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Selangor MB writes to King seeking referendum on elections

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 06:25 AM PDT

Published: Friday July 8, 2011 MYT 9:25:00 PM

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said Friday he had written to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin seeking a referendum on "free and fair elections".

The letter was sent to the King Friday, he said in a statement. - Bernama

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Road closures in KL from midnight

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 05:29 AM PDT

IGP: Police security measures are for people's safety

KUALA LUMPUR: Several major roads in the national capital will either be closed or diverted from Friday midnight, police said.

Police said in their Facebook page that the roads involved are: the whole stretch of Jalan Syed Putra, Jalan Istana, Jalan Bukit Petaling, Jalan Bellamy and several roads around Istana Negara.

Other roads involved are Jalan Sultan Hishammuddin, Jalan Lembah Perdana, Jalan Chenderasari and roads around Masjid Negara and Dataran Merdeka, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek, Dataran DBKL, Kompleks Sogo, Maju Junction, Masjid Kampung Baru, Jalan Kinabalu, Jalan Kuching, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Sri Amar, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Haji Taib, Jalan Raja Muda Musa, Jalan Raja Bot, Jalan Raja Abdullah, Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Jalan Gereja, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Perak, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Loke, Jalan Sultan Mahmud and all nearby roads.

Police urged the people to cooperate and abide by traffic regulations and follow instructions issued by traffic police from time to time.

Police also advised the public to avoid going into the city centre to prevent traffic congestion.

Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar explained Friday the police had to put in place tight security measures over the illegal rally planned for Saturday to maintain public order and ensure the people's safety.

"Road blocks have to be set up at certain places to prevent troublemakers from entering the city," he told a news conference here.

"We have information that the troublemakers plan to stage demonstrations and marches at several locations in this city," he said.

Ismail said some groups planned to use certain mosques in the city to gather en masse.

"They have entered KL individually or in small groups to avoid detection and detention by the police," he said.

Ismail also said that the order prohibiting 91 suspected key leaders of groups intending to stage rallies from being in Kuala Lumpur Saturday also covered their supporters.

Despite the prohibition order, the organisers of the illegal rally remained defiant, he said. - Bernama

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Hisham: Cops ready to approve permit for rally outside KL

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 04:51 AM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are prepared to issue permits to hold rallies Saturday outside the capital and this can be done quickly, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

However, the police had banned assemblies by any group in the capital Saturday, he told a news conference here Friday.

"Since July 3, the police have been preparing for any eventuality and will take stern action against those who are still adamant about having it in Kuala Lumpur," he said.

Hishammuddin said the police had acted fairly in not issuing any permit to hold rallies at Stadium Merdeka, including from Umno and Perkasa. He advised the public not to listen to rumours, including those spread via text messaging.

"To allay public fears, the police have set up hotlines at 03-21460524 and 03-21460525 for inquiries or information," he said.

Asked if the planned rally had been called off by the organiser, Hishammuddin said he had no knowledge about it.

"We are willing to allow the rally to be held outside Kuala Lumpur. If they accept the offer, it will take the worry off the minds of the people and the police," he said.

Meanwhile, Dang Wangi police chief ACP Mohamad Zulkarnain Abdul Rahman had rejected an application from Umno Youth to hold a rally Saturday in Stadium Merdeka. - Bernama

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Coming soon

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 06:33 PM PDT

Forever – Joey is a video consultant working with a company called Wedding Education Department, where she promotes romance and a healthy marriage to young Singaporeans through her videos. As she herself is about to tie the knot, Joey starts to find that things are always easier said than done. This Mandarin film stars Joanna Dong and Mo Tzu Yi.

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 – The final film in the Harry Potter series sees the heroic trio Harry, Ron and Hermione, leaving Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, and ultimately kill Voldemort. However, the dark lord finds out about their mission, and makes sure that nobody gets in his way of destruction again.

Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Bill Nighy, John Hurt, Rhys Ifans, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Jason Isaacs, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith and David Thewlis.

