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So if you make intelligent, reasoned remarks, readers will assume you are indeed an intelligent person. If you want to flame other commentators, don’t be surprised if you’re not invited for drinks and social events. If you make racist, xenophobic remarks, it is thus reasonable for readers to assume you are a bigot.
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With best wishes to all bloggers (for the good of mankind) worldwide!
Samuel Goh
Mon. 20th Aug. 2007.
Dear Susan and Elizabeth,
I’m a reformist Muslim blogger in the US and often read your blogs.
I am concerned about the rise of Shariah law in Malaysia. However, I do not know the facts. Can you please comment on this situation? I would love to learn your thoughts.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/09/01/wmalay101.xml
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A. Eteraz
http://eteraz.wordpress.com
CC’D to Susan Loone
kalau liz ada masa saya nak ajak liz. teh tarik.,
tapi pada bulan oktober,sekarang saya berada di DAHRAN.
selamat munulis liz.
0175900000.
wish you luck
heloo. Mis Liz. Can I have ur contct number?
first time reading your blogs, please allow me to comment on my personal feelings.
I totally agreed that our country is eroding from bad to worst, be it from corruption to scandal and power control by the higher authority making it looks more like dictatorship
All the blogs in RPK, Malaysiakini and many other bloggers calling for Royal Commission and the petition to our Agong and the rulers to act seems to me had not been useful till now.
My understand is all these corruption, scandals and many others are not something new, the walk of justice (which I strongly support) is the 3rd time (if I’m right) and many other memorandum request to the rulers have till today fell on deaf ears. Rather dissappointed that even our rulers are not able to mitigate least uphold the petition or because constitutional they are just being restricted and if so what other source do we have to correct all those mistake. Let’s hope we wouldn’t have to resort as what Mynamar is doing now but a more peaceful and respectable solutions to solve all those unsolve and disgraceful jobs that had been expose.
please somebody out there help me to be on blog….
In fact this si the first time to write on line as I am a bit rusty having 50 over years living and new things on blog is really fantastic ok………………
Elizabeth!
I always wondered who you were when I first encountered you on the Broga matter some four years ago{or so}!
Syabas ! I am just getting used to all of this website/blogs etc and had some encouragement from Jeff Ooi & Raja Petra Kamaruddin!
There are many many many incidents and events that I encounter everyday wherein the persons “managing” our system/s abuse the powers with impunity.{Justice Dato Hishamuddin’s recent judgement} hints to such things happening! I experience it almost every day and am in despair as I see many people getting “injured” especially psychologically!
My young team of Legal Eagles are constantly attempting to fix the problems in their small ways but are rapidly losing faith!
So it is very hearting & refreshing to visit your site!
Perhaps with your permission , we could quote or send you material ,which if cleared by you , could be published!
Once again - Thank You
Hi KP,
Keep up the good work!!
Rgds,
Ken Yeh
Hi Eli Wong, this is CK. Just saw your profile. And thought you’d like to join a loud band. I wanted to do a side project that makes some real songs on Malaysian atmospheric political situation or plain society malfunctions. Maybe even record a theme song for any of your NGO connections if you’re interested. And.. it will be loud. Thought of having you penning the lyrics as well, but I’ll be able to produce the rest. Mail me if you’re interested. I actually caught you a few times on many occasions.
Dear Elizabeth,
I sincerely do hope that you and or your organisation and other human rights orgs would spend much much more time giving talks to students at their educational institutions where permitted by their respective institution managements.
I remember a time when I was schooling and there were many many speakers at our schools from outside organisations. And that was even at primary school level in Malaysia. With increased educational censorship that may not be possible now; but you should still target that as a primary objective.
Try! I am sure some international schools, pre-u, colleges or twinning uni would be supportive of human rights talks to their students.
Capacity building for human rights may not be glamorous or make you famous in the short term; it is a dedicated and sure way to achieve your long term goals.
If you can help to influence the mindset of even one young student who may happen to be a future minister or prime minister of malaysia that means you have truly make a difference in this world.
The alternative is to have a series of public lectures on human rights, which are well publized and held very near to educational premises.
-A forsaken victim of SUHAKAM-
SUHAKAM has humiliated and toyed me around since 24-7-2000 when I was called to KL from Ipoh, to attend its very 1st historic INQUIRY on my ‘quest for justice’ !! I have to stay in the costly city to meet with its chairman,exDPM who shook my hand on 31-7-2000 and promised me, ” dun worry, we’ll do our best to get JUSTICE for you !”
But no action for months, then I complained to the press in March 2001, only then the commissioner, Dato something, sitting and sleeping on my case , caught on the phone when I called repeatedly, ordered me arrogantly to send certain particulars : ” who is the commissioner, you or I ?”, ” do it as I said !” ,” send it to me !!” …..!!
I swallowed all bitterness and complied. I waited for months and months and SHOCKED to read in the press SUHAKAM has formed a new committe chaired by a new man. Again and again, I made costly phone calls, sent reg. letters and emails too, finally SUHAKAM said it’s beyond its jurisdiction to handle my case !!!
BUT the previous committe comprising exDPM, retired highcourt judges, professors and some learned people have thoroughly studied my case submitted 3 months earlier and that’s why I was called to KL, not 5 or 50 BUT 500km, to-fro Ipoh , without any reimbursement and allowance . The chairman ate his words !!
I was treated in a ‘ indifferent, inhuman, insensitive and cold-blooded ‘ manners as a silly old ‘ guinea-pig’ for the commissioners to experience and try out how INQUIRY could be conducted on 24-7-2000 !!
I was told the commissoners are enjoying and laughing with all the benefits from the taxpayers hardearned money and the government has spent millions and millions on SUHAKAM since 2000!!
SIGH…. !!! SIGH …!!! SIGH …!!!
We are fed up of the goverment treating us like children…..I know who Im voting for this elections!!!!!!!
RIGHTS IN SIGHT - Human Rights Day - Dec. 10th
As a human being you have your basic rights
To live fully in any earthly situation bright
To appear justly anywhere in proper limelight
To receive natural justice that is clearly in sight
FLAME IN FRAME - Human Rights Day - Dec. 10th
It’s indeed a crying shame
If any innocent ones are to be blamed
As though they are those who caused the flame
When it can be proven otherwise by camera frame by frame
LAW ON LAWS - Human Rights Day - Dec. 10th
While it’s good that no one is above the laws
It’s bad if anyone is suppressed under the laws
It won’t be fair if some can get around the laws
It’s worst when there’s flagrant abuse of the laws
BOARD HANDLING - Human Rights Day - Dec. 10th
When everything is done above board
There’s no need to go over board
Worse still to try to knock board
When it’s merely a peace board
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng - 101207
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Mon. 10th Dec. 2007.
When I saw your site, I know now that things are worse-off than what everyone sees on the surface. Eg. the burning of a Malaysian’s car in police custody. I am very very dissapointed, disillushioned and full on contempt. How can instruments of a government be subordinated towards the aims of a political party ? The misuse and abuse is too deep..
Some times I ask my self, is there any justice in this world and I doubt it. But when I see a people like you it inspire me more than what i doubt.
Dear Elizabeth
the various posts and commentary relating to the state of Malaysia as perceived by yourself and those in agreement with your views for some reason appears to side step the single problem which lies at the core of the great socio economic and political divide that is Malaysia. And that is the separation of races inherited from the colonial administration and nurtured by Malaysians since independence.
Malaysia is an apartheid state. One may not call it apartheid in Malaysia as the word apartheid is Afrikaaner and not English or Malay.
There is a failure on the part of Malaysian Chinese, Indians and Malays to identify that problem and to concentrate instead on the side issues that are a manifestation of or symptom o that greater issue the separation of races by a racist constitution. It cannot therefore only be the problem of either the Badawi government or the Mahathir government ( if one accepts the practice of the cult of personality) but of all Malaysians Indians and Chinese included.
The Barisan National the successor to the Alliance party has as constituent components Indian and Chinese interests. The Malay forms a majority of that coalition and is further disadvantaged because of the inflexible nature of his religion. Arabism of the Wahabi variety disguised as Islam. Totalitarian and uncompromising in its theology backed by the sanction of extra constitutional often in barbaric form, the Malay is as much a prisoner of this morality driven imperative of divine law as others of non Malay origin in Malaysia.
The resistance to government laws and regulations which are by any universal definition repugnant to civilised society must therefore be dealt with in an efficient manner and not by populist blogging of trendy sloganeers whose writings, ranting and ravings have as much value as the graffitti on a public toilet wall.
The legal fraternity in Malaysia, often relied upon for their legal skills to advocate the position of opponents to government policy and legislation deemed to be unfair and irresponsible, are themselves people of dubious distinction, skills and knowledge. It is here that the government is able to stiffle dissent and opposition because lawyers andsocial commentators are habbitually negligent in the way in which they draft or plead their causes.
Malaysians must be prepared to seek out the assistance of outsiders who share similar views, common objectives, values and perceptions with respect to humanity and the quality of life and liberty everywhere.
I hope the new year will bring about a paradigm shift in the way all of you think with respect to the problems you face ni Malaysia. We are one, diverse in our styles though we be. We must unite and compare notes lest we reduce ourselves to the chaos and anarchy that is Pakistan today.
