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Now for 社尾考古公园 world’s fastest 开放在即 broadband 《珍珠快讯》 speed pg 3 封面版 August 1 – 15, 2019 Public inspection for proposed Bayan Lepas LRT project Story by Christopher Tan Public Transport Act 2010. “Besides the three permanent locations, Chow said the public and stakeholders Pix by Law Suun Ting “The Penang government is required to the public can also view the display at six would be able to submit their feedback and deposit plans, sections and a book of refer- mobile booths to be set up at various public that the state would ensure that the feedback HE Penang government is planning to ence for the PI. The PI is a binding require- spaces such as shopping malls and transport submission process includes via online and Tkick-start the public inspection (PI) for ment imposed by the MoT through the Land hubs. The mobile booths will be put up at hard copy. the proposed Bayan Lepas Light Rail Tran- Public Transport Agency (APAD) before the places especially along the proposed LRT “The feedback will be complied, with sit (LRT) project in mid-August. railway scheme receives its final approval,” alignment. We will be holding the PI at the recommendation for improvements, and Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Chow told a press conference at The TOP in locations that are approved by APAD. submitted to the MoT through APAD,” he state was working towards having the PI held Komtar on July 18. “We encourage the public to make full said. in mid-August and for it to run for three Chow said the inspection time, date and use of the three-month display to study and Chow added that the PI would not be the months. venue would be announced via major news- provide us with their constructive feedback last engagement with the public. “As the project proponent, the state is papers soon. so that the Bayan Lepas LRT project can take “We will continue to engage the public taking the project to its next phase which is “The display will be held at three perma- off with a good start and end by providing during the process of construction so that the PI. nent locations in Penang – Komtar, Seberang better service to the accurate information can be disseminated,” “This is following the conditional ap- Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) building public,” he said. he said. proval obtained from the Ministry of Trans- in Bandar Perda and the state APAD office. Chow said the Penang Transport Master port (MoT) for the Bayan Lepas LRT and “It will also be displayed at the APAD Plan (PTMP) website is currently being re- pursuant to Section 84 of the Land headquarters in Putrajaya. vamped to make it more informative. “A Complaint Management System is also being developed to ensure that concerns and feedback are appropri- ately attended. “We hope Penangites can stand with us as we deliver the project for a greater Penang,” he said. On a similar matter, Chow said the state has not received the official letter of the conditional approval. “We were told by the minister that APAD will be issuing the letter to the state, together with the 30 conditions. “Currently, we do not know what the 30 conditions are. “As usual, we will announce it after we receive the letter and the said condi- tions,” Chow said. According to the media statement by the MoT on July 17, the proposed 29.9km-long Bayan Lepas LRT project Chow (third from right), Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman (second from right). State Secretary Datuk Seri consists of 27 LRT stations located along Farizan Darus (fourth from right) and the Penang executive council members (from right) Phee Boon Poh, Zairil Khir Johari, Soon Lip the LRT alignment from Komtar to Chee and Dr Afif Bahardin taking a photo with the proposed Bayan Lepas LRT alignment after the press conference. Bayan Lepas. Pic low resolution, pls resend, TQ 2 NEWS August 1 – 15, 2019 BULETIN MUTIARA Governor2 applauds state govt over development policies Story by by Edmund Lee & minded the people to forward their doubts Tanushalini Moroter through proper channels in accordance with Pix by Ahmad Adil Muhamad, the law. Noor Siti Nabilah Noorazis & Nur He also advised the people to use social Amirah Husna Roslan media wisely and refrain from spreading negativity which would tarnish the state’s ENANG Governor Tun Abdul Rah- image. Pman Abbas hopes the state will con- Chow, in his speech, also emphasised the tinue to see further development and keep importance of the two mega projects which Abdul Rahman and Majimor being welcomed by Tan upon their arrival at Dewan Sri Pinang. progressing towards have obtained the the Penang2030 Environmental Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat munity work,” he said. vision. Impact Assess- who led the list of awards recipients, was When asked about his vision for the state, He lauded the ment (EIA) conferred the highest state honour, the Dar- Addnan stated that the council is moving initiative by the greenlight. jah Utama Pangkuan Negeri (DUPN), which towards becoming a smart city in line with state government He said the carries the “Datuk Seri Utama” title. the state government’s Penang2030 vision. under Chief Minis- Pan Island Link Two other recipients were conferred the The third day of the investiture ceremony ter Chow Kon 1 (PIL 1) and Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN) on July 16 also saw the “Bintang Cemerlang Yeow for the bet- Penang South which also carries the title “Datuk Seri”. Negeri” (BCN) given to MBPP Urban Ser- terment of the next Reclamation They