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My journey - Wong Hon Wai 黃漢偉

Posted: 27 May 2011 07:44 AM PDT

My journey - Wong Hon Wai 黃漢偉


Visit to Singapore

Posted: 26 May 2011 11:01 AM PDT

Official visit to Singapore - visiting Singapore Housing Development Board and catch up with George Yeo, the former Foreign Minister of Singapore (2004-2011).




(檳城26日訊)檳州首席部長林冠英於5月25日至26日,到新加坡出差,以出席26日上午9時半,在烏節酒店舉行的促銷檳州旅遊活動,推介《我的檳城,驚艷無限》。
新聞秘書張燕芬週四發表文告說,這活動由首長開幕,陪同出席者包括檳州旅遊發展與文化委員會主席羅興強,及檳城環球旅遊公司首席執行員黃玉玲。
她說,首長也將出席一項由新加坡建屋局在其大巴窯辦公室舉行的匯報會。這次的拜訪,主要是進一步了解新加坡的住房保障計劃,以及新加坡建屋局在"平民屋"下設定的條款。在這方面,檳州城市及鄉村規劃、房屋及藝術委員會主席黃漢偉將與首長一起會見新加坡建屋局總裁蔡君炫博士。
此行陪同者,包括檳州社會經濟研究機構執行董事兼升旗山國會議員劉鎮東、羅興強、黃漢偉及檳州首席部長投資及製造業特別助理周錦炎。

Attending French Movie Festival

Posted: 26 May 2011 10:57 AM PDT




戀愛救火隊合您廣場打頭陣 法國電影節影片正上映

馬克巴蕾蒂、檳州行政議員黃漢偉和其他嘉賓為於合您廣場GSC開跑的法國電影節主持開幕。

(檳城26日訊)合您廣場《法國電影節》本月26日正式開跑,浪漫喜劇《戀愛救火隊》(Heartbreaker)打頭陣,誓要用慵懶浪漫的法國情懷擄走檳民心。

第十屆法國電影節於5月12日至5月22日在吉隆坡掀開序幕,並於5月26日至5月31日移師檳城舉行。以6部風格各異的法國影片,展示法國文化與風采,緊密大馬與法國文化交流。
法國駐馬大使馬克巴蕾蒂為電影節主持開幕時表示,法國節過去10年已在大馬生根,每年均以不同文化活動舉行,向大馬人推介法國文化。法國電影節更是重頭活動之一,以電影無遠弗屆影響力,宣揚法國文化魅力。

一年一度的《法國電影節》由GSC院線、法國駐馬大使館和法國文化協會聯辦。檳城站只有合您廣場GSC播映。有關電影播映時間,可上網www.gsc.com.my查詢。
首部上映作品為導演帕斯卡舒梅(Pascal Chaumeil)於2010年完成的《戀愛救火隊》,也是獲得多項電影殊榮作品。

另外即將上映的電影有2009年的 《盡情遊戲 ·Micmacs 》、2008年的 《愛情三溫暖·The girl from Monaco 》、2007年的《媽媽的記憶·In Mom's head 》、2008年的 《蒂伯巴赫村的孩子們·Trouble at Timpeltill 》和2007年的《戰慄小說的秘密·Crossed Tracks 》。

Connecting to DAP branches

Posted: 26 May 2011 10:14 AM PDT

The month of May and June is the month of AGM for branch level in DAP. YB Wong Hon Wai is on the ground connecting and talking to DAP cadres on different location in Penang.



