Tag: Dato’ Menteri Besar

BY ERMIZI MUHAMAD

PUCHONG, AUG 28: The State Government is optimistic in exploring new high technology and safe methods to manage solid waste in the state.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said, Selangor should emulate America, Japan and Australia’s approaches in a systematic waste management using modern methods.

“Among these methods that can be implemented to fulfil our current requirement is the ‘waste to energy’, ‘energy from waste’ or ‘zero waste’ method.

“Through this method, we can generate new energy from waste and reduce landfill ultimately preventing environmental pollution,” he said.

Mohamed Azmin said that in his speech at the 3 Sanitary Disposal Site Post-closure Maintenance Agreement Signing Ceremony this morning.

It involves an extended co-operation between Worldwide Holdings Berhad (Worldwide Holdings) and the State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN) for a five-year co-operation framework.

The ceremony also witnessed Worldwide Holdings introducing the E-World system as the solid waste management method.

The initiative is introduced to all local authorities’ management to manage and regulate their waste collection.

Supporting the system implementation, Mohamed Azmin said it supports the Smart State agenda through the use of smart applications.

“This system is consistent with the State Government’s goal and agenda towards realising the Smart Selangor that cares.

“I believe with applications like this, we can create an effective and time-saving disposal management system,” he said.

BY AFIX REDZUAN

DENGKIL, AUG 4: The State Government had given RM220,000 for community development particularly for surau and mosques in Sepang district.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali handed the money to fund repairs and upgrades for four surau and one mosque, in the Repair and Upgrade of Selangor Mosques, Schools and Surau Aid Distribution Ceremony held at the Meranti Mosque, Kampung Pulau Meranti.

Surau Al-Husna, Taman Desa Sentosa, Kampung Sungai Merab; Surau Al-Islah, Sungai Merab, Surau Al-Zaid, Bukit Bangkong and Surau Al Islah Bukit Kampung Pulau Meranti each received RM50,000.

Meanwhile Kampung Pulau Meranti Mosque received RM20,000.

The Nazir of the Mosque, Abdul Hadi Abdullah said the RM20,000 will more or less help to fund the cost to change the carpet in the main prayer hall costing nearly RM200,000.

“We have paid half and now in the process to collect fund to settle the balance payment.

“Alhamdulillah with the money from State Government, we can more or less settle the balance payment,” he said.

In the same ceremony, Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) also donated RM100,000 to be distributed to five community institution.

The recipients were the Al-Ikhlas Old Folks’ Nursing and Care Home, Putra Perdana Primary Religious School (SRA), Surau Al-Islah Batu 10, Pulau Meranti Mosque and Pulau Meranti SRA.

On top of that, the Pulau Meranti SRA, Jenderan Hulu SRA, Sungai Buah SRA, Al-Hijrah Al-Quran and Fardhu Ain Class (KAFA) in Desa Pinggiran Putra and KAFA Jannatul Ma’wa were given computers.

As soon as the Friday prayer was over, Mohamed Azmin spent time shaking hands with the locals and attended the Rakyat Feast.

He took a casual approach riding on a motorcycle to the Meranti Mosque, Kampung Pulau Meranti for Friday prayer.

He and the locals moved in a convoy from the Pondok AZZMO Guesthouse, Kampung Pulau Meranti.

Clad in the traditional baju melayu and kain pelekat, he arrived at the Mosque at around 1 p.m. in his one-day official visit to Dengkil, Sepang.

He then gave the RM220,000 aid to four surau and one mosque.

BY LIZAWATI MADFA

SEPANG, AUG 4: Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali launched the Program Turun Padang in this district with a breakfast at Warung Wak Gintong, Kampung Bukit Canggang.

He and his entourage arrived at the stall famous for its roti boom as early as 8.30 a.m.

Mohamed Azmin, clad in a light brown shirt and accompanied by a convoy of superbikers were welcomed by the Village Head, Sharif Ngatani and other local leaders.

This morning, he chose to have nasi lemak, lempeng and hot black tea.

As usual, Mohamed Azmin fulfilled requests for photography with him by visitors to the stall.

Also present were State Government Secretary, Dato’ Mohd Amin Ahmad Ahya and State Excos such as Dr Daroyah Alwi, Dato’ Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi and Zaidy Abdul Talib.

After half an hour, Mohamed Azmin moved to the next location at the Dewan Orang Ramai Taman Gemilang for the Notice 5A Handover Ceremony.

Besides roti boom, Warung Tok Gintong also serves other menus such as nasi lemak, various noodles and goodies.

BY NAZLI IBRAHIM

SHAH ALAM, JUL 25: The lease on State Government’s land can be renewed as early as 15 years before it expires.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said, that decision is made to ensure the land value remains high.

