Sunday, February 06, 2011
I have visited your house - My routine walkabout
This is part of my routine walkabout at the constituency of Air Itam. I attended to the issue and distributed the new year calendar to the residents.
Attend Court - Registry of High Court
I was at the Registry of Penang High Court to show solidarity with Sdr Lim Guan Eng who files a legal suit against Utusan Melayu.
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Attend Court - George Town Magistrate Court
I was at the George Town Magistrate Court I for inquest's verdict on Chung Ling High School Dragon boat tragedy to show my support to the family.
Criminal element ruled out
2011/01/13
By Melissa Darlyne Chow
GEORGE TOWN: The coroner's court yesterday returned a verdict of misadventure in the inquest into the dragon boat tragedy which claimed the lives of a teacher and five students on Jan 17 last year.
Coroner Noor Aini Yusof found that there were no criminal elements or sabotage in the tragedy which resulted in the deaths of Chung Ling High School teacher Chin Aik Siang, 28, and students Jason Ch'ng, Goh Yi Zhang, Brandon Yeoh Yuen Khye, Cheah Zi Jun, all 17, and Wang Yong Xiang, 16.
Some 30 witnesses, including students who survived the boat accident, testified in the inquest over six days.
Noor Aini said the purpose of the inquest was to determine when, where, how, in what manner and if there were criminal elements involved in the death of the six.
"Based on the testimonies of the witnesses, the incident happened when the dragon boat was hit by strong waves as they were turning back towards the jetty at the waterfront of Gat Lebuh Macallum.
"The boat then hit an iron barge, sank and was sucked underneath the barge.
"Of the 18 who went out that day, 10 students and two coaches survived, while the six perished," she said, adding that the six had died at the waterfront of Gat Lebuh Macallum and its surrounding areas.
Noor Aini also said it was clear the six had died from drowning, as stated in the post-mortem reports.
"A majority of them had not worn life jackets despite having the jackets supplied to them and told to do so by their coaches.
"Only two individuals wore life jackets. The others were either wearing a T-shirt or not wearing a shirt."
Noor Aini said the swift currents on the day were caused by the forces of nature.
She added that the intention of the inquest was not to point fingers at anyone, noting that as a coroner, she had no right to determine if there was negligence on the part of the school, its dragon boat club, the Penang Forward Sports Club or any other quarters involved.
"The six had died on Jan 17 last year at 9am. The cause of death is drowning.
"There are no criminal elements which resulted in the death of the six," Noor Aini said in closing the inquest proceedings.
Deputy public prosecutors Suhaimi Ibrahim, Tan Guat Cheng and Pang Chuin Keat assisted the court in the inquest while Counsel Tham Shien Shyong and Lau Jun Yi held a watching brief for the school.
Meanwhile, former student and Air Itam assemblyman Wong Hon Wai, who was present to lend moral support, said everyone should learn from the tragedy, which was costly as it involved the loss of lives.
Wang Hong Gan, 57, the father of Yong Xiang, said he could not accept the court's verdict.
"My heart still aches. Even if I appeal, it will not bring my son back.
"My son is gone," said Wang, who was the only parent present in court yesterday.
