人民联盟今日（週六，12日）发表联合声明，强调三党地位平等，並指示党员停止发表违背民盟合作共识的言论。
这份联合声明週六是以人民公正党顾问拿督斯里安华、人民公正党主席拿汀斯里旺阿兹莎、行动党中央政策与策略委员会主席林吉祥和回教党主席拿督斯里哈迪阿旺的名义发表。
三党也在声明中强调，民盟不会成为任何单一政党或领袖斗爭理念的平台。相反的，民盟將共同推动发展国家的议程，以不分种族宗教及文化发展国家，让全民共享繁荣和捍卫人权。
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Life after 8/3/08
Life has been quite challenging after 8th March. You see, I am not using the word ‘hard’ or ‘difficult’, I describe it as challenging.
Since we do not expect to run the state government, there are various issues that we have to tackle as a state government, i.e. the mechanism of choosing councilors, village chiefs and village youth development committee chiefs. All three are positions which the state government has to fill in after BN-appointed councilors, village chiefs and village youth development committee chiefs are either removed or resigned.
Also not to forget is community issues, there are just endless about it. Major community issues in Kampung Tunku are mainly on over-development, preservation of green-lungs, open spaces and a cozy livelihood for the community and security problem.
For example, there is a complaint from SS3 when Syabas proposed to clear a hillslope surrounding one of its reservoirs in that area. The residents are upset by this because all this while they are actually ‘adopting’ the piece of green lung, which just lie along their backyards.
There were also complaints on Paramount View Condominium construction site. Questions were raised on why and how local authority can approve a medium-density strata residential area in the middle of a low density housing area. And the site is a small piece of land situated next to LRT rail link and TNB’s high tension cable.
Will the condo-occupants not afraid of the noise pollution and the radiation of the electromagnetic wavelength? Even before the project finished, surrounding residents are already not satisfied with the pro-long working hours and the noise pollution caused by the developer.
Well these are just tips of the iceberg. I intend to set-up another community blog to give you, readers a better platform to contribute ideas on how to improve our neighbourhood. Details to be announced later once it is done.
Since we do not expect to run the state government, there are various issues that we have to tackle as a state government, i.e. the mechanism of choosing councilors, village chiefs and village youth development committee chiefs. All three are positions which the state government has to fill in after BN-appointed councilors, village chiefs and village youth development committee chiefs are either removed or resigned.
Also not to forget is community issues, there are just endless about it. Major community issues in Kampung Tunku are mainly on over-development, preservation of green-lungs, open spaces and a cozy livelihood for the community and security problem.
For example, there is a complaint from SS3 when Syabas proposed to clear a hillslope surrounding one of its reservoirs in that area. The residents are upset by this because all this while they are actually ‘adopting’ the piece of green lung, which just lie along their backyards.
There were also complaints on Paramount View Condominium construction site. Questions were raised on why and how local authority can approve a medium-density strata residential area in the middle of a low density housing area. And the site is a small piece of land situated next to LRT rail link and TNB’s high tension cable.
Will the condo-occupants not afraid of the noise pollution and the radiation of the electromagnetic wavelength? Even before the project finished, surrounding residents are already not satisfied with the pro-long working hours and the noise pollution caused by the developer.
Well these are just tips of the iceberg. I intend to set-up another community blog to give you, readers a better platform to contribute ideas on how to improve our neighbourhood. Details to be announced later once it is done.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
“村委会闹双包”‧雪行动党反对新机制
《星洲日报雪隆》 2008-04-11 16:28
（雪兰莪‧八打灵再也）行动党雪州代议士怀疑中央政府在华人新村成立新机制，到底是为民服务，亦或背后存在別的政治动机？同时，有关举动更有可能造成“村委会闹双包”的局面，中央政府此举是不理智的做法！
他们针对房地部日前宣布的新机制发表评论时，直指中央政府根本没有吸取败选的教训，只是有心刁难民盟政府。
他们说，人民在大选已经发出改变的声音，在朝在野不应该在为反对而反对，而是拋开成见，共同打造健康的政治文化，为民服务。
欧阳捍华：做法不成熟
行动党史里肯邦安州议员欧阳捍华说，中央政府的做法并不成熟，而且也证明国阵政府还没从过去的失败吸取教训。
他说，继乡村及区域发展部成立联邦发展协调委员会（JPPP）取代现有的乡村治安及发展委员会（JKKK）后，国阵政府再一次“出招”刁难民盟政府，建议成立“华人新村及住宅区发展协调委员会”，也应证了国阵政府的思维从未改变。
掌管雪州新村发展事务及处理非法工厂事务的他指出，此做法根本不是在为民服务，反而显示了中央政府的政治动机。
“选民已经在大选时发出改变的声音，民盟政府也愿意在拨款方便配合中央政府；但是，中央政府的做法，有巩固其基层，减少基层反弹之嫌。”
他补充，为了实施民主政治，州政府將会研究法律，并寻求联邦法庭的詮释，举行民选市议会的计划將会进行；中央政府的做法是社会及人民的损失，所以不利于人民的政策需深入研究，不应该一意孤行。
