Police report over brothers”dubious’ native certificate

Abdullah (center) with his friends after making the police report.

A local man has made a police report stating that he believes two ethnic Chinese brothers who are traders are in possession of a dubious native certificate that was allegedly used to obtain benefits like bumiputeras, including thousands of acres of land in Kinabatangan.

Abdullah Japar, 55, of Kampung Suan Lamba, who was accompanied by a group of friends when making the report at the police station here on Thursday, said the brothers are believed to have claimed they were Sino Kadazan when obtaining the native certificate endorsed by Kota Kinabalu Native Court on September 5, 1979.

He claimed that the father of the brothers is a Chinese born in Singapore based on his citizen certificate and a copy of his citizenship application form as confirmed by the National Registration Department in Sabah. Abdullah said the father of the siblings applied for Malaysian citizenship in Lahad Datu on December 12, 1966 and the brothers were born in Lahad Datu on February 22, 1958 and July 12 1960.

“According to the birth certificate issued by the department on April 5, 2007, the brothers and their parents are Chinese and have no blood connection with the locals,” he said. “Now the brothers are rich because their birth certificate allows them to own land in places, including Kinabatangan,” he added.

Abdullah said he was encouraged to lodge the police report after the government announced its decision recently to revoke the Sri Tanjung assemblyman Jimmy Wong’s Native Certificate. He said he agrees with Sukau assemblyman Datuk Saddi Haji Abdul Rahman’s call to investigate birth certificates of questionable validity.

31 Mac 2012 TheBorneoPost Online

Allocations for new Sukau Township only next year

LOCAL Government and Housing Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor told Sukau Assemblyman Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman that allocations to build the Sukau new township will only be available next year. Saddi said he felt disappointed because after all the fanfare at the groundbreaking ceremony, the project would only be started next year.

On a proposal for private housing developers to set aside 30 per cent affordable houses in their project, he said the Ministry has studied it and is in the midst of preparing a paper. He said they also take into consideration views from the State Economic Planning Unit (Upen) and Sabah Housing and Real Estate Development Association (Shareda).

"If this is approved by the Government, this policy will provide opportunities to the low and average-income group to own houses in areas developed by private housing developers in urban areas," he said. The price of the house could be RM250,000 and below but this would be up to the State Government, he said.

Daily Express Online 28 Mac 2012

Probe alleged insult against Head of State – Saddi

SUKAU assemblyman Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman has called for investigation of Batu Sapi PAS chief for allegedly issuing a statement insulting the Head of State. Saddi reasoned that the opposition leader, Hamzah Abdullah, had disrespectedly questioned the appointment and authority of the Head of State in his on-line article by labelling the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin as “raja Sabah tanpa daulat” (“the king of Sabah without sovereignty”).

The remarks, he added, openly insulted and challenged an institution that has long been recognised and accepted as the symbol of the State’s sovereignty.“I proposed to this august House that an investigation be carried out and that stern action be taken by the Police, the Information Ministry and the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission against the perpetrator, should it be proven that he had committed this offence.

“I was told that this individual, Hamzah Abdullah, is still freely instigating the people to believe that his action of insulting the Head of State had not been acted upon by the authorities.

“I am of the opinion that failure to take action against this person would tarnish the image and sovereignty of the State in the eyes of the outsiders as well as the local people who may think that anybody can criticise and insult the head of the government without fear of the law of this country,” he said when taking part in the debate at the State Legislative sitting yesterday.

Saddi said there had been a public outcry demanding for immediate action be taken following the release of the on-line article, with several police reports being lodged by individuals and organisations across the State urging the authorities to punish the individuals involved.

He added that Hamzah’s remarks was also an insult to the country’s royal institution which sanctioned Juhar’s appointment as Head of State. Saddi also expressed concurrence to Sekong (BN) assemblyman’s suggestion for the Jaksa Pendamai (JP) award to Hamzah by the Istana to be revoked.

On other issues, Saddi called on the Sandakan local authority to pay attention to the welfare of the people residing in coastal villages. He disclosed to the House that public infrastructure and amenities in 16 coastal villages in the district were in very poor condition and a number of government projects implemented in these areas had not fulfilled the specifications.

He also urged the Housing and Urban Development Board (LPPB) to expedite works for developing Pekan Baru Sukau, noting that no visible progress has been made on the long-term development blueprint approved and launched in July 2010.

“Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman when officiating at the launch had said that the state government would consider allocating RM200 million for the Pekan Baru Sukau project. “Today, nearly 18 months since the project was approved, the people are still waiting for it to commence,” he said.

Saddi also proposed to the government to degazette 4,000 acres of land in the Pin-Sipu forest reserve as settlement area, to replace the 4,000 acres in Kampung Abai that has been gazetted as forest reserve.

