Tag: Land

56 Selangor State Assemblymen Takes Oath

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SHAH ALAM, June 21: Today, a total of 56 members of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) including 11 representatives from BN were officially sworn in before the start of the 13th session of the Selangor State Assembly (DNS) next Friday.

All 56 Assemblymen took the oath of allegiance to preserve, protect and uphold the Selangor State Body Laws front of the newly elected DNS Speaker, Hannah Yeoh.

The ceremony began with the oath swearing by the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, followed by three Selangor State Executive Councillors; Datuk Teng Chang Khim, Iskandar Samad and Rodziah Ismail.

It was followed by seven other Selangor Executive Councillors and then followed by assembly members from Pakatan Rakyat (PR) and Barisan Nasional (BN).

Earlier, the ceremony began with the Chief Minister’s proposal to put forward Hannah Yeoh’s name as the newly elected DNS Speaker followed by Teng nominating the Seri Setia Assemblyman, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad as the Deputy Speaker.

During the recent 13th General Election (GE-13), PR won in Selangor by acquiring more than two-thirds majority when they captured 44 out of the 56 DUN seats.

Curb Vandalism Scheme in 30 Low-Cost Flat Areas in 2014

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SHAH ALAM, June 19: A total of 30 low-cost apartment areas around the country will be selected to participate in the State Apartment Neighbourhood Safety Scheme (Seroja) for the year 2014.

The Exco for Housing, Building Management and Urban Settlers, Iskandar Samad said that the State Government has received a strong demand for the scheme and it is expected to be implemented in five areas this year.

“We will identify such areas. If implementation is successfully carried out in those five areas before the end of this year, we will continue it in the 30 areas without waiting for the year 2014,” he said in a press statement after the Exco meeting here in the Selangor Secretariat Building.

Iskandar added that each apartment area that participates in the scheme will receive a maximum grant of RM10,000 to be given to the Joint Management Body (JMB) or the Management Corporation (MC) for safety and training programmes.

In addition, the State Government will also provide safety equipment such as batons, vests and flashlights as well as a contribution to residents who encounter misfortune while conducting patrols.

He said that the State Government is confident that the scheme can curb vandalism in low-cost apartments.

“The act of vandalism is a burden to the residents, for example at Pangsapuri Taman Indah Permai, Klang.

“Where the elevators repaired by the State Government at a cost of more than RM600,000 has already broken down in just a year. So this scheme is very important,” he said.

Kapar Health Clinic Outdated, Manivanan Demands Explanation from MOH

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KLANG, June 18: The rude attitude of staff and the condition of the clinic which allegedly does not place importance on the aspects of safety and health are among the problems faced by the residents if they seek to receive health services from the Kapar Health Clinic.

Kapar Member of Parliament, Manivanan Gowin said that he received unpleasant feedback from the local residents on the services of the over 30-year-old clinic.

According to a resident of Kapar, Mohd Akhir Othman, who suffered ‘momentary paralysis’ on 9 June, claimed that the staff at the clinic were rude.

“There is text (SMS) message by a witness, the Kapar Village Head, Jamlus Hasan, who claims that the staff at the clinic have issued words such as ‘do not disturb us, go somewhere else, why do you disturb us early in the morning,” he said.

Additionally, Manivanan found that the clinic takes a nonchalant attitude on the aspect of safety and health when they did not fully close the area being repaired, causing dust to envelop the patient waiting area.

“This is not a construction site, this a health clinic. Such things should not happen,” he added.

Thus, he will send a letter to the clinic so that the aforementioned problems are resolved as soon as possible.

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Manivanan suggested that renovations should be done on Saturday and Sunday as the clinic is closed during the weekend.

In the meantime, a letter will be sent to the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) to seek clarification on the infrastructure of the clinic which allegedly can no longer function and provide good service.

Manivanan also criticised the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak who promised to build a hospital in Kapar in the event he manages to capture Selangor in the last general election.

“In my opinion, it is not fair. He lost so he does not want to set up a hospital.

“70,000 people voted for me, while 50,000 voted for BN. I am also demanding for the 50,000 people who hope for a hospital. Najib cannot say ‘if I win’, because there were still people who voted for BN,” he added.

Abdul Khalid Meets KETTHA to Discuss Water Restructuring Next Week

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DAMANSARA, June 18: Preliminary discussions regarding the restructuring of the water industry with the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water is expected to be held next week.

Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim informed that an appointment has already been arranged by his office with the ministry.

He said that the meeting with the Ministry will be personally attended by him.

“As we know, the Minister of Water, Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili previously stated his readiness to meet me to discuss this matter.