Larry Crowne – After losing his job, a middle-aged man named Larry Crowne decides to reinvent himself by going back to college, where he forms unlikely bonds with course-mates who are many years his junior. At the same time, Crowne also becomes the object of a female professor's desire. Starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Sarah Mahoney.

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Residents worry about cracks in houses

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 06:38 AM PDT

CRACKS have started to appear on the walls of houses in Taman Puncak Saujana Section 3 in Kajang and the residents are fearing for their safety.

Mohd Saberi Ramli, who lives in Jalan 3/2, said he noticed cracks appearing on the kitchen walls on June 20.

"The cracks have since become bigger," he said,

He added that a construction project was being carried out behind his house since April.

"I have notified the developer and made a police report. I want the developer of the project to patch the cracks," he said, adding that the kitchen is in the extended back part of the house.

Kajang assemblyman Lee Kim Sin, Kajang Municipal Council representatives and both developers of Taman Puncak Saujana and the construction project visited the site yesterday and had a discussion.

"Both developers have to submit a report and the council's engineering department will investigate the cause of the cracks.

"We will then organise a meeting involving both developers and residents," Lee said.

He added that there should have been a backlane behind the affected houses for safety measures but there was none due to the lack of enforcement by the council.

"The council should also be responsible for ensuring that the project is carried out according to the building plan and monitor the development before issuing the Certificate of Fitness.

"The consultant engaged by the developers should also be held responsible," he said.

The affected residents have also requested for a retaining wall and lights along the back of the house as there were break-ins.

Representatives of the developer declined to comment.

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Don’t expect the fairer sex to submit to the stereotype

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 06:21 AM PDT

CHANGE is a great thing. Once upon a time women were not allowed to vote, drive a car and participate in competitive sports. Today, women can do anything they aspire to. However, we still know that in today's society, an ambitious female still has her work cut out for her. There are still many people who stereotype because of their belief that women should only be homemakers.

Recently, I interviewed some female professionals making a name for themselves in a male-dominated industry. I spoke to two female night club DJs (Disc Jockeys), Patricia Sue-Lin Knudsen and Miss Universe Malaysia 2010 Nadine Ann Thomas — two ambitious, successful and driven ladies who don't accept traditional stereotypes.

I am sure many of you are thinking, how can two beautiful girls struggle to establish themselves in the entertainment industry? It's not about beauty; it's about getting into the circle and sticking with it. Contrary to popular perception, you do need a high level of skill and music knowledge to be a DJ. See, stereotyping again!

Both girls are new to the industry, but during our interview, both said they certainly have had their fair share of knock backs, not because they can't do the job, but due to their gender.

According to Nadine, "I won't deny that some men disregard female DJs as just a pretty face, making excuses that because we have a better sex appeal we do not have to be as good." Despite the barriers, these girls still have to earn a living, and they're doing an awesome job of it! "I can be the best, regardless of my gender," added Nadine.

Malaysia has this really cool competition going on at the moment, Astro Hitz Spin Master 2; a reality competition to encourage newcomers to try the industry and to show that they have what it takes to move to the next level. "I think the show is great!!! I am sure there are many bedroom DJs who have immense talent, but don't know how to go about showing it," says Patricia. "We have got to see more girls trying out in competitions like this, and realising that gender is not a barrier".

So what is our conclusion here? It's really about the fact that there are some cool opportunities out there, but like with so many, people have to just take that first step. Recently, the government announced that in the next five years the private sector has to ensure that women make up at least 30% of decision-making positions. I hope this becomes a reality because I am a firm believer that the work place needs a good equal balance of men and women to make things work. With all these changes, let's hope for more female icons. Ladies, no industry or job is easy. Just ask Nadine and Patricia. Success also comes to those with the right attitude – "I want to be the best DJ out there, not the best female DJ, just the best DJ," adds Nadine.

For me I wrote this story because I am a firm believer of the underdog. I am sure many of us want to see more female icons, because the next time our international friends were to ask us if our female icons can lead? I am sure we want to respond and say, "Woooooo-Man, they definitely can."

