Thursday, June 26, 2008
LONGKANG TERSUMBAT DAN LONGKANG TANPA JERIJI BESI MERBAHAYAKAN ORANG RAMAI DI TAMPOI INDAH
Ahad lalu saya dimaklumkan bahawa Datuk Bandar, Johor Bahru akan menghadiri majlis MBJB Bersama Rakyat di Taman Tampoi Utama. Kawan saya mengajak saya pergi ke majlis dan bersua muka dengan Datuk Bandar.
Sayang sekali, Datuk Bandar tidak mengambil kesempatan untuk meninjau keadaan persekitaran. Sekiranya Datuk Bandar telah berbuat sedemikian, inilah pandangan yang menanti Datuk Bandar.
Ahad lalu saya dimaklumkan bahawa Datuk Bandar, Johor Bahru akan menghadiri majlis MBJB Bersama Rakyat di Taman Tampoi Utama. Kawan saya mengajak saya pergi ke majlis dan bersua muka dengan Datuk Bandar.
Sayang sekali, Datuk Bandar tidak mengambil kesempatan untuk meninjau keadaan persekitaran. Sekiranya Datuk Bandar telah berbuat sedemikian, inilah pandangan yang menanti Datuk Bandar.
LONGKANG TERSUMBAT
Beginilah keadaan longkang di Jalan Titiwangsa 3, Taman Tampoi Indah. Gambar ini adalah longkang di hadapan kedai 7-11. Sudah hampir dua minggu, longkang ini dalam keadaan tersumbat dan air bertakung. Malahan jentik-jentik pun sudah kelihatan dalam air yang bertakung.
Beginilah keadaan longkang di Jalan Titiwangsa 3, Taman Tampoi Indah. Gambar ini adalah longkang di hadapan kedai 7-11. Sudah hampir dua minggu, longkang ini dalam keadaan tersumbat dan air bertakung. Malahan jentik-jentik pun sudah kelihatan dalam air yang bertakung.
LONGKANG TANPA JERIJI BESI
Inilah longkang besar di hadapan kedai kain dan langsir Jakel di Jalan Titiwangsa 3, Taman Tampoi Indah. Sebenarnya sejak dua bulan yang lalu, saya telah beberapa kali ketika berurusan dengan MBJB telah memaklumkan berkenaan dengan longkang yang tidak tertutup yang merbahayakan orang ramai. Sebenarnya, pada setiap hari minggu begitu ramai pelanggan dan hampir kesemua mereka adalah pelanggan orang Melayu yang membeli-belah di kedai Jakel. Ramai yang membawa anak-anak mereka dan kadang-kadang anak-anak mereka berlari dan bermain berdekatan dengan longkang ini.
Malangnya biarpun MBJB telah dimaklumkan, MBJB seolah-olah tidak kisah dengan aduan yang telah dibuat dan sehingga hari ini tiada apa-apa tindakan yang telah diambil MBJB.
Beberapa bulan lalu, seorang wanita maut apabila jatuh dalam longkang yang tidak tertutup. Juga, seorang lelaki jatuh dan patah kaki juga kerana jatuh dalam longkang yang tidak tertutup. Persoalannya apakah MBJB berniat hanya untuk memasang jeriji besi ataupun penutup longkang hanya selepas pengguna jalan maut ataupun cedera ?
Inilah longkang besar di hadapan kedai kain dan langsir Jakel di Jalan Titiwangsa 3, Taman Tampoi Indah. Sebenarnya sejak dua bulan yang lalu, saya telah beberapa kali ketika berurusan dengan MBJB telah memaklumkan berkenaan dengan longkang yang tidak tertutup yang merbahayakan orang ramai. Sebenarnya, pada setiap hari minggu begitu ramai pelanggan dan hampir kesemua mereka adalah pelanggan orang Melayu yang membeli-belah di kedai Jakel. Ramai yang membawa anak-anak mereka dan kadang-kadang anak-anak mereka berlari dan bermain berdekatan dengan longkang ini.
Malangnya biarpun MBJB telah dimaklumkan, MBJB seolah-olah tidak kisah dengan aduan yang telah dibuat dan sehingga hari ini tiada apa-apa tindakan yang telah diambil MBJB.
Beberapa bulan lalu, seorang wanita maut apabila jatuh dalam longkang yang tidak tertutup. Juga, seorang lelaki jatuh dan patah kaki juga kerana jatuh dalam longkang yang tidak tertutup. Persoalannya apakah MBJB berniat hanya untuk memasang jeriji besi ataupun penutup longkang hanya selepas pengguna jalan maut ataupun cedera ?