刘永山：不利新村发展
行动党甘榜东姑州议员刘永山说，大选过了近一个月，无论在朝在野，都不应该在为反对而反对，因为这是不负责任的做法。
他说，原本属于州政府的权限，如今中央政府却硬硬把它抢过来，与州政府搞对抗，不利于新村发展，更对选民不公平。“新机制不止对人民不利，而且在促进州政府的行政也没有好处。”
叶南进：没有必要实行
行动党无拉港州议员叶南进指出，中央政府这种把村委会“闹成双包”的做法，没有必要实行。
他怀疑中央政府成立新机制背后的动机，是要引起州政府委任的新村发展委员会不满情绪，进而向州政府施压，这简直在打压民盟政府。
他补充，一直以来所有的拨款都会通过中央政府增设新村发展委员会发出，再用作活动经费，一旦实施新机制，中央政府增设新村发展委员会如同虚设，没有经费根本无法维持正常的操作。
你知道吗？
中央政府增设新村发展委员会
房屋及地方政府部长拿督黄家泉日前指出，中央政府准备在民盟执政的5个州属成立“华人新村及住宅区发展协调委员会”的新机制处理民生问题，而且拨款直接发放给新的机制，以致原本属于州政府委任的乡村治安及发展委员会如同虚设，將不会获得发展拨款，局限了新村的活动及发展。
（雪兰莪‧八打灵再也）行动党雪州代议士怀疑中央政府在华人新村成立新机制，到底是为民服务，亦或背后存在別的政治动机？同时，有关举动更有可能造成“村委会闹双包”的局面，中央政府此举是不理智的做法！
他们针对房地部日前宣布的新机制发表评论时，直指中央政府根本没有吸取败选的教训，只是有心刁难民盟政府。
他们说，人民在大选已经发出改变的声音，在朝在野不应该在为反对而反对，而是拋开成见，共同打造健康的政治文化，为民服务。
欧阳捍华：做法不成熟
行动党史里肯邦安州议员欧阳捍华说，中央政府的做法并不成熟，而且也证明国阵政府还没从过去的失败吸取教训。
他说，继乡村及区域发展部成立联邦发展协调委员会（JPPP）取代现有的乡村治安及发展委员会（JKKK）后，国阵政府再一次“出招”刁难民盟政府，建议成立“华人新村及住宅区发展协调委员会”，也应证了国阵政府的思维从未改变。
掌管雪州新村发展事务及处理非法工厂事务的他指出，此做法根本不是在为民服务，反而显示了中央政府的政治动机。
“选民已经在大选时发出改变的声音，民盟政府也愿意在拨款方便配合中央政府；但是，中央政府的做法，有巩固其基层，减少基层反弹之嫌。”
他补充，为了实施民主政治，州政府將会研究法律，并寻求联邦法庭的詮释，举行民选市议会的计划將会进行；中央政府的做法是社会及人民的损失，所以不利于人民的政策需深入研究，不应该一意孤行。
刘永山：不利新村发展
行动党甘榜东姑州议员刘永山说，大选过了近一个月，无论在朝在野，都不应该在为反对而反对，因为这是不负责任的做法。
他说，原本属于州政府的权限，如今中央政府却硬硬把它抢过来，与州政府搞对抗，不利于新村发展，更对选民不公平。“新机制不止对人民不利，而且在促进州政府的行政也没有好处。”
叶南进：没有必要实行
行动党无拉港州议员叶南进指出，中央政府这种把村委会“闹成双包”的做法，没有必要实行。
他怀疑中央政府成立新机制背后的动机，是要引起州政府委任的新村发展委员会不满情绪，进而向州政府施压，这简直在打压民盟政府。
他补充，一直以来所有的拨款都会通过中央政府增设新村发展委员会发出，再用作活动经费，一旦实施新机制，中央政府增设新村发展委员会如同虚设，没有经费根本无法维持正常的操作。
你知道吗？
中央政府增设新村发展委员会
房屋及地方政府部长拿督黄家泉日前指出，中央政府准备在民盟执政的5个州属成立“华人新村及住宅区发展协调委员会”的新机制处理民生问题，而且拨款直接发放给新的机制，以致原本属于州政府委任的乡村治安及发展委员会如同虚设，將不会获得发展拨款，局限了新村的活动及发展。
集中养猪场计划——基尔不应该出尔反尔
如果基尔是一名负责任的政治领袖，那么他不应该在雪州东目现代化集中养猪场事件上做出不负责任的言论。
基尔向媒体表示他领导的前朝雪州政府从来没有批准这项大型计划。他说前朝政府批准的是在东目建立小型的养猪场计划。
这项集中养猪区计划其实是前雪州政府在1月30日通过的决策。当时，雪州政府同意在瓜拉冷岳的东目（Tumbuk）取回约337英亩的土地，以推行现代化养猪计划。
基尔这番话引起雪州马华的不满。马华雪州联委会主席庄祷融表示支持雪州新政府继续执行前任州政府擬定下来的东目现代化养猪场计划，並对巫统议员集体炮轰及反对有关计划感到不满。另一位雪州马华前行政议员邓思汉也发表同样的言论。
人们必须知道的是，在立白病毒爆发之后，中央政府曾经在多年前要求各州州政府拨地兴建集中养猪场，以集中经营的方式管理这个行业。但是，中央政府的这项呼吁并没有获得各州州政府的严正看待，直到去年9月发生马六甲巴夜明光毁猪事件之后，集中养猪场计划又重新被提起。
前任雪州州政府宣布拨地进行集中养猪场计划，其实只是落实中央政府的长期政策。本质上并没有不妥，也不应该政治化。这就是为何当初雪州国阵宣布这项计划时，行动党和其他在野党并没有反对。
集中养猪计划是前朝政府的计划，报章传媒曾经以相当大的幅度报道这项宣布。当时包括行动党、公正党和回教党的三大在野党并没有反对这项计划，村民也没有反对这项计划。为何在民盟政府执政雪州之后，基尔才反对、村民才反对？到底村民背后有没有人在煽动他们？
更甚的是，基尔向外表示前朝政府批准的集中养猪计划是小型养猪计划，不是大型计划。如果他说的是真的，为何集中养猪场之前与之后的总面积——337英亩土地——没有改变？
另外，为何当基尔反对这项计划的时候，也是雪州国阵领袖，曾经在基尔当州务大臣时期当州行政议员的雪州马华联委会主席庄祷荣却指出这是前朝政府的计划，庄祷荣同时也赞成现任州政府的决定（详文请阅这里）。到底雪州国阵的立场是反对还是赞成？雪州国阵竟然可以针对同样课题闹出两个完全不一样的立场，到底雪州国阵还存不存在？
基尔向媒体表示他领导的前朝雪州政府从来没有批准这项大型计划。他说前朝政府批准的是在东目建立小型的养猪场计划。
这项集中养猪区计划其实是前雪州政府在1月30日通过的决策。当时，雪州政府同意在瓜拉冷岳的东目（Tumbuk）取回约337英亩的土地，以推行现代化养猪计划。
基尔这番话引起雪州马华的不满。马华雪州联委会主席庄祷融表示支持雪州新政府继续执行前任州政府擬定下来的东目现代化养猪场计划，並对巫统议员集体炮轰及反对有关计划感到不满。另一位雪州马华前行政议员邓思汉也发表同样的言论。
人们必须知道的是，在立白病毒爆发之后，中央政府曾经在多年前要求各州州政府拨地兴建集中养猪场，以集中经营的方式管理这个行业。但是，中央政府的这项呼吁并没有获得各州州政府的严正看待，直到去年9月发生马六甲巴夜明光毁猪事件之后，集中养猪场计划又重新被提起。
前任雪州州政府宣布拨地进行集中养猪场计划，其实只是落实中央政府的长期政策。本质上并没有不妥，也不应该政治化。这就是为何当初雪州国阵宣布这项计划时，行动党和其他在野党并没有反对。
集中养猪计划是前朝政府的计划，报章传媒曾经以相当大的幅度报道这项宣布。当时包括行动党、公正党和回教党的三大在野党并没有反对这项计划，村民也没有反对这项计划。为何在民盟政府执政雪州之后，基尔才反对、村民才反对？到底村民背后有没有人在煽动他们？
更甚的是，基尔向外表示前朝政府批准的集中养猪计划是小型养猪计划，不是大型计划。如果他说的是真的，为何集中养猪场之前与之后的总面积——337英亩土地——没有改变？
另外，为何当基尔反对这项计划的时候，也是雪州国阵领袖，曾经在基尔当州务大臣时期当州行政议员的雪州马华联委会主席庄祷荣却指出这是前朝政府的计划，庄祷荣同时也赞成现任州政府的决定（详文请阅这里）。到底雪州国阵的立场是反对还是赞成？雪州国阵竟然可以针对同样课题闹出两个完全不一样的立场，到底雪州国阵还存不存在？
Friday, April 11, 2008
故意闹双胞胎——中央政府不应该成立村委会
中央房地部不应该为了搞对抗政治而选择在民盟执政州属的新村成立新村发展及治安委员会（简称村委会），并有该部负责。
如果这项消息是真的，这只能显示国阵和马华并没有吸取3月8日政治大海啸人民所要传达的讯息——争取更大的自由、民主、公正以及平等对待而否决国阵三份儿霸权。
如果国阵议决要在民盟执政的五个州属设立本身的村委会，故意和民盟控制的州政府搞对抗，这将损害村民的利益。
3月8日的大选已经过去超过一个月，目前是朝野政党整合力量共同为民造福的时候。中央在朝、州在野的马华公会应该认清本身的不同角色所应该扮演的本分，而不是冥顽不灵地继续搞对抗政治。
如果朝野政党都这样大搞对抗政治，那么马来西亚的政局将会陷入一片混乱。最近旅游部长宣布将会削减民盟执政州属的旅游促销拨款。这是典型对抗政治的坏例。
可是，民盟执政的州属没有以怨报怨，反之却以德报怨，继续以州政府的资源协助推广各州旅游业。
如果民盟政府要以牙还牙，我们大可在各州针对中央政府的资产征收高昂的地税或者是各类税务、针对性地关闭或冻结中央政府的资产等等。
但是这种没有风度的做法对国家和人民有利吗？本人因此呼吁黄家泉收回这项建议。马华公会应该痛定思痛，检讨本身的弱点，而不是以这种没有风度的对抗政治来进行报复行动。
如果这项消息是真的，这只能显示国阵和马华并没有吸取3月8日政治大海啸人民所要传达的讯息——争取更大的自由、民主、公正以及平等对待而否决国阵三份儿霸权。
如果国阵议决要在民盟执政的五个州属设立本身的村委会，故意和民盟控制的州政府搞对抗，这将损害村民的利益。
3月8日的大选已经过去超过一个月，目前是朝野政党整合力量共同为民造福的时候。中央在朝、州在野的马华公会应该认清本身的不同角色所应该扮演的本分，而不是冥顽不灵地继续搞对抗政治。
如果朝野政党都这样大搞对抗政治，那么马来西亚的政局将会陷入一片混乱。最近旅游部长宣布将会削减民盟执政州属的旅游促销拨款。这是典型对抗政治的坏例。
可是，民盟执政的州属没有以怨报怨，反之却以德报怨，继续以州政府的资源协助推广各州旅游业。
如果民盟政府要以牙还牙，我们大可在各州针对中央政府的资产征收高昂的地税或者是各类税务、针对性地关闭或冻结中央政府的资产等等。
但是这种没有风度的做法对国家和人民有利吗？本人因此呼吁黄家泉收回这项建议。马华公会应该痛定思痛，检讨本身的弱点，而不是以这种没有风度的对抗政治来进行报复行动。
Azalina's latest decision lauded
By Stephen Ng
After numerous calls by members of the public, Tourism Minister, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has finally relented to the idea that it is the responsibility of Tourism Malaysia after all to continue promoting tourism in Penang and Langkawi.
