工業區道路工程留手尾‧逾萬廠工安全受威脅

光明日報‧2009.05.23

(檳城) 峇六拜第4自由工業區出入口處基本設施及加寬道路工程進展緩慢，施工地也缺乏安全管理，以致陷阱四伏，對工業區數萬名員工構成安全威脅。

檳州民政黨盯貓行動協調員吳竟誠指出，這項工程由首相署經濟策劃單位撥款，檳島市政局執行，2007年開始動工，惟工程進度緩慢。加上當局委託的承包商，未妥善處理施工安全管理，導致此工業區主要出入口處路面凹凸不平。

“承包商甚至在加寬路面上留下一堆沙石，路中央也置放諸多障礙物，令使用有關道路的上萬名工廠員工安全受到威脅。”

他說，特別在夜晚，若工廠員工在返家途中，不慎撞上這些障礙物，後果就會不堪設想。希望當局關注此現象，避免在意外發生後才來亡羊補牢。

吳竟誠今日（週六，5月23日）率領盯貓行動成員巡視峇六拜第4自由工業區後，在記者會上這麼說。他指出，峇六拜自由工業區是檳州的經濟命脈，若連最基本的功夫都做不好，試想會否有外資公司願意前來投資。

“峇六拜第4自由工業區內有外勞宿舍，最離譜的是，有外勞半赤裸在宿舍外沖涼，損毀工業區的名譽。市政局也沒有處理好週邊綠化工作，任由雜草叢生，讓外資留下壞印象。”

另外，他也吁請檳州政府公佈2008年招來投資額，包括目前已有多少項投資在檳城落實。

“2009年首季投資額，又有多少已經落實了，這也是檳州人民關心的課題之一。希望檳首長林冠英及時公佈招商引資成果，勿停留在口頭上宣傳表面功夫。

中國報 May 23, 2009 17:58

(檳城23日訊) 峇六拜工業區第4區的基設提升工程似乎處于“半天吊”的情況，大路兩旁佈滿沙石，草叢中更可見外勞蹲著洗刷。

檳州民政黨副秘書吳竟誠促請負責單位盡速完成工作，以讓投資者留下好印象，及顧及當地職員的安全。

吳竟誠于今早與“盯貓行動”協調員到峇六拜工業區第4區大路巡視。

他說，根據立在該區的工程告示牌顯示，第一項基設提升工程于2006年11月1日開始，需在2007年10月31日結束，第二項工程則從2007年5月7日開始，料將在今年11月6日完工。

威脅騎士安全

但是，當地的工程似乎處于“半天吊”的情況，大路兩旁布滿沙石，路中也有數個障礙物，晚上沒置放警示燈，吳竟誠擔心這會對在當地進出的工作人員造成危險，尤其是摩哆騎士。

該區附近的空地更是野草雜生，像是被廢置的鋅板箱內原來還住著外勞，甚至可見外勞蹲在草叢中洗刷。

吳竟誠說，無論責任在于中央政府或州政府、前朝政府或當今政府，最重要的是，目前掌權的有關單位需盡速解決這問題，以讓投資者有個好印象。

一談到投資，吳竟誠再次促請檳州政府公布檳州在2008年所獲得的確實投資額。

“雖然反對黨在各場合數次提出疑問，但也得不到答案。”他也要求州政府公布2009年第一季，即1月至3月所獲批准的投資額。

PKR Should Make Internal Inquiry Public

BERNAMA March 25, 2009 19:33 PM

PENANG, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Penang Gerakan wants state Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) chairman Datuk Zahrain Mohamed Hashim to make public the party's internal inquiry into allegations of corruption involving its members.

Its assistant secretary, Goh Kheng Sneah, said that not making public the findings contradicted the coalition state government's slogan of competency, accountability and transparency (CAT).In a statement today, he said that Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng should ensure the state governement and its component parties practised transparency when handling the case.

Goh said Lim should not conceal the weaknesses of the state government component parties.

On Monday, Zahrain was reported as saying that PKR would not make public the findings of its internal inquiry on a quarry scandal and a special investigation panel headed by State Speaker Abdul Halim Hussain was in the process of finalising the investigation.

