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- Man cheats death as bike burst into flames
- Trouble brewing in PKR Sabah
- Assemblyman told to form own JKKK if unhappy
- 150 students benefit from English camp
- Complaints on stray animals drop
- Juvenile violent crime up 47%
| Man cheats death as bike burst into flames Posted: 13 Apr 2014 02:59 PM PDT
KOTA KINABALU: A man narrowly escaped death when he lost control of his motorcycle before his bike burst into flames. The incident happened at the traffic lights along Jalan Kepayan near the Sabah Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) here around 3.10am yesterday. The victim, in his 40s, suffered minor injuries on his body. It was learnt that the motorcyclist was heading for Putatan from Kingfisher, Likas when he lost control of his motorcycle and fell on the road, after which, his bike suddenly burst into flames. Fortunately, an ambulance that was passing by at that time stopped and brought the victim to the hospital for treatment. The Fire and Rescue Services Department received the distress call at 3.26am and rushed to the location with 10 personnel. However, the motorcycle was already badly burnt upon their arrival. The fire was put out around 3.40am.  We encourage commenting on our stories to give readers a chance to express their opinions; please refrain from vulgar language, insidious, seditious or slanderous remarks. While the comments here reflect the views of the readers, they are not necessarily that of Borneo Post Online. Borneo Post Online reserves the right not to publish or to remove comments that are offensive or volatile. Please read the Commenting Rules.  |
| Posted: 13 Apr 2014 02:58 PM PDT by Nancy Lai. Posted on April 14, 2014, Monday KOTA KINABALU: With the party elections due in less than a month, trouble appears to be brewing in PKR Sabah with a state leader accusing the state liaison chief, Datuk Seri Lajim Ukin, of misusing funds. Deputy PKR Sabah information chief Taufik Ruschi, who made the allegation, has even lodged a police report against Lajim for allegedly misusing the fund which was given by the Menteri Besar of Selangor. Taufik, the former acting PKR Beaufort division chief, lodged the police report here in the state capital on April 8. He claimed that the Selangor Menteri Besar had given PKR Beaufort division RM100,000 which Lajim had allegedly misused. Lajim, who won the PKR Beaufort division chief post uncontested, told a press conference yesterday that the Selangor Menteri Besar had in fact donated only RM50,000 to the PKR Sabah natural disaster fund. "It was only RM50,000 and not RM100,000 as claimed by Taufik and it was to Sabah PKR committee and not the Beaufort division. The money is still in the party's coffers as we have yet to utilize the donation," he said. Lajim added that the donation would have been used to help out flood victims in Sabah but it came about a month after the disaster struck many districts in the state. "I want to clarify here that the accusation is baseless and slanderous as Taufik was being emotional and I believe it is because he is being challenged for the deputy PKR Beaufort division's post," he explained. According to Lajim, there have been suggestions among PKR Beaufort leaders and members to allow the top posts in the division to be uncontested. "Three out of the four contesting for the vice chief post have withdrawn and 11 of the 26 nominated for the division's supreme council posts have also withdrawn their nominations, meaning that these posts are uncontested. "However, Taufik is being challenged for the deputy chief post and he is not happy with that, so he made a police report against me and I think this could be a way to get me to contact him and then discuss about the deputy post but this is a wrong approach. "Why report first then discuss, isn't it supposed to be the other way round? He is angry and too emotional about the matter but he must remember that we can only suggest and if a member wants to contest we cannot deny them their right to do so," he stressed. Lajim added that he is now waiting for the police to finish their investigation into the case and if there is any element of fraud, he will be taking legal action against Taufik. Lajim added that he had explained the matter to the State liaison committee and they now understand the situation. The state leadership has suggested that Taufik be reported to the party's Election Committee as well as the Disciplinary Committee for further action. |
| Assemblyman told to form own JKKK if unhappy Posted: 13 Apr 2014 02:57 PM PDT PENAMPANG: Penampang UPKO Youth chief Carl Mosoom has taken Moyog assemblyman Terrence Siambun to task for his statement on the appointment of Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) members in the district. Carl pointed out that the appointment of the JKKK is not something that is done just for the sake of appointing an individual to fill in the post. He said the statement appeared to show that the assemblyman was most likely ignorant of the process and procedures of such appointment. "Terrence has to understand that the JKKKs are meant to be the eyes and ears of the Barisan Nasional (BN) government to better serve the people. It is only fair that they appoint who they think can work with them," he stressed. Carl hoped that Terrence's statement would not demoralize the recently appointed JKKKs and they would take it as a challenge to prove the Moyog assemblyman wrong