abusive for one to cast a negative implication on another by branding him or her a racist for one’s political ends. During the sitting, there were many utterances in this august House at the heat of the moment and upon provocation by the DAP when they praised other countries such as China, Singapore and the states of Penang and Selangor.
“Utterances such as ‘go back to China’, ‘go back to Singapore’, ‘go back to Penang and Selangor’ were only uttered against the member who praised other countries and not intended towards any particular community,” he said.
Sagah added that the DAP blew that out of context and that they were in fact racists for making racial statements in the august House and pretending to champion the cause of a particular community.
“Praising other countries and running down your own country is unbecoming and actually treasonable. It just shows how unpatriotic you are.”
He added that the DAP took a step further in their political ambition by trying to woo Dayak, but in the process they belittled the intelligence of the Dayak community.
“Dayak beware. You have been warned many times by the deputy chief minister that DAP is out to oppress and suppress the Dayak from development.”
After his speech, the Motion was seconded by Liwan Lagang (BN-Belaga) and was adopted by the House.
Meanwhile, state DAP chairman Wong Ho Leng said it was highly inappropriate for Sagah to try to justify the racist statements by saying that they were uttered in response to provocation from DAP.
“There is no reason for them to tell people to go back to China and whatsoever. Whether there is provocation or not, it is not allowed to use seditious words. We are all Malaysians.
“It doesn’t make sense. How on earth can a member, elected by the rakyat, come here to the Dewan and said that it was due to provocation that made him utter the words telling us to go back to China?”
Masing praises well-mannered opposition members in DUN
Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
If the opposition members continue to behave the way they did in the just-concluded State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, there would be no need for Land Development Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing to provide any “rubbish bin” for future sittings.
“The bin I brought to the DUN was unused. I do not need the rubbish bin anymore. I am going to throw it out and maybe we don’t need it in future,” he said.
He had said prior to the sitting that he would prepare a huge rubbish bin in the Dewan as he had expected the opposition to utter rubbish.
He was, however, surprised when “they changed”, not for the worse but for the better in the manner they conducted themselves.
“Of course there was still hoo-hah here and there because if they do not make enough noise then the voters will ask what they had been doing but what they are doing now is very constructive. I must say in general they are constructive.
“I am quite pleasantly surprise with the changes. May be the creation of the shadow cabinet had made them more responsible,” said Masing.
Meanwhile, when commenting on the proposal for the setting up of a Bumiputera Trust Fund (BTF), Masing said that the setting up of such a body at this juncture would be rather redundant.
“I fully agree with Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud that we have more than enough funds to cater for the needs of our Bumiputera people.
“But what is more important now is for them to work out how they can play a greater and better role in assisting those who are eligible to use the funds.”
He also said that at present there were already a few funds available, including from Yayasan Sarawak, so having too many would only cause confusions among the people on which one to take.
Recently, in his debate speech Datuk Len Talif (BN-Belawai) proposed that BTF be established as an effort to further uplift the Bumiputera’s living standard.
Ends…..
IF the opposition members continue to behave the way they did in the just-concluded State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, there would be no need for Land Development Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing to provide any “rubbish bin” for future sittings.
“The bin I brought to the DUN was unused. I do not need the rubbish bin anymore. I am going to throw it out and maybe we don’t need it in future,” he said.
He had said prior to the sitting that he would prepare a huge rubbish bin in the Dewan as he had expected the opposition to utter rubbish.
He was, however, surprised when “they changed”, not for the worse but for the better in the manner they conducted themselves.
“Of course there was still hoo-hah here and there because if they do not make enough noise then the voters will ask what they had been doing but what they are doing now is very constructive. I must say in general they are constructive.
“I am quite pleasantly surprise with the changes. May be the creation of the shadow cabinet had made them more responsible,” said Masing.
Meanwhile, when commenting on the proposal for the setting up of a Bumiputera Trust Fund (BTF), Masing said that the setting up of such a body at this juncture would be rather redundant.
“I fully agree with Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud that we have more than enough funds to cater for the needs of our Bumiputera people.
“But what is more important now is for them to work out how they can play a greater and better role in assisting those who are eligible to use the funds.”
He also said that at present there were already a few funds available, including Yayasan Sarawak, so having too many would only cause confusions among
the people on which one to take.
Recently, in his debate speech Datuk Len Talif (BN-Belawai) proposed that BTF be established as an effort to further uplift the Bumiputera’s living standard.
If the opposition members continue to behave the way they did in the just-concluded State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, there would be no need for Land Development Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing to provide any “rubbish bin” for future sittings.
“The bin I brought to the DUN was unused. I do not need the rubbish bin anymore. I am going to throw it out and maybe we don’t need it in future,” he said.
He had said prior to the sitting that he would prepare a huge rubbish bin in the Dewan as he had expected the opposition to utter rubbish.
He was, however, surprised when “they changed”, not for the worse but for the better in the manner they conducted themselves.
“Of course there was still hoo-hah here and there because if they do not make enough noise then the voters will ask what they had been doing but what they are doing now is very constructive. I must say in general they are constructive.
“I am quite pleasantly surprise with the changes. May be the creation of the shadow cabinet had made them more responsible,” said Masing.
Meanwhile, when commenting on the proposal for the setting up of a Bumiputera Trust Fund (BTF), Masing said that the setting up of such a body at this juncture would be rather redundant.
“I fully agree with Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud that we have more than enough funds to cater for the needs of our Bumiputera people.
“But what is more important now is for them to work out how they can play a greater and better role in assisting those who are eligible to use the funds.”
He also said that at present there were already a few funds available, including from Yayasan Sarawak, so having too many would only cause confusions among the people on which one to take.
Recently, in his debate speech Datuk Len Talif (BN-Belawai) proposed that BTF be established as an effort to further uplift the Bumiputera’s living standard.
Ends…..
IF the opposition members continue to behave the way they did in the just-concluded State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, there would be no need for Land Development Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing to provide any “rubbish bin” for future sittings.
“The bin I brought to the DUN was unused. I do not need the rubbish bin anymore. I am going to throw it out and maybe we don’t need it in future,” he said.
He had said prior to the sitting that he would prepare a huge rubbish bin in the Dewan as he had expected the opposition to utter rubbish.
He was, however, surprised when “they changed”, not for the worse but for the better in the manner they conducted themselves.
“Of course there was still hoo-hah here and there because if they do not make enough noise then the voters will ask what they had been doing but what they are doing now is very constructive. I must say in general they are constructive.
“I am quite pleasantly surprise with the changes. May be the creation of the shadow cabinet had made them more responsible,” said Masing.
Meanwhile, when commenting on the proposal for the setting up of a Bumiputera Trust Fund (BTF), Masing said that the setting up of such a body at this juncture would be rather redundant.
“I fully agree with Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud that we have more than enough funds to cater for the needs of our Bumiputera people.
“But what is more important now is for them to work out how they can play a greater and better role in assisting those who are eligible to use the funds.”
He also said that at present there were already a few funds available, including Yayasan Sarawak, so having too many would only cause confusions among
the people on which one to take.
Recently, in his debate speech Datuk Len Talif (BN-Belawai) proposed that BTF be established as an effort to further uplift the Bumiputera’s living standard.
THE MOTION KING - DAP
Wong takes DAP reps to task over selfish tactics
by Simon Ingka Crown. Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
KUCHING: Minister of Environment and Public Health Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh yesterday hit out at Democratic Action Party (DAP) members for trying to provoke Barisan Nasional (BN) members in the state legislative assembly.
“They (DAP) are trying to put us in a bad light by saying that we are bullying them in the august house. These will become a good point for them to smear BN’s image. Such tactics are simply selfish and arrogant,” he told a press conference at his office yesterday.
Wong who is also the Second Finance Minister said the government representatives were willing to listen to any constructive criticism but not from DAP members.
“All they do is to provoke us and worse still, just walkout. Is that the kind of YB’s attitude that we can put our trust on? “he said.
Wong said he was immune to the label of ‘the motion King’ DAP used against him and to make his point he proposed a motion that DAP DUN members be brought to the Committee of Privileges.
He added that he was disappointed to see DAP representatives walking out of the legislative assembly when the proceeding was still going on.
“They walkout twice from the dewan. This should not happen at all. When DAP talk, we listen to them and not just simply walkout, did we ever not listen to what they say? Yes we do as we do not be like them,” he said.