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Traffic Lights Facing Wrong Direction.
This is the email received from a resident of Johor Bahru :-
"This traffic light from Lebuhraya Pasir Gudang and wanted to turn into overhead bridge JPJ - Taman Daya, JB and found that this traffic lights seems not alight properly facing us, instead of turn to the other way which have no traffic to follow".
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
EVEN THE MONKEYS ARE LEAVING
I came across this news in the June 15, 2008 edition of Kosmo. A houseowner claims that a group of monkeys entered into his house and stole his International Passport.
Yes ! you heard it right !. Monkeys stealing International Passport. That's a first !
Just goes to show that things are really getting bad in Malaysia so much so that even the monkeys want to leave. maybe it just want to get away for a while.
- Melbourne bound? Perhaps....
TIADA TEMPAT LAIN KE MBJB ?
Pada hari Ahad 8, Jun 2008 semasa saya membuat lawatan ke Gerai Kotaraya 2, Jalan Gereja saya terserempak dengan tiang-tiang lampu dan kabel yang tersadai disana.
Dahlah tempat itu lengang, tiada seorang pun pengawal keselamatan kelihatan, MBJB / Kontraktor MBJB dengan mudahnya memilih tempat sedemikian untuk meletakkan sementara waktu tiang-tiang lampu dan kabel.
LAWATAN YANG BEKERJA EN. NORMAN FERNANDEZ KE GERAI KOTARAYA 2 JALAN GEREJA DAN KAWASAN PERSEKITARAN JALAN TRUS / JALAN GEREJA JOHOR BAHRU
Pada hari Ahad 8, Jun 2008 saya telah membuat lawatan ke Gerai Kotaraya 2 Jalan Gereja untuk meninjau keadaan disana.
Saya mendapati hampir kesemua gerai-gerai dalam kedaan kosong. Beberapa gerai seolah-olah menjadi stor barang-barang. Saya dimaklumkan hanya terdapat dua gerai makanan yang beroperasi dari Isnin hingga Jumaat.
Amat mendukacitakan satu kawasan yang strategik dan yang mempunyai tempat letak kereta tidak dapat dibangunkan dengan baik. Sebenarnya tempat ini boleh dijadikan sebuah medan selera sate.
Dengan beberapa hotel-hotel terkemuka yang berdekatan, Gerai Kotaraya 2, amat sesuai dibangunkan dan dijadikan medan selera sate. Suatu masa dahulu di Singapura ada satu tempat yang dipanggil “Sate Club”. Ia bukannya satu kelab tetapi tempat untuk penjual-penjual sate menjual sate sahaja. Tempat ini telah menjadi tarikan pelancong-pelancong.
Kawasan Gerai Kotaraya 2, juga boleh dibangunkan dan dijadikan sedemikian. Penjual-penjual sate yang terbaik dijemput untuk menjaja disana. Pelanggan pun hampir sudah ada antara lain Hotel Tropical Inn, Hotel Puteri Pacific, Hotel Hyatt dan Persada Johor.
Apa macam MBJB ?
Namun begitu beginilah keadaan di Gerai Kotaraya 2, pada masa ini.
Gambar diatas menunjukkan gerai-gerai yang dalam keadaan tertutup.
Inilah rupa tandas di Gerai Kotaraya 2, Jalan Gereja.
Datuk Bandar, pengurusan tandas ini kerja siapa ?
Bilakah kali terakhir Ahli-ahli Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru, Datuk Bandar Johor Bahru meninjau Gerai Kotaraya 2?
Bilakah kali terakhir Ahli-ahli Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru, Datuk Bandar Johor Bahru meninjau Gerai Kotaraya 2?
Angkat punggung jalan-jalanlah sikit!!!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Johor DAP Vice Chairman Wore Songkok.
This is a photograph of me in my younger days. Note the headgear / songkok.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
NO SIGNBOARDS???
Daripada Pengirim email yang telah menghantar kepada kami untuk tatapan :-
Below are the conversation of my foreign boss and our driver , Mat .
Boss : hei , Mat , where are you heading to ?
Mat : back to office , sir . Anything wrong , sir ?
Boss : hei , Mat , there is no signboard for years , and i doubts whether this road is heading to nowhere since it started year 2007 ?
