Opposition parties like
the DAP and its allies have not changed their political
practices, said incumbent Ampang Jaya MP Datuk Ong Tee Keat at
the recent Home Safe Home programme in Pekan Ampang, Selangor.
Ong said the opposition parties tend to exploit issues that
pop up to survive instead of finding ways to solve them.
“As a wakil rakyat, it's my duty to make sure that the
Barisan Nasional wins both at the Pandan and Ampang
constituencies,” he said. He also said the MCA Youth had
started their pre-election programmes since August last year
with emphasis on cultural and social events.
The events include a programme called “Embracing the Blue
Skies”, which was launched by MCA deputy president Datuk Seri
Chan Kong Choy. The preparation also included cadre training
for the members, as there was a need to disseminate
information and issues to the party machinery.
Organised by
the Ampang Community Centre with support from the Malaysian
Volunteer Fire Rescue Association (MVFRA), the “Home Safe
Home'' programme touched on safety measures to be taken at
home to avoid accidents.
Attended by housewives and children, the programme was
conducted by MVFRA chairman Capt. K. Balasupramaniam. The
programme was informative and interesting and gave tips and
advice on preventing accidents at home. About RM250,000 was
spent on the newly-renovated community centre that comes
complete with facilities such as a library, information
technology room and tutorial class.
The chief executive officer of the centre, Abdul Kadir
B.P.A Moidutty, said the centre had also launched the Ampang
Emergency Squad that trained members on handling emergencies.
With the training sessions handled by Balasupramaniam, the
squad now has about 25 members. We are also encouraging youths
to take part in the programme,” said Abdul Kadir.
About 200 Emergency Data Cards were also distributed to all
present at the event. Launched last year, the card carries a
person's personal particulars such as a photograph, name and
contact numbers, blood group as well as current medical
condition. –STAR-
