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<b>Sarawak</b> true testimony of harmony - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 15 Dec 2013 02:29 PM PST

SARIKEI: Sarawak is a true testimony of religious and racial harmony.

In saying this, political secretary to the chief minister Paul Igai added it was a common scenario during any religious celebrations like Christmas, Hari Raya and Chinese New Year that Sarawakians shared the joyous occasions through `open houses'.

"Even in organising tonight's event, several Muslim friends were involved to make it a success," he pointed out at a pre-Christmas event held at the community hall in Pakan on Saturday night.

He was representing Social Development Minister Tan Sri William Mawan.

"It is therefore our hope that harmony continue to be preserved, treasured and passed on by Sarawakians from generation to generation," he added.

District Officer Inting Nyamie who is the event's organising chairman reminded the people to be always thankful for the peace and prosperity enjoyed all this while.

"…We ought to be thankful to God for the blessing," he said.

Among the activities organised in conjunction with the event were a colouring contest for children and karaoke singing competition.

The karaoke competition concluded with Lim Shin Jiin, Brenda Honey and Florence Diana as the top three winners in the children's category while the top three winners in the adult category were Barbara Tina, Christina Chanda and Benedict Nyambong.

Among those present were Sarikei Resident Michael Dawi Alli, Julau district police chief DSP Bidor Noyeng and Pemanca Mambu Ikom.

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&#39;Upsy-Dapsy&#39; for Go-Rural campaign - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 15 Dec 2013 02:31 PM PST

KUCHING: DAP Sarawak has set up its Socialist Youth or 'Dapsy' Sarawak to expand its political strength and enhance penetration into rural areas throughout the state.

Newly-minted chairman of Dapsy Sarawak Wong King Wei, who is also Padungan assemblyman, said the youth movement would play a supplementary role to the main body to push for success in the party's 'Go Rural' and 'Help Sarawak' projects.

"For the coming three years, we will focus on assisting the DAP state committee in implementing the two projects. We also have a plan to upgrade the skills of our youth members.

"Dapsy Sarawak will be the backbone of the party in terms of manpower and other resources to spread its wings to sub-urban and rural areas in Sarawak," he told a news conference at DAP headquarters here yesterday.

Wong, who is also Dapsy Malaysia vice chief, said the state youth movement would carry out its SEA plan, which is an acronym for Solidarity, Equipping and Awareness.

He said 'solidarity' referred to the needs to bring Pakatan Rakyat component parties together to strengthen the coalition while 'equipping' looked at enhancing the quality of young leaders to brace future challenges.

"We are equally concerned about creating 'awareness' on the party and our vision among the communities especially those in the rural areas."

He added Dapsy Sarawak would emerge a powerful wing to the main body to register further achievements.

Dapsy Sarawak held its inaugural direct election in October to name Wong as the chairman, Alan Ling the deputy chairman, Leon Jimat Donald and Alice Lau (vice chairpersons) and Tonny Ung (secretary).

It held the secondary election last Saturday to elect Chew Jing Ling as assistant secretary, Violet Yong (treasurer), Ting Huat King (assistant treasurer), Chiew Sung Ngie (organising secretary), Peter Hii (assistant organising secretary), Sia Kee Tong (publicity secretary), Vivien Lau (assistant publicity secretary) and Sia Ai Kiew (political education director).

Elected ordinary council members are Hii Ting Ik, Yek Ing Seng, John Ng and Law Hui Ung while appointed ordinary council members are Lim Fung, Mordi Bimol, Oscar Ling, Julian Tan, Christina Chiew and Kiu Ming Kae.

Dapsy Sarawak has also set up five bureaus namely Pakatan Rakyat Sarawak headed by Yek Ing Seng, Impian Sarawak (John Ng), Merchandise (Hii Ting Ik), Mahasiswa (Julian Tan) and International Affairs (Oscar Ling).

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Stand by your rights, Nancy tells women - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 15 Dec 2013 02:42 PM PST

KUCHING: It is vital for women to understand and be aware of their privileges and rights provided by the law.

According to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri, there is no excuse for any person to infringe or be ignorant of the laws.

"The very basis of having laws in place is to protect one's rights and to provide for the populace to live their lives happily and peacefully," said Nancy who was officiating at a 'Forum on Law Literate' organised by the Sarawak Indian Women Association (Siwa) at a hotel here yesterday.

