23/12 High Court orders Utusan Melayu Bhd and its former group editor-in-chief Khlid Mohd to pay Pokok Sena MP Mahfuz Omar RM 120,000 for defamation.
23/12 Perak told to defer plan to award freehold land titles to residents of new villages until National Land Council studies proposal: DPM Najib.
23/12 Seputeh MP Teresa Kok files RM 30mil defamation suit against ex-Selangor MB Dr Mohd Khir Toyo and Utusan Melayu at KL High Court civil registry.
22/12 About 4,750 workers mostly from the electronics industry, will be retrenched in the next 3 months:HR Minister Dr Subramaniam.
22/12 All employers intending to lay off workers, offer VSS or reduce salaries must inform HR Ministry under the Labour Act: Minister Dr Subramaniam.
22/12 Punitha Raja jailed 8 years for trafficking Indian national for prostitution; first person convicted until Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act 2007.
21/12 Super Series Masters Finals: Malaysia also wins men’s doubles (Koo Kien Kiat-Tan Boon Heong) and women’s doubles(Chin Eei Hui-Wong Pei Tty.
21/12 World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei beats Peter Gade of Denmark 21-8, 21-16 to win men’s singles title in BWF World Super Series Masters Finals.
21/12 Selangor government report identifies 15 areas in Ampang, including Bkt Antarabangsa, at risk from landslides.
21/12 Fault in submarine cables linking Malaysia to Europe will cause Internet disruption, service to be fully restored by Dec 31: Telekom Malaysia.
2008年12月23日星期二
Qi Men Number Prediction Course on Dec 28, 2008 at Hotel Malaya(Mandarin Speaking) at 1:30 pm
Qi Men Number Prediction Course on Dec 28, 2008 at Hotel Malaya(Mandarin Speaking)
2008年12月19日星期五
奇门遁甲旺字研习课程
奇门遁甲旺字研习课程
(吉隆坡讯) 为了倡导正统的易经应用之学，SCS易经河洛理数研究中心特开办为期一天的，谨订于今年12月28日(星期日) 2:00pm-6:00pm，在吉隆坡马来亚大酒店正式开课。
香港著名风水运程大师李丞责师傅曾说过：“奇门遁甲是风
水中的高级应用窍门。”据道教传说，九天玄女曾将三式的兵法窍诀传给轩辕黄帝，而奇门遁甲正是三式之首，余者包括大六壬和太乙神数。是故，道门有言：“三式合一，灵验如神。”
本次研习课程特邀请来自东马的数术界后起之秀陈治玮师傅。自龙一大师出版《奇门遁甲致富秘笈》一书后，陈师傅精研书中奥义，从中领悟出独到而实用的旺字致富心法要诀。
学习内容丰富，涵盖河洛与先后天八卦精义、奇门遁甲基本
认知、奇门九宫求财法、实战经验分享、供奉财神科仪、聚宝盆炼制法等。
有兴趣参与上述课程者，请联络秘书处：016-6078299，012-6597910。全程学费只收RM380，学员可获得的教材包括：讲义、《奇门遁甲致富秘笈》、招财符、五行旺运CD和获赠分析一个月的旺字号码。把握机会，报名从速！
(吉隆坡讯) 为了倡导正统的易经应用之学，SCS易经河洛理数研究中心特开办为期一天的，谨订于今年12月28日(星期日) 2:00pm-6:00pm，在吉隆坡马来亚大酒店正式开课。
香港著名风水运程大师李丞责师傅曾说过：“奇门遁甲是风
水中的高级应用窍门。”据道教传说，九天玄女曾将三式的兵法窍诀传给轩辕黄帝，而奇门遁甲正是三式之首，余者包括大六壬和太乙神数。是故，道门有言：“三式合一，灵验如神。”
本次研习课程特邀请来自东马的数术界后起之秀陈治玮师傅。自龙一大师出版《奇门遁甲致富秘笈》一书后，陈师傅精研书中奥义，从中领悟出独到而实用的旺字致富心法要诀。
学习内容丰富，涵盖河洛与先后天八卦精义、奇门遁甲基本
认知、奇门九宫求财法、实战经验分享、供奉财神科仪、聚宝盆炼制法等。
有兴趣参与上述课程者，请联络秘书处：016-6078299，012-6597910。全程学费只收RM380，学员可获得的教材包括：讲义、《奇门遁甲致富秘笈》、招财符、五行旺运CD和获赠分析一个月的旺字号码。把握机会，报名从速！
2008年12月18日星期四
Rowling new book sold 2.6 mil worldwide in less than two weeks
18/12 New JK Rowling book, The Tales of Beedle the Bard, is fastest selling title of the year, more than 2.6 mil sold worldwide in less than 2 weeks.
18/12 Dewan Rakyat approves emergency motion by Chong Chen Jien (DAP-Bandar Kuching) to discuss fishermen protest against diesel prices at 4:30 pm.
18/12 Police gun down 4 armed robbery suspects in 5 am shootout at Taman Gua Perahu in Bukit Mertajam.
17/12 The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Bill was passed by the Dewan Rakyat at 7.58pm.
17/12 PM Abdullah says his final mission is to cool racial and religious tensions in Malaysia and see through reforms before leaving office.
17/12 Serious flaw in Internet Explorer browser leaves users completely open to hackers, experts say: Microsoft says will have patch out soon.
17/12 Universiti Malaya will offer more places for post-graduate studies and will reduce the intake of the undergraduates, says new VC.
16/12 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Bill was passed in Parliament via voice vote.
16/12 Malaysian Highway Authority orders a stop to trial run of tidal flow system on Penang Bridge because it has made traffic congestion worse.
16/12 Firefly removes fuel surcharge for all destinations from today. T16/12ravel discount fare to be launched tomorrow with discounts of up to 80 pc.
16/12 Half-shell motorcycle helmets will be banned and confiscated under new law being drafted: Road Transport Dept.
16/12 Health Ministry to set up by next April a special taskforce to reduce incidence of HIV infections among women.
16/12 Minister in Prime Minister Dept Mohd Nazri tables Witness Protection Bill in Parliament, for first reading.
16/12 Madonna agrees to pay ex-husband British director Guy Ritchie about RM 325 mil in divorce settlement after 8 years of marriage.
15/12 MAS offering 4 new fare options with discounts up to 70 pct for domestic routes, eventually to international points by February, says MD.
15/12 New Judges Ethics Committee bill dealing with conduct, discipline of all judges, other than removal of a judge, tabled in Dewan Rakyat.
12/12 Housing and Local Government Ministry sec-gen Ahmad Fuad Ismail has been appointed mayor of Kuala Lumpur.
12/12 Cabinet will decide on Damansara 21 project. FT Ministry orders halt on structural work but slope strengthening can continue.
12/12 Federal Government defers 31 pc water tariff hike for 1.5 mil consumers in Selangor, Putrajaya and Federal Territory to March 31, 2009, instead of Jan 1.
12/12 KL High court denies leave for VK Lingam and 4 others to seek judicial review of Royal Commission findings on videoclip that implicated them.
12/12 Just 6 weeks before leaving office, Bush administration revises endangered species, environmental rules that critics say provide less protection.
12/12 Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok files Rm 30 mil defamation suit against Utusan Melayu Sdn Bhd and Malaysian Press Institute chief Chamil Wariya.
18/12 Dewan Rakyat approves emergency motion by Chong Chen Jien (DAP-Bandar Kuching) to discuss fishermen protest against diesel prices at 4:30 pm.
