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Apr 10, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
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A BARISAN Nasional MP told the Opposition to stop attacking the Election Commission (EC).
Datuk Shahrir Samad (BN-Johor Baru) said the Opposition should stop bashing the EC and using it as a scapegoat by smearing its image.
“We must not keep blaming the EC or the police as if they are not doing their job.
“The people know and will judge which side is better. We cannot say the system is perfect only when we win,’’ Shahrir said when debating the Supplementary Supply Bill.
Meanwhile, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz said the EC would meet all MPs to answer their questions on April 16.
He said MPs who alleged electoral roll irregularities in their constituencies would have a chance to resolve their grouses at the meeting.
Nazri said the meeting would continue until all matters had been resolved.
He added that he could not guarantee the 22 recommendations in the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) Report on Electoral Reforms would be implemented before the next general election.
“I cannot guarantee anything because only the Prime Minister has the power to call for an election and we do not know when that will happen.
“We cannot force the EC to implement any of the recommendations as this can be seen as a sign that the Government is interfering and ordering the EC to make changes”, he told Nurul Izzah Anwar (PKR-Lembah Pantai).
Apr 10, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
JOHOR will not experience a political tsunami in the next general election as Barisan’s political leaders are sensitive towards religious and racial issues, reported Sin Chew Daily.
It quoted Johor Baru MP Datuk Shahrir Samad as saying that such sensitivity has worked to their advantage in facing the elections.
Citing an example, he said Barisan’s elected representatives would attend events organised by various races.
The former Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister said such acts showed that Umno representatives were not only looking after their own race, but cared for the interest and well-being of others.
He said Umno representatives had attended Chinese festive celebrations and visited Hindu temples.
He said the Barisan elected representatives were living “moderately”, adding that their lifestyles were more or less the same even before they were elected.
“They do not live lavishly or flash their big cars. This indirectly reduces issues for the Opposition to harp on,” he was quoted as saying.
Shahrir said members and leaders of Umno, MCA, MIC and Gerakan have maintained a close rapport.
> China Press reported about a teenager who alleged that she was raped by her boyfriend at a cow shed in Kajang.
It was reported that the 18-year-old was forced to sniff glue and consume alcoholic drinks before her 20-year-old boyfriend forced himself on her.
The suspect was also said to be high on glue when he committed the act last Tuesday.
The victim had earlier followed the suspect to a shopping mall before he took her to the cow shed.
She said she gave in to her boyfriend’s demands for fear he would harm her.
She later informed her parents and lodged a police report.
Apr 8, 2012 Dato' Shahrir
Utusan
Sebuah konsert mini amal bertujuan mengurangkan kadar kemiskinan di daerah ini akan diadakan di Ballroom, Hotel Mutiara pada 20 April ini.
Ahli Parlimen Johor Bahru, Datuk Seri Shahrir Abdul Samad berkata, penganjuran konsert mini yang menampilkan kumpulan muzik jazz Double Take itu adalah inisiatif beliau sendiri dalam menangani masalah kemiskinan melalui cara berbeza.
Katanya, Yayasan MyKasih dan hotel berkenaan bekerjasama dalam melaksanakan tanggungjawab sosial ini dan berharap mendapat sambutan yang menggalakkan daripada orang ramai.
“Kami menyasarkan penduduk daerah ini serta warga Singapura untuk hadir memeriahkan konsert mini ini.
“Setiap pembelian tiket yang berharga RM500, RM100 dan RM30 akan disalurkan kepada yayasan tersebut, sekali gus membantu golongan miskin di sini,” katanya pada sidang akhbar mengenai konsert berkenaan di sini hari ini.
Apr 2, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
Utusan Malaysia
JOHOR BAHRU 1 April – Ahli Parlimen Johor Bahru, Datuk Seri Shahrir Abdul Samad menyifatkan orang yang percaya dengan dakwaan bahawa beliau keluar UMNO dan menyertai Pas, tidak mengenali karakternya sebagai ahli politik.
Menurutnya, mereka yang benar-benar mengenalinya tahu perkara itu tidak akan berlaku.
“Mereka yang percaya tentang ‘lawak’ itu sebenarnya lebih kelakar kerana tak kenal saya,” katanya ketika dihubungi di sini hari ini.
Beberapa blog hari ini melaporkan kononnya Shahrir dalam satu ‘sidang media berdarah’ mengumumkan keluar dari UMNO untuk bersama Pas dengan membawa lebih 2,000 penyokong beliau.
Antara yang melaporkan perkara itu adalah adukataruna.blogspot.com yang mana pautan sumber di bahagian bawah cerita tersebut disambungkan kepada laman web Wikipedia mengenai ‘April Fool’.
Apr 1, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir
SENAI – Ahli Parlimen Johor Bahru, Datuk Seri Utama Shahrir Abdul Samad menafikan laporan blog hari ini kononnya beliau telah membuat pengumuman mahu keluar Umno untuk menyertai Pas bersama lebih 2,000 ahli.
Menurutnya, punca dan sumber maklumat lama blogPerakite sekadar cerita “April Fool.”
