Published on
February 4, 2010,
12:20 pm in
Penang.
Kenyataan Media Oleh Chow Kon Yeow, Ahli Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Tempatan Dan Pengurusan Lalu Lintas Negeri Pulau Pinang Pada Rabu, 3 Februari 2010 Di Komtar, Pulau Pinang
Baru baru ini Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia (DPMM) Cawangan Pulau Pinang dan pertubuhan bukan Kerajaan (NGO) Islam telah membuat kenyataan bahawa Pihak Berkuasa Negeri dan Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan telah menjadikan orang Melayu sebagai sasaran penguatkuasaan dan ditindas khususnya merobohkan gerai yang melibatkan orang Melayu.
Pihak Kerajaan Negeri memandang serius dakwaan ini dan telah mengarahkan Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang, Pejabat Daerah Timur Laut dan Pejabat Daerah Barat Daya untuk menyemak statistik supaya memastikan apakah dasar perkauman diamalkan dalam tindakan penguatkuasaan.
Published on
February 4, 2010,
10:28 am in
Penang.
Membela Melayu Pulau Pinang
Pulau Pinang terkenal dengan isu kemiskinan orang Melayunya. Sejak zaman berzaman ia sudah diperkatakan. Bagaimana YAB melihat isu ini dan bagaimana YAB menghadapinya?
Tentulah kita mempunyai cabaran yang kuat daripada Umno yang telah menanam sikap perkauman dan couvinis yang begitu tebal di kalangan rakyat Melayu bahawa rakyat Melayu boleh hidup dengan Umno sahaja. Sebenarnya semua rakyat boleh hidup dengan diri sendiri. Itu yang saya tak faham. Mereka cakap orang Melayu hanya boleh hidup dengan Umno, kalau begitu kenapa ada kesultanan Melayu Melaka dahulu yang begitu cemerlang? Masa itu ada Umno ke? Masa itu tak ada Umno tapi Orang Melayu hidup dengan cemerlang, gemilang, betul-betul terbilang. Tapi sekarang mereka cakap hanya dengan Umno bukan sahaja Melayu tapi Malaysia baru boleh hidup. Tapi ini tak masuk akal.
Di Pulau Pinang kita hadapi cabaran kerana mereka gunakan apa-apa tindakan yang kita buat mengikut pendekatan perkauman. Tapi kita teruskan program sosial kerajaan Pulau Pinang antaranya kiat membasmi miskin tegar. Mula-mula saya jadi Ketua Menteri saya nak tahu bilangan miskin tegar kerana saya rasa itu sesuatu yang harus kita hapuskan. Takkan sebuah negeri maju boleh benarkan wujudnya miskin tegar.
Continue reading ‘HarakahDaily: Bersemuka dengan Lim Guan Eng (Bahagian 2)’
Published on
February 4, 2010,
10:24 am in
Penang.
-Tamu dan Wawancara HarakahDaily-
Lim Guan Eng, Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang mendapat sorotan luar biasa sejak akhir-akhir ini terutama selepas diserang sedemikian rupa oleh Datuk Zaharain Mohd Hashim, bekas Pengerusi PKR Pulau Pinang. Pelbagai dakwaan yang dibuat beliau terhadap Lim. Wartawan Harakahdaily Zulkifli Sulong, Nazri Abdullah dan Hazayani Zakaria telah menebual beliau baru-baru ini bagi menilai sendiri pandangan beliau dalam beberapa isu penting.
Ikuti wawancara bahagian pertama dari dua bahagian ini.
Dalam mesyuarat agung DAP baru-baru ini YAB telah membentangkan satu dasar atau pendekatan baru DAP iaitu “Midle Malaysia” atau “Malaysia Tengah”. Apa sebenarnya yang YAB maksudkan dengan slogan ini?
Continue reading ‘HarakahDaily: Bersemuka dengan Lim Guan Eng (Bahagian 1)’
Published on
February 3, 2010,
6:32 pm in
Penang.
Kenyataan Akhbar Ng Paik Kheng, Pegawai Khas kepada YAB Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang di George Town pada 03.022010
Berhubung dengan isu jambatan keluli yang hilang, Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang telah mengambil tindakan segera dengan meminta satu penjelasan daripada Keretapi Malaysia Bhd(KTMB). KTMB telah menjalankan satu siasatan terhadap kes perobohan jambatan keluli keretapi Sungai Kerian yang berlaku.
Kerajaan Negeri telah menerima surat penjelasan yang dikirim oleh Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) kepada YB Lim Hock Seng yang bertarikh 22 Januari 2010. Penjelasan KTMB adalah seperti berikut:
Continue reading ‘Perobohan Jambatan Keluli Keretapi Sungai Kerian Diluluskan Oleh Jabatan Warisan Negara’
Published on
February 3, 2010,
4:00 pm in
Penang.