“We are all elected by the people and exercise your rights as a representatives in a proper manner. All comments should positive and not just simply shouting. We don’t really need attention seekers in the Dewan.” he said.
by Simon Ingka Crown. Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
KUCHING: Minister of Environment and Public Health Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh yesterday hit out at Democratic Action Party (DAP) members for trying to provoke Barisan Nasional (BN) members in the state legislative assembly.
“They (DAP) are trying to put us in a bad light by saying that we are bullying them in the august house. These will become a good point for them to smear BN’s image. Such tactics are simply selfish and arrogant,” he told a press conference at his office yesterday.
Wong who is also the Second Finance Minister said the government representatives were willing to listen to any constructive criticism but not from DAP members.
“All they do is to provoke us and worse still, just walkout. Is that the kind of YB’s attitude that we can put our trust on? “he said.
Wong said he was immune to the label of ‘the motion King’ DAP used against him and to make his point he proposed a motion that DAP DUN members be brought to the Committee of Privileges.
He added that he was disappointed to see DAP representatives walking out of the legislative assembly when the proceeding was still going on.
“They walkout twice from the dewan. This should not happen at all. When DAP talk, we listen to them and not just simply walkout, did we ever not listen to what they say? Yes we do as we do not be like them,” he said.
“We are all elected by the people and exercise your rights as a representatives in a proper manner. All comments should positive and not just simply shouting. We don’t really need attention seekers in the Dewan.” he said.
DAP has no heart for NCR landowners — Jabu
Posted on June 30, 2011, Thursday
IN DISCUSSION: Political secretary to the Chief Minister, Paul Igal (left) sharing a light moment with Krian assemblyman Ali Biju of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat before leaving the DUN lobby yesterday.
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu yesterday lambasted the DAP for “suppressing and oppressing” NCR landowners from participating in poverty eradication programmes.
He did not hide his disappointment with DAP Meradong assemblywoman Ting Tze Fui for alleging that Dayak leaders in the government did not care about the Dayak community.
“I find the remark made by Ahli Yang Berhormat for Meradong that Dayak leaders in the government do not have the heart for the Dayak people very insulting. It contains element of inciting and provoking the Dayak people to hate the Dayak leaders in Barisan Nasional (BN) government,” Jabu said.
He told Ting that her remark was “very irresponsible” because Dayak leaders cared deeply for their community.
He added that Ting was in no position to make such a remark because she and some of the DAP elected representatives were too young to remember or know the sacrifices that Dayak leaders had made.
Jabu referred to the Rascom (Rejang Security Command) areas which was terrorised by communist in the early 70s, whereby he and other Dayak leaders toiled in the government camp to protect the people, including the Dayak, from being brutalised and murdered.
He added that when Dayak leaders convened with NCR landowners in 1996 to assist them in the BN poverty eradication programme, DAP members were the ones who went against the effort.
“In 1996 in Kanowit, when Dayak leaders led by myself, YB for Baleh, YB for Machan and former YB Dato Sri Celestine Ujang, who was also Minister of Land, met with Dayak NCR landowners to assist them in the poverty eradication programme, it was the DAP members who stormed up the stage of Dewan Suarah Kanowit to object this programme.
“Therefore, DAP cannot run away from the fact that they had suppressed and oppressed the opportunities of landowners from participating in the state BN government’s poverty eradication programmes.
“This is a reflection of the selfishness and cruelty of DAP. They have no heart for the poor NCR land owners, the majority of them are Dayaks.”
IN DISCUSSION: Political secretary to the Chief Minister, Paul Igal (left) sharing a light moment with Krian assemblyman Ali Biju of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat before leaving the DUN lobby yesterday.
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu yesterday lambasted the DAP for “suppressing and oppressing” NCR landowners from participating in poverty eradication programmes.
He did not hide his disappointment with DAP Meradong assemblywoman Ting Tze Fui for alleging that Dayak leaders in the government did not care about the Dayak community.
“I find the remark made by Ahli Yang Berhormat for Meradong that Dayak leaders in the government do not have the heart for the Dayak people very insulting. It contains element of inciting and provoking the Dayak people to hate the Dayak leaders in Barisan Nasional (BN) government,” Jabu said.
He told Ting that her remark was “very irresponsible” because Dayak leaders cared deeply for their community.
He added that Ting was in no position to make such a remark because she and some of the DAP elected representatives were too young to remember or know the sacrifices that Dayak leaders had made.
Jabu referred to the Rascom (Rejang Security Command) areas which was terrorised by communist in the early 70s, whereby he and other Dayak leaders toiled in the government camp to protect the people, including the Dayak, from being brutalised and murdered.
He added that when Dayak leaders convened with NCR landowners in 1996 to assist them in the BN poverty eradication programme, DAP members were the ones who went against the effort.
“In 1996 in Kanowit, when Dayak leaders led by myself, YB for Baleh, YB for Machan and former YB Dato Sri Celestine Ujang, who was also Minister of Land, met with Dayak NCR landowners to assist them in the poverty eradication programme, it was the DAP members who stormed up the stage of Dewan Suarah Kanowit to object this programme.
“Therefore, DAP cannot run away from the fact that they had suppressed and oppressed the opportunities of landowners from participating in the state BN government’s poverty eradication programmes.
“This is a reflection of the selfishness and cruelty of DAP. They have no heart for the poor NCR land owners, the majority of them are Dayaks.”
Tuesday 28 June 2011
BERSIH EXIST IN MALAYSIA
Recently Bersih can be found through Facebook. Do you know what is Bersih mean? Bersih, which means "clean" in Malay, is a coalition of Malaysian opposition political parties. Many of the opposition political parties put on bersih as bass/slogan to shown that they are working towards justice and equality.
A lot of criticism, unsatisfaction, anger, frustration etc towards Barisan Nasional. 'Bersih' group share a mission. That is fight wholeheartedly to protect their rights. They do it through cyber , perhaps technology is one of the best way to attack enermy, on other way, Cyber world war can help to influence rakyat and to get more supporters to join the group. But is that really a good idea to create bersih?
Anyway, I'm not the supporter of Opposition nor Barisan Nasional but I still hope my country will be the most peaceful country on earth. There is a quote, peace is when there is no wars. Nevertheless, what I can see now is there is hard to get a peace because the wars were never ends but worst. . .
Ignorance of Federal Constitution by DAP
Soon Koh blasts Ho Leng for ‘ignorance of Federal Constitution’
Posted on June 28, 2011, Tuesday
MINISTER of Environment and Public Health Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh yesterday hit out at Wong Ho Leng (DAP-Bukit Assek) for being totally ignorant of Article 109 of the Federal Constitution.
“Does he know that the Malaysian Road Records Information System’s (Marris) road maintenance fund is automatically granted by the federal government?
“He claimed credit on the newly sealed road at Telok Bango in Sibu saying ‘My voice in Parliament has been heard’. What a cheap publicity,” Wong said in his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly.
Under Article 109(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution, fund for the maintenance of all state roads, including council and village roads, is provided by the federal government.
Soon Koh pointed out that what the opposition leader should have done as a parliamentarian “is to appeal for a larger allocation for Sibu in addition to the normal grant under the existing formula.”
The minister also quoted what Ho Leng, David Wong (DAP-Pelawan) and Yap Hoi Liong (DAP-Dudong) said about the road conditions in Sibu last week, which invited roars of protests from the opposition bench.
“We must admit that road conditions in Sibu indeed leave much to be desired. Sibu is situated in a delta basin with 73 per cent of its land mass peat soil as deep as 20 metres or more,” said Soon Koh.
He recalled being told: “During the initial stage of construction of certain stretches of New Airport Road, workers left their trucks in the newly sandfilled roads for lunch.
“When they returned from lunch, the trucks simply disappeared – they sank into the deep peat and were completely submerged.”
Despite this, he felt that roads in Sibu “are not that bad or good only for horses.”
“Claims by the three YBs from Sibu that ‘potholes everywhere would rock the car as if it is hit by rockets’ are not even good enough for coffeeshop talks, really not so dignified and demeaning.
“But it is typical of DAP being so ruthless and unscrupulous in their speeches and in their choice of words, hoping to work up the emotions of the people against the BN,” he pointed out. He also challenged Ho Leng to tender for the dredging project at the bottleneck at Pulau Kerto, for which the federal government had allocated fund.
“This is your golden opportunity, go for it. Do something for the people of Sibu, after all, almost the whole of Sibu is under you, the DAP.”
