Tag: Transparency

Police Booth to Increase Security at Industrial Areas


KLANG, 4th DEC: KSelangor Government has, under the Selangor State Investment Centre Berhad (SSIC) granted the national police (PDRM) the Bukit Raja, Klang Industrial Area Police Booth.

This is an effort to boost confidence and security among investors and factory owners nationally and internationally so as to continue to invest and support the country’s economy.

Selangor State Secretary, Datuk Mohammed Khusrin Munawi said that the police booth worth RM150,000was a step towards combating and reducing crime, especially in industrial areas of the state.

“With this, more investors will come to Selangor as there is a safety guarantee provided by the police and the government,” Khusrin explained in a media conference.

He said the above comment during the hand-over ceremony of the Bukit Raja, Klang Industrial Area Police Booth by the government to the police.

He added that the sum of investment in the Bukit Raja Industrial Area since August 2012 is RM384 mil that is a significant contributor to the rough output of the country (KDNK).

Therefore, safety measures must be increased in the area to reflect the determination of the state government to assist the police in combatting crime at industrial areas.

“Half of the cost of the booth was financed by the factory owners and for that I give my thanks,” he said.

The police boothe is the first built in the industrial area in Selangor and it is operational 24 hours a day for the purpose of access and convenience of communication between the factory and the police.

A replica of the police booth key was given by Khusrin on behalf of Selangor to the Chief of Police in Selangor, Datuk Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah.

As many as six police officers were assigned to the police booth located opposite Nestle Products Sdn Bhd factory, complete with a Police Record System (PRS) for ease of lodging complaints.

The proposition to build the booth was voiced by the factory owners following a series of break-ins and container hijacking resulting in a loss of millions of ringgit and a disturbance in the production line.

Rodziah: Efforts to Eliminate Challenges for OKU

SHAH ALAM, 4TH DEC: People with Different Abilities (OKU) should be acknowledged and be given the opportunity to play an important role in the development of the nation.

Welfare, Women’s Affairs, Science, Technology, Innovation and Culture Exco, Rodziah Ismail says that these roles can only be played if physical and non-physical obstacles can be eliminated.

“The State Government is working its hardest to implement changes in terms of facilities in stages so as to eliminate existing obstacles and to improve efforts in aiding the OKU to increase their competitiveness.”

“All efforts planned and implemented by the State government needs to be accepted by leaders at all levels including corporate bodies and infant companies of the State, State Assembly, Council Members, Resident Leaders, Community Leaders in moving towards a society that is caring and considerate of People with Different Abilities (OKU).”

People with Different Abilities (OKU) Day is celebrated on the 3rd of December annually since 1994, in line with the United Nations’ Resolution announcing the International People with Different Abilities Day on the same date. The UN theme this year reads ‘Removing Barriers to Create and Inclusive Accessible Society for all’.

According to her, all barriers and obstacles faced by the OKU have varied aspects that need to be addressed urgently such as education, family life, health care, social development, employment, socio-economic issues and others including employment opportunities within the government.

“By taking on these jobs, it will help them create the foundation for themselves in making sure that their rights are protected and they have equal access to basic necessities, just like everyone else.”

“I ask everyone from all of society whether from the government, politicians and lay people to commit in providing sufficient access so that the OKU can forge a path forward without obstacles,” she added.

Independent Investigation Commission to Investigate Wrongdoing of Minister of Home Affairs (KDN)

SHAH ALAM, 4 Dec: The Independent Investigation Commission should be established immediately to investigate allegations against the intervention of Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein with the police force.

PAS Youth chief, Nasrudin Hassan Tantawi said the issue is a serious event that requires immediate action.

It was exposed by the former Chief of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan that to date, no action has been done to uncover all possibilities of fraud and misconduct.

He hoped that the police acted to protect the people in accordance with current legislation, not taking care of the political parties and in accordance with their instructions.

