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The Star
21 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
New tuna landing port in Penang needs studies, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: Proposals to create a new tuna landing port in Penang will require various studies and engagement with stakeholders before a final decision is made, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said his ministry received an application by the Penang state government to set up a new tuna landing port in the state under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) that will be announced this Thursday (July 31). Mohamad said establishing a new tuna landing port in Penang will depend on a feasibility study, a social cost-benefit analysis, a due diligence review, an environmental impact assessment, and engagement with the local fishermen community. 'This is to ensure planning that is more thorough, sustainable and community-centred,' said Mohamad in a parliamentary written reply dated July 28. Mohamad also said the Fisheries Department has applied for development allocation under RMK13 to upgrade fishery landing and handling facilities at Wharf 6, Deep Sea Wharf in Butterworth. 'This project aims to improve the management capacity of deep sea landings such as tuna in a more systematic and competitive manner,' added Mohamad. Presently, the commercial port at the Butterworth deep-water wharf is designated as the tuna landing site. In 2023, 16 vessels landed 177,000kg of tuna, valued at RM3.191mil. Last year, total landings surged, reaching about 433,000kg, with an estimated value of RM7.76mil.
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Daily Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Prof: Sabah is still struggling on basic needs
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Nga highlighted that playing up issues of race, religion and region during elections, saying it risks dividing the people. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah is still struggling to fulfil the basic needs of its people despite the nation having passed through various stages of development, said Social and Youth Policy expert of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Associate Professor Dr Janice Nga. She said input gathered during the recent Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) showed many Sabahans are still grappling with fundamental issues, those at the bottom tier of Maslow's hierarchy. 'This shows we're still lagging behind. It's not about fixing roads just before VIP visits and leaving them to fall apart later. 'If we are serious, we must ask: When will this road be completed? How many more communities will get basic utilities?' she said. She also pointed out that sincere leadership, not just plans, makes a difference, noting that Sarawak's progress came from administrative consistency and integrity. 'Sabah was ahead once, but now Sarawak has overtaken us because their leadership was consistent from the Chief Minister to the Premier. That's the key,' she said. Nga highlighted that playing up issues of race, religion and region during elections, saying it risks dividing the people. 'In Sabah, our issue isn't race or religion, but it's regionalism. We often hear 'Sabahan' versus 'non-Sabahan' being used like there are invisible borders within our own state,' she said. She also emphasised that some leaders fear empowering the rakyat, worrying that once people become self-reliant, they'll no longer need political crutches. 'There are leaders who want the rakyat to remain dependent. Because once united and independent, the people might no longer support them,' Nga said. Nga called for unity based on shared aspirations rather than identity politics and said sincerity should be the benchmark, not a leader's place of birth. 'If someone from the peninsula is genuine about helping Sabah, why not? Just like the Inpuma team that came not for personal gain, but to contribute,' she added. She urged the public not to fall for political rhetoric that undermines leadership integrity for the sake of votes. 'A good leader, no matter where they come from, they can bring good to Sabah,' she said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Development plans must reflect actual needs
Published on: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 23, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Anis, who is also a member of the National Planning Council and Head of the Governance Cluster for RMK13, said solutions must be driven by data, not assumptions. Kota Kinabalu: Sabah's development plans must be built from the ground up and reflect the actual needs of its people, said Datuk Dr Anis Yusal Yusoff, Executive Director of the International Institute for Public Policy and Management (Inpuma), Universiti Malaya. Anis, who is also a member of the National Planning Council and Head of the Governance Cluster for RMK13, said solutions must be driven by data, not assumptions. 'I want the planners to see what is really needed by the people. Not what we think they need,' he said after moderating a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on inputs for the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). He described the role of the RMK13 technical team as both a 'translator and aggregator' of ground-level inputs, especially from rural communities. Thirty-three core issues surfaced during the discussion, attended by researchers, civil society organisations, academics and local development players. Also present were former Director of Insan, Datuk Dr Sa抋dilah Abdillah, and Social and Youth Policy Expert Associate Professor Janice Nga Lay Hui. Most of which, he said, were still about basic needs such as clean water, electricity, roads, internet and education. He cautioned that if these needs are not prioritised, RMK13 would risk being disconnected from reality. Anis noted that many community aspirations today echo the same issues brought up during the Vision 2020 era. 'That means the problems were not solved. That抯 why people repeat them. We cannot blame them. It is because the needs are still unfulfilled,' he said. He also pointed out that despite various government development blueprints, there remains an implementation gap. 'We can talk about big plans. But if the execution is not right, we will always go back to the drawing board every five years,' Anis said. He reminded participants that true development is not just about infrastructure but also integrity and inclusive governance. He praised local efforts by UMS and other Sabah-based academics and NGOs who consistently push to bridge the gap between policy and practice. 'Sabah is rich in social capital. What we need is to connect it with political will and effective delivery,' he said. He expressed hope that the RMK13 process would genuinely capture the diversity of voices from all across Sabah and empower more local leaders to take ownership of solutions. 'Let us not write a plan for the sake of planning. Let us write one that truly works,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
