A meeting has been called by the State Tourism, Consumer Affairs and Environment Commitee Chairman YB Elizabeth Wong to discuss the progress of open burning issue at Kampung Johan
Setia. We need some concerned residents who are able to make it tomorrow, 6th October, at 10am - to join.
Invitations were out for all the press. There will be representatives from Putra Heights, Kota Kemuning, Bukit Rimau, Bandar Putri etc.
You can find more information here: Smokechaser's Weblog: http://smokechaser.wordpress.com/
A big thank you to Smokechaser for the heads up and invitation.
Venue: Meeting Room, Majlis Perbandaran Klang, Bangunan Sultan Alam Shah, Jalan Perbandaran, 41675 Klang Bandar Diraja, Selangor.
Date: 6 October 2008, Monday
Time: 10am-11am
Tel: 03-3371 6044 / Hotline : 03-3371 4404 / Fax: 03-3372 0344
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Who Is Our Councillor?
What are the roles of councillors?
By Salina Khalid / The Star / 25th July 2008
Who is our councillor ah?
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Roles and responsibilities of councillors
By Salina Khalid / The Star / 25th July 2008
Who is our councillor ah?
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Roles and responsibilities of councillors
- As part of the local council administrative system, councillors carry these roles and responsibilities.
- As a committee member who makes decisions on approval for applications like planning, development, and licensing. Yet at the same time their actions should not be contradictory and against the policy decided upon by the local council for the public interest.
- To advice the local government on matters relevant to their expertise and profession
- To represent the people and the local community in matters pertaining to their living condition at the respective local council.
- As a mediator between the community and the local council and to serve as the patron for their residents association.
- To relay the feedback and response given by the local community on the quality of service given by the local council.
- To be policy and decision makers. To draw a set of local by-laws as a guide for administrative purposes in solving the local issues and on how to give best service to the people.
- To draw the policy to determine the direction of the local council and the direction has to augur well with the state and central government’s policies and at the same time meet what the people want.
- As spokesman for the local council to ensure that policies drawn at the local authority are accepted by the local community.
- To get a response from the community if there is any abuse of misuse of power or funds by the local council.
- To encourage public participation on activities and programs organised by the local council.
Appointment of the councillors, The Local Government Act 1976
- Section 10 (1) - the local authority shall consist of the mayor or president and not less than eight not more than 24 other councillors to be appointed by the state authority.
residing in the respective local council - Have wide experience and knowledge in local government affairs
- Achieved distinction in any profession, commerceor industry
- Able to represent the interest of the community they are serving
What Are The Roles of Councillors?
What are the roles of councillors?
By Salina Khalid, 25th July 2008, The Star
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The 288 new councillors for the two city councils and 10 municipal or district councils in Selangor have been assigned zones within their respective councils.
Much has been discussed and debated about the selection and appointment of these councillors since the Pakatan Rakyat state government invited nominations from the community for the councillor posts following the March 8 general election.
Much has also been said about certain characters with doubtful backgrounds and underworld connections who were selected as councillors.
One nominee was alleged to have used his appointment letter to throw his weight around to prevent enforcement officers from doing their duty.
One thing, however, has not been thoroughly discussed and articulated in public, and that is the roles and functions of a councillor.
What roles and responsibilities do the local councillors have?
Under the public administration scheme, the local council is the third tier of government after the federal government and state government.
A recent street poll revealed that most people are not clear and certain about what the functions of their local councillors are.
Many people do not know whether the council appointees are there to represent them or simply given the post as political rewards or to guard the interests of their political parties.
Petaling Jaya resident Hamzah Mohamad thinks that councillors are the eyes and ears of the local council and are those whom people go to when dealing with matters concerning the local authority.
“They are like an agent of the local council to me. Yet I do not know exactly what their role is,” he said.
Hamzah, who has been a resident in Petaling Jaya for about 10 years, said he had met several councillors for various reasons, including for assistance in local council matters like parking problems in his residential area.
He knows that the councillors meet every month at a full board meeting to discuss and decide on matters concerning the community.
Other than that, he doesn’t know what else do the councillors do.