Ben Ibrahim works as a TV Presenter, Producer, and MC. For information about Ben, log onto www.benibrahim.com, Benb.ibrahim@gmail.com, Twitter@BenIbrahim

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Sonic boom boys

Posted: 08 Jul 2011 03:44 AM PDT

Electro-pop outfit Tenderfist is revving up its career with newly recorded material and a broader fan-base.

AT a recent edition of the Deer Society's indie dance night in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the hipster masses proved that homegrown electro-pop has hit a nerve when the deejay dropped Tenderfist's new single This Wasted Heart during the party's business end. It literally swept the crowd into a singalong frenzy. It was also a rare case of clubbers grooving to – and turning – a local indie act's single into a word-of-mouth anthem.

In Tenderfist's case, the group is steadily conquering one dancefloor at a time in the Klang Valley. Yet there is nothing flashy or fanciful about this highly committed outfit. Two months ago, the sight of the Tenderfist duo – brothers Edzwan (vocals/guitar/synths) and Faiq (drums/sequencer/synths) lugging their own equipment, plugging in an early live set at Twilight Actiongirl's deejay night at Zouk KL and later setting up a table outside to sell its new single (This Wasted Heart) until closing time at 3am underlined a hardworking ethic at play here.

These days – whether you see Tenderfist at a phone launch event or taking on the hip hop masses at rapper/collaborator Arabyrd's private party – you're bound to take notice of the group's new found zest on stage. Be it Edzwan, or better know as Wan, 28, lighting up the melancholic tunes or Faiz, 22, attempting a funky dance move when nobody is watching, these dudes are upping their public profile.

There is nothing static about Tenderfist's career momentum. But how did these guys loosen up?

Anyone who attended the Norwegian acoustic duo Kings of Convenience show in Kuala Lumpur last year would tell you that the last 20 minutes of the show was absolutely magical. It was a perfect combo of frontman Erlend Øye's silly antics and the playful tunefulness of I'd Rather Dance With You set uncharacteristically to electro grooves (watch the video at tenderfist.senipekik.com).

It turned out to be the clincher in an absolutely memorable night of music. Putting Øye's panache for choppy dance moves aside, let's not forget the crucial "electro beats and blips" element that helped send the music on its merry way. It was opening act Tenderfist supplying the beats. In a way, opening a show for Kings of Convenience signified Tenderfist (with key collaborator Nazri, 31, on synths/sampler, now on hiatus) coming full circle. Let's hit the rewind button and go back to the Jens Lekman show in KL in 2008, the event that helped set the course of Tenderfist.

"It was one of the best shows I've ever been to," shared Wan enthusiastically,

"There were just two people on stage, Viktor (Sj̦berg) manning his laptop and trigger finger and Jens singing and playing his guitar. But the sound they got was amazing Рstrings, bells and horns and, most importantly, it was a set brimming with heartfelt pop melodies. I was completely blown away and totally inspired, and I realised at that moment that this is what I want to do if I was in a band."

The band had the opportunity to spend some time with the critically acclaimed Swedish singer-songwriter in KL. It was an experience he later conveyed to Øye. So when Tenderfist started getting some songs together and playing shows, the group introduced some of the tracks to Lekman who, in turn, uploaded onto his blog a video of the band performing, which was picked up by Øye who liked the track.

So when the opportunity came for Kings of Convenience to play in Malaysia, there was only one band on its mind to be the opening act; Wan appears deeply grateful about this chain of events.

"We are so grateful for that. It was a great opportunity, and it opened other opportunities as well."

And from then on, Tenderfist never looked back as it slotted itself nicely into a niche, combining electro undercurrents with heartfelt songs. As music geeks, the band also claims New Order, The Smiths, Arthur Russell, Kate Bush and most of the Mute catalogue as key influences.

Before Tenderfist, the music scene was largely polarised between the more dance-heavy deejay/electro acts and the indie pop/rock bands.