“The exposure cannot be considered a betrayal by a former police chief, but the information should be disclosed and investigated immediately as it involves the question of the integrity of the Malaysian Police Force,” said Nasrudin in his press release.

He said Hishamuddin’s action is contrary to Section 4 (1) of the Police Act (1967) which allows only the IGP to give orders to his or her subordinates.

“PAS Youth also demanded that Hishammuddin go on leave until the investigation is complete.

“Hishammuddin should be a ‘gentleman’ and follow the footsteps of Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil by taking leave following the National Feedlot Centre (NFC) scandal,” he said.

Umno Assembly Does Not Focus on the People’s Problems, Only Sows Hatred

PETALING JAYA, 3 Dec: The Umno General Assembly which ended yesterday did not focus on government policies and problems of the people, instead concentrating on igniting racialism, including trying to bring back ‘the ghost of May 13’.

Umno’s action is due to the rising sense of fear that Umno leaders will lose power when people reject them in the upcoming 13th General Election, says PKR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“The act of calling back the May 13 ‘ghost’ was to create hatred between the Malays and non-Malays.

“Next, they will cultivate a culture of fear among the people that the bloodshed will happen if Umno loses power,” Anwar said in a press release.

Anwar also said the action was provocative and may be regarded as a crime.

The statement was issued by Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Sharizat Abdul Jalil in her opening speech at the Wanita Umno assembly meeting last week.

Anwar claims that Shahrizat’s statement is an attempt to revive her political career after being pressured to resign in regards to the National Feedlot Corporation scandal.

In the three-day conference, the Umno president who is also the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, also took the opportunity to attack Anwar and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leaders.

“Where are the ideas for the economy and social justice, health, housing and education?

“If he possesses a strong reason to oppose Pakatan Rakyat, he should accept my challenge to confront and debate. So that the people can evaluate who is telling the truth and who is fond of cheating.

“Do not hide behind your cheap propaganda machine and be a real man as the Prime Minister and come down to the court to debate with me,” said Anwar.

Najib also claimed that Anwar is a proxy for foreign powers, the United States and China, and at the same time, apostasy will run rampant and turn Malaysia into a Christian nation if Umno goes extinct in the next election.

MBSA Plans To Expand Over 24 Clean Zones, Mini Clean Zones Include Apartments

SHAH ALAM, 2 Dec: Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) will proclaim over 24 new areas as clean zones and Mini Clean Zones, including low and medium cost apartments.

Among the planned areas to achieve Clean Zone status in 2013 are Section 2, Section 3 and Section 4 in Shah Alam.

While the process of obtaining Clean Zone statuses have begun in Section 9 and Mini Clean Zone status for Section 19 in Shah Alam.

Shah Alam mayor Datuk Mohd Jaafar Mohd Atan said that this process will continue until the area manages to achieve the prescribed level of cleanliness before it can be given the status of Clean Zone or Mini Clean Zone.

MBSA will also continue efforts by convening a meeting with council members to seek the consent of establishing a total of 24 mini clean zones at council level.

“For high-rise housing, we will cooperate with the Joint Management Body (JMB) and the Housing, Building Management and Squatters Exco (Housing Exco).

“We will try to obtain funds from the ‘Ceria’ Fund from the Housing Exco,” he told TV Selangor yesterday.

According to Mohd Jaafar plans will be made in response to Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim educate the community on maintaining cleanliness instead of forcing them to.

“The area need not be too wide, 20 acres for each council members 20 and we will focus on the area because we want to raise the community’s awareness,” he said.

MBSA also plans to collaborate with the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) to create clean zones in residential areas developed by the company.

MBSA Bags Main Award for Clean Zone

SHAH ALAM, 1 Dec: In addition to winning the main award for Clean Zone, Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) also bagged a majority of other awards in the Clean Zone appreciation night here, today.

MBSA was selected from 12 local authorities to receive the major award – ‘Award of Appreciation’ and ‘Selangor Clean Zones 2012 Award’.

MBSA also won awards in five out of the eight categories which include the Clean Zone Champion Award for City Council Group and Best Model Management Practice.