Hamzah is not alone. Most people are also in the dark like him.
According to a former councillor, councillors should serve as the eyes and ears of the council so that they can serve the people and at the same time advice the council on what is going-on on the ground.
“They should listen to the needs of local people and take their views into account when making decisions,” he said.
A source in the Federal Local Government and Housing Ministry describes councillors as community leaders who work in partnership with the respective local authority.
According to Federal Local Housing Department director-general Datin Arpah Abdul Razak, an appointed councillor has to be reside in the area of the council’s jurisdiction he is serving and have a wide experience and expertise in the local government matters. She said this in a recent talk.
Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1976 states that “councillors of the local authority shall be appointed from among persons the majority of whom shall be persons ordinarily residents in the local authority area who in the opinion of the state authority have wide experience in local government affairs or who have achieved distinction in any profession, commerce or industry, or are otherwise capable of representing the interests of their communities in the local authority area”.
Although it is the duty of a councillor to represent the whole community, he also has a duty to serve the local government as a member of its administration.
A councillor must know what is going on in his area, and to help solve any problems or answer the queries that the community may have.
The councillor’s job involves helping to solve the people’s problems, such as garbage collection, clogged drains, floods, as well the general welfare of the people.
The councillors are among the decision-makers of policies and practices of the council.
They are responsible for helping the people understand the policies and projects of their local councils.
Councillors, hence, are important because they are supposed to be the voice of the community and play a vital role in the functioning of democracy.
They are the community representatives and champion the local issues to enhance the quality of life and development in the area that they serve.
Meanwhile, the newly-appointed local councillors in Selangor comprises party workers, professionals, NGOs, the disabled and women.
Previously more than one councillor was assigned to a zone, but now each has been assigned a zone.
Each will be assigned an office and staff to assist him in his work to serve the community.
Under the Pakatan Rakyat state government, the state assemblymen are not appointed as councillors, unlike the previous Barisan Nasional state government.
Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim in his speech during last month’s mass swearing-in of the councillors reminded them that they were to serve the people.
He said the process of awarding contracts through direct negotiations had been abolished in Selangor and there would be no exception at the local council level.
“These councillors must strive to improve the quality of the delivery system and find ways to increase revenue and ensure that every ringgit is wisely spent,” Khalid said.
He said the councillors were expected to practice good governance at all times and ensure that decisions made at the sub-committee and full board meetings were favourable to the people.
“They must be impartial and should not allow any parties to exploit their positions to serve unscrupulous interests,” he said.
By Salina Khalid, 25th July 2008, The Star
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The 288 new councillors for the two city councils and 10 municipal or district councils in Selangor have been assigned zones within their respective councils.
Much has been discussed and debated about the selection and appointment of these councillors since the Pakatan Rakyat state government invited nominations from the community for the councillor posts following the March 8 general election.
Much has also been said about certain characters with doubtful backgrounds and underworld connections who were selected as councillors.
One nominee was alleged to have used his appointment letter to throw his weight around to prevent enforcement officers from doing their duty.
One thing, however, has not been thoroughly discussed and articulated in public, and that is the roles and functions of a councillor.
What roles and responsibilities do the local councillors have?
Under the public administration scheme, the local council is the third tier of government after the federal government and state government.
A recent street poll revealed that most people are not clear and certain about what the functions of their local councillors are.
Many people do not know whether the council appointees are there to represent them or simply given the post as political rewards or to guard the interests of their political parties.
Petaling Jaya resident Hamzah Mohamad thinks that councillors are the eyes and ears of the local council and are those whom people go to when dealing with matters concerning the local authority.
“They are like an agent of the local council to me. Yet I do not know exactly what their role is,” he said.
Hamzah, who has been a resident in Petaling Jaya for about 10 years, said he had met several councillors for various reasons, including for assistance in local council matters like parking problems in his residential area.
He knows that the councillors meet every month at a full board meeting to discuss and decide on matters concerning the community.
Other than that, he doesn’t know what else do the councillors do.
Hamzah is not alone. Most people are also in the dark like him.
According to a former councillor, councillors should serve as the eyes and ears of the council so that they can serve the people and at the same time advice the council on what is going-on on the ground.