That poor country began as a democratic society even if only in a dream. They then awoke to a nightmare which has now taken demonic proportions largely due the prominence of and pre eminence given to religion. Islam.
I would go so far as to suggest with conviction that Malaysia with all its impressive “glass beads of the present” (tall buildings, mass transit so futuristic, 3 car families and overgeared home loans) will face a fate similar o what South Africa endured for more than 2 decades, a bloody war of attrition waged in suburbia if an international effort to expose the fundamental problem of the “new Apartheid state” is not internationalised then nuetralised.
Dear Elizabeth,
I am sorry to bother you but my main reason for writing is that I lost contact with my chidhood friend,Elizabeth Yap a.ka.Beth Yahp.So,I googled her and found this site which is an eye opener for me who seldom surf the net and who is kind of out of touch being away from home.It is encouraging to find the lively debates and thoughts of my fellow contrymen/women.Keep up the good work.
Would be grateful if you can just forward my email to Beth
Hi Eli,
Hope you still remember me….(during the early days of KEADILAN and BUDI). Keep up the good work and anytime if you happen to stop over in Boston…you are most welcome to my humble abode.
Regards to Cynthia too.
Yasmin
Salam from Indonesia. A sea change is sweeping in Southeast Asia. Malaysia should prove it this March 8.
inilah negara yg kita mahu
http://kucheng.myminicity.com/
“When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.”: P. J. O’Rourke - (1947- ) US humorist, journalist, & political commentator
“If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.” — Samuel Adams
“Formerly no one was allowed to think freely; now it is permitted, but no one is capable of it any more. Now people want to think only what they are supposed to think, and this they consider freedom.”: Oswald Spengler - (1880-1936) Source: The Decline of the West, 1926
“A people may prefer a free government, but if, from indolence, or carelessness, or cowardice, or want of public spirit, they are unequal to the exertions necessary for preserving it; if they will not fight for it when it is directly attacked; if they can be deluded by the artifices used to cheat them out of it; if by momentary discouragement, or temporary panic, or a fit of enthusiasm for an individual, they can be induced to lay their liberties at the feet even of a great man, or trust him with powers which enable him to subvert their institutions; in all these cases they are more or less unfit for liberty: and though it may be for their good to have had it even for a short time, they are unlikely long to enjoy it.” — John Stuart Mill, Representative Government, 1861
“As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there is a twilight when everything remains seemingly unchanged. And it is in such twilight that we all must be most aware of change in the air — however slight — lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness.” : William O Douglas
“The greatest country, the richest country, is not that which has the most capitalists, monopolists, immense grabbings, vast fortunes, with its sad, sad soil of extreme, degrading, damning poverty, but the land in which there are the most homesteads, freeholds-where wealth does not show such contrasts high and low, where all men have enough-a modest living-and no man is made possessor beyond the sane and beautiful necessities.”: Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
To love. To be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and the vulgar disparity of life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair. To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all, to watch. To try and understand. To never look away. And never, never, to forget.” : Allan Clements World Dharma
“Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you.”- Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980)
The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance: Benjamin Franklin
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“The most effective means of preventing tyranny is to illuminate, as far as practicable, the minds of the people at large, and more especially to give them knowledge of those facts.”: Thomas Jefferson
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Those who have the privilege to know, have the duty to act.” Albert Einstein
If… the machine of government… is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law: Henry David Thoreau, On the Duty of Civil Disobediance, 1849
Khairy Jamaluddin DO NOT BULLSHIT, here is a real case for you and if you are a real OXFORD UNIVERSITY GRADUATE then you will know that Judge Zainon binti Mohd. Ali needs to be prosecuted for committing criminal offences.
I refer readers to my post on this fellow Khairy Jamaluddin, son in law of the Prime Minister and play-boy with a fleet of very expensive cars, please go to http://yap.chongyee.blogspot.com.
Dear Khairy Jamaluddin is all hot air, lots of empty talk before election and nothing but promises after the election. He has been put into the deputy leadership of UMNO Youth. Where else can his father in law “fast track” him into the front ranks of UMNO and eventually to succeed Ahmad Bedawi as Prime Minister ? I have observed many times that Malaysia is an oligarchy in the IRON GRIP of UMNO elite. The promises he has made so far can only exist in his mind alone and in fact cannot be realized. They are mere empty promises and are not to be taken seriously.
Let me draw this Khairy Jamaluddin’s attention to the ongoing ROYAL COMMISSION INTO JUDICIAL CORRUPTION ! What is Khairy Jamaluddin going to do to ADDRESS JUDICIAL CORRUPTION ? This is what solid and down to earth ISSUES that need to be addressed; and has he said anything about it ? Let me cite my wife’s CASE : ORIGINATING PETITION No.: D2-26-41 of 2001 in the HIGH COURT IN KL was struck out by the PRESIDING JUDGE ZAINON BINTI MOHD. ALI, who is now promoted to the court of Appeal. It is hilariously funny that judge Zainon binti Mohd. Ali was so IGNORANT OF THE LAW THAT SHE AWARDED TO THE RESPONDENTS WONG KEM CHEN, STEPHEN LIM CHENG BAN AND KWONG SEA YOON 2 directly OPPOSING ORDERS (a) for security for costs, which my wife paid in the sum of RM.60,000; therefore by this payment by my wife there is nothing else to be done except to go to court; but instead judge Zainon binti Mohd. Ali went on to ILLEGALLY AWARD TO THE NAMED RESPONDENTS A SECOND AND OPPOSING ORDER TO STRIKE OUT PETITION.
The ignorance of this judge Zainon binti Mohd. Ali is so comically profound THAT ALL HER ACTIONS ON THE BENCH IN HER ADJUDICATION OF MY WIFE’S PETITION WERE CRIMINAL. She committed the following criminal OFFENCES :
(1) Aiding & Abetting respondents Wong Kem Chen, Stephen Lim and Kwong Sea Yoon TO COMMIT the criminal offences of PERJURY & FORGERY
(2) Acting jointly with above criminal respondents in A CONSPIRACY TO PERVERT THE COURSE OF JUSTICE
(3) Acting jointly in a conspiracy to obtain money under false pretences
(4) Acting jointly in a conspiracy to obstruct police investigating criminal offences
(5) Committed the criminal offences of Malfeasance.
I had written countless letters to the Malaysian A.-G, Chief Judge of High Court of Malaya, copies to President & Secretary of Malaysian Bar Council and to this day I have not received any response. Here is a Judge of the Highest Court of Malaysia who does not KNOW THAT SHE WAS IN FACT COMMITTING SEVERAL CRIMINAL OFFENCES WHILE PERFORMING HER JUDICIAL DUTIES. I have invited the Malaysian A,G, and all those mentioned above to come to Australia to obtain my EXTRADITION FOR SEDITION so why have they failed to clear the name of Judge Zainon binti Mohd. Ali ? Why bother for the Malaysian Government to spend several millions of Ringgit to hold a bullshit Royal commission when criminal behaviour of Judge Zainon Binti Mohd. Ali is all there to READY FOR PROSECUTION.
What is this fellow Khairy Jamaluddin going to do about a REAL CASE and not one that is hot air. I invite the Malaysian Government to come to Australia to get my EXTRADITION.
Elisabeth,
Congratulation! Selamat! Bravo!
WELCOME to the real Politic
Keep on struggle…
Here in Jakarta, sedang ramai jelang pemilu 2009. Many young women politician berjuang untuk berpartisipasi dalam dunia politik juga….
Salam perjuangan dari Jakarta
Faiza Mardzoeki
TOTALLY AGREED!
Congratulation to u all.
here a song to celebrate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbBHNRs-yRw
I’m a 19 year old student. I’m very happy and delighted that my dream of a new Malaysia where my voice as a young adult is been spoken. I hope that with the new government in Selangor, I can talk freely base on freedom of speech. I hope that the new government will also implement on hearing our voice and opinions to improve this quality of Malaysia.
Thank You.
Hi Elizabeth,
Firstly, congratulation on your (our) VICTORY. It’s about time.
Can I have your email address, as I would like to seek your help on one issue. Kindly email to me at francistcy@gmail.com
Looking forward to your reply.
Thank you
I’d like to volunteer in one of your MAJLIS PERBANDARAN exco or any committee. I have exp in planning large infrastructures and townships having worked in the Melbourne Metropolitant Board of Works Australia.I believe I can play an active role in making Selangor a better place for all.Thanks kl chan.
Hey Elizabeth
Congrats on the stunning upset. Have just started a more “political” blog to focus my rants. Was hoping you’d be ok with putting you on my blogroll? If it isn’t drop me a note at my hotmail address and I’ll remove it.
Ta much
Nigel
EW: No probs.
Dear Eli,
It’s Juan here from Sri Damansara. Hope you can still remember.
Try reaching you at bukitlanjan08@gmail.com but failed. Any alternative email address?
I have suggested in one of my comments in your blog that you post on your blog your service centre and contact details.
True enough, I have people here asking about the whereabouts of your service centre, contact details and scheduled time to see you. Please don’t disappoint people that have voted for you.
I’d appreciate very much if you could email me the details.
I’d like to suggest that you also create a dedicated website for the Bukit Lanjan folks so that they can visit for information and updates.
