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CM: Ensure Planned Development At Batu Caves

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BATU CAVES, 27 JAN: The State Government will ensure that future developments at Batu Caves will be carried out and planned properly.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the decision was necessary so that the temple there for the Hindus from the Indian community will be preserved and unaffected.

Therefore, Abdul Khalid said that the State Government has decided to cancel the 26-storey condominium development project which was planned at the area adjacent to the temple.

“We want the development at Batu Caves to be carried out properly so that the Indian community will feel that they have a development that suffers no problems in terms of approval and that this temple will continue to be cared for, for hundreds of years.

“That is why the State Government has decided that developments (planned) at Batu Caves will be properly scrutinised,” he said at a Thaipusam Day celebration here last night.

The ceremony was attended by over 5,000 people including the leaders of Pakatan Rakyat.

Abdul Khalid said that the temple is the pride of the Indian community and that it should be preserved well because it is well known in this country and the world over.

“The State Government will not be tolerant in terms of future developments,” he said.

Prior to this, the State Government had appointed five professionals to join an independent committee to examine the project permission for the construction of the condominium at Batu Caves and its surrounding areas.

The professionals are Klang District Dignitary, Datuk Setia Diraj Datuk Abdul Ghani Pateh; Neurosurgeon, Dr M Nachiappan; former Judicial Commissioner, Datuk Ranita Hussein; construction law specialist, Harbans Singh and Geology expert, Tan Boon Kong.

Previously, the Dolomite Park Avenue project at Batu Caves by developer, Dolomite Properties Sdn Bhd had received strong opposition because the area is a focus point for Hindu worship.

According the the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) minutes, the project was approved in 2007 during the previous Umno-BN administration.

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Selangor Zakat Collection Rises Above Target

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SHAH ALAM, 22 JAN: The total collection of property Zakat and Fitrah in Selangor for 2012 exceeded the target with a total collection of RM451 million compared to RM394.1 million for the same period in the previous year.

This was announced by the Chairman of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), Datuk Setia Mohamad Adzib Mohd Isa during a special press conference held at the Sultan Idris Shah building.

According to Adzib, the total collection exceeded the RM430 target set by the Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) with an increase of 14 percent and a difference of RM59.6 million.

He said that from the total, RM432.2 million was collected from property Zakat while RM18.8 million was from Fitrah Zakat.

“In 2012, LZS collected property Zakat of RM432.2 million compared to RM376.1 million in the previous year. The largest amount collected according to segment was contributed by the Income Zakat (RM260.5 million), followed by Business Zakat (RM85 million); Savings Zakat (RM30.5 million); EPF Zakat (RM7.8 million); Shares Zakat (RM7.8 million); Gold and Silver Zakat (RM2.1 million); Property Zakat (RM34.6 million); Crop Zakat (RM2.6 million), Livestock Zakat (RM0.03 million) and Qada Zakat (RM1.4 million).

“The total number of Property Zakat contributors for last year was 210, 723 people (up 17 percent) compared to the previous year. Out of this amount, 44,488 people were new LZS contributors,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said, for the year 2012, Mais through the LZS has collected Fitrah Zakat of RM18.8 million compared to RM18 million for the year 2011.

He added that LZS has set the Zakat collection target for 2013 at RM470 million, which is an increase of 4 percent compared to that achieved last year.

He added that the Fakir and poor search programme known as the Poverty Tracking Squad (SJK) which was introduced since 2011 and now has also registered 932 families to receive various assistance.

In the meantime, LZS will also implement a number of new initiatives this year including Mobile Clinics and the Selangor Zakat Elderly Care Centre with cooperation from the Johor Medical Group (KPJ).

“Meanwhile, the elderly care centre located at Jalam Kebun, Shah Alam is expected to be fully completed in June this year. This care centre will provide care, protection and rehabilitation services for elderly men and women,” he explained.

118 MPSJ Employees Receive Appreciation

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SUBANG JAYA, 19 JAN: To appreciate the contributions, hard work and commitment of their employees, Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) held a Distinguished Service Award ceremony for the year 2012 located at the MPSJ stadium recently.

A total of 118 MPSJ staff of various ranks and departments received awards which was presented by MPSJ President, Datuk Asmawi Kasbi.

The ceremony this time was organised by the MPSJ Sports and Welfare Club (KSK) and was also attended by MPSJ Councillors and all its employees.

An award recipient, MPSJ Engineering Director Ismail Shafie said that the recognition given to him will be his commitment and inspiration to improve the quality of his service.