“Sebenarnya, jika diperiksa punca dan sumber maklumat berkenaan datangnya daripada cerita ‘April Fool’. Saya tidak ada bercakap sedemikian. Bukan saya yang cakap.
“Saya tidak ada apa-apa komen mengenai hal ini. Siapa yang percaya dengan laporan berkenaan bermakna sudah kena temberang,” kata beliau kepada Sinar Harian ketika dihubungi di sini, semalam.
Wakil rakyat berusia 63 tahun ini berkata demikian ketika diminta mengulas laporan Perakite yang mendakwa beliau bersama 2,000 ahli Umno mengumumkan keluar parti itu untuk menyertai Pas, pada satu sidang akhbar.
Blog itu turut memuatkan satu gambar seolah-olah sidang media Shahrir, yang pertama kali bertanding dalam pilihan raya umum pada 1978. Adiknya, Khalid merupakan Ahli Parlimen Shah Alam dan Yang Dipertua Pas kawasan Shah Alam.
Seolah-olah Shahrir bercakap, blog itu memetik beliau berkata, ‘tiada jalan lagi memperjuangkan agenda negara di dalam kerajaan sedia ada. Jangan lontar batu dari luar bagi membetulkan keadaan sudah tidak terpakai. Penyelesaian yang tepat ialah tukar dan bersama membina negara tercinta dengan idea dan kematangan.”
Menurut laporan blog terbabit, berlaku kekacauan dipercayai dilakukan oleh ahli Umno yang ingin menggagalkan sidang akhbar berkenaan selain mendakwa empat individu termasuk seorang wartawan cedera dan dikejarkan ke hospital.
Shahrir juga didakwa mahu membuat ‘roadshow’ bermula di luar Johor sebelum memberi tumpuan di negeri itu secara habis-habisan menjelang Pilihan Raya Umum ke-13 (PRU13).
Selain itu, Perakite juga mendakwa Pakatan Rakyat (PR) akan bermesyuarat Jumaat ini untuk membincangkan keperluan meletakkan Ketua Umno Johor Bahru itu sebagai Menteri Besar tanpa mengira parti mana yang menang banyak sekiranya Barisan Nasional (BN) berjaya ditumbangkan pada PRU13.
Sementara itu, Pengerusi Biro Kebajkan Umno Johor Bahru, Faridah Mustafa berkata, laporan berkenaan satu gurauan keterlaluan daripada pihak tidak bertanggungjawab.
“Ia amat keterlaluan. Perkara seperti ini tidak boleh dibuat main-main. Ramai rakan dalam Umno yang menghubungi saya untuk mendapatkan pengesahan mengenai hal ini.
“Kami baru sahaja selesai bermesyuarat bersama semalam dan tidak timbul isu ini,” katanya.
Sinar Harian
Apr 1, 2012 Berita Semasa
SHAH ALAM – Ahli Parlimen Shah Alam, Khalid Abd Samad berkata, tulisan sebuah laman blog semalam, yang mendakwa abangnya, Datuk Seri Shahrir Abd Samad keluar Umno dan menyertai komponen Pakatan Rakyat (PR) itu sebagai satu bahan sensasi dari individu nakal.
Ahli Jawatankuasa Kerja Pas Pusat ini berkata, sekiranya Shahrir, Ahli Parlimen Johor Bahru ingin menyertai Pas, sudah pasti beliau orang pertama mengetahuinya.
“Kalau dia (Shahrir) ingin masuk Pas, saya mestilah orang pertama yang tahu. Apa yang lebih pelik takkan dia buat sidang media masuk Pas dengan lebih 2,000 ahli tanpa pengetahuan saya (Khalid).
“Hal ini sengaja dilakukan budak nakal untuk timbulkan kekeliruan menjelang pilihan raya. Lagipun, mereka (individu nakal) merasakan sempena April Fool boleh mengenakan sesiapa sahaja,” kata beliau yang juga Yang Dipertua Pas Shah Alam.
Beliau turut meminta kepada semua agar mendoakan perkara tersebut menjadi kenyataan.
“Kita doakan sajalah kalau hatinya terbuka untuk masuk Pas,” katanya.
Dalam laporan blog Perakite semalam menyebut Shahrir telah mengumumkan akan keluar Umno bersama 2,000 orang ahli untuk menyertai Pas.
Sinar Harian
Apr 1, 2012 Berita Semasa, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
Ahli Parlimen Johor Bahru, Datuk Seri Utama Shahrir Abdul Samad menafikan laporan blog hari ini kononnya beliau telah membuat pengumuman mahu keluar Umno untuk menyertai Pas bersama lebih 2,000 ahli.
Menurutnya, punca dan sumber maklumat lama blog Perakite sekadar cerita “April Fool.”
“Sebenarnya, jika diperiksa punca dan sumber maklumat berkenaan datangnya daripada cerita ‘April Fool’. Saya tidak ada bercakap sedemikian. Bukan saya yang cakap.
“Saya tidak ada apa-apa komen mengenai hal ini. Siapa yang percaya dengan laporan berkenaan bermakna sudah kena temberang,” kata beliau kepada Sinar Harian ketika dihubungi di sini, semalam.
