KUALA TERENGGANU, July 12 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu state government will upgrade the administration management of mosques to make them cleaner, tidier and more proper.

Initially, five mosques would be selected as models, said State Religious Affairs and Information Committee Chairman Khazan Che Mat.

"We will be using the management modules used by mosques in Penang, Sarawak and Singapore as models," he said after closing a mosque management workshop here Monday.

Khazan said the state government found that mosques in Terengganu did not pay much attention to cleanliness although it was an important aspect.

As such, the government would reactivate district religious information committees with each mosque receiving RM50,000 for the programme.

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The 2010 edition of the Monsoon Cup has received a boost in terms of media coverage with the appointment of TV9 as the official local television station to promote the event.

All television stations and newspapers under Media Prima Berhad will play their part in supporting the Terengganu state government's effort to attract more tourists with value-added tourism products.

Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said said local media coverage will help increase the Monsoon Cup's profile among locals as well as increase the promotional impact of Terengganu in the international media.


"The side events designed for local participation that we had included since two years ago will be increased with those organised by Media Prima Berhad. Locals will have more chances to enjoy the Monsoon Cup, not only as viewers but as participants," he said.

Ahmad was speaking after witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding between TV9 and Monsoon Cup organiser T-Best Events Sdn Bhd at Wisma Darul Iman in Kuala Terengganu yesterday.

Media Prima Berhad was represented by its News and Editorial Operation executive director Datuk Ahmad A Talib while T-Best Events Sdn Bhd was represented by its chairman Tan Sri Sabbaruddin Chik.


Ahmad said TV9 will organise a carnival at the Monsoon Cup venue during the event while Berita Harian will organise an angling competition with lucrative cash prizes to attract local participation.

"The Monsoon Cup and its side events will be given prominent coverage in our television and radio stations as well as in our newspapers Berita Harian, Harian Metro and The New Straits Times," he said.

"It is our chance to help Terengganu promote its value-added tourism products like the Monsoon Cup which has put the state on the world's yachting map."


Sabbaruddin said Terengganu could become a yachting hub in the East Coast as a result of the Monsoon Cup publicity.

"If a refuelling station and ship repair services are offered, I believe yacht owners would converge here as it is the only marina on the East Coast," he said.

Ahmad Said said the yachting facilities may become a reality soon as more yachts from around the region were berthing in Kuala Terengganu.

"Previously, a fuelling station was not viable as the number of yachts stopping here was small. Now Universiti Darul Iman has plans to build its own marina near the Monsoon Cup venue and it may include a refuelling station for yachts due to the rising traffic of international yachts to Terengganu," he said.

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KUALA TERENGGANU, July 5 (Bernama) -- The World Gamelan Festival 2010 to be held at the Dataran Shahbandar, here from July 23 to 25 will be participated by musicians and gamelan dancers from all over the world.

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KUALA TERENGGANU, July 3 (Bernama) -- Local entrepreneurs keen to expand their businesses to India and Hong Kong will get the opportunity to attend talks on the available business opportunities in both the countries.

Director of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) East Region, Hasziah Mohd Yazid said trade representatives from India and Hong Kong will be holding briefing sessions on business opportunities in their respective countries this July and August.

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KUALA TERENGGANU: Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in the clean-up process of debris from the collapsed roof of Stadium Sultan Mizal Zainal Abidin here.

He said there was still no sign of any work being done in the area.
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KUALA TERENGGANU : Gentle reminder to civil servants browsing Facebook or other online content during office hours — your heads of department are watching.

In fact, some of the bosses have complained to the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) that some civil employees were spending too much time online and were distracted from work.

“We don’t want to see a circular being issued by the Chief Secretary to the Government. Therefore, I am giving pre-emptive advice to civil servant to minimise the time spent on Facebook when at work,” said Cuepacs president Omar Osman.

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KUALA TERENGGANU: YTL Power Services Sdn Bhd continued its support for the New Straits Times Newspaper-In-Education (NIE) programme by committing to a sponsorship worth RM7,680 with 12 secondary schools in Terengganu.

For the next six months, SMK Tengku Ampuan Intan, SM Sains Dungun, SMK Seri Paka, SMK Sura, SMK Tengku Intan Zaharah, SMK Balai Besar, SMK Bukit Mentok, SMK Mak Lagam, SMK Bukit Sawa, SMK Ajil, SMK Landas and SMK Menerong will receive 40 copies of the New Straits Times each week.

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 Starting in Kuala Lumpur, tour visits rain forests, national park, islands

The Real Deal: Two nights in Kuala Lumpur, one night in Melaka, three nights in a guesthouse at Taman Negara National Park, one night in Kuala Terengganu, one night in Kota Bharu, three nights at a resort on the Perhentian Islands, two nights in a traditional homestay in Island Hideaway, guided activities and tours, some meals, all ground transportation (boat, bus, train), the services of an English-speaking guide, and all taxes and fees, for $1,430 per person.

When: July 23, 30, Sept. 10, 24, 2010; there are additional Friday departures in spring 2011.
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KUALA TERENGGANU: The "TAY" series of number plate registrations has made the state Road Transport Department richer by RM1.02 million.

It has also set a national record for the number plate "TAY 1".

"TAY" is now the best-selling registration plate series in Terengganu, said state RTD director Abdul Rahman Emang Ayie.


Sales from "TAY" number plates reached a total of RM1,002,518 when bidding closed on March 31.

The highest price was for the number plate "TAY 1", which fetched RM242,000.

"That is a national record for registration plates in the country," he said.

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Sukma which ended on 19 June this year, has boosted Terengganu's State as a champion once again, to repeat his success in the previous Sukma 12th.

This champion proven that Terengganu's contingent have morale and strong teamwork. They won 30 silver and 43 bronze medals to make 120 total steals and rose up to overcome the earlier contingent, which is Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor and Johor.

Terengganu become as the overall winner in Malacca Sukma brings good news to Terengganu State Government, especially who always support of their athletes and sports players.