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RM23m to improve Orang Asli settlements Posted: 02 Aug 2011 10:57 PM PDT BENTONG: The Pahang government has set aside RM23 million to improve infrastructure facilities in Orang Asli settlements and villages in the state. State Rural Development and Orang Asli Affairs Committee Chairman Datuk Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the projects, which included telecommunication facilities, would be carried out in stages. "The Orang Asli are not left out, but implementation of the projects has to be carried out in stages as their villages are mostly in the interior areas," he said at a meeting with the Orang Asli at the Sungai Bot Orang Asli settlement here. On electricity and water supply, Wan Rosdy said most of the Orang Asli settlements and villages in the state already had the facility. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

153 compound fines on littering issued in Kuantan Posted: 02 Aug 2011 10:36 PM PDT KUANTAN: A total of 153 compound fines were issued to members of the public, including owners of premises, throughout last month after a maximum fine of RM500 for littering was enforced in Kuantan. Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK) Public Relations Officer Haslinda Hassan, said since July 1, MPK enforcement officers had been given the authority to issue offence notice to those caught littering under Section 47 of the Street Drainage and Building Act 1974. "They have issued 153 compound fines so far, mostly for littering tissue papers, cigarettes butts and water containers besides piles of office, food stall and construction wastes. "Of the total, 67 compound fines were issued by MPK Cleanliness Control Division, while the rest were issued by MPK Enforcement Division of MPK. "The maximum fine was enforced in line with the zero-waste zone launched in Kuantan," she said. Haslinda said those who littered from a moving vehicle would not be spared as their vehicle registration numbers, as well as time and place of offence would be recorded by MPK staff for further action. "We are not trying to burden the public, but we are merely giving them a reminder not to litter," she added. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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Six PSM activists charged in court Posted: 02 Aug 2011 11:23 PM PDT BUTTERWORTH: Six Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) activists were charged in the Sessions Court today for their association with an illegal society and possessing subversive documents without a valid reason. They are Sungai Siput MP Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj, M. Sukumaran, 50, A. Letchumanan, 49, Choo Chon Kai, 33, M. Sarasvathy, 58, and R. Saratbabu, 25. The six were charged under Section 48(1) of the Societies Act 1966, read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, with having the common intention to assist an outlawed society, namely Bersih 2.0, by having with them 600 photostat copies of a banned leaflet. The section provides for a jail term of up to five years or a fine of up to RM15,000, or both, upon conviction. They face an alternative charge of assisting, with the common intention, by having in their possession 600 copies of the leaflet bearing the words "Perhimpunan Bersih 2.0" (Bersih 2.0 Assembly) intended for an outlawed society, namely Bersih 2.0, for the use of a Bersih 2.0 gathering to be held in Kuala Lumpur at 2 pm on July 9. This charge, under Section 43 of the Societies Act 1966 and read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, provides for a jail term of up to three years or a fine of up to RM3,000, or both, upon conviction. They also face another charge, with common intention, of having subversive documents without valid reason under Section 29 (1) of the Internal Security Act 1960, read with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which provides for a fine of up to RM10,000 or a jail term of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. All the offences are alleged to have been committed in a bus bearing registration number NAW 6617 at the Sungai Dua toll plaza of the North-South Expressway at about 3.30 pm on June 25. Judge Ikmal Hishan (rpt) Hishan Mohd Tajuddin set bail at RM8,000 per person and fixed Oct 10 to 14 for the trial, along with the trial of 23 other PSM activists also charged with similar offences. DPP Suhaimi Ibrahim appeared for the prosecution while lawyer Datuk C.V. Prabakaran represented the accused persons. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

