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Lots!
Been up and about, been busy with work and been thinking about... Life!
I'll post another update when I feel like it... In the mean time, enjoy the song...
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Sunday, November 20, 2011
One Month in KL
Hallo! I am finally in KL!!! I mean it has been a month la, but still...
Anyway, first day working in Traxx fm was ok... Second day I went on air "secara bidan terjun/terjunam" then the third day I went on air+on tv (iTraxx Astro channel 180, every Friday 9.15am-10am), then I went on to host our guest delegate from Japan at Balai Perdana...
Some random pix!
A floppy disk at the office!!! Antique weiii!!!
I miss this place la...
My mini carnivorous garden...
My room at 6++pm... Uwaaa... I miss my room in Langkawi!!!
Me!
Me, adding a dash of vibrant colour to the landscape!
With UNICEF Malaysia Communication Specialist and Scamboy!
Me posing with my TV News resume pix...
Scamboy came in soaking wet one day... We tortured him by letting him bajuless for a while!
Yogee the Legend and Me + Yogees' Chicks Magnet Topi Bulu2!
Giant Door at the International Broadcast Centre
Kak Ros, Me and Upin/Ipin
Kak Ros, Upin/Ipin and MeThen we had this DJ Workshop in Kuantan... Best giler... Here are some of the pix of the trip!
Kuantan!
Nak buang sampah merata in Kuantan, kena bayar RM500!
Gagah nak tangkap gambo dalam van!
On the Way to Kuantan, Pahang... DJ Ottos' silhouette against the view...
Yeah, Traxx fm punya transport masuk workshop! Klasik Nasional pun ok...
The bilik! Nice!
The nice bilik!
Restoran Alif!
Kuantan at 6++am!
The view outside our bilik!
Swiss Garden Kuantan!
Be Safe @ School DJ Workshop in Pahangfm!
The participants working on their presentation.
My Group- Group 5 Junior Traxx fm
Our KBR Sue, Our Boss Puan Rohani, Yogee the Legend and Eric.
Balik KL! Yay?There you have it! Lepas ni janji dah xmo tangguh2 update blog... Sebulan! 2 jam tunggu nak upload gambo je... ;)
Friday, October 7, 2011
Budget 2012
The highlights-
Budget 2012: The Government will extend the compulsory retirement age from 58 to 60 years old to optimise civil servants’ contribution.
Budget 2012 : Civil servants will be offered tuition fee assistance for part-time studies, including RM5,000 masters & RM500 doctoral scholarships.
Budget 2012: 600,000 Government pensioners will benefit from an additional annual pension increment of 2%.
Budget 2012: My First Home Scheme will be expanded to increase the limit of house prices from a maximum of RM220,000 to RM400,000.
Budget 2012: PM Najib announces new remuneration scheme for civil servants for "performance driven" service, increase in salaries.
Budget 2012: Full exemption of import duty and excise duty on hybrid cars and electric cars will continue to be given until 2013.
Budget 2012: In the spirit of “People First,” all subsidies, incentives and assistance totalling RM33.2bil will be continued.
Budget 2012: Hospital Kuala Lumpur - the oldest in Malaysia - will be upgraded with an allocation of RM300mil to be the country’s premier hospital.
Budget 2012: To assist the homeless the Government established a social assistance centre known as Anjung Singgah.
Budget 2012: To prevent cervical cancer, the Government will provide free Human Papilloma Virus immunisation nationwide.
Budget 2012: RM15mil will be allocated to build 150 futsal courts to achieve the “One Court for One Mukim” target.
Budget 2012: One-off assistance of RM500 to households with a monthly income of RM3,000 and below will be provided.
Budget 2012: Books - RM200 book vouchers for all tertiary and Form 6 students.
Budget 2012: Schooling assistance of RM100 to all primary and secondary students from Year 1 to Form 5 nationwide.
Thanks to the lovely Sufina Halim of LANGKAWIfm for the updates... ;)
Budget 2012: The Government will extend the compulsory retirement age from 58 to 60 years old to optimise civil servants’ contribution.
Budget 2012 : Civil servants will be offered tuition fee assistance for part-time studies, including RM5,000 masters & RM500 doctoral scholarships.