With DAP Air Itam



With DAP Paya Terubong Mukim 13 Branch



With DAP Balik Pulau Sungai Pinang Branch

Lim Lip Eng

Posted: 27 May 2011 07:11 AM PDT

Lim Lip Eng


‘Missing’ lots in TTDI to be restored

Posted: 27 May 2011 01:59 AM PDT

Lim Lip Eng (second from right) with some TTDI residents who were issued summonses for parking at bays that were illegally converted to a no-parking zone. — Picture by Yong Chee Choong
Source: http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/2011052702270320110527022703/Article (By Noel Achariam, 27/5/2011)
Residents and visitors who were issued summonses for parking along Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 4 in Taman Tun Dr Ismail from last month to early this month can write in to City Hall's legal department to ask for their summonses to be cancelled. Motorists who have been parking since April along this road were issued summonses for parking at a no-parking zone. However, they were unaware that the 50 parking bays there had been changed into a no-parking zone in April. They also did not notice that the parking bays had been tarred over and a yellow line, stretching the length of the road, had been painted on to indicate the no-parking area.
After protest from residents early this month, City Hall's investigation found that the conversion was done illegally. City Hall has since instructed the responsible party to convert the no parking zone back into parking bays.
Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng said he queried City Hall over the conversion of the parking bays. "I was informed on Wednesday by City Hall's Road Transport Department director Dr Leong Siew Mun that the conversion of the parking bays to no-parking was done without the council's consent. "The contractor of Sinaran TTDI condominium in Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 4 had illegally changed the status of the road to a no-parking zone. "We would like to know what action will be taken against the contractor for converting the road to a no-parking area," he said. Lim also said that City Hall shouldn't burden those who were issued summonses to write in to City Hall's legal department seeking to have their summonses cancelled. He said that the summonses should be cancelled automatically. "It is not the mistake of the residents and visitors who parked at Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 4, which always had many parking bays. "Why should they have to writein to City Hall when it is clearly not their f ault? "It is the duty of the council to ensure that such incidents do not happen," he said.
TTDI resident Jim Sia, 50, who travels daily to the area to shop was shocked to find a summons on his vehicle last month. "We have been coming here for years and the parking bays have never been converted into a noparking zone. "It is not fair, therefore, to be issued with summonses. "We hope City Hall will cancel our summonses so that we're not blacklisted by the authorities," he said.
Another resident Ng Ah Hoi, 57, said that all roads and parking bays should be monitored by the council. "City Hall has admitted that this was the contractor's doing and that it has rectified the issue. "We hope the council will be more diligent in carrying out their duties from on," he said.

魏宗贤文打烟之声 Gwee Tong Hiang for Bentayan

Posted: 27 May 2011 03:21 AM PDT

魏宗贤文打烟之声 Gwee Tong Hiang for Bentayan


昨夜临晨一场滂沱大雨,麻坡打石路几间房屋在豪雨狂下一个小时后造成淹水状况。

Posted: 26 May 2011 09:14 PM PDT

一辆44个座位的旅游巴士在送去汽车装修店时,停泊在该店旁,两个小时内电磁遭窃。

Posted: 26 May 2011 09:04 PM PDT

Lim Kit Siang

Posted: 26 May 2011 11:16 PM PDT

Lim Kit Siang


Let us be blasphemous!

Posted: 26 May 2011 09:57 PM PDT

By Zan Azlee | May 27, 2011 The Malaysian Insider MAY 27 — I am no longer a believer and will burn in hell for questioning Islam. And, by raising and seeking answers to issues that I am in doubt of, my children will even grow up to have sex with animals. These are some [...]

Of forest spirits and conservation

Posted: 26 May 2011 09:43 PM PDT

By June Rubis | May 27, 2011 The Malaysian Insider MAY 27 — The problem with conservation work is this: when you have finally done a right, it feels like a wrong. I had only been based in central Kalimantan for less than a year, when the first major controversy of the conservation project that [...]

Di antara Gerakan dan DAP

Posted: 26 May 2011 09:40 PM PDT

By Wan Hamidi | May 27, 2011 The Malaysian Insider 27 MEI — Ada sebuah parti politik yang hampir semua pemimpin dan anggotanya adalah dari kaum Cina walau pun ia menegaskan perjuangannya untuk semua kaum. Matlamatnya ialah mewujudkan Malaysia yang bersatu, mengamalkan keadilan sosial dan bersifat sekular. Ia juga mahu mewujudkan masyarakat yang mempunyai hak [...]

10 Days in May (36)

Posted: 26 May 2011 09:01 PM PDT

Tweets @limkitsiang:- TBH RCI Sabarni’s family has cried out “Justice 4Sarbani” just as TBH family had been crying “Justice 4TBH” for 22 mths http://bit.ly/lMG3DL 11:44am TBH Sarbani Amirnuddin Kugan latest case 17yr-old MohdJohariAbuBakar shot by police in Dengkil 13May tragic fatal cases put govt in dock 11:51am MACC must come clean on TBH death – [...]

