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Story by Danny Ooi competition, paramotor perfor- mance, remote plane/ helicopter FANCY floating over Padang and others. Polo? “There’s even a fun run on Feb Then come on down to the 21 at 7am from Polo Ground,” Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Malaysia Tourism Promotion this Feb 21 and 22 and get the Board deputy director Haryanty chance to have a glimpse at Abu Bakar said at a press confer- George Town World Heritage ence at Komtar on Jan 27, to Site from the sky. announce the event. Organised for the first time in Registration for this fun run is George Town, the Penang Hot RM28. Air Balloon Fiesta will be the top To register go to mypenang. highlight to kick-start Visit Pen- gov.my/hab to get to the registra- ang Year 2015. tion link plus details on the run. This RM650,000 event, spon- For ease of parking during sored by the state, promises visi- the event days, shuttle buses tors a one-of-a-kind experience. will be provided by the state A total of 15 hot air balloons from three different points on will be available and the event is the island to Padang Polo. open to all ages from 6am to 9pm Meanwhile, Chief Minister at Polo Ground, with balloon Lim Guan Eng said the recent set-up at 7am and free-flying irAsia flight QZ8501 crash balloons from Youth Park on could have affected tourist ar- both days. rivals in Penang. ROYAL VISIT... Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu‘adzam Shah is greeted by Chief During the two days, three He mentioned that the state Minister Lim Guan Eng during the king’s brief visit to Penang on Jan 26. With them are Governor tethered balloons will be availa- recorded fewer tourists last Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas (third from left), his wife Toh Puan Majimor Shariff (fourth from left) and ble for open rides to the public at month, compared to the same Lim’s wife, Betty Chew. - Pix by Mark James. RM25 per person while a cold period last year. inflation balloon at RM5 per According to Penang Tourism person will allow one to walk Department, Penang received “There was a cooling-off pe- the box, like bringing in the Pen- Tourism Malaysia. into the interior of the hot air 142,115 tourists via seaport and riod last month. This could be ang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015 This event’s programming balloon for that special photo airport last month, which is a due to the AirAsia tragedy,” Lim to boost tourism. partners are AKA balloon Sdn opportunity. drop of 0.58% or equivalent of said. “There is also the George Bhd, Today Lifestyle Marketing Watch out for the three spe- 825 tourists compared to the He added that more events Town Festival coming in August. and ActifeStyle. Its official radio cial-shaped balloons - Trump, same month in 2013. could be planned in a joint ven- We intend to support Putrajaya station is Fly FM. Darth Vader and Humpty Lim added that he foresaw a ture with Tourism Malaysia to in drawing in tourists,” Lim said. For event updates and the hot Dumpty. challenging year ahead, stressing boost the industry in the state. The Penang Hot Air Balloon air balloonists’ profiles, log on to “Besides the impressive hot that the state would need to create “We need to work harder to Fiesta is supported by the state mypenang.gov.my/hab and air balloons, there will be family- more events to attract tourists. lure tourists to the country and government with the cooperation #mypenanghab for live updates friendly activities such as fun “Our tourist numbers are still Penang, and to focus on Asean of Penang Island Municipal and photos. inflatable playgrounds, creative good, but the overall drop is and domestic markets. Council and Penang Global workshops, archery, photography something to ponder. “We also need to think out of Tourism in collaboration with • See also Page 14 2 February 1 - 15, 2015 MACC urged to step up Story by Victor Seow Auditor-General’s Report for the year Pix by Shum Jian Wei 2013. Others present were MPs Steven CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng has Sim (Bukit Mertajam) and Zairil Khir thrown a challenge to the Malaysian Johari (Bukit Bendera) and Public Anti-Corruption Commission Accounts Committee chairman Datuk (MACC). Nur Jazlan Mohamed. Speaking at a forum titled “Gov- MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri ernment Audit: Formality or Account- Abu Kassim Mohamed, who was ini- ability” held at Wawasan Open Uni- tially slated to be one of the speakers, versity , Lim said: “Many are still was unable to attend as he was ill. wondering when MACC is going to Abu Kassim was represented by step up and be like Hong Kong’s MACC legal adviser Datuk Han Chee ICAC (International Commission Rull. Cynthia Gabriel from C4 was Against Corruption) instead of being moderator for the panel discussion. a mere shadow of its self.” Lim, in his opening address, re- Giving words of encouragement, minded all those present on the key he urged MACC to boost its perfor- principles adopted by the Penang mance to be on par with its Hong state government in combating cor- Kong cousin. ruption and the remarkable achieve- Jointly organised by Penang Insti- ments that the state had achieved so The participants at the forum listening attentively to the speakers. tute and the Centre to Combat Cor- far in its fiscal balance and savings. ruption and Cronyism (C4), the forum “In stark contrast to the usually accorded to the state government for ency International. We are proud to provided the perfect venue for stake- abysmal findings in the audit of fed- its clean, efficient and transparent be lauded as amongst the best man- holders, elected officials from both eral ministries and other states, governance – and not only in the aged and most efficient state admin- sides of the political divide and the Penang has maintained a stellar re- AG’s Report but also by interna- istrators in Malaysia yearly since media to scrutinise the findings of the cord. Commendations have been tional watchdogs such as Transpar- 2008,” Lim said to loud applause.

PBAPP ‘cops’ get their badges WITH the uniform comes authority and with au- thority, one is entrusted with heavy responsibility! That was the underlying message delivered to the 42 uniformed men who are part of the Penang Water Supply Holdings Berhad (PBAPP) auxil- iary police force. Of the 42, eight received the position of ser- geant, 24 became corporals and 10 are constables. They attended martial arts and basic police training and are entrusted to protect and boost security of all water installations and operational premises in the state. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, who’s also chair- man of PBAPP, witnessed the auxiliary police badge and logo pinning ceremony for the men by state police chief Senior DCP Datuk Abduk Rahim Hanafi. Also present at the ceremony which was held at the PBA Complex along Jalan Padang Tembak on Jan 15 was PBAPP chief executive officer Jaseni Maidinsa. Lim, in his speech, reminded all those who were present on the importance of water as a necessity to life and the significance of the auxiliary police force for its protection. The auxiliary police force taking their oath. “What’s the use of possessions if you don’t have water? Water is a gift from God. It’s a ba- curity requirements and financial capability. They tions to the men and urged them to carry out their sic necessity and the quality of water must be a also act as the eyes and ears for the police in duties impartially and also encouraged more priority. addition to their duties in safeguarding PBAPP members of the public to take up the challenge “PBAPP will increase the strength of its aux- assets,” Lim said. of becoming auxiliary policemen at the various iliary force from time to time depending on se- SDCP Abdul Rahim extended his congratula- agencies. February 1 - 15, 2015 3 Tunnel ‘emergency’ on Penang Hill THE Penang Hill furnicular taller persons like Shum and train came to a screeching stop A ‘TRUE story’ based on Lilian found it hard to reach the just as it entered the tunnel near the experience of Buletin ground which was wet, slippery the Upper Station. Passengers Mutiara’s team of Chan and covered with moss. screamed and some panicked. Lilian, Shum Jian Wei and The wall of the tunnel had The peaceful, quiet morning Watawa Nataf Zukifli. spider webs and we had to care- at the green crown of Penang fully find a firm foothold while was broken with passengers be stranded on its track inside trying to not touch the tracks of worried about enough oxygen the tunnel. the train or the wall. supply as the air-conditioning The only choice we had was It was a bit like walking on a and fans were stopped. to get down and head to the near- tightrope. However, we found out that est emergency gathering point. “Imagine if it is Mark (our the roof can be opened slightly Getting down wasn’t as easy colleague) here this morning. He to let the cool air blow in. as it sounds as it wasn’t a hop would have probably fainted by Baharin Annuar briefing the students on the safety measures Thankfully, Penang Hill Cor- down the bus kind of thing. now with the amount of spiders and reminding them to listen and follow the PHC rescue team’s poration (PHC) staff who had In fact, there was not much on the wall,” Lilian told Shum. instructions. been trained knew exactly what space between the train and the Once outside, we heaved a to do. tunnel wall. sigh of relief as the fresh morn- emergency assembly point. Baharin Annuar Abu Bakar, First, those of us who were at Imagine how the train is usu- ing air assured us that we will The “injured” were quickly Internal Operations Division the last carriage saw some peo- ally wrapped comfortably by the be alright. ferried by 4-wheel drive vehi- manager of PHC. ple climbed up the chairs and tunnel and how claustrophobic We followed the instructions cles to the foothill of Botanical Baharin Annuar told the me- moving from carriage to car- that can be? from PHC staff and walked to Gardens and transported to the dia before the ERT: “We have riage to reach the front. Well, there wasn’t a choice the emergency assembly point. nearest hospital. 70 people going up today which Then, an announcement was – get down from the train NOW However, one girl had an Meanwhile, the rest of the includes fire and rescue person- made and filtered to us at the back. was the only option. asthma attack and had difficulty passengers awaited their turn to nel, volunteers, St. John Ambu- We were told there was no The height of the train to the breathing while another older hitch a ride down. lance and observers. We inten- electricity and the train would ground was huge and even woman had to be put on the What was supposed to be tionally invited the girls in jubah stretcher and carried by the fire Penang Hill Corporation Emer- so that we are prepared to deal and rescue personnel due to ex- gency Response Training (ERT) with tourists from the Middle haustion from the short climb. turned out to be quite an adven- East with similar dressing.” Then, we found out another ture as the aforementioned girls All in all, the Track Rescue girl was getting sick as she had and woman were really sick and Team comprising various parties a fear of heights and a reporter required special attention. took seven minutes to respond was feeling dizzy and weak due As for the rest of us, we had to the distress call. to low blood sugar, probably good exercise together with 53 They completely evacuated from the climb to reach the as- college students playing the the stranded passengers from the sembly point. “passengers of a stranded train to the assembly area at the PHC staff had made the nec- train”. Lower Tunnel in 17 minutes. essary alerts and rescue person- Island College of Technology Within two hours, all the pas- nel, St. John’s Ambulance, sent 38 students while Penang sengers had been ferried down Penang Hill Residents’ Associa- International Islamic and Techno- the hill by 4-wheel drive and Fire and rescue personnel helping an elderly woman who was tion volunteers and other groups logical College (KITAB) sent 15. transported by bus back to Pen- overcome by exhaustion. were already on standby at the The ERT was coordinated by ang Hill foothill.

Visitors to Penang Hill surpass targets set Story by Danny Ooi “The total collection from ticket sales and Pix by Law Suun Ting other incomes of PHC has increased about 14.9% from the year 2013. What a great memorable THE total numbers of visitors to Penang Hill has year and next year our target should be 1.45 mil- surpassed targets set for last year and also 2013. lion passengers,” he added. For 2014, the total number of visitors to the Lim commented that Penang Hill carried out popular resort reached almost 1.4 million, sur- so many meaningful projects last year, such as passing the target of 1.3 million, while the 2013 hilltop view deck, slope stabilisation, micro figures of more than 1.2 million surpassed the biological balancing technology implemented target by 11%. in food waste and in septic system and heritage “Furthermore, performance of funicular train trail. operations has also been maintained and this has “Our vision of Penang Hill being ‘The Hill helped in improving customers’ experience Resort of Choice In Malaysia’ can only be while taking the funicular service up to Penang achieved if we stay united with team spirit, de- Hill,” Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said at the termination to improve our competency by ac- Penang Hill Corporation annual dinner on Jan quiring knowledge and maintaining our integ- Penang Hill Corporation employees enjoying themselves at 15. rity in our work performance,” he said. the annual dinner. 4 February 1 - 15, 2015 Walking for Earth Hour TO mark Earth Hour this year, a Free Community Activities 3km-walk will be held on March THE Taman Sri Nibong Residents’ Association has free commu- 28 between 8.30pm and 9.30pm nity activities for all Penangites. There are free line dancing, aerobics, at 1st Avenue Mall. English for adults, strum and sing guitar lessons and ping-pong Jointly organised by WWF- classes. Go to https://tsnra.wordpress.com/ra-activities/activities- Malaysia, 1st Avenue Mall, Pen- timetable/ and call the respective persons-in-charge if you are inter- ang Amateur Athletics Associa- ested in joining any of these activities. tion (PAAA) and the state govern- ment, The Earth Hour 2015 Pen- Free Seminar ang Night Walk will start and end OLYMPIA College Penang will hold a free seminar on “The chang- at Lebuh Lintang next to the mall, ing dynamics of logistics management in Malaysia” at its premises with participants walking via Ja- at No 8, Gat Lebuh Macallum on Feb 7 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. lan Sungai Ujong, Lebuh Chulia, All executives and corporate managers are invited to join. A cer- Lebuh Pantai and Jalan Magazine. tificate of attendance will be awarded to participants. To register, “As we work to tackle climate e-mail [email protected] or call 04-2611828. change, I think Penang truly leads with the no-plastic bag initiative Website Education Service and conservative water manage- nicipal Council (MPPP) has registered for the WHAT makes a business website successful? Get the answers at ment,” said WWF-Malaysia Head of Policy and Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC), a year-long Redbox Studio’s free Tech Tuesday session on Feb 10 at Eureka Climate Change, Lavanya Rama Iyer in an in- competition where cities are recognised for their Complex, USM Campus from 3pm to 5pm. It’s suitable for business terview on Jan 26. renewable energy efforts. owners who are interested in marketing their business online. As seats “All funds raised from the sale of walk packs Hurry as registration for the walk ends on Feb are limited, sign up early at http://redbox studio.com/tech – tuesday. will be channelled to WWF-Malaysia conserva- 23. tion efforts,” added Lavanya. Participants are entitled to choose a limited Martial Arts Class Themed “Use Your Power: Change Climate edition Earth Hour 2015 T-shirt design at a fee YMCA Penang is conducting wing chun martial arts class on Fridays Change”, this is the second year WWF-Malaysia of RM60 (self pick at 1st Avenue Mall) or RM from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. For details, call 04-2288211 or 012- is collaborating with the state after more than 80 (delivery within Peninsular Malaysia). 4838411. 2,000 people participated walking along the Log on to http://www.pandashop.my/earth- Penang Heritage Trail last year. hour2015/ to join the worldwide celebration. Counselling Meanwhile, exco for Local Government, Traf- The event which began in Sydney, Australia, HELP4U, an initiative of the Penang Education Council, provides fic Management and Flood Mitigation Chow Kon in 2007 currently generates awareness among confidential, anonymous and free email counselling for young Yeow said he was glad the Penang Island Mu- 7,000 cities in 162 countries. people aged between 13 and 25 who need help on issues related to their studies, family, relationship and others. For more information, visit www.help4u.org.my or call 04-2273384 (weekdays 1.30pm to 5.30pm).

Taman Tun Sardon clean-up Heritage Nominations THE Bukit Gelugor village se- THE Penang Heritage Trust (PHT) is inviting the public to submit curity and development commit- nominations for the Penang Heritage Trust LivingHeritage Treasures tees (JKKK) takes its responsi- of Penang 2014-2015. The nominees can be experts in various fields bility towards the community such as applied skills, performing arts, literary arts or performers of seriously. cultural rites, who must be from Penang. The successful awardee Upon hearing of complaints will receive public acknowledgement, a plaque, certificate and from residents about an over- RM2,000 a year. The awards will be sponsored by Seven Terraces grown empty piece of land, they Penang. Nomination forms may be collected from the PHT office organised a gotong royong to at 26, Church Street, or by e-mail: [email protected]. Closing date clear the land. for nominations is Jan 31. Details, call 04-2642631. “There are drug addicts who have turned the area into their Community Service haunt. At night they will come COMMUNITY AIDS Service Penang is providing free HIV con- here and sniff glue and do fidential counselling and testing at its office in Bukit Mertajam. other undesirable activities. Testing is available during office hours from Monday to Friday. Call Early mornings, there are chil- Ramkarpal (fourth from right), Rayer (third from right) and Mohd. 04-5399510/5398510 for an ap pointment. dren going to school who pass Hafiz (right) in a group photo with some of the workers from by this small lane. Women also MPPP and residents after the gotong royong. Yoga Classes use the road to get to the Taman HINDU Mahajana Sangam is organising yoga classes every Wednes- Tun Sardon market. Therefore, this poses a The departments involved are the Penang Island day from 7pm to 9pm at the danger to the people as there have been cases Municipal Council (MPPP), Public Works Depart- Hindu Mahajana Sangam, Gandhiji Ashram, at 674, Jalan Kebun of people being accosted for money,” JKKK ment (JKR) and the members of JKKK Bukit Bungah. Call Raju at 016-4351211for details. chairman Mohd. Hafiz Abd. Aziz told Buletin Gelugor. YB Rayer also joined us to clean up the Mutiara. place,” Mohd. Hafiz added. WCC Services “We are thankful our request to clear up the After the clean-up, Bukit Gelugor MP Ram- THE Women’s Centre for Change located at 241, Jalan Burmah place, forwarded to assemblymember RSN Rayer, karpal Singh and Rayer went to inspect the place (next to PTPL College) provides free and confidential services was quickly attended to. Through his office, we and are considering getting the relevant depart- through its hotline, e-mail, face-to-face counselling and shelter for were able to get 100 people from several agencies ments to turn the empty plot of land into a chil- women in crisis. For details, e-mail [email protected] or call and local residents here to do the gotong royong. dren’s playground for the benefit of the people. 04-2280342. February 1 - 15, 2015 5 Media feted by MSN Story and pix by Chan Lilian

PENANG State Sports Council (Majlis Sukan Negeri Pulau Pinang or MSN) held a media night and also appreciation dinner for the various sports associations on Jan 10 at MSN sports complex in Batu Uban. In attendance were exco member for Youth and Sports; Women, Family and Community Development Chong Eng, MSN director Datuk Frederick Tan, Penang State Financial Officer Datuk Mokhtar Jait and others. In her speech, Chong Eng thanked the members of the Pen- ang State Sports Management Committee for their attendance. The media night was to thank the media for its role and support in promoting sports. “Regardless if it is prestigious sports or community sports, the media has helped to announced the programmes to the people. This has helped the Penang State Government in achieving its vision of becoming an International Sports City. Involvement of the people in sports is important because when the rakyat is more active in sports, their productivity increased too,” Chong Eng said. After the dinner, members of the press were taken on a tour of the gymrama training centre which was refurbished with the financial help from MSN at RM125,000. Gymnast Koay Chia Li was at hand to demonstrate to the media how the new flooring helps the trainees. Chong Eng (right) giving Mokhtar a certificate of appreciation from MSN. 6 February 1 - 15, 2015

Mass CPR training

BE part of the 6,000 people to be trained on CPR technique, an important lifesaving skill, thus increasing survival rates amongst victims who expe- rience cardiac arrest. 23 January 2015 It is an attempt to enter the Largest Number of People for CPR Training in 1 Day” into the Malaysia Books of Records. Press Statement by IR. JASENI MAIDINSA This event will be jointly organised by the St John Ambulance of Ma- General Manager, laysia, state of Penang; Malaysia Red Crescent Penang Branch, Lions Club Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) of Georgetown Central District 308 B2 and endorsed by the state govern- ment. PBAPP: AVOID POS MALAYSIA’S RM0.90 FEE FOR WATER BILLS The Objectives of the CPR Carnival The organising committee hopes to: PENANG, 23/01/2015: Water consumers in Penang should avoid the 1) teach the general public to successfully perform Hands Only CPR prior RM0.90 service fee imposed by Pos Malaysia (POS) for water bill col- to the arrival of EMS. lection. 2) improve rate of performance of bystander CPR 3) strengthen the chain of survival of a cardiac arrest victim. To avoid the RM0.90 fee, consumers may pay water bills: 4) develop models of good care between general public and health care • at PBAPP’s 9 Customer Care Centres - Komtar, Balik Pulau, Bayan providers to improve survival rates of cardiac arrest victims. Baru, Bukit Mertajam, Jawi, Kepala Batas, Prai Complex (Phase 4, Prai 5) raise standards of CPR training in our country. Industrial Estate), Rifle Range and Taman Selat (Butterworth). • via the “PBAPP Online” e-water bill payment facilities established with 7 banks – Ambank, Bank Rakyat, CIMB, HSBC, Public Bank, UOB and Date : March 15, 2015 (Sunday) Standard Chartered. Time : 8.00AM - 8.00PM • at MPPP, MPSP, PDC, Telekom Malaysia and TNB payment counters. Venu : Penang Han Chiang High School (Main Hall & Indoor Stadium) PBAPP would like to make a few other clarifications on this issue: Theme : “ Penang towards Heart Safe Community”

Firstly, the RM0.90 fee is imposed by POS, and not by PBAPP. PBAPP has been “subsidising” water consumers who have been paying their water bills via POS by absorbing this fee. However, PBAPP can no longer afford to do so because the number of water consumers increases every year, and so does the total POS fee payout by PBAPP.

