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- UN body suggests countries use M'sia's approach in tackling drug abuse
- PM’s Dept enters Malaysia Book Of Records
- AirAsia wins Business Traveller's inaugural best low-cost airline award
| UN body suggests countries use M'sia's approach in tackling drug abuse Posted: 01 Oct 2012 08:34 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has acknowledged Malaysia's successful approach in tackling drug abuse, with good response from the addicts who come voluntarily for treatment and rehabilitation. UNODC representative Gary Lewis, at the first day meeting of the 2nd Regional Consultation on Compulsory Centres For Drug Users (CCDUs) here, suggested that the member countries introduce the same approach. The Malaysia National Anti-Drugs Agency, in a statement, said the delegates to the meeting would also visit the 1Malaysia Cure and Care Clinic in Sungai Besi to have a closer look at the transformed treatment and rehabilitation programme there. The 1Malaysia Cure and Care Clinic is a day activity centre introduced by the agency on July 17, 2010 for those seeking services to overcome their drug problem. The 2nd Regional Consultation on CCDUs was also attended by NADA director-general Puan Sri Zuraidah Mohamed and delegates from Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, besides Malaysia. - Bernama |
| PM’s Dept enters Malaysia Book Of Records Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:39 AM PDT PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister's Department has made it into The Malaysia Book of Records under the 'Human Achievements' category for organising the 'Largest Contingent of Secretaries-General in a Merdeka Parade'. The record saw a total of 23 secretaries-general from 25 ministries and government departments joining forces to participate in the parade, which was held in conjunction with the country's 55th Independence Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on Aug 31. Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa received the certificate, on behalf of the Prime Minister's Department, at his office here Monday. The certificate was presented by The Malaysia Book of Records founder and managing director Datuk Danny Ooi. The Malaysia Book of Records, a non-profit organisation launched in July 1995, documents and records performance, endurance, speed and uniqueness among others achieved by Malaysians. The records are compiled every two years for publication. - Bernama |
| AirAsia wins Business Traveller's inaugural best low-cost airline award Posted: 01 Oct 2012 06:38 AM PDT PETALING JAYA: AirAsia has been awarded the inaugural "Best Low-Cost Airline," a new category introduced by Business Traveller Asia-Pacific at the ceremony in Hong Kong. The category was introduced in recognition of the growing force of budget carriers and AirAsia. AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said in a statement that it was an honour for AirAsia to be the first recipient of the prestigious award. "As usual, an award win will not make us complacent. We will continue with our efforts to maintain our leadership spot by being cost effective and uphold our pledge in presenting our guests with unbeatable low fares and exceptional products and services,'' the statement said. Business Traveller Asia-Pacific had sent out poll forms to subscribers who are regarded as some of the region's most experienced frequent travellers between April and June. |
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