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University Enrollment Gift Limit of Eligibity Increase To RM3000

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SUBANG JAYA, 23 SEPT: In the Selangor Budget 2014, the Government will increase the Children’s University Enrolment Gift limit of eligibility from a household income of RM1,500 to RM3,000 a month.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said the state’s strong financial position enables pro-people empowerment programmes such as this.

“We are able to increase this incentive following the state’s reserves which has increased up to almost RM3 billion,” he said at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Budget Dialogue Ceremony at the Grand Dorsett Subang Jaya.

This scheme is part of Selangor’s People Based Economy (MES) agenda.

The prize worth RM1,000 is given to children of families in Selangor that earn RM1,500 and less, to assist their further education to government-accredited higher public/private institutions pursuing either a diploma or degree.

So far, RM35.7 million has been spent on approximately 35,722 participants who benefited from the programme.

“The response to this program is very impressive and it certainly benefits the people of Selangor,” he said.

Selangor Budget 2014 Offers Varsity Scholarships

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SUBANG JAYA, SEPT 23: Selangor’s Budget 2014 will be offering Chief Minister Scholarships with an allocation of RM1.1 million as a start.

The Exco for Education, Higher Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Halimah Ali, said the scholarship will be awarded to postgraduate students via issuance of bonds in an effort to form a Selangor Brain Bank.

She said this will be presented during the 2014 Budget in November, which will commence early 2014.

“For the Education, Higher Education and Human Capital Development portfolio, we provide both short and long-term plannings for the people of Selangor.

“After providing successful services to the people of this state last term, Pakatan Selangor will further enhance our service with this offer,” she told reporters after the presenting the proposal during the State Budget Dialogue 2014 at the Grand Dorset Subang Jaya.

Halimah also added that among the things that will be implemented next year includes a Study of Social Policy Centre.

“This Centre will be governed by the local authorities with aims to investigate which state policies should be implemented. However, the cost needed to operate the Centre is still under discussion,” she said.

In addition, she also informed that RM11.6 million will be allocated by the State Government for the development of human capital.

In a presentation entitled ‘Mengehsankan Insan Di Selangor‘, seven short and long-term plans to address education, higher education and social ills will be implemented within the next five years.

Among them will be creating life-long learning, upgrading skills, creating Selangor Open Campus, IMBE skills programme, Sultan Salahuddin Idris Shah Centre of Excellence, and the enactment of Selangor Islamic Education, the Maahad Tahfiz Integration.

“This plan is currently being studied for implementation. For example, we want to create Maahad Tahfiz in each district. So far we have three and we need six more,” she said.

CM: KUIS Aims to Achieve University Status in 2016

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BANGI, SEPT 10: To continue efforts to strengthen knowledge, the Selangor International Islamic University College (KUIS) seeks to achieve full university status by the year 2016.

Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that as a move to realise the plan, efforts to offer graduate and doctoral degrees are being pursued.

“This effort will begin with upgrading works and adding several new programmes at the undergraduate level in order to be competitive and keep pace with the changing times.

“In addition, diploma and degree students are also expected to make KUIS their preferred institution to further their studies in their masters degree as well as their doctorate in philosophy,” explained Abdul Khalid who is also the Chairman of KUIS.

Abdul Khalid said this at a press conference after the First Session of the 16th time of the KUIS Convocation Ceremony today.

KUIS which is wholly owned by MAIS was established in 1995. KUIS offers over twenty courses covering a variety of subjects such as Islamic studies, business studies, Islamic banking, language and communication, information technology, multimedia, nursing and education.

KUIS is now actively improving the quality of learning at the institution in line with the entry target of 6,000 students next year.

This year’s edition saw a total of 1,896 students from six faculties eligible to receive their respective Diplomas and Degrees which was presented by Abdul Khalid.

Also present at the convocation was the Exco in charge of Education, Dr Halimah Ali, the Reactor of KUIS, Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Abd Halim Tamuri, members of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) as well as parents and family members of the students graduating.

The convocation this time also awarded diplomas to 500 teachers of Al-Quran and Fardu Ain (KAFA) classes from around Selangor who were enrolled in the Teaching Diploma programme.

The Teaching Diploma for KAFA teachers is part of on-going efforts in promoting Islamic education for the children of Selangor.

Pakatan Rakyat Manifesto Implementation Dialogue – Selangor 2014 Budget – 13 September

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This live discussion between the people and leaders is to receive input directly from the taxpayers to implement the Pakatan Rakyat Manifesto which was presented in the 13th general Election (GE-13).

Feedback from this discussion will be taken up in the 2014 Selangor State Budget.

