Kristal New Update 5th July 2009 by Billy Yeo

On 5.7.09, I had a very fruitful meeting with the representatives of the Japanese group., Mr S. Ogura (Chairman of Japanese Assosiation), Mr H Kawase, Mr K Matsuno and Mr G Maeda with Mr Ishihara as the organiser.


The following were discussed and will be put into action.
1. The Japanese community has voiced it's disappointment over the non-action taken by the state and federal government over this matter.
2. Will discuss with the Consul-general of Japan over the lack of protection for it's members as well as the adverse image it has on the Trading and Investment ties it has with Malaysia particularly Penang and Kulim. Meeting was done on the evening during a dinner.
3. Agreeing to cooperate with our local members to Boycott the golf course under the new management if it should reopen unless the Action Committee is approached for discussion.


In return I pledged to also support fully their actions, as we share the same idea. We want our membership to remain Status Quo.


Regards,
Billy Yeo
KGR Action Committee Chairman

Updates - by Bily Yeo

There was a request from the Jabatan Tanah that we remove the caveat on the land for Mr Ong., We have given the permission to Mr. Ong to do what he deems as fit with the advise of our Legal Advisor,. We cannot reveal too much as it may jeopardize the situation.

In the meantime we have together with the Japanese community with a stronger support submitted a Memorandum through the Japanese Consulate to the new PM for further action. With this official protest we hope to GO further.

Our other course of action is also having insiders to check whether there is any irregularities in this deal between the owner and Danaharta which can void the sale.

FYI the committee has actually invited the owner to meet up for dialogue and resolve this matter amicably but they DO NOT even acknowledge us. In their opinion we have no chance so no need to entertain us. Even invitations from the previous BN government and the present state government were ignored. SUCH ARROGANCE. In the event that they do open the golf course but still unwilling to have a dialogue with us, let us all BOYCOTT and inform all our friends to do so. The Golfing community is not BIG so if half of it refuse to support his business, they will be lucky to get 10 paying flights.

There is indication the golf course may reopen as per Kong Wah paper advertisement looking for staff on Sunday 24/5/09. Opening date not known yet.

We will also organize Pickets to create awareness.

Messege from Billy Yeo

ONCE The accounts are audited we will be posting it up.

There has been comments from members regarding the the action taken by the committee. All decisions made are delibrated and consented by majority. Any person or persons who feel they can do a good job are very welcome to take over the post. It has been 2 years and we certainly welcome new blood and ideas and leadership. We have been travelling to and fro the mainland and island for meetings, made a lot of trips to government and relevant as well as wakil rakyats offices all this time at our own expense. It is time other members who have time to take over. We have our own businesses to run too especially in today's trying economy.

Most of the committee members elected are quite senior and do not have personal emails (I don't think there is a program for TeoChew language) so you are welcome to send your email to billyeo@gmail.com and I will pass to the other comittee members.

Thank you.

Billy Yeo
KGR Action Committee Chairman

Feedback from Member

Thanks for the update. Please let us know the email
addresses of Members Action Committee. More interactions
among members and dialogues are needed for
resolution.KL Tan (M10006)

Latest News From KGR Action Committee Chairman - 20th February 2009

As to date, the Action Committee together with Mr Ong Chin San also a member and a land owner has caveated the land using Mr Ong's land. On January 18 we were asked by Land Office to remove the caveat but the committee had a meeting and unanimously agreed to hold on to whatever last remnant of hope we have an extended the caveat at the High Court. This is going to cost us about RM20,000. Our funds available is not suffucient so I would like to appeal to all members who have not paid our RM200 Save Kristal Fund to come forward and help by paying up.
Another course of action we may take is to make make a claim from the new developer for the membership he "inherited" when he took over the golf course from Danaharta. Our lawyer is studying this case. Whatever it is we are going to make life difficult for the new owner.

Thank you.

Billy Yeoh