Friday, May 22, 2009

Lastest Development of Mukah Case in Sarawak

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Sarawak's Bird Nest Industry Still In Dilemma


By Syed Azwan Syed Ali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Probably not many are aware that Malaysia's bird nest industry has grown to RM1 billion per annum in its value following the large scale migration of the edible nest swiftlet from Indonesia about 10 years ago.

The figure is expected to increase due to the steady demand from China where the bird nest soup is a popular delicacy especially among the well heeled segment of the society.

Malaysia is the world's third biggest producer of bird's nest after Indonesia and Thailand with an average of 12 tonnes of nests produced monthly.

The nests made by the edible-nest swiftlet (aerodramus fuciphagus) and the black-nest swiftlet (aerodramus maximus) in Malaysia is said to be of better quality.

LICENSING ISSUES RETARDING THE INDUSTRY

Nevertheless, of late there has been some concerns over the licensing problems of more than 1,500 swiftlet farms in Sarawak that could retard the industry.

In Peninsular Malaysia, swiftlet farms are allowed to be set up within shop houses and commercial lots in towns according to conditions set, but such setups are not allowed within towns in Sarawak.

This is because the Sarawak's Wild Life Protection Ordinance 1998 does not allow swiftlet farming within towns. At the same time, the state has no guidelines to allow swiftlet farming in towns unlike in Peninsular Malaysia.

Furthermore the Wildlife Protection Rules (Edible Bird Nests) 1998 and Wildlife Protection Rules 1998 expounds that the species can only be bred in agricultural areas in outskirts other that its original habitat like caves.

"By right, the state government should support the industry and liaise with the federal government by having a uniform guideline in swiftlet farming," said Koh Ung Leong to Bernama when met in Sibu recently.

The veterinarian said as the edible-nest swiftlet has high economic value, the industry helps to boost local real estate value and serves as a viable alternative to farmers and fishermen.

A survey conducted by Bernama found that many swiftlet farms have been set up in special structures and altered shophouses in towns along the coast line in Mukah, Sibu, Sarikei and Bintulu.

The state's edible-nest swiftlet merchants association earlier had sought the intervention of Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud to find a solution for the dilemma following strict enforcement in Mukah since last October.

THE CURRENT STATUS

Currently there is more than 1,500 swiftlet farms but only two have been licensed by the authorities. This means 99.8 percent of the swiftlet farms in the state is illegal.

"We hope the state government will prepare a guideline similar to the one in Peninsula. We will fully cooperate with the state to solve this issue," said the pro-tem chairman of the Sarikei edible-nest swiftlet merchants association, Wong Hua Ting.

On this issue, the state government has two choices whether to centralise swiftlet farming in a particular location by setting up an eco-park or adapt a specific guideline on swiftlet farming.

"It is impossible to transfer these birds. The swiftlet is not like chicken or duck to be caught and transferred. These birds have made their bird houses as the nest," said the chairman of the federation of Malaysian edible-nest swiftlet merchants association Datuk Beh Heng Seong.

At present, it is still not clear whether the swiftlets can be transferred moreover it is a species protected under the Wildlife Act 1972. As there are risks of the birds dying during transfer, especially the chicks, it is almost impossible to transfer them.

The question remains how the state government especially the Sarawak Forestry Department (SFD) and the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) will handle the issue without leaving anyone in the losing end including the owners of the swiftlet farms.

THE STAND TAKEN ON THE ISSUE

The Director General of SFD who is also Chief Executive of the SFC Datuk Len Talif Salleh stressed that the industry should be developed systematically based on the existing laws.

"Many of those seeking license are in towns which by the definition of the law they do not qualify," said Len Talif adding that the risks of epidemics like bird flu being the reason why the state government does not want to allow swiftlet farming in towns.

There were also complaints from the public on the stench from the bird droppings and the din from the speaker to entice the swiftlets to nest in the farms.

Len Talif also claimed that the setting up of swiftlet farms within towns disrupts business for some especially those in the food business or having stalls near the farms.