“I thank MPSJ and with the existence of this award ceremony, it is hoped that other employees of MPSJ will compete together and show quality performance this year,” said Ismail who started service at MPSJ in November 2009.

At the same ceremony, MPSJ also celebrated six of its employees from various departments who are retiring this year.

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A public servant who will retire this February, Kum Kwee Seng, 59, felt a mixture of bittersweet feelings because he will be ending his service with MPSJ.

He said that he has seen a lot of changes made during his 36 years of service by MPSJ, among the changes made was to successfully make Subang Jaya one of the areas that are thriving in Selangor.

“I used to work as a cleaner before being employed by MPSJ and I am very grateful to them,” said Kum who had received the Distinguished Service Award three times before.

Meanwhile, Asmawi in his officiating speech said that this recognition is a measure of MPSJ to create a work culture and environment that emphasises performance and excellence.

He said, apart from the awards, the MPSJ management also provides many incentives to its employees.

“For example, our officers and employees are also nominated and receive awards and recognition at the state and national level,” he said.

Kewajipan Bridge: Promise Not Fulfilled By BN, Accomplished By Selangor PR Government

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SUBANG JAYA, 10 Jan: The Selangor Pakatan Rakyat (PR) Government has once again proved its ability when it successfully realised the promise to build a pedestrian bridge at Persiaran Kewajipan which was failed to be fulfilled by Umno-BN during the 12th General Elections (GE-12) campaign.

The bridge was completed last December with a cost of RM1.35 million compared to the RM3 million which was promised by Umno-BN.

The construction was carried out by Aminsa Bina Sdn Bhd, the company that won the open tender in line with the policy of the State Government.

Before officiating the opening of the Pesiaran Kewajiban Pedestrian Bridge here, this morning, Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the bridge which was built is among the cheapest built in Selangor without compromising the quality, which is the same as other bridges, because of the open tender.

“Previously, if it were BN, an allocation of more than RM3 million is needed to build a bridge, but PR, with RM3 million, can build two bridges,” said the Chief Minister.

At the same event, Subang Jaya Assemblywoman Hannah Yeoh said that promises which were made by the former BN candidate for Kelana Jaya Parliament, Datuk Lee Hwa Beng and former candidate for Subang Jaya, Ong Chong Swen, was made in a media statement in February 2008.

However, after losing in the 2008 General Elections, Hannah said, she was informed by the Ministry of Public Works that the project will not proceed on grounds that it was a personal promise by Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu who was the minister of the ministry at the time.

“Due to the absence of Samy Vellu and Datuk Lee after losing in the General Elections, the Ministry decided to not proceed with the project of the bridge construction. I then requested assistance from the Selangor Government to obtain funding although this project was not under the jurisdiction of the State Government.

“After 4 years of waiting for promises made by Umno-BN and over 1600 signatures collected in a petition, in May 2012, Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim used the state funds to pay for this bridge,” she said.

Previously, The Selangor PR Government also took measures in carrying out several promises which were not fulfilled by BN in the 12th General Elections.

Among them was the construction of the third Klang Bridge which costs RM300 million.

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Umno-BN 50 Years = Five Religious Schools, Selangor PR Five Years = Five Religious Schools

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BANGI, 7 Jan: In only four years, the Selangor Pakatan Rakyat (PR) Government managed to build five (Islamic) primary religious schools (SRA or Sekolah Rendah Agama) in Bangi while the Umno-BN Government took 50 years to build the same number of schools.

The newest school is a four-storey SRA which is under construction at Kampung Sungai Tangkas, using an allocation of RM2.5 million from the State Government.

The school is the fifth built after Pakatan Rakyat started administration in March 2008.

Bangi Assemblyman, Dr Sharie Abu Bakar said that the building of the new school is being built on two acres of land. The project was approved by the State Government in September 2011 and is expected to fully complete in December this year.

According to him, it is able to accommodate more students in Bangi to pursue a better and more organised Islamic education.

“The approval to build an SRA in Sungai Tangkas was very fast. After the Pakatan Rakyat Government started administration, the village head was asked to look for a site.

“The school consists of two four-storey buildings equipped with 30 classes and a canteen.

“It is able to accommodate the needs of residents in the area to send their children to religious schools. The State Government under Pakatan Rakyat is very concerned about the development of Islamic education.

“In the Bangi constituency alone, there are 10 schools. Five of them were built during the governance of Datuk Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim,” he said this afternoon during a speech in conjunction with the Mesra Rakyat Programme and the Thanksgiving Feast at Kampung Sungai Tangkas.