by performing their best in their term of office. He pointed out that sometimes such comments may elicit negative results from certain individuals, which is why he wants them to know that they have the support and cooperation of Penampang UPKO Youth. "We know these appointments are people-oriented and therefore we in UPKO Youth understand very much the support they need. If Terrence does not like the BN appointed JKKKs, we welcome him to set up his own JKKK team. "For he is the man popularly chosen by the Moyog people, so basically he can do anything within his power and doesn't have to rely on the BN government's JKKKs … that is, if he and Pakatan Rakyat are sincere in helping Penampang people," Carl said. Carl added that the Penampang UPKO Youth is aware that the BN government is very concerned about the needs of the people, especially the youths at the grassroots level, which was why it had appointed many young and energetic new faces as the JKKKs in the district. He disclosed that the government has many programs to help youths in education, employment and business opportunities like starting their own business through TEKUN and 1AZAM. "We urge the people in Penampang to take up the government aid and programmes. They can visit the government's website to get further details on these programmes. Penampang UPKO will also assist by holding programmes from time to time," he said. |
| 150 students benefit from English camp Posted: 13 Apr 2014 02:57 PM PDT KOTA KINABALU: Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Maximus Ongkili yesterday expressed his gratitude to Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) for sponsoring an English camp for selected secondary school students in Sabah. Maximus, when closing the camp, said that it is a strategic approach to integrate the program with SESB's corporate social responsibility (CSR) mission and brand identity which is promoting energy saving and energy efficiency within Sabah and Labuan. In his speech, which was delivered by the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry's political secretary, Datuk Daniel Kinsik, Maximus pointed out that energy efficiency not only saves money but will also protect the environment for future generation. "Environmental issues and energy sustainability must be taught and inculcated into the minds and behavior of society at a very early stage so it will become part of their culture when they reach adulthood and become future energy consumers. "Consistent with your theme 'Energise your English for a brighter future', I hope the collaboration of efforts will help achieve the mission for our young generations to have a better competitive edge and be a responsible as well as successful player in this era of a globalized world," Maximus stressed. The three-day and two-night SESB-OUM English Camp 2014 saw the participation of about 150 students from 30 secondary schools in Kudat, Beaufort, Kota Marudu, Papar, Tuaran, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Pitas and Kota Belud. It was jointly organised by SESB and Open University Malaysia (OUM) with the cooperation of the State Education Department. The program's objective is to help the students who are in Form Four and Five to have a better command of spoken English. At the same time, the students can also be educated on the importance of energy saving through exposure on how to use and conserve energy wisely. |
| Complaints on stray animals drop Posted: 13 Apr 2014 02:56 PM PDT by Natasha Sim. Posted on April 14, 2014, Monday KOTA KINABALU: The number of complaints on stray animals received by Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) decreased by 44 cases last year. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Edward Yong Oui Fah, said this yesterday before flagging off the 'Walk For Animals' 2014 charity walk co-organized by DBKK and the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Kota Kinabalu (SPCAKK). "The total number of complaints received in 2013 was 247 cases, compared to 291 cases that City Hall received in 2012," he said. Yong added that City Hall had been collaborating with the SPCAKK in the 'Trap, Neuter and Release' programme which is intended to neuter and spay stray animals, before releasing them into the streets as a preventive method to curb the proliferation of more strays. "To date, the joint effort between SPCAKK and City Hall has seen the neutering of 32 dogs in the Tanjung Aru area and 28 dogs in other industrial and commercial areas," he said. Meanwhile, Yong said that ensuring the city is free from stray animals is one of the measures to maintain the safety and orderliness of a city. Also present at the event was DBKK director-general Datuk Yeo Boon Hai. Animal lovers from all walks of life gathered for the three-kilometre charity walk to support and raise awareness on animal welfare here yesterday at Tanjung Aru First Beach. The charity walk was also aimed at raising funds for a project to relocate the current SPCAKK adoption centre, which has been severely affected by flash floods and mudslides. "Relocating our animals to a dryer and safer place is now our urgent focus," said SPCAKK's eead of education, Dr Roslee Abbas, on behalf for its president, Henny Liew. Faridah Malai, a lifetime SPCAKK member, lauded the efforts by the SPCA to educate the public on animal welfare through the charity walk. "A lot of us still do not understand that animals are a lot like humans. It's really important