Throughout the more than an hour winding-up, Soon Koh did not grant the floor to any opposition member, who sought point of order, except Dr Wong Hua Seh (DAPRepok).
Met by reporters later, Ho Leng claimed that people would be disappointed with the minister’s speech for the latter spent quite a substantial time on criticising the opposition members from Sibu.
“I can see his evil grin while indulging in his own speech. He gave way only to Dr Wong Hua Seh as he reasoned that he is a doctor. In this case, (Minister of Public Utilities Datuk Amar) Awang Tengah (Ali Hassan) is a role model as he shared the floor and replied to our points of order.”
Posted on June 28, 2011, Tuesday
MINISTER of Environment and Public Health Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh yesterday hit out at Wong Ho Leng (DAP-Bukit Assek) for being totally ignorant of Article 109 of the Federal Constitution.
“Does he know that the Malaysian Road Records Information System’s (Marris) road maintenance fund is automatically granted by the federal government?
“He claimed credit on the newly sealed road at Telok Bango in Sibu saying ‘My voice in Parliament has been heard’. What a cheap publicity,” Wong said in his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly.
Under Article 109(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution, fund for the maintenance of all state roads, including council and village roads, is provided by the federal government.
Soon Koh pointed out that what the opposition leader should have done as a parliamentarian “is to appeal for a larger allocation for Sibu in addition to the normal grant under the existing formula.”
The minister also quoted what Ho Leng, David Wong (DAP-Pelawan) and Yap Hoi Liong (DAP-Dudong) said about the road conditions in Sibu last week, which invited roars of protests from the opposition bench.
“We must admit that road conditions in Sibu indeed leave much to be desired. Sibu is situated in a delta basin with 73 per cent of its land mass peat soil as deep as 20 metres or more,” said Soon Koh.
He recalled being told: “During the initial stage of construction of certain stretches of New Airport Road, workers left their trucks in the newly sandfilled roads for lunch.
“When they returned from lunch, the trucks simply disappeared – they sank into the deep peat and were completely submerged.”
Despite this, he felt that roads in Sibu “are not that bad or good only for horses.”
“Claims by the three YBs from Sibu that ‘potholes everywhere would rock the car as if it is hit by rockets’ are not even good enough for coffeeshop talks, really not so dignified and demeaning.
“But it is typical of DAP being so ruthless and unscrupulous in their speeches and in their choice of words, hoping to work up the emotions of the people against the BN,” he pointed out. He also challenged Ho Leng to tender for the dredging project at the bottleneck at Pulau Kerto, for which the federal government had allocated fund.
“This is your golden opportunity, go for it. Do something for the people of Sibu, after all, almost the whole of Sibu is under you, the DAP.”
Throughout the more than an hour winding-up, Soon Koh did not grant the floor to any opposition member, who sought point of order, except Dr Wong Hua Seh (DAPRepok).
Met by reporters later, Ho Leng claimed that people would be disappointed with the minister’s speech for the latter spent quite a substantial time on criticising the opposition members from Sibu.
“I can see his evil grin while indulging in his own speech. He gave way only to Dr Wong Hua Seh as he reasoned that he is a doctor. In this case, (Minister of Public Utilities Datuk Amar) Awang Tengah (Ali Hassan) is a role model as he shared the floor and replied to our points of order.”
Sunday 26 June 2011
Datuk Lorna : Go Bald
A little love may bring happiness to other.
I love this event about Datuk Lorna the most.
Lorna raises RM1 mln in ‘Go Bald’ campaign
Posted on June 26, 2011, Sunday
KUCHING: Datuk Lorna Enan Muloon, the wife of former deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan yesterday finally managed to raise RM1 million for Sarawak Children Cancer Society’s (SCCS) ‘Go Bald’ campaign.
HELLO THERE: Lorna having a light moment with a patient at the child cancer unit of the Sarawak General Hospital yesterday. Earlier, Lorna had her head shaven. — Photo courtesy of Datuk Lorna Enan Muloon
Lorna raised around RM100,000 from her initial initiative, before eight donors comprising individuals and private companies donated RM50,000 each to the cause.
The donors included Datuk Shah Rukh Khan a popular Bollywood actor, Teo Aik King, TPR foundation, Tan Sri Ling Ching Ho, Datuk Wira Faisal of Naza Group of Companies, GLC Foundation, Andy Ang from Island Circle Development and Yong Foh Choi.
The biggest donor is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who on Saturday night approved a federal government allocation of RM500,000.
Lorna had written a letter to Najib relating her desire to come to the aid of SCCS. The prime minister responded by agreeing a matching grant to the total amount raised.
SCCS president Gary Ho who related this during a press conference here yesterday said the dream to collect RM1.5 million from the Go Bald campaign finally materialised with Lorna’s effort.
“The recent Go Bald campaign in Miri collected RM143,000 while the one in Kuching collected RM480,000. It is still way from our target.
“With RM500,000 raised by Lorna and another RM500,000 from Najib, the total amount will definitely bring much cheer to SCCS. Lorna’s effort has made SCCS dream come true,” said Ho.
Ho said that Lorna, who initially targeted RM100,000 for the ‘Go Bald’ campaign, changed her target to RM250,000 before settling at RM1 million.
Lorna went bald at the Sarawak General Hospital Children’s Cancer Ward yesterday. She was accompanied by Dr Chan in a private session shortly after spending their time with children at the ward.
Both Lorna and Dr Chan, however, were not present at the press conference.
The amount collected will be used to fund SCCS’ RM2.4 million new building at Taman Desa Wira which is expected to be completed in May next year.
Thursday 23 June 2011
Believes Taib Clean
Masing believes Taib clean
Posted on June 23, 2011, Thursday
CENTRE OF MEDIA ATTENTION: Reporters crowd around a speaker in the Media Room as Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud delivers his personal statement regarding the investigation by the Swiss Federation into his alleged assets in Switzerland.
KUCHING: Land Development Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said he believed Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is innocent of all the corruption allegations hurled at him.
The Baleh assemblyman also lauded Taib for being brave enough to tackle the issue head on yesterday.
He said this when asked to comment on Taib’s explanations to the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) yesterday that he does not own a Swiss bank account or assets and investments in Switzerland.
“It is very good for him (Taib) to tackle the issue straight on.
“That is what I expected a leader to do. As a politician you must not hide anything. If you have nothing to hide then go straight on because we are judged by public perception,” Masing said.
Masing added that he was “impressed and satisfied” with the Chief Minister’s answer and he eagerly awaits the Swiss authorities to respond.
“The onus of proof is from the other side,” Masing stressed.
Asked whether the public would be convinced of Taib’s innocence, Masing lamented that members of the public always make judgement based on emotion and not the law.
That, he added, represented one of the toughest obstacles which all politicians have to endure.
“We are not judged by the fine lines of the law. We are judged by allegations, half truths and lies.”
Meanwhile, Second Minister of Finance Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said what Taib did yesterday was to make it known to the whole world that the graft allegations were unfair to him.
“Of course once the allegation is made and published in the press, not only the image of the Chief Minister but the state government of Sarawak may be tarnished,” he lamented.
Therefore, he added, it was important for Taib to make the statement in DUN to redeem himself and to clear his name.
“I think it is the right thing to do,” Soon Koh said.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister’s statement failed to impress PKR leaders.
State PKR liaison chief and Ba Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian said it was “quite unfortunate” that Taib’s statement was not put up for debate.
He pointed out that there was no mention of whether the Chief Minister’s letter had been replied to and that PKR would be interested to know what Taib wrote and the reply, if any, to it.
“As it has been reported that this involves MACC, we hope that the whole investigation will continue on in spite of the explanations he (Taib) made in the Dewan…as it is only an explanation. If there is really truth in it, then of course it is of concern to the public at large, especially Sarawakians,” said Baru.
When asked whether the Chief Minister’s denial would help to assuage public concerns, Baru said he did not think so as there was nothing particularly significant about the statement.
“You need to have concrete facts and evidence and decisions made either by the Swiss President or authority of Switzerland, or even from MACC. The report we hear is about an ongoing kind of investigation, so as for now, we’ll leave it as it is.
“Unless they come up with a conclusion, it’s nothing that would wipe out any doubts or anything for that matter.”
Posted on June 23, 2011, Thursday
CENTRE OF MEDIA ATTENTION: Reporters crowd around a speaker in the Media Room as Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud delivers his personal statement regarding the investigation by the Swiss Federation into his alleged assets in Switzerland.
