Monday, 26 March 2012
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Malaysiakini : PCM fumes as another solar panel plant discovered
PCM fumes as another solar panel plant discovered
Susan Loone
12:07PM Mar 26, 2012
Even before Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng could answer questions related to the Robert Bosch solar panel plant in Batu Kawan, Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM) has discovered a similar enterprise which is expected to operate on the mainland.
The China-based company, according to PCM vice-chief Huan Cheng Guan (left), has started recruiting workers but Penangites are yet to be informed that another solar panel plant is sprouting within their midst.
Huan said he sent two of his men to the plant for interviews, but they were merely told that the plant would be build “somewhere” on the mainland.
“It’s a China-based company, and after what has happened to China, how can we allow it to operate here?” Huan asked during a press conference in Prai.
Huan was referring to a similar plant in China which was closed down due to health risks to the local community.
‘State gov’t operating like Gestapo’
Huan is not happy that the state has not mentioned about the existence of the plant, which allegedly poses a danger to health and the environment.
He smells a rat and said that there appears to be a cover-up in the matter as nobody knows much about the company, not even its location.
He even went as far as saying that the state government is operating like the “Gestapo”, the Nazi secret political police.
“We are very suspicious and question why are they doing this,” he added, comparing it to Pakatan’s vigorous opposition of the Australian-based company Lynas’ plant in Gebeng for its potential health risks.
“But what about these two plants in Penang. Why so quiet about them? Why so secretive? What is there to hide?” he questioned.
Recently, Huan said despite its CAT - competency, accountability and transparency - principles, the Penang government continues its lack of public consultation in approving the project.
He added that no one has given a proper assurance that the RM2.05 billion plant by German industrial giant Robert Bosch GmbH will be safe.
‘No AELB licence yet’
Huan also question why the solar photovoltaics plant in Batu Kawan is allowed to operate when the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) has yet to issue any licence or approval for the proposed business.
News portal The Mole quoted AELB director-general Raja Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan as having confirmed that the board has not received any application for the controversial plant.
Raja Abdul Aziz said, “So far we have not received any application for the Batu Kawan solar panel project.”
He added that the project has to be evaluated by AELB despite the initial International Energy Agency approval.
“Why the double standards when Lynas is being opposed to strongly? Where is the CAT in these projects?” asked the former Penang Gerakan vice-chief.
When asked about the federal government’s promotion of investment in solar panels, the world’s fastest growing energy industry, which has placed Malaysia as the world’s third-largest solar module manufacturer, Huan said: “The International Trade and Industry Ministry’s role is to attract and promote investment,” he said.
“Their role is not to approve it. It is the state government’s role to approve an investment or sell state land to the companies after making sure the company complies with all the necessary requirement, especially in the area of safety in health and environment, because this directly affects the people.”
Huan warned that if PCM receives no answer to his questions, the party will organise a similar round of protests.
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
PCM Press Release on 19th March 2012
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Saturday, 17 March 2012
Japan Nuclear Plant & The Bhopal Disaster.
Batu Kawan. A well known area for seafood among Penangites.
Politically, it was a new Parliament constituency gazette in 2004. Prior to
that, Batu Kawan & Bukit Tambun falls under the Nibong Tebal Parliament
Constituency. Huan Cheng Guan, the former Air Force serviceman was elected as
the MP in 2004 with a majority of 8998 votes. Since then, much development was
introduce during that period. That includes encouraging more to venture into agriculture,
second link Penang bridge launched, new jetty to Pulau Aman, job oppurtunities,
Penang Science Park amd many more. PDC under the BN administration had many
project that would have benefitted the Rakyat. Now as the former MP of Batu
Kawan, Huan CG & PCM will not tolerate for our own people to be let to live
surrounded with a ‘TIME BOMB’.
The 1st damage by PR administrative was the
damage towards Bukit Batu Kawan for red soil. Now more damage being done
without the consideration of the locals. Lim Guan Eng & Phee Boon Poh is
confident of the safety of the plant that to be build. But is it safe from
nature disaster. It is wise for one to be alert before a disaster take place.
Im sure its still fresh in everyone’s mind and heart on the damage occurred during
the recent Japan tsunami. The nuclear plant which was build to stand evan for earthquake
disaster, took a turn when tsunami stroke. Japan who are the specialist and who have the expertise, struggled to control the Nuclear plant when it was damaged during the tsunami. The release of gas and chemicals
during nature is un-preventable. That’s a disaster we should take into account to
fight for our safety.
How many of us know about the Bhopal Disaster in 1984? It
was a gas leak incident in India that claimed thousands of lives. The leak of
methyl isocyanate gas and other chemicals did not only caused death, but many
left handicapped & disable. A government affidavit in 2006 stated the leak caused 558,125
injuries including 38,478 temporary partial and approximately 3,900 severely
and permanently disabling injuries.
We have to bear in mind, why do we need investors who will
bring damages to the nature and people. Currently whenever there is earthquake in Jakarta or surrounding area of it, the tremors could be felt in Penang. Let that alone, tsunami which strike Penang was another natural disaster that shocked all Malaysians. Can we assure that natural disaster will not cause any damage to the planned plant? Do we have the capabilities & expertise to handle an unwanted situation? Lets demand to the State Government to
make a stand on this issue. Elected representative of the area of Batu Kawan
& Bukit Tambun should stand with the people and not with some arrogant
leaders and state policy. Lets Unite, for the sake of our future generation.
Friday, 16 March 2012
Elected Rep of Batu Kawan & Bukit Tambun Must State Their Stand!
The elected rep of the Batu Kawan Member of Parliament, Prof Ramasamy & Law Choo Kiang who is the Bukit Tambun State Assemblyman, should state their stand on the Solar Project. It is not fair for the voters who had voted them in. The Rakyat are the real bosses and both of them was elected to represent them. So stop playing games and state your stand now!
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Solar Manufacturing? The RISK
So what really happen in Hangzhou, Zhenjiang's Province? What caused the fish industry to be whipped out? Penangite & Malaysians have to be alert on the manufacturing of this plant. Batu Kawan, Bukit Tambun, Kuala Juru is all famous for fishing, raring & seafood industry. We need to voice out as one in order to save our Nature & the people.
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