Published on
May 3, 2010,
4:37 pm in
Media.
Malaysians Celebrate A Gloomy World Press Freedom Day 2010 By Remaining In The Bottom 32% Of Countries In The World With A Press That Is Classified By Freedom House As “Not Free”.
Malaysians celebrate a gloomy World Press Freedom day 2010 by being in the bottom 32% of countries in the world with a press that is classified by Freedom House as “not free”. Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization based in the US that supports the expansion of freedom around the world. Freedom House supports democratic change, monitors freedom, and advocates for democracy and human rights.
In its latest 2010 Global Press Freedom rankings, Malaysia is listed at No. 141 equal with war-torn Zambia and Algeria as well as behind other war-torn countries such as Pakistan, and Liberia at 134. With 3 press freedom categories of ‘Free’, ‘Partly Free’ and ‘Not Free’ amongst 196 countries in the world, Malaysia is classified together with 63 countries in the world whose press is “not free”.
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Published on
May 3, 2010,
12:15 am in
Media.
World Press Freedom Day Message By Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng In World Heritage City of George Town, Penang On 2 May 2010.
Selangor’s Success In Enacting The Freedom Of Information(FOI) Act Will Be Adopted As Penang’s Intent On Enacting The FOI Blocked On Constitutional Grounds By The Penang State Legal Advisor.
Year after year DAP, National Union of Journalists and even Suhakam calls tthe federal government to abolish the Printing Presses and Publications Act, the Internal Security Act, the Official Secrets Act and other repressive laws inherited from the British colonial days. We even asked for the enactment of the Freedom of Information Act(FOI) to ensure competency, accountability and transparency in governance.
Media freedom deteriorating
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May Day Message by the Chief Minister of Penang, Lim Guan Eng in Komtar, George Town on Saturday 1.5.2010
I would like to express concern over the federal government’s proposed amendments to Malaysia’s major labour laws that could affect the rights and livelihood of our workers.
The proposed amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1967, Trade Union Act 1959 and Employment Act 1955 have been described by the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) as the worst plan conceived against Malaysian workers.
According to MTUC, if the amendment to the Industrial Relations Act is approved, it could take away employees’ right to bring up any case of wrongful dismissal to the Industrial Court.
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Published on
May 1, 2010,
12:20 am in
Economy.
In conjunction with Labour Day 2010, DAP urges the federal government to introduce a two-tier system of a compulsory minimum wage to ensure all our workers would earn basic salary above the poverty level and an aspirational fair wage.
Minimum wage
The absolute poverty rate in Malaysia is at 3.6 per cent, yet there are reports that some workers are still earning basic wages below the poverty line. Since the minimum wage is the lowest salary level that employers are legally bound to pay, I would like to propose a minimum monthly wage based on the poverty line of RM720 in Peninsular Malaysia, RM960 in Sabah and RM830 in Sarawak.
Although it may not sound much to some people, it must be understood that are still a lot of workers earning less than RM720 a month in this country. The minimum wage must be based on poverty level, and as such, different basic wages will paid in different states, according to the poverty line, as long as it is above the level.
Employers should not be alarmed by this proposal as this would only benefit them in the long run. The minimum wage will alleviate problems faced by their respective workers from the pressure of the ever-increasing costs of living such as prices of food, petrol, public transportation, lodging and other bills to be paid monthly. Such a personal pressure can affect a worker’s productivity and creativity.
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Published on
April 28, 2010,
10:56 am in
Penang.
Tiga tahun lalu, pada tahun 2007, di bawah Rancangan Bandar Selamat, Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) telah membuat janji membekalkan 48 CCTV untuk dipasang di kawasan-kawasan hitam dikenalpasti Polis Di-raja Malaysia (PDRM) di seluruh negeri Pulau Pinang. Jumlah tersebut termasuk pemasangan 24 CCTV di bahagian pulau dan 24 di Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang.
Berasaskan jawapan bertulis Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan berhubung soalan lisan saya di Dewan Rakyat pada 13 April 2010 menyatakan bahawa di dalam fasa 1, sebanyak 496 bilangan CCTV di 25 Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (PBT) Semenanjung Malaysia akan dipasang. Kontrak telahpun ditawarkan kepada Syarikat GTC Global Sdn. Bhd. melalui tender terbuka dan kerja telahpun bermula pada 15 Februari 2010 dan kerja pemasangan dijangka siap pada 15 Julai 2010. Pemasangan CCTV adalah dibuat secara sewaan selama 5 tahun bermula 2010 hingga 2015.
Mengapa setelah tiga tahun, barulah projek ini berjalan – secara perlahan? Continue reading ‘Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan Masih Berhutang 48 CCTV Kepada Kerajaan Pulau Pinang Sejak 2007′
Published on
April 27, 2010,
4:56 pm in
Party.
I wish to express my highest appreciation to the 13 DAP branches and all our cadres in Hulu Selangor for their fantastic spirit and contribution during the Hulu Selangor by-election. It was a great and memorable fight, a historic PR and DAP battle which will pave the way for our future development in the constituency.
From the result, we have in fact won the Kuala Kubu Baru state seat and Batang Kali is most fightable. This will ensure two extra state seats to be won by PR and DAP in the next general election, to further strengthen the PR Selangor Government.
Therefore, although we are all disappointed that PR candidate, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim did not win, the future is clearly with the PR.
Published on
April 21, 2010,
11:00 am in
Penang.
Investigate RM5.4 million False Claim Scandal In The Contruction Of The RM65 million Swettenhem Pier Redevelopment Project
The Penang State Government is concerned over inaction by the Attorney- General Chambers and the Transport Ministry over the scandal of a contractor who was allegedly involved for falsifying claims amounting to RM5.4 million in the RM65 million Swettenhem Pier redevelopment project.
