2015乔治市世遗庆典 CURBING FLASH FLOOD 活动详细看 WOES pg pg 7 9 FREE buletin Competency Accountability Transparency http:www.facebook.com/buletinmutiara June 16 - 30, 2015 http:www.facebook.com/cmlimguaneng ‘Mini ambassadors’ rewarded astteast Peta exwniah ndicgrih vi sea rtpshp er eocnil-y - ABDUL MALEK Story by Chan Lilian tive consistently since 2013. I think Penang is the only state TAXI drivers have been called which appreciates taxi drivers. the “Mini Ambassadors of Pen- Therefore, I urge all taxi drivers ang”. to maintain the image of the A total of 2,627 of them profession and work with com- cheered and clapped loudly mitment,” Abdul Malek said. when Chief Minister Lim Guan When Lim delivered his Eng voiced his appreciations to speech, he received loud ap- them at two functions. plause. On the island, 1,967 drivers “Janji pasti ditepati (prom- and 660 drivers on the main- ises are definitely fulfilled). We land not only received the are allocating RM788,100 in honour of being the mini am- this morning’s event and the bassadors, they also received next day (for the mainland). RM600 each which will be paid The state has surpluses because in two payments of RM300 we are ‘bersih’ (clean without each per year. corruption). You are all part of On June 13 and June 14, the the important people in the taxis converged together to state. Even trishaw riders get meet the Penang state leaders their own incentives,” Lim and also to collect their cash. said. NOT TOO SHORT... Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was recently seen ‘having a hair-cut’ while getting ready for a function. But is this for real? Find out on pg 4. It was indeed a sight to be- ”Now the services sector is hold when all the taxis parked contributing to the state econ- at the two venues on the main- omy at almost the same ranking land and the island. as the industries. To enhance Hari Raya bonus cheer Jalan Utama, Jalan York and the services sector, we want to Jalan Macalister were lined make sure the tourists are CIVIL servants in Penang have reason to cel- minimum of RM600. The state also proposed with red, blue, white and other happy with your professional- ebrate with the announcement by Chief Minis- to the Penang Island City Council and Seberang taxis. ism,” Lim added. ter Lim Guan Eng on June 18 that they are Perai Municipal Council to do likewise. A total Gabungan Persatuan Teksi He also voiced his empathy getting half a month bonus or minimum of of RM4.5 million will be paid to the civil serv- president Abdul Malek Darus for the drivers. RM600 for Hari Raya. ants,” Lim said in a press conference in Komtar. spoke on behalf of the taxi driv- “I know your job is not easy. This news is especially sweet as they had Meanwhile, teachers in the Islamic religious ers and voiced his appreciation. Not only are you burdened with read the news a day earlier that Prime Minister schools, staff and teachers of Chinese private “We are thankful to the Pen- GST, now I read that the toll Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak had proposed a schools and Quran teachers will get between ang state government for this will increase by 30% in Sep- RM500 Raya bonus for civil servants in the RM200 and RM300 each. incentive. I have attended such tember. This is painful.” Federal government. The total payout for both the civil servants events six or seven times as the “The Penang state exco has approved half a and these group of teachers amounts to state has been giving the incen- • TURN TO PAGE 3 month bonus for the 4,178 civil servants or a RM5,217,700. 2 June 16 - 30, 2015 MAS task force gets down to work Story by Danny Ooi Industrial Zone, Penang, Com- Pix by Darwina Mohd Daud panies Association, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers and THE task force set up to assist state Labour Department will be retrenched Malaysia Airlines’ gathered for discussions,” Ra- (MAS) employees get alterna- masamy told a press conference tive employment has wasted no in Komtar recently. time in getting down to the task Meanwhile, Ajit said: “It is at hand. too early to initiate legal action Called Penang Task Force against the airline over the For Retrenched Workers, it is staff’s dismissal since they are headed by Deputy Chief Minis- still employed till August.” ter 11 Dr. P. Ramasamy, with the Centre manager Eunice other members being lawyer Cheng said affected employees Datuk Ajit Singh Jessy, Air Itam could register at the centre at assemblymember Wong Hon Level 2, Komtar, or call 04- Wai, Seri Delima assembly- 2502170/2502172 during office member R.S.N. Rayer, Penang hours for details. Hoteliers Association chairman Khoo Boo Lim and Penang Ramasamy (seated, centre) in MTUC secretary K.Veeriah. a group photograph with other “Representatives of the Free task force members. Road safety plan launched THE state government on June 5 torcyclists. launched the Penang Road Safety Stra- The road safety plan is inclusive of tegic Plan 2014-2020 which sets the plans for designated motorcycle lanes target to reduce motor vehicle accident and the implementation of light reflect- fatalities by 50% over the next five ing attire. years. State exco for Local Government, It is on record that there were 37,158 Traffic Management & Flood Mitigation accidents where 400 deaths occurred in Chow Kon Yeow said the state govern- 2012; a number aimed to be slashed by ment, government agencies and non- half, if not more, by 2020 through the governmental organisations were com- implementation of the strategic plan. mitted to the strategic plan to make roads Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng