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Email: nikzafri@yahoo.com, nikzafri@gmail.com
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Kelantanese, Alumni of Sultan Ismail College Kelantan (SICA), IT Competency Cert, Certified Written English Professional US. Has participated in many seminars/conferences (local/ international) in the capacity of trainer/lecturer and participant.

Affiliations :- Network Member of Gerson Lehrman Group, Institute of Quality Malaysia, Auditor ISO 9000 IRCAUK, Auditor OHSMS (SIRIM and STS) /EMS ISO 14000 and Construction Quality Assessment System CONQUAS, CIDB (Now BCA) Singapore),

* Possesses almost 30 years of experience/hands-on in the multi-modern management & technical disciplines (systems & methodologies) such as Knowledge Management (Hi-Impact Management/ICT Solutions), Quality (TQM/ISO), Safety Health Environment, Civil & Building (Construction), Manufacturing, Motivation & Team Building, HR, Marketing/Branding, Business Process Reengineering, Economy/Stock Market, Contracts/Project Management, Finance & Banking, etc. He was employed to international bluechips involving in national/international megaprojects such as Balfour Beatty Construction/Knight Piesold & Partners UK, MMI Insurance Group Australia, Hazama Corporation (Hazamagumi) Japan (with Mitsubishi Corporation, JA Jones US, MMCE and Ho-Hup) and Sunway Construction Berhad (The Sunway Group of Companies). Among major projects undertaken : Pergau Hydro Electric Project, KLCC Petronas Twin Towers, LRT Tunnelling, KLIA, Petronas Refineries Melaka, Putrajaya Government Complex, Sistem Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang (SILK), Mex Highway, KLIA1, KLIA2 etc. Once serviced SMPD Management Consultants as Associate Consultant cum Lecturer for Diploma in Management, Institute of Supervisory Management UK/SMPD JV. Currently – Associate/Visiting Consultants/Facilitators, Advisors for leading consulting firms (local and international) including project management. To name a few – Noma SWO Consult, Amiosh Resources, Timur West Consultant Sdn. Bhd., TIJ Consultants Group (Malaysia and Singapore) and many others.

* Ex-Resident Weekly Columnist of Utusan Malaysia (1995-1998) and have produced more than 100 articles related to ISO-9000– Management System and Documentation Models, TQM Strategic Management, Occupational Safety and Health (now OHSAS 18000) and Environmental Management Systems ISO 14000. His write-ups/experience has assisted many students/researchers alike in module developments based on competency or academics and completion of many theses. Once commended by the then Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia for his diligence in promoting and training the civil services (government sector) based on “Total Quality Management and Quality Management System ISO-9000 in Malaysian Civil Service – Paradigm Shift Scalar for Assessment System”