Budget 2012: 600,000 Government pensioners will benefit from an additional annual pension increment of 2%.
Budget 2012: My First Home Scheme will be expanded to increase the limit of house prices from a maximum of RM220,000 to RM400,000.
Budget 2012: PM Najib announces new remuneration scheme for civil servants for "performance driven" service, increase in salaries.
Budget 2012: Full exemption of import duty and excise duty on hybrid cars and electric cars will continue to be given until 2013.
Budget 2012: In the spirit of “People First,” all subsidies, incentives and assistance totalling RM33.2bil will be continued.
Budget 2012: Hospital Kuala Lumpur - the oldest in Malaysia - will be upgraded with an allocation of RM300mil to be the country’s premier hospital.
Budget 2012: To assist the homeless the Government established a social assistance centre known as Anjung Singgah.
Budget 2012: To prevent cervical cancer, the Government will provide free Human Papilloma Virus immunisation nationwide.
Budget 2012: RM15mil will be allocated to build 150 futsal courts to achieve the “One Court for One Mukim” target.
Budget 2012: One-off assistance of RM500 to households with a monthly income of RM3,000 and below will be provided.
Budget 2012: Books - RM200 book vouchers for all tertiary and Form 6 students.
Budget 2012: Schooling assistance of RM100 to all primary and secondary students from Year 1 to Form 5 nationwide.
Thanks to the lovely Sufina Halim of LANGKAWIfm for the updates... ;)
Friday, November 5, 2010
Budget 2011 Highlights
These are the highlights of Budget 2011:
The Govt took into consideration views from the public and private sectors, focus groups, media, 1M blog and lab sessions.
Govt expects 7% growth for Malaysia in 2010 over previous estimate of 6%.
Govt aims to achieve 6% growth in 2011, supported by private investments, expanding 10.2%, private consumption 6.3%, exports 6.7%.
Income per capita will increase 6.1% to RM28,000 while income in terms of purchasing power parity to USD16,000 (RM49,440).
Will emphasise on efforts to transform the nation into a developed plus high-income economy plus sustainable development.
With the theme "Transformation Towards a Developed and High-Income Nation", Budget 2011 will centre on 4 key strategies.
Several PPP projects identified under the 10MP will be implemented in 2011 through private investment of RM12.5bil PPP project: Construction of highways such as the Ampang-Cheras-Pandan Elevated Highway
PPP project: Construction of a 300-megawatt Combined-Cycle Gas Power Plant in Kimanis, Sabah
PPP project: Development of International Islamic University Malaysia Teaching Hospital in Kuantan; Women and Children’s Hospital
Another PPP project identified is the Academic Medical Centre. This project involves private investment of RM2 bil
Greater KL MRT to be implemented from 2011. When completed, public transport utilisation rate is expected to rise to at least 40%
Another major project is the development of the Malaysian Rubber Board land in Sungai Buloh covering an area of 2,680 acres
A new landmark, Warisan Merdeka, is expected to be completed in 2020. It will include a 100-storey tower, the tallest in Malaysia
The Govt will implement bold measures to revitalise the domestic capital market
Efforts will be taken to strengthen Malaysia's position as a premier Islamic capital market
The Govt will provide Entrepreneurship Enhancement Training Programme to train 500 technopreneurs and attract more angel investors
The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation will be provided a startup fund amounting to RM100mil to provide soft loans
To revitalise capital market activities, the Govt will launch a Private Pension Fund in 2011
Existing income tax relief of up to RM6,000 for employees contributions to EPF will extend to Private Pension Fund contributions
A sum of RM857 mil is allocated for local E&E companies to compete at the international level
The Govt will allocate RM146 mil to support the oil, gas and energy industry
The Govt is committed to develop green technology to ensure sustainable development
Pioneer Status, Investment Tax Allowance for energy generation from renewable sources plus energy efficiency activities extended til 31 December 2015
To further encourage ownership of hybrid cars, import duty and excise duty exemption will be extended until 31 December 2011
Tax exemption on income from trading of Certified Emission Reductions certificate to extend until year of assessment 2012.