Nancy, who is also Batang Sadong MP, added that awareness and compliance with laws, rules and regulations will be instrumental to help individuals progress systematically and harmoniously in a society.

Regarding the forum, she was happy to note that Siwa is actively participating in the state's women activities and is closely engaged with other women movements from different ethnic groups.

"I am told that this interaction is the result of your (Siwa) affiliation with the Sarawak Women Bureau which is the central body that coordinates women activities and development in the state," she added.

On another note, she also said the women in Sarawak have undoubtedly progressed over the last 50 years when Malaysia was formed.

"There is also an increase in the number of women professionals. All this is clear indication that women are an integral part of development," she added.

The progress, she said, is also the result of the many favourable policies carried out by the state and federal governments.

Meanwhile, Siwa president and advisor Kapitan Lucy Lingam believes that the forum will act as an eye opener to Indian women in Sarawak.

She also pointed out that most Indian women in Kuching are housewives, which is a loss to the state's human capital despite the many business opportunities.

During the forum, three main topics were covered: Women's Rights in Civil Marriage, Domestic Violence and Conveyancing Law (Sales and Purchase of Land and House).

Among the key speakers were Manjit Kaur Gill from Manjit Lavinder and Co, Ratanah Devi YS Perumal from Messrs Idris and Company Advocates and Rahimah Suhai from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

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<b>Sarawak</b> Civil Service Day exhibition at Plaza Merdeka <b>...</b>

Posted: 14 Dec 2013 02:29 PM PST

KUCHING: Plaza Merdeka was abuzz with activity yesterday with the 2013 Sarawak Civil Service Day celebration.

The celebration included a two-day exhibition which lasts until today, to showcase the public service delivery in Sarawak in nine specific areas: Infrastructure and Communications, Utility and Telecommunications, Score, Natural Resources and Environment and Sarawak Transformation Initiatives.

The theme for this year's celebration is 'Excellent Service – A Pillar of Prosperity and Harmony'.

The exhibition was spread out across five levels of Plaza Merdeka shopping complex, from the lower ground floor right up to the third floor.

It was launched by State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani yesterday. He also launched the e-Kasih kiosk which is located outside McDonald's.

Also present were Kuching South City Council mayor Datuk James Chan and Kuching North City Commission member Datuk Wee Hong Seng.

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S&P affirms A- rating on <b>Sarawak</b> with stable outlook – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 09:19 AM PST

Posted on December 14, 2013, Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR: Standard & Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services has affirmed its 'A-' long-term issuer credit rating on Sarawak, with a stable outlook.

It also affirmed the 'axAA' long-term Asean regional scale rating on Sarawak, the international rating agency said in a statement today.

At the same time, it affirmed the 'A-' issue ratings on Sarawak International Inc.'s US$800 million guaranteed notes (due August 2015), Equisar International Inc.'s US$800 million guaranteed notes (due June 2026) and SSG Resources Ltd.'s US$800 million guaranteed notes (due October 2022). — Bernama

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Grab opportunities from SCORE, women told - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 15 Dec 2013 02:35 PM PST

SIBU: Women are urged to be proactive to grab the opportunities in the supporting service industries arising from SCORE (Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy).

Minister of Welfare, Women and Family Development Datuk Fatimah Abdullah said this needed a large contribution from the women to be engaged in the opportunities provided by the government.

SCORE having been implemented needed many supporting industries involving service businesses like laundry, food and textile services within a short period, she pointed out.

"This is very important for the socio-economic status of the women… to generate income for the development of their families and the nation," she said at the World Rural Women Day Sarawak Zone 2013 held at RH hotel here on Saturday.

The Dalat assemblywoman added that women needed to be updated and be equipped with Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills as it plays an important role.

"Make it a medium of interactive marketing to capture a bigger market," she said.

She also urged women members of cooperatives to practise integrity as well as to hold annual general meetings for feedback to develop their cooperatives.

The two-day programme which involved more than 200 cooperative members from throughout the state was organised by 'Unit Wanita Dan TCM, Bahagian 4P Angkasa'.

Angkasa vice-president Kamaruddin Ismail and state Angkasa Liaison committee chairman Usuf Samah were among those present.

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