Justice for all .. RIP Beng Hock :(

All these happened under the nose of Mr KPI aka Minister Mat Klentong

Batu Ferringhi, best remembered for its clean sandy beaches some 2-3 decades ago.

However , that all changed in since the retirement of Tun Lim Chong Eu, the well respected statesman that built Penang of what it is today.

Over development at the hill slopes, mostly monopolized by a company named after elephant tasks, ruin all that tranquility and eco balance.

And the better part is, it all happened under the nose of Mr KPI aka Minister Mat Klentong, his Tanjung Bungah constituent, his area of responsibility of near 2 decades.

You all shall forget compalining to him nor seek his view on this matter, he is a busy making sure that he is seen in most but all BN photoshoot events.

One can hope that the elephant task company go bankrupt return Batu Ferringhi back to where it was before.


Batu Feringghi polluted

GEORGE TOWN The state government came under criticism yesterday after tonnes of earth from the hilltop development projects along Batu Feringghi were washed into the sea during a heavy downpour yesterday morning.

The shoddy placement of plastic sheets at a hilltop development project in Batu Ferringhi has exposed the earth.

The clear waters along the popular beach front, from Tanjung Bungah to Batu Ferringhi, were dirtied with layers of mud and silt.

A check at the site showed that the soil surrounding the projects roundly condemned by residents, was exposed.

This caused the earth to be washed away by rain, which poured down from early morning till about 10am yesterday.

Plastic sheets which were supposed to cover the surface of soil at the upmarket development projects were scattered around the site.
Mohd Ridzuan Kamil, 34, from Kelantan, said he was disgusted by the environmental degradation at the tourist site.

He said this was not the first time that he had seen the pollution caused by the projects.

"The hilltop developers should have ensured that the plastic sheets were in place at all times, to avoid soil from being washed into the sea.

"It is obvious the authorities have failed to act against the developers despite their blatant disregard for the environment."

Another visitor, Richard Tan, 36, from Selangor, criticised the state government and local authorities for their lack of political will to act against the developers.

"The authorities have failed to clamp down on errant developers who do not adhere to hillslope safety regulations."

The residents, especially those who had been living near the beach stretch for almost four decades, had protested against the development projects and pressed the state government to do something about them.

They complained that they had never encountered flash floods and mud being washed into the homes until the projects were approved.

Since the developers began the cutting of the hill, there has not been much attempt to cover the hillsides with plastic sheets.

This had caused water run-off, with massive amounts of silt, debris and stones being washed downhill.

Rejected by Penangites, begged his way back to become a cabinet minister

He was rejected by Penangites in year 2008 election for his lackluster performance and being a lap dog for UMNO.

His portrait was torn into pieces by UMNO members.

His party in Penang still publicly at war with UMNO

He was publicly humiliated by UMNO youth in Penang

and yet ... he has the thick face to 'beg' his way back to full cabinet minister via backdoor entry.

Let us remind him that ... dis was his score card 13 months back ...

否认曾说不以上议员方式入阁
许子根：出任部长是以国为重
王德齐 | 4月10日 傍晚5点10分
koh tsu koon gerakan pc 100409 01刚获委为上议员并出任首相署部长的许子根（右图）今午矢口否认，他在大选期间曾说过，不会以受委上议员的方式进入内阁的言论。

他指出，他当时只是说宁愿选择以民选的方式，而非受委的方式出任中央部长。

“我没有说我不要，我只是说比较喜欢民选，而不是受委的方式。”

“在投票日前，反对党声称不需投选国阵候选人，因为就算他们落败，还是可以受委为上议员。这是指向我和谢宽泰，我们认为这是不公平。”

承认向纳吉表达入阁意愿

许子根也驳斥“走后门”的说法，但承认的确曾向新任首相纳吉表达入阁的意愿。

“我们的确向他（纳吉）表明愿意服务，但是这是他的权力。对我来说，这是具有挑战，并且是一种贡献，但这不是为了自己。”

国家面对挑战才毅然入阁

koh tsu koon gerakan pc 100409 03此外，许子根指出，和去年大选相比，目前的情况已经有所不同，国家面对的挑战才是最重要的事务，因此不应非议他通过受委上议员入阁的决定。

他强调，入阁不是为了本身的利益，而是以国为重，志在为人民做出贡献，因此大家应该看重他的服务表现。

也是民政党主席的许子根，今午为该党智库举办的财经研讨会发表闭幕演词后，在新闻发布会上受询时如此表示。

在野党“扒粪”阻止他服务

他表示，在野党之所以会“扒粪”，批评他“走后门”入阁，是因为他们不希望他在部长职务上做出很好的成绩。

“我劝告其他身在民联的政党应该专注在服务人民的表现，就让我们来一场正面的竞赛。”

担任槟州首席部长18年的许子根是在去年308大选中选择“上京”，竞选巴都交湾以准备出任中央部长。不料，他却败给行动党候选人拉玛沙米。

在事隔一年后，许子根昨日获得新任首相以委任上议员的方式纳入内阁，负责管理团结和部长表现事务。他今早也在国家皇宫宣誓就职。

今早唔六部长谈表现指标

许子根也透露，他已经在昨天开始筹备各部门的关键表现指标（KPI），他在今早总共会见6名部长，包括高等教育部长卡立诺丁，并准备在下周会见剩余的部长。

他指出，其责任并非重整表现评估制度，而是与其他政府单位，包括大马行政现代化和管理机构（Mampu）配合来改善政府的表现。

他说，他将与其他部长合作，共同草拟一份总体的关键表现指标，但是他会针对各个部门草拟不同的指标，有些是以数据来衡量，有些则以质量来衡量。各部门将有30天的时间来呈交初步的指标。

