Pairin Wants Seat Allocation Discussed In Roundtable

Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan wants the seat allocation issue among state Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties to be discussed in a roundtable and not openly to ensure that the matter is solved in the spirit of BN.

Pairin, who is Deputy Chief Minister, said the seat allocation agreed upon by all state BN component parties in the last election should be made the basis for any discussion on the matter.

“Only the parliamentary and state seats held by Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) (which left the BN in September 2008) should be discussed among the component parties,” he told reporters after opening the state-level World Water Day Conference, here yesterday.

SAPP Advises UPKO To Quit BN

Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) advised United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Organisation (UPKO) to quit Barisan Nasional (BN).

SAPP vice president Japiril Suhaimin said UPKO should take the drastic action because the ruling coalition would not set up the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to probe the huge number of illegal immigrants in Sabah.

PKO s disappointment with the slow progress in the setting up of the RCI is similar to having no confidence in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. SAPP quit BN in September 2008 after having no confidence in the then Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. So, I advise UPKO to follow our footstep,?he said in a statement yesterday.

Ex-Leader Claims PKR Crippled In Keningau

A former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leader claimed that the Malaya-based party here is already crippled as more than 2,000 members have since quit it for the State Reform Party (STAR).

“I myself as being the elected deputy head of PKR for Keningau division, has quit together with the majority of the elected divisional committee members. Among those who have also quit were the division vice head, Daniel Palangi and its information chief, Salim Nair,” Melvin Jaikul said.

Others in the divisional line-up who have also quit are Fred Aliun, Dominic Liew, Adrian Mikin and Alex Amik to mention a few, Melvin claimed in a statement yesterday.

Meanwhile in the divisional youth, all but one, had also left PKR for STAR. Likewise in the women wing, many have left too, joining more than 2,000 PKR members in STAR which is led by Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.

“There will be more who will leave PKR both in Keningau and in other divisions too. In the very near future there will be an exodus from PKR Putatan to join STAR,” he said.

PBS Has Right To Ask For SAPP Held Seats – Mositun

Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) also has the right to ask for the quota previously allocated to Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP), said its information chief, Datuk Johnny Mositun.

“Of course PBS has the right to request for the vacant BN seats because we too are a Barisan Nasional (BN) component party,” he said, commenting on the recent revelation by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) that it had submitted a list of some 20 candidates to be fielded in 10 constituencies, including all of that previously held by SAPP.

Mositun when contacted yesterday, said “while LDP also has the right to make the request especially for the constituency formerly represented by a Chinese component party, it does not mean the party should get all the vacant seats available.”

Dakwaan Sijil Halal Sukar Diperolehi Tidak Benar: Daud

Menteri Muda di Pejabat Ketua Menteri (Hal Ehwal Islam), Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman menafikan dakwaan tentang kesukaran dan kos tinggi untuk memohon Sijil Halal daripada Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM).

Beliau berkata, standard tertentu seperti pengubahsuaian premis dengan memiliki lantai dan dapur yang bersih bagi mengekalkan aspek kebersihan ditetapkan oleh pihak berkuasa tempatan dan Jabatan Kesihatan.

“Bukan JAKIM dan Jabatan Agama Islam Sarawak (JAIS) yang menetapkan peraturan agar pengubahsuaian (dilakukan) di bahagian dapur atau lantai sesebuah premis.

“Tetapi ia adalah peraturan atau undang-undang yang telah ditetapkan oleh pihak berkuasa yang berkenaan untuk premis yang beroperasi,” katanya kepada pemberita selepas mengadakan lawatan ke tapak pembinaan Kompleks Islam Sarawak Sibu di Jalan Awang Ramli Amit di sini, semalam.

SPDP 5 Bertegas Letak Calon Di Mas Gading

Kumpulan Berlima (SPDP 5) akan meletakkan calon di kerusi Parlimen Mas Gading untuk bertanding pada Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-13 (PRU13) akan datang.

Jurucakapnya, Datuk Peter Nansian Ngusie memberitahu, mereka berhak meletakkan calon di kerusi itu memandangkan mereka tidak lagi berada dalam Parti Demokratik Progresif Sarawak (SPDP), tetapi terpulang kepada pucuk pimpinan BN untuk menerima atau sebaliknya.

