Tag: Financial Contributions

Pekawanis Saves Chronic Lymphoma Patient


SUNGAI BULOH, 5th DEC : Derita ditanggung pesakit Lymphoma Kronik, Rohaya Mohd Ariffin, 41, mendapat perhatian Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Amal Wanita Selangor (Pekawanis) yang bersedia menyalurkan bantuan kewangan.

The agony suffered by chronic lymphoma patient, Rohaya Mohd Ariffin, aged 41, gained the attention of Women’s Welfare and Charity Organisation (Pekawanis) who was ready to provide financial assistance.

Chairperson, Puan Sri Salbiah Tunut was quoted saying that Rohaya’s problems were serious and Pekawanis hopes that by undergoing surgery at Sungai Buloh Hospital on Friday, the results will be positive in her favour.

According to her, Rohaya who was suffering from skin cancer gained attention form Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim who proposed a visit to collect more information.

“When news of Rohaya’s illness was printed in the paper, we decided to visit her home and there we found her in criticalcondition.”

“We work together to get to cooperation from the hospital in this matter.”

“We will continue to help in reducing the burdens on the patient and her family.
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“Pekawanis will propose for assistance through the Selangorku grant should finance be necessary in this case,” she said after a visit to Rohaya at the hospital today.

Joining the visit today was Permatang’s State Assemblyman, Mohd Yahya Mat Sabri.

Rohaya who is from Sungai Burung was admitted to the Sungai Buloh Hospital today and is expected to undergo surgery to remove a tumor weighing 50 kg from her body.

Her husband, Hassan Zakaria, aged 47, said that his wfe has been suffering the pain for over 30 years as she had her first operation for the first time at eleven years of age at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, Klang.

Nevertheless, the tumour has persistently returned year after year and in recent years it has grown at an alarming rate, reaching its enormous size.

“For families earning a low income such as ourselves, accessing medical services has become a burden.”

“It is hoped that the surgery will help and our families are thankful to the state government for being attentive and considerate of our problems,” said the security guard, who is also the second son.

Selangor: BN Leaders Involved in Land Scandal


SHAH ALAM, 5th DEC : Head of MCA’s Young Professionals Bureau Centre, Datuk Chua Tee Yong was invited to visit the 24 pieces of land sites belonging to the Selangor state which was given to UMNO-BN between 2003 and 2009.

North Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament, Tony Phua mentioned in a press statement that Chua was too obsessed with ‘land scandals’, especially in Selangor. Phua believed that Chua needed to accept this invitation.

According to Tony, a visit together to the 24 sites was crucial in determining whether the land given to UMNO, MCA, MIC and Gerakan was to be used for the ‘community’ or for party and crony’s profits.

“During a trip with Sekinchan’s State Assemblyman, Ng Suee Lim and Subang Jaya State Assembyman, Hannah Yeoh to the a 87.188 sq site at Ara Damansara which was givento UMNO’s Subang Division found that there was no child education centre or community centre.”

“Instead, we found a 200 unit kondominium, Suria Damansara Condominium worth over RM500 mil which was launched in 2006,” said Tony.

Therefore, a simultaneous visit was necessary to ensure that the profits gained from 23 out of the 24 sites were appropriated by UMNO members. These profits were gained by the previous BN State Government from selling at cheap prices.
Ng Suee Lim who available to comment said that the claims of UMNO’s Subang Division, Datuk Muhammad Bushro Mat Johor denial of the fact that the land previously belonged to UMNO Subang was a cover without substantial backing.

Suee Lim also added that the land grant was still registered under UMNO’s Subang Division which was to be used for the people’s interest by building multi-use buildings and child education centres.

He should have known of the existence of this land although this might have happened before he became Head of UMNO’s Subang Division, but even so, he should have had records for these,” Suee Lim added.

It is obvious that this matter will be taken to the Select Committee on Competency, Accountability and Transparency (Selcat) of Selangor and a complaint will be lodged at the police station as soon as possible.

Selangor Chief Minister has agreed to take the matter to Selcat who is to examine the evidence and deliberate on it.

