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<b>Sabah</b> deserves more funds to boost power supply – MP <b>...</b>

Posted: 25 Jan 2014 06:25 PM PST

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah should be getting more funding from the Federal Government towards improving the electricity supply in the state.

Putatan Member of Parliament Datuk Dr Marcus Mojigoh in making the call pointed out that people in Sabah have been suffering because of the frequent power outages in the state.

"As an important component that helped to form the government, Sabah should be given more attention and funding to improve the basic infrastructure in the state so that the people will have better living condition.

"The government must also look into providing more funding for the construction of IPPs in Sabah so that more power can be generated for consumers," he said.

Marcus said this when met after presenting the 'Wang Bantuan Awal Persekolahan' to students of SM La Salle in Tanjung Aru here yesterday.

He was asked to comment on complaints by representatives of the school's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) about the insufficient electricity supply to the school which has damaged some of the air conditioners there.

Marcus also expressed his unhappiness at the government for increasing the electricity tariff which he said was done without prior discussion with the consumers as well as elected representatives.

"How can the government increase the electricity tariff without consulting the people and the elected representatives? How can we defend the government if it makes decisions that way? People are annoyed with what has happened and how are we going answer the people?" he lamented.

Meanwhile on another note Marcus urged teachers to play a more personalized role and get closer to their students especially those who come from lower income or poor families.

These students may not have the full support and guidance of their parents as many are working two jobs to make ends meet, Marcus said.

"I would like to see teachers get closer to the students and give them personalized attention. Get to know each and every one of them, spend time with them, give extra tuition to those who are weak in their studies. Nurture and guide them so that they can excel in their studies so that their future will be brighter," he said.

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Cabins as classrooms at mudslide-hit <b>Sabah</b> school – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 01:40 AM PST

KOTA KINABALU: Cabins are to be used as temporary classrooms at a school in Tamparuli where a block of classrooms collapsed following a mudslide yesterday, Sabah education director Datuk Jame Alip said today.

He said the cabins would be set up in an open area around Sekolah Kebangsaan Bawang to enable the pupils to attend class.

Only one of the two blocks of classrooms at the school could be used following the mudslide, he told reporters after taking a look at the collapsed block.

"The state education department has applied to the Education Ministry for a financial allocation to build the cabins," he said.

Jame said the mudslide occurred at about 10 am but the pupils attending classes at the block managed to run out after being alerted by the school guard.

However, he said, the school, which has 124 pupils and 19 teachers, had to be closed temporarily to ensure stability of the area.

"As a long-term measure, the school has to be relocated as the soft ground poses a danger to the pupils," he said.

Jame also said that five schools in the state, involving 518 pupils and 70 teachers, remained closed due to floods and related incidents.

The four other schools were SK Kesapong and SK Pitoru in Kota Belud, SK Litang in Kinabatangan and SJK (C) Sin Boon in Sipitang, he added. -Bernama

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Beware of human traffickers, <b>Sabah</b> job seekers warned <b>...</b>

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 09:45 AM PST

by Arfandi Jaafar. Posted on January 16, 2014, Thursday

KOTA KINABALU: Youths in the state must take greater initiatives to carefully verify information on job prospects outside Sabah before accepting offers to avoid falling victims to human trafficking syndicates.

In making the call yesterday, Sabah Youth Council president Kevin Lim said there were many cases where Sabahan youths fell victims after simply accepting jobs without prior verification on the legitimacy of such employers and jobs offered.

"There are plenty of irresponsible groups who are out to cheat unsuspecting individuals using the lure of attractive job offers and lucrative salaries.

"Unfortunately, many of our Sabahan youths had fallen victims to these scams in the past. Therefore I urge others to be more careful when applying for jobs, especially those outside the state," Kevin told The Borneo Post yesterday.

Human trafficking, according to its Wikipedia definition, is a trade involving illegal movement or migration of humans for the purpose of legitimate/forced labour.

Human trafficking can occur within a country or internationally and is considered a crime against the person because of the violation of the victim's rights through coercion and exploitation.

Victims of human trafficking are generally forced to work for or provide services to the trafficker or others.

They are held against their will through acts of coercion, and forced to work for or provide services to the trafficker or others.

The work or services may include anything from bonded or forced labor to commercialized sexual exploitation.

The arrangement may be structured as a work contract, but with no or low payment, or on terms which are highly exploitative.

Sometimes the arrangement is structured as debt bondage, with the victim not being permitted or able to pay off the debt.

Meanwhile, at a seminar in Keningau last week, Kevin shared tips with some 60 attendees (comprising college students and youth association members) on how to identify legitimate employment offers to avoid being victimised by human trafficking syndicates.

"Legitimate job offers should allow workers freedom to stay or leave employment without imposing restriction of any kind on their employees.