The Govt will implement the Programme on Blending of Biofuels with Petroleum Diesel (B5 Programme) in June 2011
The Govt will allocate RM3.8bil in 2011 to increase productivity and generate higher returns in the agriculture sector
Infrastructure facilities to be allocated - RM85mil to facilitate construction of hotels and resorts in remote areas
RM3bil eco-nature resort Nexus Karambunai, Sabah, to commence 2011
To support the tourism industry, the Government will allocate RM100mil
The Govt proposes that import duty on approximately 300 goods preferred by tourists and locals, at 5% to 30%, be abolished.
In efforts to propel the palm oil and related products industry, several measures will be implemented
Measures include encouraging replanting activity to replace aged trees with high quality new clones through RM297mil
RM127mil to be allocated to support domestic oleo derivatives companies plus RM23.3m to expand downstream palm oil industries
Multimedia Development Corridor programme is allocated RM119mil. Focus is on creating an innovative digital economy
Import duty and sales tax exemption on broadband equipment are also extended for two years until 2012
The Government proposes that sales tax be exempted on all types of mobile phones
Corridor and regional development will be accelerated. The Government allocates RM850mil for infrastructure support
For Iskandar Malaysia, a sum of RM339mil is allocated.
The Northern Corridor Economic Region is allocated RM133mil.
East Coast Economic Region is allocated RM178mil for projects
For Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy, RM93mil is allocated for facilities
A sum of RM411mil is allocated in 2011 for R&D&C activities
For 2011, a sum of RM71mil is allocated for Special Innovation Unit UNIK
A sum of RM200mil is allocated to purchase creative products such as high quality locally-produced films, dramas and documentaries
The Government proposes that the rate of service tax be increased from 5% to 6%
RM29.3bil is allocated for Ministry of Education, RM10.2bil for Ministry of Higher Education and RM627mil for Ministry of Human Resource
The Govt will establish a Talent Corporation under the Prime Minister’s Office in early 2011
RM6.4bil is allocated for development expenditure to build and upgrade schools, hostels, facilities and equipment
RM213mil is allocated to reward high-performance schools
The Govt will increase pre-school enrolment rate to a targeted 72% by end-2011 through an additional 1,700 classes
The Govt will also strengthen the curriculum and appoint 800 pre-school graduate teachers
RM250mil is allocated for development expenditure to schools: religious, Chinese-type, Tamil national, missionary, Government-assisted
RM576mil is allocated in the form of scholarships for those wishing to further their studies
RM213mil is allocated to enhance proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, strengthen the English Language
RM20mil is allocated to increase PhD qualified academic staff to 75% in research unis plus to 60% in other higher learning institutions
RM60mil is allocated to further intensify the Industrial Skill Enhancement Programme in State Skills Development Training Centres
The Govt will also allocate RM50mil to the Multimedia Development Corporation to train graduates in ICT
RM474mil is provided to enhance productivity and skills of non-graduates
The 1Malaysia Training Programme will commence in January 2011 with an allocation of RM500mil
RM200mil is allocated to conduct part-time training in the evenings and weekends in selected training centres nationwide
RM200mil from the Human Resources Development Fund to be used by companies to fund specific training programmes for their employees
The Govt will enforce basic minimum wages for security guards, to between RM500 and RM700 a month depending on location
RM30mil is allocated to introduce the Single Mother Skill Incubator Programme and the Prime Entrepreneur and Women Activist
The Govt will provide 40 1Malaysia TASKA to assist women to obtain quality childcare and early education for their children
The Govt will allow flexibility to self-determine fully-paid maternity leave, not exceeding 90 days from the current 60 days
For sports development and management, a sum of RM365mil is allocated to the Ministry of Youth and Sports
To develop football, the Govt will establish a Football Academy in Pahang with RM20mil to produce quality football players
In 2011, the Government will allocate RM1.2 bil to the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
The Govt will launch assistance programme to benefit 80,000 disabled individuals with an allocation of RM218mil
Government will extend tax relief of up to RM5,000 to help parents with expenses such as daycare, caretakers & other daily needs
First-time house buyers will be given stamp duty exemption of 50% on instruments of transfer on a house price not exceeding RM350,000
RM6.9bil is allocated to implement basic infrastructure such as water and electricity supply as well as rural roads
Build and upgrade rural roads in Sabah and Sarawak with an allocation of RM2.1bil and RM696mil in Peninsular Malaysia
RM974mil is allocated as price subsidy for padi, fertilisers and padi seeds. RM230mil for production incentives, increasing padi yield
Govt to establish a 1Malaysia Smart Consumer portal to help the rakyat keep abreast with price movements of retail goods.
