MALAYSIA – EU DIALOGUE ON GREEN TECHNOLOGY

Published on September 30, 2009 in Green Technology. 1 Comment

On Tuesday, 29 September 2009,  I led a Malaysian delegation comprising senior officials from my ministry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, MOSTI, MITI, NRE, MPIC, SIRIM and agencies under the ministry as well as GBI and had a very useful dialogue session with EU Heads of Missions and Ambassadors on Green Technology and its scope of co-operation with the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water held at Pullman Lakeside, Putrajaya.

The EU delegation was led by H.E. Mr. Vincent Piket, Ambassador – Head of EU Mission, Delegation of the European Commission, jointly with H.E. Helena Sangeland, Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia, (Sweden is the current President of the EU), and 16 Ambassadors of EU Member States in Malaysia.

 I was very delighted with the full attendance of all HE Ambassadors of the EU Nations.

What struck me most was the wide scope and variety of the exchanges from both sides.

Certainly there will be no shortage in areas of joint projects or collaborations for future in areas such as policy, legal and regulatory frameworks, capacity building, joint project initiatives and R&D.

The chosen project proposals will be further deliberated at the working level for implementation.

Both Malaysia and the EU Nations agreed in principal to engage in such dialogue on an annual basis.

I hope this positive start will translate into exciting projects with the environment in mind.

No doubt there are much to be done.

The People’s Republic of China 60th Independence Day

Published on September 25, 2009 in article. 0 Comments

中國駐馬使館國慶晚宴

 陳華貴（左）代表大馬政府，向中國駐馬大使劉健祝賀中國成立60週年。YBM@CHinaToast60th-JWMarriot24Sept2009

(圖：星洲日報2009.09.25）

{credit to SinChew on the photo & the excerpt of text published on 25th Sept 2009}

中國駐馬大使館週四（9月24日）晚上在吉隆坡萬豪酒店大宴會廳舉行慶祝中國成立60週年晚宴，逾千名大馬政經文教人士前來道賀，場面熱鬧。

能源、綠色工藝及水務部長拿督陳華貴在宴會上代表大馬政府，向中國駐馬大使劉健祝賀中國成立60週年。

劉健致詞時也指出，中國將在10月1日迎來60週年國慶日，而中國過去60年在各領域取得長足發展。

The People’s Republic of China will celebrate her 60th Independence Day on 1st October 2009.

In conjunction with this, I am honoured to represent the government and people of Malaysia at the Reception Ceremony held at JW Marriot Hotel, Kuala Lumpur last night 24th September 2009.

Malaysia’s toast to HE Mr Liu Jian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia is as follows:

“May I invite you to join me in a toast for good health and well being of His Excellency the President, the success and prosperity of the Government and the People of the People’s Republic of China.”

My heartiest congratulations to the People of the People’s Republic of China.

Carbon Footprints

Published on September 24, 2009 in Thought. 2 Comments

Looks like world leaders are continuously talking about carbon footprints and its damage to the environment. I like what President Obama had to say this subject at UN yesterday. Hope he can do the follow-up. Can i get some views/opinions on this, please?

Sungai Selangor phase 2 [SSP2] water treatment plant [WTP]

Published on September 22, 2009 in Water. 2 Comments

Last Tuesday, 15th of September 2009, I made a visit to Sungai Selangor phase 2 [SSP2] water intake point & water treatment plant [WTP] managed by Puncak Niaga (M) Sdn Bhd.

I was informed  this SSP2 WTP was constructed in 2 stages, each with a capacity of 475 MLD. Stage 1 was completed in 1998 and stage 2 in year 2000. Sungai Selangor is the main source of raw water supplied to SSP2 WTP.

I was brief and taken on a plant tour by the management on the SSP2 process flow. From raw water, I was shown how it went through various stringent processes before finally ready for distribution to 24% of the total population in Selangor, KL and Putrajaya.

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Sarawak – A truly fine model for 1Malaysia concept

Published on September 21, 2009 in Program@Miri. 1 Comment

Last Thursday 17th September 2009 evening, I attended the ‘Berbuka Puasa’ or breaking of fast event organised by Kampung Haji Wahed village’s chief Encik Salleh Santol at Canada Hill.

