2014 MALAYSIA DAY FUN RIDE

16 September, 2014, Kelab Sukan Komuniti Jalong jointly with other civil society organizations [Persatuan Kebajikan & Komuniti Muhibbah, Belia Lestari Muhibbah, Sungai Siput Indian Recreation Club, Persatuan Orang Asli Semenanjung Cawangan Sg. Siput] and KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah and KRT Kampung Muhibbah has successfully organized the '2014 MALAYSIA DAY FUN RIDE.

A total of 320 multi-racial participants on site in Tapak Pasar Malam Taman Okid since 6 am. Participants flag-off by En. C. Sivarajj - Special Officer to the MB of Perak sharp at 7 am. Participants took part in aerobics for 20 minutes. Prior to release, all the participants sang 'Negaraku'.

  

Dato' Hj. Ahamad Fakeh Adam (Penyelaras RT Parlimen Sg. Siput), Penghulu Mukim Sungai Siput. En. Ashokumar (Penggerak Perpaduan Parlimen Sg. Siput), En. Irwan (Youth & Sports Officer) were there to witness the flag-off.

The program has received strong support and cooperation from the Sungai Siput district police and civil defense. The cyclist cycled for 50 KM across town, new villages, traditional villages and housing estates. The first group arrived at 9:20 am.

Once all participants return safely, the lucky draw by Pn. Getrude (Pegawai PNIN Daerah), En. Ikhwan Ng (Penolong Pegawai PNIN), Mr Ajaat (KSK Jalong Deputy Chairman), Mr. Krishnan (Sg. Siput IRC Chairman) and En. Sulaiman (Sg. Siput NADI Secretary).

This program successfully bridge the civil society organizations in Sg. Siput, interaction between the multi-racial society, a healthy lifestyle and awareness of emission reduction. The program also enables the Government officers to interact with the local multi-racial civil society. 

The participants are from all walks of life irrespective of races, ages, gender and religion. Family members are taking part. 

   

The oldest cyclist is 76 years old Kong Foo Sar from Sg. Buloh N/V. He said that he is happy to participate this ride as it give him energy and enthusiasm. He began riding after illness and operation which enlightened him that exercise is very important to stay healthy.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Rubber

rubber planted in Kg. Pisang with close monitor by LGM

Hilly area is suitable for planting rubber. Jalong Tinggi is situated in the highland and the geographical landscape is suitable for rubber cultivation. JAKOA with the collaboration of Lembaga Getah Malaysia (LGM) has organized rubber planting techniques for the 'Orang Asal' in Jalong Tinggi. The purpose is to uplift the living standard of the 'Orang Asal'. LGM officers have been actively visiting the planted zone to ensure the project is successful.

guidance from LGM

MALAYSIA DAY FUN RIDE 2014

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A group of civil society organisations in Sungai Siput will be organising Malaysia Day Fun Ride 2014 on 16 September, 2014. The civil society organisations are Kelab Sukan Komuniti Jalong, KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah, KRT Kampung Muhibbah, Persatuan Kebajikan & Komuniti Muhibbah, NADI Sungai Siput, Belia Lestari Muhibbah, Persatuan Orang Asli Semenanjung Malaysia Sungai Siput and Sungai Siput Indian Recreation Club.

This is the third year Malaysia Day Fun Ride was organised. Previously the Ride was organised by KSK Jalong, KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah and Persatuan Kebajikan & Komuniti Muhibbah Sg. Siput.

The Ride is open to all above 16 y.o. Malaysian. No entrance fees. T-shirt for early birds. Own bicycle. Healthy. Riding distance about 45 KM. Forms can be collected from and return to Pejabat Belia dan Sukan Sungai Siput. Duly completed form can be e-mail to kskjalong@gmail.com.

The Ride soft launched on 15 August, 2014 by Sungai Siput CADO in Kompleks Sukan Komuniti Sungai Siput. Other government attendees are En. Redzuan (Pegawai Belia & Sukan Sungai Siput), ASP Roslan (Ketua Jabatan Ketenteraman Awam & Trafik, PDRM Sg. Siput), Pn. Getrude (Pegawai Perpaduan Daerah Kuala Kangsar).

The purpose of the Ride are:

• harnessing the civil society 
• strengthen unity and harmony among the multi-racial Malaysian
• promote healthy life style
• instill pollution awareness 

The ride will begin at 7:00 a.m. Prior to that, there will be an aerobic and safety briefing. The START / FINISH location - Dataran Taman Okid.

MINI HYDRO

There will be a mini hydro power project in Jalong Tinggi by the Perak State government. I have carried out a search on this matter. 