un- safer for all users. veiled the comprehensive plan which He said that work began with the encompasses planning, managing, im- formation of a special committee on The Penang Road Safety Strategic Plan involves a collective effort from various plementation and monitoring of road road safety in February last year through government agencies to bring down the number of fatal accidents in the state. safety, the first of its kind in Malaysia. a series of workshops and through a He said that the plan can be broken collaborative study with Universiti Sains into four main components, namely Malaysia (USM) to document the plan- Batu Kawan may be renamed information accessibility, attitude shifts, ning and implementation strategies on providing safer roads and a focus on road safety, including the strategic plan. CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng said in Batu Kawan. increasing the safety of motorcyclists. “The whole study is ongoing and will Batu Kawan may get a new name to On another issue, he said Penang “I believe the most important thing be expected to be ready in two years. reflect its future status as a metropolis will be able to overcome the hardship is the changing of people’s attitudes on The strategic plan is also part of the in the northern region. of the impending toll increase and the road. We always believe that we will Penang Transport Master Plan which “Maybe we need some more appro- Malaysian currency slump. never get into accidents but it is not true. stresses on road safety,” Chow said. priate name to reflect the most modern “I strongly believe Penang will be No one knows who will get into one. “The state is currently conducting a satellite township in Malaysia (after all able to overcome the negative impact What we can do is to take steps to road audit, especially in fatal accident projects are completed). better than other states because of our minimise any such chances,” he said. prone areas together with USM, local “It is my own idea and it will be strong investments and growth in the “About 70% of road accidents are councils and the Road Safety Depart- discussed at the next state exco meet- tourism sector. The state is a happening believed to be caused by motorists’ at- ment.” ing. We have a few names in mind place and people come here because of titudes on the road. It is a major factor The Road Safety Tactical Committee now,” he told a press conference on the hospitality it offers. that will be toughest to tackle,” Lim has also set up pilot projects in Berapit, June 17 after witnessing the signing of “The opening of Ikea store is an added. Penanti and Pulau Tikus state constitu- a development agreement between indication that they are confident of our Special emphasis is also given to encies to review and scrutinise each Aspen Vision City Sdn Bhd and Co- ability to overcome the ‘headwind’ motorcyclist safety because in Penang, strategy implemented in the strategic lumbia Asia Sdn Bhd, to set up Colum- faced by the country. The prospects 60% of accident fatalities involve mo- plan. bia Asia Hospital in Aspen Vision City remain bright for Penang,” he said. 3 June 16 - 30, 2015 Work on Bukit Laksamana stops ON June THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has issued a stop- PPC negotiations work order to the clearing activities on Bukit Laksamana, fearing that it may affect the Teluk Bahang Dam still ongoing as the land is located near the water catchment site. Teluk Bahang assemblymember CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng was Datuk Shah Headan Ayoob Hussain taken aback when Penang Port Comission first raised the issue on June 11 when (PPC) chairman Tan Sri Dr Chua Soi Lek he informed the media of possible said that negotiations with the state gov- illegal land clearing at the site.State ernment over the ferry services were in a exco for Local Government, Traffic deadlock. Management and Flood Mitigation “I met with Chua twice over the past year Chow Kon Yeow said he has di- and within both discussions, we have rected the engineer who visited the achieved a firm and mutual understanding area to tear down the structures that The landowner carried out hill clearing works without approval. on the future of Penang Port. I am not sure were erected without approval. what he meant when he said things were “The activities were carried out gathering information for further cleared for agricultural purposes, hanging in the air,” he said during a press by the landowner without approval action,” he said. not development but was awaiting conference on June 12. and the state government is still Chow believes the land was clarification from MBPP. “From the two meetings, it was under- stood that we have reached agreements on several matters including the develop- ment of Swettenham pier, the marina and Cabbies say ‘no’ to toll hike the international cruise terminal hub. “Chua as the chairman of PPC even did not object to the Sky Cab and the under- • FROM PAGE 1 sea tunnel projects,” Lim added. It was reported that Chua was trying to The taxi drivers rose solve issues between PPC and the state from their seats and voiced government including matters of land for their protests because they port expansion and the size of Penang are the frontliners who hear Port being too small to be a transshipment the people’s voice, see the hub. people’s hardship and sup- “The issue of the port size is still in port the Chief Minister’s discussion. The state government has put call for the abolishment of aside all political differences and is ready the Goods and Services to meet Chua when he returns from his