Planting trees under a tree

Today at 9.30am the leaders of Pakaatan Rakyaat met at the Perak DAP to discuss urgent political matters.

As I was reaching near the venue I was shocked to see some workers gathered around the “Democratic Tree”. I also noticed the presence of the local council lorry and workers. I immediately summon my secretary Sugu to rush to the area and take photos of what was been done around the tree.

Subsequently after the meeting Sdr.Nga and I left to the ascertain what the workers had done. I was surprised the workers had planted some 19 trees all around the Democratic tree. Why 19 someone asked me when I was there. Some one shouted its 19 young trees because tomorrow is the birthday of the Sultan!

Why plant trees under a big tree? The young trees will surely suffer as the sun light is prevented from reaching the young trees. Who had ordered the planting of the 19 trees? If the chaps had any common sense surely this would not have happen. But alas this seems not to be the case! We hope the trees would be dug out soon and those who ordered planting of the 19 trees will apologize to the public.

In the process of planting the roots of the “democratic tree” was uprooted and damaged. All this been done to kill the tree. The: democratic tree” is now the most visited place in Ipoh by tourist and the like.

It was announced yesterday that a new plaque would be erected at the very place where the young trees have been planted. To prevent this installation the trees are been planted. Come what may we will proceed with the erection of the peoples plaque on the 1st of May 2009.

Vacancy in MBI

"Here`s Good News" Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh has advertised the job vacancy info. Fresh graduates and those who qualified can get the application forms now and need to submit their application on or before 20 March 2009.

More info visit : http://www.mbi.gov.my/

Many people turn up to MBI 1st floor to collect the job application form.

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Public opinion is very important for our lives everyday to the extent that it create changes in the way people conduct their activities. It helps society make a better judgment of situation that occurs daily.

The negative thought of public opinion helps us discover a more positive way to find our solutions. Public opinion gives an insight to what we don't notice or hardly notice happening in our society or in our very lives. The strength of public opinions put proper prospects in place.

Sometimes it leaves room for individuals to think wisely and find solution to its problems. Public opinion exposes the ugly deeds of our day to day living and brings us to society to be examined and see where we stand.

Public opinion could also incite others. It could give way to someone acting disorderly in the society. Definitely, it is also negatively. In all God has given every man his or her sound mind to think and judge wisely. So, not all judgments is right. But extract the truth out of Public opinion to get to your right way and stick to the path.

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Public Opinion Session on Proposed Bazar Yau Tet Shin

Date : 14/01/09

Venue : Hotel Syuen (Lvl 4, Bonzai Room)

Time : 08.00 pm

Why we need Deputy Mayor?

The Mayor, and in his or her absence the Deputy Mayor, has the following roles or functions:

a. To uphold and promote the purposes of the council's constitution and to interpret the constitution where necessary.

b. To preside of meetings of the council so that its business can be carried out efficiently and with regard to the rights of councillors and the interests of the community.

c. To ensure that the council meeting is a forum for the debate of matters of concern to the local community and the place at which Members who are not on the Executive or do not hold committee chairmanships are able to hold the Executive and committee chairmen to account.

d. To promote public involvement in the council's activities

e. To attend such civic and ceremonial functions as the council and he or she determines appropriate.

Council to review new working hours

A CHANGE in working hours for Ipoh City Council general workers has not gone down well with some of the staff, councillor M. Kulasegaran said.

The new working hours from 7am to 4pm, implemented in September, had disrupted the routine of some of the workers, he said.

Raising the matter during a winding-up speech yesterday, Kulasegaran said he was told that Muslim workers found the new time to be a problem for them, particularly during Friday prayers.

“There were also women workers who found it difficult to return to work until 4pm after having gone home for lunch,” said Kulasegaran, who is also Ipoh Barat MP.

“General workers, who had to take extra work in the evening to supplement their family incomes, also found it problematic because they could only start work later,” he said.
The former working hours from 6.45am to 2pm were changed in August, beginning with the Manjung Municipal Council, Kula-segaran said.

“When the new hours were implemented by the Ipoh City Council in September, I received many complaints from the workers,” he said.

“I hope the council will look into the matter and review the policy,” he said. Datuk Bandar Roshidi Hashim, at a press conference, acknowledged that certain groups of the 900-odd general workers found the new working hours to be problematic.

He added that the council would review the working hours following their complaints. On exploration work for the lost tunnel linking Ipoh Town Hall and the High Court, Roshidi said the council would be seeking the expertise of Heritage Department Com-missioner Datuk Prof Zuraina Majid.

He hoped work to look for the tunnel would start next month.

New Year Gift For Poor Students

On the 31/12 day of 2008, 600 poor children from different primary schools in Ipoh city happily received their gift from the Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh: RM 50 cash plus a new school bag each.

The “Program Bantuan Persekolahan 2009” program was initiated by the Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh as a response to the poverty. Cooperating with the State Government, MBI decided to sponsor 600 poor students selected from different city zone. These students are either orphans, from single-parent families, or the children of laid-off workers.

Attending the ceremony were YAB Menteri Besar Perak, together with the City Mayor, Ipoh Barat MP, local councilor’s and as well as the local residents.