Statement by the Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Prof P.Ramasamy, on 3 February 2010 in Georgetown:
The Penang State EXCO had on its own initiative discussed over the previous 18 months,discussed the issue of the state government giving allocations to Penang Pakatan Rakyat MPs for small development projects. However this proposal was opposed by the previous State Financial Officer and State Secretary. The State Legal Advisor had also expressed similar sentiments. There were also concerns expressed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission would use this issue to harrass the PR state government and its representatives.
Finally to accomodate the objections, the Penang state EXCO decided to channel the allocations to the respective State Assemblymen. Continue reading ‘P.Ramasamy: Tan Tee Beng A Foe Of CAT Governance’
Published on
February 2, 2010,
6:56 pm in
Penang.
Press Statement By Penang Chief Minister’s Office In Komtar, George Town On 2.2.2010
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng in his capacity as Penang Development Corporation(PDC) Board Chairman has directed PDC to reveal the chronology of events relating to the proposed privatization of operations in the Bukit Jambul Country Club(BJCC). BJCC is run by Island Golf Properties Bhd(IGP), a PDC owned subsidiary company. Bayan Baru MP Dato Seri Zahrain has been the Chairman and Director of Island Golf Properties Bhd since 9th July 2008. Information supplied from PDC is as follows:-
OUTSOURCING OF MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF BJCC:
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
Continue reading ‘OUTSOURCING OF MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF BJCC’
Published on
February 2, 2010,
6:52 pm in
Penang.
Press Statement by Wong Kim Fei Special Assistant to Chief Minister of Penang:
Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng will be visiting South Korea and Hong Kong from 1st – 3rd February 2010.
While in South Korea, the Chief Minister will meet South Korean leading LED (LightEmitting Diode) companies who are keen to invest in Penang . South Korea is being earmarked as one of the key potential major investors in Penang in the areas of business, tourism, ICT and manufacturing.
Continue reading ‘CM Visiting South Korea and HK’
Published on
January 31, 2010,
12:46 pm in
Penang.
Ever since the Pakatan Rakyat Penang state government took power in March 2008, we have made integrity and CAT governance(Competency, Accountability and Transparency) the hallmark of financial administration.
New measures implemented includes competitive and public open tender, payments directly to recipients without going through middle-men, priority given to Penang contractors, e-tender through the internet and a 2 week objection period to ensure that successful contractor no longer need “political cables” but “computer cables”. There is no doubt that competitive open tenders saves costs and improve quality.
Continue reading ‘PR Penang Greatest Achievement To Malaysia And Greatest Threat To BN’s Stranglehold On Power Is To Prove That The Right Policies Can Make Malays and Malaysians Compete And Succeed Against The Best.’
Press Conference Statement By DAP Penang Chair Chow Kon Yeow In DAP Penang Headquarters On 30.1.2010:-
Datuk Seri Zahrain Mohd Hashim Should Not Allow Political Frustrations And Lim Guan Eng’s Refusal To Endorse His Decision To Award The Tender of The Management Of Bukit Jambul Golf Club To A RM2 Company To Make Baseless Personal Attacks And Attempt To Break Up Penang Pakatan Rakyat.
Continue reading ‘Chow Kon Yeow: Zahrain Should Not Allow Political Frustrations to Break Up Penang PR’
DAP wishes all Hindus a Happy Thaipusam, a celebration of the triumph over evil and overcoming the evil teachings of greed, hatred and arrogance. DAP hopes that Malaysian can also defeat greed by successfully fighting corruption, reduce arrogance with a people-centric government that listens to the people and replace hatred with love compassion and mutual respect.
Never is the necessity for Malaysians to show solidarity for love, peace and compassion greater now when places of religious worship are being attacked by irresponsible elements out to sow hatred, disunity and violence. Churches, a Sikh temple and mosques have been burnt and desecrated.
Continue reading ‘Thaipusam Message 2010′
It saddens me that less than one week after the arson attempts on two suraus in Muar, more despicable incidents took place in the Klang Valley today, whereby the heads of wild boars were found at the Masjid Jumhuriyah in Taman Dato Harun and the Al- Imam Tirmizi mosque at Taman Sri Sentosa near Old Klang Road this morning.
This reminded us of the infamous “cow head” incident that took place last year in Shah Alam where irresponsible parties tried to fan religious and racial sentiments by hurling insults against fellow Malaysians who are Hindus. Such actions were condemned by Malaysians of all religious backgrounds and similar condemnation must be directed against the culprits who caused today’s “pig-head” incident in mosques.
Continue reading ‘More attacks on places of worship – hatred and violence versus love and peace’
Published on
January 25, 2010,
10:42 am in
Penang.
Thank you for taking time to attend the first Protem Penang Science Council meeting. The Penang state government has decided to take a step forward in setting up the Penang Science Council due to the shortages faced by the industry in terms of experienced and qualified electrical engineers. From the state government’s perspective, the state has been successful in attracting many R&D and high-tech industries into Penang and there is an urgent need to recalibrate our education agenda. Therefore, we are not only addressing the short term issues at hand but also the long-term issues which will eventually shape the industry in Penang.
