KOHIJAU Team attend Hari Raya Open House of MB Perak

June 16 2018

A team KOHIJAU Members attended the Hari Raya Open House of the new Perak MB, YAB Tuan Ahmad Faizal Azumu. 

It was held at the residence of former Perak State Exco, Dato Mohammad Radzi, who is the the father-in-law of Perak MB.

We were greeted by Dato' Radzi and Datin Normah, who is an active Social Activist cum Advisor of Pertubuhan Wanita Prihatin Perak and also a member of our Gabungan NGO Perak.

Also presence include YABhg Dr. Nomee Binti Radzi, wife of Perak MB and YB Dato' Nolee Radzi, state assemblyman for Tualang Sekah.

Negeri terbersih lonjak Ipoh - Sinar Harian

30 April 2018 by Saifullah Ahmad

Kebersihan bandaraya Ipoh yang terus dipelihara hasil komitmen Zambry yang mencetuskan kempen Perak Yang Bersih.

IPOH - Kesungguhan dalam memastikan bandaraya Ipoh bersih antara faktor tarikan pelancong sehingga mendapat perhatian di peringkat antarabangsa.

Pengiktirafan daripada Lonely Planet dan terbaharu pengiktirafan daripada The New York Times dalam ruangan Travel pada 28 Februari lalu membuktikan usaha yang dilakukan kerajaan tidak sia-sia.

Pengerusi Koperasi Alam Hijau Perak Berhad (Kohijau), Dr Richard Ng berkata, semua ini sebenarnya rentetan daripada komitmen Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir yang tidak berkompromi terhadap kebersihan bandar raya ini.

Katanya, pendekatan turun padang dalam memastikan keadaan negeri ini khususnya kawasan bandar bersih sangat berkesan.

“Dr Zambry bukan sahaja beri arahan untuk jaga kebersihan, tetapi beliau turun sama-sama kutip sampah dengan pekerja Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI). Tak ada orang sanggup buat melainkan pemimpin itu serius dengan apa yang dikata.

“Impaknya inilah. Perak sudahpun menjadi negeri kedua terbersih di Malaysia hasil kerjasama semua dan komitmen menteri besar itu,” katanya kepada Sinar Harian.

Katanya, tindakan Zambry turun padang memastikan Perak bersih juga mencetuskan semangat baharu kepada pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) di negeri ini untuk memastikan bandar atau pekan mereka bersih.

Richard berkata, di sebalik pembangunan yang semakin pesat di Ipoh, kelestarian alam sekitar tidak dipandang ringan.

Malah katanya, Zambry sendiri dalam Executive Talk pada tahun 2017 dan diulang pada tahun 2018 memberi penekanan terhadap kehijauan bandar ini.

“Pembangunan dan kemajuan sesuatu kawasan itu memang diperlukan bagi membuka pelbagai ruang serta peluang kepada penduduk. Namun, sesuatu pembangunan yang dirancang perlu seimbang dengan alam.

“Itulah dasar Dr Zambry yang mahu melihat kehijauan alam tidak diganggu sebaliknya menggunakan alam semulajadi yang ada sebagai satu kelebihan dalam pembangunan dilaksanakan itu,” katanya.

Richard berkata, begitu juga dengan kebersihan tandas yang begitu dititikberatkan menteri besar dalam memastikan aspek kebersihan meliputi semua peringkat dan tempat.

Menurutnya, kempen Perak Yang Bersih cetusan idea Zambry disambut baik seluruh rakyat di negeri ini.

http://www.sinarharian.com.my/edisi/perak/negeri-terbersih-lonjak-ipoh-1.828122

First Garden Flats get a major clean-up - The Star Metro Perak

10 Jan 2018 by Amanda Yeap

THE utterly filthy and deplorable conditions of the privately-owned First Garden Flats prompted both the state government and Ipoh City Council to hold a massive integrated intervention last Saturday morning.

The city council, National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), non-governmental organisations and state officials, including the mentri besar himself, visited the 30-year-old property to clean it up.

Determined to improve the cleanliness of the housing project, state authorities also took the time to conduct a thorough study and interview residents to get down to the root cause of the abysmal living conditions in the area.

Of the 280 units, only 127 are occupied. According to State Women’s Development, Family, Community Welfare, Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Rusnah Kassim, most of the occupants of the housing project are tenants and not the real owners of the units.

