4 March 2010; Site visits to TKPM sites by the Selangor State PAC
11am; At the TKPM Hulu Yam, Hulu Selangor
The Auditor-General has highlighted problems at several agricultural projects, including the TKPM, prompting PAC's attention.
The Auditor-General has highlighted problems at several agricultural projects, including the TKPM, prompting PAC's attention.
TKPM - Taman Kekal Pengeluaran Makanan, Permanent Food Production Park – is a Ministry of Agriculture project to encourage large-scale agricultural entrepreneurship under the dasar Pertanian Negara Ketiga.
After a 1hr 30min drive we reached one of TKPM sites. The team consisted of PAC chairman YB Lee, YB Suhaimie, YB Ng Suee Lin, YB Dr Ahmad Yunus, myself, and the Selangor audit officers.
After a 1hr 30min drive we reached one of TKPM sites. The team consisted of PAC chairman YB Lee, YB Suhaimie, YB Ng Suee Lin, YB Dr Ahmad Yunus, myself, and the Selangor audit officers.
At another TKPM site at Hulu Yam - Growing rock melons in a controlled environment
Rock melon thrive well in a hot (the hotter, the better) and dry environment.
The 0.9-hectare farm was managed by two youthful friends - they appeared to be managing the 'land' well.
The State assisted in constructing the infrastructure, including the enclosed 'green' houses, at an estimated cost of RM 180,000. The officers of the Selangor Agricultural Department provided invaluable input.
4pm; At a troubled project at TKPM Sungai Panjang, Daerah Sabak Bernam
After a 2-hour journey from Hulu Yam, the PAC team arrived at TKPM Sungai Panjang. This was a troubled area that has not been meeting its production targets.
A main contributory factor is the recurring flood problem it faces, owing to its low-lying location. In short, the site was poor choice for agriculture as the river nearby overflows periodically. Costly bunds have been built to keep floodwaters at bay, but the bunds break on occasion and heavy downpours cause the water to overflow the bunds. The landscape is peppered with big drains/ponds dug to contain some of the water to minimise the flood-effects.
After a 2-hour journey from Hulu Yam, the PAC team arrived at TKPM Sungai Panjang. This was a troubled area that has not been meeting its production targets.
A main contributory factor is the recurring flood problem it faces, owing to its low-lying location. In short, the site was poor choice for agriculture as the river nearby overflows periodically. Costly bunds have been built to keep floodwaters at bay, but the bunds break on occasion and heavy downpours cause the water to overflow the bunds. The landscape is peppered with big drains/ponds dug to contain some of the water to minimise the flood-effects.
6 March 2010, 6pm; Condolences at Pangsapuri Bestari Damansara Section 19, PJ
It was with a heavy heart that I paid a visit to console the bereaved family of a two and a half year-old toddler who died tragically under mysterious circumstances. The baby sitter's husband has been charged for the sudden death.
The bereaved parents, Kanalingam and his wife7 March 2010; Konvensyen Pakatan Rakyat Selangor, Shah Alam
Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim arriving at the Dewan Jubli Perak to give the Keynote address. Sdr Lim Kit Siang and Datok Seri Hj Hadi Awang also delivered speeches
Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim arriving at the Dewan Jubli Perak to give the Keynote address. Sdr Lim Kit Siang and Datok Seri Hj Hadi Awang also delivered speeches
8 March 2010, 7.30pm; Syarahan Perdana "2 tahun Pentadbiran Kerajaan Selangor" at Stadium Melawati, Shah Alam
The Selangor Pakatan Rakyat leadership came forth to present their reports to the rakyat who gathered at the Stadium.
The Selangor Pakatan Rakyat leadership came forth to present their reports to the rakyat who gathered at the Stadium.
Chief Minister Tan Sri Khalid about to deliver the Keynote Address on behalf of the Selangor PR government
PJ Restaurant, Coffee Shop and Bar Association dinner at the Greenview restaurant, PJ
Association Chairman Tang (standing, in white), with guests
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