KUCHING: Land Development Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said he believed Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is innocent of all the corruption allegations hurled at him.
The Baleh assemblyman also lauded Taib for being brave enough to tackle the issue head on yesterday.
He said this when asked to comment on Taib’s explanations to the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) yesterday that he does not own a Swiss bank account or assets and investments in Switzerland.
“It is very good for him (Taib) to tackle the issue straight on.
“That is what I expected a leader to do. As a politician you must not hide anything. If you have nothing to hide then go straight on because we are judged by public perception,” Masing said.
Masing added that he was “impressed and satisfied” with the Chief Minister’s answer and he eagerly awaits the Swiss authorities to respond.
“The onus of proof is from the other side,” Masing stressed.
Asked whether the public would be convinced of Taib’s innocence, Masing lamented that members of the public always make judgement based on emotion and not the law.
That, he added, represented one of the toughest obstacles which all politicians have to endure.
“We are not judged by the fine lines of the law. We are judged by allegations, half truths and lies.”
Meanwhile, Second Minister of Finance Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said what Taib did yesterday was to make it known to the whole world that the graft allegations were unfair to him.
“Of course once the allegation is made and published in the press, not only the image of the Chief Minister but the state government of Sarawak may be tarnished,” he lamented.
Therefore, he added, it was important for Taib to make the statement in DUN to redeem himself and to clear his name.
“I think it is the right thing to do,” Soon Koh said.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister’s statement failed to impress PKR leaders.
State PKR liaison chief and Ba Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian said it was “quite unfortunate” that Taib’s statement was not put up for debate.
He pointed out that there was no mention of whether the Chief Minister’s letter had been replied to and that PKR would be interested to know what Taib wrote and the reply, if any, to it.
“As it has been reported that this involves MACC, we hope that the whole investigation will continue on in spite of the explanations he (Taib) made in the Dewan…as it is only an explanation. If there is really truth in it, then of course it is of concern to the public at large, especially Sarawakians,” said Baru.
When asked whether the Chief Minister’s denial would help to assuage public concerns, Baru said he did not think so as there was nothing particularly significant about the statement.
“You need to have concrete facts and evidence and decisions made either by the Swiss President or authority of Switzerland, or even from MACC. The report we hear is about an ongoing kind of investigation, so as for now, we’ll leave it as it is.
“Unless they come up with a conclusion, it’s nothing that would wipe out any doubts or anything for that matter.”
DAP Ling SK talk about the Pan Borneo highway
Posted on March 18, 2011, Friday
UPGRADE LONG OVERDUE: Ling and other members of his team on the road to check the Pan Borneo highway that is long overdue for upgrade.
MIRI: Sarawak urgently needed an upgraded dual-carriage Pan Borneo highway that would lead to many benefits for the people and state.
“The government should upgrade the Pan Borneo highway to dual-carriageways, with emphasis on the safety of road users,” said Democratic Action Party (DAP) Piasau branch member Ling Sie Kiong at a press conference in his office in Pelita Commercial Centre here yesterday
He explained that as the backbone of Sarawak, the long-awaited upgraded highway will stimulate development all across the state along the route, as people will be more confident using it as the primary mode of transport for their activities, which will in turn boost the state’s economy and tourism.
First constructed in 1963, the Pan Borneo highway has been compared to a typical “kampung road” found in many parts of Peninsular Malaysia today, due to the narrow lanes offered by its largely single-carriageway route stretching 1,000km from Kuching to Miri.
“Besides the bumpy, uneven surfaces and potholes, there’s also a lack of street lights and rest stations,” he said.
Road users were vulnerable to accidents due to the poor conditions found in many stretches of the highway, which is compounded by difficulty in overtaking large and slow-moving vehicles.
“It’s also risky to travel alone in some stretches that has no mobile phone reception,” said Ling who returned from travelling along the Miri-Bintulu coastal part of the highway with his team to see for himself the actual conditions.
“I have compiled photos taken on my travel to be sent with my appeal letters to the Datuk Shaziman (Federal Minister of Energy, Water and Communications) and Dato Sri Michael Manyin (State Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communications) today,” he added.
UPGRADE LONG OVERDUE: Ling and other members of his team on the road to check the Pan Borneo highway that is long overdue for upgrade.
MIRI: Sarawak urgently needed an upgraded dual-carriage Pan Borneo highway that would lead to many benefits for the people and state.
“The government should upgrade the Pan Borneo highway to dual-carriageways, with emphasis on the safety of road users,” said Democratic Action Party (DAP) Piasau branch member Ling Sie Kiong at a press conference in his office in Pelita Commercial Centre here yesterday
He explained that as the backbone of Sarawak, the long-awaited upgraded highway will stimulate development all across the state along the route, as people will be more confident using it as the primary mode of transport for their activities, which will in turn boost the state’s economy and tourism.
First constructed in 1963, the Pan Borneo highway has been compared to a typical “kampung road” found in many parts of Peninsular Malaysia today, due to the narrow lanes offered by its largely single-carriageway route stretching 1,000km from Kuching to Miri.
“Besides the bumpy, uneven surfaces and potholes, there’s also a lack of street lights and rest stations,” he said.
Road users were vulnerable to accidents due to the poor conditions found in many stretches of the highway, which is compounded by difficulty in overtaking large and slow-moving vehicles.
“It’s also risky to travel alone in some stretches that has no mobile phone reception,” said Ling who returned from travelling along the Miri-Bintulu coastal part of the highway with his team to see for himself the actual conditions.
“I have compiled photos taken on my travel to be sent with my appeal letters to the Datuk Shaziman (Federal Minister of Energy, Water and Communications) and Dato Sri Michael Manyin (State Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communications) today,” he added.
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Timber Corruption, Please answer! Taib
Taib lambasts Bruno Manser Foundation for allegations
by Peter Sibon, Wilfred Pilo, Lee Ya Yun, Geryl Ogilvy Ruekeith, Georgette Tan, Zoee Hillson, Nurul Amarlina and Joanna Yap. Posted on June 23, 2011, Thursday
OOZING CONFIDENCE: Taib looks very much at ease as he leaves the DUN complex.- Photographers: Jeffery Mostapa and Johnathan Bullet
KUCHING: Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Abdul Taib Mahmud has categorically denied allegations by the Bruno Manser Foundation (BMF) that he has Swiss bank accounts, assets or investment in Switzerland.
He also made the denial in a personal statement in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting after the question and answer session yesterday morning.
“Let me state categorically that I have no secret Swiss bank account, nor assets or investments of any description. None whatsoever (in Switzerland).
“Indeed, I have so stated in unequivocal terms in a letter last month to the president of the Swiss Federation.
“In my letter, I have specifically asked the president to confirm if she has allegedly ordered any investigation into the allegations by the BMF to the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority or furnish me with a copy of the application so that I can exercise my right to seek and obtain an appropriate legal redress.
“I also pledged to render my fullest cooperation to the Swiss Federation to swiftly bring the truth to light so as to nail down all malicious falsehoods.
“Let me reiterate here that the allegations by BMF are utterly false, evidently politically motivated,” Taib told the august House here yesterday.
Taib who is also the Minister of Planning and Resource Management and Minister of Finance said the BMF had a track record of making scurrilous and scandalous allegations against the state government for many years.
These include claims about the cutting down of 90 per cent of the state’s rainforests, although both local and international forestry experts have certified that 70 per cent of the state’s forests are still being preserved and sustainably managed.
“Therefore, BMF’s false allegations about my assets in Switzerland are a continuation of its malicious efforts to smear the state government, the state and the leaders,” he reiterated.
Taib said his attention has recently been drawn to allegations online in a “disreputable website” that claims the Swiss authority may investigate him and the nature and sources of assets belonging to him located in Switzerland.
“The allegations by BMF have since been used by local politicians to advance their own political agenda against me and the state government that I lead, which once again have received a strong mandate from the people during the last state election. As head of the state government and a member of the legislature, in keeping with the parliamentary practice and tradition, I am accountable to this august house.
“Therefore, it is only proper and right for me to make a personal statement to this august house in accordance of Standing Order 22 on the allegations by BMF, a foreign NGO not at all accountable to the people of Sarawak,” he added.
On Tuesday, Taib had said that he would make his statement on the issue as it has been highlighted by recent reports by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) which is also investigating the case. Taib added that the opposition was “barking at the wrong tree”.
