Monday, May 4, 2009

World OSH Day in conjunction with Labour Day 2009

NIOSH wishes to remind both employers and employees to regard occupational safety and health as a human right issue.

The right to work in a safe and healthy environment, free from accidents is also the fundamental right of every employee.

Employees and workers have a fundamental right to safety and also have an obligation to work safely too.

The theme for WORLD OSH DAY 2009 is “HEALTH & LIFE AT WORK – A Basic Human Right.”

Lee Lam Thye said this when commenting on Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak speech today (2/5/2009) in conjunction with HARI PEKERJA 2009 in Bukit Jalil.

Preserving human health is a key objective of social security, promoting and creating a safety and health culture can save lives and reduce costs to society.

NIOSH is proud to play its role to promote the right to productive work in conditions of human dignity, safety and health.

All workers are entitled to safe and healthy working conditions, as articulated in international human rights instruments, regardless of whether they be involved in fieldwork, in the office or other workplace settings.

It is essential for employers and employees to be fully committed to workplace safety. The government, employers and employees must be committed to achieving a work culture that ensures safety and health. It must be emphasized that there should be no compromise on safety and health at the workplace.

Increasingly, the promotion of safer conditions in the workplace is based on promoting a culture of risk and accidents prevention which can improve the health of workers and the productivity of the enterprise.

The overall responsibility for providing a safe and healthy working environment rests with the employers who should demonstrate their commitment to OSH.

This can be done by building and maintaining a preventive safety and health culture that address the principles of prevention, hazard identification, risk assessment and control, information and training, while workers have a duty to cooperate with the employer in implementing this OSH programme.

Mat Rempit

Various parties have expressed serious concern over the issue of Mat Rempit, snatch thefts, robberies and other criminal activities involving youngsters drawn into illegal racing.

Hardly a day goes by without some reports or incidents of members of public being victimized by these misfits of society.

Several concerned individuals have written to the media to express their anger and torment over the issue, particularly those who have fallen victims to these violent youths and their hooligan acts.

While the police should be commended for mounting various dangerous operations against these Mat Rempit – with some police personnel sustaining serious injuries – it would appear that the law enforcers have not been able to put an end to the dare-devil stunts of these misguided youngsters.

With most of those Mat Rempit in the age group of 15 to 19 years the question that needs to be asked is what has happened to parental guidance to these youngsters.

The Government and the Cabinet in particular must take effective and appropriate action to tackle and find on enduring solution to the Mat Rempit menace.

In my view we need to find out the root cause of the Mat Rempit problem. Is it because they come from broken homes and lack parental counseling.

Or is it because they do not have proper places to relax and release their energies or tension?

If this is true then the government needs to provide more sports facilities and more recreational spaces for our youths and teenagers. We need more football fields, more badminton and basketball courts, more affordable sports amenities for the young. There should be more spaces for games and sports in our cities and towns.

In this regard, our Housing and Local Government Ministry as well as the respective State Governments should ensure that all local authorities provide adequate sports amenities in our cities, towns and districts to help produce healthy bodies and minds and our teenagers will not turn to be Mat Rempit or involve in negative activities.

The Government should also review all relevant legislation to strengthen law enforcement and deal with Mat Rempit and illegal racing effectively.

Among other proposals that could be considered should include classifying repeat Mat Rempit offenders as juvenile delinquents who should then be sent to a reform school like that of the Henry Gurney Schools where they will be provided with counseling and skills training.

For parents who neglect their responsibility in disciplining and guiding their children who are under their care, perhaps there is a basis for parents to be imposed bonds for good behaviour of their kids.

Monday, April 27, 2009

World OSH Day 2009

TOMORROW (28TH APRIL 2009) is World Occupational Safety and Health Day (OSH) and is commemorated worldwide including Malaysia.

The theme for World OSH Day 2009 is “HEALTH & LIFE AT WORK – A Basic Human Right.”

Employees and workers have a fundamental right to safety and also have an obligation to work safely too.

The right to life is the most fundamental human right. The right to work in a safe and healthy environment, free from accidents is also the fundamental right of every employee.

NIOSH wishes to remind both employers and employees to regard occupational safety and health as a human right issue.

Preserving human health is a key objective of social security, promoting and creating a safety and health culture can save lives and reduce costs to society.

NIOSH is proud to play its role to promote the right to productive work in conditions of human dignity, safety and health.

All workers are entitled to safe and healthy working conditions, as articulated in international human rights instruments, regardless of whether they be involved in fieldwork, in the office or other workplace settings.

It is high time for employers and employees to prove they are fully committed to workplace safety. The government, employers and employees must be committed to achieving a work culture that ensures safety and health. It must be emphasized that there should be no compromise on safety and health at the workplace.

Increasingly, the promotion of safer conditions in the workplace is based on promoting a culture of risk and accidents prevention which can improve the health of workers and the productivity of the enterprise.

The overall responsibility for providing a safe and healthy working environment rests with the employers who should demonstrate their commitment to OSH.

This can be done by building and maintaining a preventive safety and health culture that address the principles of prevention, hazard identification, risk assessment and control, information and training, while workers have a duty to cooperate with the employer in implementing this OSH programme.

协助肾脏病人 - 捐献洗肾机器

目前世界各国都面对经济大海啸,我国的经济亦不理想;可是实达基金会仍然关注贫穷人士的福利问题,尤其是肾脏病人。自从半年前在巴生谷、槟城与柔佛开始推行的洗肾补贴计划,实达基金会再次帮助肾脏病人;通过捐赠新的洗肾机器,以便能够减轻肾脏病人的负担。这台洗肾机器共值4万4千令吉。

实达基金会主席丹斯里李霖泰在实达基金会与马联肾脏慈善基金会的支票与洗肾机器移交仪式上表示肾脏病人必须终身接受洗肾治疗来延续生命,每个星期必须接受3次的洗肾治疗。

在目前全球经济大海啸与我国面临经济不景的时候,实达基金会再次为肾脏病人带来希望,实达基金会捐赠一台价值4万4千令吉的洗肾机器予马联肾脏慈善基金会属下的洗肾中心,以便更多的洗肾病人能够受惠。这已经是第二台捐赠予马联肾脏慈善基金会的洗肾机器。

李氏希望额外增加的洗肾机器能够让洗肾中心提供更好的服务及帮助更多的肾脏病人。

李氏透露早在去年8月开始实达基金会已经给予每名经过筛选的贫穷肾脏病人每月500令吉的洗肾补贴。实达基金会已经决定每年从预算拨款中挪出60万令吉以便推行这项补贴计划。

从今年开始,基金会每月将花费5万令吉赞助来自巴生谷、槟城与柔佛的100名贫穷肾脏病人。在目前经济下滑与百物价上涨的时候,实达基金会的洗肾补贴计划确实减轻不少肾脏病人的财务负担。

Komen terhadap Raja

Semua rakyat Malaysia, terutamanya ahli politik harus akur dengan peringatan Sultan Perak mengenai pentingnya Institusi Raja Melayu disisihkan daripada sebarang pergolakan atau pertikaian politk sesama mereka.

Institusi Raja-raja perlu dipertahankan sebagai payung naungan rakyat sepanjang zaman daripada dicemari oleh mana-mana pihak.

Dalam konteks ini titah Sultan Perak perlu dijadikan iktibar dan panduan kepada rakyat supaya institusi Raja-raja tidak diheret ke kancah politik dan Raja berada di atas politik.

Persefahaman terhadap peranan Institusi Raja dalam masyarakat majmuk adalah penting dalam memastikan keamanan dan kemakmuran negara kita.

Maintenance and Safety Culture in the Country

NIOSH Chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye today suggested to the new Najib Administration to put an end to the poor and unsatisfactory maintenance of public infrastructure facilities and public amenities and work towards the emergence of a new era which gives emphasis to a strong maintenance and safety culture in the country.

One of the many issues of public concern is how to develop a strong maintenance culture in Malaysia in the interest of public safety and convenience.

Malaysia is known as a country which prides itself in the provision of First World infrastructure but not in terms of its maintenance of these infrastructure.

Incidences of defects and breakdown in new government buildings and infrastructures are still fresh in our minds. Problems of such nature are embarrassing and far too serious to be ignored.

Poor maintenance of public buildings and infrastructures can lead to accidents and injuries. Public toilets which are not properly maintained can cause public inconveniences. Children’s playgrounds poorly maintained can also result in accidents and injuries. Roads and public drains not properly maintained can also cause flash floods.

Potholes which are left unattended to for weeks greatly inconvenience motorists. Failure to prune tree branches and leaves that obstruct road signages along our highways, federal, state and town roads also cause inconvenience to motorists.

These unpleasant occurrences are a reflection of a Malaysian malaise clearly manifested in inferior quality work, poor execution, inept management, poor maintenance and lack of ethics.

What is at stake is not only the question of ethics but also the issue of Safety and Health at work. The occurrence of collapsing structure in buildings is an issue affecting health and safety at work which must not be overlooked.

It is time for everyone to curb the Malaysian malaise of inferior quality work, poor execution, inept management and poor maintenance.

The comment that Malaysia is a case of a country “having First World infrastructure but Third World Mentality” is very true when it comes to the practice of maintenance.

Maintenance and service has never been the country’s forte. We are good at providing state-of-the-art buildings and equipment but when it comes to maintaining them and making them function properly we have many shortcomings and weaknesses.

All authorities and every Malaysian must imbibe the culture of strong maintenance and make it a way of life. Let us not have first world infrastructure but a third class mentality when it comes to maintenance.

I call on the new Najib Administration to put an end to the poor and unsatisfactory maintenance of public amenities in the country.

The time has come for the emergence of a new era which gives emphasis to the development of a strong maintenance and safety culture.

Improving a country’s image is not only the responsibility of the government but also the duty of each citizen who must be civic-minded.

Despite Malaysia’s success in economic development, we have not succeeded to develop a civic-minded society. Indiscriminate throwing of litter is still very common despite public campaigns on anti-littering.

Let it not be said that Malaysians work hard to pursue wealth and success but lose sight of their civic obligations.

Budaya Penyengaran baik dapat dilaksanakan di Malaysia demi keselesaan dan keselamatan Orang Ramai

Salah satu dari isu yang menjadi perhatian kepada orang ramai ialah bagaimanakah budaya penyengaraan yang baik dapat dilaksanakan di Malaysia demi keselamatan dan keselesaan orang ramai.

Malaysia dikenali sebagai sebuah negara yang berbangga dengan kemampuannya untuk menyediakan prasarana bertaraf dunia, tetapi tidak dari segi penyengaraan yang baik.

Kejadian kecacatan dan kerosakan bangunan baru kerajaan dan prasarana yang di bangunkan oleh kerajaan maseh segar dalam ingatan kita semua. Masalah seperti ini adalah amat memalukan dan terlalu sirius untuk di abaikan.

Penyenggaraan yang buruk terhadap bangunan dan prasarana awam boleh membawa kepada kemalangan dan kecederaan. Tandas awam yang tidak diselenggara dengan baik menyebabkan ketidak selisaan kepada orang ramai. Taman permainan kanak-kanak yang tidak diselenggara dengan baik juga boleh menyebabkan kemalangan dan kecederaan. Sementara jalan raya dan longkang yang tidak diselenggara dengan baik boleh menyebabkan banjir kilat.

Jalan berlubang yang dibiarkan berminggu minggu membahayakan pengguna jalan raya. Kegagalan untuk memotong pokok dan dahan yang menutupi papantanda disepanjang jalanraya kita pula menyebabkan kesulitan kepada pengguna jalan raya.

Kejadian-kejadian yang tidak menyenangkan ini adalah imbasan kepada rasa tidak senang rakyat Malaysia terhadap kualiti kerja yang rendah, perlaksanaan yang tidak sempurna, pengurusan yang lemah, budaya penyenggaraan yang buruk dan kurangnya etika kerja dikalangan mereka yang terlibat.

Apa yang menjadi persoalan bukan sahaja isu etika kerja tetapi juga isu keselamatan dan kesihatan ditempat kerja. Kejadian keruntuhan di bangunan-bangunan adalah isu keselamatan dan kesihatan ditempat kerja yang tidak boleh dipandang ringan.
Sudah sampai masanya bagi semua pihak untuk bertindak atau berbuat sesuatu untuk mengelakkan atau menyekat perkara yang tidak menyenangkan rakyat Malaysia dari berulang seperti kualiti kerja yang rendah, perlaksanaan yang tidak sempurna, pengurusan yang lemah dan penyenggaraan yang buruk.

Komen yang Malaysia adalah sebuah negara yang “mempunyai prasarana kelas pertama dunia tetapi mentaliti kelas dunia ketiga” adalah tepat apabila kita berkata mengenai budaya penyenggaraan dinegara ini.

Budaya penyenggaraan dan perkhidmatan sememangnya bukan kekuatan kita. Kita amat baik didalam menyediakan bangunan dan prasarana yang canggih, tetapi apabila tiba kepada soal penyenggaraan dan menjaga bangunan dan prasarana tersebut kita mempunyai banyak kelemahan dan masaalah.

