Kedah Gerakan Youth hands over memorandum on state govt's debts

 

 

ALOR SETAR: Kedah Gerakan Youth yesterday handed over a memorandum to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan 

 

Abdul Razak on the state government's debts which have reached almost RM3 billion.

 

Its chief Tan Keng Liang said in the memorandum, the state government was urged to take appropriate measures to 

 

reduce the debt burden accumulated since it came into power in Kedah in 2008.

 

"According to the Auditor-General's Report 2011, as at Dec 31 2011, the debts had reached RM2.6 billion while the 

 

state government's cash balance stood at only RM193.22 million.

 

"From our investigation, we found that the RM2.6 billion did not include the RM330 million debt from the construction 

 

of Kuin (Kolej Universiti Insaniah). Hence, the estimated debts now amount to RM2.933 billion.

 

He said this after handing over the memorandum to the menteri besar's special officer (Youth), Mohd Rosli Azmi at 

 

Wisma Darul Aman, here.

 

Tan noted that the debt increase was almost 50 per cent after PAS and its allies in the opposition pact took over the 

 

state's administration.

 

"We are therefore worried with the state's financial situation as the debt amount is too high while the cash balance is 

 

less than that," he said.

 

Tan said the debts could be reduced if the state government had been practising prudent spending and made 

 

thorough studies before investing in any project to avoid heavy losses.

 

"The Kedah government said it had been spending prudently but it had bought a Mercedes S350 car at almost 

 

RM800,000, an example of it wasting public funds.

 

 

"We hope the menteri besar will look into this matter to safeguard the state's future," he added.

 

攫夺案频频发生使人心惶惶

谢顺海促警方特别处理攫夺案

 
 

民政党中央环境、安全与生活素质局主任

谢顺海医生

文告

 
 

2013年2月22日

 
 

 
 

针对近日频频发生的攫夺案，民政党中央环境、安全与生活素质局主任谢顺海医生指出，人民的安全已严重受到威胁，每日提心吊胆，担心自己将成为下一个受害者。

谢顺海针对雪州士毛月一名水果摊小贩遭攫夺匪挥棒打裂头颅骨及抢走2000令吉现款一案，发表文告谴责掠夺匪凶狠无人道。

谢顺海指出，警方应加强巡逻，尤其是犯罪黑区，以杜绝所有攫夺案，还予人民一个安全的生活环境。

谢顺海表示，警方可考虑将攫夺案和路面铁盖偷窃案与其他罪案分开特别处理，定期公布有关案件的破案率，是否有达到关键绩效指标。

谢顺海也是吉打德卡区州议员，他说："我再次重申，政府应修订法令，严加对付涉及攫夺案和路面铁盖偷窃案的罪犯，让他们面对更严厉的刑罚，如强制性坐牢，以期能起到阻吓作用，减低犯罪率。"

谢顺海指出，攫夺案已造成人民出外时提心吊胆，所以警方应加强巡逻，让攫夺匪无法得逞，打击攫夺案。

謝順海吁民支持
國陣掌權打救吉州

 
 

（雙溪大年19日訊）民政黨吉打州聯委會主席謝順海籲請民眾在來屆大選中支持國陣重奪政權，吉打州才有希望起死回生。

他是於周一晚上出席該黨雙溪大年區部舉辦之新春團拜活動，受邀致詞時，這麼表示。

謝順海也是德卡區州議員。他說，民聯執政吉打州4年半以來，對州的發展毫無建樹，種種倒行逆施的政策導致外資撤離，經濟衰退。

 
 

民聯執政無建樹

 
 

"因此，我們一定要挽救吉打州，讓它有美好的未來，並朝向更開放自由的社會邁進，而不是沒落的封閉與衰退。"

他指出，在國陣執政50多年來，大馬國民享有發展帶來的各項成果，各族通過協商與諒解，和諧共處，國泰民安。

"人民要繼續安居樂業，共存共榮，只有支持國陣政府，才能讓國家社會繼續繁榮與發展，打造更美好的未來。"

他表示，在首相拿督斯里納吉領導下的國陣政府，為國家帶來了許多改革與轉型計劃，帶領國家朝向更自由開放的社會前進。

"大家也許不知道，在吉打州的暹裔同胞，雖然他們是佛教徒，但是卻可以加入巫統；而在東馬的土著，包括信奉基督教的卡達山族，也一樣可以加入巫統；可是，伊斯蘭黨，卻只能接受穆斯林的加入。"