“They should listen to the needs of local people and take their views into account when making decisions,” he said.
A source in the Federal Local Government and Housing Ministry describes councillors as community leaders who work in partnership with the respective local authority.
According to Federal Local Housing Department director-general Datin Arpah Abdul Razak, an appointed councillor has to be reside in the area of the council’s jurisdiction he is serving and have a wide experience and expertise in the local government matters. She said this in a recent talk.
Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1976 states that “councillors of the local authority shall be appointed from among persons the majority of whom shall be persons ordinarily residents in the local authority area who in the opinion of the state authority have wide experience in local government affairs or who have achieved distinction in any profession, commerce or industry, or are otherwise capable of representing the interests of their communities in the local authority area”.
Although it is the duty of a councillor to represent the whole community, he also has a duty to serve the local government as a member of its administration.
A councillor must know what is going on in his area, and to help solve any problems or answer the queries that the community may have.
The councillor’s job involves helping to solve the people’s problems, such as garbage collection, clogged drains, floods, as well the general welfare of the people.
The councillors are among the decision-makers of policies and practices of the council.
They are responsible for helping the people understand the policies and projects of their local councils.
Councillors, hence, are important because they are supposed to be the voice of the community and play a vital role in the functioning of democracy.
They are the community representatives and champion the local issues to enhance the quality of life and development in the area that they serve.
Meanwhile, the newly-appointed local councillors in Selangor comprises party workers, professionals, NGOs, the disabled and women.
Previously more than one councillor was assigned to a zone, but now each has been assigned a zone.
Each will be assigned an office and staff to assist him in his work to serve the community.
Under the Pakatan Rakyat state government, the state assemblymen are not appointed as councillors, unlike the previous Barisan Nasional state government.
Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim in his speech during last month’s mass swearing-in of the councillors reminded them that they were to serve the people.
He said the process of awarding contracts through direct negotiations had been abolished in Selangor and there would be no exception at the local council level.
“These councillors must strive to improve the quality of the delivery system and find ways to increase revenue and ensure that every ringgit is wisely spent,” Khalid said.
He said the councillors were expected to practice good governance at all times and ensure that decisions made at the sub-committee and full board meetings were favourable to the people.
“They must be impartial and should not allow any parties to exploit their positions to serve unscrupulous interests,” he said.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Our MP Wary After Handbag Snatched While Driving to Selayang
From The Star, 10th July 2008, our MP also kena samun as she stops her car at traffic light. So please be extra careful when you drive alone - at night - especially ladies drivers.
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MP wary after handbag snatched while driving to Selayang
As Parliament’s hours extend late into the night to finish government business, Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud (PAS - Kota Raja) finds herself getting more apprehensive.
Not that she finds it difficult to cope with the work but after being a victim of a snatch theft, she has understandably become more wary.
This is the third time Dr Siti Mariah, 50, has been a victim of a crime.
The latest incident happened on Monday night when she was on her way to visit her mother at Selayang Hospital.
“There were so many things on my mind so I was not as alert. I had stopped my car at a traffic light near Taman Ehsan in Kepong when suddenly I heard a loud bang.
“I felt pain in my hands and saw two men on a motorcycle zooming away with my handbag, which I had left on the passenger seat beside me,” she recounted.
She lost her credit and bank cards, and hand phone. What she rued most was the loss of her newly acquired Parliament card and her precious “pencil box.”
“Luckily, the MP’s insignia was still on my car, so I could drive freely into Parliament.
“Also, I didn’t have my second purse that contained a sizeable sum of money from my son in my handbag,” she said.
Dr Siti Mariah, who drives a Toyota Vios, was a victim of crime on two previous occasions when her car was broken into.
“Somebody broke into my car when I was at a pasar malam and took some jewellery from the boot. About a year ago, somebody opened my car boot and took two laptops,” she said.
Meanwhile, Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rahim Abdullah said police had identified several groups, including the one that attacked Dr Siti.
ACP Abdul Rahim said no arrests had been made and appealed to the public for information They can contact the police via the Rakan Cop hotline at 03-21159999 or the nearest police station.
