IN A FLASH 23 JULY 2009
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who turned 56 on today, wished for a more prosperous and united Malaysia in line with the concept of 1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now.
He told reporters after a surprise birthday organised by the JW Marriott Hotel in Putrajaya that he wanted the people to feel that they were participating and were valued for their contribution.
Earlier, he attended a seminar on "Premier Leadership Challenges in The Innovation Economy" at the hotel.
The one-day seminar was also attended by his deputy, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, several cabinet ministers, deputy ministers, ministry secretaries-general, chief ministers, menteris besar, business leaders and captains of industries.
It focuses, among other things, on learning and understanding the new economic and social political issues affecting Malaysia and globally.
-- BERNAMA
/ENDS-BERNAMA
The Information Communication and Culture Ministry will be streamlining broadcasting guidelines of television programmes in the government and private sector soon, said its secretary-general Datuk Kamaruddin Siaraf.
He added the ministry will be working together with the Multimedia Commission, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and Media Prima Berhad on this.
He said this to Bernama after appearing on the "Helo Malaysia" progtramme on Bernama TV.
He said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim would be making an announcement on the matter soon.
Kamaruddin said the streamlining would take into consideration aspects of quality and features of programmes from abroad irrespective of whether they were dramas or advertisements.
He also said now RTM, Media Prima and Astro (pay TV station) all have their own grading systems and the stations will all be streamlined into one single system.
He then added that the move did not mean a reduction in foreign programmes but more to ensure content was suited to the local scene.
At the same time, he said, this would also help local players in the television industry.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
IN A FLASH 10 JULY 2009
IN A FLASH 3 JULY 2009
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All projects under the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) are proceeding according to schedule, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Thursday.
Under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, the government has allocated seven hundred fifty million ringgit to the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) to the develop the area.
He said basically, they are on schedule. However, some of the projects are pilot in nature that needs testing before being implemented on a large scale.
He told reporters after chairing the third NCIA meeting in Putrajaya yesterday.
Najib said the projects in the NCER master plan covered the major economic sectors of agriculture, manufacturing and tourism, supported by the infrastructure, education, human capital and social development sectors.
He then added various projects are being implemented on a pilot basis, including the Amali Agro Entrepreneur Centre in Kampung Bukit Kura, Kedah, which is aimed at promoting agriculture on a commercial basis.
The project showcases the integrated agricultural concept, with the activities ranging from planting, chicken rearing to marketing.
The government is also developing a pilot project under the SawahKU Maju programme, which involves an area of eighty one hectares in Gunung Semanggol, Perak, with the aim of increasing padi production by eight to 10 tonnes per hectare.
For manufacturing, Najib said the government was implementing an excellence centre programme in the Penang Free Industrial Zone to raise the capability of engineering graduates to meet the needs of investors in the electronics industry, with the operations expected to start end of this year.
For the tourism sector, he said a master plan has been prepared to develop the Belum tropical forest in Temenggor, Perak, with priority given to conservation of the rich natural resources.
He then said Taiping, Perak, will be developed as a heritage tourism town and with a special allocation for the Safari Taiping programme.
He then said the government was also developing the Edu Citi-Tel pilot project to provide integrated hostel facilities in Taiping for Standard Five and Six pupils from families in rural areas and with low income.
He then said infrastructure project involved upgrading three hundred fifty-one kilometres of roads under the Muda Agricultural Development Authority in Ampang Jajar, Kedah, at a cost of RM84 million and construction is expected to be completed in stages from May 2009 to April 2010.
The government, he added, was developing Taman Teknologi Pauh in Perlis, an area of 30.3 hectares, with the aim of diversifying sources of economic growth and job opportunities.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
All projects under the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) are proceeding according to schedule, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Thursday.
Under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, the government has allocated seven hundred fifty million ringgit to the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) to the develop the area.
He said basically, they are on schedule. However, some of the projects are pilot in nature that needs testing before being implemented on a large scale.
He told reporters after chairing the third NCIA meeting in Putrajaya yesterday.
Najib said the projects in the NCER master plan covered the major economic sectors of agriculture, manufacturing and tourism, supported by the infrastructure, education, human capital and social development sectors.
He then added various projects are being implemented on a pilot basis, including the Amali Agro Entrepreneur Centre in Kampung Bukit Kura, Kedah, which is aimed at promoting agriculture on a commercial basis.
The project showcases the integrated agricultural concept, with the activities ranging from planting, chicken rearing to marketing.
The government is also developing a pilot project under the SawahKU Maju programme, which involves an area of eighty one hectares in Gunung Semanggol, Perak, with the aim of increasing padi production by eight to 10 tonnes per hectare.
For manufacturing, Najib said the government was implementing an excellence centre programme in the Penang Free Industrial Zone to raise the capability of engineering graduates to meet the needs of investors in the electronics industry, with the operations expected to start end of this year.
For the tourism sector, he said a master plan has been prepared to develop the Belum tropical forest in Temenggor, Perak, with priority given to conservation of the rich natural resources.
He then said Taiping, Perak, will be developed as a heritage tourism town and with a special allocation for the Safari Taiping programme.
He then said the government was also developing the Edu Citi-Tel pilot project to provide integrated hostel facilities in Taiping for Standard Five and Six pupils from families in rural areas and with low income.
He then said infrastructure project involved upgrading three hundred fifty-one kilometres of roads under the Muda Agricultural Development Authority in Ampang Jajar, Kedah, at a cost of RM84 million and construction is expected to be completed in stages from May 2009 to April 2010.
The government, he added, was developing Taman Teknologi Pauh in Perlis, an area of 30.3 hectares, with the aim of diversifying sources of economic growth and job opportunities.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Monday, July 6, 2009
IN A FLASH 06 JULY 2009
IN A FLASH 060709
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FAMA will continue to promote seasonal local fruits especially Durian to ensure the price will stay stable and to continue providing income to the local industrialists.
Some promoting efforts done by FAMA includes the Durian Feast Concept and Durian at School apart from increasing the number of retail outlets for seasonal fruits.
FAMA Chairman, Dato’ Badruiddin Amiruldin said, FAMA had just introduced a Durian Feast that was held at the Parliaments’ Lobby as a first step.
As a result, FAMA had received orders from various parties to have the same feast organized.
He then said, FAMA guarantees that it can deliver the products to meet the clients order even when the order is made off-season.
The feast concept will cost between one thousand to two thousand ringgit.
He was speaking to reporters at after launching The Seasonal Fruits Promotion by FAMA and ADUN Guar Chempedak in Guar Chempedak, Kedah which was officiated by ADUN Guar Chempedak, Dato’ Dr Ku rahman Ku Ismail.
Commenting on theexcessive supply of seasonal fruits, he said that this year FAMA had erected two hundred eighty retail outlets compared to half that number last year.
In Kedah, one hundred retail outlets were erected in Yan, Baling, Sik, Padang terap, Kubang Pasu, Langkawi and Kulim.
/ENDS-RTM
The Minerals and Geoscience Department has confirmed that the yellow-golden specks found in the rocks in Kampung Jelutong, Pendang are not gold, as otherwise thought by residents who have been chiselling away at the rocks for the metal.
Its Kedah/Perlis/Penang director Zainol Husin said inspection of the stones and rocks at the site in Kampung Jelutong, Pendang found the yellowish specks in them to be the minerals pyrite and arsenopyrite.
He said in a statement yesterday that it's not gold and commonly known as fool's gold'. This mineral is usually found in shale in the state.
The confirmation from the department has dashed the hopes of many residents wanting to strike rich as they have been chiselling away at chunks of rocks at the quarry area the past few days.
People began converging there after a worker at the quarry found gold-like specks in the rocks on Wednesday. Some residents started chiselling away at the rocks and collecting the stones as they were convinced the glistening metallic specks were gold.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak was reported to have said that if the yellow specks were indeed gold, the state goverment would have a new source of revenue.
He said he had asked the state Land and Mines as well as the Minerals and Geoscience departments to check on this.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
FAMA will continue to promote seasonal local fruits especially Durian to ensure the price will stay stable and to continue providing income to the local industrialists.
Some promoting efforts done by FAMA includes the Durian Feast Concept and Durian at School apart from increasing the number of retail outlets for seasonal fruits.
FAMA Chairman, Dato’ Badruiddin Amiruldin said, FAMA had just introduced a Durian Feast that was held at the Parliaments’ Lobby as a first step.
As a result, FAMA had received orders from various parties to have the same feast organized.
He then said, FAMA guarantees that it can deliver the products to meet the clients order even when the order is made off-season.
The feast concept will cost between one thousand to two thousand ringgit.
He was speaking to reporters at after launching The Seasonal Fruits Promotion by FAMA and ADUN Guar Chempedak in Guar Chempedak, Kedah which was officiated by ADUN Guar Chempedak, Dato’ Dr Ku rahman Ku Ismail.