"There should not be guideline to setup the birdhouse in town. This contravenes the law," he said adding that the state government will build an eco-park and provide licenses for individuals keen in setting up the swiftlet farms on agricultural land in the rural areas.

BUREAUCRACY HURDLES

Many of the swiftlet farm owners see red over the bureaucracy involving the Land and Survey Department, Sarawak Planning Authority (SPA), SFC and the local government as the red tape is a serious impediment in getting a license for swiftlet farming.

Furthermore as there is no guarantee that the birds will nest in the proposed eco-park, that is why they want the state government to adopt the Veterinary Services Department's Best Practices in Animal Breeding (GAHP) for the swiftlet farming.

GAHP, which is among the conditions for licensing in Peninsula, has set certain specifications to ensure the swiftlet farms are set up in a conducive and environmentally friendly environment, which among others the noises from the speakers should not exceed 40 decibels and the speaker cone set facing the sky in a 60 degree angle to overcome noise pollution.

"We talk about "1Malaysia" which means the same law for everyone. Why then the state government does not want to accept this guideline," said a bird nest trader from Mukah, John Low.

He was referring to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's statement encouraging the people especially the Bumiputeras to venture into swiftlet farming that can boost the local economy.

The Mukah edible-nest swiftlet merchants association protem chairman, Philip Tiong, wanted the authorities to hold a dialog with swiftlet farm owners to find a solution for the dilemma and any `one way dialog' ordering them to shift out should never be the option.

CLAIMS OF MONOPOLY

Nonetheless, several swiftlet farm owners claimed that the setting up of the eco-park including in Mukah is the work of some to monopolise the industry.

This is because a kilogramme of the bird's nest can fetch RM4,000 and the figure doubles after the nests are processed for export to China, Hong Kong and Korea.

If the Mukah district can produce 100 kilogrammes of bird nest valued at RM400,000 monthly, just imagine the amount of revenue that can be generated by 40,000 swiftlet farms all over the country.

Though the allegations of monopoly is yet to be proven, the authorities should attend immediately to the current impasse that can derail the government's plan to develop the bird nest industry.

Meanwhile, head of the swiftlet unit of the Veterinary Services Department Dr Fadzilah A'ini Abdul Kadir noted that the department, which is the leading agency in monitoring the swiftlet industry, is keeping track on the developments in the industry.

Since the last three years, more than 5,000 samples of the swiftlet have been tested by the department and so far they have been free from bird flu and Newcastle disease, said Dr Fadzilah.

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Sunday, May 10, 2009

养燕公会和政府谈判的好消息!

各位养燕同事!好消息!看看政府和公会谈判的结果

“马燕窝商联合会全力争取下 引燕业统一指南草拟完成
二零零九年五月十日 晚上六时五十一分


(双溪大年10日讯)全国统一引燕业指南草拟成功,为马来西亚燕窝业者捎来好消息!

由房屋及地方政府部属下城市乡村规划局所负责的全国统一引燕业指南草拟工作,在马来西亚燕窝商联合会的全力配合下,终于顺利完成。

马来西亚燕窝商联合会自成立以来一直积极向政府反映,通过各管道力争一套全国性的统一指南,使这个行业能有系统化的持续发展,并合法化及企业化。

在联合会多年的默默耕耘下,燕窝业的潜能终获得了政府的肯定。

首相拿督斯里纳吉日前在巫统大会上提倡发展燕窝业为大马的新兴行业。

内阁于今年4月9日批准将发展燕窝业这项目交由农业部属下的兽医局负责。

兽医局在第一时间与马来西亚燕窝商联合会成立一个由政府部门及私人界组织组成的委员会,监督并发展大马燕窝业。委员会的其中一项重务是拟定一套全国性养燕业指南。

马来西亚燕窝联合会在会长拿督巴督卡马兴松的领导下,带领各州燕窝商公会主席,于3月25日与房屋及地方政府部展开初步对话,检讨草拟指南中的条文。联合会针对草拟指南中的各项条文发表看法并提出建议。

