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- Anglican Church commends Taib for ‘Allah’ stand
- Baram folk hope new CM continues rural development
- iM Sarawak brings clean water to four villages
| Posted: 12 Feb 2014 12:36 AM PST TAN SRI DATUK AMAR ADENAN HAJI SATEM will take over the reins as Chief Minister of Sarawak. No state in Malaysia has been in the limelight over the choice of its Chief Minister as much as Sarawak has over the last few years. Much speculation, rumours, wagers and coffeeshop chatter have placed favourites as Adenan, Datuk Amar Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Haji Openg, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan and Datuk Sri Effendi Norwawi. And it ended today with the announcement by Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Adenan, 70, who was born in Kuching in 1944, once worked as a journalist and teacher before continuing his studies in law at the University of Adelaide, Australia. His early education was at SRB St Joseph and SMB St Joseph, Kuching. After graduating in 1970, he was appointed as a magistrate in Kuching. His involvement in politics started in 1976 when he was appointed as legal advisor and a committee member of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Sarawak. In 1979, he contested and won twice, once in the by-election for the Muara Tuang constituency in January and again in the state election several months later for the same constituency. He continued to defend the seat, winning every state election held subsequently. He became an Assistant Minister in 1985. In the 2004 general election, he also contested the Sadong parliamentary seat and beat the PAS candidate. Consequently, he was appointed to the federal cabinet as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. He gave up the post to return to Sarawak. Adenan was moved from the Muara Tuang constituency to Tanjung Datu in the 2006 state election which he won. The Tanjung Datu assemblyman was appointed Special Advisor in the Chief Minister's Office on April 2, 2010. He was later appointed Minister with Special Functions on June 6, 2011. Among Adenan's other credentials were: chairman of Sarawak Foundation (since 1998), chairman of Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus Council (since 2004), chairman of the Sarawak Malay Culture Foundation (YBMS), Board of Directors for Sarawak Higher Education Foundation (SHEF) and Board Member of Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Campus Miri. As a member of the State Legislative Assembly since 1978, he held the post of Federal Minister for Natural Resources & Environment from March 31, 2004 till Feb 14, 2006), state Minister for Agriculture & Food Industries (January 1998 — March 2004), Minister for Social Development (September 1992 – January 1998), Minister for Land Development (March 1987 – September 1992) and Assistant Minister for Land Development (July 1985 – March 1987). Adenan also oversee matters relating to Rela, Malaysian Anti- Crime Foundation (Sarawak Chapter), Suhakam, Education Department, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka, Information & Broadcasting. Married to Datin Sri Jamillah Anu, Adenan has five children. His hobbies are fishing, hunting, golfing, reading, writing and amateur historian. Previous Chief Ministers Profiles  To enable your comment to be published, please refrain from vulgar language, insidious, seditious or slanderous remarks. This includes vulgar user names.  |
| Previous Chief Ministers of Sarawak Posted: 12 Feb 2014 12:10 AM PST First Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan (1920-1997) was the first Chief Minister of Sarawak from 1963 to 1966. DOB: Aug 20, 1920 in Betong, Sarawak. School: St Augustine's Career Awards: DA, PNBS, PDK, PPM (1st Class) DCM: James Wong Kim Min Succeeded by: Tawi Sli President of SNAP from 1961 – 1974 Succeed by Dunstan Endawie Enchana Children (7): Second Chief Minister Dato' Penghulu Tawi Sli (June 12, 1912 – 1987) Third Chief Minister Tun Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Rahman Yakub (Jan 3, 1928), of Melanau descent from Mukah was the third Chief Minister of Sarawak and the fourth Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak (Governor Sarawak). Born in Kampung Jepak, Bintulu, Sarawak to fisherman Tuan Wan Yakub bin Wan Yusuf and Siti Hajar bt Haji Mohd Tahir a housewife. Rahman Yakub first attended a Malay school then Sekolah Anchi in Miri. He later transferred to St Joseph Miri until his studies was interrupted by the Japanese invasion. Rahman Yakub was very active in sports during his schooldays, especially football. In his later years, he enjoyed playing golf. Rahman Yakub is very religious and even conducted free religious classes for public after leaving active politics in 1985. Career He worked as an oil-tester for Sarawak Shell Company and as a school teacher before being accepted as a Native Officer in the Sarawak Civil Service in 1948. Rahman Yakub graduated from University of Southampton in the United Kingdom as a trained lawyer and worked as a deputy public prosecutor in the Sarawak Legal Department from 1959 to 1963. He was the first Bumiputera from Sarawak to graduate as a lawyer in 1958 from Lincoln's Inn. The first Prime Minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman bought Rahman Yakub into politics while the second Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak mentored him. Rahman Yakub was