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Story byChan Lilian

CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng has ex-pressed disappointment with Perkasa

which held a loud unruly protest with agroup of youngsters at his house on 10thMay, 2012. What would happen if asimilar incident occurred at Sri Perdana,the Prime Ministers residence? No ac-

tion was taken by the authorities to pre-vent or stop the group from throwingitems like posters into his compound andhanging a photo of Lim with a wreath todenote a funeral.

At a press conference at Komtar thesame afternoon, Lim commented: Theycan hold their protest here at Komtar as

they have done so many times. How-ever, why go to my house, which threat-ens the safety of my family and espe-cially my youngest son who is only fve

years old?

After the protest at Lims house, thegroup took a convoy of bikers to Komtar,littering several roads with the postersstrewn along the way. MPPP workers hadto pick up the trail of litter left by theprotestors in the sweltering sun to keep

the island clean. Two huge black bagswere flled with the litter.

Lims wife, Betty Chew Gek Cheng,

also expressed shock over the invasionof privacy at her home. She wrote on herFacebook: Could this incident be al-lowed to happen so smoothly at SriPerdana or any house of BN MB/CM? I

am really surprised and regret the policeinaction towards them and even allowedthese people to hang Guan Engs photoat the main gate without any attempt tostop them. Why is there different treat-

ments against BERSIH participants and

KOTOR people? Sad indeed if thwhat Malaysia is becoming... KOTO

treated better than BERSIH...At the protest in Komtar, Per

hollered over the loudhailer: Kbukan Bersih, kami benci Bersihare not Bersih, we hate Bersih)

reference to the Bersih 3.0 peacgathering in Malaysia and varcountries. The gathering in Penwas also peaceful with no untowincidences.

An unrulyand dangerous trend

TURNTOPAG

PERKASAmemberstandingveryclosetoCMinthreateningmanner.Asaresult,CMLimlodgedapolicereporton28February,2012.

- Pix by press photgrapher YCW


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AN online article by Bloomberg dated 20 October 2011has been circulating on social media sites like Facebookand Twitter. Buletin Mutiara attempted to obtain permis-

sion from Bloomberg to re-print the story in full but hasnot received the permission yet. The article titled, Ma-laysia Losses From Racial Law Exposed talks aboutthe challenges faced by Penang when Pakatan Rakyattook over the State Administration after 8 March, 2008

and how it has managed to overcome some of the chal-lenges.

Recently, social media users have again shared thearticle. In view of the interest shown by them and thepositive comments, Buletin Mutiara wishes to share the

link of the article which can be found on :http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-19/ma-

laysia-losses-from-racial-law-exposed-by-foreigners-in-penang.html

Facebook fans on CM Lim Guan Eng Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/cmlimguaneng have re-

sponded with comments.

Gilbert Lim recommended, This is a must read ar-

ticle. A Perakian, Abdul Hamid Mohd Isa expressed

his hopes, May Perak Darul Ridzuan become dy-

namic after the 13th General Election if PakRakyat manages the administration of Perak.

Besides interviewing CM Lim, the article also i

viewed several other people including Professor Kian Ming who said, A lot of this has to do withdynamism of the chief minister, referring to Penang which is Malaysias second-smallest state

the nations biggest economic success.Another person interviewed by Bloomberg

quoted in the article,Weve been sleeping, said Ooi Kee Beng, Pen

born author of Era of Transition: Malaysia after

hathir and a senior fellow at the Institute of SouthAsian Studies in Singapore. Penang now has a chto show that if you have good governance, and ifput fairness and justice as your main qualities, frrace considerations, that is actually the way to go

Malaysia.To read more, please surf the online versio

Bloomberg.

Bloomberg gives positive review

Professor Ong Kian Ming who visited Penang fora book launch shaking hands with CM Lim.

PENANG is proud to have been the hostof the 41st International Association ofthe Travel and Tourism Professionals(SKAL) Asia Congress which ended

with a PresidentsGala Dinner at Per-dana Ballroom, CititelPenang on May 12.

CM Lim Guan Eng

graced the event,which was attended by

more than 150 SKALmembers from over 22clubs in Asia.

Among those pre-

sent were the Interna-tional President, En-rique Quesada, Asia, President GerryPerez, International Penang President,Marco Battistotti, Honorary Consul

General of Pakistan H.E. Datuk AbdulRaque Abdul Karim, Consul General

of Indonesia H. E. Chinman Arismanand Consul General of Bangladesh, H.E. Shaik Ismail Allaudin.