Among Nik Zafri’s clients : Adabi Consumer Industries Sdn. Bhd, (MRP II, Accounts/Credit Control) The HQ of Royal Customs and Excise Malaysia (ISO 9000), Veterinary Services Dept. Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (Aspects of Project Management – KLCC construction), Corporate HQ of RHB (Peter Drucker's MBO/KRA), NEC Semiconductor - Klang Selangor (Productivity Management), Prime Minister’s Department Malaysia (ISO 9000), State Secretarial Office Negeri Sembilan (ISO 9000), Hidrological Department KL (ISO 9000), Asahi Kluang Johor(System Audit, Management/Supervisory Development), Tunku Mahmood (2) Primary School Kluang Johor (ISO 9000), Consortium PANZANA (HSSE 3rd Party Audit), Lecturer for Information Technology Training Centre (ITTC) – Authorised Training Center (ATC) – University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) Kluang Branch Johor, Kluang General Hospital Johor (Management/Supervision Development, Office Technology/Administration, ISO 9000 & Construction Management), Kahang Timur Secondary School Johor (ISO 9000), Sultan Abdul Jalil Secondary School Kluang Johor (Islamic Motivation and Team Building), Guocera Tiles Industries Kluang Johor (EMS ISO 14000), MNE Construction (M) Sdn. Bhd. Kota Tinggi Johor (ISO 9000 – Construction), UITM Shah Alam Selangor (Knowledge Management/Knowledge Based Economy /TQM), Telesystem Electronics/Digico Cable(ODM/OEM for Astro – ISO 9000), Sungai Long Industries Sdn. Bhd. (Bina Puri Group) - ISO 9000 Construction), Secura Security Printing Sdn. Bhd,(ISO 9000 – Security Printing) ROTOL AMS Bumi Sdn. Bhd & ROTOL Architectural Services Sdn. Bhd. (ROTOL Group) – ISO 9000 –Architecture, Bond M & E (KL) Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9000 – Construction/M & E), Skyline Telco (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Knowledge Management),Technochase Sdn. Bhd JB (ISO 9000 – Construction), Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM – ISO 9000 & Internal Audit Refresher), Shinryo/Steamline Consortium (Petronas/OGP Power Co-Generation Plant Melaka – Construction Management and Safety, Health, Environment), Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Negotiation Skills), Association for Retired Intelligence Operatives of Malaysia (Cyber Security – Arpa/NSFUsenet, Cobit, Till, ISO/IEC ISMS 27000 for Law/Enforcement/Military), T.Yamaichi Corp. (M) Sdn. Bhd. (EMS ISO 14000) LSB Manufacturing Solutions Sdn. Bhd., (Lean Scoreboard (including a full development of System-Software-Application - MSC Malaysia & Six Sigma) PJZ Marine Services Sdn. Bhd., (Safety Management Systems and Internal Audit based on International Marine Organization Standards) UNITAR/UNTEC (Degree in Accountacy – Career Path/Roadmap) Cobrain Holdings Sdn. Bhd.(Managing Construction Safety & Health), Speaker for International Finance & Management Strategy (Closed Conference), Pembinaan Jaya Zira Sdn. Bhd. (ISO 9001:2008-Internal Audit for Construction Industry & Overview of version 2015), Straits Consulting Engineers Sdn. Bhd. (Full Integrated Management System – ISO 9000, OHSAS 18000 (ISO 45000) and EMS ISO 14000 for Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Consulting), Malaysia Management & Science University (MSU – (Managing Business in an Organization), Innoseven Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 MSPR8 – Awareness and Internal Audit (Construction), ISO 9001:2008 and 2015 overview for the Construction Industry), Kemakmuran Sdn. Bhd. (KVMRT Line 1 - Signages/Wayfinding - Project Quality Plan and Construction Method Statement ), Lembaga Tabung Haji - Flood ERP, WNA Consultants - DID/JPS -Flood Risk Assessment and Management Plan - Prelim, Conceptual Design, Interim and Final Report etc., Tunnel Fire Safety - Fire Risk Assessment Report - Design Fire Scenario), Safety, Health and Environmental Management Plans leading construction/property companies/corporations in Malaysia, Timur West Consultant : Business Methodology and System, Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya ISMS/Audit/Risk/ITP Technical Team, MPDT Capital Berhad - ISO 9001: 2015 - Consultancy, Construction, Project Rehabilitation, Desalination (first one in Malaysia to receive certification on trades such as Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination and Project Recovery/Rehabilitation)

* Has appeared for 10 consecutive series in “Good Morning Malaysia RTM TV1’ Corporate Talk Segment discussing on ISO 9000/14000 in various industries. For ICT, his inputs garnered from his expertise have successfully led to development of work-process e-enabling systems in the environments of intranet, portal and interactive web design especially for the construction and manufacturing. Some of the end products have won various competitions of innovativeness, quality, continual-improvements and construction industry award at national level. He has also in advisory capacity – involved in development and moderation of websites, portals and e-profiles for mainly corporate and private sectors, public figures etc. He is also one of the recipients for MOSTE Innovation for RFID use in Electronic Toll Collection in Malaysia.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

SCARCITY OF SUPPLY IN THE OIL AND GAS AND HOW ESG COULD HELP EASE THE PROBLEM - Nik Zafri



It is an acknowledged fact that there is a scarcity of supply in the oil and gas industry. This will definitely affect both global markets and energy strategies 

We are feeling the pinch whether we realize it or now. As supply dwindles or becomes unstable, oil and gas prices rise. This affects everything from transportation to manufacturing, as oil and gas are key to energy production and as raw materials for many industries. In 2022, the U.S. faced significant spikes in oil and gas prices, possibly due to Russian-Ukraine conflict. This led to higher gasoline prices, with some regions seeing prices over $5 per gallon. Rising energy costs also increased the price of goods and services, contributing to inflation and squeezing consumers' disposable income. 

Countries that heavily rely on oil imports may face national security risks due to dependence on unstable or hostile regions. This could lead to geopolitical tensions as nations compete for remaining supplies.

