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Yayasan <b>Sabah</b> College star rating doubled to four – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 11 Feb 2014 10:04 AM PST

by Chok Sim Yee. Posted on February 12, 2014, Wednesday

KOTA KINABALU: Yayasan Sabah College (KYS) has achieved four-star rating for its higher learning academic programmes for year 2013 under the Malaysian Quality Evaluation System for Private Colleges (MyQuest) evaluation.

MyQuest was developed by the Ministry of Education to evaluate the quality of higher education in private colleges.

Minister of Special Tasks Datuk Teo Chee Kang said the four-star rating for KYS categorized the college as 'very good'.

This is also an improvement for KYS as the college obtained two-star rating in the evaluation for year 2012.

Besides the MyQuest achievement, Teo said KYS was also an accredited centre to run skill-based courses under the Skills Development Department (JPK) of the Ministry of Human Resources, in which the college received five-star rating for Hospitality and Information System Programmes.

KYS was also rated four stars for its Air-Conditioning, Automotive, Electric, Welding and Building Construction programmes.

"This is an achievement to be proud of as KYS is the only JPK accredited centre in Sabah that successfully obtained five stars. These outstanding achievements will enhance the image and reputation of KYS as the best JPK accredited centre in Malaysia, particularly Sabah."

Teo said this when attending an event to celebrate the MyQuest rating and JPK Star Rating cum Chinese New Year at the KYS premises here yesterday.

Meanwhile, he advised students to interact with other students of different races at educational institutions during lectures or curriculum activities.

"This is part of the learning process to make the campus community more matured and open, as well as instill unity, mutual respect and tolerance for each other for the common good," he said.

Present at the event were chairman of the board of directors of Yayasan Sabah Community College (KKYS) Sdn Bhd, Datuk Kamal Quadra, vice chancellor of Yayasan Sabah University College, Professor Dr Ghazally Ismail, KYS chief executive Dr Dayang Aminah Ali, political secretary to the Minister of Special Tasks, Peter Chong and liaison secretary to the minister, Albert Kok.

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Ex-DCM Tham applauds Yahya&#39;s stand on use of &#39;Allah <b>...</b>

Posted: 06 Feb 2014 04:31 PM PST

KOTA KINABALU: Whatever may be said about the row over the word "Allah" in Malaysia, in Sabah the controversy has elicited a heartening response from the people.

Muslims have joined Christians in the state in support of their use of the word they both use for God, noted former Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Tham Nyip Shen.

He emphasized this remarkable spirit of tolerance when he applauded Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Yahya Hussin for showing Malaysian leaders in the peninsula that the people of Sabah are united with one voice when it comes to the Almighty.

"This type of outlook will guarantee continued peace and harmony among the multi-racial, multi-religious people of Sabah," the now retired politician said in a statement yesterday.

"I am sure such a statement by a government leader is fully appreciated by the people of Sabah," Tham added.

Yahya was reported Wednesday as saying that it did not matter to him that non-Muslims were using the word 'Allah" in their worship.

He said the belligerent stance "by others" was not a civilised or enlightened way of dealing with such things.

Tham said that for the state No. 2 leader to say that it was no big deal if Christians in the state used the word "Allah" to refer to their God should inspire both Christians and Muslims elsewhere to grasp the idea that rising religious tensions that are founded on such issues are absurd.

The former DCM also supported Yahya, his former colleague in the state cabinet, in urging the people in Peninsular Malaysia to emulate Sabahan Muslims who do not take offence if non-Muslims use the word "Tuhan" or "Allah" in calling "God" in their worship.

"This brave and open statement should be supported by all the other Sabah Cabinet Ministers," he said.

Tham said that there were other more pressing problems faced by the people and the quarrel over "what to call God" was something best left to individual worshippers.

Yahya's statement on the issue came as a reassurance by the state government following Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman's declaration in the State Legislative Assembly last year that the state government has no problem with the Catholic Church in Sabah using the word "Allah" in its Bahasa Malaysia publication of the mission's monthly newspaper, The Catholic Sabah.

Musa said this was the policy of the state government on the matter and cemented the assurance by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak on Oct 21 last year that Christians in Sabah and Sarawak can use the word "Allah".

Najib's assurance came after the Court of Appeal ruling on October 14 that the word was reserved strictly for Muslims.

Musa's statement on the issue was made in a written reply to a question posed by Tamparuli assemblyman Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Bumburing during the recent State Legislative Assembly sitting.

The opposition lawmaker had asked what the Sabah government's stand on the use of the word by the Catholic Sabah newspaper after the Court of Appeal banned The Herald, the national Catholic publication, from printing the word "Allah".

The Sarawak state government's view of the issue is in tandem with that of Sabah.

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<b>Sabah&#39;s</b> livestock, poultry free from H7N9 - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 11:53 AM PST

KOTA KINABALU: Livestock and poultry in Sabah are free from the Avian Influenza A(H7N9) virus infection, according to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Yahya Hussin.

The Agriculture and Food Industry minister said the H7N9 case involving a tourist from China here showed that the infection did not originate from Sabah.