Semua pihak berkuasa dan rakyat Malaysia perlu menanam budaya penyenggaraan yang baik dan menjadikanya sebagai cara hidup seharian. Marilah kita mengubah sikap “prasarana kelas dunia pertama tetapi minda kelas dunia ketiga” apabila kita melakukan penyenggaraan.

Masanya sudah sampai untuk satu era baru yang menekankan terhadap budaya penyenggaraan dan keselamatan yang baik.

Memperbaiki imej negara bukan sahaja tanggung-jawab kerajaan tetapi juga semua rakyat Malaysia yang seharusnya mempunyai rasa bertanggung-jawab.

Walaupun Malaysia telah berjaya dari segi pembangunan ekonomi, kita masih belum berjaya membangunankan masyarakat yang bertanggung-jawab atau yang berminda sivik. Pembungan sampah di merata tempat masih lumrah walaupun pelbagai kempen telah dilakukan.

Janganlah kita dikatakan rakyat Malaysia bekerja kuat untuk mengumpulkan harta dan mencapai kejayaan tetapi hilang rasa tanggung-jawab sivik mereka.

合力对付攫夺匪

我国的罪案率严重已经成为广大群众的一个话题,尤其是一些攫夺匪凶狠残暴的行径;人民感到十分的恐惧,不知哪天成为攫夺的受害者。这是一项非常迫切与严重的问题,马来西亚防范罪案基金会副主席丹斯里李霖泰今日在怡保促请政府,尤其是执法单位必须与人民配合,全面向攫夺匪宣战,打击犯罪活动。

政府必须利用其全部力量,努力展开逮捕行动并将他们绳之以法。李氏表示防范罪案不是警方单方面的工作,人民必须与警方合作才能遏制或控制罪案的发生。马来西亚防范罪案基金会的目标之一就是大力推广防范罪案文化是共同的责任。

政府及各执法机构,包括地方当局、非政府组织与市民应该万众一心,致力于打击攫夺匪与其它的犯罪活动,他们的劣型是我们社会的一个祸根。

警队必须加倍的努力,提高训练所有警察掌握各项警务技能,并确保他们履行其专业的公共职责。警方必须诚实、坚决、公平和以礼待人以不辜负他们的座右铭。

人民希望警队的承诺,能够有效地转化为具体行动,以恢复与提高人民对警察部队的信任和预防罪案的发生。

由于目前的经济并不理想可能会导致罪案继续恶化下去;而攫夺与抢劫案几乎天天上演,无时无刻在任何的地点都有可能发生。因此,我国社会的各阶层人士应该给予强烈的谴责并互相合作全力打击攫夺匪与劫匪。

近年来已经发生多起攫夺案导致伤亡的悲剧,因此李氏相信手无寸铁的人民将夹在攫夺与抢劫罪案之间。李氏表示我们应该采取各种措施以全力实施打击与杜绝攫夺匪与劫匪,包括: -

1. 警方应该提供更多的警力与资源,不只是在吉隆坡而是全国各地全力捕抓攫夺与抢劫匪。
2. 各地方当局应推行倡议和实施各种指导方针。在安全城市的概念下,提供各项安全措施,如建设有围栏的行人道等等。
3. 人民必须时常提高警惕,并依据警方与马来西亚防范罪案基金会所付诸实践的指导原则或贴士,人民能够知晓如何防止攫夺案的发生及避免成为抢劫案的受害者。
4. 市民必须全力以赴,在自身安全受到保障的情况下,帮助受害者抓拿攫夺匪或劫匪,并将他们移交给有关当局。
5. 政府必须严格惩罚被定罪的攫夺匪与劫匪,被定罪者必须强制性的接受牢狱的惩罚。

Masalah Mat Rempit

Rakyat Malaysia yang patuh kepada undang-undang sudah pasti akan menyokong sebarang langkah atau inisiatif yang dapat membendong kegiatan lumba haram yang telah menjadi duri dalam daging kepada masyarakat sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini.

Sehubungan dengan itu saya mengalu-alukan cadangan untuk meminda Akta Pengangkutan Jalan Raya dan memperkenalkan satu seksyen khas untuk mengawal kegiatan lumba haram dan menghukum pelumba haram.

Pada masa ini pelumba haram diambil tindakan dibawah undang-undang “memandu secara bahaya” dimana hukumannya tidak berkesan untuk mencegah pelumba haram tersebut dari mengulangi perbuatan mereka.

Polis Diraja Malaysia telah mencadangkan Akta Pengangkutan Jalan Raya di pinda agar hukuman lebih berat dapat diperkenalkan keatas pemandu yang “gila laju” seperti Mat Rempit yang mengambil bahagian didalam perlumbaan haram dan ditangkap lebih dari satu kali.

Menghukum pesalah remaja yang mengambil bahagian didalam perlumbaan haram dengan membuat kerja-kerja amal sehingga 100 jam adalah salah satu langkah yang boleh dipertimbangkan.

Pesalah berkenaan yang didapati bersalah patutlah ditahan di Sekolah Henry Gurney untuk suatu tempoh yang ditetapkan.

Kebanyakan Mat Rempit adalah dalam lingkungan umur 15 ke 19 tahun, sebahagiannya dari kalangan pelajar dan kebanyakan adalah mereka yang telah kandas dalam pelajaran atau telah berhenti sekolah.

Soalannya ialah apa sudah terjadi dengan ibu bapa mereka. Tidak-kah ibubapa berprihatin dengan tingkah laku anak mereka yang terlibat dalam aktiviti Mat Rempit.

Mereka bukan sahaja membahayakan diri mereka semasa beraksi dengan motosikal mereka, tetapi juga membahayakan orang ramai yang menggunakan jalan raya.

Telah seringkali orang awam mengadu bagaimana mereka telah menjadi mangsa Mat Rempit yang terlibat dalam lumba haram, termasuk masalah pencemaran bunyi bising hasil dari kegiatan mereka.

Apa yang amat membimbangkan ialah penglibatan Mat Rempit dalam kegiatan jenayah seperti yang dilaporkan dalam media baru-baru ini.

Terdapat tidak kurang dari lima kes yang dibawa kepengetahuan saya di mana golongan warga tua kehilangan nyawa apabila dilanggar oleh pelumba haram yang tidak dikenali yang melarikan diri.

Saya berpendapat pihak berkuasa yang berkenaan perlu bertindak dengan tegas untuk membanteras kegiatan Mat Rempit ini buat selama-lamanya.

Apa yang jelas ialah berbagai operasi yang telah dilakukan oleh pihak berkuasa sehingga kini tidak dapat membendung kegiatan Mat Rempit ini tanpa undang-undang yang lebih berkesan beserta dengan hukuman yang dapat mencegah mereka melakukan perbuatan tersebut.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Avoid from lightning strike again in government hospitals

I read with utmost concern the fire that broke out at Ward 3C of the Putrajaya Hospital believed to be as a result of a lightning strike during heavy rain.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has every reason to be embarrassed by the incident.

If it is true that the fire occurred due to a lightning strike, then the relevant authority is answerable as to why the lightning arrestor that had been installed failed to work.

It was fortunate that none of the patients and Hospital Staff in that Ward were harmed during the fire.

Although it can be dismissed as an isolated case, the fact that the fire had occurred in the ward, necessitates a thorough investigation in the incident and the findings be made public.

Furthermore if a fire can occur in an important health institution like the Putrajaya Hospital, it certainly does not speak well of the performance of those placed in charge of the safety of the building.

The fire should also be looked upon seriously from the point of view of safety and health at the workplace besides the safety of the patients.

The Minister of Health and the Ministry must take all necessary measures to ensure that such incidents will not recur in any Government Hospitals in the future.

"1 Malaysia" Concept for "Safe Community"

The Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) wishes to suggest to Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak to introduce and implement the idea of Safe Communities in line with the “One Malaysia” concept.

A “One Malaysia” must also mean a safe and secure Malaysia – a nation free not only from crime but also from unwanted accidents and man-made disasters.

The definition of a “Safe Community” is one in which people live, work and play safely and healthily.

Besides improving the lives of individuals, safe communities create many common benefits, such as improved safety for the public, less crimes, improved productivity and competitiveness, lower health-care costs, and a reduction in other social expenditure.

Developing a safety culture is best achieved through building a safe community. The Safe Community approach provides a focal point for the community leaders, employers and employees, policemen, firemen, safety professionals and those who are keen in community affairs to build a better community where they work or live.

A safe and healthy workplace will benefit the enterprises not only in reduced injuries and cost of accidents, it also enhances the productivity and workers’ morale.

A comfortable and safe environment for schools and hospitals will improve the safety of school children and the effective delivery of services; a community where safety culture is strong and concern for others is high will also benefit the government administration.

The Safe Community Program is an integrated development of safety culture in the community that encompasses work safety, school safety, recreational safety, crime prevention and others. Effective programs can be realised through the synergy of safety & health initiatives of different community groups, local corporations, businesses, organizations, associations, schools, health care providers, government agencies and other service groups.
Other than the economy, crime has become an issue of major concern to all Malaysians. As crimes continue to occur, more so in view of the economic downturn and given the fact that law enforcement alone is inadequate to tackle crime, the government has to promulgate effective social policies and programmes to prevent and control criminal activities.

Policy makers, academicians, non-government organisations and the various strata of society need to stand up to the challenge of making our cities, towns and villages safe and liveable for everyone.

吉隆坡治安敲响警钟

针对吉隆坡刑事调查主任拿督邱震华指出首都的攫夺与抢劫案分别上升99%及80%。这是一项非常迫切与严重的问题,马来西亚防范罪案基金会副主席丹斯里李霖泰今日呼吁政府部门,尤其是执法单位必须与市民配合,全面向攫夺匪或劫匪宣战。

政府必须利用其全部力量,努力展开逮捕行动并将他们绳之以法。政府及各执法机构,包括地方当局、非政府组织与市民应该万众一心,致力于打击这种攫夺匪与劫匪,他们的劣型是我们社会的一个祸根。

由于目前的经济并不理想可能会导致罪案继续恶化下去;而攫夺与抢劫案几乎天天上演,无时无刻在任何的地点都有可能发生。因此,我国整个社会的各阶层人士应该给予强烈的谴责并互相合作全力打击攫夺匪与劫匪。近年来已经发生多起攫夺案导致伤亡的悲剧,因此李氏相信手无寸铁的人民将夹在攫夺与抢劫罪案之间。

李氏表示我们应该采取各种措施以全力实施打击与杜绝攫夺匪与劫匪,包括: -

1. 警方应该提供更多的警力与资源,不只是在吉隆坡而是全国各地全力捕抓攫夺与抢劫匪。
2. 各地方当局应推行倡议和实施各种指导方针。在安全城市的概念下,提供各项安全措施,如建设有围栏的行人道等等。
3. 人民必须时常提高警惕,并依据警方与马来西亚防范罪案基金会所付诸实践的指导原则或贴士,人民能够知晓如何防止攫夺案的发生及避免成为抢劫案的受害者。
4. 市民必须全力以赴,在自身安全受到保障的情况下,帮助受害者抓拿攫夺匪或劫匪,并将他们移交给有关当局。
5. 政府必须严格惩罚被定罪的攫夺匪与劫匪,被定罪者必须强制性的接受牢狱的惩罚。

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

“第一婆罗州职业安全与卫生大会”

全国职业安全与卫生机构主席丹斯里李霖泰今日在沙巴洲亚庇宣布全国职业安全与卫生机构将在东马第一次举办“第一婆罗州职业安全与卫生大会”,预计于6月8日与9日在第一婆罗州会议中心(ONE BORNEO CONVENTION CENTRE)举行。与此同时,主办单位将在大会期间设置职业安全与卫生陈列室,许多安全与卫生的陈列摊位将摆设各种不同类型的安全设备,并为公众提供相关的资讯。

该婆罗州职业安全与卫生大会打算吸引超过一千名不仅来自沙巴或砂拉越的参加者,我们甚至欢迎纳闽直辖区、汶莱或印尼加里曼丹的人士参加。是次大会是公开给予职业安全与卫生的参与者、政府机构、私人企业或是有兴趣的非政府组织等等。

李氏表示这次的婆罗州职业安全与卫生大会是全国职业安全与卫生机构第一次在东马举行,甚至邀请邻国参与。全国职业安全与卫生机构每年都在吉隆坡举办全国性的职业安全与卫生大会,可是路程遥远与其它的因素造成东马与纳闽直辖区参与者并不多。因此,这次的婆罗州职业安全与卫生大会是特别为东马参加者而设的。

除此以外,婆罗州职业安全与卫生大会将能在婆罗州地区提供新的职业安全与卫生的想法和职业安全与卫生的管理,实际减少工业事故的发生与改进生产力。这次的大会将会参照本地与外国的职业安全与卫生参与者的实际经验,特别有关部门农业、石油和气体、服务业、建筑业甚至是中小型工业。

李氏透露沙巴职业安全与卫生机构积极扮演它的角色,努力促进工作场所的职业安全与卫生,并通过教育与培训,有效的传达职业安全与卫生文化。此外,为学校提供咨询服务、研究与开发职业安全与卫生的问题并且将有关的讯息传达至各工业领域。

自2007年在亚庇开始运作,沙巴职业安全与卫生机构已经成功举办162项训练课程,共有4337名参与者。而2008年, 也举办了127项培训班,有2848名参加者接受训练。

有兴趣欲参与婆罗州职业安全与卫生大会的人士,可致电联络沙巴职业安全与卫生机构,联络电话:088 – 264 252 或 088 – 266 252。任何询问亦可通过电邮 bosh2009@niosh.com.my 或亲临沙巴职业安全与卫生机构在亚庇社险大厦的办公室。

Promotion of BOSH in KK

NIOSH Chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye announced in Kota Kinabalu today that NIOSH has decided to do more promotional efforts for occupational safety and health (OSH) in East Malaysia with the holding of the First Borneo Occupational Safety and Health Convention (BOSH) in Kota Kinabalu on the 8th and 9th of June 2009 at the One Borneo Convention Centre. An OSH Exhibition will also be organized along with the Convention where many exhibition booths will be made available to display various safety equipments and services in safety and health for public information.