Look forward to receiving a reply email from you, Yang Berkhidmat.
Thanks & regards,
Juan
EW: Dear Juan,
Alas, I’m receiving more than 100 emails, comments, not to mention SMSs, phone calls, so for the moment, there will be a temporary backlog. My sincerest apologies to all and we’ll be in touch soon.
(1) the service centres (yes there’s more than one - as I’ve promised!) will be up and running no later than 1 April - at least the first one. We are now trying to gather volunteers, staff, fundraising and identifying the best location for the most affordable prices. I shall be posting the details once they are up and running.
(2) there will be another official website for Bukit Lanjan.
(3) I certainly haven’t forgotten everyone
(4) The email should be: bukitlanjan2008@gmail.com
Hello Elizabeth,
Such cowards clearing up the paper trail, grrr. Oh well, a clean slate doesn’t mean a clean state, plenty of work now at nation (re)building.
A great music video to celebrate the rakyat’s victory:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaB1psXTjS4
Looking forward to a better Malaysia,
YCH (DM fan and creationist)
Dear Eli,
If it is true, as reported in MalaysiaKini, that you will be sworn in as an Exco member of the Selangor State Assembly this coming Monday, let me be the first one to congratulate you.
If it is true, it’s a glorious moment too for all Bukit Lanjan’s folks who voted for you!
We all shall look forward to excellent services and greater development to people in Selangor.
eli,
I was reading your aufheben. Interesting . I would like to share an article that u might be interested. It is in PDF file and how do i send it to u?
Cheers.
dear elizabeth,
we at apartment idaman, damansara damai, are looking forward to meet you, our new representative for bukit lanjan. i hope you can make time and come down here in the near future. there are 1001 problems here, relating to the maintenance of our apartment and also the roads surrounding.
p/s. can i have your hp no as well.
Puan Elizabeth Wong.
Salam sejahtera.
Terlebih dahulu saya ucapkan tahniah atas kejayaan anda. Harus diingat, sokongan itu tidak datang dari undi kaum cina sahaja, malah India dan Melayu terutamanya. Rakyat telah menolak undi berasaskan perkauman. Maka bertugaslah dengan bertanggungjawab, anda akan merasai sendiri pengalaman mentadbir dan menguruskan kerenah rakyat.
Namun, saya mengambil pendirian tegas di sini, saya anjurkan tanggungjawab kita sebagai rakyat Malaysia untuk menghormati Bahasa Malaysia sebagai bahasa rasmi. Walau apa pun jawaban puan, saya rasa puan tidaklah keterbelakang sekiranya mengendalikan blog ini di dalam Bahasa Malaysia.
Secara jujur, saya sedih apabila melihat terlalu ramai masyarakat cina malu untuk menggunakan Bahasa Malaysia dan semakin ramai juga masyarakat Melayu sedang menuruti.
Apakah kita malu dengan identiti kita? apakah kita kolot dengan bahasa kita? Ubah mentaliti, Perancis, Russia, Jepun dan Korea malah China antara negara membangun yang masih kekal dengan bahasa mereka sebagai bahasa komunikasi negara.
Tolonglah… perjuangkanlah bahasa kita. Ubah segera.
Hello Elizabeth,
Congrats on being appointed into the State Exco in charge of Toursim. I hope you will be able to settle down quickly and start on planning for the Selangor state tourism. Firstly, the facilities at all tourist spot must be properly maintained. No point in having first class tourist spot but third world mentality in maintenance especially the toilets.
The first impression a tourist has of the state is very important that will determine whether the toursit will ever come back again or not. Not to mention, the bad experience the tourist suffered, at least four of his friends will know about it. The good experience, the tourist will share with his/her friends too.
I really enjoyed visiting Australia Zoo and National Parks which are very well maintained. Not to mention some of China tourist spot such as Jzhuizaigao and HuanLong which earned the UNESCO’s national park heritage.
Also, the golf, health and eco toursim which can be promoted throughout the Selangor state.
Anyway, wish you all the best in your task to rebuild Selangor state toursim. You definitely will have my support.
Dear Elizabeth
I refer to the interview by Tan Sri Khalid with MalaysiaKini - http://politics101malaysia.blogsome.com/2008/03/26/qa-we-will-pursue-khir-toyo
Of particular concern are the following statements:-
1. Q - On Istana Zakaria, nothing has happened to that. Will there be any legal action taken?
A - He (Ronnie Liu) has indicated to me that he will be looking at the facts again and we will have discussions with the Klang local council on the matter. Maybe then we will correct the situation.
2. Q - The Penang state government has directed its leading government officers to declare their assets publicly.
A - We’ll do it also. I think we’ve also made the same statement, but the timing of its implementation will take time.
Q - Will they declare to you or directly to the public?
A - I’ll have to ask my excos first. Some do not want to make their declarations public for family reasons.
Q - Even the Barisan Nasional-led federal government is directing cabinet ministers to declare their assets publicly.
A - Well, it’s up to my excos. If they feel they want to make it public, then we’ll make it public. But there are reasons for this, because they say they do not want to show their shareholdings to the public.
Q - Doesn’t that raise questions regarding the excos’ transparency?
A - No, no, no. They will give their details, but they do not want it to be public. There’s a difference. In some countries they do that. But most likely, we’ll make it public. I must get their agreement.
My concerns:-
1. Istana Zakaria - I am surprised that Tan Sri seems to be “careful” with his choice of words - “Maybe” then we will correct the situation?? There should be no “Maybe” but ” We Will”, upon finding wrongdoings??
2. Why does there seem to be a rolling back of public asset declaration by certain exco? Before coming to power, everyone was so gung ho about it - now, sudah soften approach pulak?
Answers such as - “timing will take implementation” (didn’t Badawi say the same thing bout the IPCMC when he too was “all for it” pre-GE 11?), or “Well, it’s up to my excos. If they feel they want to make it public, then we’ll make it public”
The MB is the Chief. If he directs the exco to declare publicly, then should it be “up to my excos”?
Perhaps you can offer your opinion.
I must say that the “mood” & choice of Tan Sri’s replies seem very guarded, and I hate to say this - but BN-ish in some respects, such as above.
Dear Juan,
Thanks for asking about the service centre details. We are sure waiting for it. Hope Eli will contribute in making her constituency a better place to live. I’m sure BSD can be improved further!
Dear Ms Eli,
Hope to meet you soon. And congrats!
Cheers,
Theresa
Ms Elizabeth,
Now that you are an MP - a representative of people who elected you, you should write more often in your blog to brief us on what is going on and what has been done to improve Bukit Lanchang and Selangor. We must be transparent and open to let the people how it was managed before and what are your plans for the future.
May I suggest you start formulating policies on how to improve personal safety and security for the state. If you want KL or Selangor to go up the rankings on “The Best Places to live in”, start working on the safety/security factor.
If you need a Personal Assistant to help you govern, let me know.
Max28
Dear Yang Berkhidmat Elizaberth,
This morning I went to the Nirwana Memorial Park together with my siblings for the Ching Ming and it was the first inregards to Chin Ming. I have heard about the jam all the way to the Park previous years but I thought that just normal and nor a big deal. After experienced it myself I just think something must wrong some where that cause the jam. I do not want to indulge to the matter too much but jus want to appeal to the new state government to look into the problem that arise very year regarding the jam. The jam will become worst next year and the years to come when more good souls are going to buy their resting place at the Park and the Nirwana taukeh keeps expanding his business at the Park but cannot see any contingency strategies to overcome the traffic vows of his clients and the most important those poor kampung folks who I am sure cursing everybody who drived pass through their quiet and clean air kampungs. Perhaps you can get a taste of it next year by driving to the Park either from Semenyih or Hulu Langat/Ampang side on the peak Sunday prior to the occasion. Please do something. Ask the boss of the Park to plan or to have an effective and professional traffic management during the period or the best an alternative road system to and fro the Park. Thank you.
The most important thing, now, for the ‘new’ Malaysia, is to improve the quality of life of all Malaysians. Most Malaysians can consider ourselves to be fortunate and should feel privileged for what we have. But there are still many of our compatriots who are not in this situation. Improving their lot should be our most urgent priority.
Malaysia is a truly blessed nation! It is showered with abundant blessings - it is free of natural disasters (no earthquakes, disastrous floods), free of man-made disasters (no wars, conflicts and dis-stability).
It is endowed with natural resources (tin, rubber, oil palm, oil), and blessed with peace and harmony amongst the races. These gifts should be treasured, they should be preserved for our future generations.
Taking care of the less-privileged, the marginalised compatriots and preserving the gifts for our future generations are no easy tasks. These are heavy responsibilities, they demand more than lip-service. They demand our commitment to keep them, constantly in sight, not to deviate from the chosen course for any reason, or under any circumstance.
The politicians, in this ‘new’ nation of ours, have to live up to these responsibilities. They have to come up with genuine programs to uplift the lives of the less-privileged and the marginalised.
Other Malaysians (non-politicians), have an equal responsibility to play. They have to actively support politicians who are committed to these tasks, not only during election times, but throughout this chosen journey.
All politicians must endeavor to practise proper management of all these given resources. Proper management of the revenues generated by these resources should also judiciously applied.
