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Daily Express
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
RM300,000 to promote healthy lifestyles in Putatan
Published on: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 22, 2025 By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: Petagas Assemblyman Datuk Awang Ahmad Sah Awang Sahari. Kota Kinabalu: A total of RM300,000 has been allocated to fund various youth recreational and sporting activities in the state constituencies of Petagas, Tanjung Aru and Tanjung Keramat to promote healthy lifestyles. The joint initiative with Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya who is also Tanjung Keramat Assemblyman, was announced by Petagas Assemblyman Datuk Awang Ahmad Sah Awang Sahari. Speaking at the final match of a football tournament organised by Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah Youth Wings at Fut8, Sembulan, on Sunday, Awang said the programme is a long-term commitment to youth empowerment. 'This tournament tonight marks the final showdown among 18 teams. The response has been overwhelming. 'These are the types of activities that bring young people together, not just to compete, but to build relationships and stay active,' he said. He explained that the annual tournament, now in its second consecutive year, is just one of many youth-centred programmes envisioned under the RM300,000 fund. 'The financial support will go toward programmes that encourage youth participation in sports, recreational activities, and other constructive engagements. 'We aim to help young people aged 18 to 40 interact, grow and maintain good health,' he said. Ahmad said the fund would be managed by a joint committee comprising youth leaders and representatives from three local NGOs based in Petagas, Tanjung Aru and Tanjung Keramat. These NGOs will work alongside appointed youth and women's wing leaders from the three state constituencies to coordinate programmes that meet the needs of young constituents. 'One of the NGOs will chair the main committee, but all three will collaborate to design impactful activities. The goal is collective, community-driven planning,' he said. He added that the official presentation of funds is expected to take place within the next two to three weeks, led by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. 'I've made it my mission to ensure that any young person from Petagas, Tanjung Aru or Tanjung Keramat who applies for a scholarship will get the support they need. I've taken many of these applications personally to the State Government. 'So far, only a few have been rejected, usually due to their household income exceeding RM12,000 or RM13,000 per month. 'We are not doing this for politics alone. This is about building a generation of Sabahans who are healthy, well-educated, and ready to lead,' he said, stressing that education remains a key pillar of his youth development strategy. * 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
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
New Kasigui water treatment plant begins operations, expected to stabilize supply in Putatan, KK
Shahelmey speaking to the media after officiating the Putatan District Islamic Arts Festival and Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration at Dewan Sri Putatan today. PUTATAN (July 4): The new Kasigui water treatment plant has started producing treated water in stages since June 26 and is expected to help stabilize water supply pressure in Putatan and Kota Kinabalu in the near future. Deputy Chief Minister and Sabah Minister of Works, Datuk Ir. Shahelmey Yahya, said the plant is now operating at near-full capacity after achieving 98% completion progress. 'On June 26, the plant began producing between 1 to 2.5 million liters of water per day, with the amount increasing gradually. By June 30, it reached its full designed capacity of five million liters per day,' he told the media after officiating the Putatan District Islamic Arts Festival and Maal Hijrah 1447H/2025M celebration at Dewan Sri Putatan today. He added that the Sabah State Water Department is currently working to stabilize water pressure in Putatan and Kota Kinabalu, with early feedback indicating improving pressure, particularly in Putatan. 'I hope this will remain consistent over the next one to two weeks and continue in the future,' he said. Regarding recent water supply disruptions in parts of Kota Kinabalu, Shahelmey explained that they were caused by a malfunction at the old Kasigui plant, but repairs have since been completed. He also informed that the installation of the Telibong 2 Phase 2 pipeline is expected to be completed by early next week, depending on weather conditions, which will contribute to improved water supply in affected areas. 'Once this pipeline is ready, more water from the Telibong 2 Plant can be distributed. We expect water pressure in Putatan, Kota Kinabalu and Sepanggar to stabilize within the next two to three weeks,' he said. Earlier, Shahelmey officiated the district-level Maal Hijrah celebration, which featured Islamic art competitions such as kompang, nasyid and marhaban over two days. Also present were his wife, Datin Dayang Siti Noor Hayyat Awang Mohd Saufi, Petagas Assemblyman Datuk Awang Ahmad Sah Awang Sahari, and Putatan District Officer Masawi Salleh, who chaired the event's organizing committee.
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Councillors urged to uphold integrity
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 Text Size: Dr Joachim (seated centre) with the newly-appointed councillors. PUTATAN: Local authorities form the essential third tier of government after Federal and State administrations, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam. He said they (local authorities) play a key role in approving policies, developing commercial and housing sites and issuing business licenses. Dr Joachim, who is also Local Government and Housing Minister, said this at the swearing-in ceremony for Putatan District Council's 2025 – 2027 term held at the Pacific Sutera Harbour, here. He said the local authority's expanded responsibilities include policy decision-making authority, oversight of commercial and residential development, business licensing administration and public sanitation and waste management systems. On that note, he urged the incoming councillors to maintain absolute integrity in all decisions, adopt a hands-on approach to understand community needs and expedite service delivery through proactive measures. Special recognition was given to outgoing council members for their contributions to Putatan's development, with Dr. Joachim saying 'Their initiatives and cooperation have laid important groundwork we must now build upon.' Present were Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya (Putatan MP), Petagas Assemblyman Datuk Awang Ahmad Sah and Putatan District Officer Masawi Hajij Salleh, among others. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
