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DECEMBER 1 – 15, 2018 DECEMBER 1 – 15, Historic move Penang first state to impose two-term limit for head of govt Story by Victor Seow amendment to the Penang State Pix by Ahmad Adil Constitution had been forwarded to Muhamad the Attorney-General’s Chambers through the Office of the State Legal DESCRIBING the move as ‘unprec- Adviser on June 11 and it was dis- edented’, Chief Minister Chow Kon cussed at great length in a series of Yeow on Nov 16 tabled the bill to meetings of the state exco in July and limit the holder of the chief minis- August. ter’s post to two terms which was Earlier on, while debating the bill, passed with a two-thirds majority, Gooi Hsiao-Leung (PH-Bukit Ten - with 33 assemblymen voted in fa- gah) said the amendment was a clear vour while three Opposition assem- indication that the Pakatan Harapan blymen from Umno and PAS ab- state government is fulfilling its stained. The remaining four PKR promise to strengthen the country’s lawmakers were absent with notice. system of parliamentary democracy. The bill was passed with a two- “This proposal was made for thirds majority, with 33 assembly- obvious reasons. During the time of men voting in favour while the three the previous Barisan Nasional fed- Opposition assemblymen from eral government, Malaysians faced Umno and PAS abstained. The re- a situation where the prime minister maining four PKR lawmakers were was given excessive power and the absent with notice. Penang Speaker Datuk Law Choo Kiang (seated, centre), Chow (on Law’s right, in blue tie), elected country’s whole administrative sys- With this move, Penang becomes representatives and government officers taking a group photo after the State Legislative Assembly sitting. tem was misused to protect him from the first state in the country to place In his winding up speech, Chow am doing that,” he added. criminal investigations. a limit on the tenure of a chief min- said the “unprecedented” move As the holder of a “In line with the direction taken “On this day, Nov 16, 2018, it’s ister. served to restore the faith of the by the federal government, the Pen- not just for Penang, as we are setting The amendment to the Penang people towards political parties and public office, we ang state government has given a fantastic example for other states State Constitution which has been the governments they elected into are expected to priority to this aspiration to fulfil too. We should appreciate the chief enforced since Aug 30, 1957 will power. Pakatan Harapan’s General Election minister’s efforts. The chief minister result in Article 7, Clause 2, para- “A saying that we hear a lot is ‘by do our best and I manifesto. has only held the post for six months, graph (a) having an additional line the stroke of a pen, we can do some- am doing that “Penang will once again be creat- the seat is not warm yet but today, he which says “a member of the as- thing good or undo something bad’. – Chow ing history by being the first state in has tabled the bill,” noted Gooi. sembly who has never held a chief I don’t see what we are doing this Malaysia to impose a limit on the Lee Chun Kit (PH-Pulau Tikus) minister’s post for two terms”. evening as robbing the right of some- tenure of its chief minister to two shared Gooi’s views and said that the So far, the State Constitution had one to become the CM but more so ment this office I am now in as terms which will result in a progres- amendment to the state constitution been amended 18 times with the last as the restoration of confidence the something personal. I am in this as sive political approach,” the chief would enable new faces, especially one in 2012 which concerned an rakyat has in us,” said Chow, who’s the holder of a public office. minister said during the state assem- the next generation of younger lead- anti-party-hopping law for assem- also the Padang Kota assemblyman. “As the holder of a public office, bly session. ers, to have the opportunity to as- blymen. “I have never assumed for a mo- we are expected to do our best and I Chow added that the proposed sume the highest post in the state. 2 DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 Step in the right direction

Story by Christopher Tan on ESTEEMA (English, Science, Ahmad Zakiyuddin, who is gone the Technical and Voca- Technology, Engineering, Math- also the state Islamic Religious tional Education Training PENANG is setting a path to be ematics and Arts) education. Affairs, Industrial Development (TVET) in PSDC managed to at the forefront of Industry 4.0. “The setting up of Tech Dome and Community Relations Com- secure a job. Deputy Chief Minister I Da- Penang, Penang Science Cluster, mittee chairman, said the Penang “About 60% of them managed tuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abd @CAT Centre and Penang Math government cooperated with to get a job in local large com- Rahman (pix) said the state gov- Platform ensures that Penang Penang Skills Development Cen- panies and in small and medium- ernment set up the Penang Digi- continues to be a centre of excel- tre (PSDC), as well as public and sized enterprises (SMEs). tal Library, Butterworth Digital lence in science and technolo- private institutes of higher learn- “The remaining 40% are cur- “The seed fund was set up to Library and the Penang Islamic gy,” he said in his winding up ing to increase the development rently working in multinational assist small entrepreneurs and Digital Library to face the Indus- speech on Nov 16 during the level of human resources. corporations (MNCs),” he said. company start-ups which are trial Revolution 4.0. State Legislative Assembly sit- “I am happy to announce that He also spoke on the US$1 involved in technology,” he “These digital libraries focus ting. all the students who had under- million Penang i4.0 Seed Fund. added. Exco members contribute over RM80,000 to Tabung Harapan from pay cut ELEVEN Penang executive country,” he told a press con- council (exco) members joint- ference during lunch break at ly contributed RM81,159.63 the State Legislative Assem- to Tabung Harapan, after a bly. 10% salary cut from June to Chow said the state govern- November this year. ment delivered what it has Chief Minister Chow Kon promised and that the amount Yeow said the state govern- collected would be channeled ment on May 31 had agreed to Tabung Harapan. to impose the 10% salary cut from the basic pay of the Chow, Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Chief Minister and all 10 exco Rahman (third from left), state members. Financial Officer Datuk Sarul “The pay cut was imposed Bahiyah Abu (second from right) to service the national debt. and other executive council “The Penang government, members (from left) Soon Lip Chee, Datuk Abdul Halim in the spirit of patriotism and Hussain, Dr Afif Bahardin and love for Malaysia, wanted to Phee Boon Poh in a group photo extend our help to rebuild our after the press conference. Property declaration by exco members, assemblymen PENANG Pakatan Harapan execu- declared their properties early this tive council members (exco) and its year,” Chow told a press conference assemblymen remained steadfast in during lunch break at the State their promise to declare their prop- Legislative Assembly on Nov 12. erties. Chow said the declaration made Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow by the 13 Harapan elected repre- said three newly-elected Harapan sentatives was for the period up to exco members - Datuk Ahmad Jan 31 this year. Zakiyuddin Abd Rahman (PH- He added that the Penang gov- Pinang Tunggal), Zairil Khir Jo- ernment had appointed an accred- hari (PH-Tanjong Bungah) and ited independent audit firm to Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain (PH- conduct the auditing. Batu Maung) - together with 21 “The audit firm found that the newly-elected Harapan assembly- information and documents pro- men have declared their properties vided were in order. as promised. “The Penang government has “The declaration is for the period again delivered its promise and will up to May 31 this year. continue to propel the state forward “This Declaration of Property is based on the CAT (Competency, only for the newly-elected exco Accountability and Transparency) members and newly-elected as- policy,” he said. semblymen. The Declaration of Property can “This is because 13 Harapan be viewed at the Penang govern- elected representatives, who had ment’s portal www.penang.gov.my By Me been elected before, had already under the Popular Topic section. DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 3 Budget paving the way for Penang2030

Story by Victor Seow cating RM39.3 million for the up- ment sector, especially the tele- sideration the increased in prices grading and construction of new communication industry which is of a range of items such as petrol, CHIEF Minister Chow Kon Yeow roads in the state. Furthermore, in most willing to invest in Penang. cooking oil as well as subsidised who tabled the 2019 Budget on order to enhance accessibility and This success also has much to do items and therefore, have approved Nov 9 reiterated his goal of achiev- to improve on roads in the villages, with the 3M and 1S which we adopt a year-end bonus of equivalent to ing what’s stated in his vision for a sum of RM2 million will be al- in our practice in telecommunica- 0.5 month or a minimum of the state under Penang2030 espe- located while an additional RM5 tions infrastructure – ‘Maju, Mu- RM1,000. We hope the announce- cially the 4-prong approach which million will be allocated under dah, Mesra and Smart’. The state ment of this bonus scheme will come under ‘Increase Liveability MARRIS (Sistem Maklumat Re- government also has plans to work liven up the spirit of the civil serv- To Enhance Quality Of Life’, ‘Up- kod-Rekod Jalan Raya Malaysia). closely with service provider, ants in the state and to ensure grade The Economy To Raise The chief minister, in his Budg- TIME for the broader coverage of continued excellence in our public Household Income’, ‘Empower et speech, also outlined his plans broadband with internet speed ex- delivery system. People To Strengthen Civic Par- for the digital transformation of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, the ceeding 100Mps. This shall be the “This bonus scheme involves a ticipation’ and ‘Invest In The Built state which is vital to meet the challenge lies in the preparation main starting point for the success total of 3,915 state civil servants Environment To Improve Resil- needs of Industrial Revolution 4.0. and provision of fiber optic net- of Industrial Revolution 4.0 which and cost a total of RM5.23 million. ience’. “We are all aware that Penang works with its exorbitant cost. will turn Penang into an e-com- The bonus payment would be done “Penang2030 which was is now heading towards becoming Nevertheless, through our Open merce hub covering cloud comput- in December 2018. Furthermore, launched in late August does not, a world class Smart City by 2025. Door Policy, the state is covered ing, big data and Internet of payments to 1,590 supervisors and in fact, contradict any of the pro- This initiative is in line with the with 50% fiber optics networks – Things,” noted the chief minister. teachers of KAFA, 270 teachers of grammes which was launched by digital transformation and Indus- the result of cooperation and in- On the subject matter of the Sekolah Rendah Agama Rakyat, the state government since 2018. trial Revolution 4.0 currently tak- vestment by the various companies year-end bonus to be paid to the 182 teachers of Sekolah Menengah In fact, it gives more emphasis on ing place on the global stage in the telecommunications infra- state civil servants, the chief min- Agama Rakyat and the 572 teach- the success determining factors and without neglecting sustainability structure and digital business. ister’s Budget also promised good ers and staff of Independent Chi- stability of a state from the social by means of proper management “The provision of telecommu- tidings which did not disappoint nese schools of RM300 each as development perspective as well as and smart initiative of the various nication infrastructure in Penang any of them who have been instru- well as RM200 per person for 240 economic growth. For that matter, government departments and agen- has seen vast improvement com- mental for the economic perfor- teachers of Tahfiz, Pondok as well the 2019 Penang State Budget will cies. pared with 10 years ago. This is all mance and growth of Penang. as TADIS throughout the state of coordinate the existing projects of “The state government’s devel- due to the hard work and the ini- “The state government did not Penang will involve a total sum of the state to be in line with what’s opment of a Smart City is all en- tiative of the state government with forget the civil servants in Penang RM832,000 and similarly, the pay- envisaged in Penang2030 espe- compassing and should be well- the cooperation from several par- and as a gesture of appreciation for ment would be done in December cially in the four people-centric received and supported by all de- ties, be it the private or the govern- year 2018, we are taking into con- 2018,” Chow said. goals,” said Chow, who’s also the partments and agencies to ensure Padang Kota assemblyman. Penang stands equally tall with the “The state government remains other Smart Cities in the world committed to improving on its without neglecting sustainability existing infrastructure for the com- for the future generations. fort and ease of the members of the “The concept of Penang being a public. The network of roads Smart City was developed with an throughout the state, be it in the city emphasis on Information and Com- centre or the outskirt area, are con- munication Technology (ICT) in- stantly being upgraded. To do this, frastructure as an urban basic ne- the state government will be allo- cessity and to meet the needs of ‘Consider water taxis proposal seriously’