Germany has long been dependent on Russian natural gas, which made up a significant portion of its energy supply. When Russia cut gas supplies during the Ukraine war, Germany faced an energy security crisis. Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest oil producers, has an economy highly dependent on oil exports. In recent years, declining global oil prices have severely impacted its economy. For example, the 2014-2016 oil price crash caused a recession in Nigeria as government revenues and foreign exchange reserves plummeted.

Energy-intensive industries, such as transportation, manufacturing, and logistics, would face increased operational costs. Inflation could rise as the cost of goods and services increases.

Governments may be pushed to accelerate policies aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels, speeding up transitions to greener energy sources. Denmark has been a leader in climate change action, using the oil and gas supply issues as an opportunity to accelerate its renewable energy transition. In 2020, Denmark announced a plan to phase out all oil and gas exploration in the North Sea by 2050 and committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030.

Countries whose economies are heavily reliant on oil exports, such as those in the Middle East and Africa, might face economic instability as revenues decline, especially if global demand shifts due to green energy policies.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Pushing the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is critically important in addressing the challenges posed by oil and gas scarcity, rising energy prices, energy security concerns, economic disruptions, and climate change. 

Renewables are abundant, sustainable, and have become increasingly cost-effective. Solar and wind, in particular, have seen significant technological advancements, making them scalable and more affordable. 

Nuclear power is a low-carbon energy source with a high energy output. It's a reliable alternative that can provide consistent baseload power.

Hydrogen can be used as a clean fuel, especially for industries where electrification is difficult (such as aviation, shipping, and heavy industry). When produced using renewable energy (green hydrogen), it becomes a low-emission alternative.

Biofuels are derived from organic materials and can serve as a direct substitute for conventional fuels in vehicles and other equipment, reducing dependence on oil.

Geothermal energy is another renewable source that provides consistent energy output and can complement other renewable sources like solar and wind.

  • Environmental Impact Reduction (ESG: Environmental / SDG 7, 13)

One of the primary drivers of oil and gas scarcity is environmental degradation, fossil fuel dependence, and rising demand. ESG and SDG frameworks prioritize a transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal, reducing reliance on finite resources. For instance, SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) promotes increasing the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix, while SDG 13 (Climate Action) targets urgent actions to combat climate change. Enhancing Energy Security (ESG: Governance / SDG 7):

Countries dependent on oil and gas imports are vulnerable to geopolitical instability and supply shocks (e.g., the European energy crisis due to the Ukraine war). SDGs, particularly SDG 7, encourage the development of diversified, renewable energy sources that can enhance energy security.

Companies like #Tesla and countries like Denmark are leaders in this space, shifting toward renewable energy as a core part of their ESG commitments, reducing emissions, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

  • Mitigating Economic Disruptions (ESG: Social and Governance / SDG 8, 9):

Economic disruptions due to rising oil prices can impact businesses, households, and governments, particularly in countries reliant on fossil fuel industries. ESG’s social focus on fair labour practices and economic inclusion aligns with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), which encourage innovation and investments in sustainable infrastructure and technology. This promotes resilient economic systems that are less vulnerable to fossil fuel price fluctuations.

Countries and corporations that diversify their energy sources and invest in green technology can build more stable economies. For instance, Iceland, which relies heavily on geothermal energy, enjoys energy security and price stability, even during global oil shocks, making its economy more resilient. Furthermore, oil-dependent economies like Nigeria need to invest in renewable energy and technology to reduce vulnerabilities to oil price volatility and ensure more sustainable economic growth.

  • Accelerating Climate Action (ESG: Environmental / SDG 13):

Climate change is driven by greenhouse gas emissions, most of which come from fossil fuels. SDG 13 (Climate Action) emphasizes the urgent need to combat climate change by reducing emissions, and ESG frameworks push companies and governments to take immediate action in line with these goals.

Climate action is not just a moral obligation but also a financial and security necessity. ESG investments often outperform fossil-fuel-heavy companies in the long term, as markets and regulations increasingly favor sustainability. Furthermore, focusing on decarbonization efforts through ESG and SDGs not only mitigates the effects of climate change but also protects vulnerable populations from its worst impacts.

Countries like Sweden and companies like #Unilever have shown that ambitious climate action can drive innovation and financial success. These entities have incorporated ESG principles and have actively pursued SDG-aligned strategies to decarbonize their operations.

