Tag: Mohamed Azmin Ali

SHAH ALAM, MAY 2:  The Selangor Government delegation led by Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali will depart for Jordan tomorrow to continue their working-visit to the Middle East.

The tour will see that another aid given by the State Government to Selangor students besides continuing a dialogue session with them.

Mohamed Azmin is also schedules to meet the Malaysian Ambassador to Jordan, TYT Tuan Zakri Jaafar in the evening.

Among the state leaders who accompanied him were State Excos, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Dato’ Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi and Dr Daroyah Alwi as well as Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) Director, Dato’ Haris Kasim.

The State Government had earlier announced a RM3,000 aid through the Peduli Siswa education fund for Selangor born children studying in the Middle East.

He said, to reduce the students’ burden, the State Government will increase the aid from RM2,500 to RM3,000 per person for their study expenses there.

TAINAN, TAIWAN, APR 26:

TAINAN – The Selangor delegation to Taiwan paid a visit to the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) on April 26.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said that besides fulfilling the invitation of Tainan Mayor, Dr William Lai, the visit to STSP was important in the effort to develop Selangor Cyber Valley (SCV) in Sepang.

“The approach done by the STSP has made Selangor interested in learning from it to spur economic growth in addition to creating new job opportunities for the rakyat.

“This is because the combination of three parties involving academics, industry players and the government is the key to STSP’s success.

“Therefore, the State Government is studying ways to emulate STSP’s success to develop SCV besides utilising their expertise in organic farming and green technology,” he said.

STSP, with an area of 570 hectares, covers the entire districts of Luzhu, Gangshan, and Yongan and involves the participation of over 45 companies that have created more than 2,000 jobs with an annual output value of NTD 11.1 billion.

It is also equipped with high technology industry including photonic, precision engineering, green energy and innovative medical equipment.

Selangor, through the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) aims to develop Selangor Cyber Valley (SCV) with a focus on smart development, green technology and sustainability. It is worth over RM16.9 billion.

The delegation to Taiwan included State Government Excos, Dato’ Teng Chang Khim, Amirudin Shari and Dato’ Dr Ahmad Yunus Hair, Deputy State Secretary (Development), Dato’ Nor Azmie Diron, Invest Selangor CEO Dato’ Hassan, SITEC CEO, Wong Kai Ping, Central Spectrum CEO, Mahmud Abbas and other technology industry and e-commerce leaders.

SHAH ALAM, APR 24: State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Taman Medan received an allocation of RM30,000 from the State Government for the construction of Surau At-Taqwa Desa Mentari.

Members of the State Council (ADN), Haniza Talha said the notification is received through an official letter by the state administration of the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS).

“Hopefully after this we get the support of all parties in order to raise funds for the construction of this mosque.

“Thanks to Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali for his concerned about the needs of the people,” she said on Facebook.

Earlier, the allocation approved under the Trust Fund Committee Rentals Land Development Jais meeting on March 23.

BY: HAFIZAN TAIB

SHAH ALAM, APR 3: The participation of many businessmen and entrepreneurs from various fields made the 2017 Selangor Smart Truck Festival at Dataran Kemerdekaan Shah Alam a success and a joyous event.

The programme by State Government in collaboration with Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), was held for two days, last Saturday and Sunday, where entrepreneurs could market their products at locations provided.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said Selangor Smart Truck is a State Government’s ongoing effort to help citizens improve their economy and be more successful.

“The current economic plight is challenging. It calls for more creativity and innovation from entrepreneurs to fulfil market demands, including to provide high quality product at a reasonable price.

“Selangor Smart Truck is an interesting new development for the public and has become the preferred choice for entrepreneurs as the concept of mobility gives them the option to move from one location to another to get more income compared to being in a static premise,” he said when officiating the 2017 Selangor Smart Truck Festival and launching the Mobile Truck Guideline (Food, Goods and Services) yesterday.

Also present at the event were Youth, Sports, Culture and Entrepreneur Development Exco, Amirudin Shari; Kota Anggerik Assemblyman, Dr Yaakob Sapari; Shah Alam Mayor, Dato’ Ahmad Zaharin Mohd Saad and guests.

After the officiating ceremony, Dato’ Menteri Besar took the opportunity to visit the sites to observe the businesses and mingle with the entrepreneurs who took part in the festival.