“The Selangor Government is confident and believes that public opinion is very important in ensuring that all policies and plans outlined in the manifesto reaches the target group,” stressed the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

On September 9, the dialogue will be held simultaneously at the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) Tower Gallery in Pandan Indah, the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Banquet Hall and the Kuala Selangor District Council (MDKS) Siantan Hall starting from 8pm.

On September 10, the dialogue will be held simultaneously at the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) Tower Lobby, the Sabak Bernam District COuncil (MDSB) Sri Bernam Hall and the Hulu Selangor District Council (MDHS) Dato’ Abdul Hamid Auditorium Hall in Batang Kali starting from 8pm.

On September 11, the dialogue will be held simultaneously at the Subang Jaya Municipal Coucil (MPSJ) Multipurpose Hall in Puchong Indah, and for the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj), it will be held at the Sports Complex Hall in Section 15, Bandar Baru Bangi starting from 8pm.

For September 12, the dialogue will be held simultaneously at the Empress Hotel in Sepang bandar Baru for the Sepang Municipal Council (MPSp), for the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) it will be held at the Bunga Tanjung Hall in Section 19, and at the Sri Jugra Hall in Banting for the Kuala Langat District Council (MDKL) starting from 8pm.

Whereas on September 13, the dialogue will be held at the Hamzah Hall for the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) starting from 8pm.

Brothers To Represent Malaysia In Chess Championship

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BANDAR PUNCAK ALAM, 2nd SEPT: The sharp skills and brilliance of two brothers, Megat Imran and Megat Zaid Megat Mohd Khushairi, in playing chess have led them to be selected to represent Malaysia in the 9th Asian Schools Chess Championship.

The Exco for Education, Higher Educational and Human Capital Development Dr. Hasmah Ali handed over a donation worth RM7,000 to seven-year old Megat Imran, who will be competing under the Below-7 Category, and his five-year old brother, Megat Zaid, who will be competing under the Below-5 Category.

The Championship will commence from August 30th till September 6th.

“On behalf of the Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim and the State Executive Council, I would like to congratulate our children, and pray for their success in the chess tournament,” said Halimah to TV Selangor after handing the cheque over to the Megat brothers at the Edu-Kids Al-Amin Islamic Kindergarten Care Centre.

Impressively, Megat Zaid is the sole representative of the nation in his category, while his brother along with two other players are in the latter.

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Halimah hoped their success will be an inspiration to other young people in the nation to work hard at achieving great success in their respective fields of interest. As such, chess is a challenging game of wit and critical-thinking.

“I hope they can spark a new enthusiasm among the young people in their state. Chess is a fantastic way of sharpening one’s mind. Perhaps they will even carve history in Selangor and encourage more young bright sparks to dabble with their endeavours,” she said.

The Edu- Kids Al -Amin Islamic Kindergarten Care Centre is registered under Selangor’s Kindergarten Collaborative Council, and is included in the Tunas aid scheme.

Also present were Megat Imran and Megat Zaid’s proud parents, Megat Mohd Khusairi Megat Aris and Norashikin Arif, and the kindergarten principal, Norbaiti Pijar.

Megat Mohd Khushairi, 32, said the State Government’s contribution was significant for the family and had helped his sons out a lot with their preparations.

Kushairi said both his sons became serious with their chess games since last year, and are very active at participating in various local tournaments since early this year.

“Since January this year they’ve been playing strong with excellent improvements.”

The brothers achieved success in a number of tournaments and earned the titles Best Player (Megat Imran) and Best Young Player (Megat Zaid) respectively.

“I hope they will be at their top form in the tournament at Sri Lanka, and bring home a medal at least,” the boys’ father said.

Mega Wedding For 112 Happy Couples

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SHAH ALAM SEPT 2nd: At least 112 pairs of bride-and-groom in Selangor will be celebrating together in a mega wedding later this year.

Exco of Youth, Sports, Infrastructure and PublicAmenities Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi said they are targeting two pairs of bride-and-grooms from 56 Selangor State Aassembly to participate in the programme.

“This Mega Wedding ceremony will be held at the end of this year in conjunction with the launching of Selangor Agro Festival (SAF).”

“This is an initiative by the State Government through “The People’s Economy” programme to help ease financial difficulties for young Selangor couples wish to marry to enjoy a happy day while receiving assistance to start a new life as husband-and-wife,” said Yunus Hairi.

The cost of wardrobe outfitting and ceremonies for each pair will be fully funded by the State Government.

Yunus Hairi said his office is asking couples in Selangor who wish to get hitched to register with the state government immediately in order to qualify themselves for the RM500 Marriage Incentive and the Affordable Home Ownership (RMM).

“This registration allows the State to catalogue the number of marriages to be held in the state, and provide assistance with the process of giving incentives to those who qualify.”

“From this data, we will also channel the qualified couple’s informations to the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) for them benefit from the Affordable Homes scheme (RMM), ” he said when contacted by Selangorkini.

