Monthly Archive for February, 2016

Two Recent High Court Cases Highlights The Potentially Huge Compensation Payout Faced By The Present Penang State Government Involving Hundreds Of Millions Of Ringgit Due To Failures Of The Previous BN State Government.(e/m/c)

Published on February 26, 2016, 3:00 pm in Federal government. 0 Comments

Press Conference Statement By Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng in Komtar, George Town On 26.2.2016.

The Penang state government wishes to highlight two recent High Court cases which reveals the potentially huge compensation payout faced by the present Penang state government involving hundreds of millions of ringgit due to criminal failures of the previous BN state government.

The two recent cases involve one in Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai(MPSP) in 1994 known as the NEG Engineering Sdn Bhd case involving a huge RM 243 million claim whilst the second one is against the state government on a land acquisition matter in 1992 known as the Bagan Serai Housing Estate Sdn Bhd case on the present Megamall complex site in Prai, Seberang Perai.(see attached). MPSP was fortunate to win the NEG Engineering Sdn Bhd case which involved an active politician who was a leader in the previous government, but there is a possibility that they may appeal. Reports have also been filed by MPSP to the police and Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission(MACC). Continue reading ‘Two Recent High Court Cases Highlights The Potentially Huge Compensation Payout Faced By The Present Penang State Government Involving Hundreds Of Millions Of Ringgit Due To Failures Of The Previous BN State Government.(e/m/c)’

We will be blamed for not building roads but we are now blamed also for building roads. Tell us what should we do? (e/c)

Published on February 25, 2016, 4:04 pm in Federal government. 0 Comments

Press Statement by the Chief Minister of Penang, Lim Guan Eng in George Town, Komtar on 25.2.2016.

In its statement dated 21st February 2016, the Penang Forum Steering Committee (“Steering Committee”) raised two main points against the Penang Island City Council’s (“MBPP”) plans for a road widening exercise involving part of Jalan Masjid Negeri (also popularly known among Penangites as Green Lane Road). As we have nothing to hide, we offer to meet with the Penang Forum to discuss these issues in a rational and not emotive manner, so as not to miss the woods from the trees.

Whilst the state government is puzzled at the manufactured furore over the removing and replanting of 16 trees of 30 years old, almost akin if not greater than the uproar of certain states cutting down and removing entire forest reserves, we will strive to respond to 2 main issues raised in the interests of transparency and open government.
First was whether the additional lane can alleviate the current traffic congestion problems. Second, whether this exercise is in tandem with the Penang State Government’s commitment to a cleaner and greener state. The answer to both is yes. Continue reading ‘We will be blamed for not building roads but we are now blamed also for building roads. Tell us what should we do? (e/c)’

FAQ: For The Gurney Wharf“Park On The Sea” Project (e/c)

Published on February 24, 2016, 3:59 pm in Federal government. 0 Comments

Press Statement By Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng In Komtar, George Town On 24.2.2016

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is released to assist the public when they want to give feedback on the Gurney Wharf Project. The Gurney Wharf “Park On The Sea” project will only commence at the earliest in 18 months’ time when the land is reclaimed in front of the present Gurney Drive. Gurney Drive will not be affected.

Land reclamation has been approved by all the regulatory authorities including Detailed Environment Impact Assessment ( DEIA) report, public hearings and consultations. For the landscaping and design of Gurney Wharf the state government has gone out of its way to take the unique initiative to gather public feedback and consultations. Continue reading ‘FAQ: For The Gurney Wharf“Park On The Sea” Project (e/c)’

Speech On the Occasion Of His Father Lim Kit Siang’s 75th Birthday Celebrations

Published on February 20, 2016, 11:44 pm in Federal government. 0 Comments

Speech By Lim Guan Eng On the Occasion Of His Father Lim Kit Siang’s 75th Birthday Celebrations In Equatorial Hotel, Penang On 20.2.2016.

This is one of my most emotional speeches I am giving on behalf of my family, my party the Democratic Action Party and many Malaysians to pay tribute in commemoration of Lim Kit Siang’s 75th birthday party. I am also speaking as a son, the first-born to his father, a son who gave him much anguish and anxiety as well as I hope joy and pride.

