Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Promote small towns to tourists
THE 10th Malaysia Plan unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is geared at propelling Malaysia to the top 10 of global tourism in 2015. Undoubtedly, sheer hard work is required to attain this ranking.
The Tourism Minister has identified countries such as Russia, China, India and those in the Middle East as potential targets in attracting more tourists.
Besides these, emerging economic giants like Brazil and the Scandinavian countries could also be potential targets. The right message has to be conveyed to achieve the desired number, not the mundane stuff.
One of the measures is to ensure that Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Baru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu would be made more attractive and livable with parks, public squares, walkways and waterfronts to attract tourists.
Smaller towns should also be promoted for their attractions, particularly in eco-tourism. One such town I can think of is Raub.
Somehow, the smaller towns continue to appeal to me. I guess after the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and its mind-boggling traffic jams, I yearn for the peace and tranquility of a hamlet that still harks back to the old days. One such town is Kuala Lipis, which in many ways remains unspoilt by modernity.
Kuala Lipis was the capital of Pahang for 57 years, from 1898 until Aug 27, 1955 when Kuantan was picked as the new capital.
Oblivious to many is the richness of the town’s history and its attractions, which include the 14 heritage buildings, among them the administrative buildings, Clifford Secondary School and the post office.
Kuala Lipis was at one time also famous for the “rumah rakit” or raft houses, built on the river by people living adjacent to the banks. Each house had a bedroom, a living room and kitchen. However, such houses are no longer a feature nowadays.
Notwithstanding its old-fashioned appeal, Kuala Lipis has many congenial activities for any visitor. The town presents a comforting atmosphere for rest and recreation. In its midst is an unpolluted and clean recreational lake, Empang Jaleh, not too far away from the town centre.
This place is popularly known for picnics and excursions for both tourists and locals. It is a hive of activity, especially during weekends and school holidays.
Perhaps, Kuala Lipis is noted as an alternative entry point to Taman Negara, and one of the three embarkation points to Gunung Tahan, the highest mountain in peninsular Malaysia at 2,187 metres above sea level.
I believe that more promotional activities should be undertaken to promote Kuala Lipis as a tourist destination, and to refurbish and maintain the town’s structures.
Tourism Malaysia should aggressively promote small towns like Kuala Lipis as a centre for eco-tourism as not all foreigners are here to shop or marvel at our iconic Twin Towers.
JAMES GONZALES,Kuala Lumpur.
The Tourism Minister has identified countries such as Russia, China, India and those in the Middle East as potential targets in attracting more tourists.
Besides these, emerging economic giants like Brazil and the Scandinavian countries could also be potential targets. The right message has to be conveyed to achieve the desired number, not the mundane stuff.
One of the measures is to ensure that Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Baru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu would be made more attractive and livable with parks, public squares, walkways and waterfronts to attract tourists.
Smaller towns should also be promoted for their attractions, particularly in eco-tourism. One such town I can think of is Raub.
Somehow, the smaller towns continue to appeal to me. I guess after the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur and its mind-boggling traffic jams, I yearn for the peace and tranquility of a hamlet that still harks back to the old days. One such town is Kuala Lipis, which in many ways remains unspoilt by modernity.
Kuala Lipis was the capital of Pahang for 57 years, from 1898 until Aug 27, 1955 when Kuantan was picked as the new capital.
Oblivious to many is the richness of the town’s history and its attractions, which include the 14 heritage buildings, among them the administrative buildings, Clifford Secondary School and the post office.
Kuala Lipis was at one time also famous for the “rumah rakit” or raft houses, built on the river by people living adjacent to the banks. Each house had a bedroom, a living room and kitchen. However, such houses are no longer a feature nowadays.
Notwithstanding its old-fashioned appeal, Kuala Lipis has many congenial activities for any visitor. The town presents a comforting atmosphere for rest and recreation. In its midst is an unpolluted and clean recreational lake, Empang Jaleh, not too far away from the town centre.
This place is popularly known for picnics and excursions for both tourists and locals. It is a hive of activity, especially during weekends and school holidays.
Perhaps, Kuala Lipis is noted as an alternative entry point to Taman Negara, and one of the three embarkation points to Gunung Tahan, the highest mountain in peninsular Malaysia at 2,187 metres above sea level.
I believe that more promotional activities should be undertaken to promote Kuala Lipis as a tourist destination, and to refurbish and maintain the town’s structures.
Tourism Malaysia should aggressively promote small towns like Kuala Lipis as a centre for eco-tourism as not all foreigners are here to shop or marvel at our iconic Twin Towers.
JAMES GONZALES,Kuala Lumpur.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
JPAM
26 JUN 2010....
MAJLIS TAKLIMAT JABATAN PERTAHANAN AWAM MALAYSIA DI DEWAN ORANG RAMAI KG TEMPOYANG...
