Change ESSCom Structure, Leadership - Robert Phang

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The Social Care Foundation has appealed to the government to make changes in the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) structure as it had allegedly failed to meet its desired function.

In a statement today, foundation chairman Tan Sri Robert Phang said the government should explore ESSCom's actual structure and its achievements to prevent it from being referred to as "lame duck" by the public.

Since ESSCom was formed, he said it had not been able to function efficiently, adding that it was strange the ESSCom director-general (Datuk Mohammad Mentek) was not seconded from the police or the military.

Phang, who is also Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) executive council member, urged the goverment to change the ESSCom leadership, as well.

Mohammad, 49, a former Sabah immigration director was appointed to lead ESSCom, starting April 1, last year.


Source : BERNAMA

Robert Phang calls for restructuring of Esscom

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Social care foundation chairman Tan Sri Robert Phang has called for the restructuring of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom).

He questioned the purpose of Esscom’s establishment, asking if it was merely for political mileage than having an actual function.

“Esscom director-general Datuk Mohammad Mentek was not seconded from the police or the military. He does not have the actual personnel or troops under his command,” he said.

“I appeal to the government to seriously look into the actual structure of Esscom to avoid it being called a ‘lame duck’ and to always report incidents with transparency.”

Phang said that during his recent visit to Sabah, many residents had approached him and voiced their concerns over personal safety because they felt they had no support from the authorities.

“They are worried about their safety, yet nothing is being done about it. You can see it in their faces,” he said.

“They want to form a ‘vigilante corps’, but require the guidance and support from the authorities, including the state assemblymen.”

He suggested that a new registry system be implemented for Sabah to distinguish foreigners from the local people.

KIDNAPPING CASES IN SABAH – SITUATION IS VERY SERIOUS CHANGE THE ESSCOM STRUCTURE – “LAME DUCK”

19th June 2014. 
PRESS STATEMENT BY:- TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN 
JUSTICE OF PEACE. 
CHAIRMAN – SOCIAL CARE FOUNDATION


Of late – few kidnapping cases, one after one took place in Sabah Coastal Area – from Sempornia to Kunak.

1. It is difficult to believe, that there was NO RANSOM PAID to these militants/kidnappers.

2. Simple logic augurs well – if no ransom paid – there will be no release of hostages. Reason being so, the militants/kidnappers would not risk their lives to do it for FREE.

3. Every time ransom is paid – hostages released – a new kidnapping takes place. This goes to show it has became a lucrative business trend for the militants/kidnappers.

4. My concern is the so called “NEGOTIATOR” in between the parties – militants/kidnappers and authorities would turn out to be a permanent negotiator because of this lucrative business. This is almost the same pattern by the Somalia pirates.

5. My suggestion is all the Sabahans living near the coastal line – must be vigilant and view the current situation as very serious and life threatening. They MUST FORM THEIR VIGILANTE CORPS - always be in preparedness and support authorities to fight them. Pass on whatever information to the relevant authorities.

Secular State

A secular state is a concept of secularism, whereby a state or country purports to be officially neutral in matters of religion, supporting neither religion nor irreligion.^[1] 

A secular state also claims to treat all its citizens equally regardless of religion, and claims to avoid preferential treatment for a citizen from a particular religion/nonreligion over other religions/nonreligion. 

Secular states do not have a state religion (established religion) or equivalent, although the absence of a state religion does not necessarily mean that a state is fully secular; however, a true secular state should steadfastly maintain national governance without influence from religious factions; i.e. Separation of church and state.^[2]

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Heartiest congratulation

My Heartiest Congratulations

to

YBhg Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis

YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek

YBhg Tan Sri Dato' Seri Chor Chee Heung

YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen

YBhg Tan Sri Dato' Seri Kong Cho Ha

On being conferred the title TAN SRI

by

HIS MAJESTY THE YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG XIV

ALMU'TASIMU BILLAHI MUHIBBUDDIN

TUANKU ALHAJ ABDUL HALIM MU'AZDZAM SHAH

IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN BADLISHAH

On the occassion of His Majesty's official birthday

on 7th June 2014

With the best wishes from Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin J.P.

衷心恭贺

丹斯里拿督斯里Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis

丹斯里拿督斯里蔡细历医生

丹斯里拿督斯里曹智雄

丹斯里拿督斯里黄燕燕医生

丹斯里拿督斯里江作汉

荣膺国家最高元首端姑阿都哈林陛下

于2014年6月7日华诞

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丹斯里拿督彭茂燊太平局绅 敬贺

Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak dies

Sultan of Perak, Raja Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, passed away today at the age of 86.

In making the announcement, Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir said the ruler died at 1.30pm at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.

His remains will be taken to the palace in Kuala Kangsar tomorrow morning and buried at the royal mausoleum there after Asar (mid-afternoon) prayers.

Tomorrow will be a public holiday in Perak as the state will be in mourning.

No entertainment or celebrations will be allowed in the state for seven days until June 4.

The Malaysian flag will also fly at half mast until June 4, while the Perak flag will fly half mast for 100 days starting today.

"May Allah bless his soul," Zambry said.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, who is in Beijing to celebrate of 40 years Malaysia-China diplomacy, will board a flight home tonight.

Sarawak CM approves RM1 million for ex-DAP leader’s cancer treatment

A very noble deed on Humanitarian grounds by the Sarawak Chief Minister. Cheers & Good Health. God Bless Him.



The Sarawak government has approved aid amounting to RM1 million to meet the medical expenses of former Sarawak DAP chairman Wong Ho Leng who is suffering from cancer.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem said today the aid was given on humanitarian grounds following a request from Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen.

"I have instructed the (State) Ministry of Finance to issue a cheque for RM1 million (to cover Wong's medical expenses)," he said when winding up his speech at the state assembly in Kuching.

Wong, the assemblyman for Bukit Assek, had been suffering from brain cancer since last year and requires treatment in Singapore.

He was brought back to Sibu recently and is said to be in a coma.