18/12 Police gun down 4 armed robbery suspects in 5 am shootout at Taman Gua Perahu in Bukit Mertajam.
17/12 The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Bill was passed by the Dewan Rakyat at 7.58pm.
17/12 PM Abdullah says his final mission is to cool racial and religious tensions in Malaysia and see through reforms before leaving office.
17/12 Serious flaw in Internet Explorer browser leaves users completely open to hackers, experts say: Microsoft says will have patch out soon.
17/12 Universiti Malaya will offer more places for post-graduate studies and will reduce the intake of the undergraduates, says new VC.
16/12 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Bill was passed in Parliament via voice vote.
16/12 Malaysian Highway Authority orders a stop to trial run of tidal flow system on Penang Bridge because it has made traffic congestion worse.
16/12 Firefly removes fuel surcharge for all destinations from today. T16/12ravel discount fare to be launched tomorrow with discounts of up to 80 pc.
16/12 Half-shell motorcycle helmets will be banned and confiscated under new law being drafted: Road Transport Dept.
16/12 Health Ministry to set up by next April a special taskforce to reduce incidence of HIV infections among women.
16/12 Minister in Prime Minister Dept Mohd Nazri tables Witness Protection Bill in Parliament, for first reading.
16/12 Madonna agrees to pay ex-husband British director Guy Ritchie about RM 325 mil in divorce settlement after 8 years of marriage.
15/12 MAS offering 4 new fare options with discounts up to 70 pct for domestic routes, eventually to international points by February, says MD.
15/12 New Judges Ethics Committee bill dealing with conduct, discipline of all judges, other than removal of a judge, tabled in Dewan Rakyat.
12/12 Housing and Local Government Ministry sec-gen Ahmad Fuad Ismail has been appointed mayor of Kuala Lumpur.
12/12 Cabinet will decide on Damansara 21 project. FT Ministry orders halt on structural work but slope strengthening can continue.
12/12 Federal Government defers 31 pc water tariff hike for 1.5 mil consumers in Selangor, Putrajaya and Federal Territory to March 31, 2009, instead of Jan 1.
12/12 KL High court denies leave for VK Lingam and 4 others to seek judicial review of Royal Commission findings on videoclip that implicated them.
12/12 Just 6 weeks before leaving office, Bush administration revises endangered species, environmental rules that critics say provide less protection.
12/12 Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok files Rm 30 mil defamation suit against Utusan Melayu Sdn Bhd and Malaysian Press Institute chief Chamil Wariya.
2008年12月15日星期一
State of emergency after severe ice storm in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York
14/12 State of emergency declared after severe ice storm leaves more than 1 mil people without power in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York.
14/12 BN is seriously considering Indian Progressive Front (IPF) membership application, says BN secretary general Tengku Adnan.
14/12 Kseniya Sukhinova of Russia crowned Miss World 2008, No. 2 and 3 are Gabrielle Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) and Parvathy Omanakuttan (India)
13/12 Subsidised diesel and petrol price for fishermen will drop from RM 1.43 per litre to RM 1.30 per litre effective Dec 16:Agriculture Minister.
13/12 Hillslope Damansara 21 developer filed defamation suit against 4 in protesting residents association 3 months before Bkt Antarabangsa landslide.
13/12 Bkt Antarabangsa: Until the full report on the cause of the landslide is ready in 3 months, the area is considered unsafe:Works Minister.
13/12 Five people, including a cop, were killed, and 4 other injured, in a head-on car crash early Saturday morning in Jalan Syed Putra, KL.
14/12 BN is seriously considering Indian Progressive Front (IPF) membership application, says BN secretary general Tengku Adnan.
14/12 Kseniya Sukhinova of Russia crowned Miss World 2008, No. 2 and 3 are Gabrielle Walcott (Trinidad and Tobago) and Parvathy Omanakuttan (India)
13/12 Subsidised diesel and petrol price for fishermen will drop from RM 1.43 per litre to RM 1.30 per litre effective Dec 16:Agriculture Minister.
13/12 Hillslope Damansara 21 developer filed defamation suit against 4 in protesting residents association 3 months before Bkt Antarabangsa landslide.
13/12 Bkt Antarabangsa: Until the full report on the cause of the landslide is ready in 3 months, the area is considered unsafe:Works Minister.
13/12 Five people, including a cop, were killed, and 4 other injured, in a head-on car crash early Saturday morning in Jalan Syed Putra, KL.
2008年12月10日星期三
《股》领风骚与超越《孙子》讲座会订于今年12月16日（星期二）晚上8:00-10:00pm在SCS企管咨询中心开讲
《股》领风骚与超越《孙子》讲座会
(吉隆坡讯) 时值全球股市低靡和经济衰退之际，惟有在实战经验中的创新思维，才能帮助我们异军突起并冲破困境。
有鉴于此，SCS企管咨询中心特举办“《股》领风骚与超越《孙子》”讲座会，谨订于今年12月16日（星期二），晚上8:00-10:00pm在SCS企管咨询中心开讲。
讲座会的主讲人是吴继宗硕士（《股票创富大赢家》作者）和王忠文老师（《易经》讲师与兵法专家）。
讲座会内容丰富，包括：从双星拱月谈全球经济走势、美国经济萧条的省钱招数、大马经济衰退的创业点子、从孙子到陶朱公的兵法演变、如何应用兵法窍诀炒股。
吴继宗也会在讲座会上分享“股市创富新方法—如何在5天内净赚50万”以及《奇门遁甲》如何探股市起伏玄机的创新方法。
他目前是首邦股票行的股票经纪，也是《光明日报》的钟观涛股票专栏，《财经》工商杂志及《新生活报》“投资兵法”的特约作者。他也受邀在988电台为大马股市作评论。他也是中奖部落格“股”领风骚主持人，即http://chartpick.blogspot.com
现场座位有限，报名人数只限五十位。有兴趣参与上述讲座会者，请以短讯报名，或联络秘书处：016-6078299，012-6597910。入场免费，只收基本讲义费RM10。
SCS企管咨询中心地址是3A Jalan SG 1/5, Taman Industri Bolton, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor（Batu Caves 的Giant 对面）
PM tables Anti Corruption Commission Bill
10/12 PM tables Malaysia Anti Corruption Commission Bill, Judges Appointment Commission Bill and four other bills in parliament for first reading.
10/12 Suspected Jemaah Islamiah terroist Yazid Sufaat, who allegedly housed men involved in the 911 US attacks, was released from ISA last week.
10/12 Bukit Antarabangsa: Dewan Rakyat has set 4:30 pm Wednesday to debate the landslide in an emergency motion filed by Gombak MP Mohd Azmin.
10/12 Bkt Antarabangsa: Police has set up taskforce to look into allegations of looting, misbehaviour by uniformed staff.
9/12 Bkt Antanrabangsa: Decomposed body found earlier was that of a dog, search for missing Sri Lankan maid Lourdes Mary will resume tomorrow.
9/12 Government is considering compensation for victims of Bkt Antarabangsa landslide, says PM Abdullah.
9/12 Bkt Antarabangsa residents form taskforce and engage lawyers, said they will sue relevant authorities for compensation.
8/12 Bkt Antarabangsa: 3000 residents in danger areas have left their homes; Police dismiss rumours of looting.
9/12 Penang city council issues stop-work order on Feringhi Heights, developers told to build proper drainage system before work can resume.
7/12 Najib wants all state governments to immediately review ongoing hillslope projects to avert future landslides.
