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Saturday, August 8, 2009
Local: Sarawak
'Sarawak will not be left behind'
2009/08/08
By Farrah Naz Karim: Reporting from Perth
TO ensure that no states are left behind, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has directed his ministers to visit Sarawak frequently and identify ways to improve the lives of the people there.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the order was issued in a recent cabinet meeting as the government felt that the people of Sarawak must be given more help in various areas, including education and economy.
Muhyiddin said the government was aware that in view of the coming state elections, the opposition was trying hard to convince the people there that Barisan Nasional had overlooked their interest.
However, Muhyiddin said BN had the support of the state leadership as reflected in close cooperation between the Federal Government and Sarawak government in the state's development.
Muhyiddin said BN needed to work 10 times harder to regain the people's mandate in the next general election.
"As I said before, with a strong leadership, we can build on the party's strength
"We are striving to get close to the people by carrying out sound initiatives and policies that are people friendly.
"This and more of such efforts that we will push for, will change the perception of the people, the Malays and the non-Malays, towards Umno and BN," he told the Malaysian press in Perth, Australia during his official visit.
Muhyiddin noted the tendency of the opposition, including its leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to campaign in rural and interior Sarawak lately, thinking that they could break the ruling party's support in the state as well as Sabah, which are considered BN strongholds.
This, he said, was to realise their ambition of taking over the Federal Government in the next election.
The Sarawak assembly ends in July 24, 2011 although word on the ground suggests that it could be sooner due to the support for a Najib-helmed BN.
On Najib's statement in Pagoh recently that he had a good relationship with his deputy, Muhyiddin said the partnership enabled them to enjoy a strong, cooperative and effective leadership.
"What is most important is that I understand the vision and direction of the prime minister.
"What I have been doing in the past few months is not merely to assist, but to realise what the prime minister had envisaged."
Muhyiddin dismissed suggestions by some quarters that BN was sidelining the interests of the Malays by placing less focus on the New Economic Policy.
"Although the matter is not frequently mentioned, it does not mean that we are shirking our responsibility to the Malays."
He denied the opposition's claim that there was no longer a share for Malays in the economy.
Muhyiddin said as underlined in the Constitution and government policies, the interests of the Malays were not only always protected, but would be continuously improved although the approach might be different.
He cited the setting up of Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) as a new initiative aimed at spurring the involvement of Bumiputeras in the economy.
Copyright © 2009 NST Online. All rights reserved.
2009/08/08
By Farrah Naz Karim: Reporting from Perth
TO ensure that no states are left behind, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has directed his ministers to visit Sarawak frequently and identify ways to improve the lives of the people there.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the order was issued in a recent cabinet meeting as the government felt that the people of Sarawak must be given more help in various areas, including education and economy.
Muhyiddin said the government was aware that in view of the coming state elections, the opposition was trying hard to convince the people there that Barisan Nasional had overlooked their interest.
However, Muhyiddin said BN had the support of the state leadership as reflected in close cooperation between the Federal Government and Sarawak government in the state's development.
Muhyiddin said BN needed to work 10 times harder to regain the people's mandate in the next general election.
"As I said before, with a strong leadership, we can build on the party's strength
"We are striving to get close to the people by carrying out sound initiatives and policies that are people friendly.
"This and more of such efforts that we will push for, will change the perception of the people, the Malays and the non-Malays, towards Umno and BN," he told the Malaysian press in Perth, Australia during his official visit.
Muhyiddin noted the tendency of the opposition, including its leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to campaign in rural and interior Sarawak lately, thinking that they could break the ruling party's support in the state as well as Sabah, which are considered BN strongholds.
This, he said, was to realise their ambition of taking over the Federal Government in the next election.
The Sarawak assembly ends in July 24, 2011 although word on the ground suggests that it could be sooner due to the support for a Najib-helmed BN.
On Najib's statement in Pagoh recently that he had a good relationship with his deputy, Muhyiddin said the partnership enabled them to enjoy a strong, cooperative and effective leadership.
"What is most important is that I understand the vision and direction of the prime minister.
"What I have been doing in the past few months is not merely to assist, but to realise what the prime minister had envisaged."
Muhyiddin dismissed suggestions by some quarters that BN was sidelining the interests of the Malays by placing less focus on the New Economic Policy.
"Although the matter is not frequently mentioned, it does not mean that we are shirking our responsibility to the Malays."
He denied the opposition's claim that there was no longer a share for Malays in the economy.
Muhyiddin said as underlined in the Constitution and government policies, the interests of the Malays were not only always protected, but would be continuously improved although the approach might be different.
He cited the setting up of Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) as a new initiative aimed at spurring the involvement of Bumiputeras in the economy.
Copyright © 2009 NST Online. All rights reserved.
Monday, August 3, 2009
New upcoming death H1N1 victims
Malaysia Reports Seventh H1N1 Death
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- A woman who gave birth two weeks ago is the seventh victim to succumb to the Influenza A(H1N1) in the country.
