UMNO Has Nothing To Do With Spat Among Opposition Leaders – Ahmad
PONTIAN, Dec 17 – Umno has nothing to do with the spat among some senior opposition leaders, said information chief Datuk Ahmad Maslan.
The Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department said disunity among opposition leaders proves that the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition is facing a crisis.
“Lim Boo Chang’s resignation from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and the spat between Karpal Singh and Dr P. Ramasamy, and Datuk Dr Hassan Ali and Nasharuddin Mat Isa are bad signs for the opposition.
“It has nothing to do with Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN). If they quit PKR and join Gerakan, it is because of the things that we have done,” he said when presenting Risda replanting aid to rubber smallholders in Parit Haji Sapran, here Saturday.
He was commenting a statement by PAS secretary-general Datuk Mustafa Ali yesterday that Hassan, a Selangor State Exco member and Nasharuddin, a former PAS secretary-general, were “dragged” into the Umno agenda to weaken the party.
He said that Boo Chang, Hassan and Nasharuddin have realised the many wrongs committed by the opposition parties.
“PAS can’t blame Umno for its own action of embracing the DAP philosophy by changing its objective from establishing an Islamic state to that of a welfare state.”
Ahmad also described the “Anything But Umno” (ABU) campaign by the opposition as an anachronism and ineffective against Umno.
Umno under Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has changed after implementing transformation by amending the party constitution to get closer to the people.
“ABU can also mean ‘Aku Bersama Umno’ (I Am With Umno) following the transformation done by the party,” he added.
– BERNAMA
PBNS President Introduces 2012 Super NS League Player Line-up
SEREMBAN: Dec 15 – Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Haji Hasan today together with officials and football players of Negeri Sembilan introduced the new line-up of player for the Super NS 2012 League.
A luncheon this afternoon at Allson Klana Hotel welcomed and celebrated 10 officials, 24 players and 5 substitute players who will battle it out in the 2012 Super NS League.
Negeri Sembilan will begin the kick off in the new 2012 season in the chase for the Sumbangsih Trophy with the current league champion, Kelantan in Kota Bahru on January 7 2012. There have been no targets set for this first time match up as it is will crucial in assessing player’s performance.
Negeri Sembilan has named 2 imported players, Jean-Emmananuel Effa Owona from Cameroon as attacker and Marquen Nuquen Gocalves Ferreira from Brazil in defense, under a one year contract to strengthen the Negeri Sembilan team.
Players and official will be flown to Australia for training-on-holiday and to participate in several friendly matches with Down Under teams.
Answering reporter’s query on ticket prices for the 2012 matches, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar told of the probability of a hike depending on the affordability of audience or synchronized with other states but affirmed ticket prices will not exceed the set limit.
Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan hoped the players will build a stalwart team with caliber for the upcoming season to put on a match of superior quality, as he commended each player’s individual quality.
He is more than pleased with the performance of the existing line-up of players as well as the newcomers. He wishes players to be high spirited to keep flourishing and winning all the matches.
Presiden PBNS Memperkenalkan Barisan Pemain Liga Super NS 2012
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Creativity and Innovation, essential values for leaders – Menteri Besar
SEREMBAN : Dec 15 – More than 300 participant attended the closing ceremony of the traveling colloquium for administration and leadership in secondary and primary school of Negeri Sembilan, comprised of principals, head masters and teachers was held at Allson Klana Resort, this morning.
The ceremony organized by Council of Negeri Sembilan Principals and Council of Negeri Sembilan Headmasters began at eight in the morning, fitted the first slot that discussed the opportunites for principals and headmasters wishing to further their study in institutions of higher learning.
Whereas the second slot, was on the conservation of school leadership towards producing high quality human capital presented by Vice Deputy Chancellor of Academic and International University of Education Sultan Idris, Professor Dr. Omar bin Abdull Kareem.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan present in the closing ceremonysaid, “programs of this kind is very good to be held because principals, headmaster and teachers have a platform to discuss and conferring on views and thoughts that will be fundamental in the shaping direction of education agendain Negeri Sembilan.”
He believed, leaders must have the cognitive capability to be creative and innovative in guiding their learners and making education as the core agenda in eradicating illiteracy.
Closing his speech, he said to the audience, “Only knowledge can ensure the future of individuals and our country”
Negeri Sembilan Education Director, Tuan Abdul Halim bin Abdul Razak, Council of Negeri Sembilan Principals President, Tuan Haji Kamaruddin and Council of Negeri Sembilan Headmasters President, Tuan Haji Kamaruzaman Bin Osman also attended the closing ceremony.
