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PBS demands answer from Kurup
Body Shop donates to two societies
Duo attacked outside entertainment outlet
Motorcycle patrol unit launched in Lahad Datu
Two Pitas gang robbery suspects nabbed
Motorcycle patrol unit launched in Lahad Datu

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 09:31 AM PDT

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) assistant secretary general Datuk Herbert T Lagadan is seeing red over the acceptance of former PKR memberJeremy Ukoh Malazad into a Barisan Nasional (BN) component party.

Herbert's protest is not so much over the current Kadamaian assemblyman joining PBRS but more on how it came about, as he is curious to know whether a consensus was obtained from all the BN component parties on the matter.

Herbert opined that before Jeremy is officially accepted into PBRS which he alleged is scheduled to be held at the latter's residence in Kampung Tengkurus on March 29, PBRS president Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, should explain what is actual situation.

The former Assistant Community Service and Consumer Affairs Minister said Tan Sri Kurup owes PBS an explanation whether he has indeed obtained tacit approval from the Prime Minister and chairman of Barisan Nasional, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, to accept Jeremy as a member of PBRS.

"Has our Chief Minister of Sabah as BN head in Sabah, Datuk Seri Musa Aman, been consulted on this matter? Did he (Kurup) obtain agreement from Datuk Seri Salleh as Kota Belud BN chairman to accept Jeremy as a PBRS member?" he questioned.

According to Herbert, from latest information he received, Kurup and PBRS deputy president Datuk Ellron Angian are scheduled to be present at the membership acceptance ceremony this Saturday at 2pm.

A disappointed and apparently unhappy Herbert asked:"Is PBRS stabbing PBS and party president Tan Sri Pairin Kitingan in the back with what they seek to do? What sort of political game does Tan
Sri Kurup want to engage in?"

"If this happens within BN, then I would like to ask whether there is still any relevancy for PBS to
be in BN since Tan Sri Pairin, as PBS president, is being sidelined and ignored on this very important matter?"Herbert said.

Body Shop donates to two societies

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 09:21 AM PDT

KOTA KINABALU: Body Shop Sabah handed over a donation of RM1,982.50 each to Sabah Women's Action-Resource Group (Sawo) and Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Kota Kinabalu (SPCA KK).

The donations were proceeds from the sale of their Dragon Fruit Lip Butter.

Body Shop's marketing communications executive Lily Chin handed over the cheques to Sawo and SPCA KK last Tuesday at their Suria Sabah outlet.

The product was launched in 2012 by The Body Shop Foundation, which is The Body Shop International Plc's charitable trust that supports innovative projects across the world working for social and environmental change.

According to a publicity release, Sawo is formed to act upon the increasing violence and injustice against women and children in our society, while SPCA KK prevents animal abuse and creates awareness to bring about change to situations and practices in which cruelty, neglect or unnecessary suffering of animal exist.

Also present were Sawo president Winnie and SPCA president Henny.

The Body Shop Sabah also thanked their valued customers and members for the good response in purchasing the lip butter to support local charity works.

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Duo attacked outside entertainment outlet

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 06:30 PM PDT

KOTA KINABALU: Two men were seriously hurt after they were attacked with a machete and a flying feather dart by a group of men outside an entertainment outlet in Penampang on Monday.

Crime Investigation Department (CID) chief SAC Omar Mammah said according to initial police investigation, the victims, in their 20s, had just left the entertainment outlet when they were confronted by five to eight men around 1.20am. The two men and the group were then embroiled in an argument outside the entertainment outlet before a fight broke out.

"One of the victims sustained head, arm and body injuries after he was attacked with a weapon, believed to be a machete, while the second victim was hit by a flying feather dart on his back," he disclosed yesterday.

Omar said police believed the motive of the attack was due to revenge.

"Both victims are currently being treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and are reported to be in stable condition," he said.

Omar added that the police had launched a manhunt for the suspects, in their 20s, and the case would be investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for possessing weapons or missiles at riot.

Motorcycle patrol unit launched in Lahad Datu

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 06:29 PM PDT

by Azmie Lim. Posted on March 26, 2014, Wednesday

LAHAD DATU: The police here yesterday launched the Motorcycle Patrol Unit to combat crime activities in the district.

District police chief Assistant Commissioner of Police Shamsuddin Mat said the unit would focus on three high-crime residential areas at Taman Aman, Bandar Sri Perdana and Fajar.

Shamsudin said the unit would patrol 24 hours in pairs at the areas to ensure the safety of the residents.

"The patrol unit also aims to prevent people from becoming victims of crime and with the availability of patrol activity, the people in the area could provide strong support to the police and get themselves involved in crime prevention activities," he said after launching the unit in conjunction with the 207th Police Day celebration at the district police headquarters yesterday.

Shamsudin also disclosed that eight men were arrested by the police on suspicion of being members of a motorcycle theft syndicate in the district.

He said 49 motorcycle theft cases had been reported from January to March.

"Thirteen stolen motorcycles have been recovered and eight suspects aged between 20 and 30, believed involved in the motorcycle theft activities, have been arrested.

"Two of the suspects were detained as suspected buyers of the stolen motorcycles," he said.

Shamsudin added that the motorcycle thefts were being investigated under Sections 414 and 411 of the Penal Code for disposing of and possessing of stolen property.

Earlier, Shamsudin presented certificates of appreciation to 58 members of the public and 12 police personnel in conjunction with Police Day.

"In conjunction with the 207th Police Day, we will be having some joint activities with the people such as football, badminton, mini-marathon, futsal and golf tournaments.

"Members of the public are welcome to join us to further strengthen the relationship and cooperation between the public and the police," he added.

Also present at the celebration were Lahad Datu district officer Iman Ali, assistant district officer Juraimin Jadil, former Silam member of parliament Datuk Salleh Kalbi, Umno Wanita leader Mizmah Appehdullah, community leaders and government officials.

Two Pitas gang robbery suspects nabbed

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 06:29 PM PDT

KOTA MARUDU: Police here have arrested two local men on suspicion of being involved in a gang-robbery in Pitas, near here recently.

District police chief Superintendent Mohd Isa Yusof said the suspects, aged 29 and 34, were arrested separately at Kampung Bengkoka and Kampung Tanjung Senimpul, Pitas on Monday after they were allegedly found to be involved in a gang-robbery two days ago.

"Initial police investigation revealed that the suspects, with an accomplice who is still at large, were involved in a robbery at Dataran Bengkoka, Pitas on March 22. The suspects reportedly accosted two men who were walking back to their car after a drinking session around 4.25 am.

"They dragged the victims out from the vehicle and robbed one of them of his car keys and a sling bag containing RM1,200 cash, a cellphone and other personal items before fleeing the scene," Mohd Isa said yesterday.

Following a police report lodged by the victims, police arrested of two of the suspects on Monday.

Police are looking for the third suspect and are urging eyewitnesses of the incident to assist police in their investigation under Section 395 of the Penal Code.

Motorcycle patrol unit launched in Lahad Datu

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 06:24 PM PDT