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People’s Uprising Assembly, Selangor Mobilises 300,000 Participants

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PETALING JAYA, 7 Jan: The Selangor Pakatan Rakyat (PR) will mobilise 300,000 supporters in an effort to gather a million people in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday’s people’s Uprising Assembly (Himpunan Kebangkitan Rakyat).

Selangor PAS Commissioner Dr Abdul Rani Osman said that the Selagor PR is always committed towards efforts of harnessing the voice of the people in stating their stand in issues related to the country’s administration, economy, environment and elections.

Thus, he said that the assembly which will be held at Merdeka Stadium will act as a vehicle for the people to express their stance against the Umno-BN Government administration.

“In relation to that, Selangor Pakatan Rakyat will mobilise the people to gather at this assembly which is rooted in democracy, freedom and interests of the people,” he said this morning in a media statement at the PKR headquarters.

Also present was the Selangor DAP Chairperson, Teresa Kok and the Selngor PKR Secretary of Leadership Council, Amirudin Shari.

In the meantime, Dr Rani also called for participants to make their way to Kuala Lumpur a day earlier and to use public transport to avoid traffic jams.

Meanwhile, Teresa, who is also the Investment, Industry and Trade Exco of Selangor confirmed that till now, there has been no response from the police or the Stadium Merdeka party regarding permission to hold the assembly.

However, she stressed that the assembly will still carry on as planned in the vicinity of the stadium although there has been no response from the aforementioned authorities.

“Previously, the Prime Minister said that if an assembly is to be held, we can use the stadium.

“However, after we submitted the application, no response was given. We would like to carry it out in peace, however it is often provoked by some,” she said.

The organisers targets one million people to gather at Merdeka Stadium on 12 January with green; representing anti-Lynas, yellow; representing Bersih 2.0, orange for the anti Felda Group Venture Holdings (FGVH) and red for the group claiming royalties.

Unisel Provides Temporary Accommodation for ‘Bestari Jaya’ Students

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SHAH ALAM, 3 Jan: For safety reasons, Universiti Selangor (Unisel) has transferred 2,000 students residing in the Bestari Jaya hostels to some off-campus residences.

The measure was taken to make way for repair works around the campus area which is expected to take about 12 months.

Unisel Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Anuar Ahmad said that they are currently waiting for response from Jana Niaga Sdn Bhd (JNSB), the company responsible for managing the hostel, about the repair works.

“Since the letter was sent on December 27, we have yet to receive any response from JNSB whether they are willing to bear the cost of repairs or not.

“If they remain silent, we will assume that they are not interested.

“However, we will continue repair works with the help and support of the State Government,” explained Anuar who was accompanied by Higher Education Exco, Dr Halimah Ali in a press conference here, this morning.

In the meantime, Halimah said that the State Government has allocated RM20 million for the hostel’s repair works if JNSB refuses to cooperate.

Unisel, Bestari Jaya campus students that begin registration on January 11 will be placed at temporary accommodations at Bandar Taski Puteri, Rawang and Kota Puteri, Ijok, as well as several other accommodations in the Ijok area.

They will also be provided transportation services, internet services and security officers.

Anuar explained that students will still have to pay RM200, the same rate as the original hostel.

On December 20, it was reported that, upon request by Unisel, the Public Works Department (JKR) Maintenance Division, conducted a survey around the Unisel hostel area at the Bestari Jaya campus.

The survey found that the land is suffering from serious sediment that it is disrupting the smooth running of sewage, drainage and underground cable systems.

Following that, on December 26, JKR suggested that repair works to be conducted quickly and the hostel buildings should be vacated of its occupants.

2013: Efforts Doubled to Meet The People’s Ideals + CM Video

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SHAH ALAM, 31 Dec: For four years since March 2008, the Pakatan Rakyat Selangor Government has successfully governed the state well and with satisfaction.

As noted in the National Audit Department Report, particularly on the state’s finances which have been managed efficiently and prudently.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the Selangor government has successfully managed to increase government cash reserves from RM400 million in 2008 to RM2.5 billion as of October 2012.

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“Around RM800 million has been given back to the people through more than 20 welfare programmes in the ‘Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor’ (MES or Localising the Selangor Economy) policy,” said Abdul Khalid in his 2013 New Year’s address.

He explained that the State Government is working hard to improve the standard of living of every citizen without practising discrimination.

“It is fair that my thanks go out to the people of Selangor for giving their support to the Pakatan Rakyat-led State Government since March, 2008.

“The Selangor State Government prioritises the people’s welfare of all races, all religion, every culture and regardless of their political affiliation,” said Abdul Khalid.

