Society
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Family
Jainab: family is bulwark against society’s ills
At a function to celebrate Father's and Mother's Day at Karambunai's Nexus Resort and Spa recently Datuk Jainab Ahmad Ayid, the Minister of Community Development and Consumer Affairs, spoke about the family unit as a strong bulwark against the ills of society in today's world, especially involving children.
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Rural Development
Musa visits far-flung Long Pasia and Long Mio
Fresh from his recent re-appointment as Chief Minister following the general election Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman made a long trip to far away Long Pasia and Long Mio in the district of Sipitang.
Local Authority
Hajiji: Cleanliness and hygiene is everyone's responsibility
Local authorities and members of the public must work together and be more vigilant in upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all public places to ensure a healthier and safer environment for the community, said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor.
"We must pay immediate attention and improve the standard of cleanliness in public areas, particularly in restaurants and eateries where we often hear of poor hygiene, unhygenic food handling practices and pest infestation.
The situation highlighted by the public and the media is cause for concern, which underlines the urgent need for all parties, especially local authorities to take a proactive approach to maintain at all times a high level of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in all public areas.
Crime
All-Out War Against Crime
Fighting crime is a shared responsibility which require commitment and continuous support from all levels of society, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
According to Najib, broader community involvement in anti-crime activities would be a major step forward towards achieving the government's mission to reduce crime and fear of crime.
"It is time to proactively make a united stand against crime," he said after launching the United Against Crime Campaign organised by the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU) at KLCC Park last Saturday.
Parking
Mayor explains the need for A1 parkings
A1 parkings are meant to create higher vehicle turn-over in certain designated areas, according to Kota Kinabalu City Hall.
Women
Azizah Dun speaks about transformation of women
Federal Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun said women must transform themselves if they wish to play a bigger role in the national development efforts.
“We must transform ourselves. We must look at how we can carry out our duties to family and society effectively, and at the same time take part in national development,” she said.
Speaking at the annual meeting of the Sabah Women's Group (PPS) on Sunday Azizah, who is the PPS president, said that the women's associations must review the current roles of women.
Society
Community involvement is key to overcoming drug abuse
Community Development and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad Ayid said close cooperation between the community and government is fundamental in overcoming drug abuse.
“Raising awareness on the perils of drug abuse is important, but monitoring, prevention, implementation of the law as well as care and cure are similarly vital,” said Jainab to reporters after attending a briefing at Sabah's National Antidrug Agency (NADA) in Kota Kinabalu's Wisma San Hin, yesterday.
Domestic helper
Making domestic helper service acceptable to local job seekers
The Minister of Resource Development and Information Technology Datuk Siringan Gubat is considering re-introducing the domestic helper course previously known as hospitality home management.
The scheme was introduced in 2005, designed to train local people to be maids or domestic helpers in an effort to address the shortage of domestic helpers and to reduce reliance on foreign domestic helpers.
The proposal was discussed during a meeting with the director and officers of Human Resource Development Department (JPSM) in his working visit to the Commerce and Technical Training Institute (ILTP) at Pantai Manis Papar on Thursday.
Society
Helping people with disabilities find a niche for themselves
The Sabah State Government will continue its commitment to help people with disabilities gain new skills they need to find jobs, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman.
"People with disabilities face various challenges entering employment, and for this reason, the government is focusing efforts to boost their employment opportunities,” he said after launching the new Taman Cahaya Training Centre for the Blind yesterday at Pekan Muhibbah, Sandakan.
The new training facility, costing RM 6 million, provides a comfortable workplace for the blind to follow various self-empowerment programs and courses designed to help them develop new skills to enter the job market.
KK Jazz Fest
A two-night Jazz Fest treat for jazz enthusiasts
The Kota Kinabalu Jazz Fest is back again to delight Jazz-lovers around the city. The two-night concert will be held at the Covered Tennis Court, Sutera Harbour Resort on the 14th and 15th of June.
Double Six
Remembering Sabah’s Double Six Tragedy
Six Sabah leaders who perished in a plane crash on 6th of June 1976 are remembered today at the Double Six Memorial Park at Grace Point, Sembulan, as they have been remembered on this day year after year since that black day in June thirty-seven years ago.
ILTP
ILTP gives second shot for youths who flunk SPM
When students do not perform well in their studies, it does not mean it is the end of the road for them. There are various training schools which offer them living skills and vocational training.
Sports
Aim high, Ministry tells athletes
The Ministry of Youth and Sports wants Sabah's contingent to aim for top five positions at the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Perlis next year.
Assistant Minister to the Minister of Youth and Sports Masiung Banah urged the state's athletes to break Sabah's continuous lack-lustre medal tally in previous SUKMA outings.
Even on home ground, Sabah only managed to finish in the top four when it hosted the Games in 2002.
"During our meeting recently, our Minister (Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan) had a clear message to all that he wants to see Sabah break our tradition of a mid-table finish...We want to be among the top five finishers," Masiung said at a press conference in Wisma Muis yesterday.
Road Safety
JKR cautions road users to be wary of landslides
The Public Works Department (PWD) advised motorists to be extra careful on the road during rainy weather as the possibility of landslide is higher during the wet season.
KDCA
Musa allocates RM250,000 for Hongkod upkeep
Thousands of people turned up at the Hongkod cultural complex in Penampang to take part in the annual Tadau Kaamatan Festival. Kaamatan is a Kadazandusun word for rice harvest, which has evolved time-honoured rituals performed by priestesses called Bobohizan.
In pictures
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Closing Ceremony of IT training for usage of IOS and Android |
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The 6th Biennial Sabah Games (SAGA) 2013 |
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Hajiji launches Lido Avenue development |
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Quotes of the Day
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The government will be facilitator to making what youth desire and are interested in, a possible reality.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said at the signing of two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between the National Service Training Department (JLKN), 1Malaysia For Youth (iM4U), and Youth and Sports Ministry at the Perdana Putra Building, in Putrajaya on Tuesday.
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Before we move further ahead in developing the Oil and Gas industry in Sabah, it is important that we gain better knowledge of and a full understanding on the approach taken by the nation as a whole in this sector of the economy
Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister of Industrial Development Datuk Raymond Tan said at the 17th Asia Oil and Gas Conference in Kuala Lumpur. Tan led the delegation from Sabah to the Conference.
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The government has established ILTP to fill the void and to produce quality and competent human capital in various fields to meet the labour market. The institute offers various choices for youths to learn and equip themselves with vocational skills that are in great demand in the employment market in Sabah
Datuk Siringan Gubat Minister of Resource Development and Information Technology said this during his working visit to the Commerce and Technical Training Institute (ILTP) in Papar.
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We strive to empower all members of society, including women to ensure they reach their fullest potential and play a greater role in driving Sabah's future development
Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman, said in his address at the swearing-in ceremony for members of the Sabah Women Advisory Council (MPWS) held at his official residence in Seri Gaya yesterday.
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If we wish to become a more developed and more inclusive society, employee welfare must be prioritised. I ask all employers to commit to pay their workers a living wage.
Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, said in his keynote address at the Invest Malaysia 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. Malaysia had introduced the Minimum Wage Policy in July last year, and employers were given until early this year to begin complying with the new regulation.