Although the minister has stopped short of mentioning the other four states, I am sure that this latest announcement made by her after much deliberation is wise.
I am not surprised that it is a post-cabinet announcement, because the minister had earlier on kept her stand, singling out particularly the states that have fallen into the hands of the Pakatan.
Malaysians have voted for change, but Malaysia cannot afford to be a country where the losing party tries to sabotage and grind the new state government machinery to a halt.
As the country’s democracy matures, the leaders have to realize that they cannot take away the rice bowl of the people. If they do that, they will eventually find that they have to bear the brunt of the people’s resentment against their unwise decisions.
I wish to highlight that agencies like Tourism Malaysia or Matrade should be apolitical, and its officials have no business in trying to divert tourists’ or investors’ attention to only certain states.
Their role as a tourism promotion board should be to strive to study the strengths of each tourist or investment destination, and promote tourism and investments in these states, without even thinking whether it is under the Barisan Nasional or the Pakatan Rakyat.
It is easy to marginalise states won by the Pakatan Government, but such an effort will only seek to kill the industry and the country’s economy as a whole. If the meeting planners choose to host their events in the Pearl of Orient, there is no reason for Tourism Malaysia to try to divert their attention to the Land under the Wind. Investors may have their reasons for picking certain states to build their plants.
By appointing a different committee or certain individuals with whom the Federal Government can liaise with is a sign of immaturity on the part of our leaders. The people will see this as a redundancy of manpower and resources in a dysfunctional government at both Federal and State levels.
Will the rakyat then decide to only vote for the Barisan Government? I dare you dream this will happen, when people have become hardcore with years of being marginalised.
The BN-led Government under Datuk Seri Abdullah A. Badawi should, on the contrary, be happy that the Pakatan State Governments are now busy trying to promote tourism in their own states, instead of giving their 100 per cent opposition towards the Federal Government.
After numerous calls by members of the public, Tourism Minister, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has finally relented to the idea that it is the responsibility of Tourism Malaysia after all to continue promoting tourism in Penang and Langkawi.
Although the minister has stopped short of mentioning the other four states, I am sure that this latest announcement made by her after much deliberation is wise.
I am not surprised that it is a post-cabinet announcement, because the minister had earlier on kept her stand, singling out particularly the states that have fallen into the hands of the Pakatan.
Malaysians have voted for change, but Malaysia cannot afford to be a country where the losing party tries to sabotage and grind the new state government machinery to a halt.
As the country’s democracy matures, the leaders have to realize that they cannot take away the rice bowl of the people. If they do that, they will eventually find that they have to bear the brunt of the people’s resentment against their unwise decisions.
I wish to highlight that agencies like Tourism Malaysia or Matrade should be apolitical, and its officials have no business in trying to divert tourists’ or investors’ attention to only certain states.
Their role as a tourism promotion board should be to strive to study the strengths of each tourist or investment destination, and promote tourism and investments in these states, without even thinking whether it is under the Barisan Nasional or the Pakatan Rakyat.
It is easy to marginalise states won by the Pakatan Government, but such an effort will only seek to kill the industry and the country’s economy as a whole. If the meeting planners choose to host their events in the Pearl of Orient, there is no reason for Tourism Malaysia to try to divert their attention to the Land under the Wind. Investors may have their reasons for picking certain states to build their plants.
By appointing a different committee or certain individuals with whom the Federal Government can liaise with is a sign of immaturity on the part of our leaders. The people will see this as a redundancy of manpower and resources in a dysfunctional government at both Federal and State levels.
Will the rakyat then decide to only vote for the Barisan Government? I dare you dream this will happen, when people have become hardcore with years of being marginalised.