"The job should be for applicants 18 and above only and must not involve sexual elements or preferences of any kind, nor should it put employees in a position of working to pay off a debt," said Kevin.

He said those desperate to escape poverty and who have considerably poor educational background are more likely to fall victim to human trafficking syndicates.

Towards this end, Kevin said it was crucial for youths to focus on attaining higher education before going to seek employment (regardless within or outside the state).

"It is also helpful if more of such programmes could be conducted regularly to help raise awareness, especially among youths," Kevin said.

He urged the relevant authorities to step up their efforts to battle human trafficking as it is increasingly rampant, especially during times of economic crisis.

Kevin thanked Kelab Komuniti Sayang and its president, Deejay Othoe, for being the joint organisers of the seminar.

He also thanked the Keningau District Office, Kiara College, Labour Department and Keningau Hospital for their contribution and involvement.

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<b>Sabah</b> student back early from holidays beaten to death <b>...</b>

Posted: 04 Jan 2014 09:58 AM PST

by Margaret Ringgit reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on January 5, 2014, Sunday

MIRI: A business student at a private university here was found dead in a pool of blood in a rented double-storey house at Jalan Jati 1, Senadin, in an apparent robbery-cum-murder incident.

It is believed that the deceased, who has been identified as Mu Tshun Vui, 19, from Sandakan, Sabah, might have fought with his assailants.

A gas cylinder had gone missing while three rooms (two upstairs and one downstairs) of the house were ransacked by intruders.

The discovery was made by the deceased's housemate around 2pm Saturday, known as Eden Boo, 18, upon his arrival from their semester break yesterday.

There were three Sabahans (including the deceased), one from Johor and another housemate from Bintangor renting the house.

Boo, who had just touched down in Miri from Johor Bahru, after holidaying in his home town, said: "My university mate fetched me up from Miri Airport and sent me back to the house where I'm renting together with four other friends (including the deceased)."

Meanwhile, Boo's other housemates have yet to return from their holiday break as classes will only begin next week (Jan 6).

"He (Mu) had come back early from the semester break two days ahead all of us, that's why he was alone during the incident," added Boo.

According to him, both of them were shocked upon seeing the gate and the main door of the house ajar.

"I went inside the house, and was stunned when I saw Mu's body lying face up in the pool of blood at the end of the staircase leading to the first floor of the room(s)," he added.

They immediately called up the ambulance and police.

Unfortunately, due to serious injuries on his forehead, the deceased was believed to have died at the scene for 24 hours.

The sources added that Mu's mother had made two calls to him – one on Friday around 10pm and another on Saturday around 9am – both calls went unanswered.

According to his friend when met by The Borneo Post at the scene yesterday, Mu was taking a diploma in business.

Meanwhile, Miri police chief ACP Mun Kock Keong, when contacted yesterday, confirmed to have received a report on the incident.

"Police are still investigating the case", he said.

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DAP disappointed at SESB&#39;s refusal to give discounts – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 23 Jan 2014 03:48 PM PST

KOTA KINABALU: DAP Sabah has expressed its disappointment over Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) refusal to offer any discounts or rebates to consumers who suffered from the recent statewide power outage.

Its head Jimmy Wong, who is also member of parliament here, said SESB should acknowledge that despite calling themselves the victim, consumers were actually the biggest victim in such circumstances and deserved compensation for their losses.

"We understand that SESB also incurred losses during the power outage, but offering good and stable power supply is their job and responsibility and it is undeniable that SESB has failed to deliver.

"Therefore, consumers demanding for discount or compensation is fair and reasonable enough as they are the real victims here," he said in a statement yesterday.

As such, Wong reckoned that SESB should offer discounts or rebates for this month's electricity bill to consumers affected by the power outage.

He said he will bring up the issue and Sabah's power policy in the coming Parliament sitting.

He said the Federal or State government should tell the public what they are going to do to overcome the rampant power disruptions in Sabah and should disclose the whole plan or blueprint in order to resolve the problem.

He also reminded Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak not to forget his promises to build Lahad Datu's Liquified Natural Gas ( LNG) power plant to provide bigger capacity of electricity supply to Sabah consumers, particularly crucial for the east coast.

Wong urged the government to expedite the construction of the gas-powered power plant in Lahad Datu.

The government should prepare funding to ensure the construction of the gas-powered power plant runs smoothly and is built in time so that power supply would be sufficient and possibly resolve power supply interruption in the State.

He hoped that the Barisan Nasional (BN) government could show sincerity to discuss this issue with the elected opposition representatives and together find out the solution to overcome the power outage problem in the future.

He also suggested that the next Sabah State Legislative Assembly sitting should discuss on this issue.

A comprehensive compensation mechanism of SESB should be established in no time to show its fairness and responsibility to the consumers,Wong suggested.

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