Wakil rakyat berusia 63 tahun ini berkata demikian ketika diminta mengulas laporan Perakite yang mendakwa beliau bersama 2,000 ahli Umno mengumumkan keluar parti itu untuk menyertai Pas, pada satu sidang akhbar.
Blog itu turut memuatkan satu gambar seolah-olah sidang media Shahrir, yang pertama kali bertanding dalam pilihan raya umum pada 1978. Adiknya, Khalid merupakan Ahli Parlimen Shah Alam dan Yang Dipertua Pas kawasan Shah Alam.
Seolah-olah Shahrir bercakap, blog itu memetik beliau berkata, ‘tiada jalan lagi memperjuangkan agenda negara di dalam kerajaan sedia ada. Jangan lontar batu dari luar bagi membetulkan keadaan sudah tidak terpakai. Penyelesaian yang tepat ialah tukar dan bersama membina negara tercinta dengan idea dan kematangan.”
Menurut laporan blog terbabit, berlaku kekacauan dipercayai dilakukan oleh ahli Umno yang ingin menggagalkan sidang akhbar berkenaan selain mendakwa empat individu termasuk seorang wartawan cedera dan dikejarkan ke hospital.
Shahrir juga didakwa mahu membuat ‘roadshow’ bermula di luar Johor sebelum memberi tumpuan di negeri itu secara habis-habisan menjelang Pilihan Raya Umum ke-13 (PRU13).
Selain itu, Perakite juga mendakwa Pakatan Rakyat (PR) akan bermesyuarat Jumaat ini untuk membincangkan keperluan meletakkan Ketua Umno Johor Bahru itu sebagai Menteri Besar tanpa mengira parti mana yang menang banyak sekiranya Barisan Nasional (BN) berjaya ditumbangkan pada PRU13.
Sementara itu, Pengerusi Biro Kebajkan Umno Johor Bahru, Faridah Mustafa berkata, laporan berkenaan satu gurauan keterlaluan daripada pihak tidak bertanggungjawab.
“Ia amat keterlaluan. Perkara seperti ini tidak boleh dibuat main-main. Ramai rakan dalam Umno yang menghubungi saya untuk mendapatkan pengesahan mengenai hal ini.
“Kami baru sahaja selesai bermesyuarat bersama semalam dan tidak timbul isu ini,” katanya.
Apr 1, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
A blog posting supposedly about Johor Baru member of Parliament Datuk Seri Shahrir Samad leaving Umno to join Pas has left the former minister quite dumbfounded.
Shahrir said he found it hillarious that some people could actually believe such a thing.
“I had a good laugh because people who know me well would know it was a joke. It’s an April Fool’s joke.”
He also rubbished any suggestion that he would join his younger brother, Khalid Samad, who is Pas MP for Shah Alam, and join the opposition party’s struggle.
“I have been in politics much longer than he (Khalid) has. Anyway the story does not make sense, and I believe the story could have been concocted by Pas members,” said Shahrir.
Meanwhile, Khalid had told the online version of Pas’ party organ, HarakahDaily that such a story was a rumour.
The blog posting on adukataruna.blogspot.com related about a supposed press conference which turned violent, after Shahrir supposedly made an announcement of his resignation from Umno to join Pas.
The blog said Shahrir, who is also Johor Baru Umno division chief, was bringing along 2,000 party members to join Pas.
The blog went on about certain Umno members creating a ruckus in an attempt to derail Shahrir’s press conference.
Johor Baru Umno treasurer Raihan Baba said the blog was obviously making up a rumour because a link below the blog posting led to the Wikipedia page on April Fool’s Day.
There was no such press conference in Shahrir’s itinerary yesterday. He had launched a Rela (People’s Volunteer Corps) platoon in Bandar Baru Uda, here in the late afternoon.
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Mar 24, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU 23 Mac – Pengurusan tertinggi Sekolah Tinggi Foon Yew diminta melakukan pemantauan berterusan bagi membolehkan usaha menambah baik kemudahan di sekolah berkenaan dilaksanakan.
Ahli Parlimen Johor Bahru, Datuk Seri Shahrir Abdul Samad berkata, masih ada kekurangan yang boleh diperbaiki terutamanya dari segi kemudahan termasuk di makmal komputer dan pengisian pembelajaran di makmal bahasa.
“Dari segi fizikal memang tiada masalah, tetapi usaha-usaha menambah baik kemudahan boleh dilakukan bagi keselesaan pelajar.
“Saya minta pihak pengurusan buat pemantauan dan kemudian kita akan berbincang untuk tindakan susulan. Kita tidak mahu peruntukan diberikan tetapi projek tergendala,” katanya selepas menyempurnakan Projek Menurap Semula Jalan Sekolah Foon Yew di sini hari ini.
Turut hadir Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Stulang, Mok Chek Hau dan Pengerusi Lembaga Pengarah Sekolah Tinggi Foon Yew, Tan Wee Hiong.
Kerja penurapan jalan membabitkan keluasan 5,000 meter persegi itu selesai dijalankan Isnin lalu selepas menerima peruntukan sebanyak RM150,000 hasil lawatan kerja Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak pada 9 dan 10 Mac lalu.