验尸庭：未涉刑事人为破坏 龙舟惨剧纯属意外
●南洋商报
（槟城13日讯）轰动全国的钟灵中学龙舟队翻覆酿六名师生溺毙惨剧，验尸庭今日裁决，这起事件纯属意外事故导致，不涉及任何刑事因素或人为蓄意破坏成分。
验尸官诺艾妮也根据法医解剖报告裁定，六名死者即一名老师及五名学生的死因是于事发当天即2010年1月17日上午9时在五条路及附近一带海域溺毙。
验尸庭无权追究
她说，法庭也根据三名引导官的引导及30名证人供证下，鉴定这起意外的导因，即当时在五条路海域进行训练的龙舟队18名师生欲作第二次转弯返回码头时，龙舟遭到海浪冲击撞向铁船翻覆，急流将船员吸入铁船底下，导致六名死者罹难，其余10名学生及两名教练幸存。
不过，法庭提醒，召开这项验尸庭主要是鉴定这起意外的六项疑问，法庭没有权力也并非要向钟灵中学校方、学校龙舟队、槟州前进体育会或任何一方追究责任。
于去年11月1日召开的钟灵中学龙舟队翻覆意外验尸庭，是经过长达6天的审讯及传召多达30名证人供证后，于今日作出这项裁决，并宣布此案正式审结。
家属：口供有疑点
出庭听判的三名学生死者家属，即黄雍翔的父亲黄鸿彦、谢子俊的父亲谢震山医生及杨延开的小姑，即杨瑞玲的妹妹在聆判后，皆一脸无奈的步出法庭。
现年57岁的黄鸿彦在法庭外受访时指出，虽然出庭的死者家属都对法庭的判决感到不理想，包括部分证人的口供出现疑点及有人推卸责任，不过，都痛心的接受事实。
不过，令他无法接受的是，槟城前进体育会龙舟队竟然在知道农历初三及初十八海浪大及有急流，还允许学生冒险出海训练，这些都是可以被避免的。
询及家属是否将再上诉，为了让已离开的孩子们能够得到安息，他以一句：“算了吧！”作出回应。他说，除非上诉可以让孩子复活，否则已无大意义。
18师生仅2人穿救生衣
验尸官诺艾妮指出，根据证人供证及呈堂证据的照片显示，出事的龙舟队18名师生及两名教练当中，仅有两人有穿上救生衣，其余的皆没有穿上。
她说，根据证人指出，事发当天有准备充足的救生衣，而教练也指示穿上救生衣，但仅有两人穿上。
她说，证人也供证指其余没有穿上救生衣的人，一些有穿衣服，一些则赤裸着上身。
她是于今日上午在槟城推事庭召开的验尸庭上对钟灵中学龙舟队翻覆意外作出判决时，这么指出。
无论如何，她总结验尸庭的判决，指这起意外纯属由大自然灾害（Bencana Alam）的急流引发的意外事故（Misadventure），造成六名师生溺毙，并没有涉及任何刑事因素。
鉴定6疑问找出答案
验尸官诺艾妮指出，钟灵中学龙舟队翻覆意外验尸庭，是根据刑事程序法典第337条文召开，主要是鉴定这起意外中的六项疑问找出答案，即六名师生在哪里死亡、何时死亡、如何死亡、什么情况下导致死亡、是否有人为刑事成分或蓄意破坏、以及是否有其他刑事因素。
秦裕翔家人缺席
她说，于去年11月1日召开验尸庭总共展开六天的审讯，即从11月1日至4日，以及12月29及30日。
她说，被传召供证的30名证人，大多数是在意外中幸存的学生及教练，不过，在验尸庭审讯及供证期间，其中一名死者即罹难的龙舟队顾问老师秦裕翔的家人，从开审至审结皆未出庭。
她说，验尸庭由三名副检察司引导，即首席引导官苏海米依布拉欣、陈钥锖及彭俊杰，而钟灵中学的代表律师是谭贤雄。
蔡耀祖：校方有代表聆判
槟城钟灵中学校长蔡耀祖于较后被记者联络上时，表示校方有派一名主任出席聆判，但不愿对验尸庭判决置评。
他说，校方今早有多项会议要开，以及接待国外的访问团。
林子辉：未接通知
槟城前进体育会主席林子辉则在接受记者电话询问时表示，因没有接到通知，本身迟至昨晚最后一分钟才得知验尸庭今日宣布判决，加上今早必须在浮罗山背法庭处理一些案件，因此无法出庭聆判也没有安排代表出庭。
他对验尸庭的判决表示是意料之中，毕竟验尸庭的范围不能对任何方面追究责任，所扮演的角色只能公开式的调查，及对30名证人的供证作出评估。
针对死者家属对验尸庭的判决感到失望，他表示能够体会，并促请死者家属能够站在法庭立场看待，也对死者家属痛失家人即将届满一周年深感抱歉，希望死者家属能够随着时间的流逝平复心情，重新站起来。
以亚依淡区州议员兼钟灵中学校友身分出席听判的槟州行政议员黄汉伟对验尸庭的裁决，认为这是一个必须经过的法庭程序。
他促请社会人士从这起夺走人命的惨剧中吸取教训，采取防范措施避免悲剧重演。
Criminal element ruled out
2011/01/13
By Melissa Darlyne Chow
GEORGE TOWN: The coroner's court yesterday returned a verdict of misadventure in the inquest into the dragon boat tragedy which claimed the lives of a teacher and five students on Jan 17 last year.