“The State Government allows owners to renew the lease agreement far in advance compared to Barisan Nasional who only allowed renewal one year before expiry.

“At that, the value of the land would have dropped to the extend that it cannot be mortgaged to the bank anymore,” he said.

He said that in answering the verbal question posed by Dengkil Assemblyman, Shahrum Mohd Sharif on the second day of the Second Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 13^th Selangor State Assembly session, at the Dewan Negeri Selangor building today.

He said, failure to renew the lease can cause owners to be fined and jailed.

BY AFIX REDZUAN

HULU KELANG, MAY 26: Kampung Klang Gates Baru will get a new mosque when the State Government and the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (JAIS) approve its application.

The double-storey mosque will cost RM19 million and will be constructed on the old mosque’s site which is almost 2 acres.

Architect In Charge, Selangor Public Works Department, Architect Division, AR Zainal Mat Rais said the new mosque can accommodate a congregation of 2,500 people in one time.

“The mosque compound will also be equipped with 6 ‘madrasah’ classes, four imam and bilal’s quarters, funeral room and an office.

Based on a modern contemporary concept, the mosque will also be provided with 70 parking lots for cars and 80 for motorcycles.

Demolition of the old mosque is expected to be done after the Aidil Fitri Celebration.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali who also listened to the briefing for the new mosque’s construction said, he will monitor this project to ensure it is done on time.

According to him, the existing mosque is over 50 years old, it’s been there ever since he and his family moved to Kampung Klang Gates Baru in 1968.

“This year, we (State Government) are giving a big budget to JAIS with RM289 million for administration and RM128 million for approving development.

“The development of Muslim community is given priority. Like I have said before, the development of mosques, surau and religious schools will strengthen the Muslims in the future,” he said.

BY ERMIZI MUHAMAD

SHAH ALAM, MAY 23: The state is actively developing the rural economy through its local-economy modernisation policy by providing job opportunities from various field to the community.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said, the rural economy should be prioritised in view of the capacity of Selangor population who still lives in the countryside.

“The economy of rural communities must be modernised by providing job opportunities to the youth without having to force them to move to the city to work.

“Therefore, the State Government is comprehensively raising the quality of life for the rural citizens particularly the people of Sekinchan to a level at par with a modern life.

“Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that the State Government wants the character and identity of people in the village to be maintained taking into account the harmonious and sustainable communal environment,” he said.

He was speaking in a speech welcoming His Royal Highness the Selangor Sultan, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to Sekinchan as part of his series of official visit to the district yesterday.

Mohamed Azmin said his focus is also on continuous development in the sector of modern agriculture involving farmers in the rural areas.

He said that would close the gap of incomes between communities in the rural area and the city.

“Selangor continue to progress in the manufacturing and service sectors by going further in the high-tech industries such as aerospace, biotechnology and modern farming.

“The farming success is Sekinchan is actually driven by the use of modern farming technologies and methods to harvest more produce to be marketed and commercialised,” he said.

SHAH ALAM, MAY 2:  The Selangor Government delegation led by Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali will depart for Jordan tomorrow to continue their working-visit to the Middle East.

The tour will see that another aid given by the State Government to Selangor students besides continuing a dialogue session with them.

Mohamed Azmin is also schedules to meet the Malaysian Ambassador to Jordan, TYT Tuan Zakri Jaafar in the evening.

Among the state leaders who accompanied him were State Excos, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Dato’ Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi and Dr Daroyah Alwi as well as Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) Director, Dato’ Haris Kasim.

The State Government had earlier announced a RM3,000 aid through the Peduli Siswa education fund for Selangor born children studying in the Middle East.

He said, to reduce the students’ burden, the State Government will increase the aid from RM2,500 to RM3,000 per person for their study expenses there.

TAINAN, TAIWAN, APR 26:

TAINAN – The Selangor delegation to Taiwan paid a visit to the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) on April 26.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said that besides fulfilling the invitation of Tainan Mayor, Dr William Lai, the visit to STSP was important in the effort to develop Selangor Cyber Valley (SCV) in Sepang.

“The approach done by the STSP has made Selangor interested in learning from it to spur economic growth in addition to creating new job opportunities for the rakyat.

“This is because the combination of three parties involving academics, industry players and the government is the key to STSP’s success.

“Therefore, the State Government is studying ways to emulate STSP’s success to develop SCV besides utilising their expertise in organic farming and green technology,” he said.

STSP, with an area of 570 hectares, covers the entire districts of Luzhu, Gangshan, and Yongan and involves the participation of over 45 companies that have created more than 2,000 jobs with an annual output value of NTD 11.1 billion.