The BOSH Convention aims to attract about a thousand participants not only from Sabah but also Sarawak, the Federal Territory of Labuan, Brunei Darussalam as well as Kalimantan Indonesia.

The Convention is open to OSH practioners, Government Departments and Agencies, private sector organizations as well as interested Non-Government bodies.

The BOSH Convention is the first of its kind NIOSH is organizing in East Malaysia to facilitate greater participation by East Malaysians and the neighbouring countries.

Every year NIOSH organizes an Annual Conference of Occupational Safety and health (COSH) in Kuala Lumpur but participation from East Malaysia and Labuan is limited in view of distance and other difficulties.

With this in mind BOSH is organized to facilities greater participation by those participants from Borneo.

Besides this, it is intended to provide industries in the Borneo region with new and improved ideas on the implementation of OSH and OSH Management within their organizations to reduce industrial accidents and improve productivity.

BOSH will also see the presentation of papers on good OSH practices by local and foreign OSH practioners and experts in the Agricultural, oil and gas, service and hospitality sectors, the construction industry as well as the Small and Medium Industries.

NIOSH Sabah is committed to its role to promote safety and health at the workplace and help contribute towards the attainment of an OSH Culture through education and training, provision of consultancy services, research and development on OSH issues as well as dissemination of OSH information to the industries.

Since it started its operations in Kota Kinabalu in 2007, as of today 162 training courses involving 4337 participants have been successfully conducted.

For the year 2008, 127 training courses were conducted and 2848 participants were trained.

Those participants interested to participate in BOSH can contact NIOSH Sabah – telephone number 088 – 264 252 or 088 – 266 252.

Enquires can also be made via email: bosh2009@niosh.com.my to the NIOSH Sabah office which is located at Wisma PERKESO Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu.

“One Malaysia” concept for UNITY

The “One Malaysia” concept expounded by Datuk Seri Najib Razak should set the pace for the rejuvenation of the unity building process for the next decade involving every Malaysian irrespective of race, colour or creed.

“One Malaysia” should have as its key elements mutual understanding, respect and trust for one another in a multiracial country like us.

We must begin by understanding each other and this will lead to respect and trust which are vital ingredients for building unity.

The virtue of unity is that it respects and allows individuals to express their own uniqueness and specialty and yet being together in harmony. We can quote the example of a bunch of flowers or grapes, collectively enhancing each other’s beauty. They may look similar but they are not the same.

Self expression allows a person to utilize his or her potentials for the benefit of the community and enable it to develop fully like a blooming flower spreading fragrance all around. Diversity within any community actually adds beauty and colour to the whole picture and it should be respected and appreciated.

I believe it is the true essence of life which would bring about unity and diversity. Unity is an important ingredient that creates feelings of ownership and togetherness.

One of the major challenges facing the Najib administration, other than dealing with the economic crisis, will be to strive for the attainment of a truly united Malaysia Nation and a ‘Bangsa Malaysia’.

Unity is a priceless gift that must be preserved by all Malaysians in a multi-racial country like Malaysia. Every peace-loving Malaysian should be fully committed to promoting a culture of peace, harmony and unity.

The work of fostering unity should begin in the schools, beginning from the kindergartens to primary, secondary schools and tertiary institutions of learning where efforts can be made to instill the values of harmony and unity.

Fostering unity should also begin in the neighbourhoods for that is where the diversity of people and their values are situated.


Even if economics and information technology are the driving force of this era and in the future, we must not lose sight of racial harmony and unity.

Economic development would not be meaningful without understanding, harmony, goodwill and trust among the people.

Programmes of action should continue to inculcate nurture and strengthen the spirit of love and patriotism for the country.

Inter-racial harmony and unity are of paramount importance in a multi-ethnic society like ours. Malaysia was forged out of diversity and through the spirit of give and take, compromise and consensus.

The Federal Constitution, which guarantees the rights of the various ethnic groups, and as well the Rukunegara are the guide for nation building and have been accepted by all Malaysians since we attained independence.

It is very important that the disparities and inequalities among races must be eliminated in order to bring about enduring harmony and unity in the country.

Development Urban Centre

The development and management of urban centers is a very complex and challenging task. Developing solutions for urban issues and challenges in the cities of the 21st century is most critical.

Malaysia’s overriding concern in its urban and industrialization plans and programmes is for its urban citizens to achieve a certain level of living standard that will commensurate with the country’s status of a developed nation by the year 2020.

In Malaysia today about 60 per cent of the population reside in urban areas indicating the country is facing rapid urbanization resulting from rural to urban migration.

Our cities and towns are going to be the frontiers for building a new Malaysia. This is where our local authorities have to play a pivotal and crucial role to deal with the many challenges and problems in the urbanized environment.

Local government therefore takes on a center stage as it must have the capacity and the wherewithal to cope with the many issues and find quick and effective answers to community needs and services.

Local government, instead of being the lowest level of government, should become the highest in terms of community needs and services.

As Malaysia undergoes rapid urbanization and with the creation of more cities and towns, local governments which are responsible for providing the community’s needs and services should be put on the national agenda.

To cope with the challenges or urbanization, we need to ensure that our local government service has a much higher capacity in terms of professionalism.

Improving the efficiency of local government requires the appointment of more technical staff such as architects, engineers and other qualified professionals to fill up vacant positions and provide the back-up so that capacity building can be improved.

For local governments to function effectively they must be receptive to public feedback. In this connection, popular participation needs to be promoted with the involvement by citizens through the setting up of consultative committees in which the public can put forward their views and suggestions.

Urbanization should also lead to community spirit building. Where new buildings and housing estates are built, pro-active efforts must be made to build a sense of community and co-operation among the multiethnic residents which will be beneficial to our multiracial country in terms of generating goodwill and unity.

Cities and towns must have a clear vision and adopt a holistic approach in managing their future.

They must be shaped and developed with five key elements in mind namely, they must be developed to be socially just, ecologically sustainable, politically participatory, economically productive and culturally vibrant.

Urban Govenance

The development and management of urban centers is one of the major challenges of our time as well as one of the most complex tasks of our societies.

In an increasingly urbanizing world, sustainable urban development will depend largely on the management capacity of cities and the active participation of their citizens.

In cities, it is possible to integrate human, economic and technological resources in an efficient way. Well managed cities are also a pre-condition for successful urban development.

In an increasingly urbanized world, sustainable urban development depends largely on improved management of cities.

Policies and programmes for the development of human settlements require strong, open and accountable local government institutions working in partnership with all interested parties.

Here lies the importance of urban governance. Good urban governance can be defined as an efficient and effective response to urban problems by accountable local governments working in partnership with civil society.

The concept of urban governance refers to the complex set of values, norms, processes and institutions by which cities are managed. Good urban governance works towards making cities more efficient, equitable, safe and sustainable.

Good urban governance involves participatory decision making. It not only involves the federal, state and local governments but also civil society such as the private sector, community – based institutions, the media etc.

The practice of urban governance ensures that views and priorities of these groups are reflected in the priorities of cities and the way they are run.

The progress of a country depends in no small measure on the quality of its governance. While a democratic government may lay the foundation for good governance, a vigilant and active citizenry is essential to its sustenance.

The quality of governance is enhanced when government as a whole and public agencies in particular become open to new ideas and responsive to citizens. Responsiveness in turn is improved when citizens are well informed and collectively seek better performance from these agencies.

Good urban governance is defied within the UNDP – supported Urban Governance Initiative as having nine characteristics namely participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus orientation, equity, effectiveness and efficiency, accountability and strategic vision.

In Malaysia today about 60 per cent of the population reside in urban areas indicating the country is facing rapid urbanization resulting from rural to urban migration.

Our cities and towns are going to be the frontiers for building a new Malaysia. This is where our local authorities have to play a pivotal and crucial role to deal with the many challenges and problems in the urbanized environment.

Local government therefore takes on a center stage as it must have the capacity and the wherewithal to cope with the many issues and find quick and effective answers to community needs and services.

Local government, instead of being the lowest level of government, should become the highest in terms of community needs and services.

As Malaysia undergoes rapid urbanization and with the creation of more cities and towns, local governments which are responsible for providing the community’s needs and services should be put on the national agenda.

To cope with the challenges or urbanization, we need to ensure that our local government service has a much higher capacity in terms of professionalism.

Improving the efficiency of local government requires the appointment of more technical staff such as architects, engineers and other qualified professionals to fill up vacant positions and provide the back-up so that capacity building can be improved.

For local governments to function effectively they must be receptive to public feedback. In this connection, popular participation needs to be promoted with the involvement by citizens through the setting up of consultative committees in which the public can put forward their views and suggestions.

Urbanization should also lead to community spirit building. Where new buildings and housing estates are built, pro-active efforts must be made to build a sense of community and co-operation among the multiethnic residents which will be beneficial to our multiracial country in terms of generating goodwill and unity.

The rapid urbanization taking place now also necessitates the development of a government funded Center or Institute for Urban Governance which can eventually function as a center of excellence to undertake research and provide consultancy on all urban issues as well as training of local government officials to better manage our cities and towns.

Cities and towns must have a clear vision and adopt a holistic approach in managing their future.

They must be shaped and developed with five key elements in mind namely, they must be developed to be socially just, ecologically sustainable, politically participatory, economically productive and culturally vibrant.

New Cabinet's Performance

Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak has promised to make his Cabinet a performing and service-delivery cabinet with the implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) focusing on impact and delivery results.

The Prime Minister’s emphasis on performance and his commitment to personally monitor the progress of all Ministers once every six months is a step in the right direction considering the fact there has been public dissatisfaction in the past with regard to performance of Ministers and certain civil servants.

Obviously the time has come for a people and action-oriented Government starting with a Cabinet which has to be totally sensitive to the needs of the people and the nation especially during the present difficult times.

Needless to say the public expectations in the Najib administration are high and it is incumbent on the new administration to perform and deliver results based on a culture of integrity and excellence.

This will mean sheer hard work for every member of the Cabinet to ensure the realisation of the new administration’s pledge and commitments.

Members of the Najib administration are well advised to follow a Chinese maxim “jiao ta shi di, shen ru min jian” which when translated means that all members of the administration must hold their feet firmly on hard ground and reach out to the masses to understand their needs and wants, feel their pulse and do the right things to win over the hearts and minds of the people.

蕉赖马鲁里花园柏嘉沙路一带治安不好

针对报章报道蕉赖马鲁里花园柏嘉沙路一带治安不好,几乎每个星期都发生抢劫案,人人自危。马来西亚防范罪案基金会副主席丹斯里李霖泰表示蕉赖马鲁里花园柏嘉沙路的居民已派代表向他联系,而昨天下午5时左右,李氏带领他们会见蕉赖警区主任HAJI AMIR及多位蕉赖警区高级警官,共同商讨有关问题的严重性。这项会议由李氏亲自安排。

在对话中,居民与一部分的受害者已经把事情的经过向警方投诉。蕉赖警区主任HAJI AMIR表示欢迎居民前来向警方投诉。他透露蕉赖警区已经设立一个特别行动组专门处理这个问题,特别是在蕉赖马鲁里花园(TMN MALURI)与美达花园(TMN MIDAH)一带。

HAJI AMIR表示他本身非常关注有关治安的问题,尤其他本身就是蕉赖马鲁里花园的居民。此外,蕉赖警方的特别行动组成立至今,已经逮捕了11名电单车飙车族(MAT REMPIT),他们全是只有15-18岁的青少年。警方已经将他们扣留,并排期让受害者前往警局认人。

丹斯里李霖泰表示在对话中HAJI AMIR将蕉赖警方24小时行动室的联络电话告诉与会者,并要他们将有关的号码传达给居民与商家,以便面对问题时立即通知警方,蕉赖警方可以采取快速的行动。

如果有居民与商家有怀疑或发现飙车族出现在该区,可立即拨打这个号码,这也是一个警民合作的预防行动。蕉赖警方24小时行动室电话号码:03 – 9284 0083。

Social Development-balanced Society

MCPF Vice-Chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye today called for greater efforts by the Government to enhance social development based on noble values which can help strengthen human capabilities and the role of family institutions in achieving a balanced society.

