Najib chairman of the meeting of ministers and chief ministers

PUTRAJAYA, June 17 - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today chaired the 121st Meeting of the Chief Minister and the Chief Minister in the Meeting Room Perdana, Perdana Putra Building here.

The meeting was also attended by the Chief Secretary, Tan Sri Dr. Ali Hamsa and several cabinet ministers.

This was the second meeting held this year aimed at coordinating the administration of the state and discuss issues arising.

This meeting saw the new face of the Chief Minister, Datuk Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman, who was appointed on May 12 to replace Datuk Seri Ahmad Said, who resigned.

Another new face is Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem who took over from Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, is currently the President of the State, on Feb 28 this year.

Avoid Scams Tour Packages

SEREMBAN June 17 - Members of the public can avoid being deceived by the travel packages offered by some unscrupulous people to visit the exhibition of the Association of Travel Agents and Travel Malaysia (MATTA).

MATTA president of Andhra Pradesh, Mohd. Azri Abd. Razak said this was because the exhibition is accompanied by a registered travel agent and have experience managing the holiday as coveted customers.

He said the field will be the opening MATTA fair for people to obtain the desired vacation packages and avoid them than be fooled by people who do not act responsibly.

"Based on statistics, the Tribunal has handled claims worth about RM7 million from the public to the third party or company that is not registered with the Ministry of Tourism or MATTA since 2009 until last year.

"Recently, there are over 121 Umrah pilgrims stranded in Medina because there is no ticket to go home after falling for a package that is too cheap," he said at the opening ceremony of the exhibition Matta NS, here recently.

The opening ceremony was officiated by the state tourism committee chairman, Tun Hairudin Abu Bakr.

Also present were General Manager, State Tourism Board, Baharudin Jali and Director of Tourism Malaysia Negeri Sembilan, Zaidi Kassim.

NS Matta Fair for three days was attended by 35 participants from travel agencies, and all those associated with the industry.

It is jointly organized by MATTA state Andhra Pradesh Tourism Board and Tourism Malaysia Negeri Sembilan.

Mohd. Azri said MATTA fair is aimed at providing opportunities for the public to get a quality package destination either within or outside the country as well as Umrah.

"The exhibition tour like this enable us to help the state reach its target of five million foreign tourists from outside the state and to make Andhra Pradesh as a popular destination to visit," he said.

Port Dickson will be rebranded

PORT DICKSON - Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the Port Dickson will be rebranded and given a new image. According to him, the central government has agreed in principle that the state government to create a new economic growth areas, namely Kuala Lumpur-Seremban-Port Dickson.

He said the area new golden triangle is expected to reduce congestion in the Klang Valley. "I hope it will become a reality soon as the new golden triangle, Putrajaya, Seremban-Port Dickson will be placed in the 11th Malaysia Plan. 

"Soon Another new highway from KLIA to Seremban will be built. It will connect with Highway Hurry, Senawang where it will be the Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road. "In addition, we will ask for another new highway from KLIA to Port Dickson along the 21 miles," he said at the groundbreaking ceremony for the project development a water theme park resorts of the Tanco Holdings Bhd subsidiary, Palm Springs Development Sdn Bhd in Palm Springs Resort City here today.

Said the state government was negotiating with Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) to connect the ERL from KLIA to Port Dickson. "Redevelopment Master Plan has been completed Port Dickson and Port Dickson will be rebranded and given a new image by taking into account several major development. "We will provide a" letter of agreement "to an international company that developed quarters in muddy areas such as man-made island 'and so on ", he said. Mohamad said the new development will make Port Dickson changing patterns and become the focus of local and foreign tourists.

The development in the area is required in order not less than Port Dickson will be rebranded to 50 percent of must travel products. Regarding resort project with a water theme park, he said, it will be able to add value to existing development in the area. "project worth RM600 million expected to be operational by next year will have a big impact on the tourism industry in the state this, "he said. - Bernama

No need to act reckless

SEREMBAN - Selangor executive councilor Datuk Abu Ubaidah Redza there is no harm if Cadbury products remain on the market despite his legal status is still in doubt, as long as certain conditions are complied with. Chairman of the Standing Committee of Public Utilities, Environment, Cooperative and Consumerism them said, not intention to favor the company, but just think of the good of many.

"Even if the results of analyzes prove Cadbury is not lawful even for containing DNA Porcine, duly authorized sale of a product directly to the consumer are not Muslims. "But both chocolate involved should be placed separate from food kosher, as is done every supermarket at this point when it comes to products that are not kosher as alcohol, pork and so on, "he said. Most importantly, he said, such products must be clearly labeled halal status not on the packaging for avoid any confusion to the public.

