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- Najib: Face-to-face interactions still the best way to to get close to people
- Water disruption in Petaling and KL on Dec 27 - 29
- Rural Ministry writes off Kelantan settler’s old debts of RM133mil
| Najib: Face-to-face interactions still the best way to to get close to people Posted: 21 Dec 2012 07:18 AM PST KUALA LUMPUR: For all the convenience afforded by social media, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says it is face-to-face interactions that allow him to get close to Malaysians and translate that into initiatives which provide answers to their concerns. He said online communication could not substitute for the strengthening of interpersonal relations through a firm handshake, and reports could not replace seeing first-hand the daily lives and living conditions of the people. "As powerful a tool (social media) as it is though, there's still merit to meeting with the rakyat in person. I suppose you could call me a traditionalist, but I believe that certain things are best done face-to-face," he said on his 1Malaysia blogsite. Sharing his thoughts on the topic 'Combining Technology and Commitment to Achieve Tangible Results', he said: "I listen to tradesmen and housewives tell me of their plights over coffee, from healthcare concerns to cost of living." He said these were all passed on to the relevant departments to make the changes and provide the initiatives necessary to change their livelihoods for the better. Najib pointed out that it was translating the effort of listening to producing solutions that mattered most. "In response to the makciks' concerns about rising cost of living, we've brought to you the Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia. In response to those who require regular treatments for their condition, we've brought to you Klinik 1Malaysia. "And we continue monitoring your thoughts and views online for feedback. The Budget 2013 exercise included many valid points raised by the people," he said. Najib admitted that with the various social media tools at hand, he was able to accomplish many things, from collecting feedback for next year's budget for Malaysia and keeping Malaysians updated on the latest government policies, to posting updates on the go. Social media, he said, had become a convenience he could no longer do without. "Technology has brought us far from where we once began as a country and will continue to bring us to greater heights. But the tools at our disposal require commitment and dedication from its users to produce the desired results," he said. Najib added that the BN government had succeeded thus far through putting its words to action for the good of Malaysia, and would continue with its track record in providing tangible results for the people. - Bernama |
| Water disruption in Petaling and KL on Dec 27 - 29 Posted: 21 Dec 2012 07:12 AM PST KUALA LUMPUR: Several areas in Petaling and Kuala Lumpur will experience water disruptions on Dec 27 to 29 due to works by contractors of Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor (Syabas). Syabas in its statement, here, said the disruption in Petaling would start at 3pm on Dec 27 until 1am the next day due to work to replace valves at the Water Terminal Pond Inlet, Jalan Kuchai Lama. The areas affected will be Taman Goodwood, Kuchai Business Park, Taman Lian Hoe, Taman Continental, Taman Indrahana, Taman Pagar Ruyong, Taman GembiraJalan Batalong, Jalan Rukun, Jalan Riang, Jalan Selesa, Jalan Sukacita, Jalan Jiran, Jalan Ramli, Jalan 1/128 and Jalan 1/130. Also affected will be Sekolah Menengah Sri Sentosa, Sekolah Rendah Sri Setia, KFC and Pizza Hut, Industrial Training Institute, Ajinomoto, Nirvana, Jalan Sungai Besi, Jalan Sungai Besi Petronas station, Kampung Pakar in Sungai Besi, Pusat Hiburan Golden Sun, Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park - Jalan 1/116B until Jalan 10/116B, Taman Kuchai Maju, Taman Sungai Besi and Taman Salak Jaya. Taman Salak Selatan - Jalan Perkasa 120, Jalan Hang Tuah 16, Jalan Tuanku 14, Jalan Gempita, Jalan Cahaya, Jalan Bendahara, Jalan Laksamana, Sekolah Tunas Bakti, Jalan Sungai Besi temple, ISM Sungai Besi, Kampung Malaysia Tambahan - Jalan 1/141, Kampung Baru Salak Selatan - Jalan 35-37, Salak South Garden, Perumahan Desa Petaling, Kondominium Widuri Impian, Pangsapuri Desa Puteri and Jati Selatan will also experience water supply disruptions. The water disruption in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 28 from 9pm until 5am the next day will be due to works to relocate pipes to widen Jalan Segambut from the KTM bridge to Jalan Mont' Kiara. The areas involved will be Taman Sri Bintang, Taman Bukit Sri Bintang, t; Taman Sri Sinar and Taman Prima Pelangi in Segambut, Segambut Dalam, Mont' Kiara - Sunrise (Phase 1 dan 2), Segambut Tengah, Segambut Bahagia, Taman SPPK Segambut, along Jalan Segambut, Taman Segambut, Taman Bukit Segambut, Taman Indah Murni, Jalan Kelapa Bulan, Jalan Kelapa Hijau, Jalan Kelapa, and Taman Prima Impian, also in Segambut. Syabas advises the affected consumers to store enough water, to use water judiciously and to exercise patience during the period of disruptions. Consumers can contact the Customer Service Centre (PUSPEL) at toll-free line 1-800-88-5252 or SMS by typing PUSPEL and send to 39222. Information on the areas involved can be obtained from the Syabas web page at www.syabas.com.my; www.twitter.com/puspel and Facebook by typing 'puspel' or 'puspel syabas'. - Bernama |
| Rural Ministry writes off Kelantan settler’s old debts of RM133mil Posted: 21 Dec 2012 05:58 AM PST KOTA BARU: The Rural and Regional Development Ministry is writing off old debts amounting to RM133 million incurred by more than 6,000 settlers and smallholders throughout Kelantan. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said Friday the move was to reduce the debt burden of settlers and smallholders owing since 1978. "Most of the settlers live in the land development schemes and traditional villages in south Kelantan. "We are aware that they have been deducting their income and with the debt written off, their burden will be lightened," he told a news conference after opening the 'Minister with the Kelantan Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JKKKP) Session', here. At the event, he handed over RM1.4mil in allowances to 1,498 JKKKP secretaries and chairmen throughout the state. Also present were South Kelantan Development Authority (Kesedar) chairman Datuk Ramzi Ab Rahman, Community Development Department (Kemas) director-general Datuk Hassan Mohd Amin and Kesedar general manager Mohd Arshad Ismail. Mohd Shafie, who is also Umno vice-president, said next year, the government would be allocating RM138mil to Kelantan to assist rural residents in the state. "The allocation is for development programmes such as construction of roads and other benefits as we are aware of the need to channel more assistance to rural areas as many villages are in need of federal government aid. "We will ensure that the development programmes progress smoothly next year so that basic amenities are further improved," he said. Mohd Shafie said the ministry would also cooperate with the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry to raise the living standard of fishermen in the country. - Bernama |
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