For those who are interested to join this programme, contact Office of Youth Exco, Sports, Infrastructure and Public Utilities, 2nd Floor Building SUK Shah Alam or call directly at 03-5519 4361/5544 7105.

At present, the State Government is still providing the RM200 incentives for the newlyweds but the amount will be soon be increased to RM500.

The increase was promised in the Selangor People’s Coalition in the recent 13th General Election.

Bribery and Debts Are Causing The Nation’s Financial Crisis – Rafizi

SHAH ALAM 29th AUGUST: The 1997-98 Asian Financial Crisis will repeat itself if the Federal Government does not take a more proactive step in addressing the current crisis sooner.

PKR Strategy Director, Rafizi Ramli said that the government should improve the country’s debt payment mechanism that has reached a critical stage.

This alarming situation will lead the country to difficulties when the global economy fails to achieve a robust growth.

“If there’s a disruption in the world’s cash flow and the world economy, the government will lose every option in solving the problem,” he said when contacted by TVSelangor.

According to Rafizi, investors will start bailing out and withdrawing money out of the country when they lose confidence in the government’s economic direction.

“This situation has a lot in common with the 1997 economy crisis,” he said.

He expressed his concerns that the country’s current economy climate is very worrying because Malaysia was badly affected during the global economic downturn, unlike Indonesia.

“The trouble with Malaysia is that the UMNO-BN government is very extravagant. There are a lot of unchecked briberies with projects that involve commissions,” he said.

Rafizi said, the government should not squander away their spending to avoid any loans that could add to the national debt.

“We need to start with an all-out war against corruption so that we can reduce waste,” he said.

Previously, the ringgit had dropped to more than 7.0 percent this year, lower than the past three years compared to 3.3 per dollar. It was the worst record amongst other Asian countries.

Bank Negara has also revised the growth forecast for the rest of 2013 from between 5.0 percent and 6.0 percent to between 4.5 and 5.0 percent.

World credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, recently placed Malaysia in a negative position. Fitch Ratings also questioned the government’s move that seemed to disregard financial reformations.

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Single Mother Cried when Receiving Jom Shopping Raya Assistance

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BATU CAVES, August 1: Participants of the Jom Shopping (Let’s Go Shopping) Raya Assistance Programme praised the Selangor Pakatan Rakyat State Government for caring about the people as the Aidilfitri (Eid al-Fitr) celebrations come about.

For them, the RM100 assistance could ease the burden of the less fortunate as they make preparations to celebrate Aidilfitri.

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A single mother, Norbaya Ahmad, 63, from Kampung Kerdas 5 who is suffering from breast cancer since 13 years ago is grateful for this assistance.

“Alhamdullilah, although the assistance is only RM100, but it would help me prepare to celebrate Aidilfitri this time, as I can no longer work, I have no source of income, my husband has passed away and I have no children.

“Fortunately we have a concerned State Government, thank you,” said Norbaya when met by TVSelangor in the programme which was held here at the Batu Caves Giant Supermarket today.

At this time, Norbaya only relies on monthly assistance from the Selangor Social Welfare Department (JKM) which gives her RM300 a month for her living expenses.

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“Previously, I was working as a security guard, but I was stopped because of my old age and my body was too weakly,” said Radiah Hassan, 62, from Batu 10, Gombak Utara, when met at the same programme.

However, according to Radiah, in addition to receiving assistance from JKM, she is also receiving assistance from the Selangor Zakat Board.

Meanwhile, Bikiro Ellayali Uda Mat Deris, 61, said that programmes such as this should continue to help the less fortunate.

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“Thanks to the current Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim. It looks like he and the State Government are earnestly helping the people in this state in various ways,” said Bikiro Ellayali who has to support his child who is still studying at the Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic in Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru.

At this time, he supports his family while working as a security guard with an income of about RM1,000 per month.

Earlier, the Gombak Setia Assemblyman, Hasbullah Ridzwan said that the selection for participants of the programme was made by Village Heads, Chairmen of Residents Associations and Council Members.

“As community leaders, they know who are those in need of help such as single mothers, senior citizens and the less fortunate,” said Hasbullah when officiating the two day programme for the Gombak Setia State Legislative Assembly.

According to Hasbullah 500 participants were selected to participate in the Raya Assistance Jom Shopping Programme which was held yesterday and today for the Gombak Setia State Legislative Assembly (DUN).

No CF After 20 Years, Residents Seek State Government’s Help

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GOMBAK July 31: Residents of Flat Pinggiran Batu Caves now hope for help from the State Government to solve the Certificate of Fitness (CF) problem faced by them.

According to the Deputy Chairman of the flat’s Residents Association, Hamid Jusoh, 53, the CF problem faced has been delayed for almost 20 years and there have been no parties that seriously helped to solve it.