When I announced this initiative in December last year, many academicians and industry captains expressed interest to play a part in this council. The main objective of the Penang Science Council is to encourage more young children and young adults to be innovative and creative in the area of Science. We intend to start with young minds, to inculcate a healthy interest in science subjects by organizing quiz and science related competition so that they will start to learn sciences via innovative methods.
Here, the Science Council wants to promote awareness of the contribution of professional scientists to science and society. Continue reading ‘Encouraging Our Youth To Be Innovative And Creative In Science’
Published on
January 21, 2010,
12:51 pm in
Penang.
Penang has generally been overwhelmed by deep sorrow over the tragic loss of a teacher and 5 students of Chung Ling National Type Secondary School during the dragon boat training mishap in waters off Macallum Street Ghaut on Sunday 17 January 2010. These are no ordinary students and teacher.
Goh Yi Zhang, 17, Brendon Yeoh, Wang Yong Xian, 16, Jason Ch’ng, 17, and Cheah Zi Jun, 17 were top students, the creme de la creme who excelled in academic studies, extra-curricular activities and social involvement. The teacher Chin Aik Siang, 28, was even more outstanding scoring straight As in STPM. Living in a low-cost flat in Bagan, Chin qualified to study medicine but switched a few weeks later to his love, teaching.
Continue reading ‘In Memoriam To The Dragon Boat Mishap: Building Our Youth For The Future’
Published on
January 17, 2010,
11:18 am in
Party.
Speech By DAP Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng During The 15th DAP National Conference In Ipoh On 17 January 2010:
When I first took over as DAP Secretary-General in 2004, my colleagues and I were determined to lead a party that aspires not to be in perennial opposition but to be in government. A political party that has no aspirations for political power to implement programs beneficial to the people has no right to exist.
When DAP first put forth this vision in 2005 on being a full partner in power within 10 years, few shared our hopes. But we had pinned our hopes on ordinary Malaysians yearning for change. DAP had persevered since 1966 due to our faith in Malaysians whether Muslims or non-Muslims wanting a fair deal, live in peace and harmony, prosper together and their children to grow up in a better world than they lived in.
Continue reading ‘DAP’s Covenant With Middle Malaysia’
Published on
January 15, 2010,
10:44 am in
Penang.
1. Bersyukur kita kepada Tuhan kerana dapat bersama-sama berkumpul pada pagi yang mulia ini sempena Majlis Perhimpunan YAB Ketua Menteri Bersama Anggota Perkhidmatan Awam Negeri Pulau Pinang Tahun 2010. Saya juga ingin mengambil kesempatan ini untuk mengucapkan ribuan terima kasih kepada semua Anggota Perkhidmatan Awam kerana dapat menghadiri majlis ini. Majlis sebegini merupakan satu platform penting di antara Pemimpin Tertinggi Kerajaan Negeri dan Warga Perkhidmatan Awam Negeri Pulau Pinang untuk memperbaharui azam dan tekad bagi mentransformasikan perkhidmatan awam ke arah lebih berinovatif dan kreatif. Justeru, tema majlis perhimpunan pada pagi ini iaitu ”TRANSFORMASI KE ARAH INOVASI DAN KREATIVITI” amatlah relevan dengan keadaan semasa.
2． Ramalan sebelum ini adalah Pulau Pinang Dijangka Mengalami Kesusutan Ekonomi Sebanyak 4% Pada 2009 Dan Pertumbuhan Keluaran Negara Kasar (KNK)Melebihi 4% Untuk 2010. Kita harapkan prestasi yang lebih baik bila data dan statistik dikumpulkan tetapi krisis ekonomi merupakan cabaran ke atas wawasan kerajaan negeri menjadi negeri bertaraf antarabangsa yang dapat dikecapi semua sebagai ekonomi berpendapatan tinggi.
3． Innovasi dan kreativiti dalam pentadbiran awam adalah penting sekiranya Pulau Pinang mahu berjaya melonjakkan diri SEBAGAI EKONOMI BERPENDAPATAN TINGGI DARIPADA PER KAPITA PENDAPATAN SEBANYAK RM 33,000 seorang setahun SEKARANG KEPADA RM 50,000 seorang setahunPADA 2020. Ia merupakan asas sebuah ekonomi berpengetahuan berteraskan sektor perkhidmatan dan berteknologi tinggi. Pendidikan dan penguasaan ilmu adalah penting dan mahu tak mahu, suka tak suka, rela tak rela, pentadbiran awam adalah salah satu pemangkin kepada kejayaan transformasi.
Continue reading ‘TRANSFORMASI KE ARAH INOVASI DAN KREATIVITI DI KALANGAN PENTADBIRAN AWAM DEMI MELONJAKKAN PULAU PINANG SEBAGAI EKONOMI BERPENDAPATAN TINGGI DARIPADA PER CAPITA PENDAPATAN SEBANYAK RM 33,000 SEKARANG KEPADA RM 50,000 PADA 2020.’