Coroner Noor Aini Yusof found that there were no criminal elements or sabotage in the tragedy which resulted in the deaths of Chung Ling High School teacher Chin Aik Siang, 28, and students Jason Ch'ng, Goh Yi Zhang, Brandon Yeoh Yuen Khye, Cheah Zi Jun, all 17, and Wang Yong Xiang, 16.
Some 30 witnesses, including students who survived the boat accident, testified in the inquest over six days.
Noor Aini said the purpose of the inquest was to determine when, where, how, in what manner and if there were criminal elements involved in the death of the six.
"Based on the testimonies of the witnesses, the incident happened when the dragon boat was hit by strong waves as they were turning back towards the jetty at the waterfront of Gat Lebuh Macallum.
"The boat then hit an iron barge, sank and was sucked underneath the barge.
"Of the 18 who went out that day, 10 students and two coaches survived, while the six perished," she said, adding that the six had died at the waterfront of Gat Lebuh Macallum and its surrounding areas.
Noor Aini also said it was clear the six had died from drowning, as stated in the post-mortem reports.
"A majority of them had not worn life jackets despite having the jackets supplied to them and told to do so by their coaches.
"Only two individuals wore life jackets. The others were either wearing a T-shirt or not wearing a shirt."
Noor Aini said the swift currents on the day were caused by the forces of nature.
She added that the intention of the inquest was not to point fingers at anyone, noting that as a coroner, she had no right to determine if there was negligence on the part of the school, its dragon boat club, the Penang Forward Sports Club or any other quarters involved.
"The six had died on Jan 17 last year at 9am. The cause of death is drowning.
"There are no criminal elements which resulted in the death of the six," Noor Aini said in closing the inquest proceedings.
Deputy public prosecutors Suhaimi Ibrahim, Tan Guat Cheng and Pang Chuin Keat assisted the court in the inquest while Counsel Tham Shien Shyong and Lau Jun Yi held a watching brief for the school.
Meanwhile, former student and Air Itam assemblyman Wong Hon Wai, who was present to lend moral support, said everyone should learn from the tragedy, which was costly as it involved the loss of lives.
Wang Hong Gan, 57, the father of Yong Xiang, said he could not accept the court's verdict.
"My heart still aches. Even if I appeal, it will not bring my son back.
"My son is gone," said Wang, who was the only parent present in court yesterday.