The programme was also joined by the Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, Serdang MP, Teo Nie Ching, Hulu Langat MP, Dr Che Rosli She Mat and the President of the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj), Datuk Hasan Nawawi Abdul Rahman.

Meanwhile, Abdul Khalid said that the construction of the SRA in the area will facilitate the local residents to send their children to school.

According to him, the State Government will continue to monitor the construction of the school to ensure that it is completed within the stipulated time.

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2013: Efforts Doubled to Meet The People’s Ideals + CM Video

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SHAH ALAM, 31 Dec: For four years since March 2008, the Pakatan Rakyat Selangor Government has successfully governed the state well and with satisfaction.

As noted in the National Audit Department Report, particularly on the state’s finances which have been managed efficiently and prudently.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the Selangor government has successfully managed to increase government cash reserves from RM400 million in 2008 to RM2.5 billion as of October 2012.

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“Around RM800 million has been given back to the people through more than 20 welfare programmes in the ‘Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor’ (MES or Localising the Selangor Economy) policy,” said Abdul Khalid in his 2013 New Year’s address.

He explained that the State Government is working hard to improve the standard of living of every citizen without practising discrimination.

“It is fair that my thanks go out to the people of Selangor for giving their support to the Pakatan Rakyat-led State Government since March, 2008.

“The Selangor State Government prioritises the people’s welfare of all races, all religion, every culture and regardless of their political affiliation,” said Abdul Khalid.

He added that the people and Selangor is fortunate to be ruled by a Sultan who is caring and concerned about the welfare and problems of the people.

For the Muslim people, His Royal Highness the Sultan, as the Head of Islam, always reminds Muslims to implement Islamic teachings.

For non-Muslims, from 2009, the State Government has allocated an amount of RM3 million and since 2010, a total of RM4 million (has been allocated) each year to assist non-Muslim places of worship.

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“The Selangor Government administration is now showing a good level of administrative reform and with the reform, various achievements can be seen.

“In maintaining this success, I wish to convey a message to all people that this state belongs to all of us and the ‘Selangorku’ logo which we use, symbolises; “Selangor is always at the heart of the people”,” said Abdul Khalid.

He explained that Selangor is now trying to fulfil the needs of the people according to priority and ability.

This will be revealed in 2013, the State Government is preparing to start the construction of the third bridge in Klang which is over 2 kilometres with six lanes which before this, has been failed to be fulfilled by BN.

“By absorbing the cost of RM300 million, which will be fully using the State Government’s provisions,” he said

Abdul Khalid said that to meet the demands of various groups in owning their own homes, 6,470 low-cost housing units have been provided.

It was built with RM42 thousand and below per unit and has been successfully completed in the Petaling district, Hulu Langat, Gombak, Sepang and Kuala Selangor.

This amount does not include the 12,481 units that are currently under construction and are being planned.

For medium-cost houses, from RM100,000 and below, a total of 3,925 units have been completed in districts in Petaling, Klang, Hulu Langat, Gombak, Sepang, Kuala Selangor and Kuala Langat.

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“The Selangor Government extends our heartfelt gratitude to the people, of all walks of life for cooperating, allowing for Pakatan to bring about improvements for the welfare of the general public.

“I hope that the people’s support will continue up to five years, which is after the 13th General Elections.

“This is so that the current State Government will be able to double its efforts to meet the aspirations of the people through other programmes for the collective prosperity and well-being,” said Abdul Khalid.

2012 Curtain Closes: Selangor Government Further Strenghtens, the Envy of Umno-BN

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COMMENTS: As the 2012 curtain comes to a close, Pakatan Rakyat (PR) continues to prove its ability to govern states under its leadership with many resounding successes throughout its reign.

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Among the achievements that are considered as major milestones of PR in 2012 includes the acknowledgement of the Auditor General, headed by Tan Sei Ambrin Buang, towards good fiscal management by Selangor, Penang, Kedah and Kelantan Governments.

According to the Auditor General’s 2011 Report (LKAN) which was tabled in Parliament on October 15, it clearly demonstrates the financial management of states under PR are far better, leaving behind states administered by Umno-BN.

Among the acclaimed in the LKAN report was that the monies raised by the Selangor Government has increased by R62.5 million compared to the previous year.

Selangor also recorded its own history when, for the first time, the State Government reserves reached more than RM2.5 billion.

Apart from that, the response of the people of Selangor towards various agendas under the ‘ Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor’ by the State Government has also been the envy of Umno-BN.