The Smart Truck business model was introduced by the State Government as a high mobility business and as a business opportunity given a new lease which would eventually promote healthy competition.

Up to March, 138 Smart Truck businesses have registered with the local authorities in Selangor.

BY: AFIX REDZUAN

SHAH ALAM, MAR 31: Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said there are several factors affecting the high land premiums in Selangor

According to him, it is the high demand in the Selangor property market as well as the rapid development in certain areas due to additional infrastructure, which are increasing the premiums.

“Besides that, other affecting factors are rapid economic growth and increasing domestic and international investments.

“The socio-political stability under the existing State Government and widespread speculation by property investors are also contributing factors,” he said.

He said that in response to an oral question by Sekinchan Assemblyman, Ng Suee Lim.

Mohamed Azmin said that the State Government also provides incentive based on PTGS Circular No 1/2016 and 3/2016.

One of the incentives, is to extend the premium payment period to 12 months for residential and 6 month for commercial properties.

Besides that, a special incentive scheme is also provided to extend the lease period for businesses in old buildings in rural areas.

BY: NORHAYATI UMOR

SHAH ALAM: The state government is ready for discussions with any party to improve the implementation of the plastic bag free campaign in Selangor.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said this is due to the additional feedback regarding the campaign’s implementation.

“From the feedback we’ve gathered, the response is very encouraging and positive from consumers and the citizens.

“However, with additional feedback, we are ready to discuss on how to improve our campaign,” he said while officiating an event at the Silver Jubilee Hall on January 21.

Retailers who charge RM0.20 for every plastic bag can use the money for their corporate social responsibility development programmes.

Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs Exco Elizabeth Wong said although the proposal is yet to be furthered into a resolution, it can still be implemented to fulfil the social responsibilities of retailers.

However, Wong said this recommendation is not yet a resolution in this state as implemented in Penang and other developed countries, for CSR programmes.

Prior to this, only the Penang Government had formalised the implementation of CSR programmes in an effort to collect money for the purpose of social responsibility services.

BY: LIZAWATI MADFA

KUALA SELANGOR, NOV 18: 33 Kampung Baru Pasir Penambang residents were fortunate that their appeals for exemption of deposit and penalty were approved by the State Government.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the decision was made by the State Executive Council on October 26.

He said that each resident was estimated to have had to pay between RM1,500 to RM10,340.

“We hear the complaints that the penalty and deposit imposed by the State Government are too high, therefore we have agreed to abolish them.

“However, with this exemption, applicants will be charged RM3.40 per metre.

“Annual fees depend on the approved land space, between RM550 to RM1,890,” he said.

He said that during the Temporary Occupation License Approval Letter Award Ceremony to the 33 recipients on November 18.

Also present were Kuala Selangor District Officer Shamsul Shahril Badliza Mohd Noor and Permatang Assemblyman Dato’ Sulaiman Abdul Razak.

On October 16, 2013, the State Government had rejected requests for the land ownership as the lands were located in areas of river reserves.

However, the State Government had reconsidered the appeal by 33 residents as a special case, considering that they have resided there for approximately 30 years.

On December 31, 2014, the State Government had approved license for temporary occupation and the approval letters dated January 2, 2016 have been given to the applicants.

BY: ERMIZI MUHAMAD

TANJUNG KARANG, NOV 18: Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali came down to observe the installation of flood bunds in Kampung Tok Adam recently.

He was on a series of visits to Kuala Selangor, to bond with locals and listen to the problems they face, especially those in the rural areas.

In the same development, Mohamed Azmin observed first-hand the bunds used by villagers to stop river water overflow.

Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) Deputy Director Mohd Nazif Daud was present to brief Dato’ Menteri Besar on the bund system used in the area.

Also present were Infrastructure, Public Amenities, Agricultural Modernisation and Agro-Based Industries Exco Zaidy Abdul Talib; and Health, Welfare, Women and Family Development Exco Dr Daroyah Alwi.

Mohamed Azmin then moved on to Bagan Pasir, to visit bund areas for locals there.

Prior to this, the State Government had allocated RM4.3 million to upgrade bunds in flood-prone areas.

This was part on the State Government’s initiative to protect the welfare of citizens residing along coastal areas in the state.