LRT lobbying tests Najib’s resolve to push public tenders

Posted: 26 May 2011 08:31 PM PDT

The Malaysian Insider | May 27, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The award of a contract to upgrade the light rail transit (LRT) line to European engineering powerhouse Balfour Beatty has sparked intense lobbying which is testing Datuk Seri Najib Razak's commitment to public tenders. According to a report in today's Singapore Straits Times, [...]

Pua: Water bonds premium price abuse of public funds

Posted: 26 May 2011 08:28 PM PDT

By Yow Hong Chieh | May 27, 2011 The Malaysian Insider KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The federal government's decision to buy back Selangor water bonds at a significant premium is not only an abuse of taxpayers' monies but borders on the outrageous, Tony Pua has said. Quoting The Edge Financial Daily, the DAP publicity [...]

10 Days in May (35)

Posted: 26 May 2011 08:20 PM PDT

Tweets @limkitsiang:- DAP-Christian Msia May7 front-page not 1st time Utusan exploited bogey. Its worst example. Y it must be stopped @mpkotabelud does not know? 10:57am Pathetic.MCA Ministers still dare not teamup w BN moderates 2demand action agnst Utusan though CSL shouts:MCA will stick 2stand! What stand? 11:06am No 2ways abt it.Utusan May7 ChristianMsia bogey height [...]

Gov’t scholarships: Don’t be disheartened, Heama

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:40 PM PDT

‘Have the inner strength to carry on your struggle despite this setback. Persevere. The world out there is waiting for you to explore.’ High achiever’s PSD scholarship dreams dashed Pemerhati: The Sun reported Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Abdul Aziz as saying that of the 300 scholarships that were given based on merit, [...]

Too many top scorers, not enough scholarships

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:38 PM PDT

Malaysiakini Your Say | May 27, 11 ‘Perhaps the major problem is not there are too few scholarships, but too many applicants from an examination that have too many top scorers.’ High achiever’s PSD scholarship dreams dashed Wfworker: While I sympathise with parents with ‘brilliant’ children, I like to relate two incidents regarding my friends’ [...]

Life is still good here

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:24 PM PDT

By Malik T | May 26, 2011 The Malaysian Insider MAY 26 — It's a wee bit late for me but I did consider encouraging my kids to move to Australia and for me to get a property for them there. However, I was not keen to do so for the following reasons: 1. The [...]

High achiever’s PSD scholarship dreams dashed

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:24 PM PDT

By S Pathmawathy | May 26, 11 Malaysiakini Every year, we hear stories of high achievers not being able to secure government scholarships to pursue the courses of their choice despite fulfilling the necessary requirements. Heamanthaa Padmanaban was among those who had suffered this setback to follow her ambition to study medicine abroad and also [...]

Keluarga: ‘Kami nak tahu apa status kes Sarbaini’

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:40 PM PDT

Oleh Syed Mu'az Syed PutraThe Malaysian Insider May 27, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR, 27 Mei — Keluarga Allahyarham Ahmad Sarbaini Mohamed mahu polis mendedahkan perkembangan terbaru hasil siasatan kematian penolong pengarah Kastam Diraja Malaysia itu dua bulan lalu. Ini kerana, menurut sumber yang rapat dengan keluarga Ahmad Sarbaini, sehingga kini masih tiada perkembangan, menyebabkan keluarga itu [...]

Wary of flip-flop tag, Cabinet dithers over English

Posted: 26 May 2011 05:17 PM PDT

By Clara Chooi The Malaysian Insider May 27, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Najib administration has not decided on switching back to English for Science and Mathematics (PPSMI) because several Cabinet ministers feel any change would be another embarrassing flip-flop. The Malaysian Insider understands the Cabinet has discussed the issue but ministers are [...]

Why I would leave Malaysia

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:24 AM PDT

Hafidz Baharom The Malaysian Insider May 26, 2011 MAY 26 — There are a few things in every nation that a person can't handle. With our nation now in a state of brain drain (or maybe not), it comes as no surprise that there will be people wishing to migrate for what they may consider [...]