联合会随着在5月6日与房屋及地方政府部属下的城市乡村规划局展开第二轮的对话,以进一步敲定新的引燕业指南。

2造经过一番积极且融洽的讨论后,终于成功拟定一份双方都能接受的引燕业指南建议书。

草拟指南删除燕屋漂白计划 禁新进业者市区引燕

在联合会的积极争取下,当局同意把原有草拟指南中的市区燕屋漂白计划删除。

在原有的这漂白计划下(Pemutihan),所有在市区的燕屋必须在2012年后搬迁到城市以外地区。

联合会认为这建议绝对不可行。因为燕鸟和一般家禽不一样,不能如业者所愿,随意将它们搬迁,因为一旦被逼搬迁就会落得血本无归。

城市乡村规划局体在听取联合会的看法后,同意将这项市区燕屋漂白计划删除。

取而代之是允许在市区的现有燕屋,在符合管制条件的情况下,继续操作,而新进业者将不获准在市区内引燕。

另外一项共识是申请燕屋执照的业者必须是当局所承认燕商公会的会员,并得到公会的推介。

公会在这方面能扮演教育及监督的角色,确保业者在不影响他人的情况下,有纪律的经营燕屋。

指南如定心丸 给业者带保障

马来西亚联合会会长拿督巴督卡马兴松欣慰大马引燕业者多年来所盼望的统一养燕业指南终于有了着落,他认为这套指南的出炉将如同一颗定心丸,给业者带来保障,让大家敢于投身燕窝业并大展拳脚。

他对于相关成果深表满意,并相信这将是一套双赢的指南,惠及全国引燕业者、地方政府、其他有关政府部门及大众。他也希望引燕业者积极响应首相的呼吁,将燕窝业发展成马来西亚的主要行业,帮助政府振兴国家经济。

他说,统一引燕业指南的实行也将有助于解决一直以来困扰着地方政府在面对与燕屋有关的民生问题。有了明确的指南,各地方政府能更有效的监督及管制养燕活动,避免发生任何不愉快的事件。

拿督马感谢房屋及地方政府部长拿督江作汉的支持,使到草拟全国引燕指南的项目顺利完成。他也感谢兽医局,城市乡村规划局及各州燕商公会的配合。

另一方面,马兴松也呼吁全国的引燕业者用踊跃加入各州的燕商公会。他也呼吁各州已正式注册成立的燕窝商公会尽快加入马来西亚燕窝商联合会旗下成为会员。壮大声势及提高代表性,使联合会能更有效的与政府携手发展马来西亚燕窝业。

同时他也期望各州的燕商公会能继续教育引燕业者,并灌输正确的知识,确保业者遵守条例及指南,注意及维护燕屋的环境清洁,避免制造噪音影响民众,进而为燕业塑造一个良好形象。
相关照片

■ 马兴松(中)带领各州燕窝商公会主席与城市乡村规划局展开第二轮的对话,以进一步敲定新的引燕业指南。"

Saturday, May 9, 2009

血燕是如何来的?

大家好!网上又有血燕的来源。。。

“Iron Oxide On Wooden Plate !!!‏
From: duck-egg-swiftlet-special@googlegroups.com on behalf of harryswiftletfarming (ismailblsb@gmail.com)
Sent: Saturday, 9 May, 2009 4: 21 AM
To: Duck Egg Swiftlet Special (duck-egg-swiftlet-special@googlegroups.com)

While preparing the rusty iron plates, there were lots of rustymaterials on the plastic layer on the floor. What come to my mind was to take those iron oxide and apply to thesurface (one side) wood piece (5"x1"X1/2"). What I did was to nail or screw the cover wood onto the nestingplanks. I am not very sure of the result but hopefully the birds will likesthem. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Duck Egg Swiftlet Special" group.To post to this group, send email to duck-egg-swiftlet-special@googlegroups.comTo unsubscribe from this group, send email to duck-egg-swiftlet-special+unsubscribe@googlegroups.comFor more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/duck-egg-swiftlet-special?hl=en“”