Until September 30, 2012, the State Government has spent RM766,913,379 for the success of 16 assistance programmes or assistance schemes, for the people of Selangor since the programme was launched.

At the same time, a total of 166,441 people of Selangor and 1,303,601 households have received various benefits from the programmes.

Among the programmes introduced are Free Water Supply, Selangor Microcredit Scheme (SkimSel), Children’s University Entrance Gift, Golden Age Friendly Scheme (SMUE), Selangor Children Heritage Fund (TAWAS), People’s Tuition Centre, Urban Microcredit Scheme (MiMBAR), Selangor Kindergarten Assistance Scheme (TUNAS) and People’s Care Assistance Scheme (SiKembar) as well as others.

Umno-BN Fights With Slander

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Thus, it is not surprising when Umno-BN madly attacked and defamed the Selangor State Government to ensure that the richest state returns to to them.

Among the insane actions taken by Umno_BN includes the fictitious ‘Selangor Water Crisis’ advertisement project which was held at an apartment in Petaling Jaya on September 24.

However, this immoral political game shattered when several media, including TV Selangor itself, managed to sniff out the such activities.

On location of the filming, TV Selangor managed to be informed by several actors that they had paid RM50 for the success of several profanities describing ‘Water Crisis in Selangor’.

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The filming also became hilarious when tankers supposedly supplying water to ‘victims of water crisis’ did not only no carry a drop of water, but the ‘victims’ themselves took tap water before filling it into buckets which were brought as filming props.

The residents were unhappy with the action and also notified that their homes have never experiences water outages as the fictional film was trying to depict.

Meanwhile in October, residents at Taman Medan Cahaya also became victims of Umno-BN’s dirty politics when they were manipulated to participate in a demonstration demanding 20 cubic metres of free water from the State Government.

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However, the Block B Resident’s Association Chairman, Mohamad Fuad Jam Jam and a resident of Block H of the apartments involved, A Ramlee Yahya, informed that the involved apartment had already received free water supply since 2011.

In addition to that, Mohamad Faud also informed that before the demonstration was held, the association was informed by the demonstration organisers that the main purpose of the demonstration was to protest the publication of a film that insulted Prophet Muhammad, thus causing confusion among the residents.

Ever-Increasing Political Violence

Due to mounting pressure to return to power in PR states and to maintain power in Putrajaya, Umno-BN has been continuously acting insanely by violently hindering PR’s advancement.

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Several violent incidences involving Umno-BN supporters against PR supporters at a ‘ceramah’ site, either in Selangor or other states, have become among the heated topics of 2012.

Lately, at an incident at Negeri Sembilan, ANAK Information Chief, Naraza Muda was wounded in the head and passed out after being beaten with a sharp stick by Umno-BN supporters in the Orange Travel Convoy on December 23 recently.

Meanwhile, two PR supporters also suffered injuries after being attacked by a sharp weapon by Umno-BN supporters at a PR ‘ceramah’ in Gombak on December 4.

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Another most talked about Umno-BN violent incident in 2012 was the series of attack on the ‘People’s Freedom Tour’ (Jelajah Merdeka Rakyat) convoy including the ‘Independant People’ (Merdeka Rakyat) bus which PKR Opposition Leader, Datuk Anwar Ibrahim, was travelling in.

What’s more unfortunate was that the the police themselves did not show eagerness to overcome these violent political issues, thus letting it continue.

Malay Reserve Land Mortgaged

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Apart from violent actions against supporters of the opposition party, Umno-BN also shamelessly plays the race card to scare Malay voters into thinking that they would lose their political power.

However, unfortunately for Umno-BN, their efforts did not cause the maximum impact that they expected when their violent acts were also ridiculed by the general public.

In addition, Umno-BN’s patriotic action was also wasted with the expose of the old party’s betrayal of selling State Government-owned land and Malay reserve lands.

Inn Selangor alone, from 1999 to 2008, an estimate of 24 land lots belonging to the State Government, with an estimated value of RM300 million, which was obtained by Umno-BN in the Umno-BN administration era, was sold at a low price or were transferred to third parties.

Umno-BN was also smart in easily making money by inserting their interests in every transaction of the sale of land to third parties.

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Thus, the people of Selangor should make a wise decision in the upcoming elections in 2013.

If measures in terms of performance, it is not a difficult choice for the people of Selangor because performance records of over four years under the Selangor PR administration and the Umno-BN’s administration records of 55 years, tells everything.

