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Sultan Suggests to Increase Rural Development

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SHAH ALAM, June 28: The State Government has been urged to emphasise on rural development to increase the income of villagers as well as to set a value of ownership in each programme introduced.

This was recommended by Duli Yang Maha Mulia (His Royal Highness) the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah in his address in conjunction with the Opening Ceremony of the First Term of the 13th Selangor State Assembly here today.

He said that rural development must be based on the concept if integrated and sustainable development with the involvement of government agencies to oversee the implementation of the project and to help develop the necessary financial assistance.

He also advised the State Government to pave the way for promoting progress in districts or villages by using the assets and manpower of the people living in the localities.

“This means that when development expends to rural districts, youths no longer need to find jobs in the city.

“This will relieve the pressure on the municipality, the cost of living, transportation systems and other urban infrastructure,” he said.

He said that focus should be given to efforts to improve the quality and productivity of agriculture, including food crops, fisheries and livestock.

He said it is believed that with this increase in productivity, agricultural production will altogether lead to lower prices.

“We hope that the agricultural sector will continue to be equipped with modern agricultural concepts despite the fact that this sector accounts for only one point two (1.2%) in 2012 and is the smallest contributor to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

“However, I believe that the function and role of the agricultural sector in Selangor is very important as a provider of food and raw materials for agro-based industries and a source of income for farmers, especially in rural areas,” he said.

Selangor Sultan Wants State Government to Expand MES Agenda

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SHAH ALAM, June 28: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah wants the Selangor Government to continue to care for the welfare of the people by broadening the scope of programmes under the ‘Localising the Selangor Economy’ (MES- Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor) agenda.

“I hope that this effort will help ease the burden of the people and reduce income disparities among the people.

“The (state) government’s attentiveness also should include the indigenous people as well as the Disabled so that they can sit equally and stand equally with the rest of the people in Selangor,” he said.

He said this while delivering a speech at the Opening Ceremony of the First Term of the 13th Selangor State Assembly this morning.

As Head of Religious Affairs in Selangor, he also stressed for the Selangor Government to focus on efforts to improve the quality of life of Muslims in the state.

“To develop the community, education and economy must be a priority and this effort has never been an excuse to ignore or marginalise others.

“In fact, progress of Muslims as the majority group in this country is able to positively impact the state and the people,” he added.

Since 2008 till February this year, the State Government has spent RM856 million for the success of 29 welfare programmes under the MES.

Among them is the Golden Age Scheme (SMUE), Free Water Every Month, the Selangor Children’s Heritage Fund (Tawas), University Entrance Gift, Women’s Health Scheme, the People’s Tuition Programme and the Farm Workers Children’s Fund.

For the state budget, the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) obtained the highest amount of provisions, which is over RM130 million per year.

Over the past five years, the State Government has spent over RM40 million to build mosques and religious schools, while more than RM46 million have been allocated for reparations and refurbishments of mosques.

In addition, the State Government has also raised the allowance of teachers of Kafa Schools, from RM400 to RM1,300 per month as an investment in human capital.

Dr Nasir: PAS and PSM Not At Odds

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KUALA LUMPUR, 27 June: The Socialist Party of Malaysia (SAM) and PAS are seen to be similar in their fight as they both emphasise on the people’s welfare and to defend the marginalised due to the rapacity of leaders wanting to retain their power.

PSM Chairman, Dr Nasir Hashim said that the party will be based on the core values of socialism to uphold the fate of the people who are denied the right which is rightfully theirs.

“As socialists, we champion rights and fairness. We will not allow anyone to marginalise anyone. Our basis is love.

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From there, we will receive fairness, harmony and overcome all other things. This means that we respect the people and move forward to empower them,” he said as a panellist in the ‘Islam, Socialist, Liberal! Where does PAS stand?’ discourse organised by the Free Public Forum Malaysia (FPF) here yesterday.

The other panellists includes the Director of Policy Research Institute, Khalid Jaafar; Parit Buntar Member of Parliament, Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa; Executive Director of Middle Eastern Graduate Centre (MEGC), Al-Mustageem Mahmod Radhi and political activist, Hishamuddin Rais.

Dr Nasir said that currently, the people are often the victim of a ruling government that leans towards capitalism.

According to him, PSM can join in the fight if there are political parties or other quarters that voice the same matter.

“If there are those that fight against marginalism, why don’t we join together? If we are in the same movement, why can’t we be as one?” he asked.

For Dr Mujahid, the agenda of national welfare that has been championed by PAS since the 1960s is a clear picture that the party prioritises defending the people as well as to uphold Islam in this country.

He added that even though the understanding or ideologies are different, however PAS can join forces with political parties such as DAP and PKR through existing similarities.

“Together, we will oppose marginalism. If we look, there have been many PAS leaders who have been arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) when defending the marginalised.