The non-politicians, should, at the same time, put all politicians under close scrutiny, chastising, reprimanding and correcting them when they deviate from the course.
yb elizabeth,
i hope u can reply to my comment soon. i have help your party during the campaign and convinced other residents here to vote for barisan alternatif, simply because barisan nasional failed in helping the residents here. i believe u can change things. we are all waiting for u here.
Dear Ms. Elizabeth,
Being a Malaysian and love for this country is truly unspoken feelings to me and I believe the same feeling is shared by others. I want to see this country progressively going to develop free from corruptions, nepotisme, chronisme.
Let people come from all over the world and quote us, Malaysians as example how people from different background of religion, cultures and races could live harmonically. To start this we voted other than Barisan Nasional and that is you.
Despite your routine of listening, taking notes of people plights here and there, please take serious thought of national unity where races are no longer a barrier but truly one as Malaysian at the same time emphasizing and preserving each others’ cultures and religions. Baba and Nyonya is one of the classical example.
Let’s us start looking into future from 8th of March 2008 with more confident. And of course, we will be watching you closely so that you would perform accordingly.
The BN leaders, all, express desire to hold ’soul-searching’ sessions to determine what caused them the humiliating defeat in the recent election. They need not crack their heads, as most of their work had been done for them, by their own members, the members of the press and the memebers from the academia. The comments given by the lady and gentlemen below are pertinent and incisive! They are to the point, no wishy-washy’, beating-around-the-bush’ statements.
Abdullah Badawi, Najid Abd. Razak, Ong Ka Ting, Samy Vellu, Koh Tzu Koon and Kayveas, take heed. Ignore them at your own peril!
Rita Sim’s analysis :-
The more mature generation vented their frustration against political arrogance, corruption and inefficiency in government. Many of these sentiments are “postponed feelings”, accumulated over the years.
The Chinese are not angry with the Malays but they are angry with Umno’s arrogance
At another level, it was a generational shift of younger voters who do not share the historical baggage of their parents’ generation.
Tan Sri Dr Sak Cheng Lum’s analysis:-
The younger voters were looking at more universal aspirations like fairness, an equitable and open society, media freedom, accountability and economic issues.
The writing is on the wall. We cannot hesitate over reforms. I won’t say the Opposition will do much better than us but they can’t do worse than us.
DAP strategist and Bukit Bendera MP Liew Chin Tong’s analysis:-
The key word is equal opportunity be it in education, politics or business. The demand for equal opportunity will be the driving issue in future elections as more young Chinese Malaysians come of voting age.
Prof James Chin of Monash University said :-
Despite the limelight surrounding issues like Chinese schools, pig-rearing and scholarships, Chinese interests are also largely national issues.
Solving problems behind closed doors does not work for today’s generation.
They want fair treatment, a level playing field and they are critical of corruption. They want to see sustainable economic growth and less interference by the government in the private sector. The Chinese business sector believes that too much interference leads to inefficiency, corruption and does not encourage a level playing field. They want their leaders to articulate a vision for not just Chinese Malaysians but all Malaysians. That’s why a significant number went for PKR which, on paper at least, speaks for all Malaysians. And it is quite clear by now that the MCA and Gerakan style of solving problems behind closed doors does not work for today’s generation. They want vocal leaders who speak out when there is injustice and in a rational and intelligent fashion. Speaking out and justifying what you do is part of being transparent. The Barisan Nasional’s formula of consensus politics is fine except that over the years, the Chinese feel it is more about giving in to the demands of Umno.
Penang Gerakan politician Teng Chang Yeow:-
Even Gerakan, which started off as the voice of conscience, lost its way when it allowed the politics of the day to take over. We keep asking the Chinese for full support so that they will be well represented in government. But wasn’t that what they gave us in 2004, total support? Now you know why they’re fed-up,
Leaders like Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein and Khairy Jamaluddin must realise this. People equated their behaviour with Umno’s inability to change with the times. If an Oxford-educated guy still talks like an Umno politician of 10 years ago, what hope do we have for the rest of Umno?
The Chinese were disappointed that well-educated Malay professionals in Umno Youth, beneficiaries of the NEP, were still speaking the political language of a decade ago. It is time Malay politicians keep the keris out of politics. The message from the voters is very clear. They are prepared to put the opposing side in power. Not all the Chinese votes were strictly about protest, as evident from the nasi kandar boycott in Penang. Locals were disgusted with the demonstration against the new state government by Umno members and supporters and nasi kandar shops run by Indian Muslims have reported slow business in Chinese areas.
Dear Ms YB Elizabeth Wong,
Could you please help us to solve the “cement truck depot” issue in BU 11 and BU12 at Bandar Utama. The noise apart from other nuisance created is unbearable to us. It was once a serene and peaceful place to stay! Despite complaints to MBPJ and even highlighted in the newspaper please refer to the web address : http://www.bu6wawasan.com.my/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=876&Itemid=2 , we are still very much hoping for someone to help us.
Thank you.
I came to your blog by accident and enjoyed reading your articles. I am from Sarawak, a government servant by profession. I would like to contact lawyer ,YB R. Sivarasa for his views about my arrest by the police. I knew from the papers that he won a case in High Court of a person arrested under ISA. I would like to contact him by email as my case was similiar ( arrested under Emergency Act 3 (1) ) in 2000.
Thank you and sorry for troubling you.
good morning elizabeth:
welcome to bukit lanjan. we love our neighborhood especially sri damansara. lovely trees, green hills and spacious parks. come visit us sometime. one of the reasons why i switched camps was because we never saw or heard from the previous rep. at one point i actually thought she was non-existent. so liz, dont be a stranger in your new constituency. hope to c u sometime soon!
EW: Where is your area? I’ve touched based with all ‘Kawasan Peti Undi’ since 8 March 2008, with the exception of the Temuan settlement at Dsara Perdana, which will be next weekend.
Hi Elizabeth,
Maybe this is too late to congratulate you as an ADUN ..but there is nothing late compared to 50 years of the BN’s cheating . robbing etc.. I just want to share my real experience at Bilik Gerakan Keadilan at Section 5 Kota Damansara . On the day of its opening 4-5 days before election I was there and honestly that is the first time I saw you ..in my heart saying , who is this lady ..why she looks too busy here ?…haha…I am sorry , I only know Sivarasa and Dr Nasir as I am live in Kota Damansara and being volunteer of 2004 election. .. then when I move in to the bilik Gerakan and collecting the poster , phampelate and so many articles there …wooww somebody told me you are Dr Wan Azizah special officer or PA …and reading your background as an Ngo’s internationally …a few days later ..I am there again to staple your “face” …hehe ..to be hang , and that was enjoying even I am only with 3 volunteers there until 1:30 am ..and now I think I want claim my tea tarik ..just one cup ..not more than that …
On the day before election , the moment I see Dr Nasir , you and Sivarasa …hmmmm….this people surely will get experience being candidate , not more than that …ohhh ..GOD IS Great …my thinking was totally wrong on the night of 8th Mac ..the moment I move from Polling Centre after counting the vote at Sekolah Keb Sek 7 Kota Damansara ..and now Dr Nasir is my Adun , you are Exco …Sivarasa is my MP ….
So when can I have the cup of tea tarik ?….
Dear YB,
I came from Johor, and now reside in Shah Alam. My normal weekend do was travel to difference places within Selangor.
I have noticed that in the state of Selangor, there is a lot of nice places to visit unfortunately there is lack of develpment, publicity & attraction.
Let me provide a example, Kuala Selangor; Kuala Selangor is popular of its sea food, fireflies and some local products. But, no many people would like to stay there for more than a day. Perhaps the problem is lack of attraction, entertainment, good hotel & etc. If your department could perhaps pull all attractions together such as local folk dance, handicraft making, introdue good hotel, clean environment, some nice handouts near the river. Perhaps, its could be a tourist place.
In fact, this is only one example, there are many others places that has pontential such as the jejarom, where the buddist tample is near by, puala carey a nice sea food place etc.
Dear M/s Eli,
I have read all the comments before me. I believe all of them are eagerly waiting for your reply or at least hi! Where are you? I heard all the PKR-DAP-PAS ADUNs and MPs are busy preparing the new Selangor state government master development plan. If so, then we understand. Wish the new state government the very best and that you all can deliver the promises and do very much better than the old arrogance regime.
EW: Dear KL, there is no new Selangor state govt master development plan. It is interesting that you mentioned this and it’d be great if you let me know where you heard this from. There is the Selangor structure plan, and the various draft local plans.
hello!! yang berhormat,
the least u could do is get your pa / staff to reply my comment or even email me with a simple ‘we’ll look into it’! refer my first coment 26th march.
please dont let us down, and show us here in apartment idaman, damansara damai that we voted for the right candidate / party.
EW: Tks Harrison. I just got my PA on April 1 la! And pls see my reply to your email address. It is in fact immaterial whether a person voted for me or otherwise, as problems crop up regardless of political affiliation and we have to assist wherever possible.
Dear Yang Berkhidmat Eli,
I hope the above reply to Harrison’s post was not from you. I think it was a bit out of order in term of voters’ expectation of their representative they have voted in. To put it in a not so nice word… similar to the behaviour of the old regime representative… arrogance!
