Perai ( N 16 ) - The Candidate!

Perai, one of the state under Parliament Batu Kawan might see a 4 corner fight. BN, DAP, PCM & HRP. Im also excited on who will the candidate be. Born & have been living in Perai the last 32 years, i believe the Rakyat wants the best to be nominated. There are few individuals who are interested in contesting in Perai, L. Krishnan (Coordinator for Perai), Muthaiyah (Batu Kawan MIC Chairman), Dhina (Penang MIC Youth Leader), Muniswaran ( Penang Secretary - Special Implementation Task Force, Cabinet Committee For Indians ) & Devavijayan ( Batu Kawan MIC Youth Leader ). As from DAP, Prof Ramasamy might be asked to defend his seat. PCM is yet to finalize on its candidate and im not sure on HRP's stand.

From my point of view, the youths should be given an opportunity. That brings down the list to 3. Who is the most eligible? Will MIC take into account what the locals really want? Will MIC elect those who have the heart for serving and contributing for the locals? Will MIC select those who has a vision to uplift the living standard, particularly the youth? There are many questions that can be put in written now. This general Election is not as those previous one's. Candidate choice is important. 

Total voters so far is around 14,800 and the percentage by race Malay 10.86% ( 1607 ), Chinese 51.82% (  7669 ), Indian 36.62% ( 5419 ) & Others  0.7% (100). Recently i did a study by short listing all the candidates and by point base to see the most eligible one. I calculated base on each individual of their - 

• Age
• Availability of fund for donation / activities / ground work
• Family Reputation, 
• Local & Grass root leader
• Team leader with a good team members comprising locals 
• Ground work / Charity
• Education
• Personal record of current and past
• Ground support

From my perspective, I believe MIC has the capability of giving a strong fight for the seat. BN can expect an 75-80% ( 1285 ) from Malay votes, 45-55% ( 2980 ) of Indian votes and about 30% ( 2300 ) of Chinese votes. A estimated of 6565 votes. Other than DAP, thevotes will go for HRP, PCM and some spoil votes. But not to forget, PCM has good grass root support from all races. Huan Cheng Guan has a good rep o with the locals here.

Perai which is considered 'Kawasan Hitam' can be retained or at least the majority reduced if a candidate base on above factor is nominated. Support from ground for a local who has good family reputation will be the main factor. Since there are a few eligible candidiate, i would love to see a debate among the wannabe candidate on their vision, future plans, ideas to improve the living standard of the people, preserving history and heritage of Perai, reducing crime rates among youths and etc.

How is the ground support for BN currently? I think i will just put aside that q. On the 14th Apr ( Saturday ) the Penang State MIC Youth had launched its Election Machinery. How many locals and voters were there? Why did the MIC Division Chairman opted not to attend the event? A Deputy Minister had arrived much earlier and had to wait for the local top leaders. The program location was surrounded with Kampung Manis, Taman Inderawasih, Pangsapuri Kelisa, Inderawasih low cost flat. Kampung Main Road & Prima Perai is about 2-3km away. But how many who had turn up for the launching of the machinery were locals and members of the public not affiliated to any political party? 

Anyway, lets wait and see on how MIC will be choosing its candidate and who it will be. As for  PCM, will it  place its candidate? Will Prof Ramasamy remain here or opt to other seat? But my vote, families, friends, team members & supporters will be base not on party alone, but the candidate it self. This election, many will vote by taking into consideration not base on party alone but also the candidate. 

MPSP & State Government Gets Bashing

Saturday 14 Apr 2012 : What a tiring day. I only slep about 3.30am after updating my blog and woke up around 8am to check on the PCM flags that were hung all over Perai by the youths who have just joined PCM. Well after taking some photos, i went pass the schedule program 'Program Mesra Rakyat'? It struck my mind, does the leaders are 'Mesra' enough among them and towards public. Well many out there know the real answer. 

The Star Metro
( Click here )

I start receiving call from a councilor who wanted to know on the location of the dump site. Well its all over Perai and we still need to guide them. To my mind, i was questioning - why is the councilor acting so late whereby the news on Nanban came out weeks ago. only later i got to know through Derrick, that it is actually out in Star and MPSP have instructed on a major clean up today. 

Three teams were employed to carry out the duty. I was also told, that during a event today, Health Exco Phee boon Poh had told the reporters that there is no fatality. We are fully aware of it because during the launching of COMBI ( Click here ) on 18th March 2012 by SPT health Department, we were informed about it by the SPT Health Department. So as usual DAP & Phee Boon Poh is on track for spinning. Whatever -  a effort turn out well which will benefit the people for cleaner surrounding.

Rubbish Issue Being Raised Up Since 2009

Today i came across one of the paper cutting. Oktober 2009, Major Huan had highlighted on the rubbish not being clean & collected all around Perai. This particular place is at Taman Chai leng and about 200 meters from the DAP / Prof Rama service center. We had visited the place together with the member of the media to highlight on this issue. Up to now rubbish, clog drain & etc remains in Perai.