But with Tenderfist, both elements sit somewhat comfortably together, neither looking to outshine the other too much.

Of course, the big question is, is the music scene ready for a band like Tenderfist? Here is a group that prefers the subtle live approach to swinging guitars and ear-bashing volume.

"It is a challenge, especially when we perform with rocking bands and their noisy guitars. We often have to compete with charisma and awesome showmanship," said Wan frankly, before switching to a more upbeat note.

"The bands we've played with have driven us to be better. We are really shy, and sometimes the awkwardness shows. These days, we try to incorporate visual elements to our shows."

Believe it or not, Tenderfist only learned how to play electronic music after watching that Jens Lekman show. In the confines of their home studios, the band members slowly dabbled with toy keyboards, synths and gradually started making original music together.

"One of the reasons why it took a few years to finally release something is because we spent those few years learning to play," explained Wan. "We were just lucky that there were people out there who were interested."

With a new-found mastery and confidence in their chosen genre, the band decided that the time was right to release its first single, This Wasted Heart (featuring Hana of Lucy In The Loo fame), Everything's Gone and It's Sunday, We're Alive as B-sides and a music video. The band has also aligned itself with the Seni Pekik imprint.

"Zul (of Akta Angkasa) approached us and basically told us he wanted to help us release an album under his Seni Pekik label," he revealed.

"We decided to release the single first before dropping the album later this year. We pretty much did all the recording ourselves. You could say we were making pop music the punk rock way. It was a good learning experience. We won't be mixing our album, though. We're not that crazy."

Appropriate to the kind of songs the group seems to churn out with ease, Wan's face lights up when talking about the 1980s, an era he obviously holds dear. His particular passion? John Hughes' movies.

"Maybe when we hit a certain age, we'll understand what being a teenager is all about. John Hughes' movies were all about that – what it means to be a teenager," said Wan, who mentions Pretty In Pink and Some Kind Of Wonderful as his favourite Hughes movies.

This conversation goes off in several tangents – music talk, movies, studio gear (the dinky Casio keyboards, Roland sequencers, Korg Mono/Poly, etc), right to the dreams of having Tenderfist releases on vinyl. But to wrap things up at this interview, we asked Wan to tell us something about the mysterious music enigma that is Erland Øye, the man who, in a way, gave the band a stage to shine on.

"He is afraid of ikan bilis. True story."

More Tenderfist info at (www.face book.com/tenderfist).

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Cook pays tribute to his brother

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 06:40 PM PDT

David Cook's latest album is filled with his late brother's presence, he says.

WHEN David Cook competed in American Idol in 2008, he often paid tribute to his eldest brother Adam by playing a guitar emblazoned with the latter's initials 'AC'.

When he won the reality TV competition, Adam was in the live audience at the grand final despite suffering from a brain tumour.

Even now, two years after Adam has died, Cook feels his late brother's presence.

"I think he permeated this record," the 28-year-old singer says of his recently released second album, This Loud Morning.

"I tried not to blatantly write about him but when I sing 'Give me one more quiet before this loud morning', I'd be lying if I said that when I woke up some mornings, he wasn't the first thing on my mind. He's in most of the songs in this record, in one form or another."

He was on the telephone from Hanoi, Vietnam, where he was about to play a show. His gigs these days are a far cry from his pre-American Idol days when he used to play to empty bars and clubs, he says.

Before American Idol, he had self-released an album in 2006 called Analog Heart, which sold just 1,800 copies. After the popular reality TV contest, his self-titled second album sold more than one million copies and he produced two singles, The Time Of My Life and Light On, that made it to the Top 20 of the American pop charts.

While he is buoyed by his improved fortunes in the music business, he is also careful to temper expectations for This Loud Morning.

He says: "I think I'm conscious enough of the fact that one-half of the music business is business and so obviously I want to do well enough to have another record. But I let other people worry about the numbers. I feel like if I put out good records and play good shows, then the record will do what it is supposed to do. And so far, that theory has got me to this point."