Effective January 2011, the monthly allowance of Imam will be increased from RM450 to RM750
The monthly allowance for KAFA teachers will be increased to RM800, an increase from RM500, starting Jan 2011
RM100mil is allocated to implement various programmes, including resolving Orang Asli land rights and border settlement issues
Toll rates in four highways owned by PLUS Expressway Berhad will not be raised for the next five years, effective immediately
RM15.2bil is allocated to build new hospitals, increase the number of doctors, nurses, obtain supplies of medicines and equipment
Since 2009, 51 1Malaysia Clinics are in operation. The Government will provide an additional 25 1Malaysia Clinics
RM350mil is allocated to implement various programmes to combat crime, including burglary, motorcycle and car thefts
RM70mil is allocated for programmes with select NGOs to help Govt strengthen family institution and address social ills eg baby dumping
RM1.9bil is allocated to environmental preservation, including implementing the River of Life Programme and KL greening
To assist children, particularly the low-income to excel academically, the 1MDB will provide multi-vitamins for primary school pupils
1MDB will provide RM20mil to the 1Malaysia Youth Fund. This fund will be utilised to instil the 1Malaysia spirit
The Govt agrees to abolish the Competency Level Assessment/PTK and replace with a more suitable evaluation system by June 2011
Civil servants burden in coping with schooling expenses to be reduced by providing a Special Financial Assistance of RM500
RM212bil is allocated for Budget 2011, which is 2.8% higher than the allocation for 2010
RM45.6bil will be allocated for Development Expenditure, RM15.5bil for the social sector
Government revenue collection is estimated to increase 2.3% to RM165.8bil in 2011, up from RM162.1bil in 2010
The deficit for 2011 is expected to further decline to 5.4% of GDP, compared with 5.6% in 2010
The Govt took into consideration views from the public and private sectors, focus groups, media, 1M blog and lab sessions.
Govt expects 7% growth for Malaysia in 2010 over previous estimate of 6%.
Govt aims to achieve 6% growth in 2011, supported by private investments, expanding 10.2%, private consumption 6.3%, exports 6.7%.
Income per capita will increase 6.1% to RM28,000 while income in terms of purchasing power parity to USD16,000 (RM49,440).
Will emphasise on efforts to transform the nation into a developed plus high-income economy plus sustainable development.
With the theme "Transformation Towards a Developed and High-Income Nation", Budget 2011 will centre on 4 key strategies.
Several PPP projects identified under the 10MP will be implemented in 2011 through private investment of RM12.5bil PPP project: Construction of highways such as the Ampang-Cheras-Pandan Elevated Highway
PPP project: Construction of a 300-megawatt Combined-Cycle Gas Power Plant in Kimanis, Sabah
PPP project: Development of International Islamic University Malaysia Teaching Hospital in Kuantan; Women and Children’s Hospital
Another PPP project identified is the Academic Medical Centre. This project involves private investment of RM2 bil
Greater KL MRT to be implemented from 2011. When completed, public transport utilisation rate is expected to rise to at least 40%
Another major project is the development of the Malaysian Rubber Board land in Sungai Buloh covering an area of 2,680 acres
A new landmark, Warisan Merdeka, is expected to be completed in 2020. It will include a 100-storey tower, the tallest in Malaysia
The Govt will implement bold measures to revitalise the domestic capital market
Efforts will be taken to strengthen Malaysia's position as a premier Islamic capital market
The Govt will provide Entrepreneurship Enhancement Training Programme to train 500 technopreneurs and attract more angel investors
The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation will be provided a startup fund amounting to RM100mil to provide soft loans
To revitalise capital market activities, the Govt will launch a Private Pension Fund in 2011
Existing income tax relief of up to RM6,000 for employees contributions to EPF will extend to Private Pension Fund contributions
A sum of RM857 mil is allocated for local E&E companies to compete at the international level
The Govt will allocate RM146 mil to support the oil, gas and energy industry
The Govt is committed to develop green technology to ensure sustainable development
Pioneer Status, Investment Tax Allowance for energy generation from renewable sources plus energy efficiency activities extended til 31 December 2015
To further encourage ownership of hybrid cars, import duty and excise duty exemption will be extended until 31 December 2011
Tax exemption on income from trading of Certified Emission Reductions certificate to extend until year of assessment 2012.
