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Posted: 11 Jul 2011 11:16 AM PDT

SALUTE TO THE CORPS

1,024 undergraduate volunteer police corps end their training in style with the passing-out parade

IN a ceremony steeped in Royal Malaysian Police tradition, 1,024 undergraduate volunteer police corps, otherwise known as Suksis, ended their training in a passing-out parade at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) recently.

It was the seventh annual graduation held since the corps programme for undergraduates was established in 2005.

The participants, hailing from 19 institutions of higher learning in the country, took part in the day-long parade and certificate-presentation ceremony attended by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Ismail Omar.

Also present were Federal police logistics director Commissioner Datuk Pahlawan Zulkifli Abdullah, Johor police chief Deputy Commissioner Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Mohd Shariff, and National Suksis Corps commandant, with the honorary rank of Assistant Commissioner, Professor Datuk Dr Rujhan Mustafa, who represented the Higher Education Ministry.

UTM was represented by vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Zaini Ujang and the university's Suksis Corp commandant, with the honorary rank of Assistant Commissioner, Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Tajudin Ninggal.

There were 770 participants in the passing-out parade, which signified the end of their training as Suksis Corps officers with the honorary entry-level rank of Inspector.

At the parade, the IGP inspected the guard-of-honour led by Hamzah Harjono.

Later, a four-man police commando team from the VAT 69 detachmen in portable aerial gliders flew the flags and colours of Malaysia, Johor, the Royal Malaysian Police and UTM.

The undergraduates were from UTM, Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Mara Shah Alam, Universiti Teknologi Mara Penang, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Universiti Teknikal Melaka, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Universiti Malaysia Sabah and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Ismail said the corps programme had seen an increase in participation since its inception.

"The response has been encouraging, and the programme will hopefully assist the police in achieving its objectives in the long-term," he said.

He also expressed his confidence that the next generation of Royal Malaysian Police leaders, and even the next IGP, could come from the ranks of the corps.

Those who have completed the programme are encouraged to join the force as probationary inspectors. However, like any police officer candidate, they will have to undergo the same training.

Rujhan said the corps initiative was an innovative programme that enhanced cooperation between the educational universities and the force.

This is the first time UTM is hosting the Suksis Corp passing-out parade.

The host was UM in Kuala Lumpur last year.

The Suksis Corps, which is similar to the police volunteer programme, is the brainchild of former prime minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi after his visit to UUM on Feb 4, 1999 as deputy prime minister.

The corps' objective is to mould undergraduates into upholders of the law and keepers of peace.

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A hotel that shuns not durians

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:21 AM PDT

A hotel that shuns not durians

DURIAN lovers know that the king of fruits are not welcomed in hotels. In fact, they are prohibited as can be attested to by signs on hotel walls and its lifts.

However, durian connoisseurs will be happy to know that Pulai Springs Resort in Johor is hosting a durian festival on Friday and Saturday at the outdoor area of Gleneagles Terrace restaurant.

Pulai Springs Resort general manager Tengku Ahmad Faizal said apart from the fresh fruits, one could also savour more than 50 types of durian-based dishes.

Among them are roti canai durian, ikan patin gulai tempoyak, singgang asam gulai durian, gulai udang kuning durian kampung, durian pancakes, durian tarts and durian smoothies.

Also available are pan-fried and grilled durian items.

The ever-popular fried durian will also be on offer.

"It's not well known but makes for a tantalising fruit puff when deep-fried in batter," said Tengku Faizal.

He said the al fresco dining area at the restaurant was a suitable place for the buffet to be held as the durian scent can be overpowering indoors.

The "all-you-can-eat" buffet costs RM52++ per person and is from 6pm to 9pm.

However, guests should take note that durians are still not allowed in hotel rooms.

For bookings or enquiries, call 07-521 2121 or email psrb@psrb.com.my

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