The success of Malaysia depends not only on economics, science, and information communication technology (ICT) but also on how we can build a Malaysian society which is morally, spiritually and mentally strong and healthy.

This can be a bulwark against the many social and moral issues besieging our society. Our nation’s future depends on a strong and cohesive moral foundation.

Despite the many accomplishments, the social progress of our society is still lagging behind. It is time for us to address the country’s social capital. All Malaysians must take responsibility for the failing values and declining social standards prevalent today.

The serious crime rates, the unresolved drug menace, corruption in the public and private sectors, indiscipline in schools and the culture of violence in our midst all point to an urgent need to address the country’s social capital.

Unless and until we succeed in boosting our social capital no amount of economic development can strengthen our social fabric in the face of new challenges. This is why it is important for Malaysia to balance rapid economic growth with moral and societal values.

Social ills are the symptom of an unhappy society. Many factors have been blamed for causing social ills, including the lack of parental supervision, lack of moral education, urbanization and the oft-discussed delinquent behaviour of teenagers.

The time has come for us, as a nation, to improve the quality of life Malaysians and address the negative trends head-on before the situation deteriorates.

The MCPF calls for a relook of our National Social Policy to determine to what extent the Policy has contributed towards creating a progressive and sustainable society based on strong moral values and to enrich our social capital.

A review of our Social Policy is also needed to reevaluate efforts by the Government to create a stable, healthy and harmonious Malaysian society based on strong moral foundation to balance rapid economic growth with moral and societal values.

“全民的马来西亚”与新首相

拿督斯里纳吉今早10点在国家皇宫正式宣誓就任,成为我国第六任首相。马来西亚防范罪案基金会副主席丹斯里李霖泰恭贺拿督斯里纳吉出任首相并吁请新任首相不只要关注国家性与目前的经济问题外,必须多加关注国内的罪案问题。我国的犯罪问题已经在全国人民之间产生恐慌与害怕,由于目前全球經濟蕭條,我國無法倖免,衍生罪案和社會問題,所以罪案率可能会增加。

因此,李氏呼吁拿督斯里纳吉在出任首相后必须特别关注犯罪的问题,与各有关部门互相协调,策划各种防范措施和采取积极与有效的步骤,共同克服这个举国上下都面对的问题。

马来西亚防范罪案基金会原则上赞同新任首相拿督斯里纳吉所提出的“全民的马来西亚”概念,但是李氏希望这个概念能够包括安全与稳定的马来西亚,让各民族、各阶层的人民受惠,他们能够安居乐业,并不会对罪案的发生产生恐惧感。

藉着拿督斯里纳吉今早10点在国家皇宫正式宣誓就任,成为我国第六任首相。马来西亚防范罪案基金会副主席丹斯里李霖泰恭贺拿督斯里纳吉出任首相并吁请新任首相不只要关注国家性与目前的经济问题外,必须多加关注国内的罪案问题。我国的犯罪问题已经在全国人民之间产生恐慌与害怕,由于目前全球經濟蕭條,我國無法倖免,衍生罪案和社會問題,所以罪案率可能会增加。

因此,李氏呼吁拿督斯里纳吉在出任首相后必须特别关注犯罪的问题,与各有关部门互相协调,策划各种防范措施和采取积极与有效的步骤,共同克服这个举国上下都面对的问题。

马来西亚防范罪案基金会原则上赞同新任首相拿督斯里纳吉所提出的“全民的马来西亚”概念,但是李氏希望这个概念能够包括安全与稳定的马来西亚,让各民族、各阶层的人民受惠,他们能够安居乐业,并不会对罪案的发生产生恐惧感。

藉着“全民的马来西亚”概念,李氏建议新任首相须落实与实行社区安全概念的计划(Safe Community),拿督斯里纳吉应该推动社区安全计划,让人民能够在安全的情况下,生活、工作、娱乐与健康。除了能提高个人的生活素质,社区安全也创建许多共同利益,如改善公众的安全、减少犯罪、提高生产力和竞争力、并降低保健费用与减少其他的社会开支。

此外,拿督斯里纳吉必须确保马来西亚皇家警察不只要注重撲滅罪案的工作,也必須致力建立親民形象、提升廉正及工作能力、反贪污与滥权,并配合“廉正、公平和有禮”的新口號,积极消滅罪案、恢復國家安寧、挽回人民對警方信心。

李氏希望新任首相确保非政府组织能够获得一些拨款,以便他们能够向人民推动与实行群众性与地方性的防范罪案的活动。

,李氏建议新任首相须落实与实行社区安全概念的计划(Safe Community),拿督斯里纳吉应该推动社区安全计划,让人民能够在安全的情况下,生活、工作、娱乐与健康。除了能提高个人的生活素质,社区安全也创建许多共同利益,如改善公众的安全、减少犯罪、提高生产力和竞争力、并降低保健费用与减少其他的社会开支。

此外,拿督斯里纳吉必须确保马来西亚皇家警察不只要注重撲滅罪案的工作,也必須致力建立親民形象、提升廉正及工作能力、反贪污与滥权,并配合“廉正、公平和有禮”的新口號,积极消滅罪案、恢復國家安寧、挽回人民對警方信心。

李氏希望新任首相确保非政府组织能够获得一些拨款,以便他们能够向人民推动与实行群众性与地方性的防范罪案的活动。

New Premier

The MCPF congratulates Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak on his assumption to the highest political office as the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia.

While supporting the “One Malaysia” concept the MCPF is of the view that “One Malaysia” should also incorporate issues concerning safety and security for all Malaysians.

A “One Malaysia” must also mean a safe and secure Malaysia – a nation free from crime and the fear of crime.

Other than the economy, crime has become an issue of major concern to all Malaysians. As crimes continue to occur, more so in view of the economic downturn and given the fact that law enforcement alone is inadequate to tackle crime, the government has to promulgate effective social policies and programmes to prevent and control criminal activities.

Policy makers, academicians, non-government organisations and the various strata of society need to stand up to the challenge of making our cities, towns and villages safe and liveable for everyone.

In this connection, continuous efforts must be made to reduce crime, lessen the fear of crime and create safer cities and towns where economic enterprises and community can flourish and free from crime.

The MCPF wishes to suggest to the newly – appointed Prime Minister to work towards building SAFE COMMUNITIES in line with the “One Malaysia” concept.

The definition of a “Safe Community” is one in which people live, work and play safely and healthily.

Besides improving the lives of individuals, safe communities create many common benefits, such as improved safety for the public, less crimes, improved productivity and competitiveness, lower health-care costs, and a reduction in other social expenditure.

We feel it is necessary for Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak to take all the necessary steps to strengthen the Royal Malaysia Police and ensure that it remains to be a truly professional force that serves with pride and integrity, a force that will be held in high-esteem by law–abiding Malaysians and feared by criminals.

Safe Community under One Malaysia Concept

The MCPF Vice-Chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye today suggested to Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak to introduce and implement the idea of Safe Communities in line with the “One Malaysia” concept.

While supporting the “One Malaysia” concept the MCPF is of the view that “One Malaysia” should also incorporate issues concerning safety and security for all Malaysians.

A “One Malaysia” must also mean a safe and secure Malaysia – a nation free not only from crime but also from unwanted accidents and man-made disasters.

The definition of a “Safe Community” is one in which people live, work and play safely and healthily. This can be achieved when private and public sectors work in partnership to improve the safety and health of the people in the community.

Besides improving the lives of individuals, safe communities create many common benefits, such as improved safety for the public, less crimes, improved productivity and competitiveness, lower health-care costs, and a reduction in other social expenditure.

Developing a safety culture is best achieved through building a safe community. The Safe Community approach provides a focal point for the community leaders, employers and employees of large and small enterprises, policemen, firemen, safety professionals and those who are keen in community affairs, to build a better community where they work or live.

A safe and healthy workplace will benefit the enterprises not only in reduced injuries and cost of accidents, it also enhances the productivity and workers’ morale.

A comfortable and safe environment for schools and hospitals will improve the safety of school children and the effective delivery of services; a community where safety culture is strong and concern for others is high will also benefit the government administration.

The Safe Community Program takes reference from the community development and outreaching approach. It is an integrated development of safety culture in the community that encompasses work safety, school safety, recreational safety, crime prevention and others. Effective programs can be realised through the synergy of safety & health initiatives of different community groups, local corporations, businesses, organizations, associations, schools, health care providers, government agencies and other service groups.
Other than the economy, crime has become an issue of major concern to all Malaysians. As crimes continue to occur, more so in view of the economic downturn and given the fact that law enforcement alone is inadequate to tackle crime, the government has to promulgate effective social policies and programmes to prevent and control criminal activities.

Policy makers, academicians, non-government organisations and the various strata of society need to stand up to the challenge of making our cities, towns and villages safe and liveable for everyone.

Safe Community

MCPF Vice-Chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye today called for greater efforts by the Government to enhance social development based on noble values which can help strengthen human capabilities and the role of family institutions in achieving a balanced society.

The success of Malaysia depends not only on economics, science, and information communication technology (ICT) but also on how we can build a Malaysian society which is morally, spiritually and mentally strong and healthy.

This can be a bulwark against the many social and moral issues besieging our society. Our nation’s future depends on a strong and cohesive moral foundation.

Despite the many accomplishments, the social progress of our society is still lagging behind. It is time for us to address the country’s social capital. All Malaysians must take responsibility for the failing values and declining social standards prevalent today.

The serious crime rates, the unresolved drug menace, corruption in the public and private sectors, indiscipline in schools and the culture of violence in our midst all point to an urgent need to address the country’s social capital.

Unless and until we succeed in boosting our social capital no amount of economic development can strengthen our social fabric in the face of new challenges. This is why it is important for Malaysia to balance rapid economic growth with moral and societal values.

Social ills are the symptom of an unhappy society. Many factors have been blamed for causing social ills, including the lack of parental supervision, lack of moral education, urbanization and the oft-discussed delinquent behaviour of teenagers.

The time has come for us, as a nation, to improve the quality of life Malaysians and address the negative trends head-on before the situation deteriorates.

The MCPF calls for a relook of our National Social Policy to determine to what extent the Policy has contributed towards creating a progressive and sustainable society based on strong moral values and to enrich our social capital.

A review of our Social Policy is also needed to reevaluate efforts by the Government to create a stable, healthy and harmonious Malaysian society based on strong moral foundation to balance rapid economic growth with moral and societal values.

The 202nd Anniversary of PDRM

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has just commemorated its 202nd Anniversary.

An institution as old as the PDRM should be given due recognition given its important role to eradicate crime and in the maintenance of law and order.

Undoubtedly the PDRM has many accomplishments and success during its 202-year history. However, like any other institutions, it too has its fair share of problems. Its major task now is how to ensure the public truly appreciates the efforts undertaken by PDRM in the fight against crime and to make it a truly friendly force to the people.

The IGP Tan Sri Musa Hassan kicked off Police Day with a pledge to eradicate crime and ensuring peace and public order.

He also pledged the PDRM would not compromise in fighting abuse of power and corruption while strengthening integrity.

What was most significant is the pledge by Musa Hassan to commit himself to increase police presence at all crime-prone areas.

Malaysians will undoubtedly support the IGP’s pledge and hope that it will be effectively translated into concrete action to raise the people’s confidence in the police force and deter the people from committing crimes.

The success of the pledge depends primarily on the government to ensure that the PDRM has the capability and wherewithal to deal with more and more sophisticated criminals highly skilled in the use of high-technology and equipment.

I therefore suggest that there should be appropriate allocations to beef up the police force and ensure there is adequate well-trained personnel to deal with the multiple challenges of policing in this new millennium.

Greater efforts need to be undertaken to enhance the training and policing skills of all police personnel and ensure they discharge their public duties professionally, with integrity and live up to their motto of being Firm, Fair and Courteous.

新内阁的关键业绩指标

我国首相拿督斯里那吉承诺将使他的内阁履行责任和服务传递,以便内阁执行侧重于影响和交付成果的关键业绩指标。

马来西亚防范罪案基金会副主席丹斯里李霖泰表示首相强调业绩和他决心亲自每六个月一次监察所有内阁成员的表现是朝着正确方向,并考虑到公众过去对于一些部长的表现与某些公务员的不满。

显然现在时机已经成熟,必须有一个以人民为主及行动的内阁,政府及内阁已经完全敏感人民的需要和国家特别是在目前的困难时期。不用说公众人士对于拿督斯里纳吉政府有很高的期望,新政府必须在完整与卓越的文化基础上执行和交付成果。

李氏表示这将意味着每一个内阁成员必须更加辛勤工作,以确保实现新政府的保证和承诺。拿督斯里那吉的内阁成员须遵循中文的名句“脚踏实地,深入民间”,所有政府内阁必须持有其脚踏实地深入基层接触群众,了解人民的需求和欲望,也感受到他们的内心,做正确的事情以赢回民心。

"ONE MALAYSIA' Concept

The Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) wishes to suggest to Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak to introduce and implement the idea of Safe Communities in line with the “One Malaysia” concept.