the deputy Lands and Mines Minister in the 1960s. Rahman Yakub was one of the proponents for Malaysia creating its own oil company, now known as Petronas. He also founded the now defunct Bank Utama Berhad in Malaysia. Rahman Yakub was education minister before returning to Sarawak to become chief minister in 1970. He made a bold move by changing the medium of instruction for all schools and higher learning institutions from English to Malay language. He was also credited for the creation of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 1970. He also abolished the primary six common entrance examinations to enable primary six pupils to continue with their secondary education. Rahman Yakub won the Kuala Rajang state constituency during the resumption of the 1969 state election in 1970 representing Parti Bumiputra Sarawak (BUMIPUTERA) which was part of the Sarawak Alliance. The election results did not yield any party with a clear majority. Rahman was able to convince SUPP to form a coalition government with him as the chief minister. He was called by Tun Abdul Razak to tackle the communist insurgency in Sarawak. Peace was restored when Bong Kee Chok together with 482 communist guerillas surrendered their arms in 1974 after the Sri Aman Operation Rahman Yakub initiated. He stepped down on March 26, 1981 as chief minister after undergoing heart surgery in London. He became Governor of Sarawak from April 2, 1981 until April 2, 1985 before quitting due to health reasons. Abdul Taib Mahmud succeeded Rahman as chief minister. Spouse(s): Toh Puan Normah (Deceased), Toh Puan Siti Maemunah Fourth Chief Minister (after Feb 28, 2014) Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud (born May 21, 1936 in Miri, Sarawak) was the fourth chief minister of Sarawak. He was also the state Financial Minister and Resource Planning and Environment minister. Taib is the president of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) which is part of the Barisan Nasional coalition. He is of Melanau descent. Holding the post of chief minister of Sarawak, Taib is the longest serving chief minister in Malaysia. He is also the second longest serving parliamentarian in Malaysia after Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah. Early years Born in impoverished circumstances in 1936, Taib was raised by his uncle Tun Datuk Patinggi Abdul Rahman Yakub. Taib's early schooling was at St Joseph's primary school in Miri and he later won a scholarship to study in St Joseph's secondary school in Kuching. After school he planned to become a doctor but was persuaded by Rahman Yakub to take up law. In 1958, his excellence in the Higher School Certificate examination earned him a Colombo Plan scholarship allowing Taib to read law at the University of Adelaide in South Australia. He graduated in 1960 with Bachelor of Laws. After the demise of his father, Taib took his siblings under his wing and disciplined them in studies and in looking after the household. Taib pursued his postgraduate studies at Harvard International Summer course in 1964. He has written and published several Islamic books and works. Taib is also an ardent fan of P Ramlee. Career On returning to Sarawak in 1962, Taib worked in the Crown Council from 1962 to 1963. He then joined the State Legislative Council of Sarawak on July 22, 1963 and was appointed state minister for communications and works from 1963 to 1966 and minister of Development and Forestry in 1967. He was vice chairman of Parti Berjasa Sarawak in 1964. Taib was appointed Federal Assistant Minister for Commerce and Industry from 1968 to 1970. He represented Parti Bumiputera Sarawak (BUMIPUTRA) which was a component party of the Sarawak Alliance in the Malaysian general elections of 1969. During the 1970 parliamentary election for Sarawak, he was elected MP for Kota Samarahan seat. He was later appointed to numerous portfolios including deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Department (1970-1972) and Minister for Natural Resources (1972-1974). In 1973, Taib was appointed deputy president of the newly formed Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) before subsequently becoming president of the party. Abdul Rahman Yakub was Taib's political mentor for 20 years. After winning the Sebandi seat (now Asajaya) by election in 1981, Taib was appointed State Minister for Land and Mines before succeeding Abdul Rahman Yakub as Chief Minister of Sarawak. He held the Sebandi seat until 1987 and won the seat which was renamed Asajaya constituency. In the 2001 state election, Taib decided to contest in Balingian which he won. Taib served in many public and voluntary bodies and represented the government at various international conferences. In 1985 Taib removed Abdul Rahman Yakub from the office of Governor of Sarawak, a move which was one of the catalysts that led to a political crisis culminating in the Ming Court Affair in 1987. Taib outmaneuvered his rivals by calling a snap state election in 1987 where he won by a narrow margin. His coalition had won 28 out of the 48 seats in the state assembly which was later boosted when he received 8 assemblymen who defected from PBDS. Sarawak became the first state in Malaysia to fully implement e-government initiatives while the Sarawak State Library is the first e-library in Malaysia. Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) introduced in 2008 is aimed at diversifying the future economy of Sarawak. Higher education for Sarawakians have also been emphasised with the state investing in developing new institutions. Despite the onslaught of attacks by the Pakatan Rakyat coalition, Taib led PBB to a clean sweep of all seats contested in the 2011 state election thus winning an eighth consecutive term as chief minister. Awards In July 2010, Taib received the "Lifetime Achievement" by Asia HRD Congress for his contributions towards human capital development in Sarawak especially for the establishment of University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). In December 2001, he was appointed "Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia" for "service to The Australian – Malaysian bilateral relations". Taib also holds numerous honorary degrees from universities including, an Honorary Degree from the University of Adelaide, Australia; an Honorary Doctorate from Universiti Putra, Malaysia; Honorary Doctor of Technology Degree from Curtin University of Technology, Australia and Honorary Fellow of Islamic Academy of Sciences at the Islamic Academy of Sciences, Amman, Jordan. Personal Children: Jamilah Hamidah Taib Occupation: Politician To enable your comment to be published, please refrain from vulgar language, insidious, seditious or slanderous remarks. This includes vulgar user names. |
| Parents reminded to nurture children’s development Posted: 11 Feb 2014 11:43 AM PST KUCHING: Parents have been reminded to carefully nurture their children's development, particularly those at the crucial age of four and below. Minister of Welfare, Women and Family Development Datuk Fatimah Abdullah made the call during the 'Sentuhan Kasih Tahun Baru Cina' event held by Petronas yesterday. "A child's stimulation is very important at the age four and below, so for this reason we as parents need to nurture our children properly by giving them mental stimulation, warmth, support, care and support while not neglecting spiritual guidance," she said. Some 60 children from the Dyslexia Association Sarawak, Harmoni Jaya Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK), Serian PDK, Samarahan PDK, and Sadong Jaya PDK attended the event, which included a tour of the PetroSains Dino Trek II exhibition. Fatimah explained that stimulation is key to brain development for children at that age. She urged parents to bring their children to the exhibition. "To me this is a very good exhibition, which can stimulate the mind of our young children … So I hope that Petronas can bring the exhibition to other areas for the benefit of our children," she said. Fatimah also commended Petronas for bringing cheer and joy to those in need during festive seasons, adding that Petronas has been consistent with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) with programmes such as mykasih, which helps the young to become self-reliant. To enable your comment to be published, please refrain from vulgar language, insidious, seditious or slanderous remarks. This includes vulgar user names. |
| Anglican Church commends Taib for ‘Allah’ stand Posted: 11 Feb 2014 11:43 AM PST KUCHING: The Anglican Church has commended Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud for his "bold and unambiguous stand" on the 'Allah' controversy. Archbishop of the Anglican Province of South East Asia the Most Reverend Datuk Bolly Lapok said he hoped that the state and Church would continue to enjoy the same partnership under the new chief minister. "We hope that under his successor, our much vaunted inclusiveness is maintained, and that the state and the Church would continue to enjoy a partnership that is truly cordial and creative," he said in a statement yesterday. Bolly added that Sarawak thrives on its distinct inclusiveness. He pointed out that Taib's immediate predecessor Tun Abdul Rahman Ya'kub had said that Sarawak's strength lies in the intricate combination of the Malay's keen political prowess, the Chinese business acumen and industry, and the Dayak's loyalty and exceptional bravery in her defence. "Intense speculation has reduced the number of eligible candidates but as yet even at this eleventh hour there seems to be no consensus as to who should succeed Taib," Bolly said. "This is to be expected if the contest is indeed between 'siblings', and for one who is identified more with Sarawak's distinct inclusiveness." To enable your comment to be published, please refrain from vulgar language, insidious, seditious or slanderous remarks. This includes vulgar user names. |
| Baram folk hope new CM continues rural development Posted: 11 Feb 2014 11:43 AM PST MARUDI: The people of Baram accept Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud's decision to retire with heavy hearts and hope his successor would continue his policy of prioritising rural development. Baram Member of Parliament Anyi Ngau said Taib's retirement will be a huge loss as both Telang Usan and Marudi state constituencies have benefited from his leadership and development plans. "We hope his successor will continue this momentum for Baram and wish him good health and best wishes," he said after the swearing-in of councillors for Marudi District Council (MDC) yesterday. He said Baram is committed to giving its full support to the new chief minister. Assistant Minister of Public Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Sylvester Entri Muran paid tribute to Taib's sterling leadership and enormous contributions to development and progress in the state. "He