“Semua orang termasuk SPDP boleh meletakkan calon di mana-mana kerusi tetapi selaku calon BN, kita tahu hanya pucuk kepimpinan BN yang boleh memutuskan siapa akan bertanding berdasarkan penilaian mereka terhadap calon mampu menang, sekali gus apa yang terbaik untuk BN.

“SPDP mempunyai hak untuk memilih calon mereka sendiri dan seperti itu juga, kita turut mempunyai hak untuk meletakkan calon… kita biarkan pucuk pimpinan BN untuk menentukan dan keputusan itu perlu diterima oleh semua orang,” katanya menerusi khidmat pesanan ringkas (SMS), semalam.

Dr Tiki Leaves His Candidacy To Top BN Leadership

Incumbent Mas Gading MP Datuk Dr Tiki Lafe is leaving it to Barisan Nasional (BN) top leadership to decide whether he should defend his seat in the coming general election.

“It’s up to BN. Of course SPDP (Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party) has to propose their own candidate because I am not with them anymore. That is their right,” he said.

He told The Borneo Post this through short messaging system (SMS) when asked to comment on the remark by Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud that he would leave the candidacy for Mas Gading to SPDP.

Taib, who is state BN chairman, told the media in Bintulu on Sunday that he would let SPDP nominate the candidate for Mas Gading for Prime Minister and national BN chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to endorse.

“Well, what I want to do is to let the prime minister have the privilege of analysing who is the most winnable candidate for Mas Gading,” he was quoted as saying after opening SPDP’s triennial general assembly (TGA).

The statement by Taib was seen by many people, particularly SPDP leaders and members, as a clear indication that BN would be fielding a new face in Mas Gading in the coming election to replace Dr Tiki.

Wang KWSP Tersalah Masuk Ke Akaun

Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) mahu seorang wanita di Miri memulangkan wang berjumlah RM11,257.41 yang telah salah dimasukkan ke dalam akaunnya pada 13 Julai 2010.

Pengurus Besar (Perhubungan Awam) KWSP Nik Affendi Jaafar dalam kenyataan bertulisnya semalam berkata, berda-sarkan siasatan terperinci pihak-nya mendapati wanita berke-naan bukan pencarum KWSP.

Wanita berkenaan tambahnya, juga tidak mempunyai sebarang rekod menunjuk-kannya menyumbang kepada tabung berkenaan dengan kata lain tidak layak untuk sebarang simpanan KWSP.

Dompok Denies Bumburing Has Left UPKO

United Pasokmomogun KadazanDusun Murut (UPKO) president Tan Sri Bernard Dompok has broken his silence on the persistent rumour that his deputy, Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Bumburing, has left the party.

“That is not true, he is a personal friend of mine and the party’s deputy. In fact I have just spoken to him and he is astounded that there is this type of talk being circulated by people,” the Penampang member of parliament said.

Dompok who is also Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister added, “it is just a rumour which is incorrect”.

PRU13 Pada 3 Jun?

Kerajaan Malaysia sedang membincangkan kemungkinan mengadakan pilihan raya awal pada Mei atau Jun, sebelum penggal tamat pada awal 2013, demikian menurut empat pegawai yang enggan dikenali kerana perbincangan diadakan secara sulit.

Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak dijadual berucap pada 26 Mac kepada kira-kira 4,000 kakitangan Kementerian Penerangan yang membantu menyelia pilihan raya, kata pegawai kerajaan tersebut.

Satu tarikh yang dicadangkan bagi Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-13 (PRU13) ialah 3 Jun, demikian menurut para pegawai itu.

PRU13: 3 Jun Tidak Sesuai, Tidak Sensitif Sarawak, Sabah

Sekiranya Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-13 (PRU13) dipilih untuk diadakan pada 3 Jun, ia seolah-olah tidak menghormati Sabah dan Sarawak yang menyambut perayaan Hari Gawai dan Kaamatan pada awal bulan tersebut.

Menurut Timbalan Speaker Dewan Rakyat Datuk Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, tarikh 3 Jun adalah tidak sesuai sama sekali kerana tidak memikirkan perasaan dan hati orang Sarawak dan Sabah.

