‘Come and count the unlicensed centres in Semenyih yourself, Ronnie Liu"

Judging from these issue that have been periodically been highlighted in the media, the problem is yet to be resolved. Ronnie Liu must be very naive to keep talking about such low numbers. Actually, he is not naive but a very screwd politician. In fact, he can probably hold his own with the most colorful ones in the country.

Pakatan Rakyat (especially Ronnie Liu) must walk the talk. In comparison, Penang is getting lots of kudos from all sides (except BN of course) but sadly Selangor while doing better is lagging very far behind. One big factor is the weak Menteri Besar and too many "warlords" in the state.

Can they improve and will the rakyat still vote them in for the next GE? Well, your guess is as good as mine.

Until the next time, cheers.

The New Straits Times, Monday, 14 November 2011

‘Come and count the unlicensed centres yourself’

Selangor state executive councillor in charge of local councils Ronnie Liu Tan Khiew has been challenged to visit Semenyih to count the number of unlicensed snooker and entertainment centres there.

Semenyih assemblyman Datuk Johan Abdul Aziz said there were in fact 18 amusement centres there, especially in areas close to Malay villages. Liu had stated there were four amusement centres in the constituency.


Johan, who was speaking after the state assembly sitting, here, yesterday, said he was not sure if Liu arrived at that figure because the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) was closing one eye to such activities, or because of the council’s administrative shortcomings and weaknesses, such as inaccurate reports sent to executive councillors in charge.


 "I asked how much data the state government had on entertainment and snooker centre licences. He said there were only four only."

Johan said 18 entertainment and snooker centres were located in  Bandar Teknologi, Taman Jasmin, Pekan Semenyih, Bandar Tasik Kesuma and Pekan Beranang.

He said the existence of the centres in proximity to the villages posed many problems, including complaints from the villagers of noise until the wee hours.

During the question-and-answer session, Johan had questioned the council’s inspection and monitoring of entertainment and snooker centres.


Liu, in response to a question, had denied that there had been an increase in the number of entertainment centre in Semenyih. He said there were four entertainment centres — a family entertainment centre, a family karaoke and two pubs.

Liu said MPKj Enforcement Department officers made regular inspections and took action in accordance with applicable provisions.