 I also presented Raya Gifts to 17 single mothers, widowers, orphans and the elderly people from the village.

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In my speech, I told the audience that as Sarawakian, we are indeed very proud with YAB Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak’s statement that Sarawak and Sabah are the best models for reference in the development on unity under the 1Malaysia concept.

Sarawak is unique as she has more than 26 ethnic groups comprising different religions and cultures with exceptionally high level of understanding.

 In viewing this uniqueness as a precious asset, I reminded the people not to take the existing peace and unity for granted.

I told them that we should stay united and continue to further enhance the existing good understanding and uphold the spirit of unity among each other.

condolence to YB Andy Chia

Published on September 21, 2009 in Program@Miri. 0 Comments

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I joined YB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr.George Chan Hong Nam, SUPP President and my fellow comrades at the funeral of philantrophist Chia Chan Shin, the father of Pujut assemblyman Andy Chia, at his residence, Lot 59, Piasau Garden on 17th September 2009.
The late Chan Shin was passionate about the environment and mangrove swamps are one of the things the late Mr Chia Chan Shin was passionate about.

I offered my condolence to YB Andy Chia and his family.

Meeting on Rakan Alam Sekitar for Miri Parliamentary constituency

Published on September 21, 2009 in Program@Miri. 0 Comments

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I chaired a meeting on Friends of the Environment- FE (Rakan Alam Sekitar) for Miri Parliamentary constituency at Miri City Council 3rd September 2009.

 Also present were Mayor of Miri City Council, Lawrence Lai, senior officials from Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, the Drainage and Irrigation Department, Land and Survey Department and Environmental Department.

 A sum of RM60,000 has been allocated for the implementation of Friends of the Environment (Rakan Alam Sekitar) projects.

 A special task force has been formed to help enhance public participation and support toward environment-based projects.

Five sub-committees has been set up under the task force comprising River Cleanliness, Public Health, Recycle, Community and School.

For a start, an allocation of RM15,000 has been approved for the taskforce to give priority on the Miri River Cleaning Campaign project which is now under Class 3 standard, which is heavily polluted by domestic and industrial wastes.

SMK Lutong’s Co-Curriculum Awards

Published on September 21, 2009 in Program@Miri. 0 Comments

I was invited by both the school principal, Mr. Marcus Hugo Matu Lejau and Chairman of the school’s Parent-Teacher Association, Ms Sandra Demi Chong to officiate the 2009 SMK Lutong’s Co-Curriculum Awards at the school premises on 5th of September 2009.

I urged the students to strike a balance between their studies and co-curriculum activities to achieve both excellent academic and co-curriculum performances. Co-curriculum activity is vital as it forms 10% of the requirement for entering public institutions of higher learning.

I also called on parents and teachers to play their respective roles in the development of education to produce quality students.

Later, at the function, I gave away awards to students who excelled in their co-curriculum activities.

Raya gifts from BAKTI

Published on September 21, 2009 in Program@Miri. 0 Comments

Last Friday, 4th of September 2009, my wife and I presented Raya gifts from BAKTI at the Civic Centre Miri to 140 recipients comprising single mothers, old folks and the needy from Kampung Lereng Bukit, Kampung Lembah Hijau, Kampung Riam Jaya and Kampung Luak Lusut.

 

This move shows that the government is committed to help the needy, especially the old folks, single mothers and hardcore poor in order to ease their burden in preparing for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDIL FITRI

Published on September 20, 2009 in article. 0 Comments

my wife and I would like to wish all our Muslim friends a HAPPY SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDIL FITRI.

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posing with Penghulu Haji Ahmat Lamat (second left) at residence in Kampung Pulau Melayu.

[photo courtesy of Eastern Times, Sarawak]
Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan, Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communication, Datuk Lee Kim Shin and Miri Mayor, Mr. Lawrence Lai and myself went for a Hari Raya visit to the Malay community on 22nd September 2009.