The Govt will implement the Programme on Blending of Biofuels with Petroleum Diesel (B5 Programme) in June 2011
The Govt will allocate RM3.8bil in 2011 to increase productivity and generate higher returns in the agriculture sector
Infrastructure facilities to be allocated - RM85mil to facilitate construction of hotels and resorts in remote areas
RM3bil eco-nature resort Nexus Karambunai, Sabah, to commence 2011
To support the tourism industry, the Government will allocate RM100mil
The Govt proposes that import duty on approximately 300 goods preferred by tourists and locals, at 5% to 30%, be abolished.
In efforts to propel the palm oil and related products industry, several measures will be implemented
Measures include encouraging replanting activity to replace aged trees with high quality new clones through RM297mil
RM127mil to be allocated to support domestic oleo derivatives companies plus RM23.3m to expand downstream palm oil industries
Multimedia Development Corridor programme is allocated RM119mil. Focus is on creating an innovative digital economy
Import duty and sales tax exemption on broadband equipment are also extended for two years until 2012
The Government proposes that sales tax be exempted on all types of mobile phones
Corridor and regional development will be accelerated. The Government allocates RM850mil for infrastructure support
For Iskandar Malaysia, a sum of RM339mil is allocated.
The Northern Corridor Economic Region is allocated RM133mil.
East Coast Economic Region is allocated RM178mil for projects
For Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy, RM93mil is allocated for facilities
A sum of RM411mil is allocated in 2011 for R&D&C activities
For 2011, a sum of RM71mil is allocated for Special Innovation Unit UNIK
A sum of RM200mil is allocated to purchase creative products such as high quality locally-produced films, dramas and documentaries
The Government proposes that the rate of service tax be increased from 5% to 6%
RM29.3bil is allocated for Ministry of Education, RM10.2bil for Ministry of Higher Education and RM627mil for Ministry of Human Resource
The Govt will establish a Talent Corporation under the Prime Minister’s Office in early 2011
RM6.4bil is allocated for development expenditure to build and upgrade schools, hostels, facilities and equipment
RM213mil is allocated to reward high-performance schools
The Govt will increase pre-school enrolment rate to a targeted 72% by end-2011 through an additional 1,700 classes
The Govt will also strengthen the curriculum and appoint 800 pre-school graduate teachers
RM250mil is allocated for development expenditure to schools: religious, Chinese-type, Tamil national, missionary, Government-assisted
RM576mil is allocated in the form of scholarships for those wishing to further their studies
RM213mil is allocated to enhance proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, strengthen the English Language
RM20mil is allocated to increase PhD qualified academic staff to 75% in research unis plus to 60% in other higher learning institutions
RM60mil is allocated to further intensify the Industrial Skill Enhancement Programme in State Skills Development Training Centres
The Govt will also allocate RM50mil to the Multimedia Development Corporation to train graduates in ICT
RM474mil is provided to enhance productivity and skills of non-graduates
The 1Malaysia Training Programme will commence in January 2011 with an allocation of RM500mil
RM200mil is allocated to conduct part-time training in the evenings and weekends in selected training centres nationwide
RM200mil from the Human Resources Development Fund to be used by companies to fund specific training programmes for their employees
The Govt will enforce basic minimum wages for security guards, to between RM500 and RM700 a month depending on location
RM30mil is allocated to introduce the Single Mother Skill Incubator Programme and the Prime Entrepreneur and Women Activist
The Govt will provide 40 1Malaysia TASKA to assist women to obtain quality childcare and early education for their children
The Govt will allow flexibility to self-determine fully-paid maternity leave, not exceeding 90 days from the current 60 days
For sports development and management, a sum of RM365mil is allocated to the Ministry of Youth and Sports
To develop football, the Govt will establish a Football Academy in Pahang with RM20mil to produce quality football players
In 2011, the Government will allocate RM1.2 bil to the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
The Govt will launch assistance programme to benefit 80,000 disabled individuals with an allocation of RM218mil
Government will extend tax relief of up to RM5,000 to help parents with expenses such as daycare, caretakers & other daily needs
First-time house buyers will be given stamp duty exemption of 50% on instruments of transfer on a house price not exceeding RM350,000
RM6.9bil is allocated to implement basic infrastructure such as water and electricity supply as well as rural roads
Build and upgrade rural roads in Sabah and Sarawak with an allocation of RM2.1bil and RM696mil in Peninsular Malaysia
RM974mil is allocated as price subsidy for padi, fertilisers and padi seeds. RM230mil for production incentives, increasing padi yield
Govt to establish a 1Malaysia Smart Consumer portal to help the rakyat keep abreast with price movements of retail goods.