他说，他们也将考量如何纳入公众的意见，其中包括进行民调，或是通过媒体收集意见。

不过，他拒绝谈论政府届时将会采取什么行动，来对付表现不佳的部长，并表示目前尚言之过早。

许子根也指出，大家都开玩笑说他是“学长”，不过他强调，纳吉才是“总学长”，每个部长也是“学长”，而他只是其中一人。

受询及他是否会成为“不受欢迎的学长”时，他则认同不能一味要求受欢迎。但是，他表示，只要行事公正、坚定和友善，那么他的行动就会被接受。

称废除内安令已有好进展

另一方面，针对内阁增加华裔代表一事，许子根试图淡化此说，并称部长并非只是负责照顾单一种族的利益。

他指出，纳吉之前已经表示，内阁成员反映了国阵所代表的多元社会，这是国阵一直以来所奉行的权力共享原则。

“最重要的是，我们必须重新调整策略更加亲民，更有效获得人民的反应，以确保政府所执行的政策是符合所有人民的意愿。”

询及民政党之前曾要求废除内安法令和释放所有内安法令扣留者，他在入阁后将如何跟进此事，许子根回应说，此事已经出现良好的进展。

他表示，纳吉在上任不到两天内就宣布检讨这项法令和13名扣留者，因此应该以正面的角度来看待此事，而他们已经针对此事表态。
承认向纳吉表达入阁意愿
国家面对挑战才毅然入阁
在野党“扒粪”阻止他服务

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Flashback 04 : Barisan Nasional / Gerakan Campaign Propagandas

The blue banner reads " Vote Rocket, UMNO influence will not change "

 

The white one reads " Vote Rocket, Chinese power will diminish. "

These banners were from Barisan Nasional and Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia, as their logos are located at the bottom of the banner.

Looks like Gerakan's ideology was purposely ignored during that time and to me they are no different from UMNO the racist party.

This advertorial was from Gerakan Youth.  

If UMNO Youth make hassle, Koh Tsu Koon need not entertain em, we Gerakan Youth dare to speak out, dare to criticize, for the banner thingy, we weren't silent.

Insert , the then Gerakan Youth Chief Huan Cheng Guan ( who is now Gerakan's VP ) said "Unless UMNO apologize, Gerakan Youth 'may' boycott UMNO"

The truth is:

Huan Cheng Guan lost in General Election 12 and he currently serves as an office boy at Barisan Nasional Backbencher club. He was also the tour leader to the bunch of 50 odd MPs which were sent, on tax payers monies, to do a good for nothing lawatan sambil belajar tour to Taiwan last september.

Improper way to "punish" the government is the main culprit to receiding ethnic chinese influence.

Rocket's campaign did not change much, rely much on lies to gain foothold

If you vote for Rocket, it will not change UMNO dominance.

This happens to be the BEST slogan during the campign, and it is the truth in a way because by voting Rocket alone it won't hurt UMNO much. The voters were wise enough to ditch Gerakan and MCA and MIC while sending more PKR and PAS members into state legislatives and parliament.

Flash back 03 : The slogan that brought down Barisan Nasional

REINVENT

Just right after parliament dissolved, banners like the above which mean " Reinvent " were seen mushrooming around Penang.

The slogan were the brilliant work of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia's veteran election campaigners that consists of Kerk Choo Ting, Kang Chin Seng and Yang Chuan.

Both Kerk and Kang were PGRM leftovers and Yang happens to be a lecturer in School of Education of Universiti Sains Malaysia.

The trishaw rider sincerely thank the 3 fellas for their brilliant effort in encouraging voters in Penang to reinvent the state and making UMNO the sole opposition party in the state legislative council.

But too bad the Prime Minister still managed to secure his parlimentary seat in Penang state but anyway he will soon be a spent force come 1 April 2009.

Flash back 02 : Penang's famous son

The headline reads " Tsu Koon goes to capital ".

Subheadline reads : " Teng, Cheah, Lee and Teng, who is to be the next chief minister ? "

Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon was highly anticipated to clinch a federal seat and made a full cabinet minister since his then boss, Dato Sri Lim Keng Yaik not going for General Election 12.

Tsu Koon said " I want to go to the capital " and he also submitted 3 names of who may be the future chief minister of Penang.

Alot of high hopes were on Tsu Koon.

One of his loyal apple polisher, the famous elephant task property developer in Penang that put up megasize posters and banner in support of Tsu Koon at their projects in town and in Tanjung Bunga area. 

Flash back 01 : 1 year & 2 weeks ago

On 13 Feb 2008, PM Datuk Seri Ahmad Abdullah Badawi said " Parliament will not dissolve today "

On 14 Feb 2008, The headline reads " Parliament dissolved "

Nomination day : 24 Feb 2008, Election Day : 8 Mar 2008

For the days to come, the trishaw rider will publish more flashbacks to remind us what was put to print during that memorable week 1 year back.

Stay tuned.

How up to date are Gerakan and MCA Penang are ?

Not very up to date

www.mcapenang.com domain name was not registered properly and now belongs to a bulk reseller.

www.penanggerakan.org.my however fair a little bit better, at least they still hold on to the domain.

However the content on the website is like time locked. 

So what say you ? both these parties still want to remain relevant to the citizen of Penang ? 

Can ah ?