MBSA also won in the category of Selangor Local Authorities Monitoring of Cleanliness Criteria, Selangor Local Authorities Landscape Maintenance Criteria and the Selangor Local Authorities Public Facilities Maintenance Criteria.

Shah Alam Mayor Datuk Mohd Jaafar Mohd Atan described the victory as being the result of sincerity, commitment and responsibility from all parties involved in the MBSA Clean Zones campaign.

He credited the hard work of all officers, employees of MBSA, council members and the people of Shah Alam in cooperating to maintain cleanliness.

“Those three are the main factors of our success today and I, as the Mayor, am only the planner and a source of encouragement to them.”

“But they worked hard to achieve this. The success is their. My highest congratulations to them all,” he told TV Selangor.

The award giving ceremony was held at the Shah Alam Convention Centre today and was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

Besides MBSA, Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) won the Municipal Council award and Hulu Selangor District Council (MDHS) won the District Council award.

Meanwhile, the Klang Municipal Council won the Community Involvement category, Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (Documentation management), Subang Jaya Municipal Council (Maintaining Old Clean Zones) and Sabak Bernam District Council (Local Complaints Management).

The judging was done by a committee headed by the Dean of the University of Selangor (Unisel),Datuk Prof Dr Salleh Mohd Fuad.

In his opening address, Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the people can be educated to take care of the environment by ensuring that the cleanliness of the area is increased.

“Singaporeans take good care of their country, however their attitude is lost when they come into Johor.

“This is because they feel that it’s alright to litter in Johor because they see Johor as being less clean as compared to their country.

“It is the same here. If someone enters a clean and organised shopping complex, they are hesitant to litter.

“However, when they enter a messy and dirty complex, they don’t mind littering everywhere,” Abdul Khalid said.

Azmin: Najib Most Spendthrift PM in Spending Petronas Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Nov: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is the most spendthrift Finance Minister, by forcing Petronas to contribute the highest dividend rates in the country’s history.

PKR deputy president Azmin Ali accounted that, except for Najib, there has never been a Finance Minister or Prime Minister who has extensively used Petronas funds.

Based on the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Statics, throughout Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s term as Finance Minister, Petronas had contributed a dividend of RM3.1 billion from 1992 until 1997.

The amount of dividends Petronas contributed when Tun Abdullah Badawi was the Finance Minister was RM9.1 billion in 2004, RM11.0 billion in 2005, RM18.0 for 2006 and RM24.0 billion for 2007.

Meanwhile, during Najib’s term, a sum of RM30.0 billion in dividends have been contributed consistently from 2009 to 2011.

“When Anwar had worked to reduce the national debt, the country spent prudently resulting in income surpassing spending without burdening Petronas and had driven economic growth up to 10 percent. Datuk Seri Najib had taken 10 times more out of Petronas funds.

“The national debt increased five-fold, the budget deficit lasted for 14 years and the economic growth rate is still sluggish at the rate of around four to five per cent,” he said at a press conference at PKR headquarters.

Azmin came forward today to maintain the credibility and ability of PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in steering the economy following Najib’s attack yesterday at the Umno general assembly.

Azmin explained that Najib’s economic performance has not once ever surpassed Anwar’s in successfully accelerating economic growth in reaching 9-10 percent during his term as the Minister of Finance.

During Najib’s appointment as the Minister of Finance since 2009, he has reversed the economy’s direction and lead it towards crisis while neighbouring countries such as Indonesia continues to grow rapidly.

In addition, Najib Razak has also failed to overcome debt problems although Anwar had left it in a pretty good shape.

Azmin also said the modus operandi of the attacks against Anwar regarding his economic governance credibility is to use it again for the 13th General Elections (GE-13) to intimidate the people that the country will go bankrupt if Umno-BN is not given the power to rule.

“For the GE-13, people will still choose Pakatan Rakyat. This means that mature people will not be influenced by Umno-BN political propaganda in underestimating the people’s ability to evaluate the performance of the economy under the leadership of Anwar as Finance Minister.