“Jadi kalau Sabah dan Sarawak dianggap simpanan tetap kepada BN, jangan adakan pilihan raya pada 3 hari bulan,” katanya kepada pemberita pada majlis minum pagi bersama penduduk Kampung Bako Hulu, di sini, semalam.

Taib Mahu BN Menang Besar

Ketua Menteri Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud mahukan semua parti komponen Barisan Nasional (BN) di negeri ini bersedia dengan memaksimumkan kekuatan untuk mendapatkan kemenangan dengan majoriti lebih besar dalam Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-13 (PRU13) akan datang.

“Pilihan raya akan tiba, dalam Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) kini telah melupakan apa jua perkara dan kami mahu menang untuk BN.

“Saya gembira SPDP juga begitu. Inilah masanya untuk anda memaksimumkan kekuatan dalam parti anda.

“Saya percaya kerajaan boleh memperolehi lebih majoriti,” ujarnya dalam ucapan perasmian Perhimpunan Agung Tahunan Ke-9 SPDP di Dewan Suarah Bintulu semalam.

Take Advantage Of Projects For Baram — Assemblyman

Orang Ulus in Telang Usan areas are urged to take advantage of projects planned for Baram.

Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said the government was committed to bringing development to the area, even the furthest part of Telang Usan.

“You must analyse and take advantage of projects being planned for Baram. As at this point of our life, we should be wise enough to see what we need to develop our vast and sparsely populated area,” he said when officiating at the extension site for Kampung Lepo Gah, Tanjong Tepalit, a Kenyah settlement in Ulu Baram yesterday.

SPDP Only Wants To Move Forward, Says Balang

Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party only wants to move forward and thus will not dwell on issues and things that happened in the past.

Its secretary-general Nelson Balang Rining told reporters at the party’s headquarters here yesterday that whatever happened during the triennial general assembly in 2009 was no longer relevant.

He said this when asked to counter a claim uttered by the sacked former secretary-general Datuk Sylvester Entri that SPDP’s fallout with him was due to the non-compliance of a so-called ‘status quo’ plan.

Aaron: No Reason For Kanowit Folk Not To Support BN

There is no reason for the people in Kanowit not to support Barisan Nasional in the coming general election with basic infrastructure development coming their way.

Kanowit MP Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said soon the people in Machan and Ngemah state constituencies under Kanowit parliamentary constituency would get their electricity supply and better road link to their longhouses.

“Roads are being constructed now to areas in Poi, Machan, Rantau Dilang and Kampung Bedil,” he said, stopping short of mentioning the length covered and the construction period.

Philip Seeks Peace With Nyarok

Philip Ngo a member of Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party extended an olive branch to the party’s deputy president Datuk Peter Nyarok Entrie who strongly objected to his nomination to the supreme council in a press statement on Sunday.

Nyarok was against Philip’s nomination because of the latter’s past close relationship with the five elected representatives who were sacked by the party last year.

Philip was calm over Nyarok’s outburst saying all along he was a party member at heart and it was not fair to brand him a sympathiser of the former party leaders.

Zon Perindustrian Akuakultur Di Lawas Akan Dibangun Semula

Zon Perindustrian Akuakultur (ZPA) di Lawas akan dibangunkan semula untuk mengembangkan lagi industri tersebut di negeri ini.

Timbalan Ketua Menteri Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu berkata, beliau telah memohon peruntukan untuk tujuan tersebut.

“Antara zon yang terlibat ialah kawasan Skim Penempatan Semula Awat-Awat, Kampung Punang dan Sundar.

“Kawasan-kawasan ini bersesuaian bagi penternakan seperti ikan siakap, ikan kerapu dan udang kerana ia mempunyai potensi semula jadi,” katanya pada sidang media selepas merasmikan taklimat mengenai Dasar Agromakanan Negara (DAN) 2011-2020 di sini semalam.

SPDP Tubuh Sayap Putera Dan Puteri

Belajar daripada kekuatan dan kemantapan parti tulang belakang negara, UMNO, Parti Demokratik Progresif Sarawak (SPDP) kini mulai melangkah ke hadapan untuk membentuk barisan pemimpin pelapis dengan menubuhkan sayap Puteri dan lebih istimewa menjadi parti pertama memiliki sayap Putera.

