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HOPE is in the air for Penangites who have voiced their concerns relating to the escalating prices of homes on the island. Many have lamented about the lack of affordable homes. “Super condos’, such as those with 6,000 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft floor area, are not within reach of most Penang folk. Taking heed of this situation and the people’s demand for af- fordable homes, the Penang Is- land Municipal Council (MPPP) has come out with guidelines to shift the focus from “super con- dos” to more affordable homes. On Nov 25, exco member for local government and traffic management Chow Kon Yeow called a press conference to pro- vide a clearer explanation on the “Guideline for Development for Chow showing the Penang island map with density ratio markings to members of the media. Looking on are Patahiyah 87 units/acre density”. MPPP (seated, left), Yew (seated, right) and Roslan Ramly (standing, left), Addnan and Patrick Khoo. chief Datuk Patahiyah Ismail, acting secretary Patrick Khoo ministration ie. on the island; 2) ment of “super condos”. and the rest of the 75 per cent of 5. Tourist belt at the border of and three directors - to provide more They will continue the trend development of their choice. Pa- Air Putih and Air Itam where the Yew Tung Seang from choices and varie- of building such luxury homes tahiyah pointed out that only the road leads to Penang Hill and Building Department, ties of homes in for better return of investment current 30 unit/acre in certain Kek Lok Si Temple to avoid traf- Addnan Mohd.Razali terms of size and unless MPPP takes some meas- areas are allowed to increase the fic congestion. (Engineering) and Ro- number of rooms ures to balance the type of homes density to 87 unit/acre. There are 6. Areas within the re-zoning slan Ramly (Town for Penangites to to be built in Penang. To avoid locations which aren’t allowed sections. Planning) - were also choose, and 3) to this, MPPP has imposed guide- the 87 unit/acre ruling and these “Apart from the price control present. “The guide- shift the balance lines so that the density of 87/ include: and the maximum limit of built line has been enforced from the current acre or maximum 122,000 sq ft 1. Established housing area up area of 122,000 sq ft, MPPP since June 28, 2010. focus on “super are adhered to. Price control is with low density. has also imposed other condi- However, due to re- condos” to more also imposed for 25 per cent of 2. George Town World Herit- tions,” Patahiyah said. cent media highlight, the public affordable homes. Chow said the sales of the project. There- age site. The developer has to build 30 per may get the wrong perception,” MPPP had taken all necessary fore, developers have to build : 5 3. Certain areas in Tanjung cent low-cost and medium-cost Chow said. He explained that the steps to ensure that more afford- per cent of RM400,00/unit Bungah – from Tanjung Bungah housing in the same district. objectives of the guideline are able housing projects are under- home; 15 per cent of RM300,000/ Hotel to Mar Vista. They also have to provide com- : 1) to create more units of afford- taken by developers who had unit home; 5 per cent of 4. Tourist belt along Gurney able housing within MPPP ad- previously shifted to the develop- RM200,000/unit home; Drive. TURN TO PAGE 5 2 EU keen to work closely with Penang Story and pix by Chan Lilian to be the platform to talk on all Pix by Law Suun Ting and these initiatives and fantastic Mohd Hafiz Tajuddin cooperation. It is a great tool to pursue the goal,” Vandebon said THE presence of 12 nations in his speech. within the European Union and Vandebon revealed that in deputy ambassadors and trade 2011, Malaysia had foreign di- representatives from nine other rect investment (FDI) from the nations in Penang on Nov 21 EU amounting to Euro1.3 bil- clearly signifies the strong inter- lion (app. RM5.1 billion). There est they have to work closely are over 2,000 European com- with Penang both economically panies in Malaysia and with the and culturally. bulk being in Penang. Called the EU-Penang Day, Malaysia was the 23rd largest this was the second time such a trading partner in 20111 and Ma- historical and momentous gath- laysian exports to EU nations stood ering took place in Penang. The at Euro 11.9 billion. first time was in June 2011. Chief Minister Lim Guan Abdul Halim with some of the EU delegates at the luncheon hosted by InvestPenang at the There are 28 countries in the Eng together with InvestPenang G-Hotel. European Union and the 12 and Penang past of continu- ambassadors who visited Pen- State Assembly ous warfare un- ang were from Croatia, Nether- Speaker Datuk til Europe lands, Austria, Ireland, Belgium, Abdul Halim sparked two Of futsal match and durians Spain, Hungary, Denmark, Fin- Hussain hosted World Wars. In- land, Italy and Romania. a lunch at a hotel deed by becom- Led by Luc Vandebon, am- for the EU del- ing an oasis of bassador and head of the Euro- egation. peace, Europe pean Union Delegation to Ma- In his wel- has a duty to ex- laysia, they paid a courtesy coming speech, port peace by visit to the Chief Minister’s Lim praised the showing the Office in Komtar. EU for being benefits of wag- The delegation also partici- chosen as the ing war not on pated in a trade and investment recipient of the mankind but on forum organised by InvestPen- 2012 Nobel poverty, disease, ang which presented a paper on Peace Prize. Vandebon led the EU hunger, igno- the investment opportunities in “This award delegation to Komtar to rance, extrem- the state for the delegation. was given to pay a courtesy to Chief ism, racism and In the evening, the delegation recognise EU’s Minister Lim Guan Eng. corruption,” had a friendly futsal game with effort in uniting Lim said Penang Player team before end- the European bloc from a conti- “Instead of sowing hatred, let ing the visit with a European nent of wars to a continent of us preach love. Instead of seek- Union Film Fest. peace. Clearly Europe’s suc- ing enemies, let us trade. Instead “There are many possibilities cessful quest for peace is in stark of exchanging bullets, let’s ex- for us to expand our already contrast to its previous violent change footballs.” Ong offers durians to Michael Feiner, Deputy Head of vibrant rela- Mission, Embassy of Germany. tionship with Penang. EU Story by Chan Lilian works with Pix by Mohd. Hafiz Tajuddin Malaysia but the initiatives ONE of the highlights of the EU-Penang Day on Nov 21 was that are taken the friendly futsal match between the EU delegation and the there need to be team Penang Player at the Esplanade field. brought to life Exco member Law Heng Kiang and Penang State Assembly on the ground. Speaker Datuk Abdul Halim Hussain were amongst the Penang This is through team players. the cooperation And Abdul Halim managed to score a goal for Penang, mak- with the state ing it a 2-2 draw. and with meet- The EU delegates also sportingly sampled Balik Pulau duri- ing the people. ans which were brought to the City Hall by exco member We are on track Lydia Ong. to expand on The ambassador of Netherlands , H.E. Paul Bekkers was one of the players She carefully selected durians with milder flavours and the in the friendly match. He joked that it is good for diplomatic ties because the this. EU-Pen- football match ended in a 2-2 draw. Bekkers is seen here leaping high to head European delegates described the fruit as “creamy and sweet”. ang Day hopes a ball. 3 ‘Show us the money’ ‘We are waiting for BN ‘janji ditepati’ to pay RM22 million for Taman Manggis land’ Story by Chan Lilian media because many of the issues regarding Taman Mang- “WHERE is your money, BN?” gis, which the Penang state This was the question posed government had announced, by Chief Minister Lim Guan were not published. Eng to Barisan Nasional at a For example, Lim had re- press conference in Balik Pu- peatedly explained that the lau on Nov 25. piece of land measuring 1.1 Lim was referring to the plot acres is too small for public of Taman Manggis land which housing. BN had said it wanted to buy Therefore, the Penang state from the state government. government had instead ear- Earlier, on Oct 3, BN Youth marked an 11-acre plot in Jalan had brought RM22,000 as SP Chelliah and planned to use downpayment/earnest money the l.1 acre land for a dental for the Taman Manggis plot. hospital. The remaining RM22m was to However, media portrayed be paid by Dec 4. the Penang state as if it was not The deadline of Dec 4 was concerned about housing for given to BN on Nov 7 when the public. political secretary to the Chief Under the BN administra- Minister Ng Wei Aik informed tion, they had not built any the press at the state assembly low-cost housing on the Jalan building. BN Youths at Komtar on Oct 3 with RM22,000 earnest money ‘to pay for Taman Manggis’. - SP Chelliah plot although the There are two conditions Filepic. piece of land was available for that BN must adhere to: BN to develop public housing The directors or sharehold- able to develop the land. “I would like to appeal to the “Whether the hospital gets for the people. ers of the company formed to On Nov 9, after BN had minister Datuk Seri Liow the licence or not, we are still In conclusion, Lim reiter- purchase the land should be explicitly expressed its interest Tiong Lai not to play politics. waiting for BN to pay up by ated the Penang state’s stand made up of BN leaders as the to acquire the land, KLIDC had Give the licence quickly. They Dec 4.” – BN to pay up by Dec 4 the land transaction is between the again confirmed to Lim’s office have not been consistent,” Lim He also expressed his disap- RM22 million for the land at Penang state government and that they are agreeable to ter- said. pointment with some of the Taman Manggis. BN. minate the land award, The paid-up capital of the thus allowing Penang company is RM2 only. The to proceed with the company paid-up capital must sale of the said land to be increased to that required by BN in furtherance of the Housing Ministry for a public interest. company to develop the land. BN had claimed Ng had said that if they that they wanted the don’t fulfil the conditions, then land to build public the offer will housing. lapse. KLDIC Lim produced hoped the two copies of let- Penang ters from Kuala state gov- Lumpur Interna- ernment tional Dental would com- Centre Sdn Bhd pensate (KLIDC) who them with had written to ter- all interest, minate the land award at Jalan costs and expenses Zainal Abidin/Lorong Selamat when they gave the (called Taman Manggis). land back for sale to KLIDC, who originally BN. wanted to build a dental hospi- However, press tal, had failed to get approval members were in- for the project from the Health formed that the Health Ministry. Minister had ap- KLIDC had requested for proved the dental hos- termination on Aug 6 consider- pital licence on Nov Letters from KLDIC to the Chief Minister’s office indicating their agreement to terminate the land award ing the fact that they were not 7. and allowing Penang to proceed with the sale of the said land to BN in furtherance of public interest. 