Shahrir berkata, kerajaan sentiasa mengambil berat keperluan pembelajaran dan kerja penurapan jalan ini adalah satu usaha memberi keselesaan kepada guru dan pelajar termasuk melakukan kerja penurapan jalan dalam masa empat hari bermula 16 Mac lalu.
“Saya difahamkan jalan di sekolah ini tidak diturap lebih 30 tahun dan keadaan ini menimbulkan rasa kurang selesa kepada pelajar dan guru-guru,” katanya.
Mar 20, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
Johor Baru MP Datuk Shahrir Samad
KUALA LUMPUR (March 18, 2012): Barisan Nasional is working hard to address issues that may affect its chances of maintaining Johor as a stronghold in the next general election.
Johor Baru MP Datuk Shahrir Samad said this includes the possibility of fielding new faces to contest in constituencies which have been deemed high risk – Gelang Patah, Bakri, Batu Pahat, Kluang and Kulai.
He was responding to reports that claimed BN in Johor was losing support from non-bumiputra voters, particularly in these seats, four of which were contested by MCA in the 2008 general election.
“We know we have to work hard. It has been a sustained campaign on our side, done quietly without pomp and celebration,” the senior Umno lawmaker told theSun when met in Parliament last week.
“Except for Bakri, all these seats are still ours. But it does not mean that once we have declared a seat as safe, we will stop working,” he said.
Shahrir said BN in Johor is constantly assessing its performance, both for state seats as well as in parliamentary constituencies.
“We know for a fact that Pakatan Rakyat is keen to make a strong impression (in Johor). Of course, knowing that, we have come out with our own strategies,” he said.
Bakri MP Er Teck Hwa from DAP is currently PR’s single elected representative from Johor.
DAP also forms the largest opposition party at state level with four seats, followed by PAS who had won two seats.
PR, however, looks set to improve on its performance in the next general election, particularly with increased support from the non-bumiputra voters.
Among others, PKR is banking on the influence of former MCA vice-president and health minister Chua Jui Meng who had served as Bakri MP for more than two decades, in the hope of strengthening its position in the state.
Chua was appointed PKR Johor’s state liaison chief in July 2010, and since then, the senior politician has been actively going down to the ground and rallying support for the party.
For PAS, their hope to make further inroads in the state lies with its deputy commissioner Mazlan Aliman who also heads the National Association of Felda Settlers’ Children (Anak).
“Our main focus now is to determine the best candidates to contest in the next general election. We are out to re-establish voters’ trust in BN,” said Shahrir.
On the criteria of BN’s candidates in Johor, Shahrir said: “It is all about trust, good governance, respect and, of course, ability.”
He noted that the present Umno elected representatives in the state are generally “scandal-free” and have walked the talk of living relatively modest lifestyles.
“We generally have very good wakil rakyat who are working for the people,” he said, adding that it would be a plus point for BN in Johor.
On speculations that Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman will be stepping down after the elections, Shahrir confirmed there have been talks on his potential successor.
“The MB has said that he wanted to let go (of his position). But right now, he is still working as usual,” he said.
Separately, commenting on a recent decision by Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil to step down from her position as Women, Family and Communities Development Minister after her husband was embroiled in the National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) scandal, Shahrir said: “She should have resigned as minister earlier.”
“It is only right that she should go. As a minister, what your family does will have an impact on your position. To avoid any perceived abuse, it’s only right that she goes,” he said.
On Shahrizat’s decision to hold on to her Wanita Umno Chief position, Shahrir said it was a fair move as the delegates had appointed her to the position.
Shahrir, a former Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs minister, resigned from the Cabinet in 2009, after losing his Umno Supreme Council position.
He had said then he did not deserve to be a minister if he could gain the trust and support of members of his own political party.
Mar 18, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU 18 Mac – Seramai 34 warga emas penghuni Rumah Seri Kenangan di sini menerima wang Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) bagi peringkat Parlimen Johor Bahru semalam.
Majlis penyampaian bantuan wang tunai RM500 itu disempurnakan oleh Ahli Parlimen Johor Bahru, Datuk Seri Shahrir Abdul Samad dan turut dihadiri Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Tanjung Puteri, Datuk Adam Sumiru.
Shahrir berkata, pengagihan bantuan di bawah Skim BR1M bagi Parlimen Johor Bahru sudah memasuki fasa kelima dengan melibatkan lebih 36,000 penerima.
“Bantuan sebanyak RM500 ini antara pelbagai bukti bahawa kerajaan Barisan Nasional (BN) mengotakan janji untuk membantu rakyat yang memerlukan. Inisiatif kerajaan ini bertujuan memastikan kebajikan rakyat sentiasa terjamin dan terbela,” katanya selepas majlis itu.
Pada majlis berkenaan Shahrir bersama rombongan UMNO Johor Bahru turut mengadakan tinjauan di rumah kebajikan berkenaan selain meluangkan masa beramah mesra bersama penghuni di situ.
Sementara itu, Penguasa Rumah Seri Kenangan, Faiza Noor Mohd. Nandari berkata, pihaknya sebelum ini mengemukakan sebanyak 46 permohonan dari kalangan penghuni berkenaan bagi mendapatkan bantuan itu.