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RM4,000 dapat pinjaman PTPTN
Mulai 1 Julai ini pelajar daripada keluarga yang berpendapatan bersih kurang RM4,000 sebulan layak menerima pinjaman penuh Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) untuk yuran pengajian dan sara hidup di universiti, berbanding RM3,000 sebulan sebelum ini. Menteri Pengajian Tinggi, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, berkata kelonggaran syarat dipersetujui oleh Kabinet bagi mengurangkan beban keluarga pelajar terbabit, selain memperluaskan peluang lebih ramai pelajar memohon pinjaman PTPTN.
Sebelum ini, kerajaan menetapkan hanya pelajar keluarga berpendapatan bersih kurang RM3,000 layak menerima pinjaman penuh, manakala pendapatan RM3,000 hingga RM5,000 layak menerima sebahagian kadar penuh dan bergaji bersih RM5,000 ke atas mendapat kadar yuran pengajian.
Langkah ini bagi menggalakkan pelajar terbabit meneruskan pengajian ke universiti selain mahu pinjaman PTPTN dinikmati lebih ramai pelajar pada masa depan, katanya selepas merasmikan Seminar Halatuju Pembangunan Keusahawanan Institut Pengajian Tinggi (IPT), di sini semalam. IPT di seluruh negara bakal menerima hampir 200,000 pelajar baru tahun ini membabitkan pinjaman PTPTN yang diluluskan RM3 bilion. Pada majlis itu, Mohamed Khaled berkata, setiap IPT dicadangkan menubuhkan pusat keusahawanan bertaraf Pusat Tanggungjawab di IPT masing-masing, selaras teras pertama Dasar Pembangunan Keusahawanan IPT dengan diketuai seorang koordinator keusahawanan. Beliau berkata, penubuhan pusat keusahawanan di IPT amat signifikan sebagai entiti yang akan merancang, menyelaras, memantau dan menilai segala program pembangunan keusahawanan dan bertindak sebagai contact point dalam hal ehwal pembangunan keusahawanan IPT berkenaan. Katanya, kementerian akan memperuntukkan RM5.55 juta untuk diagihkan kepada 21 IPT, Jabatan Pengajian Komuniti dan Jabatan Pengajian Politeknik di seluruh negara untuk menubuhkan Pusat Keusahawanan dan pelaksanaan program pembudayaan keusahawanan dengan masing-masing menerima peruntukan RM250,000.
Sebelum ini, kerajaan menetapkan hanya pelajar keluarga berpendapatan bersih kurang RM3,000 layak menerima pinjaman penuh, manakala pendapatan RM3,000 hingga RM5,000 layak menerima sebahagian kadar penuh dan bergaji bersih RM5,000 ke atas mendapat kadar yuran pengajian.
Langkah ini bagi menggalakkan pelajar terbabit meneruskan pengajian ke universiti selain mahu pinjaman PTPTN dinikmati lebih ramai pelajar pada masa depan, katanya selepas merasmikan Seminar Halatuju Pembangunan Keusahawanan Institut Pengajian Tinggi (IPT), di sini semalam. IPT di seluruh negara bakal menerima hampir 200,000 pelajar baru tahun ini membabitkan pinjaman PTPTN yang diluluskan RM3 bilion. Pada majlis itu, Mohamed Khaled berkata, setiap IPT dicadangkan menubuhkan pusat keusahawanan bertaraf Pusat Tanggungjawab di IPT masing-masing, selaras teras pertama Dasar Pembangunan Keusahawanan IPT dengan diketuai seorang koordinator keusahawanan. Beliau berkata, penubuhan pusat keusahawanan di IPT amat signifikan sebagai entiti yang akan merancang, menyelaras, memantau dan menilai segala program pembangunan keusahawanan dan bertindak sebagai contact point dalam hal ehwal pembangunan keusahawanan IPT berkenaan. Katanya, kementerian akan memperuntukkan RM5.55 juta untuk diagihkan kepada 21 IPT, Jabatan Pengajian Komuniti dan Jabatan Pengajian Politeknik di seluruh negara untuk menubuhkan Pusat Keusahawanan dan pelaksanaan program pembudayaan keusahawanan dengan masing-masing menerima peruntukan RM250,000.
More to get full loans from PTPTN
KUALA LUMPUR: In a move to make higher education more accessible, the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) will offer full loans, covering tuition fees and subsistence, to students from families with a net income of less than RM4,000 a month.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the new ruling would take effect on July 1.
“More university students will be eligible for full loans based on the new eligibility requirement,” he said after launching a seminar on entrepreneurial development here.
Previously, only students from families with a net income of less than RM3,000 per month qualified for full loans.
Students whose monthly family income was between RM3,000 and RM5,000 were entitled to loans that cover fees and part of living expenses. Those whose families earn more than RM5,000 or more monthly are eligible for loans that cover tuition fees only.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the new ruling would take effect on July 1.
“More university students will be eligible for full loans based on the new eligibility requirement,” he said after launching a seminar on entrepreneurial development here.
Previously, only students from families with a net income of less than RM3,000 per month qualified for full loans.
Students whose monthly family income was between RM3,000 and RM5,000 were entitled to loans that cover fees and part of living expenses. Those whose families earn more than RM5,000 or more monthly are eligible for loans that cover tuition fees only.
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