He added that the people and Selangor is fortunate to be ruled by a Sultan who is caring and concerned about the welfare and problems of the people.

For the Muslim people, His Royal Highness the Sultan, as the Head of Islam, always reminds Muslims to implement Islamic teachings.

For non-Muslims, from 2009, the State Government has allocated an amount of RM3 million and since 2010, a total of RM4 million (has been allocated) each year to assist non-Muslim places of worship.

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“The Selangor Government administration is now showing a good level of administrative reform and with the reform, various achievements can be seen.

“In maintaining this success, I wish to convey a message to all people that this state belongs to all of us and the ‘Selangorku’ logo which we use, symbolises; “Selangor is always at the heart of the people”,” said Abdul Khalid.

He explained that Selangor is now trying to fulfil the needs of the people according to priority and ability.

This will be revealed in 2013, the State Government is preparing to start the construction of the third bridge in Klang which is over 2 kilometres with six lanes which before this, has been failed to be fulfilled by BN.

“By absorbing the cost of RM300 million, which will be fully using the State Government’s provisions,” he said

Abdul Khalid said that to meet the demands of various groups in owning their own homes, 6,470 low-cost housing units have been provided.

It was built with RM42 thousand and below per unit and has been successfully completed in the Petaling district, Hulu Langat, Gombak, Sepang and Kuala Selangor.

This amount does not include the 12,481 units that are currently under construction and are being planned.

For medium-cost houses, from RM100,000 and below, a total of 3,925 units have been completed in districts in Petaling, Klang, Hulu Langat, Gombak, Sepang, Kuala Selangor and Kuala Langat.

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“The Selangor Government extends our heartfelt gratitude to the people, of all walks of life for cooperating, allowing for Pakatan to bring about improvements for the welfare of the general public.

“I hope that the people’s support will continue up to five years, which is after the 13th General Elections.

“This is so that the current State Government will be able to double its efforts to meet the aspirations of the people through other programmes for the collective prosperity and well-being,” said Abdul Khalid.

2012 Curtain Closes: Selangor Government Further Strenghtens, the Envy of Umno-BN

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COMMENTS: As the 2012 curtain comes to a close, Pakatan Rakyat (PR) continues to prove its ability to govern states under its leadership with many resounding successes throughout its reign.

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Among the achievements that are considered as major milestones of PR in 2012 includes the acknowledgement of the Auditor General, headed by Tan Sei Ambrin Buang, towards good fiscal management by Selangor, Penang, Kedah and Kelantan Governments.

According to the Auditor General’s 2011 Report (LKAN) which was tabled in Parliament on October 15, it clearly demonstrates the financial management of states under PR are far better, leaving behind states administered by Umno-BN.

Among the acclaimed in the LKAN report was that the monies raised by the Selangor Government has increased by R62.5 million compared to the previous year.

Selangor also recorded its own history when, for the first time, the State Government reserves reached more than RM2.5 billion.

Apart from that, the response of the people of Selangor towards various agendas under the ‘ Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor’ by the State Government has also been the envy of Umno-BN.

Until September 30, 2012, the State Government has spent RM766,913,379 for the success of 16 assistance programmes or assistance schemes, for the people of Selangor since the programme was launched.

At the same time, a total of 166,441 people of Selangor and 1,303,601 households have received various benefits from the programmes.

Among the programmes introduced are Free Water Supply, Selangor Microcredit Scheme (SkimSel), Children’s University Entrance Gift, Golden Age Friendly Scheme (SMUE), Selangor Children Heritage Fund (TAWAS), People’s Tuition Centre, Urban Microcredit Scheme (MiMBAR), Selangor Kindergarten Assistance Scheme (TUNAS) and People’s Care Assistance Scheme (SiKembar) as well as others.

Umno-BN Fights With Slander

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Thus, it is not surprising when Umno-BN madly attacked and defamed the Selangor State Government to ensure that the richest state returns to to them.

Among the insane actions taken by Umno_BN includes the fictitious ‘Selangor Water Crisis’ advertisement project which was held at an apartment in Petaling Jaya on September 24.

However, this immoral political game shattered when several media, including TV Selangor itself, managed to sniff out the such activities.

On location of the filming, TV Selangor managed to be informed by several actors that they had paid RM50 for the success of several profanities describing ‘Water Crisis in Selangor’.

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The filming also became hilarious when tankers supposedly supplying water to ‘victims of water crisis’ did not only no carry a drop of water, but the ‘victims’ themselves took tap water before filling it into buckets which were brought as filming props.

The residents were unhappy with the action and also notified that their homes have never experiences water outages as the fictional film was trying to depict.