CHIEF Minister Chow Kon assistance. We hope this won’t Yeow elaborated on his plans for affect the public transport which improving alternative modes of it currently operates,” Chow transport in Penang especially told the media on Nov 14. the ones concerning water taxis “The water taxi is something and the ferry service in the state. that we mooted and promoted in “The income generated is the Penang Transport Master Plan always less that the operating which until now, we haven’t seen cost of running the ferry ser- any action taken. In fact, I have vice. That’s why Penang Port is directed my officers not to wait CM Chow always keen on halting the ferry any further. Maybe we can do a service from being part of the separate Request for Proposal to Chow cutting his birthday cake as port services. Part of the ser- look at (what can be done for) turns 60 those present sing and cheer. vices by Penang Port has been water transport. taken over by Prasarana. So, we “If RapidFerry comes in, it CHEERS and laughter filled the dining area of the the memorable moment. will wait for Prasarana to come should lead in this effort since Penang State Legislative Assembly building as Chief As soon as Chow stood behind the table, his up with a comprehensive plan ferry service is the main water Minister Chow Kon Yeow walked in. friends, elected representatives and government on how to improve and upgrade transport activity at the mo- On the table, there were birthday cakes bearing officials gathered behind him and sang the birthday the ferry service as well as ment. They should be looking at birthday wishes from his office, friends and col- song. other services. water taxis also but so far it’s leagues. Chow thanked everyone for the kind gestures “We are also aware that been given low priority,” noted Press photographers were all ready to capture and the cakes were shared among those present. Prasarana itself is in need of Chow. 4 DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 Penang promotes skills based education Story by Tanushalini human resources and science, be emphasised among youth Moroter technology & innovation dur- and secondary schools stu- ing his winding up speech at dents as well as producing THE state government has al- the state assembly on Nov 15. expertise in various fields. ways been giving emphasis t o He was responding to the According to Ramasamy, skills based education where it suggestions by Nor Hafizah the state government is work- has taken up various initiatives Othman (BN-Permatang Be- ing hand in hand with the to promote it, said Deputy rangan), Muhammad Faiz Penang Skills Development and undergo practical training Chief Minister II Prof Dr. Fadzil (PH-Permatang Pasir) Centre (PSDC) and higher simultaneously,’’ Ramasamy P.Ramasamy (PH-Perai) (pix) and Ong Khan Lee (PH-Kebun learning institutions (govern- added. who holds the portfolio of Bunga), who suggested that ment and private) to enhance In line with the vision of the economic planning, education, skills based education should human capital development state government to make Pen- with the focus on skills based ang a truly international smart training to meet market de- city, the VSEP program mands in Penang. through the collaboration of opment through new invest- “PSDC plays a pivotal role in the Penang Science Cluster, ments and reinvestments to providing the skills based train- SAMENTA and FTC will be create job opportunities. ing for the manpower in various emphasising on the aspects of “As a step to retain the hu- fields to meet the industrial technical skills which can help man capital and to reduce CHARITY BALLET PERFORMANCE needs (high-tech) in the state. to fulfill the vision. Penang’s youth talents from A CHARITY ballet dance performance “Spread Love “Among the special pro- “A new programme called working abroad, the state gov- Through Rhythm 2018” will be held on Dec 1 at 7pm @ grammes offered by PSDC for ‘Penang Accelerator for Crea- ernment has set up Penang Dewan Sri Pinang, Penang. For details, call Leow Pei SPM leavers that are the main tive, Analytics & Technology Future Foundation (PFF) Hueh (011-10954105). agenda of the state government (@CAT)’ has been launched funded by donors/private com- are in the fields of precision for those who want to venture panies. DANCE COMPETITION machining technology, engi- into business as a start-up pio- “The PFF aims to encourage LEVEL Up Dance Competition 2018 finals will be held neering and manufacturing neer (entrepreneur).” Malaysians to pursue higher at Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman University College technology,” he said. Answering a question raised education in the field of STEM (TAR UC) on Dec 15 from 7pm to 11pm. For further “The state government by Lee Chun Kit (PH-Pulau (Science, Technology, Engi- details, visit Facebook Level Up Competition 2018 (@ through PSDC has developed Tikus), pertaining to brain neering, & Mathematics) and levelupdance2018). a vocational education system drain in the state, Ramasamy upon completing the studies to (‘German-like’ vocational said the state government has return to Penang and work PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST education system) the Malay- taken certain measures to rec- here,’’ said Ramasamy. CONVERSATION Master Board Game Club will be sian Meister Programme tify the situation. Since the PFF was estab- organising a tournament open to those aged between seven (MMP). Ramasamy added that to at- lished in 2015 and until 2017, and 17. The contest will be held on Dec 1 at 7C-3, Asas “Through this system, train- tract local talents who went a total of 300 students have Centre in Gottlieb Road, Penang, from 2.30pm to 4.45pm. ing centers will be set up in abroad for employment oppor- received scholarships. A sum For details, call Winnie (017-3044357) factories and business institu- tunities to return to Penang, the of RM10 million a year has tions to enable students to state government has enhanced been allocated for this scholar- MUSIC CAMP learn theoretical knowledge industrial and economic devel- ship programme. MUSICA Sinfonietta will hold its 17th Music Camp from Dec 10 to 14 at Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang culminating in a concert on Dec 14 at Dewan Sri Pinang. Conference on Tamil education Invitation is open for players of orchestral instruments to join the camp. For enquiries, send an email to SOME 500 people are ex- trial Revolution 4.0. “So, this conference will [email protected], or call 012-4085969 or pected to take part in the up- “In these two days, we will serve as a platform to shift the 012-5533273. coming National Conference be gathering ideas from ex- entire Tamil education system on Tamil Education aimed at perts and later on it will be at the ministry level towards XMAS CHARITY BALL enriching as well as reviving compiled into a book which the benefit of the Tamil com- THE Cat’s Christmas Charity Ball will be held on Dec Tamil education in Malaysia. will then be used as a guide- munity. And also to initiate 14 from 7pm to 11.30pm at Penang Club. The celebration Deputy Chief Minister II line to make policies on Tamil Tamil secondary school in includes buffet dinner, auction, music, dancing and Prof.P. Ramasamy said it is education ),’’ said Ramasamy states which have a high popu- entertainment. Proceeds will go to support rescued cats high time to bring Tamil edu- during a press conference re- lation of the Tamil communi- at Cat Beach Sanctuary. RSVP for tickets at RM150. cation to the next level and at cently. ty,’’ said Satees. Whatsapp/call/SMS 017-5753419 for further enquiries. the same time enhancing the Bagan Dalam assemblyman For further enquiries please quality of learning in Tamil M. Satees shared some statis- contact Mr. Paniirselvam at BOOK GIFT schools. tics on the major drop that 04-6505134 / 016-4474738 TO promote cultural heritage in schools, the George “Many issues will be dis- Tamil schools faced in terms Town World Heritage Incorporated is inviting educational cussed at the conference on of the number of schools in Details of the event :- institutions in Penang to apply for its Cultural Heritage ways to help Tamil schools to Malaysia. Date : Nov 26 & 27 Book Gifting Programme and receive a complimentary set grow. For instance, we will “It is a sad reality that the Time : 9 am - 5 pm of cultural heritage books worth RM750. The programme also be discussing the chal- number of Tamil schools in Venue : The Light Hotel, is on until Dec 15. Visit https://goo.gl/35C5JM to register. lenges faced by Tamil schools Malaysia has reduced in these Seberang Jaya For details, call Natasha at 04-2616606 in this digital era and how to 61 years (1957 to 2018) from *Free admission prepare them for the Indus- 888 schools to 524. DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 5 GLCs impact state’s Support for nurseries economy positively THE govern- ings, incentives, ment-linked com- conventions, and ex- in govt offices panies (GLCs) in hibitions (MICE) in- Penang are not dustry at the interna- IN response to the call by the is systematic, the Penang state merely invest- tional market. Women, Family and Commu- government recommend the ments like the “If 500 people at- nity Development Ministry, the setting up of an Early Child- ones at federal tend an international state government fully supports hood Development Agency level, but func- convention, it has an the establishment of nurseries (ECDA) to the federal govern- tion as facilitator economic impact in in government offices. ment. and enabler to terms of hotel stay, “The setting up of nurseries “ECDA will function as an promote the state. shopping and food. at the workplace enable parents independent body to provide Chief Minister Chow Kon According to PICEB, if we to give their full attention to- comprehensive, quality and af- Yeow (pix) who is the chairman measure the economic impact wards their jobs as their chi- fordable early care and educa- of the Land matters & Land of these conventions, the rev- dren are nearby and in a safe tion system,” she added. development, Transports and enue could reach to some RM1 place. The main functions of ECDA her gratitude to all parties in- Communication committee, said billion. It is like investing RM1 “At this moment there are are: cluding departments, govern- GLCs in Penang bring about an million and getting a return of three nurseries in state depart- ment and non-government economical impact to the state. RM1 billion indirectly,’’ said ments and nine in federal de- 1. Co-ordinate monitor- agencies and private institu- M. Satees (PH-Bagan Chow. partments in Penang. ing on all nurseries and kin- tions. Dalam) at the state assembly Chow added that the state “The state government is dergartens. ‘This has helped the state on Nov 15 asked Chow wheth- government has always been currently studying this matter 2. Set up guidelines for government to execute pro- er the allocation given to some championing the “4P” partner- to enable more nurseries to be amenity, program and cur- grammes linked to women and of the GLCs in Penang is clas- ship - public, private, people set up at the work place,”said riculum. family development, gender sified as an investment and and professional whereby using exco member for Women and 3. Co-ordinate fees based inclusiveness and religions whether they (GLCs) contrib- little resources to generate a Family Development, Gender on location. other than Islam for the welfare ute to the state’s economic bigger revenue to bring about Inclusiveness and Non-Islamic 4. Give training to teach- and prosperity of Penangites. growth. benefits to the state’s economy. Religious Affairs Chong Eng in ers, caregivers and entrepre- “I hope the co-operation “Let’s take PICEB (Penang “This is the approach we her winding up speech at the neurs between government and the International Convention &Ex- want to take, through small Penang State Assembly on Nov 5. Oversee issues con- community will always help the hibition Bureau) as an exam- investments GLCs will be the 15. cerning grants and usbsidies state government improve its ple. It is not involved in any facilitator and enabler for Pen- She added that to ensure from the Government. services to its ‘biggest share- businesses instead it plays the ang to continue to be the sought early education of children holder’, which is the residents role of facilitator and enabler after destination for diverse aged three months to six years Chong Eng also expressed of Penang,” she added. to promote Penang as the meet- fields,’’ he added. Call for enactment of Sexual Harassment Act IN a bid to tackle sexual harass- towards these incidents through ment through law and order, exco social media. member for Women and Family “Sexual harassment is rampant Development, Gender Inclusive- due to the lack of awareness ness and Non-Islamic Affairs among members of the public on Chong Eng, on behalf of the what acts constitute sexual har- Penang government, urged the assment. What some people federal government to enact the consider as an acceptable behav- Sexual Harassment Act. iour might cause others to feel According to Chong Eng, uncomfortable, therefore they based on statistics given by the will feel sexually harassed,” said Public Service Department, there Chong Eng during a press confer- were 47 cases of sexual harass- ence held at the state assembly on ment reported from 2015 to 2017 Nov 12. and 64 cases reported by the Chong Eng also mentioned private sector to the Human Re- that the culture of being preju- source Ministry for the same diced towards women or girls period. (misogyny) could also worsen the “Though the number of cases situation whereby the offenders seems to be small, if we look at can harass any woman without Chong Eng (fifth from left) and Ong posing with the placards in support of fighting against sexual studies conducted across the any conscience. harassment. world, 70% to 90% of the victims “There are many reasons why “Another thing is, the feeling highlighted the urgency of having antee full respect for human do not report their cases. it is hard for victims to share their of shame and also a sense of a written law that encompasses rights,” she added. “The recent cases which hap- experiences. Firstly they are fear- hopelessness and helplessness all the elements of sexual harass- Also present during the press pened in a hospital in the Klang ful of the consequences of expos- which could lead to depression,” ment. conference were some of the state Valley and at an optical outlet in ing the harassers, for instance added Chong Eng. “In this, the Penang state gov- assemblymen, PWDC CEO Ong Kuala Lumpur exhibit the seri- victims at the workplace. They Chong Eng, who is also chair- ernment aims to ensure that the Bee Leng and PWDC member of ousness of sexual harassment. might fear losing their job or get man of Penang Women’s Devel- federal government enacts a the Board of Directors Dr Flor- The public showed their disgust demoted. opment Corporation (PWDC), Sexual Harassment Act to guar- ence Manoranjitham Sinniah. 6 DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 Jagdeep: We will not compromise on safety THE Penang government will not Mother Nature because if I do, the compromise on the safety of any non-governmental organisations development projects in the state, (NGOs) will then say that I want to Penang Local Government, Hous- blame Mother Nature for the inci- ing, Town and Country Planning dents that happened. Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh “But can we deny the fact that (pix) said. days before the Granito and Bukit “I want to stress that safety is our Kukus incidents, there was heavy utmost concern. rain in the area? Jagdeep explaining the significance of “The state government imposes “That is the fact and we believe the study currently being conducted very strict regulations for developers that it is one of the contributing fac- on the Strata Management Act to allow the government more clout in to comply when they seek the state’s tors of the incidents. rejuvenating public housing. approval for their development pro- Jagdeep also explained the change jects. of the world’s weather pattern. “When a developer intends to “The world’s weather pattern has develop a project, the developer has changed. On Nov 4 and 5 last year, State mulls buying back to submit a plan to the Technical Penang was hit by 15 hours of rain. State Planning Committee. A total of 375mm rain hit the state, “I chair the committee and there an amount which was equivalent to are dozens of agencies in the com- three to four months of rain,” he said. low-cost homes mittee which will provide their He said Penang has land con- Story by K.H. Ong maintain the flats.” feedback or regulations that have to straints on the island. Jagdeep had said the state govern- be complied with before approval “Penang island is saturated. When THE Penang government has set up ment has currently no power to can be given,” Jagdeep said when we tried to move to the hills, the a special committee to look into buy- compel owners of old flats to allow replying to the oral question from NGOs became angry. ing back low-cost and low medium- for their demolition and reconstruc- Opposition Leader Muhamad Yusoff “We then imposed a strict regula- cost homes of owners who want to tion, adding that they are waiting for Mohd Nor (BN-Sungai Dua) during tion on hillside development, one upgrade their lifestyle. the federal government to amend the State Legislative Assembly sit- that is much more rigorous than that State Housing, Local Govern- laws to empower the state to act. ting on Nov 13. of the federal government. ment, Town and Country Planning In his winding-up speech, he also puting, machine learning and block- Jagdeep said the state did not wish “We tried to look for options, such Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh said the state government has not only chain. for any of the tragedies to happen. as land reclamation. But when we Deo said the committee would study achieved its target of building 75,361 Jagdeep also thanked Sungai Dua “Don’t tell me that we want the tried to do land reclamation, the whether under the new housing low-cost, low medium-cost and af- assemblyman Muhamad Yusoff Granito and Bukit Kukus tragedies NGOs also became angry. Where can scheme, low-cost and low medium- fordable homes by 2025 but to date Mohd Nor (BN-Sungai Dua) for giv- to happen? These incidents happened the future generation go then?” he cost units sold could still remain the the total number of units is 97,242 of ing his support to the government’s not only in Penang. questioned. property of the state government which 28,195 were already built, efforts to plant more trees throughout “Remember the Highland Tow- Jagdeep said the state would through a leasehold method. 24,445 being built and 44,602 being the state. ers fatal incident in Selangor? Do continue with the Bukit Kukus paired “At this stage, the state govern- planned to be built. “From 2008 to October 2018, the you think that the Barisan Na- road project. ment is examining the new method With the federal government set- state government had planted 333,532 sional government at that time “The project will be continued which can allow owners of low-cost ting aside RM1.5 billion to build new trees. We pledged to plant wished for it to happen too? That under strict safety regulations and or low medium-cost units the chance PRIMA housing, Jagdeep hoped this 100,000 more in GE14 manifesto - incident happened because of the monitoring. to buy new affordable homes to up- benefit would be extended to Penan - 50,000 on the island and 50,000 on water runoff and stream below the “This public infrastructure project grade their lifestyle,” he said during gites. the mainland. But I had instructed ground. has to continue as it will benefit the the winding-up session at the State For its part, Jagdeep said the state both local councils to double it to “I do not wish to comment or public as a whole. Assembly on Nov 15. government has re-introduced its first 200,000 new trees and hope this can provide my views since we are in “I agree with Muhamad Yusoff “Then, the state government will homeownership scheme on a hire be achieved by 2022,” he said. the midst of investigation, although Mohd Nor (BN-Sungai Dua) that take back the units to be channelled purchase basis at Taman Sungai Duri He also commended Heng Lee we have the preliminary findings. safety precautions need to be im- to new applicants under the new (104 units) and Taman Seruling Emas Lee (PH-Berapit) for raising the “I also do not wish to blame proved,” he added. system. Unit ownership will be lim- (51 units) with the successful appli- safety issue at recreation parks, saying ited to a certain time to ensure that cants having to pay RM150 per that one of the election promises was unit stocks are sufficient to be offered month for 23 years and RM100 per to replace 20,000 existing lights with Courtesy visit strengthens ties to applicants with low income, espe- month for 15 years respectively. LED lights. To date, Jagdeep said cially on the island.” The state government also plans they have surpassed the figure by between Penang, Thailand Jagdeep said the committee was to build 187 affordable (RMM) units installing 34,198 LED lights to tasked with the responsibility to fine in Mak Mandin on a hire purchase brighten the places. CHIEF Minister Chow Kon during the 30-minute meeting; tune the policy, apart from making basis. “I have instructed both local Yeow welcomed Royal Thai which included plans to improve recommendations to the respective Jagdeep also told the assembly that councils to convert all existing lights consul-general in Penang Ra- connectivity between Thailand local authorities. the state government was now giving with LED lights by 2020, with MBPP schada Jiwalai and Royal Thai and Malaysia. On the issue of maintenance of priority to ICT infrastructure towards (Penang Island City Council) install- consul Rittichai Tubsuwan dur- Jiwalai and Tubsuwan also Rifle Range Flats in Air Itam raised attaining its smart cities vision by ing 16,636 and MPSP (Seberang ing their courtesy visit to him on congratulated Chow on his ap- by Ong Khan Lee (PH-Kebun Bun- 2030. Perai Municipal Council) installing Nov 14. pointment as the Penang Chief ga), Jagdeep said for next year, He said he would ensure all urban 12,736.” Jiwalai and Tubsuwan paid a Minister. RM1.37 million has been proposed and rural planning undertaken by his Besides that, Jagdeep said he also courtesy call on the chief minis- Jiwalai became the Royal to be allocated for the repairs and portfolio to have smart city features. wanted more CCTVs to be installed ter at the State Legislative As- Thai consul-general in Penang maintenance of the oldest public Also, in facing the 4.0 Industrial to fulfil the election promise of 1,000 sembly to invite him to the re- on Aug 14. housing scheme in Malaysia. Revolution, Jagdeep said the state units. Until now, he said 897 CCTVs ception in honour of the Thai He started his diplomatic ca- “Among the issues that occur government has greatly encouraged had been installed - 767 by MBPP King, which is scheduled to be reer in 1990 and was previously frequently are lift breakdowns and each department or agency to em- and 130 by MPSP. The state govern- held on Dec 4. posted to Phnom Penh, London disruptions of water supply. Since brace digital transformation with the ment will install 150 units by May Several issues were discussed and Yangon as First Secretary. 2010, the state government has spent use of Internet of Things (IoT), Big 2019, making it a total of 1,047 a total of RM7.69 million to help Data Analytics (BDA), Cloud Com- CCTVs. DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 7 RM5m boost for football Story by K.H. Ong pics. social activities. the youths in the state. “This is proof when eSports was He said the Youth and Sports De- He also urged youths who had THE Penang government has allo- contested as a demonstration sports partment together with the Penang become successful in their careers cated RM5 million to the Football in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta- Youth Development Corporation after undergoing mentorship pro- Association of Penang (FAP) for the Palembang and there is a big possibil- (PYDC) have held discussions three grammes to mentor others, especially 2019 season (December 2018 to ity, it will become an official sport times on the development plans for the B40 and the low-income groups. November 2019) to help the cash- come the 2022 Asian Games in strapped body run its activities. Hangzhou, China.” State Youth and Sports Committee Soon said the state government is chairman Soon Lip Chee said FAP also in support of a call by Prime underwent restructuring last Septem- Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad ber with the election of a new presi- to allocate 15-minute exercise ses- dent. sions a day from 11am for the public “Under the new president, FAP has and private sectors. set a target for the state team to finish “The activity can start off with in the top five in the Premier League light aerobic workouts to moder- and then qualify for the Malaysia ate workouts for 15 minutes a day in Cup,” Soon said in his winding-up the office. However busy we are, we speech at the State Assembly on Nov must not forego the exercise. Busy 15. with our work commitments is no “Besides that, the development of excuse,” Soon said. football in each district has been dis- “I always encourage every citizen cussed and will kick off next year. to take care of their health. To achieve Each district will recruit its own the goal of healthy living, the easiest coaches, set up its own academy, or- and most convenient method is to ganise its own league and hold an exercise 30 minutes per day. Make it inter-district competition.” a habit or culture.” Soon said Penang is keen to organ- Soon said the state government, ise the Malaysia Mini-Olympic Car- through the Penang State Sports nival in June 2019. Council, would take drastic action to “The state Youth and Sports Com- reform sports that did not meet up to mittee is currently having discussions expectations in the 2018 Sukma in with the Olympic Council of Malay- Perak. sia to allow Penang to be the host,” Some of the measures are to hire he said. calibre coaches to groom budding “With the 2020 Olympics to be talents, to provide and upgrade fa- held in Tokyo, the Malaysian carnival cilities, to widen the talent pool by can be used to provide support to our selecting students after getting data national athletes in their pursuit of from the state Education Department gold medals.” on their performances at zone, Soon also told the assembly that a MSSPP (Penang schools) and MSSM “Sport For All” programme would be (national schools) levels. introduced next year, with a specific He said the Youth and Sports theme for each month throughout Committee is also working closely 2019. with the private sector to improve the The sports to be highlighted in- welfare of the athletes in Penang. volve mostly those popular with the Commenting on athletes chosen public such as chess, Chinese chess, to train for Sukma after their SPM basketball, netball, volleyball, floor- examinations, Soon said they would ball, petanque, handball, sepak lose direction when they fail to land takraw, martial arts like karate, judo, a job. wushu, and electronic sports (or eS- As such, the state government, ports). through the Youth and Sports Com- On eSports, Soon said he under- mittee, has launched a “Junior Ex- stood the worries of a few assembly- ecutive Programme” with the coop- men who opined that it does not fall eration of local companies, such as into the category of sports. NationGate Solution (M) Sdn Bhd. Quoting Professor Igo Frobose Qualified athletes would undergo from the German Sports University, eight months of training for a mini- Soon said an eSports athlete makes mum salary of RM1,500. 400 movements on the keyboard and Soon said after the announcement mouse per minute, four times more of the collaboration between the state compared to an ordinary person. government and NationGate, more “The International Olympic Coun- companies have shown interest in the cil (IOC) and the Global Association project. of International Sports Federation In line with the Penang 2030 Vi- (GAISF) held discussions in July this sion initiated by Chief Minister Chow year with interest groups and stake- Kon Yeow, Soon said a Penang Youth holders on taking further steps to Blueprint has been produced to en- make eSports qualify for the Olym- courage youths to be involved in 8 DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 Towards a healthier Penang Story by Tanushalini can get a mammogram screening Dialysis Center, Balik Pulau. Moroter at over five mammogram centres Besides that, Afif said the state which will be the panel for the government has also decided to IN a bid to shape a healthier com- LPPKN of Penang,’’ said exco cover the cost of purchasing three munity which is in tandem with member for Agriculture, Agro- additional dialysis machines at the the state’s motto of creating a based Industry, Rural Develop- Balik Pulau CAT Dialysis Center cleaner, greener, safer and health- ment and Health Committee Dr costing RM148,500. ier Penang, the state government Afif Baharudin (pix) during his Touching on the dengue cases has come up with many health winding speech at the state as- prevalent not only in the state but programmes. sembly on Nov 15. nationwide, the state government For instance, the free mam- According to Dr Afif (PH-Se- vows to keep combating the epi- mogram screening which was berang Jaya), the success of the demic. initiated in 2015 and since then “Penang Heart Safe” programme guidelines in public places for the “Cumulatively up to Nov the state government has spent a is now visible not only in terms whole state 10 this year, 2018, 4,690 total of RM1,069,260 where of saving the lives of the people, “The training programme will dengue cases have been 11,834 women have benefited but also to create awareness continue and I am pleased to re- reported compared to from the programme. among the public on the impor- port to this assembly that over 2,273 cases for the same “I would like to thank Chief tance of cardiopulmonary resus- 30,000 Penangites today have period in 2017, an in- Minister Chow Kon Yeow who citation (CPR) skills and using been trained with CPR and AED crease of 2,417 cases or has agreed to allocate RM900,000 Automated External Defibrillator skills,” added Afif. 106.34%. to cover the cost of implementing (AED). Among other efforts of the “The state govern- this programme next year. “Recently, a group of Chung Pakatan Harapan state govern- ment is committed to “Beginning next year, the state Ling High School students saved ment is the subsidised dialysis fighting Aedes mos- government will work with the the life of a heart attack victim treatments with several organisa- quitoes. Vario u s r National Population and Family during a football match. tions including the At-Taqwa e s o u r c e s have Development Board (LPPKN) for “Nothing is more valuable than Mosque Haemodialysis Center been scrutinised, the implementation of the pro- saving a life. Therefore, the state (Northern Seberang Perai ), MAA with various steps gramme and hopefully with this government is in the framework Medicare Charity Dialysis Center being put forth,’’ collaboration, women in Penang of establishing AED installation (Central Seberang Perai) and CAT said Afif. DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 9 Master plan to drive tourism

Story by K.Thaarshenii two phases, the first phase from Business Events-based tourism. 2019 to 2024 and the second from Among the MICE programmes TO create a comprehensive and 2025 to 2030. which were held this year were inclusive tourism development “The plan is still in a prepara- World Business Logistics Net- plan in Penang, the state govern- tory stage. Focus group discussions work Switzerland 2nd Annual ment will develop a Penang Tour- (FGD) will be held with tourism Conference 2018, 48th Malaysian ism Master Plan (PTMP). industry players, technical experts Orthopaedic Association Annual This is a comprehensive plan to and stakeholders to formulate strat- Scientific Meeting 2018 and 4th develop tourism throughout Pen- egies for sustainable tourism by World Symposium on Sustainable ang as well as to strengthen its loca- 2030. The PTMP is expected to be Development at Universities tion as a major tourist destination, completed in 2019.” (WSSD-U-2018). said state Tourism Development, Besides that, Yeoh also ex- “For 2018, the state govern- Heritage, Culture & Arts Commit- ence inventory for all the tourist plained that a study by Penang ment had succeeded in bidding tee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin (pix). attractions found in Penang,” Convention and Exhibition Bureau and hosting international events “The focus of the plan is to set Yeoh said during his winding up (PCEB) for 2017 showed Penang such as the International Islands a strategic direction for tourism speech on Nov 15. hosted 2,511 MICE programmes Tourism Policy (ITOP Forum)- development in Penang up to tourism development trends, “To coordinate with the Penang involving 267,518 participants and based on island tourism and the 2030. Its main objectives are to identify objections in tourism 2030 action plan, the Penang 457,806 rooms per day. Asia Pacific Masters Games in evaluate the position of Penang in development as well as solution Tourism Master Plan will formu- These amounts have contrib- international sports. For 2019, the the tourism sector, coordinate proposals, plan and develop suit- late a strategy and focus on the uted to an estimated economic World Seafood Congress 2019 tourism policies based on current able tourism areas and as a refer- direction of tourism industry in impact of RM1,002,825,737 for will be held in Penang.” Old MPSP Tapping into creative industries to boost arts THE Penang Art District project is and will house the largest collection liefs. (CMI). building currently undergoing the process of of arts gallery, cultural museum, “I believe that Penang will be able “Retail shops such as pharmacies, obtaining the building plan approval exhibition space, arts and music to further promote arts and culture and those selling sportswear, fashion before construction can begin. studio, arts workshop and arts school. with the upcoming Penang Art Dis- wear and others will be available at proposed State Tourism Development, “Penang Art District will be trict project,” he added. KOTAK. There will also be food Heritage, Culture and Arts Commit- adopting a ‘container city concept’,” The Penang government also in- stalls for visitors to have their meals. for UTC tee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said the Yeoh said in his winding up speech tend to proceed with a commercial “These premises will be rented state would be developing the Pen- during the State Legislative Assem- centre project called ‘An Outdoor out to those interested at nominal THE state government has pro- ang Art District as a catalyst to grow bly sitting on Nov 15. Community Street Mall For Arts and price. posed to the Finance Ministry to the creative industry in Penang. Yeoh said he had a vision to de- Culture’, or in short ‘KOTAK’. “We will promote arts, heritage consider turning the old Seberang “The project will be developed on velop Penang into a hub for arts in Yeoh said the estimated cost of and culture at the site,” he said. Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) a 9.2-acre land beside the Macallum this region. the project was RM4 million. He added that the Penang govern- building near Butterworth into the Street Ghaut-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu “We have the potential to be the “The project will be developed at ment was currently reviewing the Penang Urban Transformation Expressway road junction. arts destination of choice. Penang is PT. 214, Section 8 in the northeast proposal from a private company Center (UTC). “The Penang Art District will be rich in culture, history and filled with district of Penang; a land belonged pertaining to the lease term and re- Chief Minister Chow Kon equipped with a garden landscape wonderful people with different be- to Chief Minister Incorporated turns for the state government. Yeow said the related company had discussed the matter with MPSP prior to the 14th General RM309,600 incentive to spur our athletes! Election. THE confidence of the Penang state Sukma contingent Datuk Seri Fari- “The old MPSP building was government was apparent due to the zan Darus, Penang Sports Council offered to be considered as UTC, dedication, unfaltering spirit and director Frederick Tan Teck An, but so far there has been no positive tireless effort by the Penang Sukma Penang Island City Council (MBPP) development yet. Moreover, MPSP contingent in reviving the golden era mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang and also hopes that the proposal will be of Malaysian sports of the 80s and Deputy Speaker Dr Amal Pritpal considered as it is nearby Penang 90s. Abdullah. Sentral,” Chow said in a press This was the message sent by The Penang contingent made the conference held during the state Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at state proud by winning 32 gold med- assembly on Nov 14. the Incentive Presentation Ceremony als, 30 silver medals and 30 bronze Commenting on the proposal held on Oct 31 for our Penang ath- medals in the Perak Sukma Games. by Mohd Tuah Ismail (PH-Pulau letes who won medals in the re- “Penang can achieve greater suc- Betong) who wanted a one-stop cently concluded Sukma in Perak. cess if we stay focused on teamwork, centre built in Balik Pulau, Chow The chief minister also noted the good management and to groom our said the demand and the needs of need for early preparation and to future (sports) talents from now. the people should be taken into have proper policies in place on the “While money isn’t everything, A performance put up these young Muay Thai practitioners not only account so that the services offered part of the state government as well impressed all those who were present but had many in stitches too. without money, there can’t be suc- can be put to maximum use. as sports organisations in Penang. cess as well,” said Chow, who drew “If there is a need and there is “I have suggested during the exco athletes for each sport can have sports field to achieve excellence in laughter from everyone present. allocation, the Finance Ministry meeting that perhaps we should be proper training with the best facilities time to come,” Chow said. “Therefore, the state incentive will initiate the UTC in major cit- having a main sponsor for a particu- in order to excel. Exco member for Youth & Sports amounting to RM309,600 should ies with high population density. lar sport for a period of up to two “Financial resources is indeed Soon Lip Chee echoed the views of spur our athletes, trainers & coaches In fact for 2019, the ministry is years. needed to develop our sports and we, the chief minister. as well as sports organisations to planning to set up a Penang UTC “By having sufficient resources the state government, will make sure Also present were State Secretary work harder. Uuoka! Everyone based on availability and needs,’’ (through this arrangement), our that Penang is not left out in the cum chef de’ mission of the Penang Fights, No One Quits!” he said. added Chow. 10 DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 Focusing on digital technology

Story by K.Thaarshenii achieve a better quality of life and the latest statistics, the use of ewallet exposed to digital economy through the 10th time from March 1-3 at reduce the imbalance between the (cashless society) by developed seminars and courses. Therefore, Spice Arena. PIHEC 2019 promises MAKING Penang a smart state is to people. Digital technology provides countries from year 2008-2013 is as digital transformation plans will start exciting activities and programmess drive people to take advantage of the the public with the option of utilising follows: Singapore 61%, Netherlands aggressively from 2019. such as 6th Halal Chefs Challenge, digital era of economics where digital technology in any area such as educa- 60%, France 59% and Malaysia 2%. “E-commerce and e-business business matching sessions, interna- technology will affect human life, said tion, health, business, agriculture and “I’m ready to welcome if we can courses will be actively run with the tional halal conferences, halal busi- Domestic and International Trade, others,” Abdul Halim said during his set up a new portfolio called Digital cooperation of the Malaysian Digital ness seminars and halal awareness Consumer Affairs and Entrepreneur winding up speech at the State As- Economics and Communities to Economy Corporation (MDEC), programmes,” he added. Development Committee chairman sembly on Nov 15. drive digital transformation and of Malaysia Global Innovation and To enhance the understanding and Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain. The digital economy refers to a course a special agency will be cre- Creativity Centre (MaGIC) and realisation of Small and Medium “The vision of Penang as a smart digital-based computing technology. ated to promote the digital economy other organizations,” Industry (SMI) on the importance of state is accurate with the digital “For example, public understand- and community. On the Penang International Halal halal certification, Halal Penang in economy era we are currently in. ing of Industry 4.0, Big Data Analyt- “Through this agency, stakehold- Hub (Halal Penang), Abdul Halim collaboration with Halal Manage- “The Smart State is to implement ics, cloud computing, Artificial Intel - ers such as civil servants, private said the aggressive development of ment Division, the Penang Islamic a roadmap on how this digital tech- ligence and blockchain technology sector, non-governmental organisa- the halal industry sector was clearly Religious Affairs Department nology can benefit the people to are still low currently. According to tions (NGOs) and the public will be evident in the holding of the Penang (JHEAIPP) has always encouraged International Halal Expo & Confer- SMI entrepreneurs to obtain Depart- ence (PIHEC) for nine consecutive ment of Islamic Development Ma- years since 2010. laysia (Jakim) Halal certification by “In 2019 Penang will host the organising outreach programmes and PIHEC international exhibition for seminars. CAT administration the reason behind Penang’s success AIR Putih assemblyman Lim from all layers of society through Guan Eng said Penang’s thriving various programmes with the success was due to its clean ad- concept of a caring society,” ministration which adhered to the added Lim. CAT (Competency, Accountabil- Touching on the challenges ity & Transparency) principles. pertaining to the Industry 4.0 “Penang became the only state Revolution, Lim said Penang has in Malaysia with budget surpluses already embarked on preparing since 2008 bringing an increase to itself towards it and highlighted the state’s reserves reaching the need to bring the Sciences to RM2.1 billion compared to rural areas which is deemed an RM849 million in 2007 as well as important initiative. reducing debt by 90% which is “With the slogan of ‘Data is RM63 million, the lowest in Ma- King, Talent is Everything’, the laysia. state government has started in- “This also has placed Penang vesting in training and workshops in a better financial situation com- for computer coding through the pared to other states led by the Penang Science Cluster (PSC) and opposition parties including Pu- giving emphasis on STEMA (Sci- trajaya which was previously ence, Technology, Engineering, under Barisan Nasional. Mathematics, Accounting/Arts) “Even without assistance from education through the Penang the previous federal government, Future Foundation Fund since the state had robust economic 2015. growth. Penang’s per capita Gross “Among the state government’s Domestic Product (GDP) also initiatives to strengthen the foun- showed an increase from dation of Industry 4.0 include the RM31,381 in 2007 to RM49,873 Penang Digital Library (collection last year,” said Lim at the State of books on STEM subjects), Assembly on Nov 12. Karpal Singh Learning Centre Lim, who is also Bagan MP, with the emphasis on STEM edu- said Penang continues to be the cation, Penang Tech Dome and the preferred destination of foreign Penang International Science Fair. direct investment in manufactur- “The increase in the number of ing amounting to RM8.5 billion visitors to the Penang Interna- last year. tional Science Fair shows the in- “The most important thing is crease of students from rural ar- wealth should be shared by people eas to the programme,” Lim said. ïytr« or«g® 1-15, 2018 செ뿍鎿க쿍 1 or«g® 1-15, 2018