Effective January 2011, the monthly allowance of Imam will be increased from RM450 to RM750
The monthly allowance for KAFA teachers will be increased to RM800, an increase from RM500, starting Jan 2011
RM100mil is allocated to implement various programmes, including resolving Orang Asli land rights and border settlement issues
Toll rates in four highways owned by PLUS Expressway Berhad will not be raised for the next five years, effective immediately
RM15.2bil is allocated to build new hospitals, increase the number of doctors, nurses, obtain supplies of medicines and equipment
Since 2009, 51 1Malaysia Clinics are in operation. The Government will provide an additional 25 1Malaysia Clinics
RM350mil is allocated to implement various programmes to combat crime, including burglary, motorcycle and car thefts
RM70mil is allocated for programmes with select NGOs to help Govt strengthen family institution and address social ills eg baby dumping
RM1.9bil is allocated to environmental preservation, including implementing the River of Life Programme and KL greening
To assist children, particularly the low-income to excel academically, the 1MDB will provide multi-vitamins for primary school pupils
1MDB will provide RM20mil to the 1Malaysia Youth Fund. This fund will be utilised to instil the 1Malaysia spirit
The Govt agrees to abolish the Competency Level Assessment/PTK and replace with a more suitable evaluation system by June 2011
Civil servants burden in coping with schooling expenses to be reduced by providing a Special Financial Assistance of RM500
RM212bil is allocated for Budget 2011, which is 2.8% higher than the allocation for 2010
RM45.6bil will be allocated for Development Expenditure, RM15.5bil for the social sector
Government revenue collection is estimated to increase 2.3% to RM165.8bil in 2011, up from RM162.1bil in 2010
The deficit for 2011 is expected to further decline to 5.4% of GDP, compared with 5.6% in 2010
Friday, September 18, 2009
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
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Here's wishing everyone selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Maaf zahir batin.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
IN A FLASH 23 JULY 2009
IN A FLASH 23 JULY 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
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
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.
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
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
Friday, July 10, 2009
IN A FLASH 10 JULY 2009
IN A FLASH 3 JULY 2009
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
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
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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
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.
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
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
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
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.
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
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Week 1 of July
Hehehe... Been busy but yeah... If a picture worth a thousand words, here's a five thousand words worth of pix...
Reticulated Python found at the car park of Tabung Haji...
DJ Adi posing with the cute baby python...
A few days back DJ CT wore a Baju Kurung sebijik warna dinding konti....
My ANAK smiled when he heard his name on air on RADIO MALAYSIA LANGKAWIfm
Unpacking....
Miaow Miaow kena buli.... kesian dia....Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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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.
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
LANGKAWI IN A FLASH 28 JUNE 2009
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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
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.
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
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
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
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.
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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SALAM MUHIBAH.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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IN A FLASH 25 JUNE 2009
IN A FLASH 25 JUNE 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
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
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.