were Inspector-General of Police vices Department director Mubarak Junus. generation. (PSR) projects (IGP) Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador and The state government also kept its tradi- “I wish to see all are important Air Force chief General Tan Sri Affendi tion of honouring the council’s 3D (dirty, the planned state for the state to Buang. dangerous and difficult) workers on July 15. projects imple- Mohd Ridzuan. P. Sanmuggam. achieve its eco- Also honoured were Penang Island City Seven MBPP workers and three from mented are fully nomic and devel- Council (MBPP) secretary Addnan Mohd MPSP received the Pingat Jasa Masyarakat enjoyed by all Penangites in line with the opment goals till 2050. Razali and Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) (PJM) award from Abdul Rahman for their shared prosperity concept. “We are committed to these projects in a general manager Cheok Lay Heng who were involvement in 3D jobs. “I am very happy to witness the state bid to realising the Penang 2030 vision,” he conferred the “Darjah Setia Pangkuan Neg- One of them was Mohd Ridzuan Mohd developing rapidly with its people living in said, adding the state attracted manufacturing eri” (DSPN) which carries the title “Datuk”. Noor, 33, who was absolutely delighted after a peaceful and prosperous environment projects worth RM8.85bil in the first half of Cheok when approached by the Buletin receiving the award. throughout the last 18 years ever since I was the year compared to RM1.02bil for the same Mutiara team stated that he envisioned to “I feel my hard work is appreciated appointed. period last year. make Penang Hill a hill resort of choice in through this recognition,” he said. “All these could not be achieved without Earlier, Abdul Rahman arrived at the Asia. His colleague from MBPP, P. Sanmug- the commitment from the state’s leadership, venue at 9am accompanied by his consort “We also want to preserve Penang Hill gam, was also delighted after being con- civil servants and its people. I also want to Toh Puan Majimor Shariff. for the future generation. ferred the PJM. take this opportunity to applaud the state The head of state was greeted by state “We want to establish Penang Hill to have The 61-year-old cleaner in Penang Hill government for its effort,’’ Abdul Rahman officials, including Chow and his wife Tan such a brand where when people visit Ma- related that he would take the funicular train said during his speech at the state awards Lean Kee, along with other dignitaries. laysia or Penang, Penang Hill will be a up the hill every morning to upkeep the hill. investiture ceremony in conjunction with his Abdul Rahman then inspected the guard- must-visit place. “The satisfaction keeps me doing it,” he birthday at Dewan Sri Pinang on July 13. of-honour and a gun salute was also fired to “Penang Hill is like the garden sur- said when met after the ceremony. Abdul Rahman, nevertheless, also re- commemorate his 81st birthday. rounded by the forest reserve, you need to venture to enjoy it more,’’ he said. “I would like to thank the state govern- ment and my PHC team for their support throughout all these years in making Penang Hill one of the most sought after holiday destinations. “This award would drive me to work harder in taking Penang Hill to even greater heights,’’ he added. Meanwhile, Addnan who has served the council for 35 years con- veyed his thanks to the state govern- ment for appreciating his contribu- tion and service. He said that throughout his ser- vice with the council he has helped in improving the infrastructural aspect of Penang. “It has been quite a long time that I have been serving MBPP, already 35 Cheok and his wife Dr.Jayanthi Karen after years in which I was also involved in com- the awards ceremony. BULETIN MUTIARA August 1 – 15, 2019 NEWS 3 YTL3 unveils world’s fastest broadband speed in Penang Story by Edmund Lee with the fastest internet download Pix by Alissala Thian speeds.
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    Club Health Assessment for District 308 B2 through April 2021 Status Membership Reports Finance LCIF Current YTD YTD YTD YTD Member Avg. length Months Yrs. Since Months Donations Member Members Members Net Net Count 12 of service Since Last President Vice Since Last for current Club Club Charter Count Added Dropped Growth Growth% Months for dropped Last Officer Rotation President Activity Account Fiscal Number Name Date Ago members MMR *** Report Reported Report *** Balance Year **** Number of times If below If net loss If no When Number Notes the If no report on status quo 15 is greater report in 3 more than of officers thatin 12 months within last members than 20% months one year repeat do not haveappears in two years appears appears appears in appears in terms an active red Clubs less than two years old 139201 Bidor Harmony 08/09/2019 Active 50 5 0 5 11.11% 46 0 2 R 1 M,VP,MC,SC 143154 Georgetown Classic 11/11/2020 Active 20 20 0 20 100.00% 0 5 N/R 90+ Days 139539 Ipoh Athes 09/27/2019 Active 21 0 1 -1 -4.55% 20 1 1 2 R 4 MC 140176 Ipoh Hillcity 12/23/2019 Active 26 3 1 2 8.33% 24 1 0 2 R 2 $1,400.00 139295 Ipoh Midtown 08/05/2019 Active 16 5 0 5 45.45% 21 0 2 N 0 Exc Award (06/30/2020) 142369 Ipoh Stars 08/10/2020 Active 20 20 0 20 100.00% 0 4 VP,SC 0 90+ Days 142420 Ipoh Sunway City 08/04/2020 Active 30 30 0 30 100.00% 0 0 N VP 0 $2,000.00 142596 Ipoh Vintage 08/14/2020 Active 22 22 0 22 100.00% 0 1 N 1 141027 Kedah Elite 06/22/2020 Active 20 0 0 0 0.00% 0 7 N N/R 90+ Days $100.00 137933 Pandan 06/18/2019 Active 1 0 0 0 0.00% 20