Many of the students said "I have a new bag now!, My old bag was totally worn out now and I really longed for a new one. I like the colour of the bag, symbolizing enthusiasm, like our attitude towards life."

Chicken Market in Deplorable Status

The main chicken market of Ipoh (near the Central market) was built some over 100 years ago. It has more then 15 chicken slaughtering stalls. The beauty of the building is the fact the structures are not nailed at all. Many of the locals were not aware of this until one of the main beams gave way some 1 week ago. The whole market structure is now unsafe.

We visited the market together with local, Ipoh local council (MBI) officers and local councilors Sdr.Ding.

We are given to understand that the market has been left without any proper maintenance. It seems some over 15years ago the MBI had made had made proposals to construct a new wet market but noting has taken place to date. I wonder why? I guess the priority of the then MBI bosses were to up grade markets out side central Ipoh and thus neglecting the local markets.
To me this market must up graded and should not be demolished. I am meeting the Mayor tomorrow to discuss about this matter.

Gotong Royong Program in Teluk Kurin

Today morning Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh and Elected Representatives had jointly organized “Gotong Royong” at Teluk Kurin football field in Buntong. The gotong royong activity is a part of MBI’s community relations program aimed at fostering closer relationship with the local communities.

The program started with the AEROBIC exercise which was commenced at 8.00am. The participants, comprising of staff of MBI, local residents and NGO were there to make the program greater.

At the beginning, the event was divided into 2 groups; to concentrate on colouring contest for children below 6 years old and adults can proceeds to medical counter for the medical check ups and also other counters such as Police, Medical Insurance and MBI Vector department for further informations.

The program was officially launched by Y Bhg Dato Rahim – MBI Secretary after the opening speech by YB M.Kulasegaran. Also present at the opening event were the Buntong ADUN YB A.Sivasubramaniam and other invited guests.

Later YB M.Kulasegaran presented the gift vouchers to the colouring contest winners After the opening ceremony, all the local residents together with the invited guest had a hearty breakfast prepared by the caterers.

Questions for November Full Board Meeting

Tarikh : 19/11/08


Y BHG TUAN HJ. ROSHIDI B. HJ HASHIM
Datuk Bandar
Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh
Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil
Greetown, 30450 Ipoh
Perak Darul Ridzuan

Y Bhg Datuk,

SOALAN-SOALAN UNTUK SIDANG MESYUARAT PENUH BULAN NOVEMBER

Dengan segala hormatnya merujuk kepada perkara diatas.

2. Saya ingin membangkitkan beberapa soalan untuk perhatian Datuk demi kepentingan masyarakat setempat. Dengan ini, saya pohon jasa baik pihak Datuk untuk membalas soalan ini pada Mesyuarat Penuh yang akan datang secara lisan.

3. Soalan-soalan saya adalah seperti yang berikut:-

a. Kewujudan terowong bawah tanah di bangunan Dewan Bandaraya Ipoh dikatakan benar dan apakah pelan MBI dalam membuka tirai kepada terowong ini untuk menjadikan ianya sebagai satu destinasi pelancongan untuk mempromosikan Bandaraya Ipoh? Juga sila nyatakan kepanjangan (maklumat teknikal) dan keadaan semasa terowong tersebut?

b. Sila nyatakan segala maklumat projek yang sedang (kerja- kerja naik taraf longkang dan aliran air) dijalankan di Taman Rekreasi Polo khsusunya kos kontrak dan pernahkah MBI menjalankan tinjauan dimana kebanyakkan pokok-pokok di taman ini mula diancam (dying) disebabkan oleh takungan air? Adakah kerja yang dijalankan ini akan memberi nafas baru kepada masalah takungan air yang menjadi punca utama untuk kematian pokok-pokok di taman ini?

c. Tanah yang didiami oleh pembasuh-pembasuh kain (dobi) dijalan Silibin adalah dimilik oleh MBI dan kenapakah sehingga hari ini bangunan yang kian lama itu tidak diperbaharui sehingga sekarang dan adakah MBI mempunyai apa-apa cadangan untuk mewartakan tanah itu kepada pengusaha industri dobi tersebut?

d. Sila nyatakan tindakan yang diambil untuk memastikan kebersihan pada semua waktu dan kesihatan makanan yang disaji disemua restauran dan gerai makanan?. Sudahkah MBI sedia untuk mengeluarkan sistem taraf/kategori kebersihan mengikut piawai A,B dan C bagi semua restauran dan gerai makanan sepertimana yang sedang diimplementasikan oleh beberapa majlis tempatan contohnya Bandaraya Kuching Selatan.

e. Adakah MBI mempunyai apa-apa pelan untuk menyewa tanah milikannya kepada syarikat telekomunikasi untuk mendirikan pencawang ataupun menaranya? Jika ianya diamalkan, sila nyatakan apakah rancangan yang digunakan serta nyatakan berapakah bilangan yang disewakan? Jika tidak, sila kemukakan kenapakah sistem ini tidak diamalkan?


4. Segala usaha Datuk dalam perkara ini amatlah dihargai dan didahului dengan ribuan terima kasih.

Sekian, dimaklumkan.

Salam Ta'zim


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