Commenting on theexcessive supply of seasonal fruits, he said that this year FAMA had erected two hundred eighty retail outlets compared to half that number last year.
In Kedah, one hundred retail outlets were erected in Yan, Baling, Sik, Padang terap, Kubang Pasu, Langkawi and Kulim.
/ENDS-RTM
The Minerals and Geoscience Department has confirmed that the yellow-golden specks found in the rocks in Kampung Jelutong, Pendang are not gold, as otherwise thought by residents who have been chiselling away at the rocks for the metal.
Its Kedah/Perlis/Penang director Zainol Husin said inspection of the stones and rocks at the site in Kampung Jelutong, Pendang found the yellowish specks in them to be the minerals pyrite and arsenopyrite.
He said in a statement yesterday that it's not gold and commonly known as fool's gold'. This mineral is usually found in shale in the state.
The confirmation from the department has dashed the hopes of many residents wanting to strike rich as they have been chiselling away at chunks of rocks at the quarry area the past few days.
People began converging there after a worker at the quarry found gold-like specks in the rocks on Wednesday. Some residents started chiselling away at the rocks and collecting the stones as they were convinced the glistening metallic specks were gold.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak was reported to have said that if the yellow specks were indeed gold, the state goverment would have a new source of revenue.
He said he had asked the state Land and Mines as well as the Minerals and Geoscience departments to check on this.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Friday, July 3, 2009
IN A FLASH 03 JULY 2009
IN A FLASH 3 JULY 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
National sailor Khairuneeta Mohd Afendy moved into contention for a medal in the Girl's Byte C2 event of the Asian Youth Games sailing event in Singapore after good performances in the 3rd and 4th races held Thursday.
Khairuneeta who was in fourth place after two races, finished first and second in the two races held today, to move into contention for top spot, with five races remaining.
Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA) Mohd Afendy Abdullah through an e-mail to Bernama said with favourable winds of between 7 and 9 knots, Khairuneeta was able to finish first and second in the two races held yesterday.
However, Mohd Amirul Shafiq who is competing in the Boy's Byte C2 event, could not match her performance when he finished sixth and third respectively in the two races.
He added that if good wind conditions prevailed for the remaining five races, they will stand a good chance of finishing among the medal winners.
The two sailors are the only Malaysian athletes participating in the Asian Youth Games as the rest of the Malaysian contingent was withdrawn by the National Sports Council, following an Education Ministry's directive that barred students from competing overseas due to the Swine Flu outbreak.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
Plaza Tunku Yaacob at the Sultan Abdul Halim Highway, opposite Menara Alor Setar, here, will be given a 300 million ringgit facelift, incorporating a five-star hotel, the first of it’s kind in the state.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak said the plaza, abandoned for 28 years, would be revived in two phases -- reinforcing the building structure and developing the vacant land nearby.
He said the plaza would also have three-star budget hotels to provide a choice to certain guests, a convention centure and an international standard shopping complex similar to that found in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
The project slated to start next year is a tripartite joint venture among Belleview Bina Sdn Bhd, Bina Darulaman Berhad and Kedah State Development Corporation.
Azizan hoped government-linked companies in Kedah and local contractors would be given the opportunity to participate in the plaza reconstruction work.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
National sailor Khairuneeta Mohd Afendy moved into contention for a medal in the Girl's Byte C2 event of the Asian Youth Games sailing event in Singapore after good performances in the 3rd and 4th races held Thursday.
Khairuneeta who was in fourth place after two races, finished first and second in the two races held today, to move into contention for top spot, with five races remaining.
Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA) Mohd Afendy Abdullah through an e-mail to Bernama said with favourable winds of between 7 and 9 knots, Khairuneeta was able to finish first and second in the two races held yesterday.
However, Mohd Amirul Shafiq who is competing in the Boy's Byte C2 event, could not match her performance when he finished sixth and third respectively in the two races.
He added that if good wind conditions prevailed for the remaining five races, they will stand a good chance of finishing among the medal winners.
The two sailors are the only Malaysian athletes participating in the Asian Youth Games as the rest of the Malaysian contingent was withdrawn by the National Sports Council, following an Education Ministry's directive that barred students from competing overseas due to the Swine Flu outbreak.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
Plaza Tunku Yaacob at the Sultan Abdul Halim Highway, opposite Menara Alor Setar, here, will be given a 300 million ringgit facelift, incorporating a five-star hotel, the first of it’s kind in the state.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak said the plaza, abandoned for 28 years, would be revived in two phases -- reinforcing the building structure and developing the vacant land nearby.
He said the plaza would also have three-star budget hotels to provide a choice to certain guests, a convention centure and an international standard shopping complex similar to that found in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
The project slated to start next year is a tripartite joint venture among Belleview Bina Sdn Bhd, Bina Darulaman Berhad and Kedah State Development Corporation.
Azizan hoped government-linked companies in Kedah and local contractors would be given the opportunity to participate in the plaza reconstruction work.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
IN A FLASH 02 JULY 2009
IN A FLASH 02 JULY 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) has appointed Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) to carry out a study and recommend measures to overcome floodings in Kedah.
Project chief Prof Madya Abdul Rahim Anuar said the study would cover socio-economic impact on farmers and residents in the affective areas.
He said the study, costing 111,944 ringgit is sponsored by the NCIA.
Four experts, namely Prof Madya Dr Rohana Yusof, Prof Madya Dr Mohd Fo'ad Sakdan, Dr Khaltum Hassan and Mohd Razani Mohd Jali of the university's Kedah Sustainable Development Centre and thirty students would be involved in the project, expected to be completed end of this year.
He then added the study is important as in 2007, floods destroyed 15,622 hectares of padi field and last year, the area involved was 20,944 hectares, causing losses to 117,000 farmers.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
Bank Negara has issued three types of commemorative coins to mark the 50th anniversary of the country's parliament.
The coins, namely the Gold Commemorative Coins, Silver Commemorative Coins and Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Commemorative Coins, were launched by Dewan Negara (Senate) President Tan Sri Dr Abdul Hamid Pawanteh at the Parliament building today.
The Gold Commemorative Coins, with mintage quantity limited to 100 pieces, have a face value of 100 ringgit and will be sold at 1,200 ringgit a piece, while the Silver Commemorative Coins, with a face value of 10 ringgit and mintage quantity of only 300 pieces, can be bought at 150 ringgit a piece.
The Nordic Gold Brilliant Coins have a face value of 1 ringgit and will be sold at 10 ringgit each. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.
These coins will be available for sale from tomorrow at the Bank Negara headquarters and its branches in Penang, Johor Baharu, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.
At a press conference later, Abdul Hamid said the launching of the commemorative coins was one of the events for the Parliament's 50th anniversary celebration.
He added the highlight of the celebration will be a dinner hosted for about 1,000 members and former members of parliament in December.
He also said a documentary film and a book on the parliament's history will be published soon.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) has appointed Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) to carry out a study and recommend measures to overcome floodings in Kedah.
Project chief Prof Madya Abdul Rahim Anuar said the study would cover socio-economic impact on farmers and residents in the affective areas.
He said the study, costing 111,944 ringgit is sponsored by the NCIA.
Four experts, namely Prof Madya Dr Rohana Yusof, Prof Madya Dr Mohd Fo'ad Sakdan, Dr Khaltum Hassan and Mohd Razani Mohd Jali of the university's Kedah Sustainable Development Centre and thirty students would be involved in the project, expected to be completed end of this year.
He then added the study is important as in 2007, floods destroyed 15,622 hectares of padi field and last year, the area involved was 20,944 hectares, causing losses to 117,000 farmers.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
Bank Negara has issued three types of commemorative coins to mark the 50th anniversary of the country's parliament.
The coins, namely the Gold Commemorative Coins, Silver Commemorative Coins and Nordic Gold Brilliant Uncirculated Commemorative Coins, were launched by Dewan Negara (Senate) President Tan Sri Dr Abdul Hamid Pawanteh at the Parliament building today.
The Gold Commemorative Coins, with mintage quantity limited to 100 pieces, have a face value of 100 ringgit and will be sold at 1,200 ringgit a piece, while the Silver Commemorative Coins, with a face value of 10 ringgit and mintage quantity of only 300 pieces, can be bought at 150 ringgit a piece.
The Nordic Gold Brilliant Coins have a face value of 1 ringgit and will be sold at 10 ringgit each. The mintage quantity is 10,000 pieces.
These coins will be available for sale from tomorrow at the Bank Negara headquarters and its branches in Penang, Johor Baharu, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.
At a press conference later, Abdul Hamid said the launching of the commemorative coins was one of the events for the Parliament's 50th anniversary celebration.
