Educating drivers: Chua (left) handing over a certificate of participation to Tan (right) during the seminar in Butterworth. With him (from second left) are Jegan, Nurlaily and Hamizan
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Driving home safety message
Butterworth,12 October 2012 : SOME 100 drivers from government agencies and the private sector went home equipped with better knowledge after attending a course on safe driving.
The one-day course was jointly organised by the Bagan Barisan Nasional coordinator’s office and Social Security Organisation (Socso) with the co-operation of the Road Safety Department (JKJR), Puspakom Sdn Bhd and ISO Training Academy.
It was held at the Safira Country Club in Seberang Jaya near Butterworth yesterday.
Educating drivers: Chua (left) handing over a certificate of participation to Tan (right) during the seminar in Butterworth. With him (from second left) are Jegan, Nurlaily and Hamizan
Bagan Barisan coordinator David Chua said the course would create awareness on safe driving.
“Each day when you open the newspapers, you will find news on fatal accidents.
“Such programmes meant to instil discipline on the road should be extended to the public,” Chua told a press conference after officiating the event.
He hoped future similar courses would be conducted in other languages besides Bahasa Malaysia, as more people would understand better if conducted in their vernacular languages.
Also present were Sungai Puyu Barisan coordinator Sum Yoo Keong, Chua’s personal assistant Mohd Nordin Saad, Socso executive officer Nurlaily Abd Latif, state JKJR director S. Jegan, Puspakom customers care advisor (northern region) Hamizan Zainal and ISO Training Academy chief executive Frank Tan.
Chua said the seminar was conducted by experienced training personnel who carried out nationwide courses and trained many multinational companies’ drivers.
He thanked Tan for conducting the training free under the academy’s social corporate responsibility programme.
All participants received a certificate of attendance at the end of the seminar.
Meanwhile, Jegan said about one million new vehicles were registered each year and about 300,000 new drivers were on the road. As such, road safety courses were vital.
Educating drivers: Chua (left) handing over a certificate of participation to Tan (right) during the seminar in Butterworth. With him (from second left) are Jegan, Nurlaily and Hamizan
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Muhibbah in Parliament Bagan
The event, organised by Bagan Barisa
n Nasional together with more then 30 organisations, was held at Lorong Tanjung Aman 4, off Jalan Raja Uda in Butterworth, and drew a crowd of over 5,000 people.
Many Indian and Malay children were thrilled when they lit paper lanterns with their parents and family members before taking part in a kilometre-long lantern procession in the vicinity.
Led by a Jalur Gemilang flag bearer and a dragon dance group, the people closely followed Penang Barisan chief Teng Chang Yeow, who opened the event, Bagan Barisan leaders and 32 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the 15 minute-long procession on Saturday.
Some 1,000 colourful paper lanterns and candles were given away free at the event, which was held from 6.30pm till 11pm.
Factory operator B. Paremeswari, 33, said she wanted her sons Jesse Eleazar, seven, and Issac Benjamin, six, to experience a Chinese festival.
“I was especially surprised to see a group of Chinese kindergarten children dancing to a Tamil number on stage,” she said, adding that it reflected respect toward another’s culture and language.
Factory assistant supervisor Norazizul Rahman Jamaluddin, 35, said his elder daughter Nur Farah Nabilah, 10, joined a Gangnam Style dance performance while his younger daughter Nur Farah Farzana, six, danced to an Indian song at the event.
“We are excited as this is our first time attending a lantern festival after reading about it in the media,” he said.
Grandfather Phong Kok Wah, 59, brought his wife and their three grandchildren to the event, noting that they did not want the young ones to miss out on the excitement.
Barisan’s Bagan parliamentary constituency coordinator David Chua, who is also Bagan MCA Youth chief, said the festival was no longer enjoyed by just the Chinese community, but by other races as well.
“It is a non-religious festival and therefore, all races can celebrate it together,” he said.
Some 20 children aged between three years and 12 years old from Little World Kindergarten also performed Chinese, Malay and Indian dances in tune with the 1Malaysia concept.
Ho Kee Siang, 37, from the Seberang Prai Saolim Martial Arts Association said 50 students aged between six years and 18 years performed 20 different shaolin stunts at the event, which included those that used long and short weapons.