“Bagi penerima bantuan ini terpulang kepada mereka sama ada ingin menyimpannya atau ingin berbelanja,” katanya.
Mar 13, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
ACHINESE brush painting by a renowned artist based in Vancouver, Canada, was auctioned twice at the National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) Johor’s fundraising dinner and fetched a total of RM16,500 for the association.
In the first round, NASAM founding chairman Janet Yeo made the highest bid of RM7,000, but then she graciously returned the beautiful painting by Canadian-Chinese James Tan for a second round of auctioning that eventually raised a further sum of RM9,500 from the highest bidder, Teo Chin Swee.
Another highlight of the event, themed “A New Beginning”, was when Chinese calligrapher Kaw Tack Yong met the challenge to produce calligraphy on a 6.1m by 1.2m sheet of paper within three minutes.
His work dramatically depicted a dragon with Chinese characters translated as “people with charitable hearts will be abundantly blessed.” In appreciation of his remarkable achievement, many of the 700-plus guests gave generously towards the fund.
Among the other big-hearted donors at the event, held at the Grand Straits Garden Seafood Restaurant, were Thomas Kam who contributed RM5,000 and guest-of-honour, Johor Baru member of parliament Datuk Seri Shahrir Samad, who contributed RM2,000 while also commending all for their generosity.
The MP himself is a strong supporter of NASAM and his office pays the RM100 registration fee for each stroke patient who joins the NASAM JB centre which does reduce their burden as each pay a RM150 monthly fee for daily rehabilitation therapy at the centre.
NASAM JB chairman Phoon Chee Yap said the centre needs funds to upgrade the therapy equipment and facilities.
“We welcome corporate sponsors to support NASAM with an annual grant,” said Phoon.
He gratefully acknowledged the gift of RM10,000 from Tang Ching Tong, the general manager of KSL Properties Sdn Bhd and thanked them for supporting the Wishing Tree fund-raising project in KSL City Mall.
NASAM’s website states that stroke is the third-largest cause of death in Malaysia. It is considered to be the single most common cause of severe disability, and every year, an estimated 40,000 people in Malaysia suffer from stroke.
A stroke is a brain attack and occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. The brain is the nerve centre of the body, controlling every thing we do or think, as well as controlling automatic functions like breathing.
NASAM provides rehabilitation therapy for stroke patients to recover and return to normal life again.
Yeo who made a remarkable recovery from her stroke in 1989, is an inspiration to patients and testimony that through proper rehabilitation, there’s life after stroke.
She has often said that the patients have a chance for recovery in terms of regaining some level of former mobility.
“The key is prompt and regular treatment with motivation and loving support from family and friends,” Yeo said.
Through physical therapy and counseling support from NASAM, patients gradually regain their confidence and are ready to face the public again.
At the dinner, a group of patients presented a few songs in Mandarin, Malay and English and another group gave a very commendable line dance performance to the tune of I Will Survive.
They made courageous effort to synchronize their dance steps and were encouraged to dance to the exciting end when the dinner guests stood up and clapped along to urge them on.
In addition to organising charity dinners, NASAM nationwide has several annual events like the food and fun fair, Malaysia’s Biggest Breakfast and other projects to raise funds for the operational costs of its eight centres.
Individual and corporate sponsors are encouraged to partner with NASAM while volunteers are also invited to help with leading in cooking and handicraft sessions.
NASAM Johor is located at No 59 Jalan Chendera, Serene Park, Johor Baru.
Mar 9, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
HARI INI JUMAAT 9 MAC 2012 YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATUK SERI NAJIB TUN ABD RAZAK PERDANA MENTERI MALAYSIA AKAN MELAKUKAN LAWATAN KERJA 2 HARI KE NEGERI JOHOR.
PADA JAM 0830 PAGI YAB PM AKAN BERADA DI PERSADA JOHOR BAGI PERASMIAN MAJLIS PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI KORIDOR DAN BANDARAYA ISKANDAR MALAYSIA.
DI PARLIMEN JOHOR BAHRU -
12.45 TENGAHARI DI MASJID KG MELAYU – SOLAT JUMAAT DAN MAKAN TENGAH HARI.
2.00 PTG WALKABOUT PEKAN KG MELAYU DAN SEKITARNYA.
DI PARLIMEN PASIR GUDANG -
3.00 PTG DI TAMAN MOLEK – PERASMIAN SEKOLAH AGAMA.
7.45 MALAM – PM DI SUTERA MALL SKUDAI – MAJLIS JAMUAN RAKYAT.
HARI SABTU 10 MAC 2012
PM AKAN MELAKUKAN WALKABOUT DI PASAR TAMAN SETIA INDAH DAN PENYERAHAN BORANG 5A.
2.30 PTG DI STADIUM TERTUTUP PASIR GUDANG – MAJLIS PERASMIAN PROGRAM SAYANG WANITA BN.
HARI INI JUMAAT 9 MAC 2012 YANG AMAT BERHORMAT DATUK SERI NAJIB TUN ABD RAZAK PERDANA MENTERI MALAYSIA AKAN MELAKUKAN LAWATAN KERJA 2 HARI KE NEGERI JOHOR.