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卖饼才能做大官？ 文■首长新闻秘书张燕芬 虽然首长办公往往给人很严肃的感觉，但是工作 一份，也不会浪费太多张纸，不会对世界资源产 曹首长的精典语录不只这个。话说有回我制作了 总不能24小时都精神崩紧，偶尔在繁忙工作间穿 生严重的影响。 蛋黄酥，办公室人人一份，包括首长。他品尝了 插的小插曲，往往会让人笑个不停。 这一边厢同事才印好，飞快跑到首长面前交给首 一 下 ， 说 ，“ 唔 ， 还 不 错 ， 可 以 卖 了 。 ” 比如说，有一回，首长曹观友正收拾公事包，于 长，我们在另一边厢，就发现到原来之前打印好 我就说，“那下一次再变天，我就不怕失业了，因 是 发 现 到 他 当 天 晚 上 有 一 则 演 讲 稿 找 不 到 ，就 的那一份稿，早已被首长收到他的File里头了。 为 我 可 以 靠 卖 饼 维 生 了 。” 走 出 办 公 房 外 ，问 ：我 的 演 讲 稿 呢 ？ 于是，我不小心脱口而出说，“不管谁做CM都一 首 长 立 刻 纠 正 ，他 说 ，你 错 了 ，你 应 该 像 我 一 样 ， 同事们首先找出个节目是谁负责的，喊了那同事 样~~ （就是明明印了稿给你你却说没有）” 卖饼了之后才能做大官啊~~（之前在90年代好 的大名，李同事说，“咦，我明明刚刚才打印了一 岂 料 ，话 还 未 说 完 ，站 在 眼 前 的 曹 首 长 立 刻 答 几年，曹观友落选之后，曾经一度与友人合伙， 份首长已经批准的稿给他啊，怎么会没有呢？” 腔：“什么，你应该说，‘不管谁做 PA（助理）都 靠卖豆沙饼维生 ）。 像我们这种打工仔，遇到这样的情况，就会立刻 一 样 ’才 对 ，不 是 咩 ？” 这活生生的故事本来应该很励志一下的，不过透 重新打印，毕竟，打工族主要的座右铭必需是“ 结果，门口的一堆助理们，莫名其妙被耍得笑成 过这个冷面笑匠说出来，却成为了另一个笑话版 不管是谁的错，总之老板是不会有错的”，重印 了一团。 本的故事。 珍珠快讯 2018年12月1日—15日 要闻 3 希盟槟州政府实现承诺 首长宣布议员公布财产 槟州首席部长曹观友说，槟州政府将公布3名行政议员和21名州议员， 截至2018年5月31日的财产，财产申报的记录已经上传到槟州政府官网让民众查阅。 报 导 ■ 陈 健 敏 、谢 丽 萍 、黄 文 慧 、黄 国 伟 、冯 芷 芸 曹观友在州议会午休时召开记者会说，此次公布 束，随着州政府移交上述款项予希望基金后，议员 门的运作，并传递人民的心声。” 财产仅涉及第一次中选的人民代议士，因为其他13 扣薪的行动将正式结束。 他强调，槟州议会将会秉持着透明、高效和廉政 名州议员已在2018年1月31号公布财产。 的原则，继续扮演好自身角色。 “槟州政府早在2011年第一次实施全体行政议员 提升宪法 造福人民 公布财产的政策，接着2013年及2018年一月份州 州政府拟1年3次州议会 州政府可豁免销售税 政府议决让州议员也参与财产申报，目前这已经 槟州首席部长曹观友说，州政府将会考虑一年进 首 长 ：拥 更 多 资 金 推 动 发 展 是 第 四 次 公 布 财 产 。” 行3次州议会议的建议，让议员有更多时间探讨及 槟州首席部长曹观友指，中央政府实施销售和服 “槟州政府聘请了独立的Grant Thomton公司进 提升现有的宪法，以造福人民。 务税(SST)制度后，槟州政府可透过《2018年销售 行审计工作。有关公司经审计后，确定所有资料及 他是在针对马章武莫州议员李凯伦提问关于槟州 税法令》要求豁免销售税，以该笔款项推动经济发 文 件 皆 为 齐 全 。” 议会自2008年以来所进行的改革，以及州议会是 展。 他强调，申报财产是证明了希盟槟州政府实现承 否会恢复1963年国会服务法令时，如此表示。 “州政府在之前的消费税制(GST)时，并没被豁免 诺，贯彻CAT“高效、公信和透明”的施政原则。 他说，在州议会开始前的21天向州议员提呈问题 税 收 。” 针对希望联盟国会议员申报财产中列明其收入数 的制度，也应该重新进行检讨，以便州议员所回答 曹氏表示，槟州政府若获豁免缴交销售和服务税 额，惟槟州希盟议员在财产申报中并无列明行政议 的问题能与时并进，符合实况，而不是“过时”的 予中央政府，这有助减少槟州开销，拥有更多资金 员及州议员的收入数额，曹观友表示，槟州政府 课题。 用于推动经济发展及造福槟民的工程。 已经领先全国，进行宣布申报财产的政策，当初的 他说，国会服务法令的原则就是分权制度，而根 他在州议会总结环节回答峇六拜州议员阿兹鲁有 承诺也是指明需列出财产而已。 据该法令，”国会服务委员会“（Suruhanjaya 关州政府财务状态是否在销售和服务税实施后受 “我们不排除在下一次财产公布中仔细列明收 Perkhidmatan Parlimen）将会成立并处理关于 影 响 ，如 是 回 应 。 入数额，而州政府预计每两年进行一次的财产申 议会的行政、管理及财政等事务。 报 。” “国会将会拥有自主权并拥有监视政府官员的权 欲知更多财产申报详情，可浏览槟州政府官 各领域发挥作用 利，为此州政府将会考虑将这项的法令运用于槟 首 长 ：官 联 公 司 带 动 发 展 网www.penang.gov.my“热门议题”（Topic 州 议 会 中 。” P o p u l a r)下点阅。 槟州首长曹观友指出，槟州官联公司能够起到小 他说，自2008年开始，槟州议会进行了几项改革， 刀锯大树的效果，在各领域发挥应有的作用，对 其中包括州议会口头询问环节从只有3小时增加至 槟州的整体发展功不可没。 首长与行政议员扣薪救国 每一天拥有1个小时30分钟的询问环节，以让州议 他举例说，州政府每年拨款百万令吉协助槟州 筹逾8万捐希望基金 员有更多的空间来表达民意。 国际会展及展览有限公司，而该公司所举办的活 槟州首长及10名槟州行政议员扣薪10%，5个月内筹 “为了让人民获得州议会的新闻及资讯，槟州议会 动，不仅是会展和相关业者受惠，它也为槟州带来 得8万1159令吉63仙，全数捐给希望基金。 也提供了媒体工作空间，并进行议会直播。“ 各 项 间 接 收 入 ，如 旅 游 、住 宿 、消 费 和 购 物 等 。 槟州首长曹观友说，随着国债高企至1兆令吉，槟 他说，首长的职权也被限制为两届制，并将会在此 “我们所投入的只是百万令吉，但我们的回报却远 州政府秉持着爱国精神，所以在今年5月31日通过 次的议会中修改宪法实现这项政策。此外，公帐 远超过这些，所以官联公司的确可以成为一个主 议决，扣薪救国。 委员会将会委任一名反对党领袖，以扮演者制衡 持者或平台，带动整个槟州在经济、文化、青年体 他是在州议会休息时段，召开记者会时这么表 （Check and Balance）的角色。 育 等 方 面 的 发 展 。” 示。他们也在现场移交有关款项，予希望基金。 “州议会所扮演的角色就是立法及制定州政策， 他是在州议会上，回答关于官联公司的提问时这 他续说，基于希望基金接受捐款的期限即将结 而州议员的其中一个角色就是监督州政府各个部 么指出。 他补充，槟州政府成立的官联公司，是在以前的政 治环境下所催生的产物，目的是要在充满挑战的 政治环境下依然能够发展槟州，虽然随着政治局 势 改 变 ，这 些 公 司 依 然 能 够 扮 演 着 重 要 角 色 。 无论如何，他同意，当局也能够做出适当调整，以 让官联公司发挥出更大的作用。

州政府积极推广植树 另外，被询及州内红树林保护措施，首长说，州政 府对于绿意环境非常重视，在几年内积极推广植 树活动提升人民的醒觉意识，至今种植超过13万 棵红树和其他适合树种。 他也指出，在提升教育醒觉外，州内也严正看待非 法砍伐树木活动，并强调一旦非法砍伐树木者被 定罪，其罚款将高达50万令吉，及监禁1至20年不 等。 ■槟州首长及10名槟州行政议员扣薪10%，5个月内筹得8万1159令吉63仙，全数捐给希望基金。 4 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯 州议会总结 首长：槟政府兑现逾半诺言 槟州首席部长曹观友说,槟州希望联盟于第14届全国大选的“我爱槟城”竞选宣言共有68项承诺,其中37项已成功兑现,其他则在进行或计划中。 曹观友在第14届第一季第二次州立法议会上进行总结时说,槟州行政议会成 员将继续与联邦政府、地方政府及私人界合作,以确保所有承诺皆可被实现。 他也在会上捍卫槟州交通大蓝图与槟岛南部填海计划,指州政府有义务提供 一个适合居住、公共交通发达及永续发展的城市,使槟人民的生活更舒适,并 带来经济成长。 “数据显示,槟州在1990年时的人口约有70万人,于2017年升至170万人,2018年 或达到180万。以此类推,槟州于2030年时人口或会达到至少230万人。” “或许非政府组织不需要对人民负责,但是我们不行。作为州政府,我们必须为 槟州230万人口负责,确保槟城届时拥有完善的公共交通及就业机会。” 针对米桶山平行大道工地土崩事件,他指槟州政府需从过失中吸取教训,了解 本身的弱点,并加强它,而非如非政府组织般所言,发生事情就停止所有的发展 计划。 他以香港为例,指香港曾在70年代发生土崩悲剧,但香港政府选择吸取教训,努 ■曹观友指槟州希盟已兑现37项竞选宣言,其他则在进行或计划 力提升知识和技术,使他们能继续在山坡上建造房子。投资方面,他指除了让 中。 外资来槟城投资设厂,投资槟城也可把本地中小型企业带去中国以寻找商机。 再 里 尔 ：中 央 批 准 拨 款 浮罗旧路土崩即将修复 槟州公共工程、基本设施与治水委员会主席再里 府是在11月7日通知拨款申请已获批，12日发出委 端部分是于10月23日下午5时45分发生小土崩， 尔指出，联邦政府已批准170万令吉以修复衔接 任状给相关承包商，以展开修复道路工程。 当局较后以帆布遮盖受影响范围，关闭一条道 槟岛峇六拜和浮罗山背的旧山路的土崩处，工程 工程进行期间，当局将继续关闭该路段的一条道 路 ，并 只 限 轻 型 车 辆 通 行 。 料需时3个月至4个月。 路 ，并 只 限 轻 型 车 辆 通 行 。 再里尔在州议会召开新闻发布会时说，联邦政 属于联邦政府管辖的浮罗山背旧山路，其靠近尾 杨顺兴：鉴定威省4地点发展生态旅游 槟州旅游发展、古迹、文化与艺术委员会主席杨顺兴 说，州政府已鉴定威省4个地点，有意将之发展为生态旅 游目的地。 “这4个地点包括威北双溪赖阿依淡达南教育森林、威 北瓜拉姆达直落斗哇海岸线、威中大山脚卓坤山森林公 园，及威南武吉班卓州立公园。” 杨顺兴在槟州议会回答武吉丁雅区州议员魏晓隆口头 询问时说，目前，槟州旅游大蓝图正处于筹备阶段，预 计于明年完成，但州政府会采取措施，包括在旅游会展 和贸易博览会强化生态旅游目的地的推广，同时通过传 单、地图和纪录片方式宣传，协助将上述地点发展为生 态旅游目的地。 “州政府也会着重于‘野鸟习性观察’活动，因为上述地 区是候鸟和本地鸟类的迁徒中途站，州政府也出版相关 传单，提高社会对此活动的兴趣。” 他说，举例，国际鸟盟（BirdLife International）认 可瓜拉姆达直落斗哇海岸线的红树林区域，是生物多样 性丰富的地区。 “另外，从2016年至2018年，州政府通过森林局拨款175 万令吉，提升消遣设施包括森林步道、休息亭、厕所、食 堂、泊车地点、露营地等，增加游客的舒适度。” 杨顺兴补充，其办公室已发出信函予槟城各区州议员， 要求列出选区旅游产品，并推荐选区内具有潜质发展为 ■威北双溪赖阿依淡达南教育森林不时有学校组团考察。 旅游景点的地方，以做考量纳入槟州旅游大蓝图。 珍珠快讯 2018年12月1日—15日 要闻 5 槟妇女机构吁中央 制更严性骚扰法令 槟城妇女发展机构吁请中央政府制定更严厉的性骚扰法令，以减低性骚扰案件发生几率。 槟州妇女及家庭发展、性别包容和 记者这么表示。 非伊斯兰事务委员会主席章瑛说， 她也说，社会带有歧视性的眼光对 我国发生的性骚扰案件有逐年上升 待被性骚扰女性，也造成了类似的案 的趋势，从2015年接获一年内47宗 件更加猖獗。 相关案件，至2017年一年内64宗类似 “受害者通常会害怕曝光嫌犯的身 案件，可见立法已经刻不容缓。 份 ，尤 其 是 在 遇 上 办 公 室 性 骚 扰 时 ， “这个数目看起来虽然不大，但别忘 她们会因害怕失去工作或异样眼光 了至少70%至90%性骚扰案件，受害 而 选 择 隐 忍 。” 者 是 没 有 报 案 的 。“ 她 强 调 ，性 骚 扰 不 仅 是 身 体 上 的 伤 她以最近一宗发生在托儿所性侵29 害 ，这 也 会 造 成 心 灵 上 的 困 扰 ，许 多 名孩童的案件为例，认为这是因为我 受害者也因此成为忧郁症患者，影 国社会对于性侵害方面的防范非常 响了她们 的 一生 。 薄弱，这是因为社会缺乏类似的醒 因此，她促请政府立刻采取行动， 觉和立法不严所致。 制定一个防范所有形式性骚扰的法 她是在州议会厅举行的推动“停止 案，以保障妇女权益。 性骚扰”橙色醒觉运动记者会上，向 ■章瑛率领女州议员及妇女机构成员呼吁制定更严厉的性骚扰法令。 保护博物馆建筑物 实施减灾框架计划 槟州博物馆委员会主席杨顺兴说， “ 该 委 员 会 也 与 消 拯 局 合 作 ，为 博 该委员会与乔治市世遗机构合作进 物馆部门职员提供防火课程。” 行 “ 减 灾 框 架 计 划 ”，研 究 数 项 预 他说，对于灾害事件，国家安全委 防和应对灾难性风险的方法，以保 员会已发布指令文件，其中概述了 护博物馆建筑物。 灾害发生前、期间和之后的灾害管 “该计划详细说明博物馆建筑存在 理机制。 的风险类型，如火灾和洪水风险， “任何参与灾害管理的机构有责任 该委员会也审查并加强博物馆建筑 根据该指示履行职责，所有机构也 安 全 方 面 的 弱 点 ，如 把‘ 计 算 机 监 以 综 合 方 式 进 行 灾 害 管 理 ，以 提 高 控系统’升级至‘自动防火系统’， 效 率 和 效 力 ，该 指 令 的 目 的 也 包 括 同时确保每个安全设备得以正常运 防止任何浪费、混乱、冲突或在危机 作 。” 情况下发生角色重叠。” 杨 顺 兴 也 是 槟 州 旅 游 发 展 、古 迹 、 他 补 充 ，乔 治 市 世 遗 机 构 也 实 施 “ 文 化 与 艺 术 委 员 会 主 席 ，他 是 在 州 遗产城市减少灾害风险战略发展方 议 会 上 ，回 答 武 拉 必 州 议 员 王 丽 丽 案 ”，旨 在 减 低 风 险 ，并 根 据 国 际 标 的 提 问 时 ，如 此 回 应 。 准提供可能在世界遗产区发生危害 他 说 ，槟 州 博 物 馆 委 员 会 针 对 任 的缓解对策 何可能发生的灾害，提出建议和方 “在乔治市世遗区的发展需遵守乔 法 ，包 括 确 保 逃 生 路 不 被 阻 挡 、防 治 市 特 区 蓝 图 指 南 ，槟 岛 市 政 厅 技 灾演习、确保防火设备正常运行、修 术评审小组将负责研究发展申请， 复博物馆区域内的排水系统、建立 并确保所有安全标准得到遵守。” 火灾发生时启用的程序等。 ■减灾框架计划将保护博物馆建筑物。 6 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯 州政府批准 木寇山建主题公园 槟州首席部长曹观友说，根据州政府已经批准木寇山综合发展计划， Tropical Island Resort有限公司（TIRSB)将在木寇山南部兴建一座主题公园。 曹观友说，由于TIRSB尚未向地方政府提呈规划准 梁，环境评估报告也已在今年6月21日呈交予环境 询及木寇山是否会进行申请列为文化遗产，曹观友 证的申请，目前关于主题公园的细节尚不清楚。 局（JAS）进行审核，而该报告中也有针对生态系统 回应时表示木寇山综合发展计划已在2016年获得 “TIRSB在木寇山综合发展计划所进行的环境影 进行影响评估，并在2018年7月20日获得环境局的 批准，惟旅游部副部长峇迪亚是在近期才致函州 响评估（EIA），已在2016年10月30日获得州政府 批准。 政府提出申遗的申请。 的 批 准 。” “根据报告，这项发展计划涉及开发木寇山的沿 “峇迪亚之前也是槟岛市政厅一站式图测委员会 他是在州议会上，针对峇都蛮州议员古玛力申书面 海地区，但并不会在超过76米高的地区进行发展 的成员之一，我相信他应该更清楚此事。” 提问关于木寇山发展计划事项时，如此表示。 项目，为此，详尽的地质影响研究报告事不需要 针对此计划他也表示希望发展尚能遵循地方政府 他说，TIRSB建议兴建一座衔接槟岛与木寇山的桥 的。 及环境局的条规。 空中德士计划无进展 首长促征求水上交通建议书 槟州首席部长曹观友表示，槟州政府要求推动的 后，渡轮服务仍然面对营运成本高于收支的亏损 空中德士计划迟迟无进展，针对此事他已指示官 问题，但他希望该公司可提出完整的方案，以便 员准备公开征 求水上交通计划的建议书。 更好的管理渡轮服务。 他是在州议会外受记者询问时如是说。 “我们明白国家基建公司也有自己的难处，但希 他说，渡轮是槟城目前唯一的水上公交系统，而 望这不会影响渡轮服务的运作。” 渡轮服务则由国家基建公司(P r a s a r a n a)接管， 另一方面，曹观友书面回答时也说，Rapid Ferry 推动水上德士计划其实应由该公司主导，然而目 有限公司在今年5月接管渡轮服务后，每月营运 前看来该公司并无关注州内的水上交通服务，因 费为174万9000令吉，未包括渡轮停泊费，截至9 此槟州政府才采取主动权。 月，从乘客征收268万7977令吉30仙收费，意即每 “水上德士是交通大蓝图的计划之一，为此我已 个月只收到53万7595令吉，入不敷出。 叫其部门的官员勿再继续等待，或许可以分开征 他说，目前在每天工作日，渡轮提供54趟服务，而 求 建 议 书 ，以 更 快 的 落 实 水 上 德 士 的 计 划 。” 周末及公共假期则提供50趟服务。 “槟威两地多个地点可透过水上德士交通连接 他说，Rapid Ferry有限公司将探讨提升渡轮的 起来，包括丹绒道光、乔治市、日落洞、峇六拜、 服务，包括增加每天的渡轮班次、在原有的渡轮 峇 央 峇 鲁 、北 海 、北 赖 、峇 都 加 湾 、武 吉 淡 汶 及 高 服务上增加客轮服务（vessel passenger）及探 渊 等 地 。" 讨推出水上德士，现阶段仍在商讨阶段。 ■曹观友在议会厅接受媒体访问。 此外，他说，即便国家基建公司接管渡轮服务

■佳日星：葛尼水岸 槟政府计划 打造世界级的海上公 园。 葛尼水岸设海上公园 槟州政府计划在葛尼水岸的填海地 光大3楼，以及2016年2月27日至3月 ■葛尼水岸将为新关 区（Gurney Wharf）打造世界级的 6 日 在 合 您 广 场 进 行 公 开 展 览 ，所 进 仔角注入全新景观。 海上公园，并将于2021年8月竣工。 行的问卷调查更是获得87.2 %的支 槟 州 地 方 政 府 、房 屋 及 城 乡 规 划 委 持 率 ，显 示 了 民 众 对 于 此 计 划 的 期 员会主席佳日星在州议会总结环 待 。” 节时说，这项计划涉及131英亩的 他说，这项计划将会分阶段进行，发 填海区，其规划准证已于2016年12 展商将会呈交56英亩的土地作为公 月7日批准，而环境影响评估报告 共设施和休闲地，目前州政府正与 （ D E I A ）也 已 获 批 。 丹绒槟榔发展有限公司针对海上公 他 说 ，这 项 计 划 的 发 展 商 为 丹 绒 槟 园的主题和概念进行商讨。 榔发展有限公司，填海工程完毕后 他也透露海上公园的公共设施包括 这 片 土 地 将 会 呈 交 予 州 政 府 ，一 部 了沿海走道、滑板公园、小摊格及便 分的则会用做葛尼码头的发展用 利店、公共厕所、观景台、儿童游乐 途。 场 、露 天 停 车 场 及 对 障 友 便 利 的 设 “这项计划已在2016年2月23日于 施等。 珍珠快讯 2018年12月1日—15日 要闻 7 曹观友：安曼岛拟发展生态旅游 槟州首席部长曹观友说，槟州环球旅游机构将深入探讨修复威南安曼岛公共设施，并发展为生态旅游的建议。 曹 观 友 是 在 州 议 会 上 ，针 对 武 吉 淡 汶 州 针对5座岛屿的土地用途及占地，曹观友 议员吴俊益的书面询问关于威南安曼岛 在 书 面 回 应 时 指 出 ，虎 屿 岛 、葫 芦 岛 及 戈 及 哥 隆 岛 、槟 岛 虎 屿 岛 及 木 寇 山 的 政 府 保 隆岛仍被归位森林保护区，而安曼岛及 留地及发展计划时，如此表示。 木寇山则被列为旅游发展区。 也是掌管槟州土地发展、交通和通讯委 槟州政府在5座岛屿所拥有的地段：安 员会的他说，根据2030年槟州结构大蓝 曼岛（Pulau Aman）总占地为155.85英 图，威南安曼岛和哥隆岛将保留为自然生 亩，州政府拥有68英亩、戈隆岛（Pulau 态 区 ，以 便 然 后 发 展 为 生 态 旅 游 区 。 Gedung）总占地为166.94英亩，州政府拥 他说，槟岛市政厅已在今年3月20日批准 有112英亩、葫芦岛（Pulau Kendi）总占 Tropical Island Resort有限公司申请 地78.74英亩，州政府拥有70.637英亩、虎 的木寇山计划规划准证，槟州规划委员 屿岛（Pulau Rimau）总占地92.6英亩， 会也在6月29日批准该公司兴建衔接槟岛 州政府拥有2.268英亩，而木寇山（Pulau 与 木 寇 山 桥 梁 计 划 的 规 划 准 证 。“ 政 府 也 Jerejak）总占地830英亩，州政府拥有 ■槟州环球旅游机构将深入探讨修复威南安曼岛公共设施，并 批 准 木 寇 山 综 合 发 展 计 划 ，包 括 酒 店 、服 70 2英亩。 发展为生态旅游。 务式公寓及其他公寓计划等。”