While supporting the “One Malaysia” concept the MCPF is of the view that “One Malaysia” should also incorporate issues concerning safety and security for all Malaysians.

A “One Malaysia” must also mean a safe and secure Malaysia – a nation free not only from crime but also from unwanted accidents and man-made disasters.

The definition of a “Safe Community” is one in which people live, work and play safely and healthily. This can be achieved when private and public sectors work in partnership to improve the safety and health of the people in the community.

Besides improving the lives of individuals, safe communities create many common benefits, such as improved safety for the public, less crimes, improved productivity and competitiveness, lower health-care costs, and a reduction in other social expenditure.

Developing a safety culture is best achieved through building a safe community. The Safe Community approach provides a focal point for the community leaders, employers and employees of large and small enterprises, policemen, firemen, safety professionals and those who are keen in community affairs, to build a better community where they work or live.

A safe and healthy workplace will benefit the enterprises not only in reduced injuries and cost of accidents, it also enhances the productivity and workers’ morale.

A comfortable and safe environment for schools and hospitals will improve the safety of school children and the effective delivery of services; a community where safety culture is strong and concern for others is high will also benefit the government administration.

The Safe Community Program takes reference from the community development and outreaching approach. It is an integrated development of safety culture in the community that encompasses work safety, school safety, recreational safety, crime prevention and others. Effective programs can be realised through the synergy of safety & health initiatives of different community groups, local corporations, businesses, organizations, associations, schools, health care providers, government agencies and other service groups.
Other than the economy, crime has become an issue of major concern to all Malaysians. As crimes continue to occur, more so in view of the economic downturn and given the fact that law enforcement alone is inadequate to tackle crime, the government has to promulgate effective social policies and programmes to prevent and control criminal activities.

Policy makers, academicians, non-government organisations and the various strata of society need to stand up to the challenge of making our cities, towns and villages safe and liveable for everyone.

建立反贪污腐败文化

马来西亚防范罪案基金会副主席丹斯里李霖泰今日指出如果我们有一个清洁,高效和值得信赖的政府,伦理性、廉政和良好的道德价值观是至关重要的。

公务员必须树立廉政的文化,这将有助于不仅是一种专用;高效率和道德的公务员队伍之一,而且还更侧重于廉政的管理。

李氏表示为了实现这一目标,我们必须有一个工作文化其中包括诚实、信任、纪律、责任和透明度。虽然我们欢迎把崇高价值建立在公务员制度中,但真正重要的是,所有公务员必须归根结底确保这些崇高价值的做法。

当然有许多诚实和坚定的公务员,但也有许多带来耻辱和败坏声誉的服务,这是因为他们的贪婪和腐败现象。

李氏强调贪污腐败是一种道义上的失误,如果任其发展可能会导致我们的经济遭受破坏。贪污腐败是一种疾病如在一个文明社会中的癌症,如果不加处理会导致灾难性的后果。它逐渐摧毁一个人民的道德品质。

马来西亚人必须给予新首相全力的支持,以确保贿赂不会成为一种文化;届时它们可以有勇气的通过报告贪污腐败,将涉及者消除。

李氏再次强调反贪污腐败斗争不可能通过法律和单靠惩罚尽管这可能是重要的。归根结底,我们需要建立一种文化,通过纪律和良好的道德价值观,憎恶腐败。这需要在一个非常初期的阶段,即在我们的学校内开始。

在这方面,李氏建议将一个简单的反贪污腐败课程正式纳入我们的教育体系当中,在我们的社会里创造反贪污腐败的文化。

马来西亚皇家警察欢庆202警察周年纪念日

藉着马来西亚皇家警察欢庆202警察周年纪念日,马来西亚防范罪案基金会副主席丹斯里李霖泰今日表示警队必须更加的努力,提高训练所有警察掌握各项警务技能,并确保他们履行其专业的公共职责。警对必须诚实、坚决、公平和以礼待人以不辜负他们的座右铭。

因此,李氏建议政府应该有适当的拨款,以加强警察部队;并确保在新的千禧年有足够及训练有素的警察人员来处理多重挑战与社会治安。

毫无疑问,马来西亚皇家警察在其202年的历史中有许多成就,其主要任务是如何确保人民的安全,消除犯罪和维护法律与秩序,并真正成为人民的朋友。

全国总警长丹斯里慕沙表示警队须铲除罪案,本着坚强的诚实,决不向滥权与贪污妥协。警方将增加警力在时常发生罪案的地方以预防犯罪活动。

李氏表示人民无疑将支持总警长的承诺和期望,并希望警队能够有效地转化为具体行动,以恢复与提高人民对警察部队的信任和预防罪案的发生。

马来西亚皇家警察欲取得成功的保证,主要取决于我国政府,以确保警队有能力和必要的资源,以处理更多和更复杂的犯罪分子,毕竟目前的犯罪分子都掌握高科技并熟练使用设备和技术。

Dadah Pemusnah, Musnahkan Dadah

Tema Hari Antidadah Kebangsaan (HADAK) bagi tahun ini ialah ”Dadah Pemusnah, Musnahkan Dadah”. Tema ini dipilih dengan harapan dapat membangkitkan kesedaran semua anggota masyarakat tentang betapa bahayanya ancaman dadah terhadap masyarakat dari segi politik, ekonomi dan sosial.

Sekiranya gejala dadah terus berleluasa, tiada individu, keluarga ataupun masyarakat yang akan selamat. Ini bersandarkan realiti bahawa dadah mampu menguasai tubuh dan minda penagih, sindiket dadah pula mampu menjejaskan ekonomi negara, dan penyeludupan dadah akan menjadi punca kepada gejala jenayah dalam masyarakat.

Berdasarkan kepada laporan statistik sistem maklumat dadah kebangsaan (NADI) Agensi Anti Dadah Kebangsaan (AADK), penagih yang dikesan sepanjang tahun 2008 ialah seramai 12,352, iaitu 5,939 PENAGIH BARU dan 6,413 PENAGIH BERULANG.

Dari perangkaan tersebut menunjukkan bahawa dalam sebulan seramai 514 rakyat Malaysia terjerumus sebagai PENAGIH BARU dan 556 orang sebagai PENAGIH BERULANG. Dalam satu hari terdapat 17 orang yang menjadi penagih baru dan 19 orang menjadi penagih berulang. Di Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, didapati seramai 1,828 orang penagih yang dikesan, seramai 564 penagih baru dan 1,264 orang penagih yang berulang.

Kita semua perlu sedar ini merupakan angka-angka yang dapat dikesan, bagaimana dengan mereka yang tidak dapat dikesan atau ditangkap? Hal ini merupakan senario yang kritikal dan merupakan cabaran kepada Agensi Anti Dadah Kebangsaan (AADK) yang berfungsi sebagai Agensi Utama dalam memerangi dadah, musuh nombor satu negara.

Saya ingin menekankan peranan wanita dalam usaha menangani masalah penyalahgunaan dadah ini. Perangkaan Agensi Anti Dadah Kebangsaan (AADK) menunjukkan hanya segelintir golongan wanita yang terjebak dalam gejala penyalahgunaan dadah.

Maka berlandaskan kepada keyakinan bahawa peranan golongan wanita terlalu penting dalam usaha untuk mencapai matlamat Malaysia bebas dadah 2015, maka pada tahun ini, kita perlu merancang strategi bagi terus memperkasakan peranan wanita dalam usaha-usaha untuk mencegah penyalahgunaan dadah melalui program ”Masyarakat Wanita Antidadah” (MAWADAH).

Golongan wanita mampu memainkan pelbagai peranan dalam kehidupan mereka. Wanita ini adalah seorang ibu, seorang isteri, seorang guru, seorang teman, dan seorang pekerja. Golongan wanita ini juga merupakan seorang insan yang mampu untuk mendidik anak-anak dengan lemah-lembut tetapi tegas dalam membuat keputusan. Mereka mampu memberikan belaian, kasih-sayang, perhatian dan bersama dengan kerenah anak-anak walaupun pada masa yang sama mereka terpaksa keluar bekerja untuk menampung kehidupan keluarga.

Jika sesebuah keluarga itu bahagia secara automatik keluarga itu akan terlepas dari cengkaman penyalahgunaan dadah, dan ianya akan menyumbang kepada menjadikan Institusi Kekeluargaan, Pendidikan, tempat kerja dan komuniti serta kawasan tempat tinggal kita bebas dari segala gejala sosial terutamanya penyalahgunaan dadah.

Dengan kata-kata cerdik pandai bahawa ”tangan yang menghayun buaian mampu mengoncang dunia”, saya merayu kepada golongan wanita terutama kepada ibu-ibu untuk meluangkan sedikit masa berqualiti untuk mendengar masalah dan keluhan anak-anak terutama di peringkat remaja agar mereka merasa bahawa mereka masih disayangi dan diambil berat oleh ibu-ibu mereka.

Jika kita gagal berbuat demikian, maka jangan terperanjat jika anak-anak kita akan mencari rakan sebaya untuk meluahkan perasaan mereka. Cubalah kita fikirkan jika mereka mendapat rakan sebaya yang baik, tetapi jika sebaliknya maka kita boleh membayangkan apa yang akan terjadi.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

URBAN GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT

The development and management of urban centers is one of the major challenges of our time as well as one of the most complex tasks of our societies.

In an increasingly urbanizing world, sustainable urban development will depend largely on the management capacity of cities and the active participation of their citizens.

In cities, it is possible to integrate human, economic and technological resources in an efficient way. Well managed cities are also a pre-condition for successful urban development.

In an increasingly urbanized world, sustainable urban development depends largely on improved management of cities.

Policies and programmes for the development of human settlements require strong, open and accountable local government institutions working in partnership with all interested parties.

Here lies the importance of urban governance. Good urban governance can be defined as an efficient and effective response to urban problems by accountable local governments working in partnership with civil society.

The concept of urban governance refers to the complex set of values, norms, processes and institutions by which cities are managed. Good urban governance works towards making cities more efficient, equitable, safe and sustainable.

Good urban governance involves participatory decision making. It not only involves the federal, state and local governments but also civil society such as the private sector, community – based institutions, the media etc.

The practice of urban governance ensures that views and priorities of these groups are reflected in the priorities of cities and the way they are run.

The progress of a country depends in no small measure on the quality of its governance. While a democratic government may lay the foundation for good governance, a vigilant and active citizenry is essential to its sustenance.

The quality of governance is enhanced when government as a whole and public agencies in particular become open to new ideas and responsive to citizens. Responsiveness in turn is improved when citizens are well informed and collectively seek better performance from these agencies.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Mental Health is Important for us

In view of the current economic down turn leading possibly to recession, there is an increasing number of working Malaysians who are likely to suffer from anxiety, severe mental stress and even depression in relation to their jobs and working lives.

The impact that mental health problems, arising from economic hardship, imposed on the working population and their families as well as society as a whole is immense and needs to be addressed.

It is important during difficult and challenging times like this to ensure the health and well-being of Malaysians and their families through initiatives to promote good mental health among Malaysians from the viewpoint of sound social development.

In line with this, I wish to suggest to the Health Ministry to introduce short-term, medium and long-term measures to help depressed Malaysians and help intensify efforts for the promotion of good mental health.

This is the time for the Ministry to galvanize its resources nationwide to promote good mental health with the participation of the Malaysian Mental Health Association, other relevant NGO’s, employers, employees, family units and the community as a whole.

We need to take preventive measures to avoid suicide cases, more mental patients and people becoming victims of mental disorders arising from the economic downtown and unemployment.

Mental health is not just about mental illness. It is something we all need. It is feeling of well being, the ability to cope with life’s many challenges and to have a positive attitude towards oneself.

Mental health includes how one feels about one self, how one feels about other people and how one is able to handle the demands and challenges of life during difficult times.

According to the world health organisation, depression rank fifth among the major causes of disability and it is expected to jump to second place in 2020.

It is undoubtedly essential to mount a comprehensive nationwide campaign to educate all strata of society and the community on how to acquire the right knowledge to achieve a lifestyle that practices good mental health.

The promotion of mental health encompasses the Government, the community and the family unit. The Government should make available more amenities in hospitals and clinics to provide counselling by psychologists to those who need help.

The Health Ministry should also look into training more psychiatrists and psychologists in hospitals and clinics to deal with mental disorders while non-governmental organizations should be assisted to do more in promoting mental health.

Meanwhile those who need help to deal with mental problems should not be shy but be prepared to come forward and seek help.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Penggalakan Kesihatan Mental

NIOSH ingin menekankan peri pentingnya pembangunan dan penggalakkan kesihatan mental yang baik didalam suasana kegawatan ekonomi sekarang ini, dimana ia menyebabkan peningkatan kes kemurungan dan tekanan yang boleh mendatangkan kesan yang amat buruk kepada rakyat Malaysia.

Memandangkan kegawatan ekonomi sekarang ini boleh mengakibatkan resesi kemelesetan, terdapat semakin ramai pekerja di Malaysia yang mungkin akan menghadapi kegusaran, tekanan dan kemurungan yang bersangkutan dengan pekerjaan dan tugas mereka.