Pengerusi Puteri SPDP Kaunselor Barbara Mawan memberitahu, inisiatif untuk mewujudkan sayap ini khusus untuk golongan muda berusia dari 18 hingga 35 tahun adalah bagi membolehkan parti menyediakan platform terbaik untuk mengasah minat dalam bidang politik di kalangan golongan muda.

“Pada masa yang sama ia untuk merealisasikan matlamat kami iaitu melahirkan golongan pelapis dalam parti itu yang mampu diketengahkan sebagai pemimpin di setiap peringkat, selain mempersiapkan individu yang berpotensi dan berwibawa sebagai calon dan wakil rakyat SPDP pada masa depan,” katanya.

Kesedaran Turun Mendadak

Ramai pengguna tidak endah risiko pemakaian tali pinggang keledar belakang.

Kesedaran orang ramai terhadap risiko tidak memakai tali pinggang keledar, terutama bagi penumpang kenderaan, masih berada di tahap rendah.

Malahan, tahukah kita bahawa pada kelajuan 50km sejam, penumpang kenderaan yang memiliki berat badan 60 kilogram boleh menghentam tempat duduk hadapan dengan kesan impak 2.4 tan jika tidak menggunakan tali pinggang keledar?

Bagaimanapun, perkara itu mungkin tidak diendahkan memandangkan kajian yang dijalankan Institut Penyelidikan Keselamatan Jalan Raya Malaysia (MIROS) menunjukkan, tahap kesedaran dan pematuhan undang-undang pemasangan tali pinggang keledar belakang di negara ini menunjukkan penurunan mendadak.

Calon-Calon Berpotensi Mas Gading Saling Menyokong

    (Dari kanan) Henry, William, Anthony dan Rayan menunjukkan semangat kesatuan antara mereka bagi mempertahankan Mas Gading.

Empat calon berpotensi Barisan Nasional (BN) yang bakal mempertahankan Mas Gading akan saling menyokong antara mereka pada Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-13 (PRU13).

Mereka adalah Timbalan Pengurus Besar SALCRA Anthony Nogeh, Pengurus Besar Zecon Rayan Narong, Kontroler Lembaga Sungai-sungai Sarawak William Jinep dan adiknya yang juga ahli perniagaan Henry Harry Jinep.

Keempat-empat pemimpin tempatan daripada Parti Demokratik Progresif Sarawak (SPDP) itu menunjukkan kesatuan antara mereka pada jamuan malam di Singai, Bau malam kelmarin yang turut dihadiri oleh Presidennya Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom.

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              Pemain bola Sepak Sarawak yang berasal dari Kampung Luagan, Sundar, Lawas.

Former SPDP 5 Too Overzealous That They Overlooked Facts, Says Balang

SPDP secretary general Nelson Balang Rining yesterday said he was disappointed with the five office bearers who had been sacked from the party for allegedly trying to confuse the public.

Referring to Ba Kelalan constituency, the former Ba Kelalan assemblyman said the five were too overzealous with their eagerness to demonise party president Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom to the extent that they had forgotten the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate who defended the constituency in the last state election.

“It was not me who contested then but another party member Willie Liau. I retained the seat for BN twice before Willie took over last minute during last April 16 state polls,” he said in jest.

‘Grab Opportunities, Don’t Be Mere Passengers’

LAWAS: Rural people should grab the many opportunities made available through development projects carried out by the Barisan Nasional (BN) government in its transformation programme.

They should not be mere passengers and watch others prosper, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu.

“The people should not be mere passengers in the politics of development but grab the opportunities made available, particularly for the rural communities who still need much assistance from the government,” he said at the meet-the-people session at Kampung Punang here.

The Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Minister of Rural Development also said it was important that they uphold the culture of appreciation by reciprocating the government’s efforts in bringing development to them through their votes.

Six Northern Region SPDP Divisions Propose Tiong As Deputy President

Six Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) divisions in the northern region yesterday proposed that treasurer-general Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing become its next deputy president to succeed Datuk Peter Nyarok Entrie.

In other words, Tiong, the Bintulu MP, would be made the second man at the party’s March 18 triennial general assembly (TGA) in Bintulu, said deputy secretary general Paul Igai upon his arrival here from Miri.

Igai, who is political secretary to the chief minister, said the divisions also proposed that Nyarok be elevated to honorary life president.