■州政府将探讨拥屋政策。 阻企图卖屋牟利 州政府探讨回购廉价屋 槟州房屋发展委员会主席佳日星警告购买廉价屋及中廉 “一开始这些屋主或许是符合资格的，惟随着经济条 价屋的屋主，别试图“坐等榴莲跌下来”，透过买卖或租 件变好后这些屋主就决定转卖或出租给外国人，结果 凭廉价屋子赚大钱，槟州政府将会探讨新方案，以购回 造成了许多社区问题，这已经违反了州政府兴建中廉价 出售给他人的廉价及中廉价房屋。 屋 的 初 衷 。” 他在州议会总结环节时指出，虽然州政府规定购买廉价 “槟州政府将探讨全新的廉价屋 、中廉价屋及可负担 及中廉价房屋者在十年内不可出售或租凭给第三者，但 房屋的拥屋政策，以边取回这些即将要被转卖的房屋单 却有许多屋主无视这项条规，导致州内许多中廉价屋都 位，确保有符合资格者才可拥有中廉价房屋。” 被外籍劳工“填满”，制造许多社会问题。

王丽丽建议津贴民众装电眼 大山脚武拉必区州议员王丽丽建议州政府，为自行在 通过，民众能够被赋予扣税。她是在州议会辩论环节 本身的产业单位，安装电眼的民众提供津贴。 上 ，这 么 指 出 。 “州政府可以通过扣除门牌税的方式，来鼓励民众 她补充，州政府也可以设立一个时限来让有关政策的 安装电眼，和政府一起为打造安全城市而努力。” 影响力达到最大化，如申请者每5年能够重复申请， 她说，州政府可以设立相关条件来完善有关政策， 以确保有关政策不会形成浪费。 其中包括电眼的素质、角度和数量等方面，一旦审核

■王丽丽建议为安装电眼的民众提供津贴。 郑来兴建议光大巴士总站建公厕 光大区州议员郑来兴建议在光大巴士 站飘有异味。 总站兴建公厕，以解决当地缺乏公共厕 “我提呈这项建议予市政厅已经许久 所，以致一些民众和流浪汉随意小解的 了，只是一直以来都没有进展，我希望这 问题。 个问题能够获得关注，因为这将影响大 郑来兴是在州议会辩论环节上，提出这 众和游客对槟城的观感。” 项建议。他解释说，距离巴士总站最近的 另外，他也提及，希望能够尽快落实该地 公厕位于光大一楼，为该公厕每晚10时关 区 两 项 巴 刹 提 升 计 划 ，让 当 地 人 能 在 更 闭，一些公众因此就地解决，以致巴士总 好的环境购买一天所需。 ■郑来兴希望光大巴士总站可建公厕。 8 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯

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提供改善州政府计划的方案与建议 议员积极反映民声 槟州立法会议第14届第一季第二次会议在11月9日由槟州首席部长曹观友提呈2019年财案掀开序幕，并在11月16日议事完毕后休会。 众议员在为期6天的州议会期 间 ，除 了 针 对 2 0 1 9 年 财 政 预 算 案进行辩论，也针对各项课题 进行了书面及口头询问，以及 行政议员总结环节等，为人民 7 3 表 达 心 声 之 余 ，也 监 督 州 政 府 各部门的运作及计划，以及提 供改善及提升州政府计划的方 案与建议。 此外，州议会期间（11月13日） 8 恰逢光大区州议员郑来兴和 直落巴巷区州议员祖基菲38 岁 及 4 6 岁 生 日 ，众 议 员 趁 午 休 时 间 帮 两 人 庆 生 ，为 严 肃 的 州 议会带来轻松气氛。 不仅如此，11月14日60岁生日 的首长曹观友生当天也不言 休，步入乐龄阶段的他在州议 会“ 秀 出 ”第 一 次 获 得 1 3 0 令 吉 乐龄人士回馈金的信函，并表 1■以平常心看待60岁生日的曹观友（左3）虽然想低调过 示往后生活可以更充实精彩， 生日，但仍抵不过同事们的热情，纷纷送上蛋糕为他庆 继续为槟城人民服务。 生。 此次州议会也显示了槟州政府 2■议长拿督刘子健、行政议员佳日星、爪夷区州议员方 再次领先，成为全马第一个提 美铼及行政议员阿菲夫在午休时间一同享用午餐。 呈“ 限 制 首 长 任 期 两 届 ”修 宪 3■身兼财政部长及阿逸布爹州议员的林冠英（右）虽然 4 动议，以及第一个落实这项希 政务繁忙，仍抽空出席州议会，（左）为曹观友。 盟竞选宣言的州属。 4■新上任的议员们在议会里辩起论来一点也不怯场，积 极为民发声。（左起）峇眼达南区州议员沙迪斯、武拉必 5 州议员王丽丽、爪夷区州议员方美铼、彭加兰哥打区州议 员魏子森、斯里地里玛区州议员瑟丽娜、阿依淡区州议 员黄顺祥及玻璃池滑区州议员李俊杰。 5■行政议员杨顺兴在准备议会讲词时，也必须签署一堆 公文。 6■州议会准备了媒体室让记者们专心工作，以便民众能 掌握州议会里的最新资讯。 7■众议员为光大区州议员郑来兴（左4）和直落巴巷区 州 议 员 祖 基 菲（ 左 3 ）庆 祝 生 日 。 6 8■州议会准备了丰道地美食曼煎糕作为下午茶，让议员 和记者等人工作繁忙之余可以轻松小憩。 珍珠快讯 2018年12月1日—15日 要闻 9 国际商业城计划动土礼 打造宜居城市 首长: 2030宏愿 交通大蓝图 双管齐下 槟州首长曹观友透露，槟城2030宏愿和槟州交通大蓝图双管齐下，槟州致力于打造更宜居和更具投资吸引力的城市，迈向国际城市目标。 曹观友表示，交通大蓝图打造更高效的交通系统，此外，州政府 ■国际商业城动土礼后，出 也正计划在近期内加强基本设施的建设，配合州内发展把槟州 席者留下纪念性的一刻。 推向更好的方向。 “我很高兴听到槟城国际商业城，致力于加强社区联系和贸易交 流，他们也以绿意、精明和安全概念来发展，这与州政府的理念 不 谋 而 合 。” 他相信，在各造互相配合下，有关计划将能够成为投资和定居的 一个好选择。 他是在汇华产业集团的槟城国际商业城发展计划，主持动土礼 时这么指出。 槟城国际商业城（PICC）是汇华集团于槟岛峇央峇鲁的一项综合 发展计划，有关计划发展分为三阶段，这些工程包括购物中心、 酒店、医疗中心、服务式公寓及住宅大楼，整体计划占地43.35英 亩，预计耗资高达数十亿令吉。 国内贸易及消费人事务部长拿督赛夫丁说，政府非常关注国民购 屋挑战，并致力于寻找可行方案让人民有能力拥有自己的房产， 包括近来所提起的众筹购屋。 “在这项计划下，民众只需付出屋价的20%就能初步拥有自己的 房 产 。无 论 如 何 ，我 们 现 在 正 研 究 其 可 行 性 ，如 果 真 的 可 行 ，我 们 将会推出市场为想要购屋者提供另一选择。” 槟州行政议员佳日星指出，过去10年来，槟州一直都备受中央政 府忽略，随着如今政权更替，他促请中央的当权者关注槟州发 展。 “我希望槟州的房产能够获得中央的关注，尤其是在中廉价屋和 可负担房屋课题上，能够得到来自中央的协助。” 汇华产业集团董事经理拿督许祥人表示，槟城国际商业城是汇华 的心血，在未来的10年里，该公司将集中于这个核心发展项目。 他指出，该计划将会创造上千个工作机会，并吸引更多的外国注 资。 "汇华的项目建设也符合了槟城2030年宏愿的政策要求。" 他说，除了发展槟岛，该集团也积极配合槟州政府的步伐一并 ■汇华产业集团的国际商业城将成为槟岛西南区的新地标。 发展威省区，目前他们在甲抛峇底的700英亩土地正平衡发展当 中，包括当中300英亩的大型城镇发展计划。 槟供水机构首席执行员 [ 获杰出工程师奖 ] 马来西亚工程师学会槟城分会（IEM 生涯长达33年。在2007年4月1日，他被委 Penang）颁发“2018年杰出工程师奖”予 任为槟州供水控股有限公司的首席执行 拿督杰瑟尼。 员和槟州供水机构的总经理。他在2015 该学会槟城分会主席拿督姚安然在该分 年3月1日获重新委聘为槟州供水机构的 会51周年晚宴上，将该奖项颁给槟州供 首席执行员。 水机构（PBAPP）及槟州供水控股有限公 杰瑟尼大力倡导永续保护集水区（特别 司（PBAHB）首席执行员拿督杰瑟尼。 是吉打乌鲁慕达16万3103公顷的热带雨 掌管槟州公共工程、基本设施及治水委 林）；整体供水管理侧重于供需管理；和 员会的行政议员再里尔，当晚代表槟州首 用水户意识和教育以推广槟城成为节水 席部长曹观友作为嘉宾出席晚宴。 型 社 会 ，贡 献 良 多 。 ■工程师学会槟城分会主席姚安然颁杰出工程师奖予杰 截 至 今 日 ，拿 督 杰 瑟 尼 在 水 供 领 域 的 职 场 瑟尼。 10 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯 迈向《槟城2030》愿景 首 长 ：精 明 配 置 2 0 1 9 年 度 槟 财 案 槟州首席部长曹观友日前在槟州立法议会提呈2019年度槟州财政预算案， 主题为“槟城2030:重家庭、拥绿地、精明州、耀全国”，更好的配置州政府财政资源， 对现有计划进行协调，迈向《槟城2030》愿景。 报导■谢丽萍 曹观友说，政府在草拟2019年度财政预算案时，需 更明智的计划，以便所有早前策划的议程得以实 施，成为更有质量的发展，包括朝向《槟城2030愿 景 》，惠 及 全 民 。 他认为，《槟城2030》实际上并没有与槟州政府自 2008年以来所推介的任何计划产生冲突，反之它 增加了就一些事情的强化剂，也就是经济发展以 外的社会发展。为此，槟州2019年预算案也就此对 现有的计划进行协调，以符合《槟城2030》愿景。 预算案利民计划覆盖基础设施、经济发展、文化 和教育等多个层面，以打造一个繁荣的经济和社 会，及开心与和谐的槟城。 预算案中提出了数个前瞻性的发展项目，包括建议 在峇都茅靠近虎屿的填海地段，兴建一座新的北 部走廊国际机场，以迎合槟州于2050年后对槟城 国际机场的需求，而州政府将在近期展开此计划 的可行性研究。 他说，州政府将就现有的槟城国际机场扩建一 事，继续与相关的联邦政府单位联系。然而，目前 的扩建计划，仅能承担20年至30年后的客容量及 货 容 量 ，为 此 才 提 出 兴 建 新 机 场 的 建 议 。 自2008年推介以来，共耗资4亿1263万令吉，让全 ■曹观友(中)提呈2019年度槟州财政预算案， 此外，他指州政府将会与相关的联邦政府单位合 槟 将近 16 0万人 受惠。 将对现有计划进行协调，迈向《槟城2030》愿 作，以准备 “槟城国际机场全面规划蓝图” ， “若福利计划延续，州政府在2019年需拨出4500 景。 让货运的容量得以加倍，并提升相关服务。这项蓝 万令吉用以各福利计划。” 图将会详细研究扩建跑道的需要，以让巨型飞机 州政府也将通过“赋权街头公民计划”，将位于崔 机型如 A380得以在槟城国际机场降落。 耀才路洛19的槟岛市政厅店屋打造成流浪者收容 中心。该店屋将会在槟州发展机构的款项下进行 填海地段增绿色休闲地 翻修，料于2019年完工。此中心也将成为乐龄人士 配合《槟城2030》愿景，曹观友也在预算案中 活动中心，州政府预计拨款56万令吉，作为有生产 宣布，州政府府将在斯里丹绒槟榔第二期工 力流浪者的技能培训以及提供永久性住所予无生 程(STP2)的填海地段，通过葛尼海岸(Gurney 产力流浪者。 W ha rf)发展项目，增加面积达41英亩的绿肺，用作 ■乔治市保存及发展机构（GTCDC）正在位于乔 休闲用途。 冀良好管理带来盈余 治市世遗区内的槟岛北岸进行改善工程。 他说，这旨在打造一座直达巴当哥打和海墘姓氏 曹观友说，2019年槟州财政预算案的行政开销为 桥的最长公共公园。这项计划将分阶段实行，首阶 9亿119万令吉，而2019年预计收入为5亿550万，将 段工程费用预计是1亿令吉，并预计可在2019年年 会是3亿9569万令吉的赤字预算。 中 动 工 ，2 0 2 1 年 年 杪 完 工 。 这赤字预算并不仅是源自于行政开销的6亿7119 此外，乔治市保存及发展机构(GTCDC)正在位于乔 万令吉，也包括了州政府从统一收入户头转了2亿 治市世遗区内的槟岛北岸进行改善工程，并拟定 3000万令吉至州发展基金，以缴付策划中的各项 成本约400万令吉的东岸提升计划，发展瑞典咸码 计划，总额为3亿0638万令吉。而2019年的3亿9569 头旁的废弃仓库，修复成作为休闲用途的公共空 万令吉的赤字预算，将由州储备金缴付。 间。 “州政府在2017年预算案中，预料将出现6亿6711 万令吉的赤字预算，但我们却成功在2017年财政 检讨各项援助金 年，记录下5116万令吉的盈余，进而让我们的累积 曹观友说，随着联邦政府欲逐步减少人民援助金 储备金创下10亿9000万令吉。州政府对财政状况 的决定，槟州政府也在重新研究各项援助金计划 抱有正面的态度，并希望好的财务管理表现，将继 是否应该继续进行，以确保相关的援助，是输送到 续反映在2018年及2019年的预算中。” 给真正符合资格及有需要的群组上。 “虽然州政府为2019年预算案提呈了3亿9569万令 包括乐龄人士援助金、黄金妈妈计划、宝贝计划、 吉的赤字预算，但州政府也将确保州内各发展计 障友援助金计划、快乐学生计划等的福利计划， 划 会 持 续 进 行 。” 珍珠快讯 2018年12月1日—15日 要闻 11

■峇六拜国际机场扩建后，仅能承担20年至30年后的客容量及货容量， 为此州政府提出兴建新机场的建议。

■精明配置2019年度槟财案，迈向《槟城2030》愿景。

2019年槟州财政预算案摘要 1■拨款3930万令吉以提升及兴建新的道路工程，拨款200万令吉改善 及提升乡村道路 2■提供网速超过100Mps的服务，并扩大固定宽频服务覆盖范围 ■廉价屋及中廉价屋享有50%门碑税折扣。 3■将在5个县属展开18项房屋计划，共2万7080间房屋，直至2025年 4■拨出日落洞区Seksyen 11，Petak A Lot 10042和Lot 10043地皮给 联邦政府兴建人民组屋 5■拨款840万令吉以维修公共房屋，及拨款680万令吉予组屋基设维 修 基 金（T P M 8 0） 6■通过槟岛市政厅拨款740万令吉，以安装150架闭路电视，使得槟岛 范围内的闭路电视增加至917架。该厅也将与警方合作，采用人脸识别 系统来保障城市安全。 7■通过威省市政局拨款250万令吉，在威省安装30架闭路电视，使全 威省共有160架闭路电视 8■通过两个地方政府，分别拨款250万令吉（威省市政局）及679万令 吉（槟岛市政厅），作为维修路灯和安装光二极灯管的开销 9■延续免费乳房X光造影检查计划 10■拨款42万3333令吉33仙给州卫生局购买可预测骨痛热症热点的 ■州政府积极推动绿色项目，准备在未来5 人工智能系统 年，在全槟再种10万棵树。 11■拨款100万令吉予希望信贷基金，帮助小商家增加资本，扩充生意 12■继续提供一年400令吉的渔网援助金，预计有3000名在大马渔业 发展局（LKIM）登记下的渔夫受惠 13■于明年开始举办槟城电子竞技嘉年华（PeF2019），成为槟城新的 旅游吸引点 14■提供一块位于槟城五条路和林苍佑大道旁9.2英亩土地作为艺术 专区之发展 15■拨款20万令吉予性别包容委员会，以便在2019年推行各项计划 16■拨出1200万令吉予州内教会学校、华小、华中、独中、淡米尔学校 及伊斯兰教宗教学校 （SAR） 17■耗资3000万令吉在东北县兴建一座符合国际水准，拥有12个羽球 场的羽球馆 18■耗资700万令吉在威南武吉班卓巫金7兴建一所容纳多元化礼堂及 9个羽球场的高渊会展中心，预计将于2019年3月开始动工 19■拨款150万令吉在每一个县属兴建室内足球场 20■拨款1000万令吉用以修复斜坡 21■希望在未来5年，在全槟再种10万棵树。州政府在2019年将通过两 个地方政府拨款520万令吉以实行绿色项目 22■槟岛市政厅及威省市政局将继续给予屋主门牌税折扣，廉价屋及 中廉价屋享有50%门碑税折扣，而其他类别的门牌税，则享有3%的折 扣 23■拨款1500万吉延续免费巴士计划 12 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯 鼓励更多女性创业 华裔妇女创业转型基金落户槟州 大马华裔妇女创业转型基金微型贷款落户槟州，以鼓励更多女性创业。 据 知 ，有 关 基 金 于 2 0 1 1 年 开 始 运 作 ， 他是在首长办公室记者会上这么表 主要为大马半岛中部与南部女性提 示。 供 微 型 贷 款 ，如 今 终 于 在 槟 州 推 行 ， 他补充，这也是大马有史以来首个由 为有意创业的槟州女性捎来佳音。 政府拨款，并委托华裔民间组织自 槟州首长曹观友对于上述基金为槟 主 经 营 的 基 金 ，为 符 合 资 格 的 大 马 华 州女性提供创业平台表示欢迎，他 裔妇女提供微型贷款，协助她们创 强 调 ，槟 州 政 府 鼓 励 各 类 型 的 创 业 业，包括那些已经涉足商界的华裔女 基金引入槟州，协助州内的创业者达 性。 成 梦 想 之 余 ，也 推 动 国 家 经 济 发 展 。 这 项 基 金 创 办 人 为 丹 斯 里 林 顺 平 ，前 据知，大马华裔妇女创业转型基金 者旗下公司帝亿置地也是有关活动 也获得来自大马财政部拨款5000万 的赞助商，其他协办团体包括槟城福 令吉，成立至今共接获逾4000个申 商会会、槟城潮商公会及马来西亚林 请，其中3000个申请已获批准，所批 氏总商会。 准的款额介于5000令吉至3万令吉。 进一步详情与申请表格 “这项贷款摊还期高达72个月，18至 可浏览网站：https:// 60岁的女性皆可申请。” chinesewomenfoundation.org/ ■华裔妇女创业转型基金落户槟州，是此间妇女的佳音。 橙色醒觉运动推介礼 [ 章瑛冀性骚扰法令保障受害者 ] 现 在 就 采 取 行 动 ，停 止 性 骚 扰 ！ 槟州妇女及家庭发展、性别包容及非伊斯兰事务委 员会主席章瑛说，中央政府目前已拟好“性骚扰法 令”，并指现有法令必须改善，以让执法单位更有效 的执行遏制性骚扰的工作，保障受害者的权益。 “届时大马妇女、家庭与社会发展部副部长杨巧双 将在国会提呈有关法令，我们希望能借此遏制性骚 扰 事 件 。” 章瑛在光大为槟州妇女发展机构举办的2018年槟 城橙色醒觉运动“停止性骚扰”主持推介礼时，如 是表示。 她希望透过该活动能让更多人认识何谓性骚扰，这 也有助州政府积极打造宜居及安全城市的决心。她 呼吁民众踊跃参与即将于11月24日（周六）上午在 诗布朗再也飞禽公园举办的“橙色挑战”停止性骚 扰 运 动 ，一 起 携 手 塑 造 更 安 全 的 社 会 。 “报名费为15令吉，有兴趣参与者可在光大三楼进 ■一群青年在推介礼上支持橙色醒觉运动。 行登记，并获取一件橙色T恤。我们期望参与人次能 胜往年，从500人增至1000人。” 此外，章瑛也提及，即日起至12月16日，大会将在光 大设置一个信箱让曾遭遇性骚扰的受害者抒发隐忍 在内心已久的秘密，这些信件内容将有利于警惕更 多女性远离性骚扰风险。 “大多数性骚扰受害者都没有投报，这是一个平台 让受害者抒发隐忍在内心已久的秘密，她们可写下 本身的遭遇，以警惕更多女性，让她们了解防人之心 不可无，当然受害者若能敞开心怀接受心理辅导， 会 更 适 合 不 过 。” 与会者有槟州妇女发展机构（PWDC）总执行长王美 ■章瑛（右）与王美玲呼吁妇 玲 等人。 女投书陈述面对的问题。 珍珠快讯 2018年12月1日—15日 要闻 13 明年拨5000令吉 孙意志助圆童军梦 槟州青年与体育委员会主席孙意志宣布，将于明年拨出5000令吉， 以资助州内100名家庭经济状况较差的童军购买童军制服。 孙意志说，很多青少年都梦想成为童军，然而却基 孙意志是于日前出席槟州童军总会的加冕礼堂 另外，槟州童军总会也在当天的开幕仪式上进行 于家庭的经济状况无法负担童军制服的费用而摒 （Dewan Coronation）的开幕仪式时，做出上述 免费童军制服计划（SUFF–Scout Uniform For 弃了自己 的 梦 想 。 宣布。 F r e e ）推 介 礼 。 “为了完成他们的梦想，我将拨出5000令吉资助 他提及，目前市场上的一套童军制服价格为100令 他表示，此计划是鼓励中小学毕业后的童军，把 1 0 0 名 青 少 年 ，每 人 将 获 得 5 0 令 吉 。” 吉，委员会则是资助每名童军50%的费用。 他们不再适穿的童军制服捐赠到槟州童军总会， 再由总会把制服赠送予没有能力购买制服的童 军。 “希望透过这项活动，让社会人士更了解物品循 环再利用的价值，更让旧的童军制服有重生的机 会 ，避 免 浪 费 资 源 。” 孙意志也说，槟州童军总会是一个活跃及不断发 展中的非政府组织，长期栽培无数对社会有利及 贡 献的有为青少年。 “我相信参加国童军的青年，当初来社会工作是会 比其他青少年不一样，不论在学术上或在其他技 ■张庆麟 能上，因为他们在学生时代有机会参加和学习在课 （前排左 本上学不到的，而这也是童军带给他们的好处。” 起 ）、王 赐 当天也进行了颁授珍珠特别服务勋章仪式，奖励 腾 、孙 意 志 为推行“槟州童军服务勋章”而付出及贡献的童 及哈芝祖 军们。出席者包括槟州童军总监哈芝祖基菲、署理 基推介免 总监王赐腾、助理总监张庆麟及理事会财政王伟 费童军制 杰。 服 计 划 ，希 槟州童军总会位于苏格兰路，该建筑物建于1960 望助青少 年，经过了五十年的岁月，大部分的设备已经毁坏 年晚完成 不堪，并于2017年杪进行了维修与装修，经过一年 童军梦。 的翻新，工程终于大功告成，并呈现了新的面貌。 上海访槟中国游客榜首 [ 杨 顺 兴 ：加 强 宣 传 促 进 旅 业 ] 槟 州 旅 游 发 展 、古 迹 、文 化 与 艺 术 长 沙 、深 圳 、广 州 、成 都 、昆 明 、南 委员会主席杨顺兴指出，来自上海 京；个人旅游10大城市排行榜中， 的游客，高居访槟中国游客榜首。 依序为上海、北京、杭州、广州、 对此，上海对槟城旅游业而言， 深圳、成都、武汉、香港、南京、重 是 一 个 非 常 有 潜 力 的 市 场 ，他 将 与 庆。 大马旅游促进局上海分局合作，加 他 补 充 ，上 海 是 中 国 的 一 线 城 市 ， 强在上海及周围城市对槟城的宣 具 备 富 裕 的 经 济 条 件 ，若 未 来 能 开 传。 通上海直飞槟城航线，将能让槟城 他指出，根据携程旅行网（CTRIP） 旅游业者大大受惠。 官方数据显示，中国访槟城游客人 携程旅行网是中国最大的在线旅 数逐年上升，其中上海的游客占比 行 服 务 公 司 ，同 时 也 是 全 球 第 二 大 最高。他说，携程旅行网提供的中 的公司，杨顺兴日前造访携程旅行 国访槟群体游客及个别游客10大 网上海总公司并获得该公司海外 城市排行榜中，上海都排名第一， 区域总经理陈冠其热情招待，对方 占比率分别为45.8%及53.2%。 也大方分享时下中国游客的旅行 杨顺兴在造访携程旅行网上海总 习惯和要求，双方较后也互赠纪念 公司后，发表上述谈话。中国访槟 品 。当 天 与 会 者 包 括 槟 厦 友 好 协 会 群体游客10大城市排行榜中，依序 秘 书 长 拿 督 邓 国 彬 、义 香 董 事 庄 学 ■槟州旅游发展委员会造访携程旅行网上海总公司，左起庄学腾、 排 名 为 上 海 、武 汉 、杭 州 、北 京 、 腾。 杨 顺 兴 、陈 冠 其 、邓 国 彬 。 14 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯

■曹观友与雷荷花观看学生上课情况。 ■美国科技专区让学生趣味性学习科技。 槟政府力推科学教育 全国首个美国科技专区开幕 大马首个美国科技专区（American Tech Corner，ATC）今日于槟城科学圈开幕，有别于其他地区的美国专区， 槟城美国科技专区将专注于使用趣味及实践性的方式来推动本地学生在数学、科技工程及科技（STEM）科目的学习。 坐落于海墘叶祖意大厦内槟城科学圈(Penang 时收到很多业界人士反馈，表示槟州工业成长最 获得州政府和业界人士的支持。” Science Cluster, PSC）的美国科技专区，其 大的阻碍，就是缺乏高质量及专业的科学及技术 他也表示，州政府将会竭尽所能，与业者保持更 开设象征了槟城科学圈及美国驻马大使馆更紧 人才，尤其当今许多学生对于STEM科目（数学、科 紧密的合作关系，未来希望威省地区也能同样拥 密合作，该专区备有了“虚拟现实站”（Virtual 学、科技及工程）缺乏兴趣，这是令人担忧的。 有一个科学中心，并放眼在未来几年州内学习编码 Reality Station），并装置了教育性质的虚拟现 他说，槟城经济的成功主要仰赖于州内人才的素 的学生人数能达至24万人。 实应用程序以及“美国体验“性质的应用程序。 质与规模，为此，槟州政府在公私营及人民伙伴计 开幕仪式上，槟城科学圈首席执行员黄炳意及美 此外，科技专区空间内还包括了数码演示教室，可 划（ P P P ）下 展 开 合 作 ，致 力 于 推 动 科 学 教 育 的 发 国驻马大使雷荷花也受邀致辞，两人皆希望未来 让到访者利用现场的教育性的小工具进行科学实 展，鼓励更多学生选择STEM相关的科目。 能展开更多的合作，为激发及提升本地学生在科 践性的体验。 “为了启发年轻人对于科学和工程的创新精神，槟 技工艺、数码及工程方面学习，让本地人体验及接 槟州首席部长曹观友说，槟州政府2008年执政 州政府在2010年开始成立槟城科学圈（PSC），并 触更多先进科技，培育更多人才。 屠妖节开放门户 [ 方 美 铼 ：人 民 送 黑 暗 迎 光 明 ]

尽管昨晚天不做美，下起滂沱大 邪 恶 ”的 庆 典 ，就 如 大 马 人 民 已 摆 雨，爪夷区州议员方美铼举办的屠 脱国阵执政时期的黑暗后，如今迎 妖节开放门户仍在高渊成功花园 来的是一片光明。 篮球场顺利展开，并获得不少民众 方氏在会上呼吁出席者在往后持 出 席 ，气 氛 欢 腾 。 续支持希盟政府，让他们继续良好 方美铼在 致词时感激选民做了明 施 政 ，为 民 提 供 福 祉 。 智 的 选 择 ，推 翻 了 执 政 6 1 年 的 腐 败 开 放 门 户 备 有 许 多 美 食 ，如 咖 哩 国 阵 政 府 ，让 希 望 联 盟 成 功 进 驻 布 鸡 肉 与 羊 肉 、印 度 香 饭 、印 度 小 吃 城 ，打 造 全 新 美 好 的 马 来 西 亚 。 等 ，来 款 待 出 席 者 ，方 美 铼 也 在 会 他 指 ，马 来 西 亚 的 屠 妖 节 ，又 被 称 上为60贫户送暖，派发价值50令吉 为“ 灯 节 ”，是 印 度 教 徒 进 行 祷 的 日 常 用 品 购 物 券 ，助 减 轻 该 弱 势 告 ，举 家 团 圆 欢 庆 的 节 日 ，也 象 群体的负担。 征“以光明驱走黑暗，以善良战胜

■方美铼与各族同胞欢庆屠妖节。 珍珠快讯 2018年12月1日—15日 要闻 15 国际进口博览会开幕 杨顺兴率槟代表赴会 中国首届国际进口博览会（CIIE）于11月举行，槟城代表在槟州旅游发展、古迹、文化与艺术委员会主席杨顺兴行政议员的带领下， 参与这项活动，在为期7天的展会上将槟城介绍给中国以致全世界。 杨顺兴指出，目前槟城的旅游业和服务业的地位 提升机场尚且不足，其他方面的旅游设施也必须 国际组织设立71个展台，有来自130多个国家的 正逐步地超越制造业，然而就算是这样，槟城的 同 时 提 升 ，以 便 槟 城 达 到 国 际 城 市 的 水 平 。 3000多家参展商与会。此次跟随槟州政府前往参 旅游相关业者也不能掉以轻心，所谓不进则退，槟 “旅游业是一门环环相扣的行业，我们必须让所 展的，包括槟州环球旅游发展机构、槟城精品咖 城需要持续地活跃于国际舞台，才能让旅游业继 有细节都尽善尽美，才能提升并称的旅游业。若 啡商Coffee Smith、The Top、本地婚礼策划商 续向上。 槟州酒店房租税和中央政府的酒店旅游税双管齐 Anovia Bridal等，与会者包括OWG首席执行员丹 “在各种国际展会，包括此次展会中，我们可以看 下，我相信槟城旅游业的未来是一片光明的。” 斯里许展强、槟厦友好协会秘书长拿督邓国彬。 到香港、伦敦、新加坡等旅游大城市的身影，它们 中国首届国际进口博览会共吸引了82个国家、3个 已是无人不知，无人不晓的旅游大城，但依旧落力 地推销。它们尚且如此，那槟城更应该努力，不断 地让各国看见槟城，才不会被后来者追上。” 他指出，若槟城旅游业要更上一层楼，除了增加直 飞航班和提升槟城国际机场之外，不间断地举办 各项节庆、嘉年华、活动，以吸引海内外游客也是 ■槟州旅游发展委员会参与中国首届国 势在必行。过去槟州政府征收酒店房租税，并将其 际进口博览会，将槟城介绍给全世界， 用于奖励提供直飞航班的航空公司。此措施一经 左 五 起 邓 国 彬 、杨 顺 兴 、许 展 强 。 推出，受到良好的反应，槟城近年的直飞数量都 有所增加。 他 补 充 ，实 际 上 ，国 内 一 些 州 属 给 予 航 空 公 司 的 直 飞奖励金，是槟城的好几倍。所谓取之于民，用之 于民，酒店房租税最终的受惠者是回酒店业者以 及旅游业者本身，而酒店税在槟城扮演者极其重 要的角色，槟城以此吸引直飞，否则槟城在大马旅 游方面的排名，会很快就被取代了。 他说，2019年大马财政预算案中，将分配大约1000 万令吉酒店旅游税予槟城，用于推广槟州旅游。对 此，杨顺兴表示欢迎，并希望这笔钱能提升槟城 旅游方面的硬体设施。他强调，目前槟城国际机场 设施落后，而提升工程已如火如荼展开，但单方面

大山脚爱心骑为华校筹款 从小培养兴趣 孙意志建议办儿童室内脚车活动 掌管体育事务的槟州行政议员孙意志建议，举办能让孩童参与的室内脚 车 欢 乐 骑 活 动 ，培 养 孩 子 运 动 兴 趣 。 他说，槟州政府关注州内运动发展，因此，他也希望家里的长辈们，能够 从小培养孩子的运动兴趣，让他们通过运动锻炼身体。“欢乐骑是一项 非常好的活动，如果能够有一个没有骑出公路的欢乐骑供小孩子参加， 相信在安全的前提下，必能让更多孩子喜欢上这项运动。” 他是在出席大山脚爱心骑活动上，致词时这么说。同行者包括槟州行政 议员章瑛。 他补充，槟州政府近几年来大力发展州内的运动设施，让民众能够在空 余时间加入运动行列，其中就包括在槟岛规划和兴建脚车道。 他希望未来能够把脚车道计划引入威省，让这里的骑脚车爱好者有个更 好的地方进行脚车运动。 章瑛指出，多运动能够促进身心健康，因此，她希望民众能够为了自身健 康着想，培养运动习惯。 ■孙意志、章瑛等为大山脚爱心骑主持挥旗。 她也赞扬上述欢乐骑活动，不仅有助于推广脚车运动，大会所筹得的款 项更是用来协助威省共39间华小，运动与慈善兼顾让人赞赏。 16 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯 珍珠快讯 2018年12月1日—15日 要闻 17 丽星邮轮双子星号返槟 首 长 ：续 携 手 打 造 邮 轮 枢 纽 云顶邮轮集团旗下的丽星邮轮“双子星号”重临槟城了， 并提供巴生港口、槟城及浮罗交怡出发的3晚马来西亚和泰国普吉岛的航程，为民众带来精彩的海上假期。 槟州首席部长曹观友说，槟城是马来西亚邮轮旅游的主要枢纽，而槟城的瑞 典咸码头邮轮游客量更在去年超过120万人次。 他是在出席丽星邮轮“双子星号”欢迎盛典上致词时说。 “槟城瑞典咸码头处于乔治市核心地区，只需要数分钟可抵达各个著名的景 点，因此透过邮轮旅游来探索槟城是个最佳选择，还可体验槟城吃喝玩乐、 文化与古迹建筑等方面的绝佳享受及乐趣。” 他说，槟城会继续发展旅游行业，尤其是充满潜能的邮轮旅游领域。 “非常感谢丽星邮轮返回槟城，相信本地人及游客对于双子星号都不会感到 陌生，希望未来能继续携手合作，并将槟城打造为国际性的邮轮枢纽。”

李金菊：推出蜘蛛侠主题航次 ■双子星号上的精彩表演，令观众拍烂手掌。 云顶邮轮集团销售部副总裁李金菊指出，丽星邮轮将与索尼动画合作，率先在 重返槟城的“双子星号”上隆重推出《蜘蛛侠：平行宇宙》主题航次，让旅客抢 先体 验一系列以蜘蛛侠为主题的丰富活动。 她说，云顶邮轮集团是从1994年开始，调配旗下船队来到马来西亚各个港 口，发展邮轮旅游产业，二近年来在我国邮轮旅游业稳步发展。 “马来西亚12个邮轮港口在去年共接待邮轮599艘次，旅客吞吐量达92万 4885人次，较2016年同比435艘次及68万2063人次，各增长了37.8%及35.6%。” 她表示，丽星邮轮此次全新的马来西亚母港航线，亦将吸引更多“空海联航” 旅客，持续助力马来西亚发展成为区内邮轮枢纽。 云顶邮轮集团旗下丽星邮轮“双子星号“是于11月5日进驻马来西亚，并于11月7 日重临槟城。期间将提供分别从巴生港口、槟城和浮罗交怡出发的3晚马来西 亚和泰国普吉航次，直至2019年4月28日。 与会者包括“双子星号”船长克里斯丁恩、上议员林慧英、槟城港口有限公司 主席拿督赛艾迪、总营运长拉迪、总执行长沙西达兰、槟城港务局高级企业经 理赛纳西尔、企业经理玛雅蒂、高级财务及行政服务经理莫娜丽扎、槟城关税 局总监拿督赛迪等人。

■曹观友（左4）与众嘉宾在“双子星号”甲板上观赏美景。 市政厅创新及创意比赛 [ 市 长 ：发 掘 更 多 潜 在 人 才 ] 槟岛市政厅首次举办的创新及创意比赛共有 合，并由3名评审即亚航政府关系北马区经理陈 性，无论作品有无得奖，所提供的想法及建议都 18份作品参赛，槟岛市政厅建筑师慕思拉凭借 中健、槟州产业评估及服务局局长罗斯妮以及 有 潜 能 被 采 用 。” 着“流动小贩摊格”的创新设计作品登上冠军 大马建筑师协会北马区分会主席骆泽扬遴选出 与会者包括槟岛市政厅秘书阿南。 宝座。 三甲作品。” 槟岛市政厅主席拿督尤端祥出席2018年市政厅 他 说 ，每 名 优 胜 创新及创意比赛颁奖仪式上致词时说，槟城一 者皆可获得由亚 直以来都拥有非常多人才，获得国内外各大企业 航赞助的槟城直 青睐，相信市政厅也有许多潜在人才。 飞普吉岛来回机 “市政厅举办比赛的目的是希望发掘更多潜在 票 ，而 冠 军 将 获 人才，并激发属下部门官员参与并提出创意看法 得1000令吉及奖 与 建 议 ，以 提 升 各 个 部 门 的 服 务 素 质 。” 杯 ，亚 军 及 季 军 则 他说，这项获得与槟岛市政厅的愿景相符，那就 分别获得800令吉 是“智能”、“宜居”及“开心”，希望这项比赛 及5 0 0 令吉。 可以成为槟岛市政厅的年度活动，并将有创意 “我们将会考虑 及 可 行 的 作 品 ，推 广 至 全 国 或 国 外 。 采纳好的意见， “我们在18份作品中遴选了5份作品进入最终回 并研究起其实用 ■尤端祥（右五）与阿南（右六）等嘉宾及得奖者合影。 18 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯 无免费塑料袋措施一路走来 509希望联盟上台，新上任的地方政府部长宣布将在全国逐步推行无塑料袋措施。 文■槟州绿色机构总经理邓晓璇 很多人对槟州自2009年7月开始推行的“无免费塑料袋”运动表示 赞许。我只是笑笑地说：这只是很小很小的一步，我本身还很不满 意目前的成果。 这 小 小的 一 步，槟州走了差不多八年，才渐 渐 踏稳 那 一 步，还是有 人不接受、还是有人付钱买了塑料袋后，却不明白其背后的意义、 硬体设施上还是有很多我们能力所不及的地方，所以我不满意。 回想那几年推动这项政策的始末、过程、面对过的人和事、挨过的 咒骂声，到国内各州政府、联邦政府模仿推广，一直到2017年3月晋 阶成为“无免费塑料袋2.0”，过程的点点滴滴，忍不住打了冷颤。 话说2008年10月，我正式加入时任槟州首席部长林冠英的助理团 队，我接过的第一项任务就是协助他推动 “无塑料袋运动” 。 据说，前朝政府数年前尝试推行过但是宣告失败。 新政策从游说、推广到普及的过程，真的很“恐怖”。它当然不是 一夜之间政府突然宣布的政策，州领袖为了顺利推动这项全新的 政策，筹备了几个月，从民意调查、宣传、无数次与利益相关者的进 行大大小小的咨询、执行会议、公众对话。 所谓的“利益相关者咨询”就是，我们首先圈定那些会直接受到 这项措施影响的业者，包括霸级市场、超级市场、商场、连锁商店 等等，消费者平时可以在这些商场的柜台结账时，获得免费的塑 料袋，而且可以无意识地一拿再拿。政策推行初期，业者各自在“ 完全不提供塑料袋”及“不提供免费塑料袋“两者之间，做了实 验。 我们收集了各国如何处理无塑料袋的原因与执行办法供大家参考 讨论，一开始，并不是“事事顺意“。会议上，业者们提出了各自的 隐忧，比如：让民众自备塑料袋可能会加剧商场偷窃案、不知情的 民众可能不肯购买塑料袋而大闹商场、游客也可能会投诉。 一系列的咨询会议之后同意，大家取得共识，同意征收20仙，这也 是另一种控制污染的市场工具。 回到这项措施的初衷，配合新政府、新朝纲、万象更新，我们的原 意也是为了加入全球各国的环保浪潮：阻止浪费、减少垃圾、提高 ■有兴趣参与环保的人士，可点击http://www.pgc.com.my/green-helpers.ph p了解 人民环保的意识。 详情。

遭塑料厂商公会反对 与世界各地的“禁塑“措施一样，我们也遭到塑料厂商公会的反 对，一些塑料厂商代表们在与时任首长林冠英对话时，怒火中冷不 ■槟州绿色机构积极走动推广“无塑料袋运动，一路走来并不容易。 防一句“我们在308都是你们的支持者，投票给你们，现在你们却 来砸我们的饭碗！”，对于从选票中来的首长及州行政议员，无形 中都是一种压力。 后来，由于执政者理解到塑料业在我国仍是主要制造业，在没有 良好的塑料业转型方案之前，政府决定给予塑料业者时间调适 新 政 策 的 冲 击 ，因 此 把“ 无 塑 料 袋 日“ 改 为“ 无 免 费 塑 料 袋 日“， 关于这一点，一些进步的环保人士当然不满意，但是现阶段也只能 如此。 首长做为先行倡议者，而掌管环境的行政议员彭文宝是执行这项 新政的领头羊，如果缺少了一点点的政治意志、害怕失去选票的 风险、缺少一部分渴望“求变“的民心，这项新措施可能会胎死腹 中。

（注：槟州政府在2009年7月开始了“每个星期一无塑料 袋 ”；2 0 1 0 年 进 阶 至“ 每 个 星 期 一 、二 、三 无 塑 料 袋 日 ”； 到了2010年底，业者在对话会上亲自要求州政府全面进 入“天天无免费塑料袋“的阶段。2011年1月1日，全城进 入“天天无免费塑料袋”时代，明文列入地方政府业者执 照 更 新 的 条 件 之 一 。） 珍珠快讯 2018年12月1日—15日 要闻 19