“Why did PAS enter politics? Some say we are power hungry. Yes. What is the point of going into politics and competing is not to win?

“Why use one ideology if the ideology is not able to bring about changes. As an Islamic party, we are confident that Islam can bring about changes just like (the changes) brought about by Prophet Muhammad S.A.W,” said the Central PAS Committee Member.

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.

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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Selangor Exco Should Declare Assets

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KLANG, 30 May: The State Government will direct all Selangor Executive Councillors to declare their assets before the Selangor State Assembly (DNS) begins.

Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the declaration of assets include newly appointed Excos as well as former Excos.

He said that the effort is a continuation from what started last year.

“Last year, we already practiced what is called a declaration which we will continue to follow.

“So every additional asset acquired while the Exco is on duty, he will be required to report. It also includes old Excos,” he said during the oath swearing ceremony of the State Government Exco here at the Alam Shah Palace today.

However, the Chief Minister explained that the declaration of assets only involve Excos and do not include Members of the State Legislative Assembly (Assemblymen).

“I thought that it is important for the Excos first (declaration of assets) because they have executive tasks,” he said.

Abdul Khalid also said that the oath swearing ceremony for all Assemblymen, including the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker will be held in 21 June and the first Selangor State Assembly session is on 28 June.

Selangor Exco Appointment: Four New Faces, First Woman Speaker in Malaysia

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KLANG, 30 May: Ten Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leaders were safely sworn in as Members of the Selangor State Government Executive Council.

The Selangor Government made history as the first state to have a woman Speaker with the appointment of Subang Jaya Assemblywoman, Hannah Yeoh for the office.

The Oath Swearing Ceremony and the Pledge Undertaking as well as the Letter of Appointment for the Honourable Members of the Selangor State Executive Council which took place in front of DYMM the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at Balairong Seri, Alam Shah Palace here in Klang.

The appointment of the Selangor State Government Council Members was based on the 4-3-3 formula which saw four Excos being from the Malay community and four Non-Malays.

All of them received the Selangor Sultan’s assent before being sworn in today.

Two weeks ago, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim was again chosen to be the Chief Minister of Selangor for a second term to lead the Selangor administration.

The following are the responsibility authority and portfolio for the 2013-2018 administration session:

Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim – Finance, Land and Natural Resources Management, State of Selangor Economic Action Council (MTES) and Malay Customs Committee Member

Iskandar Abdul Samad – Housing, Building Management and Urban Settlers Exco

Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi – Youth and Sports, Infrastructure and Public Facilities Exco

Dr Halimah Ali – Education, Higher Education and Human Capital Development Exco

Sallehin Mukhyi – Islamic Affairs, Agricultural Modernisation and Rural Development Exco

Ean Yong Hian Wah – Investment, Industrial, New Village Development and Whitening of Illegal Factories Exco

Ganabathi Rao Veraman – Plantation Workers, Poverty and Caring Government Exco

Datuk Teng Chang Khim – Local Government, Research and Development Exco

Dr. Rodziah Ismail – Welfare and Women’s Affairs Exco

Dr. Daroyah Alwi – Health, Entrepreneur Development, Science, Technology and Innovation Exco

Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping – Tourism, Consumer Affairs and Environment Exco

Hannah Yeoh – Selangor State Assembly Speaker

Flooding, Damaged Roads Hasbullah’s Main Focus

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GOMBAK, 16 May: Flood problems that frequently occur in Gombak Setia is the main agenda to be solved by Hasbullah Ridhuan.

The new Gombak Setia Assemblyman said that this problem is important because flooding in the are often results in property damage and losses.

He said that most of the existing drains and irrigation in the area are in poor condition and need to improved on to be more efficient.

“The issue of flash floods occur both at townships and villages.

“Therefore, of course the issue of flash floods are closely to the existing drainage and also rivers which I see needs urgent priority,” he explained in an exclusive interview with Selangor Kini.

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Among the areas that often face flooding problems are Taman Gombak, Kampung Kerdas and around Sri Gombak.

He added that the close relationship forged with the Gombak District Council and the Department of Drainage and Irrigation previously will be used to find a solution to this problem.

In addition, a number of roads which previously were filled with potholes are also listed to be repaired to improve the comfort of the community in Gombak Setia.

He explained that other problems are being detailed according to priority to organise the framework for the next five years.

“I am getting feedback from village chiefs and Council Members.We have a designated phone line for people to lodge complaints and problems.

“Alhamdulillah we have received and sent text messaged to almost 10,000 residents in Gombak Setia to provide feedback regarding their complaints,” he said.

Meanwhile, a team will be used to expand awareness about the Localising the Selangor Economy (MES – Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor) programmes to the local community.

For residents of Gombak Setia who have any local problems, they can connect directly to the Assemblyman Community Service Centre at 03-6188 7869.