Tax. overseas trip to get clarification,” Lim The second demand is said. not to increase toll rates. On the matter of land request from They stood up and PPC, Lim said that the state government punched their fists in the should have a say and is still in discussion air to voice their protests to reach an amicable decision for all par- and support the call of the By: Azmin Husin ties especially for the public. Chief Minister. Deputy president of Ga- bungan Persatuan Teksi Mohamed Yusoff S. Ibra- him spoke to Buletin Muti- ara. “We are thankful that the Penang government is caring. Penang is really one of the best states. We have always given our best service but we are a bit disappointed that SPAD (Land Public Transport Taxi drivers rising from their seats and voicing their Commission) has in- Yusoff says Penang is the protests towards GST and the possible toll increase. creased our taxi fare by best state as it is caring towards taxi drivers. only 35 sen. We hope changing our vehicles made it compulsory for us Lim says a firm understanding reached on SPAD will give a higher dated with the GST burden which are 10 years old to to change our vehicles,” future of Penang Port. increase. We are innuan- and face difficulties of new vehicles. SPAD has Yusoff said. 4 June 16 - 30, 2015 Glory returns to Odeon Story and pix by Chan Lilian OPEN DAY THE School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts of MOST older generation Penangites KDU College will hold its Swiss Open Day on June 27 would have some memories of from 9am to 6pm at its campus in Anson Road. Guests are Odeon cinema. invited to sample freshly brewed coffee and delectable At one time or other, they would Swiss chocolates at the campus’ Bon Appetit Restaurant. have gone to the movies at Odeon. Students who sign up for the July 2015 intake will receive Odeon Cinema was established a RM400 registration fee waiver. For more details, call in 1947 but closed down officially 04-2386368 or visit www.kdupg.edu.my on July 30, 2014. Digging deeper into history, the building was in CITY HISTORY existence since 1935 and was VISIT the Penang Island City Council’s exhibition on its known as Queen Cinema, and history at the Dewan Bandaraya in Padang Kota Lama. The subsequently the Lyric Theatre exhibition is open daily to the public from 9am to 5pm. which screened British movies. Admission is free. Now the place has been trans- formed into Odeon Penang Visitor Kim putting the finishing touch to his drawings. REUNION Gallery. THE Alumni Convent Light Street (ALCS) Annual get- It took off with a big bang and June 7 to complete his work. together themed “Rock n Roll & Cha-Cha” will be held at made it into the Guinness World record under “Long- Called the Odeon Heritage Asylum, the place the school’s new hall on June 27 at 7pm. Come dressed for est drawing by an individual”. offers Kimagination which houses Master Kim’s 40 the occasion to win prizes. Details, call 04-2619449 or email Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife, pieces of exclusive art illustration depicting George [email protected] Betty Chew Gek Cheng were on hand to witness Town in the 1960s-1980s. Master Kim Jung Gi from Korea put his finishing Odeon will also screen a 180-metre “History in RECRUITMENT DRIVE touches on his masterpiece. Motion” which is an animated and moving painting. PENANG Philharmonic is holding an audition to recruit Kim spent four hours each day from June 2 till It also houses a Children Interactive 3D art gallery. new members for the Penang Philarmonic Jazz Orchestra. For details, contact Ramesh at 04-2622462/012-4854733 or e-mail [email protected]. World-class marathons integral aspect of livable city QI GONG CLASS Story by Danny Ooi A total of 9,000 runners took part in this run THE ZhiRen Wellness Centre in Sungai Ara will be holding Pix by Shum Jian-Wei which has the half marathon (21km) and fun run. a free beginners’ class on qi gong every Saturday from 10am “The Penang State Government has always been to 11.30am (in Chinese) and 2pm to 3.30pm (in English) CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng said for Penang to an aggressive advocate for healthy living. Since at 4F-3, Tingkat Kenari, Desaria, Bayan lepas. There will be an international and intelligent city that is clean, 2009, we have been successfully organised the be a RM35 processing fee that comes with a T-shirt. Seats green, safe and healthy, holding a world class Penang Bridge International Marathon, which has are limited. Details, call Anthony at 019-4093650. marathon is an integral aspect towards achieving gained entry in the Malaysia Book of Records for that aim. the ‘Largest Marathon in Malaysia’ for four con- FREE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES He added that he is delighted that the Association secutive years,” Lim said when he launched the TAMAN Sri Nibong Residents’ Association has free com- of International Marathons and Distance Races AIMS conference on June 14. munity activities for all Penangites. There are free classes (AIMS) race directors, speakers, various experts in “Last year, the marathon received 60,000 par- in line dancing, aerobics, English for adults, strum & sing the fields of distance running and members of the ticipants from all over the world. We acknowledge guitar and ping-pong. Contact the respective persons-in- international media have come to Penang for the that sporting events are not only beneficial for charge in the link below if you are interested to join any of inaugural AIMS Asia-Pacific Conference. health, but also an important economic driver for these