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MP wary after handbag snatched while driving to Selayang
As Parliament’s hours extend late into the night to finish government business, Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud (PAS - Kota Raja) finds herself getting more apprehensive.
Not that she finds it difficult to cope with the work but after being a victim of a snatch theft, she has understandably become more wary.
This is the third time Dr Siti Mariah, 50, has been a victim of a crime.
The latest incident happened on Monday night when she was on her way to visit her mother at Selayang Hospital.
“There were so many things on my mind so I was not as alert. I had stopped my car at a traffic light near Taman Ehsan in Kepong when suddenly I heard a loud bang.
“I felt pain in my hands and saw two men on a motorcycle zooming away with my handbag, which I had left on the passenger seat beside me,” she recounted.
She lost her credit and bank cards, and hand phone. What she rued most was the loss of her newly acquired Parliament card and her precious “pencil box.”
“Luckily, the MP’s insignia was still on my car, so I could drive freely into Parliament.
“Also, I didn’t have my second purse that contained a sizeable sum of money from my son in my handbag,” she said.
Dr Siti Mariah, who drives a Toyota Vios, was a victim of crime on two previous occasions when her car was broken into.
“Somebody broke into my car when I was at a pasar malam and took some jewellery from the boot. About a year ago, somebody opened my car boot and took two laptops,” she said.
Meanwhile, Gombak OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rahim Abdullah said police had identified several groups, including the one that attacked Dr Siti.
ACP Abdul Rahim said no arrests had been made and appealed to the public for information They can contact the police via the Rakan Cop hotline at 03-21159999 or the nearest police station.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Opening Burning ... Pollution ... Solution, Finally and Hopefully
Some actions are being taken by our wakil rakyats to help curb the opening burnings which has become rampant and causing health problems to many. Click here, for previous write-ups on haze and smoke.
From The Star, Metro Section (6th June 2008):
Landowners at Kampung Johan Setia will face court action or have their land titles revoked by the Selangor state government if they fail to take care of the land and avoid open burning.
State tourism, consumer affairs and environment committee chairman Elizabeth Wong said the government had identified 1,512 landowners holding Temporary Occupancy Licences (TOL) on 1,183ha of agricultural land nearby.
“The land was awarded in good faith, unfortunately, they did not take good care of it, left it abandoned and allowed it to be taken over by trespassers who caused the open burning.
“We want all the land owners to be responsible and the state government will not hesitate to take back the titles if they fail to take care of the land,” she said after visiting some of the open burning sites.
Department of Environment director Che Asmah Ibrahim, Kota Raja MP Dr Siti Maria Mahmud and representatives from various agencies including Rela, the Fire and Rescue Services Department, the Land Office and the Drainage and Irrigation Department were also present.
Wong said the government had ordered the Land Office to conduct a detailed survey to identify the boundaries of each plot of land.
“The government has tried to bring some of the land owners to court for causing open burning but the cases were struck out because the authorities failed to prove the exact boundaries of the land where the fires occurred,” she said.
Wong added that the detailed survey by the Land Office would assist in legal issues.
Wong said many landowners left their land idle, giving an opportunity for trespassers to clear the land and hire illegal immigrants to carry out farming.
“We realise that going after the illegal immigrants will not serve as a long-term solution and we have to get to the root of the problem,” she said.
The trespassers started fires to clear the land and the smouldering peat soil usually released thick smoke and haze that, since the late 1990s, had engulfed surrounding areas including Shah Alam, Klang and Kuala Langat where more than 200,000 people were affected.
Wong also said the state government had appointed an experienced consultant, Global Environment Centre, to work with the related government agencies to find effective ways to prevent open burning.
She added that the immediate steps taken so far were damming part of a nearby river to raise water level at the peat area, building more dams at critical dry areas and diverting water from adjacent rivers to the peat areas.
From The Star, Metro Section (6th June 2008):
Landowners at Kampung Johan Setia will face court action or have their land titles revoked by the Selangor state government if they fail to take care of the land and avoid open burning.
