LGE: Wooley longhouse compensation resolved and current issues

Video by Jimmy Leow

Thick haze suffocates Penang again

Looks like Penangites will have to endure thick haze as it thickens everyday. This video was taken from a hill top at Paya Terubong, Penang. The thick haze has partially made Georgetown disappear from view and if this continues to worsen, an hourly air quality index report should be provided to the public by the related authorities.

Those with breathing problems should stay indoor, especially children.

Video by Jimmy Leow, Citizen Journalist

DAP the crocodile slayer Pt III

Lim Guan Eng on DAP's recent victory in Sarawak.

Video by Jimmy Leow, Citizen Journalist

MPSP: Hawkers given ample time to shift

MPSP councillor, Oon Neow Aun relates the events that took place since 2008 until the final day of eviction to CJ Jimmy Leow. Oon said there were many discussions and notices which took place between MSPS and the Tmn Seri Rambai hawkers. He added that MSPS has received many complaints from the residents around the area. Traffic congestion and cleanliness of the hawker center were the main complaints.

Video by Jimmy Leow, Citizen Journalist

7 in a family without birth certificate

Thayalan and Selvi have 9 children of whom 7 do not have their birth certificates. How could this happen in Malaysia? According to N. Ganesan, Human Rights Party national advisor, such problems happened especially to the very poor Indians around us.

Video by Jimmy Leow, Citizen Journalist

Chew Jetty folks get free medical care

Jointly organized by Sivasanta Free Specialist Clinic, The temple of Fine Arts, Lion Club Georgetown, Mega Caring Activist, Penang Bodhi Heart Sanctuary, Blissful Group, The Chew Jetty Kongsi Group and Junior Chamber International, the 28th Outreach Free Specialist Medical Camp was held at Chew Jetty, Penang on the 25th July 2010.

Video by Jimmy Leow, Citizen Journalist

RMAF ignores stop work order

Despite a stop-work order from MPPP, construction work on the RMAF hostel along Jalan Geh Chong Keat continued.

A check by CJ Jimmy Leow showed that workers were still working at the front and rear of the building.

Video by Jimmy Leow, Citizen Journalist

Jewel of Muscat

CJ Jimmy Leow visited the Jewel of Muscat, a replica of a ninth century Arabian ship, at Penang Port.

The crew were performing maintenance works and minor repairs on the vessel. CJ Jimmy Leow spoke to Captain Saleh, a naval senior officer.

The captain relates the story of adventure and danger while in the high seas. It will then sail for Port Klang — the final stop before reaching its destination of Singapore.

Video by Jimmy Leow, Citizen Journalist

SMART for SMEs

S.M.A.R.T stands for small and medium enterprises market advisory, resources and training center. Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng launched the program at PSDC, Penang.

The SMART center will serve as a one stop resource center to attend to the needs of the local industries.

Video by Jimmy Leow Beng Hock, Citizen Journalist

LGE: PERDA bina longkang dulu

Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng has instructed MPPP to stop all PERDA's projects at Balik Pulau after an investigation showed that the cause of the recent flash flood was a result of poor drainage. Lim added that PERDA is restricted to build proper drainage before continuing with its housing projects.

Video by Jimmy Leow Beng Hock, Citizen Journalist

Hari hari cari makan Lebuh Cecil

CJ Jimmy Leow introduces the hawkers food court at Lebuh Cecil, Penang. What do you expect from a CJ from Penang? An introduction of the delicious local food is his duty, so watch out for more "Hari hari cari makan!" from him.

Video by Jimmy Leow Beng Hock, Citizen Journalist who loves Penang food.

Speakers Square Launched in Penang

With the speaker's corner launched today, the rakyat will have the opportunity to express their views and opinions freely whilst ensuring that their rights are being protected said Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng at Esplanade, Penang.

He added that the speaker's corner should be an avenue to allow the citizens and individuals to have gatherings and candle vigil peaceful demonstrations, press conference, various other forms of peaceful and artistic forms of expression and to demonstrate their citizens' rights.