Regards.
EW: Alas it is from me. Eeeks. My friends help with approving comments but otherwise these little replies and posts are mine. My apologies if the above had offended any party. Perhaps the brevity does not allow a clearer explanation.
Anwar Ibrahim, in one of his taklimat clearly stressed to us all:- we are not ‘wakil ahli PKR’ or ‘wakil’ of those who voted for us. We work for everyone irrespective of partisan affiliations and try to assist wherever possible. Poverty, crime, disease, disasters and tragedy strike us all irrespective of class, race, gender and political affiliations. In my speeches during my rounds, I have stressed this point.
Hope this helps!
ps. We are all hopeful that we will finally have internet access by mid-April in the Shah Alam office! Then I’ll get more net time than the couple of hours every few days at home.
Dear Yang Berkhidmat Eli,
Sorry, I just saw your reply to my posting after I have posted my comment to your reply to Harrison’s posting.
Thank you and very much appreciated by your acknowledgment.
Sorry again if my posting regarding my statement of the new Selangor state government master plan is inaccurate and thank you for your correction. As the source of the news, it was from a colleague who claims to know some datuks, bigshots and a member of your PKR colleague whom he could not see at his/her office after the QE but contacted through phone which he got that reply.
EW: If there is one, this blog will be amongt the first to publish the announcement. Indeed it would be something interesting to ponder over. BTW: I am still trying to work out to whom your complaint about traffic congestion can be forwarded to, in order for it to be dealt with.
Dear Yang Berkhidmat Eli,
Suddenly I see the bright future and wonderful environment in this beloved country and cannot wait to see the new regime to take over sooner. Hopefully many would now say, ‘we have picked the right team’. Thank you.
Regards.
Just going trou your profile,interesting.Hope you will the nobble few will be around for the sake of this country.Our country.
will continue about more comments after seeing some results in bukit lanjan area.Meanwhile my best wishes to you elizabert.
thanks.raj raman.06.04.08
It’s good that people are no longer complacent
For fear of being ‘victims’ of displacement
It’s time to make good for the public’s contentment
And not to take unfair advantage of law in biased enforcement
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng - 060408
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Sun. 6th April 2008,
Beth,
Regarding the attractions in Selangor, theres another hidden gem, the quartz reef behind taman melawati, there are only two like this , the other one in south africa. Its full of beautiful natural quartz crystals, and aromatic shrubs. The cliff look like limestone hills but its actually pure quartz crystals. Previous lack of interest has seen this place vandanlised. Many peolpe thought the beautiful quartz crystals are immature diamonds and start digging it out. The thick carpet of soft mosses on top of the hills usally get rosak when some boys lepak on them over the weekends.
Dear YB Eli,
It’s good to finally see that you are replying the comments. This only imply you are now more in tune with your busy schedule.
Would like to find out for residents in Bandar Sri Damansara (the little township on the left after LDP Penchala Toll), which service centre we should go to. I am not sure if you have ever stepped into this area yet, but it’s a beautiful housing area with a small hill as backdrop.
This is a neighbourhood where one can find different kind of birds (blue, yellow, grey, black….I just don’t know their names!), and not forgetting the little squirel and monkey which will check out the fruits from the fruit trees planted by residents quite often. My neighbour said she has seen a musang family too!
But all these may not last long if the developer keeps building more houses by cutting down more trees. So, please pay a visit, talk to the residents. I’m sure everyone would love to talk to you!
Take care and best wishes.
Dear Elizabeth
fantastic,great, we whip BN, keep on the good work, reform local govt to perform fairly and efficiently, recently went to EPF, quite efficient,MBPJ certainly needs to improve.Come next election we push all the corrupt politicians out
BU resident
Dear YB Elli,
Since you are appointed as Exco of Tourism, Consumer Affairs and Environment , if any news on Hutan Simpan Kota Damansara please update to the group
the group consists of 200 people , it is good if your PA or your assistant joint can joint the group.
We want to preserve the jungle to have enough oxygen to DUN Kota Damansara and Bukit Lanjan. You can e-mail to me.
Thank you.
Dear Elizabeth Wong,
First of all i would like to extend my best wishes and congratulations to you on your win in the March 2008 general election and your subsequent apppoinment as EXCO Kerajaan Negeri Selagor.
The rakyat has made their decision via the ballot box and it my sincere believe that your have all all the required qualities to carry out the duties and responsibilites that was given to you by the rakyat.
Please do not disappoint the rakyat espcially the constituents of Bukit Lanjan.
Thank you and you are more than welcome to e-mail to me if you would like to exchange ideas to make Selangor the premier state of malaysia.
9/04/2008
Dear YB Eli,
May I suggest that the state gov. carry out a much vigorous program to enhance tourism activities to the Semenyih Dam/Nirvarna Memorial Park area. I think the area has a great potential in tourism industry. The dam, the memorial park, the ostrich farm, banana farms, the home stay program, water falls and picnic areas, beautiful sceenary etc. are the attractions that can lure tourists especially from oversea such as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and the Europeans. The state gov needs to upgrade the infrastructures to the area such road system, land scape and carry out promotion to bring these tourists to the area. The Nirvana Memorial Park boss should be persuaded to spearhead the program because I think his business entity would be the main attraction to the industry. The previous regime, I think because of its race base mentality, discrimination and small brain did not really and seriously carry tourism program to that vast potential area. Perhaps, with the active tourism activities to the area, the annual Ching Ming traffic jam can be solved at the same time, just like one stone kills two birds.TQ.
Regards
YB, I write to inform about my housing area at Bandar Sri Damansara Phase 1.
Last week YB, in celebrating your victory you had a dinner in our area. Our residents tried to hand over a letter regarding the many issues we have faced in the last 10 years.
YB should give immediate priority to the following matters:-
a) the roads in our area was tarred 10 years ago. Many poth holes are there and MPPJ has not taken care about that even tough complaints was made.
b) due to the roads done at high gradient water which runs downstream flows into neighbours house and does not go into the drain. some water just holds on to the roads. due to heavy rain, holes have started to appear and it has become from small to big.
e) infront of my house the hole was so big, which i could not bear it, i have to buy cement and granite to closed the hole.
f) we need the road to be tarred soonest possible.
g) the rubbish collection is not done at the schedule time. many contractors have been changing hand.
h) the walking path at the backyard of the house which was orignally tarred now has grown with grass. it looks ugly when these backyards should look neat.
i) no MPPJ workers are seen to clean the drains, which contains silt and rubbish which blocks the flow of water in the drain and during heavy rain it carries a lot of leaves, rubbish, sometimes small timbers which prevent the flow of water to the main drain.
I wish to point out that our neighbouring housing estate, DESA JAYA AND TAMAN EHSAN, the roads was tarred yearly. Why was our housing area was not tarred for more than 10 years. 2 elections have gone.
On behalf of the residence at SD 2/2D, Bandar Sri Damansara, I appeal to YB to do something to our views highlighted above.
EW: Thanks. We will be in touch with your RA. It is interesting though to note that D Jaya and T Ehsan folks say that their roads have not been tarred for 20 years or more.
Dear Elizabeth Wong,
I’m a fourth year BA (media and communications) student at the university of Sydney, Australia. I spent some time working as a journalist in Malaysia over Jan/Feb 2008 and am doing a research paper on alternative news websites in Malaysia. I’m particularly interested in media coverage of the Hindraf rally which occurred last year. I wanted to ask you a few questions and possibly get an email contact for Beth Yahp as I’d love to chat to her about her open letter to the PM and her views on the Hindraf rally. I would really appreciate your help and am on a tight deadline (wednesday). I’ve just located you both by accident looking for some last minute information.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Regards
Rosie Lockhart
to yb,
i have read your plan to rebrand the tourism in selangor in particular heritage tourism. I’m fully support your intentions. Just to inform that, apart from Klang the districf of Kuala Langat (where the pig issue is the big news now!!!) also has lots of potential for heritage tourism as the history of selangor sultanate is originated from Jugra (in Kuala Langat district). Infact the historical building and monumens in the district is just ‘like the forgotten history’ ……
EW: TQ. I’m in fact going through ‘A History of Selangor’ (MBRAS).
Thanks for your reply. I am not aware of the Resident Association in Phase 1. We dont receive any newsletters from RA of Sri Damansara. The last I saw was more than 2 years ago.
Desa Jaya and Taman Ehsan are in the Selayang Municipality. Sp the allocations was used from this to tar their roads. I was surprised to see that their roads was taken good care.
YB should call for a meeting with Bandar Sri Damansara residents. Phase 1 AND Phase 2 separetly. In phase 1 we will have different problems compared with phase 2.
The problems must be heard directly by YB. I can send you our the various other problems. I need your email address. I also need the address and contact nos. of your bilik gerakan.
Regards
par
Jalan Angsana SD2/2D
EW: Thanks, Par. In fact there appears to be 3 RAS in Sri Damansara Phase 1 — BSD RA, Jati RA and Cemara RA, which I am in touch with for preliminary matters. Definitely a public meeting will be in the books, together with the new councillors and concerned authorities from the local councils.