4 Fun day at Gujarati Enjoying Penang’s anniversary Story and pix by Chan Lilian

THE Penang Gujarati Association (PGA) celebrated its 25th an- freeStory and pix by Chan Wifi Lilian and cendol niversary with a sumptuous vegetarian dinner featuring an array of delicious and traditional Gujarati dishes with a cultural show THE Penang Road famous Te- and children’s choir. ochew cendol no longer needs Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng Eng, Deputy Chief Minister II introduction. Celebrities come Prof Dr P. Ramasamy and exco member Datuk Abdul Malik Kas- from far and near to get a taste sim joined the Gujaratis in the celebration. of the coconut milk and brown The Gujaratis and North Indian community has a long history sugar dessert topped with green in Malaysia, as Gujarati traders and merchants have been trading cendol and red beans. The push- partners even before the Malacca sultanate. cart stall at Keng Kwee Street, Bishop Street in Penang used to be occupied by Gujarati traders. off Penang Road, draws a long “The Gujarati community who settled in Penang have proven queue of customers. to be a very peaceful community and they played an important role When Pakatan Rakyat took in nation building. They have lived peacefully and harmoniously over the administration of the together with other Indian communities and other races and of Penang state government, ef- various faiths in Malaysia. The Gujarati community has also led forts were taken to revive in business and commerce and has played an important role in the Komtar and one of the projects The Penang Free Wifi is the state government’s bold and development of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Penang from is Komtar Walk which offers innovative initiative to broaden digital intelligence for all. inception, contributing many of its leaders,” Lim said in his speech. locals and tourists a venue to He added: “The Penang PR state government has the interests enjoy their meals al fresco in the tive was provided free of charge communicate with Whatsapp. of all communities, be they large or small, and the government will heart of Heritage George Town in commercial areas. The list of the 1,550 WiFi work together with you to ensure continued development. Our in the shadow of the towering Installation of these 750 hot- hotspots can be found on Red- efforts to transform Penang into an international and intelligent Komtar tower. spots was at no cost to the state tone’s website at http://www. city includes you not only as stakeholders but also as a beneficiary.” Penang Road Famous Te- government. redtone.com/services_wifi. The Penang state leaders were invited to light the Diwali oil ochew Cendol set up an outlet The Penang government in- php#wifi and to enjoy the free lamp together with PGA president Taizoon H. Tyebkhan and at Komtar Walk and is doing tensified its efforts to provide WiFi, one just needs to register other senior members of PGA. brisk business selling the fa- free broadband access in the for an account and start surfing. The evening was made merrier with cute children dressed in mous cendol, ais kacang, laksa, state by adding another 800 free If users encounter problems, traditional costumes entertaining guests with songs and dances. rojak, char koay teow and WiFi hotspots (including addi- they can call the toll free line at drinks. tional of 50 free hotspots) as part 1 800 87 7790 or email help- Buletin Mutiara’s Chan Lil- of Phase II of its Penang Free [email protected]. ian spent an afternoon to sample WiFi initiative. Don’t be surprised that you the cendol and rojak and to test The project launched around can find Penang Free Wifi in the Penang free Wifi available June 2012 was the state govern- remote kampungs, fishing vil- in the area. ment’s latest initiative with free lages and quaint kopitiams The “Penang Free WiFi” WiFi coverage areas doubled to around the island. service is a component of the 1,550. The Penang State Govern- state’s Wireless@Penang initia- Lilian found that the free ment is always creating a bold tive and the first 750 hotspots WiFi enabled her to upload and innovative initiative to were launched in 2009 with photos to the Facebook pages broaden digital intelligence for Taizoon blowing the birthday cake candles with other REDtone International Berhad where she is one of the admin- all Penangites regardless of their senior members of PGA while Lim, Ramasamy and Abdul (REDtone). The Phase I initia- istrators, watch Youtube and gender, race or religion. Malik join in the celebration. George Town creates history in Asian Intercity Bowling Championships Story by Danny Ooi ment & Culture Danny Law George Town has created an- Asia, I am sure you have one Heng Kiang launched the other history in the Asian Inter- goal in mind -to strive for THE 26th Asian Intercity championships, participated by city Bowling Championships sports excellence and frien- Bowling Championships held bowlers from 17 cities repre- by being selected to host the ship,” he added. at the Sunshine Square Premi- senting nine countries. tournament. Among those present were um Lanes Bowling in Bayan The cities are Belait (Bru- “I hope that all 180 bowlers Penang Tenpin Bowling Asso- Baru which started on Oct 19, nei), Capitol Hill (Saipan), and officials participating, ciation’s deputy president, Dr saw George Town won the Happy Valley (Hong Kong), would take this opportunity to Ong Shaw Feng, state sports Men’s Overall title and Par- Hong Kong City (Hong Kong), really get to know Penang. council’s deputy chairman Da- anaque City of the Philippines Jurong (Singapore), Kuala “You will fall in love with tuk Ong Poh Eng, Recreation, taking home the Women’s Lumpur (Malaysia), Kuching this beautiful island which i Tourism & International Af- Overall Crown and Overall (Malaysia), Macau City (Ma- Law (third from right) call home. Do take time to fairs’ director, Mohamed Akbar Champion City Trophy. cau), Paranaque (Philippines), about to roll off the first enjoy our local foods and Mustapha and Sui Wah Corpo- The five-day event, sanc- Pasay (Phillipines), Saipan City championship ball at the sights. I hope that this will not ration Berhad’s director Datuk tioned by the Malaysian Tenpin (Saipan), San Asian Intercity Bowling held be your last time here in Pen- Hwang Thean Long. Bowling Congress, was hosted JuanPhilippines),Shah Alam at Premium Lanes, Sunshine ang, but the first of the many Law declared opened the Square, Bayan Baru. by the PenangTenpin Bowling (Malaysia), Taipa (Macau), visits to come. Asian Intercity Bowling Cham- Association. Taipei City (Chinese Taipei), Town (Malaysia). “Although you all represent pionship 2012 by rolling the Exco for Tourism Develop- Tamuning (Guam) and George In his speech, Law said 17 different cities from all over first championship ball. 5 Housing plans for Penang Story by Chan Lilian After an updating exercise by the Housing Division, there are DURING the recent Penang State As- 25,183 applicants who are cur- sembly sitting, the exco member for rently in the State Housing Infor- housing, Wong Hon Wai, tabled a paper mation System which covers the which listed out the housing plans for whole of Penang, as of March 31. Penang. (Visit http://erumah.penang.gov. The Penang state government places my to register or to find more great attention to the housing needs of its information.) people, especially in the low cost and Wong also voiced his disap- affordable housing categories. Some of pointment and regret that though the plans to increase the number of af- the Barisan Nasional Federal fordable and low-cost homes Government had an- include : nounced that 20,454 1. To redevelop the Kam- units of affordable pung Pisang Awak, Jelu- homes will be built tong project which consists around Malaysia under of 192 low-cost and 192 the Budget 2013, Pen- medium-cost houses. ang got only 70 units. 2.To build 44 units of This is in contrast affordable homes at Kepala with the Penang PR Gajah, SPS, Penang. state government 3. PDC Properties Sdn Bhd to build which planned to build 1,000 18,000 units of affordable homes on units of low- and medium-cost both the mainland and island homes in Jalan SP Chelliah. 