The bachelor adds that he loves performing in Asia and wants to play in this region although no concrete plans have been made yet.

"One of my favourite shows was just over two years ago when we played in Manila and this massive crowd showed up, over 100,000. I went back to the States the next day and I played somewhere in Ohio and something like 800 people showed up. It's still a good-sized crowd for a new artiste but 100,000 is a lot more," he deadpans.

He says he still watches American Idol and has high praises for this year's winner, 17-year-old country singer Scotty McCreery.

"Scotty was great on the show and he's going to be a fantastic ambassador for the show. Country artists sell records, so I don't see why he will be any different. I think he has a bright future and I think of runner-up Lauren Alaina the same way," says Cook, who is nothing if not diplomatic.

He is also Mr Nice Guy on the topic of the show's new judges, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, who replaced Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell.

"Comparisons are tough. Paula and Simon had nine years to get it right. So far Steven and J. Lo had one.

"I will say that they are a great shot in the arm for the show and I look forward to them progressing." – The Straits Times, Singapore/Asia News Network

David Cook's This Loud Morning is released by Sony Music.

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Cheap as chips

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 06:39 PM PDT

Warner Music Malaysia rolls out a comprehensive reissues campaign with 220 titles in the Super Cheap series.

IF you need to push back catalogue titles, then you got to get the quality and variety right. It helps that Warner Music Malaysia can dip into a vast back catalogue from the legendary Atlantic, Reprise, Elektra, Nonesuch, Asylum and Sire vaults for a budget priced CD campaign. Add the EMI stable of labels like Capitol, Virgin, Parlophone, Blue Note and Liberty to the Warner equation, and you have a whopping 220 titles to carry off the current season of the Super Cheap CD campaign.

The best part of this reissue fest is the wide array of imported CDs on offer, including nifty Rhino editions complete with liner notes, hardstock cardboard packaging and also a whole load of highly rated compilations back on the racks with DVD bonus editions.

The list is too long to mention, you'll just have to visit the participating music stores to suss out the selections. From soul, jazz rock and blues right down to country and New Wave, the titles are a treat for back catalogue fans. Any recommendations? Take for instance, Emmylou Harris' bumper Anthology – The Warner Reprise Years (2CD) and punk legends Ramones' Hey Ho, Let's Go! Anthology (2CD) which are definite highlights alongside soul man Lou Rawl's You'll Never Find Another: The Best Of career-spanning package, Glenn Campbell's exhaustive The Capitol Years (2CD) and Brit electro act OMD's Messages: Greatest Hits (CD/DVD) reissue.

Among the new compilations added to this campaign include titles by Morrissey, The Verve, The Specials, New Order, Supergrass, Pet Shop Boys, David Bowie, Steve Miller Band, Dr John, Todd Rundgren, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Joy Division and Associates.

For single-disc collections, each title is priced at RM 29.90, while the double-disc edition retails at RM33.90. Campaign ends on Aug 31.

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Don’t expect the fairer sex to submit to the stereotype

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 09:16 PM PDT

CHANGE is a great thing. Once upon a time women were not allowed to vote, drive a car and participate in competitive sports. Today, women can do anything they aspire to. However, we still know that in today's society, an ambitious female still has her work cut out for her. There are still many people who stereotype because of their belief that women should only be homemakers.

Recently, I interviewed some female professionals making a name for themselves in a male-dominated industry. I spoke to two female night club DJs (Disc Jockeys), Patricia Sue-Lin Knudsen and Miss Universe Malaysia 2010 Nadine Ann Thomas — two ambitious, successful and driven ladies who don't accept traditional stereotypes.

I am sure many of you are thinking, how can two beautiful girls struggle to establish themselves in the entertainment industry? It's not about beauty; it's about getting into the circle and sticking with it. Contrary to popular perception, you do need a high level of skill and music knowledge to be a DJ. See, stereotyping again!

Both girls are new to the industry, but during our interview, both said they certainly have had their fair share of knock backs, not because they can't do the job, but due to their gender.