"We can not act recklessly in this regard. Many authorities at various levels will be affected if the sale of Cadbury stopped suddenly, in particular manufacturers, employees and retailers.

Mains not use charity money

SEREMBAN - New Building State Islamic Religious Council (Mains) at a cost of RM59 million in no way use the money Pusat Zakat Negeri Sembilan (PZNS).Subsequently, the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan criticized by some who make false allegations purportedly projects construction of the building using zakat money. "All costs of this project, we obtain from Mains investment funds and loans given to the state Islamic Bank. We do not directly touch the central zakat money. 

"So, do not accuse the project is implemented using zakat money, because it's not right," he said. According to him, the 18-storey high building is scheduled to be completed by March 2015 and will house all departments and agencies of religion Islam under one roof.

"It is for the convenience of visitors. Upon completion, all departments and agencies of Islam can be placed under the same place," he told reporters after visiting the project site building Mains, here, late last evening .bandwagon, State Secretary Datuk Mat Ali Hassan and Director of Project Management Consultant, Datuk Kamal Abdullah. Mohamad said the construction of the building taking into problems before when departments and agencies Islam rent on their building around Seremban, giving rise to difficulties for people to go from one place to another. Meanwhile, he said, the building's architectural concept and features like in Morocco and Morocco, thus convincing him of the building will serve as an attraction to tourists. "In addition to space offices, the building will also be equipped with a cafeteria, bazaars and some of the public service, "he said.

Reinforce The BN For The Future Of The Country

SEREMBAN - Chairman of Barisan Nasional (BN), Negeri Sembilan Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has urged the state BN component parties continue to strengthen the coalition for the future of the country. 's because he already proved only BN can ensure the future of the people and the country. "We familiar and have long since become an independent administrator. We understand and tolerate each other, but the opposition parties just want power. 

"So let's not dizzy, let us strengthen the National Front for the sake of our future," he said when opening the Convention PPP NSW 2014 here today.Present PPP president Datuk Seri Dr. M. Kayveas and PPP Chairman Andhra Pradesh T. Raju. Accordingly Mohamad, who is also the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh asked to practice mutual respect for each other long established in the BN should continue. He also urged all PPP members to strengthen unity in the party.

 "We must ensure strong unity in the party and if the party is strong unity in the party automatically we will be stronger. We also need to park aside whatever personal interest because the important thing is that our party stronger because our goal is to win the election, "he said. similar thing was also raised by Kayveas in his speech. "There is no problem that can not be resolved and the key is cooperation , "he said. -

Avoid use third-party visitation cash

SEREMBAN - People who want to get umrah packages are advised not to use a third party. Instead, they should liaise with the relevant company registered in order to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Chairman of the Association of Travel Agents and Travel Malaysia Negeri Sembilan (Matta-NS), Mohd Azri Abd Razak said, according to several scams before, the victim suffers a loss misled by unscrupulous third parties. "Keep in mind, typically the company is not responsible if there is any problem, such as failure to obtain a visa to perform Umrah, even if the agent is one of their staff.

"For the easy way, management played a hand in such cases on the grounds that the victim had been dealing through a third party. Finally, not only the victims suffered losses paid thousands of dollars because the money is not returned, but also the dream of the Holy Land apart, "he said. At the same time, he reminds Muslims not to easily believe the low prices offered by certain quarters to perform the umrah, more Further below RM5, 000. "It is possible they (agents) have a certain finesse behind the offer, the minimum rate is set at present is more than RM5, 000 depending on the package provided by each company," he told reporters at the Council Launch Matta Fair-State Fair 2014 level at Mydin Mall, Seremban 2, near here, yesterday.

 Present, state tourism committee chairman, Tun Hairuddin Abu Bakar;General Manager of Tourism Minister, Baharuddin Jali and state Tourism Malaysia director Zaidi Kassim.Meanwhile, commenting on the three-day exhibition, he said, the government aims to sell 5,000 visitors and RM5 million in the form of package tours."Participation at time of travel This has risen to 35 from 30 last year, including Sabah and Sarawak, "he said.

Mydin's largest open branches in Seremban 2

SEREMBAN - Company MYDIN hypermarket operator Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd, expand business operations when the supermarket opened its largest in the country, in Seremban 2, here today. managing director Datuk Dr Ameer Ali Mydin said the supermarket branch of the 13th company which cost RM275 million, an area of 950,000 square feet and has 250 lots for rental business. 