When belts cannot be tightened anymore

Posted: 26 May 2011 07:14 AM PDT

Hsu Dar Ren The Malaysian Insider May 26, 2011 MAY 26 — I chatted with an old patient of mine after a consultation yesterday. He was probably suffering from the side effect of stress and not enough rest. I enquired about his job and he told me that he is working two jobs now; a [...]

The reasons I stayed

Posted: 26 May 2011 06:51 AM PDT

Adrian Ng The Malaysian Insider May 26, 2011 MAY 26 — There are actually more reasons to leave than stay in Malaysia. But then again, I decided to stay… at least for now. Why? 1. I love the food; I can step out in the middle of the night and still find my favourite food [...]

10 Days in May (34)

Posted: 26 May 2011 04:57 AM PDT

Tweets @limkitsiang:- TBH RCI – What game MACC up2 demanding special treatment in not meeting yesterday’s RCI deadline 4submissions – while complied by others? Bar Council justified complaint working “round the clock” 2comply with RCI deadline 4submissions – Y MACC exception w Friday extension? Question Grave Public Importance:Y MACC need more time than others 2submit [...]

Speaking up and facing the reality

Posted: 26 May 2011 04:18 AM PDT

Andre Sequerah The Malaysian Insider May 26, 2011 MAY 26 — Growing up and studying in a missionary La Salle school in the '80s was one of the best experiences ever. In general, boys from all the races mixed together and student populations then were well balanced between all the races. Yet, even at that [...]

10 Days in May (33)

Posted: 26 May 2011 03:46 AM PDT

Tweets @limkitsiang:- Who is greatest threat/wrecker of Najib’s 1Msia concept? No 1 outside. From very bosom of Umno eg its organ UtusanMsia w 1Melayu agnst 1Msia Utusan’s anti Najib 1Msia campaign has full support from Umno old guards headed by UMNO No.2 Muhyiddin. Is Utusan loyal 2Najib or Muhyiddin? Wld Utusan dare 2b so irresponsible [...]

Abolish race quota for PSD scholarships, says ex-FT education chief

Posted: 25 May 2011 11:55 PM PDT

By Boo Su-Lyn | May 26, 2011 The Malaysian Insider PETALING JAYA, May 26 — A former Federal Territory education director today pressed the Najib administration to abolish the race quota in Public Service Department (PSD) overseas scholarships. Abas Awang, who is now the PKR education bureau chief, said the government should consider the long-term [...]

MY VOICE FOR NATION

Posted: 26 May 2011 01:38 PM PDT

SUARA PERAK

Posted: 26 May 2011 11:39 AM PDT

SUARA PERAK


BANTAHAN PENTERNAK DAN PETANI DI LAHAT

Posted: 26 May 2011 02:22 AM PDT

BANTUAN KECEMASAN KEPADA KELUARGE MISKIN TEGAR DI BEMBAN

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:30 PM PDT

Tapak Pelupusan Sisa Pepejal Sanitari Di Lahat

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:18 PM PDT

MEMBAIKI JALAN ROSAK DI PUSING

Posted: 25 May 2011 06:06 PM PDT

Philosophy Politics Economics

Posted: 26 May 2011 09:27 AM PDT

Philosophy Politics Economics


RM6.5 billion Selangor water bonds bailout

Posted: 25 May 2011 10:34 PM PDT

BN Government's RM6.5 billion bailout of Selangor privatised water companies has jeopardised the people's chance of securing a long-term deal to enjoy quality water supply at the lowest water prices.

It has been reported in the media that the BN Federal Government has decided to bail out the debts of the Selangor privatised water companies to the tune of RM6.5 billion. This move has in effect killed any remaining possibility of the Selangor state government striking a deal with these companies to restructure and take over the water industry in Selangor.

The debts of these water companies were at risk of default after they were unable to meet their installment earlier this year. Of the four companies, Puncak Niaga Sdn Bhd and its subsidiary, Syarikat Bekalan Air Negeri Selangor (SYABAS), had debts amounting to more than RM4.2 billion.

The failure of these companies to service their debts, had no bailout been offered by the BN Administration, would have necessitated these companies to come to the table and negotiate the terms of restructuring with the Selangor state government or other parties which has made offers to acquire the businesses and assets.