Secondly, PBAPP is not discouraging/preventing consumers from settling water bills at post offices. However, there is a price for the convenience.

Regardless of bill amount, POS charges PBAPP a fee of RM0.90 per bill collected. For about 75% of Penang domestic consumers, PBAPP bills RM21.40 (or less) for water supply every two months. If the bill is RM21.40, and the consumer pays via POS, PBAPP “only receives” RM21.40 – RM0.90 (POS fee) = RM20.50.

It is a well-known fact that Penang domestic consumers enjoy the lowest average water tariff for water supply of up to 35,000 liters per month in Malaysia – RM0.31 per 1,000 liters. This average tariff is heavily sub- sidised for the benefit of domestic consumers. PBAPP can no longer afford to provide a “double subsidy” by “covering” POS’ bill collection fee.

Thirdly, PBAPP has not been “hiding”, nor are we trying to “hide”, the issue of RM0.90 POS fee.

The fact that we are printing a notice on all water bills shows that we are openly informing everyone ahead of time about this matter. We will continue to do so via other communication channels.

Thank You.

Issued by Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd Contact : Syarifah Nasywa bt Syed Feisal Barakbah Corporate Communications Unit Tel : 04-201 3231 Email : [email protected] February 1 - 15, 2015 7 JKKK urged to give their best THE state government re- JKKK, their commitment as a For ordinary members, cently appointed a total of team is crucial to ensure their attendance allowance 4,350 village development greater development for the starting this year has been and security committee state,” said Chief Minister increased to RM40 compared (JKKK) personnel covering Lim Guan Eng at the Jan 10 to only RM30 previously. five areas around the state. event. The state government The appointment was held He added Penang is proud hopes the increased allow- in two stages - Southwest and that its budget surplus yearly ance will encourage the mem- Northeast regions took place since 2008 is channelled to bers to work harder. on Jan 10, while for Seberang social welfare as well as de- Yearly, an amount of Perai Utara (SPU), Seberang velopment projects. RM12.6 million is allocated JKKK members taking their oath in front of Lim. Perai Tengah (SPT) and Se- Meanwhile, at the event in to all 291 JKKK around Pen- berang Perai Selatan (SPS) it Dewan Millenium Kepala ang for the welfare and safety Mohd Rashid Hasnon said all ties to facilitate work as a was carried out on Jan 11. Batas on Jan 11, Lim an- of the local community. elected representatives are set whole. The JKKK acts as the eyes nounced that for the Earlier, exco for Industrial a 100-day target to complete Mohd Rashid, who is also and ears of the state govern- 2015/2016 term, a monthly Development, International a profiling task which in- Deputy Chief Minister I, also ment in delivering its poli- allowance of RM650 will be Trade, Entrepreneurship De- cludes data on demographics, hopes more women will be cies. given to each JKKK chairman velopment, Cooperatives and basic facilities and other rel- appointed to lead at the ad- “We have a total 291 and RM550 for the secretary. Community Relations Datuk evant data of local communi- ministrative level.

Tarikh Tutup Peraduan : 2.

Sejarah Pulau Pinang 1. 31 Mei 2015

Melintang :

11. 1. Negeri yang berkait rapat dengan sejarah Pulau Pinang.

3. Roda tiga. 3. 9. 5. Kapten yang dikenali sebagai pengasas Pulau Pinang. 8. Bersama-sama Pulau Pinang dan Singapura menjadi kawasan 7. 8. penempatan selat. 10. Wilayah 4. 6. 12. Ibu negeri Pulau Pinang. 13. Pusat pentadbiran Kerajaan Negeri. 10. Menegak : 5. 2. Tempat persinggahan kapal dari luar. 4. Raja buah. 14. 6. Rojak.

7. Pengangkutan air. 12. 9. Kedudukan pulau di permulaan ______. 11. Makanan popular di Pulau Pinang. 14. Acara tahunan pada penghujung tahun.

Lengkapkan slogan dibawah : 13. Saya inginkan sebuah Pulau Pinang yang ......

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Terma & Syarat Peraduan: Sila isi butiran berikut: 1. Peraduan terbuka kepada semua. Nama : 2. Lengkapkan silang kata di atas dan slogan. 3. Slogan adalah tidak melebihi 30 patah perkataan. Hadiah No. Kad Pengenalan: 4. Hanya borang penyertaan sah boleh digunakan. Alamat: 5. Peserta boleh menghantar SATU penyertaan sahaja. 6. Hanya penyertaan lengkap bakal diadili. Utama : 7. Penyertaan ahli keluarga terdekat barisan penganjur adalah tidak sah. 8. Keputusan pengadil adalah muktamad. 9. Tarikh tutup penyertaan adalah pada 31 Mei 2015. No. Telefon : (Rumah) (Bimbit) : 10. Sebarang pertanyaan sila hubungi 04 - 650 5564 / 5256 / 5704. 11. Alamatkan semua borang penyertaan kepada : Emel: Buletin Mutiara, Peraduan Silang Kata - Sejarah Pulau Pinang, RM 500 Tingkat 47, Komtar, 10503 Pulau Pinang. 8 February 1 - 15, 2015 ‘Come clean on PRIMA housing’ Story by Danny Ooi of the said meeting, that par- Pix by Tam Poh Guek ticular document was re- placed with a new one, where STATE exco for Housing and the 12,074 units in the three Town & Country Planning projects which were alleg- Jagdeep Singh Deo on Jan 29 edly pending approval by the threw a challenge to the fed- state government, had myste- eral government to submit riously disappeared from the firm proposals to build PRI- books, confirming my theory MA affordable housing in that there are no concrete Penang. plans to build affordable “My request was due to a housing by PRIMA in Pen- grave concern arising from ang,” he added. the inconsistent announce- Jagdeep stressed that Pu- ments by various individuals trajaya should show its com- from the federal government mitment to build affordable on the alleged locations that housing by submitting actual PRIMA affordable housing plans, just as the private sec- would be built in Penang,” tor in Penang has done, where Jagdeep told a press confer- a total of 9,858 affordable ence in Komtar. housing units in several pro- “On top of all this, at the jects have been actually sub- last National Council Meet- mitted to the state. ing on Local Government “In fact, to compound mat- Jagdeep (left) and Chow briefing the media on the status of PR1MA housing. held on Jan 26 in Putrajaya, ters, in answer to a written which was attended by exco question by Jelutong MP Jeff housing units in Bertam, Pen- especially in view of the ad- planning permission of 9,500 for Local Government, Traf- Ooi specially requesting to be ang. However, for the record, mission by PRIMA chief ex- affordable units here before fic Management and Flood notified on the locations of to date, we have not received ecutive officer Datuk Mu- asking for details about PRI- Mitigation Chow Kon Yeow housing units to be built by any application for affordable talib Alias that there were MA projects”. on behalf of the Penang state federal agencies, including housing projects in Bertam by unscrupulous parties abusing “Firstly, by his own admis- government, the original PRIMA, in Penang, the Urban PRIMA,” Jagdeep added. the PRIMA name,” he said. sion, the projects submitted documentation supplied by Wellbeing, Housing and Lo- “This prompted me to He added that it is totally by them (JKP and Perda) the Urban Wellbeing, Hous- cal Government Ministry write the latest letter dated incomprehensible that the were not for 100% affordable ing and Local Government stated that there were no Jan 23 to the Minister in the Penang Federal Action Coun- housing units and secondly, Ministry stated that 12,074 plans to build any PRIMA Prime Minister’s Department cil chairman Datuk Zainal some of their projects were to housing units in three pro- housing projects, be it afford- Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim Abidin Osman has the audac- be built on land procured by jects by PRIMA were pending able or otherwise, in Penang. to clarify the confusing state ity to demand that the state land acquisition for public approval by the Penang state “Subsequent to this, it was of affairs in relation to the government “should first ap- purposes,” Jagdeep said. government. reported that PRIMA would alleged proposal to build af- prove the federal govern- Also present at the press “However, on the morning be building 300 affordable fordable housing in Penang, ment’s applications for the conference was Chow.

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1. Pavilion Wagon Sdn. Bhd. Di Atas Lot 1024, Mukim 15, Taman Tangling Kedai Pejabat RM729,000.00 - RM692,550.00 - 6 Chong Ming Fei No.99 Jalan Pudu Lama Seberang Perai Selatan Indah 1-3 Jenis SA RM759,000.00 RM721,050.00 50200 Kuala Lumpur Pulau Pinang. No. Tel : 03-20261837/04-5080922 Kedai Pejabat RM624,545.00 - RM593,317.75 - 8 No. Fax : 03-20260633/04-5070922 Jenis SB RM634,545.00 RM602,817.75

Kedai Pejabat RM837,900.00 - RM796,005.00 - 6 Jenis SC RM862,900.00 RM819,755.00

Rumah Berkembar RM508,526.45 - RM483,100.13 - 7 Jenis SD RM540,291.00 RM513,276.45 Rumah Teres RM388,800.00 - RM369,360.00 - 28 Jenis TA RM489,203.20 RM464,743.04 Rumah Teres RM396,000.00 - RM376,200.00 - 8 Jenis TB RM506,966.00 RM481,617.70

2. Zillion Acres Sdn. Bhd. Di Atas Lot 10115 H.S.(M) 677, Pusat Perniagaan Kedai 3 Tingkat RM1,270,000.00 - RM1,206,500.00 - 8 Norazura binti Ahmad No.66A, Lorong Perda Selatan 1 Lot Dahulu (Lot 889 & 890) Perdana Jaya RM1,506,000.00 RM1,430,700.00 Bandar Perda Mukim 7, Jalan Permatang Rawa 14000 Bukit Mertajam Seberang Perai Tengah No. Tel : 04-5396789 Pulau Pinang. No. Fax : 04-5386790

3. Goodfields Development Sdn. Bhd. Di Atas Lot 99,100 dan 15498, Goodfields Pangsapuri A RM398,000.00 - RM378,100.00 - 20 - Di Atas Lot 1361, Mukim 15, Mukim 14, Jalan Bukit Minyak Residence RM414,000.00 RM393,300.00 Jalan Rozhan, Alma Seberang Perai Tengah 14000 Bukit Mertajam Pulau Pinang. Pangsapuri B RM348,000.00 - RM330,600.00 - 22 No. Tel : 04-5511133 RM366,000.00 RM347,700.00 No. Fax : 04-5523533 Penthouse RM780,000.00 RM741,000.00 1 February 1 - 15, 2015 9 State challenges home minister’s decision on PPS Story by Danny Ooi In the application filed with premises of the PPS or arresting Pix by Shum Jian Wei the Penang High Court recently, the unit’s members over the ban. the state government is also seek- It is also asking for a manda- PENANG’s Voluntary Patrol ing for a declaration that the PPS tory order to compel the respond- Unit (PPS) is a legal entity was established legally and cor- ents, their agents and officers to formed by the state government. rectly under Section 101(v) of the return all paraphernalia including “We have always maintained Local Government Act 1976. vests and various equipment with this stand. So let the court de- In addition, Penang is also the PPS logo, which were confis- cide,” Penang Chief Minister asking the court to declare that cated last year. Lim Guan Eng told the press after PPS is not an organisation which Lastly, it also sought an order filing a judicial review applica- falls under the Societies Act under the Court Procedure 2012 tion on the home minister’s move 1965. to suspend the minister’s order Lawyer RSN Rayer (from left), exco member Jagdeep Singh Deo, to declare PPS unlawful in No- The state government is also outlawing the PPS until the judi- lawyer Ramkarpal Singh and another having a discussion out the vember last year. seeking a certiorari order for the cial review is complete. court building. He added that even the public court to nullify a Nov 3, 2014 In addition, the state is also has rejected the allegations that declaration by Home Minister demanding for special and gen- added. November last year and ordered PPS is an organisation that is Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi eral damages, costs and other A total 158 PPS members, that no group may use the name, involved in criminal activities. that PPS was an unlawful or- relief deemed fit by the court. including three elected repre- symbol or logo of the PPS. The state government’s ap- ganisation. Lim stressed that community sentatives, were arrested on Aug On its part, the state govern- plication named the home minis- Penang further applied for policing is a proven method to re- 31 last year after the annual ment has ordered the unit to cease ter, the Inspector-General of Po- restraining orders to stop the re- duce crime in many other countries. Merdeka parade. all activities from Sept 1 pending lice and the federal government spondents, their agents and offic- “This is why we need PPS to The home ministry officially any criminal charges against PPS as respondents. ers from entering and searching continue playing the role,” he declared the unit unlawful in members. ‘New look’for Bukit Jambul Tanjong Tokong folks fighting Bukit Jambul Hill is one of the most popular hiking trails in Penang for fitness buffs, inclusive of tourists, for heritage kampung who regularly hike up the hill and also exercise on the fitness equip- A GROUP of residents in Tanjong Meanwhile, Mohd Salleh also pro- ment available there. Tokong have acquired pro bono ser- vided some ideas on how the Malay The beautiful scenery at the vices of lawyer Jason Ong Khan Lee in living heritage kampung can be en- place, overlooking the two Penang a battle to save their village. hanced by serving the traditional kuih Bridges, Pulau Jerejak and the “We are thankful that the magistrate’s and dishes which are getting rare. Bayan Lepas Industrial Park is also court had on Dec 26, 2014, given the “Old traditional dishes like nasi a bonus and inspiration to hikers original residents of kampung Tanjong lemak Rokiah, sambal tumis udang, and nature lovers, especially during Lim (seventh from left) joining the Bukit Jambul Tokong a stay of execution,” Ong, the bamia, mi rebus Pak Park, nasi minyak weekends and holidays. Hikers Club members for a group photograph former Kebun Bunga assemblymember, Pak Nagor and a lot more will bring back “In April, 2014, Penang Devel- at the newly set-up gazebo. told members of the media at a press the heavenly food unique to Tanjung opment Corporation (PDC) started conference on Jan 12 at the magistrate’s Tokong,” Mohd Salleh said. work on a RM270,000 project to im- “Thanks to Bukit Jambul Hikers Club court. Mohd Salleh voiced his gratitude that prove the amenities on the hill, which formed 20 years ago, which I under- Ong was with Mohd Salleh Yahaya Ong is willing to help them pro bono, or comprised the construction of two ga- stand has some 120 active multi-ethnic and several others representing Persat- without fees. zebos at the hilltop, constructing safety members, for taking the initiative in uan Penduduk Kampung Tanjung “We are also thankful to all the NGOs railings along the hiking trail, demolish- improving the hill facilities and build- Tokong and Kelab Setia Tanjung for their support and we pray that Tan- ing the existing old structures, putting ing teamwork among all hikers and Tokong. jung Tokong will get the recognition as up directional and entrance signages as nature lovers,” he added. They called on the state government a heritage site by Unesco in future,” he well as toilet facilities,” Chief Minister The Bukit Jambul Hikers’ Club is one and the Tourism and Culture Ministry said. Lim Guan Eng said in his speech while of the most active hiking clubs in the to jointly develop Tanjung Tokong as a The piece of land in Tanjong Tokong launching the Bukit Jambul Hill Ga- northern region, and had organised a new tourism site to include traditional, has been earmarked for development by zebo and Hiking Trail on Jan 25. hike by 14 of its members to the Mount cultural and heritage features and revive UDA Holdings Berhad. Also present were PDC general man- Everest Base Camp in 2009. the Malay/Islam history in a living her- However, some of the residents have ager Rosli Jaafar, Bayan Baru MP Sim Apart from this the club has been itage enclave. been appealing for a section of the land Tze Tzin and Bukit Jambul Hikers’ Club organising the annual Bukit Jambul “We appeal to UDA to allow the to be turned into a living heritage kam- chairman Heng Yak Hoi. Hikathon over the past seven years, development of 12 traditional houses on pung and had taken the matter to court. “I am confident that PDC will con- where in 2014 about 2,500 people took Phase 4A. We also ask that the Kelab They also demanded that UDA issue tinue to assist to make the hill a better part. Setia Tanjung Tokong built in 1911 and a performance bond of RM50 million place for all, as part of its corporate Proceeds from the hikathon were the Madrasah Al-Taqwa originally built for three years to ensure that all condi- social responsibility. distributed to charity organisations. in the 1900s be rebuilt,” Ong said. tions are honoured by UDA. 10 February 1 - 15, 2015 Cops to help disperse traffic

Story by Danny Ooi Seberang Perai South Traffic Police to Pic courtesy of Soon Lip Chee arrange traffic dispersal at the men- tioned area. POLICE have been deployed to control Apart from this, Soon also requested traffic at the junction of Jalan Atas to the presence of a JKR officer to join in Jalan Ooi Kar Seng except on Satur- the visit to the junction to investigate days, Sundays, public and school and resolve the traffic congestion prob- holidays, from Jan 13, from 6.50am till lem in the area. 7.30am. “ I hope with the presence of traffic Jawi assemblymember Soon Lip police, accidents and cases of drivers Chee said this during his site visit to violating traffic rules will be reduced. the area with Seberang Perai Municipal I also hope drivers will follow direc- Council (MPSP) councillor H'ng Mooi tions from traffic police to reduce traf- Lye and an officer from Public Works fic congestion.” Department (JKR). He added that as traffic congestion “During the meeting at the district and accidents are common at the junc- office last December, I had arranged a tion of Jalan Sungai Daun. JKR site visit to the junction with the dis- Soon (fourth from left) making a suggestion to a traffic police officer (third from changed it to a round-about last Octo- trict officer, JKR personnel and traffic left) during the site visit to the junction of Jalan Atas to Jalan Ooi Kar Seng. ber and upgrading work was com- police on Jan 12 at 7am. However, the pleted in December. concerned parties did not turn up when Soon mentioned that traffic condi- congested on the first day when school “This has helped to cut down traffic I made a visit with MPSP councillor tions at the junction of Jalan Atas to re-opened. congestion and accident rates there,” Loh Joo Huat that morning,” he added. Jalan Ooi Kar Seng were found to be “In view of this, I have written to Soon said.