State tourism, consumer affairs and environment committee chairman Elizabeth Wong said the government had identified 1,512 landowners holding Temporary Occupancy Licences (TOL) on 1,183ha of agricultural land nearby.
“The land was awarded in good faith, unfortunately, they did not take good care of it, left it abandoned and allowed it to be taken over by trespassers who caused the open burning.
“We want all the land owners to be responsible and the state government will not hesitate to take back the titles if they fail to take care of the land,” she said after visiting some of the open burning sites.
Department of Environment director Che Asmah Ibrahim, Kota Raja MP Dr Siti Maria Mahmud and representatives from various agencies including Rela, the Fire and Rescue Services Department, the Land Office and the Drainage and Irrigation Department were also present.
Wong said the government had ordered the Land Office to conduct a detailed survey to identify the boundaries of each plot of land.
“The government has tried to bring some of the land owners to court for causing open burning but the cases were struck out because the authorities failed to prove the exact boundaries of the land where the fires occurred,” she said.
Wong added that the detailed survey by the Land Office would assist in legal issues.
Wong said many landowners left their land idle, giving an opportunity for trespassers to clear the land and hire illegal immigrants to carry out farming.
“We realise that going after the illegal immigrants will not serve as a long-term solution and we have to get to the root of the problem,” she said.
The trespassers started fires to clear the land and the smouldering peat soil usually released thick smoke and haze that, since the late 1990s, had engulfed surrounding areas including Shah Alam, Klang and Kuala Langat where more than 200,000 people were affected.
Wong also said the state government had appointed an experienced consultant, Global Environment Centre, to work with the related government agencies to find effective ways to prevent open burning.
She added that the immediate steps taken so far were damming part of a nearby river to raise water level at the peat area, building more dams at critical dry areas and diverting water from adjacent rivers to the peat areas.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Wakil Rakyat - YB Shuhaimi Shafiei
Do you know that our Wakil Rakyat, YB Shuhaimi Shafiei blogs as well. And here is YB's contact information. You can direct your requests and/or feedback through the following channels:
YB Shuhaimi Shafiei
Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri - Sri Muda (N50) Selangor
Email: srimuda2008@gmail.com
Blog: http://srimuda.blogspot.com/
Telephone: (O) 03- 5122 1250, (F) 03-5122 1550 (readers can contact him at these numbers after Apr 20)
Also heard that YB is setting up an office right here in Kota Kemuning. Will keep all posted.
YB Shuhaimi, with our CGRC Steven (R) & Au Yong (L) during the recent visit to CG
YB Shuhaimi Shafiei
Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri - Sri Muda (N50) Selangor
Email: srimuda2008@gmail.com
Blog: http://srimuda.blogspot.com/
Telephone: (O) 03- 5122 1250, (F) 03-5122 1550 (readers can contact him at these numbers after Apr 20)
Also heard that YB is setting up an office right here in Kota Kemuning. Will keep all posted.
YB Shuhaimi, with our CGRC Steven (R) & Au Yong (L) during the recent visit to CG
Get To Know Our Wakil Rakyat - YB Shuhaimi Shafiei
Copy bulat-bulat from The Star which ran an interview with our Wakil Rakyat, YB Shuhaimi Shafiei. The article was published on 17th April 2008. Well, let's get to know our YB better ........
Full Name: Shuhaimi Shafiei / Age: 40
Party: PKR
Marital status: Married with a seven-year-old son
Hometown: Perak
Currently residing in: Klang
Education: Diploma in Computer, Accounting and Administration; Diploma in Manufacturing Management; will be taking Degree in Political Science in Universiti Malaya this July
Profession: Senior production manager (he has resigned to focus on his political career)Constituency: Sri Muda (under the Kota Raja parliamentary constituency)
Contact details: srimuda2008@gmail.com; (O) 03- 5122 1250, (F) 03-5122 1550 (readers can contact him at these numbers after Apr 20)
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FOR first-term Sri Muda assemblyman Shuhaimi Shafiei, good time management is very important as he juggles his time between his family and his political career.
“If we are in politics, most of our time will be spent outside for sure. But I make sure that I spend quality time with my family every weekend,” said the soft-spoken Kota Raja PKR vice- chairman.