The BN-led Government under Datuk Seri Abdullah A. Badawi should, on the contrary, be happy that the Pakatan State Governments are now busy trying to promote tourism in their own states, instead of giving their 100 per cent opposition towards the Federal Government.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
雪大臣：管理符合环保‧东目设现代化养猪区
星洲日报‧2008.04.09
（雪兰莪‧沙亚南）雪州大臣丹斯里卡立週二（4月8日）宣佈，雪州境內所有养猪场，必须搬迁到瓜拉冷岳东目的雪州现代化养猪场计划区。
他说，雪州政府规定，除了瓜拉冷岳东目的雪州现代化养猪场计划区，不再批准任何新的养猪场计划。
他说，所有在这地区以外的养猪场，必须將养猪场搬迁到现代化养猪计划区內。
他在接见霹雳州务大臣莫哈末尼查后对记者说，由公正党、回教党和行动党组成的雪州民盟新政府，有意通过批准这项计划解决各族群的商业、社会和文化问题，並实践公平合理原则，顾及雪州各族群的和谐共处精神。
他说，上述地点才是真正的雪州主要养猪集中地。
卡立表示，雪州政府希望那些特別关心州政府批准“雪州现代化养猪场计划”（PROJEK MODERN PIG FARMING）的人士，先查清楚他们手头上的资料。
上届州政府批准民盟落实
他说，位於瓜拉冷岳东目农场的计划，是於2008年1月30日，拿督斯里莫哈末基尔领导的国阵政府和州行政议会会议批准的。
他说，在2008年4月2日的州行政议会会议上，人民联盟政府认为，应继续落实上述计划。
他说，在现代化养猪计划下，迎合雪州政府、农业和农基工业部、天然资源及环境部高质量標准的要求。
他指出，有关养猪场的排放物可以再循环，充作生物氧气，作为发电用途，而养猪场使用的水，过后可用来栽种饲养猪只的农作物。
“因此，没有任何污物或污水，会从养猪场中排出外。”
养猪区计划1年內落实
雪州大臣卡立说，瓜拉冷岳东目的雪州现代化养猪场计划，有望在6个月至1年內落实。
他说，由於这涉及高科技，因此需要一些时间，才可以顺利实现。
他说，受影响而必须搬迁到东目新养猪场的猪农，將会获得州政府给予津贴。
至於上述计划是否会沿用在其他畜牧业上时，他说，州政府会这样做，但需要一些时间研究。
提到这是否包括养鸡业时，他说，这些业界可能无法集中在同一个地方饲养，必须分三几个地方，因为担心一旦发生鸡瘟无法防范。
（雪兰莪‧沙亚南）雪州大臣丹斯里卡立週二（4月8日）宣佈，雪州境內所有养猪场，必须搬迁到瓜拉冷岳东目的雪州现代化养猪场计划区。
他说，雪州政府规定，除了瓜拉冷岳东目的雪州现代化养猪场计划区，不再批准任何新的养猪场计划。
他说，所有在这地区以外的养猪场，必须將养猪场搬迁到现代化养猪计划区內。
他在接见霹雳州务大臣莫哈末尼查后对记者说，由公正党、回教党和行动党组成的雪州民盟新政府，有意通过批准这项计划解决各族群的商业、社会和文化问题，並实践公平合理原则，顾及雪州各族群的和谐共处精神。
他说，上述地点才是真正的雪州主要养猪集中地。
卡立表示，雪州政府希望那些特別关心州政府批准“雪州现代化养猪场计划”（PROJEK MODERN PIG FARMING）的人士，先查清楚他们手头上的资料。
上届州政府批准民盟落实
他说，位於瓜拉冷岳东目农场的计划，是於2008年1月30日，拿督斯里莫哈末基尔领导的国阵政府和州行政议会会议批准的。
他说，在2008年4月2日的州行政议会会议上，人民联盟政府认为，应继续落实上述计划。
他说，在现代化养猪计划下，迎合雪州政府、农业和农基工业部、天然资源及环境部高质量標准的要求。
他指出，有关养猪场的排放物可以再循环，充作生物氧气，作为发电用途，而养猪场使用的水，过后可用来栽种饲养猪只的农作物。
“因此，没有任何污物或污水，会从养猪场中排出外。”
养猪区计划1年內落实
雪州大臣卡立说，瓜拉冷岳东目的雪州现代化养猪场计划，有望在6个月至1年內落实。
他说，由於这涉及高科技，因此需要一些时间，才可以顺利实现。
他说，受影响而必须搬迁到东目新养猪场的猪农，將会获得州政府给予津贴。
至於上述计划是否会沿用在其他畜牧业上时，他说，州政府会这样做，但需要一些时间研究。
提到这是否包括养鸡业时，他说，这些业界可能无法集中在同一个地方饲养，必须分三几个地方，因为担心一旦发生鸡瘟无法防范。
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
本周三会见选民活动改去本周四晚
预定在本周4月9日进行的每周会见选民活动已经在本周暂时改去星期四4月10日晚上8点半至10点。
这是因为本人将会出席行动党适耕庄举办的一场晚宴。
如果甘榜东姑区选民有任何投诉或疑问，他们可以在周四晚上这段时间前来八打灵再也火箭行动队行动室会见本人，地址是No. 77, Jalan 20/9, Paramount Garden, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor。电话号码是03-78754724、03-79578022，传真号码是03-78738017。
如果选民要在以上时间之外寻求紧急援助，选民可拨灵北国会选区投诉热线电话号码016-2208867。
本人继续在下周三同样时间继续会见选民。
这是因为本人将会出席行动党适耕庄举办的一场晚宴。
如果甘榜东姑区选民有任何投诉或疑问，他们可以在周四晚上这段时间前来八打灵再也火箭行动队行动室会见本人，地址是No. 77, Jalan 20/9, Paramount Garden, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor。电话号码是03-78754724、03-79578022，传真号码是03-78738017。
如果选民要在以上时间之外寻求紧急援助，选民可拨灵北国会选区投诉热线电话号码016-2208867。
本人继续在下周三同样时间继续会见选民。
Sunday, April 06, 2008
对州议会的期许
刊登于2008年4月7日《星洲日报》〈言路〉版3月8日，雪兰莪州立法议会（简称州议会）变天。在野党在竞选的56个州议席当中成功攻下36个州议席（行动党13个、公正党15个以及回教党8个），以超过一半的州议席把前任州务大臣基尔的国阵政府赶下台。
随着新上任的10名州行政议员在3月24日宣誓就职，新联合政府也就正式成立。现在也是我们把焦点放在州议会的立法功能。
雪州州议会之所以在这次大选成为在野党课题，主因乃过去4年雪州州议会只是行政当局的橡皮胶，无法让朝野议员在州议会为民伸张正义，积极扮演人民喉舌的角色。
要恢复州议会的立法功能，议长的角色最为吃重。
一般人以为议长的作用只是主持会议和签署文件，其实这是国阵对议长定位的诠释，也是国阵长期以来在扭曲三权分立重要意义后对议长角色的定位。
明白国阵长期扭曲议长的重要角色之后，人民联盟执政的州属在接下来的5年任期更应该恢复州议会的自主权，让议长独立扮演他在各州宪法所赋予的宪赋角色。
以雪兰莪州议会来说，此期议长的重任不外于增加州议会的开会天数，让朝野州议员能够辩论州内各项课题，特别是州财政预算案进行详细的辩论。
国会下议院一年开会大约60天左右（依据国会网站）。一些有国阵执政的州属如砂拉越和森美兰州议会的开会天数一般上每年约21天。相比之下，雪州议会的开会天数确实少得可怜。
如果雪州各地方议会能够每月都召开月常会议，为何雪州州议会的开会天数还会比雪州的地方议会来得少？这是不符合逻辑的。
开会时间的多寡也决定议员的问责素质。
雪州政府耗费数以千万令吉承建和装修现有的美轮美奂的州议会大厦，可是在国阵掌朝的雪州州议会下，其发问率分别只有区区的40巴仙和6巴仙！
因此，增加州议会的开会天数，让州议员履行他们的责任是此次州议会无可避免的重任。而掌管州议会的议长所扮演的角色最为吃重。
另外，针对议员的福利与津贴，议长也可以扮演领导角色，要求行政当局为议员提供服务中心、选区助理和政策研究员津贴，让州议员在毫无后患的情况下有效为人民服务。
议长也可以模仿国会，成立更多的州议会特选委员会，让州议员能够针对州内各领域提供有别于行政当局的建议。
另外一个在政治上可能对国阵产生威胁的就是直播州议会会议。
议长如果能够直播州议会辩论，这将会刺激马来西亚民主化的发展，也对国阵掌控的国会造成某种程度的竞争。
如果能够直播州议会会议，没有理由国会会议不能现场直播。
这只是州议会议长所能够扮演的角色。人民联盟是否能够通过州议会推动马来西亚的议会民主，议长的角色最为吃重。
Ahli Umno sabotaj 22 DUN, 14 parlimen
Dipetik daripada Malaysiakini.com
Nash Rahman | Apr 6, 08 1:40pm
Barisan Nasional, khususnya Umno, tewas di 14 kerusi parlimen dan 22 kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) dalam pilihanraya umum 8 Mac kerana perbuatan sabotaj ahli Umno sendiri.