4. Nibong Tebal, SPS – 15.1 acre of “Penang has allocated RM500 land will be developed. Request For million for a period of five years Proposal is called to build low-cost to realise the Affordable Homes Wong tabled a paper listing out the hosuing plans for Penang. - Filepic homes on the piece of state land. Housing Scheme. Under PDC Wong also revealed that there are Phase 1, 11,800 units of apartments bers, the Penang Pakatan Rakyat state property to RM1 million. 149,000 applicants registered in the will be build in Batu Kawan on a land government is working hard to provide It is also reviewing development Penang Housing Data System. measuring 200 acres,” he said. affordable homes for the people. charges and registration fees for trans- Out of this, 24,000 who are on the Meanwhile, the Penang Island Mu- Beside this, to reduce the competition fers of luxury properties to ensure that waiting list do not currently own homes nicipal Council (MPPP) and Seberang for better homes for Penangites and Ma- property development is not skewed while 34,000 are already house owners. Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) will laysians, with effect from July 1 this year, towards speculative luxury develop- Some 2,000 do not qualify while allocate land on four locations to build the state had increased the minimum ments for the minority group at the 47,000 did not update their details in 6,000 units of affordable homes. threshold for foreign purchases of landed expense of affordable development for the system. As can be seen from the above num- property to RM2 million and stratified the majority. Ruling will help tackle housing woes FROM PAGE 1 munity amenities and car parks physically. acre and a controlled floor area of a maxi- This means, developers can no longer pay mum of 122,000 sq ft, an extra 15,360 units a sum in contribution but must build these. of homes can be realised on the island.” Approval is also subject to the traffic impact He pointed out that this translates to an assessment. Yew provided a plan that approximate increase of 768 units per year showed that Penang island has only 270 of homes in Penang. acres or 0.37 per cent of land where 87 In response to question from the media, units/acre are allowed. These areas may or Yew revealed that so far, 14 projects in may not be developed, depending on the Penang had the 87 units/acre density. land owners. These projects are located in Jalan CY “We believe that by introducing the 87 Choy, Jalan Macalister, Seang Tek Road, units/acre, we will be able to tackle some Lorong Perak, Sungai Ara, Bukit Gambier, of the problems Penang faces regarding Lembah Permai, Jalan Paya Terubong, housing. Our main aim is to introduce a Jalan Tanjung Tokong, Jalan Pantai Jerjak more varied and affordable housing for the and Jalan Jelutong. A total of 17 projects people. By increasing the units and building are pending approval from MPPP. smaller units, there will be more medium- Before concluding, Chow said that for cost and low-cost homes to go around,” low-medium cost housing projects, density Yew added. allowed is 120 units/acre. To illustrates his point, Yew said: ”Previ- He assured that the Penang Pakatan ously, 270 acres with 30 units/acre density Rakyat government is constantly monitor- Yew explaining how the guidelines for 87 unit/acre may tackle some of will provide only about 8,100 units when ing and working on providing more afford- the problems Penang faces regarding housing. there is no size control. With the 87 units/ able homes for the people. 6 Giving new life to KOMTAR Story by Danny Ooi “A more vibrant Komtar will stimulate the revenues of the traders in the building,” THE revitalisation of Komtar will eventu- he added. ally compliment the aspiration of the Pen- OWG chairman and chief executive ang State Government and Penang Devel- officer Datuk Richard Koh said the group opment Corporation (PDC) to promote it invested the money to upgrade and recon- as a successful business hub and a tourist struct levels 5, 59, 60, 64 and 65. destination of international standard. ‘On Level 5, a 30,000 sq ft boulevard Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the will be built to accommodate food and Komtar revitalisation project was tendered beverage outlets and a banquet hall with a out through a request for proposal by PDC seating capacity for 750 to 1,000 people,’ which called for an open tender on Aug 15, he said. 2010. Koh said a sky restaurant and sky lounge The RM40 million project will be un- would be constructed on Level 64 and 65 dertaken by the Only World Group (OWG) Lim (seated centre) with Koh (seated fourth from left), PDC’s general manager respectively. which won a 45-year lease for five levels Datuk Rosli Jaafar (seated second from left) and other VIPs showing the thumbs ‘There will be international standard of the 65-storey building. up after the signing ceremony between PDC and World Equipment Sdn Bhd. themed restaurants for Levels 59 and 60, “ He said the Selangor-based Only World he said after signing the lease agreement Group (OUG) had developed theme parks an option to renew for another 15 years,” sidiary of Only World Group. with PDC’s general manager Datuk Rosli such as Resorts World Genting, Mines Lim said before the signing ceremony be- He said the Komtar revitalisation project Jaafar. Wonderland, Universal Studios Singapore tween PDC and World Equipment Sdn Bhd was in line with the initiative by the state Koh said work on the project would start and Sunway Lagoon. for the revitalisation of Komtar on Nov 22. givernment to bring back the shine to immediately and was expected to take 30 “The lease was for a 45-year period with World Equipment Sdn Bhd is a sub- Komtar. months to be fully completed. Halal Industrial Park’s 10th tenant Koreans impressed with Penang Story by Chan Lilian foods and beverage and other halal products. Pix by Law Suun Ting Malik said: “Halal Penang also has a whol- ly-owned subsidiary which is embarking on THE Penang Halal Industrial Park located in manufacturing halal raw gelatine with techni- Bukit Minyak welcomed its 10th tenant with a cal expertise from Iran. We are now in the final signing ceremony held at the Penang State As- stage before signing the Sales and Purchase sembly meeting room on Nov 6. agreement. Altogether, 10 companies have The momentous occasion was witnessed by acquired 54.09 acres of land, amounting to Deputy Chief Minister 1 Datuk Mansor Oth- RM484.2 million investments.” man and exco member Datuk Abdul Malik He added that through aggressive marketing Kassim who holds the portfolio of religious and promotion in a cross-border marketing and trade and consumer affairs and is chairman network, Halal Penang had successfully drawn of Halal Penang. 13 more companies which are on the waiting The agreement was signed between Penang list to set up factories in the new zone in the Patahiyah and Park Wan-Su exchanging souvenirs during Development Corporation and Leverage Busi- Industrial Park which measure a further 40.5 the signing ceremony of the MOU for friendship city relations between Changwon City, South Korea and MPPP. ness Sdn Bhd. acres. The Penang Halal Industrial Park tenants are The new park is expected to be ready in 2013 Story by Chan Lilian involved in the processing and trading of frozen and the investment from the 13 companies is Pix by Alissa Thian seafood, herbal extracts, food additives, canned expected to be around RM115.2 million. AFTER the successful organisation of the 5th TPO Forum 2012, the TPO Secretariat in Busan, Korea has chosen the Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) as the host city for TPO FAM Tour (Tourism Promotion Organisation for Asia Pacific Familiarisation Tour) in June 2013. The Koreans were impressed with Penang and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for friendship city relations between Changwon City, South Korea with MPPP. The Mayor of Changwon City, South Korea, Park Wan-Su, led a delegation to Penang on Nov 20. In her welcoming speech at the signing ceremony at MPPP’s majestic heritage Town Hall building, MPPP chief Datuk Patahiyah Ismail said: “The important aspect of the MOU is exchange of PDC General experiences in terms of public administration, tourism, education Manager Datuk Rosli and arts and culture.” Jaafar exchanging Park,who spoke in Korean, said: “We congratulate the MPPP for documents with the successful hosting of the TPO. We also thank Datuk Patahiyah Leverage Business Sdn. Bhd. while for the invitation to Penang and hope that she will also visit our Abdul Malik and Changwon City which is a vibrant and developed city. We wish Mansor look on. Penang prosperity and may we have a successful relationship.” 7 European films treat for movie-goers Story by Danny Ooi on Nov 21. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, who PENANGITES were once again launched the festival, said the event treated to another satisfying movie was a big success each year in pro- experience with the 13th European moting European culture. Union Film Festival (EUFF) which “There were essential elements was held from Nov 22 till 28 at the the festival shares with Penang that Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) Gur- could help the state become an in- ney Plaza. ternational and liveable city,” he Prior to this was the Japanese Film added. Festival 2012 which was also screened Lim said the EUFF shared celebrat- at the GSC here. ed talents recognised as the new The EUFF featured 26 award win- stimulus for economic growth in the ning movies and documentaries from 21st century. 20 European countries. “The films also showcase the im- It is the second year that the festi- portance of connecting with each val is being held in Penang, other than other, across cultural and linguistic the Klang Valley. divides.” For the first time, the festival will After the launch, some 100 guests also be screened in Kota Kinabalu, were treated to the screening of a Sabah from Dec 6 to Dec 13. German film “Almanya” that narrated Ambassador and Head of Delega- the story of a Turkish family in Ger- tion of the European Union to Malay- many after its patriarch went to work sia Luc Vandebon said: “The EUFF in Almanya and later migrated with has become a much looked forward his family to stay there. to annual event that has opened up a Other films include “In A Better cinematic window to Europe. World” (Denmark), “The Illusionist” “We are proud that we can bring (France), “A Second Childhood (Ita- Europe closer each year to more Ma- ly), “The Pirate’s Ward” (Switzer- laysians,” he said at the launching land) and an Austrian documentary Vandebon (second from right), Lim (third from right) and other VIPs posing for a group photograph during the EUFF’s launch. ceremony held at GSC Gurney Plaza “A Road to Mecca”. Penang Christmas Open House 2012 at Fort Cornwallis Story by Danny Ooi