Ballot box holds sway in democracy Posted: 02 Aug 2011 09:41 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: Although the Bersih 2.0 marches on the streets of Kuala Lumpur took place more than three weeks ago, the cyberspace is still raging with a lot of debate on what should have been done and what should not. Some claim that the marches, deemed illegal by the authorities, had been peaceful enough while others charge that the marchers were not above-board either. As usual, it has been easy for many armchair critics to slam the authorities for their alleged lack of clarity and below-the-belt tactics on handling the demonstrators. Commentators, prominent or otherwise, have often questioned why the government had created so much fuss about the demonstrations, which were touted as an expression of free speech. The proponents claimed at the outset that the marches would be peaceful, something akin to the relatively tame candle-light vigil marches in Hong Kong to commemorate the Tiananmen student demonstrations. But were the July 9 marches a stroll in the park? They weren't. Simply because Malaysia is no Hong Kong. It is still rather perplexing why the ring leaders of the marches had wanted to expose their followers to potential hazards, all in the name of greater democratic space. A certain degree of ambiguity begs one to question why the ring leaders of the marches did not hand over their eight-point demand to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at an audience they had with the King several days before July 9? Why insist on marching on the streets when you already have the chance to explain to the monarch your aspiration for electoral reforms and development of the democratic process? And the King had even advised that street demonstrations would bring more harm than good, although the original intention to amplify the aspiration for electoral reforms was good. Although the authorities had disallowed the use of the Merdeka Stadium as a venue for the proposed Bersih 2.0 gathering, the ring leaders still insisted on having the demonstration there, throwing caution to the winds. They had somewhat forgotten that the venue was close to very congested areas and also near a place where a lot of vitriol was spewed some 42 years ago during the funeral procession of a Labour Party member, which had sowed the seeds of discontent for further trouble in May 1969. A former top law enforcement officer who had been through the Communist insurgency and May 13 riots said that fortunately nothing more harmful took place on July 9 other than sore eyes and muscle aches. He said all it would have needed was for some riff-raff from either side to ignite the recipe for disaster. The ring leaders may have their so-called noble intentions but how were they to control the rabble rousers at the back of the crowd intent to create trouble at the slightest provocation? The July 9 marches were potentially a tinderbox for trouble amidst heightened tensions if the authorities had not acted firmly. We need to be thankful that nothing untoward happened on that day. The government has announced its commitment to electoral reforms, which includes addressing the often-brought-up issue of phantom voters by having the biometric identification system. There is no reason to doubt Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's pledge on this as he has been on the road for transformation since day one of his administration. For those intent on upholding democracy, it is the ballot box that holds sway, not the chest beating, hair pulling, tear gas canisters nor water cannons seen at unsanctioned street processions. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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Flood spoils 30-year vinyl collection Posted: 14 Mar 2011 06:27 PM PDT 2010/11/10 Adie Suri Zulkefli adie@nst.com.my Tengku Nahar Tengku Mansor holds his treasured collection of Michael Jackson Thriller at his flood-ravaged house at Taman Rakyat, Alor Star. NST picture by Ramdzan Masiam ALOR STAR: Flood victim Tengku Nahar Tengku Mansor, 48, was devastated when he came home to find his collection of vinyl records was soaked in mudwaters after the city was ravaged by floods last Wednesday. The father of three only realised the irreparable damages when he returned to his house at Taman Rakyat, Jalan Sultanah Bahiyah here on Saturday after seeking refuge at a relative's home in Hutan Kampung. Self-employed Tengku Nahar said his record collection were kept in the storeroom of his double-storey house and he had forgotten about the records when his family were rushing to evacuate the house last week. "I was busy moving our furniture to the upper-floor when the flood started to reach our doorstep last Wednesday. I forgot about the records that was stacked in a box which I placed on the floor of the store room," said crestfallen Tengku Nahar. Tengku Nahar said he may salvage the vinyl records but the album covers were spoilt. His collection includes evergreens and