Highlight of the event was a traditional Chinese mask changing performance by Danny Goh and his wife, Li Hong from the Yan Yang Tian Te Ji Group in Kuala Lumpur.
The duo also performed several folk songs and acrobatic stunts such as spinning bowls on sticks, fire baton balancing on the mouth and escaping from chains tied to the body.
Some 300 dancers, mainly women, from the Lily Tan Modern Dance Studio performed a Gangnam Style flash mob and several line dancing items, while another 330 members from the Butterworth Chinese Traditional Dance Group performed qi gong and modern dances.
Big Bowl Station owner K. K. Lim was a crowd-puller among the 60-odd stalls with his unique teddy bear faced deep-fried Korean pocket burgers, while others sold various snacks from chicken wings, fried bihun to spring potatoes and Taiwan ice jelly.
Young Malaysian Movement North Seberang Prai branch added splendour to the festival by exhibiting 41 lanterns that were submitted for a competition.
Many of the creatively-designed lanterns used recycled materials including ping pong balls, shuttlecocks, straws, palm leaves, plastic bottles and shells.
A community lantern-making competition was also held at the Super Tanker Food Court at Taman Lip Sin on Saturday as part of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.
Lanterns of various designs and colours were up for display including exotic ones which included those with bird and flower-shaped motifs.
Winner Ching Eng Hong, 50, a printing shop owner, captivated the hearts of the judges with his rectangular garden-themed lantern.
He walked away with a RM200 voucher from Sunshine Square.
Also present were Bayan Baru Barisan coordinator Por Joo Tee and Batu Uban coordinator Goh Kheng Sneah.
Many Indian and Malay children were thrilled when they lit paper lanterns with their parents and family members before taking part in a kilometre-long lantern procession in the vicinity.
Led by a Jalur Gemilang flag bearer and a dragon dance group, the people closely followed Penang Barisan chief Teng Chang Yeow, who opened the event, Bagan Barisan leaders and 32 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the 15 minute-long procession on Saturday.
Some 1,000 colourful paper lanterns and candles were given away free at the event, which was held from 6.30pm till 11pm.
Factory operator B. Paremeswari, 33, said she wanted her sons Jesse Eleazar, seven, and Issac Benjamin, six, to experience a Chinese festival.
“I was especially surprised to see a group of Chinese kindergarten children dancing to a Tamil number on stage,” she said, adding that it reflected respect toward another’s culture and language.
Factory assistant supervisor Norazizul Rahman Jamaluddin, 35, said his elder daughter Nur Farah Nabilah, 10, joined a Gangnam Style dance performance while his younger daughter Nur Farah Farzana, six, danced to an Indian song at the event.
“We are excited as this is our first time attending a lantern festival after reading about it in the media,” he said.
Grandfather Phong Kok Wah, 59, brought his wife and their three grandchildren to the event, noting that they did not want the young ones to miss out on the excitement.
Barisan’s Bagan parliamentary constituency coordinator David Chua, who is also Bagan MCA Youth chief, said the festival was no longer enjoyed by just the Chinese community, but by other races as well.
“It is a non-religious festival and therefore, all races can celebrate it together,” he said.
Some 20 children aged between three years and 12 years old from Little World Kindergarten also performed Chinese, Malay and Indian dances in tune with the 1Malaysia concept.
Ho Kee Siang, 37, from the Seberang Prai Saolim Martial Arts Association said 50 students aged between six years and 18 years performed 20 different shaolin stunts at the event, which included those that used long and short weapons.
Highlight of the event was a traditional Chinese mask changing performance by Danny Goh and his wife, Li Hong from the Yan Yang Tian Te Ji Group in Kuala Lumpur.
The duo also performed several folk songs and acrobatic stunts such as spinning bowls on sticks, fire baton balancing on the mouth and escaping from chains tied to the body.
Some 300 dancers, mainly women, from the Lily Tan Modern Dance Studio performed a Gangnam Style flash mob and several line dancing items, while another 330 members from the Butterworth Chinese Traditional Dance Group performed qi gong and modern dances.