Pushing ESG and SDG initiatives is essential to solving the interconnected challenges of oil and gas scarcity, energy security, economic disruption, and climate change. By fostering cleaner, more sustainable industries and infrastructures, ESG and SDG goals create resilient, future-proof systems that can adapt to resource constraints while also addressing environmental and social issues at their core. These frameworks not only help mitigate the current problems but also lay the foundation for a more sustainable, equitable future.

KISAH ALTERNATIF - TUAH VS JEBAT

Tuah gelisah. Kesilapannya membawa Melor ke dalam kawasan Istana untuk memudahkan pertemuan dengannya merupakan satu kesalahan jika diketahui oleh Sultan. Tun Ali dan Patih Karma mengajak Tuah berbincang.

"Tuah, kami dah lama tahu kisah ini, sengaja kami diamkan. Tapi membawa Melor ke dalam kawasan Istana tidak sepatutnya berlaku. Macam ni la Tuah, bawa Melor senyap-senyap ke rumah ibumu malam ini"

Malangnya percubaan Tuah untuk melarikan Melor telah diketahui oleh Bendahara dan dengan berat hati terpaksa melaporkannya kepada Sultan. Sultan telah memanggil Tuah, Tun Ali dan Patih Karma untuk menjelaskan perkara itu. Tun Ali dan Patih Karma terpaksa mengaku konspirasi menyembunyikan rahsia Tuah.

"Tuah, sebagai seorang Laksmana, orang berpangkat dalam Istana, sepatutnya kamu sembahkan perkara ini pada beta tetapi kamu memilih untuk menyembunyikannya dari beta seolah-olah kamu tidak percayakan beta. Lebih buruk lagi, kamu berpakat pula dengan orang-orang besar beta - Tun Ali dan Patih Karma. Beta jatuhkan hukuman pada kamu, pergilah beruzlah 40 hari dengan berpakaian orang biasa di Gunung Ledang dan apabila kamu pulang nanti, kamu kahwini Melor.

Kepada Tun Ali dan Patih Karma, bawa Melor ke rumah Dang Merdu dan pastikan Tuah tidak datang senyap-senyap bertemu dengan Melor. Setelah selesai tugas kamu berdua, beta titahkan kamu supaya pergi ke sebuah kawasan yang jauh dari Istana. Kamu berdua juga tidak boleh datang ke Istana selama 40 hari sebagai hukuman kepada pakatan kamu berdua untuk menyembunyikan perkara ini. Kamu juga tidak boleh berpakaian kebesaran selama tempoh itu dan wajib membantu seorang fakir miskin setiap seorang setiap hari selama 40 hari"

Ketiga-tiganya terpaksa menjunjung titah. Dang Merdu amat bersedih di atas hukuman ke atas anakandanya Hang Tuah tetapi apakah daya, titah Sultan tetap dijunjung. Bakal menantunya, Melor dijaga bagaikan menatang minyak yang penuh.

Jebat, Kasturi, Lekir dan Lekiu pula tidak mengetahui perkara sebenar mengenai hukuman yang diletakkan ke atas Tuah kerana perkara itu dirahsiakan. Lalu mereka hanya mendengar khabar angin bahawa Tuah telah dibunuh oleh Tun Ali dan Patih Karma akibat fitnah menuduh Tuah berlaku curang dengan Melor di kawasan Istana.

Setelah berbincang, Jebat menawarkan diri untuk berdatang sembah pada Tuanku bagi mengetahui kisah yang sebenar. Apabila Jebat sampai ke Istana, dia hairan kerana Tun Ali dan Patih Karma tidak ada di situ dan dia juga terlihat pakaian Laksmana Tuah ada tergantung di satu ruang di Balai Rong Seri. Lebih lagi dia mengesyaki bahawa Tun Ali dan Patih Karma takut untuk bertemu dengannya dan Jebat juga rasa pilu melihat pakaian kebesaran sahabatnya itu.

Sultan pula telah menitahkan Bendahara menceritakan perkara sebenar kepada Jebat kerana ada urusan yang perlu dilakukan. Jebat bertambah pelik kerana Sultan seolah-olah tidak mahu bertemu dengannya. Sultan juga menitahkan Bendahara memberikan keris Taming Sari kepada Jebat sementara kepulangan Tuah.