Zambry (right, wearing cap) helped to clear the rubbish during the gotong-royong in First Garden Flats. —Photos: RONNIE CHIN/The Star

Rusnah said one of the proposals is to form a Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) here.

“After interviewing several residents about cleanliness problems, we have also received reports about several damaged parts of the building that makes the place uninhabitable for them.

“The AADK is also here with us today to monitor the place based on reports mentioning the presence of drug addicts.

“With a KRT established, not only will we have an effective committee to resolve cleanliness issues, but also to ensure the safety of residents here as the Rukun Tetangga can conduct patrols,” she said during the gotong-royong session.

Rusnah also said she will be meeting with all the residents here soon to offer some insight and advice for them on keeping their surroundings clean.

“This will come after I raise the proposal to establish the KRT in the State Executive Council meeting this week.

“Once approval is obtained, we will look into electing the right person to lead the committee because strong leadership is important.

“The appointed chairman must be strict and be able to command the respect of the residents here, otherwise it wodn’t be effective,” she said.

Ipoh Mayor Datuk Zamri Man said, aside from setting up a KRT, the city council will ensure that a joint management body (JMB) is established to contribute to the building’s maintenance.

Zambry (wearing cap) with Rusnah (in tudung) visited the flats with government agencies and NGOs to clean up the area and learn first-hand about issues affecting residents.

“It is compulsory for every flat building like this to form a JMB so that issues to do with the amenities like the cleanliness of common areas, lighting, safety and comfort can be swiftly dealt with.

“We will also delegate several elected representatives from the city council to be part of the JMB in the hopes that after this, the building will be better maintained,” he said.

Asked if the flat currently has a JMB, Zamri said, based on current records, the housing project does not have one.

“This could be due to several factors, such as unwillingnessto cooperate.

“We need to implement this as quickly as possible to help inculcate a sense of responsibility among the residents here,” he said.

Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said it was appalling to see so many piles of rubbish had accumulated in and around the flats.

Ipoh City Watch and other NGOs took part in the clean-up works 

“It is saddening to see. We cannot simply point our fingers at one party and pin the blame on them, as I believe there are a multitude of causes for this problem, such as social conditions, neighbourhood conditions, and the lack of responsibility shown by those who live here,” he said.

Zambry stressed that his visit to First Garden Flats was to lead various state authorities to conduct an overall analysis to identify the causes of and ways to resolve longstanding problems in the flats.

“This won’t be solved in a day. We have to look at all aspects because it’s not only due to poverty.

“There are certain poor areas in the state that are well-maintained and kept clean by residents. Looking at the area and nature of the problem, I’m sure many deep-seated issues can be addressed,” he said.

Cleaners had a busy day clearing rubbish which included furniture and appliances.

The First Garden Flats was in a deplorable condition for years until the major clean up last Saturday

However, Zambry said, at the end of the day, it is still up to the residents to take responsibility and continue to maintain the building.

“The government can impose various rules and regulations, but the residents also have to show initiative as they are the ones living here.

“They must be responsible about looking after their neighbourhood. They cannot simply expect the city council or state government to always come in and clean up for them,” he said.

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2018/01/10/first-garden-flats-get-a-major-cleanup-various-government-agencies-and-ngos-visit-area-to-clear-surr/

Not afraid to get his hands dirty - The Star

3 April 2017

THERE were many surprised looks when Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir was seen raking grass and collecting rubbish in several areas in the city last Friday.

At first glance many assumed it was just a routine clean up involving Ipoh City Council (MBI) workers. However, on closer inspection, members of the public were surprised to see Zambry, Mayor Datuk Zamri Man, and Women Development, Family, Community Welfare, Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman Datuk Rusnah Kassim taking part in the clean-up operation.

Zambry led the clean up in conjunction with the launch of the Perak Yang Bersih (Clean Perak) campaign, designed to improve cleanliness in the state.

While many would have craved a few extra minutes sleep at 6.30am, the Mentri Besar was up and abpit as he and the others gathered at five areas around the city with rakes, brooms, and plastic bags.

The five areas were the Medan Kidd bus station, the iconic Ipoh Railway Station, which turned 100 this year, the Dato Sagor food court famed for its Roti Goyang, and Concubine Lane.

The teams, comprising state government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and schools, cleaned various part of the city.

Many of the participants of the clean up said the two hours they sacrificed was to raise awareness among the public of what needs to be done to make Ipoh a clean city.