Impak dari masalah kesihatan mental yang berpunca dari masalah ekonomi boleh menjejaskan para pekerja dan keluarga mereka serta seluruh masyarakat amnya. Ini adalah amat serius dan perlu diatasi.

Adalah amat penting pada masa susah dan mencabar seperti sekarang ini untuk memastikan kesihatan dan kebajikan rakyat Malaysia dan keluarga mereka melalui pelbagai inisiatif untuk meningkatkan kesihatan mental dikalangan pekerja Malaysia dari sudut pembangunan sosial yang baik.

Sehubungan dengan itu, saya ingin mencadangkan kepada Kementerian Kesihatan untuk memperkenalkan langkah jangka pendek, pertengahan dan jangka panjang, untuk membantu rakyat Malaysia yang menghadapi tekanan dan kemurungan dan membantu meningkatkan usaha pengalakan kesihatan mental yang baik.

Inilah masanya untuk Kementerian menggerakan sumber-sumbernya di seluruh negara untuk meningkatkan kesihatan mental dengan kerjasama Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia, badan-badan bukan kerajaan yang berkenaan, majikan, pekerja, keluarga dan keseluruhan masyarakat.

Kita perlu mangambil langkah pencegahan untuk mengelakkan kejadian membunuh diri, lebih banyak kes pesakit mental dan lebih ramai orang menjadi mangsa kepada penyakit mental yang disebabkan oleh kegawatan ekonomi dan pengangguran.


Kesihatan mental bukan sahaja mengenai penyakit mental. Ia adalah sesuatu yang diperlukan oleh kita semua. Ia adalah perasaan kepuasan terhadap kehidupan dan kebajikan diri sendiri, kemampuan menghadapi pelbagai cabaran kehidupan, dan sikap positif terhadap diri sendiri.

Kesihatan mental juga termasuk perasaan seseorang terhadap dirinya sendiri, perasaanya terhadap orang lain dan bagaimana seseorang mengendalikan pelbagai cabaran didalam kehidupanya.

Menurut pertubuhan kesihatan sedunia, kemurungan adalah punca yang kelima diantara punca-punca utama yang menyebabkan hilang upaya dan ia dianggarkan akan meningkat ketempat yang kedua menjelang tahun 2020.

Kempen di seluruh negara amat diperlukan untuk memberi pengajaran kepada semua lapisan masyarakat bagaimanakah cara untuk mendapatkan pengetahuan yang tepat untuk mencapai cara hidup yang sesuai yang menggalakan kesihatan mental yang baik.

Promosi kesihatan mental melibatkan pihak Kerajaan, masyarakat dan keluarga. Kerajaan boleh menyediakan prasarana seperti lebih banyak unit psikiatri dan katil hospital.

Kementerian Kesihatan perlu mengkaji keperluan untuk melatih lebih banyak pakar pesakit jiwa dan ahli psikologi untuk berkhidmat di hospital dan klinik supaya perkhidmatan rawatan mental dapat diberikan, sementara badan-badan bukan kerajaan perlu memberikan bantuan didalam meningkatkan kesedaran terhadap kesihatan mental.

经济不靖,精神压力沉重

鉴于目前的经济悲观可能导致经济衰退,而在工作和生活当中,越来越多的人民可能遭受焦虑、严重的精神压力;甚至抑郁症。全国职业安全与卫生机构主席丹斯里李霖泰强调,今天的社会发展和促进良好精神健康日益重要。本着这一精神,李氏建议卫生部必须推出短期、中期与长期的各项措施,以帮助舒缓人民的压力和各单位加紧努力,促进良好的精神健康。

目前有关部门须集合全国各地的资源,马来西亚精神健康协会、相关的非政府组织、雇主、雇员、家庭与整个社会都必须参与及推动良好精神健康生活的重要性。

对于经济困难而产生的的精神健康,对劳动人口和他们的家庭以及整个社会的影响是巨大的,我们必须正视问题的严重性并设法加以解决。在困难与挑战的时代,重要的是人民能够继续享有健康和福祉。我们须通过采取主动的措施,促进人民的良好精神健康及健全的社会发展。

一项全面的全国性的精神健康运动必须展开,这无疑是至关重要的;通过该运动,能够教育所有的社会阶层和社会各界就如何获得正确的知识,以实现一个良好及精神健康的生活方式。

我们必须采取预防性措施,以避免自杀的个案增加。由于精神卫生不仅是精神上的疾病,经济问题和失业率亦会造成人民压力增加并可能成为精神病患的受害者。我们必须以积极的态度对待自己以应付生活中许多挑战。

据世界卫生组织表示,目前抑郁症排名世界第五并预计到2020年将升至第二位。李氏促请卫生部应考虑培训更多的精神病专家和心理学家来处理这些精神障碍患者,同时非政府组织或政府组织应协助多促进精神健康。此外,政府须提供基础设施以便拥有更多的单位和精神科病床的空间。

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Promotion of Good Mental Health

Niosh Chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye stressed today the development and promotion of good mental health is gaining increasing importance in view of the current economic downturn leading to more pressure and stress which will have serious repercussion on the well being of Malaysians.

In view of the current economic gloom possibly leading to recession, there is an increasing number of working Malaysians who are likely to suffer from anxiety, severe mental stress and even depression in relation to their jobs and working lives.

The impact that mental health problems, arising from economic hardship, imposed on the working population and their families as well as society as a whole is immense and needs to be addressed.

It is important during difficult and challenging times like this to ensure the health and well-being of Malaysians and their families through initiatives to promote good mental health among Malaysians from the viewpoint of sound social development.

In line with this, I wish to suggest to the Health Ministry to introduce short-term, medium and long-term measures to help depressed Malaysians and help intensify efforts for the promotion of good mental health.

This is the time for the Ministry to galvanize its resources nationwide to promote good mental health with the participation of the Malaysian Mental Health Association, other relevant NGO’s, employers, employees, family units and the community as a whole.

We need to take preventive measures to avoid suicide cases, more mental patients and people becoming victims of mental disorders arising from the economic downtown and unemployment.

Mental health is not just about mental illness. It is something we all need. It is feeling of well being, the ability to cope with life’s many challenges and to have a positive attitude towards oneself.

Mental health includes how one feels about one self, how one feels about other people and how one is able to handle the demands and challenges of life.

According to the world health organisation, depression rank fifth among the major causes of disability and it is expected to jump to second place in 2020.

It is undoubtedly essential to mount a comprehensive nationwide campaign to educate all strata of society and the community on how to acquire the right knowledge to achieve a lifestyle that practices good mental health.

The promotion of mental health encompasses the Government, the community and the family unit. The Government can lay the infrastructure by providing more psychiatric units and hospital beds.

The Health Ministry should look into training more psychiatrists and psychologists in hospitals and clinics to deal with those mental disorders while non-governmental or organizations should be assisted to do more in promoting mental health.

Raise RM50 subsidy for kidney patients

The S P Setia Foundation welcomes the announcement by Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai that the Cabinet had approved an annual allocation of RM12.64 million to provide free erythropoeitin (e-poeitin) injections for poor and underprivileged dialysis patients receiving treatment at NGO-run dialysis centres.

This is over and above the RM50 subsidy already received by some 2,700 poor kidney patients undergoing dialysis treatment.

Providing free e-poeitin injections helps these patients to achieve a saving of RM30 to RM60 for each e-poeitin jab which serves to prevent anemia in dialysis patients.

It is the first right step to take. However it is our hope that the Government will consider to increase its RM50 subsidy in order to help more deserving patients under dialysis treatment in the NGO-run centres in the future.

Being poor is one thing but having to suffer kidney failure and requires three times a week with four-hour dialysis treatment each session is indeed a double tragedy.

Our Foundation is also doing its small part to help the deserving patients in the NGO-run centres by providing them a RM500 monthly subsidy. Even under trying times the Foundation has provided an annual allocation of RM600,000 for this purpose.

About 18,000 persons undergo dialysis at some 454 dialysis centres nationwide and the number is expected to arise to more than 20,000 by next year with 3,500 new patients yearly.

It is indeed an immense problem that the nation has to tackle. In view of this it is all the more necessary to prevent kidney diseases through the adoption of a healthy life-style.

There is also a need to do more to ensure a bigger donation rate of organs such as kidneys for transplant purposes which is the only alternative to dialysis treatment.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Master English and we’ll move with the times

Every level-headed Malaysian who subscribes to reason and logic will unanimously agree that teaching, learning and using the English language must never be made into an issue when it is done in the interest of our future generation and for the sake of our Nation’s progress and its future well-being.

But unfortunately there are some in our midst who are not prepared to accept this fact judging from their comment and reaction to the teaching of Maths and Science in English.

What is even more disturbing is that there are some irrational ones who regard the teaching, learning and promotion of the English language as something unpatriotic.

As we strive to achieve Vision 2020, it is essential for the government to adopt a practical and open-minded approach towards any language which can contribute to Malaysia’s progress while remaining firm and steadfast in ensuring that Bahasa Melayu is the country’s official and national language.

As a Malaysian, I am proud of our national language – Bahasa Melayu – a language I use daily in communicating not only with officials of government departments and agencies but also with the various ethnic groups. It is our common language understood and used by Malaysia’s multi-racial population.

However, we must also accept the reality that knowledge of one language is insufficient in this modern and technological age. We need to have a command of other languages for progress and development, be it English, Chinese, French, etc.

We learn and use English as it is an international language for science and technology, business and commerce.

Malaysians should strive to be bilingual or even multi-lingual now that most Malaysians, particularly the younger generation, have mastered Bahasa Melayu.

Malaysians may lose out in the field of information and technology in the new millennium if they are not proficient in English.

English is vital if Malaysians are not to be left behind.

The ability to learn and use English or any other language should be seen as a progressive move to improve our knowledge and expertise.

The fear of the English language, which some still regard as a legacy of British colonialism, is clearly misplaced and needs to be rectified.

To overcome this, more needs to be done to convince parents and students, particularly those in the rural areas, about the importance of ‘learning English as a tool for science, technology, business and commerce as well as progress and modernization.

At a time when so much has been spoken about the age of ICT and the global economy, one problem that we need to address and which concerns our future is the command of the English language.

It is an indisputable fact that the command of the English language among our young generation is poor and is a matter of concern if we are to cope with the global march of information and communications technology.

We must not regard the learning and mastery of the English language as a threat to our cultural or national identity.

Mastering the English language is about rejuvenating the nation. It is about preparing ourselves individually and collectively as a nation in finding our place in the global economy.

Promoting English would not in any way jeopardise the importance and use of Bahasa Melayu as our national and official language.

Improving the standard of English will not diminish the importance of our national language since bilingualism or even trilingual is an unwritten need for social and professional competence in this modern age and certainly learning and using the English language will not make us less nationalistic.

Friday, March 13, 2009

希望政府增加洗肾补贴

实达基金会主席丹斯里李霖泰表示政府提供免费“红细胞生成素”(erythropoeitin)补针注射给肾脏病人是一个好的开始,不过希望政府日后能够考虑增加补贴,让更多的肾脏病患者受惠。

目前每次洗肾治疗可获得政府补贴50令吉。政府倒不如考虑直接提高补贴让更多人受益,以实质帮助在非政府组织洗肾中心内接受洗肾治疗的贫困肾脏病人。

虽然政府提供免费的“红细胞生成素”补针注射将可以帮助到一些迫切需要的肾脏患者。可毕竟不是每个肾脏病人都需要注射补针,只是身体很弱的病患者才需要。

李氏今日欢迎卫生部长拿督斯里廖仲莱宣布内阁批准年度拨款1千2百64万令吉免费提供洗肾补针注射液“红细胞生成素”给在非政府组织洗肾中心内接受洗肾治疗的贫穷与弱势的病人。

此外,已经超过2700名贫困肾病患者每次接受洗肾治疗所获得的50令吉补贴。这将意味着能够实际帮助这些贫困的病人,每次补针注射可节约30-60令吉;补针注射将有助于预防贫血的肾脏病人。

虽然贫穷是一回事,但在遭受肾功能衰竭的患者,每周需要花费3天,每天 4个小时的洗肾治疗确实是一个严重的悲剧。因此,实达基金会也贡献一小部分,帮助一些在非政府组织洗肾中心的肾脏病人,每月为他们提供500令吉的补贴。即使在目前经济艰难的时刻,我们的基金会仍提供了一笔60万令吉的拨款用于这个用途。

根据统计,目前全国约有18000名肾脏病人在454间洗肾中心接受洗肾治疗。由于每年的新肾脏患者将增加3500名,因此明年全国的总病患人数预计将超过20000名。这的确是一项迫切需要解决的全国性问题。

鉴于这种情况,我们必须通过健康的生活方式达至预防肾脏疾病的发生。此外,我们亦需要鼓吹更多国民参与器官捐献计划,惟有通过肾脏移植手术才能替代洗肾治疗。

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Komen terhadap Pakej Ransangan Ekonomi Kedua bernilai RM60 Billion

Pakej Ransangan Ekonomi yang kedua bernilai RM60 billion yang di umumkan oleh Menteri Kewangan Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, yang bertujuan untuk menghindarkan negara dari mengalami kegawatan ekonomi yang serius, memaparkan langkah yang berani untuk mengekang beberapa masalah ekonomi yang sekiranya tidak diatasi akan membawa kesan serius terhadap kestabilan sosial dan politik.

