As we say goodbye to 2008, Malaysians can look back at the momentous events of March 8 general elections that not only transformed the political landscape of our country but changed the mindset and perceptions of ordinary citizens. This paradigm shift is the real and significant transformation that we can see, touch and even feel. …
Monthly Archives: December 2008
Kerajaan Malaysia Perlu Desak Amerika Syarikat Hentikan Sokongan Buta Tuli Kepada Israel
Umat Islam sekali lagi menyambut Tahun Baru Hijrah pada tahun ini. Kali pertama adalah pada 10 Januari lalu dan kini pada 29 Disember, umat Islam merayakan sekali lagi Ma’al Hijrah 1430 dengan penuh semangat dan azam baru. Dengan rasa rendah hati saya mengucapkan salam Ma’al Hijrah buat semua umat Islam di mana sahaja berada, semoga …
Merry Christmas!
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and to share with all Malaysians that Jesus Christ’s message of peace, love and freedom is still dear to my heart. For me, the spirit of truth, justice, equal opportunity and salvation from sin is not merely an ideal but something we must strive for. Having …
UCAPAN SEMPENA PERARAKAN CHINGAY, TARIAN SINGA DAN NAGA PESTA PULAU PINANG 2008
(pic from KwongWahYitPoh) Bersyukur kita kerana dapat bersama-sama berkumpul di majlis yang penuh warna-warni dan meriah ini bagi menyaksikan Perarakan Chingay, Tarian Singa dan Naga 2008. Ia merupakan acara utama yang mengisi kalendar Pesta Pulau Pinang sejak beberapa tahun lepas. Bagi pihak Kerajaaan Negeri Pulau Pinang suka untuk saya merakamkan ucapan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada Tuan …
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Penang Hill Train Resumes Service
Service of the Funicular train on the upper stretch of Penang Hill was stopped since 25 June 2008 due to protrusion of various wires from the cable. Protrusion of -wires was seen since 2008 and minor repairs were carried out by it was on 25 June 2008 that the cable supplier had advised total stop …
The Federal Govt Should Emulate The Hong Kong Govt To Set Up Geotechnical Engineering Office To Improve Slopes Safety
The Federal Government should emulate the Hong Kong government to set up Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) to spearhead the upgrading and maintenance of the slopes as well as promoting public awareness to improve slope safety, as a pre-requisite to land development for building and infrastructure construction. Slopes are found in many states amidst urban developments …
Protect Workers Rights By Cancelling The RM 5 Billion Injection Of EPF Funds Into Valuecap
Protect Workers Rights By Cancelling The RM 5 Billion Injection Of EPF Funds Into Valuecap Following The Federal Government’s Failure To Convince EPF Members That It Will Not Be Used To Bail Out Politically-Connected Parties. I have received many queries and expressions of concern by workers from Penang about the security of the government injecting …
DAP Opposes The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Bill That Does Not Promote Judicial Independence
Excerpt from Speech During Sarawak State Annual Convention DAP Opposes The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Bill That Does Not Promote Judicial Independence And Affects The Constitutional Rights Of Sabah And Sarawak In The Appointment Of Judges. Similarly, DAP opposes the JAC bill that does not promote judicial independence and affects the constitutional rights of Sabah …
The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Bill Should Outlaw Closed Or Negotiated Tenders And Clause 58 Amended Or Removed
Excerpt from Speech During The DAP Sarawak State Annual Convention In Kuching On 14.12.2008. The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Bill Should Outlaw Closed Or Negotiated Tenders And Clause 58 Amended Or Removed So That The Public Prosecutor or Attorney-General (AG) Can Not Interfere In The Prosecution Of Corruption Cases By The MACC. The MACC Bill …
DAP Proposes A RM 50 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan To Fight The Recession
Speech During The DAP Sabah State Annual Convention In Kota Kinabalu On 13.12.2008: DAP proposes a RM 50 billion economic stimulus plan to fight the recession instead of BN’s puny RM 7 billion plan that Malaysians cannot see, can not touch and can not feel. No one knows how this BN RM 7 billion expansionary …
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Peruntukan Pembangunan Persekutuan Di Negeri Pulau Pinang Tidak Sepadan Dengan Cukai Yang Dibayar Oleh Rakyat Pulau Pinang
Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang, Y.A.B Tuan Lim Guan Eng menegaskan bahawa peruntukan pembangunan Persekutuan yang disalurkan oleh Kerajaan Persekutuan kepada Negeri Pulau Pinang seharusnya setara dengan cukai yang dibayar oleh rakyat negeri ini. Menjawab kepada soalan lisan Lim yang juga Ahli Parlimen kawasan Bagan di Dewan Rakyat, Timbalan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Y.B. Dato’ …
Human Rights Day Message
Today is a special occasion where the global community celebrates the 60th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Unfortunately for us in Malaysia, despite claiming to be a progressive and advanced society, we are still lagging behind in protecting and upholding human rights. After more than 50 years of independence, human …
How Asia Can Have A Sustainable Future?
Speech By Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng During The 4th Asia Economic Summit Jointly Organised By The Asia Society And Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute(ASLI) In JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong On 9.12.2008. Eight Measures To Transform Penang From A Sweat Shop To A Smart Shop And Reinvent The Economy For Sustainable Growth And …
Utusan Selamat Hari Raya Haji Aidil Adha Oleh Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Lim Guan Eng
Umat Islam di seluruh dunia hari ini menyambut Aidil Adha atau turut dikenali dengan Hari Raya Korban dan Hari Raya Haji. Hari Raya Korban kali ini disambut pada 10 Zulhijjah 1429 Tahun Hijrah di mana jutaan umat Islam turut menunaikan ibadah Haji di Makkah. Saya dengan ini mengucapkan salam Aidil Adha buat semua umat Islam …
Irresponsible And Immoral For The Federal Government Or Any Other Party To Earn RM 16 Million A Day By Manipulating Petrol Prices
Malaysians would consider it irresponsible and immoral for the Federal Government or any other party to earn RM 16 million a day at the people’s expense by merely manipulating petrol prices that does not reflect the plunging international price of oil which is currently at around USD 40 per barrel. Since July 11 when a …