“You will have a surprise (from me) tomorrow,” Taib had told the media after attending the opening State Legislative Assembly by head of state Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin at DUN complex here Tuesday.
Before the sitting, DUN Speaker, Dato Sri Asfia Awang Nassar had told the media that the opposition would table a motion over the allegation of the MACC against Taib at the ongoing DUN sitting. The opposition had picked up the issue after MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohammad had confirmed that MACC was investigating Taib on the allegation of timber corruption in the state on June 9.
by Peter Sibon, Wilfred Pilo, Lee Ya Yun, Geryl Ogilvy Ruekeith, Georgette Tan, Zoee Hillson, Nurul Amarlina and Joanna Yap. Posted on June 23, 2011, Thursday
OOZING CONFIDENCE: Taib looks very much at ease as he leaves the DUN complex.- Photographers: Jeffery Mostapa and Johnathan Bullet
KUCHING: Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Abdul Taib Mahmud has categorically denied allegations by the Bruno Manser Foundation (BMF) that he has Swiss bank accounts, assets or investment in Switzerland.
He also made the denial in a personal statement in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting after the question and answer session yesterday morning.
“Let me state categorically that I have no secret Swiss bank account, nor assets or investments of any description. None whatsoever (in Switzerland).
“Indeed, I have so stated in unequivocal terms in a letter last month to the president of the Swiss Federation.
“In my letter, I have specifically asked the president to confirm if she has allegedly ordered any investigation into the allegations by the BMF to the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority or furnish me with a copy of the application so that I can exercise my right to seek and obtain an appropriate legal redress.
“I also pledged to render my fullest cooperation to the Swiss Federation to swiftly bring the truth to light so as to nail down all malicious falsehoods.
“Let me reiterate here that the allegations by BMF are utterly false, evidently politically motivated,” Taib told the august House here yesterday.
Taib who is also the Minister of Planning and Resource Management and Minister of Finance said the BMF had a track record of making scurrilous and scandalous allegations against the state government for many years.
These include claims about the cutting down of 90 per cent of the state’s rainforests, although both local and international forestry experts have certified that 70 per cent of the state’s forests are still being preserved and sustainably managed.
“Therefore, BMF’s false allegations about my assets in Switzerland are a continuation of its malicious efforts to smear the state government, the state and the leaders,” he reiterated.
Taib said his attention has recently been drawn to allegations online in a “disreputable website” that claims the Swiss authority may investigate him and the nature and sources of assets belonging to him located in Switzerland.
“The allegations by BMF have since been used by local politicians to advance their own political agenda against me and the state government that I lead, which once again have received a strong mandate from the people during the last state election. As head of the state government and a member of the legislature, in keeping with the parliamentary practice and tradition, I am accountable to this august house.
“Therefore, it is only proper and right for me to make a personal statement to this august house in accordance of Standing Order 22 on the allegations by BMF, a foreign NGO not at all accountable to the people of Sarawak,” he added.
On Tuesday, Taib had said that he would make his statement on the issue as it has been highlighted by recent reports by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) which is also investigating the case. Taib added that the opposition was “barking at the wrong tree”.
“You will have a surprise (from me) tomorrow,” Taib had told the media after attending the opening State Legislative Assembly by head of state Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin at DUN complex here Tuesday.
Before the sitting, DUN Speaker, Dato Sri Asfia Awang Nassar had told the media that the opposition would table a motion over the allegation of the MACC against Taib at the ongoing DUN sitting. The opposition had picked up the issue after MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohammad had confirmed that MACC was investigating Taib on the allegation of timber corruption in the state on June 9.
Not Many CHINESE are interested in the Civil Service
Sarawak committed to having multiracial civil service latest!
Posted on June 22, 2011, Wednesday
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to having a multiracial civil service that reflects the state’s ethnic diversity, Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office Datin Fatimah Abdullah said today.
She said the state Public Service Commission was in charge of all recruitments for Sarawak’s civil service and the local authorities with a total number of 22,134 civil servants.
“We don’t want the state government to be accused of being one-sided but the problem is, not many non-Bumiputeras, especially the Chinese, are interested to apply for vacancies in the civil service,” she told reporters after the question-and-answer session at the state legislative assembly sitting in Petra Jaya, here.
Earlier, Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Kota Sentosa) had queried on the small percentage of Chinese in the state civil service, which was not a fair representation of all the ethnic groups in Sarawak despite the Chinese comprising 39 per cent of the state’s 2.4 million population.
To a question from David Wong Kee Woan (DAP-Pelawan), Fatimah said the state government’s workforce comprised 82.7 per cent Bumiputeras, 13.61 per cent non-Bumiputeras and 3.69 per cent other races.
However, she said, statistics on the number of registered applicants by ethnicity from 2004-2011 showed that only 12,246 or 6.9 percent of the total 177,132 applicants were Chinese.
During that period, 71,251 Malay applicants were recorded followed by Iban (41,870), Bidayuh (19,387), Melanau (17,964), Orang Ulu (11,008) and others (3,406).
Fatimah said there were 14,272 officers in the various ministries and departments in the state civil service, 4,898 in the statutory bodies and 2,984 in the local authorities.
Although 74.47 per cent of these officers comprised males while 25.53 per cent were females, she said the trend was expected to change due to the higher number of girls entering universities and of female graduates in the country.
Social Development and Urbanisation Minister Tan Sri William Mawan, meanwhile, said that 28 ethnic groups were gazetted as Sarawak Bumiputera under the Interpretation Ordinance 2005, including eight sub-ethnic groups from the Kenyah and Kajang tribes.
Replying to Abu Seman Jahwie (BN-Jemoreng), he said, based on the preliminary report of the Population and Housing Census 2010, Kuching division had the biggest population with 681,901 out of 2,120,009 in the whole state.
As for the other divisions, the population figures are – Samarahan (246,782), Betong (105,635), Sri Aman (93,379), Sarikei (116,290), Sibu (293,514), Mukah (110,543), Bintulu (214,214), Kapit (114,924), Miri (358,020) and Limbang (84,807). – Bernama
Posted on June 22, 2011, Wednesday
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to having a multiracial civil service that reflects the state’s ethnic diversity, Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office Datin Fatimah Abdullah said today.
She said the state Public Service Commission was in charge of all recruitments for Sarawak’s civil service and the local authorities with a total number of 22,134 civil servants.
“We don’t want the state government to be accused of being one-sided but the problem is, not many non-Bumiputeras, especially the Chinese, are interested to apply for vacancies in the civil service,” she told reporters after the question-and-answer session at the state legislative assembly sitting in Petra Jaya, here.
Earlier, Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Kota Sentosa) had queried on the small percentage of Chinese in the state civil service, which was not a fair representation of all the ethnic groups in Sarawak despite the Chinese comprising 39 per cent of the state’s 2.4 million population.
To a question from David Wong Kee Woan (DAP-Pelawan), Fatimah said the state government’s workforce comprised 82.7 per cent Bumiputeras, 13.61 per cent non-Bumiputeras and 3.69 per cent other races.
However, she said, statistics on the number of registered applicants by ethnicity from 2004-2011 showed that only 12,246 or 6.9 percent of the total 177,132 applicants were Chinese.
During that period, 71,251 Malay applicants were recorded followed by Iban (41,870), Bidayuh (19,387), Melanau (17,964), Orang Ulu (11,008) and others (3,406).
Fatimah said there were 14,272 officers in the various ministries and departments in the state civil service, 4,898 in the statutory bodies and 2,984 in the local authorities.
Although 74.47 per cent of these officers comprised males while 25.53 per cent were females, she said the trend was expected to change due to the higher number of girls entering universities and of female graduates in the country.
Social Development and Urbanisation Minister Tan Sri William Mawan, meanwhile, said that 28 ethnic groups were gazetted as Sarawak Bumiputera under the Interpretation Ordinance 2005, including eight sub-ethnic groups from the Kenyah and Kajang tribes.
Replying to Abu Seman Jahwie (BN-Jemoreng), he said, based on the preliminary report of the Population and Housing Census 2010, Kuching division had the biggest population with 681,901 out of 2,120,009 in the whole state.
As for the other divisions, the population figures are – Samarahan (246,782), Betong (105,635), Sri Aman (93,379), Sarikei (116,290), Sibu (293,514), Mukah (110,543), Bintulu (214,214), Kapit (114,924), Miri (358,020) and Limbang (84,807). – Bernama
Taib clear his name
Taib to fully cooperate with Swiss federation to clear his name latest!
