Month: June 2010

7 Elements Of Change Towards Retaining Penang’s Premier Position As The Most Livable And Vibrant City In Malaysia.

Speech by Hon. Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of Penang, at World Cities Summit’s Ministerial Dialogue on “Leading the change: building liveable and vibrant cities” in Singapore on 30th June 2010. Penang’s focus is on Penang’s human resources to propel Penang forward as an international city, high-income & knowledge economy with a GDP of USD20 …

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Don’t Cover Up RM5.4 million False Claim Scandal In The Contruction Of The RM65 million Swettenhem Pier Redevelopment Project

In a written reply to my question in Parliament on 14 June 2010 Minister in the Prime Minister Department Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said that investigations into the RM5.4million false claim scandal was still ongoing. He said the investigation papers have yet to be forwarded to the Attorney General chambers as investigators were …

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The Penang State Government opposes the RM9.40 toll rate

The Penang state government will call for an all party meeting to mobilize and unite support amongst all Penangites against the proposed RM9.40 toll rate for both the Penang first and second bridge. I’m surprised at Gerakan’s opposition to the increase in toll rate to RM9.40 by 2013 for both bridges when the Cabinet, including …

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Safety Of Places Of Religious Worship In Penang Secure And Under Control.

Penang police have given assurances that the safety of places of religious worship in Penang are secure and under control. Penang state government is deeply concerned about press reports that places of religious worship in Penang has been targeted by terrorist militants with links to Al Qaeda and Jemaah Islamiah(JI). As Penang possesses the largest …

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RECOGNITION FOR “WATER-FRIENDLY” ORGANISATIONS

15/6/10, PENANG: The Penang State Government and Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) will issue certificates of recognition to “water-friendly” organisations under its “Aqua Save” programme. Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the first certificates would be issued from the 4th quarter of 2010. “Our objectives are to recognise water-friendly organisations and …

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Visiting Germany

Press Statement by Cheong Yin Fan Press Secretary to Chief Minister of Penang: Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng will be visiting Germany on 8th- till 13th June 2010 to attend the PhotoVoltaic (PV) InterSolar 2010 Exhibition. This visit will include 30 delegates of local Malaysian companies and MIDA senior officers. The Malaysian delegates …

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A “Cleaner, Greener Penang” Through Education, Enforcement and Appreciation To Make Penang The Most Environmentally Sound And Livable City In Malaysia.

The state government will continue with efforts to make Penang the most environmentally sound and livable city in Malaysia with our initiative of a “Cleaner, Greener Penang” through Education(Pendidikan), Enforcement(Penguatkuasaan) and Appreciation(Penghargaan). Our vision to transform Penang into an international city

Sustainable Forest Governance should be adopted to preserve bio-diversity

– World Environment Day 2010 Message (National)- Sustainable forest governance should be adopted, wildlife corridor and people’s livelihoods should be preserved or restored in the forest conversion for the well-being and sustainable future for our children. This year, the theme of the United Nations World Environment Day is “Many Species. One Planet. One Future”, it …

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Penang’s Focus On Penang’s Human Resources To Propel Penang Forward

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE CHIEF MINISTER OF PENANG LIM GUAN ENG AT THE PENANG OUTLOOK FORUM 2010 On 3 JUNE 20101 IN SINGAPORE: Penang’s Focus On Penang’s Human Resources To Propel Penang Forward As An International City, High-Income & Knowledge Economy With A GDP Of RM 45 Billion And Per Capita Income Of RM50,000 By …

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Israeli Attack on Freedom Flotilla Condemned

The Penang Chief Minister and the Honorary Consuls in Penang, which met in Komtar, George Town, Penang, today condemns the Israeli attack on “Freedom Flotilla” humanitarian mission. The Israeli army attacked a convoy of ships known as the “Freedom Flotilla” in international waters, about 65km off Gaza. The ambush killed more than 10 activists and …

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