About 2 weeks ago, I have raised concern over Penang proposed Solar Panel (photovoltaic) factory at Batu Kawan. This is in view of the environmental pollution crisis in Zhejiang village in China last year (September) as a result of such plant.
However, Penang government had brushed aside the matter as non-issue. No details were revealed as to how the state will avoid similar environmental pollution as in Zhejiang village.
Last Saturday, I have revealed that the proposed Solar Panel factory would also require Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) approval as the plant involves radioactivity substance.
It has now been revealed that the Solar Panel factory has yet to obtain or even applied for AELB approval.
So, what will Penang government say now about this?
I would suggest Penang government form a panel of experts to review the proposed Solar Panel (photovoltaic) factory & ensure similar environmental pollutions in China won't happen at Batu Kawan.
We should not take risk on matters that can be averted.
Let's #savePenang
24 March, 2012
14 March, 2012
PENANG CHIEF MINISTER SHOULD BE MORE CONCERN ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
I refer to the recent issue surrounding the setting up of a solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant at Batu Kawan.
In my statement 2 days ago, I have called for Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng to reveal the environmental impact of the solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant in view of the pollution crisis at Zhejiang village in China as a result of a similar factory. As such, I have also requested for the disclosure of the steps to be taken by Penang to avert such pollution like have seen in China.
Some 500 villagers at Zhejiang village staged a three-day protest following the death of large numbers of fish in a local river. Tests on water samples showed high levels of fluoride, which can be toxic in high doses
The solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant at Zhejiang had been closed down by authorities in China after the pollution incident in September, 2011.
[ Source: BBC News – 19th September, 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14968605 ]
However, yesterday, Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng brush aside this issue and claim that the solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant was approved by federal government agencies, including the Department of Environment (DOE) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).
With due respect to the Penang Chief Minister, the land for the manufacturing plant had been sold by Penang Development Corporation (PDC), where the Sale & Purchase Agreement was signed on 29th February, 2012. The manufacturing plant would also be subjected to planning approvals by the local authorities in Penang.
It’s also within the authority of Penang state government to ensure proper safety regulations be made and adhered to avoid similar pollution crisis in Batu Kawan like what we have seen as a result of a solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant at Zhejiang.
I hope that YAB Lim Guan Eng would take this environmental issue seriously and review the approvals for the solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant. Appropriate regulations should be made to ensure there will not be any environmental crisis in Batu Kawan as a result of the solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant.
This is not the time to point fingers as to who approve the project but rather all parties should work together to ensure the well being of our people and their environment.
In my statement 2 days ago, I have called for Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng to reveal the environmental impact of the solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant in view of the pollution crisis at Zhejiang village in China as a result of a similar factory. As such, I have also requested for the disclosure of the steps to be taken by Penang to avert such pollution like have seen in China.
Some 500 villagers at Zhejiang village staged a three-day protest following the death of large numbers of fish in a local river. Tests on water samples showed high levels of fluoride, which can be toxic in high doses
The solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant at Zhejiang had been closed down by authorities in China after the pollution incident in September, 2011.
[ Source: BBC News – 19th September, 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14968605 ]
However, yesterday, Penang Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng brush aside this issue and claim that the solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant was approved by federal government agencies, including the Department of Environment (DOE) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).
With due respect to the Penang Chief Minister, the land for the manufacturing plant had been sold by Penang Development Corporation (PDC), where the Sale & Purchase Agreement was signed on 29th February, 2012. The manufacturing plant would also be subjected to planning approvals by the local authorities in Penang.
It’s also within the authority of Penang state government to ensure proper safety regulations be made and adhered to avoid similar pollution crisis in Batu Kawan like what we have seen as a result of a solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant at Zhejiang.
I hope that YAB Lim Guan Eng would take this environmental issue seriously and review the approvals for the solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant. Appropriate regulations should be made to ensure there will not be any environmental crisis in Batu Kawan as a result of the solar panel (photovoltaic) manufacturing plant.