The Selangor state government has made a third offer amounting to RM6.3 billion into acquire these water companies, and taking over their debts obligations. In addition, the state government is able to ensure that there will be no water tariff hikes post restructuring. Gamuda, through its subsidiary Pengeluaran Air Selangor Holdings (SPLASH) has also made an offer to acquire the same companies for RM10.8 billion, a figure including the existing debts.

However as a result of the Federal Government bailing out the massive debts, they have relieved these companies of their cash flow problems. This will mean that there is now no urgency for these companies to agree to any form of restructuring as desired under the Water Services Industry Act (2006) as they now have the upper hand at the negotiating table at the expense of the rakyat.

In fact the likely outcome from the bailout is that the Federal Government will follow up with the taking over water-related assets will be these privatised water concessionaires will continue to able to operate and profit from the provision of water services in Selangor, without having to be burden by debts which have been accumulated over the years.

The result is clearly a loss for the people of Selangor for they have lost an opportunity for the privatised water industry to be truly restructured to ensure quality water prices are to be provided at the lowest possible prices.

The Minister of Energy, Water and Green Technologies, Datuk Peter Chin must immediately provide clarifications for the move to bail out the debts of the water concessionaires before a restructuring deal is finalised, at the expense of the people's interest. He must also fully disclose at the same time the means and terms of repayment to the Government by these concessionaires with the Government taking over these debts.

Finally, the bailout debunks all earlier claims by the BN Government that it is acting in the interest of the rakyat, and serves to prove that it is only interested in protecting the interest of its political cronies above everything else.

Talent Corp Should Take Over JPA Scholarships

Posted: 25 May 2011 09:40 AM PDT

Talent Corporation should take over the function of awarding Government scholarships given the total failure of Public Service Department to award scholarships in a fair and equitable manner after all these years

The Public Service Department (PSD) has proven itself to be a complete disaster in managing the award of government scholarships to the young and brightest Malaysians, particularly to those seeking the opportunity to pursue their education overseas. Over the past decades, it has never failed to attract controversy by failing to award scholarships in a fair and just manner resulting in hundreds of top students failing to secure the scholarships they deserve.

After last year's fiasco, the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced that there will be 20% of overseas scholarships will be awarded entirely based on merit. However, Najib's promise was made a complete mockery when top students with 10 or more A+ for their SPM failed to secure the overseas PSD scholarship, but were instead only local matriculation programmes.

In fact, the PSD defied the decisions of the Cabinet by creating completely new scholarship categories, such as the 'Open' scholarship as well as scholarships for diploma programmes to circumvent the directive of the Cabinet. The outcome is a circus where Barisan Nasional component parties such as the MCA, Gerakan and MIC becoming a public complaints bureau and the de facto channel for appeals from disappointed scholarship applicants.

In addition, the never-ending scholarship controversies have led to as well as further exacerbate the serious brain drain crisis facing the country. Students and families who are unjustly treated will be persuaded to leave the country to greener pastures who will not hesitate to poach our top talents. The worsening brain drain crisis will also lead to the failure to meet our high income nation goals under the New Economic Model and Economic Transformation Programme.

In the face of massive public uproar, Deputy Minister of Education, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong who came under heavy fire, had openly blamed the little Napoleons in the PSD for openly defying Cabinet directives. His accusations were supported by various other Ministers, Deputy Ministers and BN component parties.

Despite the obvious need to take strong disciplinary actions against top PSD officials, based on past experiences, there will be little or no political will from the BN Ministers to take any action against them.

Therefore, to prevent future scholarship fiascos arising from the failure or sabotage by the PSD, we'd like to propose to the Cabinet to transfer the Government scholarship award role to the newly set up Talent Corporation.

The transfer of this critical role and responsibility will be particularly fitting given the crucial role of attracting and retaining talent in Malaysia. They will also be the most appropriate agency to manage the best and brightest talents of our future given their close links with the industry. With the single-minded objective of harnessing talent for the country, the Talent Corporation will stand a better chance in succeeding with honouring our best and brightest as opposed to the PSD whose role is complicated and confused, made worse by vested interest and little Napoleons.

We call upon all parties, not just those in Pakatan Rakyat, but also MCA, Gerakan and MIC who has verbally expressed their frustrations with the PSD. The proposal is made in the interest of all Malaysians and there should be bipartisanship in ensuring the annual scholarship circus will never see the light of day again.

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