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Hats off to Taib from Muhyiddin

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 11:57 AM PST

by Lim How Pim reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on February 14, 2014, Friday

Deputy Prime Minister praises Taib's contributions to state, rates his achievements 'unthinkable'

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has described the tremendous contributions of Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud as 'unthinkable' for his success in the overall development of Sarawak.

At a news conference here yesterday, Muhyiddin briefly laid out the past endeavours of Taib while saying what he had done for the state was 'unthinkable' for he could not provide greater  success stories off hand.

Of utmost importance, he said that Taib had successfully brought all ethnic groups and races in Sarawak together as one during his long tenure of 33 years.

"He brings people of different background, cultural and religious practices together. Unity is one of the successes and legacies he leaves behind," he said after a closed-door dialogue session with consumers, traders, hawkers and suppliers here yesterday.

Muhyiddin said Taib had also maintained close ties with the federal government to help bring about more progress to the state.

"At a personal level, we have helped each other to see more development in not just Sarawak but also in the nation."

On Taib's successor Tan Sri Adenan Satem, Muhyiddin said: "I acknowledge Adenan's contribution at the federal level back then. He could carry on the policies implemented by Taib while introducing some new initiatives.

"I fully support what has been decided. And we will make sure we assist to further develop Sarawak."

He believed Adenan, the next chief minister to be sworn in on Feb 28, would uphold his predecessor's legacy for continued progress of Sarawak in Malaysia.

He was also pleased to note that all PBB leaders and members were behind Taib's decision to name Adenan as his successor.

"I understand that PBB has given its mandate to Taib and state BN all the support for the succession. It is a good enough start and what PBB has portrayed makes a role model for BN."

He hoped Sarawak would continue to see another wave of development in future under the new leadership.

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu and Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof were among those present at the press conference.

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Taib Miri’s golden son, says mayor

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 11:55 AM PST

MIRI: Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is responsible for orchestrating the development and progress of Miri in particular and the state in general into what it is today.

Giving credits to the development and progress of the state to Taib's sound and good leadership, wisdom,

far-sightedness and vision, Mayor Lawrence Lai said Sarawak, once a poor state in the country, was  now a progressing state while Miri had been transformed from a small town to a resort city.

"Taib has made Miri what it is today. Thanks to the chief minister for transforming Miri," said Lai when asked for comment here yesterday.

Lai added that Taib was the key man to the development, progress unity, peace and stability in the state.

"All Mirians should be proud of Miri-born Taib who deserves to be accorded Miri's golden son.

Lai also congratulated Special Functions Minister in the Chief Minister's Office and PBB publicity chief Tan Sri Adenan Satem for being appointed the fifth chief minister of Sarawak, succeeding Taib.

He added that the council and Mirians in general would give their full support to the new man at the helm.

"With Adenan and the helm and his cabinet ministers, together we will bring more development to Miri to greater heights," he added.

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Youth punched by cable thieves after they pull the plug, then flee in haste

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 11:48 AM PST

KUCHING: A youth was punched in the stomach with a knuckle duster after he confronted three cable thieves near his house at Jalan Semaba here around midnight yesterday.

The 20-year-old was surfing the web at home when his Internet connection went dead, leading him to immediately suspect that cable thieves were at work based on previous experiences.

Deciding to drive around his neighbourhood to check, he soon confirmed his suspicion when he came across three

men stealing cables not far away.

Without hesitating, the youth confronted the trio over the theft but ended being punched in the stomach by one of the thieves who was armed with a knuckle duster.

The thieves then abandoned the stolen cables and fled the scene empty-handed in a white Proton Wira car, while the youth sought treatment at the Sarawak General Hospital for bruises on his stomach.

In another case early yesterday, police detained a man and a woman after they were caught stealing steel rods from a house at Kampung Tupong Ulu.

The incident occurred around 4.30am when the house owner, a 35-year-old teacher, woke up after hearing noises coming from his compound and peered outside to see two persons loading the steel rods into a Proton Wira.

He immediately contacted the Gita police station, which despatched its personnel to the scene to arrest the thieves.

The suspects, a 36-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, have been detained in lock-up pending further investigation.

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Pub worker set upon by two men with weapons outside workplace

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 11:47 AM PST

KUCHING: A pub worker needed stitches on his head and arm after he was attacked by two men outside his workplace on Wednesday night.

The incident happened around 10.50pm when the 25-year-old man, who was working at the time, was summoned outside by two strangers who then set upon him with sharp weapons before fleeing the scene.

The victim, who was slashed on his head and left arm, managed to make his way back inside the pub before collapsing in front of his co-workers, who immediately rushed him to Sarawak General Hospital.

He was later discharged following treatment. He received eight stitches on his head and seven on his arm.

Police are investigating after a report of the incident was lodged.

In an unrelated matter, a 20-year-old male youth was left seriously injured following a collision involving two motorcycles near Taman Malihah on Wednesday.

The incident happened around 9pm when the youth crashed into another motorcycle carrying a couple and their six-year-old daughter.

The crash left him with serious head injuries and saw him warded in the Intensive Care Unit of Sarawak General Hospital, while his machine caught fire immediately following the crash.

The couple and their daughter suffered only light injuries in the incident.

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Truck driver hurt after crashing truck into divider

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 11:46 AM PST

MIRI: The driver of a garbage truck crashed his vehicle into an iron divider along the Miri-Bintulu road on Thursday.

The 1.30pm incident occurred near Taman Awam Miri.

Fortunately, the driver, in his 50s, sustained only minor injuries on his left leg in the incident.

It took firemen from Miri Fire and Rescue Department 15 minutes to extricate the driver who was pinned down to his seat.

According to sources, the driver was heading towards the city centre after disposing waste at Lambir garbage landfill.

It was believed that the driver had lost control of the vehicle while ascending the road.

The driver has been sent to Miri Hospital.

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Cyber gambling: Four shops raided, customers freed after statements taken

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 11:44 AM PST

SIBU: The police here raided four premises for suspected cyber gambling Wednesday night, with Sibu police chief ACP Mohd Kamal Kordi and his deputy Supt Martin Koo spearheading the raids.

Four teams made up of policemen from Sibu Jaya, Sibu Central Police Station, Lanang station and Sg Merah station began the raids at 11pm.

Three teams raided three shops in Chew Siik Hiong Road while the other team raided a shop at Kampung Satria in Mile 8 Oya Road.

"This was our largest action on cyber gambling so far in this year and we will continue to curb this illegal activity," ACP Kamal Kordi said.

During the raids, the police arrested a total of 32 persons which included two women.

They seized 71 computers and cash amounting to RM9,000.

The police chief said workers and operators of the alleged dens would be remanded.

"We've released the customers after having recorded their statements," he said.

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