“Therefore, I will meet with the Ministry next week,” he told reporters after the Cheque Ceremony from sponsors of the Golf Worldwide Holdings Championship here at the Seri Selangor Club.

Abdul Khalid added that the appointment will be held in advance before detailed discussions are held regarding the issue.

The water industry restructuring process was initiated by the Pakatan Rakyat Government last year as an effort to acquire the operations of supply, treatment and distribution from four private companies.

The State Government has offered RM9.65 billion to acquire the four companies and so far, they have responded positively to the offer.

During the ceremony today, Abdul Khalid said that the prize of RM4.35 million, including four Toyota cars, was offered for the golf tournament which will take place from 20 to 23 June.

The sixth Pro Am Golf Tournament features last year’s champion, Thaworn Wiratchant (Thailand) who is expected to defend his title.

Also competing is Lin Wen Tang (Chinese Taipei), Scott Hend (Australia) and Anirbon Lahiri (India).

MBSA Asked to Immediately Solve the Problems of Pangsapuri Indah Ria Residents

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SUBANG JAYA, June 16: Shah Alam City Council (MBS) have been asked to discuss with developers involved to solve the problem of cracks at Pangsapuri Indah Ria at Section 22 Shah Alam.

According to the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, MBSA is studying the problem and will hold discussions till the problem involving 1,000 residents is solved as soon as possible.

He said that if the problem plaguing the apartment residents fails to be resolved, MBSA will ask to make repairs in advance.

He said that if the talks do not bear fruit, the State Government will instruct MBSA to advance the damage reparation works for the apartment.

“MBSA has already shed light on the matter to the State Government the other regarding this matter and we understand that there have been disagreements between developers and residents of the apartment at the time.

“We ask MBSA to hold discussions with the developer and the residents where if the matter is not resolved, we will instruct the Council to precede the reparation works and demand payment from the developer.

“If the developer refuses, we will take this case to court,” he stressed.

Residents of the said apartment had previously expressed concern and sought cooperation from the State Government to help solve the problem concerning their land which they believe if affecting the residential structure which they are occupying since a year ago.

The Chairman of the Joint Management Body (JMB) of the apartment, Ariffuniza Koraini said that they have expressed the matter several times to MBSA but to date, no action has been taken.

The residents who submitted a memorandum to Abdul Khalid previously claimed that since May last year, to effective solution has been taken, that fingers have been pointed and that responsibility has not been taken.

3C Complex Branding For People from All Walks of Life

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SUBANG JAYA, June 16: In accordance with the needs and desires of the residents around Subang Jaya, the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) took the initiative to expand the functions of the 3C complex into a human capital development centre for people from all walks of life.

The 3C complex which was formerly known as the ‘Children Creativity Centre’ was previously reserved for children but has now been re-branded into the ‘Children & Community Creativity Centre’ where it is open to all ages, including adults, senior citizens and teenagers as well as children with special needs.

Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the complex does not only encourage the public to take advantage of all facilities available, but it also serves as a platform to produce talent in the community.

According to him, all programmes carried out are appropriate to the target group and are led by instructors with the qualification and expertise.

“The idea of using these five acres of land (complex construction) is based on the creativity of MPSJ with the target of making this place a community focus.

“The reason is to make this a centre to enliven the creativity of the community, especially young children, from childhood into adulthood.

“We are developing Subang Jaya as a futuristic municipality so that it will build the strength of the community here,” he said after the Opening Ceremony and the Branding of the 3C Complex here at Jalan PJS11/2 yesterday.

Also present was the Welfare and Women’s Affairs Exco, Rodziah Ismail and the MPSJ President, Datuk Asmawi Kasbi.

Through the re-branding of this complex, it will divided into four main components; child development, community development, synergistic partner as well as rental and facilities.

Among the activities offered are ballet classes, chess and science workshops (for children), batik printing and culinary classes (for the youth), bead embroidery classes (for women) and sewing and cooking classes (for single mothers).

Family of the Late Dharmendran Overwhelmed When Visited by Abdul Khalid

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BANDAR TUN RAZAK, 16 June: Bandar Tun Razak member of Parliament, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid spent time visiting the family of the late N. Dharmendran who died while in police custody last month.

Abdul Khalid’s presence was welcomed by the deceased’s wife, Marry Maria Susay and family at their residence at PPR Taman Mulia.

When he was met after the visit, he expressed sadness over what happened and hopes that the case would receive proper defense.

According to Abdul Khalid, what is important is that defense for the future of his children and family should be given priority.

“The one thing I see and is important is the future of (Dharmendran’s) children and family. The second is their placement because they stay here under the courtesy of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) as they are renting this place.