Good response to agriculture programmme Postcard contest sees amazing pieces SINCE the “Urban Agriculture Pro- gramme” was ini- tiated by the Bukit Panchor village security and de- velopment com- mittee (JKKK) on Nov 2, 2014, it has received over- whelming re- sponse from inter- ested residents. This time around, JKKK A glimpse of the fabulous entries submitted for the contest. Sanglang together with the commu- Soon (centre) in a group photograph during the launch of the programme at JKKK Sanglang. nity started its BULETIN Mutiara’s “Peraduan Lukisan Poskad – Kreativiti “Urban Agricul- Anak Penang” contest which ended last Dec 31, saw youngsters ture Programme” on Jan 11, 2015. councillor Loh Joo Huat, Seberang Perai Se- and youths coming forward with some great ideas. Jawi assemblymemebr Soon Lip Chee said latan agriculture officer Lim Keat Seong, Participants submitted a minimum of four postcards, sized the programme is the second carried out in the MPSP’s LA21 officer Chew Eng Seng, Se- 14cm x 19.5cm for each entry according to the two categories, Jawi constituency with the cooperation of the berang Perai JKKK secretary Lee Tik Mai and 12 years old and below and open category. Penang Agriculture Department in supplying the local community together with Soon As our team started to open the entries, we immediately un- mixed soil, organic manure and vegetable launched the programme at Taman Permai. derstood that postcards allow you to see more. seedlings. Soon added that the vegetables will be With different art techniques, the essence and soul of the “This programme motivates local residents planted using organic fertilisers. places, foods and characters surround our very own beloved city to cultivate and produce food stuff to meet Through this programme, the community are brought forth. daily consumption. Residents can plant veg- will be exposed to the benefits of re-cycled Winners of each category will take home the RM500 prize etables at the vacant plot in their house com- kitchen waste to be used as organic feritilisers money, with RM300 for second, RM150 for third and five con- pound and also in flower pots,” he added. which is beneficial to plants. solation prizes each. Soon said residents will not only reduce Soon urged individuals, schools, JKKK or The organisers and jury are currently finalising all complete their daily expenditure through this pro- non-governmental organisations to apply to entries. gramme, but also increase household income join this programme. List of winners will be announced soon. by selling the vegetables. Interested residents can call the Jawi ser- So all those who took part, keep a look out in Buletin Mutiara. Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) vice centre at 04-5941163. February 1 - 15, 2015 11 Mt. Miriam’s new information centre Story by Chan Lilian aware of their treatment process and the Pix by Alissala Thian success rate in the treatment will be better,” Dr. Afif said in his speech. THE not-for-profit Mt. Miriam Cancer He also shared about the state govern- Hospital recently launched its Cancer Pa- ment’s free mammogram programme which tient Information Centre, a bright cheerful will be launched after Chinese New Year. corner renovated and sponsored by Chan “We have taken some time to finalise this Book Wee of Kim Awning and decorated programme as we are looking to engage the by FGA Church Penang. right service provider through an open Exco member for Agriculture & Agro- tender process. Women above the age of 35 Based Industry, Rural Development and who are voters in Penang will be given free Health Dr. Afif Bahardin, Rev. Bishop mammogram services. To enable women in Sebastian Francis of the Roman Catholic rural areas to allocate time for the mam- Church, Mt. Miriam chief executive of- mogram, we will be providing them trans- ficer Tham Wei Wei, chairman of the board port as well. We will provide more informa- of Mt. Miriam John Lau and the FMDM tion at another time,” he said. sisters were at the ribbon cutting ceremo- “Cancer is not a death sentence. We hope ny of the centre which is also open to the through the Cancer Patient Information public. Centre, we can create a convenient and “I hope and pray that Mt. Miriam will comfortable space for patients, caregivers The new Patient Information Centre is bright and cheerful and allows patients, caregivers and the public to have a corner to continue to succeed in the care of cancer and public to have better access to informa- gather more information about cancer. Seen here are (from patients. As a doctor myself, I can relate to tion. They will have a better understanding left) Lau, Rev. Bishop Sebastian Francis, Dr. Afif, Sister Cyrilla the needs of cancer patients and their car- and allow patients to feel in control of their Baptist from the FMDM sisters and Tham having a chat after egivers. It is a vital role to keep the patients own health and treatment,” Tham said. the official opening.

Gifts of hearing THANK you, Mama! Thank you, Cheh- Two children, Khor Kai Zhe, 21 cheh (sisters/nurses)! months old, and Anna Teh, 13 months old, A little boy aged five uttered these who had successfully undergone the sur- words after he sang a song. gery, had their photos taken with their Though the act seemed simple, his parents, doctors, Dr. Afif and the LCS- words made many tear up and his mother MEYER members. sobbed. Dr. Afif praised the CSR effort and He was born with hearing impairment said: “Thanks to the LCS-MEYER, I hope and was only able to hear three years ago this success story of giving the children after a cochlear implant. the gift of hearing will impress upon oth- Therefore, his ability to talk and sing ers to also contribute to help more chil- was certainly a big milestone and that was dren. The state government will continue only made able through the generosity of to support such CSR programmes.” the public and the expertise of the doctors In the long run, the gift of hearing will in Loh Guan Lye Specialist Centre enable more children to grow up in a (LGL). normal world and not confined to deaf- Penang state exco member for Agricul- ness. ture & Agro-Based Industry, Rural De- Helen Keller who was an American velopment and Health Dr. Afif Bahardin author, political activist, and lecturer was invited to witness the free cochlear once said: “Deafness is worse than blind- implant and rehabilitation for two chil- ness.” dren as part of LGL’s corporate social According to Helen who was a “deaf- responsibility programme. blind”, deafness was a much greater The Lions Club of Singapore MEYER handicap than blindness because, “it (LCS-MEYER) donated the implants means a loss of the most vital stimulus while the surgery was conducted on Jan which is the sound of the voice that brings 15 by consultant ENT surgeon Lim Seh language, set thoughts astir and keep us Babies Annah (left) and Khor with their relieved parents at the Guan and others. in intellectual company”. hospital after the operations were carried out successfully. ï K¤J¢ ytr« K¤JbrŒâfŸ¢ http:www.facebook.com/buletinmutiara http:www.facebook.com/cmlimguaneng Àã¥utÇ 1-15, 2015 À¢É¡í¸¢ø ¨¾ò¾¢í¸û ¦¸¡ñ¼¡ð¼õ

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槟州首长林冠英（中）为槟州大扫除主持推介仪式时劝勉民众携手合作才能有效消灭黑斑蚊来降低骨痛热症病例。左2为槟州卫生事务委员会主席阿菲夫行政议员。

报导 / 摄影：岑健伟 2013年相比之下剧增了200%，但2015年却没有减 另外，槟州卫生事务委员会主席阿菲夫行政议员 低的现象，反而有两宗案例已夺走两条人民。” 表示，槟州2013年骨痛热症高达7宗死亡案例，而 槟州骨痛热症病例恶化，2015年开年的首3个 林冠英于1月15日出席在威省诗布朗再也的州级 2014年却剧增至11宗，暴增至45.5%，但2015年 星期就已出现247宗案例，更已夺走2条人命， 大扫除推介仪式时说，州政府至2014年举办州级 首3个星期就已发生两宗骨痛热症死亡案例，骨痛 比2014年病例剧增152.04%；槟州首长林冠英劝 大型大扫除运动后，今年再次在威省诗不朗再也举 热症情况令人担忧。 勉，需要社会各阶层人士携手合作才能有效消灭黑 办州级大扫除以有效打击黑斑蚊疫情蔓延。 他说，州政府及槟州卫生局在2014年举办多项 斑蚊来降低骨痛热症病例，而最有效的灭蚊行动， 他指出，州政府严正看待灭除黑斑蚊行动，已在 防范黑斑蚊行动，包括执法单位对违法者发出罚 还是得靠人民照顾环境卫生，以杜绝蚊虫滋生。 州内进行多项检查工地、清除非法垃圾场及举办提 单、举办公众醒觉运动、在黑区展开大扫除等， 槟州首长林冠英指出，槟州政府及槟州卫生局已 升公众意识活动，尤其是州政府与槟州卫生局锁 同时州政府已通过拨款研发新灭蚊科技“蚊子磁 锁定40个黑斑蚊黑区，并展开大扫除来进行灭蚊 定州内40个黑斑蚊黑区展开大扫除，进行灭蚊行 铁”(Mosquito Magnet) 对付黑斑蚊，但该科技 行动，以控制疫情蔓延。 动。 也是在初期试验阶段，但却是目前最有效的灭蚊仪 他说，槟州骨痛热症病例恶化，2015年开年的 他补充，要有效降低州内骨痛热症病例，单靠州 器。 首3个星期就已出现247宗案例，更已夺走2条人 政府及槟州卫生局是不足够的，而是要社会各阶层 他强调，社会各阶层人士的合作，保持家园环境 命。 的携手合作才能有效消灭黑斑蚊，有效的灭蚊行动 清洁才是最有效的消灭黑斑蚊，因此恳请人民能与 “槟州2014年骨痛热症病例已达3141宗，与 仍然是人民能照顾环境卫生，杜绝蚊虫滋生。 州政府携手合作在黑斑蚊黑区参与大扫除。 2 时事2015年2月1日 - 15日 槟政府成绩单亮眼 联邦政府屡犯同样错误

2013年总稽查报告显示槟 失5万令吉，反贪委会才肯行 州政府成绩单亮眼，相反的， 动起来？” 联邦政府却是屡犯同样错误。 “犯罪者往往不受惩 槟州首长林冠英表示，槟州 罚。2012年总稽查报告中175 政府以能干、公信、透明的施 名公务员被指理财不当，政府 政原则作为核心思想，全力支 总秘书指出，虽然85人被判 持国家稽查程序。 有罪，但是只有1人被解雇。 “我们相信有制衡才能真正 很多人受到纪律处分，但是他 提倡良好施政，我们认同国家 们的行动并没有阻止浪费及滥 稽查署及总稽查司履行他们 权的风气。KLIA2的工程成本 的专业职责。然而，国家稽查 从最初的16亿令吉增加到40 署不听该被动的侦测纰漏、没 亿令吉呢？为什么不施压政府 效率、犯错甚至贪污的行为而 领袖像槟州政府那样公布财 以，反而是应该主动在政府机 产？这是许多反贪成功国家的 构还没出麻烦前，主动出击稽 政策。反贪委会应该比我更有 查，防止损失。” 资格回答这些问题。” “我们很自豪槟城民联州政 他补充，良好及有效的公共 府自2008年来在稽查报告的 财政管理是极为重要的，因 成绩。相比于其他联邦部门及 为一个廉洁及透明的政府将 其他州在稽查上层层叠叠的问 能提供公平平等的环境让各 题，槟州维持这亮眼的成绩。 行各业发展，更重要的是， 州政府廉洁、有效及透明施政 人民的利益将获得保障。举 的赞同不止来自于国家稽查报 槟州首长林冠英（中）出席《政府稽查：流于形式，还是问责？》论坛。右起为大山脚区国会议员沈志强及升旗山区国 例来说，公开招标不止可以 告，更来自国际透明组织。我 会议员再里尔。 使政府在各方面节省成本， 们很自豪地说，我们是管理最 门及机构所获得的评分全都至 报告。 “所有马来西亚人都在问： 又能获得更好品质的产出， 杰出的州属，也是马来西亚自 少在良好以上。槟州财政司及 “2013年总稽查报告对联 随着总稽查报告一再揭发财 效益得以彰显。 2008年以来最有效率的州政 槟州发展机构，更是自2008 邦政府机构的财务表现评级 务疏漏及丑闻，稽查过程本 “另一方面，当政府面对大 府。” 年至2013年连续6年获得杰出 为“不理想”。2013年的表 身究竟是不是能够有效地控 量公共资金外漏之际，将会 他说，根据2013年稽查报 的评分。” 现其实退步，45个政府部门 制政府在理财方面的不正当 促成资本主义朋党的形成、 告，槟城税收增加了27.4%， 他续称，在2013年的稽查 中只有21个部门（46.7%） 性及弱点？或者它只是一个 无效率服务、降低公共财的 相比联邦政府只有2.6%。这 报告中，有趣的发现是，截至 被评为“优秀”，2012年有 形式？这个论坛必须讨论这 投资以及贪污腐败蔓延的情 项税收的增加幅度，据观察是 2013年12月31日，槟州已经 53.9%而2011年有50%。” 些问题，特别是我们的公共 形。如此一来，有政治关系 全国最高。 批准的3亿6339万令吉拨款总 他说，不像槟州政府推行采 账目委员会及马来西亚反贪 的利益人士永远比別人更容 “2013年，即使原本预算 数，只用了58.3%，但槟城却 购公开招标那样，2013年总 委会的嘉宾。” 易成功，而贫穷及不平等则 将会有2亿6200万令吉的赤 能在总数3516项的全部计划 稽查报告揭露一些联邦政府还 林冠英认为，事实是联邦政 将日益严重。” 字，不过最终槟城也获得了 中，完成98.4%的计划。 是通过“直接洽谈”发放出 府没有政治意愿来解决这些公 “槟州政府在把守州财库 130万令吉的实际盈余，自 “这证明州政府能以更低的 去，这些项目通常与朋党、浪 帑浪费或损失的问题。当局还 之上一向谨慎以待，特別是 2008年执政至今，持续财政 开销，却完成更多的计划。这 费公帑有关。例如，农业部在 没有纠正财政及项目管理的结 公共财及社会福利上，更是 盈余。自2008至2013年，槟 在财政术语来说就是有执行效 登嘉楼价值3亿4355万令吉的 构性弱点，也没有解决滥权贪 尤其关注。州政府提供免费 城的财政盈余共4亿5300万令 率及成功实施透明与竞争的公 Paya Peda水坝发展计划。 污的问题。国阵联邦政府不急 巴士服务穿行於市区及来往 吉，单在2011年更创下槟城 开招标所带来的成果。” “不只是它通过“直接洽 于揭露贪污，反而好像是要允 槟威两地，同时，也颁发各 历史纪录，达到1亿3831万令 林冠英于1月23日为《政 谈”颁布，到了2013年7月， 许更多贪污。 类援助金予乐龄人士、单亲 吉的盈余。这短短6年的4亿 府稽查：流于形式，还是问 它还处于18.49%延期。这项 “我们希望总稽查司出现“ 妈妈、家庭主妇、身心障碍 5300万财政盈余，一举超越 责？》论坛主持开幕时表 工程也出现不符合规格、二级 白武士”一举歼灭这些贪污 者、大学新生、三轮车夫、 了自有记录以来至2007年终 示，2013年总稽查报告已经 承包商及不当付款的问题。” 的“吸血鬼”，别让他们散尽 渔夫以及学生。” 的3亿7360万令吉。” 列出联邦政府在理财方面的多 “总稽查报告也忽略了一些 国家的财富。至于反贪污委员 “我们设置了公平经济议 “槟城州财政逐年坚强增 重失败，特别是在执行方面。 饱受丑闻缠身的机构，最明显 会，很多人还觉得奇怪，反贪 程，期许透过制度化的方式， 长，在2013年，我们的州统 总稽查司丹斯里安比林说，在 的例子是由政府拥有一马发展 污委员会几时才要像香港的廉 确保槟州的每户家庭月入不少 一储备基金在增加9985万令 执行方面，91.1%的计划、活 机构（其网站如此说明）。这 正公署行动起来，又或者继续 过790令吉。迄今，槟州政府 吉或8.4%之后，总数已经高 动及项目面对没有效率的问 个机构负债高达420亿令吉， 成为自己的影子。总稽查报告 已支出2亿8700万令吉作为人 达到12亿9000万令吉。这是 题、违反条例如不符合规格、 它也无法偿还一笔去年12月 不只揭露过度挥霍，反贪委会 民福利之用。今年，我们更另 从2007年原本的8亿4700万 低质量、无理延工、不当的 到期的20亿令吉的债务，我 也没有交代涉及严重公共问责 外拨出1亿1700万令吉的现款 令吉，增加了4亿4500万令 采购、合约管理及政府资产维 们感到困惑因为总稽查还不愿 的丑闻，从砂州首长家族的超 予民众，这笔款项是年度预算 吉，储备增长超过了53%。” 修。 意检查1MDB的账目。这是总 级财富、到1MDB、巴生自贸 的12%。实施“能干、公信、 “我们州政府部门及机构在 《政府稽查：流于形式，还 稽查可以矫正及阻止人民继续 区丑闻或2003-2013年期间流 透明”的反贪污腐败政策所得 接受评分的时候，目前不是获 是问责？》论坛是由槟城研 承受可怕损失的机会。换句 失到国外的非法资金1.4兆令 来的红利。” 得8分或53.3%的杰出分数， 究机构（Penang Institute） 话说，这是阻止另一宗损失高 吉。上述外流的非法资金平均 他续称，稽查报告为改善治 就是获得7分或46.7%的良好 及反贪反朋党中心（C4）主 出巴生自贸区三倍（130亿令 起来等于第一名国人损失了5 理的一帖良方，对人民的福祉 分数。换句话说，州政府各部 办，主要是为了探讨年度稽查 吉）的丑闻。” 万令吉，难道我们还要另外损 而言，绝对是美事一桩。 3 2015年2月1日 - 15日 时事 槟威市议员领养社区项目 以确保民生问题获解决

为了确保民生问题获得解决，槟威市议员将需“领养”社区服务项目。 槟州地方政府委员会主席曹观友行政议员指出，他将指示槟威两地市议员 在3月份提呈“领养社区服务”项目，以确保民生问题获得解决，同时也能 借此评估市议员表现。 “这措施是为了有效改善民生问题，而地方政府委员会也将督促市议员； 而全槟共有400多个乡村治安与发展委员会，市议员要执行任务应该不是问 题。” 曹观友于1月31日出席小印度大扫除活动时举例，领养社区任务例如解决 非法停车问题、解决水患问题、有无设无障碍设备以及确保广告牌是否合法 等。 “一旦乔治市升格为市后，代表槟州地方政府将面对更多的挑战，但地方 政府还是会继续一直以来的努力。现在规定槟威市议员领养社区任务，每名 市议员必须构思要执行的任务、进行有关任务、参与及提高民众的醒觉、以 及最后的阶段为进行执法。” 槟州地方政府委员会主席曹观友 “市议员必须融入社区，而民众亦必须给予配合，共同打造更清洁及更好 行政议员将指示槟威两地市议员 在3月份提呈“领养社区服务” 的槟州。这项领养长达一年的计划，将在圈定的范围内执行。而这长期社区 项目，以确保民生问题真正获 任务计划也可被视为评估市议员们的表现成绩单。” 得解决。

