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Seda invites interested parties in <b>Sabah</b> and Labuan to apply for FiA <b>...</b>

Posted: 28 Apr 2014 11:13 AM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda) is inviting interested parties in Sabah and Labuan Federal Territory to apply for the feed-in approval (FiA) for renewable energy quota allocated for the areas.

This follows the recent opening of the Seda office in Kota Kinabalu to provide additional support for renewable energy projects in Sabah and Labuan.

Seda said Minister of Energy Green Technology and Water Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili recently announced that two megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) with a capacity up to 12 kilowatts (kW) per application would be allocated to individual applications.

Meanwhile, 5MW with a capacity of above 425kW up to 1MW per application is being allocated to non-individuals. Seda said the minister also announced a separate quota allocation of 5MW solar PV with a capacity of up to 200kW per application for the community of Sabah and Labuan as well as peninsular Malaysia.

It said three types of institutions are eligible under the community solar PV quota, namely, educational institutions comprising primary, secondary and non-profit mission and independent schools.

It added that places of worship such as mosques, churches and temples, as well as registered welfare homes are also eligible for the community solar PV quota.

Seda said interested individuals can register using the e-FiT online system on May 2 from 7am to 2pm and the system will immediately pre-allocate quota upon fulfillment of the online requirements.

It said commencing 4pm on May 2, solar PV individual quota applications in Sabah and Labuan could still be submitted via the e-FiT online system with a new method called the e-FiT with New Queue System.

Under this method of application, the system would go through a new queuing process and solar PV service providers are required to secure a queue number in the e-FiT online system on May 19, starting 10 am until 5pm. The quota will allocated by the number assigned to each applicant.

Seda would be organising a tutorial on the new queuing system on April 30 at its Putrajaya office.Those interested can register online at the authority's website, www.seda.gov.my.

It also reminded the applicants to engage a solar PV service provider to submit their feed-in tariff application online. As for the non-individuals, a profile set-up can be made from 4pm on May 2 to May 23, while manual submission must be done at the Putrajaya or Sabah offices from May 19-23.

Meanwhile, for the community solar PV quota, a profile set-up can be made from 4 pm from May 2 to May 30 and registration can be made using e-FiT online system from July 1 onwards. — Bernama

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Only 2% of <b>Sabah</b> cops from Chinese community – CP - The Borneo <b>...</b>

Posted: 26 Apr 2014 10:23 AM PDT

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib yesterday expressed hope that more people from the Chinese community will join the police force in the future.

He said that if more joined the police force, this would strengthen relationship among the various communities in the country.

According to Hamza, only about 174, or two percent, of the  9,062 officers and personnel serving in Sabah are from the Chinese community.

"Today's event is specially open to Chinese who are interested to join the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), to serve their country and to protect the community," he told reporters after launching the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) special recruitment exercise campaign for Chinese community at Palm Square at Centre Point shopping complex here yesterday.

Also present were Sabah Federation of Associations president Datuk Seri TC Goh and Sabah Youth Council chairman Kevin TP Lim.

"In the near future, Sabah needs approximately 1,000 police personnel to be deployed and stationed at the Eastern Sabah Security Zone ( Esszone ) and therefore such special intake, like today, is important to provide positive impact to the security of Sabah," Hamza said.

Commenting on yesterday's event, Hamza said about 327 applications had been received by Sabah Police Contingent since the special recruitment exercise campaign for Chinese community began in March this year.

"I am optimistic that more youth from the Chinese community will serve in the police," he said.

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Feature <b>Sabah</b> and Sarawak&#39;s natural, cultural backdrop in making <b>...</b>

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 12:47 PM PDT

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Film producers should give priority to featuring the beautiful natural environment and culture in Sabah and Sarawak in their films, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

He said this was because the two state's natural beauty and cultural diversity contributed to the overall beauty as well as uniqueness of the country.

"I want Sabah and Sarawak to be also given priority by film producers and the industry operators in their works," he said when officially opening the Lotus Five Stars cinema, here last night.

Ahmad Shabery said the involvement of many intrepreneurs in setting up more cinemas in the country would provide a bigger opportunity for the industry players to produce and screen more films.

The willingness of the cinema entrepreneurs to make a huge investment in this would enable the public to enjoy watching movies as a recreational activity due to the high visual quality of the films and the sound system, he added. — Bernama

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Musical show among <b>Sabah</b> Fest highlights - The Borneo Post Online

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 05:45 PM PDT

by Jenne Lajiun. Posted on April 23, 2014, Wednesday

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Fest will be returning with another spectacular show to highlight Sabah's diverse people, cultures and traditions in the form of a musical performance, 'Aki Nabalu'.

Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun, told a press conference held at the Le Meridien Hotel here yesterday, the musical performance will be held at the Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara Sabah complex (JKKNS) auditorium between May 2 and May 4.

The performance will showcase a religious and solemn ceremony through a series of actions performed in accordance with a prescribed order.

The Sabah Fest this year will showcase seven ethnic groups in Sabah that look to Mount Kinabalu as a central feature in their traditional, cultural and religious beliefs, said Masidi.

The Kadazandusun community will open the curtains with the presentation of 'Pampang' which tells of the origin of Mount Kinabalu and mankind. The Bajau, Dusun Tindal and Iranun will then gather at the meeting point or Badi, or today known as the Tamu or open air market.

During these social gatherings, Mount Kinabalu would appear tall and majestic as a backdrop as the people go about with their daily lives.

The audience will also be treated to the Mogkodim do hatod, the Rungus ritual performed to call upon the spirit of a sick person.

The Dusun Lotud will perform the Mohlukas, a housewarming ceremony. The spectacular Sabah Fest stage performance will wrap up with a healing ritual of the Murut Nabal, called Mansilad.

Tickets for the performance are sold at RM50 each and seats limited to 560 per day are available. The performances start at 8 pm. For more information, please contact Susan Shahira, Sri Pelancongan Sabah event manager at 6088-232121.

Also present at the press conference were Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Pang Yuk Ming, Sabah Tourism Board chairman, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai and Sabah Tourism Board general manager, Datuk Irene Charuruks.

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