COME Sunday Dec 16, some 6,000 visitors were expected to attend the Penang Christmas Open House at Fort Cornwallis (Esplanade) from 6.30pm to 10pm. Themed ‘Jesus, Hope of The World ’, the event is organised for the fourth time by the Penang Combined Churches under the auspices of the Christian Federation of Malaysia. Organising chairman Anthonysamy Arokiadass said admis- sion is free and light refreshments will be served. “For this celebration, we have catered halal food compris- ing Chinese, Malay and Indian dishes as well as vegetarian food. “There will be three hours of a Christmas concert presenta- tion with special items from the local churches. Dance and song performances and a choir showcase will be the highlights of the evening. “Clowns will also be in attendance to present Christmas gifts to the audience,” he said at a press conference held at Fort Cornwallis on Nov 20. Also present were Komtar assemblymember Ng Wei Aik and Sunquick’s assistant event manager, Arthur Kolandasoo. Arokiadass said all Malaysians are welcomed to celebrate this special season together to instill a better understanding of the Christian faith and to foster peace, harmony and goodwill. Komtar assemblymember Ng Wei Aik (sixth from right), event organising chairman, Arokiadass (seventh from right), Sunquick’s assistant event manager, Arthur Kolandasoo (eight from right) Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng will be present to with organising committee members displaying the poster announcing the Christmas Open launch the event during which cash donations will be pre- House. sented to six charity organisations. 8

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2012年11月刊 4000万振兴光大 空中吧台成新亮点 报导：岑健伟 槟州发展机构总经理拿督罗斯里（左2）与WORLD EQUIPMENT有限公司 首席执行员拿督许展强（右2）在首长林冠英（中）的见证下签署合约。 槟州发展机构将与WORLD EQUIPMENT有限公司合作，耗 资4000万令吉重新打造光大5 楼、59楼、60楼、64楼及65楼成 为乔治市新亮点，包括将光大顶 楼翻身为空中吧台（sky bar）， 并冀望该振兴计划能够让光大再 次成为亚洲焦点。 槟州首长林冠英指出，槟州民 联政府坚持执行廉洁政策，槟州 发展机构于2010年8月15日起， 开始为复兴光大计划进行公开招 标，以提呈建议书的方式选择， 最后由WORLD EQUIPMENT有限 公司的子公司Only World Equip- ment有限公司标得该项计划。 槟州发展机构于11月22日在光 大65楼与WORLD EQUIPMENT有 限公司董事部代表签署振兴光大 计划合约，这同时也是首次在65 楼进行的签署合约仪式。 槟州首长林冠英在该仪式上致 词时表示，光大位于乔治市中 心，是槟城的地标性建筑物，因 为顶楼空置已久，所以希望该振 兴计划能够为光大带来一番新气 象。 他指出，WORLD EQUIPMENT 有限公司在打造主题公园与度假 村的发展建设领域是佼佼者，比 如云顶世界度假村、新加坡环球 影城、双威水上乐园等计划的经 营都非常成功。 他说，槟州发展机构以45年租 工，让乘客在乘搭升降机时能够观望景色。 赁方式，再加上15年合约更新，将这些楼层 至于59楼与60楼将打造各主题餐厅及咖啡 出租给该集团，而该集团就必须缴付租金给 馆、64楼就将分开2个部分，餐厅在内，露 槟州发展机构。 天观景在外，让顾客可以在享受完美食再到 他希望，空置已久的光大顶部复兴后，能 露天观景。 够增加槟州发展机构的收入。 出席振兴光大计划合约签署仪式尚包括 Only World Equipment有限公司在未来 槟州发展机构总经理拿督罗斯里、WORLD 30个月内，将耗资4000万令吉进行提升、重 EQUIPMENT有限公司首席营运员拿汀周念 建、维修等工程，预计2年半后能够竣工， 芳、槟州地方政府委员会主席曹观友行政议 Only World Equipment有限公司将耗资4000万令吉进行光大振兴计划，并预 计划中的工程也包括了600万设立观景升降 员、槟州爱心、福利及社会发展委员会主席 计2年半后能够竣工。该工程也包括兴建观景升降机、分别在59楼与60楼将打造 机，连接5楼至60楼，预计15个月就能竣 彭文宝行政议员及光大区州议员黄伟益。 各主题餐厅及咖啡馆、64楼就将分开2个部分，餐厅在内，露天观景在外，让顾 客可以在享受完美食再到露天观景。 2 时事2012年11月刊 每英亩获准建87个单位 可促建成更多可负担房屋 继发展商获准提高发展计划密集度 至每英亩87个单位的指南落实而引起 争议后，槟州地方政府委员会主席曹 观友行政议员特解释，提高发展计划 密集度至每英亩87个单位，将能促成 更多可负担房屋的出现。 槟州政府于2010年6月28日实施允 许发展商提高发展计划密集度至每英 亩87个单位的指南后，因为指南中出 现一些模糊地带引起争议，因此，有 者认为州政府的做法将让槟州变得更 密集，也有人认为这会让原本拥挤的 交通情况更恶劣。 针对此，曹观友于11月25日在槟岛 市政局主席拿督峇达雅陪同下召开记 者会，厘清外界的疑问并解释，提高 发展计划密集度至每英亩87个单位， 将能促成更多可负担房屋。 曹观友指出，无论如何，发展商不 能随意提高发展计划的密集度，只有 原本被规划为每英亩30个单位的发展 计划才有资格向市政局提出申请，而 曹观友（坐者中）在峇达雅（坐者左）及槟岛市政局相关部门主任陪同下召开会，特厘清外界对发展商获准提高发展计划密集度至每英亩87个单位的 且在多方面仍受到严格限制，如发展 指南的混淆。 面积、售价及地区等。 履行在同一个县属内兴建30%廉价和 值得一提的是，在6个情况下的发 单位。 “在发展面积方面，发展商最多可 中廉价的条件，并且提供所规定的停 展计划是不被允许申请提高密集度， 不被允许申请提高密集度的指定地 在每英亩的土地兴建87个单位，或每 车位数量及符合交通评估报告。 包括世遗区、古迹区、旅游区以及原 区： 英亩所有单位的总面积不可超过12万 “这也是说，在增加密度后，槟岛 本被规划为低密度的住宅区等。 1. 被规划为低密集度的住宅区 2000平方尺；至于价格方面，槟州政 市政局管辖范围内的可负担房屋数量 他说，早在槟州政府推出可申请提 府则规定发展商必须保留25%的40万 2. 乔治市世界文化遗产区 将增加，消费者将可根据自己的能力 高发展密集度至87个单位的指南前， 令吉以下单位，即5%是40万令吉以 3. 丹绒武雅 和合适性，选择适合他们所要购买的 早已有每英亩获准兴建100个单位的 下、15%是30万令吉以下、5%是20 4. 新关仔角旅游区 单位，发展商也不能再随意将所有发 先例。由于土著公司有30%的额外单 万令吉以下。” 5. 亚逸布爹选区及亚依淡选区 展计划都兴建为每个单位数千平方尺 位优惠、申请加入赔偿元素等，都有 交界处 然而，他续称，其余的75%房屋价 的超级豪华公寓。” 发展商可在每英亩的土地兴建100个 格则可由发展商决定，但他们还是得 6. 农业转为住宅地段 江作汉应尽交长责任 巡视槟引人诟病工程 江作汉应该要履行其身为交通部长的义务，巡 工程已经大致上完工。” 题而严重毁坏。如果要解决设计上的缺陷，槟 视两项令人懊恼的工程，那就是2亿5000万令吉 他表示，马航不该为承包商及监督工程的官 城港口公司说必须拿出额外的1000万令吉来修 的槟城国际机场扩建工程、耗资4300万令吉的 员“辩护”，他们应该解释清楚为何无法在 复。该公司也说，前港务局主席陈清凉曾经答 槟城丹绒城市游艇中心，以及问题处处的6500 指定的时间内完工？当局已经两次展延完工时 应会提供1000万令吉的维修费，但是至今还没 万令吉的瑞典咸码头提升工程。 期，最后一次是2012年11月24日。江作汉能够 有兑现。 槟州首长林冠英指出，拿督斯里江作汉应该要 解释清楚新的完工时间，以及承包商若无法完 “很明显地，现任港务局主席拿督斯里蔡细 履行其身为交通部长的义务，巡视两项令人懊 工应缴交多少罚款？ 历没有尽责改善甚至维护港务局属下的设施。 恼的扩建工程：2亿5000万令吉的槟城国际机场 “江作汉应该亲自前往机场巡视，而不是任由 因此，中作汉必须介入，寻找对策，否则这项 扩建工程、耗资4300万令吉的槟城丹绒城市游 马航控股让我国成为国际的大笑柄，在2亿5000 4300万令吉的丹绒城市游艇中心只会提醒我 艇中心工程，以及问题处处的6500万令吉的瑞 万令吉的扩建工程半天吊时，宣布已经“大致 们，由国阵政府控制的港务局所犯下的管理不 典咸码头提升工程。 上完工”，这不只是财务管理不当的实例，也 当问题。” “槟州政府很惊讶，马来西亚航空控股有限公 是违背公信的问题。” “江作汉也应该检查耗资6500万令吉兴建的 司发表令人不能容忍的言论，他们说峇六拜槟 林冠英于11月27日发表文告时指出，江作汉也 瑞典咸码头，阻止它陷入与上述游艇中心相同 城国际机场的装修及提升工程“大致上已经完 应该视察被废置、耗资4300万令吉打造的槟城 的命运。数家在槟州拓展旅游业方面扮演重要 工”。” 丹绒城市游艇中心，处境实在不堪。上述中心于 角色的主要邮轮公司已经针对该码头的不当设 他指出，任何取道槟城国际机场的搭客都知道 2007年耗资4300万令吉，目前可说是“腐坏”， 施及服务作出投诉。” 这是不确实的。马航控股有限公司怎么可以牺 让游艇停泊的浮沉板已经不能使用、混凝浮箱危 他续称，这三项交通部主导的工程耗资3亿 牲公众利益，说扩建工程已经大致上完工，事 及邮轮及渡轮，那些无法操作的路灯也隐藏保安 5800万令吉。如果江作汉不立即采取行动，阻 实上连机场的顶盖都还没有安装好、逢雨便漏 问题。游艇中心原本可以停靠140艘游艇及102艘 止这些工程陷入失败状况、拯救它们，那么这3 水、厕所“脏”不忍睹，整个机场看来像个吵 有锚船只，但是，现有即无游艇也无船只。 亿5800万令吉将形同浪费公款及背弃公信。与 闹、尘埃处处的工地。只有那些视而不见、充 他说，槟城港口公司已经发表文告，撇清本身 其只关心车牌号码的招标、在自动执法系统安 耳不闻及不思考的人才会赞同马航控股有限公 与这项计划的关系。它说游艇中心的设施、设 装831个一个大马电眼，江作汉应该寻求补救工 司的谎言，即“这项耗资2亿5000万令吉的扩建 计及建造是由槟城港务局全权处理，因设计问 程的对策。 3 2012年11月刊 时事

州政府颁奖金奖状表扬特殊生 林祥才不负责任操弄经济数据 国阵政府政治化经济 杨康润坚强精神感动首长 槟州政府非常遗憾副财政部长林祥才在槟州马 华经济座谈会中不负责任地操弄经济数据，让国 特殊学生杨康润在小六检定考试中考取5A优异 阵在政治上获利。林祥才声称槟州的国内生产总 成绩，其正面及坚强精神让槟州首长林冠英不禁直 值（GDP）今年首9个月下跌至1.8%，这不能确 说“真的很感动”，而在颁发奖励金给他时，忍不 实反映槟州的真实商业氛围及槟州的员工短缺。 住紧紧地拥抱着这乖巧的孩子，更叮嘱及鼓励他不 槟州首长林冠英指出，国阵联邦政府不应该将 要轻易放弃。 经济政治化，声称槟城经济负成长，这说法不符 槟州政府为表扬及鼓励在小六检定考试中取得优 合实际情况，因为即使是中小型企业也申诉他们 异表现的特殊学生，特别颁发500令吉及250令吉 最大的问题反而是员工短缺。 给数位特殊学生，他们分别是获得500令吉的5A “就在刚过去的周四，我出席中小型企业协会 生杨康润与张展烽、获得250令吉的分别是Norsy- （SAMENTA）在依恩奥酒店举办的晚宴，我被 azwani Binti Mohd Shapari（2A及3C） 、Trina 该协会会长告知中小型企业的订单一直都非常稳 Tasya Binti Mhd Tajudin（2A、2B及1C）及Par- 定，他们面对最大的问题反而是在寻找员工。” tiban A/L Perumal（2A、1B及2C） 。 他表示，也在同一天周四，德国国际跨国公司 无论如何，基于时间仓促，所以只有杨康润出席 贝朗(B. Braun)已经宣布从今年开始，将在未来 该颁奖仪式而已。 3年在槟城投资17.5亿令吉，而安捷伦科技(Agi- 槟州首长林冠英指出，槟州特殊学生们的学术表 lent)明年也将在槟城投资2亿美元。这两家跨国 现值得获得表扬，因此，州政府珍惜这些孩子得来 公司宣布的投资是否有反映在国阵政府的数据党 不易的成就，特别颁发了奖励金给他们。 中。 “特殊学生们能够在小六检定考试中获得这样好 他表示，林祥才无法洞察中小型企业及跨国公 的成绩，实属难得，除了是对于本身的一种荣誉以 司这两个重要领域的发展动向，让人强烈怀疑他 外，也是教师及家长们的一种成就。为了奖励特殊 林冠英（左）在颁发奖励金给杨康润时，忍不住紧紧地拥抱着 的言论可信度，也让人想起国阵过去为了利己， 学生在政府的小六评估考试中获得佳绩，州政府 这乖巧的孩子，同时也鼓励他不要放弃。 一直操弄数字与数据。远的不说，就说最近国阵 特别举办颁发奖励金仪式，给予他们奖金及表扬 杨康润发表完感言后赢得全场的掌声，在感言上 声称在降低罪案率方面取得成功，但却无法真实 状。” 不断地向首长道谢，首长因此忍不住地给了这即乖 反映出全国罪案一直发生，促使前全国总警长丹 另外，小小年纪的杨康润则感谢州政府对特殊学 巧又谦虚地小孩一个拥抱，慈父的样子尽露无遗。 斯里慕沙哈山建议重新审阅如今的罪案率，因为 生所得到的成就给予肯定，也借此机会恭贺所有在 首长随后也表示：“太感动了，这真的很感动”。 罪案率的数据与实际情况不符。 小六检定考试中取得好成绩的同学们，尤其是一路 出席者该颁奖仪式的尚包括槟州教育局主任达米 林冠英于11月25日发表文告时指出，林祥才也 上所支持与关怀特殊学生的人们。 兹、槟城行政议员王国慧及杨康润父母。 在同一个槟州马华经济论坛中声称，糟糕的国内 生产总值已经导致槟城被5.3%的全国国内生产总 值抛在后头。这是针对槟城经济趋势非常不寻常 的说法，槟城作为工业化州属，有高达97%的州 首长宣布拨10万令吉充建校基金 国内生产总值是出自制造业及服务业，因此当全 国国内生产总值增长的时候，槟州的表现只有比 董事部3日后即收到支票 全国的更高出10%，相反的，当全国国内生产总 谈了7年的华小中华公学总校校舍扩建计划终于 值放缓的时候，槟州表现最多也只会比全国落后 正式动土，继槟州首长林冠英日前亲自巡视该校时 10%而已。 宣布拨出10万令吉给该校充作建校基金后，峇眼惹 换句话说，如果马来西亚的国内生产总值增长 玛区州议员林峰成及武吉淡汶区州议员刘子建即代 5%，槟城国内生产总值将至少比全国高10%， 表首长移交支票给该校董事部，兑现民联政府的承 也就是5.5%的增长率。相反的，如果马来西亚面 诺。 临负增长-2%，那么槟城的负增长最多只会多过 槟州首长林冠英于11月24日出席中华公学总校校 2.2%。槟城依靠州内的贸易量，但这也让槟城直 舍扩建动土礼；林峰成及刘子健再于11月27日前往 接暴露在世界经济当中，受到世界经济的健康与 该校，移交拨款支票给该校董事部。 否影响。 槟州首长林冠英在动土礼上指出，州政府的资源 “在没有天然资源的情形下，槟城靠的是以人 有限，同时他也了解到10万令吉只是个小数目，但 力资源带动制造业及服务业成长，这促使槟城贡 谈了7年的华小中华公学总校校舍扩建计划终于正式动土，槟州 献全马25%的进出口额，占据全马医药旅游60% 还是希望能够达到抛砖引玉的作用；至于财政预算 政府拨出10万令吉给该校充作建校基金。 案比槟州政府大250倍的联邦政府，如果是以倍数 的市场份额及2010年、2011年外资投资额占据了 建费，至今还差大约150万令吉。槟州民联政府自 来计算的话，即州政府拨出10万令吉，那么联邦政 全马28%的外资。” 2009年开始，每年制度化拨款给中华公学总校，目 府则理应拨出2500令吉。 因此，林祥才的说法偏离事实，他应该先做好 前为止已拨出13万令吉给该校。” “联邦政府最低限度也要拨款300万令吉给中华 功课，查探医药旅游是否因为负增长而放缓。事 他表示，州政府这次拨给该校的10万令吉拨款， 公学总校。中华公学总校一共需要350万令吉的扩 实是州内几乎所有的私人医院都正在扩展。林祥 不会影响到该校明年继续申请州政府的 才毫无逻辑及自相矛盾的言论显示出他是个对经 年度制度化拨款。 济运行一窍不通的人。林祥才缺乏经济知识的情 中华公学总校创校于1921年，是北海 况，在他一方面说槟城的房产涨价，另一方面又 历史最悠久的华小。该校曾有1500名学 批评槟城经济放缓的时候，让人一览无遗。 生，但年久失修，还面对校舍被白蚁侵 “房产价格的调涨永远是根据经济的大事增 蚀的安全问题，导致学生人数下滑至331 长，不可能会发生在经济衰退的时候。若按照林 名。 祥才的说法，那么槟州将成为全世界绝无仅有， 北海中华公学总校在多年前就被州教 在经济衰退时其房产价格也还能调涨的地方。我 育局列为白蚁危楼，但相关负责部门却 明白林祥才当初在大学并没有进修经济，但在他 没做出改善，师生们被迫在危险的环境 还没以他的无知与无能让大马人尴尬丢脸之前， 上课，而增建校舍计划也谈了7年，直到 我想请他先做功课，学一学到底什么是经济？” 郑克生上任董事会主席后，校舍扩建计 峇眼惹玛区州议员林峰成（左）及武吉淡汶区州议员刘子健一起出席中华公学 总校校舍扩建动土礼。 划才见曙光。 ¿ÅõÀ÷ 2012 1

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全程赛组别的健将们预备长征槟城大桥。 3万4500人挤满大桥 槟城大桥跑创纪录 槟州行政议员林峰成（右）颁奖给半程男子组冠亚季军。

槟城大桥跑得以顺利完成，全赖幕后一班劳苦功高的志工们。 赞助商之一的“黄人”为参赛者们加油打气。 槟州行政议员彭文宝（右）颁奖给半程女子宿将组冠亚季军。