Theborneopost 28 Mac 2012

Masidi to assist 79 temporary teachers

DATUK Masidi Manjun will take up the issue of the 79 temporary teachers whose services were terminated following a directive by the Education Ministry, and would fight for their right. Stressing that he symphatised their fate, the Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister said although they might just be Sijil Rendah Pelajaran (SRP) holders, their services were still relevant to society.

“I believe they should be absorbed and offered permanent posts, especially those who have served for about three decades,” said Masidi, who is also the Minister in charge of education.He, however, disagreed that the temporary teachers’ contracts were terminated without warning as renewals were done on a yearly basis.

“Those whose contract expires this year were not renewed. But I agree that they should not be treated in such a way. “They are the ones who are willing to go to remote villages to teach, despite the low pay. And in fact, I know that some have served as temporary teachers until their retirement … such act shows their determination and dedication to teach the younger children to excel in their life,” he said in his winding up speech during the State Assembly sitting yesterday.

He was responding to Kuamut assemblyman Masiung Banah’s call on the state government to assist the temporary teachers whose contracts were terminated. “They may be just Sijil Rendah Pelajaran holders, but some have served for about 35 years. I believe they must have bills, house and car loans to pay. It is unfair to terminate their services without giving the prior notice. “The ministry should not have taken the decision so fast … their services are still needed,” said Banah.

Theborneopost Online 28 Mac 2012

60,000 in Sabah given computers

OVER 60,000 people in Sabah have received the 1Malaysia computers thus far, said State Resource Development and Information Technology Assistant Minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad. She said the price of the 1Malaysia notebook varies but is not more than RM1,000 per unit inclusive of applications like Microsoft Office and anti-virus software.

She was replying to Gum-Gum Assemblyman Datuk Zakaria Mohd Edris on the number of recipients and their eligibility during question time. "All the applicants have been vetted by the relevant quarters. Actually, there are two categories of recipients.

"One is the student category in which the applicants must be Malaysians, secondary students, total household income must be less than RM3,000 a month and the parents must agree to subscribe to Internet access. "Priority would be given to students living in areas that have Internet coverage and only one computer is given for one family," Jainab said.

Under the second category which is for the public, she said the applicants must be Malaysians, total household income must also be less than RM3,000 a month, one computer for one family and applicants must not have children who have received the 1Malaysia computer through the programme.

Infrastructure Development Assistant Minister Datuk Pang Nyuk Ming said the Government has approved an upgrading project for water supply in Kudat costing RM18 million under the Second Rolling Plan of the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP).

He said another RM1 million has been approved for a project to reduce losses incurred by Non-Revenue Water (NRW) in Kudat by replacing the old pipes. "The Ministry is in the midst of preparing the design and documentation to replace the pipes. The physical work will commence once the design works have been completed," he said.

Pang was replying to Tanjong Kapor Assemblyman Datuk Teo Chee Kang on actions taken to address interruptions to water supply in Kudat due to leakages in the pipes. On number of pipe leakages in Kudat, Pang said the Water Department recorded a total of 250 cases from December 2011 up to February this year.

State Infrastructure Development Assistant Minister, Datuk Japlin Akim said the Ministry through the Water Department is planning to build a water treatment plant in Kundasang with a water capacity to produce 15 million litres per day. "The design works and documentation on this project have been completed and physical works will commence once we received funding from the Federal Government," he told Kundasang Assemblyman Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

The Ministry took over the existing alternative water supply in Kundasang from the Rural Development Corporation (KPD) on Jan. 1 last year. "We have carried out a study on the alternative water supply in Kundasang to determine the scope of work that needs to be done.

"Based on the results of the study, the Water Department has repaired water leakages in pipes and is doing maintenance on dilapidated reserve water tanks in the area. "These works would be carried out from time to time, continuously, so that water can be channelled to the residents at an optimum level," Japlin said.

Dailyexpress Online 27 Mac 2012

Pemasangan meter air percuma, rahmat Sentuhan Kasih kepada Penduduk Tg Aru

Saddi berucap

Antara hadirin yang hadir

Saddi melaungkan 1 Malaysia yang disahut oleh hadirin

Saddi menyampaikan sumbangan Mock Cek RM17, 000 bagi pemasangan meter air kepada penduduk Tanjung Aru 

Sebahagian daripada 120 penduduk yang menerima sumbangan wang tunai daripada Saddi di bawah program sentuhan kasih

Saddi memberikan bantuan 19 buah mesin jahit kepada penduduk Tanjung Aru

Seramai 170 buah keluarga mewakili 1,000 penduduk di kampung ini boleh menarik nafas lega apabila Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri kawasan ini, Datuk Saddi Haji Abdul Rahman mengumumkan bantuan meter air percuma kepada setiap rumah kediaman di sini di bawah pembiayaan program sentuhan kasih.