Jangan Jadikan Hotel Tempat Judi, Maksiat

Ahli-ahli Persatuan Hotel Wilayah Tengah Sarawak (SCRHA) diingatkan agar tidak menjadikan hotel milik mereka sebagai tempat perjudian atau maksiat.

Pengerusinya, Johnny Wong Sie Lee berkata, kegiatan menjadikan hotel termasuk hotel bajet sebagai tempat perjudian atau maksiat adalah satu kesalahan yang serius.

“Kami mengingatkan ahli-ahli agar tidak menjadikan hotel mereka sebagai tempat perjudian atau maksiat.

“Perbuatan seperti ini boleh mencemarkan nama baik persatuan dan juga hotel yang terlibat,” ujarnya kepada pemberita semalam.

Menurut Wong, beliau ada terbaca di surat khabar berhubung hotel yang diserbu oleh pihak berkuasa kerana menjadi tempat perjudian dan maksiat.

“Namun kami berasa lega kerana belum ada ahli-ahli SCRHA yang terbabit dengan kesalahan ini,” jelas beliau yang memandang serius perkara tersebut.

RISDA Bantu Sarawak Majukan Tanah Terbiar: Shafie

Kementerian Kemajuan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah (KKLBW) Malaysia akan mengadakan perbincangan dengan Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak dalam masa terdekat ini untuk membangunkan tanah-tanah terbiar di luar bandar dengan tanaman komersial.

Menterinya Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal berkata, kementerian itu melalui Pihak Berkuasa Kemajuan Pekebun Kecil Perusahaan Getah (RISDA) akan membantu masyarakat di luar bandar yang tidak mempunyai peluang ekonomi sebelum ini, membangunkan projek agropolitan dengan mengusahakan tanaman getah dan kelapa sawit, bagi meningkatkan taraf hidup mereka.

“Kita akan berbincang dengan kerajaan negeri melalui Kementerian Pembangunan Luar Bandar dan menterinya, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu dalam masa terdekat ini, mengenai usaha RISDA yang mahu membantu membangunkan tanah-tanah terbiar di luar bandar yang sesuai (dengan tanaman getah dan kelapa sawit),” katanya.

46 Majikan Di Putatan Gagal Daftar Perkeso

Sebanyak 46 majikan sekitar daerah Putatan dikenal pasti gagal berdaftar kepada pihak Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (Perkeso) di sini kelmarin.

Timbalan Ketua Eksekutif Perkeso, Dr Mohammed Azman Mohammed berkata melalui Operasi Kesan (Ops Kesan) yang dilaksanakan bermula jam 9 pagi hingga 12 tengah hari di sekitar daerah berkenaan turut menyaksikan lawatan ke 152 buah syarikat yang menjalankan perniagaan kecil dan sederhana serta sektor perkhidmatan.

Daripada jumlah itu, Azman mendedahkan 46 majikan tidak melakukan pendaftaran pekerja mereka ke Perkeso setelah Ops Kesan dilakukan di kawasan terbabit yang mana 17 daripadanya didaftarkan serta merta melalui program pengesanan seperti dilaksanakan kelmarin.

Pembangkang Guna ‘Kanta Pembesar’ Cari Salah BN

Pihak pembangkang mula menggunakan ‘kanta pembesar’ untuk mencari pelbagai isu yang boleh menimbulkan kebencian rakyat terhadap kerajaan Barisan Nasional (BN).

Menteri Muda Pemodenan Pertanian Datuk Mong Dagang berkata, pihak pembangkang mula bertindak demikian memandangkan Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-13 (PRU13) akan diadakan tidak lama lagi.

Mong mendakwa, sehinggakan rumput yang tumbuh di tengah jalan akan dipersoalkan oleh mereka.

Kerajaan Digesa Perbaiki Struktur Bangunan Klinik Kesihatan Miri

PAS Sarawak menggesa Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia memperbaiki struktur bangunan Klinik Kesihatan Miri yang didakwa sudah terlalu usang sejak ia dibuka kepada orang ramai pada 1972.

Timbalan Pesuruhjaya PAS Sarawak Jofri Jaraiee berkata, selain struktur bangunannya usang, ruang parkir di klinik berkenaan juga terlalu sempit dan tidak tersusun menyebabkan kesesakan di ruang masuk klinik.