“I take my wife and son shopping and watch movies once in a while,” he said.
Shuhaimi added that his wife was initially not so supportive of his intention of going into politics.
But after much explanation on his fight for the future of the next generationhis wife accepted his decision with an open heart.
The biggest challenge for him now is to make the residents keep their confidence towards the new leadership.
“More often than not, the residents want immediate action taken to solve their problems. But we need time to conduct detailed research before taking any action,” he said.
“I really hope that they will be patient and do not ask for changes overnight which are impossible,” he added.
StarMetro: Do you blog?
Shuhaimi: Yes, my blog address is http://srimuda.blogspot.com/. I started it before the polling day and I make it a point to update my blog every day. I post entries about my activities and photos. I plan to upload videos taken during the campaign period too, to share with the readers the overwhelming response we received from the people.
StarMetro: How much time do you spend on the computer each day?
Shuhaimi: About half an hour to 45 minutes to read and reply emails, update my blog and read articles by Datuk A. Kadir Jasin, Datuk Ruhanie Ahmad and Hishamuddin Rais.
StarMetro: Do you enjoy reading?
Shuhaimi: Yes, I always have four to five books to read at the same time. I read for 10 to 15 minutes before I doze off each night. I enjoy books on politics and strategies, such as Anwar Ibrahim's Gelombang Kebangkitan Asia, Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People and Dr Syed Husin Ali's Dua Wajah Tahanan Tanpa Bicara.
StarMetro: What languages do you speak?
Shuhaimi: Bahasa Malaysia, English and a little bit of Bahasa Banjar (a branch of Malay language widely spoken among villagers). I am not a Banjar but I was surrounded by friends who spoke this language in school.
StarMetro: What kind of music do you listen to?
Shuhaimi: I like slow-paced music and my favourite musicians are Kitaro and Kenny G. I often listen to their music when I need to think of solutions for my problems.
StarMetro: Do you play any musical instrument, dance or sing?
Shuhaimi: When I was young, I used to play traditional musical instruments such as maracas and tabla for a band called Kumpulan Sri Melor Klang. We often had recordings in a radio station for a programme called Asli Rama back then. I also know a little about guitar. During the campaigning period, there were times where we started off our ceramah with musical performances to pull the crowd. The response was good and I also hit the drums a little to show my talents (laughs).
StarMetro: What is your contribution to environmental conservation?
Shuhaimi: I don't have any specific contributions in particular but I am into gardening. I have planted chilli, turmeric, lemongrass, putat and other herbaceous plants in the land behind my house. I like to eat ulam and I like to pluck them fresh from my garden before mealtime.
StarMetro: What is your hobby?
Shuhaimi: I like to collect traditional weapons such as keris and I have been stopped at immigration a few times for bringing in the items into the country. So now whenever I go overseas, I have to declare my intentions with Bukit Aman Police Headquarters. I have about 50 items in my collection now. I also like to collect foreign coins and money.
StarMetro: Are you into football?
Shuhaimi: Yes, I was a football player for my primary school. I wouldn't say no to any invitations to play football. Although I have not played for a very long time already but I would say that my skills are still with me (laughs).
StarMetro: What other sports do you play?
Shuhaimi: Badminton, tennis and golf. I started golf four years ago due to work commitments but I must admit that I am not really into it. Nonetheless, I still play regularly at the driving range at Kelab Rekreasi Tentera Udara so that I will not lose my swing.
StarMetro: Got a nickname?
Shuhaimi: When I was young, my family called me Adik Mat, now my younger siblings call me Abang Chik, as I am the second son in the family.
StarMetro: Any phobia?
Shuhaimi: Yes, of toad. A toad decided to stay in my bathroom once. Whenever I caught it and threw it out, it would come back within four or five days. One day I saw it looking at me while I was taking a bath; I got fed up and covered it with a coconut shell. I totally forgot about it and went back to my hometown for a week. When I got back and lifted the shell all that was left was the toad's skeleton. I felt so bad and thus this phobia for toads now.
StarMetro: Favourite actresses? Why?