Meanwhile in October, residents at Taman Medan Cahaya also became victims of Umno-BN’s dirty politics when they were manipulated to participate in a demonstration demanding 20 cubic metres of free water from the State Government.

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However, the Block B Resident’s Association Chairman, Mohamad Fuad Jam Jam and a resident of Block H of the apartments involved, A Ramlee Yahya, informed that the involved apartment had already received free water supply since 2011.

In addition to that, Mohamad Faud also informed that before the demonstration was held, the association was informed by the demonstration organisers that the main purpose of the demonstration was to protest the publication of a film that insulted Prophet Muhammad, thus causing confusion among the residents.

Ever-Increasing Political Violence

Due to mounting pressure to return to power in PR states and to maintain power in Putrajaya, Umno-BN has been continuously acting insanely by violently hindering PR’s advancement.

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Several violent incidences involving Umno-BN supporters against PR supporters at a ‘ceramah’ site, either in Selangor or other states, have become among the heated topics of 2012.

Lately, at an incident at Negeri Sembilan, ANAK Information Chief, Naraza Muda was wounded in the head and passed out after being beaten with a sharp stick by Umno-BN supporters in the Orange Travel Convoy on December 23 recently.

Meanwhile, two PR supporters also suffered injuries after being attacked by a sharp weapon by Umno-BN supporters at a PR ‘ceramah’ in Gombak on December 4.

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Another most talked about Umno-BN violent incident in 2012 was the series of attack on the ‘People’s Freedom Tour’ (Jelajah Merdeka Rakyat) convoy including the ‘Independant People’ (Merdeka Rakyat) bus which PKR Opposition Leader, Datuk Anwar Ibrahim, was travelling in.

What’s more unfortunate was that the the police themselves did not show eagerness to overcome these violent political issues, thus letting it continue.

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Apart from violent actions against supporters of the opposition party, Umno-BN also shamelessly plays the race card to scare Malay voters into thinking that they would lose their political power.

However, unfortunately for Umno-BN, their efforts did not cause the maximum impact that they expected when their violent acts were also ridiculed by the general public.

In addition, Umno-BN’s patriotic action was also wasted with the expose of the old party’s betrayal of selling State Government-owned land and Malay reserve lands.

Inn Selangor alone, from 1999 to 2008, an estimate of 24 land lots belonging to the State Government, with an estimated value of RM300 million, which was obtained by Umno-BN in the Umno-BN administration era, was sold at a low price or were transferred to third parties.

Umno-BN was also smart in easily making money by inserting their interests in every transaction of the sale of land to third parties.

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Thus, the people of Selangor should make a wise decision in the upcoming elections in 2013.

If measures in terms of performance, it is not a difficult choice for the people of Selangor because performance records of over four years under the Selangor PR administration and the Umno-BN’s administration records of 55 years, tells everything.

Yatt Hamzah: Emulate Selangor, Get Close to ‘Y’ Generation

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SHAH ALAM, 30 Dec: Popular artist, Yatt Hamzah commended the State Government’s move in addressing the younger generation in the state.

She said that programmes such as the Generation ‘Y’ Seminar which was held at the Silver Jubilee Hall, State Secretariat Building, should be emulated by other State Governments.

Such seminars could provide guidance to the younger generation to prepare themselves in facing the challenges of today’s life.

“It’s content is good as it in the form of knowledge and also entertainment to attract young people, congratulations to the State Government,” said Yatt or also known by her real name, Haryati Hamzah, when she was met by TV Selangor at the seminar.

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Another artist, Mel Wings whose real name is Ismail Zainuddin said that he was surprised to see the overwhelming response from the younger generation towards the seminar.

“This programme is very good, it should happen more frequently, either once a month or once a week because it is able to provide a guidance to young people on how to face the challenges of the world which is becoming increasingly challenging, according to Allah’s Fitra,” said Mel.

Meanwhile, participants that were interviewed also praised the programme which was organised by the State Government.

University students of Mara Institute of Technology (UiTM), Iiman Bte Mohd Zaki, 24, also suggested for this seminar to become an annual event with a more streamlined compilation of programmes.

“It has been done last year and this year, I think that it should be continued by largely promoting it and earlier.

“Although this week is a study week due to exams, many of my friends attended it, however if there have been more and earlier promotion, surely more would come,” said Iiman.

Mohammad Taufiq Ramli said that this seminar is capable of attracting the youth as it provides a balanced programme for the young.

“Earlier, we saw an Ulama, prominent psychologist Assoc Prof Dr Mariani and also artists.