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Negeri Sembilan, recipient of Agrobank commerce ‘zakat’.
SEREMBAN: Dec 14 – Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar and Chairman of Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council (MAINS), Dato ‘Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan attended to perfect the handover ceremony of commerce zakat for 2010 and contributions by Agrobank Negeri Sembilan held at the Allson Klana Resort, Seremban this afternoon.
Agrobank submitted their commerce zakat to the Negeri Sembilan Government amounting RM 70, 822. RM 26,200 was then handed over to Negeri Sembilan Zakat Centre.
The remaining RM 44,622 were distributed among 120 recipients under the ‘asnaf miskin’ category, whom of which were selected by Baitulmal Negeri Sembilan
Menteri Besar believed, Agrobank is one bank distinguished from others of its kind as Agrobank maintains and adheres to its social responsibilities in ensuring the Government’s aspiration to succeed in the agriculture sector.
“If we are as honest in our trades and businesses as if it is religious worship, its benefits may be enjoyed by every individual,” he furthered.
In addition, he also urged Muslims to perform the obligatory zakat and increase the practice of charity, as the littlest can help the eight ‘asnaf’ group especially the poor and needy.
Also present at the ceremony were Agrobank’s Chairman, Tan Sri Faizah Mohd Tahir, Agrobank’s President of Executive Officers, Mr. Wan Mohd Fadzmi Wan Othman, and Secretary of MAINS, Mr. Kamal Amran Bin Kamarudin.
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‘Youth Idealism towards Innovation’
SEREMBAN: DEC 14 – ‘Youth Idealism towards Innovation’ (Idealism Belia Ke Arah Inovasi) was the theme for the Negeri Sembilan youth transformation convention held at Klana Resort, Seremban this afternoon.
Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan, was present for the closing ceremony of the convention.
This ceremony was organized by Negeri Sembilan Youth Board (Majlis Belia Negeri Sembilan) as a collaborative with the Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Government.
225 participants who joined this convention were made up from private sectors, public service companies, self-employment and civil sectors. The convention was held here for 3 days, from December 12 2011 till December 14 2011.
At the closing ceremony, the youth voices out requesting for contribution from Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan to ease the burden on youth to expand and progress in activities for youth.
Negeri Sembilan’s Menteri Besar told that the youth need to manage themselves and believed in themself, to develop a much better self-esteem and that youth should be creative so that the creativity can be achieved.
“If the youth have high levels of will, confidence and commitment, nothing is impossible for them to achieve,” he furthered.
Now over 50% of young people will become the bigger population of youth in time to come.
Aside from that, Negeri Sembilan’s Menteri Besar also launched N9 Youth TV, the latest program for youths, which will begin this coming January. N9 Youth TV will contain interesting elements such as documentaries, news and information for general viewing.
Also present to make the ceremony merrier were Chairman of Action Committee for Human Capital Development, Youth and Sports Negeri Sembilan, Dato Abdul Samad bin Ibrahim, with President of Youth Sports Negeri Sembilan, Wan Mohd Fazami Azwandy bin Mohd Razali and Director of National Civics Bureau, Encik Shamlan bin Zabaai.
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Government Aims To Create Competitive Environment For Businesses, Says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — The government aims to create a more competitive environment for the private sector to thrive through greater liberalisation and deregulation, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
He said in order to make the private sector the new engine of growth, businesses need open, transparent and even-handed economic stewardship.
“As Malaysia strives towards becoming a high-income nation, the role of entrepreneurs in this journey grows in significance.
“Entrepreneurs and the private sector have an enormous impact on innovation, progress and the economy of the country,” he said in his speech at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Awards 2011 (EOY) here Tuesday.
His speech was read by International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Muhyiddin said the government has put in place several initiatives to ensure that Malaysia is on track, with the introduction and implementation of business-friendly policies.
In October this year, he said, the Prime Minister announced 17 services sub-sectors to be liberalised on top of the 27 announced last year, which shows that the economy is the most open it has ever been, with almost every one of these sub-sectors allowing for 100 per cent foreign equity.
“In addition, we recently enacted the Competition Act 2010 and appointed the Malaysia Competition Commission to promote competition and fair trade, while eradicating monopolistic practices and cartels.