The People’s Hope for 2013: Additional Assistance Programmes, Solve Infrastructure Problems

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SHAH ALAM, 26 Dec: The people of Selangor are satisfied and have benefited from programmes offered throughout 2012 by the State Government such as school assistance (Back to School), TAWAS Selangorku Bonus and Free Water Scheme.

In addition, it is hoped that assistance for lower groups will increase and be continued next year, they also hope that Selangor will improve and provide infrastructural facilities under its control.

For example Nasaruddin Mohd Yusof has not paid a single water bill since the State Government introduced the 20 cubic metre free water scheme four years ago.

“Hopes for 2013 are that PR remains administering Selangor and would win at Putrajaya so as to focus programmes to care for the plight of low-income, private sector workers like me,” said the 39 year old security officer.

He also hopes that the State Government will increase more religious schools and will be more stringent in combating gambling machine activities throughout Selangor.

Apart from benefiting from the free water scheme, Sembagavalli Kaniapan, 35, also benefited from the ‘Back to School’ programme which was created by the State Government.

“‘The ‘Back to School’ programme helped lessen by burdens by a lot, especially with the increase in price of goods, and with this savings, I am able to finance my other needs,” said Sembagavalli.

Several senior citizens from Sembagavalli are also participants in the ‘Jom Shopping’ and ‘Case of Deaths’ programmes under the Golden Age Friendly Scheme (SMUE).

Sembagavalli hopes that the State Government will intensify efforts to help low-income earners in 2013.

Hamidah Salam from Batu Tiga, Shah Alam, also hopes that the State Government will endeavour projects to overcome flood problems that often happens in her residential area.

“Hopefully, in 2013, the State Government will able to provide assistance to flood victims and promptly overcome the flooding problem in Kebun Bunga,” she said, who is also a recipient of school assistance programmes from the State Government this year.

In addition, Hashim Bulat said that he hopes that the State Government will increase information programmes explaining state policies so that more people will know and apply for assistance.

“The State Government has already established various programmes to ensure that people from all walks of life in Selangor benefit from the State Government’s revenue,” he said.

Selangor Chief Minister’s Christmas Day Message

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Malaysians are famous for multiple celebrations. Its trait as a plural society has made Malaysia among the unique countries in the world in terms of culture and beliefs of its citizens. And Christmas is one of the compositions of that faith.

If we observe the positive spirit infused in this celebration, Christmas brings the symbol of friendship and unity of the various races in this country. In fact, the culture of visiting each other and helping each other has become a tradition in our society and has been embedded as a compulsory agenda in the process of appreciation across religions and cultures.

Not only that, the festival highlighted with a public holiday has brought tremendous joy to most people. Although it is not celebrated on the factor of different beliefs, the holiday has certainly become an indirect platform for solidarity between Christians and non-Christians in this country.

Which is why Selangor has always made harmonious relationships between races and the well-being of the religious community a strong peg that must be followed by every state government agenda.

Every progress and improvement of the people’s quality of life has been lit till its roots so that implementation of positive values instilled in every belief and religion remains preserved.

It is not surprising that under the current government administration, apart from providing assistance to the development of Islam, we are also providing special provisions to help the management of worship places such as Christian churches, Buddhist and Hindu temples as well as other religions.

This matter is important so that every citizen in the state of Selangor will obtain fair and impartial assistance. This mechanism has been used throughout our given mandate. Hopefully, this will continue to be accepted by the people and will continue to be trusted by the people, especially in Selangor.

Therefore, as a representative of the Selangor State Government, I am pleased to wish everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to the Christian citizens of Selangor.

Thank you.

TAN SRI DATO ‘ABDUL KHALID BIN IBRAHIM
Chief Minister of Selangor

Coma Student’s Father Appeals to Education Ministry for Assistance

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SELAYANG, 20 Dec: The Ministry of Education has been asked to show concern and to act quickly to address problems faced by Poh Jia Cheng, 10, who was injured and has been in a coma since a year ago.

The incident happened at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Desa Jaya around 12 noon last year, on September 6, when Jia Cheng and other students were about to begin the afternoon session of school when he was knocked over by students who were running causing his head to bang into a wall and injuring him.

His father, Poh Beng Joo, 49, said that the incident caused injury to his fourth child who is now in a coma and no longer goes to school like other normal children

According to him, Jia Cheng situation is very worrying as it has been ongoing for a long time and now, he and his family are facing financial issues to bear the cost for his treatment.