superstars the likes of Bee Gees, Dan Hill, Neil Young, David Gates, Kim Carnes, Cliff Richard, Nat King Cole, and Graham Nash. Tengku Nahar began collecting the vinyl records in the 1970s, and he loved each of them dearly. "This is the precious collection of my life, I simply could not believe that I forgot about them when we were leaving the house," he added. Tengku Nahar had lived in Langkawi for over 20 years before moving back to his hometown in Alor Star two months ago. "I had never expected this area would be inundated by flood as it was never badly affected even during the major flood in 2005. I certainly hope that it would not occur again," he said. He thanked the volunteer rescuers for helping them in the evacuation process. "I didn't realise how serious the situation was until the rescuers arrived at 11pm on Thursday telling us to leave the house as the authority was about to cut-off the electricity supply on safety ground," he said, sharing his first experience with flood disaster. Tengku Nahar said he was planning to frame all the vinyl record and have them hung on the wall but did not have the time to do so. He only managed to frame his most treasured album 'Thriller', by the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. "At least I still have this." Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

Nation needs DNA banks, says lead CSI Posted: 09 Mar 2011 10:50 AM PST 2010/12/08 By Nor Hidayati Mokhtar SHAH ALAM: Malaysia needs to build DNA banks or repositories to assist in solving crimes and prosecuting cases, according to a senior forensic police officer. Head of the Police Forensic Lab's Crime Scene Unit (CSU) Supt Amidon Anan said the ability to collect DNA at crime scenes often proved futile as the forensic lab had only a limited bank of samples. "Having the DNA is useful if we have suspects we can match the samples against. But we are unable to use the samples to help us find potential perpetrators as we don't have DNA banks like what you see on the television series CSI," said Amidon. He was speaking to students from UiTM's Faculty of Communication and Media Studies on the topic, 'Crime as the elective subject' at the campus here on Oct 5. The need to create and develop DNA banks was critical, said Amidon, given the high public expectations on the police to safeguard society and reduce crime. He said: "DNA banks can help the CSU in many pending cases, such as Nurin Jazlin. It was sad that while we were able to collect a DNA sample from the body of the child, we had little means or resources to match it with the likely murderer," he said. Nurin Jazlin was a high-profile case of a missing child whose body was subsequently dumped in a gym bag in Petaling Jaya more than three years ago. Amidon expressed his frustration that the CSU's repeated requests for the establishment of DNA banks seemed to have fallen on deaf ears. While the cost of implementing such a project would be substantial, he said it would only escalate over time and "if not now, then when?" "It is not about being a hero in solving these cases. It is about finding justice for the victim's family." "Having this ability to solve and prosecute cases would significantly reduce the ability of criminals to get away with their crimes," added Amidon. (Ed: This article first appeared in Varsity Voice, a monthly publication jointly produced by the New Straits Times and Universiti Teknoogi MARA (UiTM) under the newspaper's Journalism on Campus project.) Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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Aquatics: Yi Ting feels like 'born again' Posted: 02 Aug 2011 04:59 PM PDT 2011/08/03 Ajitpal Singh ajitpalsingh@nst.com.my Siow Yi Ting took more than a year off to complete her studies. SIOW Yi Ting is back in business after a long break from the pool. Yi Ting took a sabbatical from swimming after making a big splash with three record-breaking gold medals at the 2009 Laos Sea Games to concentrate on her studies. The breaststroke expert, who recently completed her degree in Arts at the University of Arkansas, is back in training at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil. She has been training with other national swimmers for over a month. "I took more than a year off from swimming to complete my studies. I also needed the break as I felt I was burnt out after so many years in the pool," said Yi Ting in Bukit Jalil yesterday. "I did not train hard... only did recreational swimming then. It is great to be back. I feel like a born-again swimmer." The 27-year-old is not putting any pressure on herself ahead of the Indonesia Sea Games in November. "I will focus on my training as I need to improve my technique, fitness and endurance. I want to go through the phases and see where they take me. "My objective