霹议会乱局 朝野皆须负责

(槟城10日讯）民政党槟州联委会副秘书吴竞诚认为507霹雳州议会的乱局是大马民主政治的污点，它是我国政治历史的耻辱，国阵和民联在这个事件上都必须负起最大的责任。

他指出，国阵自今年2月重掌霹雳州政权后，民联和国阵为了执政权的合法地位而发生没完没了的政治乱象和冲突，不仅政府行政事务受到耽误和干扰，人民所面对的经济、教育、就业和民生社会等问题全被搁置，所谓的人民代议士只顾争权夺利，忽视应当关注的人民利益。

他表示，507的乱局已直接影响其他州属以及整个国家的稳定和在国际上的形象。当今我国经济面对困境，发生这种事件就如雪上加霜，这是人民最不想看到的局面。

应以民为本
“国阵虽说是依照法律程序重掌霹雳州政权，对错与否，民联都不会信服。而且，站在政治的角度，这种局面对国阵是非常不利且极为负面。”

他表示，双方坚持各自立场，继续制造混乱，霹雳州将会失去明天。在这种情况下，霹雳国阵政府必须以民为本顾全大局，并且以成熟和尊重民主体制的精神来维护国家社会的安稳，而回归民主选举程序是必然的。

對建檳第二大橋‧“阿沙哈倒國陣的米”

星洲日報／大北馬‧2008.05.04
檳城）拿督阿沙哈反對興建檳城第二大橋的言論，形同“倒國陣的米”！

曾與檳州立法議會反對黨領袖阿沙哈在國陣共事的前州議員吳竟誠說，阿沙哈再次發出“反對興建檳城第二大橋”的言論，只會激起民怨。

他說，阿沙哈曾於3月14日發出相同的言論。日前在檳州議會的州議員宣誓禮後再媒體發表相同的意見，顯示阿沙哈的做法是“倒國陣的米”。

和子根言論背道而馳
他說，阿沙哈的言論也與國陣檳州主席，即檳州前首席部長許子根支持落實各大型計劃的言論背道而馳。阿沙哈必須緊記國陣在州議會內屬於反對黨，加上反對黨領袖的身份，每一次發表言論不只是代表巫統，也代表國陣。

吳竟誠週日（4日）在峇都蠻選區服務中心召開新聞發佈會這麼說。共有3個民青團組織即全國中小型企業局、峇央峇魯區團、浮羅山背區團及民政黨峇都蠻選區服務隊聯合舉行新聞發佈會。
指阿沙哈須向檳人道歉

吳竟誠說，民政黨和民青團與也是民政黨全國代主席的許子根意見相同，支持落實各項有利於人民的計劃，譬如檳城第二大橋、單軌輕快鐵、檳島外環公路、北馬經濟走廊特區等，立場十分鮮明和堅定。

他說，阿沙哈先後發表反對黨興建檳城第二大橋的言論，已經引起很多人尤其工業界的不滿。阿沙哈必須對本身的言論負責並向檳州人民道歉。

涂仲儀：檳政府勿煽動人民情緒
民青團浮羅山背區團團長涂仲儀認為，阿沙哈在國陣失去檳州政權後，發出不負責任的言論，是一種政治迫害，只會被人民覺得國陣在懲罰檳州人民於全國大選所做的決定。

他說，阿沙哈以檳島的車輛過多和交通阻塞作為藉口，根本是荒唐和低級的說法。因為第二大橋一旦通車，出入檳島的車輛將有另一條通道，使到交通更流暢。

涂仲儀也“提醒”行動黨和公正黨組成的檳州政府，不要在贏取人民的支持後，大耍不必要政治花招，包括恫言取消一些計劃等，企圖煽動人民的情緒。

王思維：國陣應聽取民意
在電子廠任職的民政黨峇都蠻份部主席王思維說，阿沙哈在國陣於全國大選失去半島5個州屬的執政權後，非但不肯聽取人民的意見，還發表自以為是的言論。

“如果阿沙哈或國陣領袖在過去兩三個月有上網搜尋的話，不難發現許多網友都抱怨國陣推行的政策。所以，國陣當務之急是聽取人民的意見，體會人民對國家的感受。”

Take Care of Your House First, Guan Eng told

Press Statement

Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Penang Gerakan assistant secretary Goh Kheng Sneah has urged Chief Minister and DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng to use more of his time to focus and solve DAP and PKR’s conflict in the state.

In a statement, Goh said Lim should not worry if there were internal issues or problems in the Barisan Nasional.

Goh said the Pakatan Rakyat government leaders, after one year in power in Penang, were still warming their seats and constantly trying to fan flames against BN and its component parties. “This is not the attitude of good leaders.”

