RM90mil set aside to tackle diseases

The Star Tuesday, 21 December 2010

GEORGE TOWN: A Cabinet committee will be set up to combat non-communicable diseases like cancer, high blood pressure and obesity among Malaysians.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the committee, involving 12 ministries, would outline policies to deal with issues related to these diseases.

Road to recovery: Liow speaking to a patient undergoing physiotheraphy before launching the RM25.8mil Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Baru Air Itam in George Town, Penang yesterday.

He said the committee, which was approved by the Cabinet last Friday, would be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
 
“We will implement community empowerment programmes, in which village community development and security committee (JKKK) members will be appointed as health advocates in their respective places,” he said after opening the Bandar Baru Air Itam health clinic here yesterday.

Liow said RM90mil had been set aside for the programmes. He said four mobile clinics would be made available in Johor, Perak, Selangor and Pahang next year. “It is a good concept as mobile clinics can reach out to those in rural areas. If it is proven effective, we will provide mobile clinics in all the states,” he said.
There are currently 127 mobile clinics equipped with doctors, medical advisers and nurses in the country, most of which are in Sabah and Sarawak. 

The Bandar Baru Air Itam health clinic, which cost RM25.8mil under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, was completed in March. The clinic offers outpatient, dental, emergency, pharmacy, lab, X-ray and rehabilitation services, and treatment for mother and child. It caters to over 100,000 residents in Air Itam, Paya Terubong, Rifle Range and Green Lane on the island. Since it opened in June, it has already received over 20,000 outpatients.

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Najib names MCA chief to Penang Port Commission post

The Star, Tuesday 30 November 2010

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has been appointed chairman of the Penang Port Commission and Penang Port Commission (Teluk Ewa) effective Nov 15.

The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement yesterday that Dr Chua’s one-year appointment until Nov 14 next year was to succeed Tan Cheng Liang, reported Bernama.

It said Dr Chua’s experience as a former cabinet minister and Johor state executive councillor would ensure the enhancement of the port commission’s functions as the supervisory body and facilitator for the development and expansion of the Penang Port.

“The government was sure that under Dr Chua’s leadership, the port’s performance would be enhanced and its status as the country’s major port could be maintained,” it added.

Later at an up close and personal dinner with his Facebook fans, Dr Chua thanked the Prime Minister for the appointment.

“He (Najib) did tell me to look into the port so that we can optimise it to be not just a cargo port but also a port for tourism especially for ocean liners to berth,” he told about 100 of his fans who attended the event.
He added that he would focus especially on the Tanjung Marina area which was not fully developed.
On whether the appointment would affect his work as the MCA president, Dr Chua said “I don’t think so because it’s not a full-time job anyway.” — Bernama

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PM: Chong Eu is a true national patriot
The Star Sunday, 28 November 2010


GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has paid his last respects to the late Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu, describing the political icon as a true national patriot who had played a significant role in nation building.

“He played a big part in our nation building and in the development of Penang.
“My family will always remember him as a very close friend of my late father (Tun Abdul Razak Hussein). It was this special relationship that had led to the formation of Barisan Nasional. The nation will forever remember his enormous contribution,” the Prime Minister wrote in a condolence book after paying his last respects to the former Penang chief minister at Dewan Sri Pinang here Sunday.

Najib arrived at 10.15am with several cabinet ministers.

Dr Lim, 91, passed away on Wednesday evening at his Tanjung Bungah home. He had been warded at Penang Hospital following a stroke about a month ago.
His cortege is scheduled to leave Dewan Sri Pinang at noon Sunday for the Batu Gantong crematorium.

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Paying homage to Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu

In Penang, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said Dr Lim was a national leader who had championed the cause of the rakyat for more than 30 years. He said Dr Lim was well accepted by all races as his political struggle transcended colour and creed. “We are saddened over the loss of a negarawan (nationalist). His vast contribution will always be remembered by the rakyat.  “We in the MCA also appreciate his contribution when he was the party’s second president in 1958. “Although it was only a short stint, his tenure as the party president was considered the most challenging in the history of Malay­sia,” said Dr Chua after paying his last respects at Dewan Sri Pinang here yesterday.