PADA JAM 0830 PAGI YAB PM AKAN BERADA DI PERSADA JOHOR BAGI PERASMIAN MAJLIS PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI KORIDOR DAN BANDARAYA ISKANDAR MALAYSIA.
DI PARLIMEN JOHOR BAHRU -
12.45 TENGAHARI DI MASJID KG MELAYU – SOLAT JUMAAT DAN MAKAN TENGAH HARI.
2.00 PTG WALKABOUT PEKAN KG MELAYU DAN SEKITARNYA.
DI PARLIMEN PASIR GUDANG -
3.00 PTG DI TAMAN MOLEK – PERASMIAN SEKOLAH AGAMA.
7.45 MALAM – PM DI SUTERA MALL SKUDAI – MAJLIS JAMUAN RAKYAT.
HARI SABTU 10 MAC 2012
PM AKAN MELAKUKAN WALKABOUT DI PASAR TAMAN SETIA INDAH DAN PENYERAHAN BORANG 5A.
2.30 PTG DI STADIUM TERTUTUP PASIR GUDANG – MAJLIS PERASMIAN PROGRAM SAYANG WANITA BN.
Mar 9, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU 9 Mac – Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak hari ini meluluskan peruntukan sebanyak RM20 juta bagi pembinaan pasar baru di Kampung Melayu Majidee di sini.
Perdana Menteri berkata, peruntukan itu bagi membolehkan pasar sedia ada digantikan dengan sebuah pasar yang lebih baik, selaras dengan keperluan semasa.
“Idea menggantikan pasar ini datang daripada Datuk Seri Shahrir Abdul Samad dan dia membawa saya untuk meninjau keadaan pasar ini.
“Sebelum ini ada bisik-bisik mahu menggantikan pasar ini tetapi selepas melihat sendiri, ternyata ia perlu diganti selepas lebih 20 tahun digunakan,” katanya semasa mengadakan ‘walkabout’ di kawasan sekitar pekan kawasan berkenaan.\
Dalam ucapannya, Najib berharap kaum Melayu di kawasan tersebut terus memberi sokongan padu kepada Barisan Nasional (BN) seperti yang diberikan sebelum ini.
Beliau yakin kawasan itu merupakan kubu kuat BN yang menyumbang kepada kemenangan besar parti itu di negeri ini.
Terdahulu, Perdana Menteri menunaikan solat Jumaat di Masjid Jamek Kampung Melayu Majidee bersama lebih 3,000 penduduk kawasan berkenaan sebelum menyertai jamuan makan berdulang bersama rakyat di pekarangan masjid tersebut.
Feb 13, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Berita Semasa, Parlimen Johor Bahru
NST
KELAB AmBank Group (KAG), the charity arm of AmBank Group, hosted a spectacular Chinese New Year dinner celebration at SRJK (C) Foon Yew in Larkin, here, recently.
The more than 200 invited guests had a great time. There was a modernised lion dance performance by members of the Ao Feng Gong Sports and Recreation Association, which is connected to the Ao Feng Gong temple in Taman Skudai, here.
The association’s principal Tan Keng Chay, 31, said: “The lion dance is a must during Chinese New Year because lions are believed to walk with the god of wealth.”
The lion dance troupe member who played the role of the “big headed Buddha” was quite a hit with the children as he performed several modern dances and swayed to the beats of the latest pop music, including Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance.
There were also magic shows and choir performances by the pupils of SRJK (C ) Foon Yew.
The event, part of the AmBank Cares Programme, was held to bring cheer to the children in conjunction with the arrival of the Year of the Dragon.
“It is our way to reach out to society, especially those in need,” said AmBank (M) Bhd (southern region) regional director Shaiful Bahri Mohd Yaacob.
“The Year of the Dragon is associated with ambition and passion. Hence, we at AmBank Group are happy to share this auspicious occasion with these underprivileged children who, we see, have these dragon traits which will help them to become successful in future,” he said.
Ambank goodie bags were given to 60 needy children from five schools in Johor chosen by their respective teachers. The goodie bags contained an Ambank savings passbook with an RM100 deposit, a piggy bank, Chinese New Year cookies, sweets and a hamper.
One of the children was Nur Shafiqah Abdullah of SJK (C) Pandan. The standard three pupil said she enjoyed celebrating Chinese New Year as much as Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
“As Malaysians, we welcome all festivals because it’s a time to celebrate with lots of good food and cultural shows,” she said.
Nur Shafiqah’s teacher, Tou Chwee Yuen, said 19 of the school’s Year One to Six pupils received the goodie bags.
AmBank Group also donated RM2,500 to the Johor Baru Senior Citizens Association and Down’s Syndrome Society of Johor.
Dr Yeo Kee Jiar of the Down’s Syndrome Society of Johor thanked Ambank for its kindness and urged corporate bodies to emulate the group.
She said charity events, especially those held during festive seasons, brought joy to the less fortunate because it showed that there were people who cared about them.
The guests included Johor Baru member of parliament Datuk Seri Utama Shahrir Abdul Samad, state International Trade and Industry, Energy, Water, Communications and Environment Committee chairman Tan Kok Hong, AmInvestment Bank (southern region) director Han Heng Siew.