Goh said Gerakan would not allow the PR leaders’ action to manipulate BN internal issues or conflict to achieve PR’s selfish political gain.

“The coming by-election in Penanti is a good example where Parti Keadilan Rakyat is showing its dirty political tactic. Until today, the real story of Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin’s resignation as deputy Chief Minister and Penanti assemblyman is still a mystery,” said Goh.

Goh also said that Lim should ask PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to give him a public apology over Fairus resignation as he was kept in dark in the whole episode. In fact, Lim was also openly reprimanded by PKR national deputy president and Penang state chairman Datuk Zahrain Hashim for airing his “displeasure over the said incident” to the press.

Pay More Attention on Job Market

Press Statement

Friday, 24 April 2009

The state government should look into the case of a factory in Prai which dismissed 94 local workers through voluntary service scheme (VSS) and later recruited 14 foreign workers, said Penang Gerakan Assistant Secretary Goh Kheng Sneah.

Goh said according to a report in a vernacular newspaper, the factory would be recruiting another 16 foreign workers soon.

Goh said the state government should take steps to ensure that factories gave priority to locals to fill up vacancies.

“Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, in early this year, had said the Penang government wanted to be the first state to implement Malaysian first policy to increase job opportunities for locals and not to be dependent on foreign labour. What has happened now?” Goh asked.

Goh asked the state government to take steps to protect local workers’ interest and pay greater attention on the job market, in view of the current global economic crisis.

MPPP must improve its performance

Press Statement

Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Penang state government should concentrate on improving the standard and performance of the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) which has been dropping over the years, said Penang Gerakan Assistant Secretary Goh Kheng Sneah.

Goh said from feedback, the performance of MPPP was deteriorating, with several heads of departments resigning. Hawkers had also complained that MPPP had not been handling their problems well.

“Council president Datuk Zainal Rahim Seman has been promoted to Penang State Secretary and so there is no head,” he said, adding that Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng should fill up the post quickly.

Goh said Lim should not allow Pakatan Rakyat component parties interfere in the appointment.
Goh was commenting on a statement by Jelutong MP Ooi Chuan Aun that MPPP ranked 21 out of 98 local authorities nationwide for the Year 2008 and was graded three stars, achieving 68.5 points out of 100.

Ooi said on the other hand, the Seberang Prai Municipal Council, which was seen as a ‘weakling’ compared to the MPPP was ranked 16.

“Under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, the rating for the local governments 2008 was carried out from April 1 last year and the result was announced on April 14,” said Ooi.
Goh said that logically the assessment was made after Pakatan came into power in Penang, and so Pakatan should bear the responsibility for the poor performance.

“Anyway, whether the assessment is done before or after Pakatan came into power, Pakatan cannot not deny that the MPPP’s current performance is bad,” said Goh.

Gerakan Supports new LCCT for Penang

Press Releases

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Gerakan has asked the Penang state government to push for the construction of a new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) in Penang.

In a statement, Penang Gerakan Assistant Secretary Goh Kheng Sneah said the previous BN state government had aggressively fought for a new LCCT in Penang and this effort should not be wasted.

“In fact, the previous State Government had set up a special committee headed by former state executive councilor in charge of tourism, Teng Chang Yeow, to closely monitor the development of this proposed project,” said Goh in a statement.

The committee’s job was to co-ordinate with the Malaysian Airport Berhad and the Civil Aviation Department on the land requirements.

Goh said the previous state government had already approved the alienation of a piece of land within the Bayan Lepas International Airport for the project with condition, which is the project also subject to approval from the Federal Government and it is hoped that current state government will act on it promptly.

On Monday, Air Asia Bhd CEO Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes urged the federal government to reconsider the project.

Fernandes said the LCCT was necessary as Penang has “massive potential” to be a hub for major international tourism players, including India and China.