Posted on June 22, 2011, Wednesday
KUCHING: Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said he would give his full cooperation to the Swiss Federation to clear his name and that of the Sarawak government over allegations of timber corruption by the Bruno Manser Foundation (BMF).
He said his attention had been drawn to the recent allegations by BMF which claimed that the Swiss Anti-Corruption Agency might possibly investigate him and freeze assets belonging to him in Switzerland.
“Let me state categorically that I have no secret Swiss bank account nor asset or investment of any description in Switzerland. None whatsoever,” he said in his personal explanation at the State Legislative Assembly sitting in Petra Jaya, here, today.
Taib, who is also state BN chairman, gave his side of the story on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)’s investigation into the allegations following the purported decision of the Swiss Anti-Corruption Agency to freeze his assets recently.
He said the allegations had since been used by local politicians to advance their own political agenda against him and the state government, which had once again obtained a strong mandate from the people through the state election in April.
As head of the state government and a member of the legislature in keeping with parliamentary practice and tradition, Taib said he was accountable to the august House to make a personal statement in accordance with Section 22 of the Standing Order.
“Indeed I have stated in clear and unequivocal terms in a letter addressed by me last month to Swiss Federation president Micheline Calmy-Rey to confirm if she had allegedly ordered any investigation into the allegations by BMF,” he said, adding that BMF was a foreign non-governmental organisation that was not at all accountable to the people of Sarawak.
Taib had also asked the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) to furnish him with a copy of the allegations to enable him to exercise his rights to seek and obtain appropriate legal redress.
In pledging his full cooperation to the Swiss Federation “to swiftly bring the truth to light so as to nail down all malicious falsehood”, he reiterated that the allegations by BMF were false and evidently, politically motivated.
“The BMF has a track record of scurillous and scandalous allegations against the Sarawak government for many years, including the allegation of felling 90 per cent of our rainforest although local and international forest experts have certified that 70 per cent of the forest is still being preserved and sustainably managed.
“Therefore, BMF’s false allegations about assets held in Switzerland by me is a continuation of its malicious effort to smear the state government and leaders,” he added.
On June 9, MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed confirmed that MACC was investigating Taib over allegations of timber corruption, while Calmy-Rey was reported to be aware of the allegations and had forwarded the information about Taib’s assets in Switzerland to its regulatory body, Finma, for investigation. – Bernama
Posted on June 22, 2011, Wednesday
KUCHING: Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said he would give his full cooperation to the Swiss Federation to clear his name and that of the Sarawak government over allegations of timber corruption by the Bruno Manser Foundation (BMF).
He said his attention had been drawn to the recent allegations by BMF which claimed that the Swiss Anti-Corruption Agency might possibly investigate him and freeze assets belonging to him in Switzerland.
“Let me state categorically that I have no secret Swiss bank account nor asset or investment of any description in Switzerland. None whatsoever,” he said in his personal explanation at the State Legislative Assembly sitting in Petra Jaya, here, today.
Taib, who is also state BN chairman, gave his side of the story on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)’s investigation into the allegations following the purported decision of the Swiss Anti-Corruption Agency to freeze his assets recently.
He said the allegations had since been used by local politicians to advance their own political agenda against him and the state government, which had once again obtained a strong mandate from the people through the state election in April.
As head of the state government and a member of the legislature in keeping with parliamentary practice and tradition, Taib said he was accountable to the august House to make a personal statement in accordance with Section 22 of the Standing Order.
“Indeed I have stated in clear and unequivocal terms in a letter addressed by me last month to Swiss Federation president Micheline Calmy-Rey to confirm if she had allegedly ordered any investigation into the allegations by BMF,” he said, adding that BMF was a foreign non-governmental organisation that was not at all accountable to the people of Sarawak.
Taib had also asked the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) to furnish him with a copy of the allegations to enable him to exercise his rights to seek and obtain appropriate legal redress.
In pledging his full cooperation to the Swiss Federation “to swiftly bring the truth to light so as to nail down all malicious falsehood”, he reiterated that the allegations by BMF were false and evidently, politically motivated.
“The BMF has a track record of scurillous and scandalous allegations against the Sarawak government for many years, including the allegation of felling 90 per cent of our rainforest although local and international forest experts have certified that 70 per cent of the forest is still being preserved and sustainably managed.
“Therefore, BMF’s false allegations about assets held in Switzerland by me is a continuation of its malicious effort to smear the state government and leaders,” he added.
On June 9, MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed confirmed that MACC was investigating Taib over allegations of timber corruption, while Calmy-Rey was reported to be aware of the allegations and had forwarded the information about Taib’s assets in Switzerland to its regulatory body, Finma, for investigation. – Bernama
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Taib: They (oppositions) are barking up on the wrong tree
Taib expects to repond to corruption allegation tomorrow latest!
Posted on June 21, 2011, Tuesday
KUCHING: Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said today he will make an official statement tomorrow on the allegations of corruption against him.
However, he did not elaborate further on how he was going to respond to the opposition’s ploy of making use of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigation against him.
“They (oppositions) are barking up the wrong tree.
“They will have a surprise tomorrow,” he told reporters after attending the opening of the State Legislative Assembly by Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng at Petra Jaya, here.
On June 9, MACC Chief Commissioner, Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed confirmed that MACC was investigating Taib over allegations of timber corruption.
Abu Kassim was responding to a question on whether MACC was looking at carrying out similar action as the Swiss Anti-Corruption Agency, which recently froze the assets of Taib over allegations of timber corruption.
According to a foreign news report, Swiss Federation president Micheline Calmy-Rey was reported to be aware of the allegations and had forwarded the information on Taib’s asset in Switzerland to its regulatory body, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) for investigation. – Bernama
Monday 20 June 2011
The truth of RM 1.8 Million for Tourism Media, Malaysia
"The setup of Facebook Fanpage is free and not a cent is spent. DAP has completely twisted the truth and said the allocation was for the creation of the Facebook pages.
The success of digital campaigns require a team of qualified professionals as well as technical experts as this is not just about setting up Facebook pages. Our marketing and branding effort is different from the political Facebook Fanpage', explained Dr Ng Yen Yen as a Tourism Minister.
She even attached the media statement for Public as follows;
She even attached the media statement for Public as follows;
MEDIA STATEMENT
The digital platform is a very powerful persuasion media tool for marketing in today’s IT era. National Tourism organizations and major multinational corporations are all focusing on digital campaigns eg. Australia Tourism Organization.
Tourism Malaysia is now embarking on digital marketing, promotions, advertising and branding through social media aimed at creating and developing six (6) tourism event campaigns as follows:
- Citrawarna 1Malaysia
- 1Malaysia Malaysia Mega Sale/Malaysia Year End Sale
- Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia
- 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism contest
- 1Malaysia Green and Clean Campaign
- Fabulous Food 1Malaysia
1. Technical
1.1 Dedicated hardware deployment
1.2 Software licensing
1.3 Front end applications
1.4 Application Server engine
2. Development of six (6) campaigns which requires:
2.1 Flash games engine
2.2 Flash programming & coding
2.3 Creative Development and Design
2.4 Campaigns Ideas and Concept
2.5 Front-end Flash Design
2.6 Testing and Debugging
3. Campaign Promotions
3.1 Digital advertising campaigns on Google and Facebook
3.2 Contest, Page Wall and Tourism Fanpage Content Management
3.3 Collection and management of Database
The success of digital campaigns require a team of qualified professionals as well as technical experts as this is not just about setting up Facebook pages. Our digital promotion, marketing and branding effort is entirely different from the political Facebook Fanpage that costs nothing to establish.
The setup of Facebook Fanpage is free and not a cent is spent. DAP has completely twisted the truth and said the allocation was for the creation of the Facebook pages.
The success of a digital campaign is reflected in the number of fans joining the Fanpage. We have been very successful in the first campaign i.e the Citrawarna 2011 which has todate, recorded 24, 736 fans, thereby providing Tourism Malaysia with 24, 736 potential tourists; all these gotten within four (4) weeks only.
This is just the beginning of our entire intensive digital campaign; the fan-base is still rising and looks set to achieve its KPI of minimum 120,000 fans by end of December 2011.
In comparison with the Penang Tourism Facebook which DAP said is for free (which is the truth) as this is because they did not execute any campaigns in the Fanpage.
Tourism is the fifth economic industry bringing to the country RM56billion last year and Malaysia is ranked 9th position of the most travelled to destination in the world by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO).