Guests present were treated to asumptuous 5-course dinner which was

a combination of the perennial favour-ites of Malay, Chinese, Indian andNyonya cuisines.

Entertainment for the evening in-cluded a cultural extravaganza and aband performance.

CM Lim in his speech said the Con-gress will enable all participating

skalleagues to further strengthen theircordial ties as well as offer greater busi-ness opportunities to one another, wh-ileproviding a platform to work with theindustry to take the SKAL movement

to greater heights in Asia.

Recently, Employment ConditionsAbroad (ECA) International re-afrmed

George Town as the most liveble city in

Malaysia, ranking 8th in Asia and 73rdglobally. GeorgeTown outrankedKuala Lumpur forthe first time in

2011 when GeorgeTown ranked itsposition as 8th po-

s i t ion in As iaw h i l s t K u a l a

Lumpur slipped toNo. 9.

George Townproved that this

achievement was no uke but a fact

when George Town retained its 8th mostlivable city in Asia in 2012, whilst

Kuala Lumpur slipped down to 10thposition, he added.

CM Lim said : With the compli-mentary tours offered, I am sure youwill agree with me that Penang hasmany popular destinations offering avariety of interesting sights to visit and

activities to participate in.He went on to say that Penang is the

top manufacturing centre and invest-ment location in Malaysia, becoming

No 1 in 2010 and again in 2011. Otherthan manufacturing and its related ac-tivities, Penang has to nd its niche as

an international city and it is importantto brand Penang synonymously withcompetency, accountability, intelligibil-

ity, quality, reliabilty, safety, sustaina-bility and integrity.

Meanwhile, SKAL International

Penangs President and CongressDirector Marco G. Battistotti said

The annual SKAL Asia Congress is hein the cities where the host club is lcated, and we are indeed honoured thPenang is the host for 2012.

This annual meet enables a

skalleagues around the world to strenhten their friendship and business tiwith one another whilst providingplatform for the delegates to advanthe SKAL movement in Asia, h

added.Battistotti said previous SKAL AsiCongress host cities included TaipeOkinawa, Phuket, Macau, Chiang MaIncheon, Cebu in 2010, New Delhi

2011, amongst others.Besides the Presidents Gala Dinn

on May 12, activities for the 4-daCongress includes complimentary touto the Heritage Sites in George Tow

Hill and Nature Tours as well as nigmarket shopping in Batu Ferringhi ana reception at the iconic Khoo Kong

41st SKAL International Congress

CM Lim (left) coming togetherwith SKAL Asias President Ger-ald S. A. Perez for a photoshot.

SKAL International President V.Enrique Quesada B (back row left)and his wife, Mrs V. Enrique Que-sada B having a group photographtaken with three young receptionladies.

SKAL International President V. Enrique Quesada B (second from left)presenting a plaque to CM Lim (third from left). Joining them are SKALInternational (Penang) President Marco G. Battistotti (left) and SKAL AsiaPresident Gerald S.A. Perez.


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MOTHERS sacrifices, loving care and gentleguidance for their children can never be repaid

in kind in this lifetime. However, that doesnt

stop people from all over the world to showerlove and affection on the wonderful person -mother on Mother s Day.

Mothers Day fell on 13 May, 2012 and the

day was celebrated with family get- togethers,gifts for the mothers and special recognition forexemplary mothers.

However not all mothers are fortunateenough to have loving children who care forthem.

The Penang Pakatan Rakyat leaders tried toreach out to all the mothers in Penang on thatspecial day. The Assemblymembers eitherwent out in the morning to deliver fresh carna-tions and their wishes to the people at wet

markets and kopitiams or threw special

events for the mothers.MPPP Councillor Lim Siew Khim, CMssister, Lim Hui Yin and other DAP wanitamembers from Bukit Bendera Parliamentary

Constituency were at Air Putih area to givestalks of carnations to all the women. Assem-blymember of Air Putih, Chief Minister LimGuan Engs presence caused much surprise andjoy.

The people cheered CM and told him theywould continue to support him and said thatthey are happy with the changes in Penang.

On this special day, the poor were not forgot-ten. Councillor Lim gave away RM300 each to

three families and two single mothers. She said,The money was collected by the DAP WanitaBukit Bendera fund raising campaign called

The Golden Rose in which lapel pins weresold. We collected over RM7,000 and will help

the poor in other parts of Penang too.

Mothers appreciated

Councillor Lim Siew Khim helping a mother who came to receive financial aid.