to show compassion to animals and I think this would reflect the goodness of our country," she said. Faridah feeds and houses about 50 stray cats and dogs on her own accord and expenses while owning four cats of her own. "There are a lot of strays on the streets but I believe a way to solve this is through the trap and neuter program," she said, adding that it is one of the ways to prevent more strays. Meanwhile, another SPCAKK member, Ong En Oi, also joined the walk to support the cause with her sister, Nurmina Nawali and other family members. Ong houses 17 cats, some of which are adopted and from people who have decided that they did not want them as pets anymore. She said the cats, which she has kept since 2001, are kept in a separate house which she has built behind her residence. Nurmina affectionately said that cats around the housing area seemed to know that her sister's home is a refuge, while supporting her (Ong's) efforts to spay and neuter all her cats. Others such as Azizah Yusop, while not having pets of her own, still believes that the charity walk can help raise public awareness on animal rights issues. Rozah Mahmud, meanwhile, hopes that increased education and awareness will help others develop empathy towards animals. |
| Posted: 13 Apr 2014 02:55 PM PDT KOTA KINABALU: There is an emerging trend today of juvenile involvement in crime and other social ills. Based on police statistics from Bukit Aman, juvenile involvement in index crimes totaled 7,816 cases in 2013 as compared to 3,700 cases in 2012. Out of these figures student involvement in index crime totaled 1,632 cases in 2013 as compared to 1,042 cases in 2012 an increase of 57 per cent. As for non-student involvement, it totaled 6,184 cases in 2013 as compared to 2,658 cases in 2012 an increase of 133%, Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) exco member Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye disclosed this in a statement yesterday. Lee said last year saw a 47% jump in nationwide violent crime among minors aged between 12 and 17 with some even involved in murder and rape cases. Cases of violent crimes went up from 368 in 2012 to 542 last year among school-going children while cases involving non school-going children saw a 137% jump with 2,011 cases reported last year as compared to 849 cases in 2012. "Most minors get into crime because of negative peer influence and elements of gangsterism which are attempting to penetrate our schools. "It appears noble values no longer seem to dictate the behaviour of many juvenile as their respect for the law and civic consciousness seem to be diminishing. Some of them are even showing disrespect to their parents and their elders," he said. According to Lee, teenagers as young as 12 are dabbling in crime and get involved in drugs, gambling and other various social ills which would affect their future. These are worrying trends and have to be looked into by the relevant authorities and other segments of society in totality in order to find enduring solutions, he said. "Why are our juveniles and teenagers behaving in this way? Why are they disobeying and not respecting the law even to the extent of putting their future in jeopardy? "There are questions which not only need answers but also solutions," he said. Looking at juvenile crime and other social ills besetting our children and teenagers, he said that counseling programmes involving family institutions and the promotion of good noble values are in greater need today than ever before. "Noble values must continue to be preserved and nurtured to act as a shield against the various social ills plaguing the society. "When a nation progresses the family institution could be the first victim with children not getting enough attention and guidance leading to the emergence of various social ills affecting our teenagers," he said. Lee further pointed out that children who return from schools find themselves in empty homes as both their parents are out at work. There is no one around to show parental love, teach and inculcate in the children good family values. Instead of seeking guidance from parents these children do so from their peers. With negative influence and peer pressure an environment will exist which will eventually lead to various social ills. Children who grow up in such environment will end up in becoming the victims of many social ills like truancy, violence in schools, drug abuse and even crimes. If this problem is not addressed it will result in a serious divide between children and parents and an increase in social problems and crime involving juvenile and teenagers. Lee stressed that parents must be increasingly concerned about the quality of family life and must constantly take steps to instill into their children the basic moral values needed to build the foundation of a strong, stable and cohesive society. What is also needed is a continuous programme of moral strengthening and reinforcement to make the children aware of their responsibilities to themselves, their parents, the community and the nation, he said. "As regards respect for law and order, having interacted with the young generation on several occasions, what is sorely needed to me is leadership by example. "In this connection our national leaders must always set the right example to our young generation in terms of respect for law and social order as well as moral behaviour," added Lee. |
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