Thus, all our marketing and promotional efforts must be professionally done and this include our digital campaigns as they are not merely about information but about persuasion, marketing and branding unlike the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia’s Facebook Fanpage which is meant to inform thus it is free.
We, in Tourism Malaysia will not allow ourselves to be sabotaged by leaders who choose to twist the truths and destroy Tourism Malaysia’s efforts in digital marketing promotions and branding.
Today, tourists’ behavior had changed to consuming information from social media and online channels. Therefore, any organizations, including neighbouring National Tourism Organisations (NTO’s) have been quick to realize the potential of social media such as Facebook in their marketing strategies. To cite a few, the Philippines Tourism Department has set aside 100 million pesos or RM7million in their 2011 budget, for their Facebook venture (source: newmedia.com.ph).
The Australia Tourism Board has allocated AUD150million over the next three years for their social media initiative (source: socialmedianews.com.au.
Nationmultimedia.com also reported that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is boosting its online promotional activities in its efforts to maintain Thailand’s position as a leading tourist destination. The agency is to increase its budget for promotions via online channels to 40% (from 30% in 2010) of its total marketing budget. (source: nationmultimedia.com).
The beauty of digital platform is that information distributed is the most-up-to-date and very dynamic. It allows us to be more flexible and to promote the nearest events. Now, it is possible for even local tourism operators to feed tourism information in the social media world.
The Fanpage sets as its KPI and aims to achieve the following targets:
- An average of 20,000 fans per campaign
- Minimum 120,000 fans by the end of December 2011
- To increase traffic and encourage domestic and international tourism
- To act as a promotional tool to disseminate information for Tourism Malaysia, Ministry of Tourism and Government.
- Tourism Malaysia and the Ministry of Tourism will be able to communicate directly with at least 120,000 fans (Malaysians and foreigners) by the end of the year through the Fanpage and Database compiled from the applications.
Elected representatives attended DUN Sitting
Elected representatives swear allegiance
Posted on June 21, 2011, Tuesday
SHARING LIGHT MOMENT: Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud (seated right) and his deputy Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu (seated left) having light moment with Bukit Sari reps Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan before taking his oath before the Speaker Dato Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. — Bernama photo
SEVENTY-one elected representatives stood up before the Speaker Dato Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar and swore to serve the state and the people who elected them.
It was the first ever swearing-in ceremony at the new State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building.
Out of the total, 22 are new DUN members.
Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud (BN-Balingian) was the first to be sworn in, followed by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu (BN-Layar).
Next were Tan Sri Dr James Masing (BN-Baleh), Tan Sri William Mawan (BN-Pakan), Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg (BN-Satok), Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem (BN-Tanjung Datu), Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh (BN-Bawang Assan), Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong (BN-Tebedu) and Datin Fatimah Abdullah (BN-Dalat).
Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan (BN-Bukit Sari) was the 23rd to be sworn in immediately after arrival from an overseas trip.
Wong Ho Leng (DAP-Bukit Assek) was the first of the opposition party to be sworn in, followed by long-time Kidurong DAP assemblyman Chiew Chiu Sing, who recited his oath with a flair that made people sit up and listen.
After him came Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Kota Sentosa), Violet Yong Wui Wui (DAP-Pending), Ting Tze Fui (DAP-Meradong), Pakatan Rakyat state liaison chief Baru Bian (PKR-Ba’ Kelalan), Dr Wong Hua Seh (DAP-Repok) and Ling Sie Kiong (DAP-Piasau).
Pelagus (Independent) George Lagong was the 69th to be sworn in.
A handful of representatives who didn’t have a Bible to swear by had to be reminded to lift up their right hand when reciting their oath.
One or two forgot to insert their name into the oath, while several more stumbled over unfamiliar formal terms.
DAP’s Batu Kawa assemblywoman Christina Chiew breezed through her oath like she had already memorised it from hearing it 61 times before her turn, while the tall Wong Kin Wei (DAP-Padungan) had to smile when he came to the stand only to find the microphone pointing at his stomach.
Nearly all representatives came with their spouses and family members to witness a significant moment in their political career.
Also present were new DUN secretary Supian Tarmizi Mohd Tazuddin and deputy secretary Pele Peter Tinggom.
The DUN sitting will run from June 20 to 29.
Posted on June 21, 2011, Tuesday
SHARING LIGHT MOMENT: Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud (seated right) and his deputy Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu (seated left) having light moment with Bukit Sari reps Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan before taking his oath before the Speaker Dato Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. — Bernama photo
SEVENTY-one elected representatives stood up before the Speaker Dato Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar and swore to serve the state and the people who elected them.
It was the first ever swearing-in ceremony at the new State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building.
Out of the total, 22 are new DUN members.
Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud (BN-Balingian) was the first to be sworn in, followed by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu (BN-Layar).
Next were Tan Sri Dr James Masing (BN-Baleh), Tan Sri William Mawan (BN-Pakan), Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg (BN-Satok), Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem (BN-Tanjung Datu), Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh (BN-Bawang Assan), Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong (BN-Tebedu) and Datin Fatimah Abdullah (BN-Dalat).
Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan (BN-Bukit Sari) was the 23rd to be sworn in immediately after arrival from an overseas trip.
Wong Ho Leng (DAP-Bukit Assek) was the first of the opposition party to be sworn in, followed by long-time Kidurong DAP assemblyman Chiew Chiu Sing, who recited his oath with a flair that made people sit up and listen.
After him came Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Kota Sentosa), Violet Yong Wui Wui (DAP-Pending), Ting Tze Fui (DAP-Meradong), Pakatan Rakyat state liaison chief Baru Bian (PKR-Ba’ Kelalan), Dr Wong Hua Seh (DAP-Repok) and Ling Sie Kiong (DAP-Piasau).
Pelagus (Independent) George Lagong was the 69th to be sworn in.
A handful of representatives who didn’t have a Bible to swear by had to be reminded to lift up their right hand when reciting their oath.
One or two forgot to insert their name into the oath, while several more stumbled over unfamiliar formal terms.
DAP’s Batu Kawa assemblywoman Christina Chiew breezed through her oath like she had already memorised it from hearing it 61 times before her turn, while the tall Wong Kin Wei (DAP-Padungan) had to smile when he came to the stand only to find the microphone pointing at his stomach.
Nearly all representatives came with their spouses and family members to witness a significant moment in their political career.
Also present were new DUN secretary Supian Tarmizi Mohd Tazuddin and deputy secretary Pele Peter Tinggom.
The DUN sitting will run from June 20 to 29.
Sunday 19 June 2011
Rosmah fully claim for her oversea trips???
To be a women is not easy. Women plays many role and wear many hats. A women needs to play a role as a good daughter to her parents, an understanding wife to her husband, a caring mom to her kids nevertheless as a hardworking and proactive employee to her company. There is a quote saying that Behind Every Successful Man, There is A Woman.
Recently rakyat complaint a lot about Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor One of the example is she can fully claim for her oversea trips just because she is PM's wife? Again, “massive shopping sprees”??? the opposition demanding a full and detailed accounting of her expenses.
And Rosmah explained ..
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor berkata beliau tidak terganggu dengan komen negatif yang dilemparkan terhadap beliau berhubung lawatannya ke seberang laut.
Isteri Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak itu berkata semua lawatannya diatur selepas beliau menerima jemputan daripada kerajaan atau menteri wanita sesebuah negara yang terlibat.
Bercakap kepada media Malaysia pada akhir kunjungan empat hari ke Oman pada Rabu, Rosmah berkata beliau akan membuat lawatan itu apabila diperlukan bagi menyampaikan ucaptama di majlis-majlis tertentu.
"Jadi, biar mereka kata apa yang mereka nak kata, tapi saya rasa bahawa lawatan ini sangat berfaedah bukan sahaja kepada kita tetapi kepada semua rakyat Malaysia tanpa mengira kaum, agama atau malah parti apapun yang mereka wakili," katanya menyentuh mengenai lawatannya terutama ke Oman.
"Saya berada di sini bukan untuk mewakili seksyen tertentu masyarakat tetapi kami di sini mewakili rakyat Malaysia," kata Rosmah menjelaskan bahawa beliau dan anggota rombongannya diterima baik di Muscat dan pemerintah Oman, Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, sendiri mengambil berat lawatan itu.
Berucap di sidang antarabangsa
Dalam lawatan itu, Rosmah disertai beberapa anggota Badan Amal dan Kebajikan Tenaga Isteri-isteri Menteri dan Timbalan Menteri (Bakti).