MP Chong Eng with Assemblymembers Lydia Ong and Tan Cheong Heng distrib-uting red carnations


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CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng said thatPenang Pakatan State Government willsupport Football Association of Penangs(FAP) efforts to bring back past football

glory to the State.He said this when the newly elected

Penang Football Associations presidentMohd Foaz Hamid made a courtesy call athis ofce in Komtar recently.

Mohd Foaz said his main focus nowas the top man at the helm of the asso-ciation is to bring back the glory offootball to Penang.

It is an honest request done profes-

sionally in the name of sports and not a

gimmick to get political gain, he toldnewsmen in response to Penang FootballAssociations president Mohd Foaz Ha-mid request to Penang Pakatan Rakyat

State Government to use the Penang CityStadium in Jalan Datuk Keramat for its

football activities. During 1970s and 1980s, football

in Penang was a much talk-about thing

not only in every household and warongshere, but also througout the country,Mohd Foaz said.

We had a strong State football teamthen and it was admired and respected byeveryone, he added.

All that glory is gone now, so is ourfamous Keramat Roar he told newsmen

during the courtesy visit.Mohd Foaz Hamid said the State Gov-

ernments support was a timely boost for

the association to get the State team back

on track.He likened the condition of Penang

State Football to the famous Malay say-ing Harimau Kumbang Patah Taring or

(A leopard with broken fangs).

He went on to say that there is a bigpool of football talent among theyouths in Penang, but what is

lacking is the guidance and -nancial support from the foot-

ball clubs and and associationshere.

Mohd Foaz said the BaruAlam football club in SungaiPinang as a promising club that

has the quality and potential towin honours for Penang Statefootball in the future.

I am very positive thatPenang will regain its past

glory in football with the co-operation of all sectors, namelythe State Government andother non-Government organi-

sations, he said.He added that the PenangCity Stadium is very quiet now.

Gone are the days when weused to see a hive of activitiesat the stadium compound, oldMalay ladies selling all kinds

of clothes and other goods,Mohd Foaz said.

We also wish to see thevarious local football fan clubsbeing revived.

Meanwhile, in a recent de-velopment, some 26 clubs un-

der the Football Association of Pen(FAP) received a total of RM31,50develop the sport.

The Penang state government

nounced the allocation as a showsupport to the new FAP adminition.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng

sented the RM1,500 and RM1cheques to representatives from 11 Dsion One, eight Division Two and s

Division Three clubs in Komtar.

To show our support for the new

leadership, we will allow the FAP to

the City Stadium without the associhaving to settle the rental fee arrowed to the Penang Municipal Cou(MPPP), CM Lim said.

However, the amount owe

RM409,290 will still be noted inMPPPs nancial record, he added

CM Lim said the FAP would only to pay for future use of the stadiuLorong Kulit.

He said the State Government wato see an effective and professional to bring Penang football back to its gdays.

The FAPs nancial administra

must be transparent and clean to rethe condence of sponsors, donors

football fans.Hence, we welcome the FAPs

tiative to appoint an accounting

to manage its finances,he addedCM Lim added that the State G

ernment wanted apolitical professals in the sport to lead the FAP.

Pakatan Rakyat bringing

glory back to Penang football

CM Lim Guan Eng (third from right) greeting Mohd Foaz Hamid at Komtar.


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IT was a nostalgic moment forhundreds of DAP members fromPenang and other States in the

country during the ofcial opening

of the partys new headquarters -Wisma DAP at Jalan Macalisteron May 5.

The occasion was further elatedwith the presence of the partys

top leaders comprising partysParliamentary Leader Lim KitSiang, Life Adviser Dr Chen ManHin, Penang State PKR chairmanDatuk Mansor Othman, Federal

DAP Women chairman YB ChongEng and Northern Malaysia DAPVeteran Club chairman Lay HockPeng.

DAPs secretary general YAB

Lim Guan Eng who is also Penang

Chief Minister and Penang DAPchairman YB Chow Kon Yeowofciated at the opening ceremo-ny.

YB Chow in his opening speechsaid Penang DAP had neverdreamed of havingsuch a grand build-ing as the party

headquarter, add-ing that he wasoverjoyed.

The politicaltsunami on March

8, 2008 had al -lowed the party togrow very signi-

cantly. As a result,we embarked on

this almost impos-sible mission to geta new headquarter before the next general election,YB Chow said.

He said this project is now a reality and it is now

dedicated to the furtherance of the partys politicalmission in Penang and Malaysia.

YB Chow went on to thank the members for mak -ing the Wisma DAP building project a reality.