This is not the time to point fingers as to who approve the project but rather all parties should work together to ensure the well being of our people and their environment.
12 March, 2012
KETUA MENTERI PULAU PINANG HARUS PERJELAS KESAN ALAM SEKITAR KILANG MENGHASIL PANEL SOLAR (PHOTOVOLTAIC)
Saya merujuk kepada keputusan kerajaan Pakatan Rakyat Pulau Pinang untuk membenarkan sebuah syarikat asing untuk membina sebuah kilang untuk menghasilkan panel solar (photovoltaic) & komponennya di Batu Kawan.
Pada 9 Mac, 2012, BOSCH Solar Energy telah dilaporkan membayar RM11.6 juta sebagai 20% bayaran pendahuluan bagi pembelian tapak kilang 32.3 hektar di Batu Kawan.
[ Sumber: The Star 9 Mac, 2012 ]
Link: http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/3/9/north/10831641&sec=north
Pada tahun lepas, sebuah kilang di negara China yang juga menghasilkan panel solar (photovoltaic) dan komponennya telah menerima bantahan dari ramai penduduk tempatan. Ia telah dilaporkan bahawa kilang sedemikian telah membawa kesan buruk terhadap alam sekitar, termasuk pencemaran sungai dan udara di persekitaran kilang tersebut.
[ Sumber: The Guardian 18 September, 2011 ]
Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/sep/18/chinese-solar-panel-factory-protest
Saya setuju bahawa penggunaan solar untuk menjana elektrik merupakan suatu sumber tenaga yang bersih dan tidak menjejaskan alam sekitar.
Tetapi ia juga merupakan fakta bahawa proses menghasilkan panel solar (photovoltaic) dan komponennya mempunyai kesan buruk terhadap alam sekitar.
Dalam hal ini, Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang YAB Lim Guan Eng perlu berterus terang dengan rakyat apakah kesan-kesan alam sekitar yang mungkin dialami akibat kilang penghasilan solar panel (photovoltaic) yang diluluskan oleh kerajaan Pakatan Rakyat di Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang.
Beliau juga harus memperjelaskan apakah langkah yang bakal diambil oleh Pakatan Rakyat untuk mengelak pencemaran alam sekitar seperti yang telah berlaku di negara China akibat kilang solar panel (photovoltaic) sedemikian.
Pada 9 Mac, 2012, BOSCH Solar Energy telah dilaporkan membayar RM11.6 juta sebagai 20% bayaran pendahuluan bagi pembelian tapak kilang 32.3 hektar di Batu Kawan.
[ Sumber: The Star 9 Mac, 2012 ]
Link: http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/3/9/north/10831641&sec=north
Pada tahun lepas, sebuah kilang di negara China yang juga menghasilkan panel solar (photovoltaic) dan komponennya telah menerima bantahan dari ramai penduduk tempatan. Ia telah dilaporkan bahawa kilang sedemikian telah membawa kesan buruk terhadap alam sekitar, termasuk pencemaran sungai dan udara di persekitaran kilang tersebut.
[ Sumber: The Guardian 18 September, 2011 ]
Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/sep/18/chinese-solar-panel-factory-protest
Saya setuju bahawa penggunaan solar untuk menjana elektrik merupakan suatu sumber tenaga yang bersih dan tidak menjejaskan alam sekitar.
Tetapi ia juga merupakan fakta bahawa proses menghasilkan panel solar (photovoltaic) dan komponennya mempunyai kesan buruk terhadap alam sekitar.
Dalam hal ini, Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang YAB Lim Guan Eng perlu berterus terang dengan rakyat apakah kesan-kesan alam sekitar yang mungkin dialami akibat kilang penghasilan solar panel (photovoltaic) yang diluluskan oleh kerajaan Pakatan Rakyat di Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang.