The project developer is Perak Hydro Renewable Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd. (PHREC) [908000-H]. This company was incorporated on 14 July, 2010 to developed small hydroelectric projects in Perak state. The Executive Chairman is YB  Dato' Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar Wan Ahamd, the Kuala Kangsar MP. The other board members are Dato' Aminudin Bin Hashim (Perak MB Inc. CEO) and Beroz Nikmal Bin Mirdin - Managing Director.

25 sites have been identified and approved for development under the Small Renewable Energy Program. All sites will be under the preview of the Renewable Energy Act 2011 by Sustainable Energy Development Agency (SEDA) where each site will be granted the license to generate power. The power purchase agreement will be signed with TNB with a tenure of 21 years.

This program will allow renewable energy project developers to enjoy the benefits of higher tariff rate via the Feed in Tariff (FiT) mechanism. The approved FiT rate for small hydro is 24c/kwh for projects 10MW and below 23c/kwh for projects above 10MW.

Approximately 130 - 150 MW of renewable energy will be produced from all 25 sites in the span of 5 - 7 years. Once commissioned, PHREC will operate and maintain these mini hydro's.

The project details:

Project name - Sungai Korbu 7.0 MW

Approval - GTFS/E/C0187

Location - Sungai Siput

Commencement Date - 12 April, 2012

Sub-contractor - Kuasa Sezaman Sdn. Bhd. (939181-M)

Contractor certified date - 11.11.2013 - 10.5.2014

GUESS WHAT?

Anyone can guess what is this? Some said its fossil, some said road sign pointer, some said arranged stone ... the true is dried bobcat shit! Unbelievable???? This is what the 'Batin' KOA Pisang told me ... believe it or not, is up to you'll!!!!

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

Government through JAKOA has introduced a few programmes to uplift the living standard of the indigenous people in Jalong Tinggi. Rubber, cocoa and banana plantation were introduced however, I was informed that only rubber is successful. Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Agency [RISDA] and Lembaga Getah Malaysia [LGM] have been assisting JAKOA to developed and convert the land successfully. Frequent visits, guides and monitoring from the 2 agencies help the 'Temiar' community a lot, unlike Lembaga Koko Malaysia [LKM]. 

planted rubber

LKM has trained the people, seeding and fertilizers provided, land developed but no monitoring, guides and visits after planting. The plants are left  to the participants. Although these 'OA' attended the training, they still need further monitoring, guides and advise as this plant is new to them. 

education hut for training, guidance and monitoring  

I have experience with the JAKOA on fish project. I wrote to JAKOA and fishery department request training for the 'orang asal'. The actions from JAKOA is extremely prompt! Canvass, fish food and fishes arrived immediately! Without knowledge, experience, guides, advise and monitoring from the respective departments, all 2,000 fishes dead within 1 month! What's a waste of government fund!

YES! Is a waste but my sixth sense senses that somebody is making something out of it! Where's the integrity and responsibility?

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

The Majlis Perbandaran Kuala Kangsar (MPKK) Cawangan Sungai Siput promptly respond to the joint request by KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah and Persatuan Kebajikan & Komuniti Muhibbah, Sungai Siput on the health and environment issues in Kg. Muhibbah Fasa 2B, Taman Muhibbah Jaya, Taman Muhibbah Aman and Taman Muhibbah Jaya 2.

Arrangement has been made on 6 June, 2014 at 9:30 a.m., however it was delayed by an hour due to sudden visit by the President of MPKK. 

A group of 13 officers from Kuala Kangsar and Sungai Siput came, among them were En. Amir Adha b Mat Talha (Head of Health Department), Cik Nurul Hidayah bt. Harun (Head of Building and Enforcement), En. Muhammad Aizuddin b. Ahmad Rais (Sg. Siput Health & Environment Officer) and few others enforcement officers.

Location of problems have been identified i.e.:

• no drainage along the Pusat Komuniti Muhibbah
• pot holes 
• no white line on all junctions
• clogged drainage 
• rubbish in open area
• cats & chicken rearing
• grasses in empty space not cut
• lorries parking along the road side

Immediate action are taken to clean up an empty space in Kg. Muhibbah Fasa 2B. KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah plan to apply this area as its operation office.

It was informed by MPKK that actions against the person who rear chicken along the river bank in Taman Muhibbah Jaya 2. The matter has been referred to the legal office of MPKK and DID. 

Actions will be taken on the cats owner at 447 Taman Muhibbah Aman. It has more than 40 cats in the house and disturb neighbours e.g. bad smell, noise etc.