activities. (Link: https://tsnra.wordpress.com/ra-ac- The inaugural Penang Bridge Half Marathon the state, especially in the tourism and hospitality tivities/activitiestimetable/) was held on June 14 in conjunction with the AIMS industry,” he added. conference at the longest bridge in Southeast Asia, Among those present were chairman of Penang COUNSELLING the Sultan Abdul Halim Muad’zam Shah Bridge Bridge Half Marathon, Danny Law Heng Kiang, HELP4U, an initiative of the Penang Education Council, (Second Penang Bridge). AIMS president Paco Borao, organising chairman provides confidential, anonymous and free email counsel- of AIMS Asia-Pacific Conference, Dave ling for young people aged between 13 and 25 who need Cundy, Komtar assemblymember Teh Lai help on issues related to their studies, family, relationships Heng, Sungai Pinang assemblymember and others. For more information, visit www.help4u.org. Lim Siew Kim and exco for Youth and my or call 04-2273384 (weekdays 1.30pm to 5.30pm). Sports, Women, Family & Community Development, Chong Eng, and exco for COMMUNITY SERVICE Local Government, Traffic Management COMMUNITY AIDS Service Penang is providing free HIV and Flood Mitigation, Chow Kon Yeow. confidential counselling and testing at its office in Bukit AIMS is a member based organisation Mertajam. Testing is available during office hours from of more than 380 of the world’s leading Mondays to Fridays. Call 04-5399510/5398510 for an ap- distance races from over 100 countries. pointment. Its objectives are to foster and pro- mote distance running throughout the MARTIAL ARTS CLASS world, to work with international road YMCA Penang is conducting wing chun martial arts races and to exchange information, classes on Fridays from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. For details, call Members of the Malay self defence (silat) group that knowledge and expertise among mem- 04-2288211 or 012-4838411. entertained during the launch of the conference. bers of the association. 5 June 16 - 30, 2015 Practise separating waste at source Chow (front row, fifth from right) with the participants of the workshop. THE plan for all households to separate at the end of the pipe,” he said during for recylable solid wastes,” he said. He also expressed the interest in their waste will be enforced on Sept 1 the official opening of the ‘Environ- “Of course there is a lot to plan to exploring waste to energy technology in several states in Malaysia according mentally Sound Technologies and ensure that this programme is inte- in bio fuel where animal waste at large to Act 672 of the Solid Waste Manage- Public-Private Partnership for Organic grated smoothly. We also have to con- farms could be tapped, processed and ment and Public Cleansing Act 2007. Waste Management Workshop on June sider the mechanics when it comes to turned into bio fuel and electricity for It will affect all households in 8. apartment complexes. While we draw local use and if necessary and viable, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Kuantan, “Separation at source is a positive up bylaws on separation at source, we be linked into the national grid. Johor, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Per- way to increase our recycling rate of will run publicity and education pro- Together with the various agencies, lis and Kedah. 32% for Penang, the highest in the grammes and engage statkeholders for Penang has taken several steps to in- Penang is exempted from this Act country but still very low by standards feedback.” corporate technology in managing but exco for Local Government, Traf- of advanced countries,” Chow said. He said that a high recycling rate waste such the Penang Island Munici- fic Management and Flood Mitigation Essentially, separation at source man- means less waste gets into landfills, pal Council (MBPP) and the Seberang Chow Kon Yeow has encouraged Pen- dates that all households and busi- prolonging their lifespan, especially on Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) in- angites to begin adopting this practice nesses separate their waste into two the island where land is a limited com- stalling organic waste composting as it is a proactive step in solid waste categories; recyclable solid and or- modity. machines at wet markets. management. ganic waste subject to predetermined “Organic waste that is collected will Chow expressed his thanks to the “Penang will most likely adopt a schedules by waste management com- be repurposed and converted into bio United Nations Environment Pro- similar approach by the federal govern- panies. soil enhancers that can be used for gramme (UNEP) for have collaborated ment next year. We will be studying “For example, we could see the agriculture purposes. Not only will it with the state government in providing their execution and see how it can be three rubbish collection days segre- help the reduce the local government’s resources and funding several projects implemented here. Recycling at source gated to Mondays and Wednesdays for cost of managing such waste but also towards zero waste with organic waste is much more efficient than recycling organic waste collection and Saturdays help reduce our carbon footprint”. management in mind. High alert at Air Itam dam THE auxiliary police of Perbadanan Bekalan Air issue of dumping dangerous items in a restricted rected to be on high alert and will patrol the dam Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) are on high alert for any area. We also advise visitors to the dam to be vigilant areas frequently,” he said in a press release dated suspicious activity after several rusty bullets were when visiting the dam, especially in the early hours June 11. found at the Air Itam dam on June 10. of the morning and late in the evening,” said Jaseni “All dam visitors should be aware of their sur- A film production crew stumbled upon the bullets Maidinsa, chief executive officer of PBAPP. roundings at all times and report any suspicious during a location scouting exercise. They reported The dam is a popular recreation spot and is open activities or untoward incidences to our auxiliary it to a PBAPP employee and auxiliary police who to the public from 6am to 7pm daily. policemen who are on 24 hours duty at the dam. then lodged a police report.