Ketika mendedahkan demikan, presiden Umno Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi berkata, tanpa sabotaj, BN dapat mempertahankan penguasaan majoriti dua pertiga di Dewan Rakyat.
Dalam pilihanraya umum lalu, BN mendapat 140 kerusi parlimen - kurang lapan kerusi untuk mendapatkan majoriti dua pertiga.
Umno tewas di 31 kerusi parlimen apabila hanya mampu mempertahankan 78 daripada 109 kerusi yang dimenanginya pada 2004.
Menurut Abdullah lagi, jika tidak berlaku sabotaj dalam kalangan ahli-ahli Umno di 22 kerusi DUN tersebut, BN tidak akan kalah di Kedah dan Perak.
Menurutnya, semua kerusi parlimen dan DUN terbabit merupakan "kawasan putih" dan BN tidak menghadapi masalah untuk memenanginya, jika tidak berlaku sabotaj tersebut.
Jalan siasatan
Sehubungan itu, katanya, parti akan menjalan siasatan dan membuat laporan kepada jawatankuasa disiplin parti untuk mengambil tindakan terhadap mereka yang melakukannya.
Abdullah berkata demikian dalam sidang akhbar selepas mengadakan perjumpaan dengan semua ketua penerangan bahagian di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC) di ibu negara hari ini.
Beliau bagaimana enggan mengulas lanjut apabila ditanya pemberita punca ahli-ahli parti itu bertindak mensabotaj hingga calon-calon Umno kalah di 14 kerusi parlimen dan 22 kerusi DUN tersebut.
Sebaliknya, kata Abdullah, Umno akan menjalankan siasatan terperinci mengenainya untuk diserahkan kepada jawatankuasa disiplin parti.
Di Kedah, barisan pembangkang memenangi 21 kerusi DUN dengan pecahan PAS (16), PKR (4) dan DAP (1). BN hanya menang di 14 kerusi.
Di Perak pula, barisan pembangkang menang di 31 kerusi dengan pecahan DAP (18), PKR (7) dan PAS (6). BN pula menang 28 kerusi.
BN juga tewas di Selangor dan Pulau Pinang - masing-masing 20, dua daripadanya MCA, dan 11 kerusi (semuanya Umno).
PAS berjaya mengekalkan Kelantan dengan tambahan kerusi - daripada 22 kepada 38 kerusi DUN. PKR pula menang satu kerusi DUN. BN hanya mendapat enam kerusi.
BN ditolak
Berapa ketua penerangan yang ditemui selepas majlis tersebut memberitahu Malaysiakini, Abdullah bercakap hampir dua jam untuk memberi penjelasan kepada mereka punca-punca prestasi buruk BN, khususnya Umno dalam pilihanraya ke-12.
Seorang daripadanya yang enggan dikenali berkata, Abdullah memberitahu mereka bahawa di kawasan yang mempunyai lebih 60 peratus pengundi Melayu, 63 peratus calon BN mencapai kemenangan.
Manakala di kawasan yang mempunyai majoriti lebih 60 peratus pengundi bukan Melayu, BN hanya mencapai kemenangan 19 peratus.
"Pada keseluruhannya, BN ditolak secara drastik di kawasan bukan Melayu," kata sumber itu lagi.
Menurutnya, Abdullah juga menyebut punca-punca lain termasuklah kemerosotan sokongan pengundi kaum India terhadap BN, serta pengaruh internet terhadap masyarakat dalam membuat pilihan mereka.
Nash Rahman | Apr 6, 08 1:40pm
Barisan Nasional, khususnya Umno, tewas di 14 kerusi parlimen dan 22 kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) dalam pilihanraya umum 8 Mac kerana perbuatan sabotaj ahli Umno sendiri.
Ketika mendedahkan demikan, presiden Umno Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi berkata, tanpa sabotaj, BN dapat mempertahankan penguasaan majoriti dua pertiga di Dewan Rakyat.
Dalam pilihanraya umum lalu, BN mendapat 140 kerusi parlimen - kurang lapan kerusi untuk mendapatkan majoriti dua pertiga.
Umno tewas di 31 kerusi parlimen apabila hanya mampu mempertahankan 78 daripada 109 kerusi yang dimenanginya pada 2004.
Menurut Abdullah lagi, jika tidak berlaku sabotaj dalam kalangan ahli-ahli Umno di 22 kerusi DUN tersebut, BN tidak akan kalah di Kedah dan Perak.
Menurutnya, semua kerusi parlimen dan DUN terbabit merupakan "kawasan putih" dan BN tidak menghadapi masalah untuk memenanginya, jika tidak berlaku sabotaj tersebut.
Jalan siasatan
Sehubungan itu, katanya, parti akan menjalan siasatan dan membuat laporan kepada jawatankuasa disiplin parti untuk mengambil tindakan terhadap mereka yang melakukannya.
Abdullah berkata demikian dalam sidang akhbar selepas mengadakan perjumpaan dengan semua ketua penerangan bahagian di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC) di ibu negara hari ini.
Beliau bagaimana enggan mengulas lanjut apabila ditanya pemberita punca ahli-ahli parti itu bertindak mensabotaj hingga calon-calon Umno kalah di 14 kerusi parlimen dan 22 kerusi DUN tersebut.
Sebaliknya, kata Abdullah, Umno akan menjalankan siasatan terperinci mengenainya untuk diserahkan kepada jawatankuasa disiplin parti.
Di Kedah, barisan pembangkang memenangi 21 kerusi DUN dengan pecahan PAS (16), PKR (4) dan DAP (1). BN hanya menang di 14 kerusi.
Di Perak pula, barisan pembangkang menang di 31 kerusi dengan pecahan DAP (18), PKR (7) dan PAS (6). BN pula menang 28 kerusi.
BN juga tewas di Selangor dan Pulau Pinang - masing-masing 20, dua daripadanya MCA, dan 11 kerusi (semuanya Umno).
PAS berjaya mengekalkan Kelantan dengan tambahan kerusi - daripada 22 kepada 38 kerusi DUN. PKR pula menang satu kerusi DUN. BN hanya mendapat enam kerusi.
BN ditolak
Berapa ketua penerangan yang ditemui selepas majlis tersebut memberitahu Malaysiakini, Abdullah bercakap hampir dua jam untuk memberi penjelasan kepada mereka punca-punca prestasi buruk BN, khususnya Umno dalam pilihanraya ke-12.
Seorang daripadanya yang enggan dikenali berkata, Abdullah memberitahu mereka bahawa di kawasan yang mempunyai lebih 60 peratus pengundi Melayu, 63 peratus calon BN mencapai kemenangan.
Manakala di kawasan yang mempunyai majoriti lebih 60 peratus pengundi bukan Melayu, BN hanya mencapai kemenangan 19 peratus.
"Pada keseluruhannya, BN ditolak secara drastik di kawasan bukan Melayu," kata sumber itu lagi.
Menurutnya, Abdullah juga menyebut punca-punca lain termasuklah kemerosotan sokongan pengundi kaum India terhadap BN, serta pengaruh internet terhadap masyarakat dalam membuat pilihan mereka.