■环保意识从小灌输。绿色机构走入校园与学生分享环保知识。 彭文宝与业者善意沟通 ■沿家捱户派传单，让民众了解环保的重要性。 2017年的一场对话会上，我们说明将把政策延伸 或”可生物降解袋“作为替代品，塑料品再循环业 再循环的。 到 一 些 连 锁 餐 饮 店 ，业 者 因 为 不 愿 意 配 合 州 政 者也向我们反映，那些“可分解袋”或”可生物降 关于（一），公民教育失 败的确是一个原因，但是资 府，向打包食物的客人征收20仙，而在对话会上叫 解”购物袋若没有仔细分类，它们将会破坏塑料品 本主义市场的商业及非理性消费行为不是单单靠 嚣。我人在现场，当时很想走向那几个人，一巴掌 的再循环过程。此外，一些商家也自备纸箱、甚至 教育可以解决的。必要时，政府必须干预，通过市 扫在他们的脸上，然后一脚将他们踢到垃圾场，可 使用旧杂志报纸自制纸袋取代塑料袋。 场工具来控制人民的污染行为，再说，限塑本身也 是有素养的人不能这么做。 一直到后来，有人还是会问，如果要说环保，为什 是一种教育方法。 只见掌管环境事务的行政议员彭文宝不愠不火地 么不禁止“湿巴刹“或“小贩中心”提供免费塑料 关于（二），理论上，人人都应遵守交通规则，但是 再向他们解释这项政策的用意、并表示他不能接 袋？为什么只征收20仙，而不是50仙或1令吉？是 偏偏我国的车祸死亡率是全球偏高的。同样的道 受这种恐吓言语 ，再 “邀请” 这些业者做领头 的，我个人也希望这项措施全面延伸，然而，单单 理，理论上，所有塑料都可以再循环，事实是，很 羊。领袖的群众沟通技巧，真的需要经验及勇气。 在商场推行就已经用了州政府接近两届任期的时 多塑料废弃物因为没有经济价值，没有再循环厂 彭文宝是我在槟城政府工作期间，职是之故，必 间，看看民智，我们需要更多资源。如果你认为执 商愿意回收，因此成了“废料” 。 须紧密配合的同志兼上司。在推广“无免费塑料 政当局可以完全不顾选票、进而全面禁塑，我只能 “再循环”涉及经济供求以及精密科技的运用， 袋”运动时，我协助他安排无免费塑料袋大大小小 叹 说 ，你 误 以 为 自 己 身 处 民 智 发 达 的 社 会 。 有人会问：既然塑料可以再循环，我不就可以不计 的会议、进行民意调查，协调各造的意见、准备宣 或许有一天，我们会看到所有人都学习到资源有 后果地去使用吗？你得思考一系列的问题：你住 传品等等。 价，商家不再随便提供免费塑料袋、或免费物品让 的地区，有没有人回收、甚至愿意付费向你回购？ 一开始，我曾因为他的家族涉及塑料产品生产， 人 糟 蹋 ，当 人 人 自 备 购 物 袋 成 为 一 种 生 活 文 化 ，多 如果没有政府的补贴，谁愿意投资高成本、低回酬 而不太愿意相信他。但是，“打仗”的时候，我目 买一个塑料袋都会心生愧疚，到时，应该是不一样 在 “再循环”设施？人民是否有能力购买再循环 睹反对人士所提出的尖锐问题及他如何协助解决 的世界。 生产的原料加工生产的商品？政府是不是可以规 问题、如何面对民众的质问时，设身处地来想，不 定制造商在产品被使用废弃后，回收自己的产品？ 一定每一个人可以做到如此程度的大义灭亲。当 传达“资源有价，珍惜资源” 生产物品的过程需要水和电这些资源，再循环的 然，我们无法去假设如果不是他来领军，这项措 不少人和我分享说，因为有了限塑令，他们在购物 过程也需要再次使用水和电这些资源，因此，在 施是不是会冲到更前。 时，会自备购物袋，购物时也会多想一想：某件物 我们无法像日本那样拥有相当完整的“再循环经 全国各州政府包括联邦政府在内，虽然，东施效颦 品是不是需要的？否则，他们必须额外缴付20仙购 济”及法规，将“再循环（Recycle）”排在3R之 地推行了“无塑料运动”，但是，以覆盖率及民众 买塑料袋。 首，我们还是先拥抱“减用（Reduce）”吧！ 接受度来说，相信槟城做的努力没有白费。 还有，因为有了限塑令，家里的塑料袋也减少了， 再说，如果你了解塑料袋以及其它即用即弃产品 我也理解到，在启迪民智方面，少了教育部的配 有时去菜市场或一些没遵守规定的小店购物，难 如：木筷、纸杯、吸管、宝丽龙饭盒、零食包装铝 合，我们无法在学府火力全开地进行宣传，州政府 免拿了的几个塑料袋也刚好可以用来打包垃圾。 箔袋的生产过程，到它们被丢弃的那一瞬间，以及 和业者只能孤军作战。官民沟通的难度、政府机关 如果每一个人都得到这方面的启示，这项措施也 它们被长埋垃圾土埋场“千年不成灰”的故事， 如何互相推诿、不愿意执行新政策、有时候甚至需 算是成功了。“无免费塑料袋”的推行，只是很小 你应该会谨慎地思考要不要随意地去打包食物或 要首长出面才肯行动，一路走来，有时不堪回首。 很小的一步。其背后更大的意义，其实是要传达“ 饮料？甚至因为用了即用即丢纸杯而心生愧疚感， 领袖们也少不了在民间奔走时，被不明所以然的人 资源有价，珍惜资源”以及“废料管理、人人有 为了一次使用的方便，我们其实不停地在浪费资 民投诉。我当时在首长办公室工作，也接到无数通 责 ”。 源。我们生产商品，难道就是为了将之丢弃？我们 打进来谩骂的电话。 就全球环境问题来说，塑料物品泛滥的严重程度 付款，难道就是为了购买可以任意丢掉的物品？ 关于不用塑料袋，可以用什么？从一开始，槟州政 到了什么地步？它不仅已经形成一个“小岛”，而且 当然，我们无法奢求马来西亚人民去思考塑料袋 府便决定：鼓励民众自备购物袋或重用塑料袋为 联合国估计在不久的将来，海里的塑料垃圾将会 或一次性商品的生命周期，那是另一个层面的教 替代方案。其实，免费塑料袋的替代品一旦变成免 超越鱼儿的数量。 育。目前马来西亚各族人民还在争论用什么语言来 费供应，都可能变成另一种问题、最后本末倒置。 当政府与塑料厂商业者谈话时，他们主要说明两 教学，若要我们的孩子学习环保价值观或其它更 由于缺乏可“生物降解产品”的认证机制及良好的 点：（一）不是塑料的错，是教育的失败才会导致 好 玩 的 事 物 ，看 来 是 痴 心 妄 想 。 垃圾分类教育，我们也不认同商家以“可分解袋“ 人民浪费及乱丢垃圾。（二）所有的塑料都是可以 20 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯 创大马纪录 女兵食指拉车 27岁女军人莎士拉德威挑战以右手食指拉动重达2.7吨(2700公斤)重的丰田Alphard休旅车， 在1分钟39秒内取得70.2公尺的好成绩，创下大马纪录。 她 本 想 挑 战 5 1 公 尺 的 距 离 ，但 最 终 突 破 极限，缔造70.2公尺的佳绩，获列入大 马纪录大全。过程中，体重81公斤的槟州 青年及体育委员会主席孙意志还坐在车 内 ，让 这 名 女 大 力 士 拉 动 。 她日前在旧关仔角操场前完成这项壮 举 ，并 吸 引 了 数 百 名 民 众 围 观 ，为 她 加 油 打气。 来自槟城的莎士拉德威自14岁起成为举 重运动员，成代表槟州出征2006年马运 ■莎士拉德威高兴展示大马纪录 会 ，赢 得 1 银 2 铜 。 大全证书。 她目前是我国现役军人兼国家举重运动 员，也是大马唯一的国家军人运动员。 这并非是她首次写下大马记录大全，她 在2008年(17岁)首次以两根手指举重41 公 斤 长 达 4 秒 ，目 前 仍 是 该 纪 录 保 持 者 。 她在接受此次挑战前耗时3个月进行举 重及健身训练，随着此次挑战成功，她 展望于未来能打破世界纪录。 孙意志说，有许多年轻人处理事情时容 易自我放弃，他希望莎士拉德威的壮举 能激励更多年轻人用心付出及奋斗。 ■莎士拉德威以右手食指拉动重达2700公斤重的休旅车。 活动由Orient Fitness Penang、大马 皇 家 陆 军 体 育 、社 交 和 福 利 俱 乐 部 联 合 举办，并获得槟州政府及槟岛市政厅支 持。 亚太区大师运动会 [ 火炬跑列大马纪录 ] 槟岛市政厅主席拿督尤端祥说，槟城于9月8日 常激动人心，但也充满挑战的体验，同时从中也 “我相信有了此次的经验及充足的设备后， 至15日成功举办了首届亚太区大师运动会（APMG 学到了许多美好的，以及痛苦的经验，并证明了 槟城可以开发多一个旅游领域，那就是运动旅 2018），而配合运动赛事的火炬跑也被列入《大 槟城拥有人才、设施和和资源来举办大型活动。 游 。” 马记录大全》（Malaysia Book of Records)， ”槟岛市政厅将于明年举办“第7届亚太区城市 与会者包括亚太区大师运动会执行长倪月尧、 为槟 城创 造了历史。 论坛”，希望有了经验，槟州政府可以成功举行 大马奥运理事会主席兼赛事名誉大使东姑英南 他是在出席亚太区大师运动会慰劳宴上致词时 这 项 活 动 。“ 以及大马记录大全副总经理莫哈末亚历克斯。 说。 章 瑛 ：赛 会 成 功 举 行 尤 端 祥 ：近 4 千 里 传 火 炬 亚太区大师运动会筹委会主席章瑛说，相较于 他说，亚太区大师运动会火炬跑从沙巴的的最 其他国家有4年充裕的时间来举办国际运动赛 北部古达起跑，全程路线横跨了全马各个州属， 事，槟州政府在21个月的时间内筹备并获得5600 长达3908公里。 名 参 赛 者 的 参 与 ，这 是 非 常 成 功 的 。 他 说 ，举 办 亚 太 区 大 师 运 动 会 是 一 项 极 具 挑 战 “这项比赛获得了州政府450万令吉的拨款，同 的项目，但在各个单位和部门的携手合作下，槟 时共收集了大约200万令吉注册费和50万现金赞 州政府成功突破各种困难与障碍，举办了一场非 助，透过所获的的利润来支付费用。“ 常成功的国际运动赛事。 也是槟州行政议员的她说，为了举办这项国际赛 “若没有马来西亚地方政府协会（MALA）以及 事，州政府耗资220万令吉来提升及装置州内的 各个部门和单位的积极配合与协助这项火炬跑 运动场所寄设备，包括湖内游泳中心计时器、市 任务，相信无法顺利完成。“ 政厅体育馆跑道、山地自行车队道及篮球场移 ■大马记录大全副总经理莫哈末亚历克斯 他 指 出 ，举 办 这 项 大 型 国 际 运 动 比 赛 的 过 程 非 动地板和评分系统等等。 （ 左 ）颁 纪 录 证 书 予 尤 端 祥 ，中 为 章 瑛 。 4 செ뿍鎿க쿍 or«g® 1-15, 2018 மல㞲殿ய �뮿ழ㞕கலힿ ல�殿ய மொநொ翁 �뮿ழ㞕கலힿ வள쏍母殿㞕埁 ힿ鏍鎿翁믍

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2019-ஆ믍 ஆ迍翁 அ柍埁믍 மாꎿல அர毁 இர�殿ய இꟍꟁ믍 அ鎿�மான மாண㞵쏍�ள �迍�ா辿பꯁ ம�மராக�்㞳 羿柍垿 காய㞚㞚லை த翁கக ம쏁鏍鏁வ இப㞪ள쾿க埁 㞪鎿ퟁ கசய㞵쏍 க㞪ா쏁தத ம㞵迍翁믍 என ஆராய㞚殿 லமய믍 அலமகக வவ迍翁믍 - 埁மவர㞚ꟍ எꟍ㞱 �ார辿யால இப㞪ள쾿க埁 㞵쮿뿁쟁த鎿னா쏍. மாꎿல அர毁 ꯁ鎿ய �ட羿㞟믍 அ㞵殿யமா垿㞱鏁. 2019 㞵ரퟁ கசலퟁத 鎿ட㞟த鎿ல எனம㞵, மாꎿல அர毁 இபꯁ鎿ய ꮿனா柍埁 மாꎿலத鎿ல 150 ம�ா쏍母㞟ퟁꟍ - 㞪த鏁 உ㞪ாꟍ த翁க�ퟁ믍 �ட翁ப㞪翁ததퟁ믍 �ட羿㞟믍 அ்மக� எퟍힿத இர�殿ய �迍�ா辿பꯁ 㞵ட㞟ாரத鎿ல இퟍ㞵ா迍翁 믁羿뿁믍 என ந믍ꮿக்� �ாலதாமத믍 இꟍ잿 உதힿக�ர믍 ம�மராக�்㞳 க㞪ா쏁தத அகம㞟ா㞪쏍 மாத믍 㞵்ர 446 கத쎿ힿததா쏍. 羿柍垿 க�ா毁 㞪ரퟁ믍 ꏀட㞟 ம㞵迍翁믍 என ம�ட翁க 쎿ம7.4 ம�ா羿 ꎿ鎿 ஒ鏁க埀翁 羿柍垿 �ாய母சல 㞵ழக埁�ள இ㞟柍�쾿ல இதகதா펿லꏁட㞪 க�ா迍㞟ா쏍 㞪த鏁 உ㞪ாꟍ 㞵ழ柍垿뿁ள㞳்த கதா㞟쏍㞨鏁 㞪鎿㞵ா垿뿁ள㞳ன. 㞪ல 鏁பꯁரퟁப 㞵ச鎿뾿ꟍ உதힿ뿁㞟ꟍ 殿�ா, சட㞟மꟍ㞱 உ쟁பꮿன쏍. இ㞨த ம�ா쎿க்�்ய 믁ꟍ 㞪辿�ள மம쟍க�ாள㞳ப㞪ட翁믍 殿க�ꟍ埂ꞿயா ம㞪ாꟍ㞱 கதா㞟쏍㞨鏁, ꯁக垿ட ்㞵ததா쏍. இꟍꟁ믍 羿柍垿 �ாய母சல ச믍㞪㞵믍 மநாய�쿁க埁믍 鏀쏍ퟁக�ாண �믍ꯀ쏍 㞪埁鎿�쾿ல 믂ꟍ쟁 㞪த鏁 உ㞪ாꟍ �ட翁ப㞪ாட羿ல இல்ல என 믁羿뿁믍 என அ㞵쏍 மம쯁믍 ஆ迍翁�㞳ா� க㞵ள㞳 ꎿ㞵ாரணப கதா埁鎿뾿ல உணퟁ 㞵柍垿 鎿ட㞟믍 சட㞟மꟍ㞱 埂ட㞟தகதா㞟쎿ல கத쾿ퟁப㞪翁த鎿னா쏍. எனம㞵, ꮿர母ச்ன 鏀쏍ퟁக�ாணப㞪㞟ாமல 㞵ச鎿க埁்㞱㞨த 埁翁믍㞪柍�쿁க埁 தம鏁 கதா埁பꯁ்ர뾿ல இퟍ㞵ா쟁 மாꎿல அர毁 இ믍ம쏁த鏁㞵 ப鏍鏁 உப垾ꟍ ெட㞟மꟍ㞱 இ쏁க垿㞱鏁. �னதத ம்ழ ꮿரத鎿மய�மா� 㞵ழ柍�ப㞪ட翁 உ쟁ꯍꮿன쏍 埁மமரெꟍ. ힿ㞵ா鎿ததா쏍 㞪த鏁 உ㞪ாꟍ ஆராய母殿 ்மயத்த அ்மக� க㞪ய뿁믍 �ால柍�쾿ல 㞵쏁垿㞱鏁. இத鎿ட㞟த்த சட㞟மꟍ㞱 உ쟁பꮿன쏁மான 㞪쎿毀쮿க� ம㞵迍翁믍 என இப㞪ள쾿뾿ல 256 மாண㞵쏍�ள அퟍ㞵ட㞟ார மக�ள ꯀ鎿뾿ல மாꎿல அர毁 அ翁ததா迍翁 埁மமரசꟍ. இபꮿர母ச்னக埁த ம�ா쎿க்� ힿ翁ததா쏍. 㞪뾿ல垿ꟍ㞱ன쏍. 㞵埁ப㞪்㞱 㞵ாழ㞨鏁 㞵쏁垿ꟍ㞱ன쏍. 㞵ரퟁ கசலퟁத 鎿ட㞟த鎿ல 鏀쏍ퟁக�ா迁믍 மநாக垿ல இ த ꞿ ் 㞟 ம ய , 㞪쟍㞱ா埁்㞱 �ாரணததால எனம㞵, இபꮿர母ச்னக埁த 埁잿பꮿ㞟ப㞪ட翁ள㞳்த 㞪த鏁 ꮿனா柍埁 மாꎿல அர毁 㞪த鏁 உ㞪ாꟍ கதா埁鎿뾿ல இதத뮿ழப㞪ள쾿 மாண㞵쏍�ள 鏀쏍ퟁக�ா迁믍 க㞪ா쏁ட翁 மாꎿல உ㞪ாꟍ சட㞟மꟍ㞱 உ쟁பꮿன쏍 ம쏁த鏁㞵 ஆராய母殿 ்மயத்த அ்ம㞨鎿쏁க埁믍 ஒமர ஆய㞵� அ்㞱 ம쟍쟁믍 殿쟍쟁迍羿 அர毁 அ柍埁 க㞵ள㞳 ꎿ㞵ாரணத 㞵ரம㞵쟍㞱ா쏍. இத鎿ட㞟த鎿ꟍ அ்மக� ம㞵迍翁믍 என அ㞵쏍 த뮿ழப㞪ள쾿யான 毁பꮿரம辿ய சா்ல뾿ல �லힿ �쟍垿ꟍ㞱ன쏍. 鎿ட㞟த்த அமல㞪翁த鏁மா쟁 㞵펿 㞵ச鎿க埁்㞱㞨த ம�ட翁கக�ா迍㞟ா쏍. 㞪ார鎿 த뮿ழப㞪ள쾿뾿ல ꯁ鎿ய இ㞨ꎿ்ல்ய �்㞳ய 㞪쎿㞨鏁்ரததா쏍. மக�ள 㞪யன்㞟㞵மதா翁 ' க 㞵 ா ல 㞪 ா 殿 ய ா ' �ட羿㞟믍 அ்மக� மாꎿல இப㞪ள쾿க埁 நாꟍ埁 மா羿 மம쯁믍, 㞪த鏁 உ㞪ாꟍ உணퟁ ힿ்ரயத்த뿁믍 கதா펿லꏁட㞪 㞵ச鎿뿁㞟ꟍ இ㞨த அர毁 ꎿ鎿뿁தힿ 㞵ழ柍埁மா쟁 �ட羿㞟믍 அ்மக� 쎿ம1.2 ம�ா羿 கதா埁鎿뾿ல 㞪ா鏁�ாபꯁ �ட翁ப㞪翁தத 믁羿뿁믍 எꟍ㞪鏁 羿柍垿 க�ா毁 㞪ரퟁ㞵்தத ம�ட翁கக�ா迍㞟ா쏍. த쟍ம㞪ா鏁 ꎿ鎿뿁தힿ மத்㞵ப㞪翁垿㞱鏁. அ믍ச柍�்㞳 மம믍㞪翁தத 㞪ாராட㞟க埁쎿யதா埁믍.

DECEMBER.indd 5 11/22/2018 7:58:41 PM 6 செ뿍鎿க쿍 or«g® 1-15, 2018 믁㞤லை쏍 ப㞤ힿ埍காலம இரண翁 㞤ைவ㞣 ேட翁சே ꎿவலꎿ쟁த㞤ம, ꮿனா柍埁 ோꎿலம ைரலா쟁 பவடத㞤鏁

ம�ா쏍珍㞟ퟁꟍ - ꮿனா柍埁 மாꎿலத鎿ல 㞵펿ந㞟தத த்ல㞵ரா� மாꎿல 믁தல㞵쏍 㞪தힿக�ால믍 இர迍翁 믁தல㞵்ர மத쏍㞨கத翁க� ம㞵迍翁믍. த㞵்ணக埁 மட翁மம ꎿ்லꎿ쟁த鏁믍 சட㞟மꟍ㞱த鎿ꟍ க㞪쏁믍㞪ாꟍ்ம ꎿ்லப㞪ா翁 14-㞵鏁 க㞪ா鏁த மத쏍தல உ쟁பꮿன쏍�쾿ꟍ ந믍ꮿக்�்ய அ㞵쏍 ந்㞟க㞪쟍㞱 மத鎿뾿쮿쏁㞨鏁 உ㞟ன羿 �쏁த鎿ல க�ாள㞳லா믍 ; ம쟍쟁믍 எ㞨தக அம쯁க埁 㞵쏁垿㞱鏁. �ாலத鎿쯁믍 믁தல㞵쏍 㞪தힿ்ய இர迍翁 ந믍ꮿக்� 埂ட㞟辿 த㞵்ணக埁 ꎿய뮿த鎿쏁க�க 埂㞟ா鏁 ; அர殿ꟍ அ잿க்�뾿ல 埁잿பꮿட㞟 ம쟍쟁믍... 12㞵鏁 㞵ாக埁쟁鎿்ய ꎿ்㞱ம㞵쟍잿ய ꯁ鎿ய 鎿쏁ததப㞪ட㞟 சட㞟믍 믁தல மாꎿலமா� ꮿனா柍埁 㞵ரலா쟁 மமல埁잿பꮿட㞟㞵ா쟁 அ்ம垿㞱鏁. இ㞨த 㞪்㞟தததா� மாꎿல 믁தல㞵쏍 மமத埁 அர殿யல்மபꮿ쟍�ான 鎿쏁தத柍�ள 믂ல믍 சாퟍ க�ாꟍ யாퟍ 믁ꟍகமா펿யப㞪ட㞟 மாꎿல 믁தல㞵쎿ꟍ 㞪தힿக�ால믍 இர迍翁 㞪쎿㞨鏁்ர뾿ꟍ 鎿쏁ததத்த 믁ꟍ த㞵்ணக埁 மட翁믍 ꎿ்லꎿ쟁ததப㞪翁믍 ்㞵க埁믍 ம㞪ா鏁 இퟍ㞵ா쟁 கத쎿ힿததா쏍. என 믁தல㞵쏍 சாퟍ க�ாꟍ யாퟍ சட㞟மꟍ㞱 மாꎿல அர殿யல்மபꮿல 埂ட㞟தகதா㞟쎿ல கத쾿ퟁப㞪翁த鎿னா쏍. 鎿쏁தத믍 க�ா迍翁㞵㞨ததꟍ 믂ல믍 இ㞨தப 㞪쎿㞨鏁்ரக埁 33 சட㞟மꟍ㞱 ꮿனா柍埁 ஆ쟍㞱ல, க㞪ா쟁பꯁ ம쟍쟁믍 உ쟁பꮿன쏍�쾿ꟍ ஆதரퟁ நல�ப㞪ட㞟ன. க㞵쾿ப㞪்㞟யான ꎿ쏍㞵ா� க�ாள்�்யப அமதம㞵்㞳뾿ல 4 சட㞟மꟍ㞱 ꮿꟍ㞪쟍쟁㞵鏁 㞪்㞱母சா쟍㞱ப㞪翁垿㞱鏁. உ쟁பꮿன쏍�ள ힿ翁믁்㞱뾿ல இ쏁㞨ததால இபꯁ鎿ய 㞪쎿㞨鏁்ர மாꎿல 㞵ாகக�翁பꮿல �ல㞨鏁 க�ாள㞳 அர殿யல்மபꯁ சட㞟த鎿ꟍ 7 㞵鏁 ꮿ쎿ퟁ 믁羿யힿல்ல என ச㞪ாநாய�쏍 㞟தமதா ꮿன垾柍埁 ெட㞟மꟍ㞱믍 2 (அ) சட㞟த鎿ல 鎿쏁ததப㞪ட㞟鏁. லாퟍ 毂 垿யா柍 கத쎿ힿததா쏍. (அ) சட㞟த鎿ல மாꎿல ஆ쿁ந쏍 மாꎿல 믂ꟍ쟁 எ鎿쏍க�ட殿 சட㞟மꟍ㞱 மநா쏍 அꮿ㞷ா (க㞪쏍மாததா柍 க㞪ரா柍�ாꟍ ) ம쟍쟁믍 믁�ம鏁 뿁ஸꞿ 㞵ாகக�翁பꮿல அர毁 ச்㞪 ச㞨鎿பꯁக埂ட㞟த்த உ쟁பꮿன쏍�㞳ான 믁�ம鏁 뿂மசாப, �ல㞨鏁 க�ாள㞳ힿல்ல.