MPSP Summon !!

Earlier today i together with Munis & Murali had attended the Pelancaran AJK KRT Prima Perai & the launching of COMBI by SPT Health Department. Dr Rafidah during her speech stated that the Dengue cases were serious in Perai and there are a few fatalities.   After that we headed to Surau Nurul Taqwa to attend Mr. Yakoph ( Perai JKKP Secretary ) daughter's wedding. As we were chatting, got a call from my school buddy who said that someone from MPSP had told him, parking summons are rarely issued in Raja Uda & BM areas. When i informed my friends on this, no one seems to be shock and many agreed that the possibilities are high. On how far its true, someone need to give a check on it.

Cheap Publicity by Pakatan Rakyat

While waiting for my number to be called at MPSP, i came across the latest edition of Buletin Mutiara. It was going through my mind the mistake BN when it had controlled the State Govt. BN use to had a similar magazine but it was distributed among leaders and it seldom reach the Rakyat. PR did a good job in promoting their activities through Buletin Mutiara that reach each and every houses in Penang. As i was flipping through the pages, came across this picture where the Indian lady was kneeling to LGG for a mere RM100. Fine enough! But why publish the photo? Is it to disgrace the community? Isnt it the dignity of the Indian community. The Indian leaders in PR or the editor of Buletin Mutiara should not have allowed for this picture to be published. Shame on DAP & PR!

100 Day Report Card By The Star. Questions to Mr. Lim Guan Eng

The Star will be conducting a report card on all 5 states which are under the Pakatan Rakyat Goverment. Well i have a few questions for Mr. Guan Eng. before the election, DAP had promised heaven and wonders to the people of Penang, but nothing have been materialized.

Election Promises

1. Collection at The Toll of Sungai Dua is still on despite the Pakatan Rakyat sucessfully took over the Penang State Goverment. It was promised by DAP that the toll will be scrapped once PR takes over the state goverment.

2. Reducing of Penang Bridge Charges.
3. Special allowances for the elderly people.

Investment

1. Why there have not been any companies who have come forward to invest in Penang. Lately the 2 Japanese companies that announced they are investing in Penang, were actually planned during Dr Koh TK time. DAP are busy in finding the previous government fault, rather than finding way to take Penang into greater heights.

2. Recently Mr Guan Eng headed to Korea on a Business trip. I doubt why, Jelutong, Bukit Bendera and Bukit Mertajam MP who followed Guan Eng. Not evan one state assembly person were in the trip to Korea. Aren't there any capable state assembly person? No wonder DAP is busy fishing capable leaders from BN.

There are far many questions for Mr. Guan Eng. but let this be answered first by the Chief Minister Of Penang. For those who have questions to ask the CM, kindly email askguaneng@thestar.com.my

DAP REP SHOULD, GET FACTS RIGHT!

I would like to refer to the New Strait Times Article dated 24^th April 2008 (http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Thursday/National/2222108/Article/index_html ) that the former MP of Batu Kawan, had failed to serve the people of Batu Kawan on issues such as high level of poverty, frequent flash floods and lack of proper amenities for estate workers in the area, which had been pending for quite some time.

The DAP Rep should bear in mind that the former MP together with the service team had given all out for the community. We can definitely say the services we contributed to the community, there would not have any other candidate would have ever done in such a problematic area. First of all let everyone should know that all three states ( Perai, Bukit Tengah, Bukit Tambun ) were under the opposition for Parliament. For Perai it fell under Bagan Parliament Constituency, Bukit Tengah under Bukit Mertajam Parliament Constituency and Bukit Tambun under Nibong Tebal Parliament Constituency.

When Huan Cheng Guan was elected as the MP, there were many pending issues that were need to be solve which ranked from community, welfare, schools, drainage, crime and so many more to be listed out. We only had 3 years to solve all this problems. Im sure for the time period given, we have performed well. Below we list out few of our major issues that we have solved.

1. Rebuilding Of Perai St Mark School
This school has been facing flood problems for the last 16 years and is in a bad shape. This problem, was also raised up in the Kawasan Saya RTM program. After our interference and effort going up and down for a few times to Putrajaya, we finally will be starting off with the new building construction on the 22^nd May 2008.

2. Chai Leng Park Market
The market was abandoned after the contractor left the project half way. Huan manage to apply for allocation from the Housing and Local government Ministry to rebuild the new market.

3. Management Problems At Bandar Perai Jaya
The ineffectiveness in the maintenance have caused so many problems to the Taman Teluk Indah flats such as power disconnection, lift problems and etc. We manage to get the Works Ministry for new lifts and had been working closely with the Persatuan Pemilik & Peniaga Megamall Pinang to form the Joint management Body ( JMB ) to run the management of the flat. It was our effort to help replace new lift and to form JMB.