6/12 PM has ordered all hillside projects at Bukit Antarabangsa to be halted pending a soil stability study by the Malaysian Public Works Institute.
6/12 Bkt Antarabangsa landslide: Selangor Sultan visited the site this afternoon; Public Works Dept monitoring slope for risks to adjoining areas.
6/12 Bkt Antarabangsa landslide: More than 2000 residents have been evacuated; search and rescue ongoing for 6 more people.
6/12 DPM Najib says no more building permits for hillside developments.
6/12 Massive landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa in KL at 4 am on Saturday. 4 dead, 15 injured, 14 houses buried.
10/12 Flood hit areas in Terengganu are back to normal except in Kuala Terengganu with 91 evacuees; all other relief centres closed; weather is fine.
8/12 Floods hit Kemaman district in Terengganu and Cherating in Pahang on Monday, prompting evacuation of more than 300 from both areas.
7/12 It will continue to rain till Tuesday in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johore: Meteorology Dept.
9/12 PM Abdullah says PPP is free to leave Barisan if it feels it has to. The component party has threatened to do so unless ISA is amended.
6/12 American personality O.J. Simpson gets 33 years in jail for kidnapping and robbery in an attempt to recover memorabilia of his sports career.
10/12 Suspected Jemaah Islamiah terroist Yazid Sufaat, who allegedly housed men involved in the 911 US attacks, was released from ISA last week.
10/12 Bukit Antarabangsa: Dewan Rakyat has set 4:30 pm Wednesday to debate the landslide in an emergency motion filed by Gombak MP Mohd Azmin.
10/12 Bkt Antarabangsa: Police has set up taskforce to look into allegations of looting, misbehaviour by uniformed staff.
9/12 Bkt Antanrabangsa: Decomposed body found earlier was that of a dog, search for missing Sri Lankan maid Lourdes Mary will resume tomorrow.
9/12 Government is considering compensation for victims of Bkt Antarabangsa landslide, says PM Abdullah.
9/12 Bkt Antarabangsa residents form taskforce and engage lawyers, said they will sue relevant authorities for compensation.
8/12 Bkt Antarabangsa: 3000 residents in danger areas have left their homes; Police dismiss rumours of looting.
9/12 Penang city council issues stop-work order on Feringhi Heights, developers told to build proper drainage system before work can resume.
7/12 Najib wants all state governments to immediately review ongoing hillslope projects to avert future landslides.
6/12 PM has ordered all hillside projects at Bukit Antarabangsa to be halted pending a soil stability study by the Malaysian Public Works Institute.
6/12 Bkt Antarabangsa landslide: Selangor Sultan visited the site this afternoon; Public Works Dept monitoring slope for risks to adjoining areas.
6/12 Bkt Antarabangsa landslide: More than 2000 residents have been evacuated; search and rescue ongoing for 6 more people.
6/12 DPM Najib says no more building permits for hillside developments.
6/12 Massive landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa in KL at 4 am on Saturday. 4 dead, 15 injured, 14 houses buried.
10/12 Flood hit areas in Terengganu are back to normal except in Kuala Terengganu with 91 evacuees; all other relief centres closed; weather is fine.
8/12 Floods hit Kemaman district in Terengganu and Cherating in Pahang on Monday, prompting evacuation of more than 300 from both areas.
7/12 It will continue to rain till Tuesday in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johore: Meteorology Dept.
9/12 PM Abdullah says PPP is free to leave Barisan if it feels it has to. The component party has threatened to do so unless ISA is amended.
6/12 American personality O.J. Simpson gets 33 years in jail for kidnapping and robbery in an attempt to recover memorabilia of his sports career.
2008年12月1日星期一
KFC's WE DO CHICKEN RIGHT - A Lost in Translation!
A middle school Teacher in China asked his students to translate
KFC's commercial "WE DO CHICKEN RIGHT"
And these are their works
中国大陆一中学老师把 KFC
肯德基店里的广告
We do chicken right!
(烹鸡专家)
发给学生练习翻译, 结果有以下答案:
Hope you enjoy and Have a Great Day!!!!
1. 我们做鸡是对的.
2. 我们就是做鸡的.
3. 我们有做鸡的权利.
4. 我们只做鸡的右半边.
5. 我们只作右边的鸡.
6. 我们可以做鸡, 对吧?
7. 我们行使了鸡的权利.
8. 我们主张鸡权.
9. 我们还是做鸡好.
10. 做鸡有理.
11. 我们让鸡向右看齐.
12. 我们只做正确的鸡.
13. 我们肯定是鸡.
14. 只有我们可以做鸡.
15. 向右看! 有鸡!
16. 我们要对鸡好!
17. 我们愿意鸡好.
And, of course, the most creative one is..........
18. 我们叫鸡有理!
If I were to translate this slogan, I will say:
我们炸的鸡恰恰好！
or
我们炸的鸡恰到好处！
KFC's commercial "WE DO CHICKEN RIGHT"
And these are their works
中国大陆一中学老师把 KFC
肯德基店里的广告
We do chicken right!
(烹鸡专家)
发给学生练习翻译, 结果有以下答案:
Hope you enjoy and Have a Great Day!!!!
1. 我们做鸡是对的.
2. 我们就是做鸡的.
3. 我们有做鸡的权利.
4. 我们只做鸡的右半边.
5. 我们只作右边的鸡.
6. 我们可以做鸡, 对吧?
7. 我们行使了鸡的权利.
8. 我们主张鸡权.
9. 我们还是做鸡好.
10. 做鸡有理.
11. 我们让鸡向右看齐.
12. 我们只做正确的鸡.
13. 我们肯定是鸡.
14. 只有我们可以做鸡.
15. 向右看! 有鸡!
16. 我们要对鸡好!
17. 我们愿意鸡好.
And, of course, the most creative one is..........
18. 我们叫鸡有理!
If I were to translate this slogan, I will say:
我们炸的鸡恰恰好！
or
我们炸的鸡恰到好处！
2008年11月28日星期五
Six more China-made biscuit found to be contaminated with melamine
Six more China-made biscuit products were found to be contaminated with melamine after the Singapore food authority completed the testing of all recalled China milk and milk products in the city state.
Umno members who made false allegations of money politics against their rivals may land themselves in hot water instead.
PKR Youth has reminded the five Pakatan Rakyat-led states to honour their election promises quickly instead of offering excuses.
PKR has decided to talk less about its bid to take over the federal government from Barisan Nasional but “it’s still very much on,” said deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali.
Housewife Yim Pek Ha, who was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for causing grievous hurt to her former maid Nirmala Bonat, has obtained a stay of execution pending an appeal.
24/11 Bollywood star shah Rukh Khan confirms he will be in Malacca on Dec 6 to receive his Datukship from the Governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob.
24/11 China state media blasts the US rock band Guns N Roses new album titled Chinese Democracy, released on Sunday, as an attack on the nation.
24/11 At least 16 people were killed on Monday in 2 separate bombings in Baghdad, including a blast occured outside the heavily guarded Green Zone.
24/11 Selangor Sultan says yoga ban for Muslims yet to be implemented in Selangor as it has not been brought before the state fatwa committee.
24/11 Thousands of Thai protesters surrounded parliament today for the final push in a six-month campaign against the government.
24/11 Activist Irene Fernandez acquitted of publishing false news over torture and abuse of migrant workers after a 13-year court battle.
24/11 Thai parliament postpones important legislative session on Monday after protesters besiege compound in their latest bid to topple the government.