The 23-year-old woman died at the intensive care unit of the Miri Hospital at 4am today after suffering from acute pneumonia, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said.
This is the first Influenza A(H1N1) death in Sarawak.
Dr Mohd Ismail said the victim had given birth at the same hospital on July 21.
"After giving birth, she was found to be suffering from acute pneumonia and was tested positive for the Influenza A(H1N1) on July 23.
"She was feverish and was coughing about four days prior to delivering the baby. Her baby is safe and is confirmed to be free of the Influenza A(H1N1) infection," he said.
Seventeen new cases were reported today, all of which are local transmissions involving Malaysians.
This brought the number of cases nationwide to 1,446 as at 8am today, with a recovery rate of 97 per cent.
Twenty-nine patients are still receiving antiviral treatments in hospitals while nine others are receiving them in their homes.
He also said that the Health Ministry was still flooded with enquiries on ways to prevent the disease.
Among the steps to be taken, he said, was to avoid crowded places, observe hygiene such as washing hands regularly and covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing.
"The ministry is confident that with the cooperation of all, the Influenza A(H1N1) situation in Malaysia can be contained," Dr Mohd Ismail said.
At the global level, 183,854 cases were reported in 167 countries so far, with 1,307 deaths.
Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said there were 110 local transmissions and 25 imported cases so far in the state.
Meanwhile, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) may temporarily close its campus in Serdang should another Influenza A(H1N1) case is detected, its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Nik Mustapha R. Abdullah told reporters here.
Last week, UPM was forced to bring forward its mid-semester break after four of its students were tested positive for the virus.
Meanwhile, in JOHOR BAHARU, state executive councillor for women, family, community and health development Dr Robia Kosai said the Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Kenanga, Tampoi, would not be closed despite the death of one of its pupils due to the virus yesterday.
In KUANTAN, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Lumpur was today closed until Aug 9 after a teacher was tested positive for the virus.
Pahang Education Director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Latif told Bernama when contacted that the students and their parents had been told of the measures they need to take to prevent infection.
"We have asked parents to monitor their children's health and to take them to the hospital if they develop symptoms of infection such as fever and coughing," he said.
In KOTA BAHARU, four institutions of higher learning were closed recently due to the pandemic.
State secretary Datuk Mohd Aiseri Alias said the institutions involved were the Universiti of Malaya campus in Nilam Puri, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Pasir Mas Nursing College and Islamic Science and Technology College, he told reporters.
-- BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- A woman who gave birth two weeks ago is the seventh victim to succumb to the Influenza A(H1N1) in the country.
The 23-year-old woman died at the intensive care unit of the Miri Hospital at 4am today after suffering from acute pneumonia, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said.
This is the first Influenza A(H1N1) death in Sarawak.
Dr Mohd Ismail said the victim had given birth at the same hospital on July 21.
"After giving birth, she was found to be suffering from acute pneumonia and was tested positive for the Influenza A(H1N1) on July 23.
"She was feverish and was coughing about four days prior to delivering the baby. Her baby is safe and is confirmed to be free of the Influenza A(H1N1) infection," he said.
Seventeen new cases were reported today, all of which are local transmissions involving Malaysians.
This brought the number of cases nationwide to 1,446 as at 8am today, with a recovery rate of 97 per cent.
Twenty-nine patients are still receiving antiviral treatments in hospitals while nine others are receiving them in their homes.
He also said that the Health Ministry was still flooded with enquiries on ways to prevent the disease.
Among the steps to be taken, he said, was to avoid crowded places, observe hygiene such as washing hands regularly and covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing.
"The ministry is confident that with the cooperation of all, the Influenza A(H1N1) situation in Malaysia can be contained," Dr Mohd Ismail said.
At the global level, 183,854 cases were reported in 167 countries so far, with 1,307 deaths.
Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan said there were 110 local transmissions and 25 imported cases so far in the state.
Meanwhile, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) may temporarily close its campus in Serdang should another Influenza A(H1N1) case is detected, its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Nik Mustapha R. Abdullah told reporters here.
Last week, UPM was forced to bring forward its mid-semester break after four of its students were tested positive for the virus.
Meanwhile, in JOHOR BAHARU, state executive councillor for women, family, community and health development Dr Robia Kosai said the Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Kenanga, Tampoi, would not be closed despite the death of one of its pupils due to the virus yesterday.
In KUANTAN, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Lumpur was today closed until Aug 9 after a teacher was tested positive for the virus.
Pahang Education Director Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Latif told Bernama when contacted that the students and their parents had been told of the measures they need to take to prevent infection.
"We have asked parents to monitor their children's health and to take them to the hospital if they develop symptoms of infection such as fever and coughing," he said.
In KOTA BAHARU, four institutions of higher learning were closed recently due to the pandemic.
State secretary Datuk Mohd Aiseri Alias said the institutions involved were the Universiti of Malaya campus in Nilam Puri, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Pasir Mas Nursing College and Islamic Science and Technology College, he told reporters.
-- BERNAMA
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