"This is our hypermarkets 13th in the country after the first hypermarket we opened seven years ago in Subang Jaya, Selangor. "We chose the location here to open the largest since found the population in this area has reached between 100000-150000 people of this city apart is booming," he said after opening the Mydin hypermarket, here today . said, Mydin Seremban 2 also introduces a self scanner, the first in Southeast Asia, with new technology to increase operational efficiency. said, with the introduction of technology, customers will enjoy shorter time to make payment and not having to queue wait their turn. "the e-pay has also been introduced to facilitate the purchase and the most special, Touch & Go card can be used to make a lump sum payment to give more options to the customers to make payments," he said. 

Regarding future plans, Dr Ameer Ali said , the company plans to open five new branches hypermarkets in three other states in the next year with an estimated total investment of RM650 million. Lima new branch is expected to open between March and April next year ie in Semenyih, Selangor; Commenced operation; Latumenten garden and Pelangi Indah, Johor Bahru, he said. - Bernama

Seremban Water Contingency Plan Works

SEREMBAN - Transfer of raw water supply from dams Triang, Scotts to Water Treatment Plant (LRA) Ngoi-Ngoi New Beach, near here, through a pipe and into a tunnel which is channeled along the 12.5 miles of gravity is expected to be fully operational in two weeks. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said, when fully operational, the LRA Ngoi-Ngoi can produce over 30 million gallons of potable water per day to the West Seremban area needs such as value and its environs, involving more than 100,000 users. "This is a contingency plan designed to address the problems we face in providing water supply in the area that is now booming.

 "We are thankful that we have an emergency plan can be started in any raw water supply from dams Triang reached Seremban," he told reporters after witnessing the flushing tunnel in LRA-Ngoi Ngoi, near here, today. Present State Secretary Datuk Mat Ali Hassan and General Manager of Air Negeri Sembilan Sdn Bhd (Sains) Zulkifli Ibrahim. Mohamad said the LRA operation Ngoi-Ngoi in two weeks time, the reliance on LRA River Trips near here that provide 100 percent water to Seremban to be reduced to 50 percent. With the reduction, he said the source of Trips River Dam Dam Dam Rabbit and gutter will also be reduced."Therefore, the source of water from the dam banyan Ulu Muar River pumped 10 million gallons per day will also be stopped.

 Hopefully, the water level will rise in Ulu Sungai Muar and adequate for use by the five plants in the ranks of the Muar River including River plant Gemas the face of declining water levels at present. "If the water level in Sungai Muar is still low after the pump stopped chamfer Dam, we will slowly release water from the gutter to the Muar River. 

This is an alternative plan that we should take in the event that the water level at the water treatment plant Gemas still not enough to be processed, "he said. Meanwhile, Mohamad said overflow in Ngoi-Ngoi incoming True to Batang can increase the capacity of the reservoir at Gun Hill, Rasah to the maximum level that would stabilize the water supply to the area and Sendayang Mambau. excess water from Batang True will also stabilize the water level at Sungai Linggi to use Linggi River water plant capacity 25 million gallons per day of water supply to Port Dickson, Boro and region. 

- Bernama

Seremban MP Withdraws Appeal Over High Court Dismissal Of Defamation Suit

June 16, 2014 15:15 PM

Seremban MP Withdraws Appeal Over High Court Dismissal Of Defamation Suit

PUTRAJAYA, June 16 (Bernama) -- Seremban Member of Parliament Loke Siew Fook today withdrew his appeal at the Court of Appeal here against a high court's dismissal of his RM5 million defamation suit against two state MCA leaders.

A three-member panel led by Datuk Alizatul Khair Osman Khairuddin struck out the appeal after Loke's lawyer, Gobind Singh Deo informed the court he was withdrawing the appeal with no order as to costs.

Alizatul, who presided together with justices Datuk Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof and Datuk Mah Weng Kwai also did not make any order on costs.

Following this decision, the high court's decision on Nov 29, last year to dismiss Loke's defamation suit against Negeri Sembilan MCA deputy chief Jason Lee Kee Chong and secretary Datuk Lim Fui Ming stands.

Loke, who is also Negeri Sembilan DAP chief, had sued the duo over defamatory remarks which were published in an article in the Guang Ming Chinese daily on Feb 24, 2012.

Loke had said that the article seriously damaged his credibility and reputation.

The high court had ruled that although the contents of the article were defamatory to Loke, he had however, failed to prove the remarks were made by Lee and Lim.

Lee was represented by lawyer, V. Ganesalingam while Haresh Mahadevan appeared for Lim.

-- BERNAMA--