DECEMBER.indd 6 11/22/2018 7:58:42 PM DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 11 Zairil: Four hillslope restoration projects to begin in January

Story by Christopher Tan sion of tenders was Oct 25 this Jalan Persekutuan FT006. year. Restoration works are “According to the Public FOUR hillslope restoration pro- scheduled to begin in January Works Department (PWD), re- jects in Jalan Tun Sardon are next year (2019),” he said in his pair works are scheduled to be- now undergoing the tender eval- winding up speech during the gin on Nov 29 this year; and uation process, Penang Works, State Legislative Assembly sit- works are scheduled to com- Utilities and Flood Mitigation ting on Nov 15. plete on April 28 next year Committee chairman Zairil Khir Zairil said the restoration (2019). Johari said. works were scheduled to com- “The project, involving two only one lane is opened to traf- “The Penang government al- plete in 44 weeks. locations, has a ceiling cost of fic. located RM10 million during the He also gave an update on the RM1.7 million. “Heavy vehicles above three state 2018 Budget last year. recent collapsed slope incident to Balik Pulau. “Currently, only light vehicles tonnes are not allowed to use the “The deadline for the submis- along the road from Bayan Lepas “The collapse occurred on are allowed to use the road and road,” he added. Penang takes flood issues seriously A TOTAL of 164 flood mitigation be continued in 2019. projects are currently being imple- “The Finance Minister has re- mented in the state as of October cently announced the approval of this year, Penang Works, Utilities the RM150 million allocation to and Flood Mitigation Committee implement the Sungai Pinang flood chairman Zairil Khir Johari told the mitigation project. State Legislative Assembly here. “Other projects such as the Zairil said the total allocation Teluk Kumbar, Teluk Bahang and for the 164 projects was Pondok Upeh flood mitigation RM245,352,769.70, which was projects will also be followed up entirely paid by the state. by the federal government,” he said “The projects include high im- in his winding up speech on Nov pact ones from government agen- 15. cies such as the Public Works De- He added that the state had partment (JKR), Department of proposed several solutions to Ma- Irrigation and Drainage (DID), laysia Airports Holdings Berhad Penang Island City Council (MBPP) (MAHB) on Oct 30 this year to and Seberang Perai Municipal address flooding issues at the Pen- Council (MPSP) under the drainage ang International Airport (PIA). or infrastructure contribution. “MAHB took note of the pro- “The existing projects as well as posals and is now acting on the more flood mitigation projects will matter,” he added. 12 DECEMberOctober 16 1 – – 31, 15, 2018 2018

Nama ADUN No Tel/ No Faks NAMA ADUN No Tel/ No Faks NAMA ADUN PEMBANGKANG No Tel/ No Faks N.26 PADANG KOTA N.33 AIR ITAM N.01 PENAGA YAB Chow Kon Yeow (T) 04 - 226 0218 YB Joseph Ng Soon Siang (T) 04 - 829 9143 YB Ustaz Yusni Mat Piah (T) [email protected] (F) 04 - 226 0218 [email protected] N.03 PINANG TUNGGAL N.35 BATU UBAN YB Dato’ Ir. Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman (T) 04 - 575 6526 YB Kumaresan A/L Aramugam (T) 04 - 668 1062 N.04 PERMATANG BERANGAN (F) 04 - 575 6526 [email protected] (F) 04 - 668 1062 YB Nor Hafizah Othman (T) N.16 PERAI N.36 PANTAI JEREJAK YB Prof. Dr. P. Ramasamy (T) 04 - 383 9131 YB Dato’ Saifuddin Nasution (T) N.05 SUNGAI DUA [email protected] (F) 04 - 383 9131 YB Muhamad Yusoff Mohd. Noor (T) N.07 SUNGAI PUYU N.38 BAYAN LEPAS YB Phee Boon Poh (T) 04 - 262 0860 YB Azrul Mahathir Aziz (T) 04 - 649 3976 [email protected]; 012 - 480 5495 [email protected] (F) 04 - 649 3976 [email protected] (F) 04 - 261 8745

N.10 SEBERANG JAYA N.39 PULAU BETONG PEGAWAI PENYELARAS KADUN No Tel/ No Faks YB Dr. Afif Bahardin (T) 04 - 390 5109 YB Haji Mohd. Tuah Ismail (T) 04 - 866 0214 (F) 04 - 390 5109 N.01 PENAGA Md. Khalil Salleh (T) 012 - 598 4881 N.15 PADANG LALANG N.40 TELUK BAHANG [email protected] YB Chong Eng (T) 04 - 530 3028 YB Zolkifly Md. Lazim (T) [email protected] (F) 04 - 530 3028 N.04 PERMATANG BERANGAN N.29 DATO’ KERAMAT Dato’ Jasmin Mohamad (T) 018 - 468 6610 YB Jagdeep Singh Deo (T) 04 - 226 2464 DAP PENANG HQ [email protected] [email protected] (T) 04 - 228 8482 [email protected] (F) 04 - 227 2464 (F) 04 - 228 8514 N.37 BATU MAUNG N.05 SUNGAI DUA YB Dato’ Haji Abdul Halim Hussain (T) 04 - 626 1442 PKR PENANG HQ (T) 04 - 397 0115 Yusri Isahak (T) 019 - 337 4055 [email protected] (F) 04 - 626 1442 [email protected] N.08 BAGAN JERMAL YB Soon Lip Chee (T) 04 - 331 0163 - N.22 TANJONG BUNGA (T) YB Zairil Khir Johari (T) 04 - 890 3866

N.34 PAYA TERUBONG YB Yeoh Soon Hin (T) 04 - 827 8868 Talian Kecemasan & Perkhidmatan Awam (F) 04 - 827 8868 POLIS, AMBULANS, BOMBA 999 JPJ 04-656 4131 N.28 KOMTAR & PENYELAMAT YB Teh Lai Heng (T) 04 - 227 7068 04-398 8809 [email protected] (F) 04 - 227 7068 DIREKTORI TELEFON 103 JABATAN PENDAFTARAN 04-226 5161 OPERATOR ANTARABANGSA 101 N.02 BERTAM HOTLINE MBPP 04-263 7637 PENANG GLOBAL TOURISM (PGT) 04-263 1166 YB Khaliq Mehtab Mohd. Ishaq (T) ANGKATAN PERTAHANAN AWAM 04-228 9012 TOURISM MALAYSIA 04-261 0058 BIRO PENGADUAN AWAM 04-263 6893 KERETAPI BUKIT BENDERA 04-828 8880 N.06 TELOK AYER TAWAR FERI (GEORGETOWN) 04-210 2363 YB Mustafa Kamal (T) 04 - 351 1732 SEKRETARIAT KERAJAAN 04-262 1957 [email protected] ( BUTTERWORTH) 04-310 2377 NEGERI JAMBATAN PP 04-398 7419 N.09 BAGAN DALAM KASTAM 04-262 2300 STESEN KERETAPI BUTTERWORTH 04-261 0290 YB Satees A/L Muniandy (T) 04 - 313 3990 [email protected] IMIGRESEN 04-250 3419 PERSATUAN PERLINDUNGAN 04-829 4046 N.11 PERMATANG PASIR WCC (Women’s Centre for Change) 04-228 0342 YB Muhammad Faiz Bin Fadzil (T) 04 - 521 1106 KANAK-KANAK [email protected] Pusat Perkhidmatan Wanita (Seberang)04-398 8340 CAP 04-829 9511 N.12 PENANTI EPF 04-226 1000 BEFRIENDERS PENANG 04-281 5161 YB Dr. Norlela Ariffin (T) 04 - 538 2871 SOCSO 04-238 9888 04-281 1108 [email protected] (F) 04 - 538 4871 PERPUSTAKAAN PP 04-229 8555 N.13 BERAPIT YB Heng Lee Lee (T) 017 - 8133 509 [email protected] (F) 04 - 540 0006 PROGRAM PENGHARGAANKalendar WARGAPelancongan EMAS/OKU/IBU TUNGGAL/ N.14 MACHANG BUBOK PROGRAM ANAK EMAS/ PROGRAM RAKAN ANTI KEMISKINAN/ PROGRAM PELAJAR EMAS YB Lee Khai Loon (T) 013 - 399 0519 [email protected] (F) 04 - 551 1442

N.17 BUKIT TENGAH YB Gooi Hsiao-Leung (T) 04 - 507 5001 [email protected] (F) 04 - 507 5001 N.18 BUKIT TAMBUN YB Goh Choon Aik (T)

N.19 JAWI YB H’ng Mooi Lye (T) 04 - 594 1163 [email protected] (F) 04 - 594 3163 N.20 SUNGAI BAKAP YB Dr. Amar Pritpal Abdullah (T) [email protected] N.21 SUNGAI ACHEH YB Zulkifli Ibrahim (T) [email protected] N.23 AIR PUTIH YB Lim Guan Eng (T) 04 - 829 0614 [email protected] N.24 KEBUN BUNGA YB Jason Ong Khan Lee (T) 04 - 826 5451 [email protected] (F) 04 - 826 5451 N.25 PULAU TIKUS YB Lee Chun Kit (T) 04 - 228 5298 [email protected] (F) 04 - 229 4294 N.27 PENGKALAN KOTA YB Gooi Zi Sen (T) 04 - 250 1522 [email protected] (F) 04 - 250 1523 N.30 SUNGAI PINANG YB Lim Siew Khim (T) 04 - 657 6630 [email protected] (F) 04 - 658 6630

N.31 BATU LANCANG YB Ong Ah Teong (T) 04 - 280 4411 [email protected] (F) 04 - 280 4422 N.32 SERI DELIMA 1hb Januari 2019 YB Syerleena Abdul Rashid (T) 04 - 659 5611 [email protected] (F) 04 - 659 5611 City Walk DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 13

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Anuar Yusoff 016 - 461 6390 Bilik Perkhidmatan Awam, 04 - 650 5556 1. Elemperu Valuthi Timur Laut Tingkat 3, KOMTAR. 018 - 467 0037 A’ziss Zainal Abiddin 017 - 938 9192 2. Abdul Rahim Mohamed Barat Daya Kuarters Kerajaan Negeri 016 - 482 3549 Nor No.1, Jalan Relau, Cheen Goon Hooi 012 - 402 0923 Balik Pulau.

David Marshel a/l 019 - 412 3397 3. K. Krishnasamy Seberang Perai Tingkat 1, Pejabat Daerah SPU, 012 - 488 1553 Pakianathan Utara Bertam Kepala Batas.

4. P. Rachenamorthy Seberang Perai Pejabat Bangunan MPSP , 019 - 457 2271 Dr. Seow Kweng Tian 012 - 507 2229 Tengah Jalan Betek, Bukit Mertajam

Heng Yeh Shiuan 016 - 261 2460 Tingkat Dua, Kompleks 5. Nakulan A/L Seberang Perai Pejabat-Pejabat Kerajaan SPS, 010 - 462 0073 Muthumanikam Selatan 14200, Jawi. Jason Raj a/l 014 - 905 8113 Kirupanantha Nota: Orang awam dipohon menghubungi Pegawai-Pegawai Pembantu Kewarganegaraan untuk menetapkan temujanji masing-masing.

Johnson a/l 012 - 424 5745 Anthonysamy SENARAI NAMA AHLI MAJLIS MBPP 2018 Kang Yau Chuang 010 - 829 3904 Nama Telefon EDITORIAL MBPP 04 - 259 2020 Khong Chee Seong 011 - 1522 6628 Editors : Ahmad Azrizal Tahir 019 - 541 4818 Christopher Tan (English) Tan Kean Ming (Chinese) Aidi Akhbal Mohamed Zainon 012 - 464 3004 Kumaran A/L Krishnan 012 - 464 4697 G. Revatic (Tamil) Azahari Aris 016 - 499 2580 Writers : Danny Ooi, M. Tanushalini, Victor Seow, Marshidaliza Marzuki 011 - 3929 9023 Azli Ibrahim 011 - 2432 9007 Ong Kok Hoay, Thaarshenii Kumar (English) Dr. Chee Heng Leng 017 - 333 9366 Cheah Lay Ping, Wong Boon Foei, Mohd Saifullah Abd. 013 - 770 1001 Eng Kok Wei, Foong Chee Yin (Chinese) Nasir 013 - 503 3349 Francis a/l Joseph 012 - 474 3321 J. Patmavathy(Tamil)

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Theng Jie Wey 016 - 418 7108 Zaini Awang 019 - 546 3115 Vino Dini a/p Chandragason 016 - 439 9358 Pitchy Zulkiply Ishak 013 - 431 6161 Wong Yuee Harng 016 - 439 9121 14 DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 Ensuring quality in Mutiara Food Bank Promise ALL food supplies that reach “Apart from this, the Mutiara Mutiara Food Bank will go Food Bank unit will always made is a through various quality testing monitor expiry dates and quality processes like explanation, test- of food stuff at the storage area ing by touch and smell together from time to time to ensure they with labelling before any food are always in good condition. is directed to target groups. “A suggestion to use the latest promise kept technology like impermeable packaging to prolong the shelf Story by Danny Ooi life of stored food and using ap- propriate labels which state the THE building process for Penang date the food was processed will Green Agenda started in 2017 and also enable food to be utilised is expected to be completed by end during natural disasters,” exco of 2019. member for Welfare, Caring This process is carried out in Society and Environment Phee three phases as follows: Boon Poh (pix) said in his wind- ing up speech at the State As-  Phase 1: Determine the sembly sitting on Nov 16. scope, direction, frame work, On a related matter, Phee who job scope and responsibilty of ety and Environment, Phee Boon is also Sungai Puyu assembly- those concern. Poh in his winding up speech at man, said the state government  Phase 2: Identify target and the State Assembly on Nov 16. welcomed the involvement of all indicator for achievement and He added the Green Agenda is state constituencies who wish to formulate strategy alongside in line with the state government’s join the Mutiara Food Bank pro- action plan to achieve set tar- plan to turn Penang into a green gramme. gets. state, which equates to planting of “For those interested, they  Phase 3: Launching and ex- 100,000 trees in a period of five can get in touch with 019- ecution of integrated action years to preserve the environment. 5192953 and details will be sup- plan. “This programme will be fund- plied to them,” he added. ed through an allocation of RM5.2 Mutiara Food Bank was es- “Currently, the Penang Green million. It is believed the pro- tablished in May 2017 to distrib- Agenda is at Phase 2,” said exco gramme will bring a positive im- ute food to the poor. member for Welfare, Caring Soci- pact to a conducive environment and a preserved community life.” Phee also commented on the From I-Life Suicide Prevention Campaign “No To Single-Use Plastic” policy which is being organised by the state government. “The issue of use and depend- ence on plastic products and also its non-systematic disposal have resulted in serious pollution of the environment. “Following this, the manage- ment policy for plastic waste for Penang state is being planned to give the minimal impact from plastic pollution in the city. “At this moment, the State Government through Penang Green Council has started a soft approach via closeness to the community and restaurant own- ers/traders to give information and awareness to support the ‘No To Single-Use Plastic’ policy in general and ‘No To Plastic Straw’ in particular,” he added. Phee said the Energy, Sci- ence, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Ministry, has introduced ‘Malaysia’s Roadmap Towards Zero Single- Use Plastic 2018-2030’, which will be the directional plan of the state government in the ‘No To Single-Use Plastic’ policy. DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 15 We listen to valid criticisms, says CM

Story by K.H. Ong don’t build any more houses, we Pix by Darwina Mohd Daud don’t need this, we don’t need that, I want to ask them whether they can THE Penang government is open to stop population growth. If they can valid criticisms but will not allow stop the population from growing, minority voices to impose themselves then maybe what we have now is on the majority, says Chief Minister sufficient.” Chow Kon Yeow. Chow said the population in Pen- Speaking at the Datok Keramat ang has grown from 0.7 million in and Jelutong Deepavali Open house 1990 to 1.77 million in 2018 and by hosted by Datok Keramat assembly- the end of 2019, it could reach 1.8 man Jagdeep Singh and Jelutong MP million. R.S.N. Rayer on Nov 10, Chow said “Since 1990, there have been a lot the voices of the minority could be of changes in Penang, especially in taken into account but their criticisms terms of physical and social develop- Visitors being served at the Open house. must be justified. ment. It is always a struggle to meet “Although we say we’re an open the needs of the people because Chow’s wife Tan Lean Kee, MBS “The thrust of his speech is to (Chow) is thinking of 50 years and transparent government, there is Penang has very limited land. Board of Governors’ chairman Khoo embrace change and get ready for the (ahead). We’ll be doing a study on an a bottom line when listening to op- “Almost 70% of Penang island is Cheok Sin, MBS principal Lau future. Despite what the soothsayers entirely new airport in Penang.” position and objection. That is the considered hilly, forest land and that Chong Beng, Bukit Gelugor MP say, the Penang Transport Master Citing Singapore as an example, principle of a democratic governance under the stringent development Ramkarpal Singh, Batu Lancang as- Plan (PTMP) is a necessity because Jagdeep said there was no Changi society,” Chow said at the event held guidelines that we are using now, we semblyman Ong Ah Teong, Pengka- the people are suffering traffic con- Airport 30 years ago but it was later at the Methodist Boys School (MBS). respect the guidelines and ensure that lan Kota assemblyman Daniel Gooi, gestion,” said Jagdeep. built on reclaimed land and is now “I can listen to you until this line development will be sustained while Pulau Tikus assemblyman Lee Chun “Even the Penang International one of the best airports in the world. and I can consider changing guide- taking into consideration the eco- Kit, representatives of some develop- Airport has already surpassed its Jagdeep, who is also the state lines or making adjustments to poli- logical environmental impact of any ers, NGOs and JKKK members. maximum capacity of 6.5 million Housing, Local Government and cies. If your suggestion is good for projects.” Jagdeep, in his speech, com- arrivals with close to 8 million this Town and Country Planning Com- society and saves the government Also present at the Open house mended Chow for a historic maiden year. mittee chairman, said the state would money, which is the most important, were Finance Minister Lim Guan Budget 2019 speech on Nov 9, de- “The state is preparing for even pursue federal funds for housing we will consider. Eng and his wife Betty Chew, Gurmit scribing it as a forward-looking beyond the Penang 2030 Vision en- projects as it was neglected for the “But beyond that, those who said Kaur (wife of the late Karpal Singh), budget. visaged by the chief minister. He last two terms.

IN conjunction with the recent Deepavali celebration, Pertubuhan Wanita Mutiara organised a high-tea event on Nov 4 for the children from Ramakrishna Ashram at Scotland Road. Tan Lean Kee (seated, sixth from left), wife of Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, was the guest of honour at the event.

PUPILS of SJK(T) Ladang Krian and SJK (T) Perai had a ‘scientific’ touch for Deepavali when they were hosted by Techdome Penang on Nov 16 to mark the celebration. Here, Lee Jia GUESTS at the 68th annual Diwali night organised by the Farn, an intern at Gujarati Samaj Penang were treated to an array of delicious Techdome Penang, dishes. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow attended the event is seen showing the which was a colourful celebration with foot tapping Indian pupils how to create numbers and satisfying North Indian cuisine. a 3D object. 16 DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 State mulls badminton academy

Story by K.H. Ong Badminton Hall in Bukit Dumbar Pix by Adleena Rahayu on Nov 6. Ahmad Radzi Also present were BAM presi- dent Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria, THE state government is receptive Badminton Asia Confederation to a proposal of building a badmin- secretary-general Dr Greg Kim of Chow receiving a badminton racquet as a souvenir from Norza (second from right) after declaring open ton academy in Penang to help South Korea, BAM secretary Datuk the Victor Malaysia International Series 2018. With them are (from left) Ng, Kim, Chow’s wife Tan Lean produce more Lee Chong Weis, the Ng Chin Chai, PBA president Kah Kee and Kah. Choong (David and Eddy) and Tan Kau Kiak and PBA secretary Leong tinue playing or not,” Chow said. ing many players of calibre. We the Philippines and Malaysia. (Aik Huang and Aik Mong) broth- Kin Weng. Norza, who is also the Olympic would like this production line for “We have produced world-class ers for the country. Chow added he was happy to Council of Malaysia president, said Malaysian badminton to keep going. champions like the late Datuk Eddy “The state government is ready hear from Norza that badminton ace it was tough for Chong Wei to en- Chow, in his speech earlier, con- Choong, the Tan brothers – Aik to work and cooperate with the Datuk Lee Chong Wei is making dure chemo and proton therapy. gratulated PBA and BAM for host- Huang and Aik Mong, Datuk Teh Penang Badminton Association good progress after undergoing “But he’s a fighter and a hero, on ing the international badminton Kew San, Datuk Wira Lee Chong (PBA) and the Badminton Associa- treatment for nasal cancer in Taiwan and off the court. He is not giving tournament which attracted 237 Wei, and most recently the newly tion of Malaysia (BAM) to realise recently. up,” Norza said. players from 17 countries. crowned Olympic junior champion their dream of having a badminton “I, on behalf of the state govern- Norza also thanked Chow for his The participants were from Thai- Goh Jin Wei. academy,” Chief Minister Chow ment and the people of Penang, support to have a badminton acad- land, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, “We hope the Penang Badminton Kon Yeow told reporters after open- hope he recovers fast and is healed. emy in Penang. India, South Korea, Mauritius, Association will continue its efforts ing the Victor Malaysia Interna- We leave it to BAM and him to “Penang has always been known Laos, Brunei, England, Singapore, in training more world class shut- tional Series 2018 at the PBA decide whether he wants to con- as a badminton powerhouse, produc- Australia, Canada, Chile, Pakistan, tlers,” Chow said. Good response to factories’ badminton tourney C4 shares THE inaugural Penang Factories Badminton Team Master Open its views Championships 2018 at the MBPP Relau Sports Complex got off to with CM a great start with over 300 players A FOUR-MEMBER delega- from 23 teams taking part. tion from the Center to Com- State Youth and Sports Com- bat Corruption & Cronyism mittee chairman Soon Lip Chee (or better known as C4), led praised the participating teams by its executive director Cyn- and organisers for their interest to thia Gabriel, paid a courtesy stay active and healthy through call on Chief Minister Chow sports. Kon Yeow at his office in “I hope this tournament can be Komtar. organised again next year. We not The other members were C4 only focus on youths but also on northern region co-ordinator working people who may be ex- Sudhagaran Stanley, core team school, ex-university or ex-state member Michael Xavier and players,” Soon said in his speech associate member Ian McI- at the badminton hall on Nov 13. Soon (centre) and badminton players of the various factory teams posing for a group photograph at ntyre, who is also a journalist the MBPP Relau Sports Complex. “I would like them to continue with The Sun. building the momentum. As some women’s teams. BCN Precision To stir up more interest, Soon Team Championships for the Pa- Cynthia thanked Chow for of them are parents, they play an Technology Sdn Bhd is the main said he could help arrange friend- dang Kota Cup 2018 that was granting them a time slot in important role in influencing their sponsor of the six-day tournament. ly ties with Singapore factory declared open by Chief Minister his tight schedule on Nov 7 as children to take up badminton. The teams and their groupings clubs for the top four or five teams Chow Kon Yeow, Team Vangohh well as for spending his time The tournament also allows the are: Men – Group A: Dell, Agilent, in the tournament next year. Eminent emerged as the Division to meet with other civil socie- participants to build good relation- SAM, PixArt Imaging; Group B: In the 80s and 90s, many fac- One champions. Second place ties. ships and become best friends.” Intel, Motorola Solutions, Cy- tories keenly competed in what went to Team PGBC Mystery Vil- They exchanged views on Also present were BCN Preci- press, Osram; Group C: Plexus, B. was then known as the Penang lage while Team CRC Taipex and procurement issues, business sion Technology managing direc- Braun, Western Digital, Robert Free Industrial Zone (Penang FIZ) Team Lucky Star were joint third. integrity, bidding of contracts tor Poh Chun Ching and organis- Bosch; Group D: Broadcom, Ja- championships like football, In the Division Two category, and open tenders, the civil ing chairman Gary Poh. bil, Lumileds, Keysight Technolo- bowling and badminton. The last Team Reach Kedah finished as service, engagement with the Through the efforts of Gary and gies; Women: Group W – Intel, Penang FIZ badminton tourna- champions with Team S35 as the public and Vision 2030 for his committee members, the tour- Motorola, Agilent, Jabil; Group Y ment was held in 2016. second place winners. Team Kay- Penang unveiled by Chow nament from Nov 13 to 18 at- – B. Braun, Robert Bosch, West- Meanwhile, in the recent Pen- moqiu and Team Lambo were recently. tracted 16 men’s teams and seven ern Digital. ang Badminton Master Open declared joint third. DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 17 Catching up on Penang’s Hunza marks 40th progress PENANG is striving to provide better connectivity through the year with a bang Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP). Pix by Law Suun Ting Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stressed the importance of WITH its excellent development an efficient transportation network. concept, the Penang government is “PTMP is crucial for Penang. hoping that the Penang International We need an effective transporta- Commercial City (PICC) could be a tion network to move forward. refreshing and outstanding landmark “Currently, the PTMP is still in in the state. its ‘approval stage’. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow “Despite the change of the hoped the forthcoming Hunza Group Federal Government, Penang did project would not only inject a new not receive any special treatment lease of life to the state, but also be and we also do not expect the a catalyst for growth in Penang. Government to treat us different- “The development concept of ly,” Chow told British High Com- green, safe, smart and good connec- missioner to Malaysia Vicky tivity is set to provide thousands of Treadell during her visit on Nov job opportunities and bring in for- 19. eign investments. Treadell paid a courtesy call on “Hunza has risen to the challenge Chow to discuss the Chief Minis- and achieved another significant ter’s ambitions for the state and to milestone. My heartiest congratula- seek possible UK-Penang mutual tions go out to the Group and its collaboration. founder Datuk Seri Khor Teng Tong Siang Gin (left) and Teng Tong (centre) presenting a memento to Chow during Hunza’s 40th anniversary “I have visited the major tourist for this remarkable achievement. celebration at Setia SPICE Convention Centre. sites in Penang and I had the op- “I hope that Hunza will continue tive to make Penang more livable the Group. “The integrated smart compo- portunity to meet a ‘popiah skin’ to be one of the nation’s leading and sustainable,” he said. Hunza Group managing director nents will be the core of the develop- maker. players in this industry,” he said in He also stressed that Penang Datuk Khor Siang Gin spoke about ment. It will create thousands of job “I believe the art of making the his speech at Hunza’s 40th anniver- needs to be efficiency and innova- PICC in his speech. opportunities and inflow of foreign popiah skin is a dying art,” she sary celebration at Setia SPICE tion-driven. “As we continue to enjoy a rising investments,” he said. said. Convention Centre on Nov 11. Hunza Group executive director profile, we have set our sight on Hunza Group also contributed Treadell commended Penang’s Chow said he envisioned Penang Khor Tze Ming welcomed the 1,000- achieving a bigger dream. RM500,000 to the state’s scholarship success as a technology hub. 2030 – a family-focused green and odd guests during her opening “The PICC, our integrated smart programme Penang Future Founda- During the meeting, Chow and smart state that inspires the nation speech. commercial township, had been tion. Treadell also spoke on party poli- – and that the state continues to bring She congratulated the company designed to be in line with the Pen- The guests were treated to amaz- tics, development in the education new ideas forward. and the staff for their hard work and ang 2030 vision. ing performances from Hunza’s very sector and social agenda in Penang. “We consider every view and idea dedication. “At PICC, we are committed to own talented staff ‘Hunzakuts’, Chow, who is the state DAP from various segments of the soci- Tze Ming also said that the Group deliver a greener, safer, smarter and Euphoria Penang and artiste Shila chairman, said that DAP was well ety and individuals, with the objec- founder had been an inspiration to family-focussed living concept. Amzah. received by the community. Saying ‘no’ to plastic straws, single-use plastics