“Although it is noted that “Raw water and public safety is a key priority. They are posted at the security post near the entrance the bullets were rusty, we consider it to be a serious Our PBAPP auxiliary police force has been di- to the Dam’s crest.” 6 June 16 - 30, 2015 Promising waterfront coming up Story by Victor Seow Pix by Law Suun Ting IT was a sight to behold when plans for Phase II of The Light Waterfront Pen- ang were unveiled on May 29 at an official signing ceremony to mark the collaboration between IJM Land Ber- had and Perennial Real Estate Holdings Limited. Described as a game changer for the state by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, the integrated mixed-use development located at strategic Gelugor and valued at RM3 billion, will by means of the upcoming Penang Waterfront Conven- tion Center (PWCC) help position Penang as the centre of attraction for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions – collectively called MICE. Apart from MICE components as mentioned earlier, the joint venture which involves the development of a 32.76 acre freehold waterfront site, will also house retail, entertainment, rec- Lim (standing, centre) at the signing ceremony between Soam (seated, left) and Pua (seated, right). reational, residential, business and hospitality premises and would be most for all. With the addition of the conven- Real Estate Holdings Limited chief ist consumption as well as its strong instrumental in creating a well-struc- tion centre, hotels, shopping malls, executive officer Pua Seck Guan. political stability under the chief min- tured city in years to come. residential and office components all Pua, who came from Singapore for ister’s leadership,” he said. Lim, in his speech, remarked on the in one dynamic hub, Penang will have the signing ceremony, expressed his “Positioned as Penang’s first mega suitability of such a project in the state. it all,” a confident Lim said. confidence in the strategic partnership integrated waterfront icon, the devel- “Being an island surrounded by Also present were Deputy Chief his company had forged with IJM and opment is already bestowed with many water, we do need a premium iconic Minister I Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon, even more so with the state government attractive attributes, including prime waterfront landmark,” he said. state exco member Chow Kon Yeow, for the conducive setting for a project water frontage spanning 750 metres “Well-known for its world-renowned Sungai Pinang assemblymember Lim of such stature and immense value. long, excellent transportation connec- hawker fare, world-class Unesco World Siew Khim, IJM Group chief executive “Penang as a new market featured tivity which is expected to be further Heritage Site and multicultural allure officer Datuk Soam Heng Choon, IJM distinctively in our expansion plans in enhanced with the Penang Master among tourists and locals alike, Penang Land Berhad managing director Ed- view of the state’s significant growth Transport Plan 2014 and rich popula- is recognised as an iconic destination ward Chong Sin Kiat and Perennial potential, driven by domestic and tour- tion catchment,” he added. BAHAGIAN PERUMAHAN, PEJABAT SETIAUSAHA KERAJAAN NEGERI PULAU PINANG. Daerah Barat Daya SENARAI LOT-LOT BUMIPUTERA UNTUK DIJUAL HARGA BAKI UNIT BIL NAMA PEMAJU LOKASI NAMA PROJEK JENIS PEMAJUAN HARGA SEUNIT POTSOELNEGPAANS 5% BUMKIUPOUTTAERA PERPHEUGBAUWNAGIAN 1. Palmex Industries Sdn. Bhd. Di Atas Lot 70814 – 70684, Cypress Villa Rumah Berkembar RM3,288,800.00 - RM3,124,360.00 - 13 Carol Tan 302-H-1 Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim (Lot No. Lama 11212, 11227 & 12282) RM3,605,800.00 RM3,425,510.00 11900 Sungai Ara Mukim 12, Pulau Pinang Daerah Barat Daya No. Tel : 04-6469022/9023 Pulau Pinang Rumah Sesebuah RM2,015,800.00 - RM1,915,010.00 - 2 No. Fax : 04-6448623 3 Tingkat RM2,477,800.00 RM2,353,910.00 2. HHC Jaya Development Sdn. Bhd. Di atas Lot 640, Mukim 6 Harmoni Genting Rumah Teres RM721,000.00 - RM684,950.00 - 5 Sharon Lim 70-3-11, D'Piazza Mall, Jalan Mahsuri Solok Sri Genting 1, Balik Pulau 2 Tingkat RM741,000.00 RM703,950.00 11900 Bayan Baru Daerah Barat Daya Pulau Pinang Pulau Pinang Rumah Berkembar RM908,000.00 RM862,600.00 1 No. Tel : 04-6458288 2 Tingkat (Jenis A) No. Fax : 04-6459288 Rumah Berkembar RM887,000.00 RM842,650.00 1 2 Tingkat (Jenis B) 3. Amity Excel Sdn. Bhd. Di Atas Lot 49, 3829, 3901-3904 dan Taman Bakap Rumah Berkembar RM519,706.00 - RM493,720.70 - 3 Kelly Chin Kar Lai No. 23 Jalan D.S. Ramanathan Sebahagian Lot 3755, Mukim 4 Indah 2 Tingkat RM559,781.00 RM531,791.95 10350 Pulau Pinang Seberang Perai Selatan (Fasa 4F) No. Tel : 04-2283116 Pulau Pinang No. Fax : 04-2282116 4. HIG Livingston Sdn. Bhd. Di Atas Lot 531, Mukim 12, Olive Tree Kondominium RM761,000.00 - RM722,950.00 - 23 Cheong Wai Meng 9A, Livingston House, Jalan Logan Jalan Mahsuri Residences 23 Tingkat RM2,798,000.00 