Umno Deputy Women Chief of Semporna Joins PKR

PETALING JAYA, 30 November – Deputy Women Chief of Umno’s Semporna Division, Sabah Kalasahan Abdul Salam declared her withdrawal from the party and resigns from all her positions in the party with immediate effect today, to join PKR.

This decision was made due to the breakdown of leadership in the Umno Semporna Division particularly the Division Head held by Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, one of the three Vice Presidents of Umno.

According Kalasahan, she has served for two terms since 2004 to 2012 and found that the leadership of Shafie is that of a dictatorship rule which makes Umno Sempoerna seem privately owned.

She added that the Sempoerna Division of Umno’s leadership leans towards participating in division, exclusion and marginalisation which is contradictory to the party’s concept.

“The nature of favoritism, cronyism and nepostism continues to be a practice and is denser in the Semporna Umno leadership pattern. They (Umno division) are far off track.

“Umno Semporna is also not managed based on the party’s constitution. The lack in transparency is too much in the administration and divisional meetings as well as in the Umno Semporna Division,” she said witnessed by PKR Deputy President, Azmin Ali.

She also explained that as the Minister of Rural Development, Shafie has also failed as a whole in his duty to develop Semporna.

“I also regret and repent regarding the sabotage carried out by the party leaders towards BN Bugaya State Assembly candidate in the 11th General Elections (2004) and the BN Sulabayan State Assembly candidate in the 12th General Elections in 2008.

“Those who had committed this sabotage were given special protection from the Umno leader of Samporna who also holds the position of the Semporna Umno Division Chief,” she said.

Meanwhile, Kalasahan’s husband, Abdul Habi Mustpha insisted that the issue of his ‘sacking’ which was in the media should be corrected as he had already left Umno on the 17th of November.

“Five days after my resignation, the announcement was made which involves a wide broadcast stating that I have been sacked from Umno.

“Why should I be sacked when I had already left Umno. This shows rapacity in Umno,” he said.

He also said that Shafie’s failure in developing the community of Samporna is clearly revealed when the district ranked last in the results for primary and secondary school examinations.

Minister Lied, DOE Never Supported the Batu Caves 29-Storey Condo Project

SHAH ALAM, 29 Nov: Housing and Local Government Minister, Datuk Chor Chee Heung lied when he claimed that the Department of Environment (DOE) had supported the 29-storey condominium project in Batu Caves.

Instead the DOE, in a press release dated January 24, 2007, clearly did not support the project that is being developed by Dolomite Industries Sdn Bhd.

However, the project developer stubbornly wants to continue the development regardless of DOE’s stance.

This was according to Tourism, Consumer Affairs and Environment Exco member, Elizabeth Wong in her press conference at the Selangor State Assembly (DNS) Annex building lobby today.

“DOE never issued the letter of support as claimed by the Minister of Housing in the Malaysiakini report entitled “Chor: Dolomite submits engineering solutions” dated 19 November 2012,” said Elizabeth.

Elizabeth also showed the DOE report which was signed by the Selangor DOE Director, Rosli Zul, that clearly opposed the development as it could potentially cause landslide problems.

Elizabeth also said that until now, nine blocks of the commercial building project has been completed but still unoccupied as it has yet to received the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC).

Previously, during the era of the Umno-BN administration, Selayang Municipal Council had given the planning permission for project, located about 180 metres from the Mahamariamman Temple in Batu Caves.

However, the project has received objection from Hindus who are concerned that it will affect Batu Caves’ soil structure as it is their place of worship.

Cancel Development on PKNS Field: CM Discuss With Excos

SHAH ALAM, 28 Nov: Seri Setia Assemblyman, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad’s motion of wanting the State Government to just cancel the application of the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) Field Land Development in Kelana Jaya will be discussed with the Excos and parties involved, says Chief Minister, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

According to Nik Nazmi, the application under the Petaling Jaya Local Plan 2 (RTPJ2) also does not have to be brought before the board of appeals because it has been proven that there has been document falsification regarding the application.

