Police Deniy Using Force To Disperse Illegal Gathering At UPSI

TANJUNG MALIM, Jan 1  — Police today denied using force to disperse an illegal gathering by the Solidariti Mahasiswa Malaysia (SMM) at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) early this morning.

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Shukri Dahlan said the allegations on several blogs that two students were injured after being assaulted by Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel was untrue and defamatory.

“During the gathering, there was no FRU personnel on duty but only policemen from the Tanjung Malim Police Contingent Headquarters,” he told a press conference here, Sunday.

He said the injuries to the two students were caused by their own stampede and not due to assaults as claimed.

He said the police at the outset tried to counsel the group and gave them 30 minutes to disperse but the students ignored the overture and became more aggressive instead.

“They then advanced and proceeded to lie down on the road which disturbed traffic. Police had to act to ensure public safety but it was conducted according to the book.

“They then ran to a nearby clinic and caused damage to the premises. Police detained 17 students,” he said.

Mohd Shukri added that the gathering was an illegal one as they did not have a permit to do so and, if fact, SMM, itself was an illegal association.

All the students, aged between 19 and 24, were investigated under Sections 186, 145 and 147 of the Penal Code and Section 27(5) of the Police Act. They were released on police bail this evening.

They gathered to demand that the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 be abolished and UPSI student Adam Adli should not be punished by the management of the university for pulling down a flag with a picture of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Umno Headquarters on Dec 17.

– BERNAMA

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

Seremban: Dec 10 – ‘77^th 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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Program Bantuan Rakyat 1 Malaysia Launching Ceremony, Negeri Sembilan State-level

PORT DICKSON: Dec. 09 – Negeri Sembilan State Government today became the pioneer state in launching the ‘Program Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia’ (BR1M) at State-level.

Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Haji Hasan graciously launched the BR1M program in a ceremony at Masjid Qariah Kampung Sawah Pachitan late afternoon today.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s thoughtfulness and concern for the people was inevitable in the presentation of 2012 budget as the presentation revealed to be in-depth and thorough.

In his speech, Menteri Besar clarified to the audience regarding this approach of the government to deter confusion amongst the citizens in the event the opposition reaches out to the villages and homesteads with the purpose of manipulating the Barisan Nasional government’s agendas to bring welfare and prosperity to the people.

According to Menteri Besar, BR1M forms are available at all state offices; Community Service Centre (Pusat Khidmat Masyarakat) or ADUN Service Centre via JKKK and village officials.

BR1M forms are also obtainable at SUK Negeri Sembilan office and LHDN from December 10 2011 until January 10 2012.

The uniqueness of BR1M is in its prioritization of citizens with income below RM 3,000, breadwinner of the family regardless of gender, and to single mothers with schooling children.

Eligible applicants for BR1M will be provided with cash voucher worth RM500, cashable at Bank Simpanan Nasional beginning January 15 until March 15 2012.

It is in the aspiration of Menteri Besar the goodwill of the Barisan Nasional government to alleviate the burden of the people will be appraised in a positive light instead as election remuneration.

In the same ceremony, Menteri Besar presented awards and gifts to excellent students from DUN Chuah, contributed by Jimah Power.

Prior to that, Menteri Besar joined the congregation Friday prayer at Masjid Qariah Kampung Sawah Pachitan subsequent to Menteri Besar’s working visit to Kampung Chuah Port Dickson.

Also present were Dato’ Ismail Taib, State Government EXCO with Mr. Yit Lee Kok, DUN Chuah Administrator Officer.

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Jempol Water Treatment Plant upgraded in a collaboration of SAINS, PAAB and SPAN

JEMPOL: Dec 6 – Implementation ceremony for the upgrading project of Jempol’s Water Treatment Plant held in the compounds of the plant (LRA Jempol) this afternoon was officiated by Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Haji Hasan.

Communities in Jempol especially Bandar Bahau, Taman Mahsan, Bandar Sri Jempol, Felda Raja Alias, Pekan Air Hitam, Felda Lui, Kampung Serting, Kampung Bayai, Batu Kikir, Kuala Jelai, Pekan Rompin and Kampung Geddes can rest assured there will be no shortage in water supply in their respective areas.

Jempol Water Treatment Plant which began its operations in 1978 will be upgraded, as Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan Sdn. Bhd.  (SAINS) and Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad (PAAB) have combined forces in an effort to improve treated water supply from 8 million gallons a day to 12 million gallons a day, once the upgrading project is completed in 2013.

Apart from increasing treated water capacity, the upgrading project will also involve replacement of older AC type pipes and installation of pressure control valves in Palong along with booster pumps in Palong 8.

According to Menteri Besar, the State Government will always be ahead in providing improved living standards for its citizens and reducing the burden of its people mainly with overcoming problem related to water supply.

Menteri Besar extended, “Jempol community’s dilemma at this moment is not due to water shortages by SAINS but roots from decayed and corroded pipes, water thefts, old malfunctioning meters and the increased population density in surrounding vicinity.”

“Therefore, the State Government has endeavored through SAINS, an agency incorporated to cooperate with PAAB for this effort. Through this effort, this upgrading project will be perfected with better efficacy”, Menteri Besar furthered.

Menteri Besar also explicated PAAB will bear the expenditures for upgrading Jempol Water Treatment Plant (LRA Jempol) as the State Government has signed a cooperative MoU.

Water supply infrastructure improvement efforts will continue to be implemented all over Negeri Sembilan with the collaboration between the State Government, PAAB, SPAN and SAINS.

Also present were Datuk Seri Tajol Rosli Ghazali, Chairman of PAAB, Dato’ Teaw Yen Huaw, Chief Executive Officer of SPAN, Dato’ Lillah Yasin, Parliament Respresentative of Jempol, and Dato’ Rosman Abdullah, Chief Executive of SAINS.

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