Friday, April 04, 2008
应直播1小时半国会问答环节
新闻部长拿督阿末沙比里宣佈，第一电视及大马广播电台国营电台频率93.9將在4月30日国会开会首日，从上午10时开始直播半小时国会问答环节。
他表示，4月2日的內阁会议上，首相署部长拿督斯里纳兹里已批准此建议，內阁成员也一致赞同。有关节目將命名为“国会直播”。
国会每天会议以1小时半的口头问答环节作为开始。新闻部只播放半小时的问答环节，实为不足。
依据一般国会开会的时间安排，国会会议半小时只能回答当天会议4到5道问题。如果中间出现附加问题，那么会议的速度肯定变慢，部长所能够回答的问题肯定减少。
因此，我们呼吁新闻部以直播国会1小时半问答环节作为开始，然后逐渐迈向全天候直播的目标。新闻部也应该协助各州州议会进行直播，以显示政府透明施政的决定。
他表示，4月2日的內阁会议上，首相署部长拿督斯里纳兹里已批准此建议，內阁成员也一致赞同。有关节目將命名为“国会直播”。
国会每天会议以1小时半的口头问答环节作为开始。新闻部只播放半小时的问答环节，实为不足。
依据一般国会开会的时间安排，国会会议半小时只能回答当天会议4到5道问题。如果中间出现附加问题，那么会议的速度肯定变慢，部长所能够回答的问题肯定减少。
因此，我们呼吁新闻部以直播国会1小时半问答环节作为开始，然后逐渐迈向全天候直播的目标。新闻部也应该协助各州州议会进行直播，以显示政府透明施政的决定。
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Proposal to punish non-Muslims for khalwat
KUALA LUMPUR: Non-Muslims committing khalwat (close proximity) with Muslims should also be held liable for the crime, two Islamic bodies have proposed in a resolution to be sent to the Attorney-General's Chambers.
The Islamic Institute of Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) and Syariah Judiciary Department Malaysia said non-Muslims found committing khalwat with Muslims should also be sentenced, perhaps in the civil courts.
"Muslims are sentenced in Syariah courts ... but we don't have the jurisdiction to sentence non-Muslims," Syariah Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Mohd Asri Abdullah said at a seminar on reviewing Syariah laws organised by Ikim and the department.
"Their non-Muslim partners can probably be sentenced in the civil courts, to be fair to both parties," he told reporters after closing the two-day seminar on Wednesday.
He said the proposal, contained in a draft resolution from the seminar's findings, would be forwarded to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AG's Chambers).
"It is up to the AG's Chambers or the relevant authorities to decide how to create such law," he said, declining to say when the proposal would be made to the Government.
The two bodies have also proposed stiffer penalties for Muslims caught in such offences as khalwat, prostitution, alcohol consumption and gambling.
The Islamic Institute of Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) and Syariah Judiciary Department Malaysia said non-Muslims found committing khalwat with Muslims should also be sentenced, perhaps in the civil courts.
"Muslims are sentenced in Syariah courts ... but we don't have the jurisdiction to sentence non-Muslims," Syariah Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Mohd Asri Abdullah said at a seminar on reviewing Syariah laws organised by Ikim and the department.
"Their non-Muslim partners can probably be sentenced in the civil courts, to be fair to both parties," he told reporters after closing the two-day seminar on Wednesday.
He said the proposal, contained in a draft resolution from the seminar's findings, would be forwarded to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AG's Chambers).
"It is up to the AG's Chambers or the relevant authorities to decide how to create such law," he said, declining to say when the proposal would be made to the Government.
The two bodies have also proposed stiffer penalties for Muslims caught in such offences as khalwat, prostitution, alcohol consumption and gambling.
Chemistry, politics and sports
LAU Weng San, 30, the state assemblyman for Kampung Tunku, Petaling Jaya is a strong Liverpool fan who has managed to mix politics and sports to his life. Born in Ipoh, Lau, 30, is a chemical engineering graduate of University Malaya.Q: What drove you into politics?
A: When I enrolled as at Univer siti Malaya, I was away from my family in Ipoh and was on my own. That gave me more freedom.
During my varsity years, my friends and I were exposed to the way elections took place. I was also a student leader and had a taste of politics.
As students, we needed to go through many channels of bureaucracy before a simple project could be carried out.
My fellow uni-mates were facing difficulties with the Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN). Most students rely on loans from PTPTN to manage their student lives.
It was an eye opener to me as I witnessed the layers of bureaucracy which slowed down decisions making and the victims are always in the dark.
Almost two years after my graduation, I joined DAP in 2004. I was Lim Guan Eng's political secretary from June 2005 to February 2008.
At that time, I was also a columnist for Sin Chew Jit Poh and Nan Yang Siang Pau. Because of time constraint, I have now stopped writing.
Q: Who's your mentor?
A: My mentor is certainly Lim Guan Eng, and he's still my mentor. I must admit I learned various aspects of politics from him and his father, Lim Kit Siang.
I also learned from Hew Kuan Yau, the political secretary of Kit Siang.
He's a PhD holder in political science and knowledgeable too. He's a socialist, and his ideologies are similar to the ones practiced in the Labour Party in UK.
Q: Do you have a girlfriend?
A:Yes I do, and I am planning to marry her in a year or two. We are both DAP party members. We met for the first time during an event organised by the Seputeh DAP.
Q: What is the most high-tech gadget you own?
A: I have an IBM laptop. It's not the latest but it serves its purpose. And I have a simple handset and a digital camera with video function.
Q: Where do you hang out?
A: Bookstores are my favourite joints. I love books and I could easily spend RM1,000 a year on reading materials. But at times I can't finish reading them. Currently, I am reading The World Is Flat by Thomas Friedman.
Q: Are you active in sports?
A: Yes, I love football and I'ma strong Liverpool supporter.
Q: Any favourite restaurant?
A: Any hawker centre is okay with me and my favourite food is nasi campur.
Q: How long do you want to serve as a politician?
A: I think I am more suited as a politician than an engineer and I want to be able to serve the community for as long as I can.
Q: What was the first thing that came into your mind when you knew you have been elected?
A: The first thing which struck me was the huge responsibility I will have to shoulder. My mind wasn't screaming in joy but was thinking of all the measures needed to help the rakyat. They have put their trust in me, and I am answerable to them.
Q: Do you blog?
A:Yes I do. You can visit my blog at www.lauwengsan. com For Lau Weng San, a digital camera comes in handy in his role as a state assemblyman.
Cheer Pakatan Rakyat
I cheer the formation of Pakatan Rakyat (PR - Public Relation??).Much to be happy about is Hadi Awang's statement that the issue of Islamic State policy was not part of the party’s constitution.
Hadi statement is correct when the media should be looking at the (PAS) administration of Kelantan and Terengganu which has been accepted by people of all faiths.