“They must receive income in order to continue living here,” said Abdul Khalid who is also the Chief Minister of Selangor.

Meanwhile, Marry Maria who was met was overwhelmed by Tan Sri Abdul Khalid’s willingness to visit her family as they are still shocked by what had happened.

According to him, her family and her way of life changed after Dharmenran’s death as he shouldered the family’s responsibilities, especially in their expenses.

“My husband took care of everything. Now that he is gone, it is a little difficult.

“He (Dharmendran) never troubled me. Little by little we need to change our way of life,” she said.

Marry added that she is considering finding a job to cover their monthly expenses in addition to having to pay the house rent of RM124.

Currently, her expenses are being assisted by family members.

It was reported that Dharmendran was arrested by the police after making a police report following a fight which involved him on 11 May.

His wife and parents only knew about the arrest on MAy 19 and visited Dharmendran while he was in police custody.

He should have been released on bail on 21 May but Marry Maria Susay (wife) received a call stating that Dharmendran had already died.

Prepare Alternative Placement for Residents of Kampung Desa Pengasih

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SUBANG JAYA, June 16: Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim informed that the Selangor District and Land Officer has submitted a proposal to resolve the issue of the residents of Kampung Desa Pengasih who were ordered to leave their placement last May.

According to Abdul Khalid, among the contents of the proposal is to provide alternative placement for the affected residents in the near future.

“The District Officer did not allow the demolition to take place and there have been discussions between residents and the developer so that this problem can be solved,” he said in a press conference here after officiating the Opening Ceremony and Branding of the 3C Complex yesterday evening.

It was reported that the villagers began to receive notices of a court order asking them to vacate the area in 2012, and the company began to file initial summons against the residents on 14 May 2013 through the Shah Alam High Court.

The notice stated that all affected residents need to vacate the area no later than 28 May.

However, residents appealed to postpone the evacuation by pleading for kindness from the involved parties to provide a placement for them as well as to claim for compensation for crops cultivated over the years.

The residents also claimed to have not received the compensation of RM7,500 by a Federal Government Linked Company (GLC) as promised from the land their homes are on.

It is understood that the land area of 217.5794 hectares was requested by the residents when Selangor was under BN and former Chief Minister, Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib on 8 September 1992.

However, the residents’ application status was unknown until 2004, when the land was requested by the GLC.

The application was then approved by Dr Mohd Khir, for the purpose of building a university. However, the development of the university had not been pursued.

CM: Strengthen Islamic Knowledge, Avoid Misguided Faith

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SUBANG, 15 June: Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim advised the people of Selangor to strengthen and increase knowledge on Islam to avoid misguided faith.

According to him, the advice was thrown because so far, there are 27 deviant teachings that have been pronounced to have deviated from true Islamic teachings.

“I was told by the Research and Development Division of the Selangor Islamic Religious Department that such teachings which are carried and practiced by individuals or certain groups and thus some Muslims believe it and soon become followers,” he said at the opening speech of the state level Islamic Affairs Premier Forum at the Nurur Rahmah Surau in Kampung Melayu Subang.

Abdul Khalid explained that the reason some Muslims who deviate from Islamic teachings stems from them not having the knowledge or understanding of the teachings in the real sense.

“This may be due to when they were children, they did not receive education and instruction in the field of Islam due to negligence or ignorance of their own parents.

“This phenomenon is actually more prevalent among the Muslim society in our country. According to a randomised study, there are more than 60 percent of adults who do not perform the obligatory prayers, and do not even know how to read and write in Jawi,” he said.

He added that a variety of ways can be done in efforts to find mentors, among them is to listen to talks from religious teachers or speakers who are given teaching credentials from the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS).

“The State Government, through the Standing Committee for Education and Human Capital Development, since 2009, has already and are continuing to create individuals of the state who are balanced physically and spiritually through the Spies programme.

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“At the same time, we will also strive to ensure that the people of all levels and backgrounds can live a good life according to what is dictated by the religion and culture,” he said.

In this regard, he said, the State Government always pays serious attention to the aspect of the development of Islam.

“Among the things emphasised is the call to nurture and strengthen Muslim unity regardless of origin,” he said.

About 1,000 attendees were present at the forum entitled ‘One Heart, Two Souls, Where are We?.

Among the invited panellists was Ustaz Haslin Baharim or better known as Ustaz Bollywood and Dr Roslan Mohamad.

Also present was the Exco for Islamic Affairs, Agricultural Modernisation and Rural Development, Salehan Mukhyi and the Deputy Director of JAIS, Zaki Arshad.