He added the highlight of the celebration will be a dinner hosted for about 1,000 members and former members of parliament in December.
He also said a documentary film and a book on the parliament's history will be published soon.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
IN A FLASH 30 JUNE 2009
IN A FLASH 29 JUNE 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
LANGKAWI, June 29 (Bernama) -- The return of experienced trio Bibiana Ng Pie Chin, Siti Nur Masitah Mohd Badrin and Joseline Cheah to the national shooting squad after a two-year suspension by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), has boosted the country medal hopes at the Laos Sea Games.
National shooting coach Mohd Hashim Desa hopes the presence of the three shooters would help the country achieve what the national squad had achieved in the past.
Bibiana Ng, Joseline Cheah and Siti who served a two-year suspension after testing positive for propranolol during the President Ally T. H. Ong Championships, joined the national squad in training after their suspension ended in April.
The trio are among 14 national elite shooters undergoing their first phase of training at the Langkawi International Shooting Range of Malaysia (Lisram) since June 18, under coaches Mohd Hashim and Saidov Isroil from Belarus.
The National Shooting Association of Malaysia (NSAM) are hoping that Malaysian shooters who won three gold medals at the 2007 SEA Games in Korat, Thailand, would be able to increase that tally in Laos, come December.
Bibiana, winner of the 25m pistol gold at the Manila SEA Games in 2005 but who had to miss the Korat Games due to suspension just like Siti and Joseline Cheah, is expected to be reinstated as the favourite for the event in Laos.
/ENDS – BERNAMA
The 12th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival will go on as scheduled, from July 10 to 12.
Stringent precautionary measures, including free screening for music fans and artists, will be taken to prevent any spread of the Influenza A (H1N1) during the event.
Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Gracie Geikie said the board was working closely with the health ministry and state health department to comply with their directives and recommendations.
While there was speculation the event would be cancelled due to the H1N1, also known as swine flu, she told a press conference Monday that the festival would nevertheless, go on as scheduled.
The event will be staged at the foothill of the legendary Mount Santubong and feature four Malaysian groups and 13 foreign groups from among others, USA, France, New Zealand and Poland.
Geikie is optimistic that ticket sales for the festival could exceed twenty four thousand despite fears of the H1N1 and global economic slowdown.
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
LANGKAWI, June 29 (Bernama) -- The return of experienced trio Bibiana Ng Pie Chin, Siti Nur Masitah Mohd Badrin and Joseline Cheah to the national shooting squad after a two-year suspension by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), has boosted the country medal hopes at the Laos Sea Games.
National shooting coach Mohd Hashim Desa hopes the presence of the three shooters would help the country achieve what the national squad had achieved in the past.
Bibiana Ng, Joseline Cheah and Siti who served a two-year suspension after testing positive for propranolol during the President Ally T. H. Ong Championships, joined the national squad in training after their suspension ended in April.
The trio are among 14 national elite shooters undergoing their first phase of training at the Langkawi International Shooting Range of Malaysia (Lisram) since June 18, under coaches Mohd Hashim and Saidov Isroil from Belarus.
The National Shooting Association of Malaysia (NSAM) are hoping that Malaysian shooters who won three gold medals at the 2007 SEA Games in Korat, Thailand, would be able to increase that tally in Laos, come December.
Bibiana, winner of the 25m pistol gold at the Manila SEA Games in 2005 but who had to miss the Korat Games due to suspension just like Siti and Joseline Cheah, is expected to be reinstated as the favourite for the event in Laos.
/ENDS – BERNAMA
The 12th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival will go on as scheduled, from July 10 to 12.
Stringent precautionary measures, including free screening for music fans and artists, will be taken to prevent any spread of the Influenza A (H1N1) during the event.
Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Gracie Geikie said the board was working closely with the health ministry and state health department to comply with their directives and recommendations.
While there was speculation the event would be cancelled due to the H1N1, also known as swine flu, she told a press conference Monday that the festival would nevertheless, go on as scheduled.
The event will be staged at the foothill of the legendary Mount Santubong and feature four Malaysian groups and 13 foreign groups from among others, USA, France, New Zealand and Poland.
Geikie is optimistic that ticket sales for the festival could exceed twenty four thousand despite fears of the H1N1 and global economic slowdown.
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
LANGKAWI IN A FLASH 28 JUNE 2009
IN A FLASH 28 JUNE 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
In the knowledge that beautiful and clean beaches are tourist magnet, LADA organized a beach cleaning yesterday.
This program was co-organized by the tourism industry operators concentrated its focus this time around to Kilim Geoforest Park.
More than one hundred participants in ten boats took part in the program.
The program was organized to bring closer the tourism operators on the island, apart from instilling the awareness on how important it is to keep our beaches clean.
At the end of the program some three hundred bags of litter were collected.
/ENDS – RTM
The government is studying the best method to distribute diesel and petrol subsidies to fishermen to ensure that the facility reaches the target group, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Noh Omar said today.
He said it was also to reduce cases of irregularities by irresponsible people.
He added the budget allocated to the ministry for subsidies, incentives and aid is huge. As such, he wanted to ensure that every cent allocated by the government really benefits the people.
He told reporters after a dialogue with members of the Semporna, Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau fishermen's associations, in Semporna.
Noh said some fishermen had complained that the cost of the fuel for them to get to petrol kiosks to collect the subsidy was higher than the benefit they derived from the subsidy.
This, he said, was due to the location of the petrol kiosks far from the homes of the fishermen.
As such, the study would consider the possibility of locating the subsidy fuel kiosks at jetties, including the fish-landing jetties.
Noh said the ministry would also decide whether to pay the catch incentive of 10 cents per kilogram on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
//ENDS – BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
In the knowledge that beautiful and clean beaches are tourist magnet, LADA organized a beach cleaning yesterday.
This program was co-organized by the tourism industry operators concentrated its focus this time around to Kilim Geoforest Park.
More than one hundred participants in ten boats took part in the program.
The program was organized to bring closer the tourism operators on the island, apart from instilling the awareness on how important it is to keep our beaches clean.
At the end of the program some three hundred bags of litter were collected.
/ENDS – RTM
The government is studying the best method to distribute diesel and petrol subsidies to fishermen to ensure that the facility reaches the target group, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Noh Omar said today.
He said it was also to reduce cases of irregularities by irresponsible people.
He added the budget allocated to the ministry for subsidies, incentives and aid is huge. As such, he wanted to ensure that every cent allocated by the government really benefits the people.
He told reporters after a dialogue with members of the Semporna, Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tawau fishermen's associations, in Semporna.
Noh said some fishermen had complained that the cost of the fuel for them to get to petrol kiosks to collect the subsidy was higher than the benefit they derived from the subsidy.
This, he said, was due to the location of the petrol kiosks far from the homes of the fishermen.
As such, the study would consider the possibility of locating the subsidy fuel kiosks at jetties, including the fish-landing jetties.
Noh said the ministry would also decide whether to pay the catch incentive of 10 cents per kilogram on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
//ENDS – BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Friday, June 26, 2009
IN A FLASH 26 JUNE 2009
IN A FLASH 26 JUNE 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
Malaysia's production of aquaculture products is expected to reach 508 thousand metric tonnes or worth 6.9 billion ringgit by end of next year, Fisheries Department Director-General Datuk Junaidi Che Ayub said.
He said the products would come from 49 aquaculture industrial zones, covering 28 thousand hectares, in the country.
The areas, he said, included the fish in cage rearing projects at Temenggor Lake, Banding, Perak, and in Langkawi, Kedah.
The produce from Temenggor Lake would be exported to the US, while products from Langkawi would be exported to Hong Kong, he told reporters after opening the National Aquaculture Seminar here Thursday.
Referring to the aquaculture industrial zones, Junaidi, said the Agriculture and Agrobased Industry Ministry, through the National Aquaculture Development Plan, collaborated with the state governments in identifying the sites and providing the necessary assistance, including infrastructure, to aquaculture project operators, involving an allocation of RM358 million.
/ENDS – BERNAMA
This year's Malaysian Mega Sale Carnival (MMSC) with the theme "Malaysia Your Shopping Oasis" from July 4 to August 31, will have Middle Eastern flavour.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said Tourism Malaysia would be introducing various events based on the Middle-East concept.
A showcase of Middle Eastern music and performances, called the Samrah Festival, would be held at Bukit Bintang every Friday and Saturday from July 10, she told a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
She also said awards would be given to shopping malls and retailers who decorated their premises according to the theme.
She added categories for the Best Window Display Contest include departmental stores, specialty stores and food and beverages outlets while categories for the MMSC 2009 July Shopping Centres award include Central Bussiness District shopping centres and Suburban shopping centres.
She said Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, would launch MMSC 2009 on July 5 at Pavilion KL in Bukit Bintang.