This shows a certain level of maturity in Malaysian Politics when PAS can tune down its Islamic State policy which is incompatible to the multi racial and religious Malaysia society.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
提防不负责任人士冒用行动党的名义
自2008年3月8日政治大海啸发生以后，行动党、公正党以及回教党在霹雳、槟城和雪兰莪州组成联合政府（现正名为‘人民联盟政府’），坊间即可出现许多人士冒用行动党的名义进行各种敛财活动。
这些活动包括冒用行动党名义招收党员，同时收取入党费、以低廉价格获得廉价组屋、土地、县市议员资格等等好处。
针对入党一事，行动党欢迎各阶层、族群、宗教和文化的人士加入和壮大行动党的组织，但是任何人士如果有兴趣加入行动党，须前往行动党各支部领袖、会所、办事处、国州议员事务所、州办事处或全国总部索取表格。有兴趣者可致电行动党总部03-79578022。普通党员年捐是5令吉，永久党员则100令吉。总部在接纳任何入党申请书之后将会发出正式收据给申请者。
任何人士如果冒用行动党名义沿户征收党员，并收取过高的党员费，同时没有附上附有行动党的正式收据，我们希望公众人士能够致电行动党总部。
此外，坊间也流传加入行动党能够获得种种好处，包括加入者年龄如果超过65岁可获得每月650令吉、付500令吉可申请廉价屋、可以有优先权申请土地等等、准证、执照、获得县市议员、村长、村委会职位等等谣言。
我们劝请公众人士不要听信这些谣言，避免受骗失财。行动党从来没有做出任何保证。至于县市议员、村长、村委会职位，雪州政府正在详拟各种细则。在州政府还没有做出任何宣布之前，各方必须提防这类随意冒用行动党名义敛财的不负责任人士。
这些活动包括冒用行动党名义招收党员，同时收取入党费、以低廉价格获得廉价组屋、土地、县市议员资格等等好处。
针对入党一事，行动党欢迎各阶层、族群、宗教和文化的人士加入和壮大行动党的组织，但是任何人士如果有兴趣加入行动党，须前往行动党各支部领袖、会所、办事处、国州议员事务所、州办事处或全国总部索取表格。有兴趣者可致电行动党总部03-79578022。普通党员年捐是5令吉，永久党员则100令吉。总部在接纳任何入党申请书之后将会发出正式收据给申请者。
任何人士如果冒用行动党名义沿户征收党员，并收取过高的党员费，同时没有附上附有行动党的正式收据，我们希望公众人士能够致电行动党总部。
此外，坊间也流传加入行动党能够获得种种好处，包括加入者年龄如果超过65岁可获得每月650令吉、付500令吉可申请廉价屋、可以有优先权申请土地等等、准证、执照、获得县市议员、村长、村委会职位等等谣言。
我们劝请公众人士不要听信这些谣言，避免受骗失财。行动党从来没有做出任何保证。至于县市议员、村长、村委会职位，雪州政府正在详拟各种细则。在州政府还没有做出任何宣布之前，各方必须提防这类随意冒用行动党名义敛财的不负责任人士。
Lodge complaints yourself, how?
My friends, Edward Ling (Assistant to Hannah Yeoh, DAP ADUN for Subang Jaya) and Edward Lee (DAP ADUN for Bukit Gasing) had put up some interesting tips here and here on how to lodge complaints with MPSJ / MBPJ.
I don't intend to create new post on similar subject. For those who wish to learn about it, just follow the hyperlinks provided. Or the best you can do is to lodge your complaint here with MBPJ.
We want to educate and help the voters to help themselves. Voters are encouraged to lodge complainst THEMSELVES so that they own their complaints.
It is only when they complaints are ignored after numerous trials, then the elected representatives should be brought in.
As Edward Ling pointed out, help us to help you.
I don't intend to create new post on similar subject. For those who wish to learn about it, just follow the hyperlinks provided. Or the best you can do is to lodge your complaint here with MBPJ.
We want to educate and help the voters to help themselves. Voters are encouraged to lodge complainst THEMSELVES so that they own their complaints.
It is only when they complaints are ignored after numerous trials, then the elected representatives should be brought in.
As Edward Ling pointed out, help us to help you.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Selangor State Government should also target to reduce NRW to below 20 percent in five years
Selangor State Government has announced that the first 20 m3 water will be provided free of charge to household users since 1st June 2008.
The decision will certainly reduce the economic burdens of the people, especially those belong to the middle lower income group. Though, Selangor State Government should not neglect the long term goal of providing high quality water to the people and reducing the percentage of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) in Selangor without increasing the economic burdens of the people
In fact, Syabas managed to reduce NRW from 42 percent in 2005 to 37 percent in 2006. Syabas profit also increased from RM 900 million in 2005 to RM 1.1 billion in 2006. We believe that the biggest contribution that Syabas can provide to its users is to further reduce NRW to below 20 percent in five years.
Former Selangor Exco in charge of Public Facilities and Infrastructure Abdul Fatah had on 30th October 2006 increased water tariff and during that increase, it was also announced that 42 percent of household users who consumed less than 20 m3 a month will not be affected. Today, the percentage has increased to 45 percent and it seems that the strategy has always been targeted on household users who consumed less than 20 m3 a month.
We need to understand that such measure is only a short term measure. Syabas should be reminded that their long term goal is to provide sustainable water supply to all users in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. One major project under Syabas to be deliberated is the Pahang-Selangor water supply project which was iniated by the previous Selangor State Government. The current Selangor State Government has a huge responsibility to ensure that the project will not pose serious negative impact on the people of Selangor.
The same reminder should also go to household users in Selangor that they should not take things for granted even when the first 20 m3 water will be provided free of charge as this should be seen as a push factor for them to preserve water usage to below 20 m3 every month so that they can enjoy free water supply.
The decision will certainly reduce the economic burdens of the people, especially those belong to the middle lower income group. Though, Selangor State Government should not neglect the long term goal of providing high quality water to the people and reducing the percentage of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) in Selangor without increasing the economic burdens of the people
In fact, Syabas managed to reduce NRW from 42 percent in 2005 to 37 percent in 2006. Syabas profit also increased from RM 900 million in 2005 to RM 1.1 billion in 2006. We believe that the biggest contribution that Syabas can provide to its users is to further reduce NRW to below 20 percent in five years.
Former Selangor Exco in charge of Public Facilities and Infrastructure Abdul Fatah had on 30th October 2006 increased water tariff and during that increase, it was also announced that 42 percent of household users who consumed less than 20 m3 a month will not be affected. Today, the percentage has increased to 45 percent and it seems that the strategy has always been targeted on household users who consumed less than 20 m3 a month.
We need to understand that such measure is only a short term measure. Syabas should be reminded that their long term goal is to provide sustainable water supply to all users in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. One major project under Syabas to be deliberated is the Pahang-Selangor water supply project which was iniated by the previous Selangor State Government. The current Selangor State Government has a huge responsibility to ensure that the project will not pose serious negative impact on the people of Selangor.
The same reminder should also go to household users in Selangor that they should not take things for granted even when the first 20 m3 water will be provided free of charge as this should be seen as a push factor for them to preserve water usage to below 20 m3 every month so that they can enjoy free water supply.
Release Manoharan and others from ISA detention to attend swearing-in ceremony for Selangor ADUNs.
According to formal notice from Selangor State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Secretariat, the swearing-in ceremony for all 56 elected State Legislative Assemblypersons will be conducted on Tuesday 8th April 2008.
Therefore, we urge the Federal Government to release YB M. Manoharan, DAP ADUN for Kota Alam Shah before the swearing-in ceremony so that Manoharan can attend the ceremony and thus making the swearing-in ceremony a complete ceremony.
The continued detention of M. Manoharan under Internal Security Act (ISA) is no longer accepted by the people as voters in Kota Alam Shah had delivered a clear message to the Federal Government that they want Manoharan to represent them in the State Legislative Assembly with a majority of 7184 votes for Manoharan.
The Federal Government should release Manoharan so that he can effectively discharge his duties and responsibilities as an elected representative for Kota Alam Shah. Continued detention on Manoharan would mean that the Federal Government has no will to allow elected representative to discharge their duties and responsibilities and this is not a responsible government should do.
In fact, the Federal Government should not only release Manoharan but also the other four Hindraf ISA detainees, i.e. P. Uthayakumar, G. Kanabatirau, K. Kenghadharan and T. Vasanthakumar.