Lalu Jebat ke rumah Dang Merdu dan terlihat Melor ada di sana. Dang Merdu juga menceritakan perkara yang sama kepada Jebat sepertimana versi Bendahara menceritakannya.

"Tidak mungkin bonda, ini mesti ada sesuatu hal yang tidak kena. Melor, aku pasti akan menuntut keadilan"

Dang Merdu dan Melor terdiam kerana mereka tahu Jebat sukar untuk dipujuk bagi mengubah keputusan Tidaklah disangka Dang Merdu bahawa Jebat merancang bertindak dengan lebih agresif.

Jebat memberitahu semua rakan-rakannya bahawa apa yang disyakinya. Kasturi menasihatkan Jebat supaya siasat betul-betul dan tunggu sehingga Tuah kembali dari uzlahnya dan jika tidak pasti, pergilah cari Tuah di Gunung Ledang atau carilah Tun Ali dan Patih Karma. Tetapi Jebat berdegil juga kerana pada pendapatnya, kalau tunggu sehingga 40 hari, sudah tentu perkara ini akan didiamkan dan jika dia mencari Tuah, Tun Ali atau Patih Karma, ianya mungkin hanya satu helah untuk mengelirukan Jebat.

Jebat merancang untuk menyerang Istana walaupun dihalang oleh Dang Merdu, Melor dan rakan-rakan seperguruannya. Sedang Jebat asyik merancang, tiba-tiba muncul Bendahara di rumahnya. Bendahara menasihatkan Jebat supaya membatalkan hasratnya dan dia juga tidak mempersembahkan khabar angin bahawa Jebat akan menderhaka kepada Sultan. Bendahara juga memohon cuti dari Sultan kerana uzur.

Jebat masih tidak percaya kepada penjelasan Bendahara. Lalu Bendahara mengajak Jebat ke Gunung Ledang dan jika tidak bertemu Tuah di Gunung Ledang, Jebat boleh menamatkan riwayat Bendahara jika Bendahara berbohong.

Jebat terdiam sebentar. Lalu dia bersetuju untuk mencari Tuah dengan diiringi oleh Kasturi, Lekir dan Lekiu. Setelah beberapa hari perjalanan, sampailah mereka ke Gunung Ledang tempat Tuah bertapa sudah lebih 3 minggu. Namun atas nasihat Bendahara, Jebat tidak mengganggu uzlah Tuah. Mereka pun kembali ke rumah.

Setelah tamat 40 hari, Tuah, Tun Ali dan Patih Karma datang berdatang sembah dan mereka dikurniakan kembali pakaian kebesaran masing-masing setelah baginda mendapat berita dari para pengawalnya yang ditugaskan senyap-senyap untuk memerhatikan Tuah, Tun Ali dan Patih Karma. Tuah dititahkan Sultan supaya mengahwini Melor di dalam perkarangan Istana. Sebelum Tuah kembali ke rumah ibunya Dang Merdu, dia singgah sebentar di rumah Jebat.

Jebat menangis memohon ampun dari Tuah kerana silapfahamnya. Tuah menceritakan kepada Jebat bahawa dia telah melakukan kesilapan seolah-olah menggunakan pengaruhnya untuk membawa Melor ke kawasan Istana. Tun Ali dan Patih Karma juga melakukan kesilapan kerana menyembunyikan perkara itu dari Sultan.
(Ini hanyalah kisah realiti alternatif dari imaginasi penulis)

SI TANGGANG DALAM PERSPEKTIF "ALTERNATE REALITY"