验尸庭：未涉刑事人为破坏 龙舟惨剧纯属意外
●南洋商报
（槟城13日讯）轰动全国的钟灵中学龙舟队翻覆酿六名师生溺毙惨剧，验尸庭今日裁决，这起事件纯属意外事故导致，不涉及任何刑事因素或人为蓄意破坏成分。
验尸官诺艾妮也根据法医解剖报告裁定，六名死者即一名老师及五名学生的死因是于事发当天即2010年1月17日上午9时在五条路及附近一带海域溺毙。
验尸庭无权追究
她说，法庭也根据三名引导官的引导及30名证人供证下，鉴定这起意外的导因，即当时在五条路海域进行训练的龙舟队18名师生欲作第二次转弯返回码头时，龙舟遭到海浪冲击撞向铁船翻覆，急流将船员吸入铁船底下，导致六名死者罹难，其余10名学生及两名教练幸存。
不过，法庭提醒，召开这项验尸庭主要是鉴定这起意外的六项疑问，法庭没有权力也并非要向钟灵中学校方、学校龙舟队、槟州前进体育会或任何一方追究责任。
于去年11月1日召开的钟灵中学龙舟队翻覆意外验尸庭，是经过长达6天的审讯及传召多达30名证人供证后，于今日作出这项裁决，并宣布此案正式审结。
家属：口供有疑点
出庭听判的三名学生死者家属，即黄雍翔的父亲黄鸿彦、谢子俊的父亲谢震山医生及杨延开的小姑，即杨瑞玲的妹妹在聆判后，皆一脸无奈的步出法庭。
现年57岁的黄鸿彦在法庭外受访时指出，虽然出庭的死者家属都对法庭的判决感到不理想，包括部分证人的口供出现疑点及有人推卸责任，不过，都痛心的接受事实。
不过，令他无法接受的是，槟城前进体育会龙舟队竟然在知道农历初三及初十八海浪大及有急流，还允许学生冒险出海训练，这些都是可以被避免的。
询及家属是否将再上诉，为了让已离开的孩子们能够得到安息，他以一句：“算了吧！”作出回应。他说，除非上诉可以让孩子复活，否则已无大意义。
18师生仅2人穿救生衣
验尸官诺艾妮指出，根据证人供证及呈堂证据的照片显示，出事的龙舟队18名师生及两名教练当中，仅有两人有穿上救生衣，其余的皆没有穿上。
她说，根据证人指出，事发当天有准备充足的救生衣，而教练也指示穿上救生衣，但仅有两人穿上。
她说，证人也供证指其余没有穿上救生衣的人，一些有穿衣服，一些则赤裸着上身。
她是于今日上午在槟城推事庭召开的验尸庭上对钟灵中学龙舟队翻覆意外作出判决时，这么指出。
无论如何，她总结验尸庭的判决，指这起意外纯属由大自然灾害（Bencana Alam）的急流引发的意外事故（Misadventure），造成六名师生溺毙，并没有涉及任何刑事因素。
鉴定6疑问找出答案
验尸官诺艾妮指出，钟灵中学龙舟队翻覆意外验尸庭，是根据刑事程序法典第337条文召开，主要是鉴定这起意外中的六项疑问找出答案，即六名师生在哪里死亡、何时死亡、如何死亡、什么情况下导致死亡、是否有人为刑事成分或蓄意破坏、以及是否有其他刑事因素。
秦裕翔家人缺席
她说，于去年11月1日召开验尸庭总共展开六天的审讯，即从11月1日至4日，以及12月29及30日。
她说，被传召供证的30名证人，大多数是在意外中幸存的学生及教练，不过，在验尸庭审讯及供证期间，其中一名死者即罹难的龙舟队顾问老师秦裕翔的家人，从开审至审结皆未出庭。
她说，验尸庭由三名副检察司引导，即首席引导官苏海米依布拉欣、陈钥锖及彭俊杰，而钟灵中学的代表律师是谭贤雄。
蔡耀祖：校方有代表聆判
槟城钟灵中学校长蔡耀祖于较后被记者联络上时，表示校方有派一名主任出席聆判，但不愿对验尸庭判决置评。
他说，校方今早有多项会议要开，以及接待国外的访问团。
林子辉：未接通知
槟城前进体育会主席林子辉则在接受记者电话询问时表示，因没有接到通知，本身迟至昨晚最后一分钟才得知验尸庭今日宣布判决，加上今早必须在浮罗山背法庭处理一些案件，因此无法出庭聆判也没有安排代表出庭。
他对验尸庭的判决表示是意料之中，毕竟验尸庭的范围不能对任何方面追究责任，所扮演的角色只能公开式的调查，及对30名证人的供证作出评估。
针对死者家属对验尸庭的判决感到失望，他表示能够体会，并促请死者家属能够站在法庭立场看待，也对死者家属痛失家人即将届满一周年深感抱歉，希望死者家属能够随着时间的流逝平复心情，重新站起来。
以亚依淡区州议员兼钟灵中学校友身分出席听判的槟州行政议员黄汉伟对验尸庭的裁决，认为这是一个必须经过的法庭程序。
他促请社会人士从这起夺走人命的惨剧中吸取教训，采取防范措施避免悲剧重演。
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Saturday, January 01, 2011
Church of Risen Christ re-dedication (Air Itam)
Congratulating Bishop Antony Selvanayagam
Talking to nun from Little Sisters of the Poor (Air Itam)
My first activity in year 2011 is attending the re-dedication of Risen Christ CHurch , Air Itam. It is a Catholic CHurch and started out as a small hut in 1968.