Over 500 Dubious Voters Identified in Klang

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KLANG, 3 May: A total of 571 dubious voters from Sabah have been identified to be registered under the Klang Parliament area.

According to the incumbent, Charles Santiago, the total is the highest in Selangor followed by 352 voters in the Kota Raja Parliament and 249 voters in Kuala Langat.

“The names was derives from the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) and the National Registration Department (NRD).

“Most of the names of the voters are descendants of Bugis and Sulu,” he told reporters at a press conference here at the Klang Parliament Operations Room.

Charles added that he will make sure that those on the list will not be allowed to vote.

In relation to that, Charles will deploy polling agents to not allow in those dubious individuals to vote on the polling day.

“We will send a letter to the Election Commission (EC) to ask these people not to vote.

It is understood that the PACA (polling agents and counting agents) may make an objection in cases suspicious cases.

“Prior to this, there have been cases where voters who live overseas were registered without their knowledge. After meeting with the state EC Director, Dzulkifli Ab Rahman, he said objection can be made,” he said.

Yesterday, the BN Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor confirmed the allegations by Pakatan Rakyat that there are special flights bringing in voters from East Malaysia to the Peninsular.

Bernama reported that Tengku Adnan admits the existence of such flights and stressed that the service was sponsored by “friends of BN”.

The People of the Federal Territory Will Receive Water Shares If PR Conquers Putrajaya

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BANDAR TUN RAZAK, 11 Apr: The residents of Federal Territory has the opportunity of acquiring water shares as a result of the restructuring of Selangor’s water industry if Pakatan Rakyat (PR) successfully gains control of the country’s administration after the 13th General Elections (GE-13).

Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that this effort can be implemented based on his experience as the Chief Executive Officer of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB).

When he was in PNB, he successfully implemented giving out eight million shares to Malaysians, including the famous schemes, Amanah Saham Nasional and Amanah Saham Bumiputera.

“So this is not a dream but why could it not be done by them (BN) who did not do this because they are not interested in the interests of the people.

“Today, we have chosen two teams, one from Pakatan Rakyat and another from Umno-BN”.

“Where one is thinking about corporate profits (BN) and another thinks about the people’s profit (Pakatan Rakyat),” said Abdul Khalid.

He said this curing the Pakatan Rakyat talk held at the Jalan Jujur football here yesterday.

Previously, Abdul Khalid announced his intention to distribute Selangor water shares to five million Selangorians if PR is given the mandate to govern again.

The offer of this water share is another translation of his ambition as a Chief Minister who wants the people of Selangor to own the wealth of the state.

40 Percent of Malays Remain Poor Under Umno

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BANDAR TUN Razak, 11 Apr: Umno-BN has allegedly failed to defend and fight for the rights and interests of Malays and Bumiputeras when facts have proven that about 40 percent of the said community only earns below RM1,400.

PKR De Facto Leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that although Umno-BN has ruled for more than 50 years, it has still failed to reduce the income disparity between the rich and the poor.

“The majority earn RM1,400 and below…but Umno still says: Long Live Malays! But Umno Malays are rich. They receive shares, taxi permits, timber and land,” he said.

Anwar said this in front of more than 5,000 people in a talk at the football field in Jalan Jujur here.

Anwar stressed that the economic disparity exists due to BN policies that adopts the practice of cronyism so much so that the national wealth lingers around corporate elites who are close to political leaders of the country.

“Syed Mohktar, RM10 billion, Mokhzani Mahathir RM2.2 billion, Mirzan Mahathir RM2.9 billion, Najibs brothers are also worth billions, Taib Mahmud, tens of billions. The People? RM2, 000. This means they are poor,” he said.

Anwar also revealed how Umno leaders are willing to cheat the people by hiding their weaknesses so much so that the main problem faced by the people has never been resolved.

“Ask Umno-BN leaders, What about prices? The answer is that it is controlled. The people’s income? The people are all happy, Corruption? Only a little.

“This are Umno leaders, they do not understand the suffering of the people. Who does not know that this country is rich? Oil revenues reach RM80 billion per year but the income is still at the old level,” he said.

Selangor PR Announces Manifesto 3 Days Before Nomination

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BESTARI JAYA, 8 Apr: Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim stated that the Selangor Pakatan Rakyat (PR) Manifesto for the 13th General Elections (GE-13) will be announced three days before the candidate nomination.

He said that the names of contesting PR candidates who will compete in 56 State Legislative Assemblies in the state will also be announced.

Abdul Khalid said this during the Land Title Presentation Ceremony to 212 residents of three villages; Kampung Pecah Batu, Kampung Jaya Setia and Kampung Permai in Bestari Jaya yesterday.

In the meantime, the Election Commission (EC) will meet this Wednesday to decide the candidate nomination date and polling dates for the GE-13.