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

中国假燕窝又一事件

看看中国又一件假燕窝事件


“冒牌燕窝惊现深圳商场超市

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中国食品产业网 (2006年1月11日10:25)


临近春节,赵先生在宝安区西乡街道买了一盒20多元的燕窝,本来想孝敬父母,没想到里面装的只是糖水和白木耳。根据赵先生的报料和知情人士提供的内幕消息,记者明查暗访,一路顺藤摸瓜在宝安西乡宝源社区找到了一个贩假售假的大型食品代理商行,发现该商行经销的假冒伪劣燕窝等食品竟出现在深圳部分食品批发市场和小超市。


假燕窝摆上百货商场货架

根据赵先生提供的线索,记者在宝安西乡的永安百货商场和布吉农贸批发市场的不少商铺看到了这种号称送礼佳品的“福人系列燕窝”,都是闪亮的金色纸盒包装,上面写的是“香港绿×食品(集团)有限公司”,后面的生产厂家写着“广西绿×食品有限公司”。记者随即按照包装盒上印刷的生产厂家的电话打过去,结果却被告知该电话是私人住宅电话,并不是什么工厂。

顺藤摸瓜发现大型假冒窝点

为了找到这些假冒燕窝的来源,记者决定跟踪送货车,一路顺藤摸瓜找其窝点。1月7日上午,记者在宝安一家超市守候时,终于看到了送“绿美保健品”的人货车。随后,记者一路跟随这辆送货车到了宝安区西乡街道宝源社区内。

记者看到该车开进了在西乡大道旁的一栋大门紧闭的烂尾楼内。在守候的半个小时里,记者发现“光顾”这家烂尾楼的人货车非常多,但开门的人都非常警惕,车进去后门马上关上。在确定该烂尾楼是宝源社区B区14号后,记者离开了现场。

假燕窝日销三车厢

为了摸清商行里面的情况,记者以批发商的身份与该供货商取得了联系。当天下午,记者应约来到烂尾楼。一进大门,记者发现里面堆满了货品“绿美燕窝”、“绿美麦片”等等。尽管已经让记者进来,但对方显然还是没有放松警惕,不停地询问记者是在哪里开店,怎么知道他们这家商行的。记者来之前已经做好了准备,所以对答如流。

“这些货是不是正规厂家的?”记者问。两名陪同记者看货的男子回答得非常含糊,故意岔开话题。在看货的过程中,商行内的两名工作人员一直跟随记者寸步不离。通过他们介绍,记者了解到这些所谓的燕窝麦片都是他们这里的畅销商品,每天都能送出去3个车厢。为了证实他们的货源充足,他们把记者从一楼领上了六楼,除了三楼住人之外,其他楼层都堆满了货物。为了方便运送货物,烂尾楼内还装有电梯。

生产日期根据客户要求打印

当记者表示要将这些燕窝送给亲戚时,一名销售人员马上笑着说:“这里面就是些糖水和木耳,是不可能吃坏人的,但最好还是不要送给自己人。我们这里还代销其他一些年货,‘徐福记’的糖果要不要?”陪着记者的一名男子从旁边的货箱里取出一袋糖果,上面的包装的确很像市面上销售的徐福记糖果,但记者发现糖果包装上面写着“正英”的牌子,但生产地址非常模糊,根本无法辨认。

这名男子也看出了记者的疑问,便说:“味道差不多的,6元一包的货差不多就这样了。货物日期你要什么时候的都行,我们都是根据你的订单来打日期的。”

记者随后在三楼看到了写着“深圳市达安食品代理商行”的营业执照。据记者事后向工商部门确认,此执照为伪造,深圳根本没有这种商行。

假燕窝异地生产深圳包装

采访中,记者设法联系上一名知情人士。据该人士说,这些包装盒上所谓的厂家和燕窝都是骗人的。这些假燕窝确实是在广西生产,但都是些家庭小作坊,生产后到深圳包装,你要什么牌子的都有,燕窝瓶子内的只是糖水和几片木耳,主要销售对象是过年回家的外来打工人员,拿货价才10元一盒左右。经过他的介绍,记者在商场内还找到了一系列标识“绿美公司”的麦片,包装依然是富丽堂皇。



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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Birdnest as soluble amino acids ,is a form of alkaline drink

What is the benefit when double boiled birdnest with a slice of ginger?
It is an alkaline drink and with anti cancer properties. Please read the following extract:-

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GINGER = APOPTOSIS



You have "A Cancer Killer in your Kitchen"... GINGER.