RM2,658,100.00 10400 Pulau Pinang Daerah Barat Daya No. Tel : 04-2282163 Pulau Pinang No. Fax : 04-2287163 5. Gema Intan Sdn. Bhd. Di Atas Lot 587, Seksyen 1, Sky Avenue Kedai / Pejabat RM2,850,000.00 RM2,707,500.00 2 - No. 8 Ground Floor, Lorong Abu Siti Bandar Jelutong, Jalan Perak 10400 Pulau Pinang Daerah Timur Laut No. Tel : 04-2289999 Pulau Pinang No. Fax : 04-2289998 7 June 16 - 30, 2015 More measures to curb flash floods Remembering Penangite who died in Sabah quake CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng on June 9 attended the wake of Lim Choon Seong, 44, who perished in the recent Sabah earth- quake while attempt- ing to hike up Mount Kinabalu. Describing Choon Seong’s death as a loss not only to Penang but Malaysia as well, Lim also spent around 15 minutes consoling and speaking to Choon Seong’s 70-year-old Chow (holding plan) fielding questions from the press concerning the project. mother, Ooi Beng Hong. Lim comforting Ooi over the loss of her Story by Victor Seow flow efficiency. “This project is also part “I’m greatly sad- son. Pix by Law Suun Ting “This project would be of the Jalan Transfer flood dened by Penangite most crucial in overcoming mitigation work which in- Lim Choon Seong’s death in mountain hiking. PENANG exco member for flash floods in areas covering volves the building of a tidal this calamity. A former student “It was his third time climb- Local Government, Traffic Jalan Hutton, Jalan Argyll, gate at the Jalan Sultan Ah- of Chung Ling High School, he ing Mount Kinabalu when the Management and Flood Mit- Tranfer Road and the sur- mad Shah junction,” Chow had a remarkable record not earthquake happened. He was igation Chow Kon Yeow on rounding areas. For decades, added. only locally but overseas too. with a friend from China and June 8 paid an inspection these places have been very He also noted that similar Undoubtedly, his demise is a they both died when the trag- visit to monitor the prepara- flood-prone areas,” Chow projects in areas covering loss to Penang and Malaysia,” edy struck,” said Leow, who tion for the flood mitigation told members of the media. Kimberly Street and Jalan Lim said. remained composed while project at Jalan Hutton. Described as a delicate Sungai Ujong have been suc- Choon Seong also leaves speaking to the media. Costing the state govern- project, Chow said there cessful in overcoming flash behind his wife, Leow Me Me, According to witnesses who ment a total of RM5.86 mil- were delays at the initial floods. 44, and their six-year-old son, survived the earthquake, Choon lion, the project, the fourth of stage before the commence- Construction work for the Lim Yi. Seong, who worked as a cus- six phases, involves work to ment of the construction project, which was awarded Speaking to reporters at her tomer service manager for an enlarge and widen the exist- work supposed to begin in to RESDAR Engineering husband’s family home at Jalan electronics company in Shang- ing drain size from 2.0 me- April due to the shifting of Sdn Bhd by open tender, Kebun Nyior, Leow described hai, sustained head injuries due tres to between 3.6 and 4.8 utilities such as pipelines began on June 9 and will take Choon Seong as an outdoor to falling boulders and soon metres so as to enhance water beneath the ground. about 60 days to complete. person who particularly loved succumbed to his injuries. State govt set to overcome flood woes CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng said the Penang ment and Flood Mitigation, Chow Kon Yeow, and “This allocation covers the flood mitigation and government’s “think out of the box” mindset has Penang Island City Council (MBPP) secretary Ang drainage upgrade project in Lorong Perak costing created ways to solve problems arising in the state. Aing Thye. RM2.5 million and the project launched today, at An example is the flood mitigation issue in the In 2013, a total of RM3.76 million was spent in Jalan Transfer and Jalan Hutton involving RM5.86 Jalan Transfer and Jalan Hutton areas in George the drainage upgrading in Jalan Burma, Jalan Tan Sri million, which has been tendered to contractor, Res- Town. Teh Ewe Lim, Jalan Gottleb and Jalan Besi. dar Engineering Sdn Bhd, with the project scheduled “With the state government working together with Meanwhile, in 2014, the state government through to complete by May 26, 2016,” Lim said. the Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS), we are MBPP spent RM3. 23 million to upgrade the drainage In all, he said the Penang state government has in the process of solving the flood and drainage issues system in Lebuhraya Pykett, Jalan Logan, Jalan Can- approved an allocation of RM48 million so far this in various parts in Penang,” Lim said when he tonment, Jalan Residensi, Jalan Macalister and Gat year to state agencies to undertake projects and stud- launched the flood mitigation and upgrading works Lebuh Pasar. ies in flood mitigation in the state. of Jalan Transfer and Jalan Hutton on June 15. The state government has approved an allocation “From the RM48 million, RM21 million was al- Also present were Penang mayor Datuk Patahiyah of RM8.36 million for drainage upgrading and flood located for Penang island, while the balance of RM27 Ismail, exco for Local Government, Traffic Manage- mitigation projects by MBPP. million was for Seberang Perai,” Lim added. 8 June 16 - 30, 2015 Komtar Run attracts thousands Story by Chan Lilian Pix by Shum Jian-Wei KOMTAR’s 58 levels seem like an insurmountable feat for most people and yet, many have run up the 58 floors for years. The Komtar Run was held for the seventh consecutive year recently and received the most participants with 1,300 people taking part. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and Tanjong MP Ng Wei Aik attended the event and gave away the prizes to the winners. “In order to be an international city, we must organise such international competitions. To make Penang shine even more, next year, Komtar will get its gleaming bubble lift. It will be the highest bubble lift in Malaysia,” Lim said. “From the fifth floor, you can take a ride in the bubble lift to the 65th and 66th floors and enjoy the panoramic view of the whole of Penang,” he added. Winners of the respective categories were Sigei Barnaba (International Male category), Ow Yong Jin Kuang (Men Open), Tarus Gladys Jepkechei (Women Open), Khir Salleh (Men Vet- eran), Toh Hui Sung (Women Veteran), Mohamad Syazwi Fir- daus Rafdzim (Youth Male) and Janice Loh Yinjin (Youth Fe- male). Participants gathering to collect their medals after the run. Run in aid of bone cancer WHILE cancer is one of the top five causes of death in Malaysia, many are not aware of bone cancer as it is rare and majority of bone cancer patients are children. Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital is organising a charity fun run on July 26 at Straits Quay Marina Mall to raise funds and raise awareness of bone cancer. Datuk Wong Kam Fuat, chair- man of Strategic Planning and Fundraising Committee cum board member of Mount Miriam, was in Komtar recently for a press confer- ence with exco member Chong Eng to announce the Bone to Run 2015 Fun Run. “This year, the Penang state exco for Youth & Sports, Women, Fam- ily and Community Development will be endorsing the Bone to Run, which aims to raise RM300,000 to support the Needy Cancer Patients Fund. This is also to encourage Malaysians to adopt a healthy and Wong (third from left) and Chong Eng (fourth from left) with the promotional flyers and balloons for Bone to Run. active lifestyle,” Chong Eng said. Meanwhile, Wong explained more about bone cancer. tom. Parents and caregivers must he said. and friends. “Most bone cancers arise from be aware that these might be symp- Mount Miriam is expecting There are two categories – Fam- random and unpredictable errors in toms of bone cancer. Due to the 2,000 participants for the event. ily Run which is 3km and Friendly the gene of growing bone cells dur- lack of awareness, it delays the The Bone to Run is suitable for Run which is 5.5km. ing times of intense bone growth. diagnosis which leads to bigger all who believe in chipping in for For more information, go to Pain and swelling in the joints of problems if the cancer has spread a good cause and at the same time, www.event.howei.com/event/ children is the most common symp- to other parts of the child’s body,” spending quality time with family bonetorun. 9 June 16 - 30, 2015 Welcoming feast for young squash stars Story & pix by Victor Seow sia (SRAM) and sponsored by to be exposed to higher levels of Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau the game. I was informed that a PENANG played host to hun- Pinang (PBAPP), as many as 18 few international top players dreds of young squash players countries sent their players to from Egypt and USA are par- from around the world and Penang for the championship. ticipating in the event as well,” across Malaysia for the 13th Altogether there were 592 Chong Eng said in her speech. Penang (Malaysian) Interna- participants and 117 accompa- “I believe with a good devel- tional Junior Squash Champion- nying officials. opment programme and compe- ship 2015. These countries included tition, the players will benefit The participants were given Australia, Bangladesh, Egypt, greatly and attain good achieve- a warm welcome during a dinner Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, ments. We’re proud and hon- at the St. Giles Wembley Hotel China, India, Iran, Japan, South oured that over the years, we on June 1 which was attended Korea, Kuwait, Pakistan, Papua have produced a few top players by state exco member for Youth New Guinea, South Africa, Sri like Datuk Nicol David, Low Chong Eng (centre) flanked by Lim (left) and Geh prior to the & Sports, Women, Family and Lanka, Switzerland, Singapore Wee Wern, Vanessa Raj, Celine start of the dinner to welcome the players Community Development and the US. Yeap, Nur Aliah, Elvin Keo and Chong Eng. “By hosting international others,” she added. Tiong Chin, organising chair- fairs Division Joyce Lee and Organised by the Squash events locally, we are providing Also present were SRAM person Linda Geh Guat Yew, SRAM honorary secretary Racquets Association of Malay- more opportunities to the locals Penang chairman Datuk Lim PBAPP head of Corporate Af- Christopher Brodie. Sikhs gather for 64th Gurdwara Cup The contingents from Kuala Lumpur and Royal Malaysian Police Sikh Sports Association at the opening parade. Story by Chan Lilian Singh Chahl, Malaysia-Singa- Pix by Alissala Thian pore Sikh Sports Council president Dr. Kirpal Singh THE Gurdwara Cup is one of Pannu, Penang Sikh Associa- the older sporting events in the tion president Dr. Kuldip Sin- Jagdeep (second from left) and other guests looking on as Abdul Rahman launches the event. country, having commenced in gh Sohan and organising 1952. chairman Dr. Terlochan Singh. lice Sikh Sports Association, tions of the Sikh community nancial contributions to the The 64th Gurdwara Cup A total of 850 participants and they took part in football, in Penang, inter alia, by allo- three Punjabi schools in Pen- and Sikh Festival of Sports and officials from several hockey, badminton, netball