另一方面，他指出，國陣各成員黨團結一致，並在國陣旗幟下展開競選，而所謂的民聯，卻是以本身的政黨名義參加競選，各自為政。

他說，為了保障我們的未來，來屆大選一定要支持國陣重奪政權，那麼吉州才有救，才能朝向繁榮與進步。

 
 

黃玉鳳促黨員上下一心

 
 

民政黨雙溪大年區部主席黃玉鳳協調員促請全體黨員，在即將來臨的大選中上下一心，全力以赴，讓國陣取得輝煌的勝利。

此外，工委會主席馬松興指出，春節是個普天同慶及祥和的節日，不應該被政治化，或被沒有根據的言論，破壞了這種和諧與祥和的氣氛，這是一種不健康的行為。

雙溪大年區國陣主席阿里雅哈雅協調員指出，民聯執政吉州4年多來，沒有為吉州帶來任何發展，反而日漸衰退。

因此，他籲請民眾必須在來屆大選支持國陣，讓吉打州重回國陣懷抱，繼續繁榮進步，提升人民的生活水平。

當晚，財神爺也蒞場派發紅包，贈送春聯給謝順海與阿里雅哈雅，現場也派發新年恩物予90名樂齡人士。

與會者計有馬華雙溪大年區會主席拿督馬興中、區會婦女組主席陳燕珠、區會秘書兼峇甲亞蘭區協調員許漢宏、巫統雙溪大年區部主席阿里雅哈雅、印度國大黨吉打州主席阿南登及雙溪大年區部主席拿督沙拉瓦南、民政黨元老羅秋雁、雙溪大年華團聯合會主席謝達祥及總務拿督許慶榮等。 

 
 

谢顺海建议当局对抢劫掠夺与偷窃路孔铁盖的惯犯采取强制性的最低刑期监禁和更严厉的判刑，以起阻吓作用

警局前金店竟遭抢劫

 
 

民政党中央环境、安全与生活素质局主任

谢顺海医生

文告

 
 

2013年2月20日

 
 

民政党中央环境、安全与生活素质局主任谢顺海医生对士拉央警局前金店竟然发生被抢劫的事件表示关注与深表失望。

 
 

"这是国内发生的许多抢劫案之一，但此次抢匪竟然胆大包天，敢在警局前面干案，这证明抢匪根本不把执法人员放在眼内。"

 
 

谢顺海指出，若坐落于警局附近的店屋也被抢匪盯上，那么那些位于更远的店屋更不堪设想了。这说明连警方的存在，都不足以震慑犯罪分子干案。

 
 

"若警察也无法保维持治安，这就难怪国人会成日对自己及家人的安全提心吊胆，而不满的情绪也将按耐不住，迫使许多人在有机会逮捕罪犯时动用私刑。这也是为什么经常发生罪犯在被逮捕时，会在大庭广众下被民众殴打的原因之一。"

 
 

同时也是吉打州德卡区州议员的谢顺海医生说，在该起抢劫案中，一名工人追捕抢匪，确实是勇敢的举动，但当中却充满风险，因为有关的两名抢匪都手持巴冷刀。庆幸的是没有人在这起事件中受伤。

 
 

他补充说，那些抢劫高风险的店铺，如银行、金店、当铺与钱币兑换商等，都应安装闭路电视，以在发生抢劫案时能提供证据。

 
 

最后，他建议当局对抢劫、掠夺与偷窃路孔铁盖的惯犯采取强制性的最低刑期监禁和更严厉的判刑，以起阻吓作用。

Gerakan concern with robbery in front of police station

Dr Cheah Soon Hai urges police to buck up

 
 

Press statement by

Gerakan Central Bureau on Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman

Dr Cheah Soon Hai

 
 

20 February 2013

 
 

Gerakan Central Bureau on Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman, Dr Cheah Soon Hai expressed his dismay when news of a goldsmith robbery took off in front of a police station in Selayang Baru came to his knowledge.

 
 

"This is one of the many robbery cases happening in Malaysia , but criminals are getting bolder by the day. By conducting the robbery in front of a police station, it shows that they have absolutely no fear of the peacekeepers."