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Malacca Overtaken Penang as Tourism Destination

GEORGE TOWN: Malacca has overtaken Penang as tourism destination attracting some 8.9mil tourists throughout last year.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said in the same period Penang had only managed to draw 5.96mil tourists.

“The statistics speaks for itself. Tourists arrival in Penang has dropped from 6.3mil in 2008 according to the statistics from our research division.

“Penang has good accessibility and a lot of products. The state government must play important role in this,” she said after a soft launching of Penang Hill funicular train upgrading project at Penang Hill lower station in Air Itam Saturday.

She said with a total of 191 flights from 12 international airlines flying into the city weekly Penang has a good potential of becoming the country’s leading tourist destination.

The state, she said, should put more initiative to have more well-trained tourist guides, especially those who were well-informed about Penang heritage and history.

“These guides and restaurant employees should be able to tell the stories behind the heritage buildings. This way, we can give the tourists an added value to the services provided,” she said.

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Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen visit Tun Lim at hospital

GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang chief minister Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu’s list of well-wishers included Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen who paid him a visit at the Penang Hospital.

She went with Penang police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Wira Ayub Yaakob yesterday, spending about 15 minutes with the Gerakan co-founder and his two sons, Chien Aun and Chien Cheng.

“Tun Lim is a political leader whom we all deeply respect. His sons have informed me that his condition has not changed much since he was admitted 10 days ago, but we hope and pray that his health will improve,” Dr Ng told reporters.

Thanking hospital staff, she said Dr Lim was receiving the best medical care and treatment available.

The Penang MCA chief also extended the good wishes of all MCA leaders and members to Dr Lim and his family.

Dr Lim, 91, was admitted to the hospital on Oct 26 after suffering from a stroke.

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MCA Penang congratulates its State Chairman, YB Datuk Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen being conferred Darjah Gemilang Seri Melaka (DGSM) which carries the title Datuk Seri in conjunction with the72nd birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Khalid Yaakob on 9th October '2010.

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MCA Penang congratulates Vincent Yu, Deputy chairman New Media Bureau Penang who was named “Best Blogger Award in the 2010 Mybloggercon” held recently during the 2010 BlogFest.Asia conference at Wawasan Open University in Penang on 1st to 3rd October ‘2010 which attracted more than 100 foreign participants.










Vincent Yu receiving the award from Jeremiah Foo
Extract from the Star Metro, (M6) Tuesday, 5th October 2010
“Confused Knight’ wins award
A PENANGITE took home the coveted ‘Best Blogger’ award in the 2010 Mybloggercon award.
Vincent Yu, 35, from Bukit Mertajam said he did not expect to win as he was only doing what he loved. “I have been blogging about Malaysia’s current issues since 2006. Other than blogging, I also promote Malaysian Chinese blogosphere through gatherings and other fun activities mostly in the northern region,” he said after receiving the award. Yu, who blogs in Chinese, is known in English as “Confused Knight.”
Mybloggercon chairman Jeremiah Foo said the award was given to Yu because the judges were able to see his passion and commitment in reaching out to bloggers and encouraging interaction
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Mybloggercon was formed by a group of avid Malaysian Chinese bloggers because the wanted to interact with each other beyond the confines of their computer screens. The award ceremony on Saturday was one of the highlights of the BlogFest.Asia conference in Penang from Friday to Sunday. The Mybloggercon award, now in its fourth year is an award that recognizes outstanding Malaysian Chinese bloggers. 

The conference, held at the Wawasan Open University, saw more than 100 participants from the Asian region showing up for workshops, talks, and a Penang heritage tour.

http://2010.blogfest.asia/

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马华设立此网站的目的是要与人民通过新媒体沟通及交流。

我们会通过此网站提出各项时事，政治，民生课题与人民共同讨论，同时欢迎人民提出看法，意见及交流。

This is the blog set up by the Penang MCA and our intention is to communicate with the Rakyat through this media.

We will be bringing up issues and we welcome any comment or suggestion from the Rakyat on these or any other current issues.

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