It is also equipped with high technology industry including photonic, precision engineering, green energy and innovative medical equipment.

Selangor, through the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) aims to develop Selangor Cyber Valley (SCV) with a focus on smart development, green technology and sustainability. It is worth over RM16.9 billion.

The delegation to Taiwan included State Government Excos, Dato’ Teng Chang Khim, Amirudin Shari and Dato’ Dr Ahmad Yunus Hair, Deputy State Secretary (Development), Dato’ Nor Azmie Diron, Invest Selangor CEO Dato’ Hassan, SITEC CEO, Wong Kai Ping, Central Spectrum CEO, Mahmud Abbas and other technology industry and e-commerce leaders.

SHAH ALAM, APR 24: State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Taman Medan received an allocation of RM30,000 from the State Government for the construction of Surau At-Taqwa Desa Mentari.

Members of the State Council (ADN), Haniza Talha said the notification is received through an official letter by the state administration of the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS).

“Hopefully after this we get the support of all parties in order to raise funds for the construction of this mosque.

“Thanks to Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali for his concerned about the needs of the people,” she said on Facebook.

Earlier, the allocation approved under the Trust Fund Committee Rentals Land Development Jais meeting on March 23.

BY: HAFIZAN TAIB

SHAH ALAM, APR 3: The participation of many businessmen and entrepreneurs from various fields made the 2017 Selangor Smart Truck Festival at Dataran Kemerdekaan Shah Alam a success and a joyous event.

The programme by State Government in collaboration with Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), was held for two days, last Saturday and Sunday, where entrepreneurs could market their products at locations provided.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said Selangor Smart Truck is a State Government’s ongoing effort to help citizens improve their economy and be more successful.

“The current economic plight is challenging. It calls for more creativity and innovation from entrepreneurs to fulfil market demands, including to provide high quality product at a reasonable price.

“Selangor Smart Truck is an interesting new development for the public and has become the preferred choice for entrepreneurs as the concept of mobility gives them the option to move from one location to another to get more income compared to being in a static premise,” he said when officiating the 2017 Selangor Smart Truck Festival and launching the Mobile Truck Guideline (Food, Goods and Services) yesterday.

Also present at the event were Youth, Sports, Culture and Entrepreneur Development Exco, Amirudin Shari; Kota Anggerik Assemblyman, Dr Yaakob Sapari; Shah Alam Mayor, Dato’ Ahmad Zaharin Mohd Saad and guests.

After the officiating ceremony, Dato’ Menteri Besar took the opportunity to visit the sites to observe the businesses and mingle with the entrepreneurs who took part in the festival.

The Smart Truck business model was introduced by the State Government as a high mobility business and as a business opportunity given a new lease which would eventually promote healthy competition.

Up to March, 138 Smart Truck businesses have registered with the local authorities in Selangor.

BY: AFIX REDZUAN

SHAH ALAM, MAR 31: Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said there are several factors affecting the high land premiums in Selangor

According to him, it is the high demand in the Selangor property market as well as the rapid development in certain areas due to additional infrastructure, which are increasing the premiums.

“Besides that, other affecting factors are rapid economic growth and increasing domestic and international investments.

“The socio-political stability under the existing State Government and widespread speculation by property investors are also contributing factors,” he said.

He said that in response to an oral question by Sekinchan Assemblyman, Ng Suee Lim.

Mohamed Azmin said that the State Government also provides incentive based on PTGS Circular No 1/2016 and 3/2016.

One of the incentives, is to extend the premium payment period to 12 months for residential and 6 month for commercial properties.

Besides that, a special incentive scheme is also provided to extend the lease period for businesses in old buildings in rural areas.

BY: NORHAYATI UMOR

SHAH ALAM: The state government is ready for discussions with any party to improve the implementation of the plastic bag free campaign in Selangor.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said this is due to the additional feedback regarding the campaign’s implementation.

“From the feedback we’ve gathered, the response is very encouraging and positive from consumers and the citizens.

“However, with additional feedback, we are ready to discuss on how to improve our campaign,” he said while officiating an event at the Silver Jubilee Hall on January 21.

Retailers who charge RM0.20 for every plastic bag can use the money for their corporate social responsibility development programmes.

Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs Exco Elizabeth Wong said although the proposal is yet to be furthered into a resolution, it can still be implemented to fulfil the social responsibilities of retailers.

However, Wong said this recommendation is not yet a resolution in this state as implemented in Penang and other developed countries, for CSR programmes.

Prior to this, only the Penang Government had formalised the implementation of CSR programmes in an effort to collect money for the purpose of social responsibility services.