24/11 The government will decide on next Monday to set a minimum price for fuel or let the price float according to current market price: Shahrir Samad.
24/11 New York Federal Reserve president Timothy Geithner has been selected to become the US Treasury Secretary amid the global financial crisis.
23/11 Screen Actors Guild says it will ask 120,000 members to go on strike after talks with Hollywood studios fail to resolve online royalty dispute.
20/11 Political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda says DPM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had never met murdered Mongolian Antantuya Shariibuu.
19/11 Indian warship opened fire at a Somali pirate "mothership", as bandits demanded a ransom for a Saudi supertanker.
18/11 No need for acting PM in the absence of both Abdullah and Najib; DPM says it is an unusual situation but he has to attend Apec meeting.
17/11 Taxi drivers will soon be allowed to sell drinks, phone cards to passengers to increase their income, said Entrepreneur Minister.
Umno members who made false allegations of money politics against their rivals may land themselves in hot water instead.
PKR Youth has reminded the five Pakatan Rakyat-led states to honour their election promises quickly instead of offering excuses.
PKR has decided to talk less about its bid to take over the federal government from Barisan Nasional but “it’s still very much on,” said deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali.
Housewife Yim Pek Ha, who was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for causing grievous hurt to her former maid Nirmala Bonat, has obtained a stay of execution pending an appeal.
24/11 Bollywood star shah Rukh Khan confirms he will be in Malacca on Dec 6 to receive his Datukship from the Governor Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob.
24/11 China state media blasts the US rock band Guns N Roses new album titled Chinese Democracy, released on Sunday, as an attack on the nation.
24/11 At least 16 people were killed on Monday in 2 separate bombings in Baghdad, including a blast occured outside the heavily guarded Green Zone.
24/11 Selangor Sultan says yoga ban for Muslims yet to be implemented in Selangor as it has not been brought before the state fatwa committee.
24/11 Thousands of Thai protesters surrounded parliament today for the final push in a six-month campaign against the government.
24/11 Activist Irene Fernandez acquitted of publishing false news over torture and abuse of migrant workers after a 13-year court battle.
24/11 Thai parliament postpones important legislative session on Monday after protesters besiege compound in their latest bid to topple the government.
24/11 The government will decide on next Monday to set a minimum price for fuel or let the price float according to current market price: Shahrir Samad.
24/11 New York Federal Reserve president Timothy Geithner has been selected to become the US Treasury Secretary amid the global financial crisis.
23/11 Screen Actors Guild says it will ask 120,000 members to go on strike after talks with Hollywood studios fail to resolve online royalty dispute.
20/11 Political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda says DPM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had never met murdered Mongolian Antantuya Shariibuu.
19/11 Indian warship opened fire at a Somali pirate "mothership", as bandits demanded a ransom for a Saudi supertanker.
18/11 No need for acting PM in the absence of both Abdullah and Najib; DPM says it is an unusual situation but he has to attend Apec meeting.
17/11 Taxi drivers will soon be allowed to sell drinks, phone cards to passengers to increase their income, said Entrepreneur Minister.
2008年11月26日星期三
Flooding in Southern Brazil
26/11 84 people have been killed and more than 54,000 forced to flee by flooding from heavy rain that has pounded southern Brazil in nearly 2 months.
25/11 Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker ruled that minister Nazri had no intention to mislead the house; he won’t be referred to committee of privileges.
25/11 Puchong MP Gobind Singh suspended from Dewan Rakyat for 2 days after he challenged Deputy Speaker’s ruling regarding minister Nazri Aziz.
25/11 Raja Petra Kamarudin applies to High Court for his defamation case to be transferred back to magistrates court or to refer to Federal Court.
25/11 Protesters besieged the prime minister’s temporary offices at Bangkok’s abandoned airport in their latest bid to unseat the Thai government.
25/11 Anti-government protesters in Bangkok clash with rival activists, shots fired with at least five people wounded, according to Thai Police.
24/11 Malacca will gazette ban on yoga for Muslims by Dec, CM Ali Rustam.
23/11 Science Ministry on Tuesday to begin probe on claims that angkasawan Dr Sheikh Muszaphar earned RM 1.2 mil from talks; he has denied the allegation.
25/11 Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker ruled that minister Nazri had no intention to mislead the house; he won’t be referred to committee of privileges.
25/11 Puchong MP Gobind Singh suspended from Dewan Rakyat for 2 days after he challenged Deputy Speaker’s ruling regarding minister Nazri Aziz.
25/11 Raja Petra Kamarudin applies to High Court for his defamation case to be transferred back to magistrates court or to refer to Federal Court.
25/11 Protesters besieged the prime minister’s temporary offices at Bangkok’s abandoned airport in their latest bid to unseat the Thai government.
25/11 Anti-government protesters in Bangkok clash with rival activists, shots fired with at least five people wounded, according to Thai Police.
24/11 Malacca will gazette ban on yoga for Muslims by Dec, CM Ali Rustam.
23/11 Science Ministry on Tuesday to begin probe on claims that angkasawan Dr Sheikh Muszaphar earned RM 1.2 mil from talks; he has denied the allegation.
2008年11月22日星期六
Yoga practice involves physical movement, worshipping and chantings, is prohibited in Islam
22/11 Tibetan exiles backed continued negotiations with China to try to
achieve autonomy for the region, after the Dalai Lama review the policy.
22/11 George Town's heritage listing is not in danger. Guidelines allow 18m hotels to be built, if already approved: Former Penang Tourism chairman.
22/11 Family of the late DAP stalwart P.Patto has rejected proposal to rename Ipoh's Jalan Silibin after him.
22/11 Health Ministry has outlined National Strategic Plan against non-communicable diseases like diabetes in line with WHO recommendations.
22/11 National Fatwa Council declares that yoga practice which involves physical movements, worshipping, chantings, is prohibited in Islam.
22/11 Eight wounded after grenade attack on anti-government protesters outside the Thai Prime Minister's office in Bangkok.
22/11 Somali pirates built up their defences around a captured Saudi Arabian super-tanker after demanding a 25 million dollar ransom.
21/11 The contest for Wanita Umno chief post should not see the use of money politics or cause a split in the wing. said PM Abdullah.
21/11 Thailand public sector unions will begin nationwide strike on Tuesday unless the government quits, say union leaders.
21/11 A bill to nationalize over $26 billion in private pension funds was approved by the Senate, and headed to Argentine President for signature.
21/11 Wanita Umno chief Rafidah Aziz said she will defend her post in the party elections next March against her deputy Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.
21/11 Court sets Feb 27 for mention of case between KL Archbisbop and Home Minister to hear the use of the word Allah.
21/11 The UN approved an extra 3000 peacekeeping troops to help end conflict in Congo, where fresh fighting erupted earlier in the day.
20/11 The ICC has been asked to issue arrest warrants for rebel commanders blamed for killing UN peacekeepers in Darfur.
achieve autonomy for the region, after the Dalai Lama review the policy.
22/11 George Town's heritage listing is not in danger. Guidelines allow 18m hotels to be built, if already approved: Former Penang Tourism chairman.
22/11 Family of the late DAP stalwart P.Patto has rejected proposal to rename Ipoh's Jalan Silibin after him.
22/11 Health Ministry has outlined National Strategic Plan against non-communicable diseases like diabetes in line with WHO recommendations.
22/11 National Fatwa Council declares that yoga practice which involves physical movements, worshipping, chantings, is prohibited in Islam.