参赛者们在完成了各组别的赛程后，坐在帐篷内休息等候颁奖典礼及幸运抽奖。 6 时事2012年11月刊 林冠英：只等候国阵兑现承诺付2200万令吉 买山竹园地段 槟州首长林冠英出示2封信件证实，尽管卫生部已 于11月7日批准申请，原本计划在山竹园地段上建立 私人医院的吉隆坡国际牙科中心私人有限公司，仍 会将“优先权”让给国阵进行可负担房屋计划。 槟州首长林冠英出示2封来自吉隆坡国际牙科中心 私人有限公司的信件，分别志期2012年8月6日及11 月9日。 在首封志期2012年8月6日的信件指出，该公司基 于无法获得卫生部的批准而希望终止与州政府的合 约；另一封志期11月9日的信件则表示该公司以人民 利益为前提，所以愿意把优先权让给槟州国阵。 另外，该信件也表示槟州政府能够将该院早前收到 的订金或已缴付的成本，悉数还给院方。 针对此，林冠英声明，州政府仍在等待槟州国阵缴 付剩余的购地款项，如果国阵无法在12月4日的限期 内缴清，那么州政府自然将把山竹园的地段留给吉 隆坡国际牙科中心私人有限公司去进行发展。 林冠英于11月25日在浮罗山背移交往生乐龄人士 家属抚恤金及国立大专生奖励金后指出，槟州政府 已准备在齐来亚路的11英亩地段建可负担房屋，而 他不了解为何槟州国阵仍坚持要在山竹园的1英亩地 段兴建房屋。 吉隆坡国际牙科中心私人有限公司发出2封信件给槟州首长林冠英，首封表示该公司基于无法获得卫生部的批准而希望终止与州政 府的合约，第二封则表示他们以人民利益为前提，所以愿意把优先权让给槟州国阵。 9

SENARAI NAMA AHLI MAJLIS SENARAI NAMA AHLI MAJLIS MPSP 2011 (1 JAN. 2012 - 31 DIS. 2012) MPPP 2011 (1 JAN. 2012 - 31 DIS. 2012) Kalendar Pelancongan Nama Telefon Nama Telefon Pulau Pinang Dis. 2012 En. Sim Chee Keong (DAP) 012-590 75 07 Zulkifli bin Mohd. Noor (DAP) 012 - 483 0878 [email protected] Harvindar a/l Darshan Singh 012 - 42822 50 1hb - 31hb Disember (DAP) En. Teoh Seang Hooi (DAP) 019-412 99 96 Pesta Pulau Pinang [email protected] 04-594 1231 Tay Leong Seng (DAP) 019 - 321 9392 Tapak Pesta Sungai Nibong Lim Siew Khim (DAP) 016 - 531 6026 6ptg - 12mlm En. Soon Lip Chee (DAP) 012-4290 163 [email protected] Lim Cheng Hoe 016 - 438 4809 (DAP) En. Visvanathan a/l Kumaran 012-477 6468 15hb Disember Tan Hun Wooi (DAP) 012 - 488 0409 (DAP) 04-398 3242 (Tel) Penang International Chingay [email protected] 04-502 1667 (Fax) En. Ong Ah Teong 012 - 410 6566 COmpetition (DAP) Esplanade Cik Tan Xin Ying 016 - 553 1987 Ooi Keat Hin 016 - 417 1331 7ptg - 11mlm (DAP) (PKR) Francis a/l Joseph (PKR) 012 - 474 3321 En. Mohd Shaipol Bin Ismail 012 - 571 2250 (DAP) Cik Ramlah Bee Binti 016 - 422 2142 Asiahoo (PKR)

En. Guanalan a/l 013 - 485 3128 En. Mohamed Yusoff Bin 04 - 657 7464 (Tel) Sengalaney Mohamed Noor (PAS) 012 - 472 8114 (DAP) Encik Iszuree Bin Ibrahim 016 - 443 3205 (PAS) En. Chandrasekeran a/l S. 012-5619870 Sr. Mohd. Zahry bin Shaikh 012 - 472 6725 Maniam (DAP) Abdul Rahim (NGO) chanderasekeran@mpsp. gov.my Encik Teh Lai Heng (DAP) 016 - 445 9808 En. Mohamad Zainudin 013-45 47 009 bin Othman (PKR) Encik Gooi Seong Kin 016 - 457 1271 mohamadzainudin@mpsp. (DAP) gov.my Encik Prem Anand a/l 012 - 412 2558 Loganathan En. Ahmad Farid bin Md. 019-540 9396 (DAP) Arshad (PKR) 04-3979796 (Fax) [email protected] Encik Tan Seng Keat 012 - 438 6191 (PKR) En. Johari bin Kassim (PKR) 019-449 1450 Tuan Haji Mohd Rashid Bin 019 - 456 0077 [email protected] Hasnon (PKR) Abdul Latif bin Abdullah 019-560 57 55 (PKR) Muhammad Sabri Bin Md 013 - 432 0207 [email protected] Osman (PKR) En. Lim Eng Nam 016-411 44 00 Mohd Taufik Bin sulong 012 - 438 0873 (PKR) 04-588 0818 (Tel) (PKR) [email protected] 04-588 0885 (Fax) Tahir Jalaluddin Bin Hussain 012 - 463 5959 Puan Kusala Kumari @ Rynu 019-54 63 257 (NGO) a/p A. Shanmugam (PKR) Dr. Lim Mah Hui 012 - 422 1880 [email protected] (NGO) En. Amir bin Md. Ghazali 013-584 8386 Encik Sin Kok Siang (NGO) 016 - 422 2255 (PKR) 04 - 521 1987 (Fax) Ng Chek Siang (PKR) 016 - 470 7089 [email protected] [email protected] En. Ahmad Kaswan bin 019- 408 4899 Kassim (PAS) BULETIN MUTIARA Buletin Mutiara boleh diperoleh di : [email protected]. my - Pejabat-pejabat ADUN Tingkat 47, Komtar, - Pejabat-pejabat Kerajaan Negeri En. Lim Tau Hoong 019-446 35 51 10503 Penang (NGO) Phone : 04-650 5468 - Pejabat-pejabat PBA [email protected] Fax : 04-261 5923 - Bukit Bendera Email: [email protected] - Pasaraya-pasaraya sekitar Pulau Pinang Dr. Tiun Ling Ta 013-430 2096 - Hospital-hospital Kerajaan dan Swasta (NGO) 04-508 0039 (Tel) EDITORIAL [email protected] 04-657 0918 (Fax) - Pejabat-pejabat NGO Editor - Edaran rumah ke rumah En. Ahmad Tarmizi Bin 013 - 414 4822 Chan Lilian (English) Abdullah Tam Poh Guek (Chinese) Jenis Iklan Saiz Kos (NGO) D.Bhavaneswari (Tamil) (sebulan,RM) En. Loh Joo Huat 012-4221133 Assistant Editors : Satu Muka 25sm(w) x 32sm(h) 15,000 (*) (DAP) Albert Benedict Manikam (Proof Reader) Surat [email protected] Writer Separuh 25sm(w) x 16m(h) 7,500 (*) En. Ong Koon Liak 012-4277868 Muka Surat (DAP) 04-530 0363 (Tel) Danny Ooi (English) [email protected] 04-538 6950 (Fax) Shum Jian Wei (Chinese) (melintang) P.Parameswari (Tamil) Separuh 12.5sm(w) x 32m(h) 7,500 (*) Puan Sarina binti Hashim 013-50 00 155 (PKR) Photographers : Muka Surat [email protected] Chan Lilian, Law Suun Ting, (menegak) Mohd. Hafiz Tajudin and Alissala Thian En. Md Jamil Bin Abd 019-4490007 Bagi Maklumat Lanjut, Sila Hubungi : Rahman Graphic Designers : Shawal Ahmad: PAS) Loo Mei Fern, Idzham Ahmad 04 - 650 5550, 04 - 650 5256, 012 - 424 9004 [email protected] [email protected] atau [email protected] 10

Pesta Pulau Pinang 2011 11 Still awaiting RM150m Federal flood allocation Story by Danny Ooi such as de-silting were being carried out while waiting for DATUK Keramat assembly- the allocation. member Jagdeep Singh Deo Phase II of the Sungai Pinang said the Penang Government is Flood Mitigation Project in- concerned that it has yet to re- volves the widening and deep- ceive the RM150 million fund ening of the river from Kam- from the Federal Government pung Rawa to the Dhoby Ghaut for the Phase 11 Sungai Pinang bridge to help reduce flooding Flood Mitigation Project. in the surrounding areas. “It is already the second year Law added that low-lying of the 10th Malaysia Plan and areas in Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan the year is almost coming to an Sungai Pinang, Jalan Patani, end,” he said during a Deep- Jalan Air Itam and Jalan Datuk avali open house organised by Keramat are often submerged Jalan York Village Develop- in water during a downpour. ment and Security Committee “The recent floods on Aug 6 in Solok York on Nov 15. affected about 3,000 people, Jagdeep said the Federal- mainly staying in the flood- funded project consisted of prone areas of Datuk Keramat four phases with Phase 1 being and Jalan P. Ramlee,” Law said. completed in 1999. Jadeep (background) addressing the crowd during the open house. Some 100 people attended “Some 70 per cent of resi- the open house where they were dents living along the Sungai dustries, rural development and flood mitigation Law presented with goodie bags to Pinang banks have been relocated under Phase II. Choo Kiang said he had sent a letter to the Natural celebrate Deepavali. “We do not need for all of them to be relocated Resources and Environment Ministry in September Also present were Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi, Seri to start Phase II,” he said. enquiring about the fund, but had yet to get a reply. Delima assemblymember S.N. Rayer and councillors Meanwhile, exco for agriculture, agro-based In- He said, however, small scale upgrading works Ong Ah Teong and Harvinder Singh. Road upgrades to benefit motorists Story by Danny Ooi ment’s hope to ob- tain funds from the MOTORISTS to Balik Pulau via Jalan Federal Govern- Jalan Tun Sardon and Jalan Paya Ter- ment to build a ubong will soon benefit from the Road flyover from Balik Development Project (Phase 3) which Pulau to Relau, is expected to be fully completed by which however de- the end of this month. pends on the Fed- Exco for road works, utilities and eral Government’s transport management Lim Hock Seng decision. said RM600,000 was allocated by the Prior to the site State Government for the project. visit, Lim also vis- “We hope this project will reduce ited another site traffic flow from Relau to Balik Pulau project which in- by converting the existing single lane volves three phas- road to a dual carriageway. es of road im- “The State Government hopes to provement along overcome the problem of traffic con- Jalan Tun Sardon. gestion in the area, which has been the Meanwhile, bane of residents of Balik Pulau, Paya Public Works De- Terubong and Relau,” he said at a partment (North press conference after a site visit at the West District) di- Exco for road works, utilities and transport management Lim Hock Seng (second from right), junction of Jalan Tun Sardon/Jalan rector Ahmad Public Works Department (North West District) director Ahmad Azmil Mohd Mokhtar (right) and Yeoh Soon Hin (third from right) visiting the project site at the junction of Jalan Tun Paya Terubong recently. Azmil Mohd Sardon and Jalan Paya Terubong. Also present were State Economic Mokhtar said three Planning Unit’s director Zaini Husain phases of the drains and upgrading of road junctions road development project can be car- and Paya Terubong assemblymember “The three phases of the road con- and stabilisation of slopes at Jalan Tun ried out as soon as possible, probably Yeoh Soon Hin. struction involves road widening, Sardon. by next year (2013), if there is an al- Lim said it is the State Govern- stabilisation of hillslopes, building of “It is hoped that phase four of the location,” Ahmad Azmil said. 12 Achieving sustainable development Story by Danny Ooi grim shadow. “It began in 2008 with the meltdown SOME 500 participants were held spell- of the US housing and banking sectors, bound listening to world-renowned followed by some of the greatest finan- economist and sustainable development cial bailouts seen in history. Today, the guru Prof Jeffrey D. Sachs sharing his crisis has since enveloped the world as views on “The New Era of Sustainable nation after nation becomes afflicted by Development” at the Traders Hotel re- economic and financial turmoil. Europe cently. faces a sovereign-debt crisis while This lecture, the 4th Penang in Asia export-dependent Asia is beset by sus- lecture, was organised by Penang Insti- tained economic contraction,” he tute to bring together renowned schol- added. ars, intellectuals and thinkers from di- He said due to Penang’s significant verse fields to Penang. dependency on exports and hence its Sachs pointed out that it was danger- exposure to international shifts, espe- ous to merely concentrate on short-term cially in the electrical and electronic growth as it was not sustainable for the sector, it was initially hard hit. whole economic