‘Development plans often fail to reflect needs of the people'
Published on: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 22, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Sa'adilah also emphasised on the persistent gap between planning and execution in national development, which he said remains a major issue. Kota Kinabalu: National development plans, though well-formulated, often fail because they do not reflect the realities of local communities. Former Director of the Centre for Value Creation and Human Well-Being Studies (Insan) Datuk Dr Sa'adilah Abdillah, said that development must begin from within communities, taking into account the rich civilisation and cultural heritage of Sabah. 'If we want to develop the people of Sabah, we must begin with the community itself. 'We once had a high level of civilisation, but as bureaucracy took over, that heritage and capacity began to erode,' he said after a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) held here on Monday. He said many Sabahans today no longer recognise their own heritage and called for grassroots-level community education to be revived. 'There are progressive elements within our society, but we don't highlight them. 'Sometimes we prioritise outside influences and impose an urban image onto rural communities. That's inaccurate, because their context is different,' he said. According to him, facilitators are much needed, including financial and technical experts but more importantly, members of the community and those working with them, including policymakers and political leaders, must be trained. 'Leaders must understand the community. If they don't, and if they lack capability, that's where weak implementation stems from,' he said. He acknowledged that leadership ability is not solely determined by educational background. Sa'adilah also emphasised on the persistent gap between planning and execution in national development, which he said remains a major issue. 'We have good plans. But when it comes to implementation, that's where the problem lies. 'Those tasked with carrying them out may not understand what is to be achieved or how to achieve it,' he said. He highlighted that development plans often fail to reflect the true needs of the local population. In fact, the community itself may not fully understand what is being offered to them. 'Previously, before bureaucracy took over, every layer of society had a role. Everyone worked together toward a common goal. We need to revive that spirit,' he said. He said while development blueprints such as RMK13 are important, all parties from top leaders and policymakers to grassroots leaders must play their roles seriously in ensuring their success. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Child protection among key focus areas in RMK13, says minister
Nancy speaks to reporters. KOTA SAMARAHAN (June 23): Child protection will be a key focus for the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development in the upcoming tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), scheduled for next month. Federal Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that inter-ministerial discussions are already underway, with child protection expected to play a significant role in the ministry's proposed initiatives. 'We need to look at the overall framework when it comes to RMK13. Tomorrow (June 23), we will have a meeting to finalise our proposals, but the discussions will not be limited to matters under our ministry alone,' she said. She added that the discussions will also include topics such as the wellbeing of senior citizens and community health, including safe food supply practices, in line to promote holistic social welfare. 'All ministries have submitted their proposals. Further discussions will be held before a final decision is made,' Nancy explained. 'Insya-Allah, we will deliberate further before finalising everything tomorrow. What matters most is that the outcome will be for the good of Malaysia, especially for the people,' she said, adding that the Cabinet-level discussions will be chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Nancy made these remarks after officiating the 'Program Advokasi Perlindungan Kanak-Kanak: Kasih Kanak-Kanak Peringkat Bahagian Samarahan Tahun 2025', an advocacy programme focused on children's protection rights, held at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) yesterday. She highlighted the need to raise public awareness about child protection and to ensure communities understand the existing legal frameworks and support systems available for victims of abuse. 'This is the first time we are organising a programme that merges information on child protection with creative arts,' she said, referring to a powerful dance-drama performance by Unimas students, which depicted the emotional and psychological impact of child abuse. 'Although it's not a legal talk, the actions portrayed reflect the reality faced by children out there. 'The performance really touched me and it showed how students internalised these issues through their artistic interpretation,' she said. Nancy added that the ministry typically holds advocacy programmes focused on legal knowledge and standard operating procedures, but this time the creative approach was intended to raise awareness in a different and impactful way. She also reiterated the importance of reporting abuse, noting that many cases remain unknown because they are not reported. 'There are cases that go unreported, which is why I urged in my speech for society to be more aware, and programmes like this help create awareness so people know there are laws and protections in place,' she emphasised. She reminded the public that children have the right to live as part of universal human rights, and urged Malaysians to speak up. 'If we know of any abuse happening to someone, we must report it. We have our Talian Kasih at 15999,' she said. She further highlighted the role of multiple agencies, including the police and hospitals, in handling abuse cases, and referenced the availability of One Stop Crisis Centres (OSCC) at hospitals for sexual abuse cases. 13th Malaysia Plan child protection nancy shukri