“Kami menggesa kementerian terbabit merangka pelan jangka panjang untuk membina sebuah klinik yang lengkap dengan peralatan moden dan kemudahan bagi memastikan keselesaan kepada pesakit dan kakitangan yang bertugas,” katanya kepada Utusan Borneo.

Sokong Pembinaan Jambatan Pulau Bum-Bum

Cadangan pembinaan jambatan yang menghubungkan tanah besar dengan Pulau Bum-Bum perlu diteruskan kerana impak positif daripada segi ekonomi dan jalinan hubungan penduduk khususnya.

Setiausaha Politik Menteri Kemajuan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah, Datuk Jaujan Sambakong, berkata kini penduduk Pulau Bum-Bum bergantung penuh kepada perkhidmatan bot untuk berulang alik antara pulau itu dan tanah besar Semporna bagi urusan harian.

“Lebih 20,000 penduduk Pulau Bum-Bum di sini terpaksa menanggung risiko kerana perlu menggunakan bot untuk mengangkut barangan dan kenderaan mereka ke tanah besar Semporna.

Liwan: Elected Reps Must Work Closely With Rakyat

Elected representatives must work closely with the rakyat to ensure that all government development plans are carried out smoothly.

Assistant Minister of Culture and Heritage Liwan Lagang, who is also Belaga assemblyman, said elected representatives can channel feedback received from the grassroots to the relevant ministries or government departments for appropriate action.

“Wakil rakyat are the vital link and bridge between the people and the government,” he said during a meet the people event in Long Busang, Belaga recently.

‘SPDP No Locus Standi To Discuss Our BN Fate’

Group of Five (G5) former SPDP leaders rubbished SPDP president Tan Sri William Mawan’s recent statement, saying his party had no locus standi to discuss their fate in BN as they were no longer members of the party.

Former secretary general and spokesman of the group, Datuk Sylvester Entri Muran said it was Mawan who should be doing the homework before opening his mouth and accusing him of being illogical in issuing statements concerning the party and his status.

Parti baharu, TERAS akan muncul?

Sebuah parti baharu yang didakwa untuk dianggotai lima bekas ahli Parti Demokratik Progresif Sara-wak (SPDP) kini sedang diusahakan dan kemungkinan didaftarkan sebelum Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-13 (PRU13).

Menurut sumber semalam, parti baharu yang dinamakan Parti Tenaga Rakyat Sarawak (TERAS) telah menghantar permohonan kepada Jabatan Pendaftaran Pertubuhan (ROS) baru-baru ini.

Mong: Saya ada hak demokratik

SRI AMAN: Menteri Muda Pemodenan Pertanian, Datuk Mong Dagang menegaskan beliau mempunyai hak demo-kratik untuk menghentikan pemberian bantuan kerajaan kepada pekebun kurang upaya (OKU), Frusis Lebi, 52, dari Rumah Anyai, Entulang Entawa, di sini.

Berdasarkan hak ini, kata-nya, keputusan dibuat memandangkan Frusis adalah seorang penyokong tegar pembangkang dengan rumahnya dipercayai menjadi pusat operasi calon pembangkang dan simpanan bahan kempen pembangkang pada Pilihan Raya Negeri Ke-10, tahun lalu.

Menurut beliau, Frusis nyata mendapat lebih banyak bantuan kebajikan dan pertanian daripada kerajaan berbanding orang lain selama ini, tetapi bantuan itu seolah-olah tidak dihargai.

Sarawak vs T-Team 8.45mlm 2 Mac

Liga super akan kembali beraksi pada malam ini setelah beberapa minggu berehat dengan satu perlawanan berlangsung diantara T-Team menentang Pasukan yang baru naik beraksi di Liga Super ini, Sarawak di Stadium Sultan Ismail Nasirudin Shah, Kuala Terengganu.

Perlawanan ini akan disiarkan secara langsung menerusi Astro Arena 801 jam 8.45 malam ini.

Untuk rekod kali terakhir kedua-dua pasukan ini bertemu iaitu pada tahun 2009 di mana T-Team membelasah Sarawak 7-0 di stadium yang sama dan ini akan menjadi perlawanan menarik kerana pemain Sarawak sekarang bukan lagi pasukan yang telah pernah di belasah T-Team pada 3 tahun lalu.