"The public need not panic or worry. The ministry through the Veterinary Services and Animal Industry department has been and will constantly be monitoring and conducting inspections on livestock, poultry and pig farms, bird shops/sanctuaries and other animal breeding premises, that are highly susceptible to the bird influenza virus and other viruses which have stricken some countries in the region," he said in a statement here yesterday. — Bernama

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Keep entrepreneurship spirit burning brightly — Wong – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 09 Feb 2014 02:39 PM PST

by Danny Wong reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on February 10, 2014, Monday

SIBU: Ship owners have been told to uphold their spirit of entrepreneurship as the industry has a bright future.

In giving the advice, Second Finance Minister Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said he was aware that the industry had been going through a period of stagnation due to prolonged slowdown of trade.

"But according to a recent survey done by some authorities, ship building will soon emerge as one of the better sectors for recovery," he said at the Sarawak and Sabah Ship Owners Association (SSSA)'s 35th anniversary celebration held in conjunction with the completion of its new building and Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday.

Wong said he had confidence in SSSA members as they had long been known to be very hard working, possess entrepreneurial and enterprising spirit, could adapt to changing times, and were prepared to take risks.

On the guests present, Wong said he was happy to see such a big gathering of ship owners and stakeholders from Sarawak and Sabah as it reflected great solidarity and cohesiveness among all the players.

He added that he was also deeply touched by the presence of Malaysia Ship Owners Association president Nordin Mat Yusoff, Marine Sabah Region director Rosman Fathlal and Korean Ship Owners Association president Joo Sung-ho.

One of the highlights of the gathering was the presentation of donations to several charity bodies by SSSA president Yong Ing Hui. The recipients include Sibu Methodist Children Home, Sibu Kidney Foundation, Sibu Healthcare Association, Sibu Autistic Association, Sibu Benevolent Home and Association for Special Children in Need.

Also present were Temenggong Vincent Lau Lee Ming, Sibu Municipal Council chairman Datuk Tiong Thai King, Sibu General Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Hu Yu Siong and Sibu Division United Chinese Association president Ting Huat Chie.

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Wardrobe eyes to expand to Penang, <b>Sabah</b> and Sarawak <b>...</b>

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 10:13 PM PST

by Farhana Poniman. Posted on February 1, 2014, Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia bespoke tailoring company for men, WB Wardrobe Sdn Bhd, plans to set up more boutiques and is eyeing Penang, Sabah and Sarawak.

The home-grown company's Chief Executive Officer Lim Fang Heng said the cost of investment for a typical shop would range between RM400,000 and RM2 million, depending on the size and location.

"This is still in the planning stage and we will share the details once we have finalised everything," he told Bernama.

Currently, there are three Wardrobe outlets namely in Bangsar, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall and Sheraton Imperial hotel.

When asked whether the Chinese New Year festive season would positively impact demand for tailored suits, Lim said the nature of the industry is not based on festive seasons.

"Demand and buying interest will be ongoing throughout the year, however, the trend usually points to higher buying in November and December, as customers would like to have new pieces in their wardrobe for the New Year," he said.

Lim said every Wardrobe suit was unique made from the finest, international renowned fabrics.

Among the international renowned fabrics carried by Wardrobe include Carlo Barbera & Co, Ermenegildo Zegna, Giovanni Tonella, Guabello, Holland & Sherry and John Foster.

Lim hopes to take Malaysia's bespoke tailoring standards to international levels and through master craftsmanship tailoring, every master piece by Wardrobe is crafted with distinct precision in detailing and finishing.

Wardrobe specialises in made to measure clothings. It has brought not only contemporary and fresh designs into the market, but also custom-made, bespoke tailoring in the art of creating a masterpiece suit.

Wardrobe, founded in 2001, also sells accessories to compliment every Wardrobe suit, including neckties, bow ties, pocket squares, cufflinks and belts. — BERNAMA

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Control posts to double in <b>Sabah&#39;s</b> east coast – IGP – BorneoPost <b>...</b>

Posted: 06 Feb 2014 09:47 AM PST

by Azmie Lim. Posted on February 7, 2014, Friday

LAHAD DATU: More than 40 control posts will be set up in addition to the 46 existing control posts in the east coast of Sabah, said Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.

He told a press conference at a control post in Pulau Adal, about an hour from Lahad Datu, that the increase in the number of the control posts would further improve security in the areas exposed to criminal threats, including terrorists from a neighboring country.

He said the control posts that would be set up would be controlled by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) through the National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS).

"We also plan to involve the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in the collaboration and studies, and research are also being made to combine the MMEA with the two agencies," he said after his visits to the control posts at Pulau Mataking and Pulau Pom Pom.

According to Khalid, Sabah's east coast waters are wide and bordered with several countries. Therefore, PDRM are committed to ensure the safety of the waters.

"I guarantee the police will be fully committed in carrying out their duties to ensure the safety of the state," he added.

During his visits, Khalid also talked with the operators of resorts at Pom Pom and Mataking islands in an effort to improve security in the areas.

Khalid was accompanied by Internal Security and Public Order director Datuk Seri Salleh Mat Rashid, PDRM Logistic Department director Datuk Zulkifli Abdullah, State Commissioner of Police Datuk Hamza Taib and ESScom director general Datuk Mohammad Mentek.

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