Shahrir and Tan gave ang pow packets to the children.
Ambank (regional office) deposit relationship manager Aidah Ishak, who was part of the organising committee, said: “In our effort to make Ambank a household name by providing niche banking services, we understand the importance of fostering a closer relationship with the public who have supported us over the years.”
Aidah said AmBank Group would continue to give to the community, irrespective of race or religion, in the spirit of 1Malaysia.
AmBank Group is one of the country’s premier financial services groups with leadership positions in the retail, commercial and investment banking as well as insurance sectors.
Feb 11, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
NST
JOHOR BARU: SINCE her husband died seven years ago, Siti Suhaiti Md Sis had to shoulder the burden of raising her four young sons alone.
The 36-year-old single mother barely survives with her RM1,000 salary as a clerk in an accounting firm.
She recently took up a second job in a factory and does the occasional odd job.
“My monthly expenses could reach up to more than RM2,000 and it goes to my children’s schooling needs and to put food on our table.
“Since my husband died, I have made ends meet by taking up a another job besides helping a friend to make women’s accessories.”
Siti Suhaiti was among the 125 needy households from the Larkin flats, near here, who were selected for the MyKasih “Love My Neighbourhood” programme.
Launched in 2009, the programme helps the needy to purchase certain food items at a selected merchants by using their MyKad.
The programme was launched at the Johor Baru parliamentary-level yesterday by its member of parliament, Datuk Seri Shahrir Samad.
Also present at the event were MyKasih foundation chairman and founder, Ngau Boon Keat.
The MyKasih foundation, which relies on donations from the private sector, channels up to RM40 every fortnight into a recipient’s Mykad.
The recipient would pay for the food items by having their MyKad’s scanned at the check out counter.
Another recipient, Sariman Mariman, 42, who had his left leg amputated due to diabetes more than three years ago, was thrilled to receive help to purchase groceries.
“I earn close to RM500 a month from selling kerepek ubi and other snacks at the block I live in.
“This contribution helps me to survive better and I am grateful for the aid,” said Sariman, a divorcee who, despite being wheelchair-bound, volunteers nightly to conduct Rela rounds at the Larkin flats.
Meanwhile, Shahrir urged more private sector companies to donate to MyKasih, which has been working to help in the wellbeing of needy households.
“The wellbeing of a family allows children to study better, thus making a better future for themselves.”
Some 625 families have been registered under the MyKasih programme in Johor.
Feb 5, 2012 Berita Semasa
The Star
JOHOR BARU: Motorists using the Johor Causeway between Malaysia and Singapore may be forced to pay five times more in toll charges once it is implemented along the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL).
They will be forced to pay the toll even if they do not use the 8.1km EDL as the collection will be done inside the Customs, Quarantine and Immigration Complex (CIQ).
Presently, motorists using the Johor Causeway are only required to pay RM2.90 for cars during their return trip at the CIQ building.
Much-debated route: The 8.1km Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL) is expected to be opened in the coming weeks.The RM1.27bil EDL, which will help reduce congestion in the city area along Jalan Tebrau and Jalan Tun Razak, is linked directly to the North South Expressway.
It is expected to be opened in the coming weeks.
Sources said the toll collection proposed by the concessionaire, MRCB Bhd, was RM6.20 for cars one way.
“Besides the RM6.20 EDL toll, drivers will have to pay RM1.45 to PLUS Bhd. This means the total toll is RM7.65 one way, which works out to RM15.30 to leave and return to Malaysia,” they said.
The toll, to be cashless with the use of Touch’N Go, will affect about 70,000 to 100,000 local and Singaporean commuters each day. There is no toll for motorcyclists.
The EDL toll proposed for taxis is RM3.10, buses (RM5.00), light trucks (RM9.30) and heavy vehicles, including trailers, at RM12.40.
Describing the collection process as absurd, Johor Baru MP Datuk Shahrir Samad said it would be unfair to those who did not use the EDL to travel to and from Singapore.
“How can you force everyone using the Johor Baru CIQ to pay the toll? I am not sure of the rate when it starts charging at the CIQ and this will cause a lot of unhappiness,” he said, adding that he hoped the Cabinet would carefully review the long-term implications.
Echoing Shahrir’s concerns, Stulang assemblyman Mok Chek Hou said he had already raised the issue twice in the Johor state assembly and at other events.
“This goes against the principle of toll collection of paying for what you use. Why must people travelling from the city into Singapore pay for the toll too?” he said.
Mok also expressed worry that although the project could help reduce traffic jams along major roads, poor implementation would mar the Government’s image.
Jan 26, 2012 Bahagian Johor Bahru, Dato' Shahrir, Parlimen Johor Bahru
Johor Baru member of parliament Datuk Seri Utama Shahrir Abdul Samad has advised residents of neighbourhoods, especially Malay enclaves, within his constituency to emulate the way Bandar Baru Uda’s (BBU) residents managed theirs into a well-organised and a sought-after property.
“I hope residents of Kampong Dato Onn, Kampong Melayu Majidi, Tebrau-Bakar Batu, and other Malay-majority locations to emulate BBU’s community members.
