Saturday April 26, 2008. The Star.
JOHOR BARU: The state DAP is upset over a comment left on a PAS website that called for the murder of DAP national chairman Karpal Singh and is calling for an apology.Johor DAP vice-chairman Norman Fernandez said that it was unacceptable for the message to be posted on the Johor Baru PAS website especially when Pakatan Rakyat was trying to introduce a new era in politics.“We want them to take the comment out, apologise to Karpal and ensure that no inciting messages will be put on their website henceforth,” he said.The comment dated April 24 was listed on the website Shoutbox and was written by a commenter called “Alif” who alleged that Karpal had insulted Islam and that “darahnya halal dibunuh” (it's justifiable to kill him).He added that for Pakatan Rakyat to succeed, mutual respect was needed and it was the responsibility of the webmaster to ensure that such comments did not appear on the party website.Meanwhile, Johor PAS Commissioner Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamad said the comment posted was not the stand of the Johor PAS.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
JOHOR DAP CHAIRMAN JOINS HINDUS IN PRAYERS
On Thursday, 17 April 2008, Johor DAP Chairman and who is also SKUDAI State Assemblyman Dr. Boo Cheng Hau joined Hindus offering prayers welcoming the Tamil New Year at Sri Yogamaya Anggala Paremeswari Annayin Alayam Temple in Bandar Selesa Jaya.
Dr. Boo was warmly welcomed by the Temple Committee and the worshippers.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
PERPUSTAKAAN NEGERI, JALAN YAHYA AWAL JOHOR BAHRU. REMAINS CLOSED AFTER ONE YEAR.
(Picture from NST dated 17.04.2008)
This is the new state library in Jalan Yahya Awal. The RM5.7 million three storey library claimed to be a state of art library and reportedly will house books worth RM3 million. The library was scheduled to open in April 2007 and one year on, the library remains closed to the public.
On a few occasions, I went to the library with John Fernandez, a lawyer whose three children are eagerly waiting to use the library but only to be told by the guards that the library staff are still recording and stacking books on the shelf. Incidentally last year one newspaper reported that the library roof was leaking.
So in the meantime all the public can do is to gawk at the impressive globe on its roof. When the library will open and if it ever will is anyone’s guess.
KENYATAAN AKHBAR.
PERPUSTAKAAN NEGERI BERNILAI RM5.7 JUTA MASIH BELUM DI BUKA KEPADA ORANG RAMAI SELEPAS SATU TAHUN.
(Gambar daripada suratkhabar NST bertarikh 17.04.2008)
DAP Negeri Johor meminta penjelasan daripada pihak kerajaan Negeri Johor bilakah Perpustakaan Negeri di Jalan Yahya Awal akan dibuka kepada orang ramai.
Perpustakaan Negeri Johor yang dibina dengan harga RM5.7 juta sepatutnya dibuka pada bulan April 2007 dan selepas satu tahun perpustakaan tersebut masih lagi ditutup kepada orang ramai.
En. Norman Fernandez, Timbalan Pengerusi DAP telah membuat tinjauan ke Perpustakaan tersebut beberapa kali dan pada setiap kali pihak perpustakaan memberitahu bahawa mereka masih sedang merekodkan buku dan meletakkan buku-buku di atas rak. Bayangkan kerja-kerja ini telah mengambil masa selama satu tahun dan masih lagi belum selesai.
DAP Johor meminta pihak negeri mempercepatkan pembukaan perpustakaan ini agar warga kota dapat manfaat daripada perpustakaan ini.
(Gambar daripada suratkhabar NST bertarikh 17.04.2008)
DAP Negeri Johor meminta penjelasan daripada pihak kerajaan Negeri Johor bilakah Perpustakaan Negeri di Jalan Yahya Awal akan dibuka kepada orang ramai.
Perpustakaan Negeri Johor yang dibina dengan harga RM5.7 juta sepatutnya dibuka pada bulan April 2007 dan selepas satu tahun perpustakaan tersebut masih lagi ditutup kepada orang ramai.
En. Norman Fernandez, Timbalan Pengerusi DAP telah membuat tinjauan ke Perpustakaan tersebut beberapa kali dan pada setiap kali pihak perpustakaan memberitahu bahawa mereka masih sedang merekodkan buku dan meletakkan buku-buku di atas rak. Bayangkan kerja-kerja ini telah mengambil masa selama satu tahun dan masih lagi belum selesai.
DAP Johor meminta pihak negeri mempercepatkan pembukaan perpustakaan ini agar warga kota dapat manfaat daripada perpustakaan ini.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
A second victim is asking for compensation from the Johor Baru City Council (MBJB)
Source : The Star, Tuesday, April 8
JOHOR BAHRU: A second victim is asking for compensation from the Johor Baru City Council (MBJB), claiming that he broke a leg after falling into an uncovered manhole during the last Chingay festival.
This comes just days after MBJB said it would compensate the family of grandmother Koh Siang Lee, 63, who died on March 10, after succumbing to injuries suffered when she fell into a drain through the manhole during the same Chingay parade.
The second victim, food stall owner, Tan Kim Teck, 53, said he had been following the festival procession along Jalan Yahya Awal here on Feb 27 at about 8pm along with his family members when he fell into a metre-deep manhole.
Tan broke his left leg and was warded at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital here.
“I received stitches and my leg was put in a cast. I was discharged after four days in the hospital but I am unable to run my stall because of my injury,” he said.
Tan explained that he made about RM3,000 monthly from his business but he has lost that source of income due to the incident.
“My expenses is about RM10,000 per month which include house, cars and other loan payments, which my grown children also pitch in to help.
“I hope MBJB can compensate for the damages as a result of their negligence,” he said at a press conference held by state DAP vice-chairman Norman Fernandez here yesterday.
Fernandez said Tan was asking for compensation for loss of income and injuries suffered in the incident.
“We hope the council does something about these exposed manholes before more people are injured,” he said.
Meanwhile, Johor Baru Mayor Datuk Mohd Naim Nasir said he would check with the council’s legal department before taking action.
“I sympathise with the victims. We will not take the matter lightly,” he said.
JOHOR BAHRU: A second victim is asking for compensation from the Johor Baru City Council (MBJB), claiming that he broke a leg after falling into an uncovered manhole during the last Chingay festival.
This comes just days after MBJB said it would compensate the family of grandmother Koh Siang Lee, 63, who died on March 10, after succumbing to injuries suffered when she fell into a drain through the manhole during the same Chingay parade.
The second victim, food stall owner, Tan Kim Teck, 53, said he had been following the festival procession along Jalan Yahya Awal here on Feb 27 at about 8pm along with his family members when he fell into a metre-deep manhole.
Tan broke his left leg and was warded at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital here.
“I received stitches and my leg was put in a cast. I was discharged after four days in the hospital but I am unable to run my stall because of my injury,” he said.
Tan explained that he made about RM3,000 monthly from his business but he has lost that source of income due to the incident.
“My expenses is about RM10,000 per month which include house, cars and other loan payments, which my grown children also pitch in to help.
“I hope MBJB can compensate for the damages as a result of their negligence,” he said at a press conference held by state DAP vice-chairman Norman Fernandez here yesterday.
Fernandez said Tan was asking for compensation for loss of income and injuries suffered in the incident.
“We hope the council does something about these exposed manholes before more people are injured,” he said.
Meanwhile, Johor Baru Mayor Datuk Mohd Naim Nasir said he would check with the council’s legal department before taking action.
“I sympathise with the victims. We will not take the matter lightly,” he said.
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