He added that Penang DAP will nalise its prepa-

rations for the general election by

May 2012.These include setting up elec-

tion committees, identifyingmanpower to assist candidates

during the campaign and setting up operation centres.We will also be having a series of activities such

as door -to -door visits, he said.

Meanwhile, CM Lim Guan Eng said at the DAPs15th National Congress in 2008, he mentioned : Wewent through hell and back.

Indeed, our struggle over the last 46 years has seena total reversal of fortunes, from teetering at the edge

of political oblivion to a fardifferent situation today,where we are able to launchour very own building.

YB Chow also gave outLong Service medals to 12Veteran Party members.

CM Lim said he was veryglad that Penang DAP nowhas a new home, and one

that symbolises the strengthshown to overcome varioustrials and tribulations overthe years.

Indeed, our party has

grown by leaps and boundssince 2008, transformingfrom a minor fringe party to

a mainstream national party.The Wisma DAP ofcial opening was furthe

lightened by performances such as a Rocket Dafrom 5678 Dance Studio and Ku Percaya dancDAP members.

Guests present were also taken for a tour ofWisma DAP and feted to a buffet spread.

From a humble beginning in 1969, Penang D

had its headquarters in Green Hall which is still ttill today. After the 1986 elections, in which DAPwell in Penang, the party moved on to its new hquarters in Batu Lancang and later to a double-stbungalow in Seri Delima.

After this, it was to Lorong Kinta and now Dhas its new headquarters at Wisma DAP in JRangoon.

Penang DAP has a new home

DAPs secretary general YAB Lim Guan Eng (front row, third from right), chairmanYB Chow Kon Yeow ( fourth from right ), Life Adviser Chen Man Hin (second fromright) and Parliamentary Leader Lim Kit Siang ( right ) putting their signatures on tplaque, during the launch of Wisma DAP.


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THE Municipal Council of Penang Island(MPPP) was chosen by the Tourism PromotionOrganisation for Asia Pacific Secretariat based

in Busan, Korea to be the host for the prestigious5th TPO Forum from 17-20 September 2012 inPenang.

Penang created history as the first state inMalaysia to organise the international level TPO

Forum 2012. A total of 68 City Mayors and 32Tourism Industry members are expected toconverge in Penang from 17-20 September2012.

The President of MPPP, Patahiyah Ismail said,

The Forum will have positive impact on Pen-

angs economic growth through sharing of expe-

rience and promotion of local tourist products.She hopes with the Forum, Penang will be-

come the ideal destination of various industries.The presence of the delegations will be a newphenomenon in realising the vision of placingPenang on the worlds tourism map, Patahiyahconcluded.

Patahiyah is also very proud that Penang had

won three outstanding awards so far. They are: Best Tourism Brochure Award in 2011, BestPrint Advertisement Award in 2010 and BestPrint Advertisement Award 2009.

To keep up to date with the preparation of

this exciting event, please visit the Penang TPO

website at http://www.penangtpo.com/

Penang - choice destinationof TPO Asia Pacic

President o The Municipal Council o Penang Island(MPPP), Patahiyah looks orward to welcome theMayors o 68 cities to Penang in September 2012 at th

5th TPO Forum 2012 - historic frst time in Malaysia

EXCO Member for State Youth, Sports, Women,Family and Community Development, Lydia

Ong Kok Fooi has organised several exciting andhuge events for Penang. She is now organising aself-challenging, extreme mountain biking over thehills of Penang which will certainly make avidmountain bikers excited.

With attractive prizes in store and a chance to

compete with participants from Malaysia and other

parts of the world, the Gurney Paragon X-Ride willbe an exciting event. 16 June, 2012 is the day toregister for the competition. The competition is on7 October, 2012.

The 50-KM route which will take about fivehours is from Gurney Paragon up to Penang Hill

and down to Balik Pulau to Tiger Hill and back toGurney Paragon. Only 1,000 participants will beaccepted. The organiser hopes to raise RM20,000for charities.

We want to reduce carbon footprints.

By promoting more cycling events, wehope to get more people to take up cycling.

Nothing is more important than ourhealth, Lydia said at the press conference.