 
 

Dr Cheah pointed out that if houses or shops in front of a police station's vicinity are also targeted by criminals, what more of those located further away. "This showed that mere police presence is inadequate to deter criminals from acting."

 
 

"If the police are unable to protect our streets, it is no wonder Malaysians fear for their own safety all the time. Frustrations will soon boil over, forcing many to take the law into their own hands upon apprehending a criminal. This is one of the reasons why we hear so many criminals being bashed by the public in case of being caught."

 
 

Cheah who is also Kedah Derga state-assemblyman said that the action of a worker giving chase to the robbers is a brave move but risky considering the fact that both robbers were armed with parangs. "Luckily there is no one hurt in this unfortunate incident."

 
 

He added that certain measures such as CCTV's have to be installed in shops that are considered high risk such as banks, goldsmiths, pawn brokers and also money changers to provide evidence in case of a robbery.

 
 

Finally, he suggested mandatory jail term and stiffer minimum penalty for repeating offenders in cases of robbery, snatch and manhole cover theft must be given out to serve as a deterent.

 
 

  
 

Gerakan supports additional approval of KR1M

Dr Cheah Soon Hai hopes that quality and price will remain competitive

 
 

Press statement by

Gerakan Central Bureau on Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman

Dr Cheah Soon Hai

 
 

15 February 2013

 
 

Gerakan Central Bureau on Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman, Dr Cheah Soon Hai voiced his support upon hearing the government's announcement of approving an additional 35 Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia nationwide to the 57 for East Malaysia already approved under the Budget 2013.

 
 

"Due to the ever rising prices of food and other essential items, it is encouraging to see the government working so hard to alleviate the burden faced by the people. Therefore the additional amount of KR1M nationwide will give more Malaysians a chance to get cheaper goods."

 
 

Dr Cheah, also Kedah Derga state-assemblyman suggests that other than focusing on the urban poor, the government should also establish more of these shops in rural places since the average income will be lower compare to the city.

 
 

"I think that rural folks also deserve to enjoy the benefits offered by the government since they also play a part in contributing immensely to the growth of our nation's economy. Without them, we are not able to reduce the need of importing food from overseas hence the out-flowing of our currency."

 
 

He stressed that the government should also ensure that the location of the KR1M is easily accessible since most of the people visiting it are poor and might need to travel on foot.

 
 

"Other than location, quality is another vital aspect as it is the government's duty to ensure that the items sold in the KR1M fulfil the quality requirements rather than just being cheap. Only then, the customers will be able to feel the money spent is worthwhile on a cheap but quality ensured item."

 
 

Finally, Cheah hopes that the people will support the government's effort through countless programmes to propel Malaysia into a high-income nation by 2020.

Gerakan thanks volunteers for My Beautiful Malaysia programme

 Dr Cheah Soon Hai calls more youth to take up volunteerism

 
 

Press statement by

Gerakan Central Bureau on Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman

Dr Cheah Soon Hai

 
 

4 February 2013

 
 

Gerakan Central Bureau on Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman, Dr Cheah Soon Hai was touched by the thousands of volunteers many of them young people taking part in the My Beautiful Malaysia programme nationwide yesterday.

 
 

"I on behalf of Gerakan would like to express our gratitude to the thousands of volunteers especially youth willing to take part in yesterday's programme aiming to clean up our environment."

 
 

Cheah said that the overwhelming response from yesterday's event dispels the notion that the younger generations are mainly individualistic and take things for granted.

 
 

"Volunteerism is still very much alive in this country but I hope that more youths will participate in upcoming programmes that require the spirit of volunteerism. Every citizen needs to realise that Malaysia does not belong to only a few, but to every Malaysian. Therefore it is imperative for us to make sure that hard work done by our forefathers does not go to waste." Cheah called the public.

 
 

Dr Cheah, also Kedah Derga state assemblyman added that through this programme, we can witness the initiative done by PM Najib to make volunteerism meaningful again such as the launching of the 1M4U fund.

 
 

"The RM 100 million 1M4U fund launched by PM Najib showed that he is serious in his believing of youth power. He is always known as a leader who listens to the calls and grouses of all Malaysians especially the youth. Other than that, he also announced that a 1M4U radio station will be launched soon aimed at communicating with the younger generation. I believe that there will be even more initiatives launched by the PM in the future if we stay as 1Malaysia."