According to Nadine, "I won't deny that some men disregard female DJs as just a pretty face, making excuses that because we have a better sex appeal we do not have to be as good."

Despite the barriers, these girls still have to earn a living, and they're doing an awesome job of it! "I can be the best, regardless of my gender," added Nadine.

Malaysia has this really cool competition going on at the moment, Astro Hitz Spin Master 2; a reality competition to encourage newcomers to try the industry and to show that they have what it takes to move to the next level. "I think the show is great!!! I am sure there are many bedroom DJs who have immense talent, but don't know how to go about showing it," says Patricia. "We have got to see more girls trying out in competitions like this, and realising that gender is not a barrier".

So what is our conclusion here? It's really about the fact that there are some cool opportunities out there, but like with so many, people have to just take that first step. Recently, the government announced that in the next five years the private sector has to ensure that women make up at least 30% of decision-making positions.

I hope this becomes a reality because I am a firm believer that the work place needs a good equal balance of men and women to make things work. With all these changes, let's hope for more female icons. Ladies, no industry or job is easy. Just ask Nadine and Patricia. Success also comes to those with the right attitude — "I want to be the best DJ out there, not the best female DJ, just the best DJ," adds Nadine.

For me I wrote this story because I am a firm believer of the underdog. I am sure many of us want to see more female icons, because the next time our international friends were to ask us if our female icons can lead? I am sure we want to respond and say, "Woooooo-Man, they definitely can."

Ben Ibrahim works as a TV Pre­senter, Producer, and MC. For information about Ben, log onto www.benibrahim.com, Benb.ibrahim@gmail.com, Twitter @BenIbrahim

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Company reaches out to island village

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 09:15 PM PDT

SANDAKAN: Astro had recently conducted its Corporate Social Responsibilit at Pulau Nunuyan Laut, a remote fishing village inhabited by 140 families.

During the event, the company's Chief Executive Office Datuk Rohana Rozhan presented a cheque for RM50,000 under the Kasih programme to Chief Miniser Datuk Seri Musa Aman on behalf of the communities of Pulau Nunuyan Laut, Pemaguan and Pulau Libaran.

A total of 1,500 people from these fishing villages witnessed the check presentation as well as cheered to the performances by local artistes like Adira, Lena, Bob and Felix.

"The Sabah government is very grateful to Astro for its cooperation in helping the people from Pulau Nunuyan Laut.

"It is noble that the company has encouraged its employees to volunteer their time and energy to enrich the lives of the community instead of focusing on business alone," said Musa.

Rozana, who led her staff in carrying out community work in the rural location also thanked the community there for their hospitality.

The company's employees repaired and painted over 70 houses and boats at Pulau Nunuyan Laut, which helped to sustain the residents' livelihood.

Some 300 school-going children also received their school supplies.

Since the launch of Astro Kasih on 1 August 2009, some 3,000 Astro employees have contributed to about 400 community programmes.

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Cash aid for poor homes

Posted: 07 Jul 2011 09:15 PM PDT

MUAR: Seven poor families in Kampung Sabak Awor and Jalan Bakariah received cash aid of RM1,000 each to repair their old houses and medical treatment.

Special officer to Mentri Besar for the Bentayan constituency Chris Lee said the families including two Chinese, had asked the state for assistance recently.

He added that village headman Idris Sehan was asked to look into their plight recently and found that the villagers were in need of financial aid.

"Some of them have been living in old houses which need to be repaired and a few needed treatment for diabetes and other ailments," said Lee.

One old villager, he added, is suffering from failing eyesight and was in need of spectacles. Apart from the financial aid, Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman had also allocated RM30,000 for the construction of a fishermen's hut in Sabak Awor.

Lee said funding for the hut would be channelled to the district office soon and hoped fishermen in Sabak Awor would fully utilise the facility.

He added that the Johor government is always concerned about its subjects and urged poor villagers who needed to repair their old or damaged houses to write to him.

"They can also come to my office in the town or inform their village headman if they need financial aid from the state government," added Lee.

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