IN A FLASH 01 JUNE 2009

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GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
Thank s to the public information, Langkawi Marine Police succeeded in thwarting an attempt to smuggle, four-hundred fifty cartons of cigarettes from various brands estimated to be valued at one-hundred four thousand ringgit.
Kedah/Perlis Enforcement Department Second Commanding Officer, ASP Rodzi Abu Hassan said, his men shadowed the smugglers for five hours before making the bust in Sungai Menghulu.
He said during the 3am bust, three men were loading the cigarettes onto a boat.
He also said, when one of his men moved in to introduce himself, two of the three smugglers took off while one was detained.
The suspect tested positive to be on drugs.
He also said, apart from the cigarettes, the team succeeded in apprehending a car, a van and a motorboat making the total value of the bustone hundred sixty thousand ringgit.
ASP Rodzi also said, the search in on for the other two suspects who escaped.
/ends-RTM
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants civil servants to focus on efforts to resolve economic issues prevailing in the country so that Malaysia could get out of the economic recession.

He said emphasis should be given to draw up a suitable time line, identify priorities, make decisions and use the time available in the best manner because 'time is gold'.

He said this at the monthly assembly of the Prime Minister's Department, in Putrajaya today.


He also emphasised on the importance of making quick and accurate decisions because the people were waiting to see the outcome of projects implemented by the government.

Muhyiddin also reminded that the slogan 'People First' from the concept '1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now" by the prime minister was not mere rhetoric, but what was being emphasised was that the government chosen by the people should be able to carry out the responsibilities entrusted in the best manner possible.



Under the bleak economic situation due to the global recession, the government must tackle the economy in the best manner possible so that the people would not feel depressed, neglected or excluded from the efforts taken to bring development to the country.

/ends- BERNAMA

THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.