system. “In 2009, we were reeling from a “What is sustainable development huge drop in GDP growth as demand and how can we achieve it?” he asked. Sachs addressing the crowd at the Traders Hotel, during the 4th Penang in decelerated in our traditional Western He added that sustainable develop- Asia lecture. export markets. ment should aim for three aspects - eco- “However, thanks to sheer effort and nomic prosperity, social injustice and Penang was timely. quently the eight Millennium Develop- a never-say-die attitude, we managed to economic sustainability. “Malaysia is seeking to become a ment Goals (MDGs) which commit all not only recover but bounce back in Sachs cited social injustice as not high-income economy by 2020. The UN member states to: eradicate extreme style in 2010.” giving each child an equal opportunity stated target for achieving this status is poverty and hunger; achieve universal Lim went on to say that in the last few and absence of gender equality. a GNI per capita of US$15,000. How- primary education; promote gender years, not only has Penang topped the He said among the unsolved problems ever, in our zeal to attain this magic equality and empower women; reduce investment charts in the last two years is environmental sustainability. figure, we must not lose sight of a child mortality rates; improve mental with 28 per cent of total national foreign In summing up, Sachs said: “The greater picture. health; combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and direct investment (FD), it faces a work- world is dangerously off-course – there “There is no point in attaining high- other diseases; ensure environmental er shortage instead of unemployment, is extreme poverty, high inequality and income status when there are people sustainability, and develop a global has a vibrant manufacturing hub and an degradation of the environment.” among us who are still living in poverty partnership for development. exciting tourist destination, a UNESCO Meanwhile, Penang Chief Minister, and squalor. It is a moral issue that forms “Our country is now at the cross- World Heritage City due to its multi- Lim Guan Eng, in his welcoming the basis of the United Nations Millen- roads, with the looming backdrop of the cultural harmony and is now the most speech, said Sachs’ brief sojourn in nium Declaration in 2000, and conse- current global financial crisis casting a livable city in Malaysia. State offers help to alleged rape victim Story by Danny Ooi sumer and religious affairs Datuk Ab- dul Malik Abul Kassim and Bukit THE Penang state government is ready Mertajam MP Chong Eng.Chong Eng to render any help, including legal as- said she would bring up the case in sistance, to the Indonesian restaurant Parliament. worker who alleged she was gang-raped Acting Consul-General of Indonesia by three policemen on Nov 9. Sofiana Mufidah said the woman was Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, on in good condition and undergoing coun- Nov 15, said this when he visited the selling. Indonesia Consulate in Jalan Burma to Sofiana said she believed the police show the state’s solidarity and support would “do the right thing” and bring to for her. book those involved in the case. “The acting Consul-General of In- “I hope everyone, especially the donesia can convey to us if the woman Indonesian community here in Malay- needs anything and we will try to as- sia and back in Indonesia, will remain sist,” he said. calm and let the police carry out their Lim also urged the police to set up task,” she said. the Independent Police Complaints and The 25-year-old woman had lodged Misconducts Commission to look into a police report over the incident at the Lim (second from left) presenting a bouquet of flowers to Sofiana during his this matter. Central Seberang Prai district police visit to the Indonesian Consulate in Jalan Burma. Looking on are Mansor The woman is staying at the consu- headquarters in Bandar Perda, Bukit (left) and Abdul Malik. late after the alleged rape was high- Mertajam. lighted. She claimed that she was in a taxi passport, the policemen took her to the Deputy Comm. Datuk Abdul Rahim Accompanying him were Deputy near the Pacific shopping mall when police station, where they gang-raped Hanafi gave assurance that there would Chief Minister 1 Datuk Mansor Oth- she was stopped by a police patrol car. her in a room. be no cover-up and “everything will be man, Exco for domestic trade, con- As she only had a photocopy of her Meanwhile, Penang police chief, done according to procedure.” 13 MPPP fights back on demolition claims Story by Chan Lilian Photos showed that only the illegal extension was demol- FROM photos gathered ished. through the Penang Island The house owner had been Municipal Council (MPPP) given ample reminders and Building Department, the il- they had even been fined by the legal structure of a house at courts on July 21, 2008. Lengkok Sungai Gelugor Satu However, all the warnings showed a huge, two-storey il- and reminders from MPPP legal extension that breached were ignored, thereby leaving the perimeter of the neigh- MPPP with little option but to bour’s house. demolish the illegal exten- On Nov 8, MPPP Enforce- sion. ment Unit officers demolished Patahiyah said: ”MPPP the illegal extension after car- takes heed of the concerns of rying out all the necessary at- the people related to enforce- tempts to get the owner to ment actions and will always rectify the matter because it File pic from MPPP. Photo dated Oct 13, 2008 shows the strive to improve its service. posed a danger to the neigh- illegal extension at Lengkok Sungai Gelugor. In future, MPPP through its bour’s house. Operations Coordination The demolition was carried ture was build around 2007. statement on Nov 21, ex- Committee is open to the sen- out in accordance with the Several complaints were pressed her disappointment sitivities of the people and Roads, Drainage and Buildings lodged by the neighbours as with certain quarters who had will take into considerations Act 1974 and followed the the illegal extension not only made all sorts of accusations the views of the public, com- Standard Operating Procedure marred the quality of the sur- against MPPP. plainant, local assemblymem- On Nov 8, MPPP Enforcement (SOP) of the local council and roundings, it posed a danger to Some media had portrayed ber and other angles. MPPP Unit officers demolished the with the approval of the local them as well as being a breed- the demolition in a totally dif- will refer these matters to the illegal extension after carrying out all the necessary attempts state assemblymember. ing ground for mosquitoes. ferent light, making it look as state government and is will- to get the owner to rectify the Details provided by MPPP MPPP chief Datuk Patahi- if MPPP had demolished a ing to accept any recommen- matter because it posed a danger showed that this illegal struc- yah Ismail, who issued a press house, which is entirely untrue. dations.” to the neighbour’s house. International writers, poets, musicians grace literary fest Story by Danny Ooi Stories?”. Town has thrived as a beacon journeys,” Lim added. “Encouraged by last year’s of religious and cultural un- “In our ongoing efforts to THE George Town Literary response which showed that derstanding and has fostered create a more culturally vi- Festival returns this year Penang was more than ready an environment where groups brant, more liveable city, we with an impressive line-up for a festival that celebrates of people have thrived and need to support and engage in of local and international writers, the festival this year where generations have taken artistic expression: for a city writers, poets and musi- is three times bigger than last root. with no art, no music, no lit- cians. year. “We have had Armenian erature, no dance, no film.. has The launching ceremony “The theme this year is a Jews, Hadramis, Tamils, Gu- no soul. held at Sekeping Victoria continuation of last year’s and jaratis, Chinese, Dutch, Ger- “We must be a centre for 164, Lebuh Victoria, on Nov seeks to appreciate the many man, English, Scottish, Malay, learning, for exchange and 23 saw 26 writers, modera- cultural diasporas in the re- Burmese, Thai communities, discourse. We need to engage tors and musicians from gion and beyond, and the Eurasians, Peranakan, Pun- with writers and artists from Scotland, the Netherlands, stories that were inspired,” jabis and more; all have called all over the world. We need to Belgium, Ghana, United she added. this place home,” he added. share and we need to learn. Kingdom, Russia, United Among the Malaysian Lim said Penang was a “This is a life-long process Staes of America, Indonesia, writers present at the launch multicultural community, is and governments should do Singapore, Australia, Thai- were National Laureate Datuk still a multicultural commu- their part in the support of land and Malaysia inspire in A. Samad Said, a renowned nity and will continue to be knowledge and creative cul- the theme, “Voyages, Hopes, writer/poet who is one of the one. ture.” Dreams”. Samad was among the Malaysian most prolific writers in Ba- He said the state has cele- The George Town Literary This year’s festival saw writers present at the launch of hasa Malaysia and recipient brated pluralism in its diverse Festival 2012 from Nov 23 to George Town Literary Festival local writer Tan Twan Eng 2012. of the region’s top literary shapes and forms. 25 featured 20 free events return to share his voyage, awards. “We have welcomed people which included readings and hopes and dreams as a writer. for the prize in 2007 with his Chief Minister Lim Guan who voyaged to Penang, and panel discussions, book The Penang-born author’s debut novel, ‘The Gift of Eng in his speech at the had hopes and who dared to launches, a poetry workshop “The Garden of Evening Rain”. launching ceremony said dream. with local school children, a Mists” is one of the six nomi- Festival curator Bernice Sekeping Victoria has been “The theme of this year’s poetry event and a live music. nees for the Booker Prize 2012 Chauly said the inuagural fes- beautifully restored. festival is therefore apt to the The festival’s venues be- – the first Malaysian writer to tival began in 2011 with five He welcomed all guests for continuing migration and sides Sekeping Victoria also be shortlisted for one of the internationally recognised an engaging and inspiring movement of people, to the included China House, Stu- most prestigious literary priz- Malaysian writers who ex- weekend at the second literary indomitable strength of the dio@Straits, all within walk- es in English. plored the theme “History and festival. human spirit, and the stories ing distance of the historic city Twan Eng was long-listed Heritage – Where Are Our “For centuries, George that have come from these of George Town. 14 Don’t manipulate data,

DonaldCHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng recently LimHe reiterated that whilsttold attending the credibility of his remarks, bearing in mind Malaysia’s FDI in 2010 and 2011. took Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Small and Medium Enterprises BN’s past tendency of manipulating fig- “Such claims by Donald Lim are so Donald Lim to task for his irresponsible Association(SAMENTA) dinner at E&O ures and statistics in their favour. divorced from reality that he should do attempt to manipulate economic data to Hotel recently, its president had said that For instance BN’s claims of success- his homework and check whether sectors benefit BN politically. business orders were firm and their big- fully fighting crime shown by declining such as medical tourism are slowing Donald, at a Penang MCA economic gest problem was finding workers. crime index does not reflect the preva- down with negative growth. Instead al- forum, had claimed that Penang’s gross Also, multinational corporations lence of crime continuing throughout most every private hospital is expanding. domestic product (GDP) growth for the (MNCs) B. Braun had just announced a Malaysia until former Inspector-General “The illogical reasoning and self- first nine months of this year showed a RM1.75 billion additional investment of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan even sug- contradiction of Donald Lim reflects his drop to 1.8per cent - something that is over three years beginning this year and gested a review of the crime index due lack of understanding of how the econo- not reflected by business sentiment nor Agilent Corporation announced a to the disconnect between the figures and my works. This lack of economic knowl- the worker shortage in Penang. US$200 million (RM630m) investment the actual situation on the ground. edge is cruelly exposed when he talks “The BN Federal government should next year, both in Penang. With no natural resources, Penang about rising property prices in Penang in not politicise economic data that Penang “Are the announcements of such in- relies on human resources to generate a slowing economy,” Guan Eng said. has recorded negative economic growth vestments by these foreign MNCs re- growth in the manufacturing and ser- Property prices are always associated when this is not the reality on the ground flected in the BN government’s figures?” vices sector, which has resulted in the with a booming economy, never with an and even small and medium enterprises Guan Eng asked. state contributing to 25 per cent of Ma- economy that is slowing down. (SMEs) complain that their biggest prob- The failure by Donald to factor in these laysia’s imports and exports, more than Penang must be the only place in the lem is in finding workers,” Guan Eng two important developments by SMEs and 60 per cent of Malaysia’s medical tourism world where property prices are going up said. MNCs raises strong suspicions about the receipts and comprising 28 per cent of when the economy is slowing down. Check these projects, Kong CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng has urged Commission (PPC), were badly damaged Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha to do his duties as because of design flaws. Transport Minister and visit the RM250 mil- To overcome the design flaws, PPSB said lion expansion of Penang International Air- that an additional RM10 million was required port and RM43 million Tanjung City Marina for repair works. as well as the troubled RM65 Million PPSB added that the previous chairman Swettenham Pier project. Tan Cheng Liang had promised to provide Lim said the Penang state government is the RM10 million for repairs but the promise shocked by the outrageous claim by Malay- remain unfulfilled. sia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) that “Clearly the present PPC chairman Datuk renovation and upgrading works at the Pen- Seri Chua Soi Lek has failed in his duty in ang International Airport in Bayan Lepas not just improving but even to maintain the have been “substantially completed”. facilities under PPC. For this reason, Kong “Any passenger who uses the Penang must intervene and find a quick solution or International airport facility knows this is Workers cleaning up the wet floor after the roof of the airport else this abandoned RM43 million Tanjung untrue,” he said in a recent statement. leaked recently. - Filepic City Marina will only remind us all that is How can MAHB sacrifice public interests wrong with the management of a BN-con- by stating that the expansion project has been “substantially completed” after spending RM250 mil- trolled PPC,” Lim said. substantially completed when the roof has still not been lion, then this is a clear case of not just mismanage- Kong was also urged to inspect the RM65 million put fully up, water leaks occur when it rains, the toilets ment of funds but also abuse of public trust.” Swettenham Pier to prevent it from suffering the same are dirty and the whole place still looks like a construc- Kong should also inspect the abandoned RM43 fate. tion work-site with noise and dust, Lim queried. million Tanjung City Marina project, which is in a There have been several complaints of inadequate Instead of trying to defend the contractors and of- pitiful state. facilities and service by the important cruise liners ficials monitoring the work done, MAHB should come Despite being completed in 2007 at a cost of RM43 that serve an important role to expand tourism into clean and own up to the reasons behind the failure to million, it is practically rotting away with half sub- Penang. complete the work on time. merged disembarkation ramps in sea water and rows These three projects under the Transport Ministry “There have already been two extensions of time of concrete and foam pontoons floating dangerously, cost a total of RM358 million - something that is a given to the contractor, with the last one expiring on posing a threat to cruise liners and ferries as well as gross wastage of public funds and abuse of public Nov 24. Can Kong state what is the new completion security risks posed by lighting that is not working. trust if Kong does not take immediate steps to stop date and the penalties imposed on the contractor for The marina has the capacity to accommodate 140 such failure in project management as well as rescue failure of completion?” Lim asked. yachts and boats with 102 berths but there are now no these distressed projects. He urged Kong to inspect the airport himself in- yachts or boats. “Instead of only being concerned about the tender stead of allowing MAHB to make Malaysia an inter- The Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) management has of car registration numbers and installing 831 1Ma- national laughing stock by announcing the airport to pushed away responsibility for this failed project with laysia cameras under Automated Enforcement System be substantially completed when it is not. a statement in the papers that the marina’s berthing or AES, Kong should come urgently to Penang to find “If an uncompleted project can be passed off as facilities, designed and constructed by the Penang Port a salvage and rescue formula.” 