阿逸布爹区254学生各获100令吉辅助金 槟州首长林冠英特 拨选区拨款给254名 来自阿逸布爹区清贫 学生，每名学生各获 100令吉辅助金，以 减轻家长负担。 槟州首长林冠英表 示，北海峇眼区及阿 逸布爹每年都举办清 贫学生辅助金计划， 基于阿逸布爹选区没 有太多学校，因此把 选区附近的8所中小 学学生召集过来，共 254名受惠学生。 林冠英于1月24日 主持颁发清贫学生辅 助金仪式上指出，阿 逸布爹区共有254名 学生受惠，每名学 生获得100令吉援助 金，明亮慈善之家创 办人拿督程天送赞助 2万令吉，而剩余是 使用选区拨款。 他说，虽然100令 吉是小数目，但这是 州政府的心意，以协 阿逸布爹区共有254名学生受惠，每名学生获得100令吉援助金。 助家长们减轻负担。 今年是第4年明亮慈善之家参与颁发援助金给清 他说，全国大概有百分之七十因家境贫穷而辍 首长在颁发援助金活动上也劝勉学生们要为人 贫学生活动，希望能通过颁发援助金以协助学生 学的学生，而他很感谢州政府能体恤人民而举办 必须言行一致及以身作则。 们及减轻家长们负担。明亮慈善之家赞助费是通 这项颁发援助金活动，让他也能够付出一份力协 另外，明亮慈善之家创办人拿督程天送表示， 过进行资源回收和公眾募捐所筹获 。 助学生们。 4 时事2015年2月1日 - 15日 西南路料4月以4车道通车

北海西南路预料将在 4月初即能够以4车道 通车；槟州首长林冠英 指出，为了履行向人民 许下将改善州内基设 的承诺，槟州政府将 在2年内拨款8630万令 吉，以进行6项道路提 升工程。 由槟州政府承担费用 的北海西南路（Jalan Siram）提升工程耗资 870万令吉，预料可在 4月初以4车道行驶。 于去年5月开工的西 南路扩建工程全长共 一公里，槟州首长林 冠英于1月30日为该 项工程主持动土礼时 表示，一旦该工程完 成，该路段将更有效 让民众直达槟城中环 广场的交通枢纽，北 海整体的交通料将更 顺畅，峇眼赖和珍菲 市路一带可以得到更 好的交通衔接。 “为了履行向人民 许下将改善州内基设 的承诺，槟州政府将 在2年内拨款8630万 令吉，以进行6项道路 提升工程。” 北海西南路预料将在4月初即能够以4车道通车。

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槟州供水机构总经理杰瑟尼澄清，在槟州供水机构、国能、槟岛市 供水机构重申,征收每张水费单90仙服务费是大马邮政局规定的,槟 政局、威省市政局、槟州发展机构以及马电讯服务中心缴付水费可免 州供水机构并未从这90仙的服务费中赚取分毫。” 付服务费，同时其他收费中心并未对水费单征收90仙服务费。 “任何人对这项收费有疑问应向大马邮政局询问。槟州供水机构 他说，槟州供水机构并未强迫任何顾客在缴付水费单时多付90仙 并无法控制大马邮政局规定的收费数额。” 的服务费，而事实上，顾客们可透过以下收费中心缴付水费，而这 因此，他建议槟州消费者可在缴付水费单时选择在槟州供水机 些收费中心不会向缴费水费的顾客征收额外费用。 构、国能、槟岛市政局、威省市政局及马电讯收费中心所提供的免 “槟州供水机构的9家客户关怀中心，位于光大、浮罗、峇央峇 费服务，或透过大马邮政局缴付水费，惟每张水费单多付90仙。 鲁 、大山脚、爪夷、甲拋峇底 、北赖广场（北赖工业园第4阶）、 “槟州供水机构也透过9家银行推出了线上付费服务，这些银行 打枪铺以及北海士拉花园（Taman Selat），以及所有国能、槟岛 分别为大马银行、人民银行、国民储蓄银行、联昌银行、汇丰银 市政局、威省市政局、槟州发展机构及马电讯收费中心。” 行、马来亚银行、大众银行、大华银行及渣打银行。线上付费服务 同时也是槟州供水控股有限公司首席执行员的他说，上述收费中心 让人们可随时随地缴付水费,不仅节省时间,也可节省泊车费及燃油 在槟州免费提供缴付水费服务。消费者们也许感到在邮局缴付水费较 费。” 为方便,却必须为此便利付上每张水费单多缴RM0.90的代价。 “如果消费者们想要节省银行征收的费用，则可选择使用槟州供 “槟州供水机构并未强迫任何人在邮局缴付水费。槟州供水机构 水机构预付服务，只要你缴付比现有水费单更多的数额,预付款项将 也未阻止任何人在邮局缴付水费。不过,一旦有关顾客选择在邮局缴 自动在下月水费单中扣除。欲知详情,请浏览www.pba.com.my 付水费,他们将向大马邮政局额外缴付每张单90仙的服务费。槟州 或向槟州供水机构客户关怀中心查询。 《与老外谈天气》

5 2015年2月1日 - 15日 时事 索洛霹雳地下沟渠施维修工程 重型交通工具需绕路行驶 槟州政府拨款近50万令吉维修索洛 霹雳地下沟渠，以巩固沟渠架构以确 保民众安全。 槟州地方政府委员会主席曹观友行 政议员指出，索洛霹雳（Solok Per- ak）地下沟渠建立于1974年，至今 有41年历史，主要是将部分日落洞河 的水量引向大海。 他说，在当局最近展开的视察行动 中，发现有关沟渠已损毁，必须即刻 加以维修。 “我们发展沟渠有不少问题，包括 架构的稳定性、墙壁及地面等，都必 须加以维修。” 他指出，在经过与槟岛市政局及水 利灌溉局等单位的详细探讨后，州 政府决定采取紧急措施，拨款49万 2000令吉进行维修工作。这项维修 工作将耗时10星期，由1月16日至3 月27日期间进行。 他指出，这项维修是为了确保民众 槟州地方政府委员会主席曹观友行政议员（ 槟州政府拨款近50万令吉维修索洛霹雳地下沟渠，以巩固沟渠架构以确保民众安全。 安全而采取的紧急解决方案，当局也 中）指出，索洛霹雳（Solok Perak）地下沟渠 将在维修工作完成后，根据情况来决 建立于1974年，至今有41年历史，主要是将部 其路面只设计给低于5吨重的交通工 另外，再努丁也呼吁原本在索 定是否需要推出一个长远计划，来进 分日落洞河的水量引向大海。 具使用，如今我们却看到许多重型交 洛霹雳搭乘公共巴士的人士，从 一步提升有关沟渠。 工作能顺利进行及民众的安全，当 通工具也使用该路段。 即日起改为前往冷贡路（Jalan 曹观友是于1月30日前往索洛霹雳 局也从1月31日起在霹雳冷转入索洛 因此，曹观友指出，当局决定在上 Lengggong）巴士站乘搭。 巡视有关工程时发表谈话。同时出席 霹雳的入口处安装2.6米的高度屏障 述地点安装高度屏障，禁止超过上述 “从即日起，列号301、302、303 者为槟岛市政局工程署再努丁及水利 （Cross Bar)，以禁止重型交通工具 高度及重 、401及11的公共巴士将不会驶入索 灌溉局工程师哈斯林娜等人。 进入有关路段。 量的交通工具使用有关路段，直到 落霹雳，但是民众仍可以在冷贡路搭 另外，曹观友指出，为了确保维修 他表示，当初在建造有关沟渠时， 另行通知为止。 乘这些巴士前往目的地。”

双溪槟榔致命车祸 蓝卡巴星将供死者家属法律援助 武吉牛汝莪国会议员蓝卡巴星承诺为 者家属致函警方，以便让他们掌握案情 不幸遭罗里撞击夹毙的恒中女教师与姐 的最新进展。 夫家属提供法律援助，帮助他们向肇祸 蓝卡巴星是于1月26日在双溪槟榔州 方提出民事诉讼！ 议员林秀琴与死者家属一同召开记者会 蓝卡巴星指出，他是透过媒体上得知 时发表谈话。 有关事件，并决定向有关家属提供法律 另外，女死者丈夫吴素光则希望能透 援助。 过这次的民事诉讼来为逝世的家属来追 “我将帮助死者家属向肇祸方提出民 求公义。 事诉讼，目前我们仍在等待验尸报告及 “我们也无论是公司或者个人，都必 查案官的报告，一旦聚齐了相关资料 须对事件负起应起责任，也要求他们得 后，我们将会正式展开诉讼。” 到应有的惩罚。同时，我们也希望他们 他希望最迟能在下个月拿到所有相关 能够对往生者作出赔偿。” 文件，以便能尽快协助死者家属透过法 至于不愿具名的男死者女儿则呼吁警 律程序来讨回公道。 方，尽快采取行动将肇祸人士提控上 “基于这非一般的交通事故，在这般 庭。 的案件中我们将不会预设索偿数额，而 另外，林秀琴则表示，她将会协助跟 是交由法庭来裁决。” 进这起事件，以免事情最终不了了之。 他指出，透过媒体报道得知，这起事 在恒毅中学担任教师的女教师林彩媛 件可能涉及鲁莽驾驶，一旦调查属实则 与其姐夫李兴荣于1月7日在双溪槟榔 将会构成刑事案件，届时警方也会将有 美食中心前遭遇车祸。当时他们所乘坐 武吉牛汝莪国会议员蓝卡巴星（左）承诺为不幸遭罗里撞击夹毙的恒中女教师与姐 关人士提控上庭。 的轿车遭到一辆运载沙石的罗里严重撞 夫家属提供法律援助，帮助他们向肇祸方提出民事诉讼。中为双溪槟榔区州议员林 同时，蓝卡巴星指出，他也将帮助死 毁，导致两人当场气绝。 秀琴及吴素光。 6 时事2015年2月1日 - 15日 一马房屋计划遭冒名行骗 佳日星：联邦应公布详情免槟民受骗

不法之徒利用一马房屋名义行骗，槟州房屋委员会 “既然他们已经知道有不法集团在欺骗人民，他们 主席佳日星行政议员促请联邦政府，尽快公布槟州一 就必须让州政府清楚了解一马房屋计划详情，好让这 马房屋计划详情，以免殃及槟州人民！ 些不幸事件不会发生槟州人民身上。” 佳日星指出，根据马来报章的报导，一马房屋 “与一马房屋不同，槟州政府在推出中廉价及廉价 （PR1MA）机构总执行长拿督阿都穆达立指市面上有 屋时，将不会发生类似事件。” 诈骗集团滥用一马房屋的名义向人诈财。 佳日星于1月23日召开记者会呼吁槟州民众不要相信 “根据报导，其中就有民众向一家冒用一马房屋名 第三方可提供廉屋的说法，因为州政府会通过槟州廉 义的公司支付高达10万令吉；而公众损失的总额更是 价和中廉价遴选制度委员会，来选出符合资格的购屋 高达600万令吉。” 者。 为了不让同样事件发生在槟州人民的身上，佳日星 佳日星续称，他将致函给首相署部长首相署部长拿 促请联邦政府尽快公布一马房屋在槟州的房屋计划， 督斯里沙希淡告知上述事件，并促联邦政府尽快公布 包括兴建地点、动工时间、单位数量以及何时完工 槟州一马房屋计划详情。 等。

不法之徒利用一马房屋名义行骗，槟州房屋委员会主席佳日星 行政议员促请联邦政府，尽快公布槟州一马房屋计划详情，以 免殃及槟州人民。

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槟城中央医院医疗水准 他也赞誉槟城的医疗界 冠全国，除了拥有许多优 有相辅相成的精神，在良 秀的专业医生以外，更设 性竞争的同时，也会按照 有备受世界认可的加护病 病人的需求将他们推荐至 房。 更适合的医院，以接受最 槟州首长林冠英指出， 好的治疗。 许多人都向他赞赏槟城中 他续称，州政府致力将 央医院的医疗水准，不但 槟州打造成区域的医疗城 认为它是国内最好的公共 市，并鼓励所有医院将医 医院，同时也将它与私人 疗服务提升至最高水平。 医院媲美。 林冠英是于1月24日为槟 他指出，这不仅因为该 城班台医院心脏康复病房 院有良好的医疗设备，更 主持开幕后，在记者会上 重要的是槟城中央医院也 发表谈话。同时出席者为 有有许多优秀的医生任 班台控股有限公司主席拿 职。 督卡里尔、首席执行员阿 “这些医生都以他们的 莫沙希詹、槟城班台医院 专业引以为傲，只要有关 首席执行员黎耀广、心脏 专业领域出现了最新的医 科科部门主任刘志达、心 疗技术，他们都会尽快 脏科医生林冠骏等人。 学习掌握，进而让人们受 槟城班台医院心脏科 惠。” 康复病房耗资约1500万 此外，他也强调，槟城 令吉，该院设有200张床 槟城班台医院心脏科康复病房耗资约1500万令吉，槟州首长林冠英（中）为槟城班台医院心脏科康复病房主持 开幕。 中央医院更设立了备受世 位、43位专科医生、6位 界承认的加护病房，让患 特约(seasonal)专科医生 旅游收入达6.9亿令吉，较 在医疗旅游方面的收入达 医，而2012年则有67万 者们能够得到最好的照 及2位客座(visiting)专科 2012年的5.94亿令吉增加 2.95亿令吉，较2012年的 1727位。 顾。 医生。 了约16%。 2.65亿令吉提升月11%。 “在槟州方面，而2013 “我曾经前往那里探望 另外，林冠英在致词时 他指出，在上述数据 同时，他披露，在2013 年共有35万1673位医疗旅 朋友，我告诉你，那边的 指出，根据卫生部的数 中，其中大部分是由槟州 年共有770，134位来自世 客到访槟州，比2012年的 设备真是世界级的！” 据，大马在2013年的医疗 贡献的。在2013年，槟州 界各地的病人前来我国就 29万17850位来的多。” 7 《四方论政》 2015年2月1日 - 15日 时事 李凯伦 马章武莫区州议员 《高渊铁桥壁画》

《210不做历史旁观者》 新一代的高渊人对于拥有接近 百年历史的高渊铁桥的印象大 都是陌生或模糊的，因为这座 我国因为国际油价下跌而面对马币贬 铁桥在20多年前被拆除了。这 值后的经济危机，导致首相纳吉在在 座铁桥可说是许多80年代的高 野政党的多番催促下，才宣布调整 渊人童年的一部分回忆，在它 2015年财政预算案，削减55亿令吉 被拆除后，许多高渊人都觉得 行政开销。 非常可惜。因此，身为爪夷区 然而，根据世界银行高级经济学家 州议员的我，在去年就开始计 桑德的看法，由于国际油价下滑的趋 划，想把高渊这座铁桥以壁画 势会持续一两年，因此政府应该规划 的方式呈现回出来。 中期方案来削减开销，不能只是在今 很幸运的，我在去年的年终 年撙节。 学校假期，成功得到高渊武吉 我国需要一个长远的财政巩固方 班卓鸿运园其中一家居民的同 案，并透过强烈的政治意愿和有效的 联邦法院将在2月10日，针对人民 意，让我在他住家后院的墙壁 行政，以确保所有的国民，不论地位 公正党实权领袖拿督斯里安华肛交案 画上铁桥壁画。 因此，我邀请 与阶级，在既定制度下，都被提供全 作终极裁决。安华相信正义会得以伸 了高渊资深的画画老师 - 钟观 孙意志 面的社会保障，并享有最佳的社会服 张，让他无罪释放。而2月10日这一 福先生，来带领十一位在画画 爪夷区州议员 务。 天也将为我国的政治历史写下关键的 方面非常有才华及天分的学生 一页。安华的有罪或无罪将决定我国 1966年联合国人权公约的序言阐 们， 在这里的墙壁画上高渊铁 其它拥有高渊历史和文化的壁 民主的前进或后退脚步。 明：“只有在创造了每一个人都能够 桥这壁画。 画，把高渊的历史文化融入画 享有其公民和政治权利，正如享有其 从安华的事件中，我们看到司法改 其实，很多时候，一些具有历 里，让我们的下一代可以了解 经济、社会及文化权利一样的条件情 革的迫切需要，不只是因为他是民联 史价值的古迹一旦被拆除后， 高渊的历史和文化，也让更多 况下，才能实现自由人类享有公民及 联盟的领袖，而是巫统和国阵以利益 我们如果不要让它从此消失， 的民众及游客们可以到来高渊 政治自由和免于恐惧与匮乏的自由的 和种族主义为先的政治手段，已经牺 可以通过壁画的方式把它的面 参观和欣赏这些壁画，把壁画 理想。” 牲了我国所有人民应享有的一个公 貌留住。壁画也不仅是局限在 带动成为高淵旅游的其中一个 平、平等和正义社会。安华只是站 无论2月10日安华面对裁决的结果是 学校的范围里而已，它也可以 景点。 在众多普通老百姓牺牲者中的其中一 什么，我国人民都会继续秉持着追求 被展现在公共场所，让更多的 这些壁画不仅能够美化环境， 员。 民主、公正和正义的精神，团结合作 人有机会欣赏和了解这些壁画 同时也可以带动这一带的商家 我国当前的政治和经济局势都处 在一起，一起捍卫马来西亚人所应享 背后所带来的讯息。 生意，促进旅游业，带动当地 有的联合国人权公约上的权利。人民 于“待望”的阶段。民联政党之间的 这一次的高渊铁桥壁画，让 的经济。因此，我希望这些壁 应该勇于追求经济自由、政治自由、 缺乏沟通和默契，是不争的事实。但 参与者充分的发挥了他们的艺 画风气从可以高渊武吉班卓鸿 公平的司法制度、干净的选举等。 是，相较于巫统内斗和前首相马哈迪 术才华，也让大家见识到及欣 运园开始，慢慢的散播到威 干预首相纳吉的执政，人民担心巫统 2月10日不只是安华的审判日，也是 赏本地人的艺术才华及天分。 南、甚至威省其它的地区，为 的暗浪多于民联浮上台面的波涛。 马来西亚民主正义的审判日。我们不 因此，我希望更多有艺术细胞 威省添加壁画风气，也把本土 无论如何，人民最担心的是，朝野 能坐以待毙的让国家继续沉沦，更不 和才华的学生们可以一起来配 的历史和文化推广到各地，让 政党的内部政治纷争，最终将会赔上 能袖手旁观让司法走向不公。210， 合，继续在高渊武吉班卓鸿运 大家更进一步的认识本土的历 国家的繁荣和稳定。摆在眼前的是， 让我们一起成为历史的创造者！ 园其他的住家后院墙壁，画上 史和文化。