Big Bowl Station owner K. K. Lim was a crowd-puller among the 60-odd stalls with his unique teddy bear faced deep-fried Korean pocket burgers, while others sold various snacks from chicken wings, fried bihun to spring potatoes and Taiwan ice jelly.
Young Malaysian Movement North Seberang Prai branch added splendour to the festival by exhibiting 41 lanterns that were submitted for a competition.
Many of the creatively-designed lanterns used recycled materials including ping pong balls, shuttlecocks, straws, palm leaves, plastic bottles and shells.
A community lantern-making competition was also held at the Super Tanker Food Court at Taman Lip Sin on Saturday as part of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations.
Lanterns of various designs and colours were up for display including exotic ones which included those with bird and flower-shaped motifs.
Winner Ching Eng Hong, 50, a printing shop owner, captivated the hearts of the judges with his rectangular garden-themed lantern.
He walked away with a RM200 voucher from Sunshine Square.
Also present were Bayan Baru Barisan coordinator Por Joo Tee and Batu Uban coordinator Goh Kheng Sneah.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Taxi drivers up in arms
(Butterworth, 2 Oct, 2012) MEMBERS of the Butterworth Terminal Taxi Drivers and Hired Cars Owners Associa-tion want the authorities to act against non-members of the association, who are jeopardising their livelihood.
Association chairman Abdul Wahab Hashim said drivers of taxis and hired cars, who are non-members of the association and from other parts of Butterworth, had been picking up passengers at the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth.
“They pick up new passengers at the terminal after dropping off their passengers there.
“This is affecting the livelihood of our members, who are operating in the area,” he told reporters after Bagan Barisan Nasional coordinator David Chua presented a RM2,000 cheque to the association on Tuesday night.
Also present was Bagan Dalam Barisan coordinator M. Karuppanan.
The association also called upon the Land Public Transport Commission to conduct a study on the problems faced by owners of the hired cars and taxis.
Abdul Wahab said the owners were forced to take an oath to renew their permits despite having their vehicles examined by Puspakom.
“Why do the owners have to take an oath to renew their permits when Puspakom has already inspected the vehicles?” he asked. - The Star.Metro
Association chairman Abdul Wahab Hashim said drivers of taxis and hired cars, who are non-members of the association and from other parts of Butterworth, had been picking up passengers at the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth.
“They pick up new passengers at the terminal after dropping off their passengers there.
“This is affecting the livelihood of our members, who are operating in the area,” he told reporters after Bagan Barisan Nasional coordinator David Chua presented a RM2,000 cheque to the association on Tuesday night.
Also present was Bagan Dalam Barisan coordinator M. Karuppanan.
All ears: Chue (second right) with Karuppanan (third right) and Sungai Puyu Barisan Nasional coordinator Sum Yoo Keong (right) listening to the problems faced by members of the Butterworth Terminal Taxi Drivers and Hired Cars Owners Association ar the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
The association also called upon the Land Public Transport Commission to conduct a study on the problems faced by owners of the hired cars and taxis.
Abdul Wahab said the owners were forced to take an oath to renew their permits despite having their vehicles examined by Puspakom.
“Why do the owners have to take an oath to renew their permits when Puspakom has already inspected the vehicles?” he asked. - The Star.Metro
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Pesta Tanglung Bagan 2012 at 6 Sept. (Sat)
Date: 6.10.2012(Saturday)
Time: 6.30pm-11pmVenue: Lorong Tanjung Aman 4, off Jalan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth。
Some 5,000 people from all walks of life are expected to throng the Pesta Tanglung Bagan 2012 this Saturday, organised by the Bagan BN with the assistance fo more than 30 organisations.
The event will be held at the field in Lorong Tanjung Aman 4, Taman Aman Tanjung, off Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth, from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
Organising chairman Lim Hai Song said various events has been lined up to liven up the night.
He said the event would be officiated by Penang Barisan Nasional chief Teng Chang Yeow and attended by several Barisan component party leaders.
"The event will be held on a grand scale for the second time with its basic aim of promoting the Chinese culture and its traditions," Lim told a press conference held at the Pusat Community Police SPU in Butterworth.
Lim said 1,000 lanterns would be given to children on a first-come-first-served basis, and there would be a lantern procession in the area.
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