Ini bermakna, setiap keluarga tidak lagi perlu membayar pemasangan meter sebanyak RM240 kepada Jabatan Air, sebaliknya hanya menanti projek penyambungan bekalan air dari dasar laut Sandakan-Tanjung Aru bernilai RM 21 juta yang beroperasi dalam masa terdekat.

Di bawah program bantuan itu, Saddi menyampaikan sumbangan sebanyak RM17,000 daripada lebih RM40,000 untuk tujuan itu  kepada 50 pemohon yang sudah didaftarkan,  manakala 120 pemohon lagi akan menerima sumbangan yang sama dalam masa terdekat.

“ Oleh kerana penyambungan bekalan air di Kampung Tanjung Aru melalui saluran dasar laut ini satu sejarah penting, maka saya memberikan sumbangan meter percuma  agar  membolehkan lebih 1,000 penduduk yang mendiami kawasan ini  merasakan sedikit keselesaan menerusi sumbangan program Sentuhan Kasih yang diilhamkan Ketua Menteri di bawah peruntukan lebih RM30 juta pada  Bajet Negeri 2012 lalu,” katanya.

Penduduk Tundun Bohangin tidak pernah diabaikan oleh ADUN Sukau

Golongan wanita tidak dipinggirkan dari senarai penerima

Bantuan enjin sangkut kepada yang memerlukan

Saddi menyampaikan sumbangan sentuhan kasih berbentuk peralatan pembesar suara kepada Pengerusi JKKK Tundun Buhangin, Azman Agoi

Rakyat khususnya yang terus memberikan sokongan BN di kawasan ini diingatkan agar tidak terpedaya dengan dakyah-dakyah pihak tertentu sehingga boleh menafikan  sumbangan dan jasa para pemimpin mewakili kerajaan Barisan Nasional (BN) selama ini.

Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri Sukau Datuk Saddi Haji Abdul Rahman berkata, rakyat dan pemimpin setempat yang merasa  serta melihat sendiri kegigihan pimpinan kerajaan membela mereka perlu memberi penjelasan  bahawa masyarakat  diluar bandar terus mendapat keutamaan.

“ Jangan ada pihak mengatakan saya kononnya tidak turun padang hingga ke kawasan ini. Seluruh rakyat di sini adalah penyokong setia BN. Kerana merekalah saya dipilih menjadi wakil rakyat dan dapat melaksanakan tanggungjawab sebagaimana yang kita rancang bersama. Maka saya sentiasa bersama mereka,” katanya.

ADUN Sukau mahu semua projek pembangunan dilaksanakan mengikut jadual

 Saddi meninjau bangunan KAFA Mengaris yang perlu dipindah ke tapak lebih sesuai

Gambar bertemu rakyat

 Meninjau cadangan projek membuat perigi Batu Kampung Mengaris

Meninjau bangunan Pusat penyimpanan air Paris yang boleh siap

Meninjau bangunan kedai Sedcovest di Paris 1

Ahli Dewan Undangan negeri kawasan ini, Datuk Saddi Haji Abdul Rahman mahu semua projek pembangunan yang sudah dalam perlaksanaan  di kawasan ini dikendalikan mengikut jadual bagi membolehkan rakyat dapat menikmatinya dalam masa terdekat.

Katanya, beberapa keperluan utama seperti projek perpaipan bekalan air daripada Loji Mengaris-Kampung Paris dan Loji Mengaris –Gumantong Jaya, diikuti projek pembaikan jalan-jalan kampung dan rumah-rumah ibadat di kawasan ini perlu disiapkan untuk kemudahan rakyat.

 “Yang jelas, masih terdapat kelewatan dalam projek pembinaan pusat penyimpanan air di kawasan Kampung Paris 11. Kedudukan penyiapan projek  hanya sekitar 60 peratus itu bakal mengakibatkan masyarakat  termasuk  para peniaga di sekitar kawasan itu lewat menerima bekalan.

“ Demikian juga kemudahan asas lain seperti menaiktaraf tapak perumahan kawasan pemindahan Banjir di Kampung Mengaris. Saya difahamkan pihak kerajaan sudah mengeluarkan sebahagian dari peruntukan  projek itu tetapi belum memperlihatkan perubahan besar dalam menaiktaraf tapak berkenaan. Saya berharap tumpuan kerja oleh kontraktor terbabit diperhebatkan demi kegunaannya yang amat diperlukan rakyat,” katanya.