KKK-Keeping Kuantan 'K'lean (III)

Okay..Probably this gonna be my last post about Lynas..Tapi tak tau lah..Tengok macam mana..I still think that this issue is quite important..More important than the sex video yang entah apa-apa tu..I managed to advice Nik Nazmi also about it and got his reply..Deep inside,I still hope that what I saw in the video is not true..If it is,than it's gonna be a really really sad day for Malaysia..

Oops,back to the story..:-)

My argument about Lynas project in Kuantan has already been noticed by certain quarters in the government.. Since the last two weeks, surprisingly,I was able to have some little debates with MB's special officer,Kuantan MP,Exco Member, and some few other professionals about the issue.. Thanks to technology~..

Kelakar gak rasa..huhu..Gua bukan sapa-sapa pun..I am just concern about my hometown..Tu jer..So nak tak nak,diorg kena jawab aaa apa yang gua bagi.. Cuma ada satu kali tu ada sorg doktor from the opposition, Dr.Joyce nama dia,cakap gua dibayar oleh kerajaan BN,makan harta rakyat..Siap tanya berapa gua dapat dari projek ni,BN suap sebab next GE dah dekat..wakaka!..Tak pasal-pasal..Bila argument takleh dijawab,tukar jadi isu politik pulak..haha~..Dia tak tau aku student cabuk jer kat sini..hehe..

Today,it looks like the issue is really heading towards the right direction..I can't elaborate much here..But the government seems to understand now why all this objections has to be handled properly..Pendek kata,message kenapa rakyat tak nak projek ni,dah sampai..From what happened in last night's event (they had two briefing sessions--experts/public),I believe the government should have understood by now..I was satisfied with their reactions..They should also have learned now that transparency and public consent,is very essential and should always be one of the main criteria before any projects involving the environment, health,safety,community or heritage being approved..At least for now perhaps..

Jadi marilah kita doa yang terbaik,walaupun anda bukan orang Kuantan ya..:-)..

Like how my friend,Patrick Khoo said,"It is simple - Can Lynas solve the waste problem?..If no, then get the hell out!"

Hail to People's Power!

KKK-Keeping Kuantan 'K'lean (II)

Last few days,I managed to get some replies from the MCA man,Dato Ti and one of the Pahang's Exco members about this project..I've voiced my concern to them about it..

It's not that hard if you want the government to listen actually..Tell them,"I am government's supporter,but I don't want this project to be carried on..What should I do?"..Then only they will reply to you..Tak payah nak marah-marah,kutuk-kutuk or blame anyone..I don't think this issue should be turned into a political war..

For me,both sides have done a good thing..Goverment has a good intention in approving this project,but maybe has overlooked it in certain ways,while PR also has done well in highlighting it..Kudos to both~..Kalau korang nak berasak pun,lepas-lepas ni laa..For now,let us make the best decision first..Politik kemudian please..

Dato' S told me that they are going to listen to AELB (Atomic Energy Licensing Board) this week before anything..I told him not to just 'listen' but grill these people,including Lynas..huhu..Macam sapa lak aku nak suruh-suruh diorg ni..haha~Tapi aku peduli apa,politician should be the people's servant,not the other way around,without any disrespect though..

This kind of culture should always be encouraged and nurtured in Malaysia..So,kerajaan tidak boleh buat sesuatu sesuka hati before approving any projects..So it shows a good check-and-balance democracy..~

And today,I think MCA has done the right move..

Let us see what will happen next...

p/s: Kadang-kadang memang ada rasa tak sabar nak balik..

KKK-Keeping Kuantan 'K'lean

In one of my posts,I discussed about how important it is for Kuantan,or Pahang as a general,to attract a lot of investors to the state so that we could generate more income for the government and keep on bringing developments to the people..

Lynas' rare earth refinery project will definitely bring a lot of downstream economic impacts (like how they said it),but we have to be really careful and transparent in our deal with this foreign investors..Jangan main sebattttt jerr.. Jangan kena tipu sudah.. 

Kuantan adalah salah satu bandar yang paling bersih di Malaysia..And now we are dealing with one of the most controversial environmental issues in the history of the country..

On personal ground, I don't agree with this project..From my researches,it really seems that this project is a kind of experiment in the rare earth industry..No one can guarantee that the processing can be done safely enough to make the local environmental risks worth the promised economic rewards..