Forty-four foreign journalists and television crews who were invited to Malaysia under the Mega Familiarisation programme in conjuction with the event would also be there. They were from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, China, India, Iran, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
Asked about the low occupancy rate for the homestay programme, Ng said the ministry was reviewing it with a view to revitalising the programme.
She then said that homestay is a rural tourism economy and many foreign tourists prefer to stay at a homestay as they want to experience life in the village.
Unfortunately, the homestay operators had not really understood the concept, she added.
//ENDS – BERNAMA
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Malaysia's production of aquaculture products is expected to reach 508 thousand metric tonnes or worth 6.9 billion ringgit by end of next year, Fisheries Department Director-General Datuk Junaidi Che Ayub said.
He said the products would come from 49 aquaculture industrial zones, covering 28 thousand hectares, in the country.
The areas, he said, included the fish in cage rearing projects at Temenggor Lake, Banding, Perak, and in Langkawi, Kedah.
The produce from Temenggor Lake would be exported to the US, while products from Langkawi would be exported to Hong Kong, he told reporters after opening the National Aquaculture Seminar here Thursday.
Referring to the aquaculture industrial zones, Junaidi, said the Agriculture and Agrobased Industry Ministry, through the National Aquaculture Development Plan, collaborated with the state governments in identifying the sites and providing the necessary assistance, including infrastructure, to aquaculture project operators, involving an allocation of RM358 million.
/ENDS – BERNAMA
This year's Malaysian Mega Sale Carnival (MMSC) with the theme "Malaysia Your Shopping Oasis" from July 4 to August 31, will have Middle Eastern flavour.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said Tourism Malaysia would be introducing various events based on the Middle-East concept.
A showcase of Middle Eastern music and performances, called the Samrah Festival, would be held at Bukit Bintang every Friday and Saturday from July 10, she told a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
She also said awards would be given to shopping malls and retailers who decorated their premises according to the theme.
She added categories for the Best Window Display Contest include departmental stores, specialty stores and food and beverages outlets while categories for the MMSC 2009 July Shopping Centres award include Central Bussiness District shopping centres and Suburban shopping centres.
She said Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, would launch MMSC 2009 on July 5 at Pavilion KL in Bukit Bintang.
Forty-four foreign journalists and television crews who were invited to Malaysia under the Mega Familiarisation programme in conjuction with the event would also be there. They were from Australia, Brunei, Indonesia, China, India, Iran, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.
Asked about the low occupancy rate for the homestay programme, Ng said the ministry was reviewing it with a view to revitalising the programme.
She then said that homestay is a rural tourism economy and many foreign tourists prefer to stay at a homestay as they want to experience life in the village.
Unfortunately, the homestay operators had not really understood the concept, she added.
//ENDS – BERNAMA
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
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As a social service for the local community, TLDM based in Langkawi held a “Jiwa Murni” program at PDK Langkawi.
Administrative Chief Officer 3, Commander Mahadzir Mokhtar said in his speech, the program was to instill unity and to bring the community members closer with TLDM.
He added, this was also to celebrate TLDMs 75th anniversary.
Some two hundred officers joined the program and held a “gotong-royong” around the area.
PDK Langkawi currently cares for sixty trainees aged between one to twenty seven years old. It’s operation is monitored by the Community Welfare department.
/ENDS-RTM
To help add to the local blood supply, the Teachers’ Social Service and Welfare committee had organized a blood-drive themed “setitik darah seribu jasa” at LADA Hall.
The campaign is part of the teachers’ appreciation day celebration program that targeted teachers and also the public in Langkawi.
Program Chairman, Din Ibrahim said, the campaign is an annual event and this was the 9th time it was being held in Langkawi.
Two hundred people are expected to turn up for the blood drive.
He also said, the program is a way to show that the teachers are willing to contribute and do their part to help the local hospital with their blood supply.
The campaign is a close collaboration work with Langkawi Hospital.
/ENDS-RTM
Langkawi traders and tourism players on Thursday welcomed the suggestion by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen that a night market be held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2009 (LIMA '09) in December.
Langkawi Tourism Association chairman Shukri Shafie said apart from providing additional attraction to the biennial event, the night market would also benefit local traders.
He said tourists and Lima participants will also be able to visit the market and enjoy cultural performances adding that the event was one of the ways to showcase Malaysian culture to visitors.
Dr Ng, who made the suggestion at a recent dialogue with tourism industry players here, said that the ministry was prepared to bring in cultural troops from states in Malaysia to perform at the night market.
Chairman of the Langkawi branch of the Kedah Traders and Petty Traders Association, Ghazali Md Noor, also welcomed the suggestion, saying the market could either be sited at the Pekan Rabu complex in Kuah, Pantai Cenang or Padang Mat Sirat.
He said this will further enliven the nightly atmosphere throughout the Lima.
The association has over 500 members.
Chairman of the Langkawi branch of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, Pishol Ishak, said the night market would help increase tourist arrival in future Lima events.
/ends-BERNAMA
Two national sailors, Mohd Amirul Shafiq and Khairuneeta Mohd Afendy are set to lead the country's challenge at the Asian Youth Sailing Championships in Singapore from June 28 to July 7.
Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA) general manager, Mohd Afendy Abdullah said both sailors would compete in the boys Byte C2 category.
He added though MYA is sending only two sailors, we expect them to win at least two medals.
He said this before leaving to Singapore with the duo.
Mohd Afendy said both sailors were leaving to Singapore early to undergo training before the competition and also adjust themselves to the conditions in Singapore.
The championships had attracted participation from 21 countries.
He added that MYA would also send two sailors to the Denmark Sailing Championships, comprising Mohd Khairul Nizam Mohd Afendy who competes in the Junior Laser competition from July 1-8, and Mohd Romzi Mohamad, who is listed for the Laser Senior event to be held from July 9-17.
//ENDS – BERNAMA
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As a social service for the local community, TLDM based in Langkawi held a “Jiwa Murni” program at PDK Langkawi.
Administrative Chief Officer 3, Commander Mahadzir Mokhtar said in his speech, the program was to instill unity and to bring the community members closer with TLDM.
He added, this was also to celebrate TLDMs 75th anniversary.
Some two hundred officers joined the program and held a “gotong-royong” around the area.
PDK Langkawi currently cares for sixty trainees aged between one to twenty seven years old. It’s operation is monitored by the Community Welfare department.
/ENDS-RTM
To help add to the local blood supply, the Teachers’ Social Service and Welfare committee had organized a blood-drive themed “setitik darah seribu jasa” at LADA Hall.
The campaign is part of the teachers’ appreciation day celebration program that targeted teachers and also the public in Langkawi.
Program Chairman, Din Ibrahim said, the campaign is an annual event and this was the 9th time it was being held in Langkawi.
Two hundred people are expected to turn up for the blood drive.
He also said, the program is a way to show that the teachers are willing to contribute and do their part to help the local hospital with their blood supply.
The campaign is a close collaboration work with Langkawi Hospital.
/ENDS-RTM
Langkawi traders and tourism players on Thursday welcomed the suggestion by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen that a night market be held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2009 (LIMA '09) in December.
Langkawi Tourism Association chairman Shukri Shafie said apart from providing additional attraction to the biennial event, the night market would also benefit local traders.
He said tourists and Lima participants will also be able to visit the market and enjoy cultural performances adding that the event was one of the ways to showcase Malaysian culture to visitors.
Dr Ng, who made the suggestion at a recent dialogue with tourism industry players here, said that the ministry was prepared to bring in cultural troops from states in Malaysia to perform at the night market.
Chairman of the Langkawi branch of the Kedah Traders and Petty Traders Association, Ghazali Md Noor, also welcomed the suggestion, saying the market could either be sited at the Pekan Rabu complex in Kuah, Pantai Cenang or Padang Mat Sirat.
He said this will further enliven the nightly atmosphere throughout the Lima.
The association has over 500 members.
Chairman of the Langkawi branch of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, Pishol Ishak, said the night market would help increase tourist arrival in future Lima events.
/ends-BERNAMA
Two national sailors, Mohd Amirul Shafiq and Khairuneeta Mohd Afendy are set to lead the country's challenge at the Asian Youth Sailing Championships in Singapore from June 28 to July 7.
Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA) general manager, Mohd Afendy Abdullah said both sailors would compete in the boys Byte C2 category.
He added though MYA is sending only two sailors, we expect them to win at least two medals.
He said this before leaving to Singapore with the duo.
Mohd Afendy said both sailors were leaving to Singapore early to undergo training before the competition and also adjust themselves to the conditions in Singapore.
The championships had attracted participation from 21 countries.
He added that MYA would also send two sailors to the Denmark Sailing Championships, comprising Mohd Khairul Nizam Mohd Afendy who competes in the Junior Laser competition from July 1-8, and Mohd Romzi Mohamad, who is listed for the Laser Senior event to be held from July 9-17.