 
 

Finally, he voiced out hope that volunteer programmes will be done constantly to provide an avenue for youths to spend their weekend meaningfully as it is giving back to the society while at the same time enhancing the reputation of Malaysians as friendly and helpful in the eyes of foreigners.

 
 

民政党赞我的美丽大马参与者

谢顺海冀更多青年投身自愿服务

 
 

民政党中央局环境、安全与生活素质局主任

谢顺海医生

文告

 
 

2013年2月4日

 
 

 
 

民政党的中央局环境、安全与生活素质局主任谢顺海医生对昨日有数以千计，并且多数是由青年组成的自愿者参与我的美丽马来西亚计划而感动及赞赏。

 
 

"我要代表民政党对这数千名自愿者，特别是青年愿意参与昨日清理环境的计划表示感激与骄傲。"

 
 

谢顺海说，昨日的活动取得的热烈反应，也反驳了大部分年轻人都是个人主义，并把一切视为理所当然的这一种刻板思想。

 
 

谢顺海医生表示：" 自愿服务在我国仍是非常活跃的，但我希望能有更多的青年将参与接下来需要自愿精神的各项活动。每个公民都需意识到马来西亚是属于所有马来西亚人民的，因此我们必须确保先贤所付出的努力不会白费。"

 
 

同时也是吉打州德卡区州议员的谢顺海补充说，通过此项活动，我们可见识到首相纳吉再次把自愿服务变得如此有意义，就如一个马来西亚青年计划基金的推出。"

 
 

"首相纳吉所推出的1亿令吉一个马来西亚青年计划基金，显示出首相确实相信青年的力量。首相是一名原意聆听所有马来西亚人民，尤其是青年的心声与抱怨的领袖。此外，首相还宣布即将推出一个马来西亚青年计划广播电台，旨在与年轻人进行沟通。我相信若我们继续维持一个马来西亚精神，首相将在未来推出更多的计划与措施，以让人民受惠。"

 
 

最后，他表示希望各项自愿活动将持续举办，以为青年们提供一个平台，让他们可度过更有意义的周末，让他们在回馈社会的同时，也提升马来西亚人民在外国人眼中亲切及乐于助人的美好形象。

 
 

若证实强奸应速提控缅甸籍外劳

谢顺海促警方尽速让姐妹花回家

 
 

民政党中央环境、安全与生活素质局主任

谢顺海医生

文告

 
 

2013年2月6日

 
 

针对近日来自雪兰莪州巴生班达马兰再也花园年龄分别为15岁及13岁的姐妹花，与缅甸籍外劳男友出走案，民政党中央环境、安全与生活素质局主任谢顺海医生今日促请当局体恤该对姐妹花父母的心情，不应将她们转交福利局，而是尽速让她们回家与父母团聚过年。

也是吉打州德卡区州议员的谢顺海指出，警方应将该对姐妹花交回给父母，毕竟所有未成年孩童的监护权都是属于父母亲。若警方决定将该对姐妹花交给福利局，那将开创不良先例，并成为一个错误示范，以后若有任何未成年少女因为与父母意见不和或受外人引诱，便会轻易选择离家出走，而当被寻获时，是否都将直接交给福利局，而不是把她们送回家里呢？

谢顺海医生说，"由这起案件来看，警方应先让姐妹花回家与家人团聚过年。该对姐妹花未成年，心智不成熟，因此才会产生不想回家的念头，警方应劝导她们，而不是附和她们，如果把她们送往福利局，将对渴望她们回家团聚的父母是不公平的。"

谢顺海表示，有关该位缅甸籍外劳的情况，若证实该名外劳曾与15岁姐姐发生性关系，警方应立即采取行动，将该名外劳提控上法庭，因为在我国与未成年少女发生性关系，无论其是否自愿，都将构成强奸罪。同时，警方拘捕该缅甸籍外劳的行动，能警惕所有欲犯罪的外劳。

最后，谢顺海指出，未成年姐妹花少女心智不成熟，因此希望警方能扮演辅导的角色，让该对姐妹花能尽快回家与父母团聚过年。