22/11 Eight wounded after grenade attack on anti-government protesters outside the Thai Prime Minister's office in Bangkok.
22/11 Somali pirates built up their defences around a captured Saudi Arabian super-tanker after demanding a 25 million dollar ransom.
21/11 The contest for Wanita Umno chief post should not see the use of money politics or cause a split in the wing. said PM Abdullah.
21/11 Thailand public sector unions will begin nationwide strike on Tuesday unless the government quits, say union leaders.
21/11 A bill to nationalize over $26 billion in private pension funds was approved by the Senate, and headed to Argentine President for signature.
21/11 Wanita Umno chief Rafidah Aziz said she will defend her post in the party elections next March against her deputy Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.
21/11 Court sets Feb 27 for mention of case between KL Archbisbop and Home Minister to hear the use of the word Allah.
21/11 The UN approved an extra 3000 peacekeeping troops to help end conflict in Congo, where fresh fighting erupted earlier in the day.
20/11 The ICC has been asked to issue arrest warrants for rebel commanders blamed for killing UN peacekeepers in Darfur.
2008年11月19日星期三
Indian warship fought Somali pirates
19/11 Indian warship in Gulf of Aden fought Somali pirates, destroying their vessel after a brief battle; attack came late Tuesday, says Indian navy.
19/11 Malaysia, NZ, Japan, S. Korea, Singapore are most connected Asia Pacific countries with 55-80% having access to Internet by 2007, says UN agency.
19/11 Saudi super-tanker carrying $100 million of oil were wait for contact from the Somali bandits who staged their biggest act of piracy.
19/11 The Penang Hill funicular train will run again in Dec after being closed since June, says state works committee chairman Lim Hock Seng.
19/11 Russian warns Georgia that any efforts against military build-up would be punished more severely than during the countries' brief Aug war.
19/11 Malaysia, NZ, Japan, S. Korea, Singapore are most connected Asia Pacific countries with 55-80% having access to Internet by 2007, says UN agency.
19/11 Saudi super-tanker carrying $100 million of oil were wait for contact from the Somali bandits who staged their biggest act of piracy.
19/11 The Penang Hill funicular train will run again in Dec after being closed since June, says state works committee chairman Lim Hock Seng.
19/11 Russian warns Georgia that any efforts against military build-up would be punished more severely than during the countries' brief Aug war.
2008年11月18日星期二
Government is open to liberalising its policies
18/11 Government is open to liberalising its policies but it has to be done at a pace that Malaysia is comfortable with, says DPM Najib.
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18/11 Government is looking at building third hospital in Kota Kinabalu, may buy Sabah Medical Centre and convert it to cardiac centre: Health Minister Liow.
18/11 US Internet giant Yahoo will replace founder Jerry Yang as CEO as soon as replacement is found; however, he will still remain on the board.
18/11 Yahoo!CEO Jerry Yang will step down after failing to negotiate takeover by Microsoft and broker online advert deal with Google, reports say.
18/11 Rebels said Monday they had seized new territory in eastern DR Congo and threatened fresh attacks on government troops.
17/11 Democratic Republic of Congo rebel leader Laurent Nkunda can be persuaded to take steps toward peace, the UN special envoy said.
17/11 Petrol, diesel price cut by 15 c per litre Tuesday. RON 97 is priced at RM 2 per litre from RM 2.15; RON 92 is priced at RM 1.90 from RM 2.05, diesel is tagged at RM 1.90 from RM 2.05.
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18/11 Government is looking at building third hospital in Kota Kinabalu, may buy Sabah Medical Centre and convert it to cardiac centre: Health Minister Liow.
18/11 US Internet giant Yahoo will replace founder Jerry Yang as CEO as soon as replacement is found; however, he will still remain on the board.
18/11 Yahoo!CEO Jerry Yang will step down after failing to negotiate takeover by Microsoft and broker online advert deal with Google, reports say.
18/11 Rebels said Monday they had seized new territory in eastern DR Congo and threatened fresh attacks on government troops.
17/11 Democratic Republic of Congo rebel leader Laurent Nkunda can be persuaded to take steps toward peace, the UN special envoy said.
17/11 Petrol, diesel price cut by 15 c per litre Tuesday. RON 97 is priced at RM 2 per litre from RM 2.15; RON 92 is priced at RM 1.90 from RM 2.05, diesel is tagged at RM 1.90 from RM 2.05.
2008年11月13日星期四
More pupils answered science, maths in English for UPSR in 2008
13/11 There were more pupils answered science, maths in English in 2008 then those in 2007 for UPSR. The figures show that there were 159,234 pupils answered science in English whereas in 2007, there were only 1324 pupils. There were 238,153 pupils answered maths in English, however, in 2007 there were only 1,075 students doing that.
13/11 Sect leader Ayah Pin returned to Malaysia recently, says IGP; cops instructed by Jabatan Agama not to detain him; he has now returned to Thailand.
12/11 Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko indicated on Tuesday that Ukraine's early legislative elections would now be delayed until next year.
13/11 A man was bitten to death by a tiger at the Singapore zoo this afternoon, says a Singapore Civil Defense Force official.
13/11 Company director Basri Samsudin, 35, claimed trial at KL sessions court to 6 counts of money laundering involving RM 3.5m.
13/11 Bomb thrown in Bangkok market at a rally of protesting vendors leading to 13 people wounded.
11/11 Russians Survivors recalled the terrifying seconds after toxic gas was pumped into their nuclear submarine which 20 people were killed.
10/11 Twenty people died of gas poisoning and another 22 were injured in an accident on a Russion nuclear submarine in the Sea of Japan.
9/11 Accident on board 208-man Russian nuclear submarine in Pacific Ocean kills 20 and 21 were hurt. Navy claimed that there is no danger of radioactive.
11/11 Cheras MCA chairman Tee Hock Seng appointed national treasurer-general; Youth vice-chairman Yoo Wei How named national organising secretary.
11/11 Senate deputy president Wong Foon Meng has been appointed the new MCA secretary-general; he replaced Ong Ka Chuan.
11/11 Home Ministry sec-gen Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, 58, appointed Election Commission Chairman effective Dec 31.
11/11 500,000 free seats on offer from midnight today only for AirAsia destinations. They do not include AirAsia X.
11/11 AirAsia, AirAsia X will do away the fuel surcharge from today. AirAsia offers 500,000 free seats to all destinations form midnight today.
10/11 Wanita Umno sticks to June transition plan for Rafidah to hand over power to Shahrizat; Shahrizat will not challenge Rafidah for chief post.
10/11 China said Monday that talks with envoys of Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, had failed to make progress.
10/11 22 out of the 23 people detained last night at illegal Bersih rally have been released on bail, say PJ police.
10/11 PJ Utara MP Tony Pua makes surprise appearance in Parliament this morning; he was arrested last night at Bersih rally.
9/11 Cops detain DAP members Tony Pua and Lau Weng San, and a news videographer at Bersih rally in PJ. crowd were dispersing when the police arrived.
10/11 Parliament: Lim Kit Siang files emergency motion asking Cabinet to stop Syed Hamid from appealing court decision to free Raja Petra from ISA.
10/11 Former de factor Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim says Umno has given him showcause letter for his open letter and meeting with MPs on repealing ISA.
10/11 Shah Alam High Court postpones Altantuya murder trial to Jan 15 next year to give defence more time to call up its witnesses.
10/11 PJ Sessions Court rejects prosecution application to amend the sedition charge against Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra.