Beliau merupakan tetamu kerajaan Oman, kali pertama dalam tempoh 20 tahun seorang kenamaan Malaysia diberi keistimewaan itu.
Rosmah juga mengulas mengenai lawatannya ke Arab Saudi baru-baru ini di mana beliau memberi ucapan dalam satu persidangan antarabangsa mengenai pengurusan kualiti menyeluruh dalam pendidikan.
"Saya dimaklumkan di Riyadh bahawa saya dijemput bukan hanya kerana saya isteri seorang perdana menteri. Apa yang nyata, mereka telah menyelidik dan mengkaji untuk melihat apa yang saya telah sumbangkan kepada pendidikan kanak-kanak terutama bagi yang berumur di bawah empat tahun dan begitu juga dengan kanak-kanak yang berbakat.
"Dan saya sangat gembira bahawa malah di Arab Saudi, mereka telah mengiktiraf kenyataan bahawa adalah sangat penting memberi perhatian kepada pendidikan awal dan jagaan ke atas kanak-kanak dan juga kanak-kanak yang berbakat," katanya.
Kepada pengkritik beliau, Rosmah berkata: "Bagi saya, jika mereka mahu bersungut, saya tidak ada isu. Biarkan saja. Saya hanya lakukan ini sebagai isteri seorang pemimpin.
"Ia adalah tugas dan tanggungjawab saya untuk membantu setakat yang saya mampu, terutama yang berhubung usaha untuk memperkasakan wanita dan isu-isu kanak-kanak."
"Saya tidak terbabit dalam politik, saya tidak terbabit dengan polisi kerajaan - yang telah dijalankan oleh perdana Menteri, timbalan perdana menteri dan kabinet.
"Kita hanya membantu dari segi masa dan usaha dan (demi) kepentingan kanak-kanak dan mereka yang kurang bernasib baik, jadi apa masalahnya."
- Bernama
Isteri Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak itu berkata semua lawatannya diatur selepas beliau menerima jemputan daripada kerajaan atau menteri wanita sesebuah negara yang terlibat.
Bercakap kepada media Malaysia pada akhir kunjungan empat hari ke Oman pada Rabu, Rosmah berkata beliau akan membuat lawatan itu apabila diperlukan bagi menyampaikan ucaptama di majlis-majlis tertentu.
"Jadi, biar mereka kata apa yang mereka nak kata, tapi saya rasa bahawa lawatan ini sangat berfaedah bukan sahaja kepada kita tetapi kepada semua rakyat Malaysia tanpa mengira kaum, agama atau malah parti apapun yang mereka wakili," katanya menyentuh mengenai lawatannya terutama ke Oman.
"Saya berada di sini bukan untuk mewakili seksyen tertentu masyarakat tetapi kami di sini mewakili rakyat Malaysia," kata Rosmah menjelaskan bahawa beliau dan anggota rombongannya diterima baik di Muscat dan pemerintah Oman, Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, sendiri mengambil berat lawatan itu.
Berucap di sidang antarabangsa
Dalam lawatan itu, Rosmah disertai beberapa anggota Badan Amal dan Kebajikan Tenaga Isteri-isteri Menteri dan Timbalan Menteri (Bakti).
Beliau merupakan tetamu kerajaan Oman, kali pertama dalam tempoh 20 tahun seorang kenamaan Malaysia diberi keistimewaan itu.
Rosmah juga mengulas mengenai lawatannya ke Arab Saudi baru-baru ini di mana beliau memberi ucapan dalam satu persidangan antarabangsa mengenai pengurusan kualiti menyeluruh dalam pendidikan.
"Saya dimaklumkan di Riyadh bahawa saya dijemput bukan hanya kerana saya isteri seorang perdana menteri. Apa yang nyata, mereka telah menyelidik dan mengkaji untuk melihat apa yang saya telah sumbangkan kepada pendidikan kanak-kanak terutama bagi yang berumur di bawah empat tahun dan begitu juga dengan kanak-kanak yang berbakat.
"Dan saya sangat gembira bahawa malah di Arab Saudi, mereka telah mengiktiraf kenyataan bahawa adalah sangat penting memberi perhatian kepada pendidikan awal dan jagaan ke atas kanak-kanak dan juga kanak-kanak yang berbakat," katanya.
Kepada pengkritik beliau, Rosmah berkata: "Bagi saya, jika mereka mahu bersungut, saya tidak ada isu. Biarkan saja. Saya hanya lakukan ini sebagai isteri seorang pemimpin.
"Ia adalah tugas dan tanggungjawab saya untuk membantu setakat yang saya mampu, terutama yang berhubung usaha untuk memperkasakan wanita dan isu-isu kanak-kanak."
"Saya tidak terbabit dalam politik, saya tidak terbabit dengan polisi kerajaan - yang telah dijalankan oleh perdana Menteri, timbalan perdana menteri dan kabinet.
"Kita hanya membantu dari segi masa dan usaha dan (demi) kepentingan kanak-kanak dan mereka yang kurang bernasib baik, jadi apa masalahnya."
- Bernama
Maybe, the more popular you are there more gossips you gained, people will attack you at anytime, anywhere and whatever you do no matter that is real or not.
Good Luck to our first lady of Malaysia.
Chinese will support BN if it adopts changes, assures Teng
Posted on June 19, 2011, Sunday
KUCHING: The Chinese community will embrace Barisan Nasional (BN) again if the ruling government adapts to changes and reviews certain policies, asserted Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) treasurer Datuk David Teng.
Describing Chinese as “agile, elastic and realistic”, the former assistant minister said they were responsive to necessary changes and had never indicated that they would not opt for change.
“The Chinese have nothing against the government. They are merely unhappy with some Barisan Nasional government policies.
“During the state election in April, Chinese voters sent a strong message that they are not happy with Barisan Nasional,” he was recently quoted as saying in a local daily here.
The former Repok assemblyman pointed out that BN “is in a dire need of spring-cleaning,” quipping that if it were to be regarded as a residence it would have gathered enough dust.
“The spring-cleaning must be launched as soon as possible. Every Barisan Nasional component party is obligated to cleanse the dusty place.
“The largest component party in particular should not shun the obligation. After all, the largest party essentially influences the whole Barisan Nasional system,” he said.
He charged that BN was the root cause of people’s dissatisfaction, claiming many issues arose following the policies and decisions of BN government, most of which had led to dissent and lament.
“Barisan Nasional has been in power for a long time and it is natural that a house becomes dusty after some non-cleaning period.
“Hence, wise and courageous leaders must take up the challenge to see through a spring-cleaning. As far as spring-cleaning is concerned, there are things we need to get rid of,” he stressed.
As a member of BN, Teng admitted that the coalition came with various unsettled issues that had displeased the communities.
He believed that a thorough cleansing would help tone down the aggressiveness of the opposition and subsequently making them powerless.
KUCHING: The Chinese community will embrace Barisan Nasional (BN) again if the ruling government adapts to changes and reviews certain policies, asserted Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) treasurer Datuk David Teng.
Describing Chinese as “agile, elastic and realistic”, the former assistant minister said they were responsive to necessary changes and had never indicated that they would not opt for change.
“The Chinese have nothing against the government. They are merely unhappy with some Barisan Nasional government policies.
“During the state election in April, Chinese voters sent a strong message that they are not happy with Barisan Nasional,” he was recently quoted as saying in a local daily here.
The former Repok assemblyman pointed out that BN “is in a dire need of spring-cleaning,” quipping that if it were to be regarded as a residence it would have gathered enough dust.
“The spring-cleaning must be launched as soon as possible. Every Barisan Nasional component party is obligated to cleanse the dusty place.
“The largest component party in particular should not shun the obligation. After all, the largest party essentially influences the whole Barisan Nasional system,” he said.
He charged that BN was the root cause of people’s dissatisfaction, claiming many issues arose following the policies and decisions of BN government, most of which had led to dissent and lament.
“Barisan Nasional has been in power for a long time and it is natural that a house becomes dusty after some non-cleaning period.
“Hence, wise and courageous leaders must take up the challenge to see through a spring-cleaning. As far as spring-cleaning is concerned, there are things we need to get rid of,” he stressed.
As a member of BN, Teng admitted that the coalition came with various unsettled issues that had displeased the communities.
He believed that a thorough cleansing would help tone down the aggressiveness of the opposition and subsequently making them powerless.
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