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最近我从州议会处收到了最新一 对议员有所期待，所以也有一定的 务的表现。 期由共和联邦议员协会出版的期刊 行为规范。 3.客观:公职人员在履行公务时， “The Parliamentarian” 。这 我们对于Stephen Covey 的高 包括委任公职、授予合约、或举荐 份刊物记录了2014年10月第60届 效能人士的7个习惯（The Seven 其他人士接受奖励与津贴等，应以 共和联邦在非洲喀麦隆召开的议员 Habits of Highly Effective Peo- 受惠人的成绩和资格作为决定的指 会议。我曾出席第55届在非洲坦 ple)是目濡耳染。诺兰原则（No- 标。 桑尼亚及第59届南非约翰尼斯堡 lan Principles) 所提的公职人员 4. 问责:公职人员需对他们的决 的会议。 的7项原则(Seven Principles of 策与行动向公众负责，并準备承受 共和联邦议员会议是加强议员国 Conduct in Public Life) 虽重要 任何对于他们职务上的监察。 际观，提高专业问政及联系全球西 但知名度却不高。 5. 公开:公职人员在所有决策的 敏寺议会制议员的交流。由于当时 诺兰原则由英国政府邀请诺兰 工作及施行上，应尽量保持公开态 西非开始爆发伊波拉传染病，槟州 勋爵（Lord Nolan) 草拟并立于 度。他们应要提供理据解释为何作 议会并没派代表参与这第60届的 1995年,是规范所有公职人员的操 出有关决定， 同时只能在符合广 会议。 守标准。 大公众利益的前提下， 才可限制 期刊报导了会议的盛况。其中一 诺兰公职人员七项原则如下： 资讯的发放。 个引起我关注的是一篇题为“议员 1. 无私:公职人员在作出决策时, 6. 诚实:公职人员有责任申报他 黄汉伟 与公众信任：公职操守的角色”的 只能以公众利益为依归。他们不应 们所有与公职有关的私人利益， 亚依淡区州议员 座谈会记录报告。 借此以替自己,家人或朋友获取金 并需要采取行动解决任何利益冲 公职有别于私人界。私人界只须 钱或其他物质上的利益。 突， 以保障公众利益。 我认为每个议员都必须认真上 向上司或股东负责。公职是面向公 2. 正直 :公职人员不应对任何外 7. 领导才能:公职人员应以身作 堂七个原则的课，学习Stephen 众，对社会群众，面对历史及为未 界人士或机构负有财务上或其他责 则，在推广和支持以上原则上起领 Covey效率原则及Lord Nolan 的 来负责。立法议员是个公职，社会 任上的承担，足以影响他们履行职 导作用。 公共操守原则。 8 时事2015年2月1日 - 15日

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摄影：Alissala Thian 9 2015年2月1日 - 15日 时事 228至301体验槟城人过年 2015年开始槟州各宗祠联委会决定把街头文化庙会改成“2015年槟城人过 他表示，州政府希望2015年槟城人过年能吸引更多人前来槟城体验不一样的 年”，以往年不同的方式呈现，一个专属于槟城人的舞台。“2015年槟城人 新春活动。 过年宣传方式也别出新栽的以8个造型可爱的花灯-“快乐八宝”分送州内著名 2015年槟城人过年共委会主席拿督叶谋通表示，槟城庙会自1999年举办以 购物广场作为宣传用途。 来，该活动庆典已成为了槟州著名的品牌，但今年工委会决定把往年的庙会转 槟州首长林冠英于1月24日出席“2015年槟城人过新年”记者发布会时表 型，除了以往众所皆知的街头人文庆典，今年更呈现一个专属槟城人的舞台- 示，州政府联合槟州各姓氏宗祠联委会携手呈献槟州最盛大的农历新年庆典， 槟城春晚，也因为以往年不同的方式呈现，因此工委会把庙会改成“2015年 但今年不同在于把以往的“街头文化庙会”改为“2015年槟城人过年”。 槟城人过年”。 他说，这也是首次各姓氏宗祠联委会举办两日庆典，从2月28日至3月1日。 他说，该庆典宣传方式，以8个造型可爱的花灯-快乐八宝分送到州内8所著 他指出，2015年槟城人过年活动庆典从2月28日在乔治市古迹区内举行街头 名的购物广场作为宣传用途，吸引购物中心的人潮。快乐八宝的设计师李文 人文，宣扬人文历史及3月1日在槟州旧关仔角举办槟城春晚，以传扬本地文 强，设计出的快乐八宝更充满本土风味。他相信新一年的“槟城人过年”庆典 化。 能够将槟州的文化活动带向更高层次的发展与推广。

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槟州首长林冠英指出，若槟州足 球协会能在本赛季表现优异，槟州 供水机构将‘加码’赞助，让该会 最多可获得高达800万令吉的赞助 费！ 他说，槟州政府相当看重槟州足 球协会（槟足协）的表现，因为有 许多槟州人民都是足球队的忠实粉 丝。 林冠英也是槟州供水机构主席。 他披露，为了鼓励球队能够得到更 好的成绩，除了之前宣布的赞助费 用以外，只要槟足协可以获得佳 绩。槟州供水机构将进一步提高赞 助费作为奖励。 “如果槟足协能在赛季中途取得 第二名，我们将额外赞助100万令 吉；要是取得第一名的话，我们则 将另外赞助200万令吉。” 基于林冠英之前曾宣布州政府将 透过槟州供水机构赞助400万令吉 加200万令吉（晋级奖励）予槟足 协，随着这项最新宣布，若该会表 现优异则将获得最多800万令吉的 赞助费。 槟州足球协会推介新球衣。 他希望槟足协能在本赛季中取得 此外，林冠英也在晚宴上宣布 训出1支由槟州子民组成的球队， 并见证ULTRAs公司移交1万令吉用 标清成绩，莫让槟州人民失望。 推介Protégé Bolasepak Pulau 与国内及亚洲最高级别的球队竞 以帮助东海岸水灾灾民。 林冠英是于1月24日槟足协慈善 Pinang 2018培训计划。 技。 另外，主办单位也在晚宴上拍 晚宴上致词时发表谈话。同时出席 这项计划旨在为5-19岁的槟州球 同时，他也在晚宴上见证槟足协 卖有林冠英签名的球衣，最终以 者为槟首长夫人周玉清等人。 员提供培训，并希望在2018年培 推介新球衣、教练、网站及杂志， 5000令吉的高价售出。

峇都兰樟冷加宽工程改善交通情况 峇都兰樟冷加宽工程完工至今已明显舒缓交通，让有关路段的交通 情况改善了20%！ 亚依淡区州议员黄汉伟指出，这项道路交通工程耗资350万令吉，于 2013年10月23日展开，并于2014年11月完工。 “这项耗时13个月的工程主要为700米的路段进行扩充。随着工程竣 工后，道路宽度已从10.8米扩充至12米，而部分路段更是加宽至14.5 米。” 他指出，当局在靠近学校的路段额外加宽2.5米，以便让父母们能够 在更安全地接送孩子。 他披露，根据槟岛市政局工程部的统计，随着加宽工程竣工后，峇 都兰樟冷路的交通情况已改善了20%，而在交界处的路段，交通情况 也改善了15%之多。 “除了附近的居民以外，在附近超过5所学校就读的逾5000名学生们 也因此受惠。” 他说，当局也在学校的出口处增设行人交通灯，以便让学生们能安 全地过马路。 黄汉伟续称，当局有关路段的电灯泡由250瓦特提升至400瓦特，并 增加了路灯增20盏，以便让交通使用者在夜间看得更清楚。 黄汉伟是于1月29日巡视峇都兰樟冷时发表谈话。同时出席者为槟岛 市政局工程师再努丁等人。 黄汉伟（中）巡视峇都兰樟冷时发表谈话，左为槟岛市政局工程师再努丁。 13 2015年2月1日 - 15日 时事 每家庭定期进行清洁计划 孙意志：以杜绝蚊症

为杜绝蚊症肆虐，槟州政府于1 区32宗和双溪亚齐区31宗。 月25日在全槟蚊症黑区展开大型 孙意志说，大扫除运动不应在发 大扫除运动，向毒蚊宣战，而爪夷 生蚊症或卫生拉响警报后才进行， 区共有2个地区即爪夷村及华盛园 须长期保持着，哪怕只是住家式的 在该日进行灭蚊大扫除运动。 小型大扫除皆能改善环境卫生。 爪夷区州议员孙意志在出席爪夷 他续说，一般上，出席参与大扫 村大扫除运动时表示，对抗蚊症需 除活动的居民仅有30%。而在爪夷 全民配合，仅靠政府单位难以发挥 村乡委会主席钟瑞平的带领下，乡 事半功倍的效果。此次大扫除运动 委会执委与村民们都纷纷主动参与 旨在提升人民对骨痛热症醒觉运 此次活动，参与者逾50位村民， 动，了解毒蚊的来源及抗蚊对策， 有的村民则在家扫除一番，加上市 同时唤醒居民维护环境卫生清洁。 政局派员协助，这让该运动达到事 “我建议每户家庭每星期定期进 半功倍的效果，而村民的配合度值 行“家庭清洁计划”，一家大小每 得赞扬。 星期至少一次在自己家里及住家周 “我已要求威省市政局相关部门 围进行清洁工作。这有助提倡公民 协助在过去一星期内在村内多个地 及环保意识，也将有效长期性保持 点进行清洁工作，包括用挖泥机来 住家四周的清洁卫生，进而提升 铲平养蚊的草丛堆。此次大扫除也 市容环境整洁。 倘若人人都进行 视为新春大扫除，让大家一起将住 该计划，相信社区卫生将会大大提 家四周清理干净，迎接新春佳节的 升。” 到来。” 他指出，骨痛热症病例近年来大 为杜绝蚊症肆虐，槟州政府于1月25日在全槟蚊症黑区展开大型大扫除运动，向毒蚊宣战，而爪夷区 共有2个地区即爪夷村及华盛园在该日进行灭蚊大扫除运动。 孙意志也呼吁居民清除会积水的 幅度增加，威南区在2014年的证 容器，若有任何废弃但可积水的容 实病例共有154宗，相较2013年 实病例，而其中1宗就发生在爪夷 痛热症证实病例中，武吉淡汶区共 器可直接丢入有盖垃圾桶，避免黑 的64宗证实病例，幅度超过140% 村。 有49宗，成为威南之最，其次是 斑蚊滋生滋生。威省市议员方美铼 。在今年开年首周威南共有7宗证 数据显示，2014年威南区的骨 爪夷区42宗，接下来是双溪峇甲 与罗如发也参与该大扫除运动。 14 时事 2015年2月1日 - 15日 湾岛头设新拖车停放处 方便车主赎回汽车 槟岛市政局已 将丹绒道光湾岛 头一段空地开辟 为第二个拖车停 放处，以让在东 北区被拖车的车 主，能更方便地 赎回轿车。 槟岛市政局执 法与公共教育小 组交替主席陈金 辉指出，这个新 开辟的拖车停放 处地段隶属槟州 政府，并已在去 年底启用。 “随着新拖车 停放处的启用， 执法人员会将从 新关仔角及玻璃 池滑一带拖走的 尽管槟岛市政局只有5辆拖车执法，随着新拖车停放处 车辆停放在这个 的启用，执法人员将能够以更高效率拖走阻碍交通的 槟岛市政局已将丹绒道光湾岛头一段空地开辟为第二个拖车停放处，以让在东北区被拖车的车主，能更方便地赎回轿 新地点。车主们 违规车子。 车。右为4陈金辉及其他槟岛市议员。 可在这个地点缴 的交通情况。 付罚款以赎回车子。” 陈金辉是于1月28日前往丹绒道光视察 无论如何，陈金辉强调，基于目前停车 新拖车停放处时发表谈话。同时出席者为 场的灯光设备及篱笆都未齐全，为了安全 槟岛市议员王耶宗、林文明等人。 起见，车主们必须在下午5点前来赎回自 己的车子。 另外，尽管槟岛市政局只有5辆拖车执 法，随着新拖车停放处的启用，执法人员 他指出，一旦超过5点，那些被拖走却没 将能够以更高效率拖走阻碍交通的违规车 有赎回的车辆，都会被移往时代广场后面 子。 的槟岛市政局执法组办事处。 他补充，执法人员在拖走车子后将在地 他续称，基于之前有许多的旅游巴士停 上贴上备有当局电话号码的帖子提示车 靠在新关仔角路边等待旅客，槟岛市政局 主，他们可拨打有关电话以确定车子拖往 也会在新的拖车停的地段上，开辟适当范 的地点。 随着新拖车停放处的启用，执法人员会将从新关仔角及玻璃池滑一带拖走的车辆 围让旅游巴士停靠等候游客，以舒缓附近 停放在这个新地点。车主们可在这个地点缴付罚款以赎回车子。

部分中文报导持双重标准 反对党民联篇幅差距显著 一些中文媒体虽自称中立，却在处理同一课题新闻时持有双重标 著的篇幅来说明呢？” 准，在报道反对党攻击槟城当家当权的民联首长负面新闻时放大篇 “否则，部份中文媒体的做法，犹如在告诉全世界：只要你骂林冠 幅，却在政府解释时，给予远不及负面报道般显著。 英，你的新闻就可以“出大大”，至于槟州民联政府方面的回应，“ 槟州首席部长新闻秘书张燕芬指出，民政党于周三（2015年1月28 意思意思”处理即可，这等同于自毁自身的中立形象。” 日）召开新闻发布会，抨击州政府及首长言论反复，没有将木蔻山列 她续称，西报国阵主流媒体一向把矛头指向民联的华裔首席部长， 入森林保护区，于是首长政治秘书黄汉伟于隔天（2015年1月29日） 进行恶意攻击。 召开新闻发布会，指民青团乱扣帽子，首长未曾提及不将木蔻山纳入 “在许多课题上，他们看似在检验民联，然而，实则是在极尽可能 森林保护区。 地抹黑、放大并刻意丑化首长林冠英。他们从来没有用同一套的标准 张燕芬于1月30日发表文告时指出，遗憾的是，一些媒体在没有求 来检验国阵，如今，一些中文报是否也要加入这些欺善怕恶的国阵媒 证下，直接大篇幅报导民青的新闻，甚至显著版位刊登于北马封面， 体行列，一唱一和？” 可是首长政治秘书黄汉伟针对同一课题的回应，却被塞在隔天同一报 “这些中文主流媒体有无自毁本身的中立招牌，不需要垄断媒体的 章北马第7版的下方，篇幅连在野的一半都不如，甚至连北笑山相关 领导人长篇大论说明，自身媒体在处理朝野双方对同一课题的偏差待 方面负责人的回应亦未见报。 遇，已经清清楚楚告诉读者，你们到底站在哪里？” “是否真的公平报导，大家心照不宣。我们尊重反对党就各课题发 “当一些中文报一再处理新闻不公、不把文告如实照登等等，报份 表的意见，不过，若在野党资讯有误，媒体未经求证就大篇幅原文照 一再下跌已是难以扭转的劣势，也难怪人民相信社交媒体大于纸媒 登，媒体是否也应该秉持自身所称的公平原则，给予回应方相等的显 了。” 15 2015年2月1日 - 15日 时事 槟政府积极挖掘共享外包服务领域潜能 全球共享外包服务领域有着增长的趋势，槟 州政府正积极地挖掘这深具潜能的领域，以达 到成为智慧型与国际城市的目标。 槟州首长林冠英指出，据全球技术研究及咨 询公司Gartner的报告显示，世界各地的商业 业务流程外包(BPO)及通讯科技外包(ITO) 近来 都有增长的趋势，并有望在2015年达到5179亿 令吉及8984亿令吉的数额。 他说，至于全球动画及游戏市场，也预料将 在2016年创下约2420亿美元的记录；而马来西 亚在创意多媒体内容工业市场，则预料在2017 年达到约24亿令吉。 有鉴于此，林冠英指出，槟州正努力地发掘 相关领域潜能，并了解在槟州设立共享服务外 包中心及创意多媒体内容中心的重要性。 他继称，目前在槟城设立共享服务的公司包 括第一太阳能公司、花旗集团马来西亚交易服 务、IHS公司 、欧司郎（Osram）、丰益国际 （Wilmar）以及亚航等。 他指出，槟州政府也致力推行更多高价值的 活动，让槟城成为一个新潮及智慧型的工作 地，此举除了能将更多具潜能的年轻人在槟城 以外，也能够吸引其他地区的专才前来槟城。 槟州首长林冠英（左4）出席槟城共享外包服务理事会推介礼。 基于槟州具备人才、科技及对创新的包容的 优势，林冠英强调，这些优势将让槟城有潜能 及生活环境，必能脱颖而出。 家全、马来西亚工业发展委员会首席执行员拿 成为共享外包服务的首选地。 林冠英是于1月27日相出席槟城共享外包服务 督阿兹曼、 多媒体发展公司首席执行员拿督 他相信，大马及槟城拥有出色的条件，可以 理事会推介礼时发表谈话。该理事会由槟州首 雅思敏、槟州发展机构总经理拿督罗斯里、投 扮演区域内共享外包服务以及创意多媒体产业 席部长林冠英领军，其他成员则结合了联邦、 资槟城总经理吕丽莲以及两名来自业界的专才 的主要角色，特别是槟城更具备了最好的经商 州政府以及州政府旗下多个机关，包括拿督李 等。 马章武莫区3篮球场设施获提升 马章武莫区州议员李凯伦 和威省市议员何良丰日前在 各区社委会和睦邻计划委员 的陪同下，检查马章武莫区 内三个刚被提升的篮球场设 施状况，以确保该项提升计 划能够让该区的居民们受 惠。 何良丰市议员表示，在这次 的篮球场设施提升计划中， 他总共拨款了1万2140令吉 给茵碧安再也篮球场（5700 令吉）、布迪曼花园篮球场 （660令吉）和瑟嘉特拉再也 花园篮球场（5780令吉）。 他希望居民们可以善用并爱 护篮球场的设施，以让更多 人可以享用这些运动设施。 他说，维修运动设施如篮球 场、足球场或儿童游乐场都 需要很大的资源，因此希望 居民们能够爱惜公物，并协 马章武莫区州议员李凯伦（右五起）、安宁园社委会主席桑格、何良丰和社委会成员与正在打球的年轻人在新装置的瑟嘉特拉再也篮球场篮球板下合照。 助制止或举报破坏公物的行 为。 盖篮球场，让马章武莫选民和居 同时，他将和市政局与市议员 们觉得懊恼。 马章武莫区州议员李凯伦表 民们可以享受更多的运动资源， 充分合作，确保马章武莫区内的 此外，他也将和各个社委会商 示，篮球场是健康社区的基础， 并提倡一个社区一个运动，确保 篮球场不会因为设备不足而被荒 讨，计划在今年内举办马章武莫 也是打造槟城成为体育运动城市 民众有健康生活方式和提升运动 废。在拜访这些篮球场时，他发 社区篮球赛，让青少年和篮球爱 的基础建设，因此，他将为选 量，远离各种文明疾病，共同打 现很多年轻人喜欢玩篮球，也跟 好者们可以互相切磋球艺，并促 民们在马章武莫争取建设一个有 造一个健康的社区。 他反映之前篮球场设施不足让他 进社区之间的交流。 16 时事 2015年2月1日 - 15日 杨顺兴送春暖 50家获礼篮红包