Mat : For us , we would try any roads , no doubts it has no sighboards nor indications, this has been our style when dealing with this no SIGNS ROAD . We are BOLEH , sir .
Boss : yah , yes , you are wonderful Boleh !
Mat : hahaha !
Gentlemen , please enjoy !
Location : from JALAN MASAI BARU HEADING TO CARREFOR/ PANDAN ,JB.
WHY MISLEADING ?
BECAUSE NO SIGHNAGE INDICATION AND IT IS UNLIKELY TO FIND THE WAY HEADING TO .
Boss : hei , Mat , where are you heading to ?
Mat : back to office , sir . Anything wrong , sir ?
Boss : hei , Mat , there is no signboard for years , and i doubts whether this road is heading to nowhere since it started year 2007 ?
Mat : For us , we would try any roads , no doubts it has no sighboards nor indications, this has been our style when dealing with this no SIGNS ROAD . We are BOLEH , sir .
Boss : yah , yes , you are wonderful Boleh !
Mat : hahaha !
Gentlemen , please enjoy !
Location : from JALAN MASAI BARU HEADING TO CARREFOR/ PANDAN ,JB.
WHY MISLEADING ?
BECAUSE NO SIGHNAGE INDICATION AND IT IS UNLIKELY TO FIND THE WAY HEADING TO .
Pokok Yang Merbahaya!!!
Berikut adalah senario yang terjumpa dari susur Taman Daya masuk Ke Lebuhraya Pasir Gudang , km20.5 , arah ke pelabuhan.
Gambar tersebut dari pengirim email yang amat prihatin.
Lubang Yang Masih Belum Dibaiki.
Gambar diatas menunjukkan gambar potholes yang semakin membesar sejak tahun lepas 2007 ,berdekatan dengan ofis Oriental Daily .
Lubang tersebut berada di No.1 , Jalan Gelonggang, Taman Melodies , 80250 JB.
Lubang tersebut berada di No.1 , Jalan Gelonggang, Taman Melodies , 80250 JB.
TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR THE SONGKOK - THE STAR SUNDAY 9, JUNE 2008.
PRESS STATEMENT
VICE CHAIRMAN DAP JOHOR
NORMAN FERNANDEZ
ISSUE: REPORT IN THE STAR SUNDAY 9, JUNE 2008
“TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR THE SONGKOK”.
The Sunday STAR 9th June, 2008 reported at pg N4 “ To wear or not to wear songkok”. Having read the news, I wish to clarify the issue and also make my personal stand.
1. My statement as appearing in the STAR would seem to imply that I am questioning the wisdom of DAP Central Executive Committee and that Sdr Dr Boo Cheng Hau, Johor DAP State Chairman/Adun Skudai and myself are of the same view. That is far from true. I have not and wish not to criticize the CEC.
2. I wish to make it clear that what I meant and was referring to, is the stance by the DAP National Legal Advisor Sdr Dr Chen Man Hin who had been quoted in the paper as saying that the songkok ought not to be worn. As such Sdr Dr Chen Man Hin’s statement runs contrary to the decision of the CEC. The CEC had already decided with regard to the wearing of the songkok. I wish to make it very clear and reiterate that I hold steadfast to the decision of the CEC meeting held in Penang after the election which left to the respective state committees to decide the decision whether to wear or not to wear the songkok.
3. In the recently concluded 12th General Election, DAP Johor won the Parliamentary seat of Bakri while winning the State seats of Skudai, Senai, Mengkibol and Bentayan.
4. The Member of Parliament for Bakri is Sdr Er Teck Hwa. The State Assemblymen are Sdr Dr Boo Cheng Hau, Skudai, Sdr Ong Kow Meng, Senai, Sdr Ng Lam Hua, Mengkibol and Sdr Gwee Tong Hiang, Bentayan.
5. In the aftermath of the election, the wearing of the official attire (No.1 Suit) in the Dewan Undangan Negeri Johor became an issue. The official attire or the No.1 Suit as it is known consist of a Jacket and a songkok with the crest.
6. The CEC of the DAP in its meeting held in Penang after the general Election, decided that the decision on whether or not to wear the songkok will be left to the individual state committee to decide.
7. In accordance with the directive of the CEC, the Johor DAP State Committee thereafter at its meeting held on the 20th April, 2008 discussed the issue of wearing the formal attire, namely the No.1 Suit and more importantly the wearing of songkok.
