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SHAH ALAM, JUNE 1: Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali wishes all Sarawakians who celebrate Gawai this year a happy Gawai Day.

In his statement, he said that the State Government shares a mutual aspiration with the Sarawakians in celebrating the diversity among the people of different races and achieving progress as planned.

“I would like to extend my best wished from Selangor to Sarawakians who celebrate Gawai this year. Gawai Dayak is a festival that celebrates the original Sarawak culture rooted from the culture of diligence before harvesting.

“The farming culture is a part of cooperation and mutual effort to overcome life and environmental challenges. The spirit of Gawai is something that must be brought into our efforts to build the country so that no citizen and no state feels marginalised.

“The richness of the Dayak culture is being studied by foreigners however not enough interest is given to it in Malaysia. By right, a continuous effort should be made to promote understanding on respect for this indistinct heritage into our education system,” he said.

He added that Sarawak is a state facing economic challenges and Selangor welcomes all Malaysians including those from Sarawak who have made the State their home, and that it is a part of the State Government’s philosophy that the state’s wealth must be redistributed to its citizens particularly those who are less fortunate.

“Due to that, the Peduli Rakyat programmes have been expanded from eight to 40 programmes within nine years, to help the people.

“I am looking into the future where Selangor and Sarawak can work closely for the mutual benefit of both countries. Similar to harvesting, the result can be enjoyed together, there are many things that can be shared to overcome poverty and economic gap and many things can be learned from Sarawak,” he said.

Dato’ Menteri Besar said, Malaysia including Selangor is home to all Malaysians. The State Government is concerned on the people’s fate with Sarawak claiming better recognition and respect and Selangor is in solidarity with Sarawak.

He ended his speech with the following words:

Selamat Ngintu Gawai Dayak

Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai

Chelap Lindap Lantang Senang

Nguan Menua

BY HAFIZAN TAIB

KAPAR, MAY 23: It is believed that the Smart Sewa Scheme introduced by the State Government is able to overcome urban poverty faced by citizens particularly those in the middle and lower income group.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the scheme is amongst the successful ones and the State Government is expanding it further with a RM100 million allocation for this year.

“We hope this scheme will help the State Government address the issue of urban poverty which is the challenge in rapid development, not only in Selangor but also in Lembah Klang.

“This is among the successful scheme to address housing problems faced by those in the middle and lower income group, in fact it is emulated by the Federal Government.

“I thank Putrajaya who admitted that the Smart Sewa Scheme is very effective in addressing urban poverty issues in the housing sector,” he said to the media after Smart Sewa Scheme Key Handover Ceremony at Pangsapuri @Jalan Keretapi Lama today.

He added that the State Government has so far rented 69 units of houses to the target group out of which 64 units are in that apartment area while another 5 units are in Taman Tun Teja, Rawang.

He said further that the State Government is also identifying another 200 units of houses for the same purpose and is in the process of upgrading them to be rented out in a conducive condition.

“We hope this process will be completed this year as the RM100 million is approved for 2017 and must be spent this year itself to fulfil the citizens housing needs.

“The scheme provides apartments which are more popular particularly among the younger families and young graduates who just started working as they have a choice to rent these Government-owned units,” he said

Also present were Housing, Building Management and Urban Settlement Exco, Dato’ Iskandar Abdul Samad; State Government Excos, Amirudin Shari and Dr Daroyah Alwi; State Government Secretary, Dato’ Mohd Amin Ahmad Ahya; Kapar Member of Parliament, G Manivanan; Selat Klang Assemblyman, Dr Halimah Ali and other guests.

SHAH ALAM, DEC 6: Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali expressed his condolences to Tamil Nadu citizens on the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa Jayaram.

“My condolences to Tamil Nadu citizens on the passing of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa yesterday,” wrote Mohamed Azmin on his Twitter account.

Jayalalithaa passed away after undergoing a surgery following a heart attack last Sunday.

As soon as news of her death spread, thousands of people started to line the streets throughout the night to catch a glimpse of the ambulance carrying her body.

Early yesterday, thousands of Jayalalithaa’s supporters mourned and cried outside the hospital compound while praying for her speedy recovery.

More than 6,000 police officers across the country have been deployed to ensure public safety after news of her death.

The Tamil Nadu Government has declared a 7-day mourning period beginning today.

Schools, colleges, offices and businesses are closed for three days with public holidays declared for the Southern Indian state.

Jayalalithaa’s body will be placed at the General Hall in Chennai for the public to pay their last respects.

BY: HAFIZAN TAIB

KLANG, OCT 22: The attendance of Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali at the Deepavali Cultural Night Carnival 2016 in Klang added to the the joyous atmosphere of the festival.

Dato’ Menteri Besar was greeted by Poverty, Caring Government and Plantation Workers’ Exco V Ganabatirau and Klang Muncipal Council Yang Dipertua Dato’ Mohamad Yasid Bidin.

The public, especially those from the Indian society, did not miss the opportunity to greet and take photos with him when he mingled with them in the area known as Little India in the state.

Also present were State  Assembly Speaker Hannah Yeoh, State Excos Elizabeth Wong and Dr Daroyah Alwi; Members of Parliament, Charles Santiago, R Sivarasa and G Manivanan.

The event is an annual state affair in conjunction with Deepavali celebrations.

Various entertainment performances, including dances and singing, were presented throughout the evening.

BY: NAZLI IBRAHIM

KLANG, OCT 18: In the midst of the State Government’s hard work to ensure safety of people living in areas at risk of flooding due to the high tide phenomenon, there are still certain parties throwing around unfounded allegations.

Dato’ Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, who expressed his disappointment with these parties, said that the State Government is well prepared in advance this time around to face the phenomenon.

“We are trying to prevent any calamities. We have not only given an additional RM4.3 million budget, but in fact, work has also already started. However, it is impossible that we can complete the work in one day. We have to ensure the bunds are according to technical specifications in order to be strong enough.

“This is to prevent the bunds from breaking again. However, the media has been reporting that there has been no action taken. Also that I have not gone down to the ground and do not understand the problems faced by rakyat.

“I have visited this village alone, twice. Just now I was in Kampung Sungai Keramat for almost an hour talking to villagers. It is my responsibility to protect their welfare,” said Mohamed Azmin.

He said that in his speech to 53 families of Kampung Tok Muda who are now placed at the Kampung Tok Muda Multipurpose Hall Temporary Relief Centre on October 18.

The State Government has actually received praises from flood victims who commented on the approval of additional budget for upgrading works as well as the government’s quick action in addressing the high tide this time around.

According to them, the quick action taken by State Government in making preparations for the phenomenon allowed them to relocate faster and reduce property loss.

“We have been informed much earlier. So we were prepared before moving and we managed to place our things on higher ground to prevent or reduce damages.

“The moving process was also not chaotic and everything has been pre-arranged by State Government such as food, comfortable beds and other amenities,” said villager Ahmad Azahari Soraji, 45.

Abdul Kahar Saroji, 49, praised State Government and Sementa Assemblyman Dr Daroyah Alwi who were very concerned with their welfare.

“Since the flood, our YB (Yang Berhormat) has come down to visit us many times to help us to move,” said the business owner.

When asked about his loss, Abdul Kahar expected it to be lower than the amount he lost before due to early preparations.

“I have not seen the condition of my house this morning, but I expect it will not be that bad as we had been informed early and most of our things have been placed on high grounds,” he said.

Meanwhile, another victim, Khariah Azlina Khairuddin, 21 thanked the State Government for making sure that they are comfortable during this time.

“Praise be to Allah, we have been provided with a comfortable place complete with amenities. I slept well last night,” said the private sector employee.