CM Confident that Saifuddin Can Help Implement the PR Manifesto in Selangor

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SHAH ALAM June 5: The appointment of Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail as the Political Liaison Officer in the Chief Minister’s Office is seen to be able to help the State Government in implementing the Pakatan Rakyat manifesto which was presented during the recent 13th General Election (GE-13).

Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the State Government has the power to appoint any individual who is qualified to help ensure the success of State Government efforts.

“There is no need to discuss (explain) what is being done by the State Government to find individuals who have the ability of implementing the manifesto which we presented in the GE-13,” he said in a press conference after chairing the Selangor Exco Meeting here at the State Government Office.

Abdul Khalid added that the State Government will hold a meeting with Saifuddin together with the State Economic Planning Unit (UPEN) next week to discuss efforts to increase rural development which will be spearheaded by the PKR Secretary General.

Saifuddin’s appointment was announced by the PKR De Facto Leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the party’s 9th Congress in Petaling Jaya last month.

At the same time, he said, the issue of PAS and SAP demands for positions equivalent to Saifuddin’s will be discussed at the meeting.

Water Industry Restructuring Begins Again

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KLANG, 30 May: Discussions on the Selangor water industry will begin again with the Federal Government in the nearest future with hopes that the restructuring of the service can be continued by the Selangor Government.

This is so that the acquisition process for the treatment and distribution of water in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya from four private companies will be completed to ensure that consumers receive adequate, ongoing and affordable price for water supply.

Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the official letter regarding discussions has been sent on Monday to Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the new Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water, Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.

The letter is a response of the State Government to Dr Maximus’s statement last week of wanting to meet and discuss with Selangor on the water services in Selangor.

Abdul Khalid hopes that the ministry will respond immediately so that a discussion can be held in the nearest future.

“Our priority is to improve the water supply services for the people of Selangor and the Klang Valley through the restructuring of the water services as required by the Water Services Industry Act or WSIA.

“I have sent official letters to Dr Maximus Ongkili to hold discussions to finalise this restructuring process.”

He said this at a press conference after the oath swearing for the State Government Executive Council here at the Alam Shah Palace today.

The water industry restructuring process was initiated by the State Government last year in an effort to takeover the supply, treatment and distribution operations from four private companies.

The State Government has offered RM9.65 billion to acquire the four companies and so far, they have responded positively to the offer.

Last week, Dr Maximus expressed desire to meet with Abdul Khalid in a proposal to restructure the water industry in Selangor so that an amicable conclusion will be reached.

Dr Maximus said that he hopes to sit with Abdul Khalid to explore parts where the Federal Government can cooperate with the State Government.

Description Portfolio to Ensure that the People Receive Accurate Information

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KLANG, 30 May: The Description Portfolio has been created to ensure that the people of Selangor always receive clear and accurate information about all programmes planned by the State Government through media dissemination.

According to Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, this move took lessons from the administration of the first term. Although there are many programmes running such as the Localising the State Economy (MES – Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor) Agenda, it did not holistically reach the people.

“Therefore, one of the tasks of this portfolio is to provide more accurate and descriptions directly to the people.

“We will discuss this so that any information and communication to the people can be carried out through various efforts such as dissemination through TVSelangor, radio and all media,” he said in a press conference after the swearing in ceremony of the State Government Executive Council at the Alam Shah Palace here today.

Abdul Khalid said that the State Government is committed to continue the MES agenda in this new term where the wealth of the state will be distributed to the people.

According to him, he and the newly appointed Exco lineup will receive all advice from DYMM the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and they will ensure the continuity of a clean and transparent administration as shown by the State Government over the past five years.

“As for my newly elected friends, I am certain that the will give their highest commitment towards the job entrusted to them in order to continue the Selangor Government;s excellence,” he said.

The new faces appointed are; the Sabak Assemblyman, Sallehen Mukhyi as the Exco for Islamic Affairs, Agricultural Modernisation and Rural Development; Kota Alam Shah Assemblyman, V Ganapathi Rao (Plantation Workers, Poverty and Caring Government ), and the Sementa Assemblyman, Dr Daroyah Alwi (Health, Entrepreneur Development and Science, Technology and Innovation).

The Selangor State Assembly (DNS) Speaker position is currently held by the Subang Jaya Assemblywoman, Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan and for the position of DNS Deputy Speaker, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has been elected.

Former DNS Speaker, Datuk Teng Chang Kim who is also the Sungai Pinang Assemblyman has been elected as the Exco for Local Government, Research and Development.

In addition, the Chief Minister is also holding the portfolio for Finance, Land Development and Natural Resources Management (Whitening Illegal Factories), State Economic Action Council Member (Investment, Rural Development and Tourism) and well as the Malay Customs Committee Member.

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