is to make an impact on the Sea Games but to do that I need to focus on my training," said Yi Ting, who has competed in three straight Olympic Games since the 2000 Sydney edition. Yi Ting will compete in her first competition after almost two years in next month's Hong Kong Open. "I do not want to burden myself by setting goals in this competition. I will use this event to gauge my form before I continue with training," said the Seremban-born swimmer. Yi Ting's ultimate goal, before she retires, is to qualify for her fourth straight Olympics in London next year. "I am gearing myself towards qualifying for the Olympics. My first attempt will be at the Sea Games. It will be a great way to end my career with a fourth appearance at the Olympics," said Yi Ting, who plans to pursue her Masters in Fine Arts in 2013. National coach Paul Birmingham said Yi Ting needs to polish her strokes in training. "She is slightly rusty but I am confident she will be clocking good times soon. It is important that she concentrates on improving her strokes and fitness," said Birmingham. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

Sailing / Monsoon Cup: Ahmad Shabery: Race needs to be self sustaining Posted: 02 Aug 2011 04:57 PM PDT 2011/08/03 Sean Augustin nstsport@nstp.com.my (From left) Monsoon Cup chairman Tan Sri Sabbaruddin Chik, race advisor Datuk Peter Gilmour and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek in Putrajaya yesterday. — Picture by Fariz Iswadi Ismail SPORTS Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek wants the Monsoon Cup to work towards becoming self sustaining with the annual event organised without government funds. The minister said the event was generating high return of investments (ROI), and corporations should sponsor it as the event was profitable. "This way the funds can be channeled to other government activities," Ahmad Shabery said after the presentation on the ROI and key performance indicators (KPI) valuation report in Putrajaya yesterday. "Why is this opportunity not grabbed by sponsors when sailing presents a very easy opportunity for brand placements to be made?" Also present was the minister's deputy, Gan Peng Siew and Monsoon Cup chairman Tan Sri Sabbaruddin Chik. Ahmad Shabery, however, acknowledged that like other events such as Formula 1 and Le Tour de Langkawi, it would take many years before the organisers can reduce their dependency on government allocations. Despite this, he was satisfied with the event as it had received wide coverage both in local and international media. Ahmad Shabery said the low turnout on the final day (last year) may be due to the fact that locals did not see this as a spectator sport unlike football or F1 which was much easier to be understood by the public. The ROI and KPI report stated that the race was broadcast to 176 countries and total viewing was over 1.73 billion. The local media value more than doubled to RM46 million, while overall television media surged to a whopping RM411 million, a 63 per cent increase from the 2009 edition. About RM7.1 million in event sponsorship was also generated. During the event, 1,729 jobs were created while visitor expenditure was estimated at RM13.1 million. Held annually in Pulau Duyong, Terengganu since 2005, the Monsoon Cup, which is organised by T-Best Events, is the last leg of the World Match Racing Tour. However, an industrial analyst, who wished to remain anonymous, said that the Monsoon Cup had a better chance of becoming a self sustaining event if it were to be organised outside Terengganu. "A lot of sponsors shy away from the East Coast as they feel the people there would not have the purchasing power to buy brands associated with the Monsoon Cup and sponsorship activation during the events," the analyst said, naming Sabah, Johor and Langkawi as possible alternative venues. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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Malaysia Building up on Q2 net income surge Posted: 02 Aug 2011 06:19 PM PDT Malaysia Building Society Bhd rose to the highest level in more than two months after the mortgage financing provider's second-quarter net income surged 58 per cent from a year earlier to RM78.2 million. The stock climbed 1.3 per cent to RM1.58 at 9:08 a.m. local time in Kuala Lumpur trading, set for the highest close since June 1. -- Bloomberg Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