The case was highlighted in the newspaper on 16 August, 2008 by Transport Minister, Datuk Ong Tee Keat who said the Port Commission Authorities uncovered the case in March 2008.
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Tambahan Peruntukan 50 juta Bagi Pelaksanaan Program, Aktiviti dan Acara Sektor Pelancongan Negeri Pulau Pinang Dan Bukan Hanya Setakat RM500,000 Dari Kerajaan Pusat
Sebagai negeri ketiga terbesar yang menyumbang kepada jumlah kemasukan pelancong pada tahun 2009, peranan Pulau Pinang dalam mempromosikan sektor pelancongan Malaysia tidak wajar diperkecilkan.
Dengan jumlah kemasukan pelancong berjumlah 5.96 juta (domestik, 2,982,687 orang ; pelancong asing, 2,977,642 orang) pada tahun lalu ke negeri Pulau Pinang membuktikan bahawa masih banyak ruang yang boleh dikemaskini bagi menjana keuntungan kepada semua pihak serta ekonomi sama ada di dalam negeri Pulau Pinang sendiri ataupun pada peringkat antarabangsa.
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Pindaan Enakmen Anggota Pentadbiran Dan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Saraan) 1980 Akan dibuat pada Persidangan Dewan Undangan Negeri yang akan bersidang pada 19 April 2010 bagi menambahkan faedah kepada ahli keluarga ADUN sekiranya ADUN meninggal dunia atau hilang upaya dalam tempoh memegang jawatan.
Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang akan membuat pindaan kepada Enakmen Anggota Pentadbiran Dan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Saraan) 1980 pada Persidangan Dewan Undangan Negeri yang akan bersidang pada 19 April 2010 bagi menambahkan faedah kepada ahli keluarga ADUN sekiranya ADUN meninggal dunia atau hilang upaya dalam tempoh memegang jawatan. Tujuan utama pindaan enakmen ini dibuat adalah untuk memberi jaminan kepada ADUN atau ahli keluarga mereka sekiranya kemalangan / kematian berlaku dalam tempoh perkhidmatan.
Pindaan yang dibuat adalah mengikut piawaian yang ditetapkan oleh Kerajaan Persekutuan dan semua Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri termasuk ADUN pembangkang turut layak mendapat faedah yang tertera.
Faedah yang tertera di dalam Enakmen Anggota Pentadbiran Dan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Saraan) 1980 hanya terhad kepada “Faedah Kemalangan” sahaja. Pindaan yang bakal dibuat akan memasukkan perkataan “atau kematian” ke dalam Enakmen tersebut bagi membolehkan ADUN atau waris mereka memperolehi faedah tersebut. Namun, kematian biasa yang tertera di dalam pindaan tersebut tidak termasuk kematian dengan cara bunuh diri.
Sila rujuk kepada lampiran bagi maklumat terperinci.
The recent self-contradictory remarks by BN leaders remind me of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 19th century classic, “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. Is there a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in the BN administration with a split personality of 1Malaysia encompassing all together with a racial UMNO dominance lording over everyone?
Prime Minister Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak had worked assiduously to impose his rule with a clever marketing strategy of 1Malaysia. Even though 1Malaysia is short on details but long on creating a feel-good factor whatever that means, he must be buoyed by favourable poll ratings in the latest surveys.
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Published on
April 5, 2010,
7:35 pm in
Penang.
The Penang Science Council’s(PSC) vision to establish Penang as a scientific center of excellence. This vision can only succeed by creating interest amongst the young in the rules and norms of science and technology, that is vital for the development of a dynamic and innovative society. PSC aims to inspire the young to adopt a career in science and technology as well as cultivate innovative and dynamic thought in these subject matters. 5 key pillars have been highlighted by the Penang Science Council and they are:
1) Sustainable Education and Learning – Continue reading ‘Motorola Has Agreed To Steer One of The 5 Pillars Of the Penang Science Council – “Sustained Learning Amongst Students”.’
Published on
March 24, 2010,
4:34 pm in
Parliament.
Perlu Ada Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) Dan Landasan Kapalterbang Kedua(2nd Runway) Selaras Dengan Sumbangan Oleh Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bayan Lepas.
Dengan pengutipan hasil Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bayan Lepas sebanyak RM101.68 juta yang merangkumi 10% daripada jumlah hasil yang diperolehi oleh lapangan terbang-lapangan terbang lain di Malaysia, adalah perlu bagi Kementerian Pengangkutan untuk membina satu lagi LCCT dan landasan kapal terbang kedua di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bayan Lepas bagi menampung keperluan yang meningkat serta mempertahankan angsa emas yang membawa hasil kepada negara. Adalah perlu kerajaan pusat bertindak adil kerana bukan sahaja Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bayan Lepas menyumbangkan 10% daripada keseluruhan hasil, maka 10% daripada GDP negara Malaysia datangnya daripada Pulau Pinang.
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Published on
March 21, 2010,
10:15 am in
Media.
Prove Press Freedom By Taking Action Against Utusan Malaysia For Its Lies Against Pakatan Rakyat Leaders Preaching Racial Hatred And Dominance.
DAP urges Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to prove that there is press freedom in Malaysia by taking action against Utusan Malaysia for its lies against Pakatan Rakyat leaders, preaching racial hatred and dominance. China Press had reported correctly that the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hasan was leaving but they got the dates wrong by stating May when it was September this year. This difference of only a few months should not warrant such a harsh action of suspending their editor-in-chief Teoh Yong Khoon for two weeks especially when China Press had already apologized publicly.
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