配合农历新年的到来，垄尾区州议员杨 顺兴向区内的50户家庭送上新春礼篮及红 包，让他们提早感受到春节的温暖。 杨顺兴指出，农历新年即将来临，但各 地却纷纷发生天灾人祸，特别最近发生的 东海岸水灾，情况更为严重。 “尽管如此，社会上的善长人翁在帮忙 災黎之际，也没忘记社区内的贫苦人士， 纷纷捐赠物资让有需要的人士也能感到新 年的温馨。” 他指出，特别是一些热心公益的商家 们，每逢佳节都无条件捐赠粮食和礼物给 区内的弱势群体，这种无私的举动充分体 现了把爱传到每一个角落的精神。 同时，杨顺兴也感谢槟城中华总商会会 长拿督斯理祝友成，在了解这项关怀弱势 人士的活动后，捐出了海军牌咖啡乌，透 过这小小的祝福、温暖了每一个人的心。 杨顺兴是在1月31日在其服务中心派发 春节礼篮及红包给上述家庭时发表谈话。 同时出席服务中心助理张云莉及纪日升等 人。 另外，张云莉指出，其服务队每逢佳节 都会定期拜访区内的穷苦家庭和病黎们， 希望可以给予他们最适当的关怀，不要放 弃自己。她欢迎也欢迎大家继续关心和持 续帮忙更多的弱势人士。 配合农历新年的到来，垄尾区州议员杨顺兴（站者右1）向区内的50户家庭送上新春礼篮及红包，让他们提早感受到春节的温暖。 17 2015年2月1日 - 15日 时事 爪夷大道收费站增派员工 缓和新春佳节期间交通 南北大道公司将在农历新年前后 该收费站在上下班时段及中午时 的一週，增派数名员工在爪夷收 段出现车龙，尤其是派卡柜台， 费站分发付款卡，以缓和新春佳 若大型交通工具同步通行，交通 节期间交通。 阻塞情况更严重。因此，他希望 爪夷区州议员孙意志与威南公共 南北大道公司能寻出最有效的解 工程局于去年12月致函南北大道 决方案。 反映爪夷收费站交通阻塞情况， “罗里司机都是使用现金柜台领 并要求增加现金收费柜台以解决 取收据以便向公司索回过路费。 该收费站因交通系统不完善导致 我建议该公司能如大山脚柔府收 上下班时段出现车龙问题。 费站一样，增设多个分发付款卡 南北大道公司各部门代表於1月 柜台以舒缓交通。” 21日上午与孙意志、威省市议员 由于农历新年佳节即将来临，他 方美錸及威南工程局官员实地勘 要求该公司能够想出暂时的解决 察有关收费站的路况。 方案，舒缓佳节期间的车辆。 孙意志表示，他在去年12月与 他说，民众曾向他询问有关该收 孙意志（左4）、威省市议员方美錸（左2）及威南工程局官员及南北大道公司各部门代表实地勘察 威南工程局主任赛伊祖贝到该收 费站前的交通灯在白天及晚间出现 爪夷收费站的路况。 费站前的大道巡视，而当局经过 不同秒速的情况，经过他向工程局 再交由各部门作出商讨寻求有效 2004年前该收费站入口及出口分 收集交通数据进行研究后，决定 了解后得知有关交通灯装有“自动 的解决方案。 别有2个及3个柜台，2004年后入 采纳他的建议关闭从双溪爪夷往 控制器”（LOOP），既交通灯秒 对於是否增设现金收费柜台事 口增至3个柜台，既1个派卡站、1 高渊方向的回转红绿灯，目前该 速将依据路面的车辆情况操作。 宜，他表示须经过有关部门商讨 个一触即通及1个精明通关感应 路段交通情况已有改善，唯弯入 南北大道公司策划部代表法伊兹 后才能够作决定。 器；而出口增至5个柜台，包括3 收费站入口交通阻塞问题依旧。 指出，他们将会在不同时段观察 他说，爪夷收费站从原本的5个 个现金收费站、1个一触即通及1 他指出，早前接获民众投报，指 爪夷收费站的路况并记录在案， 收费柜台增至8个收费柜台。在 个精明通关感应器。 登热气球庆新年 随着农历新年的到来， 气热气球内拍照和体验气 趟,共3辆巴士川行 槟州将于农历新年初三及 球内部结构,每人收费5令 B. 丹绒道光特易购(Tes- 初四首次举办热气球嘉年 吉。 co)—马球场 华会,为2015年槟州观光 此外，现场还有一家大 乘搭区: Jalan Sri Tan- 年揭幕！ 小的亲子活动,除了热气球, jung Pinang (靠近特易 槟州首长林冠英指出， 还有小孩最爱的充气游乐 购) 和 马球场 热气球向来具有独特魅 场、创意工作坊、射箭、 时间:早上7时至晚上10 力，因此州政府相信在新 摄影比赛、动力飞行伞( 时。每45分钟至60分钟一 年期间推出这项活动，将 paramotor)表演、遥控飞 趟,共2辆巴士川行 吸引更多访客前来槟城。 机和直升机等活动。 C. 皇后湾广场—马球场 他指出，除了游客以 至于喜欢运动的朋友 乘搭区: 双溪里蒙巴士总 外，相信本地民众特别是 们，也可报名参加追着 站—皇后湾广场巴士站— 小朋友们也会为之雀跃， 热气球跑步的活动，全 马球场 因为这项活动将带给他们 槟州首长林冠英（中）呼吁民众踊跃出席将于农历新年初三及初四首次举办热 程6.88公里的欢乐跑仅 气球嘉年华会。右4为黄茁原。 时间:早上7时至晚上10 独特的经验。 收费28令吉,于2月21日 时。每60分钟一趟,共2辆 “透过热气球升空，民 首长办事处召开记者会时 将于大年初三（2月21 (星期六)早上7时从马球 巴士川行 场开跑,详情和网上报名 众将可以从全然不同的角 发表谈话。同时出席者为 日）及初四（2月22日） 槟城热气球嘉年华会获 处:mypenang.gov.my/ 度来欣赏这座城市，并留 马来西亚旅游局副总监哈 ，从早上6时至晚上9时在 得槟州政府支持,槟岛市政 hab。 下美好的回忆。” 雅蒂、槟城环球旅游机构 马球场（Padang Polo) 局和槟城环球旅游机构联 他相信，当人们看到15 总经理黄茁原等人。 举行，另有自由飞行的热 至于交通方面，大会准 合推动,大马旅游局配合, 个彩色热气球漂浮在槟城 另外，黄茁原则呼吁 气球将从青年公园起飞。 备了免费巴士接送民众,民 活动伙伴包括AKA bal- 的的空中之后，这项活动 民众们不要错过这项活 主办单位将于早上6时 众可在以下地点搭乘免费 loon Sdn Bhd、Today 也必然成为城中的热门话 动，因为除了传统常规 开始装置气球后,热气球大 巴士往返马球场: Lifestyle Marketing 和 题。 热气球以外，也将有3个 约在早上7时30分在马球 A. 码头 —光大 —马球 ActifeStyle,Fly FM为官 他续称，州政府希望将 形状特别的热气球，包 场完整展出,同时也设有3 场 (往返) 方电台。 这项活动打造成年度盛 括Trump、 星际大战的 个定点升高漂浮热气球让 乘搭区:槟城快捷通码头 有关热气球飞行师和活 会，同时也将不断地推出 Darth Vader及 Humpty 公众搭乘,每人收费25令 终点、光大和马球场(Se- 动详情,可浏览mypen- 各种精彩的旅游活动，进 Dumpty。 吉。 poy Line) ang.gov.my/hab 或 一步提高槟州的魅力。 这项耗资65万令吉的嘉 至于不想搭乘热气球的 时间:早上7时至晚上10 #mypenanghab 获取 林冠英是于1月26日在 年华会由槟州政府赞助， 民众，也可也可走入充 时。每30分钟至60分钟一 更新资料。 18 时事2015年2月1日 - 15日

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槟州民联政府在执政的5年内，以1亿5000万令吉来进行了多项惠民计划，其中包括：

每年 ：

乐龄人士 能力差异人士 快乐学生 单亲母亲 快乐母亲 （小一及小四；中一及中四）

一次性

RM1,000 RM1,000 RM200 1200万令吉学校拨款 往生抚恤金 国立大专助学金 宝贝计划

槟州于2009年缔造历史，成为全马首个消除赤贫的州属；放眼在2013年 ，以保证家庭收入达770令吉，成为全马首个消除贫穷的州属。如有哪 个家庭收入未达770令吉，槟州政府将补贴至每月770令吉。

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Nama ADUN No Tel/ No Faks NAMA ADUN No Tel/ No Faks PEGAWAI PENYELARAS KADUN No Tel/ No Faks AIR PUTIH PENAGA PENAGA YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng (T) 04 - 829 0614 YB Mohd. Zain Ahmad (T) 04 - 351 5825 Ridwan Osman 013-499 5068 [email protected] [email protected] PANTAI JEREJAK BERTAM BERTAM YB Haji Mohd. Rashid Hasnon (T) 04 - 646 4700 YB Shariful Azhar Othman (T) 012 - 411 4690 Asrol Sani Abdul Razak 013-580 6981 [email protected] (F) 04 - 575 8670 [email protected] PERAI PINANG TUNGGAL PINANG TUNGGAL YB Prof. Dr. P. Ramasamy (T) 04 - 399 6689 YB Datuk Haji Roslan Saidin (T) 04 - 398 3555 Muhasdey Muhamad 019-437 2887 [email protected] (F) 04 - 397 3555 [email protected] PERMATANG BERANGAN PERMATANG BERANGAN PADANG KOTA YB Omar Abd. Hamid (T) 04-573 4630 Arshad Md. Salleh 019-510 2633 YB Chow Kon Yeow (T) 04 - 226 0218 (F) 04-573 4630 [email protected] (F) 04 - 226 0218 [email protected] SUNGAI DUA SUNGAI DUA BATU MAUNG YB Muhamad Yusoff Mohd. Noor (T) 04 - 575 7454 Zahadi Mohd. 019-507 3828 YB Datuk Abdul Malik Abul Kassim (T) 04 - 626 1968 [email protected] [email protected] (F) 04 - 626 5496 TELOK AIR TAWAR TELOK AIR TAWAR BAGAN JERMAL YB Datuk Jahara Hamid (T) 04 - 351 2873 Norhayati Jaafar 019-433 7119 YB Lim Hock Seng (T) 04 - 331 7175 [email protected] (F) 04 - 351 4389 [email protected] [email protected] (F) 04 - 331 7175 SUNGAI ACHEH SUNGAI ACHEH BATU LANCHANG YB Datuk Mahmud Zakaria (T) 04 - 593 3100 Azmi Samsudin 012-594 1515 YB Law Heng Kiang (T) 04 - 282 6419 [email protected] (F) 04 - 593 9529 [email protected] [email protected] (F) 04 - 282 6419 BAYAN LEPAS BAYAN LEPAS SUNGAI PUYU YB Nordin Ahmad Sedang dikemaskini Jamaludin Said 019-413 0799 YB Phee Boon Poh (T) 04 - 262 0860 [email protected] [email protected]; 012 - 480 5495 [email protected] (F) 04 - 261 8745 PULAU BETONG PULAU BETONG YB Muhamad Farid Saad (T) 04 - 866 4202 Hj. Mohd Tuah Ismail 019-570 9500 PADANG LALANG (F) 04 - 866 4202 [email protected] YB Chong Eng (T) 04 - 530 3028 [email protected] TELUK BAHANG TELUK BAHANG YB Shah Haedan Ayoob (T) 04 - 866 1760 Halil Sabri Hamid 017-460 4849 DATO’ KERAMAT (F) 04 - 866 1821 [email protected] YB Jagdeep Singh DEO (T) 04 - 226 2464 [email protected] (F) 04 - 227 2464 SEBERANG JAYA (T) 04 - 390 5109 Talian Kecemasan & Perkhidmatan Awam YB Dr. Afif Bahardin POLIS & AMBULANS 999 JPJ 04-656 4131 BUKIT TAMBUN YB Law Choo Kiang (T) 04 - 588 0818 BOMBA 994 04-398 8809 [email protected] (F) 04 - 588 0885 DIREKTORI TELEFON 103 JABATAN PENDAFTARAN 04-226 5161 AIR ITAM OPERATOR ANTARABANGSA 101 YB Wong Hon Wai (T) 04 - 828 0926 PENYELAMAT 991 PENANG GLOBAL TOURISM (PGT) 04-263 1166 [email protected] (F) 04 - 828 0926 TOURISM MALAYSIA 04-261 0058 BERAPIT BIRO PENGADUAN AWAM 04-263 6893 KERETAPI BUKIT BENDERA 04-828 8880 YB Ong Kok Fooi (T) 04 - 530 8476 SEKRETARIAT KERAJAAN 04-262 1957 FERI (GEORGETOWN) 04-210 2363 [email protected] ( BUTTERWORTH) 04-310 2377 MACHANG BUBOK NEGERI JAMBATAN PP 04-398 7419 YB Lee Khai Loon (T) 013 - 399 0519 KASTAM 04-262 2300 [email protected] (F) 04 - 551 1442 STESEN KERETAPI BUTTERWORTH 04-261 0290 IMIGRESEN 04-250 3419 TANJONG BUNGAH PERSATUAN PERLINDUNGAN 04-829 4046 YB Teh Yee Cheu (T) 04 - 899 9581 WCC (Women’s Centre for Change) 04-228 0342 [email protected] KANAK-KANAK Pusat Perkhidmatan Wanita (Seberang)04-398 8340 CAP 04-829 9511 JAWI YB Soon Lip Chee (T) 04 - 594 1163 EPF 04-226 1000 BEFRIENDERS PENANG 04-281 5161 [email protected] (F) 04 - 594 3163 SOCSO 04-238 9888 04-281 1108 PENGKALAN KOTA (T) 04 - 250 1521 PERPUSTAKAAN PP 04-229 8555 YB Lau Keng Ee 04 - 250 1522 [email protected] (F) 04 - 250 1523 PROGRAM PENGHARGAAN WARGA EMAS/OKU/IBU TUNGGAL/ BAGAN DALAM YB Tanasekharan a/l Autheraphy (T) 04 - 323 5870 PROGRAM ANAK EMAS/ PROGRAM RAKAN ANTI KEMISKINAN/ PROGRAM PELAJAR EMAS [email protected] (F) 04 - 323 5870

KEBUN BUNGA N1 Penaga : 011-1060 8823 - Shukri Bungah 011 - 12441069 - Hezreen YB Cheah Kah Peng (T) 04 - 826 5451 N2 Bertam : 019 - 593 3736 - Fatimah N23 Air Putih : 04 - 829 0614 - Hong Kian [email protected] (F) 04 - 826 5451 N3 Pinang : 017 - 424 9371 - Tasrin Beng SUNGAI BAKAP Tunggal N24 Kebun : 012 - 493 3342 - Cheng Kok YB Hj. Maktar Hj. Shapee (T) 04 - 582 7549 N4 Permatang : 019 - 556 4664 - R.M. Reza Bunga Eong [email protected] (F) 04 - 582 8648 Berangan N25 Pulau Tikus : 017 - 956 3237 - Quah KOMTAR N5 Sungai Dua : 013 - 595 6865 - Rosli Man N26 Padang Kota : 012 - 431 7015 - Johnny YB Teh Lai Heng (T) 04 - 227 7068 N6 Telok Air : 013 - 598 1435 - Raudzey Razali Chee [email protected] (F) 04 - 227 7068 Tawar N27 Pengkalan : 012 - 401 1522 - Ch’ng Chin PAYA TERUBONG N7 Sungai Puyu : 012 - 480 5495 - Mr.Lee Kota Keat YB Yeoh Soo Hin (T) 04 - 827 8868 N8 Bagan : 013 - 449 0366 - Yeap Choon N28 KOMTAR : 012 - 423 3227 - Benji Ang [email protected] Jermal Keong 010 - 811 7300 - Razin PULAU TIKUS N9 Bagan : 016 - 473 1963 - Gesan N29 Datok : 017 - 480 7417 - Varinder YB Yap Soo Huey (T) 04 - 226 5217 Dalam Keramat 04 - 226 2464 - Kalvinder [email protected] (F) 04 - 227 5217 N10 Seberang : 04 - 390 5109 - Nor Hayati N30 Sungai : 04 - 282 6630 - Shuen PERMATANG PASIR Jaya Mohd. Iskander Pinang YB Datuk Hj. Mohd. Salleh Man (T) 04 - 398 4226 N11 Permatang : 019 - 412 8442 - Kamal N31 Batu : 04 - 282 6419 - Karuna [email protected] (F) 04 - 398 4226 Pasir 013 - 595 6865 - Rosli Lancang BUKIT TENGAH N12 Penanti : 04 - 538 2871 - Tira N32 Seri Delima : 019 - 4474362 Mahen YB Ong Chin Wen (T) 04 - 508 3977 04 - 538 3871 012 - 5242549 James [email protected] (F) 04 - 508 3677 N13 Berapit : 016 - 401 3507 - Mr.Lim N33 Air Itam : 012 - 4730736 - Anne PENANTI 017 - 446 1817 - Yeoh Ee Yee 016 - 4940705 - Janet YB Dr. Norlela Ariffin (T) 04 - 538 2871 N14 Machang : 012 - 474 0964 - Andrew Chin N34 Paya : 012 - 484 1963 - Toon Hoon [email protected] (F) 04 - 538 4871 Bubuk 012 - 473 0964 - Ikhwan Terubong Lee SUNGAI PINANG N15 Padang : 017 - 552 8928 - Chan 016 - 205 1185 - Frankie Kee YB Lim Siew Khim (T) 04 - 282 6630 Lalang 014 - 945 9786 - Lai N35 Batu Uban : 016 - 480 0232 - Jalal [email protected] N16 Perai : 04 - 399 6689 - Selvi 016 - 487 8602 - Khairul BATU UBAN N17 Bukit : 013 - 518 8735 - Lim Tuan Chun 016 - 444 3550 - Sathya YB Dr. T. Jayabalan (T) 04 - 656 2605 Tengah N36 Pantai : 04 - 646 4700 - Aliff / [email protected] (F) 04 - 656 0699 N18 Bukit Tambun : 016 - 404 9120 - G.Dumany Jerejak Shamsudin 017 - 378 4448 - Khor SERI DELIMA N37 Batu : 019 - 498 1096 - Amirulzaman YB Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer a/l Rajaji (T) 04 - 659 5611 N19 Jawi : 017 - 408 4784 - Abdul Halim Maung 016 - 428 6158 - Danny Ho [email protected] (F) 04 - 659 6611 012 - 456 5018 - Mr. Khor N38 Bayan : 016 - 599 2918 - Saifullizan N20 Sungai : 019 - 552 8689 - Norjuliana DAP PENANG HQ (T) 04 - 228 8482 Lepas [email protected] (F) 04 - 228 8514 Bakap 012 - 542 4454 - Hasbullah N39 Pulau : 012 - 422 4935 - Zulkiflee N21 Sungai : 010 - 929 6603 - Ariff Baseri PAS PENANG HQ (T) 04 - 575 5584 Betong Acheh N40 Telok : 017-413 5695 - Johan Abu PKR PENANG HQ (T) 04 - 397 0115 N22 Tanjong : 012 - 465 0021 - Tina Bahang Bakar February 1 - 15, 2015 13

