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Budiman deflects from the issue of PM’s visit to strengthen America’s economy

BY HAFIZAN TAIB

SHAH ALAM, SEP 26: Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs Exco, Elizabeth Wong denied claims by Sungai Besar Member of Parliament, Budiman Mohd Zohdi, that the State Government is hypocritical in its effort to attract Chinese investors to Selangor.

In contrary to the Federal Government’s visit led by the Prime Minister, she said Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali’s visit to the country was to increase investment in the richest state in this country.

“It was not a smart statement coming from an Assemblyman moreover from a Member of Parliament representing Sungai Besar.

“The State Government, particularly Dato’ Menteri Besar went to China to foster friendship and good relation between both parties while at the same time making the effort to get investments into Selangor,” she said.

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She said that in response to Budiman’s statement accusing PAKATAN of being hypocritical when Mohamed Azmin’s visit to China to attract investors was seen as riding on the Prime Minister’s earlier initiatives.

The Bukit Lanjan Member of Parliament said, every Menteri Besar’s responsibility is to attract investment and for that, Mohamed Azmin did not only went to China but to other countries too.

“I think Budiman was speaking to divert attention on the Prime Minister’s visit to America which was very different compared to Mohamed Azmin’s initiatives for Selangor.

“Dato’ Menteri Besar went to China to secure investment and not to handover aid or contribution to them.

“Najib on the contrary, went to America, we do not know what is the investment, but he offered for Malaysian Government to use public money to invest there, buying aircrafts and other things,” she said.

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Strong finances & management integrity key to success

BY: LIZAWATI MADFA

KAJANG, AUG 5S: Selangor Government’s success in providing the free Bas Smart Selangor service is due to strong finances and management that is transparent.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the formula behind the programme’s success has not been emulated successfully by other states in Malaysia, nor at Federal level.

“There are services that give 50% discount provided by other governments, but that only lasts a month, but we provide free services indefinitely.

“There is also a state government that has tried to imitate us by preparing five buses but failed to maintain the service,” he said at the Bandar Putera Mahkota Community Hall Groundbreaking ceremony cum MPKj KJ02 and KJ03 Routes Launch recently.

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Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) and Klang Municipal Council (MPK) on July 1, 2015.

The free service was then extended to Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj), Ampang Jaya Muncipal Council (MPAJ), Sepang Municipal Council (MPSp), Selayang Municipal Council (MPS), Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MDKL), Hulu Selangor District Council (MDHS), Sabak Bernam District Council (MDSB) and Kuala Selangor District Council (MDHS).

At the early stages, the service had 52 buses and 14 routes before expanding to 98 buses and 30 routes in August.

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On September 24, the 100th Bas Smart Selangor is expected to be launched, making the service the highest number of free buses prepared by any government in Malaysia.

The provision of the free Bas Smart Selangor service currently cost around RM32 million.

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State Government mulls new Sikh worship site request

BY: AFIZ REDZUAN

BATU CAVES, APR 14: The State Government will discuss with Gombak District Land Office to identify a better site to build a new Gurdwara for the Sikh community.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said he takes note of the desire expressed by the Selayang Baru Gurdwara Sahib (GSSB) Chairman, Gurmeet Singh.

I will discuss with Gombak District Officer to assist in identifying a suitable and comfortable site for the Sikh community in Gombak and Batu Caves,” he said.

He said that in his speech during the 2017 Vesakhi Festival Open House with the Sikh community in Batu Caves yesterday.

Vesakhi which is celebrated every year on April 14, is one of the main festivals in a Sikh calendar.

Gurmeet had expressed the intention to build a new Gurdwara in a more spacious site to make it easier for them to worship besides having ample parking space.

In addition, the community would also like to build a Sikh religious school on the same site since 150 students are currently learning out of a container on the current site.

Azmin said the Sikh community cannot be disregarded as they give a big contribution to Selangor and Malaysia although they are a minority in this country.

He said, although Islam is the official religion in the Federal but the rights on non-Muslims to worship are protected in the Constitution.

This year, through the 2017 Budget, the State Government has allocated RM500,000 for the Sikh community to improvise their places of worship and implement religious programmes.

Recently, the Malaysia Armed Forces Sikh Veterans Association (MAFSVA) chaired by Major (B) Baldev Singh Ganda Singh received RM10,000 from the State Government in a luncheon with the nation’s armed forces veterans during a Selangor State Assembly session.