I wish to start as a son together with my two sisters Hui Ming, Hui Ying, my brother Dr Lim Guan Choon and also my dearest Mom. No words can express our honour and blessings to have you as our father principally because we never have to doubt nor question your love for us. You were always giving and generous and unstinting in your love that we know that even if the whole world was against us, you were always there for us. Continue reading ‘Speech On the Occasion Of His Father Lim Kit Siang’s 75th Birthday Celebrations’

哈迪阿旺要派华裔候选人获取华人选票，除非他先为上个月针对华社的种族主义言论向华社道歉。(CN)

Published on February 16, 2016, 4:14 pm in Federal government. 0 Comments

民主行动党秘书长兼峇眼区国会议员林冠英于2016年2月16日在吉隆坡发表声明：

哈迪阿旺要派华裔候选人获取华人选票，除非他先为上个月针对华社的种族主义言论向华社道歉。

伊斯兰党主席哈迪阿旺要派华裔候选人获取华人选票，除非他先为上个月针对华社的种族主义言论向华社道歉。

根据报载，哈迪昨日在太平华社代表寥寥无几的伊党新春大团拜中信誓旦旦的说来届大选要派华裔候选人上阵，这简直是发白日梦。

哈迪不知是善忘还是其他原因，说话颠三倒四，上个月在巫统的跨太平洋伙伴关系协议（简称TPPA）在国会投票通过之前，哈迪才以种族主义的言论，污蔑行动党之所以支持美国的TPPA，就是因为华社控制国内商业贸易。而今，行动党的国会议员在国会全体投反对票，证明了哈迪睁眼说瞎话。

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DAP Chinese New Year Message (EN/CN)

Published on February 10, 2016, 11:19 am in Federal government. 0 Comments

DAP Chinese New Year Message By DAP Secretary-General And MP For Bagan Lim Guan Eng In Kuala Lumpur On 10.2.2016.

BN’s Twin Ang Pows Of 100% Increase In Workers Levy And Amendments To The Official Secrets Act(OSA) To Impose Life Imprisonment And 10 Strokes Of Rotan Will Not Overcome Malaysia’s Economic And Political Crisis Caused By Financial Scandals Of RM 42 Billion 1MDB And RM 2.6 Billion Donation Scandal.

BN’s twin ang pows of 100% increase in workers levy and amendments to the Official Secrets Act(OSA) to impose life imprisonment and 10 strokes of rotan will not overcome Malaysia’s economic and political crisis caused by financial scandals of RM 42 billion 1MDB and RM 2.6 billion donation scandal. Malaysians were hoping for an abolition of the much-hated GST during the recalibration of the 2016 Budget on January 28th by the Prime Minister due to the plunge in the oil prices to less than USD 30 per barrel.

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Penang State Government 2016 Chinese New Year Message (EN/CN)

Published on February 6, 2016, 11:00 am in Federal government. 0 Comments

Penang State Government 2016 Chinese New Year Message By Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on 6.2.2016 In Komtar, George Town.

Transformation Of Penang Into An International And Intelligent City That Is Clean, Green, Safe And Healthy Depends On Democratisation And Traditional Values.

In making Penang as the preferred destination in Malaysia when celebrating festivals, including Chinese New Year, we must not forget the importance of transforming Penang into an international and intelligent city. A successful transformation depends both on democratisation and traditional values. Traditional values emphasizes respect, hard work and integrity.

Democratisation as a key to economic growth, is not limited to political, economic and social institutions. Nowadays democratisation of resources is seen as one of the sources of economic progress. Democratisation of information, finance and technology in the internet age has contributed much, by making resources more available, accessible and affordable to the largest number of people in human history.

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Penang State Government 2016 Chinese New Year Message (e/c)

Published on February 6, 2016, 1:24 am in Federal government. 0 Comments

Penang State Government 2016 Chinese New Year Message By Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on 6.2.2016In Komtar, George Town.

Transformation Of Penang Into An International And Intelligent City That Is Clean, Green, Safe And Healthy Depends On Democratisation And Traditional Values.

In making Penang as the preferred destination in Malaysia when celebrating festivals, including Chinese New Year, we must not forget the importance of transforming Penang into an international and intelligent city. A successful transformation depends both on democratisation and traditional values. Traditional values emphasizes respect, hard work and integrity.

Democratisation as a key to economic growth, is not limited to political, economic and social institutions. Nowadays democratisation of resources is seen as one of the sources of economic progress. Democratisation of information, finance and technology in the internet age has contributed much, by making resources more available, accessible and affordable to the largest number of people in human history. Continue reading ‘Penang State Government 2016 Chinese New Year Message (e/c)’