“By doing so, we will strengthen the competitiveness of Malaysian companies and provide a more level playing field for foreign investors,” he added.
He said the government would continue to play its part in helping to create an attractive and conducive environment for people to invest in, work in and live in.
“Malaysia will also continue to strive to simplify as well as reduce the cost of doing business.
“In terms of human capital, the government will continue to put the right measures in place to ensure that industry has ready access to a large pool of qualified and skilled Malaysians,” he added.
He said the government would also pursue policies that create an environment where entrepreneurs do not just survive, but thrive.
“Malaysia recognises the critical function of entrepreneurs in developing and sustaining economic growth and wealth creation,” he added.
S P Setia Bhd president and chief executive officer Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin bagged the Malaysian Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year 2011 award.
Liew also won the Master Entrepreneur of The Year 2011 award and will represent Malaysia at the annual E&Y World Entrepreneur of The Year (WEOY) awards ceremony in Monte Carlo, Monaco next year.
The E&Y Emerging Entrepreneur of The Year 2011 award went to Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Chan Kee Siak, while ViTrox Corp Bhd chief executive officer/president Chu Jenn Weng garnered the Technology Entrepreneur of The Year 2011 award.
The Woman Entrepreneur of The Year 2011 award was won by Help International Corp Bhd chairperson/group chief executive officer Datin Chan-Low Kam Yoke.
–BERNAMA
Tuanku Abdul Halim Arrives For Swearing In Ceremony As 14th Agong
SEPANG, Dec 13– The Sultan of Kedah Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah arrived at the national capital this morning for a swearing-in ceremony as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Tuanku Abdul Halim and Tuanku Haminah Hamidun earlier arrived at the Bunga Raya Complex of KL International Airport at 9.07am from Alor Setar where they were greeted on arrival by Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim and wife Datin Seri Maznah Rais.
Twenty-nine officers of the Sixth Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment mounted a static guard at the airport.
The royal couple the proceeded to Parliament Square in Kuala Lumpur for a royal welcoming ceremony.
Tuanku Abdul Halim, 84, was elected the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for a five-year period effective today, at the Meeting of the Conference of Rulers on Oct 14.
This is the second time Sultan Abdul Halim was elected as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after the first one on Sept 21, 1970.
Sultan of Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V was elected the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The royal herald, comprising 20 personnel of the Second Regiment of the Royal Armoured Corp, sounded the trumpet to announce the arrival of Tuanku Abdul Halim and Tuanku Haminah at Parliament Square.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, as well as Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and wife Puan Sri Norainee Abdul Rahman greeted the royal couple on arrival.
Tuanku Abdul Halim and Tuanku Haminah were then ushered to the dais, passing a royal spear guard force. This was soon followed by the royal salute performance. The national anthem “Negaraku” was then played by the Royal Malay Regiment band led by Lt Nor Azizan Yahaya.
Simultaneously, the personal colour of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was raised, to the blast of a 21-gun salute.
Tuanku Abdul Halim then inspected the guard-of-honour comprising 103 personnel of the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment led by Major Muhammad Abdullah.
The national ceremony proceeded with the recital of prayers by Federal Territory mufti Datuk Wan Zahidi Wan Teh. This was followed by the royal salute and the singing of Negaraku.
The royal couple then granted audience to cabinet ministers and senior officials before proceeding to Istana Negara in Jalan Duta for the swearing-in ceremony as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Earlier in Alor Setar, 30,000 people joined the royal procession to the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, marking Tuanku Abdul Halim’s departure from Istana Anak Bukit to Istana Negara.
The royal couple, accompanied by a motorcade, arrived at the airport at 7.30am, with people from all walks of life lining up both sides of the 5.3km road.
They were greeted on arrival by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak and wife Datin Seri Faekah Sheikh Hamzah, as well as members of the Kedah Council of Regency.
– BERNAMA
OK If Not Renominated, Says Hasan Ali
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 :
PAS Gombak assemblyman Datuk Dr Hasan Mohamed Ali said Monday that it did not matter to him if his party did not re-nominate him for the next General Election (GE).
Hasan, who is also the Selangor state executive councillor for Islamic affairs, said it was unimportant to him to be recognised for his efforts by the party or its president as his loyalty only lay with Allah.
“This (candidacy) is a small matter. Championing Islam, the Malay struggle and defending the institution of the Malay rulers is the bigger agenda.