TANGGANG - ANAK YANG BERJASA KEPADA ORANG TUANYA - Oleh Nik Zafri

Si Tanggang yang kini telah diangkat menjadi "kerabat ampuni" menerusi perkahwinan dengan isterinya, seorang Puteri Sultan, yang sedang sarat mengandung; disambut meriah oleh penduduk kampung asalnya di pengkalan kerana telah begitu lama Si Tanggang belayar jauh dari tempat kelahirannya.
Namun Si Tanggang nampak begitu resah dan menjengah kepalanya ke sana dan ke mari. Isterinya faham, siapakah Si Tenggang tengah tercari-cari itu.
Tiba-tiba dia ternampak ibunya yang tua Si Deruma sedang termengah-mengah datang dengan satu bungkusan digalas yang mengandungi masakan yang amat disukai oleh Si Tenggang, pisang salai yang dapat dihidu aromanya dari jauh.
Lalu diperintahkan dengan suara yang tegas oleh Si Tenggang kepada barisan pengawal supaya memberi jalan dan penghormatan yang tinggi kepada bondanya Si Deruma.
Si Tenggang menangis pilu melihat keadaan ibunya memakai baju usang - lalu berlari turun dari tangga kapal terus memeluk dan mencium tangan ibunya - serta tanpa segan silu, membuka bungkusan berkenaan dan terus menjamah pisang salai makanan kegemarannya dari kecil.
"Saya berjaya adalah berkat doa bonda dan usaha keras saya untuk mengubah nasib kita"
Ibunya mengangkat tangan bersyukur melihat anaknya tidak lupa diri serta asal-usulnya. Sedang Si Deruma mengangkat tangan bersyukur, terlihat seorang wanita muda yang cantik sedang sarat mengandung perlahan-lahan mendekatinya - lalu memeluk dan mencium tangannya.
"Bonda, saya menantu bonda. Dalam kandungan saya ini adalah cucunda bonda"
Ibunya Si Tanggang sekali lagi menitis air mata kegembiraan menyambut menantunya seorang Puteri Sultan yang sedang mengandungkan cucu sulungnya itu.
Isteri Si Tanggang tiba-tiba terlihat makanan yang sedang dinikmati oleh suaminya lalu terus menjamah makanan kegemaran suaminya itu. Rupa-rupanya isteri si Tanggang telah lama mengidam pisang salai. Si Deruma hanya tersenyum melihat gelagat anakanda kesayangan dan menantunya.
"Tanggang, janganlah habiskan pisang salai tu, bagilah kat isteri kau yang sedang mengidam tu - cucu mak tu dalam kandungan"
Si Tanggang tersenyum malu - lalu menghulurkan kepada isterinya untuk santap pisang salai yang menyelerakan itu.
Tidak lama selepas itu, Si Tanggang telah membelanjakan sejumlah besar hartanya dan menukar rumah usang di mana ibunya tinggal menjadi sebuah mahligai yang indah.
Malah telah dikunjungi oleh Tuanku Sultan dan Permaisuri iaitu mertua kepada Si Tanggang. Tuanku Sultan dan Permaisuri rupa-rupanyanya ingin mengenali dengan lebih rapat akan siapakah bonda kepada Si Tanggang yang mendidik Si Tanggang dengan baik.
Hubungan Si Deruma dan besannya amatlah rapat sekali dan setiap hari Si Deruma bersyukur kerana hidupnya dari keperitan dan kesusahan telah bertukar kepada kebahagiaan. Namun, Si Deruma terasa sedih kerana arwah suaminya Si Talang tidak dapat melihat dan mengecapi kejayaan Si Tanggang.
Si Deruma telah dijulang tinggi oleh Si Tanggang dan mendapat penghormatan tertinggi negara yang dikurniakan oleh Tuanku Sultan sebagai seorang ibu yang menjadi contoh dan inspirasi kepada negara. Si Tanggang juga telah dimasyhurkan sebagai pengganti Sultan apabila Tuanku mangkat.
Si Deruma juga beradu di kamar penuh kelengkapan yang jauh lebih besar dari Si Tanggang dan isterinya. Ibunya dijaga serta dilayan dengan baik oleh pembantu-pembantu, diberikan makanan dan minuman yang lazat.
Si Deruma juga tidak perlu lagi melakukan kerja-kerja berat seperti mencari kayu api untuk memasak, mengangkat air dari perigi, membasuh kain atau mengambil upah bekerja kampung mengutip kelapa.
Pusara ayahnya Si Talang juga bertukar dari kubur biasa kepada ibarat maqam diraja gayanya.
Orang kampung juga kagum dengan kemurahan hati Si Tanggang yang juga sentiasa suka bersedekah dan mereka juga amat menghormatinya kerana layanan yang sangat baik Si Tanggang kepada ibunya yang sudah tua dan uzur itu.
Rata-rata di warong kopi mereka berkata :
"Tanggang; anak kampung kita; akan menjadi seorang pemerintah yang baik"
(Kisah ini kisah legenda dunia realiti alternatif - agaknya inilah yang akan berlaku jika Si Tanggang tidak menderhaka kepada ibunya)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT (TIA) REPORT SUMMARY FOR …………………ROAD…….(5 KM)

 


(Shared by me - Nik Zafri for educational purposes; some data and details have been omitted—use at your discretion, expand the points and add appendices where applicable)

1.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW

A proposed mixed-use development (residential, commercial, and retail) is expected to increase traffic along ………, a 5 km stretch of road connecting key areas within the city.