My service centre HQ details are as below:-
Add: BU3 MBPJ Community Centre (1st Floor)
Hp: 012 7355025
Email: bukitlanjan2008@gmail.com
Dear Yang Berkhidmat Eli,
If you wonder around to our many housing estates, surely you will see many of them are in a very bad shape in terms of landscape, tidiness and cleanliness. I would like to suggest to the state government through its local councils to carry out a comprehensive program to improve the surrounding of all the housing estates to a level that is comparable to those in Singapore. Suitable trees or plants should be planted along the road systems, especially the main entrance to each of the estates to make the environment of the residential areas a well maintain gardens, clean and aesthetically.
Regards.
Dear Elizabeth
I have been trying to locate your email address but to no avail. I’d like to invite you to check out our latest effort called Eco Film Fest 2009 (www.ecoknights.com). I don’t know how this might interest you but our volunteers felt that you would be the right person to hear this. And I totally agree with them. Thanks! - Yasmin
Thanks for your prompt reply. Your comments noted.
Dear Ms.Elizabeth Wong,
My heartiest congratulations (belated) to you in the March 2008 general election and apppoinment in the Selangor EXCO.
With your early exposure in Sydney Australia, I am confident you have what it takes to propel the Selangor Exco & this state to greater heights !
My family & I used to be a Sydneysider, so we share your sentiments with regards to what has been a decadent administration/state of affair to this beautiful city, state & country which we all call…
“Home” !
Keep up the good work.
Regards,
flyer168 BTRA
Hi Liz,
congrats! since you been elected, probably is a good time for you to share some of you plans or thoughts on making our area to a better place?
Dear Elizabeth,
I am staying in Putra Crest, Just off Putra Height and is next to USJ 24. Does your constituency cover this area as well. Just curious. In case I need any help I might need to contact your service centre. Appreciate if you can provide me with the information such as the address and the telephone numbers or the handphone numbers of your personal assistance. BTW congrats. Looks like there will be a lot to do now that the elections is over.
Thank you
William Liow
Hi Elizabeth,
Just would like to congratulate you and all PKR candidates for their recent success and hope it is not too late.
After being suppressed for 50 years and the People Power has given you all a mandate to CHANGE and yes, we have done it.
Yet, those corrupted UMNO_BN government has not change either and still want to be as arrogant and trying to bully the PK State Governments.
A noted example is Tourism under Azalina who want to severe any relationship with the PR States. Who does she think she/he is?
My purpose is to help you and PR in the Tourism sector in all these States.
If you could give me your email, I would be glad to send you more as to how WE can overcome the ‘boycott by UMNO_BN’.
All the best and hope that I can contribute in anyway so enable ALL MALAYSIANS to have a great future.
David Lim
1969
Email: davidlim5@yahoo.com
Dear Eli,
I found another web site of yours, http://www.elizabethwong.org/site/ which I believe was created for your election campaign. Will this be your official Bukit Lanjan web site? See not much update though.
You may want to put up the list of needies in your service centres (fax machine, PC, printer, chairs, tables etc) in this blog so that everyone who supports you can help.
Take care.
EW: Ta heaps, Theresa. Right now, I’ve not had time to update that site, and not even this one. But definitely we are looking for two desktops for the service centre.
YB, I have received Berita BSDRA (Persatuan Penduduk Bandar Sri Damansara ) at about 7.45pm today being delivered house to house after a long time. In my earlier mail to you I told 2 years never received the newsletter.
The address of BSDRA is at Lot PT21779, Persiaran Margosa, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-62779172
Fax: 03-62779172
e-mail:bsdra96@streamyx.com
YB I hope you can move on with the above information. This Persatuan actually is in Phase 2. If this is the only association representing BSDRA, then when was BSDRA for Jati and Cemara formed and registered.
Please check as I am now too confused.
Regards
par
36 Jln Angsana SD2/2D
Bandar Sri Damansara
PHASE 1
EW: Phase 1 has two - Jati and Cemara. BSDRA operates mainly in Phase 2, but I don’tt see why residents from Phase 1 shouldn’t join it.
Hi…
Good afternoon to you.
Please be informed here that i have some gossip to share with the auntie and uncle here and this is not a defamation email or sedition letter.
These was what i heard from a friend of mine…..He said that if you want to obtain a Law Degree ( External Programme only ) in one of Local University and pass CLP exam, it is so easy like “makan kacang putih”.
The question papers can be obtained via a “channel”. You only required to do is purchase the exam paper, memorised the answers and you will pass it at least a “B”.
Is that true ??? A friend of mine added : ” I heard it from a friend…friend of mine. Nobody is going to bother the crime act cause nobody will able to trace the “channel”. If you have a few hundred ringgit , you can be a lawyer in the period of 4 years from now. Furthermore, these activities has been happened since the year of 2001. I commented : ” Gosh!…..It is cheap in cost. But where can i find this “channel” ??? “. A friend of mine added :” Once you have registered the law course, someone will approach you somewhere ….somehow. Just save some money now…..who knows they are charging each paper or subject RM200 each. With this RM200, you will get the exam paper in one whole set one month before the exam. You will have enough time to prepare the answer and memorised. You “tidak perlu baca” the whole book lah……
I said : ” Now, everybody can be a legal adviser”. mmmmmm……..My friend quiestioned : ” Shall we report it to respective party like the university or the CLP board ??? But we don’t have any proof. ” I immediately replied : ” You better don’t talk so loud. Later , both of us kena warn by somebody because being acting as a busybody. ”
God Bless All of Us…….with no more under table money incident.
I wonder : ” Where can i get to know this “channel” ? ” Could it be the admin staff ? the printer ? or the officer ?
Nahhhhhhhhh……….i am just have a blank thought. No bad intention here to point the arrow to who it is …..Just a wonder before i go to play my football.
Bye.
Dear Ms. Elizabeth,
Now that the elections are way over and all MPs sworn in, its time to get into 1st gear and fulfilled the promises that you made to those who voted for you. It is truly refreshing to see a fresh face with fresh hope that things will actually be done to the area that I am currently residing, Bandar Utama (BU).
Prior to the elections, there were plans to build a police station in BU but right now what I see is just an empty land with nothing going on. Besides that, crime has recently increased with more alarming situations reported (parang wielding robbers, robbers robbing in bright daylight! etc.). We, people in BU, do feel like adopted children sometimes as we fall under Bukit Lanjan which in on the other end, which comprises a bigger land area (equates to more votes).
I would truly hope that you and your people would truly look into these matters instead of concentrating so much on environment. Each time, you appear on news, it would be most probably on “environment news”. There are other more pressing matters which involves innocent lives.
Yours truly,
Mike
Hi Elizabeth Wong,
Recently I saw your comments/plans about the rebranding the tourism in Selangor, among others, Templer Park.
I personally has some comments about the rubbish inside the Templer Park. If you encourage more visitors to Templer Park, I am afraid we are endangering the lovely jungle. We, particularly, have been bringing a lot of food, drink, chemical (sulphurs to keep away from snake during night time camping inside the jungle!), civilised inventions to the green jungles and left behind them when we left the park. It is sad to see the man made destructions to the environment, not only to Templer Park, but also Morib, Port Dickson (opps, out of your territory), to name but a few….
Can I suggest that the ticketing booth collect RM50 as the deposit for the visitor who want to explore the jungle and also give the visitors a rubbish bag to collect back the food, empty cans,trash they consumed. The deposit can be refunded upon giving the trash bag with rubbish to the ticket booth.
I hope we can do a little bit of taking care on our lovely green jungles, seaside.. for the sake of our next generations amd also the animals and trees….
Kind regards
HH NG
Dear Elizabeth,
Sorry I have to “approach” you this way, but I don’t know how else I can reach you.
Firstly, my belated congrats for your winning the election. I was thrilled by the good performance of PRK, DAP and PAS, and somewhat disappointed that we didn’t win the Parliament majority.
I am a resident of Bandar Sri Damansara. I am a Chinese male, married to a lovely Indian woman. We have 3 beautiful children–2 girls 1 boy. We are Catholics.
I am a real estate negotiator with no fix income. My wife gives tuitions at home. Financially we are just getting by.
Desperation is too strong a word, but you can guess I must be near it that I should write to you this way.
You see, my eldest daughter has got 9A1s and 2A2s for her SPM. We have applied for scolarships to JPA, Bank Negara, 8TV, Petronas, Security Commission, NST, The Star and a host of others. None is successful. Including JPA, despite their announcement in the newspapers recently that all students with 9As will get scholarship.
I can not begin to tell you how disappointed we are. Some of my daughter’s malay friends with 6As were awarded the scholarships. But we know we are not unique in this. We heard and read about many others just like us who are not of the right race.
I am seeking your help in any way possible, because I want to give my daughter a better foundation for a better future than mine.
What do you think we should do? What can we do?
I hope for a reply from you. I am not demanding, just hope.
You and your party can always count on my support.
Yours faithfully,
Steve Ng
A new police station is set up at Sri Damansara Phase 1. Almost all is complete.
Are you invited to attend the official opening? If Yb is coming, can we have the date of the opening ceremony.
Councillor Wong - As an elected representative of the people who places such importance on human rights, I found it shocking and extremely regrettable that you were quoted to have said “nab them…catch them” with reference to illegal immigrants in the greater Selangor area. Last I checked, they were humans too, and should therefore be accorded the minimum, at least, of decorum one would expect from a fellow human being.