It is a historical moment on 1-1-11 as it marks the opening of the new building.
Chief Minister YAB Lim Guan Eng also attended the function to witness the auspicious ocassion.
Full photos courtesy of Facebook of CM Lim Guan Eng
Friday, December 31, 2010
Supporting Arts Activities
Supporting Arts Activities in Penang - Pesta Tarian Nasional on 16 Dec 2010.
二十三屆全檳舞蹈觀摩會 黃漢偉：舞者最高挑戰 身體語言展現文化
* 北馬
2010-11-15 19:14
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■黃漢偉進行嗚鑼儀式，揭開全檳舞蹈觀摩會序幕。右起為鄭麗娟、楊泉及陳森才（左）。
（檳城15日訊）檳州藝術委員會主席黃漢偉指出，舞蹈要以身體語言，來展現文化的局勢及概念，這也是舞蹈工作者最高的挑戰。
他舉例，台灣雲門舞集的舞蹈獨特優美而被各國受邀演出，是政府雇養的全職表演團。名導演張藝謀也花了年餘綵排奧運舞蹈，使世界為之震憾。
“令人欣喜的是，E&O集團也於一個月前，在檳島北區建設了一個新的檳城表演藝術中心，未來文化藝術的舞台會逐漸擴大，表演者如今在小舞台表演，往後就可登上世界的舞台。”
黃漢偉週日在“第二十三屆全檳舞蹈觀摩會”致詞時表示，檳州非常支持舞蹈活動，未來也將繼續支持到底，他希望舞蹈活動從幼兒園開始帶動起來。
檳州舞蹈協會顧問暨工委會顧問楊泉博士表示，華族民間舞蹈經歷代藝術家加工提煉和創造，題材僕實無華、形式多樣、內容豐富及形象生動，形成了強烈的民族風韻。
楊泉：民族舞受衝擊
“在激情的時代，它具有鮮明現實主義品格，反映民眾對社會、歷史事件的關切。”
然而時代變了，社會的本質已經不同，如今面對傳統價值觀念與現代性思維的磨合與衝撞，現代人追求物質享受，鮮少參與有益身心的民族舞蹈活動。西方的文化傳播與現代勁歌熱舞的流入，使民族舞蹈文化受到很大衝擊。
“我們並不排斥當代舞，因為沒有民族風格的基礎，當代舞就感覺沒內容，只有從舞蹈員形體所表達的美感、為藝術而藝術的角度來觀賞。實際上，不少中國當代舞也廣泛吸收，運用中國傳統舞蹈和外來藝術素材進行創作和表演。”
他說，中華文明為我們奠定了深厚的文化基礎，本地多元文化有取之不盡的文化寶藏，怎樣適當的融入當代舞的積极因素，把民族舞蹈發展下去，才是我們舞蹈藝術工作者所要面對的挑戰。
該活動是由檳州政府藝術委員會主催，檳州舞蹈協會主辦，檳華堂文教組協辦。出席嘉賓包括工委會主席陳森才，及檳州舞蹈協會署理主席拿汀鄭麗娟。
童苑檳華成大贏家
8支幼兒園組舞蹈觀摩隊伍都實力相當，可愛逗趣，其中童苑幼兒園的《跳動的板畫》，及檳華幼稚園的《花季裡，樂悠悠》連奪了三大獎項；掃走金獎、服裝獎及創作獎，成為全場大贏家。
別看幼兒園小朋友年紀小小，除了舞起來可愛，還有板有眼，身上華麗的衣裳、佈景及道具，都可以媲美專業的表演。每支隊伍各出奇招，表演精彩絕倫，讓人目不暇給。
