In May, Najib told Selangor Umno to win back the country’s wealthiest state with whatever “weapon was at their disposal”, hinting elections was “just around the corner”. Will it be that easy to regain its hold on Selangor?
The Penang State government published its 30 people-centric policies measures that have benefited the rakyat. This report, which highlights the differences between PR people-centric government and BN’s crony government, has shown Penangites the sterling performance of the Pakatan-led team. (Read more here.)
The Pakatan-led Selangor State government has been doing very well (as reported HERE). The only difference is, their achievements have not been highlighted as much. With more publicity, they can march confidently into the next GE and give BN a run for their money.
The 4 PR states of Penang, Selangor, Kedah and Kelantan have beat the other 10 BN states by attracting RM25 billion in investments comprising 53% of Malaysia's total investments of RM47.2 billion in 2010. For the first time in history, Penang is now the new champion of investments in Malaysia, coming out top in 2010.
What we have heard/read about dirty linen being washed in public, especially with regards to the many negative issues that plagued PKR Selangor. However, few are aware that the Selangor State Government has achieved so much in the last three years. Here are some examples of their achievements.
Harakah Daily reported that Selangor state assembly was told that the state government's revenue increased by RM200 million during the first six months of this year.
To a question by Sekinchan state assemblyman Ng Swee Lim, Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said that the state's cash reserve stood at RM918 million at the end of 2010, RM1,100 million at June 30, 2001.
“The investment has increased by RM557 million as at June 30, 2011 compared to RM668 million at December 31, 2010. With the two sources combined it will be RM1,760 million compared to RM1,580 million for the same period in 2010.
"In six months, the state government has managed to increase the state revenue by RM200 million and this is the best financial record over the last 28 years,” he said.
Khalid stressed that the state not only achieved revenue increase but also good financial management which has been Pakatan Rakyat's battlecry before it wrested the state from Barisan Nasional in March 2008.
In reality, the state Micro Credit programme had distributed RM50 million to the people with sources generated from debt collection and the amount could be grouped under the Menteri Besar Consolidated Account. The state civil service has been diligently documenting digital details of 2 million the cost came from the debt collection.
What the Pakatan-led Selangor State government has done is to execute programmes in an effort to develop a people-empowerment based economy as opposed to a capitalist based economy that favours the rich over the poor.
CLICK HERE to visit the Tabung Warisan Anak Selangor official site to see the many successful projects that have been brought to fruition such as the few I have highlighted below.
1. Selangor State Government would present savings fund of RM 100.00 for every successful registration at TAWAS. At the age of 18 years, these children have the opportunity to receive RM 1,500.00 a result of investments in TAWAS. CLICK HERE.
2. RM1, 000 will be given to all children of Selangor citizens (from families earning RM1, 500 and below) pursuing degrees/diplomas in IPTA or IPTS. CLICK here for more.
3. Few know about Golden Age Friendly Scheme (SMUE) - a scheme specifically designed to safeguard the welfare of the people Selangor tohelp families senior citizens / disabled persons regardless of gender, race, religion, political belief, economic status and social status. Form and registration is FREE. CLICK HERE.
4. The Selangor state government also helps the children of farm workers. This fund was established to provide educational assistance to farm workers' children. The assistance provided in the form of scholarships to children of the farm for the purpose of financing their education. In addition, this fund will also finance the construction and maintenance hostel for children of farm workers throughout the state. Government is concerned about their children's education workers has allocated RM2 million for the realization of this program. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
5. Implemented on June 1, 2008, Selangor also provides free use of water supply for the first 20 cubic meters for domestic consumers . This program is intended to help reduce the financial burden of the people of Selangor. MORE HERE.
6. On July 8, 2010 under Foundation Dar Al Qard Al Hasan WA (YDAQAHS. Microcredit schemes Selangor (SkimSel) was established to reduce household poverty, particularly in rural areas. SkimSel adopts a simple method of financing, compliance-based and rigorous credit discipline, without security, without sureties and without legal action. MORE HERE.
7. MimBar (Skim Mikrokredit Miskin Bandar)was launched on 3rd March 2011 to help workers.
8. Through the 'Free Health Scheme' to the people of NSW, particularly women state government approved a total of RM1 million to provide 56 000 women the opportunity to undergo free screening mammograms.
9. A People's Dialysis Centre has also been set up by the government.
Number of current patients as the existing premises:
1. A moment: 15 people
2. Hulu Kelang: 1 person
3. Field Park: 11 people
4. Ampang: 22 people
5. Jalan Kebun: still in progress
Total: 49 people
To citizens in Selangor, please judge for yourself the report card of the Selangor State government. They do not talk about giving ‘brooms’ but dishes out aid in various forms to its state citizens.
There is no doubt then who you should support in the next elections - a government that talks, walks the talk and empowers its people to MOVE FORWARD instead of retarding growth. - masterwordsmith
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