As a laborer, he said that his monthly income is limited seeing that his wife, Kow Yen Mooi, 40, was forced to stop tailoring to take care of Jia Cheng full-time.

“I had to refinance my home for that purpose however, this is only temporary as he needs continuous treatment.

“With the high cost for treatment, it is burdening my family and I,” he said today in a media statement here.

After the incident, Jia Cheng has been receiving treatment at the Sungai Buloh Hospital (HSB) for about four months including when he was in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Selayang MP William Leong said that from his side, letters have been sent to the Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who is also the Minister of Education and to the Deputy Minister, Datuk Wee Ka Siong on October 10, to take immediate action regarding the matter.

However, he said that till now, there have been no response or action taken to overcome or assist the unfortunate family.

“I ask that immediate action be taken regarding this matter to assist Jia Cheng and his family, who are less capable, however so far, there has been no response from the ministry.

“This case should be given attention as it has been brought before the Gombak District Education Office and the state of Selangor. The family’s burdens are becoming increasingly heavy because of high medical costs,” he said.

Jia Cheng has been said to receive Takaful insurance coverage however, he has yet to receive assistance because the claim form was filled by his father and is kept by the doctor for the purpose of reviews.

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MBPJ Helps the Underprivileged in Buying School Supplies

Subang Jaya, 13 Dec: Ripples of joy were clearly reflected in the faces of the less fortunate when they were chosen to receive shopping vouchers worth RM200 per person for school supplies.

This opportunity was fully utilised by recipients and parents in preparing for the 2013 school session which will begin in January next year.

Fatimah Abdul Mulup, 41, said that the hand-out would obviously ease her burden this time in facing the school session.

“Everything is complete here. There are many school items. It is easy for us to make choices. I would like to thank MBPJ for their attentiveness,” said the mother of Nurzulaiha Sarudin.

For Norsham Mat Sani, 49, the mother of Shuffira Ezurin Nurul Azmi, 15, the hand-out clearly lessened her burdens as she only gets a monthly income of around RM700 and works as a cleaning assistant.

“Alhamdulillah, with this gift we will be able to buy school supplies. He father (Shuffira) is also sick.We are grateful to MBPJ,” she said.

Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is continuing their attentiveness towards the plight of the less fortunate through the Urban Poverty Eradication Programme ‘Jom Shopping’ for School Supplies.

With a contribution of RM14,000, a total of 70 recipients have the opportunity of spending the vouchers to purchase school supplies such as school uniforms, shoes and stationery.

Meanwhile, according to the MBPJ Public Relations Officer, Zainun Zakaria, among the objectives of this contribution is to lessen the burden of the population who are less fortunate with an income of RM1,500 and below per month as well as having to bear the cost of their schooling children and younger children of more than four people.

Located at Mydin Hypermarket in USJ Subang Jaya, this programme is being organised for the second time and will be made an annual programme by MBPJ.

“In addition, it is one of the responsibilities and contributions of social services from MBPJ to the local communities under its administration,” he said.

He explained that all beneficiaries are residents who are registered under theUrban Poverty Eradication Programme (PPKB) which is under the area of MBPJ’s administration such as Kota Damansara PPR, Lembah Subang PPR, South Petaling Jaya (PJS), Desa Mentari and Impian Baiduri.

RM50,000 For Selangor OKU Sports Association

KLANG, 8 Dec: The Selangor Government has contributed RM50,000 to the Selangor Sports and Recreation Association of People with Different Abilities (OKU) also known as PESRON which was received by the Chairperson, Sahidon Hamzah.

This contribution is for the sponsorship to the National Paralympics Championship 2012 that will be held in Kuantan, Pahang.

The contribution was presented in the form of a cheque which was handed over by the Malay Customs, Youth and Sports Exco, Dr Yunus Hairi at the ceremony which was held at the Klang Municipal Council Sports Complex here.

Dr Yunus Hairi in his speech said that the concept of ‘sports for all’ is an effort to create a healthy and vibrant society.

He said that sports activities should be practised at all levels as it is able to contribute to the sports excellence in this country.

The two paralympic athletes who were successful in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London should serve as an example to those who excel in sports.

“Sports is not just for health-care and to obtain medals, but it is the ability as an industry.

“Sports as an industry will provide significant economic returns,” he said.

He said this at the Closing Ceremony of the Selangor stage OKU Sports Carnival.

The ceremony was organised by the Selangor State Youth and Sports Department together with the Selangor Recreation Association of Persons with Different Abilities (PESRON).