The purpose of this TIA is to evaluate the potential traffic impacts from the new development on the road network.


2.0 REFERENCES

2.1     Resources on TIA and RSA from Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia

2.2     Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Guidelines - providing best practices for traffic impact studies and analysis.

2.3    TIA Resources from IPM Professional Services (IPMPS)

2.4     AASHTO Green Book: "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets" sets the geometric design standards for roadways.

2.5     National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Reports: Guidance on evaluating traffic impact and the development of effective mitigation measures.

2.6     Code of Practice on Safety, Health and Environment for Transportation Sector (SHE Code), 2007 (DOSH/JKKP Malaysia)

2.7     Code of Practice for Road Transport Activities, 2010 (DOSH/JKKP Malaysia)

2.8     LEED and GBI Certification Standards (PAM, ACE, GreenRE and CIDB Malaysia)

2.9     Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD): Establishes guidelines for traffic control devices to ensure safe and efficient movement of traffic.

2.10   ISO 39001: Road traffic safety management systems that provide a framework for organizations to reduce road traffic accidents.

2.11  Environmental Quality Act and Occupational Safety and Health Act Malaysia respectively w/a

2.12  All other relevant guidelines, standards and codes of practice.


3.0  EXISTING CONDITIONS



4.0  PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT



5.0  ANALYSIS



6.0  CONCLUSION

Without intervention, the development will increase congestion on ……., leading to reduced travel speeds and longer queues at intersections during peak hours. Implementing the recommended mitigation measures will help maintain an acceptable LOS (C) and support the growth in traffic demand.



Saturday, October 12, 2024

APA KUASA POLIS DAN APA HAK ANDA - Oleh Nik Zafri

 Saja nak bagi peringatan pada diri sendiri


24. Kuasa pegawai polis untuk memeriksa lesen, kenderaan,
dll.

(1) Mana-mana pegawai polis boleh- "

(a) memberhentikan dan menahan mana-mana orang-

(i) yang dilihatnya sedang melakukan apa-apa
perbuatan atau ada dalam miliknya apa-apa benda;
atau

(ii) yang dia ada alasan-alasan yang munasabah bagi
mengesyaki sedang melakukan apa-apa perbuatan
atau ada dalam miliknya apa-apa benda

(Akta Polis 1967)

Hak Anda

1. APABILA DIBERHENTIKAN POLIS

1.1 Sekiranya polis tersebut tidak memakai pakaian seragam
Minta polis tunjukkan kad kuasanya.

1.2 Kad kuasa polis

Warna Merah : Anggota polis tersebut telah digantung, dan tidak
mempunyai kuasa untuk membuat apa-apa. Anda
tidak perlu mengendahkannya.

Warna-warna lain

Warna Biru : Polis yang berpangkat Inspektor dan ke atas
Warna Kuning : Polis yang berpangkat di bawah Inspektor
Warna Putih : Polis simpanan
Perhatikan / catat nama dan nombor anggota polis pada kad
kuasanya.

2.1 Pengenalan anda

Anda cuma perlu berikan nama, nombor kad pengenalan dan alamat sahaja.

1.3 Jika polis berpakaian seragam

Perhatikan / catat nama dan nombor anggota polis pada pakaian
seragamnya.

1.4 Kenderaan polis

Perhatikan / catat nombor pendaftaran pada kereta atau motosikal
peronda polis tersebut.

(POLIS DAN HAK ASASI ANDA - MALAYSIAN BAR)

At hashtagPrimaSriGombak 13/10/2024 - 12.30 am.

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Thursday, October 03, 2024

BASICS - HOW REVERSE OSMOSIS SEAWATER DESALINATION WORKS - BY NIK ZAFRI

 #SWRO #ReverseOsmosis #SeawaterDesalination #Desalination #ISO9000 #ISO23446

BASICS - HOW REVERSE OSMOSIS SEAWATER DESALINATION WORKS
An experience consulting and training a client certified with ISO 9000 certification – Among the FIRST in the region for SWRO.
This article is based on the various standards and codes of practice (ISO 23446:2021), actual method statements, manufacturer’s instruction, diagrams, drawings and QHSE Plan.
– BY NIK ZAFRI