"to shy to shake PM's hand??"..looks like he breezed thru yesterday evening |
KINTA CHRONICLES
Sharing the Happenings in Ipoh, the Kinta Valley and beyond
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
"Only Collecting Peoples Feedback" .. The Town Hall Meeting@Monday 18th March ...
Mayor Rumaizi and the MBI team |
The Town Hall meeting called yesterday morning was to "get the peoples feedback. No decision has been made on the implementation yet" said Mayor Rumaizi at the opening address this morning. Rumaizi was referring to the councils proposal to implement artificial turf at football fields around Ipoh town.
This project if implemented will be at the Polo Grounds and Taman DR Seenivasagam only. The Ipoh Padang was not included in MBI’s plan.
Appproximately 140 participants attended this session which included Canning Assemblyman Jenney Choi, Councillor Wong Kar Keat, football associations, government representatives and a small number of residents consisting of mainly senior citizens. The meeting was held at the Ipoh Convention Centre at 9am.
The majority of the residents who expressed their views were against the idea of an artificial turf to be implemented at the 2 mentioned sites. A resident suggested that the council find an alternative site to implement their plan and leave Padang Polo and Taman DR Seenivasagam undisturbed. However the MBI panel maintained that the 2 sites were suitable siting parking space as an example.
There was one participant, who currently is coaching youth, was for the proposal of a ‘artificial turf’ and put forward good points which would benefit the youth.
Councillor Wong said that he was not in favour of the proposal |
Councillor Wong Kar Keat and Canning Assemblyman Jenny Choi later declared that they were not in favour of implementing the artificial turf.
Will MBI listen to the residents or will the council get its way. I guess we'll have to wait until Mayor Rumaizi has 'collected all his feedback'.
The meeting ended by 11.30am.
KC
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
MBI's Town Hall Meeting on 18 March - Registration of Attendance
Scan on the QR code and answer the questions then submit.Places are limited to 200 from the general public. The last day for registration is 14 March.
KC
Monday, March 11, 2024
Why Does Mbi Want To Construct SYNTHETIC FOOTBALL FIELDS Around Ipoh..
The well maintained turf at Ipoh Padang and patronized by Ipoh residents throughout the year |
I received
this alert calling for a Town Hall Meeting by MBI to discuss the construction
of “SYNTHETIC FOOTBALL FIELDS AROUND IPOH’….”pembangunan padang bola sepak
rumput sintetik di sekitar seluruh bandar raya Ipoh” . I assume the alert was to seek residents
approval to go ahead.
So why is this bizarre request for a Town Hall meet since all the fields are well looked after. Go to any field managed by the council be it Ipoh Padang, Taman DR Seenivasagam and even the Polo ground or Taman Rekreasi Sultan Abdul Aziz and you will see it is well patronized by Ipoh residents every day of the week nay even the whole year.
Sunday morning@Polo ground. Senior citizens and families have raised concerns for synthetic grass |
So do we absolutely need to spend ratepayers money for SYNTHETIC GRASS?
KC
Extra reading / Copied from IPDC / Jason Chai Wai Fong...
Why is replacing real grass with artificial grass becoming more popular?...
1).It does not need to be mowed with electric or fossil fuel mowers. ...2) It does not require watering,..3) It does not require the use of harmful fertilisers or herbicides....4) It is drought resistant and eliminates puddling.....5) It stands up to heavy use.
However, the environmental issues caused from choosing to put down an artificial lawn far outweighs any of these potential benefits.
Why is artificial grass harmful to the environment?
1) Artificial grass does not provide any food for living creatures. It restricts access to the soil beneath for burrowing insects and to the ground above for soil dwellers such as worms...2) It restricts access to natural materials like leaf litter and grass clippings – essential for feeding soil organisms like worms and microscopic animals and keeping the soil healthy...3) Artificial grass reaches significantly greater temperatures than those reached by natural grass under the same weather conditions. Plastic lawns can overheat in hot weather making them unusable...4) Artificial grass can contribute to global warming by absorbing significantly more radiation than living grass and, to a lesser extent, by displacing living plants that could remove carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A Street Party On the 2nd Day Of Chinese New Year 2024
I attended on the 2nd of the three day event. The scene had chairs and tables on the road and the five foot way and others standing or sitting on the culvert.
,,the view closer to Market Street |
..on Jalan Bijeh Timah |
..the view closer to Jalan Sultan Iskandar |
It was organised by Sunny Lim the proprioter of KikiLalat, a wacky joint which had classroom furniture and serves craft beers. The 3 day event featured a classic cars show, lion and dragon dance, karaoke performances, free vendor booths and music performances.