Lydia continued, Since I took over

the sports porfolio in 2008, I have

worked hard to promote active lifestyle tow

healthier communities.Interested parties can contact looal@hunzagr

com or get information from http://howei.comevent/gurney-paragon-x-ride-2012

Self-challenging, extreme ride

Level 47, Komtar10503 Penang

Phone : 04-650 5468Fax : 04-261 5923

Email : [email protected]

BULETIN MUTIARA

Editor-in-Chie:Yap Lee Ying

Editor (English)Albert Benedict Manikam

Assistant Editors :

Tam Poh Guek (Chinese)D. Bhavaneswari & N. Senthil Kumar (Tamil)Chan Lilian (English)

Writer (English) :Danny Ooi

Photographers :Chan Lilian, Law Suun Ting,

Mohd. Hafz Tajudin and Alisssala Thian

Graphic Designers :Loo Mei Fern, Idzham Bin Ahmad

EDITORIAL

Lydia Ong in a group photo with some o the committee members


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Story and Pix by Danny Ooi

ABOUT 250 residents in Padang Tembakcommunity have to thank Kebun Bunga

ADUN YB Jason Ong for having or-

ganised a free hair dressing and movieviewing program at Penang Island Mu-nicipal Hall on May 10.

The free hair dressing was sponsoredby Passion School of Hair Dressing Sdn

Bhd, while cold drinks were provided byVeeco. 15 hair dressers from PassionSchool of Hair Dressing in Jalan Macal-ister, took part in the program.

YB Jason Ong said the program was a

great success. We hope to be able to ac-

commodate more residents in our futureprograms, he added.He said that the program is held once

every two months. The last two pro-

grams were held in January and Marchthis year.

YB Jason Ong said the program wasorganised to show love and care for theresidents of Padang Tembak.

As for the movie program, he said theresidents who participated in the programwere treated to the screening of a HongKong movie entitled Life Is A Miracle which is based on a true story.

He said there is a plan to screen a Ma-

lay movie Puteri Gunung Ledang inthe near future.

During the free hair dressing program, YB JasonOng presented Certicate of Appreciation to Poh Kooi

Eng, the manager of Passion Schoolof Hair Dressing Sdn Bhd.

68-year-old Chng Eng Hock, a

resident of G-Blk in Padang Tembaksaid this was the rst time he was

having a free hair cut.

It is a good program as it benets the residents. Ilike it, he added.

Chng said he knew about the program throulocal Chinese daily.

Another participant who enjoyed the free hai

was a retiree, Song Suan Sin, 76.Song said the program organised by YB Jason

was a good community service for the residents.

It should be emulated by other YBs to benet constituents, she added.

Rie Range residents geta treat from their YB

Some o the residents having their hair cut, while others are waiting or their turn to do so.

Kebun Bunga ADUN YB Jason Ong (standing third rom right) presenting a Certifcateo Appreciation to Passion School o Hair Dressing Sdn Bhds manager Poh Kooi Engourth rom right ).

Song Suan Sin, 76. - Other YBs should emulatethis program.

Chng Eng Hock, 68. -Good program to beneftresidents.


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Assemblymember of Paya Terubong said, Children are beacons of hope. The joy exuded by children is like a ray of hope. It gu ides us towards smooth safrom dangerous rocky valley and canyons to a new life and also new hope, to support us to continue to fulfil l our dreams.

Penang Deputy Chief Minister I at the Dato Mansor Othmans Cup Netball tournamentat USM field on 12 May 2012. Dato Mansor officiated the opening of the Penang StateLevel Netball.

For MPPP worker Ismail Bin Latif and his co-worker, it mustbe their sense of pride like godfathers to a newborn kid thatthey take the job as caretakers to the newly built market pubwashrooms very conscientiously. Thanks to them, the publicwashrooms, remarked by some as of hotel standard duringthe launch in November last year by CM Lim Guan Eng are stspotlessly clean to this day! Assemblymember of Air Itam, WoHon Wai made a visit to Air Itam market and was very pleasedwith the cleanliness.


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Penang Global Tourism isnew state tourism bureauup to work with key touriplayers inside and outsidPenang, to promote the sthrough better ties, reliabdata and feedback andsynergistic activities.

On 13 May, 2012 residentfrom the Penang SpasticCentre had much fun moalong Beach Street onPenang Car Free Day. Duto bad weather, 10 resideout of 30 joined in themorning program organizspecially for them by PGTthat started at 8.30am frothe Tourist InformationCentre. After the programthe residents were treateto a hearty breakfast atWhiteaways courtyard athey received goodie bagfilled with yummy foodstuand a plush toy.

On 13 May, 2012 Penang City Council (MPPP) held a community carnival atPondek Upeh, Balik Pulau to promote a Cleaner, Greener, Healthier and SaferPenang. The community had an enjoyable time participating in games and gotto know each other in Balik Pulau. Penang State Assembly Speaker, Dato AbdulHalim Hussain was there to officiate the opening of the Recreation Park atPondek Upeh.