The powerful healing effects of ginger have been well documented. It's a proven remedy for upset stomach. Reams of studies show that it inhibits inflamation. And there is substantial evidence that it fights cancer, too. For instance, a recent University of Michigan study showed that when ginger was added to ovarian cancer cells in the laboratory, it caused the cancer cells to self-destruct (a process known as "APOPTOSIS").

In a separate study at the University of Minnesota, researchers injected colon cancer cells into mice that were bred to have no immune system. Half of these mice were routinely fed gingerol,
the main active component in ginger. The researchers found that the mice that were fed gingerol lived longer, their tumors were smaller, and the cancer did not spread as widely as in the control group..

With all these health benefits, you should be using ginger as often as you can. The best way I've found to get a healthy serving of ginger is to juice it. (The brand of juicer I use is an Omega.) Two or three days a week, I juice an apple or two, some carrots, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and a big piece of ginger root.

The ginger gives the drink a great flavor and a powerful anti-cancer kick. I highly recommend that you try it.

THE HUMBLE GINGER... "

Monday, April 6, 2009

Birdnest is an organic alkaline drink with rich soluble amino acids

Have you ever heard of soluble amino acids? Do you still hunting for this precious gift from Malaysia's Pure Birdnest soup?

Recent scientific research by University of Technology Malaysia shown that Malaysia's Pure Birdnest contains 17 types of soluble amino acids which cannot produced by our body but needed very much by our body. Besides, soluble pure birdnest also contains rich minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium,phosphorus,iron, copper....

To look for soluble amino acids for many is just like mirage. But true, now you can easily obtained by just logon to google search engine to look for pure birdnest.

What can Malaysia's Pure Birdnest Soup Benefits our Health?

First, from the analysis reports shown that pure birdnest contains ash, fibre,carbohydrates, amino acids,minerals and moisture. Those elements are soluble. Besides , it is rich in antioxidants which use to combat free radicals in our body. Due to its alkalinity, and the epidermal growth factors, it promotes cells growth and research is going on to test for anti- cancer elements. Due today, many Chinese believed it is good effect for treating tuberculosis, dry coughs, asthma and many general weakness due to bronchial aliments. It is traditionally used to nourish the kidney, lung, heart and stomach. Pure birdnest contains glycoprotein and its has mitogenic effect which can stimulates cell growth. The tonic power of pure birdnest soup is believed to improve skin complexion and slow down the aging process.

For many, it is impossible to obtain birdnest soup. But for those thinking out of the box, many miracles will happened and it is just a precious gift from heaven. Malaysians are clever to obtain technology to lure cave swiflets to reside in man made condominium. They played swiflets noise frequency and create a cave environment in the created environment with temperature between 26 to 30 degree Celcius and Humidity of 80 and above. The environment is very conducive for roosting nestling.. and now that how pure birdnest is obtained and we are lucky to be able to enjoy the healthy tonic drink.

Birdnest Extract for Antiaging Serum and Lotion

Bird's Nest Extract for Skin- HMG

A Wholesome Anti-Aging Tonic for Skin

The consumption of Edible Bird's Nest (EBN) can be traced back to 1000 years ago during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618- 907). During that era, only the family of the Emperor and his minister had the privilege of consuming the highly priced bird's nest to maintaining their health and youthfulness. Bird's nest contains glycoprotein. This special glycoprotein carries the mitogenic effect properties and is known as Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) which can stimulate cell growth. It is also traditionally used to nourish kidneys, lungs, heart and stomach. The tonic powers of bird's nest are believed to improve skin complexion and slow the aging effect. Consuming EBN regularly can give a person exuberant physical and mental strength as well as to restore one's youthfulness. However, the consumption of bird's nest and the wholesome nutrients will not be absorbed 100% by the human skin.