“Their hard work paid off when they were regarded at the most active zone several times by the Johor Baru City Council,” he said.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the BBU mosque’s Dialysis and Health Centre (DHC) Family Day at Port Dickson recently, Shahrir praised the strong bond, commitment and co-operation of the community here, notably committee members of various non-governmental organisations in the neighbourhood.
Citing the BBU mosque committee as an example, Shahrir said that besides being a place of worship, the mosque is equipped with a dialysis treatment centre, a retail shop, and an ATM machine.
It was also turned into an activity centre for senior citizens and support group members.
Other public facilities available at the neighbourhood are a fully air-conditioned multi-purpose hall, nursery and fruit stalls.
A multi-storey medical centre is due for construction not far from there later this year. Patients from the DHC would be able to seek treatment further treatments once it has been completed.
On the rapid progress of the DHC, which was set up in 2004 with an initial admission of only two patients , Shahrir, who is also its patron, said thattreatment provided by the medical team there have led to its success.
At present, the number of patients seeking treatment here is 94.
“Since it was opened, the DHC has performed about 64,300 treatments, which would have cost RM9.5 million.
“This huge amount constitutes DHC’s contribution to the government in providing dialysis treatment facilities for the nation’s needy”, added Shahrir.
At the ceremony, Shahrir also presented a cheque totalling RM110,000 to the Banda Baru Uda Mosque Foundation.
Jan 20, 2012 Berita Semasa
The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: The world’s top-two largest crude palm oil (CPO) producers, Malaysia and Indonesia, are targeting for higher CPO production this year as the price of the commodity is expected to stay firm in tandem wit h steady performance of its rival soybean and rapeseed oil, as well as crude oil prices.
For 2012, Malaysia’s total CPO production was expected to hit 19.33 million tonnes from 18.9 mill ion last year, while Indonesia’s total production was estimated to hit 26 million tonnes compared with 24.5 mi llion previously, participants at the Palm Oil Economic Review and Outlook Seminar 2012 were told.
Interesting figures: Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok (left) with MPOB chairman Datuk Seri Shahrir Abdul Samad and the ministry’s secretary-general Datin Paduka Nurmala Abdul Rahim at the Palm Oil Economic Review and Outlook Seminar 2012 yesterday. Malaysia and Indonesia are targeting for higher CPO production this year as the price of the commodity is expected to stay firm.
The one-day seminar organi sed by Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) was officiated by Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok.
Indonesia-based Lampung University agricultural economics pr ofessor Bustanul Arifin said the republic would need about seven million hectares of land “mostly outside Java” to generate about 26 million tonnes of CPO th is year.
Bustanul expects Indonesia to export about 20 million tonnes of palm oil this year but cautioned that “increasing domestic demand for CPO may complicate its export performance, going forward”.
On CPO price scenario, he said it could trade at US$1,000 to US$1,050 per tonne this year should the continuing economic turmoil persist, but a severe global economic sl owdown would see the price trading lower at U S $900 to US$950.
MPOB research officer Ramli Abdullah said local CPO production was expected to increase slightly this year on assumption of normal weather conditions and increase in matured areas.
Last year, Malaysian CPO productio n hit a record of 18.9 million tonnes.
Price would likely strengthened further during the year, “with the average price in the first half 2012 to be slightly lower compared with the second half 2012, which is set to trend upwards”, he added.
According to Ramli, the significant variables for CPO production this year include matured, replanted and new plan ted areas as well as weather.
Those for CPO price include the price of soybean oil and crude oil, stock-to-usage ratio and the production of CPO.
MPOB director-general Datuk Dr Choo Yuen May said Malaysi a’s fresh fruit bunches yield and oil extraction rate this year were expected to increase, given the more matured areas coming in from the replanting in 2009.
“Export demand this year will also rise mainly from major importing countries like China, India and the Unit ed States,” she added.
Choo expect CPO price in 2012 to remain firm following the geopolitical in stability in the Middle East and increasing soybean oil price.
Last year, despite CP O price moving in tandem with soybean and rapeseed oil prices, CPO was still traded at a discount to the two oilseeds, she said.
Meanwhile Reuters reported the following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Friday.
FUNDAMENTALS
* Malaysian crude palm oil futures eased on Thursday as prospects of higher stocks and slowing demand of the edible oil offset news that the International Monetary Fund will help to tackle the euro zone debt crisis.
* U.S. corn, soybean and wheat futures rose on Friday, with corn and wheat rebounding from near one-month lows as investors bought in to a market that’s been reeling from the government’s bigger-than-expected supply outlook last week.
* Brent crude oil futures climbed back in late trading to end almost 1 percent higher on Thursday on an easing of worries over the euro zone debt crisis and signs of steadier global economic growth.
MARKET NEWS
* World stocks and the euro rose on Thursday as solid European bond auctions eased worries about the euro zone debt crisis, while encouraging earnings reports from Morgan Stanley and Bank of America bolstered Wall Street.
* Natural gas fell to a decade low on Thursday on demand concerns and gold snapped a three-day rally, but most other commodities climbed as a brighter economic outlook and a weaker dollar buoyed hopes for better demand for raw materials.
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