Negara kita sekarang ini menghadapi situasi yang amat mencabar, yang memerlukan tindakan yang berani dan mantap untuk mengurangkan bebanan dan keperitan semua rakyat Malaysia.

Kita tidak mengharapkan semua rakyat Malaysia akan bersetuju dengan Pakej Ransangan tersebut, tetapi melihat dari sambutan yang diberikan oleh pelbagai lapisan rakyat Malaysia, menunjukkan penerimaan dan sokongan diberikan kepada empat strategi utama didalam pakej tersebut iaitu untuk mengurangkan kadar pengangguran dan mewujudkan peluang pekerjaan, mengurangkan bebanan rakyat terutamanya golongan yang terdedah kepada kemelesetan ekonomi tersebut, membantu sektor swasta untuk memulihkan ekonomi dan membangunkan kapasiti untuk masa hadapan.

Ia adalah satu usaha yang amat dialu-alukan untuk menyediakan sebanyak 163,000 peluang pekerjaan, peluang mengikuti latihan, menyediakan subsidi makanan dan menyekat kenaikkan kadar tol, dan ini merupakan perkara yang amat perlu dilakukan untuk mengurangkan bebanan kehidupan kebanyakkan rakyat Malaysia.

Di samping itu Kerajaan juga harus mengkaji kemungkinan untuk memberikan bantuan kewangan khusus kepada golongan rakyat marhain yang amat memerlukan bantuan dan pertolongan atau bantuan khusus kepada golongan yang baru kehilangan pekerjaan.

Setelah mengumumkan pakej ransangan sebanyak RM 60 billion tersebut, apa yang perlu dilakukan selanjutnya oleh pihak Kerajaan adalah untuk memastikan perancangan dan perlaksanaan program tersebut yang mantap dan berkesan untuk memastikan hasil yang diharapkan tercapai.

Dalam hal ini pihak Kerajaan perlu mengadakan kaedah pemantauan disetiap peringkat untuk memastikan semua projek dipantau dengan baik dan tidak berlaku pembaziran atau kebocoran. Perlaksanaan semua projek dan pemberian kontrak perlu dilakukan dengan penuh ketelusan dan bertanggung jawab.

Saya ingin mencadangkan pembentukan satu Pasukan Kerja Pemantauan Peringkat Tinggi yang dipengerusikan oleh Menteri Kewangan sendiri untuk memantau perlaksanaan Pakej Ransangan Kedua ini dan memberi keyakinan kepada rakyat bahawa Kerajaan akan memastikan kejayaan perlaksanaan Pakej Ransangan ini untuk menghindarkan kegawatan dan membantu rakyat.

Kejayaan membelajakan dana RM60 billion ini juga bergantung kepada komitmen sepenuhnya dari pihak awam untuk melakukan bukan sahaja yang mampu dilakukan tetapi yang terbaik untuk memastikan kejayaan perlaksanaan Pakej Ransangan Kedua ini.

第二经济振兴配套回响

副首相兼财政部长拿督斯里纳吉在下议院公布,总额高达600亿令吉的第二经济振兴配套,全国职业安全与卫生机构主席丹斯里李霖泰今日建议政府必须成立一个高功率监督专责小组负责监督这项命名为“迷你财政预算案”的第二经济振兴配套的实行;并由财政部部长担任该小组的主席亲自监督实施第二次的经济刺激计划。

政府必须不遗余力,以确保第二经济振兴配套中的各项计划能够落实,以对付经济的衰退和帮助受影响的民众,让人民恢复信心。为了确保能够成功顺利的实施高达600亿令吉的第二经济振兴配套,公共服务领域必须以积极与正面的态度和充分的配合。

在推介高达600亿令吉的第二经济振兴配套的同时,政府须推出适当的规划和执行所有措施,并确保他们达到理想的效果。政府必须推出强有力的监督机制监督各个层次,以确保所有项目都被密切监测,并没有浪费和流失。此外,必须贯彻充分的透明度和问责制。

第二经济振兴配套是防止我国陷入严重经济衰退所提出的一系列果断措施,处理一些紧迫的经济问题。如这些问题不解决将严重影响社会和政治稳定。目前是我国面临挑战和困难的时期,所有的马来西亚人需要强有力和大胆的努力,共同帮助减轻负担;政府致力减少人民的困难。

虽然不是每个人民完全同意该配套,但是从各界的反应,人们普遍接受该分为4大主要项目的配套。以减少失业和增加就业机会;减轻人民的负担,特别是弱势群体;协助私人领域和未来的建设能力。

李氏表示政府创造十六万三千个就业机会是值得我们称赞。提供培训机会;提供粮食补贴的人数和过路费的降低,确实是非常必要的,可以帮助减轻市民的负担。

除此之外,政府还应该研究是否可能提供现金支付给十分困苦的人民,或提供一些直接的好处给予失业人士。

Comments for the RM60B Sec Stimulus Package

The RM60 billion second stimulus package unveiled by the Finance Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak with the aim of preventing the country from slipping into a serious recession has presented a series of bold measures to grapple with a number of pressing economic problems which if not addressed will have serious repercussions on social and political stability.

The country is now facing challenging and difficult times and it calls for strong and bold efforts to help ease the burden of all Malaysians and reduce their hardship.

We may not expect every Malaysian to agree fully with the Stimulus Package but judging from the reaction from a cross-section of Malaysians, there is general acceptance by the public of the four main thrusts of the Package which are to reduce unemployment and increase job opportunities; easing the burden of the rakyat, in particular the vulnerable groups; assisting the private sector and building capacity for the future.

It is laudable for efforts to create 163,000 jobs, provide training opportunities; make available food subsidies and keeping the toll rates down which are indeed very essential to help ease the burden of the average Malaysians.

Besides this the Government should also study the possibility of making available cash payment to those who are in dire straits and providing some immediate benefit to those who have become unemployed.

Having introduced the RM60 billion stimulus package what must be done now is for the Government to ensure the proper planning and execution of all the measures unveiled and ensure they achieve the desired results.

In this connection the Government has to introduce strong monitoring mechanisms at the various levels to ensure that all projects are closely monitored and there are no wastages and leakages. There must be full transparency and accountability in the implementation of all these projects and award of contracts.

I wish to suggest the formation of a high-powered Monitoring Task Force to be chaired by the Finance Minister himself to monitor the implementation of the Second Stimulus Package and give confidence to the people that the Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure the success of the Stimulus Package to counter the recession and help the rakyat.

The successful implementation the RM60 billion lifeline also calls for the total commitment of the public sector to give their best and walk the extra mile to make sure the smooth implementation of the Second Stimulus Package.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Kesihatan Mental Di Kalangan Pekerja

Masalah kesihatan mental terutamanya yang berkaitan dengan tekanan mental hendaklah ditangani dengan segera supaya masalah seperti stres, kemarahan dan keganasan, kemurungan dan cubaan bunuh diri dapat dielakkan.

Institut Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Negara (NIOSH) berpendapat langkah segera perlu diambil untuk menangani masalah mental dan kesihatan di tempat kerja yang melibatkan majikan, pekerja dan pihak berkuasa yang terlibat.

Pengabaian factor kesihatan mental dan psikososial di tempat kerja bukan sahaja merugikan pekerja tetapi juga memberi kesan secara langsung terhadap kecekapan, keberkesanan dan hasil ssesuatu perusahaan.

Di mana terdapat kes pekerja yang menderita dari penyakit mental, majikan perlu memberi pertolongan dan bantuan dalam ebentuk kaunseling.

Prestasi pekerja, kekerapan jatuh sakit, ketidakhadiran, kemalangan dan pusing-ganti pekerja akan terjejas oleh keadaan kesihatan mental pekerja.

Dalam hubungan ini, saya ingin menulis mengenai punca stres dan tekanan anggota polis yang memang merupakan suatu isu yang perlu ditangani dengan berkesan.

Pada suatu ketika dahulu kita pernah membaca laporan peristiwa seorang anggota polis melaporkan 58 das tembakan ke udara yang dikaitkan dengan tekanan perasaan.

Sebenarnya tekanan atau stres di kalangan anggota polis bukanlah sesuatu isu baru.

Sepertimana yang kita memahami memang benar bahawa kajian yang dilakukan membuktikan tugasasn dan pekerjaan polis terdedah kepada unsure tekanan atau stres.

Bidang tugas kepolisan adalah amat mencabar dan menjadi semakin pelbagai. Jadi isu kesihatan mental anggota polis perlu diberi perhatian sewajarnya kerana produktiviti seseorang anggota bergantung kepada kesihatan mental-nya.

Saya amat prihatin dengan aspek kebajikan polis. Dalam hubungan ini saya berpendapat bahawa selain dari membayar anggota polis gaji dan elaun yang munasabah, aspek kesihatan mental harus juga diberikan perhatian berat.

Program untuk membantu anggota polis yang mengalami stres atau tekanan harus dipertingkatkan. Program tersebut bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti anggota yang tertekan dan diikuti dengan memberi kaunseling dan lain-lain kemudahan kepada mereka.

Tidak ada tempat kerja yang terkecuali dari masalah penyakit mental pekerja dan kesannya dari segi psikologi, sosial dan ekonomi adalah tinggi. Kesihatan mental tidak lagi boleh diabaikan, sebaliknya ia perlu diberikan perhatian yang memadai sama seperti isu pengurusan lain di dalam sebuah organisasi.

Masalah penyakit mental, terutamanya yang berkaitan dengan tekanan jiwa atau “stress” di kalangan pekerja di Malaysia termasuk kakitangan PDRM, adalah merupakan perkara yang serius dan perlu diberikan perhatian segera di tempat kerja supaya masalah seperti kemurungan, penyakit mental dan gangguan jiwa dapat dielakkan.

NIOSH berpendapat langkah-langkah segera perlu diambil oleh majikan, pekerja dan juga pihak berkuasa yang berkenaan, untuk mengatasi masalah mental dan kesihatan di tempat kerja.

Dalam kontek ini pihak kerajaan perlu memperkenalkan garis panduan untuk meningkatkan kesihatan mental di tempat kerja supaya dapat menyumbang kepada kesihatan dan produktiviti pekerja secara mental dan juga fisikal yang lebih baik.

Modal yang digunakan untuk Program Bantuan telah terbukti memberi pulangan dari segi peningkatan produktiviti dan prestasi kerja. Kerajaan harus sedar penanaman modal untuk kebajikan kesihatan mental anggota polis membawa pulangan yang baik.

Pendidikan dan promosi ke atas kesihatan mental, yang bertujuan untuk mengekang peningkatan masalah psikososial di kalangan anggota polis, adalah amat penting, selari dengan aspirasi kita untuk menjadi negara maju yang sudah semestinya akan memberi tekanan hebat kepada kita untuk menjalankan tanggungjawab dalam kehidupan seharian kita.

Gangguan mental dan penyakit mental yang lain adalah satu peringatan pahit di dalam kehidupan kita yang tidak sepatutnya kita abaikan di dalam usaha kita untuk mencapai status negara maju.

Isu yang bersangkutan dengan kesihatan mental di tempat kerja juga boleh menjejaskan secara langsung majikan, pelanggan dan amsyarakat di mana organisasi tersebut berada.

Tiada negara atau individu yang terkecuali daripada gangguan mental dan kesannya ke atas keadaan psikologikal, sosial dan kesan terhadap ekonomi juga tinggi. Kesihatan mental tidak lagi boleh diabaikan sebaliknya ia perlu diberikan perhatian sama seperti masalah kesihatan yang lain.

Kesihatan mental bukan sekadar berkenaan penyakit mental. Ia adalah perasaan kesejahteraan, keupayaan menghadapi cabaran dan untuk memastikan sikap positif terhadap diri sendiri.

Isu kesihatan mental di tempat kerja, harus diberikan perhatian kerana produktiviti pekerja di dalam sesuatu organisasi bergantung kepada tahap kesihatan mental mereka.

Care Givers-Kelana Jaya Rotary Club

I was recently invited by the Rotary Club of Kelana Jaya to present the 2008 Vocational Service Awards to various care giver organizations and individuals in recognition of their outstanding vocational service.

Various community, social and NGO activitists who are care givers and have rendered time, effort and love to take care of the very old, terminally-ill, spastic children and others who need care and attention were duly recognised.

The care givers were nominated by several nursing homes, associations and NGOs for having proven their unstinting dedication to serve the terminally-ill, needy and others.

I have worked in the areas of crime prevention, occupational safety and various other social causes. In the course of my work I have come across many compassionate Malaysians who never failed to lend a hand, give a thought, do a deed and lace life with meanings for the less fortunate.

I pay tribute to these selfless and committed care givers and social workers who have been working tirelessly behind the scene to provide care and love to the terminally-ill, the disabled and many other unfortunate ones in our community.

They have played pivotal roles in giving meaning to a caring society.