Projek ini memang boleh mendatangkan kesan ekonomi yang positif pada rakyat dan kerajaan negeri/negara.. Tapi pada masa yang sama,apa yang lebih penting adalah kesannya pada alam sekitar dan kesihatan masyarakat..Selagi kita belum ada experts kita sendiri untuk handle mende ni,it seems like it's a big gamble for us to continue with this project..Because we are depending almost 100% on Lynas punya kepakaran..Diorg tu bisnes..Nak invest kat Kuantan pun sebab it would cost the company four times as much to build and operate such a refinery in Australia, with some higher labor and construction costs..But I'm not ignoring the fact that Gebeng has a very world-class facilities..


"The refinery plant is being built in Malaysia due to the readily available industrial infrastructure, including  industrial land, sources of gas, water and electricity, re-agents from local suppliers and a port that can manage container, chemical and bulk shipments. The area where the plant is being built also offers much knowledge infrastructure, such as technical and trade skills and chemical industry experience. The government infrastructure is in place and provides accountable regulators, clear legal frameworks and FDI incentives." -Lynas

Since the last 3-4 weeks,baru semalam dan hari ni ada statements dari kerajaan,and it's not convincing enough..Ni bukan perkara main-main beb..It involves health and safety of the people and the environment.. Tak kena gaya,jadi mutant orang-orang Kuantan nanti..haha (ooops,it's not suppose to be funny)~

Tapi saya mungkin salah,and the government must prove us wrong..Convince us with a proper report or set up an inquiry..Not just statements..

We need to know about it's :

• Biological effects of the radiation waste
• National Codes on Radioactive Waste (kita ada ke tak,what are the codes,what's the standards,etc..)
• Compliance and Enforcement (ni masalah paling besar,plus consistency)
• Emissions to Air and Sewers
• Strategies for Avoiding the Use of Radioactive Materials
  Strategies for Reducing the Volume of Radioactive Waste
  Strategies to Minimise the Quantity of Radioactive Waste Created
  Strategies for Return and Reuse of Radioactive Materials (ni semua paling penting)
• On-site Management and Storage,Discharge etc..
• Risk Management 
• Dan banyak lagiiiiiiiiii...

thorium

At least kalau mende-mende ni semua diexplain,sekurang-kurangnya kita dapat membetulkan persepsi masyarakat..Ini orang dengar 'Thorium' pun dah takut..Sapa tak takut,1 tonne of thorium can produce as much energy as 200 tonnes of uranium..Huh?Ko gilaaa??

Lariiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...haha~




So,pandai-pandai laaa government oiiiii...Buatlah yang terbaik..Duit bukan segala-galanya..

Anyway,again secara peribadi,gua tak setuju..I'm not convinced..Tak ada orang yang boleh guarantee mende ni,termasuk all the scientists..It's still a new field to be discovered..Europe countries pun,paling kuat nak recycle computers and handphones jer..Less risks..

Gua nak Kuantan stay dengan apa yang ada hari ini..Udara nyaman,bau fresh,pantai bersih,sungai not bad etc..Hmm,kalau aku balik for good nanti tengok korang buat tempat aku macam haram jay,memang kenaaa laaa nanti~

Sekian pengomelan aku hari ni..Kalau korang tak paham,buat laa research sendiri..huhu~

Masyarakat kita perlu dididik bahawa alam sekitar adalah perkara yang amat penting dalam kehidupan..

..and this is our chance to show them that we care!

Perth Waterfront Development

Perth will always be my favourite city..:-)..This is why-Kampung Perth~..huhu..

Read the article below..This is what I mean whenever we talk about development..Just wondering if this project happen to be in Malaysia,mesti ada kutu-kutu buat facebook group-'Satu juta rakyat menentang mega projek'-agaknya..huhu..Di Kuantan,ada cadangan nak buat waterfront project jugak last two years,but ended up with some strong objections by the locals,and the state government gave in..Sigh..Bila laa negeri aku nak cantik dan maju sikit.. Semuanya sebab politik dan campur tangan raja..