//ENDS – BERNAMA
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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A proposal to turn the Langkawi International Shooting Range Malaysia (Lisram) into a tourist destination may soon become a reality after a conceptual paper was prepared and submitted to the Home Ministry.
Lisram manager Mohd Nor Arshad said the proposal to open the range to tourists who are keen to take part in shooting activities and upgrade the range would be submitted to the ministry soon.
He said that currently, Lisram's calendar is full with various activities, especially training and competitions organised by various enforcement agencies.
Mohd Nor told Bernama in response to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's suggestion in his blog that Lisram be turned into a tourist spot.
Dr Mahathir had said that among the 2.3 million tourists to Langkawi annually, many among them might be interested in including shooting activities as part of their itinerary during the visit.
Mohd Nor said among enforcement agencies that regularly used Lisram were the Royal Malaysian Police, Royal Malaysian Navy, Customs Department and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.
National shooting coach Hashim Desa who is currently with the national squad that is undergoing training at Lisram as preparations for the Laos SEA Games in December and 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi said Dr Mahathir's suggestion can boost tourism in the Island.
A number of foreign teams like Austria, had used Lisram for their training before the Beijing Olympic Games in China last year, he said.
Meanwhile, Langkawi Amateur Shooting Association president Datuk Mansor Ismail suggested that procedures and regulations for using Lisram should be eased to encourage more tourists to the range.
Lisram, built at a cost of RM80 million in 1997 over a 202 hectare site, was part of venues built for the 1998 Commonwealth Games hosted by Malaysia, has state-of-the-art equipment and electronic scoring system and reputed to be the best shooting range in South East Asia.
Lisram has been regularly used by the national shooters to prepare for major competitions like SEA, Asian, Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
It has facilities for Pistol, Rifle and Full Bore Rifle.
//ENDS—BERNAMA
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A proposal to turn the Langkawi International Shooting Range Malaysia (Lisram) into a tourist destination may soon become a reality after a conceptual paper was prepared and submitted to the Home Ministry.
Lisram manager Mohd Nor Arshad said the proposal to open the range to tourists who are keen to take part in shooting activities and upgrade the range would be submitted to the ministry soon.
He said that currently, Lisram's calendar is full with various activities, especially training and competitions organised by various enforcement agencies.
Mohd Nor told Bernama in response to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's suggestion in his blog that Lisram be turned into a tourist spot.
Dr Mahathir had said that among the 2.3 million tourists to Langkawi annually, many among them might be interested in including shooting activities as part of their itinerary during the visit.
Mohd Nor said among enforcement agencies that regularly used Lisram were the Royal Malaysian Police, Royal Malaysian Navy, Customs Department and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.
National shooting coach Hashim Desa who is currently with the national squad that is undergoing training at Lisram as preparations for the Laos SEA Games in December and 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi said Dr Mahathir's suggestion can boost tourism in the Island.
A number of foreign teams like Austria, had used Lisram for their training before the Beijing Olympic Games in China last year, he said.
Meanwhile, Langkawi Amateur Shooting Association president Datuk Mansor Ismail suggested that procedures and regulations for using Lisram should be eased to encourage more tourists to the range.
Lisram, built at a cost of RM80 million in 1997 over a 202 hectare site, was part of venues built for the 1998 Commonwealth Games hosted by Malaysia, has state-of-the-art equipment and electronic scoring system and reputed to be the best shooting range in South East Asia.
Lisram has been regularly used by the national shooters to prepare for major competitions like SEA, Asian, Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
It has facilities for Pistol, Rifle and Full Bore Rifle.
//ENDS—BERNAMA
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Monday, June 22, 2009
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YAN, June 21 (Bernama) -- The Islamic television channel will be launched as soon as the frequency is finalised and several technical matters sorted out, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Senator Maj-Gen (R) Datuk Jamil Khir Baharom said.
The new channel, he said, would be a new medium to convey the correct message on Islamic affairs to the society.
He added that the channel would also enable the people to interact and discuss religious matters.
"It is going to be a free-to-air channel. I see no problem for us to provide contents as there are many production houses offering to provide them," he told reporters after closing a crime-free campaign among the youth here Saturday.
Apart from airing religious matters, the channel would provide information on economic activities as well as facilities provided under the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (Yapiem),
The National Islamic Affairs Council agreed on Friday to set up an Islamic television channel to cater for the need to provide family and religious oriented programmes.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has described Sarawak as a true reflection of the 'unity through diversity' culture that showed the 1Malaysia concept was accepted by the people.
He also expressed his regret that he did not have enough time to meet with all the State Assemblymen; but promised that appropriate action would be taken based on the discussion he had with Chief Minister Tan Sri Taib Mahmud.
Najib said the '1Malaysia' concept was and would continue to be a dynamic process in national development.
He also disclosed that he would make several announcements on liberalisation at the end of the month and, subsequently, there would be more announcements on his 100th day as Prime Minister, specifically for the people and reflecting the concept "People First, Performance Now".
//ENDS-BERNAMA
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YAN, June 21 (Bernama) -- The Islamic television channel will be launched as soon as the frequency is finalised and several technical matters sorted out, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Senator Maj-Gen (R) Datuk Jamil Khir Baharom said.
The new channel, he said, would be a new medium to convey the correct message on Islamic affairs to the society.
He added that the channel would also enable the people to interact and discuss religious matters.
"It is going to be a free-to-air channel. I see no problem for us to provide contents as there are many production houses offering to provide them," he told reporters after closing a crime-free campaign among the youth here Saturday.
Apart from airing religious matters, the channel would provide information on economic activities as well as facilities provided under the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (Yapiem),
The National Islamic Affairs Council agreed on Friday to set up an Islamic television channel to cater for the need to provide family and religious oriented programmes.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has described Sarawak as a true reflection of the 'unity through diversity' culture that showed the 1Malaysia concept was accepted by the people.
He also expressed his regret that he did not have enough time to meet with all the State Assemblymen; but promised that appropriate action would be taken based on the discussion he had with Chief Minister Tan Sri Taib Mahmud.
Najib said the '1Malaysia' concept was and would continue to be a dynamic process in national development.
He also disclosed that he would make several announcements on liberalisation at the end of the month and, subsequently, there would be more announcements on his 100th day as Prime Minister, specifically for the people and reflecting the concept "People First, Performance Now".
//ENDS-BERNAMA
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
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KPD Langkawi will expand its range of products by opening a factory to produce premixed tar.
KPD Langkawi Premix Factory Chairman, Juhari Bulat said, KPD will invest one million ringgit to open the factory capable in producing four hundred metric tones of premix daily to meet the demands of road-building contractors in Langkawi.
He said, the factory will be built on a 0.8 hectare plot of land and currently employing sixteen workers with more to be hired as necessity requires.
KPD Langkawi is currently active in businesses such as motor-bike business, constructions, petrol stations and retail outlets as well as budget hotels.
Juhari added, KPD Langkawi will continue paying the 10 per cent dividend to two thousand nine hundred thirty four members on its twentieth annual meeting.
/ends-RTM
Radio Televisyen Malaysia will produce a reality show called "Penyampai Ikon" to scout for anchors, newscasters and broadcast journalists.
The auditions will be held at Traders Hotel, Penang on June 21 and 22, Regency Hotel, Alor Setar (June 21 and 28), Puteri Pacific Hotel, Johor Baharu (July 5 and 6) and Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur (July 12 and 13), said Information, Communications and Culture Ministry secretary-general Datuk Kamaruddin Siaraf.
He said RTM will shortlist 30 people and they would be put through their paces from 8am to midnight in the quest to produce budding newscasters, anchors and broadcast journalists.
He was speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
He said the 13-episode programme would be screen over TV2 at 8.30pm starting Aug 22.
//ends- BERNAMA
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KPD Langkawi will expand its range of products by opening a factory to produce premixed tar.
KPD Langkawi Premix Factory Chairman, Juhari Bulat said, KPD will invest one million ringgit to open the factory capable in producing four hundred metric tones of premix daily to meet the demands of road-building contractors in Langkawi.
He said, the factory will be built on a 0.8 hectare plot of land and currently employing sixteen workers with more to be hired as necessity requires.
KPD Langkawi is currently active in businesses such as motor-bike business, constructions, petrol stations and retail outlets as well as budget hotels.
Juhari added, KPD Langkawi will continue paying the 10 per cent dividend to two thousand nine hundred thirty four members on its twentieth annual meeting.
/ends-RTM
Radio Televisyen Malaysia will produce a reality show called "Penyampai Ikon" to scout for anchors, newscasters and broadcast journalists.