8. Save for the Assemblyman for Bentayan who was absent, all other Aduns and the State Committee members present expressed their views.
The wearing of the songkok was an emotive issue and the Committee Members were reminded of the unfortunate events of 1990. There were a diverse of views. The pros and cons of wearing the official attire and more importantly the wearing of the songkok was freely debated. The State Committee also took into account the unfortunate events which happened to the then DAP Aduns namely Pang Hok Liong and Wong Peng Sheng in the Johor State Assembly in 1990 The Johor state DAP remained steadfast in its stand that the events and incidents and the use of force to the then DAP Aduns had no justifications.
In the end, the state committee taking account of the winds of change and the new politics brought about by the 12th General Election, in its meeting on 20th April, 2008 resolved that that all Aduns shall and must wear the official attire together with the songkok.
It was the general consensus that the wearing of the songkok was not or ought not to signify cultural submission or capitulation of principles but instead the wearing of the songkok with the state crest state crest was as a sign of respect to His Highness Sultan of Johor who will be present for the opening of the Dewan Undangan Negeri. In any event, the wearing of the songkok was only for the period when His Highness Sultan of Johor was present.
9. Thereafter on May 13, 2008, at an informal meeting held at the Gelang Patah Parliamentary Liasson Office and attended by among other by all the DAP Aduns save for the Adun of Bentayan, the two DAP State Vice Chairmen namely Norman Fernandez and Ahmad Ton and the DAP State Secretary, Sdri Gan Peck Cheng. A brief discussion on the issue was held once again it resolved to maintain the decision of state committee of April 20, 2008.
10. At the said meeting, the Johor State DAP Chairman then directed the Johor State DAP Secretary to send a formal letter to all Aduns to remind them of the decision and compliance of the state committee’s decision of April 20, 2008. A draft of the said letter was immediately prepared by Norman Fernandez and given to the Johor State Secretary for her action.
11. Yesterday, 7 June, 2008 the State Chairman made a shocking revelations claiming that apparently the CEC on April 21, 2008, that is a day after the Johor DAP State Commmiteee had resolved to wearing the official attire, the CEC had revoked its decision to let the individual state committee to decide on whether or not to wear the formal attire and more importantly the songkok.
If it was true that the CEC had revoked the decision of the Johor State DAP, then I have to also question why the Johor State DAP Chairman did not to inform the Johor DAP State Committee until yesterday. Regretfully, I am made to understand that the CEC did not and never had revoked the decision of the Johor State DAP.
Further, had the CEC revoked the decision of the Johor DAP State Committee, question also arises as to why the Johor State DAP Chairman on May 13, 2008 had given a directive to the Johor State DAP Secretary to send out to a formal letter of reminder to all the DAP Aduns notifying the decision of the Johor DAP State Committee of April, 2008. Was it play acting by the Johor State Chairman?
12. Today’s report in the Star “To wear or not to wear the songkok” has left me no opportunity but to clarify what has indeed transpired so far and also to make my personal observation and stand public.
13. Sdr Gwee Tong Hiang (Bentayan) from the onset had said he will not wear the official attire and the songkok and is prepared for any consequences arising. While I do not agree with Sdr Gwee, nevertheless I must say that at the very least he has stated his stand openly, never mind rightly or wrongly his decision may be.
14. Sdr Ng Lam Hua (Mengkibol) has steadfastly stated that he will wear the official attire and the songkok. The Sunday Star reported the reason for his decision and I salute him for his courageous and forward thinking.
15. Sdr Ong Kow Meng (Senai) has expressed his concern and stressed the importance of the DAP Aduns being united. He has repeatedly said openly that has no objection to wearing the songkok.
16. Since the stand of the other three Aduns are clear, what then is the stand of Sdr Dr Boo Cheng Hau (Skudai). From Sdr Dr Boo’s statements and conduct, I am now of the view that it is plainly clear that he do not wish not to wear the songkok but instead is and has been seeking an excuse or rather any excuse for justifying not being able to wear the songkok. Blaming it on the decision of the CEC ( when there was none) would naturally be a good cover. Little wonder that he prefers to ignore the decision of the Johor DAP State Committee of 20 April, 2008 and instead finds refuge and reasons on statements by certain DAP leaders as justification in not wanting to wear the songkok.
I am made to understand that the Secretary General had made it clear that the final decision on the wearing of the formal attire and the songkok is with the respective individual state committee. That’s precisely what the Johor DAP State Committee in its meeting on April 20, 2008 did – agreeing to wear the official attire and the songkok. As such I am deeply dissapointed by Sdr Dr Boo’s attempt to drag the Secretary General into this issue.
