M’sians thriving after returning

MALAYSIANS who returned home under the Talent Cor­poration’s Returning Expert programme are now serving in various sectors under the National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) including the finance, oil, gas and energy sectors, the Dewan was told.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk S.K. Devamany said others were in the communications content, infrastructure, electric and electronic sectors.
“Some who are professionals and highly qualified have been appointed as chief executives of listed companies or as members of senior management in multinational companies,” he said in reply to Datuk Paduka Abu Bakar Taib (BN-Langkawi).

A total of 576 qualified Malaysians had returned home under the programme since January, he said, adding that since the programme was taken over by Talent Corporation, professionals had been provided with incentives.
To further attract qualified Malaysians abroad, he said Talent Corporation initiated outreach programmes to develop its network with Malaysians living abroad in Australia, the United States and Britain.
He said the programmes in­­volved linking up with industries in the country to showcase professional job opportunities and this followed the implementation of the Go­­vernment’s Eco­nomic Transfor­mation Prog­ramme.

Devamany added that those who continued living abroad were encouraged to contribute their expertise “wherever they are”.
“As an example, Prof Danny Quah, a lecturer at the renowned London School of Economics, has contributed towards the New Economic Model as a member of the National Economic Action Council,” he noted.
Devamany said Talent Cor­poration’s incentives under its Returning Expert programme were aimed at facilitating the return of the professionals to serve the nation.

Bernama

AL :-

Good question. I wonder how this talent corp chooses people. Because sometimes we feel that those who are loyal here not getting tax rebate as much as them..

Berjaya Air now flies to Langkawi

Dato Bakar, YB Rawi & Berjaya Air GM

BERJAYA Air Sdn Bhd added a new destination to its network last Friday, commencing four weekly flights from Subang to Langkawi and opening up yet another holiday destination for its customers.
At the launching ceremony of its scheduled flight service held at Langkawi International Airport, Berjaya Air director Datuk Azlan Meah Ahmad Meah said there has been rising demand for air transport services in the country.

“Malaysia recorded a 25% increase in tourist arrivals so far this year, and the increasing demand from tourists for air services prompted us to start the scheduled flights to the island.

“This initiative is in line with government efforts to develop Langkawi, particularly the Langkawi Development Authority’s (Lada) efforts to actively develop tourism facilities in the island with the government allocation of RM420 million as announced in Budget 2012,” he added.
Berjaya Air will operate the ATR-72 on the new route.

Langkawi MP Datuk Paduka Abu Bakar Taib congratulated Berjaya Air for its achievement and said the flights would contribute to Langkawi’s development as a premier tourist destination.
Azlan Meah said the carrier’s unique selling point was that it did not only provide air services but also offered holiday packages to customers.

“Being under Berjaya Corp Bhd, we have many connections that help us create great local and international holiday packages for the entire family, and we are always open to working together with others in the tourism industry.”

“With the budget allocation and effort of the state government and Lada, we see a long-term potential for Langkawi to become a ‘Geopark’ tourist destination, which will attract high tourist arrivals in the future,” he said.

Berjaya Air, a niche carrier operating out of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, also flies to Tioman, Redang, Pangkor and Koh Samui, Thailand.
It also offers direct flights from Singapore to Tioman and Redang.

AL :-

Wow.. 4 weekly flight to Langkawi from Subang.. It means that easier for fellow tourist & travellers who wish to visit the island during weekends.. Applause the good move by Berjaya.. 

Please email me if you need any info with regards to your travel to Langkawi & also if you need any advertising enquiry. ( anaklangkawi@gmail.com )

Budget 2012 - RM 420juta Langkawi - Komen dari Datuk Abu Bakar Taib - Ahli Parlimen Langkawi

Langkawi-updates.blogspot.com telah menghubungi Datuk Bakar berkenaan komen beliau tentang peruntukan khusus 420 Juta utk Langkawi & berkenaan pelan pelancongan utk Langkawi.

Berikut adalah SMS yg diterima daripada Datuk Paduka.. 
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Alhamdulillah...

Bajet tahun 2012 adalah merupakan mesra rakyat di peringkat, kawasan, negeri & saya bagi pihak seluruh penduduk Langkawi amat bersyukur dan berterima kasih kepada Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak Perdana Menteri yang telah memberikan perhatian khusus terhadap pembangunan pelancungan di Langkawi. 


Saya percaya ia akan melonjakkan pendapatan negara menerusi pelancungan & meletakkan Langkawi sebagai pusat pelancungan yg terulung di Malaysia dan di Antarabangsa. 


Saya juga percaya dengan peruntukan RM 420 juta, memperkemas dan merombak LADA maka wang sebanyak itu sudah tentu akan memberi nafas baru kepada pembangunan Langkawi. 


Kita di Langkawi hendaklah berkerja keras utk merealisasikan harapan kerajaan.


Terima Kasih

Yang Amat Berhormat 

Datuk Paduka Abu Bakar Taib 

Ahli Parlimen Langkawi

2012 Budget Business Highlights 4

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Following are the highlights of the 2012 Budget presented by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak here Friday.

* Government will establish an SME Emergency Fund amounting to RM10 million to assist small and medium enterprises affected by natural disasters

* Removal of import duty and excise duty on hybrid cars and electric cars will be extended until 2013

* The Langkawi Five Year Tourism Development Master Plan will be launched with an allocation of RM420 million

* Government proposes hotel operators in Peninsular Malaysia, investing in new four and five star hotels, be given Pioneer Status with income tax exemption of 70 per cent or Investment Tax Allowance of 60 per cent for five years.

* Real property gains tax rate to be reviewed

-- BERNAMA

AL :-

Its a good announcement to Langkawi. Hopefully the 5 year Master Plan will be planned carefully to cater more on Eco-tourism approach as well as opening new tourist destination opportunity.. However, with regard to the environment it shall be done very carefully to avoid destruction of the sensitive environment.

Special thanks to Dato Paduka Abu Bakar Taib for fighting this & Dato Najib for seeing & listening the true potential of Langkawi as a Tourism spot. Thanks for continue the legacy of Tun Mahathir (thanks to Tun also for fighting). And also thanking everybody who are also involve on highlighting & fighting as well..  And also thanks to others who care about us.. 

Cant wait to see the masterplan..

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Jemputan Ke Rumah Terbuka Datuk Paduka Abu Bakar Taib

Assalamualaikum..

Dgn ini sebagai wakil, Dato' Paduka Abu Bakar Taib Ahli Parlimen Langkawi menjemput semua warga Langkawi utk hadir beramai-ramai utk menghadiri rumah terbuka Dato' di Dewan As'syifa' Padang Matsirat.

Meh datang beramai-ramai.

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Greetings..

On-behalf of Dato' Paduka Abu Bakar Taib Parliament Representative of Langkawi invites all Langkawian to attend Aid Open House at Dewan As'syifa' Padang Matsirat.

All invited to come & enjoy Malaysian Open House which is only done once a year..