Deputy Chief Minister II, Professor P. Ramasamys presence at the JKChai Leng Parks Under 12 Football Tournament was an encouragemefor the boys. They were thrilled to meet the Penang State leader at theprize giving ceremony. These boys are potential football stars and Peang supports and encourages sports. Penang sports celebrities like NDavid and Lee Chong Wei have made Penang proud.


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CHIEF Minister Lim Guan Eng described BoseCorporations Executive Vice President Herb Batch-elder s decision to set up their Asia - Pacific

manufacturing plant in Penang as a winner for the

State.

Penang

charmsBoseMalaysia

Bose Corporations Vice President Herb Batchelder (right) exchanged signed aggrement with PenanDevelopment Corporations General Manager Datuk Rosli Jaafar (fourth from right). Joining them weCM Lim Guan Eng (second from right) Penang Deputy Chief Minister (11) Prof. P. Ramasamy (third fr

right) and State Works, Utility & Transport Committee chairman Lim Hock Seng.

CM Lim (third from left) with Bose Corporation s Vice President HerBatchelder (third from right) joining other Bose Corporation for a grphotograph.

The decision was made by theExecutive Vice President Herb

Batchelder.CM Lim said Penang is hon-

oured that Bose Corporation haschosen the State over other sitesthat they have evaluated. With this

Penang will join the ranks ofBoses other production facilitiesin the United States, Canada,Mexico and Ireland, thus makingPenang, Boses first production

site in Asia.Penang has long been known

as a semiconductor hub and oflate, the Light Emitting Diode(LED) hub.

Today, the audio enthusiasts will

celebrate as we will have one o

world high- end audio compasetting up their Asia- Pacific mfacturing plant here, CM spoke in his opening speech aSales and Purchase Signing C

mony between Bose MalaysiaPenang Development Corporaheld at KOMTAR on May 9.

I believe that Penangs stratlocation in ASEAN as well as

Asia Pacific Region is deemebe of great consequence to Botake advantage of the ASEAN t

alliance as well as ASEANs trade agreements (FTA) with InChina, Australia, New Zeal

Japan and South Korea.


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THE Penang Adventist Oncology Centre Ground-breaking Ceremony held on 26 April, 2012 was anhistoric event. Professor Soo Khee Chee, DeputyGroup Chief Executive Officer of SingHealth Ser-

vices & Director of National Cancer Centre Singa-pore (NCCS) named four value propositions whythe NCCS chose Penang Adventist Hospital to col-laborate with.

Professor Soo also introduced several doctors

from Penang who are now working in Singapore andwilling to return to the island to work. Professor Soogave several reasons why Penang was chosen.There are tremendous resources, space and com-mitment shown by the Penang Adventist Hospital,

Professor Soo said.

Clearly Penang is very attractive to Singapore-ans due to the connectivity, same roots, almostsimilar culture and many things that Penang has likethe hill, sea, friendly people and good food. Most

of all, we share the same philosphy he added.Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was at the ground-

breaking of the three-storey Adventist OncologyCentre (AOC) costing RM15million.The Centre is expected to be com-

pleted in two years.With cancer cases on alarming

increase, we certainly need a cancercentre that is not only able to en-hance patients quality of life throughexcellent care, but also provide edu-

cation in a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary and cost-effective on-

cology care delivery system, CMLim said in his speech.

The AOC with the NCCS and with

the support of a dedicated medicalteam, nursing and health-care pro-fessionals that champion a Multi-disciplinary Team Approach orMDT, are hopefully taking a step

closer towards finding cures forvarious cancers.

In a press conference, CM Lim told members ofthe media that Penang is trying to find synergy withprivate hospitals. Apart from these leverages and

linkages, we are hoping that these will attract moreexperts to come to Penang. We cant compete withSingapore but we hope with the collaboration, Sin-

gapore can think of Penang as an option.CM Lim also proudly mentioned that Penang has

the best Government in Malaysia and severalprodigal sons have chosen to return to Penang dueto the conducive environment for researchers, in-novators and technopreneurs to flourish in Penang.

He pointed out, Six of the best oncologists in

the region will be coming to the AOC and this isindeed remarkable for Penang. Sometimes there arethings that money cannot buy and these brainpower is one of them.

In 2009, out of Malaysias total medical tourism

receipts of RM288 million, Penang contributedRM164 million or 57%. In 2010, this increased

to RM 218 million or 66% of thetotal RM336 million nationalmedical tourism receipts. In2011, it is expected that medicaltour i sm in Penang wi l l h i t

RM250 mil which is two thirdof Malaysias total revenue inthe sector. In 2010 the HotelResort Insider, named Malaysia

as one of the top five medicaltourism des t inat ions in theworld. Penang clearly stands outas a premier Medical City wherepatients from within ASEANand further afield will be able to

come to seek a holistic andcost-effective healthcare.