These dedicated and committed care givers should be aptly described as the unsung heroes and they are the ones who deserve to be honoured and presented with Rotary’s Vocational Service towards.

The care givers’ commitment to noble deeds to serve the sick and the less fortunate behind the scene and without publicity deserve to be recognized not only by Rotary but also by the Government.

They should be considered for award presentations in conjunction with Federal and State Awards.

Kempen Kementerian Kesihatan "Mengambil berat terhadap pesakit"

Pelancaran kempen Budaya Korporat oleh Menteri Kesihatan untuk mendidik kakitangan Kementerian tentang peri pentingnya nilai keprihatinan dan “mengambil berat terhadap pesakit” adalah satu langkah yang tepat dan selari dengan harapan rakyat.

Kempen tersebut menonjolkan kakitangan Kementerian memakai lencana dengan logo yang menunjukkan simbol keprihatinan terhadap pesakit iaitu tangan yang di letakkan pada hati (dada).

Langkah yang diambil oleh Kementerian Kesihatan tersebut amat dialu-alukan, tetapi apa yang lebih penting ialah imej keprihatinan tersebut hendaklah dilaksanakan secara ikhlas melalui tindakan konkrit oleh pihak-pihak yang berkenaan supaya pesakit dan orang ramai dapat diyakinkan bahawa mereka benar-benar mengambil berat terhadap pesakit.

Dalam hal ini semua kakitangan terutamanya kakitangan perubatan disemua hospital kerajaan, klinik dan lain-lain harus menerapkan budaya keprihatinan tersebut yang akan menentukan kejayaan Kempen Budaya Korporat oleh Kementeria tersebut.

Menteri Kesihatan, Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai telah menyatakan dengan tepat hasrat beliau untuk menerapkan nilai korporat sebagai amalan kepada kakitangan Kementerian.

Dengan itu saya ingin menyarankan supaya kempen “keprihatinan” ini dipantau secara aktif dan di nilai keberkesananya untuk memastikan ia menepati objektifnya.

Mengambil berat kepada semua pesakit adalah sesuatu yang amat mencabar untuk dilakukan dan ia memerlukan kesabaran, sikap bertimbang rasa dan belas kasihan oleh pihak yang memberi rawatan tersebut.

Sekiranya semua kakitangan perubatan dapat melaksanakan tanggung-jawab yang berat ini, ia bukan sahaja akan dapat memberikan semangat kepada pesakit yang mendapatkan rawatan tetapi juga akan membantu penerapan budaya prihatin dan penyayang di kalangan rakyat Malaysia.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Corporate Culture Campaign by the Ministry of Health

The launching of the Corporate Culture Campaign by the Ministry of Health to impress upon the Ministry’s staffs the importance of being caring and “having a heart for patients” is indeed a step in the right direction and is in line with public expectation.

The campaign entails Ministry staff wearing a badge with a simple logo depicting a hand on the heart to show a caring image to their patients.

While the move by the Health Ministry will undoubtedly be welcomed, what really matters is that the caring image must be translated into action by those concerned so that the patients and others are convinced they are truly cared for.

In this regard it truly requires all staff particularly the medical staff of all government hospitals, clinics etc to imbibe a caring culture that will determine the success of the Ministry’s Corporate Culture Campaign.

As the Health Minister, Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai rightly said he wants to translate all the corporate values into action.

As such I wish to suggest that the “caring” campaign must be actively monitored and evaluated to ensure that it serves its objective.

Being caring to each and every patient is indeed challenging and it requires patience, understanding and compassion by the care givers.

If every medical staff is able to achieve this, it will go a long way not only in boosting the morale of patients seeking treatment but also help to promote a caring culture in the country.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

李霖泰:職場安全衛生重要 培訓課程省不得

職場安全與衛生研討會


全國職業安全與衛生機構主席丹斯里李霖泰強調,雇主雖然都在為當前的經濟萎縮,采取開源節流的政策,但職場安全與衛生培訓課程絕不能省。

他說,一些雇主因為節省公司的開銷,不愿為員工提供安全與衛生的課程,一旦發生工業意外事故,公司將面臨更大的損失,無論是賠償金上抑或是公司的操作受影響。

工業意外減

他希望雇主不要以當前的經濟狀況做藉口,節省有關方面的開銷。

他在北賴珍珠景酒店,為其機構主辦的職場安全與衛生研討會開幕后,在記者會上發表談話。

他也呼籲雇主關注職員在上下班期間可能面對的交通意外。

他說,根據社險機構提供的數據,1999年有1萬8309宗上下班途中的意外,至2007年,有1萬7682宗,表面數據有降,但情況未盡滿意,絲毫沒有改善。

他說,唯一值得欣慰的是,工業意外事件從1997年的8萬6589宗降至2007年的5萬6339宗,10年降幅達35%。

他指出,1997年,每1000名員工當中有10名員工遇工業意外;2007年則降至6.8名,十年數據的相比有降,但比起其他發展中國家的的基準(每1000名員工只有3至4名員工發生意外),還是有一段距離。

根據1994年職業安全與衛生法令,無論是政府機構或私人領域一旦擁有超過40名員工,就必須履行職業安全與衛生法令,僱主須向僱員提供職業安全與衛生課程,防範工作意外。

僱主提供安全衛生培訓
政府承擔80%課程

李霖泰透露,任何中小型企業雇主欲尋求職員的安全與衛生的培訓,可向大馬中小型工業發展機構(SMIDEC)提出申請,以獲得政府支付80%的課程費。

他說,該機構去年已獲得中小型工業發展機構的20萬令吉撥款,為一部分中小型企業進行培訓。

他說,雇主首先須主動向中小型工業發展機構提出申請,該機構將資付80%的課程費,另外20%則由資方承擔。

他出席該機構的研討會后接受記者訪問時,這么透露。

他也披露,該機構過去4年所出版的學校職業安全與衛生指南一直獲得私人界的贊助,尤其是艾克森美孚(EXXON MOBIL)石油企業公司。

他說,該指南主要是向教師、學生、學校工作人員等,提供安全與衛生的知識。

全國已有12所學校已采用該本指南,作為基本的參考教材。

Monday, March 2, 2009

学校纪律问题日渐败坏

学校缺乏纪律的问题我们不能等闲视之,特别是老师与家长必须更加关注有关的问题。马来西亚防范罪案基金会副主席丹斯里李霖泰表示全国学校的学生纪律问题必须获得重视,我们必须采取适当的步骤提早预防学生的纪律问题及防止学生粗暴的对待其他的友伴。

无可否认目前学生的纪律日渐低落将会为国家带来严重的问题;尤其是我们欲在青少年间建立崇高的价值观。根据警方的数据显示国家未来主人翁所涉及的犯罪问题十分严重。少年犯罪的年龄层是指介于10至18岁的青少年,可是近5年来,有些小于10岁的青少年已经涉及犯罪活动。

青少年犯罪主要是为了获取金钱以便能够在娱乐场所消费,例如:电玩中心及其他禁止18岁青少年进入的娱乐场所。由于他们大部分是在籍学生,因此校方、家长、警方及社会人士不能忽视这个问题,必须拿出有效的应对方案以克服青少年犯罪的问题。

李氏指出有些家长过于溺爱他们的孩子,造成校方无法惩罚犯错的学生,并导致学生不敬畏老师及轻视纪律。虽然家长与老师有责任遏制负面的风气,但是我们不能完全错怪他们;执法单位也须更有效的执法。

此外,娱乐场所经营者只是为了贪图盈利而忽略其它涉及道德败坏的问题。例如:我国严禁色情刊物与影片,可是青少年却可在夜市场以5-8令吉的价钱轻易购买。对于心质不成熟的青少年,色情物品肯定能对他们造成影响并可能导致他们犯罪、道德败坏及其它的社会问题。

因此,我们必须为学生提供激励与辅导课程以便培养他们的心质。校方必须拨出更多的时间与空间让执法单位能够在学校举办讲座会让学生了解与醒觉,犯罪能够破坏他们的前程。

目前我们的教育系统内确实有几项防范罪案与纪律的课程,可是我们仍然必须更加的努力,鼓励学生提升他们的醒觉意识及远离犯罪活动。

国民服务预备计划必须推广至学生群中以便他们能够获取各种崇高的价值观与知识。通过各种崇高的道德价值观,让学生了解分工合作的精神与诚实的态度可以协助预防罪案的发生。所以,我们迫切需要向学生灌输与辅导各种醒觉的知识及预防罪案的最终目的。

Disiplin Sekolah

Masalah kekurangan disiplin di sekolah-sekolah perlu diberi perhatian berat dan tidak boleh diabaikan. Ia adalah perkara yang perlu diberikan perhatian bersama oleh guru dan ibubapa.

Saya merasakan disiplin pelajar di sekolah-sekolah di seluruh negara perlu diperbaiki dan dipertingkatkan dan langkah-langkah diambil untuk memastikan masalah disiplin dan perlakuan ganas pelajar terhadap rakan sebaya mereka mahu pun kepada guru sekolah sendiri dapat ditangani sedari awal-awal lagi.

Tidak dapat dinafikan bahawa masalah kekurangan disiplin di kalangan pelajar-pelajar pada hari ini, jika tidak di bendung, akan mendatangkan masalah yang serius kepada negara terutamanya dari perspektif pembinaan nilai-nilai murni di kalangan generasi muda.

Melihat perangkaan polis berkenaan kes salah laku dan jenayah yang dilakukan oleh remaja sekarang jelas menunjukkan masalah yang dihadapi oleh remaja yang akan menjadi pemimpin negara di masa hadapan adalah serius.

Salah laku atau jenayah remaja adalah jenayah yang dilakukan oleh remaja dalam lingkungan umur 10 hingga 18 tahun. Apa yang lebih membimbangkan ialah terdapat kejadian jenayah yang dilakukan oleh remaja yang lebih rendah umurnya dari lingkungan umur di atas, sejak lima tahun kebelakangan ini.

Banyak dari mereka melakukan jenayah ini untuk mendapatkan wang untuk dibelanjakan di tempat-tempat hiburan yang mereka sukai seperti arked permainan video dan sebagainya yang merupakan tempat larangan bagi mereka.

Oleh kerana kebanyakan dari mereka yang terlibat adalah dalam lingkungan umur persekolahan, pihak sekolah, ibubapa dan juga pihak polis dan masyarakat amnya tidak boleh memandang ringan masalah ini, malah sesuatu yang berkesan perlu dilakukan segera untuk membendung gejala yang amat membimbangkan ini.

Kegagalan pihak sekolah dalam melaksanakan hukuman terhadap kesalahan pelajar akibat campur tangan ibu bapa yang terlalu membela serta memanjakan anak mereka juga merupakan faktor yang mendorong pelajar tidak merasa takut kepada disiplin dan guru sekolah.

Walaupun ibubapa dan guru-guru mempunyai tanggungjawab dalam membendung gejala negatif ini, mereka tidak harus dipersalahkan sepenuhnya. Pihak penguatkuasa undang-undang juga adalah bertanggungjawab meningkatkan penguatkuasaan undang-undang yang kurang berkesan.

Para pengusaha tempat hiburan yang hanya mementingkan keuntungan sahaja dan tidak mempedulikan soal moral dan etika adalah juga bertanggungjawab terhadap gejala yang membimbangkan tersebut. Sebagai contoh, walaupun terdapat rungutan dan bantahan terhadap filem dan bahan-bahan lucah, ia masih dijual secara terbuka di pasar malam. Bahan-bahan lucah tersebut mudah didapati oleh kanak-kanak dan dijual dengan harga yang murah diantara RM5 hingga RM8 setiap satu.

Bahan-bahan lucah ini sudah pasti mendatangkan akibat yang negatif kepada kanak-kanak yang masih mentah dan akhirnya akan menyeret mereka ke arah jenayah, kerosakan moral dan masalah sosial yang lain.

Oleh yang demikian, perlunya di adakan program motivasi dan kaunseling serta program-program yang dapat membentuk jati diri pelajar. Di samping itu, pihak sekolah perlu memberi ruang kepada pihak berkuasa bagi mengadakan program ceramah dan penerangan undang-undang bagi memberi kesedaran kepada pelajar akibat jenayah yang mereka lakukan akan merosakkan masa depan mereka sendiri.

Walaupun diakui beberapa aspek pencegahan jenayah dan disiplin telah diterapkan di dalam sistem pendidikan, adalah amat penting usaha-usaha dipertingkatkan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran dan memberi sokongan moral kepada pelajar-pelajar kita untuk menjauhi aktiviti-aktiviti jenayah.

Program Pra-PLKN perlu diterapkan juga kepada pelajar-pelajar di alam persekolahan agar program jati diri ini dapat mendidik mereka dan memberi kesedaran di kalangan pelajar terhadap berbagai aspek. Melalui penerapan nilai moral yang baik dan penekanan kepada pentingnya sikap yang jujur, semangat kerjasama dapat membantu pencegahan jenayah dan perasaan takut kepada jenayah.

Jadi apa yang perlu ialah proses didikan dan penerapan kesedaran yang berterusan dengan objektif atau tujuan untuk membasmi jenayah secara habis-habisan di dalam dan juga di luar sekolah.