Dr Boo Cheng Hau must find courage to state his stand openly whether he will or will not be wearing the official attire and the songkok. The shilly shalling has to stop and he should not divert blame or justification not to wear the songkok on the Secretary General or the CEC. The onus is on Dr. Boo to prove that the CEC had on April 21, 2008 revoked its earlier decision. Until then the directive of the CEC must be held to be true and remain.
17. I had from the onset been firm in my conviction that the wearing of the songkok should not be viewed as cultural submission and the capitulation of principles but to view the wearing of the songkok with the state crest as a sign of respect to His Highness Sultan of Johor. Rightfully, the Aduns ought to be play the role of his Majesty’s Loyal Opposition representing the subjects of the Sultan and not instead behave as bunch of defiant protagonist.
18. It has been 18 long years since DAP had any representation in the Johor State Assembly. During this time politics and peoples perceptions on many issues have changed. Sad, that for some Aduns, despite the winds of change as seen in the 12th general election, small mindness still remain. Perhaps these Aduns ought to have been forthcoming during the election campaign by telling the voters that if elected they will defy the Sultan and not wear the songkok. I wonder if they would still be elected.
19. I am most upset that the proud occasion of the opening of the Johor State Assembly on June 19, 2008 is going to end in one ugly saga. I call upon all the Johor DAP Aduns to wear the official attire and the songkok.
Norman Fernandez - the opinion expressed are the writers’ personal opinion. Norman Fernandez would welcome readers comment on this issue at anfalaw@streamyx.com.
VICE CHAIRMAN DAP JOHOR
NORMAN FERNANDEZ
ISSUE: REPORT IN THE STAR SUNDAY 9, JUNE 2008
“TO WEAR OR NOT TO WEAR THE SONGKOK”.
The Sunday STAR 9th June, 2008 reported at pg N4 “ To wear or not to wear songkok”. Having read the news, I wish to clarify the issue and also make my personal stand.
1. My statement as appearing in the STAR would seem to imply that I am questioning the wisdom of DAP Central Executive Committee and that Sdr Dr Boo Cheng Hau, Johor DAP State Chairman/Adun Skudai and myself are of the same view. That is far from true. I have not and wish not to criticize the CEC.
2. I wish to make it clear that what I meant and was referring to, is the stance by the DAP National Legal Advisor Sdr Dr Chen Man Hin who had been quoted in the paper as saying that the songkok ought not to be worn. As such Sdr Dr Chen Man Hin’s statement runs contrary to the decision of the CEC. The CEC had already decided with regard to the wearing of the songkok. I wish to make it very clear and reiterate that I hold steadfast to the decision of the CEC meeting held in Penang after the election which left to the respective state committees to decide the decision whether to wear or not to wear the songkok.
3. In the recently concluded 12th General Election, DAP Johor won the Parliamentary seat of Bakri while winning the State seats of Skudai, Senai, Mengkibol and Bentayan.
4. The Member of Parliament for Bakri is Sdr Er Teck Hwa. The State Assemblymen are Sdr Dr Boo Cheng Hau, Skudai, Sdr Ong Kow Meng, Senai, Sdr Ng Lam Hua, Mengkibol and Sdr Gwee Tong Hiang, Bentayan.
5. In the aftermath of the election, the wearing of the official attire (No.1 Suit) in the Dewan Undangan Negeri Johor became an issue. The official attire or the No.1 Suit as it is known consist of a Jacket and a songkok with the crest.
6. The CEC of the DAP in its meeting held in Penang after the general Election, decided that the decision on whether or not to wear the songkok will be left to the individual state committee to decide.
7. In accordance with the directive of the CEC, the Johor DAP State Committee thereafter at its meeting held on the 20th April, 2008 discussed the issue of wearing the formal attire, namely the No.1 Suit and more importantly the wearing of songkok.
8. Save for the Assemblyman for Bentayan who was absent, all other Aduns and the State Committee members present expressed their views.
The wearing of the songkok was an emotive issue and the Committee Members were reminded of the unfortunate events of 1990. There were a diverse of views. The pros and cons of wearing the official attire and more importantly the wearing of the songkok was freely debated. The State Committee also took into account the unfortunate events which happened to the then DAP Aduns namely Pang Hok Liong and Wong Peng Sheng in the Johor State Assembly in 1990 The Johor state DAP remained steadfast in its stand that the events and incidents and the use of force to the then DAP Aduns had no justifications.