Their intention of being leaders of Hindraf is merely to voice out for the long marginalized Indian community in Malaysia and should not be regarded as threatening the security of the nation.
Therefore, we urge the Federal Government to release YB M. Manoharan, DAP ADUN for Kota Alam Shah before the swearing-in ceremony so that Manoharan can attend the ceremony and thus making the swearing-in ceremony a complete ceremony.
The continued detention of M. Manoharan under Internal Security Act (ISA) is no longer accepted by the people as voters in Kota Alam Shah had delivered a clear message to the Federal Government that they want Manoharan to represent them in the State Legislative Assembly with a majority of 7184 votes for Manoharan.
The Federal Government should release Manoharan so that he can effectively discharge his duties and responsibilities as an elected representative for Kota Alam Shah. Continued detention on Manoharan would mean that the Federal Government has no will to allow elected representative to discharge their duties and responsibilities and this is not a responsible government should do.
In fact, the Federal Government should not only release Manoharan but also the other four Hindraf ISA detainees, i.e. P. Uthayakumar, G. Kanabatirau, K. Kenghadharan and T. Vasanthakumar.
Their intention of being leaders of Hindraf is merely to voice out for the long marginalized Indian community in Malaysia and should not be regarded as threatening the security of the nation.
雪州政府应在5年内把无效益用水率降低至20巴仙以下
雪州政府宣佈，从今年6月1日起，为使用个人水表的家庭用户，免费提供首20立方米的自来水。
州政府的这项宣布将能够在短期之内减低低下阶层人民的生活负担。虽然如此，州政府不能忽略雪州水供服务的长期目标，即在没有增加消费人经济负担，尤其是低下阶层人民经济负担的情况下，提高水供服务素质，以及降低雪隆两地无效益用水的巴仙率。
雪州水供有限公司把无效益用水率从2005年42巴仙降低至2006年的37巴仙，盈利也从2005年的9亿令吉提高至2006年的11令吉。我们认为，雪州水供公司对用户的最大回馈就是进一步在接下来的5年把无效益用水降低至20巴仙以下。
掌管雪州基本设施及公共设施事务的前雪州行政议员拿督阿都法达曾经在2006年10月30日宣布水费调整。
在当时（也就是沿用迄今）的水费架构之下，用水量低于20立方米家庭用户水费没有调涨。当时有大约42巴仙的家庭用户的每月用水量低于20立方米。此次雪州政府免费提供首20立方米的自来水，其策略也是着重在每月用水量低于20立方米的家庭用户。
我们必须认清的是，这项决定只是在短期之内起作用，雪州政府依然必须以可持续性的方式来经营雪隆地区的水供服务。其中一项重大水供项目就是耗费巨额的彭亨——雪兰莪州水管输送计划。州政府必须确保这项前朝政府拟定的计划不会进一步加剧雪州政府和人民的经济负担。
雪州的水供用户同时不能因为首20立方米自来水是免费的就大肆浪费宝贵的水源。反之，家庭用户应该节约用水，尽量确保每月用水量低于20立方米，以便能够先用免费自来水。
州政府的这项宣布将能够在短期之内减低低下阶层人民的生活负担。虽然如此，州政府不能忽略雪州水供服务的长期目标，即在没有增加消费人经济负担，尤其是低下阶层人民经济负担的情况下，提高水供服务素质，以及降低雪隆两地无效益用水的巴仙率。
雪州水供有限公司把无效益用水率从2005年42巴仙降低至2006年的37巴仙，盈利也从2005年的9亿令吉提高至2006年的11令吉。我们认为，雪州水供公司对用户的最大回馈就是进一步在接下来的5年把无效益用水降低至20巴仙以下。
掌管雪州基本设施及公共设施事务的前雪州行政议员拿督阿都法达曾经在2006年10月30日宣布水费调整。
在当时（也就是沿用迄今）的水费架构之下，用水量低于20立方米家庭用户水费没有调涨。当时有大约42巴仙的家庭用户的每月用水量低于20立方米。此次雪州政府免费提供首20立方米的自来水，其策略也是着重在每月用水量低于20立方米的家庭用户。
我们必须认清的是，这项决定只是在短期之内起作用，雪州政府依然必须以可持续性的方式来经营雪隆地区的水供服务。其中一项重大水供项目就是耗费巨额的彭亨——雪兰莪州水管输送计划。州政府必须确保这项前朝政府拟定的计划不会进一步加剧雪州政府和人民的经济负担。
雪州的水供用户同时不能因为首20立方米自来水是免费的就大肆浪费宝贵的水源。反之，家庭用户应该节约用水，尽量确保每月用水量低于20立方米，以便能够先用免费自来水。
Saturday, March 29, 2008
中央政府须在雪州州议员宣誓前释放M•马诺哈兰
根据非正式消息，雪州州议会将会在四月上旬为全雪州56名州议员进行宣誓仪式。
如是这样，中央政府必须在宣誓仪式之前释放行动党巴生哥打阿南莎区州议员M•马诺哈兰，以让马诺哈兰能够顺利出席宣誓仪式，并让宣誓仪式顺利完成。
中央政府持续以莫须有的罪名扣留马诺哈兰已经是不为人接受。巴生哥打阿南莎的选民已经在3月8日当天大声向中央政府表达他们的不满声音。在刚刚结束的第12届大选，马诺哈兰在无法现身面对选民的情况下依然以7184多数票漂亮胜出。
如今，中央政府不应该继续扣留马诺哈兰，反之应该立即释放他，让他能够顺利履行州议员的责任。如果中央政府坚持扣留马诺哈兰，这意味中央政府没有意愿让民选州议员恢复自由身服务人民。这并不是一个负责任政府所应有的行为。
其实，不仅是马诺哈兰本人，其他遭扣留的四名兴权会领袖如P•乌达雅古玛、G•甘纳巴迪、K•耿卡哈兰和T•瓦山达古玛。
兴权会的目的是要为我国被边缘化的印裔族群争取他们应有的基本权益。这不能被当局诠释为破坏国家安全。因此，政府必须立即释放马诺哈兰以及其他四名扣留者，让马诺哈兰能够堂堂真正在州议会殿堂宣誓成为州议员以及履行他身为州议员的职责。
如是这样，中央政府必须在宣誓仪式之前释放行动党巴生哥打阿南莎区州议员M•马诺哈兰，以让马诺哈兰能够顺利出席宣誓仪式，并让宣誓仪式顺利完成。
中央政府持续以莫须有的罪名扣留马诺哈兰已经是不为人接受。巴生哥打阿南莎的选民已经在3月8日当天大声向中央政府表达他们的不满声音。在刚刚结束的第12届大选，马诺哈兰在无法现身面对选民的情况下依然以7184多数票漂亮胜出。
如今，中央政府不应该继续扣留马诺哈兰，反之应该立即释放他，让他能够顺利履行州议员的责任。如果中央政府坚持扣留马诺哈兰，这意味中央政府没有意愿让民选州议员恢复自由身服务人民。这并不是一个负责任政府所应有的行为。
其实，不仅是马诺哈兰本人，其他遭扣留的四名兴权会领袖如P•乌达雅古玛、G•甘纳巴迪、K•耿卡哈兰和T•瓦山达古玛。
兴权会的目的是要为我国被边缘化的印裔族群争取他们应有的基本权益。这不能被当局诠释为破坏国家安全。因此，政府必须立即释放马诺哈兰以及其他四名扣留者，让马诺哈兰能够堂堂真正在州议会殿堂宣誓成为州议员以及履行他身为州议员的职责。
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