公開組共有5支隊伍參與角逐，恒毅中學C組也以《春的律動》奪下金獎及服裝大獎。另外，菩提校友會A組反映了當前社會的環保問題，以《綠》奪下了金獎和創作獎。
二十三屆全檳舞蹈觀摩會 黃漢偉：舞者最高挑戰 身體語言展現文化
* 北馬
2010-11-15 19:14
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■黃漢偉進行嗚鑼儀式，揭開全檳舞蹈觀摩會序幕。右起為鄭麗娟、楊泉及陳森才（左）。
（檳城15日訊）檳州藝術委員會主席黃漢偉指出，舞蹈要以身體語言，來展現文化的局勢及概念，這也是舞蹈工作者最高的挑戰。
他舉例，台灣雲門舞集的舞蹈獨特優美而被各國受邀演出，是政府雇養的全職表演團。名導演張藝謀也花了年餘綵排奧運舞蹈，使世界為之震憾。
“令人欣喜的是，E&O集團也於一個月前，在檳島北區建設了一個新的檳城表演藝術中心，未來文化藝術的舞台會逐漸擴大，表演者如今在小舞台表演，往後就可登上世界的舞台。”
黃漢偉週日在“第二十三屆全檳舞蹈觀摩會”致詞時表示，檳州非常支持舞蹈活動，未來也將繼續支持到底，他希望舞蹈活動從幼兒園開始帶動起來。
檳州舞蹈協會顧問暨工委會顧問楊泉博士表示，華族民間舞蹈經歷代藝術家加工提煉和創造，題材僕實無華、形式多樣、內容豐富及形象生動，形成了強烈的民族風韻。
楊泉：民族舞受衝擊
“在激情的時代，它具有鮮明現實主義品格，反映民眾對社會、歷史事件的關切。”
然而時代變了，社會的本質已經不同，如今面對傳統價值觀念與現代性思維的磨合與衝撞，現代人追求物質享受，鮮少參與有益身心的民族舞蹈活動。西方的文化傳播與現代勁歌熱舞的流入，使民族舞蹈文化受到很大衝擊。
“我們並不排斥當代舞，因為沒有民族風格的基礎，當代舞就感覺沒內容，只有從舞蹈員形體所表達的美感、為藝術而藝術的角度來觀賞。實際上，不少中國當代舞也廣泛吸收，運用中國傳統舞蹈和外來藝術素材進行創作和表演。”
他說，中華文明為我們奠定了深厚的文化基礎，本地多元文化有取之不盡的文化寶藏，怎樣適當的融入當代舞的積极因素，把民族舞蹈發展下去，才是我們舞蹈藝術工作者所要面對的挑戰。
該活動是由檳州政府藝術委員會主催，檳州舞蹈協會主辦，檳華堂文教組協辦。出席嘉賓包括工委會主席陳森才，及檳州舞蹈協會署理主席拿汀鄭麗娟。
童苑檳華成大贏家
8支幼兒園組舞蹈觀摩隊伍都實力相當，可愛逗趣，其中童苑幼兒園的《跳動的板畫》，及檳華幼稚園的《花季裡，樂悠悠》連奪了三大獎項；掃走金獎、服裝獎及創作獎，成為全場大贏家。
別看幼兒園小朋友年紀小小，除了舞起來可愛，還有板有眼，身上華麗的衣裳、佈景及道具，都可以媲美專業的表演。每支隊伍各出奇招，表演精彩絕倫，讓人目不暇給。
公開組共有5支隊伍參與角逐，恒毅中學C組也以《春的律動》奪下金獎及服裝大獎。另外，菩提校友會A組反映了當前社會的環保問題，以《綠》奪下了金獎和創作獎。
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Malam Kesenian Deepavali di Desa Mawar
The first and historical Deepavali Night at Desa Mawar, Thean Teik, Air Itam on 27 November 2010. This is co-organised by JKKK Thean Teik and YB Wong Hon Wai's Service Center.