In the end, the state committee taking account of the winds of change and the new politics brought about by the 12th General Election, in its meeting on 20th April, 2008 resolved that that all Aduns shall and must wear the official attire together with the songkok.
It was the general consensus that the wearing of the songkok was not or ought not to signify cultural submission or capitulation of principles but instead the wearing of the songkok with the state crest state crest was as a sign of respect to His Highness Sultan of Johor who will be present for the opening of the Dewan Undangan Negeri. In any event, the wearing of the songkok was only for the period when His Highness Sultan of Johor was present.
9. Thereafter on May 13, 2008, at an informal meeting held at the Gelang Patah Parliamentary Liasson Office and attended by among other by all the DAP Aduns save for the Adun of Bentayan, the two DAP State Vice Chairmen namely Norman Fernandez and Ahmad Ton and the DAP State Secretary, Sdri Gan Peck Cheng. A brief discussion on the issue was held once again it resolved to maintain the decision of state committee of April 20, 2008.
10. At the said meeting, the Johor State DAP Chairman then directed the Johor State DAP Secretary to send a formal letter to all Aduns to remind them of the decision and compliance of the state committee’s decision of April 20, 2008. A draft of the said letter was immediately prepared by Norman Fernandez and given to the Johor State Secretary for her action.
11. Yesterday, 7 June, 2008 the State Chairman made a shocking revelations claiming that apparently the CEC on April 21, 2008, that is a day after the Johor DAP State Commmiteee had resolved to wearing the official attire, the CEC had revoked its decision to let the individual state committee to decide on whether or not to wear the formal attire and more importantly the songkok.
If it was true that the CEC had revoked the decision of the Johor State DAP, then I have to also question why the Johor State DAP Chairman did not to inform the Johor DAP State Committee until yesterday. Regretfully, I am made to understand that the CEC did not and never had revoked the decision of the Johor State DAP.
Further, had the CEC revoked the decision of the Johor DAP State Committee, question also arises as to why the Johor State DAP Chairman on May 13, 2008 had given a directive to the Johor State DAP Secretary to send out to a formal letter of reminder to all the DAP Aduns notifying the decision of the Johor DAP State Committee of April, 2008. Was it play acting by the Johor State Chairman?
12. Today’s report in the Star “To wear or not to wear the songkok” has left me no opportunity but to clarify what has indeed transpired so far and also to make my personal observation and stand public.
13. Sdr Gwee Tong Hiang (Bentayan) from the onset had said he will not wear the official attire and the songkok and is prepared for any consequences arising. While I do not agree with Sdr Gwee, nevertheless I must say that at the very least he has stated his stand openly, never mind rightly or wrongly his decision may be.
14. Sdr Ng Lam Hua (Mengkibol) has steadfastly stated that he will wear the official attire and the songkok. The Sunday Star reported the reason for his decision and I salute him for his courageous and forward thinking.
15. Sdr Ong Kow Meng (Senai) has expressed his concern and stressed the importance of the DAP Aduns being united. He has repeatedly said openly that has no objection to wearing the songkok.
16. Since the stand of the other three Aduns are clear, what then is the stand of Sdr Dr Boo Cheng Hau (Skudai). From Sdr Dr Boo’s statements and conduct, I am now of the view that it is plainly clear that he do not wish not to wear the songkok but instead is and has been seeking an excuse or rather any excuse for justifying not being able to wear the songkok. Blaming it on the decision of the CEC ( when there was none) would naturally be a good cover. Little wonder that he prefers to ignore the decision of the Johor DAP State Committee of 20 April, 2008 and instead finds refuge and reasons on statements by certain DAP leaders as justification in not wanting to wear the songkok.
I am made to understand that the Secretary General had made it clear that the final decision on the wearing of the formal attire and the songkok is with the respective individual state committee. That’s precisely what the Johor DAP State Committee in its meeting on April 20, 2008 did – agreeing to wear the official attire and the songkok. As such I am deeply dissapointed by Sdr Dr Boo’s attempt to drag the Secretary General into this issue.
Dr Boo Cheng Hau must find courage to state his stand openly whether he will or will not be wearing the official attire and the songkok. The shilly shalling has to stop and he should not divert blame or justification not to wear the songkok on the Secretary General or the CEC. The onus is on Dr. Boo to prove that the CEC had on April 21, 2008 revoked its earlier decision. Until then the directive of the CEC must be held to be true and remain.