“In championing Islam, seeking riches, posts and titles are secondary matters,” he told reporters at his home here.
He was commenting on a newsreport yesterday which said that he would be dropped as a candidate by his party for the next GE.
However, PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has denied the report.
Hasan, who had been Selangor PAS comissioner for eight years, also said that he felt hurt reading the news report as it came two days before he was to to be conferred the Datuk Paduka Mahkota Selangor (DPMS) award by the Sultan of Selangor in conjunction with the Sultan’s 66th birthday celebration.
“With hundreds of people congratulating you on being conferred the award, how would you feel when suddenly a news report like this (being dropped as a candidate) comes out,” he said.
He also did not fault Selangor PAS information chief Shaari Sungib for revealing the matter about his (Hasan’s) candidacy to the media, saying Shaari might have had good intentions in doing so.
Apparently, the report had said that Hasan had not received the required nominations from the party branches concerned to be re-nominated.
On this, Hasan said the nominations were not the sole criteria to determine a person’s candidacy as the final decision lay with PAS’ central leadership following an evaluation process by the party’s Majlis Syura Ulama.
“As such, it is not appropriate for anyone to jump the gun and make announcements pertaining to candidacy for the next GE,” he said, adding that he hoped PAS’ top leadership would look into this matter (pre-mature announcements).
Asked further if he was still loyal to his party and the opposition coalition, Hasan said:”I am loyal to Allah. To mankind, in this context, I do not like to use the term loyal, but cooperate.”.
– BERNAMA
Improve on cleanliness to be mindful of local community – Menteri Besar
PAROI: Dec 10 – The COMBI program is one designed to ensure personal health specifically to hinder the widespread of Denggi outbreak, introduced by WHO as a technique to transform community’s attitude in the war against the Denggi outbreak.
COMBI stands as an abbreviation for Communication for Behavioral Impact.
As the incumbent National level 2011 champion in the oral category at COMBI Convention, Paroi Jaya Committee Members organized An Evening With Menteri Besar, YAB. Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Haji Hasan with his wife, YM. Raja Datin Seri Salbiah Tengku Nujumuddin with the local residents in the surrounding area.
The program designed to instill untiring spirit in the local community to continue carrying out activities in looking out and improving cleanliness in residential areas to prevent the prevalence of the Denggi epidemic.
Menteri Besar, in his speech, urged the community as a whole to lend a hand and voluntarily form COMBI groups in all areas.
Menteri Besar hoped the people will work together to increase awareness about upholding the cleanliness of local community. Menteri Besar vowed to continuously and completely support these efforts.
In the same ceremony, Yang Amat Berbahagia Menteri Besar presented certificates of appointment to Committee and Promoter COMBI Paroi Jaya ‘A’ and Sponsor Committee COMBI Paroi Jaya ‘B’; and officially launch ’10,000 Steps and Healthy Lifestyle Campaign’ organized by COMBI Paroi Jaya Committee.
YAB Menteri Besar and his wife also presented compassionate contribution to elderly citizens above 80 years of age and to single mothers residing in the Paroi Jaya vicinity.
Also in attendance were YB Dato’ Radzi Kail, Negeri Sembilan EXCO, Y.Bhg Dato’ Hjh. Dermataksiah Abd. Jalil, Chairman of COMBI Paroi Jaya, Datuk Osman Salleh, Chief Police and State Health Director.
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77th Rotary International District 3300 Conference in Negeri Sembilan
December 11, 2011 by Mail
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Seremban: Dec 10 – ‘77th Rotary International District 3300 Conference’ held at Allson Klana Resort, Seremban which began yesterday managed to draw together members from every corner of the country and will come to a close tomorrow.
Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan, Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan officiated the conference this morning.
Rotary is an organization comprising of business leaders and professionals from all over the world driven to provide humanitarian services, promoting high ethical standards in all fields of professions and aiding in heartening goodwill and peace in the world.
The Rotary Club was initially established in 1929; 75 Rotary clubs call Malaysia as home-ground and 7 of those Rotary Clubs are in Seremban.
Menteri Besar, in his speech, wished all the clubs that participated in this conference received paramount support in Negeri Sembilan.
Menteri Besar who also contributed RM 100,000 was assured this club will serve its purpose and function well in the near future.
District Governer, Dr. S. Ravendra Kumar and International Rotary Director, Shekhar Mehta was also present to make the conference a joyful one.
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