Adventist Oncology Centre

to open in 2014

CM Lim with Professor Soo and the oncologists from NCCS.

Groundbreaking ceremony of Penang Adventist Oncology Centre.

Professor Soo Khee Chee,Deputy Group Chief ExecutiveOfficer of SingHealth Services& Director of National CancerCentre Singapore (NCCS). An art ists impression of AOC.


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Story byChan Lilian

CITIZEN journalism can be briefly

explained as citizens taking up thetask of reporting. Malaysiakini withthe support of International Centre forJournalists (ICFJ) is the pioneer incitizen journalism in Malaysia . To-

date the citizen journalists (CJs)trained by Malaysiakini-ICFJ havecollectively published 1,900 videosand 2,000 articles.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng had

given his thumbs up for the CJs. Hesaid, As you all are aware, the situa-tion of news gathering in Malaysia isnot all rosy. The ever-increasing scep-ticism and distrust among readers of

the mainstream media have created a

demand for impartial and objectivenews and have given birth to a new

form of journalism known as citizenjournalism.

A testament of CM Lims support

was his presence at two events at the3rd Citizen Journalist Conference inPenang on 18-20th May, 2012. JimmyLeow a CJ from Penang remarked,

We are so honoured and yet so sur-prised that CM Lim has graced both :the opening of the conference and alsoattended the Gala Dinner. Really, re-ally surprised since we know how busy

CM Lim is.Since 2009, CJs in Penang have

played an important part in the com-munity. Former CJ Chan Lilian who isnow working in the CMs Office to-

gether with Jimmy Leow and otherPenang CJs had uncovered many is-

sues that most mainstream media donot cover. Some of them are : the issueof hill-slope hous-

ing projects, home-less people, aban-doned highway inBal ik Pulau andK a m p u n g B u a h

Pala.C M L i m d e -

scribed these expo-sures a s , haveshaken pol i t i ca l

parties, highlightedcommunity strug-gles, covered reli-gious and ethnic

issues and others tor i es tha t t hemain-stream media

journalists would normally shy awayfrom.

This new breed of journalists isbeginning to shape the way news isbeing reported and is challenging theculture of silence that surrounds sensi-

tive issues. It definitely has paved theway for a journalistic revolution inMalaysia.

One hundred and twenty CJs fEast and West Malaysia, out of a

of four hundred CJs, convergeHeritage Penang for a Wild, Wild Wthemed dinner and Gala Dinner. Talso took time to hold a freeze m

at Gurney Plaza to create awareamongst Penangites about theimovement.

CJs get the thumbs-up

CM Lim giving the thumbs-up to Malaysiakini C itizen Journalist trainer,Maran Perianen. The CJs fondly awarded the Father of CJ award to Mafor his role in training the CJs in the jungles of Sarawak to the beaches oEast Malaysia. -Photo by CJ Thomas Tan

Citizen Journalists busy snapping photos and recording videos at the opening of the conference.

Ms. Sharon Moshavi, Senior Vice President, InternationalCentre for Journalists delivering her speech at the GalaDinner.


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A fi le photo of CM Lim with his wife, Betty Chew. Betty expressed shock over the invasion of pr ivacher home by PERKASA.

26 February 2012 - PERKASA member threatening to throw his sat CM at Himpunan Hijau.

PERKASA protesting outside CM Lims house on 10th May, 2012.

According to Perkasa, 7of the 8 demands for cleanand fair elections by theBersih 3.0 movement haveb e e n f u l f i l l e d . T h e yclaimed that the Pakatan

Rakyat government didnot fulfil its election man-ifesto. One of the grousesthey raised was with park-ing charges imposed by

MPPP till late at night. Butthese charges at certainareas are meant to curb themenace of jaga-kereta(parking extortionists)

from harassing people, amove much welcomed bythe majority of Penangitesand visitors to the island.

T h e u g l y m o v e b y

Perkasa in going to Lims

p r i v a t e r e s i -dence has left abad taste in peo-ples mouths .

Hundreds haveresponded on-line when theyread the newson Malaysiakini

and watched thevideo on BuletinMutiaras You-tube account .M a n y a s k e d

why a t t ack ap r i v a t e r e s i -dence where the

chief ministerschildren may be

at home? Limdescribed Perkasa as uncivilised people which isagreed by many.