Video by Jimmy Leow Beng Hock, Citizen Journalist

Affordable housing in PIP 2010

Penang International Property Expo 2010 (PIP2010) is organized by PIP Creation Sdn Bhd with the support of Raine & Horne International and Penevents Sdn Bhd. PIP2010 has set itself a higher sales transaction target of RM 90 million this year.

The 3 day event starting from March 19, will kick off the PIP2010 Forum organized by Malaysia Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA).

Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng said in putting people's interests first, the state government are ever mindful of the rising prices and affordable housing. The state government has tried to redress the situation by requiring affordable housing to be built, including both low-cost and low-medium cost, even from statutory government developers such as PERDA.

Michael Geh of Raine & Horne assured that visitors to the expo will find affordable quality housings to their liking.

The Penang International Property Expo 2010 starts from 19th to 21st March 2010, venue PISA, Penang.

Video by Jimmy Leow Beng Hock, Citizen Journalist.

Is it wrong for an elected rep to cross party?

Sivarasa Rasiah, PKR Vice President spoke about party hopping during the PR Common Policy Forum held at Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang on the 5th Feb 2010 in Penang.

Video by Jimmy Leow, Citizen Journalist

Petronas Cub Prix, Esplanade, Penang

The Penang Esplanade is back as a venue of a motor-racing event the final round of the Petronas AAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championships from Dec 19-20.

Besides racing, there are booths promoting locally assembled motorcycles and accessories.

Video by Jimmy Leow

Ride with CM

Themed Campaign For A Lane Come Ride With CM, the event started at Padang Kota Lama, Penang at 8:30am on the 25th Oct 2009.

There are three categories: Family rides which involve a distance of 12km from Town Hall Esplanade to Gurney Drive and back; Teluk Bahang rides (50km from Town Hall, Esplanade to Teluk Bahang roundabout and back) round island rides, (80km from Town Hall, Esplanade to the Jelutong Expressway, passing through Bayan Lepas, then to Balik Pulau, Teluk Bahang, Batu Ferringhi and back) .

Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng completed the 12 km ride within 40 minutes. Some 350 cyclists joined him in the event.

Video by Jimmy Leow

Transparency International gives good grades to Penang

The success of the Penang Pakatan Rakyat state government in fighting corruption has been commended by Transparency International in the 2009 Global Corruption Report (GCR) released earlier that stated, "Penang state has introduced several measures to improve the regulatory environment with regard to government procurement in what is referred to as a CAT - a Competent, Accountable and Transparency - government.

Happy Ending for KBP Residents

Some residents of Kampung Buah Pala call for a Press Conference at Penang Chief Minister's office to express their gratitude and thanks to the current state government for helping them through the land crisis. A resident said that Indians in Malaysia should not throw baseless accusations to the Penang Pakatan state government.

The residents are being compensated with RM 600K double storey houses through negotiation between the state government and Nusmetro.

Video by Jimmy Leow (Citizen Journalist)

Ramadhan Bazaar

Today marks the first day of fasting for our Muslim friends throughout Malaysia. Ramadhan bazaars can be found everywhere in the next one month. Eventhough the food sold here are prepared for Muslim, none Muslim like me took the opportunity to enjoy the delicious variety. Citizen journalist, Jimmy Leow wishes all his Muslim friends, " Selamat Berbuka Puasa".

Video by : Jimmy Leow

LGE : No More Dealing with BN Collaborators

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said today he would have no further meetings with the residents of Kampung Buah Pala after they rejected an offer of a double-storey terrace house for each family.

He also mentioned that certain quarters are playing with the lives of the other residents on this issue. When asked if the state government would open up talks again, Lim said that he will talk to residents who are genuinely pursuing a reasonable compensation and will not discuss or deal with BN collaborators who have been trying to discredit the capabilities of the Pakatan government.

During the previous Barisan Nasional (BN) administration, the land was sold, and the current owners won a court decision recently to evict the villagers in order to develop high-rise apartments.

Video by : Jimmy Leow Beng Hock (Citizen Journalist)