K-One falls after listing transfer rejected Posted: 02 Aug 2011 06:17 PM PDT K-One Technology Bhd, a Malaysian electronics components maker, fell to its lowest level in more than four months after the Securities Commission rejected its proposed listing transfer to the stock exchange's Main Market. The stock dropped 5.1 per cent to 37.5 sen at 9:02 a.m. local time in Kuala Lumpur trading, set for its lowest close since March 23. -- Bloomberg Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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UNITED IN FUN Posted: 01 Aug 2011 10:53 AM PDT 2011/08/01 By Shenton Thomas De Silva Care United Society, the body that cares for the underprivileged, shows its members a good time THEY usually work on the streets of Johor Baru and Malacca, which they tirelessly scour for abandoned or neglected senior citizens, children and youngsters. But for one night the all-female Care United Society Johor Baru members got all dressed up to let their hair down at the society's annual charity dinner at Pulai Spring Resort in Skudai, recently. The Black Beauty Charity Dinner and Dance 2011 was organised to raise funds for the society to keep helping the underprivileged. The money will be used to finance 500 underprivileged children, 80 low-income families and 500 senior citizens. Guests-of-honour were Deputy Defence Minister, Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad and Pulai MP Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed. Jazz queen Sheila Majid delighted the audience with her signature hits, Sinaran, Lagenda and Antara Ayer dan Jakarta. She said she came to know about Care United after it approached her to sing at the event. "I obliged because I thought Care United was truly doing something good for a cause closest to my heart, which is helping needy children," she said. Salamiah Hassan, a household name since the 1950s, belted out English and Malay oldies. "I am doing this for charity and I am here for the many friends I have made in Care United. I truly enjoy being here and part of their efforts to raise funds for charity." A colourful fashion contest, a lucky draw with prizes worth RM24,000 and a burger-eating competition were part of the evening's programme. A "Lady Gaga" and a "gift box" were some of the creative outfits seen on the catwalk. The youth choir from the Sacred Heart Cathedral also performed. Care United president Dory Choo in her welcoming speech said: "The club's primary focus is to improve the lives of the neglected and underprivileged." She said this year, 500 underprivileged children would celebrate the society's annual "Malaysia Celebrates! Children's Party". "During Ramadan, 80 low-income families at Kampung Skudai Kiri will receive hampers," said Choo. She said 500 senior citizens from old folk's homes in Johor Baru would have a wonderful time during the club's upcoming annual Golden Years Celebration. Choo thanked the sponsors, volunteers and guests for their undivided support. Care United founding president Florence Goh recalled the society's first back-to-school programme. "The venue was my car porch. There were 520 children and low-income families queuing up for their kit. I remember it as though it was yesterday!" said Goh. Beaming with pride, the founder announced that the organisation, once a club, had recently become a registered society. Last year, Care United helped 3,500 children under its back-to-school programme at a cost of RM300,000. Goh said the song What Are Words by Chris Medina was particularly meaningful. "The song reflects what Care United is all about. We don't just say it, we do it!" she said to the audience before bursting into the chorus. The society needs an estimated RM480,000 a year to operate. Those who wish to donate may contact Care United for details. Call 07-357 6899 or visit www.careunitedjb.org. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

New JB campus to take 12,000 students Posted: 01 Aug 2011 09:07 AM PDT KFCH International College's Johor Baru campus will be able to accommodate 12,000 students when it is completed. Its main building, which is equipped with modern facilities, currently houses 300 students. Located in Bandar Dato' Onn, Iskandar Malaysia, the JB campus offers diploma programmes such as Hospitality and Food Services, Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, Tourism Management and Event Management. Campus chief executive officer Zaiton Ibrahim said besides applying for study loans from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation, students could also apply for KFCH scholarships. "We will review their applications and backgrounds. The scholarships will cover the tuition fees, inclusive of a monthly allowance," she said, at the college's open day recently. She said the college would allow KFC Holdings (M) Bhd to tap into a reliable pool of human capital to staff its restaurant chain. The college plans to introduce new programmes such as Science and Food Technology, Domestic Sciences, Food Retail and Marketing, Animal Husbandry and Logistics in the future. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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