9/11 Hurricane Paloma pummels Caymans, churns toward Cuba with winds near 230 km/hr on Saturday, half a million people were evacuating.
9/11 New Zealand parliament to have record number of Asians (SIX)after Saturday's election that saw conservative John Key defeating Helen Clark.
13/11 Sect leader Ayah Pin returned to Malaysia recently, says IGP; cops instructed by Jabatan Agama not to detain him; he has now returned to Thailand.
12/11 Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko indicated on Tuesday that Ukraine's early legislative elections would now be delayed until next year.
13/11 A man was bitten to death by a tiger at the Singapore zoo this afternoon, says a Singapore Civil Defense Force official.
13/11 Company director Basri Samsudin, 35, claimed trial at KL sessions court to 6 counts of money laundering involving RM 3.5m.
13/11 Bomb thrown in Bangkok market at a rally of protesting vendors leading to 13 people wounded.
11/11 Russians Survivors recalled the terrifying seconds after toxic gas was pumped into their nuclear submarine which 20 people were killed.
10/11 Twenty people died of gas poisoning and another 22 were injured in an accident on a Russion nuclear submarine in the Sea of Japan.
9/11 Accident on board 208-man Russian nuclear submarine in Pacific Ocean kills 20 and 21 were hurt. Navy claimed that there is no danger of radioactive.
11/11 Cheras MCA chairman Tee Hock Seng appointed national treasurer-general; Youth vice-chairman Yoo Wei How named national organising secretary.
11/11 Senate deputy president Wong Foon Meng has been appointed the new MCA secretary-general; he replaced Ong Ka Chuan.
11/11 Home Ministry sec-gen Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, 58, appointed Election Commission Chairman effective Dec 31.
11/11 500,000 free seats on offer from midnight today only for AirAsia destinations. They do not include AirAsia X.
11/11 AirAsia, AirAsia X will do away the fuel surcharge from today. AirAsia offers 500,000 free seats to all destinations form midnight today.
10/11 Wanita Umno sticks to June transition plan for Rafidah to hand over power to Shahrizat; Shahrizat will not challenge Rafidah for chief post.
10/11 China said Monday that talks with envoys of Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, had failed to make progress.
10/11 22 out of the 23 people detained last night at illegal Bersih rally have been released on bail, say PJ police.
10/11 PJ Utara MP Tony Pua makes surprise appearance in Parliament this morning; he was arrested last night at Bersih rally.
9/11 Cops detain DAP members Tony Pua and Lau Weng San, and a news videographer at Bersih rally in PJ. crowd were dispersing when the police arrived.
10/11 Parliament: Lim Kit Siang files emergency motion asking Cabinet to stop Syed Hamid from appealing court decision to free Raja Petra from ISA.
10/11 Former de factor Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim says Umno has given him showcause letter for his open letter and meeting with MPs on repealing ISA.
10/11 Shah Alam High Court postpones Altantuya murder trial to Jan 15 next year to give defence more time to call up its witnesses.
10/11 PJ Sessions Court rejects prosecution application to amend the sedition charge against Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra.
9/11 Hurricane Paloma pummels Caymans, churns toward Cuba with winds near 230 km/hr on Saturday, half a million people were evacuating.
9/11 New Zealand parliament to have record number of Asians (SIX)after Saturday's election that saw conservative John Key defeating Helen Clark.
2008年11月12日星期三
Penang state assembly to create the post of opposition leader
12/11 Penang state assembly to table a motion tomorrow to officially create the post of opposition leader with a monthly allowance of RM 1000.
12/11 Taliban called on Barack Obama to repudiate the "war-mongering" policies of President George W. Bush to repair the country's image abroad.
12/11 Terengganu government will rent helicopters to airlift food supplies in case of major floods during monsoon season, says MB Ahmad Said.
12/11 Shah Alam High Court rejects Hindraf's M. Manoharan's third habeas corpus application to be released from ISA detention.
12/11 Selangor executive councillor Ronnie Liu arrested in Shah Alam over a 2007 case for obstructing MPSJ officials from carrying out their duties.
12/11 Taliban called on Barack Obama to repudiate the "war-mongering" policies of President George W. Bush to repair the country's image abroad.
12/11 Terengganu government will rent helicopters to airlift food supplies in case of major floods during monsoon season, says MB Ahmad Said.
12/11 Shah Alam High Court rejects Hindraf's M. Manoharan's third habeas corpus application to be released from ISA detention.
12/11 Selangor executive councillor Ronnie Liu arrested in Shah Alam over a 2007 case for obstructing MPSJ officials from carrying out their duties.
2008年11月8日星期六
Britain revoked visa of ousted Thai premier
8/11 Britain has revoked visa of ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife Pojaman, according to media reports.
8/11 New Chief Justice Zaki Tun Azmi, who as a lawyer used to represent Umno, said he will avoid hearing cases involving Umno.
7/11 Obama will make his first visit to the White House on Monday for talks with President Bush on crisis issues including Iraq and the economy.
8/11 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered security forces to remain vigilant as investigators probed a suicide blast that killed 11 victims.
7/11 An international emergency summit aimed at ending fighting in the conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo kicked off Friday.
7/11 KL Sessions Court judges S.M. Komathy rules the certificate signed by Attorney-General to transfer Anwar's sodomy case to high court is invalid.
7/11 Shah Alam court releases Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin from his ISA detention at 3.20pm. Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin succeeds in his bid to get a release from ISA detention via his habeas corpus application.
8/11 New Zealand's centre-right National Party coalition, led by John Key, wins general election; PM Helen Clark concedes defeats.
8/11 No official complaint on allegation that Angkasawan Dr Sheikh Muszaphar charged RM 8000 an hour to give a lecture: Minister Dr Maximus Ongkili.
8/11 Zimbabwe President and opposition leader came under mounting pressure Friday to end their feud over forming a unity government.
6/11 A string of morning rush hour bombings in central Baghdad on Thursday killed at least five people and wounded 17, police said.
5/11 Dozens of rockets were fired at Israel on Wednesday after Israeli military operations in Gaza killed 6 Palestinians.
3/11 PAC says it found no procedural abuse in Eurocopter tender process, but is concerned at lack of physical evaluation such as test flights.
3/11 Twenty people were confirmed dead and 42 were missing on Sunday after mudslides engulfed several villages in southwest China.
2/11 DPM Najib wins UMNO president post uncontested after getting 133rd nomination; other candidates now unable to get required 58 nominations.
2/11 Wanita Gerakan chief Tan Lian Hoe says she has met DPM Najib to clarify her remarks on Malay rights, said statement was misunderstood.
2/11 Wanita Gerakan appoints Jayanthi Devi Balaguru secretary-general and Phuah Lai Wan national treasurer after first central committee meeting.
2/11 Floods and heavy rain have left at least 22 people dead in the last 2 days in central and northern Vietnam.
2/11 British government has imposed new set of conditions for Malaysians travelling there from next year onwards, Rais Yatim to brief Cabinet next week.
2/11 Police in India arrest three local militants believed involved in 13 coordinated bomb attacks that killed 77 people in Assamn on Thursday.
2/11 An Egyptian Al-Qaeda operative - described by the US as the terror network's propaganda chief - was killed in a missile strike in Pakistan.
1/11 Iraq and Iran are to exchange the remains of soldiers killed during the 1980-88 war between the two countries.
1/11 Serbia expels Malaysia ambassador Saw Ching Hong after KL recognised the independence of breakaway Kosovo, Saw has 48 hours to leave.
