Disappointed with FT Minister Khalid Samad - I thought he was a good man but recent media report suggests that he is anti-poor - the 'homeless' in particular. He wants action to be taken against the 'homeless' at KL attractions, which are in fact open to all...
So, what is the Minister saying? Are these public attractions just for the rich and touriste ...or maybe just 'well-dressed' people?
How do you even identify a 'homeless' - Well, sadly if what is Minister is saying, the enforcement officers will be chasing out all persons that look like they are 'homeless'.
Why can't anyone hang-out at public KL attractions? It is free and beautiful, so if people want to hang-out - what is the problem? Soon, this Minister may even suggest 'entrance fees' to keep out the poor?
Maybe, we should be talking about actions against MPs that are not present in the Dewan Rakyat...or are loitering around Parliament but not in the hall where the proceedings are ongoing.
He is a PH Minister - and this report makes me think he is not a suitable PH Minister or even a MP, if he is going to discriminate against a certain class of people. What do you think?
If PM Mahathir does not remove him from as Minister of FT, does this mean all PH and its various parties share a similar position to Khalid.
Are we paying Ministers too much, so much so they become 'bad persons' intolerant to the poor and homeless?
The Minister should be focusing on addressing the problems of the POOR in FT - He says the 'homeless' do not like their 'transit homes' - so why is this? Is it too far from the places they work - increase cost of transport?. Is there no facilities there like entertainment, etc ...Look into that. Most people do not to just work and go back home and stay there until they have to go to work ... They like to go out and visit or hang-out in beautiful places...Did not the government build this for the people? Nobody wants to be 'trapped' at home - they like to go out, spend times in 'safe' nice places ...
“The homeless people, apparently, don't like to stay in transit homes, saying it makes them feel 'trapped',” he told reporters at the Seri Perak people's housing project where he launched a newly constructed common room.
Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad said the main issue is that the homeless “prefer” these newly constructed sites to staying at transit homes.
In the beginning, when Dataran Merdeka was build - many did come out with their families and picnic with their families on the green field in front - then the government stopped this...because, I think that this was not good.
Where is safe premises for Malaysians to go picnic with their family in FT?
Are constructed attractions just for tourists - or just 'look good' spots not be fully utilized by the people - including a place to hang out with friends?
The Minister should apologize or resign - or maybe, come next elections many will consider not voting for him and/or his party candidates.
Ministers need to be very careful of what they say - they must be caring for all, even the 'homeless'. They must treat everyone with dignity and respect. They should not discriminate people...
Calling people 'homeless' itself is derogatory?
FT minister: DBKL to clamp down on homeless at KL attractions
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — Stricter enforcement will be carried out by
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers to ensure that the homeless do
not loiter at several newly constructed attractions, such as the Saloma
Link.
Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad said the main issue
is that the homeless “prefer” these newly constructed sites to staying
at transit homes.
“The homeless people, they like to linger at these nicely-built attractions.
“I have asked DBKL to add more enforcement regarding this. They will help bring the homeless to respective transit homes.
“The homeless people, apparently, don't like to stay in transit
homes, saying it makes them feel 'trapped',” he told reporters at the
Seri Perak people's housing project where he launched a newly
constructed common room.
He added that other attractions like the River of Life suffer a
similar predicament, with the homeless making these sites their
“hangout” spots.
It was reported recently that the new Saloma Link, which was opened
to the public about a week ago, is already littered with rubbish.
The 370-metre bridge connects Lorong Raja Muda Musa 3 to Jalan
Saloma, next to Menara Public Bank, which is across the road from KLCC.
Its construction reportedly cost RM31 million.
DBKL will be in charge of the bridge's maintenance once it is fully operational. - Malay Mail, 15/2/2020
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