“It can help teenagers recognise their identity as generation X, Y and so on.

Earlier, the Generation ‘Y’ Seminar received good response when it successfully managed to gather almost 1,000 youngsters from across Selangor.

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Among the invited leaders at the seminar was Associate Professor Dr Abu Hassan Hasbullah, a lecturer from the Department of Media Studies at University of Malaya (UM), Senior Lecturer from the Faculty of Shariah and Law, Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM) and lecturer from the Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, University of Malaya (UM) Education Faculty, Associate Professor Dr Mariani Md Nor.

In addition, the seminar which was opened to all youngsters was also graced by popular artists Yatt Hamzah, Diana Amir and Mel Wings, who is now an active independent evangelist as a panelist in a forum titled Gen ‘Y’ and Art.

Apart from the Gen ‘Y’ and Art forum, also included in the seminar was Gen ‘Y’ Expression Towards Missionary, New Media Phenomenon: Attitude and Perspective of Gen ‘Y’ and five other segments.

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Selangor Chief Minister’s Christmas Day Message

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Malaysians are famous for multiple celebrations. Its trait as a plural society has made Malaysia among the unique countries in the world in terms of culture and beliefs of its citizens. And Christmas is one of the compositions of that faith.

If we observe the positive spirit infused in this celebration, Christmas brings the symbol of friendship and unity of the various races in this country. In fact, the culture of visiting each other and helping each other has become a tradition in our society and has been embedded as a compulsory agenda in the process of appreciation across religions and cultures.

Not only that, the festival highlighted with a public holiday has brought tremendous joy to most people. Although it is not celebrated on the factor of different beliefs, the holiday has certainly become an indirect platform for solidarity between Christians and non-Christians in this country.

Which is why Selangor has always made harmonious relationships between races and the well-being of the religious community a strong peg that must be followed by every state government agenda.

Every progress and improvement of the people’s quality of life has been lit till its roots so that implementation of positive values instilled in every belief and religion remains preserved.

It is not surprising that under the current government administration, apart from providing assistance to the development of Islam, we are also providing special provisions to help the management of worship places such as Christian churches, Buddhist and Hindu temples as well as other religions.

This matter is important so that every citizen in the state of Selangor will obtain fair and impartial assistance. This mechanism has been used throughout our given mandate. Hopefully, this will continue to be accepted by the people and will continue to be trusted by the people, especially in Selangor.

Therefore, as a representative of the Selangor State Government, I am pleased to wish everyone Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to the Christian citizens of Selangor.

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TAN SRI DATO ‘ABDUL KHALID BIN IBRAHIM
Chief Minister of Selangor

University Students Urge the Government to Solve IPTS Graduate’s Unemployment Issues

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KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Dec: University students from PKR are urging the government to solve unemployment problems involving graduates with a Bachelor of Education (IMSP) degree and graduates from Private Institutes of Higher Learning (IPTS) as promised in the 2013 Budget.

Mahasiswa PKR (PKR University Students) President, Haziq Abdul Aziz said that the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s credibility should be questioned for failing to solve university graduates unemployment problem.

He explained that lately, 2,000 IMSP graduates from University Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR) are unemployed because they have not been granted job applications by the Education Ministry.

“2,000 IMSP graduates were deemed ineligible to apply for jobs as government school teachers although MQA recognises Education degrees from UNITAR.

“In fact, UNITAR’s ISMP syllabus is the same as the syllabus at teacher training colleges and IPTA (Public Institutes of Higher Learning). However, they are not given equal opportunities in their application to become teachers,” he said at a press conference at PKR Headquarters.

According to Haziq, apart from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) also is responsible in this matter as they had granted approval to UNITAR to offer this course but cannot guarantee employment for ISMP graduates from UNITAR.

He added that opportunities for (job) application is preferably based of merit and should this situation continue, students will encounter problem of paying off National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans.

Meanwhile, PKR Strategy Director, Rafizi Ramli urged Umno-BN to be responsible regarding this matter as they were also in cahoots with the KPT in offering teaching courses.

The fact is, they know that these vacancies have not increased as previously stated when graduates involved met with Umno-BN leaders.

“Umno-BN should be responsible for the fate of these graduates because private institutions that are offering ISMP are institutes that are closely connected with Umno leadership such as UNITAR.

“At the same time, KPT is approving recruitment quotas by giving UNITAR licence to offer IMSP by giving the picture that these graduates will obtain employment in the country’s teaching service,” Rafizi added.

UNITAR is owned by Yayasan Pintar where the Board of Directors also comprises Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Datuk Mustapha Mohamad and Datuk Seri Ali Rustam.