By using high technology equipment and technology, these wonderful nutrients are extracted and made into very small delton size in order to allow these nutrients to penetrate into the skin cells. HMG regenerates skin cells by stimulating the cells growth, thereby, reduces the visible signs of ageing, fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone. The skin will look healthy and glow beautifully only when the cells renew and the old cells peel off naturally.


The actual functions and the anti-ageing properties have not been scientifically and intensively studied. Initial medicinal function research studies on EBN begun in 1986 when a group of researchers in the Chinese University of Hong Kong studied the glycoprotein properties of the EBN. They have since expanded the scope of studies on the effects of EBN. Kong et al. (1986) have shown that a partially purified glycoprotein extract from EBN has an EGF like activity and mitogenic effects. The protein is recognized to improve the immune functions to accelerate the cell development. In mammals, EGF stimulates the proliferation of various epidermal and epithelial tissues and in cell cultures where it stimulates thymidine and amino acid incorporation in human fibrblasts and initiates 3T3 fibroblast cell division (Carpenter and Cohen, 1979). In some of those clinical trials and animal studies, it is said that antioxidant supplementation may additionally protect skin by stimulating collagen and proteoglycan synthesis.

HMG contains the mixture of amino acids obtained from glycoprotein in EBN. The principal amino acids content are aspartic acid and serine. They are natural water- soluble source of amino acid derived from EBN; these acids help moisture penetrate the skin and further aid in absorption, and skin healing. It is important in cells energy production, facilitates regulation of cell function, helps build up immune system by producing immuno-globulins and antibodies and maximizes skin repair. This will result in reduction of fine lines and increase skin firmness and tone. In most cases, any person beyond the age of 24 will begin to experience that his older face matches the mask less and less. This of course is not an overnight phenomenon but as a rule



As a person ages, communication diminishes within the skin, resulting in decreased collagen production and an accumulation of degraded elastin fibers. Peptides function as messengers in the skin, allowing the epidermis and dermis to communicate more efficiently. The peptides in HMG can also protect skin from environmental stress that result in wrinkling, It also increases skin hydration and elasticity.


In previous years, there was little scientific evidence to substantiate the many anti-agieng claims of Edible Bird Nest (EBN). Even though there are many is gradual, and occurring over a period of years. This "face aging" is actually a function of several physiologic changes that occurs with time.The collagen in the face becomes less elastic and allows the soft tissue features of the face to sag. In addition facial fat is generally lost with age making the facial soft tissues thinner. Finally the facial soft tissues gradually becomes weaker, compounding the visual "thinning" of the facial soft tissues, as well as making the facial bones appear more prominent.

As a result a normal adult face ages with time progressively and this varies in an archetypal adult mask in the following manner:

- The cheeks sag inferiorly resulting the appearance of jowls

- The corners of the mouth move inferiorly resulting in a slight frown look

" The tissue around the eyes sag inferiorly

" The eyelids, upper and lower, themselves sag inferiorly

- The tissue of the forehead drifts inferiorly, creating wrinkles and dropping the eyebrows downward and giving them a flatter appearance

" The nose may elongate and move the tip inferiorly

" The nose may develop a small to pronounced dorsal hump

- The tip of the nose may enlarge and become bulbous

" Generalized wrinkling of the face may occur



HMG contains bio-minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium which regulates cell turnover, regulates epidermis, the bio-minerals ion is essential to all living skin's cells, add in cells building, protein formation and assists in DNA production.


Therefore, a bird's nest extract specially designed for skin rejuvenation was identiflcally discovered -codenamed by us as HMG. It comprises of amino acids, glyco-proteins, peptides, biominerals and added with EGF to work together to produce a seemingly miraculous rebirth of the skin through stimulation and renewal of the outer layer, allowing the skin's natural rejuvenation process to function at its prime. It is only "natural" that people would want them in a skin care product. For further information,please come by www.qqbirdnest.com