SENARAI NAMA AHLI MAJLIS SENARAI NAMA AHLI MAJLIS MPSP 2015 MPPP 2015 Kalendar Pelancongan Nama Telefon Nama Telefon Pulau Pinang 2015 MPPP 04 - 259 2020 MPSP 04 - 549 7555 Goh Choon Keong 019 - 471 7931

David Marshel a/l 019 - 412 3397 Gooi Seong Kin 016 - 457 1271 Pakianathan Harvindar a/l Darshan 012 - 428 2250 Singh H’ng Mooi Lye 012 - 425 2602 Joseph Ng Soon Siang 012 - 423 9143 Loh Joo Huat 012 - 422 1133 Sukumar a/l Subramaniam 019 - 442 2113

Mohamad Shaipol 019 - 414 6079 Lee Chun Kit 012 - 519 2152

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Syerleena Abdul Rashid 019- 225 6502 Satees A/l Muniandy 016 - 438 4767 Tan Hooi Peng 012 - 498 6212 Siti Nur Shazreen 019 - 411 8343 Tan Kim Hooi 016 - 438 7855 Mohd. Jilani Francis a/l Joseph 012 - 474 3321

Tan Chee Teong 012 - 401 7718 Nur Zarina Zakaria 011 - 1578 5098

Lim Boon Beng 012 - 564 4400 Tan Cheong Heng 012 - 487 3101 Ahmad Azrizal Tahir 012 - 498 4556 Tan Chong Hee 019 - 411 5598 Kumaresan a/l Arumugam 014 - 945 9621

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Mhd. Nasir Yahya 012 - 402 6739 Shafiqah Shobha 016 - 496 1659 Abdullah Dr. Lim Mah Hui 012 - 422 1880

Eric Lim Seng Keat 016 - 414 3428 Mohd. Rizal Abd. 012 - 424 3878 Hamid Sha’ari Md. Salleh 013 - 788 7786 Mohamed Yusoff 012 - 472 8114 Rajasegar a/l 019 - 411 7051 Mohamed Noor Govindasamy BULETIN MUTIARA Zulkifli Ibrahim 018 - 576 1622 Tingkat 47, Komtar, 10503 Penang Zaini Awang 019 - 546 3115 Phone : 04-650 5468 I Fax : 04-261 5923 019 - 493 6161 Email: [email protected]

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EDITORIAL Mohd. Sharmizan 011 - 1110 6456 Mohamad Nor Editor Chan Lilian (English) Tam Poh Guek (Chinese) Omar Hassan 019 - 571 8031 G.Revatic (Tamil) Writer Dahalan Fazil 019 - 727 4388 Danny Ooi (English) Nazleen Najeeb (English) Victor Seow (English) Dr. Tiun Ling Ta 04 - 508 0039 (Tel) Shum Jian Wei (Chinese) 04 - 657 0918 (Fax) Chris Koay (Chinese) J. Patmavathy(Tamil)

Ahmad Tarmizi 013 - 414 4822 Photographers : Chan Lilian, Law Suun Ting, Abdullah Alissala Thian, Ahmad Adil Muhamad and Mark James Wong Chee Keet 012 - 451 1312 Graphic Designers : Idzham Ahmad and Loo Mei Fern 14 February 1 - 15, 2015 The man behind GTF IT was a vision to put George Town on arts while they share their culture with Town and transform it onto a living can- the world arts map that started Joe Sidek tourists and participants across the globe. vas. on this great journey of transforming the George Town has carved a name since He hoped the youth of Malaysia would unique heritage capital into a talk as an GTF started in 2010 but the focus for the challenge themselves to bring out their inter-cultural global arts venue. next five years is to portray our tradition, best. Buletin Mutiara’s team uncovered the vibrant artistic and historical Unesco “I have turned down many proposals, passion behind the man who has made the heritage, especially in Asean. but that is not because they are not good. famous one-month long George Town “The state has supported GTF all these I just need that special touch,” he said Festival (GTF), a platform where dance, years, but we have yet to change the while welcoming any proposal from all theatre, street performance, music and art mindset of corporate sector,” said Joe, talents. intertwine with the community living in while thanking Chief Minister Lim Guan So, mark your calendar as August is the heart of Penang. Eng for helping to put the great idea into the month to explore and learn. “Penangites take ownership of the city, action. Deadline for proposals is Feb 15 at that is the speciality that belongs to us,” Joe, 56, from Peel Avenue, expressed 6pm. Joe said when met at his office in Arme- that anything we do must be for a reason. Submit your proposals to www. nian Street on Jan 27. Totally devoted to art, the town planning wetransfer.com. Joe hopes Malaysian youths will come for- He added it is important for the local graduate from the United Kingdom will For enquiries, call 04-2616308 or email ward with great ideas. people at all levels to have access to the not stop to capture the spirit of George [email protected].

Penang hot air balloon fiesta 2015

Programme schedule

Time Feb 21 Feb 22 6am Event starts with food stalls & handicraft stalls 7am – 9am Balloons on display 7am – 9.30am Fun Run starts from Padang Polo to Youth Park (Saturday only) 7.15am Ticket counter opens for first tethered ride 7.30am – 10.30am Tethered balloon ride 7.30am Free Flying (taking off from Youth Park) 9am – 12pm Cold inflation 10am – 10.30am Meet & greet with balloonist 10am - 12pm Batik colouring by Tourism Malaysia 10am – 6pm Local Craft and food produced by Homestay Teluk Bahang 9am – 9pm Inflatable playground opens for kids 9am – 10am Paramotor show Route: Padang Kota Lama – Gurney – Pulau Tikus – Padang Polo – Komtar – Jetty – Padang Kota Lama Locations and bus schedules as below: 9am – 1pm Fun Archery A. Jetty – Komtar – Padang Polo / Padang Polo – Komtar – Jetty 10am – 6pm Local Craft and food produced by Homestay Teluk Stop point: Rapid Penang Terminal (Jetty), Komtar & Padang Polo (at Sepoy Bahang (IKS products) Line) 10am – 12pm Batik colouring by Tourism Malaysia Operation hour: 7am – 10pm 11am – 12pm Colouring competition Frequency: every 30min – 60min 12pm – 2pm Workshops Number of buses: 3 2pm – 4pm Remote plane / helicopter demonstration 4pm – 6pm Batik colouring by Tourism Malaysia B. Tesco TanjungTokong – Padang Polo 4pm – 6pm Cold Inflation Stop point: Jalan Sri Tanjung Pinang (near Tesco) & Padang Polo (at Sepoy 5pm – 6pm Paramotor show (Saturday Only) Line) Route: Padang Kota Lama – Gurney – Pulau Tikus Operation hour: 7am – 10pm – Padang Polo – Komtar – Jetty – Padang Kota Lama Frequency: every 45min – 60min 5pm – 5.30pm Meet & greet with balloonist Number of buses: 2 5.45pm Ticket counter opens for second tethered ride 6pm – 9pm Tethered balloon ride & balloons on display C. Queensbay Mall – Padang Polo 8.30pm – 9pm Display of night glow balloons Stop point: Sg Nibong Bus Terminal – Bus Stand Queensbay Mall – Padang Polo (at Sepoy Line) • Programme itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. Operation hour: 7am – 10pm Please refer to www.mypenang.gov.my/hab for latest updates. Frequency: every 60min Number of buses: 2 • Balloon activities are subject to weather conditions. February 1 - 15, 2015 15 New Penang Hill carpark completed

Story by Chan Lilian ang Hill Corporation (PHC) fu- completed on Nov 7, last year, Pix by Alissala Thian nicular railway to provide visitors pending the issuance of certificate with an enjoyable and meaningful of completion and compliance THE much awaited new Penang visit up Penang Hill,” Lim said in (CCC) for the building, almost a Hill multi-storey carpark is finally his speech. year from its original contract completed! For added attraction at the foot- completion date of Nov 25, 2013. Soon, parking woes faced by hills, there is also a commercial Lim was also delighted that due tourists or the traffic jam endured area on the ground floor, including to the efforts of the state govern- by nearby residents will come to 11 stalls, one food court as well as ment, through Penang Hill Corpo- an end. bus lay-by for buses to drop and ration (PHC), visitor arrivals to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng pick up passengers. Penang Hill, one of Penang’s was present at the opening cere- The carpark is also fitted with premier tourism destinations, have mony on Jan 19. disabled-friendly ramps with direct increased by leaps and bounds over Exco members, assemblymem- access to passenger lifts. the years. bers, councillors and heads of “This is a vast improvement on “I am very delighted to hear that several departments and agencies the facilities provided for the visi- the total number of visitors in 2014 The new carpark building standing tall at the foothill of Penang were also present. tors to Penang Hill as well as lo- has reached 1,364,074 surpassing Hill. The RM11.49 million carpark, cals, compared to the original the target set for the year (1.3 mil- which was constructed and funded carpark completed in March 2011 lion) and 2013 figures of 1,233,556 and this has helped in improving Ticket sales and other income of by Penang Development Corpora- which provided only 96 lots, and passengers by 11%. Furthermore customer experience while taking PHC have increased about 14.9% tion, was built to cater for the in- which the state government de- the performance of funicular op- the funicular service up to Penang from 2013, and the target for next creasing number of visitors to cided to demolish in June 2012 to erations has also been maintained Hill.” year is 1.45 million visitors. Penang Hill as well as to facilitate build this facility,” he added. traffic flow. Although this building was The current car and motorcycle parking rates: There are a total of 306 parking expected to be completed in No- lots for vehicles and 182 lots for vember 2013, the construction was Payment per hour “Season Parking” motorcycles, and five special park- initially delayed due to the need to (RM) (RM) ing lots for the physically chal- remove a vast quantity of rocks and Cars (1st Hour) RM2 RM120 per month lenged (OKU). boulders during the piling works After 1st hour (hourly) RM1 “The carpark will complement which took up a lot of time. Motorcycles FREE the facilities provided by the Pen- The project was eventually

Colonial museum latest draw CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng of- Belle Epoque furniture by Francois ficiated the opening of the aptly- Linke, a white carara marble item by named Colonial Penang Museum Atelier R. Bigazzi Florence, East (CPM) on Jan 16. Indian-styled furniture, a pair of Located at No 7, Jalan D.S. Ram- Nyonya bridal tables and a 1919 As- anathan, or also known as Scott prey Silver crystal ladies’ vanity Road, the museum occupies the dressing table set and stained glass grounds of what was once the Senior windows. Citizens Association building. Parked just outside the main build- Housed inside the double-storey, ing to kindle the interest of vintage car colonial-style building and within the enthusiasts is a classic American auto- compounds of the museum are more mobile – a 1929 Dodge Senior Landau. than 1,000 well-preserved antiques Thirty architectural columns and pil- and artefacts belonging to the Ma lars from the Victorian and Edwardian family. eras are erected at the lawn while a An ardent collector of antiques, treehouse is currently being construct- CPM director Eric Ma and his moth- ed to provide visitors with a breath- er Jasmine Tan have been expanding taking bird’s eye view of the entire Lim signing the CPM visitors’ book as his wife Betty Chew (fourth from left) and their collection and noted that the compound of the museum. Jasmine (second from left) look on. artefacts have been the family heir- Lim, in his speech, expressed his loom for three generations. enthusiasm for the museum to pro- he said. while each child aged between 5 and He also revealed that the family vide further impetus to the tourism “Although we may not agree with 12 will be charged RM15. spent around RM3 million to renovate industry of Penang. the British colonisation back then, let MyKad holders will pay RM20 for and restore the dilapidated building. “Moreover, it is of vital impor- us accept that this is part of our his- adults and RM12 for children. The museum has a vast collection tance that the artefacts remain in tory,” Lim added. For more details regarding the from four categories, which are Euro- Penang because they are part of Ma- The museum is open daily from museum, call 017-6662789 or email pean, Chinese, Indian and Peranakan. laysian history rather than to be 9.30am to 6.30pm. general@colonialpenangmuseum. Some of the priceless exhibits are procured by a neighbouring country,” The entrance fee is RM30 per adult com 16 February 1 - 15, 2015 Line Clear still safe, says MPPP chief

Story by Danny Ooi to totally clear out the busi- Pix by Ahmad Adil ness, adding that what it could do was to slowly crip- LINE Clear can still operate as there are no plans to ple the business by making it close down this popular nasi kandar stall which has been troublesome for them to op- in operation since the 1930s. erate by seizing tables and The Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) has chairs. set a condition on the current operator of Line Clear In June last year, it was Nasi Kandar outlet to move out or the council “will do reported that authorities in what’s appropriate”, MPPP president Datuk Patahiyah the state were “stepping in” Ismail told a press conference in Komtar on Jan 22. to ensure the famous Line She said the council was left with no choice but to Clear Nasi Kandar, which move in on the current operator, Abdul Hamid Seeni had occupied a side alley, was Pakir, who was insisting on staying put despite not hav- run legally and hygienically. ing a valid licence to run the outlet in Jalan Penang, This followed a family George Town. dispute over the operations of “We did not conduct the raid on Jan 19, in line with the 24-hour Indian-Muslim the Hawkers By-Laws 1979, with the intention of shut- restaurant. ting down the business. The eatery had become “The previous agreement was for the licence to be synonymous with Penang issued annually to the four cousins on a rotational basis,” and a famous must-eat place Patahiyah holding a list showing the annual licence to be issued on a rotation she added. among visitors to Penang. basis to the four parties involved over ownership of the well-known outlet. Following the system decided by the council, a letter The trouble started when was also sent separately last Dec 16 to Abdul Hamid to the ownership of the outlet decided by the cousins themselves. vacate the premises from Jan 1, 2015. became an issue among four cousins fighting over the Under the rotation system, Abdul Hamid’s licence “A follow-up visit by MPPP showed Abdul Hamid rights to the eatery. was for 2014 and he was supposed to vacate the prem- was operating without a licence. They were identified as Abdul Latiff Thulkarunai, ises to allow the next licence holder, Abdul Latiff, to A letter was also sent to his lawyer on Jan 13 to advise Sahubarali China Mohd Hanibah, Pathumah Iskandar take over in 2015. Abdul Hamid to follow the contents of the letter issued.” and Abd Kader Ali. Patahiyah mentioned the licences for the next two When asked why business was still going on as Patahiyah said the council licence was issued to the operators were Sahubarali (2016) and Pathumah (2017) usual at the outlet, she said it was impossible for MPPP four on an annual rotation basis and the rotation was before it was Abdul Hamid’s turn again in 2018.

Seberang Perai prioritises cleanliness CLEANLINESS is vital for the “liveability” bility with economic growth, she said. of a city, Seberang Perai Municipal Council “We encourage companies to invest in our (MPSP) president Datuk Maimunah Moham- city, but we have clear guidelines about how mad Sharif believes. they can invest and what are the things they This is why it is her focus for 2015, she told need to comply with before we approve any online news portal FutureGov in a recent in- investment or project,” Maimunah said. terview. This year, she plans to charge industries a A city must be clean to be able to attract fee for dumping waste in municipal landfills economic investment, Maimunah explains and to encourage them to recycle. she has launched a campaign to tidy up the As for other new year resolutions, Maimu- municipality and encourage more businesses nah intends to learn from other regional cities. to set up shop. This month she is meeting with officials MPSP has 900,000 residents, and the gov- from Yokohoma, Japan to learn about urban ernment must engage all of them for this design as she is impressed by the way Yoko- campaign, giving them an improved sense of hama translates its city plans into actual de- ownership of their local environment, said sign. Maimunah. “For example, planners can look at the She has introduced community composting design and (even) control the materials used programmes to recycle waste created by neigh- on the ground,” she said. bourhoods, and this year will expand a com- Design can also improve the cleanliness of petition among the 14 neighbourhoods to find a city, from landfills to landscaped parks. And the cleanest residential park in the city. while most people conduct a spring clean, in The campaign is intended to encourage the Seberang Perai, it’ll be a year-long task. development of local industry. However, Seberang Perai also has very clear • NOTE: This article was first published by rules about what industries can and cannot do http://www.futuregov.asia/ and is available - in order to balance environmental sustaina- online on their website. Maimunah has big plans for MPSP. February 1 - 15, 2015 17

New hotel for Seberang Jaya THE Light Hotel in Seberang Sharing rich, untold Jaya became the first 5-star establishment in the area after its official opening on Jan 23. “The decision is timely heritage stories with Penang’s vast economic development on the mainland Story and pix by Mark James as well as Visit Penang Year this year,” said Chief Minister GEORGE TOWN is no stranger to hav- Lim Guan Eng at the event on ing a story behind every street name, Jan 23. alley and building but often it is the Lim hoped the hotel would people who have the greatest stories. provide excellent service The newly - built 20-storey It is precisely that which “Re:engage: while catering to the progress hotel is now open. The People’s Court Art Project” curator of the industrial and commer- Lea Cheah Ni set out to share with the cial vicinity. Lim added in 2014 alone, world; the generations of stories of folk Built at a cost of RM120 five upgrading projects have who were born and raised in the heart million, the hotel features 303 been carried out in Seberang of George Town. spacious rooms and suites Jaya amounting to RM5.5 mil- Nestled between Jalan Cintra and including one presidential lion. A resident reliving his youthful days serenading the huge Jalan Pintal Tali, the People’s Court is turnout during the ‘Re:Engage: The People’s Court Art suite and two executive suites. This year, with the support rich with cultural history. Project’ launch The premier business class of Seberang Perai Municipal Prior to the Second World War, it was hotel located in the heart of the Council (MPSP), the state will a bazaar for everyday items but after to the world,” Lea said during the kick off cere- northern region is just minutes focus on drainage upgrading the war’s devastation, wooden shanties were mony. away from the Penang Bridge and road widening, including erected on the premises and subsequently replaced George Town World Heritage Incorporated and near Batu Kawan as well the RM8.7 million Jalan Sir- with three blocks of low-cost flats in the 1950s. general manager Lim Chooi Ping congratulated as Kulim. am road project. Since then, the Cantonese speaking residents the project’s success, saying: “We hope this pilot Suitable for meetings and Also present at the launch have lived their mainly quiet life away from any project will inspire even more artists to start their various events, The Light of- were Deputy Chief Minister 1 limelight, tending to their traditional businesses own projects to safeguard the valuable heritage fers nine function rooms, a Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon , such as salted fish preparations, tailors and small of George Town.” grand ballroom, restaurants, exco for Youth and Sports, coffee shops. Komtar assemblyperson Teh Lai Heng also gymnasium and swimming Women, Family and Com- Organised by the Japan Foundation, the project showed his support to the community and the pool, making it an ideal choice munity Development Chong saw the engaging of actual residents in various art project. for corporate functions. Eng, MPSP president Datuk projects including talent shows, a drama skit and “It is wonderful to see the young artists and “Whether its pleasure or Maimunah Mohd Sharif, and an art and photo exhibition with the residents older generation coming together to bring out the business, our target is to ren- The Light Hotel (M) Sdn Bhd themselves being stars! best in each other. The state government fully der fine accommodation and managing director Datuk D. “I sincerely thank the residents for their support supports initiatives that will enrich and celebrate facilities,” said The Light Ramesh. and comments in making this humble project a our heritage and culture,” he said. Hotel executive director Da- To mark its opening, the success. Although small, we hope that this will be The exhibition is open to the public from Jan tuk KK Sihabutheen Kirudu hotel is offering a corporate a spark of something new where other communi- 25 to Feb 15 daily from 10am to 5pm at Unit 31, Mohamed after the launching rate from RM263++ plus ties in Penang can open up and share their stories Block C. ceremony. breakfast for two.

