The Star Online: Metro: South & East
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| Complex to be completed in 2012 Posted: 05 Jun 2011 05:44 PM PDT MALACCA: Construction of the state's recently revived Customs Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex is expected to be fully completed by March next year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the government had strived hard to ensure the project was restored after the initial construction hit a snag due to technical hitches on the part of its previous contractor. "We have commissioned a second contractor and up to now 38% of the project is completed and if all goes well, we could anticipate the RM73mil complex to be operational by mid-2012," he said at a site tour recently. Once completed, Mohd Ali added the complex could accommodate 15,000 visitors arriving from neighbouring countries on a monthly basis. "This will certainly be a boost for Malacca in terms of the tourists arrivals," he said. The CIQ will complement the Batu Berendam International airport as a major gateway to the state and also to expedite the entry process for foreign tourists. Mohd Ali said once the CIQ was completed, the state could also attract tourist boats from Singapore and Batam to enter the local waterway. He added that frequency of the current ferry services from Bengkalis and Dumai in Indonesia could also be doubled with the new facility. The increase, could turn the Malacca port as an optional hub for ferry services from neighbouring countries. On another matter, Mohd Ali said the government hoped to introduce a tram car to ferry city folks to several selected destinations. He said the tram service would help alleviate traffic congestions at the city-center while the monorail service was also expected to resume soon and would serve several populated areas here. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
| Police to step up efforts to curb school violence Posted: 05 Jun 2011 05:43 PM PDT KUALA TERENGGANU: Police are insisting that school violence and bullying cases are not major problems in the state despite numerous reports made this year. On May 24, eight secondary school pupils were sent for a two-year community service with the state Welfare Department, with a RM1,500 bond for good behaviour after they were found guilty of trespassing into a school and beating up a student. Three Form Three, Four Form Five pupils and a fourth former had trespassed into SMK Agama Durian Guling in Bukit Payung on the morning of April 7 to commit the offence. Barely a few days after the boys were sentenced, another Form Two pupil had his left ear partially torn after he was beaten up by a schoolmate who caused him to fall onto a window pane in his classroom. Terengganu CID chief Asst Comm K. Manoharan said the two occurrences were isolated incidents but the police would step up efforts to curb the problem before its got worse. He added that among the steps taken were urging the schools to be tougher on school bullies and assigning a school police liaison officer to hold more talks and counselling on crime prevention. "Our main target this year are crimes committed by youths, especially school violence. "It is under control but the police will be more proactive in assisting schools to curb such violence and acts of bullying," he said. He added cooperation from parents was also important in increasing discipline in schools and stopping school violence. "It is not too late to rehabilitate problematic students before they become even more notorious. "Despite the cases, the state does not have major gangsterism problem compared to other states," he said adding that, police would always monitor the cases in schools. He said participation and cooperation from the public was important. "The best weapon to curb crime is cooperation from the public. "The society can become our eyes and ears to prevent crimes especially among students," he said. ACP Manoharan urged anyone with information to contact the police hotline at 09-635 4744 or 09-635 4745. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
| Posted: 05 Jun 2011 04:59 PM PDT Handicraft's lure Looking for unique and beautifully carved wooden and traditional batek and ceramic products for souvenirs or home decoration? Check out the Pahang Handicraft Corporation complex at Kampung Pandan II, Kuantan-Terengganu bypass. Opens from Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. For details, call 09-538 5677. Zero waste zone Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK) launched the Zero Waste Zone 2011 and it is MPK's aspiration to ensure that Kuantan Town Centre becomes a zero waste zone from Jalan Tanah Putih in front of Giant Hypermarket to Teluk Cempedak. For details, call 09-5121 555/666. Cancer counselling Mahkota Medical Centre will be providing comprehensive cancer counselling services for free to the public, in collaboration with Malacca Cancer Society, every Friday from 4-6pm at No.76, Jalan Taman Melaka Raya 25, Taman Melaka Raya, Malacca. For details, call 06-285 2931 (Dr Sanjeev), 06-285 2975 (Dr Jayendran). Ballroom class A beginner's ballroom dancing class for cancer survivors, family, friends and caretakers is held every Thursday from 11am-noon at a monthly fee of RM10 at Malacca Cancer Society's Oasis centre. Conversational Mandarin class is held every Tuesday from 12pm to 3pm at a monthly fee of RM20. For details, call 06- 283 0988 (Oasis). Volunteers needed National Stroke Association of Malaysia (Nasam) Kuantan branch is looking for volunteers to help rehabilitate stroke victims. Nasam, a non-profit organisation, will provide training. For details, call 09-566 8195 or 019-951 0012 (Chua). Items for recycling Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia Kuantan branch welcomes used items such as metal containers, aluminium cans, glass and plastic bottles and clothing at its recycling centre. The centre is open every Sunday from 9am to noon. For details, call 09-517 2969 / 061. Music classes The YWCA of Malacca is holding music classes at their premise in Taman Aman, Ujong Pasir. Learn to play the guitar, keyboard or drums every Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm. For details, call 016-6303 447 (Carole). Jazz dance Johor Baru Chinese Association holds jazz dance classes on Mondays from 11am-noon. For details, call 07-278 8999. Cancer counselling Former nurse Tey Siew Kuan offers counselling for breast cancer survivors every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm at the Malacca Cancer Society's Oasis Centre in No. 76, Jalan Melaka Raya, Taman Melaka Raya. For details, call 06-283 0988 (Oasis). Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
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