has contributed so much to Marudi and will be missed, but we are confident that whoever is the next chief minister, his successor will continue his emphasis of rural development benefiting the people here," said Entri. The Marudi assemblyman cited developments such as roads, rural water and electrification projects as well as economic activities under Taib's politics of development as having transformed the landscape, economic activities and lifestyle of the constituency. Meanwhile, Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said Taib's leadership has brought about positive changes in Sarawak despite the views of some cynics. "Telang Usan has benefited from his strategic development plans," he said. Richard Wil Uban, a political secretary to the Chief Minister, added that Taib's 33 years of service have been marked by unrivalled success through the politics of development, multi-racial cooperation, and defending Sarawak's autonomy under the 18-point agreement. To enable your comment to be published, please refrain from vulgar language, insidious, seditious or slanderous remarks. This includes vulgar user names. |
| iM Sarawak brings clean water to four villages Posted: 11 Feb 2014 11:42 AM PST by Joanna Yap, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on February 12, 2014, Wednesday LUNDU: Over 800 residents of Kampung Tebaro, Kampung Jampari, Kampung Senibong and Kampung Perian are finally enjoying continuous clean water supply, all thanks to the 'iM Sarawak Clean Water Project'. Upgrading works began in December last year, and took nearly two months to complete. Water from the new pipes started flowing out from the taps in early January. Kampung Tebaro headman Lian Digai, 54, said the old PVC pipe channelling water to the village from a dam about 2km uphill had been in place since the 1980s and was susceptible to breakdown and leakage besides being unable to cope with the increased demand due to the growing population of residents. "We feel very happy with the new system as it means we do not have to fear our taps running dry during peak hours or during the dry season," he told reporters yesterday. "Before, we had to rely on the river and spare water tanks. Now we don't need to worry as the new polypipe supplies more than enough for our individual daily needs." Agreeing with Lian, Kampung Senibong headman Maxwell Jelly Mounsey said ever since the dam was raised, the water supply to his village had been greatly improved. Acknowledging that the system was not 100 per cent perfect, Kampung Perian headman Anderu Simun said it was good enough for the time being but hoped that treated water supply would reach his village soon. Kampung Tebaro and Kampung Jampari share the same water source, while Kampung Senibong and Kampung Perian share a common source. Mas Gading MP Anthony Nogeh Gumbek, who assisted the villagers with their application for funds, said approximately RM100,000 was spent to upgrade the Kampung Tebaro-Kampung Jampari water supply while RM120,000 was spent on the water supply system for Kampung Senibong and Kampung Perian. He told reporters that he had made it a priority for the villagers to have continuous clean water supply, in addition to getting better infrastructure and facilities such as roads and electricity supply. During a simple ceremony yesterday to launch the new pipe system in Kampung Tebaro, Nogeh thanked the villagers for helping to realise the project through gotong-royong. At the same time, he encouraged them to keep up the good work by ensuring that the dams, storage tanks and pipes were regularly maintained. "I believe that this current set-up can last 20 years, but I hope that by then, the piped water supply would be brought in," he said. Later, Nogeh together with Opar assemblyman Ranum Mina and 1Malaysia Sarawak Advisory Council (1MSAC) members Datuk Billy Abit Joo and Ir Irwan Zulkarnain Muhammad Hasbie as well as village headmen, representatives of government agencies and villagers visited the water storage site for Kampung Tebaro and Kampung Jampari. After that, Nogeh made a brief stop at Kampung Senibong to meet community leaders and villagers from Kampung Senibong and Kampung Perian. The upgrading works for Kampung Tebaro-Kampung Jampari involved replacing the old PVC pipes with approximately 4.5km of polypipes. For Kampung Senibong-Kampung Perian, upgrading works included enlarging one of the existing dams, building two new water storage tanks and replacing 3.5km of PVC pipes with poly pipe. According to a media factsheet distributed during the visit, iM Sarawak is a social development initiative led by 1Malaysia Sarawak Advisory Council (1MSAC) to help improve the quality of life of various communities in rural and remote areas of the state. iM Sarawak projects are carried out by Rakyat 1Malaysia and Yayasan 1Malaysia Development Berhad in partnership with Ihsan Perdana Sdn Bhd, various state agencies and local entities. Meanwhile, Nogeh who is also 1MSAC member told reporters that construction of a new CIQ at Serikin could begin next year under the fourth rolling plan of the Tenth Malaysia Plan. Nogeh also announced a RM10,000 grant to improve Kampung Tebaro's community hall as well as RM15,000 for Kampung Senibong's community hall. To enable your comment to be published, please refrain from vulgar language, insidious, seditious or slanderous remarks. This includes vulgar user names. |
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