Selangor Aims to Help 2,500 Families to Obtain Kindergarten Assistance Next Year

PETALING JAYA, 2 Dec: The State Government aims to assist 2,500 families across Selangor in obtaining the Selangor Kindergarten Assistance Scheme (Tunas) next year with an allocation of RM 3 million.

So far, Education, Higher Education and Human Capital Development Exco, Dr Halimah Ali said that the scheme has been received with enthusiasm by 1,500 families who have participated in five months wince it was launched in July.

“Tunas is a way of helping parents (from low-income families) by giving and assistance of RM 50 a month to each family through childcare centres registered with the Selangor Kindergarten Assistance Council,” Dr Halimah said.

The scheme has helped parents like Rashidi Hashim, 34, a production operator from Taman Medan.

With the assistance, he is now able to send his six year-old son, Muhammad Izwan Muiz, to Islamic Child Care Kindergarten (Pasti) AlRaudhah in Taman Datuk Haron.

“I am happy with this move as it reflects the State Government’s attentiveness and the people benefit from the programme as well as the financial assistance,” he said.

He was met at the Tunas Selangor Mini Carnival Tour 2012/2013 officiated by Dr Halimah at the Youth Square in PJS1/25, Taman Medan here, today.

The scheme under the ‘Localising the Selangor Economy’ (MES) agenda which is open to every family with a monthly income below RM 1,500 a month.

“In the current situation, it has been admitted by the Ministry of Education that there are a lot of the parents in this country who do not send their children to childcare centres,” Dr Halimah said.

“Research from around the world has found that education for children under six years is critical,” Dr Halimah said in her speech.

Also present was Investment, Industry and Trade Exco, Teresa Kok Suh Sim and Deputy Speaker of the Selangor State Assembly (DNS) cum Taman Medan Assemblywoman, Haniza Talha.

Muallaf Care to Help New Muslim Members

KLANG, 2 Dec: Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) has launched “Muallad Care” to provide assistance and support for new converts of Islam in Selangor in starting a new life.

The initiative is to channel aid more efficiently during the first year as a Muslim to ease the burdens such as such monthly assistance, rent, circumcision and health care.

For converted Muslims like Fatin Ardini Monica Abdullah, 24, help and support is essential in the event that they feel alienated and distant from their family members.

The Management Diploma student from Astin College said that the RM20,800 educational assistance from Mais has given her confidence in continuing her education apart from learning more about Islam.

“I am away from family and this way I do not feel alone because as a new convert, guidance is necessary.

“The attention given reflects that Islam places great importance in unity,” said the Ibanese girl who has embraced Islam in July, last year.

Mais Chairman, Datuk Mohamad Adzib Mohd Isa said that the campaign entitled “We Love Converts” is a new strategy to reach out and ensure good service is continuously given to converts.

“In addition to ensuring that converts are supported from many aspects, this program will greatly assist in spreading Islam to non-Muslims in an orderly fashion.

“With organised missionary programmes, Mais hopes to continue to increase the number of converts and Muslims in Selangor,” he said this yesterday after the launch of Muallaf Care at the Setia Alam Convention Centre in Setia Alam.

Mohamad Adzib said that there are about 7,000 converts in the state of Selangor now.

The launch of Muallaf Care makes Mais the first State Islamic Council to implement such a system.

Mohamad Adzib said that the total provisions given to converts this year increased by RM 23.7 million as compared to RM 21 million last year.

“Mais has established a team called Mesra Muallaf which will perform fieldwork to monitor the needs and complaints received regarding converts,” he said.

The launching ceremony was officiated by Tengku Panglima Diraja Selangor, Tengku Sulaiman Shah representing the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, accompanied by Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

Tengku Sulaiman Shah also presented housing aid to 10 converts worth RM 442,000 and RM 154,000 in education aid to eight recipients at the event.

The event also celebrated 30 newlyweds who have recently converted.

Also present were the Chairman of Muallaf Selangor, Associate Professor Dr Halim Tamburi and Chief Executive Officer of the Selangor Zakat Board, Izam Mohamed Mohamed Yusof.