Beliau juga harus memperjelaskan apakah langkah yang bakal diambil oleh Pakatan Rakyat untuk mengelak pencemaran alam sekitar seperti yang telah berlaku di negara China akibat kilang solar panel (photovoltaic) sedemikian.
06 March, 2012
PAS SHOULD RESPECT KEDAH CONSTITUTION *** STEERING COMMITTEE SHOULD NOT CIRCUMVENT MB KEDAH ROLE ***
I refer to the recent controversy in Kedah involving the setting up of a steering committee by PAS to oversee the decision taken by Menteri Besar of Kedah. This is one of the solutions suggested to resolve the current turmoil surrounding the current Kedah government.
It has been reported in news that the PAS steering committee can censor or even overrule Menteri Besar of Kedah on any decision.
[ Source: NST – 6th March, 2012 ]
The formation of PAS steering committee had raised serious questions in relation to chain of command in the state administration of Kedah.
The existence of PAS steering committee would indirectly absorb the role & powers accorded to the Menteri Besar of Kedah under the Kedah Constitution. This is clearly unconstitutional.
I demand PAS respect the Kedah Constitution and not to form any body or panel that intend to circumvent the function of Menteri Besar of Kedah, who is appointed by Sultan of Kedah under the Kedah Constitution.
PAS should not attempt to change the administration structure in Kedah under the pre-text of solving internal conflicts among their leaders.
If PAS believe their leaders are not capable in running the state of Kedah, then they should replace such leaders and give it to others who can administer the state in an orderly manner.
On whether the PAS steering committee would absolve the role of DAP & PKR in Kedah or not, I believe that is an internal matter of Pakatan and would not make much difference as Kedah has been known as a PAS-led state.
It has been reported in news that the PAS steering committee can censor or even overrule Menteri Besar of Kedah on any decision.
[ Source: NST – 6th March, 2012 ]
The formation of PAS steering committee had raised serious questions in relation to chain of command in the state administration of Kedah.
The existence of PAS steering committee would indirectly absorb the role & powers accorded to the Menteri Besar of Kedah under the Kedah Constitution. This is clearly unconstitutional.
I demand PAS respect the Kedah Constitution and not to form any body or panel that intend to circumvent the function of Menteri Besar of Kedah, who is appointed by Sultan of Kedah under the Kedah Constitution.
PAS should not attempt to change the administration structure in Kedah under the pre-text of solving internal conflicts among their leaders.
If PAS believe their leaders are not capable in running the state of Kedah, then they should replace such leaders and give it to others who can administer the state in an orderly manner.
On whether the PAS steering committee would absolve the role of DAP & PKR in Kedah or not, I believe that is an internal matter of Pakatan and would not make much difference as Kedah has been known as a PAS-led state.
07 February, 2012
PAS YOUTH MUST APOLOGIZE & RETRACT ALLEGATION THAT VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION PROMOTES “IMMORAL ACTIVITIES”
I refer to the news that PAS Youth propose the government to place advertisement to discourage Muslim from celebrating Valentine’s Day.
PAS Youth Chief Nasrudin Hassan Tantawi claims that the celebration of Valentine’s Day would promote “immoral activities”.
[ Source: The Star, 7th January, 2012 ]
There’s nothing wrong for PAS Youth to discourage Muslim from celebrating Valentine’s Day if it’s against the teaching of Islam.
However, in doing so, PAS Youth should not allege that Valentine’s Day celebration would promote “immoral activities”.
This would imply that non-Muslim Malaysians who celebrate Valentine’s Day would be involved in “immoral activities”.
PAS Youth should study the history and culture of Valentine’s Day celebration before making such an irresponsible assumption.
It’s wrong for PAS Youth to prejudge the morality of non-Muslim Malaysians who wishes to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
The continuous insult by PAS Youth over the years towards those celebrating Valentine’s Day must be stopped.