Hai Liz,
Tried to find out if there is a Keadilan office in Rawang - Country Homes in particular but there was no reply . Can you please give me a contact person and hand phone number Thanks
Mahathir must resign now because if DSAI does take over it is the end for him and should be so . I have for the last 20 years had so much anger for this desplicable man . He has caused misery to countless people .
Take care but do contact me if you are in Coubtry homes - rawang
Chris
012 - 2180525
Hi Elizabeth,
You remind so much of Penny Wong of Australia.
Are you related or by any chance pals?Both of you
were graduate of Australian Uni.
Really admire both of you for the dedication,tenacity
and drive to achieve your politiacl goals to make the country
a better place to live in.Penny has impacted Australia and world
at large with her astute handling of Global warming issues as the
Minister of Climate Change and Water and I forsee you too be
the Minister of “Climate” Change in Malaysia soon.
Peter
Dear Elizabeth,
I quote from the Star report on the speech of HRH the Sultan of Selangor at the opening of the Selangor State Assembly on 21st May 2008,
“On development projects,he called for an end to development on Level 3 and 4 highlands, as well as the clearing of jungles and open burning, adding that he wanted at least 30% of green areas retained.”
Thank you, Tuanku! HRH is truely the People’s Ruler ! I am sure all the rakyat of Selangor are proud of our beloved Sultan.
Let no one dare question our Sultan on HRH’s directive ! I hope the Selangor Government will now review and revoke the zoning of the Damansara Perdana Forest for development and zone at least 30% of the 800 acres former Orang Asli Reserve land, i.e. 240 acres as green areas as our Sultan have proclaimed. It will be treason for anyone to go against the Sultan’s directive.
For Steve Ng of Bandar Sri Damansara, my heart goes out to you and family for your plight. It is such a blessing to have a gifted child with 9 A1s and 2A2s for her SPM. Do not despair, I am sure YB Elizabeth will try to help. I remember I obtained 7 distinctions in MCE in 1993 and I was the top student in Pahang then, yet I could not get a Federal Government Scholarship. I never once despair, and I managed to get to England and obtained a 1st Class Honours Degree from Leeds University on my Father’s Own Scholarship ( my father was not rich but he managed to scrape together my air-fare and 1st year tuition fees ) and I worked the graveyard shift in factories making bread, ice-cream and plastic components. The experience of fending for myself in England made a man out of me.
It was a blessing in disguise for me as I was not tied to any government service like some of my friends. I run my own business and am now financially independant. Thanks to my dear Father who just passed away. So, Steve,I pray that you will get a scholarship for your child, but whatever happens, your daughter will be fine simply because she is blessed by GOD.
GOD bless you.
James
Sorry, I meant I obtained 7 distinctions in MCE in 1973……..
To Ms Wong,
Bar Vocational Course
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bar Vocational Course (usually termed the BVC) is a graduate course that is completed by those wishing to be called to the Bar, i.e. to practise as a barrister in England and Wales. The ten institutes that run the BVC along with the four Inns of Court are often collectively referred to as ‘Bar School’.
This vocational stage is the second of the three stages of legal education, the first being the academic stage and the third being the practical stage, i.e. pupillage. No person can practise as a barrister unless he has successfully completed this course.
Entry requirements
Although the minimum entry requirements for the BVC is a qualifying law degree with no less than lower second class (2:2) honours, or a degree in another subject with no less than 2:2 honours in addition to a pass in the in the Common Professional Examination (CPE), applicants for the BVC should demonstrate a strong academic profile (preferably pper Second Class Honours degree and above from a leading university and excellent extra-curricular activities). Additionally, a suitable candidate should provide strong evidence of a commitment to the English Bar.
In 2006:
3,227 students applied for the BVC,
1,932 got a place,
1,425 passed the BVC,
598 got pupillage,
544 got tenancy.
As a result of the apparent over-supply of barristers, the Bar Standards Board recently considered four controversial proposals:
Capping the number of BVC places
Deferring call till the completion of pupillage
Raising the minimum entry standards to a 2:1 degree (implemented into some BVC offering institutions)
Mandating a minimum IELTS score of 7.5/9 for foreign students (implemented into some BVC offering institutions)
As of 2008, only two of these proposals have been able to find enough support to be implemented.
Course options
The course bridges the gap between academic study and the practical work of a barrister by teaching subjects with which a practising barrister will need to be familiar with. Core modules include:
Criminal Advocacy
Civil Advocacy
Drafting
Opinion Writing
Client Conferencing
Negotiation
Criminal Litigation and Sentencing
Civil Litigation and Evidence
Legal Research
Case Preparation and Analysis
Professional Conduct and Ethics
Two optional modules (these vary from institute to institute)
Grading
Students successfully completing the course may be awarded the overall grade of “Outstanding”, “Very Competent” or “Competent”.
To gain the award of “Outstanding” a candidate must have passed all assessments at the first attempt and must achieve either an overall mark of 85% or above, or six or more grades in the outstanding category.
To gain the award of “Very Competent” a candidate must have failed no more than one assessment at the first attempt and must achieve either an overall mark 70% or eight or more grades in the very competent or outstanding categories.
To gain the award of “Competent” a candidate must pass each assessment subject to the rules governing the opportunity to re-sit.
BVC Providers
Institution Location Circuit Approx. course fees
BPP Professional Education London South Eastern £13,495
BPP Professional Education Leeds North Eastern £10,250
University of the West of England Bristol Western £9,775
Cardiff University Cardiff Wales and Chester £8,500
Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Midland Circuit £9,675
College of Law London South Eastern £12,375
College of Law Birmingham Midland Circuit £9,900
City University London South Eastern £12,770
Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester Northern £8,705
Northumbria University Newcastle upon Tyne North Eastern £9,155
BPP Law School, London
Number of places: 264 full-time, 96 part-time
BPP is not just a professional education provider, it’s a public company with a website providing as much information about corporate governance and share performance as careers guidance. If the school ’s motto – Serving the Client – isn’t enough of a giveaway, its swanky glass and steel building should leave you in no doubt that this school “takes itself very seriously.” With state-of-the-art facilities, including a series of mock courtrooms, nothing is spared to make the experience as realistic as possible. Students are even required to wear suits on certain days. Competition for places is intensified by the minimum requirement of a 2:1 which, except in “exceptional circumstances,” forms the school’s admissions policy. Once there, students describe the BPP experience as “a very time-intensive course… they keep you busy with exercises and a structured schedule.” Tuition is arguably geared towards those who may have difficulty passing the course – “they are very professional about getting you to pass if you’re struggling” – and, on the downside, this can leave brighter sparks feeling uncatered for. Advocacy, negotiation and conference skills are the mostly highly praised parts of the course and these are taught by practising barristers in court dress. A total of nine electives are offered including Judicial Review, Company Law, Property and Chancery. Each student is required to complete five hours of pro bono activities over the year and there are also plenty of mooting competitions to get involved in.
BPP Law School, Leeds
Number of places: 48 full-time, 48 part-time
BPP jumped at the chance to exploit the northern market by opening a brand-new BVC programme in Leeds in September 2006. With the inaugural year nearing completion, we spoke to course director Nicki McLaren to find out if it had been a success. Following the London model, there is an almost identical course structure and equally modern facilities in Leeds, but the fact that the course is so much smaller means that “each student knows everyone on the course” and at meet-and-greet sessions with the local Bar “the chances of being able to network and make those connections is much better.” A BPP London advocacy tutor spent time in Leeds in the first year to ensure continuity with the quality of teaching in the capital, while two practising barristers and a series of professional actors helped students perfect their skills in time for their final assessments. To assist with dining requirements and save the trip to London, a black-tie dinner organised in Leeds was a storming success. For mooting, while Leeds has its own competition, a team also entered the London-wide mooting competition, going up against BPP ’s London team. Pro bono opportunities are available. Heavy involvement from members of the Northern Circuit and fees significantly lower than in London have ensured high application numbers. Experience already shows that successful candidates invariably put BPP as their first choice.
Nottingham Law School
Number of places: 120 full-time
Nottingham Law School offers arguably the best BVC; one which competes very well against its London rivals. Indeed, twice as many first-round first-choice applications are made to NLS as there are places available and this allows the school to only take on those applicants with a fighting chance of pupillage. On average 50% of enrolling students will have secured one by the March following the end of the course. NLS claims to have the highest pupillage rate for its BVC students. To stand a chance of getting onto this BVC, you will need a 2:1, good A-levels or a good post-grad degree (usually an LLM), evidence of interaction with the legal profession (usually a minimum of three weeks’ pupillages or vacation schemes), evidence of public speaking and initiative (eg through positions of responsibility). NLS has a relatively low intake of international students – usually less than 10%. By keeping student numbers down and having a dedicated BVC building, staff and students can get to know each other well. The school’s director James Wakefield reveals: “Staff meet every month to decide which students need pressure put on them or taken off them … this is not a place to come to be anonymous.” The BVC year at NLS is judged by students to be a demanding one and they know they are expected to spend five full days a week on their studies. Skills and knowledge learning focus on the seven briefs that are followed throughout the year. Criminal advocacy sessions are held in courtrooms at Nottingham’s old Guildhall in formal dress. The appointment of a full-time pro bono co-ordinator and a public-access advice clinic at NLS have enhanced the range of real-life experiences open to students, and there is no shortage of links with professionals in London and the Midlands. Barristers and judges present guest lectures on a regular basis, and there are sponsored plea-in-mitigation and mooting competitions plus a marshalling scheme. A pupillage-interview training day assists those who have not yet secured training and, to help students keep contact with their Inns in London, there are coaches to the capital for qualifying sessions. NLS can also dangle the carrot of an LLB for all those who successfully complete the GDL and BVC, and students can also tap into the social, sporting and other facilities offered by Nottingham Trent University. By 2010, NLS intends to offer the BVC at its award winning London operation with Kaplan.
