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| Three DOs and two council presidents frontrunners for PJ mayor post Posted: 16 Oct 2012 06:31 AM PDT NOW that Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman is certain to take up a new post at the Selangor state secretariat in Shah Alam, the big question is who will be his successor. Among the names being bandied about for the Petaling Jaya mayor's post are three district officers (DO), namely Datuk Bakhtiar Hussin (Klang), Datuk Zulkepli Ahmad (Petaling) and Datuk Mohd Amin Ahya (Hulu Langat), and two council presidents Datuk Mohamad Yacob (Ampang Jaya) and Datuk Asmawi Kasbi (Subang Jaya). For now Bakhtiar, Zulkepli, Mohd Amin, Mohamad Yacob and Asmawi are seen as the possible candidates. All five are said to be senior officers and have the necessary qualifications and experience to take up the post as mayor of the most developed council in Selangor. According to a source, Bakhtiar, 54, who became the Klang DO in 2006, could be given the post as he had previously served as the state assembly secretary. Bakhtiar holds a Masters in Business Administration from University of Hull, UK. Another senior official who also has an edge is Zulkepli, 58, who is familiar to Petaling Jaya staff as he had served as the deputy mayor from 2006 to mid-2007 and was Hulu Selangor council president before being transferred to head Petaling. Zulkepli is a University Malaya Bachelor of Arts and International Relations graduate. He had served in the Public Services Commission in 1978 and has been in the civil service for 34 years. Mohd Amin, 51, who had taken up the post of Hulu Langat DO on Sept 3 this year could be transferred again. He was the Sepang DO from March 8, 2007 until August this year. Among the council presidents, Mohammad Yacob, 55, who had served at the state economic planning unit as the chief assistant secretary (social development) from 2001 to 2004, holds a Masters in Public Administration. He has been with MPAJ since 2006. According to another source, another likely candidate is Asmawi who has an edge as he has years of experience in the civil service sector and is well-liked by his officers and staff. Asmawi, a civil servant for the past three decades, served 15 years with the Federal Government and 15 years with the Selangor government. He graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science in 1978. Prior to his current position, he was the Kuala Langat district officer since 2005. Meanwhile, a Selangor government source said it is unlikely Roslan's transfer, which is imminent, will take place anytime soon. He said this was due to the pending general election. "The transfer will take effect after the general election and Petaling Jaya will surely see a new mayor taking over from Roslan," the source added. Meanwhile, the Selangor Residents Association Coalition (Apac) adviser Mohamed Umar Peer Mohamed said the post of Petaling Jaya mayor offered big challenges and those who assumed the post must understand that the city's green initiatives were an integral element. "The new mayor must also emulate Roslan's leadership qualities, especially in being a good listener." Mohamed Umar said Roslan had introduced various urbanisation programmes that caused the city to prosper and the Federal government must reward him with a promotion. It was reported earlier that Roslan would be transferred to Selangor state secretariat as deputy state secretary 1 (Development) soon. Society for Sustainable Development and Local Governance-PJ pro-tem president Eashvara Lingam echoed the same sentiments, saying that a promotion should be given for the good work done by the mayor. Roslan was appointed as the second mayor of Petaling Jaya in August 2006, replacing Datuk Ahmad Termizi Puteh. On Dec 3, Roslan will take up the new post after he returns from a pilgrimage to Mecca. Since the announcement, speculation has been rife over who would take over as mayor from Roslan. "No matter who gets the post, the person has a tough job to do," said Mohamed Umar. |
| Posted: 16 Oct 2012 05:09 AM PDT HEALTH FORUM A free health talk "Exercise for a Healthy Lifestyle" by Tropicana Medical Centre on Oct 20 from 10am to 12.30pm. To register, call 03-62871206 (Mei Yee), 018-2116789 (Benjamin) or email meiyees@tropicanamedicalcentre.com. Free admission. STRESS MANAGEMENT Vishwa Nirmala Dharma Society and Malaysian Indian Congress will be holding a stress management session at Netaji Hall at MIC headquarters, Jalan Rahmat 1, off Jalan Ipoh in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 18 at 7.15pm. Admission is free. Call 016-3249214 (Mahesh) for details. A similar session will be at 8, LG-7, Menara Bangsar, Jalan Liku, Off Jalan Riong in Kuala Lumpur at 6pm on the same day and every Thursday. Call 016-3229302 (Joyce) or 012-2095414 (Kani) for details. CULTURAL DIVERSITY Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman will be conducting a two-day workshop on "Managing Culture Diversity" on Oct 22 and 23. The workshop is to help those who work with people from different cultures and nationalities to understand their behaviours and working styles. For details, call 03-79572818 or 016-2233563 (Sia/Izad) or email cee@utar.edu.my. BLOOD DONATION A blood donation drive on Oct 28 at Confucian Private Secondary School, Lorong Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur. Organised by CAC Met-hodist Church, Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall and Confucian Private Secondary School. Free medical consultation and blood screening available. For enquiries, call 03-20783206 or 016-2892470 (Jacob). ART EXHIBITION The Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur is hosting a contemporary art exhibition by two Malaysian art groups from Oct 5 to 26. 'Toi, Nature et Moi' will feature the artworks of Seni Collective and IN-FEST artists. It is open from 9.30am to 8pm at 15 Lorong Gurney, Kuala Lumpur. DODGE BALL SESSION YMCA KL will be conducting free dodge ball sessions every Wednes-day at its volleyball court. Sessions are from 8pm to 11pm. For details, call 03-22741439 or email programmes@ymcakl.com. DOG COSTUME CONTEST Dress up your dog in the most creative "Frankenstein" style and stand a chance to walk home with amazing prizes. Contest is at Level 5, Splash Park, The Mines shopping mall at 5pm on Oct 27. Visit www.the-mines.com.my and www.facebook.com/theminesshoppingmall for details. HATHA YOGA Divine Life Society Petaling Jaya branch will have Hatha Yoga classes at Cobra-IJM Sports Complex, No. 7, Lorong Utara B, Jalan Utara, Petaling Jaya. Classes held every Sunday. Intermediate course is from 3.30pm to 5pm followed by beginners course from 5pm to 6.30pm. For details, call 012-259 2617 (Perumal) or email prasiv108@yahoo.co.uk. |
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