Yes,I know that education,health services,transportation system,etc are very important, like how people said in their Warisan Merdeka arguments (for the backgrounds, look here -http://myotadura.blogspot.com/2010/11/warisan-merdeka.html), but we simply cannot deny the significant of commercial landmark projects..Perth pun kalau diikutkan sebenarnya agak slow dari segi pembangunan,tapi sejak Labor Party pegang both Federal and State government,everything seems so good..

Can't wait to see how Perth's gonna be in few years time..Cable cars to Kings Park?..Imagine that..Jangan Abo jer banyak naik sudah..Gua pantang dengar abo abo nih..huhu!.. Sayang,stadium jer tak jadi buat sebab tak dapat jadi host World Cup 2018/22..

Anyway,I fully supported this project Julia!(..macam rakyat Aussie lak aku..huhu..)..Enjoy reading!

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City waterfront plans revealed

GARETH PARKER, The West Australian February 15, 2011, 9:15 am

The State Government has released detailed plans for the Waterfront development in front of the city on the Esplanade foreshore. Premier Colin Barnett announced Cabinet has approved $270 million funding for the project, money that will begin to flow from the May state budget.

Detailed design plans for the much anticipated redevelopment of Perth Waterfront were released this morning.

The construction timeframe is a tight 30 months, with total development costs to the Government of $440 million.

The Government, which will not develop the commercial buildings but sell lots to the private sector, expects to recoup about $170 million in land sales, leaving a net project cost to taxpayers of $270 million.

While images released today include provision for a cable car to Kings Park and an indigenous cultural centre, those projects are not included in the $270 million project cost.

A cable car project would likely be developed by a private operator, while Mr Barnett promised an indigenous cultural centre “of national significance” would be a second-term project if the Government was re-elected.

“I would like to reassure the people of Perth – there has been a lot of talking, a lot of designs and discussion over the Perth waterfront for at least the last 30 years. The project now is formally underway," he said.

“Preparation of the site will begin immediately after the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October this year which will pave the way for major earthworks for the exciting redevelopment of Perth Waterfront in early 2012,” he said.

 

“This is a significant milestone for the project and a tangible step towards its delivery.“The new waterfront will ensure Perth remains a contemporary, liveable and globally competitive city.”The State Cabinet decision follows the completion of Phase Two planning, design and site investigation works for the project, undertaken by the Department of Planning.

Planning Minister John Day was pleased to release details and design features of the project.“Our priority is to focus on delivering the fundamental infrastructure on which these amazing buildings will be constructed, including the inlet, the parks and public spaces, and the roads and services,” Mr Day said.

“The ‘Waterfront Promenade’ is the main feature of the project. It covers 1.5 hectares and links up with ‘The Island’.

“‘The Island’ is designed to be a relaxed place for children and adults and is connected to the ‘Waterfront Promenade’ by a sculptural pedestrian and cycle bridge.

“Station Park is the gateway to the new waterfront. The park will be filled with trees and native plants and includes a water feature.

“Cafes, bars and restaurants will open out to the waterfront from surrounding buildings. People will have access to the water from The Landing on the northern edge of the inlet or the ‘The Jetty’ with short term mooring.

“The Indigenous Cultural Centre will be situated over the water at the southern end of William Street and is planned to be a nationally significant centre for indigenous culture, art and learning. The timing and budget for this will be set as the major construction of the waterfront nears completion.

“Once completed, Perth Waterfront will be an exciting new city destination with direct and uninterrupted connection to the Swan River.”The waterfront project will reflect more closely the Swan River’s original shoreline.

p/s: So hopefully Hadry ke Piju ke,sapa-sapa boleh fight balik dengan projek-projek kat Kuantan tu..Tunjuk ni kat MB..Jangan enjoy jer keje..haha!Final thesis punya architecture projek pun dah gempak aritu..At least ada laa tempat nak bawak orang jalan-jalan kalau diorg datang Kuantan nanti..Takdelaa bawak gi makannnnnn karipap jer sokmo..huhu..

My Future Hometown (Intro)

This post gonna be my first about the development of Kuantan,as an introduction..One day,if it's not me,perhaps there will be some other people who share the same thoughts and dreams and are able to turn it into reality..It is about how I imagine Kuantan would be in the future..After all,this was the main idea behind this blog when it was set up..It is to be a place where I can jot down my ideas and suggestions..It might be useful for me in the future so that I won't forget when the time comes,simply as my own reference..It's what I want to do if I have the chance..