If Pakatan Rakyat adopts a moderate stand, then they must ensure:-
1. PAS Youth immediately retract their allegation that Valentine’s Day celebration promotes “immoral activities” and to stop repeating such allegation in future; and
2. PAS Youth apologizes for their irresponsible allegation.
PAS Youth Chief Nasrudin Hassan Tantawi claims that the celebration of Valentine’s Day would promote “immoral activities”.
[ Source: The Star, 7th January, 2012 ]
There’s nothing wrong for PAS Youth to discourage Muslim from celebrating Valentine’s Day if it’s against the teaching of Islam.
However, in doing so, PAS Youth should not allege that Valentine’s Day celebration would promote “immoral activities”.
This would imply that non-Muslim Malaysians who celebrate Valentine’s Day would be involved in “immoral activities”.
PAS Youth should study the history and culture of Valentine’s Day celebration before making such an irresponsible assumption.
It’s wrong for PAS Youth to prejudge the morality of non-Muslim Malaysians who wishes to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
The continuous insult by PAS Youth over the years towards those celebrating Valentine’s Day must be stopped.
If Pakatan Rakyat adopts a moderate stand, then they must ensure:-
1. PAS Youth immediately retract their allegation that Valentine’s Day celebration promotes “immoral activities” and to stop repeating such allegation in future; and
2. PAS Youth apologizes for their irresponsible allegation.
04 January, 2012
DON’T SHIFT THE BLAME TO STATE CIVIL SERVANTS *** PAS POLICY TO BAN LIQUOR SALE IS NOTHING NEW ***
I refer to the recent controversy in Kedah surrounding the proposed cancellation of liquor license in Kulim after June, 2012. The proposed move is expected to affect more than 100 local shops.
In response to this, the Kedah PAS-led government claimed yesterday that they have not given any order to the Kulim district office to make it a non-alcohol district in July, 2012.
[ Source: The Star, 4th January, 2012 ]
In addition to this, several state Pakatan leaders, including those from DAP & PKR had implied that the proposed alcohol ban was made by the Kulim district office and not the state. Thus, they have no knowledge of the matter.
Over the past 3 years, we have seen in any controversy arising in Pakatan states, their leaders would tend to blame the state civil servant.
With due respect to them, state civil servant are part of the state administration and within Pakatan’s jurisdiction.
It’s regrettable that the Kedah PAS-led government has yet again tried to give impression as if the Kulim district office is not part of them.
Last year, Kedah Pakatan leaders also tried to distant themselves from Sungai Petani Municipal Council when local stalls were demolished along Jalan Cinta Sayang. In Selangor, Pakatan also disclaim their involvement in JAIS’s raid at a church, despite JAIS is a Selangor Pakatan controlled state agency.
It’s unfair for Pakatan leaders to constantly blame state civil servants when any controversy arises in their administration. The state civil servants are merely carrying out their duty in accordance to the policy of Pakatan Rakyat.
PAS policy to ban the sale of liquor is nothing new, even though it affects the rights of non-Muslim. In 2009, PAS manage to convince Selangor Pakatan state government to ban the sale of liquor in Shah Alam.
Thus, instead of shifting the blame to the state civil servants, Kedah PAS-led should immediately rectify the current fiasco and cancel their ban on the sale of liquor in Kulim.
Kedah Menteri Besar should look into this without any further delay, if the decision to ban liquor sale is really not theirs.
In response to this, the Kedah PAS-led government claimed yesterday that they have not given any order to the Kulim district office to make it a non-alcohol district in July, 2012.
[ Source: The Star, 4th January, 2012 ]
In addition to this, several state Pakatan leaders, including those from DAP & PKR had implied that the proposed alcohol ban was made by the Kulim district office and not the state. Thus, they have no knowledge of the matter.
Over the past 3 years, we have seen in any controversy arising in Pakatan states, their leaders would tend to blame the state civil servant.
With due respect to them, state civil servant are part of the state administration and within Pakatan’s jurisdiction.