cating a plot of land in Bayan ang totalling RM434,000,” took place at the Penang Polo states also took the opportu- and golf, among others. Baru for the construction of Jagdeep said in his speech. Grounds on June 5. nity to enjoy the delicious “The Sikh community in the new Bayan Baru Gurd- “Penang will continue to The event was graced by the Penang food and sights while Malaysia, though small in wara. look after the interest of the Governor Tun Abdul Rahman they were here for the games. numbers, has in no immeasur- “At the same time, the state Sikh community here. The Abbas while exco member The participating states were able terms contributed signifi- also contributed RM230,000 state will continue to support Jagdeep Singh Deo repre- Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selan- cantly to this nation. The towards the new Wadda Gur- the sports fraternity and has sented the state government. gor, Negri Sembilan, Johor, Penang state government has dwara building at Jalan Gurd- placed great emphasis on the Also present were the Federal Territory, Singapore taken cognisance of this fact wara. Further, since 2009 development of sports in Pen- games’ patron, Datuk Lakhbir and the Royal Malaysian Po- and recognised the contribu- Penang also gives yearly fi- ang,” he added. 10 June 16 - 30, 2015 Zumba event in records book A TOTAL of 7,140 health-conscious and fun-loving people zumba-d their way into the Malaysia Book of Re- cords at the biggest zumba party ever at the Esplanade on June 7. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, who dropped by to officiate the event, was received with loud cheers and ap- plause from the sea of green, the of- ficial T-shirt worn by the participants. In his speech, Lim said: “Some of you may already know, Malaysia has been rated as the highest among Asian countries for obesity. An alarming 3.6 million adults are estimated to be af- fected by diabetes in Malaysia. “For this reason we encourage ex- ercise and events promoting health. After all, if Penang is to succeed in transforming itself into an interna- tional and intelligent city, it does not equate with having an obesity prob- lem. Instead an international and in- telligent city can fulfil our aspirations only when it is clean, green, safe and healthy.” Lim (right) and Kulvinder with the 7,140 participants ready to zumba. Lim was welcomed by Kulvinder Birring, managing director of Watsons No one went back empty-handed as For example, zumba is conducted ing and it can be an excellent form of Malaysia. Once the official speech Watsons gave everyone a goodie bag at Taman Sri Nibong at 6pm on Mon- aerobic exercise, which is good for was over, the heart-pounding music filled with plenty of items. days, New World Park on Tuesdays at your heart in general. It is a great started and it was 90-minutes of in- Penang has actively promoted 7.30pm, Thursday at Elit Avenue, activity for people at risk for cardio- tense exercise from 7.30 am. zumba and Penangites love this trendy Bayan Baru at 6.30pm and Fridays at vascular disease. A hot air balloon provided partici- way to exercise. Youth Park at 6pm. Furthermore, it improves your pants a thrilling ride while game Zumba has gained popularity and So, let’s keep the heart pumping breathing and quality of life signifi- booths with plenty of free gifts kept you can find a zumba group around with dancing, especially zumba. cantly. So let’s pump up the heart & everyone occupied. you. Dancing can keep your heart pump- keep dancing! Superheroes coming to town THE “Flash vs Superman“ debate has have its first ever branded Malaysian pitted comics fans as to who the fast- run here in Penang. est superhero is in the DC universe. “In conjunction with the event, the Why don’t you find out by joining organisers have also arranged for in the fun with other Justice League Penang Hop-On Hop-Off to offer a members like Batman, Green Lantern 15% discount on its 24-hour tickets and Wonderwoman during the first for anyone who cosplays or wears the ever DC Justice League Run in Ma- logos of the five superheroes when laysia? purchasing the tickets,” he said. Taking place this Aug 30, gather Ooi Chok Yan, general manager of your friends and family and take part Penang Global Tourism, the event in the 3km or 8km fun run starting organiser, said the event will give an from the Esplanade (Padang Kota opportunity to all Malaysians to re- Lama) from 6am to 12pm and have a live their childhood dreams of being Lim (centre) with characters dressed as Batman and The Flash during the fun loaded time with other comics a superhero along with hundreds of Justice League Run announcement press conference. book fans. other friends and fans. Participation fee is RM100 per Registration is now open until July As a build up to the fun run, there The DC Justice League Run Pen- person with each participant receiving 12 via online at www.dcjlrun.com. will be a DC Super Heroes Weekend ang is supported by the Penang state a Justice League superhero T-shirt, a my/penang. in Penang from Aug 27–31 at Gurney government, organised by Penang mask or cape, a medal, a participatiion Participants can collect their run- Paragon where anyone who cosplays Global Tourism with ActifeStyle as certificate and other goodies. ners‘ kit loaded with goodies from St. or wears the logos of the following the programming partner with the Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was Jo‘s, Gurney Paragon from Aug 27 – heroes will enjoy special promotions official radio station, Fly Fm and One excited that DC Comics decided to 29. at participating outlets. Fm.