Similar activities were also launched simultaneously in towns throughout Perak’s 12 districts, including Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Taiping, and Parit Buntar.

With thousands of people taking part, Zambry said the response from the public was encouraging.

The Mentri Besar had previously stated that he wants Perak to be the cleanest state in the country.

“This will not be a one-off thing. We hope to make this a weekly or monthly event until we create a culture of cleanliness among the people.

“Ipoh is mostly clean, but we can do better. If a someone walks down the street, we want them to have the mindset of picking up any rubbish that they see and disposing of it properly. The most important thing is to educate people. We will also be making cleanliness a measure of performance for local councils,” he told reporters after launching the campaign at the Ipoh Padang.

At the launch, he said that the state government’s mission is to make Perak a clean state and to make sure that happens, the people will have to work together with the authorities.

“I’m doing this for the state and its people. The idea came about when I saw the situation as it is. I go to the city often with the mayor and some places are just not clean.

“After seeing these places and also other areas across the state, I wanted to start this initiative and was further encouraged when the people of Perak and foreigners said Perak is not a dirty state. However, it would be even better if we could brand it as clean and green.

“We are serious about this and the councils will have to meet the target. We are doing this for people of Perak and a clean city or town will ensure a good future for the younger generation.”

Sharing some of his experiences in various cities around the world, Zambry said cleanliness determines how civilised the city is and he hopes Perak will emulate these cities in the near future.

“In Japan, school kids are cleaning toilets before school session starts. They are inculcating the habits at such an early age. We should do that and that’s the spirit we want.

“I believe Perak can achieve this status. If you walk and see rubbish, collect it and put it in a bin,” he said, adding that all 12 districts in the state today launched the program simultaneously.

His walkabout was also telecast live on Facebook and he went on to say that the whole world knows what Perak is all about and what their aim is.

“Political differences aside, let’s do something great for our state and making it clean will only enhance the image of the state in the eyes of the world,” he said.

On Feb 3, Zambry had also joined a similar clean-up operation, collecting rubbish and emptying waste disposal bins, wearing the orange-coloured T-shirt of an MBI general worker.

“People will criticise me by saying this is a publicity stunt, but they can say what they want. For me, it’s about creating awareness about an issue,” he said.

“By working on the ground, we can also motivate the council workers. We want them to know that they are appreciated and that their jwob is a noble one.”

He added that this will continue as long as he is the leader of the state.

“Some call me publicity seeker but I have done this before without any coverage. When I see a need, I do something about it. For me, actions speak louder than words.”

ADUN DAP kritik MB Perak kutip sampah

April 7, 2017

Sidang DUN Perak pada Rabu hampir kecoh apabila ADUN DAP-Tronoh, Yong Choo Kiong mengkritik tindakan Menteri Besar Perak, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir melakukan kerja-kerja pembersihan dan pemunggahan sampah sarap bersama pekerja am Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI) pada Februari lalu.

Britain, Perak working towards more economic collaborations - The Malaysian Insider

BY ISTA KYRA SHARMUGAM

Published: 21 October 2015 3:21 PM

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir presenting a souvenir to British High Commissioner to Malaysia Vicki Treadell. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Wong Tuck Keong, October 21, 2015. 

More British manufacturing companies may be investing in Perak and creating more job opportunities for the people, British High Commissioner to Malaysia Vicki Treadell said today.

However, she declined to give more details as the matter had not been made public.

"It's not just about what Britain can sell or do in Perak, it's about what we can invest in the state to create jobs here," she said after a meeting with Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir during her official visit to the state.

Treadell said she was interested to intiate collaborations and partnerships between Britain and Perak in tourism, agriculture, agritech and the manufacturing industries.

She also praised the conception of the Royal Belum State Park as a protected forest reserve.

"There is real value in making moral and ethical judgements instead of making fast bucks from illegal logging and destroying the environment.

"Endangered species from the Asian elephants, tigers to 10 species of hornbills that are in Belum are unique to Southeast Asia.

"So many people would want to come and see something so special and so rare," she said.

Treadell, who was born in Ipoh and lived in Maxwell Road in her younger years, is expected to visit Tarcissian Convent tomorrow, where she had briefly attended school.

She will also be supporting a British council project called "Sports for All" before heading to Simpang Pulai for the opening of a new Tesco hypermarket.