“If possible, the State Government should stop the application immediately because the people clearly want the field to be saved.

“For me it would be best if the State Government is able show a good example by retracting the application for the PKNS land development,” he said.

Elaborating further, Abdul Khalid said that he would take into consideration the opinion of the Select Committee on Competency, Accountability and Transparency (SELCAT) as well as the Board of Appeals.

The SELCAT report last week had found no evidence to say that there is an element of deception regarding the issue of the field development.

However, the SELCAT Chairman, Datuk Teng Chang Kim did not deny in the report that the officers in the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Planning Department were reckless in carrying out their duties, incompetent and unprofessional in drafting the RTPJ 2.

Previously, the issue was raised when the PKNS wanted to develop the PKNS field in SS7 Kelana Jaya near the Damansara Puchong Expressway into a commercial project.

The State Government then decided to bring the issue to the SELCAT public hearing after being proposed by the Seri Setia Assemblyman in June.

Former IGP Accuses Hishammuddin of ‘Interfering’ in Police Duties

PETALING JAYA, 28 Nov: Former Chief of Police, Tan Sri Musa Hassan today accused the Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein of ‘interfering’ in the duties of the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP or PDRM in Malay).

He said that Hishammuddin had given orders directly to junior officers and a district police chief without his knowledge when he served as Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Previously, Musa had worked for four decades in the RPM and had led the police force for four years since 2006 before being replaced by Tan Sri Ismail Omar on 13 September 2010.

Musa said that the actions of the Minister to give directions to police officers is not appropriate because it is against the provisions of the law.

“So, I had highlighted to him (Hishammuddin) Section 4 (1) of the Police Act (1967, stating) that the direction and control of the police is under the IGP and not under the authority of the Minister.

“Of course, I cannot be rude to him because Hishammuddin is a minister.

“I spoke to him very politely. He did not like it, “said Musa.

He said this in the Increased Crime Rate Special Press Conference at a hotel here.

Also participating in the press conference was the Chairman of the Malaysian Crime Watch Task Force (MyWATCH), R Sri Sanjevan, of which Musa has became a patron of.

He said that there had been complaints from police officers who said that they had received orders not from (their police superiors) but from the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN).

“In fact, the ministry may issue directions now … Who has the power now?”

“Something has to be done by the top management of the police to correct the issue; which is not right,” he said.

According to Musa, he is giving this advice so that the police force will improve the quality of their work and maintain the image of professionalism.

When asked whether the current IGP, Ismail Omar had lost control of the police force, he said that the IGP himself should give an explanation.

“Tan Sri Ismail Omar himself, as the Chief of Police, should and (can) correct the situation,” he said.

Over 83.000 join Selangorku Shopping Bonus

SHAH ALAM, 27 Nov: The “Jom Shopping Bonus Selangorku” (Selangorku Let’s Go Shopping Bonus) included participants of the Selangor Children Heritage Fund (Tawas) and had received an overwhelming response with the attendance of about 65% of participants from the programme organized so far.

Welfare, Women’s Affairs, Science, Technology, Innovation and Culture Exco member, Rodziah Ismail said that a total of 83,551 participants have been approved for the programme as of the 2nd of November.

According to her, the Jom Shopping Bonus Selangor benefits are awarded based on birth year of the participants.

“Now Tawas is distributing the benefits to members who were born in 2008 amounting to 16,000, as estimated and the benefit is divided according to race.

“This programme is a ‘one-off’ gift given during the Tawas participant’s 4th birthday whose registrations have been approved in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011,” she said.

She said this in response to queries by Sekinchan assemblyman, Ng Suee Lim at the Selangor State Assembly session today.

Rodziah said that the RM7.5 million allocation has been provided by Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) for the programme in which RM 1.6 million has been channeled to the Selangor Children Heritage Fund (Tawas).