“We hope that the State Government can help resolve it because we have been waiting too long for it (CF),” he said.

He was met after the Our Apartments are Clean and Bright Iftar with the Exco in charge of Housing, Building Management and Urban Settlement, Iskandar Samad at the flat compound yesterday.

Hamid said that the nine blocks of flats also face maintenance problems like the building being dilapidated and trash problems.

“I also hope that the State Government can help our flats through the Ceria scheme,” he added.

A resident of the flat, Rohizam Modh, 41, said that he is forced to occupy the flat because he could not afford to find a more comfortable home with his modest income.

“If I could, I would certainly be out looking for a new home. Most of those living in these flats are of the low and middle income. How long must we wait (for the CF)?” he asked.

For Marina Mohd, 55, she has occupied the flat in fear and with no guarantee because there is no CF to guarantee the safety of the building.

“I stay here with my children. We do not know if anything might happen to the building. I ask for those who can help to solve it.” she said.

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Hasbullah: Find People to Provide Assistance

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GOMBAK July 27: It is the role of the government and leaders to reach out to communities in need without waiting for them to seek assistance.

Gombak Setia Assemblyman, Hasbullah Mohd Ridzwan said that the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) Government, since 2008, has given their commitment to care for the welfare of the people.

“It is our job as leaders is to find those who need to be helped; that is our responsibility.

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“Today, what has happened to the needy is they have to look for and ask, and this situation is not right and needs to be improved,” he said.

Hasbullah said this when presenting contributions to 52 orphans at the Zakaria Batu 8 1/2 Gombak Mosque at the Iftar ceremony.

He said that the State Government is always trying to help those in need of assistance right up to the grassroots level.

“That is why the State Government has introduced several assistance programmes through the Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor (MES) agenda; the latest being the Aidilfitri celebrations where the State Government gave coupons to 500 families in every constituency.

“And I have already distributed it to village chiefs and council members to identify those who will be given the contribution,” he said.

Batu Tiga PWB Distributes Raya Clothes to the Poor

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SHAH ALAM, July 26: To relieve the burden of the poor, the Batu Tiga Women’s Empowerment Centre (PWB) distributed clothes donated by the public to 60 individuals in the Shawwal Caring Programme in conjunction with this year’s Aidilfitri (Eid al-Fitr) celebration.

Batu Tiga PWB Supervisor, Aminah Ismail said that the clothing were old clothes contributed by the public and restored and cleaned by PWB members to make them seem “new”.

“This is the first time the programme is being held in conjunction with Aidilfitri celebration. We want to strengthen ties among the community and solve the problems of the less fortunate and poor.

“We want them to feel appreciated and enjoy Aidilfitri with joy,” she told TVSelangor today.

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The clothing was presented to selected individuals by the Exco in charge of Welfare and Women’s Affairs, Rodzih Ismail in a ceremony at the Batu Tiga PWB here today.

Aminah said that the Rodziah came up with the idea herself as she is attentive to the needs of the poor in the area.

She said that the programme was made possible by PWB members through mutual cooperation and help of the community.

“PWB will continue programmes like this in the future. Maybe we will sew the clothes ourselves and give it to the less fortunate,” she added.

Bandar Baru Ampang Mosque Completes Needs of the Local Community

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AMPANG, July 26: The construction of the new mosque in Bandar Baru Ampang completes the needs of the local community to perform prayers, develop character, and embrace the noble values of Islam.

The mosque was inaugurated by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin IdrisShah, who officiated it after the Iftar with the people yesterday.

The mosque which was built at a cost of RM5 million is the initiative of the Lambah Jaya Assemblyman and the Public Works Department (PWD). It was fully completed on 22 October 2009 and has been officially used by parishioners since December 2009.

The mosque design features modern architecture and extensive use of glass and has an area of 7,500 square feet which can accommodate a congregation of 2,000.

It is also equipped with facilities of a Imam room, a muezzin room, administrative offices, a class room, a meeting room, a funeral ceremony room and a food

Before the construction of this mosque, the local community had to go to mosques and suraus which were located rather far from their homes,

At the same ceremony, the Sultan presented Aidilfitri (Eif al-Fitr) contributions to about 507 asnaf orphans, poor and needy, and new Muslims living in Hulu Lanagat.

All the recipients received donations amounting to RM400 per person, while orphans received RM100 per person.

In addition to that, the Sultan also received zakat worth RM1 million from Maybank Islamic Berhad for the 2012 financial year end.

Accompanying the Sultan at the occasion was the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, the State Government Secretary, Datuk Mohamed Khusrin Munawi, and the Jasi Director, Datuk Marzuki Husin as well as state Executive Councillors., as well as the state executive council line.

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