12 Fokus Utama Penjawat Awam Perak - YAB Menteri Besar Perak

Semasa Executive Talk pada 22 Jan 2015 yang lalu YAB Menteri Besar Perak telah menggariskan 12 Fokus Utama untuk penjawat awam iaitu:

1. Selesaikan masalah banjir

Kita perlu tangani masalah yang timbul pasca banjir, iaitu masalah kesihatan dan jangkitan penyakit seperti demam denggi dan leptospirosis. Membaik pulih sistem saliran, perparitan dan rumah-rumah yang rosak. Marilah buat kerja bersama-sama untuk selesai masalah ini. Terima kasih dan tahniah diucapkan kepada hero dan heroin yang tidak didendang tetapi melaksanakan tugas dan tanggungjawab dengan baik dan penuh amanah. Tuan-tuan dan puan-puan telah melaksanakan pengurusan banjir yang terbaik dan diiktiraf oleh pemimpin negara.

2. Majlis Bandaraya dan Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (PBT) khususnya Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh (MBI)

Saya ulang peringatan yang diberi pada tahun lalu iaitu beri perhatian kepada lima perkara iaitu rumput mesti dipotong, sampah sarap dibersihkan, longkang perlu dibersihkan, lanskap dan keindahan dipertingkatkan, lampu jalan perlu diceriakan. Bandar perlu ada roh, perlu ada identitinya, Jangan buat perancangan yang akan merosakkan aspek ini. Jangan tebang pokok-pokok besar. Pastikan semua bandar di Perak ceria. Jalan berlopak, sila segerakan pembaikannya. Pembaikan perlu dilakukan 24 jam selepas kita terima aduan daripada rakyat. Ini melibatkan soal nyawa pengguna jalan raya terutama penunggang motosikal.

3. Teruskan Turun Padang

Program 3P iaitu Padang, Perasaan dan Penyelesaian perlu diteruskan dan diaktifkan, teruskan laksana program 3P di setiap daerah. Kita turun padang, rasai masalah rakyat dengan perasaan dan empati, sama-samalah selesaikan masalah mereka. Saya akan turun padang sebagaimana komitmen yang telah saya berikan.

4. Isi kekosongan jawatan
Jika berlaku kekosongan jawatan, segera isi jawatan itu. Jangan sampai berbulan-bulan tidak diisi. Sebagai contoh, jawatan pengarah di jabatan. Kita perlu ketua di pejabat, apabila pengarah tiada, bagaimana kakitangan hendak melaksanakan tugas secara efektif.

5. Semak kualiti kerja-kerja terutama projek infra. 
Rakyat sudah semakin pandai menilai kualiti kerja yang dilaksanakan oleh jabatan awam. Contohnya, kita belanja RM7 juta untuk projek jalan kampung di Pos Kemar tetapi sekali kena hujan lebat, jalan tersebut rosak teruk.

6. Cadangan projek-projek untuk RMK-11 
YAB Perdana Menteri akan umumkan pada bulan Mei ini. Kita perlu buat persediaan cadangan-cadangan ini. Pastikan Perak ada IPD-IPD yang baru, usaha meningkatkan kualiti infrastruktur di Pulau Jarak, menaik taraf institusi pengajian tinggi (IPT) negeri kepada IPT awam.

7. Bincang dengan kerajaan negeri untuk keutamaan projek-projek negeri.

8. Semak manifesto Barisan Nasional (BN)
Ini janji kita, tolong pantau sama-sama, contohnya kita janji 20,000 unit perumahan mampu milik. Telitikan semua janji-janji ini, kita sangat serius dalam perkara ini.

9. Kurangkan jenayah
Tidak guna negeri maju kalau rakyat kita rasa takut. Bagus dengan adanya indikator yang menunjukkan turun naik jenayah, tetapi kena ingat ketakutan itu berkaitan dengan perasaan yang menghantui rakyat. Mereka akan rasa tidak selamat untuk bekerja dan sebagainya.

10. Perangi dadah
Ini masalah serius yang meresapi anak-anak kita. Dadah sekarang murah dan mudah diperolehi.

11. Kesihatan rakyat
Ambil perhatian tentang kesihatan rakyat - leptospirosis, denggi. Nyamuk tak kenal darjat, SS pun kena denggi. PBT dan jabatan kesihatan perlu bertindak. Jangan ambil mudah demam yang berlarutan.

12. Minta semua jabatan membantu untuk menambah hasil negeri bagi mencapai matlamat pembangunan negeri dan pertumbuhan negeri.