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- 21,300 copies of the DVDs worth RM106,500 confiscated in raids
- Salleh: There is a lot of developments in Sabah
- Student succeeds against all odds
| 21,300 copies of the DVDs worth RM106,500 confiscated in raids Posted: 13 Oct 2012 03:05 AM PDT KOTA KINABALU: Two businessmen were poorer by RM106,500 after police raided their outlets selling DVDs without the B licence early this week. Sabah Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CID) chief Superintendent Saiman Kasran said a total of 21,300 copies of the DVDs worth RM106,500 were seized from two premises in a crack down called "Ops Ostrich" at the Centre Point Shopping complex in town. "Police confiscated a total of 1,650 copies of DVDs in the first raid, and arrested a 24-year-old man believed to be the caretaker of the shop," he said. "A second raid was carried out about 15 minutes later in a nearby shop and saw another 19,650 copies of DVDs seized. They too did not have the B licence. The DVDs were kept in a box behind the premise counter," he said. A 17-year-old woman working in the premise was also detained to facilitate investigations, Saiman added. Both cases would be investigated under Section 18 (4) (a) of the Film Censorship Act 2002. Meanwhile, Saiman said police investigation believed some DVDs and VCDs that were sold in the state without the B licence were made locally while most were imported from neighboring countries. "Although such activities are still under control, police would continue to monitor and carry out raids especially at shopping malls. "Police have also found out that some premises are selling both legitimate DVDs and without the B licence. |
| Salleh: There is a lot of developments in Sabah Posted: 13 Oct 2012 03:02 AM PDT KOTA KINABALU: Development is a never ending commitment while infrastructure, especially water and electricity is being implemented at a most rapid pace in Sabah, contrary to a survey claim. At the same time, both development and infrastructure are localized and these are not often highlighted in the media, according to Sabah UMNO deputy chief, Datuk Salleh Said Keruak. Hence to state that there is a lack of development and poor infrastructure is not accurate, when all sorts of development is taking place throughout the state all the time such as the Kota Kinabalu international airport extension, the ammonia and urea plant, power stations, roads and industrial parks Rural water and electrification programmes have picked up in pace over the last few years and it is only the exceptionally remote areas with small communities that are still without piped water and electricity," said Salleh in reference to a Merdeka Centre survey report. "Even then, the government is doing its best to provide water tanks and gravity water as well as generator-powered electricity to the remote villages in the interim." Salleh said people often complained about the lack of development or poor infrastructure as these are common issues, "but those who have got both are appreciative of what the government is doing or has done". But he acknowledged that some problems cannot be solved overnight; it is deep-rooted and when steps are taken to clear the matter, some people would be happy but there would also be others who would object. The survey, jointly funded by Merdeka Centre and a regional consultancy firm, was carried out from Sept 6 to 17 to gauge perceptions of current developments in Sabah. It reported that some people had complained about lack of development and poor infrastructure as well as highlighted the illegal immigrant situation The report claimed that a total of 829 registered voters throughout the state were interviewed and that there were those who felt the state was headed in the right direction and expressed continued satisfaction at the pace of economic development and the continuing peaceful conditions in the state. Not wanting to dismiss outright the report, Salleh however did say that looking at it objectively,it gives the Sabah BN the opportunity to know what's in the minds of the people and to takeproactive action to address outstanding issues. "If what has been reported is correct, then the Sabah BN must take stock of the situation and take steps to correct the misperception that development is lagging. "Our elected representatives should point out the inaccuracies to the people, and should highlight various development and infrastructure projects, in the local media or using their own efforts, such as a community newsletter, face book or their own blogs. "It would not be fair to say that there has been a lack of development when a huge chunk of the State budget, supplemented by federal funding, goes into all sorts of development. As for the illegal immigrants, Salleh said that now that the Royal Commission of Inquiry has started its mission, it should be left to the wisdom of its members to carry out their task, and those with grouses, can go up and meet them. "But let us allow them to carry out their job in the mean time and see what their recommendations are at the end of the day. The government is indeed serious about tackling the illegal immigrant issue and all concerned should lend their support. It has been reported that the Commission would also investigate whether immigrants in Sabah who possessed the blue identity card, temporary identification receipt (blue) or citizenship in an illegal manner had been registered in the electoral roll. It has been given six months from Sept 21 to complete the investigation. The investigation report must be submitted to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. |
| Student succeeds against all odds Posted: 13 Oct 2012 03:05 AM PDT KOTA KINABALU: No one should give excuses if they want to succeed in life. That sums up the philosophy of life for accounting student Shafiqa Naidah Sarifuddin, 22, who graduated from the Kolej Yayasan Sabah recently though she had seven other siblings to care for. Despite having her hands full she never shirked from focusing on her studies. "I am the eldest but I always make time to study," said the east coast Tawau-born lass who received her scroll from Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman. She was among 500 graduates at the college's 17th convocation. The day was an extra special one for Shafiqa who was named the college's "Chief Executive and Gold Medal" award winner for obtaining a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.64 for her diploma. The daughter of a hotel food and beverage executive said living idly does not guarantee her a comfortable live in future if she does not prepare herself from young. "What I do is for my family and I, and if I study and get good results at least I can ensure that my siblings will lead a better life after I have a stable job," she said. Shafiqa was among the 506 graduates from the college, and is currently working in a company under the Felda Holdings in Pahang and plans to further her studies once she has a stable income. Among the courses the graduates completed were Diploma in Automotive Technology, Diploma in Technology Management (Accounting), Diploma in Multimedia, Certificate in Journalism, and Building Construction programmes. Meanwhile, Musa who officiated at the convocation congratulated Shafiqa for her achievement and wished her all the best in life. He also hoped the other graduates would emulate Shafiqa's strive in her studies and continue to focus and do well in life. "I am sure many of the students here today would be able to further their studies as the college had provided a good foundation for them to take a step ahead," he said. Musa hoped all graduates would be able to build a more comfortable live for themselves and contribute to the country's socio-economy. |
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