The auditions will be held at Traders Hotel, Penang on June 21 and 22, Regency Hotel, Alor Setar (June 21 and 28), Puteri Pacific Hotel, Johor Baharu (July 5 and 6) and Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur (July 12 and 13), said Information, Communications and Culture Ministry secretary-general Datuk Kamaruddin Siaraf.
He said RTM will shortlist 30 people and they would be put through their paces from 8am to midnight in the quest to produce budding newscasters, anchors and broadcast journalists.
He was speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
He said the 13-episode programme would be screen over TV2 at 8.30pm starting Aug 22.
//ends- BERNAMA
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Monday, June 1, 2009
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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
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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
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Monday, May 25, 2009
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MADA will be focusing on the paddy management system by estate as a step to increase production.
MADA Chairman, Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said, the focus will be on increasing production with each area containing one exemplary plot.
Before this the only paddy estate in the state was in Jelai, Pendang.
He said, the four districts identified are area 1, Kampung Bohor Rotan Pahit in Perlis sixty-three hectares; area 2 2, in Kubang Pasu Kampung Masjid Kuala Sungai seventy-nine hectares; area 3, in Jelai Pendang seventy-nine hectares and area 4, in Batu 14 Yan eighty-five hectares.
He added, the farmers should switch to modern methods and that the estate solution will guarantee the increase of production.
Farmers in Jelai, Pendang recorded an increase from 6.12 tonnes per hectare to 8.2 tonnes using the method.
He was speaking to reporters after chairing the MADA meeting in Ampang Jajar in Alor Setar.
He also said two hundred fifty farmers will be involved in the project and will begin using the method this coming season.
He also said the response from farmers is very positive.
/ENDS-RTM
The Health Ministry announced today that the Leptospirosis outbreak in the Juru Detention Camp, Bukit Mertajam, Penang is now stable and under control.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said no new cases have been reported.
He said until 8am yesterday, the number of Leptospirosis cases being treated at the hospital remains at seven.
All six cases treated at the Bukit Mertajam Hospital isolation ward and a case treated at the Seberang Jaya Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) have been shifted to normal wards.
He said this in a statement in Kuala Lumpur.
Meanwhile in Pahang, a respiratory tract infection occurred at the Maktab Rendah Sains Mara, Kuantan, involving one hundred ninety nine people who experienced symptoms such as fever, cough, headache and flu.
He said the students involved have been placed in isolation rooms at the school to control the situation, and they are reported to be stable.
No cases have been warded so far.
He added a medical team visits the school twice daily to treat and monitor the illness.
It is expected they will come out from isolation today.
In Kedah, nine out of thirty five students at the Pendang Special Model School who experienced respiratory tract disease Influenza A, have been discharged from the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital yesterday.
He said eight students were sent home Saturday evening.
Dr Mohd Ismail said lab tests showed that the students experienced a seasonal Influenza A infection which is not related to the Influenza A (HINI) disease.
/ENDS-BERNAMA.
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MADA will be focusing on the paddy management system by estate as a step to increase production.
MADA Chairman, Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said, the focus will be on increasing production with each area containing one exemplary plot.
Before this the only paddy estate in the state was in Jelai, Pendang.
He said, the four districts identified are area 1, Kampung Bohor Rotan Pahit in Perlis sixty-three hectares; area 2 2, in Kubang Pasu Kampung Masjid Kuala Sungai seventy-nine hectares; area 3, in Jelai Pendang seventy-nine hectares and area 4, in Batu 14 Yan eighty-five hectares.
He added, the farmers should switch to modern methods and that the estate solution will guarantee the increase of production.
Farmers in Jelai, Pendang recorded an increase from 6.12 tonnes per hectare to 8.2 tonnes using the method.
He was speaking to reporters after chairing the MADA meeting in Ampang Jajar in Alor Setar.
He also said two hundred fifty farmers will be involved in the project and will begin using the method this coming season.
He also said the response from farmers is very positive.
/ENDS-RTM
The Health Ministry announced today that the Leptospirosis outbreak in the Juru Detention Camp, Bukit Mertajam, Penang is now stable and under control.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said no new cases have been reported.
He said until 8am yesterday, the number of Leptospirosis cases being treated at the hospital remains at seven.
All six cases treated at the Bukit Mertajam Hospital isolation ward and a case treated at the Seberang Jaya Hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) have been shifted to normal wards.
He said this in a statement in Kuala Lumpur.
Meanwhile in Pahang, a respiratory tract infection occurred at the Maktab Rendah Sains Mara, Kuantan, involving one hundred ninety nine people who experienced symptoms such as fever, cough, headache and flu.
He said the students involved have been placed in isolation rooms at the school to control the situation, and they are reported to be stable.
No cases have been warded so far.
He added a medical team visits the school twice daily to treat and monitor the illness.
It is expected they will come out from isolation today.
In Kedah, nine out of thirty five students at the Pendang Special Model School who experienced respiratory tract disease Influenza A, have been discharged from the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital yesterday.
He said eight students were sent home Saturday evening.
Dr Mohd Ismail said lab tests showed that the students experienced a seasonal Influenza A infection which is not related to the Influenza A (HINI) disease.
/ENDS-BERNAMA.
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
IN A FLASH MAY 24 2009
IN A FLASH 24 MAY 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
The arrival of Singaporean tourists to Langkawi is expected to rise after AirAsia and Singapore’s Tiger Airways scheduled direct flights between the republic and the island.
AirAsia will have the direct flights to Singapore starting from June 1, while Tiger Airways will start its direct flight to Langkawi in August.
MATTA Kedah Chairman, Pishol Ishak said, Tiger Airways will add to the existing direct flights between Singapore and Langkawi as well as the existing services provided by Silk Air.
He added the step taken is very much welcomed and hopefully it will increase the volume of tourists’ arrival to the island.
The Tourism Statistics Unit for LADA recorded thirty seven thousand nine hundred eighty-eight tourists arrived from Singapore last year, compared to thirty four thousand six hundred forty three recorded in 2007.
Singaporean tourists ranks fourth after United Kingdom, Thailand and Australia.
During the first quarter of this year, some four-thousand Singaporean tourists had visited the island.
/ENDS-RTM
The governments decision regarding the continuation of PPSMI will be known in 6 months.
Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Mohd. Puad Zarkashi said, the decision will be decided as soon as possible after the research done by various parties was carefully studied.
He said this to reporters after officiating the Johor State Level Teachers Day Celebration 2009 at the Pasir Gudang Stadium.
He added the six month period is relevant because during that time frame all research on that matter will be completed and can be evaluated.
He then said personally he thinks that the teaching of English and Mathematics should be done in Bahasa Melayu while the learning of English should be intensified.
He then held a meeting with twenty six teachers’ association to discuss about the welfare of teachers.
He also said, another meeting will be held in a 3 days workshop starting June 7 in Langkawi.
//ENDS-RTM
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
The arrival of Singaporean tourists to Langkawi is expected to rise after AirAsia and Singapore’s Tiger Airways scheduled direct flights between the republic and the island.
AirAsia will have the direct flights to Singapore starting from June 1, while Tiger Airways will start its direct flight to Langkawi in August.
MATTA Kedah Chairman, Pishol Ishak said, Tiger Airways will add to the existing direct flights between Singapore and Langkawi as well as the existing services provided by Silk Air.
He added the step taken is very much welcomed and hopefully it will increase the volume of tourists’ arrival to the island.
The Tourism Statistics Unit for LADA recorded thirty seven thousand nine hundred eighty-eight tourists arrived from Singapore last year, compared to thirty four thousand six hundred forty three recorded in 2007.
Singaporean tourists ranks fourth after United Kingdom, Thailand and Australia.
During the first quarter of this year, some four-thousand Singaporean tourists had visited the island.
/ENDS-RTM
The governments decision regarding the continuation of PPSMI will be known in 6 months.
Deputy Education Minister, Dr. Mohd. Puad Zarkashi said, the decision will be decided as soon as possible after the research done by various parties was carefully studied.
He said this to reporters after officiating the Johor State Level Teachers Day Celebration 2009 at the Pasir Gudang Stadium.
He added the six month period is relevant because during that time frame all research on that matter will be completed and can be evaluated.
He then said personally he thinks that the teaching of English and Mathematics should be done in Bahasa Melayu while the learning of English should be intensified.
He then held a meeting with twenty six teachers’ association to discuss about the welfare of teachers.
He also said, another meeting will be held in a 3 days workshop starting June 7 in Langkawi.
//ENDS-RTM
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Monday, May 18, 2009
IN A FLASH 18 MAY 2009
IN A FLASH 18 MAY 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
"Langkawi Mango" will be the new brand name for the Chokanan Langkawi mango produced in this island.
Federal Marketing Authority (Fama) fresh produce marketing senior director Ahmad Ishak told Bernama here yesterday that the new name was easier to pronounce and was more suited to the Langkawi name.