THE campaign by the local authori- we found out that quite a bit of waste aquatic life and with the words ‘Say ties to discourage the use of plastic collected by volunteers were plastic No To Plastic Straws & Single-Use straws and single-use plastics was straws and single use plastics like Plastics’ were distributed to the op- taken a step further by the Mayor of beverage cups, lids and water bottles, erators of eateries such as McDon- Penang Island City Council (MBPP) which led to pollution. ald’s and KFC as well as convenience when he led an entourage of council- “Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stores. lors and MBPP officers on an aware - replied ‘Just Do It’ to the suggestion “MBPP is now providing expo- ness creation trail at the Penang Inter- (on reducing the use of plastics) at the sure and educating the operators of national Airport (PIA). event and since then, MBPP has restaurants and eateries on the impor- Speaking to the media before the stopped providing mineral water cups tance of supporting this initiative. commencement of the walkabout, with straws at its meetings. MBPP Public education will be given to mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang re- staff will bring our own water bottles 1,311 licensed food premises from counted how the campaign first took to meetings and functions,” Yew said November 2018 to March 2019 and shape months ago and was glad that to the press on Nov 5. the efforts to increase the awareness it has the support of Chief Minister Accompanying Yew during his at 1,560 premises will continue until Chow Kon Yeow. walkabout were MBPP councillors the end of next year,” added Yew. “MBPP introduced the idea of Wong Yuee Harng, Connie Tan, sev- ‘Say No to Plastic Straws and Single eral MBPP department heads and PIA Food operators at the Penang Use Plastics’ on June 25 this year senior airport manager Mohd Nadzim International Airport are during the launching of the state Hashim. generally supportive of Yew (right) in his campaign to reduce level PlogClean programme at Karpal Posters and stickers which depict the use of plastic straws and Singh Drive. During the programme, the harmful effects of plastic towards single use plastics. 18 DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 Learning the art of partnership “We need to think different- Pix by Noor Siti Nabilah ly,” Chow told the media after Noorazis opening NEX 2018 Penang leadership conference on Nov 8. PENANG will continue to nur- He added it was not easy to ture and practise the 4P (public, bring back talents who had gone private, people and profession- overseas. al) partnership in moving the “Most who have returned state forward. with their expertise did not find Chief Minister Chow Kon an ecosystem that they can per- Yeow said the state was open to form,” Chow said in reply to a Tan (forefront, right) having a light moment with the participants of NEX 2018 Penang. building successful partner- question from a journalist. ships. Chow said the conference The three-day leadership NEX 2018 Penang chairman ecutive council members Chong “I have said before that even aimed at inspiring, refreshing conference will be the platform Datuk Jerry Chan thanked Chow Eng, Yeoh Soon Hin and Datuk with the change of Federal Gov- and challenging participants to for local and international lead- and the state for their support. Abdul Halim Hussain, and ernment, we cannot expect a lot nurture value-based leadership. ers to interact and share their “We want to thank the state Chow’s wife Tan Lean Kee. of funding from Putrajaya. “The event is set to equip leadership experience. for having an open door policy For more details, visit www. “We want to break away from participants with fresh perspec- The conference was organ- for businesses and public con- nexpenang. the ‘old mode of Federal-state tives that are useful in the cor- ised for the second time after it sultation,” he said. my/#1536471016165-dac37fd9- type of relationship’. porate world,” he said. was successfully held in 2016. Also present were state ex- 0a32 Better facilities for Penang Hill PENANG Hill Corporation (PHC) in its planning stage. We must take is planning to provide better facilities serious note of the safety issues. to meet the needs of visitors. “The hotel project can be a public- Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow private partnership initittive. The said there was a plan to build two state has yet to work out the financial hotels on Penang Hill to cater to the model,” Chow said, adding the con- visitors’ accommodation demands. struction of the first hotel was sched - “Penang Hill has attracted much uled to begin next year. attention over the years. We have Chow was one of the panellists at taken note of the lack of accommoda- the luncheon dialogue titled “Jour- tion up on the hill,” he said, replying ney to Penang 2030: Partnership to a question during the Malaysian with Commerce and Industry”. International Chamber of Commerce During his speech, Chow said that and Industry (MICCI) luncheon dia- the Penang 2030 vision was con- logue on Nov 8. ceived after a holistic review of the A participant, who is a prominent various ongoing projects and initia- figure in the building industry, asked tives; as well as those that have been Hunkler (second from left) presenting a memento to Chow after the industry familiarisation programme. Chow on the plans to restore state- undertaken by and within the pur- With them are investPenang director Datuk Seri Lee Kah Choon (right) and Bock. owned bungalows on Penang Hill; view of the Penang government. as well as the plans to address the “The state government is in the Penang values strong ties with industries lack of accommodation on the hill. process of finalising a number of THE Penang government looks nology platform that can lead the Western Digital (Malaysia “There is hardly any accommoda- development blueprints and strate- forward to more investments and charge in data transformation. operations) Group chairman tion there (on the hill). The state has gies such as the Penang Green expansion of existing companies “Penang remains a destination Datuk Syed Hussain Aljunid a few bungalows, but they look more Agenda, Penang Youth Blueprint, in the state. of choice for foreign direct in- thanked Chow and the state for like ghost houses,” he said. Penang Agriculture Masterplan, Chief Minister Chow Kon vestments (FDIs) and local in- their support. Chow said one of the two hotels Penang Tourism Masterplan and Yeow said the state looked for- vestments. He also congratulated the proposed would be located behind Penang Digital Transformation ward to greater co-operation “The state recorded the largest state on its achievements. the Convalescent Bungalow. Plan,” he said. with industry players who would FDI inflow of MIDA approved Also present were several “The construction of the hotel will MICCI Penang branch chairman also bring with them new tech- manufacturing FDI among states state assemblymen, MPs, West- be done in accordance with the re- Michel Van Crombrugge said the nologies. in Malaysia, valued at RM8.5 ern Digital (manufacturing) quirements of the Penang Hill Spe- main aim of the event was to foster “I would like to congratulate billion,” Chow said during his senior vice-president Sean cial Area Plan. closer relationship between its mem- Western Digital in Batu Kawan industry familiarisation pro- Hunkler and Western Digital “The second hotel is supposed to bers and the state government to for its Industry 4.0 facility. gramme at Western Digital Batu (operation) vice-president K.L be situated below the café on the hill. work together towards a common “Western Digital has the tech- Kawan on Nov 9. Bock. “The second hotel project is still goal. DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 19

Guests are spoilt for choice SuperStar when it comes to activities on the cruise Gemini sails ship. into Penang

Story by Christopher Tan industry with our home ports and Pix by Joanne Foong and port of calls to Malaysia. This Christopher Tan includes SuperStar Gemini’s cur- rent deployment from now until SUPERSTAR Gemini has arrived April 28 next year. in Penang and will be making the “SuperStar Gemini will carry state as one of her home ports in on the legacy of SuperStar Libra Malaysia for the current deploy- that recently retired from active ment until April 28 next year. duty from the Star Cruises fleet; A welcome ceremony was held which many of you have come to on board the cruise ship on Nov know and love when it was home 7 with invited guests being taken in Malaysia early this year,” she on a tour. said. Star Cruises is a member of Chief Minister Chow Kon the SuperStar Gemini from Pen- Genting Cruise Lines. Yeow said the welcome ceremony ang. “We are thrilled to be back in was a joyous occasion. “Penang is an ideal cruise hub Penang – a regular destination for “We are very pleased that Star in the region. It is a place that Star Cruises since 1994,” Genting Cruises is back in town with an- lives up to its reputation as one Cruise Lines vice-president of other ship, SuperStar Gemini, and of the most popular and beautiful Sales Cynthia Lee said. has chosen Penang again as one destinations in Malaysia and the “Genting Cruise Lines contin- of her home ports in Malaysia for world. ues to see great potential in Ma- the current deployment until “Penang is home to many mar- laysia. April 28 next year. velous sights and natural won- “We remain highly committed “Penangites and international ders. The state retains its ‘old- in supporting the cruise tourism travellers can choose to embark world’ charm while developing a modern cosmopolitan atmos- phere,” Chow said in his speech. Chow said Penang continues to record promising growth in the tourism industry, including the highly potential cruise tourism sector. “Last year, Penang received over 1.2 million cruise visitors via the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, making it Malaysia’s major cruise tourism hub. “Penang has much to offer and we are always happy to welcome our tourists’ friends from across the region and globally,” he added. For more details, visit http:// www.starcruises.com 20 DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 More federal funding to spur Industry 4.0 Story by Victor Seow 415 kWp PV system on the Pix by Ahmad Adil rooftop of the PSDC building. Muhamad Furthermore, it will also sup- port a scholarship programme THE Penang Skills Development for selected current PSDC stu- Centre (PSDC) Industry 4.0 dents to assist in the completion Week witnessed the exchanges of their diploma programme. of four MoUs taking place be- IME will be sponsoring four tween PSDC and four tech com- units of 3D printers and one-time panies which pledged to offer supply of printing consumables their expertise and services to and training for PSDC staff. the former for enhancing its It will also support PSDC delivery performance and the workshops and training sessions skills of its staff. on additive manufacturing tech- These companies were Clean- nology for school students. tech Solar (CS), IME Group of CADS pledged to work close- Companies (IME), The Center ly with PSDC on data science of Applied Data Science (CADS) enablement especially in the The performance and precision of a robotic arm captures the attention of Chow and others at the PSDC and VidyaBharathi Group of area of artificial intelligence Industry 4.0 Week. Institutions (VB Group). (AI) skill framework via focus word but encapsulated the present on the global industrial and chief executive officer Mu- CS, which was represented by group sessions with the industry and future of the global industrial manufacturing landscape. To- hamed Ali Hajah Mydin, PSDC its chief operating officer Jerome and academia while VB Group and manufacturing landscape. day, we operate in a world Management Council chair- Baco, gave a powerpoint presenta- would be provided with a space “When Industry 4.0 started that’s inhibited by geographi- man Andre Holzhausen, his tion on the history and profile of within PSDC for the promotion to gain attention several years cal boundaries. The ability to deputy Datuk Teh Yong Khoon, the Singapore-based company of talent development in the area ago, many perceived it as just provide high customization at Electrical & Electronics Pro- with its offer for clean and sustain- of Industry 4.0 particularly in another fad or buzz word. In the lowest possible cost deter- ductivity Nexus chairman able source of energy for PSDC. India and the Gulf countries. the past two years, however, mines the success of a com- Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai, The company had undertaken Chief Minister Chow Kon we have seen how the indus- pany as well as its survival,” VB Group chairman Moham- to fully finance the end-to-end Yeow, who attended the event, trial revolution has gained Chow said in his opening re- med Kutty, IME founder & solar solution from design, in- reminded everyone that Industry momentum worldwide and marks on Nov 13. chairman Teoh Tuan Ka and stallation and maintenance of the 4.0 was no longer a mere buzz how it has made a huge impact Also present were PSDC CADS founder Sharala Axryd. Minimising loopholes in Penang FHDA raised RM150,000 Bridge International Marathon in charity dinner THE Stardust Charity Dinner on Yeow, who attended the charity THE newly launched Penang Bridge Nov 10 was a great success in event as the Guest of Honour, International Marathon (PBIM) raising funds amounting to commended the selfless and 2018 live tracking app will now RM150,000 for the Penang Fam- tireless services provided by ensure that its participants compete ily Health Development Asso- FHDA. in a fair and square manner while ciation (FHDA) to carry out its “This year FHDA wellness minimising loopholes for cheating. programmes and support ser- clinic commenced non-occupa- Speaking at the launch of the app vices for people living with HIV. tional pre-exposure therapy for on Nov 8, exco member for Tourism The 58-year-old NGO, for- vulnerable individuals by Dr Development, Heritage, Culture & merly known as Family Plan- Yim Poh Yin. I understand it is Arts Yeoh Soon Hin who also chairs ning Association or FPA, has the first and only NGO to date the PBIM, said the added feature will been providing charity support to offer this service. With this ensure the safety of participants and services to victims of HIV and experience behind them in give peace of mind to their loved their affected families since the health service setting, I’d en- ones. 1990s at a time when the disease courage those interested to help “This live tracking feature to the was fatal with limited medica- to see Dr Chow Ting Soo or mobile application provides real tion and generated much fear in Puan Jubaidah Nagoor, their time location of the participants who Yeoh and Toh (right) launching the new PBIM live tracking app society. volunteer Head of HIV pro- which will help in ensuring rules are adhered to and the safety of will be taking part in PBIM on No- participants guaranteed. Among its string of achieve- gramme who is instrumental in vember 25. ments were the Me and You the hospital-based peer support “This is in line with our initiative grammes and course maps for full The newly launched app is now (MAY) services which have service,” Chow said. to elevate PBIM to a higher level and marathon, half marathon and 10km. available on IOS and Android for registered more than 700 clients It was also made known that offer a better experience for our run- Participants can also capture the free and is sponsored by IJM Land and the MAY4Kids programme FHDA won the last Tun Dr Siti ners, which come from various age moment through selfies using the Bhd in collaboration with the PBIM which has been providing infant Hasmah Award in 2012 as an groups,” Yeoh told the media. app with exclusive PBIM or IJM committee. milk powder, food and financial NGO and Puan Jubaidah won “The app also gives the users templates which can be shared via Also present was IJM Land Bhd aid to children and mothers. the same award as an individual access to the latest PBIM updates at social media or messaging plat- (Northern Region) general manager Chief Minister Chow Kon in 2006. their fingertips including event pro- forms,” he added. Datuk Toh Chin Leong. DECEMber 1 – 15, 2018 21 Greater voice for young artists Story by Christopher Tan watched. Pix by Adleena Rahayu “The fire fighters were busy -try Ahmad Radzi ing to put out the flames,” she said when interviewed after the “Spot- IT was a period of festivity and light by Penang Art District” group people were celebrating the Chinese exhibition prize presentation cere- New Year. mony at EcoWorld@Macalister on However, at this quiet part of the Nov 3. town, people were screaming for Yap, 21, said she took two weeks help, and a siren broke the silence to paint her masterpiece. of the night. Yap was the grand prize winner Yap showing her masterpiece after the ‘Spotlight by Penang Art District’ group exhibition prize Many passersby stopped to wit- after her painting titled “Burning presentation ceremony. ness the raging fire burning down a District” topped about 30 other and gives them the chance to realise “It also instils public apprecia- “Private corporations also play a building. artworks in the competition. their potential. tion for art. crucial role in helping to boost the Undergraduate Yap Ley Min She bagged RM5,000 cash and The art competition received “This group exhibition of Top 20 development of arts,” he added. witnessed all that from her home a solo exhibition at Hin Bus Depot. encouraging submissions from art- finalists showcases the best of Also present were Penang Con- and she decided to paint a picture Yap will also be given the op- ists below the age of 30. promising submissions. vention and Exhibition Bureau based on what she saw. portunity to work with a mentor to Deputy Tourism, Arts and Cul- “Nurturing and investing in chief executive officer Ashwin “The fire took place last year help her through the journey of ture Minister Muhammad Bakhtiar creativity are vital in preserving our Gunasekeran and Penang Arts Dis- (2017). I saw people gathered at the developing the solo exhibition. Wan Chik said the competition cultural expression and identity,” trict advisor Lee Khai. scene. The “Spotlight by Penang Art provided a platform for young Ma- Muhammad Bakhtiar said. The art exhibition will run until “Some tried to help, some talked District” is a creative platform that laysians to develop and express He commended EcoWorld for Dec 2 at EcoWorld@Macalister in about the incident, others just nurtures young Malaysian talents their creativity. supporting the initiative. Macalister Road. American Tech Corner sparks Minimising impact of creativity, inspires innovation floods in Bayan Baru WHEN the Pakatan state govern- THE RM20.1 million Bayan Baru projects; where a RM150 million ment first took office in 2008, it flood mitigation project is scheduled allocation was apportioned by the received a lot of feedback from to be completed in two years. Penang government. industry captains that the main Penang Department of Irrigation “We launched six of the projects constraint for Penang’s industrial and Drainage (DID) director Mohd early this year. We will be launching growth was the lack of human Azmin Hussin said the Penang gov- the Bayan Baru flood mitigation resources. ernment through DID had conducted projects shortly. Indeed, there was great concern a detailed study to address flash “We hope to launch the flood that the interest of school students floods issues in Bayan Baru and to mitigation project in Kampung to take up studies in the STEM- carry out the flood mitigation project. Naran, Batu Maung; and the reser- related subjects was declining. “The Sungai Relau river basin, voir in Alma, Bukit Mertajam in “This was especially so for where the project is to be carried out, December this year,” Chow said. Penang whose economic success is almost 12.5 sq km in size. “We welcome the allocation depends primarily on the size and “The work scopes of the project from the Federal Government, such quality of the state’s talent pool. are to build a 12 cubic metre per as the allocation for the Sungai “As a result, the state govern- second pump house, a 1.25km-long Pinang flood mitigation project. We ment initiated the formation of collector drain, upgrade the 3.5km- hope to launch the project in April Penang Science Cluster (PSC) in long road side drain, and to build a next year. 2010 to inspire the spirit of in- 140m box culvert,” Mohd Azmin said “The Penang government is novation in science and engineer- in his speech before the Bayan Baru blessed to have been able to carry ing into the community, espe- flood mitigation project groundbreak- out flood mitigation projects costing cially among the young,” Chief A student (right) trying out the digital classroom demo, while Kamala ing ceremony on Nov 5. almost RM400 million over the past Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Lakhdir looks on. State Works, Utilities and Flood 10 years, without having to depend when he launched the American “For this success, I must thank Embassy with the launch of the Mitigation Committee chairman on the federal government. Tech Corner at Wisma Yeah Chor and acknowledge the collabora- American Tech Corner. Zairil Khir Johari said the Bayan “The state will continue to ap- Ee on Nov 13. tion and support from industry in Ooi said the opening of ATC Baru flood mitigation project could prove projects to be funded by Also present were ambassador particular the PSC director com- marked the expansion of coop- minimise the flood impact in Jalan drainage contributions from devel- of the United States to Malaysia panies such as B. Braun, Intel, eration between the US Embassy Mahsuri, Persiaran Mahsuri 1, Jalan opers,” Chow said. Kamala Lakhdir, PSC chief ex- Keysight Technologies and oth- in Malaysia and PSC. Tun Dr Awang road junction, Jalan Also present were state Domestic ecutive officer Ooi Peng Ee and ers,” he said. “The ATC Penang is furnished Mayang Pasir, Jalan Tengah, Jalan and International Trade, Consumer its director Datuk Yoon Chon Chow commented that last with four reality stations equipped Dato Ismail Hashim. Affairs and Entrepreneur Develop- Leong. week, 60,000 visitors attended the with Education VR Apps and ‘US “It will also indirectly reduce the ment Committee chairman Datuk Chow added that over the years, Penang International Science Fair Experience’ apps. flood magnitude at the upstream of Abdul Halim Hussain, Telok Ba- the PSC’s achievements have been organised by PSC, where there “The space also includes a Sungai Relau,” Zairil said. hang assemblyman Zolkifly Md beyond expectations, like in 2017 were 25,000 hands-on STEM digital classroom demo that al- Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow Lazim, and Penang Island City alone PSC made an impact on activities over two days. lows visitors to have ‘hands on’ said the project was one of the nine Council mayor Datuk Yew Tung 20,000 students through hands-on Chow also witnessed another experience with the education- “high impact” flood mitigation Seang. science and technology workshops. collaboration by PSC with the US based gadgets,” he added. 22 要闻 2018年12月1日—15日 珍珠快讯 ■培养小朋 ■多场工作坊让民众亲自动 友对科学的 手 ，增 加 科 学 展 的 参 与 感 。 兴 趣 ，是 科 学 展的目的。

槟州国际科学展反应热烈 首 长 ：培 训 人 才 供 工 业 4 . 0 今年迈入第7届的槟州国际科学展（PISF），主题为“赋权予下一代一连两天（11月10至11日）在湖内槟城国际会展中心举行， 吸引了上万人入场感受科学的乐趣。 报导■黄文慧 槟州首长曹观友为该活动主持推 S T E M 教 学 中 心 6 0 0 万 令 吉 、德 国 双 元 介 礼 时 强 调 ，槟 州 政 府 不 但 致 力 推 制（GDVT）培训计划600万令吉及槟 动槟城为科学、技术、工程及数学 州 2 4 小 时 数 码 图 书 馆 1 0 8 0 万 令 吉 ，让 （STEM）顶尖教育中心，并做好准 该图书馆于年终进行扩建计划。 备为工业4.0提供源源不绝的人力 “是次的科学展涵盖了5 0 个种类的 资 源 ，以 为 下 一 代 打 造 更 美 好 的 前 工 作 坊 ，包 括 机 械 、机 器 人 、基 础 科 程。 学 知 识 设 备 等 ，可 让 参 与 者 接 触 科 学 他说，州政府今年已拨出200万令吉 工艺技术，并进一步产生兴趣。” 予槟城科学圈以推行编码计划， 他 相 信 ，透 过 培 育 更 多 具 有 专 业 知 让全槟10万名中小学生受益，州政府 识的人才，才能让槟州在科技领域继 也放眼在未来两年，让接触编码课 续成为先驱，并在未来为槟威两地 程的学生人数能达致100%，即24万 工业区提供源源不绝的人力资源。 人。 致词的尚有财政部长林冠英。出席者 曹氏指，至目前为此，州政府已分别 有槟州第二副首长拉马沙米、槟岛市 拨款予槟城科学圈共2000万令吉、 长尤端祥、槟城科学圈总执行长黄 光大圆顶科学馆2800万令吉、加巴星 炳意、董事袁俊良等人。

■曹观友与林冠英为活动主持推介礼后，走访参展单位。

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■小朋友专注聆听讲解员传授医疗知识。 ■小朋友开心展示亲手自制的弹力 ■参展员向小朋友讲解空气的原 胶。 理。

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