Aram meda tv 801 (Astro) malam tuk. Support team Sarawak!!!

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Terima calon pilihan

Pengerusi Barisan Nasional (BN) Sabah Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman mengulangi peringatannya kepada semua anggota Umno dan parti komponen BN di Sabah supaya menerima secara terbuka siapa saja yang diputuskan pucuk pimpinan sebagai calon pilihan raya umum ke-13.

Pendirian seperti itu penting bagi memastikan BN terus kukuh seterusnya mampu memenangi pilihan raya umum akan datang dengan pencapaian lebih baik berbanding pilihan raya umum lepas.

Bank Negara should investigate online banking frauds – Rep

Bank Negara should step in to investigate the security features of an online banking service provided by a local bank following a few fraudulent cases reported here, said Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong yesterday.

She told a press conference here that the complaints received by state DAP recently on the internet banking frauds were all pointed to the same local bank.

The state DAP treasurer therefore felt that an investigation should be conducted to prevent more people becoming victims.

Dennis Cox, 56, from Matang was the latest victim of the fraud, who lost RM5,300 in an online transaction performed on Jan 27.

PBS doubts CM post offered to Jeffrey in 1994

Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) vice president Datuk Radin Malleh has questioned the authenticity of STAR Sabah chairman Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan’s claim that he was offered to be the Sabah Chief Minister in 1994.

The Melalap assemblyman in a statement yesterday said that it was doubtful Jeffrey was offered the Chief Minister post in 1994 by the then Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad.

“Because if it is true then his brainchild party namely Parti Demokratik Sabah Bersatu (PBDS) should have been registered by Mahathir who also happened to be the Home Minister,” he said.

According to Radin, he vividly remembered watching on television, Jeffrey waiting outside the room where Mahathir was having a meeting with Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties.

“But until the BN government was formed in Sabah in April 1994, his PBDS was not approved by Mahathir. So he joined AKAR, then PBRS, and he created problems there resulting in him being sacked by the respective parties.

Musa confident of repeat victory

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman, who is Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chief, said he is confident the ruling coalition would achieve 100 per cent victory in the coming general election.

He said BN has a good track record in developing the country and would be able to repeat or better its performance in the last general election in 2008.

The Chief Minister reiterated his call for Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) members in the state to accept whoever the candidates chosen by the leadership for the 13th general election.

Sabah to have most number of 1Malaysia clinics

Sabah will have the most number of 1Malaysia Clinic by year-end, with the Health Ministry having set a target of 20 of such facilities here.

Deputy Health Minister Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin said eight were already operating, with the clinic at Taman Sri Rugading being the latest launched yesterday.

Another one is under construction while the locations for the other 11 have been identified and in the process of being set up.

She said this included areas in Penampang, Beaufort, Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu and Keningau.

Many complaints received on graft – Movement for Change

KUCHING: Movement for Change, Sarawak (MoCS) has received numerous complaints from the public on corrupt practices, particularly in the civil service after the formation of its Anti-Corruption Committee on Feb 13.

Committee chairman Baharuddin Mokhsen told a press conference here yesterday that they had opened a few files based on information received for further investigation.

“We will get to the bottom of these complaints although they came mainly from whistleblowers,” he said in a press release.

Tebar roti canai dengan bersarung tangan tidak logik, kata peniaga

SIBU:Seruan pihak berkuasa yang mahu pengusaha makanan menggunakan sarung tangan ketika me-ngendalikan makanan, mendapat reaksi kurang memberangsangkan daripada peniaga roti canai di sini.

Ini kerana penggunaan sarung tangan boleh memperlahankan proses membuat roti canai, selain mendedahkan penebar roti canai dengan risiko terbakar tapak tangan.

Pembangkang Bawa Budaya ‘Jaguh Menghasut’

Budaya ‘jaguh menghasut’ yang dibawa parti pembangkang dari Semenanjung Malaysia kini dilihat semakin merebak di Sarawak yang dikhuatiri boleh menggugat kestabilan politik jika tidak ditangani dengan baik.

Menteri Perancangan Sumber dan Alam Sekitar Kedua Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan berkata, unsur politik sedemikian tidak sesuai untuk diamalkan di negeri ini kerana ia boleh memecahbelahkan rakyat.