17. I had from the onset been firm in my conviction that the wearing of the songkok should not be viewed as cultural submission and the capitulation of principles but to view the wearing of the songkok with the state crest as a sign of respect to His Highness Sultan of Johor. Rightfully, the Aduns ought to be play the role of his Majesty’s Loyal Opposition representing the subjects of the Sultan and not instead behave as bunch of defiant protagonist.
18. It has been 18 long years since DAP had any representation in the Johor State Assembly. During this time politics and peoples perceptions on many issues have changed. Sad, that for some Aduns, despite the winds of change as seen in the 12th general election, small mindness still remain. Perhaps these Aduns ought to have been forthcoming during the election campaign by telling the voters that if elected they will defy the Sultan and not wear the songkok. I wonder if they would still be elected.
19. I am most upset that the proud occasion of the opening of the Johor State Assembly on June 19, 2008 is going to end in one ugly saga. I call upon all the Johor DAP Aduns to wear the official attire and the songkok.
Norman Fernandez - the opinion expressed are the writers’ personal opinion. Norman Fernandez would welcome readers comment on this issue at anfalaw@streamyx.com.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Inilah Bukti Kerja Kontraktor MBJB
Pada 02.06.2008 En. Norman Fernandez telah menghantar surat kepada MBJB memaklumkan kabel yang terdedah akibat jalan tidak diturap dengan betul di Jalan Gereja.
Sila layari http://www.johorbahru.blogspot.com/ untuk membaca surat tersebut.
Inilah gambar yang dimaksudkan.
Sila layari http://www.johorbahru.blogspot.com/ untuk membaca surat tersebut.
Inilah gambar yang dimaksudkan.
Dua hari yang lalu kontraktor MBJB telah mengambil langkah untuk "membaiki-pulih".
Hari ini En. Norman Fernandez terkejut dengan kerja-kerja membaiki-pulih oleh kontraktor MBJB.
Inilah hasil kerja baiki-pulih yang dibuat oleh kontraktor MBJB.
Apa yang dilakukan oleh kontraktor MBJB ialah meletakkan kepingan-kepingan turap (mungkin yang diperolehi dari tempat lain) dan dilonggokkan kepingan-kepingan turap diletakkan diatas dan menutup kabel.
"Kalau kerja sebegini, saya pun teringin menjadi kontraktor MBJB" kata En. Norman Fernandez.
MBJB Mengambil Tindakan Terhadap Aduan
En. Mohd Din Bin Kassim seorang warga emas yang berumur 78 tahun pada 29.05.2008 telah mendapat kecederaan apabila terlanggar dengan metal bolts yang dipasang di siar kaki Jalan Trus oleh kontraktor MBJB yang telah membiarkan metal bolt dalam keadaan terdedah.
Selepas mendapat aduan, En. Norman Fernandez telah pada 30.05.2008 membuat satu sidang akhbar. Berita ini telah disiarkan didalam akhbar-akhbar tempatan. Satu surat resmi bertarikh 02.06.2008 juga telah dihantar kepada pihak MBJB/Datuk Bandar Johor Bahru. (Sila layari http://www.johorbahruwatch.blogspot.com/ untuk melihat surat daripada En. Norman Fernandez kepada MBJB / Datuk Bandar Johor Bahru).
Dua hari selepas berita tersiar, kontraktor MBJB telah mengambil tindakan untuk memastikan metal bolt-metal bolt yang terdapat di siar kaki tidak lagi merbahayakan orang awam.
Gambar-gambar menunjukkan kerja-kerja pemasangan kon di atas metal bolt.
MBJB harus kikis budaya "Sudah Terhantuk, Baru Terjaga" dan memperbetulkan jangan menunggu orang awam mendapat kecederaan dan barulah akan mengambil tindakan.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Two-tier fuel pricing system bad, says Johor DAP
JOHOR BARU, TheStar
A two-tier fuel pricing system for foreign registered vehicles will adversely affect the economy of the city.
Johor DAP chairman Dr Boo Cheng Hau said such a move would inconvenience both foreigners and local businesses dependent on the Singaporean clientele.
“A Singapore ruling that requires its vehicles to have a three-quarter full tank before entering the country already reduces the number of foreigners who enter the city solely for petrol,” he said.