It’s regrettable that the Kedah PAS-led government has yet again tried to give impression as if the Kulim district office is not part of them.
Last year, Kedah Pakatan leaders also tried to distant themselves from Sungai Petani Municipal Council when local stalls were demolished along Jalan Cinta Sayang. In Selangor, Pakatan also disclaim their involvement in JAIS’s raid at a church, despite JAIS is a Selangor Pakatan controlled state agency.
It’s unfair for Pakatan leaders to constantly blame state civil servants when any controversy arises in their administration. The state civil servants are merely carrying out their duty in accordance to the policy of Pakatan Rakyat.
PAS policy to ban the sale of liquor is nothing new, even though it affects the rights of non-Muslim. In 2009, PAS manage to convince Selangor Pakatan state government to ban the sale of liquor in Shah Alam.
Thus, instead of shifting the blame to the state civil servants, Kedah PAS-led should immediately rectify the current fiasco and cancel their ban on the sale of liquor in Kulim.
Kedah Menteri Besar should look into this without any further delay, if the decision to ban liquor sale is really not theirs.
29 September, 2011
TAHNIAH KEPADA PAKATAN RAKYAT UNTUK TOLAK HUDUD
Saya merujuk kepada mesyuarat Pakatan Rakyat semalam yang memutuskan bahawa Pakatan Rakyat tidak akan melaksanakan hukum Hudud di negara kita, termasuk negeri Kelantan kerana dibantah oleh pelbagai pihak.
1. Saya ingin mengucapkan tahniah kepada Pakatan Rakyat atas keputusan bernas mereka untuk tidak melaksanakan hukum Hudud di negara kita, termasuk negeri Kelantan.
2. Undang-undang sedia ada di negara kita sudah lama diguna pakai dan tidak perlu diubah secara drastik. Tambahan lagi, Perlembagaan Malaysia tidak mempunyai peruntukan untuk melaksanakan undang-undang Hudud.
3. Keputusan Pakatan Rakyat ini juga jelas menunjukkan bahawa hukum Hudud ditolak oleh majoriti dalam kepimpinan Pakatan Rakyat.
4. Perlaksanaan hukum Hudud di Malaysia hanya merupakan impian peribadi segelintir pemimpin di dalam PAS.
5. PAS harus sedar bahawa Malaysia merupakan sebuah negara yang berbilang kaum dan agama. Adalah tidak wajar PAS memaksa pandangan mereka ke atas semua rakyat Malaysia yang berbilang kaum dan agama.
6. Saya berharap Pakatan Rakyat akan memastikan PAS tidak lagi mengamalkan atau mencadangkan apa-apa dasar dan polisi yang tidak menghormati Perlembagaan Malaysia di dalam negara kita.
1. Saya ingin mengucapkan tahniah kepada Pakatan Rakyat atas keputusan bernas mereka untuk tidak melaksanakan hukum Hudud di negara kita, termasuk negeri Kelantan.
2. Undang-undang sedia ada di negara kita sudah lama diguna pakai dan tidak perlu diubah secara drastik. Tambahan lagi, Perlembagaan Malaysia tidak mempunyai peruntukan untuk melaksanakan undang-undang Hudud.
3. Keputusan Pakatan Rakyat ini juga jelas menunjukkan bahawa hukum Hudud ditolak oleh majoriti dalam kepimpinan Pakatan Rakyat.
4. Perlaksanaan hukum Hudud di Malaysia hanya merupakan impian peribadi segelintir pemimpin di dalam PAS.
5. PAS harus sedar bahawa Malaysia merupakan sebuah negara yang berbilang kaum dan agama. Adalah tidak wajar PAS memaksa pandangan mereka ke atas semua rakyat Malaysia yang berbilang kaum dan agama.
6. Saya berharap Pakatan Rakyat akan memastikan PAS tidak lagi mengamalkan atau mencadangkan apa-apa dasar dan polisi yang tidak menghormati Perlembagaan Malaysia di dalam negara kita.
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