This is not the first incident where the CMschildren have been threatened by the dirty game of

politics. In October last year, pro-Umno bloggersand party leaders had spread false rumours abouthis 15-year old son. Lim singled out Umno youthchief Khairy Jamaluddin and others for perpetratingthe lies and making snide comments on blogs andon social media.

On 26 February, 2012, at the Himpunan HijauAnti-Lynas peaceful protest, Umno and Perkasaprotestors had aggressively disrupted the gathering.

The violent actions of the group, injuring severalreporters, are still fresh on peoples mind. One man

who joined the protest at Lims house was capturedin photographs threatening him several times at theHimpunan Hijau event. He shouted vulgarities,threatening to throw his shoe, and also raised hishand in a threatening manner.

Lim lodged a police report on 28 February, 2012,citing: For my personal safety, I hereby lodge apolice report against violent threats by Umno andPerkasa members. Should anything happen to me,Umno and Perkasa have to bear full responsibility.

It is up to the police to show that they can performtheir duties without fear or favour by acting not only

a g a i n s t t h eU m n o a n dPerkasa mem-

bers who as -saulted the tworepor t e rs but

also those who threatened me.To show dissent is welcome in any democracy.

The manner in which the organisers of the Bersih

and Himpunan Hijau rallies planned and execthe gatherings demonstrates the maturity and priety in holding of public expression. However

event outside the Chief Ministers home, cominthe wake of other similar aggressive protests,raised concern about a new puerile and uncculture of demonstration by a select few that iing tolerated by the authorities despite their intdating and threatening actions.

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Most children look up to Datuk Nicol David as their role model

- The dilemma of a mother -

A couple of years ago, I at-

tended a parenting seminarand the facilitator MartinJalleh asked what were someof the challenges we faced asparents. I told Martin that the

lack of good role models wasthe challenge I found hard tohandle.

I am a mother to four sons,aged 22, 20, 16 and 9. Having

brought up two adult sons, I

can safely say that my hus-band and I had done wellbecause they are young menI can be proud of - caring,

responsible, diligent, inde-pendent, hardworking andhonest.

Though they are nowadults, after passing the 18-

year old benchmark, I amafraid that my responsibilityas a mother does not endthere. It is a long journeyahead and as parents, I want

to be sure that my children have exemplary role modelsto emulate.

I used to teach catechism in church to a group of

13-year old children. One of the lessons was about rolemodels. They were asked to make a list of people who

were their role models. Nicol David and Lee Chong Weiwere on every groups list. Others included names oftheir parents, teachers, friends, priests and sports per-sonalities. However, a state leaders name made it tothe list of the children - Lim Guan Eng, the ChiefMinister of Penang.

Back to the lack of role models dilemma, Martinagreed with me that it is very tough to bring up childrennowadays becausethey are so ex-posed to elements

which we feel arenot part of ourmoral values.

With the main-s t r e a m m e d i a

splashing almostpornographic ma-terials on front-pages, how do weparents point out

whats wrong andwhats right tothem? We havegrown up to ac-cept whats print-

have even taken news as gospel truths.A few days ago, my little boy aged 9 proudly told me

he read the mainstream media he bought from school.

One of the English daily brings its newspapers to hisschool and sells them for RM1 instead of RM1.20. Asa mother, I am very proud that a 9-year old takes aninterest in improving his English.

However, I was disturbed when I heard him utteringnames of politicians. I thought he was doing some

school environmental project but oh no..... he was read-ing the political news. I certainly do not want my littleboys mind to be clouded with politics. Not that I amsaying politics are dirty and bad but the political news

nowadays arent

something I wantmy boy to explore atthis age when he isinnocent.

The reason is be-

cause I myself do notknow what is rightand what is wronganymore. How canour society stoop to

the level of grown-up, old men showingtheir butts to a lady?How can we justifysomeone selling

burgers in a residen-tial area, in front of

my boy that it is not okay for a tit-for-tat act of giout free food in front of a policemans house?

As parents, if we do not watch closely and atte

to explain moral values and what is the norm, our dren may grow up adopting all these as a way ofCorruption, betrayal, lies, slander, false accusatsexual exploitations and confrontations are not w

want my children to take as a daily dose of informa

I think it is better for my child to read only the cics section from now on. Though I want to encouhim to read more, I think the newspapers are certnot a good place to start. Sad, isnt it? There is mbad infuence than good surrounding us everyday

However, on the positive side, each of us can do

Of innocent childrenand newspapers

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