According to Dr Boo, besides increasing red tape, a two-tier system would also affect Malaysians holding Singapore permanent residency status who owned Singapored-registered vehicles.
“There should be uniform pricing,” he said during a press conference after visiting several traders in the city.
Johor DAP vice-chairman Norman Fernandez urged the Government to weigh the cost of restricting Singaporeans to unsubsidised petrol against the economic losses suffered by traders.
“We have to look at the big picture as the situation in Johor Baru is unique. Many businesses are very reliant on the Singaporean clientele.”
Meanwhile, Senai assemblyman Ong Kow Meng said that a two-tier pricing system would breach international free trade agreements.
“We will also be the laughing stock internationally if we implement the two-tier pricing system,” he said, adding that Petronas should instead pay for the subsidised fuel.
A two-tier fuel pricing system for foreign registered vehicles will adversely affect the economy of the city.
Johor DAP chairman Dr Boo Cheng Hau said such a move would inconvenience both foreigners and local businesses dependent on the Singaporean clientele.
“A Singapore ruling that requires its vehicles to have a three-quarter full tank before entering the country already reduces the number of foreigners who enter the city solely for petrol,” he said.
According to Dr Boo, besides increasing red tape, a two-tier system would also affect Malaysians holding Singapore permanent residency status who owned Singapored-registered vehicles.
“There should be uniform pricing,” he said during a press conference after visiting several traders in the city.
Johor DAP vice-chairman Norman Fernandez urged the Government to weigh the cost of restricting Singaporeans to unsubsidised petrol against the economic losses suffered by traders.
“We have to look at the big picture as the situation in Johor Baru is unique. Many businesses are very reliant on the Singaporean clientele.”
Meanwhile, Senai assemblyman Ong Kow Meng said that a two-tier pricing system would breach international free trade agreements.
“We will also be the laughing stock internationally if we implement the two-tier pricing system,” he said, adding that Petronas should instead pay for the subsidised fuel.
Surat Yang Dihantar Kepada Datuk Bandar (MBJB).
Daripada Timbalan Pengerusi DAP Johor,
En. Norman Fernandez
Monday, June 2, 2008
KEADAAN SEKITARAN JALAN TRUS DAN JALAN GEREJA.
Tiang lampu ditengah-tengah siar kaki dan metal bolts yang terdedah. Beginikah kerja kontraktor MBJB? Adakah pihak MBJB ada membuat pantauan?
Inilah tiang lampu jalan di siar kaki. Apakah tiada tempat lain ia boleh didirikan?
Inilah metal bolts yang dipasang oleh kontraktor MBJB yang tidak ditutup sehingga tiang lampu dipasang. Tindakan kontraktor MBJB meletakkan metal bolts dalam keadaan terdedah telah menyebabkan En. Mohd Din Bin Kassim cedera apabila beliau terlanggar dan jatuh.
Inilah angkara MBJB. En. Mohd Din Bin Kassim yang terjatuh apabila terkena metal bolts yang dipasang oleh kontraktor MBJB di siar kaki tidak ditutup. "MBJB lihatlah kecederaan yang dialami oleh En. Mohd Din Bin Kassim akibat kecuaian kamu!"
Pokok-pokok ditanam di tengah-tengah siar kaki. Bolehkah orang kurang upaya seperti orang buta ataupun dalam keadaan berkerusi roda dapat menggunakan siar kaki dengan selesa?
Inilah siar kaki di Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru. Siar kaki dengan halangan pokok-pokok yang ditanam di tengah-tengah siar kaki. 
Inilah siar kaki di Shah Alam, Selangor. Lihatlah siar kaki yang tiadahalangan. Lihatlah bagaimana pokok-pokok ditanam ditepi siar kaki.MBJB, ambillah iktibar daripada gambar ini.
Kabel dalam keadaan terdedah akibat jalan tidak diturap dengan sempurna.
Metal bolts dan kabel yang terdedah disiar kaki yang merbahayakan keselamatan orang awam.
Lubang jalan di Taman Maju Jaya yang dalam keadaan terbiar dan tidak diturap.En. Norman Fernandez membantu "Panjang" menyembur cat disekeliling lubang jalan sebagai tanda amaran untuk pengguna jalan raya agar cermat dan tidak terkena / cedera.
Keadaan bahaya di siar kaki Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru. Lihat bagaimana betapa bahaya untuk orang awam yang menggunakan siar kaki. Lihat juga ketiadaan "railing".
Kalau jatuh, maut menanti.
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