Shuhaimi: Catherine Zeta Jones. To me, she always appears as a caring and loving wife, who tries her very best to help her husband in her movies (laughs).
Full Name: Shuhaimi Shafiei / Age: 40
Party: PKR
Marital status: Married with a seven-year-old son
Hometown: Perak
Currently residing in: Klang
Education: Diploma in Computer, Accounting and Administration; Diploma in Manufacturing Management; will be taking Degree in Political Science in Universiti Malaya this July
Profession: Senior production manager (he has resigned to focus on his political career)Constituency: Sri Muda (under the Kota Raja parliamentary constituency)
Contact details: srimuda2008@gmail.com; (O) 03- 5122 1250, (F) 03-5122 1550 (readers can contact him at these numbers after Apr 20)
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FOR first-term Sri Muda assemblyman Shuhaimi Shafiei, good time management is very important as he juggles his time between his family and his political career.
“If we are in politics, most of our time will be spent outside for sure. But I make sure that I spend quality time with my family every weekend,” said the soft-spoken Kota Raja PKR vice- chairman.
“I take my wife and son shopping and watch movies once in a while,” he said.
Shuhaimi added that his wife was initially not so supportive of his intention of going into politics.
But after much explanation on his fight for the future of the next generationhis wife accepted his decision with an open heart.
The biggest challenge for him now is to make the residents keep their confidence towards the new leadership.
“More often than not, the residents want immediate action taken to solve their problems. But we need time to conduct detailed research before taking any action,” he said.
“I really hope that they will be patient and do not ask for changes overnight which are impossible,” he added.
StarMetro: Do you blog?
Shuhaimi: Yes, my blog address is http://srimuda.blogspot.com/. I started it before the polling day and I make it a point to update my blog every day. I post entries about my activities and photos. I plan to upload videos taken during the campaign period too, to share with the readers the overwhelming response we received from the people.
StarMetro: How much time do you spend on the computer each day?
Shuhaimi: About half an hour to 45 minutes to read and reply emails, update my blog and read articles by Datuk A. Kadir Jasin, Datuk Ruhanie Ahmad and Hishamuddin Rais.
StarMetro: Do you enjoy reading?
Shuhaimi: Yes, I always have four to five books to read at the same time. I read for 10 to 15 minutes before I doze off each night. I enjoy books on politics and strategies, such as Anwar Ibrahim's Gelombang Kebangkitan Asia, Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People and Dr Syed Husin Ali's Dua Wajah Tahanan Tanpa Bicara.
StarMetro: What languages do you speak?
Shuhaimi: Bahasa Malaysia, English and a little bit of Bahasa Banjar (a branch of Malay language widely spoken among villagers). I am not a Banjar but I was surrounded by friends who spoke this language in school.
StarMetro: What kind of music do you listen to?
Shuhaimi: I like slow-paced music and my favourite musicians are Kitaro and Kenny G. I often listen to their music when I need to think of solutions for my problems.
StarMetro: Do you play any musical instrument, dance or sing?
Shuhaimi: When I was young, I used to play traditional musical instruments such as maracas and tabla for a band called Kumpulan Sri Melor Klang. We often had recordings in a radio station for a programme called Asli Rama back then. I also know a little about guitar. During the campaigning period, there were times where we started off our ceramah with musical performances to pull the crowd. The response was good and I also hit the drums a little to show my talents (laughs).
StarMetro: What is your contribution to environmental conservation?
Shuhaimi: I don't have any specific contributions in particular but I am into gardening. I have planted chilli, turmeric, lemongrass, putat and other herbaceous plants in the land behind my house. I like to eat ulam and I like to pluck them fresh from my garden before mealtime.
StarMetro: What is your hobby?
Shuhaimi: I like to collect traditional weapons such as keris and I have been stopped at immigration a few times for bringing in the items into the country. So now whenever I go overseas, I have to declare my intentions with Bukit Aman Police Headquarters. I have about 50 items in my collection now. I also like to collect foreign coins and money.
StarMetro: Are you into football?
Shuhaimi: Yes, I was a football player for my primary school. I wouldn't say no to any invitations to play football. Although I have not played for a very long time already but I would say that my skills are still with me (laughs).
