I spent the last 3 days in Orlando, Florida studying the transition of power at the local level. I had the opportunity to meet 2 mayors, one special assistant to the Congressman and the assistant of a City Manager. We were also treated to a post-inauguration celebration by the local Democrats supporters. I think the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2009
The Capitol Hill
This morning we were taken on an insider tour of the Capitol Building (equivalent to our Parliament building in Malaysia). Yesterday President Obama was sworn-in as the 44th President here. We were briefed on the role of Congress in the American System and also had the opportunity to learn from their research advisor on domestic… Read more »
Inauguration excitement
This morning I was awake by 3:30am Washington time. Clearly, I’m still affected by jet lag. Did a phone interview and by then I realised I was down with flu and was feeling feverish. Nevertheless I still wanted to give myself a chance to experience the excitement on the streets and have a taste of… Read more »
Greetings from Washington, DC
This posting is actually coming to you from Washington, DC. I’m here on an official trip, having been selected and sponsored by the United States Department of State for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Transition of Power in the U.S. Federal System. At Washington Harbour 16 participants comprising politicians, lawmakers, government officials and… Read more »
Back to basic
Lately I have been receiving a number of emails from residents on their complaints against certain issues managed by MPSJ. May I gently remind all to do the followings:- 1. First, lodge your complaint with MPSJ (all details are found on the left hand side of my blog); 2. Then you will be given a… Read more »
Lagoon Perdana – uncompleted units
On 13 December 2008, the developer for Lagoon Perdana called for a meeting with purchasers of Block 7. The developer briefed the purchasers on the problem faced by them in completing Block 7 (original plan was to build 18 floors, but now the purchasers were informed by the developer that they could only build up… Read more »
Persiaran Setia
When school first started, we received multiple complaints from residents of USJ3ABCD on the traffic congestion in front of SMK USJ 12 due to the closure of a few lanes. We had an urgent site visit and met with the contractors who are building the pedestrian bridge in front of the said school. It was… Read more »
SS14 Neighbourhood Watch
The recent burglary attempts at SS14/7 and the coming festive season have motivated about 20 residents of the SS14 Neighbourhood Watch to come out and patrol their neighbourhood few hours ago. Young and old, men and women walked for almost 2 hours for the safety of their families and neighbours. My husband and I managed… Read more »
My intern – Nadiah Ahmad
One of the many things I want to do as the state assemblyman is to inspire the next generation to be part of the rebuilding process for this nation. That’s the reason why we have an internship program for the youth. Our most recent intern is Nadiah Ahmad (pic below), a local Subang Jaya girl… Read more »
Surprise visit
Friends and residents surprised me at the service centre a few hours ago with a birthday cake and wishes. This year’s birthday is bittersweet as I can no longer claim to be in my twenties – I have finally crossed over. Thank you all for your thoughtfulness. Thank You God for another year to experience… Read more »