I told the crowd that for the first time in the history of Air Itam that we have a Indian JKKK chairman. I also told the crowd about my effort in upgrading the infrastructure for Rajaji Tamil School.
I told the crowd that for the first time in the history of Air Itam that we have a Indian JKKK chairman. I also told the crowd about my effort in upgrading the infrastructure for Rajaji Tamil School.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Performing party function
Attending DAP Penang State Convention on 12-12-2010
Attending Pakatan Rakyat Convention with other DAP comrades at Kepala Batas, Penang
(19-12-2010)
Conducting JKKK training at Dewan Masyarakat Penyayang on 10-12-2010
Conducting JKKK training for Bukit Mertajam DAP 2-12-2010
Attending Pakatan Rakyat Convention with other DAP comrades at Kepala Batas, Penang
(19-12-2010)
Conducting JKKK training at Dewan Masyarakat Penyayang on 10-12-2010
Conducting JKKK training for Bukit Mertajam DAP 2-12-2010
'KILLER LITTER Awareness' children coloring contest
Gotong-Royong and 'KILLER LITTER Awareness' children coloring contest
As reported in The Star 18 November 2010
Girl who hates litterbugs takes part in cleanup
SHE may be a child but Nur Atikah Naseem knows too well the dangers of littering.
The 11-year-old witnessed how a falling stone had killed 60-year-old Koay Chin Chai at the Public Housing Project (PPR) flats in River Road, where she lives, last month.
“Throwing rubbish from above dirties the place and is very dangerous.
“If any of my friends do that, I will definitely scold them,” she said.
Nur Atikah was among some 400 flat residents who participated in the community health, safety and gotong-royong campaign at the flats on Sunday.
State Town and Country Planning, Housing and Arts Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai, who was present, urged the community to hold more awareness programmes.
“This housing project has received a lot of attention lately (because of Koay’s death).
“We need to educate the parents and children on the importance of keeping the place clean.
“Littering is dangerous and the commu- nity must be made to realise this,” he said, adding that the Penang Municipal Council, which manages the 529-unit project, had recently conducted a cleaning operation there.
Sungai Pinang assemblyman Koid Teng Guan urged the residents to co-operate in keeping the place clean.
“We are like a family. If anything bad happens to anyone, everyone will be effected.
“Let’s not let another life be lost,” he said.
A colouring contest, free health screening and exhibition by the police and Health Department were also held.
As reported in The Star 18 November 2010
Girl who hates litterbugs takes part in cleanup
SHE may be a child but Nur Atikah Naseem knows too well the dangers of littering.
The 11-year-old witnessed how a falling stone had killed 60-year-old Koay Chin Chai at the Public Housing Project (PPR) flats in River Road, where she lives, last month.
“Throwing rubbish from above dirties the place and is very dangerous.
“If any of my friends do that, I will definitely scold them,” she said.
Nur Atikah was among some 400 flat residents who participated in the community health, safety and gotong-royong campaign at the flats on Sunday.
State Town and Country Planning, Housing and Arts Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai, who was present, urged the community to hold more awareness programmes.
“This housing project has received a lot of attention lately (because of Koay’s death).
“We need to educate the parents and children on the importance of keeping the place clean.
“Littering is dangerous and the commu- nity must be made to realise this,” he said, adding that the Penang Municipal Council, which manages the 529-unit project, had recently conducted a cleaning operation there.
Sungai Pinang assemblyman Koid Teng Guan urged the residents to co-operate in keeping the place clean.
“We are like a family. If anything bad happens to anyone, everyone will be effected.
“Let’s not let another life be lost,” he said.
A colouring contest, free health screening and exhibition by the police and Health Department were also held.
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