CNY traffic woes under Wong’s radar IT was a “charity” start when Sunshine speech. assure the people that Square Bayan Baru kicked off its Chinese “How special is Penang because during we have worked hard New Year celebrations recently. festive season, our island is packed with to reduce the jams Fifty senior citizens, single mothers and people. Penangites from near and far, in- slightly,” he said. children from underprivileged families cluding overseas, return home for that He informed the from various races were selected by the important Chinese reunion. Visitors too people about the re- Welfare Department and given a hamper love to come to Penang during Chinese cently opened Penang and a box of Mandarin oranges. New Year because there are so many in- Hill multi-storey car- Customers at Sunshine Square, Sunshine teresting things to do, see and eat,” he said. park which can take in Farlim and Sunshine Bertam can also watch “This is unlike some cities, for example 305 cars. Wong (right) accompanied by Yee visiting the Chinese New out for various contests with attractive Kuala Lumpur, which are deserted. How- He also announced Year goodies section which offers all the foods and cooking prizes, get free cash vouchers when they ever, we have to deal with the traffic jams the opening of a tem- ingredients needed for the celebration. purchase over RM100 and have a chance that come with this love for Penang. porary carpark near to win the grand prize of RM12,888 of Northern states’ folks and even Singapo- the Kek Lok Si temple where the Air Itam Wholesale Mart Sdn Bhd Yee Kam Ming Sunshine Prosperous Chinese New Year reans drive to Penang, causing jams which market is. handed out the hampers. Contest 2015 which offers RM68,888 in can’t be avoided as they love Penang,” he “I have written to the landowner request- Wong was accompanied by Yee for a total. added. ing for their cooperation to let us use the tour of the shopping mall which has served Air Itam assemblymember Wong Hon “As the assemblymember for Air Itam, empty plot opposite the market for a carpark the people in the area since 1993. Wai, who was present at the event, wit- I have to deal with two iconic tourist spots as that place can take in about 200 cars. Sunshine Square was one of the earliest nessed the handing over of the hampers to - the Kek Lok Si temple and Penang Hill. With these additional carparks we hope shopping malls in the locality with a sun- the underprivileged. I dare not say that traffic will improve traffic can somewhat reduce,” he explained. dry section offering fresh vegetables, fish, Wong made a pertinent point during his compared to previous years but let me Retail operation director of Sunshine chicken and other necessities. 18 February 1 - 15, 2015 Curry fest in town

World Curry Festival has a lot to offer to those who love curries.

Pix by Chan Lilian used ginger ade (the soda drink) MOVE over fish & chips! Chicken tikka for the batter. masala is the UK’s new favourite dish. He learned In the UK, they love their curries so cooking from much they even have an event called his mother “World Curry Festival” (WCF) which has when he was been held for five years. very young and This year, WCF expands its horizon to was inspired by Penang. an older broth- Buletin Mutiara’s Chan Lilian caught er, John, who up with Chef Matthew Benson Smith who cooks for top flew all the way from the UK to be one of football team, the chefs at the WCF. Manchester- Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng also got down to Chef Matthew is a two-star Michelin City. cook, pounding spices for a dish called Kari trained chef. As this is Kapitan guided by another chef, Chef Norman He has 30 years’ experience working Chef Mat- Musa. as head chef in top hotels and award- thew’s first winning restaurants in London and across visit to Penang, Chef Matthew offers Penangites a taste of the famous British the UK. he is looking forward to exploring the city fish and chips using ginger ade instead of beer batter. He is dedicated to passing on essential famed for culinary dishes. skills and techniques to the next genera- “London and Penang have a lot of tion of chefs, and to improving catering things in common. I think both cities will standards. make a fantastic gastronomical exchange. “In the UK, they love this dish call I teach at universities and I find that Lon- ‘Cumin spiced beef brisket with pickled don and Penang can offer each other a lot vegetables and crispy shallots’. in terms of new ideas and exchange of “What I did was to flavour beef brisket skills,” Chef Matthew said. with spices, vacuum-seal it and simmer “I find it very unique that a spice festi- in water over a slow fire. Then, the beef val is being held here at a place called brisket is removed from the vacuum pack SPICE Arena too. I have been to many and grilled and caramelised with sauce,” places like Shang-Hai, Singapore, Thai- he said. land and other Asian countries but have He said the curries are less spicy and not been to Penang. I hope I have the time have a subtle hint of spices. to sample Penang’s famous laksa before Chef Matthew can cook a mean ren- I go back,” he added. dang which is his favourite curry dish. Chef Matthew has a website at http:// However, for a start, he shared with Pen- www.chefbensonsmith.co.uk/ . angites the famous fish and chips. If you are interested, you can even be The dish that Lim produced – a butterfly pea (bunga telang) roti jala and Kari Kapi- Instead of a beer batter, Chef Matthew his apprentice. tan. February 1 - 15, 2015 19 Living Indian heritage

Story by Chan Lilian freedom but the freedom from fear as well as the freedom to pursue and re- BULLOCK cart pulled by two oxen ward excellence,” Lim said. which were lavishly decorated with “The terrorist attacks by extremists sequins and beads and with hooves and who have exploited the good name of horns painted bright orange is not a sight Islam has struck fear because the terror- one can see much around Penang any- ists are targeting at the fundamental base more. of success of the West – freedom from As the oxen pulling the bullock cart- fear. Freedom is seen by some as an with Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and alien value and a threat to the power and Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh status of established groups,” he added. meandered along Jalan Kaki Bukit, He also urged Malaysians to reject Gelugor, the cow bells tinkled while the extremists who preach hate, intolerance Indian traditional drums were blasting. and violence. On hand to welcome the Chief Min- “ Instead we must respect the rights ister was Seri Delima assemblymember and dignity of our Malaysian brothers RSN Rayer and his wife, Komala, and and sisters who share the same aspira- members of the Village Security and Rayer and his wife Komala (left) accompanying Lim and Ram on the bullock cart. tions of justice, democracy and eco- Development Committee (JKKK) of nomic prosperity and suffer the same Lengkok Bawah. they were about to wipe out the we are very proud of. We must thank problems of corruption, abuse of power “This bullock cart ride is only pos- village,”he recalled. the Chief Minister and also the untiring and discrimination,” Lim said. sible because Pakatan Rakyat saved “My father the late YB Karpal had efforts by Rayer,”Ramkarpal told the The Ponggal festival at Taman Buah Kampung Buah Pala and maintained always held Kampung Buah Pala dear crowd. Pala started in the early evening with a the living heritage. Now the place is to his heart. He would be very happy Lim called on all Malaysians to en- colouring contest for children followed called Taman Buah Pala with the 24 and proud if he is here to see that next dorse the fundamental value of freedom by the cooking of sweet rice porridge former residents of Kampung Buah to the rich heritage that Taman Buah that helps to create a successful, pro- with milk. Pala living in Taman Buah Pala Pala has maintained, the Karpal Learn- gressive and prosperous society, as The participants who won the con- now,”Rayer said. ing Centre has become a monument. commonly shared by all developed tests received their prizes while children “I remember vividly how the late YB Education was his priority and the countries. with excellent results in their PT3 (Form Karpal Singh and I rushed here when Karpal Learning Centre is something “Freedom does not mean absolute 3) exams were also rewarded.

Call for prosperity through unity STATE government leaders called culture and lend a hand upon all members of society to focus to all who are in need,” their efforts to stand united in the face he added. of economic and social strife during Deputy Chief Min- the state Ponggal festival held on Jan ister II Prof Dr. P. Ra- 24 at the Penang Hindu Endownment masamy also told the Board (PHEB) building. festival attendees that The event attended by some 200 the state government is people celebrated the annual festivity comitted to building with a colourful display of dances, the Indian community song and the traditional boiling and through education. overflowing of sweet rice or milk to “In 2014, we chan- offer up thanks for a bountiful harvest nelled RM650,000 and marking the start of a new year of through financial the Hindu calendar. grants which gave poor “On this day, families gather in Indian students a prayer and pray for abundance in chance to pursue their blessings. In the same light, we hope college diplomas, uni- to leave behind any negativity and versity degrees and work towards prosperity. To do that other means of empow- we must not fall prey to extrimism but ering them through fight for freedom and moderation in knowledge,” he said. Indian women in their brilliantly coloured sarees taking part in the state level Ponggal celebrations. all aspects of our life,” said Chief “We emphasise edu- Minister Lim Guan Eng in his Ponggal cation because through it the Indian government has allocated RM1 mil- the need for unity among Malaysians, speech. community can be economically and lion to the PHEB to further strengthen saying: “In a multicultural society, we “Penangites have always worked socially mobilised upwards,” Ra- the Indian community in Penang. recognise the uniqueness of each and with each other to build a better Pen- masamy added. Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk the equal rights to celebrate each ang so that we can enjoy each other‘s For the past five years, the state Mohd Rashid Hasnon also reitirated other‘s faith.” 20 February 1 - 15, 2015 Karpal’s ESTEEM-ed legacy Story by Chan Lilian education system has witnessed a decline Pix by Alissala Thian evinced by internationally-recognised assessments such as PISA showing that A CLASSIC example of the Public-Pri- Malaysia lags behind in Maths, Science vate Partnership (PPP) model in action, and reading assessments not just against the Karpal Singh Penang Learning Cen- advanced cities like Singapore, South tre stands tall at Jalan Kaki Bukit. Korea and Vietnam but also losing out to ECM Libra Foundation allocated RM4 our neighbour Thailand,” Lim said in his million for the project while the state speech. government allocated a total of 2.63 acres “In this 21st century, it is undeniable for the building which was completed in that we live in a fast, ever-changing en- 14 months. vironment where one is assured the path M-Summit Group contributed the ad- to success through a sound education ditional support in terms of renovations system. To win the future, we must invest and CCTV provision while Penang Sci- in education. If you want to create a ence Cluster and Livingston House of virtuous cycle, you must create a labour Language agreed to take the lead in force that is skilled so that they will have teaching. the social mobility to move up. That is On Jan 24, Chief Minister Lim Guan why we have to offer them escalators of ESTEEM learning is all about fun learning. Seen here are Lim chatting with the children Eng officiated the opening of ESTEEM mobility and lifts of opportunities,” he with exco members Dr. Afif (left) and Lim Hock Seng. - Engagement, Science, Technology, added. Engineering, English and Mathematics Given the context of Penang as a system has what it takes to meet the daring enough to invest in education. We teaching. highly industrialised state, it has little global challenges and changing market must provide our youths with opportuni- “Today, we launch ESTEEM teaching choice but to be the centre of excellence demands. ties and supply them with platforms to at the Karpal Singh Learning Centre. in terms of science and technology. “That is why the state government demonstrate their talent and strengths. Why is ESTEEM important? It is impor- As the state has no natural resources cannot just sit idly by and wait to die For it is only when we are bold enough tant because due to narrow and unneces- but only human resources, it is Penang’s when our education policy-makers fail to invest in education that we can truly sary political intervention, our national responsibility to ensure that the education our children. We must be confident and win the challenging future,” Lim added. ESMO holds first Southeast Asia summit Story and pix by Mark James “It is thus very important for women to go for regular check-ups, THE European Society for Medical mammograms and even a Pap smear. Oncology (ESMO) held its first sum- Not only women but everyone should mit out of Europe in Penang from Jan be well informed of the symptoms of 23 to Jan 25, which attracted the most cancer. Screening is the best way to brilliant minds in oncology from the find and treat cancers early.” Asean region. Dr. Adel added that while the The summit titled “Precision number of cases of cancer is increas- Medicine in Cancer Care” and organ- ing worldwide it is due to the average ised by the Malaysian Oncological lifespan of a person being increased Society (MOS), is a joint initiative as well. which provided participants access “The longer we live, the higher the to the latest cutting-edge news and chances of developing cancer at some practice-changing information from point. It is thus very important to the ESMO 2014 congress held in make changes in our lifestyle for the Madrid last year. better. This includes cutting out hab- “Usually, ESMO holds its summits its like smoking and excessive vices. once every two years in Europe but Moderation is key,” he said. this year we wanted to bring the ex- The organisers of the first ever ESMO highlight summit outside of Europe here in The summit saw a line-up of 37 pertise, treatment practices and Penang (from left) Dr. T. Aloysius Raj, Dr Ahmad Kamal, Dr Adel, Prof. Dr. Jean-Yves foreign and local speakers with high- medical opinions to Southeast Asia Douillard and Dr. Rolf A. Stahel. lights on personalised treatment and of course, Malaysia,” said organ- strategies in breast cancer, optimis- ising chairman Datuk Dr Adel Zaatar. and the best treatment choices for our more targeted and precise treatment. ing treatment modalities in lung “ESMO is committed to advancing patients,” he said in his welcoming “In Malaysia, the most common cancer, developments in the treat- the specialty of oncology and provide speech. cancers are of the breast, colon, lung, ment of gastro-intestinal malignan- a multidisciplinary approach to can- Dr Ahmad Kamal Mohamed, nasal and cervical where breast can- cies, renal cell carcinoma and pros- cer treatment and care for patients. president of the Malaysian Onco- cer represents 50% of all cancer tate cancer, practices in supportive ESMO’s mission is to advance cancer logical Society, said that previously cases,” he said quoting the latest care management, updates and stra- care and cure through fostering and chemotherapy was the norm in treat- Malaysian National Cancer Registry tegic options in lymphoma and mul- disseminating good science and ing cancer but new medical advanc- which saw 18,219 new cancer pa- tiple myeloma and gynecological knowledge leading to best practice es are discovered every year for a tients diagnosed in the year 2007. malignancies. February 1 - 15, 2015 21 Demand for quality private healthcare growing Story by Danny Ooi cardiothoracic surgeons, specialised Pix by Chris Koay cardiac nurses and technicians. In Malaysia, cardiovascular dis- THE demand for quality private healthcare is growing ease (CVD) has been the number due to an increasing middle and upper income segment one cause of deaths in the past 30 of the population. years. “In tandem with the government’s effort to grow Knowing the early warning signs medical tourism, we have no doubt that Pantai Hospital and symptons of a heart attack, such Penang’s cardiac rehabilitation ward will make a sig- as chest pain and shortness of breath nificant contribution towards promoting health visitors is the key to preventing heart attack to Penang and Malaysia,” Pantai Holdings Berhad and heart diseases. chairman Datuk Khairil Anuar Abdullah said in his Lim in his speech said he is de- speech during the launch of the ward by Chief Minister lighted that the hospital has re- Lim Guan Eng on Jan 24. sponded to the state’s call to develop The launch saw an array of activities including health Penang as a preferred healthcare and talks and free health checks to increase awareness and travel destination, especially being Lim (seated, fourth from left) joining other guests at the launch of the cardiac educate the public on the importance of seeking im- the only private hospital in Bayan rehabilitation ward in Pantai Hospital Penang. mediate treatment after a heart attack. Lepas area, with continuous im- The cardiac rehabilitation ward is to complement the provement and enhancement to its the region, encouraging all hospitals to develop to the hospital’s coronary care unit, invasive cardiac labora- services and facilities to better serve the public. highest standards of healthcare. tory and heart centre to provide a comfortable and He added that in Penang the number of healthcare “We can only achieve that by constantly innovating fully equipped ward for an effective continuation of care travellers increased to 351,673 in 2013 from 297,850 our line of services, upgrading and improving our exist- and rehabilitation of heart patients. patients in 2012. ing services to compete at the international level,” he It is run by a team of experienced cardiologists, The state government aspires to be a medical city in added. Penang Science Park welcomes EQX DEPUTY Chief Minister I Datuk Mohd Rashid Has- non officiated the opening of the new office building of EQX Materials Sdn Bhd on Jan 23 at the Penang Science Park. “On behalf of the state government, I am very pleased to note that EQX, a Penang based company has now grown into a regional company with offices having marketing and supply chain capabilities in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Bangladesh, India and United Arab Emirates,” he said in his speech. “I would also like to take this opportunity to reiter- ate that the state government welcomes and supports bona fide investors that can contribute to both the economic and social well-being of the state and peo- ple in Penang.” EQX’s core businesses are in supplying electronics, semiconductor and solar materials, industrial chemi- cals, refrigerants and specialty gases, advanced poly- mers and new generation building and construction materials. EQX managing director Roland Choong delivered an inspiring speech to the guests. In spite of the success of EQX, Choong said: “The Mohd Rashid delivering his speech at the official opening of EQX’s new office in Penang Science Park. company has not forgotten its social responsibilities and is now in discussion to promote a collapsible disaster victims in the countries in which we have incorporates the latest in innovative building solutions home that can be used in times of disasters such as presence in.” such as the ETFE film structure on our car porch floods. These homes will be fitted with solar panels He also pointed out some of the features of their which is using materials similar to the Beijing Olym- to power the necessary electricity and can be kept and new building. pic Swimming Pool, Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium reused. We see the potential of these solutions to help “This building facility is extra special for us as it and Munich’s Allianz Arena stadium,” he said. 22 February 1 - 15, 2015 War against Age is no barrier in helping to keep our surrounding areas clean and keeping aedes dengue mosquitoes away. WITH dengue at worrying levels, various government agencies, state leaders and Penangites in general have “taken up arms” to fight the disease. The collection of pictures here shows various gotong royong and cleanliness efforts all over Penang. And if you, our readers, care enough you will make the effort to help ensure no life is lost to dengue.

Datuk Keramat assemblymember Jagdeep Singh Deo speaking to a parent in his constituency on the dangers of aedes mosquitoes.

Paya Terubong assemblymember Yeoh Soon Hin launching the campaign against dengue in his locality.

Sungai Pinang assemblymember Lim Siew Khim (in white T-shirt) quenching her thirst with her team members after cleaning a particular area in her constituency.

Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohhd Rashid Hasnon helping out in keeping his The state government has declared an all-out war against dengue. constituency Pantai Jerejak clean.