15 Good things come in small packages! CHIEF minister Lim Guan Eng being promoted as a hub for shared said this when comparing the size services and outsourcing, particu- of Penang state and its achieve- larly in business processing out- ments over the last four years. sourcing (BPO), information Lim was speaking at the ASLI technology outsourcing (ITO) and conference in Singapore on “Pen- knowledge process outsourcing ang Investment Opportunities” on (KPO). Nov 26.. Penang is of course well- “We share many similarities known as a tourist destination, with Singapore. Penang, being a what with its hills, beaches, part of the Straits Settlements, had glorious food and colourful so- its humble beginnings as a pros- cial and physical cultural herit- perous port city. Naturally blessed age. These are our treasures that with the strategic geographical attract people, investors and advantage as the gateway into the tourists to Penang. Bay of Bengal and a pivotal point “Within tourism itself, we are in the spice and silk trades, Penang also carving a niche as a leading was able to carve a commercial provider of medical tourism. niche as an international tranship- About two-thirds of national ment hub and entrepôt,” he said. medical tourism receipts now This continued until free port come from Penang, with Penang status was withdrawn in the 1960s. hospitals servicing 60% of the Faced with the need to adapt, Lim speaking at the ASLI conference in Singapore. total 555,000 foreign medical Penang showed typical resilience tourists who came to Malaysia by taking advantage of the global ages between our port, rail, air and said. rect investment achieved over for healthcare in 2011. We cur- industrialisation trend and quickly highway facilities are seamless Finally, while the availability those two years making up 28% rently have seven major private positioned itself as a base for ex- and well connected. Besides the of human talent, logistics, mature of the national total. For a state that hospitals that provide high- port-oriented manufacturing. RM250 million airport upgrade supply-chain and liveability are makes up only 6% of the nation’s quality yet affordable healthcare “Today, we are now one of the currently on-going, the Second important factors, there is one population, that is no mean feat. to both local and foreign pa- largest global electronics manu- Penang Bridge linking Batu- crucial element that binds them all Further Penang contributes 25% tients,” Lim said. facturing hubs and a world-re- Kawan on the mainland and Ba- together – institutional stability of Malaysia’s imports and exports In addition to becoming a nowned tourist destination that has tuMaung in the south of the island provided by good governance. In and nearly 2/3 of Malaysia’s Medical City, Penang also aims to managed to maintain the delicate will be ready in less than a year’s short, there must be rule of law. health tourism receipts. be a regional Education Hub. balance between a highly-urban- time. In this, Penang offers strong While Penang has been a tradi- Historically, students from the ised and developed state and the “We are also planning to build intellectual property protection tional leader in the electronics northern region of Malaysia and physical and living heritage that an undersea tunnel as a third link and an effective, non-corrupt gov- manufacturing sector, especially even from Thailand have sought has made us a UNESCO World between the mainland and the is- ernment based on the core princi- in areas such as semi-conductors, out Penang for commercial studies Heritage City,” he said. land, in anticipation of future ples of Competency, Accountabil- electronics, medical devices, stor- as well as English classes. The lynchpin of Penang’s fu- growth and development.” ity and Transparency (CAT). age hardware and even the halal Today more than 30 public and ture success is based on five key Thirdly, as a result of Penang’s Penang has recorded budget sur- industry, over the last few years, private universities and colleges, factors. long involvement in the manufac- pluses every year, reduced our the state government has aggres- in addition to nine reputable inter- Firstly, Penang is blessed with turing sector, we have been able debts by a record 95% over 4 years sively promoted Penang as a national schools, have been set up valuable human talent in the form to not only foster a local supply to nearly debt free winning acco- destination of choice for invest- in the state. Furthermore, in a bid of a dynamic workforce. Thanks chain ecosystem of high-quality, lades not just from the annual ment in higher value-added tech- to draw the interest of students to an inherited legacy of well-de- efficient supply services but also Auditor-General’s Report as the nology such as LED/solid-state from around the region, Penang veloped institutions, Penangites embed ourselves in the global best performing state but also from lighting devices, renewable ener- successfully attracted the Asian have a high rate of literacy well production network. Transparency International for gy, biotechnology, as well as aero- Women’s Leadership University above the national average, as well The existence of such an estab- implementing open competitive space/avionic industries. to set up campus in the state. as a multi-lingual population that lished ecosystem makes us an tenders. The results have been encour- “I believe that in order for Pen- is conversant in English, Mandarin ideal location for any investor “We also passed the Freedom aging and many corporations such ang to make the leap into the fu- and many other languages. As a looking to set up shop. of Information Enactment which as Intel have now made Penang ture, we must be able to fulfil the result, the talent pool has been the Fourth, Penang is highly live- allows disclosure of government their base for research, design and trinity of choice, which I define as: backbone of its economy. The able. According to ECA Interna- contracts with the private sector. development activities. the habitat of choice for residents, superior quality of Penang talent tional, Penang is the most liveable And to top it off, we have also More recently,leading USB the destination of choice for tour- is of course well-known to Singa- city in Malaysia and eighth most become the first state in Malaysia flash drive manufacturer Phison ists and the location of choice for pore, as many of Penang’s sons liveable in Asia. to have the entire state cabinet Electronics Corp has selected investors in setting up business,” and daughters have been head- “While we may not be able to including the Chief Minister make Penang to be its first overseas loca- the chief minister said. hunted by Singaporean universi- compare with Singapore, which a full public declaration of assets,” tion by setting up its engineering “Our vision is to transform ties and corporations. ranks amongst the top in the Lim added. development and design centre in Penang into an international and “Sometimes I think our biggest world, we are tops in education These measures, in addition to Penang. intelligent city. Our mission is export product has not been elec- and healthcare both in terms of solid fiscal fundamentals and This significant move by to make Penang the preferred trical and electronics goods but in money and value for money – two prudent financial management, Phison will not only attract more location that is clean, green, safe fact our people!” Lim said. key areas for expats and their have led to Penang becoming the scientific and engineering talent and healthy. We can guarantee Secondly, Penang has been a families. And equally important, number one investment destina- but also lead to technology and that the freedoms and openness traditional logistics hub with well- Penang is the safest city in Malay- tion in the country in 2010. This talent transfer to Penang. that we see in Penang will still established trade-related and com- sia with the highest drop in crime historic feat was repeated in 2011 Other than manufacturing and remain 10 years or 20 years from munications infrastructure. Link- index for the last four years,” Lim as well, with the total foreign di- its related activities, Penang is also now.” 16 UPSR students score by faith, not sight

Story by Chan Lilian the recent UPSR examination. Pix by Jian-Wei Two of them, Kenzon of Se- kolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan TWELVE-year-old Kenzon Khas (Penglihatan) and Teoh Yeoh brought tears to the mem- Zhan Feng of Sekolah Jalan bers of the media not because Hamilton, scored 5As. This is he is visually-impaired but the second time Lim has met because he showed such tenac- Kenzon. A few months ago, ity, determination, maturity when he was at Alma, Bukit and surprised everyone with Mertajam, he had appealed that his excellent oratory skills at these students with visual im- the press conference on Nov pairment be allowed addi- 20 in Chief Minister Lim Guan tional 30 minutes to complete Eng’s office. their UPSR examination as In perfect Bahasa Malaysia, some of them have difficulty he stood up to thank his par- “reading” the Braille drawings ents, teachers and all those in their examination pa- who had helped him and his pers. Unfortunately, they were visually-impaired school not given the extra time. mates in their studies. However, it is understood He thanked Lim by address- that there are now more teach- ing him with full manners in a ers allocated to help these complete sentence of ‘Yang students. Lim was visibly Amat Berhormat’ in an articu- touched and hugged Kenzon late manner - confidence not before rewarding him with many people his age or even RM500 and a special recogni- some adults have. tion certificate. Kenzon was amongst one of When asked by Buletin Mu- five visually-impaired stu- tiara, Kenzon said his ambition dents who successfully over- is to be in the IT field as it will Lim is overcome by emotion and gives Kenzon a warm hug when the brave boy thanked the came their diability and help other visually-impaired chief minister, his parents, teachers and all those who have helped his visually-impaired achieved excellent results in people. school mates in their studies. Wat-er fun at circumcision ceremony Story and pix by Chan Lilian Department officer jokingly told them: Member of Parliament Chow Kon Yeow the circumcision ceremony. “Sudah mandi baru tak sakit,” meaning and Penang state exco member Abdul Mosque chairman Idris Abdul Salam FIFTY children from the Tanjong they should take a shower first so the pain Malik Kassim sprayed them in the vicin- and the residents’ representative thanked parliamentary constituency recently un- is reduced. ity of the Masjid Alimshah Waley at Chow and the Village Security and De- derwent their circumcision ritual at a big So, the children lined up and had a Chulia Street on Nov 25. velopment committee of Jalan Pasar for splash ceremony. A Fire and Rescue whale of time when the officers, Tanjong Chow had contributed RM4,000 for their generous contribution.

The children playing with glee when given a shower by the fire officers and VIPs before their circumcision procedure.