Fama targets to market 60 tonnes of "Langkawi Mango" this year and so far has sourced 17.05 tonnes from farmers growing the popular fruit.
He was met at the MOU signing between FAMA and the participants of the the program.
He added FAMA will produce the packaging with the new name.
Last year the farms under the project produced 72.7 metric tones values at one hundred twenty one thousand four hundred fifty ringgit.
This year they are expected to produce 60 metric tones of mangoes.
/ENDS- BERNAMA
The Agriculture and Agro-Based Ministry will intensify its effort in eradicating pests of paddy crop while maintaining the natural balance around paddy fields.
Its minister, Datuk Mohd Johari Baharom said, the most common pests like mites, Apple Snails and mice needs to be checked.
He said, before this, the effort to control these pests were made by individuals and are not synchronized.
He added, a collective effort will ensure better result and that MADA has already came up with a working paper which will be distributed after approval by the cabinet.
He also said, as there are some areas in the state which cannot produce the expected two yields per year, the out-dated irrigation system will be revised.
//ENDS-RTM
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
"Langkawi Mango" will be the new brand name for the Chokanan Langkawi mango produced in this island.
Federal Marketing Authority (Fama) fresh produce marketing senior director Ahmad Ishak told Bernama here yesterday that the new name was easier to pronounce and was more suited to the Langkawi name.
Fama targets to market 60 tonnes of "Langkawi Mango" this year and so far has sourced 17.05 tonnes from farmers growing the popular fruit.
He was met at the MOU signing between FAMA and the participants of the the program.
He added FAMA will produce the packaging with the new name.
Last year the farms under the project produced 72.7 metric tones values at one hundred twenty one thousand four hundred fifty ringgit.
This year they are expected to produce 60 metric tones of mangoes.
/ENDS- BERNAMA
The Agriculture and Agro-Based Ministry will intensify its effort in eradicating pests of paddy crop while maintaining the natural balance around paddy fields.
Its minister, Datuk Mohd Johari Baharom said, the most common pests like mites, Apple Snails and mice needs to be checked.
He said, before this, the effort to control these pests were made by individuals and are not synchronized.
He added, a collective effort will ensure better result and that MADA has already came up with a working paper which will be distributed after approval by the cabinet.
He also said, as there are some areas in the state which cannot produce the expected two yields per year, the out-dated irrigation system will be revised.
//ENDS-RTM
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
IN A FLASH 13 MAY 2009
IN A FLASH 13 MAY 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
Kedah continue to shine in the Super League when they trounced Penang 2-1 in a match at the City Stadium last night.
Kedah, coached by Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah, opened scoring in the 20th minute through a strike from Mohd Khyril Muhayameen Zambri but the host equalised only one minute later through S. Thingaran.
Kedah who missed the chance of defending the FA Cup this season, continued to display attacking football and the effort bore fruit when Mohd Asrul Ahmad scored their second goal in the 75th minute.
That win pushed Kedah to third spot from fifth in the table standing, having collected 28 points. Perlis, in second spot, have 32 while Selangor are top of the table with 31.
Meanwhile, Kelantan's run in putting pressure on the competition hit a snag when they went down 1-2 to Johor FC at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
Kelantan, who was the host, scored first in the 23rd minute through Mohd Nizab Ayob but Azizan Baba equalised for the visitors in the 38th minute.
Thirteen minutes into the second half, the industrious Azizan scored again for Johor FC, winning seven matches out of 14 already played.
In another match at the Darul Aman Stadium in Alor Setar, Kuala Muda Naza defeated KL Plus 2-0, with both goals scored by Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli in the 4th and 87th minute.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
The sale of RON95 petrol at RM1.75 per litre will be implemented from Sept 1 as an alternative to RON97 whose price will be increased to two ringgit per litre.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said at the same time, RON97 would be made a premium product while RON92 would be removed from the market.
He also said that in view of its status as a premium product, the price of RON97 would not be controlled by the government unlike RON95 that would become a fixed-price product.
He told reporters after launching RON97 in Putrajaya yesterday that although the price of RON95 is quite high compared to RON92 which is being sold at RM1.70 per litre, it is of higher quality and in terms of performance, it is far better than RON92.
He said RON95 could be used for all vehicles including imported luxury cars.
He added all cars can use RON95 including the high-powered, branded and so on. If before this, cars of these types used RON97, now they can switch to cheaper RON95.
He said the higher RON97 price in the market should not make the people panic because RON95 offers about the same quality and performance.
He also said relevant government agencies supports the sale of RON95 adding that the government would continue providing subsidy on the sale of petrol at three sen per litre.
//ENDS BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
Kedah continue to shine in the Super League when they trounced Penang 2-1 in a match at the City Stadium last night.
Kedah, coached by Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah, opened scoring in the 20th minute through a strike from Mohd Khyril Muhayameen Zambri but the host equalised only one minute later through S. Thingaran.
Kedah who missed the chance of defending the FA Cup this season, continued to display attacking football and the effort bore fruit when Mohd Asrul Ahmad scored their second goal in the 75th minute.
That win pushed Kedah to third spot from fifth in the table standing, having collected 28 points. Perlis, in second spot, have 32 while Selangor are top of the table with 31.
Meanwhile, Kelantan's run in putting pressure on the competition hit a snag when they went down 1-2 to Johor FC at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.
Kelantan, who was the host, scored first in the 23rd minute through Mohd Nizab Ayob but Azizan Baba equalised for the visitors in the 38th minute.
Thirteen minutes into the second half, the industrious Azizan scored again for Johor FC, winning seven matches out of 14 already played.
In another match at the Darul Aman Stadium in Alor Setar, Kuala Muda Naza defeated KL Plus 2-0, with both goals scored by Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli in the 4th and 87th minute.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
The sale of RON95 petrol at RM1.75 per litre will be implemented from Sept 1 as an alternative to RON97 whose price will be increased to two ringgit per litre.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said at the same time, RON97 would be made a premium product while RON92 would be removed from the market.
He also said that in view of its status as a premium product, the price of RON97 would not be controlled by the government unlike RON95 that would become a fixed-price product.
He told reporters after launching RON97 in Putrajaya yesterday that although the price of RON95 is quite high compared to RON92 which is being sold at RM1.70 per litre, it is of higher quality and in terms of performance, it is far better than RON92.
He said RON95 could be used for all vehicles including imported luxury cars.
He added all cars can use RON95 including the high-powered, branded and so on. If before this, cars of these types used RON97, now they can switch to cheaper RON95.
He said the higher RON97 price in the market should not make the people panic because RON95 offers about the same quality and performance.
He also said relevant government agencies supports the sale of RON95 adding that the government would continue providing subsidy on the sale of petrol at three sen per litre.
//ENDS BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Monday, May 11, 2009
IN A FLASH 11 MAY 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
MUKA 1 11 MEI 2009
he Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry will build one hundred fifty fish-landing jetties apart and will upgrade existing jetties throughout the country which will cost about fifty million ringgit.
Its minister Datuk Noh Omar said, the jetties will be build or upgraded to ease the sales and landing of fish in order to increase the yield and income of fishermen.
He added the new jetties will incorporate sales area, toilets and other amenities.
In Kedah, eighteen new jetties will be build with seven in Langkawi valued at 2.5 million ringgit.
He added the fishery department to date has approved thirteen thousand fishing licences from fifteen thousand nine hundred allocated in the quota.
He was met at a function with the fishermen in Langkawi.
At he function he took notice on the current issues and also visited the caged fish rearing program on the island.
/ENDS-RTM
A legal framework will be formulated to make it mandatory to notify the goverment on chemical substances available in the Malaysian market which are potentially hazardous to human health and the environment.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas said the proposed legislation was applicable to manufacturers and importers in the country.
He said the ministry have not set the timeframe yet on when the proposed legislation will be enforced because the ministry is in the midst of gathering information and data.
He told reporters after opening a workshop on chemical safety and security in Kuching today.
Uggah said one of the objectives of the proposed legislation was to ensure that Malaysia was better prepared to face any threat posed by chemical substances that could affect the environment and human health.
He said presently, importers and manufacturers were asked to notify the government on a voluntary basis under the Environmentally Hazardous Substances (EHS) Notification and Registration Scheme.
Earlier in his speech, Uggah said the EHS Notification and Registration Scheme would enable the Department of Environment (DOE) and other agencies to asses information for better decision-making in chemical management.
After gathering information and data from the scheme, the DOE would establish a Malaysian Chemical Register which would contain information such as the identity of chemical substances, their uses and hazard classifications.
He said that from Feb 1 to April 14 this year, a total of 67 companies representing various sectors such as paint, oil fields, household/personal products, electronics, coating, ink and printing,sewage and water treatment had registered under the scheme.