1/11 Local rice prices down 20 sen per kg after Government cut fuel prices, says Agriculture Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed.
1/11 Tengku Razaleigh received first nomination for Umno president from Gua Musang division which also picked Shahrir Samad for deputy president.
1/11 Leaders from Spain, Portugal and Latin America called for UN summit on economic crisis.
31/10 Malaysians overstaying in UK can come home with a free one-way ticket under a special programme, says Home Minister.
31/10 Umno president tells lobby agents, campaign managers and those fishing for votes for Umno candidates to stop and go home or face actions.
31/10 Umno general assembly will be held from March 24 - 28, 2009,said party president.
31/10 Bones and personal items were found near the mangled plane of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett.
29/10 PM assures legal fraternity that CJ Zaki is a man of reforms; Bar Council chairman Ambiga agrees, will give Zaki a chance to prove himself.
30/10 A powerful earthquake in southwest Pakistan killed at least 170 people and left thousands homeless.
26/10 Perak floods alleviating; only 115 victims still in relief centres; Jln Alor Pongsu-Selama from KM13-Km17 still closed to light vehicles.
25/10 Premier Wen Jiabao said today that China's food exports would meet international standards and win the trust of people around the world.
30/9 Heavy rain from last night causes flash floods and landslides in Penang, hundreds of motorists caught in jams, weather to clear by tomorrow.
8/11 New Chief Justice Zaki Tun Azmi, who as a lawyer used to represent Umno, said he will avoid hearing cases involving Umno.
7/11 Obama will make his first visit to the White House on Monday for talks with President Bush on crisis issues including Iraq and the economy.
8/11 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered security forces to remain vigilant as investigators probed a suicide blast that killed 11 victims.
7/11 An international emergency summit aimed at ending fighting in the conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo kicked off Friday.
7/11 KL Sessions Court judges S.M. Komathy rules the certificate signed by Attorney-General to transfer Anwar's sodomy case to high court is invalid.
7/11 Shah Alam court releases Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin from his ISA detention at 3.20pm. Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin succeeds in his bid to get a release from ISA detention via his habeas corpus application.
8/11 New Zealand's centre-right National Party coalition, led by John Key, wins general election; PM Helen Clark concedes defeats.
8/11 No official complaint on allegation that Angkasawan Dr Sheikh Muszaphar charged RM 8000 an hour to give a lecture: Minister Dr Maximus Ongkili.
8/11 Zimbabwe President and opposition leader came under mounting pressure Friday to end their feud over forming a unity government.
6/11 A string of morning rush hour bombings in central Baghdad on Thursday killed at least five people and wounded 17, police said.
5/11 Dozens of rockets were fired at Israel on Wednesday after Israeli military operations in Gaza killed 6 Palestinians.
3/11 PAC says it found no procedural abuse in Eurocopter tender process, but is concerned at lack of physical evaluation such as test flights.
3/11 Twenty people were confirmed dead and 42 were missing on Sunday after mudslides engulfed several villages in southwest China.
2/11 DPM Najib wins UMNO president post uncontested after getting 133rd nomination; other candidates now unable to get required 58 nominations.
2/11 Wanita Gerakan chief Tan Lian Hoe says she has met DPM Najib to clarify her remarks on Malay rights, said statement was misunderstood.
2/11 Wanita Gerakan appoints Jayanthi Devi Balaguru secretary-general and Phuah Lai Wan national treasurer after first central committee meeting.
2/11 Floods and heavy rain have left at least 22 people dead in the last 2 days in central and northern Vietnam.
2/11 British government has imposed new set of conditions for Malaysians travelling there from next year onwards, Rais Yatim to brief Cabinet next week.
2/11 Police in India arrest three local militants believed involved in 13 coordinated bomb attacks that killed 77 people in Assamn on Thursday.
2/11 An Egyptian Al-Qaeda operative - described by the US as the terror network's propaganda chief - was killed in a missile strike in Pakistan.
1/11 Iraq and Iran are to exchange the remains of soldiers killed during the 1980-88 war between the two countries.
1/11 Serbia expels Malaysia ambassador Saw Ching Hong after KL recognised the independence of breakaway Kosovo, Saw has 48 hours to leave.
1/11 Local rice prices down 20 sen per kg after Government cut fuel prices, says Agriculture Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed.
1/11 Tengku Razaleigh received first nomination for Umno president from Gua Musang division which also picked Shahrir Samad for deputy president.
1/11 Leaders from Spain, Portugal and Latin America called for UN summit on economic crisis.
31/10 Malaysians overstaying in UK can come home with a free one-way ticket under a special programme, says Home Minister.
31/10 Umno president tells lobby agents, campaign managers and those fishing for votes for Umno candidates to stop and go home or face actions.
31/10 Umno general assembly will be held from March 24 - 28, 2009,said party president.
31/10 Bones and personal items were found near the mangled plane of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett.
29/10 PM assures legal fraternity that CJ Zaki is a man of reforms; Bar Council chairman Ambiga agrees, will give Zaki a chance to prove himself.
30/10 A powerful earthquake in southwest Pakistan killed at least 170 people and left thousands homeless.
26/10 Perak floods alleviating; only 115 victims still in relief centres; Jln Alor Pongsu-Selama from KM13-Km17 still closed to light vehicles.
25/10 Premier Wen Jiabao said today that China's food exports would meet international standards and win the trust of people around the world.
30/9 Heavy rain from last night causes flash floods and landslides in Penang, hundreds of motorists caught in jams, weather to clear by tomorrow.
2008年11月7日星期五
High Court ordered the release of Raja Petra
This is the press statement released by ANWAR IBRAHIM after the High Court ordered the release of Raja Petra:
The release of Raja Petra Kamaruddin from ISA detention is a victory for the people of Malaysia. In its ruling against the Home Ministry, the High Court of Shah Alam has exposed yet another crack in the steadily eroding wall of justification surrounding the ISA.
I commend the courts which have come to the rescue, as they must do, when citizens are rendered helpless before arbitrary authority and its inclination to the abuse of power. It is through the judge’s commitment to justice that Raja Petra will once again experience the freedom that is the birthright of all Malaysians.
This episode underscores the fact that the government of the day is unfit to lead. By the sheer arrogance of its perceived grip on power, it has failed to recognise and respond to the Malaysian people’s desire for democracy, freedom and adherence to the rule of law.
Those BN leaders and particularly cabinet members who expressed staunch support of the ISA should feel remorse
over the hardship that has been foisted upon Raja Petra, his family and the many others still detained without hopes of trial.
To those members of Parliament who have been silent in response to Pakatan Rakyat’s efforts to initiate a debate on abolishing the ISA, I urge you to reconsider your position. The Court's decision today offers a new opportunity to work together to rid Malaysia of this unjust law once and for all.
Many others still languish in prison under the draconian ISA, including members of Hindraf and individuals allegedly involved with radical groups such as Jemaa Islamiyah. They all deserve the right of judicial review.
I reiterate my call for their immediate release and that any credible charges against them should be made in a court of law.
The release of Raja Petra Kamaruddin from ISA detention is a victory for the people of Malaysia. In its ruling against the Home Ministry, the High Court of Shah Alam has exposed yet another crack in the steadily eroding wall of justification surrounding the ISA.
I commend the courts which have come to the rescue, as they must do, when citizens are rendered helpless before arbitrary authority and its inclination to the abuse of power. It is through the judge’s commitment to justice that Raja Petra will once again experience the freedom that is the birthright of all Malaysians.