Sunny Lim, the organiser with his guests and with Bryan Duorado |
Guests Karaoke 'singers' |
Crowd listens to the music performance while at back is the Classic Cars on display |
..the crowd was everywhere .. standing ... |
..seated on the culvert, five foot way ....sidewalk |
...a long queue waiting to enter KikiLalat to buy a drink .... |
then inside KikiLalat ..2 personel serving drinks .. classroom furniture? |
Sunny who returned home several years ago thought Ipoh was kinda boring at the time. “I felt like I should organise a street event to let everyone experience, what he calls, an Ipoh vibe something that Penang and Kl don’t have. That’s when I started my old town “revival” project with a cocktail bar, craft beers place (think KikiLalat and Tiga Bar) something Ipoh didn’t have. Besides it’s cool to let the next upcoming generation have a different kind of memory point when young.
A chat with
a few in the crowd revealed that this event was great to be out on the spacious street
listening to music and hanging out with friends. Several of those interviewed
said when they usually came home for the festival they would hang out at the pubs
or coffee house. This was different and nice for a change.
...hanging out with a difference ...back for the festival .. sitting out in the night .... |
..... chilling and relaxing .... |
But more of that later. Stay tuned.
JAG
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Fair Park Bridge – Progress Update
Februari 11. Steel girders on both sides of the drain . Part of the third lane on Jln Kamaruddin Isa removed/ collapsed? |
A smoother flow of water towards the watergate.....? |
The flow towards the watergate under the bridge appears smooth flowing. That’s a good sign compared to Jan 24 when there was so much debri blocking the flow towards the watergate.
Jan 25 the day after. The blocked watergate. Only 1 side had steel girders. |
Fair Park bridge on January 24 when the Sungai Senam overflowed and flooded Fair Park |
The completion date is scheduled for 12 Mar 24. I think the contractor should be able to make the date. What do you think.
Contractor Arus Inspirasi Enterpris completion date is schedulde for 12 March 2023. |
KC
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Malaysia-Singapore Caucus of Friendship - 60 Years of Separation Or Bilateral Partnership
A group of Singaporeans was in Ipoh recently researching on the relationship between Malaysia and Singapore over the last 60 years whether it has been a separation or has it been a bilateral partnership. 9 August 2025 will be the 60th anniversary when Malaysia and Singapore separated.
Spokesman Victor
Ng said the group was called the Malaysia-Singapore Caucus For Friendship and it
was a joint initiative among like-minded Singaporeans and Malaysians.
The
Malaysian Caucus included Chan Kok Keong from the Perak Academy while Ipoh stalwarts
were Tan Sri Chang Ko Youn, Dato Gan Tack Kong and Koh Chye Hock and more. The
Singapore Caucus consisted of Gerry De Silva, Clement Mesenas, Georgie Lee and Colin
Goh.
We were
pleasantly surprised to catch up with cartoonist Dato Mohammad Nor or LAT.
He showed exuberance and enthusiasm for this project.
Ng revealed
that there will be a series of events being planned between Singapore and
Malaysia. We have caucus members in Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, and Sabah and
Sarawak. We want to acknowledge the
past, focus on the present and celebrate the future going forward. In other
words we want to deepen existing commonalities and continue to seek new common
ground and similarities to strengthen bilateral ties and kinship.
The past 60
years has not been easy and had its challenges. We want to plant the seeds for
a more enriching 60 years especially among the post 1965 generations of
Singaporeans and Malaysians. We are separate yet together!
Meantime
they are looking for individuals who can contribute their stories and write as well
as capture as many aspects of the symbiotic relations between the two
countries.
The approach
to the outline of their findings are still being worked out. More importantly will be the dreams and
inspirations for the next 60 years across all age groups and demographics.
Ann Lee of Etre Patisserie presents Dato Wan a Chinese New Year 'auspicious fruit desert' of Pomelo, Kalamansi and Clementine |
Dato Wan Mohd Isa, the OBJ (Territorial Chief) of Larut, Matang and Selama attended the lunch the following day. Dato Wan is a keen historian and heritage enthusiasts said he would contribute stories if asked.
‘Taiping and
Singapore have a lot of connections. The first President of Singapore Yusof
Ishak was a Taiping boy. Hopefully the Taiping Heritage Society will be
involved’.
Victor Ng briefs members at 1 Jalan Lasam ..... |
..the Singapore team at YLCO Museum and relaxing with YLCO guides |
Malaysia-Singapore Caucus of Friendship |
Looks like the Malaysia-Singapore Caucus of Friendship will have a busy 2024.
JAG