He added a seminar to increase awareness of the scheme would be held throughout the country targeting chemical companies as the main participants.
/ends—BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
MUKA 1 11 MEI 2009
he Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry will build one hundred fifty fish-landing jetties apart and will upgrade existing jetties throughout the country which will cost about fifty million ringgit.
Its minister Datuk Noh Omar said, the jetties will be build or upgraded to ease the sales and landing of fish in order to increase the yield and income of fishermen.
He added the new jetties will incorporate sales area, toilets and other amenities.
In Kedah, eighteen new jetties will be build with seven in Langkawi valued at 2.5 million ringgit.
He added the fishery department to date has approved thirteen thousand fishing licences from fifteen thousand nine hundred allocated in the quota.
He was met at a function with the fishermen in Langkawi.
At he function he took notice on the current issues and also visited the caged fish rearing program on the island.
/ENDS-RTM
A legal framework will be formulated to make it mandatory to notify the goverment on chemical substances available in the Malaysian market which are potentially hazardous to human health and the environment.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas said the proposed legislation was applicable to manufacturers and importers in the country.
He said the ministry have not set the timeframe yet on when the proposed legislation will be enforced because the ministry is in the midst of gathering information and data.
He told reporters after opening a workshop on chemical safety and security in Kuching today.
Uggah said one of the objectives of the proposed legislation was to ensure that Malaysia was better prepared to face any threat posed by chemical substances that could affect the environment and human health.
He said presently, importers and manufacturers were asked to notify the government on a voluntary basis under the Environmentally Hazardous Substances (EHS) Notification and Registration Scheme.
Earlier in his speech, Uggah said the EHS Notification and Registration Scheme would enable the Department of Environment (DOE) and other agencies to asses information for better decision-making in chemical management.
After gathering information and data from the scheme, the DOE would establish a Malaysian Chemical Register which would contain information such as the identity of chemical substances, their uses and hazard classifications.
He said that from Feb 1 to April 14 this year, a total of 67 companies representing various sectors such as paint, oil fields, household/personal products, electronics, coating, ink and printing,sewage and water treatment had registered under the scheme.
He added a seminar to increase awareness of the scheme would be held throughout the country targeting chemical companies as the main participants.
/ends—BERNAMA
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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
IN A FLASH 09 MAY 2009
IN A FLASH 090509
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the efforts to strengthen national unity and solidarity are not solely the responsibility of the government but also the individuals among the Malaysian society.
He said individuals could contribute to the effort by caring for their friends from various races.
Najib said that small gestures such as making friendly phone calls or sending cordial text messages, and offering assistance to those in need, would go a long way in nurturing unity.
He said people of various races should also help one another in times of trouble.
For instance, when an accident happened, they should help the victims without asking whether they are Chinese, Malay or Indian because they are all Malaysians in need of help.
He said this at the Wesak Day 2009 celebrations at the Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom near Banting, today.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
The Island Car Company Sdn Bhd is planning to produce a light car here soon.
The four-seater, to be named "Helang", can be used to take tourists around the resort island, the company's operation director Richard Boggon told Bernama.
Helang is the Malay word for eagle.
He said the car would be using several Perodua Kancil components, including the 660cc engine while the body would be made of fibre glass.
He said for a start, the company plans to produce one hundred units of the Helang car at the company's workshop here.
He said the company had yet to decide on the price.
Boggon gave the assurance that the car would be comfortable, economical, and equipped with safety features.
He added the company plans to set up a manufacturing plant here and is now identifying a suitable site.
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad rode the car's prototype at the Harbour Park here yesterday.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
THAT'S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
HERE'S WISHING EVERYONE HAPPY WESAK DAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the efforts to strengthen national unity and solidarity are not solely the responsibility of the government but also the individuals among the Malaysian society.
He said individuals could contribute to the effort by caring for their friends from various races.
Najib said that small gestures such as making friendly phone calls or sending cordial text messages, and offering assistance to those in need, would go a long way in nurturing unity.
He said people of various races should also help one another in times of trouble.
For instance, when an accident happened, they should help the victims without asking whether they are Chinese, Malay or Indian because they are all Malaysians in need of help.
He said this at the Wesak Day 2009 celebrations at the Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom near Banting, today.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
The Island Car Company Sdn Bhd is planning to produce a light car here soon.
The four-seater, to be named "Helang", can be used to take tourists around the resort island, the company's operation director Richard Boggon told Bernama.
Helang is the Malay word for eagle.
He said the car would be using several Perodua Kancil components, including the 660cc engine while the body would be made of fibre glass.
He said for a start, the company plans to produce one hundred units of the Helang car at the company's workshop here.
He said the company had yet to decide on the price.
Boggon gave the assurance that the car would be comfortable, economical, and equipped with safety features.
He added the company plans to set up a manufacturing plant here and is now identifying a suitable site.
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad rode the car's prototype at the Harbour Park here yesterday.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
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HERE'S WISHING EVERYONE HAPPY WESAK DAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
Friday, May 8, 2009
IN A FLASH 08 MAY 2009
IN A FLASH 08 MAY 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is organizing the Earth Day 2009 Celebration at the compound of Underwater World Langkawi.
This is to expose to the public the importance of preserving the environment.
The Earth Day Celebration with the theme “Save Nature for the Future” started on the 7th May and will end tomorrow.
Chief Secretary for the Ministry, Dato Zoal Azha Yusof said the earth day celebration is an approach to instill nature appreciation and to help the government to deal with environmental issues which included the quality of air, water and soil in the country.
The three days event will include many educational and fun filled activities like Beach Canvas, Longest Hand Link and Mega beach Clean-up.
An exhibition booth by the ministry will also provide information regarding the environment.
He said this when presenting the speech for the Minister, during the launching of the program yesterday.
/ENDS-RTM
The Transport Ministry has made available seven ambulance boats, costing fifty six million ringgit, to handle emergency medical cases involving island residents in the country.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, said the boats would be berthed in Langkawi, Port Klang, Mersing, Tioman, Pangkor, Kuala Terengganu and Labuan.
He said the reason to provide these ambulances for the people so that the island residents have an emergency transport facility, which is equipped with medical facilities, to take them to hospitals on the mainland.
He told reporters after the handing over of one of the boat here yesterday.
Ong said the ambulance boats, which will be managed by the Marime Department, had facilities like a room for medical officer, an open deck and an isolation room.
Also present at the function were Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday received the registration certificate for his yacht "Apanama".
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat who presented the certificate to Dr Mahathir said registration of the 100th yacht was made under Langkawi international yacht registration.
The yacht "Apanama," being built by a local company is scheduled for completion by Sept.
Ong said Dr Mahathir was responsible for creating an international boat registration system and for making Malaysia a world yacht destination.
He added that the body hopes to register one hundred fifty yachts by year end, including those of mega size.
Launched in 2003, international boat registration has received good response from the local and international maritime communities.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is organizing the Earth Day 2009 Celebration at the compound of Underwater World Langkawi.
This is to expose to the public the importance of preserving the environment.
The Earth Day Celebration with the theme “Save Nature for the Future” started on the 7th May and will end tomorrow.
Chief Secretary for the Ministry, Dato Zoal Azha Yusof said the earth day celebration is an approach to instill nature appreciation and to help the government to deal with environmental issues which included the quality of air, water and soil in the country.
The three days event will include many educational and fun filled activities like Beach Canvas, Longest Hand Link and Mega beach Clean-up.
An exhibition booth by the ministry will also provide information regarding the environment.
He said this when presenting the speech for the Minister, during the launching of the program yesterday.
/ENDS-RTM
The Transport Ministry has made available seven ambulance boats, costing fifty six million ringgit, to handle emergency medical cases involving island residents in the country.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, said the boats would be berthed in Langkawi, Port Klang, Mersing, Tioman, Pangkor, Kuala Terengganu and Labuan.
He said the reason to provide these ambulances for the people so that the island residents have an emergency transport facility, which is equipped with medical facilities, to take them to hospitals on the mainland.
He told reporters after the handing over of one of the boat here yesterday.
Ong said the ambulance boats, which will be managed by the Marime Department, had facilities like a room for medical officer, an open deck and an isolation room.
Also present at the function were Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
/ENDS-BERNAMA
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday received the registration certificate for his yacht "Apanama".
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat who presented the certificate to Dr Mahathir said registration of the 100th yacht was made under Langkawi international yacht registration.
The yacht "Apanama," being built by a local company is scheduled for completion by Sept.
Ong said Dr Mahathir was responsible for creating an international boat registration system and for making Malaysia a world yacht destination.
He added that the body hopes to register one hundred fifty yachts by year end, including those of mega size.
Launched in 2003, international boat registration has received good response from the local and international maritime communities.
//ENDS-BERNAMA
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
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