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
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
In a Flash 24 June 2009
IN A FLASH 240609
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
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
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.
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
THAT'S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
Monday, June 22, 2009
IN A FLASH 22 JUNE 2009
IN A FLASH 22 JUNE 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
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
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.
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
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
IN A FLASH 20 JUNE 2009
IN A FLASH 20 JUNE 2009
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
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
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.
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
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY. SALAM MUHIBAH.
Monday, June 1, 2009
IN A FLASH 01 JUNE 2009
IN A FLASH 010609
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
Thank s to the public information, Langkawi Marine Police succeeded in thwarting an attempt to smuggle, four-hundred fifty cartons of cigarettes from various brands estimated to be valued at one-hundred four thousand ringgit.
Kedah/Perlis Enforcement Department Second Commanding Officer, ASP Rodzi Abu Hassan said, his men shadowed the smugglers for five hours before making the bust in Sungai Menghulu.
He said during the 3am bust, three men were loading the cigarettes onto a boat.
He also said, when one of his men moved in to introduce himself, two of the three smugglers took off while one was detained.
The suspect tested positive to be on drugs.
He also said, apart from the cigarettes, the team succeeded in apprehending a car, a van and a motorboat making the total value of the bustone hundred sixty thousand ringgit.
ASP Rodzi also said, the search in on for the other two suspects who escaped.
/ends-RTM
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants civil servants to focus on efforts to resolve economic issues prevailing in the country so that Malaysia could get out of the economic recession.
He said emphasis should be given to draw up a suitable time line, identify priorities, make decisions and use the time available in the best manner because 'time is gold'.
He said this at the monthly assembly of the Prime Minister's Department, in Putrajaya today.
He also emphasised on the importance of making quick and accurate decisions because the people were waiting to see the outcome of projects implemented by the government.
Muhyiddin also reminded that the slogan 'People First' from the concept '1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now" by the prime minister was not mere rhetoric, but what was being emphasised was that the government chosen by the people should be able to carry out the responsibilities entrusted in the best manner possible.
Under the bleak economic situation due to the global recession, the government must tackle the economy in the best manner possible so that the people would not feel depressed, neglected or excluded from the efforts taken to bring development to the country.
/ends- BERNAMA
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
GOOD AFTERNOON AND SALAM MUHIBAH.
IT IS NOW TIME FOR IN A FLASH.
Thank s to the public information, Langkawi Marine Police succeeded in thwarting an attempt to smuggle, four-hundred fifty cartons of cigarettes from various brands estimated to be valued at one-hundred four thousand ringgit.
Kedah/Perlis Enforcement Department Second Commanding Officer, ASP Rodzi Abu Hassan said, his men shadowed the smugglers for five hours before making the bust in Sungai Menghulu.
He said during the 3am bust, three men were loading the cigarettes onto a boat.
He also said, when one of his men moved in to introduce himself, two of the three smugglers took off while one was detained.
The suspect tested positive to be on drugs.
He also said, apart from the cigarettes, the team succeeded in apprehending a car, a van and a motorboat making the total value of the bustone hundred sixty thousand ringgit.
ASP Rodzi also said, the search in on for the other two suspects who escaped.
/ends-RTM
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants civil servants to focus on efforts to resolve economic issues prevailing in the country so that Malaysia could get out of the economic recession.
He said emphasis should be given to draw up a suitable time line, identify priorities, make decisions and use the time available in the best manner because 'time is gold'.
He said this at the monthly assembly of the Prime Minister's Department, in Putrajaya today.
He also emphasised on the importance of making quick and accurate decisions because the people were waiting to see the outcome of projects implemented by the government.
Muhyiddin also reminded that the slogan 'People First' from the concept '1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now" by the prime minister was not mere rhetoric, but what was being emphasised was that the government chosen by the people should be able to carry out the responsibilities entrusted in the best manner possible.
Under the bleak economic situation due to the global recession, the government must tackle the economy in the best manner possible so that the people would not feel depressed, neglected or excluded from the efforts taken to bring development to the country.
/ends- BERNAMA
THAT’S THE END OF IN A FLASH FOR TODAY.
SALAM MUHIBAH.
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