4. Police Station
We had numerous dialog session not only with Penang Chief Police Officer but also with the OCPD. We had so many awareness programs and anti theft seminars. We manage to setup a new police station at Taman Chai Leng and a Police Bit at Taman Inderawasih. We were also the forst to make Balai Polis Perai as Independent where those who report at Perai would not need to go to IPD SPt ( Bandar Perda ) to meet the Investigation Officer ). Balai Perai was the first to do so. This effort was taken after receiving the suggestion from the public during our dialogue session with the Police Force.

5. Funds For Chinese / Tamil / Mission Schools
We have allocated funds for SJK tamil Perai, Ladang Prye and Ladang Valdor for upgrading and building new blocks. This cant be denied. As for the Valdor school we have been working on with the education ministry. There were also funds for Chinese schools not only for activities but also for upgrading purpose.

6. Simpang Ampat Flood Problem
We was working closely with the Drainage and Irrigation Department and the Land Office to solve the flood problem. This problem was solved after we cleaned and deepened the river at the surrounding area. We were together with the community up to 3-4am and return back at 9am every day to monitor the situation in Kampung Baru and Batu Kawan.

7. Welfare & Community
Our action speaks for all we have done and there is no one who can question our sincere effort. Other than giving out financial aids we had been supporting in all kind of aspect to those in need. There are so many community halls that were upgraded as in Taman Kimsar, Kampung Manis, Taman Teluk Indah, Bukit Tengah, Juru, Dataran Sembilang, and many more to be listed out.

There are far too many to be listed out. Other than attending 10-15 events per day at the constituency, Huan and the whole service team phone are available for 24 hours. Huan use to attend almost all Parliament sitting and attend to the people’s problem.We are dare to challenge the DAP MP to check on our record and for sure we will be monitoring all action, service, state sitting and parliament sitting of the elected Rep of the current Bagan & Batu Kawan MP.

Elected State Cabinet members, Resign As MP !

I fully agree with the suggestion by certain parties that have asked State Cabinet Members to resign as MP to give way for other Individuals. This will enable the State elected rep to give 100% performance and the new candidate can fully concentrate on parliament sitting. As for Penang, Lim Guan Eng, Chow Kon Yeow & Prof Ramasamy have a huge task on their shoulder to be done. The people of Penang have given them the mandate and im sure its time for DAP to pay it back by showing that they are willing to give way for new faces so that they can bring up the voice of people in parliament. These elected state level minister will fail to perform at the parliament level when they are busy solving and attending state related issues.

The rep from Penang should realize that they have a far important task to carry out in state than sitting down at the parliament with the backbenchers. It would not only be weired for a Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to sit at the backbencher, but they will be neglecting their job at the state level. If they were to focus on the state work, than they will fail to perform in parliament. I would like to challenge them to relinquish their post as Member of Parliament to give way for a new candidate. DAP need not afraid to loose their seat since Political tsunami have given them a huge mandate and they can be confident of retaining the seats in the by - election. Is DAP willing to face the fact and accept the challenge for an by - election?

Malaysiakini News :-
MPs with exco posts: A case of political greed?
Andrew Ong | Apr 5, 08 3:02pm
http://malaysiakini.com/news/80935

Can members of parliament exercise their duties as expected of them when they are also members of state cabinets? After the March 8 polls, five states fell to the opposition where a considerable number of candidates stood and won at both state and Parliament levels. Presently seven members of parliament from Penang, Perak and Selangor are either state executive councillors or heads of their respective state governments. Academic Dr Kua Kia Song believes that such elected representives are likely to prioritise their state duties while relegating their responsibilities in Parliament.

“In the old days, contesting for both state and Parliament was sort of a insurance policy - if they don’t get into Parliament, they is still a chance to get elected into the state legislative assembly,” explains Kua, who is a former MP from the DAP. Former Kelana Jaya MP Loh Seng Kok believes that such a trend will produce MPs who cannot dedicate themselves fully to their duties in Parliament.

“If you're both a state exco and MP, definitely you cannot fully concentrate on everything. As an MP, you have to attend committee meetings, briefings and other matters. “If such meetings clash with state exco duties or state assembly sittings, how do you divide your time?” asked Loh, who has the distinction of having a full attendance record in Parliament during the 11th session of Parliament.

Resign as MP

Kua believes that voters did not fathom such an outcome when they cast their ballots. However, he believes that the candidates themselves should also be responsible for the present scenerio. “It's not just a case of voters being shortchanged. This is also a greedy mentality of politicians who prioritise their careers before their constituents,” he said.

In the case of DAP for example, Kua pointed out that the party had enough qualified state assemblypersons to fill state government posts and need not had appointed those who are also MPs. Both Kua and Loh agreed when asked if an MP should resign and concentrate on their state affairs because they are still unfamiliar with the running of a state government.