Menurutnya parti pembangkang yang bertapak di Semenanjung Malaysia dilihat semakin berani menunjuk jaguh mereka yang sebenar untuk menghasut rakyat.

“Unsur politik parti pembangkang di Semenanjung (Malaysia) seperti DAP dan PKR sudah menular di Sarawak dan mereka sebenarnya adalah jaguh menghasut rakyat untuk menggugat kestabilan politik di negeri ini,” katanya.

ASSAR Perluas CSR Bantu Golongan Miskin Luar Bandar

Permodalan ASSAR Sdn Bhd (ASSAR) akan memper-luaskan lagi program tanggung- jawab sosial korporatnya (CSR) ke luar bandar untuk membolehkan lebih ramai golongan miskin di ne-geri ini dibantu.

Timbalan Pengerusinya Tan Sri Datuk Amar Bujang Mohd Nor berkata, untuk tujuan itu syarikat ber-kenaan akan menjalinkan sebanyak mungkin kerjasama dengan per- tubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) le-bih-lebih lagi yang berkait rapat de-ngan pembangunan komuniti.

“Memang sudah menjadi harapan (Permodalan) ASSAR untuk membantu masyarakat luar bandar yang miskin dan ini telah dilaksanakan lama dulu menerusi pelaburan unit amanah saham.

Ministry Mulls Best Option For Housing In Sungai Asap

The state government will plan the best housing scheme for the 915 new applicants who have requested the government for assistance to build houses near the present Sg Asap resettlement area here.

Speaking at a meet-the-people session at Uma Belor (longhouse) in Sg Asap near here yesterday, Minister of Housing Datuk Amar Abg Johari Tun Openg said two options were being considered for the housing scheme to be implemented in Sg Asap.

YB Baru Bian Akan Bertanding Di Parlimen Limbang

Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian has set his sights on Limbang parliamentary constituency.

Declaring his intention to contest the seat in the upcoming general election, Bian said his vision is to see the people in the constituency move forward.

“It is my vision to see great improvement and moving forward for the people of this area, and I am sure I am not alone in my aspirations.

“Therefore I wish to invite all the people of Limbang and the surrounding areas who share my vision to come forward to assist us in our outreach to the community.

Timbalan Presiden PAS Mesti Islam

Dewan Ulama dan Pemuda PAS menegaskan jawatan Timbalan Presiden PAS wajib dipilih dari kalangan orang Islam.

Perlembagaan PAS tidak membenarkan bukan Islam memegang jawatan dalam parti, kata Timbalan Ketua Dewan Ulama, Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamed.

“Untuk memegang jawatan parti, perlembagaan mewajibkan menjadi ahli tetapi orang bukan Islam hanya boleh menjadi ahli bersekutu.

“Sukar untuk ahli PAS memberikan sokongan seratus peratus kepada pemimpin yang bukan Islam,” katanya ketika dihubungi hari ini.

Lim Kit Siang Boleh Jadi Presiden PAS - TDM

FORMER prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad described Pas's willingness to accept non-Muslims into high ranking positions in the party as "good".

This, Dr Mahathir, said was so as the opposition party had previously labelled Umno as kafir (infidels) for working with non-Muslim-based component parties.

Current Pas president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang had in 1981 called Umno members and supporters in a ceramah "infidels" and had also once opposed any co-operation with non-Muslims.

Dr Mahathir said Pas had since changed its stance, suggesting that non-Muslims could be party leaders, although he questioned how far they were willing to go.

"Lim Kit Siang can be Pas president. What's wrong with it?

Cabinet Supports Ban Erykah Badu

The move by the Information, Communications and Culture Ministry to ban the concert by American singer Erykah Badu, scheduled for last night, received the support of the cabinet yesterday.

Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said he had proposed the cancellation of the concert from the aspect of security and the importance of giving respect to religion, race and culture.

Badu Regrets Use of Wrong Picture

American R&B singer Erykah Badu bears no ill-feelings over the cancellation of her concert but expresses disappointment “in one paper that published the wrong picture”.

She said she understood the minister’s (Information, Communications an Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim) decision and the people’s feelings, and was sorry about not being able to perform here.

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