StarMetro: What other sports do you play?
Shuhaimi: Badminton, tennis and golf. I started golf four years ago due to work commitments but I must admit that I am not really into it. Nonetheless, I still play regularly at the driving range at Kelab Rekreasi Tentera Udara so that I will not lose my swing.
StarMetro: Got a nickname?
Shuhaimi: When I was young, my family called me Adik Mat, now my younger siblings call me Abang Chik, as I am the second son in the family.
StarMetro: Any phobia?
Shuhaimi: Yes, of toad. A toad decided to stay in my bathroom once. Whenever I caught it and threw it out, it would come back within four or five days. One day I saw it looking at me while I was taking a bath; I got fed up and covered it with a coconut shell. I totally forgot about it and went back to my hometown for a week. When I got back and lifted the shell all that was left was the toad's skeleton. I felt so bad and thus this phobia for toads now.
StarMetro: Favourite actresses? Why?
Shuhaimi: Catherine Zeta Jones. To me, she always appears as a caring and loving wife, who tries her very best to help her husband in her movies (laughs).
Monday, March 31, 2008
VIPs at Canal Gardens (Part 3)
Apart from thanking the Mayor (Shah Alam), Yang Berbahagia, Encik Mazalan Md Noor, Member of Parliament (Kota Raja), Y.B. Dr. Siti Mariah Mahmud and Wakil Rakyat Sri Muda, Y.B. Mat Shuhaimi Shafiei as well as the MBSA team for helping us, we want to thank all Canal Gardens residents who stand up and be counted and representatives from PPKK (Persatuan Penduduk Kota Kemuning) including the President, Datuk Abdul Razak on Thursday, 27th March 2008.
Some of the folks took annual leave, rescheduled travelling, cancelled appointment, drove all the way from KL/PJ and then went back to work in KL/PJ. We are so proud of you. We are glad we have you as our neighbours.
We SALUTE you for the united, courageous and passionate "voice" and "spirit"!!!!!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
VIPs at Canal Gardens (Part 2)
The residents of Canal Gardens wish to express our sincere gratitude to Mayor (Shah Alam), Encik Mazalan Md Noor, Member of Parliament (Kota Raja), Y.B. Dr. Siti Mariah Mahmud and Wakil Rakyat Sri Muda, Y.B. Mat Shuhaimi Shafiei as well as the MBSA team for seeing, listening and taking actions to help Canal Gardens residents resolve our issues.
Thank You! Terima Kasih! Nandri! Xie-Xie!
VIPs at Canal Gardens (Part 1)
More than 100 Canal Gardens residents showed up to meet our Mayor (Shah Alam), Encik Mazalan Md Noor, Member of Parliament (Kota Raja), Y.B. Dr. Siti Mariah Mahmud and Wakil Rakyat Sri Muda, Y.B. Mat Shuhaimi Shafiei as well as the MBSA team, on Thursday, 27th March 2008.
We thanked the Mayor, YBs and MBSA for taking time out to see, listen and help us resolve our issues faced by the residents of Canal Gardens.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Datuk Bandar, MP, ADUN and their entourage are coming to Canal Gardens to address our complaints
Calling out to all fellow residents. Please come and gather at Road L, near the canal, tomorrow, 27th March at 4.00pm.
Finally ........ The Shah Alam's Datuk Bandar, Member of Parliament, Wakil Rakyat / ADUN and a team from MBSA will pay a visit to Canal Gardens tomorrow at 4.00pm, to have a first hand witness on the complaints which the residents have been highlighting for a long, long time.
So please join us tomorrow at 4.oopm. Please help spread the news. We need as many people as possible to show our strenght. Get your family members to come out too! See you there!
Finally ........ The Shah Alam's Datuk Bandar, Member of Parliament, Wakil Rakyat / ADUN and a team from MBSA will pay a visit to Canal Gardens tomorrow at 4.00pm, to have a first hand witness on the complaints which the residents have been highlighting for a long, long time.
So please join us tomorrow at 4.oopm. Please help spread the news. We need as many people as possible to show our strenght. Get your family members to come out too! See you there!
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