神诞宴上激辩巴刹课题 吴竟诚与拉文掀口战

Kwang Wah Press 光华日报

二零零九年四月二十九日 凌晨十二时十四分

吴竟诚及拉文为了新巴刹课题掀口舌战后，两人握手展现君子风度

(槟岛西南区28日讯）峇都蛮区现任及前任州议员即拉文及吴竟诚周一晚同出席一个神诞晚宴时，为了巴刹问题掀起口舌之战。

吴竟诚抨击拉文若不知情，请查阅早前报章报导，他是否曾在州议会提呈必须在峇都蛮增建一座设备完善巴刹问题。他强调，这也是他任期内最主要的任务，只是任期内仍无法完成使命。

他希望拉文不要把这巴刹课题政治化，通过报章放话前任州议员没有“做工”，政治人物应该放下个人目的，为人民利益及福利着想。

他认为拉文应该继续他未完成的使命，并不是搞针对。

拉文也不是省油的灯，过后对记者投诉，民政党州议员在峇都蛮任期超过25年（吴竟诚及纪碧真） ，可是一直无法为当地居民争取新巴刹，所以他希望居民也不能怪罪于他。

不过，拉文说，经过他一番努力，增建巴刹已有“眉目”，只是目前尚未是适当时候对外公布，总之，他表示他有信心能完成使命。

拉文：物色双溪赖地段充新巴刹
他也说，州政府已经物色一块在双溪赖地段作为新巴刹地点，同时，当局也计划将增建多层停车场及夜市，这种 3合1方式能一劳永逸解决当地居民多年来的民困。
他说，峇都蛮居民除了缺乏巴刹，也一直面对泊车位不足，也有非法小贩问题，以上3合1方式即能妥善解决大家的困境。

吴竟诚以国语向拉文解说
值得一提的是，当晚吴竟诚原本是以华语致词，然而，为了让不谙华语的拉文明白其致词内容，再以马来文向拉文“翻译” ，以示公平。
吴竟诚及拉文周一晚皆受邀出席双溪赖新路玉封庙大伯公千秋宝诞联欢宴会。双方皆为了巴刹民生问题掀起口舌之战 。

竟诚指正副首长及行政议员　做半天工只能领半薪
吴竟诚也指民联的槟州首席部长、第二首席部长及掌管槟岛市政局行政议员属于“part time”工作性质，只能做半天工，因此只能领“一半”薪水，以示公平。

他说，槟岛市政局工作效率一日不如一日，从5星降至 3星，是因为缺乏一名负责任的首长，他是首长又兼任国会议员，不算是100%槟州人民的首长。

“第二首席部长及掌管槟岛市政局的行政议员也一样，他俩也兼任国会议员，试问如何够时间为槟民谋福利”。

另，吴竟诚说，在国阵执政时，从前的反对党抨击民政及马华向巫统“叩头”，如今民主行动党不外也向公正党“叩头”，第一副首长一职，作为首长也不能决定。

陈宝祥吁议员　定时拨款提升基设
双溪赖新路玉封庙大伯公皇天大帝理事会主席陈玉庆的代表陈宝祥较早致词时　呼吁当地国州议员关注当地民生投诉，及定时拨款，提升当地基设及庙宇设备。

他也希望大家能提高个人道德素质，促进爱心社会以达致国家和平。

Another outburst by CM’s Chief of Staff

Press Statement

Wednesday, 1 April 2009

The public tiff between Penang Chief Minister’s Chief of Staff Jeff Ooi and state executive councilor in charge of local government, Chow Kon Yeow, seemed to have widened, with Ooi publicly criticising a head of department of the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP).

In a statement, Penang Gerakan Assistant Secretary Goh Kheng Sneah said Ooi’s outburst that “the head was not doing his job well” was unwarranted.

“Ooi could have sorted out his unhappiness to Chow internally, since both are key DAP leaders, if the officer’s performance was not up to his expectations,” said Goh.

During a ‘spot check’ on cleanliness at the Batu Lanchang market on Monday, Ooi, who is also Jelutong MP, was reported in the Chinese newspapers as saying that he was dissatisfied with the performance of heads of departments of MPPP. Ooi singled out one particular head of department.

Ooi had also expressed his unhappiness over the council’s tender system on cleanliness and garbage collection. He also urged Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to look into cases of poor performance by council contractors.

Goh said Chow as the Exco member in charge of local government, was responsible for the performance of MPPP and MPSP and their personnel and he should be given the respect and be consulted first.

“It is all right for Ooi to visit Batu Lanchang market which is within his parliamentary constituency. But if he has problems with the performance of officers of the MPPP, he could have invited Chow to follow along or brought up the matter with the latter after the visit,” said Goh.

Last Wednesday, Ooi announced that he would relinquish his post as chief of staff on completion of several tasks entrusted to him. His announcement followed speculation that he was resigning and reports that he was unhappy with local councils.

The following day, Chow responded that he should be the one to quit if the performance of local councils in the state was not satisfactory.