Bristol Institute of Legal Practice
Number of places: 120 full-time, 48 part-time
If you’re drawn to the South West, competitive prices and strong connections with the Western Circuit make this course well worth considering. Although stats show fewer high-calibre students are attracted to Bristol than some of its rivals, the institute responds by pointing out that a “less traditional intake” does not prevent the course from scoring highly in terms of added value. Course director Stephen Migdal believes “passing the BVC at UWE is something that has to be earned, but thereby provides a real sense of achievement. ” Entrance requirement for students with ESL is a minimum band score of 7.5 on the IELTS. Students work in groups of 12 or fewer for 90% of the time and are given a base room, complete with their own set of keys, to which they have access seven days a week. These rooms are equipped with books and IT facilities and become like “a second home” to many students. The commitment and dedication of staff is “constantly remarked upon by students,” leaving us in no doubt that Bristol is working hard to achieve its goals. Students also commented on the “strong sense of community.” Involving BVC students in the local community is one of the institute’s core values, for example through mock trials in schools. Students can use pro bono work for FRU, alongside two weeks of compulsory work experience, to fulfil both of their optional modules. A new initiative also enables students to attend inquests, represent juveniles at police stations and carry out prison visits: vital preparation if you ’re thinking of going into criminal practice. Members of the local Bar assist in advocacy teaching, something students practise during three full trials, while the provision of digital cameras facilitates sometimes-excruciating self-scrutiny. The location of the university off the M4 is a downer. Said one: “I didn’t realise how far away from the city centre it was.” However, ample campus facilities mean students have full access to a range of sporting and social activities.
Cardiff Law School
Number of places: 72 full-time
Course leader Jetsun Lebasci sums up the BVC at Cardiff as “an intense year where high standards are expected, but that is ultimately vastly rewarding. ” If you’re looking for a well-established, university-based law school you’d do well to give Cardiff some thought. But make sure you put it as your first choice – “95% of our offers are taken up by candidates who have put us in first place.” Located on a campus that is “green, pleasant and seconds away from the city centre,” the law school is small enough for staff and students to know each other by name, which “gives us a chance to change, adapt and be flexible in a way that other providers can ’t.” While a number of students are from Wales, many come from other parts of the UK and around 25% are international students who benefit from compulsory two-hour TEFL sessions on a weekly basis if the school judges that it would be in their interest. The school prides itself on the “quantity and quality” of its skills teaching (advocacy, negotiation and conferencing) and goes beyond the mandatory syllabus, with tuition for these modules delivered to groups of four or six students. Coming in both written and oral form, feedback on students ’ complete performance over the two hours is extremely thorough. In turn, students are encouraged to complete anonymous online questionnaires to ensure any problems are quickly addressed. Jetsun explained that there is still a strong emphasis on the knowledge-based subjects during the first two terms as “we feel that they need this to underpin the other skills.” Having said that, the course is now “less front-loaded than in the past” and a regular dialogue between the school and local practitioners ensures that the materials used are of an appropriate nature. Mini-pupillages and court marshalling are organised for students during two placement weeks. Other extra curricular activities include the recently launched Innocence Project, in which students investigate alleged wrongful convictions. This programme has received a lot of press attention over the last year.
College of Law, London
Number of places: 240 full-time, 48 part-time
Its London branch situated just off Tottenham Court Road, the College of Law is a thoroughly well-established supplier of legal education in the capital. It has recently gained new degree-awarding powers, meaning students who complete the GDL and BVC at the College will automatically gain an LLB. An LLM is also available if you ’re willing to put in extra time at the end of the year. The teaching on the course follows the litigation process, meaning the timetable “is never the same from week to week” and everything is done through classes (as opposed to lectures). These are based on groups of 12 students (or fewer for certain oral skills sessions) who work together until their optional subjects start in the final term. Judges and practitioners visit the college to give students feedback on advocacy and preside over mock trials. There are also after-hours speaker programmes on subjects such as commercial awareness and law and justice, which “draw in high-profile lawyers and professionals from the business world, and provide plenty of opportunity for mingling afterwards. ” Many students become involved in the Tribunal Representation Service, which provides opportunities to appear at the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal around the corner from the College. Students have also been able to handle small claims, social security and employment cases. Two teams enter the National Negotiation Competition each year; mooting is encouraged at all levels of proficiency, and for the last two years the College has organised prison visits. In short, “our extensive extra curricular activities are one aspect of the course that we’re immensely proud of,” said course director Jacqueline Cheltenham.
College of Law, Birmingham
Number of places: 96 full-time plus part-time places
Starting in September 2007, the College of Law’s Birmingham course will be identical in content and structure to that offered in the capital. A weekend part-time course will also be offered. Expect the college to capitalise on its strong links with local set St Philip ’s Chambers, one of the largest barristers chambers in the country, and to encourage plenty of networking with the local Bar. On both the London and Birmingham courses, a 2:2 is the minimum required degree grade, but don ’t let this mislead you as the grading system used by the college still gives more marks to a 2:1 applicant. The GDL and LPC have long been available in this city; now that the BVC has arrived too, this course will no doubt be inundated with applications.
Inns of Court School of Law, City University, London
Number of places: 575 full-time, 75 part-time
Once upon a time ICSL was the only BVC provider. The school developed the course and is still author of a series of manuals that are used by many students elsewhere and even those starting out in practice. Sited at the edge of Gray ’s Inn, the school has occupied a position in the heart of legal London for a very long time and, despite the undermining of its hegemony, ICSL still makes much of its longevity and traditional appeal. It educates more full-time BVC students than the other two London providers combined. Some question the school ’s ability to deliver the best course because of the sheer size of the student body, but City/ICSL points out that the majority of classes take place in groups of 12 (six for advocacy) and that students are split into four manageable cohorts, each with a deputy course director. The course does include some larger group sessions, albeit that these make full use of some pretty smart facilities in the interactive lecture theatre. Pro bono opportunities are plentiful as the school enjoys links with numerous organisations across the capital, including FRU (with which students can complete one of their two option subjects). Relationships with practising barristers and judges are strong, and practitioners visit regularly for a variety of evening events. Keen students can choose to tack an LLM in Professional Legal Practice onto their BVC.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Number of places: 108 full-time, 48 part-time
Renowned for its close involvement with members of the Northern Circuit, MMU is a cracking choice for anyone wanting to break into the Bar in this part of the country. The strength of its professional links are impressive: at least seven two-hour advocacy master classes per year see local barristers coming in to give students feedback, and professionals also get involved in MMU ’s practitioner-mentor scheme, offering useful careers and study advice. Another way to rub shoulders with potential recruiters is attendance on the Additional Professional Programme. The BVC is taught at the university ’s five-year-old law faculty building and MMU adopts a ‘syndicate group’ approach, organising its students into groups of 12 with their own rooms with IT facilities and core texts. When they arrived, the 2007 students found brand new computers and audio-visual equipment in their rooms. MMU is massively oversubscribed: course director Alan Gibb informed us that for the 108 full-time places on the 2007/08 course there were 220 applicants who put MMU as their first choice. It allows the university to be picky, usually taking only those with a 2:1, sometimes offering places to candidates with a 2:2 but otherwise remarkable CVs. Those who pass muster on grades still have to produce an impressive application detailing “clear, articulate reasons” for wanting a career at the Bar. Alan advises that students “approach the application form as if it were an application for pupillage, making sure it is word-perfect. ” What will not count against you is a lack of northern credentials: “We are happy to take people from anywhere as we know that students put us first because they want to practise on the Northern Circuit. ” Around 15% of students intend to return to practise overseas, and typically around 30% of domestic students will have gained pupillage by the time they finish the course. Recognising a lack of organised pro bono activities, the university appointed a pro bono director in 2007 and he hopes to put in place some programmes for BVC students during 2008. All in all, competitive fees, good facilities, and those all-important links to professionals make this provider stand out up north.
University of Northumbria, Newcastle
Number of places: 80 full-time, 48 part-time + 40 on exempting LLB
In addition to its conventional BVC, Northumbria offers an integrated LLB and BVC programme carried out over four years. Students apply for a place on this ‘exempting degree’ during the second year of their undergraduate LLB and, if successful, spend the following two years combining undergraduate options with components of the BVC. A parallel LLB/LPC course is also run. There are some very practical benefits to combining the two courses, not least a saving in cost, and students are generally able to extend their student loan to cover all four years. For those who are too late to ta