This episode underscores the fact that the government of the day is unfit to lead. By the sheer arrogance of its perceived grip on power, it has failed to recognise and respond to the Malaysian people’s desire for democracy, freedom and adherence to the rule of law.
Those BN leaders and particularly cabinet members who expressed staunch support of the ISA should feel remorse
over the hardship that has been foisted upon Raja Petra, his family and the many others still detained without hopes of trial.
To those members of Parliament who have been silent in response to Pakatan Rakyat’s efforts to initiate a debate on abolishing the ISA, I urge you to reconsider your position. The Court's decision today offers a new opportunity to work together to rid Malaysia of this unjust law once and for all.
Many others still languish in prison under the draconian ISA, including members of Hindraf and individuals allegedly involved with radical groups such as Jemaa Islamiyah. They all deserve the right of judicial review.
I reiterate my call for their immediate release and that any credible charges against them should be made in a court of law.
2008年11月6日星期四
Ex judges were paid total of 10.5m
6/11 Former Lord President Tun Salleh Abas and 5 supreme court judges who were sacked in 1988 were paid a total of RM 10.5m as ex-gratia payment.
The government was indeed very generous.
6/11 Police taskforce investigating allegations that timber workers raped Penan women have found no evidence yet, probe will continue: IGB Musa.
6/11 Batu Gajah MP Fong Po Kuan and Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chien Jen were suspended from Parliament for the rest of the day for disobeying the Speaker.
6/11 The Court acquits former Rural Development Ministry sec-gen Dr Abdul Aziz Muhamad of abetment of CBT and cheating involving RM 9m in Ketengah funds.
6/11 Best-selling American author Michael Crichton, who wrote Jurassic Park, has died in Los Angeles after a battle against cancer; he was 66.
The government was indeed very generous.
6/11 Police taskforce investigating allegations that timber workers raped Penan women have found no evidence yet, probe will continue: IGB Musa.
6/11 Batu Gajah MP Fong Po Kuan and Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chien Jen were suspended from Parliament for the rest of the day for disobeying the Speaker.
6/11 The Court acquits former Rural Development Ministry sec-gen Dr Abdul Aziz Muhamad of abetment of CBT and cheating involving RM 9m in Ketengah funds.
6/11 Best-selling American author Michael Crichton, who wrote Jurassic Park, has died in Los Angeles after a battle against cancer; he was 66.
2008年11月5日星期三
Obama is the New US President
5/11 US Elections: John McCain concedes defeat. He congratulates Democrat Barack Obama for winning the presidential election. Obama secured 349 electoral votes while McCain obtained 163 electoral votes.
Barack Obama becomes the US' first black president. Many people put hopes on Obama and expect a big change in the economics policy to pull the US out of the recession.
5/11 KLCI rose 12.27 point to close 917.87 at noon. CPO jumped 103 to RM 1681. Oil slipped USD$1.45 to USD 69.08. IJM rose 48 c to RM 3.24, ICP jumped 44 c to RM 2.12, DiGi improved 40c to RM 20.
Barack Obama becomes the US' first black president. Many people put hopes on Obama and expect a big change in the economics policy to pull the US out of the recession.
5/11 KLCI rose 12.27 point to close 917.87 at noon. CPO jumped 103 to RM 1681. Oil slipped USD$1.45 to USD 69.08. IJM rose 48 c to RM 3.24, ICP jumped 44 c to RM 2.12, DiGi improved 40c to RM 20.
Taiwan and China signed a range of deals
4/11 Taiwan and China signed a range of deals aimed at bringing the two sides closer economically.
4/11 Kedah ACA probing 9 politicians after getting reports alleging they bribed members for votes in recent party polls; declined to name party.
4/11 Passengers of selected MAS flights can safely use their mobile phones and BlackBerrys for e-mail, SMS and voice calls effective immediately.
4/11 Self-employed Aidil Tuah Sulaiman, 34, claimed trial in Ipoh magistrate’s court to 8 counts of forging driving licences in 2004, 2005.
3/11 Thousands of Iranians protested at old US embassy to mark the 29th anniversary of the seizure of the building by Islamic revolutionaries.
4/11 Kedah ACA probing 9 politicians after getting reports alleging they bribed members for votes in recent party polls; declined to name party.
4/11 Passengers of selected MAS flights can safely use their mobile phones and BlackBerrys for e-mail, SMS and voice calls effective immediately.
4/11 Self-employed Aidil Tuah Sulaiman, 34, claimed trial in Ipoh magistrate’s court to 8 counts of forging driving licences in 2004, 2005.
3/11 Thousands of Iranians protested at old US embassy to mark the 29th anniversary of the seizure of the building by Islamic revolutionaries.
2008年10月31日星期五
Abdul Razak acquitted of murder abetment charges
31/10 Altantuya murder case: Political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda is acquitted of murder abetment charges. Chief Inspector Izilah Hadri and Kpl Sirul Azhar Umar were ordered by Shah Alam High Court to enter defence against murder charges.
31/10 ACA has completed probe into Anwar Ibrahim's black-eye incident 10 years ago; agency's prosecution dept is currently studying the matter.
31/10 Hundreds of thousands of teachers, students and parents are to protest against conservative PM Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts.
31/10 A viral haemorrhagic fever that killed 4 people in Johannesburg, South Africa has been identified as a new strain of the deadly arenavirus.
30/10 Public Accounts Committee postpones meeting on EuroCopter deal to Monday as Finance Ministry Secretary General Wan Abdul Aziz is unable to attend today.
30/10 10 protesters wounded in Bangkok when a small bomb was tossed into a protest camp near the regional UN headquarters.
30/10 Muhyiddin said, NEP stays, DPM Najib's statement on liberalisation should not be construed as calling for its removal since bumi equity has not yet 30 percent yet.
31/10 ACA has completed probe into Anwar Ibrahim's black-eye incident 10 years ago; agency's prosecution dept is currently studying the matter.
31/10 Hundreds of thousands of teachers, students and parents are to protest against conservative PM Silvio Berlusconi's multi-billion-euro education cuts.
31/10 A viral haemorrhagic fever that killed 4 people in Johannesburg, South Africa has been identified as a new strain of the deadly arenavirus.
30/10 Public Accounts Committee postpones meeting on EuroCopter deal to Monday as Finance Ministry Secretary General Wan Abdul Aziz is unable to attend today.
30/10 10 protesters wounded in Bangkok when a small bomb was tossed into a protest camp near the regional UN headquarters.
30/10 Muhyiddin said, NEP stays, DPM Najib's statement on liberalisation should not be construed as calling for its removal since bumi equity has not yet 30 percent yet.
2008年10月30日星期四
Justice Ian Chin quit effective Dec 1
30/10 Justice Ian Chin, who alleged ex-PM Mahathir had set up judges boot camp, has quit effective Dec 1, resignation letter sent to King on July 16.
2008年10月29日星期三
New Chief Justice vowed to get tough on errant judges
29/10 New Chief Justice Zaki Tun Azmi has vowed in his maiden speech to get tough on errant judges.
29/10 9 people were wounded in a bomb attack Wednesday in Thailand's restive south.
29/10 All cigarette packets must carry pictorial health warnings by Jan 1 next year: Health Minister Liow.
29/10 KL mayor Ab Hakim Borhan confirms Jalan Alor name to remain, road-naming committee says name is well-known to people, businesses and tourists.
29/10 Christian Science Monitor, a 100-yr-old newspaper, to end print edition next year and become first national US paper to go solely online.
29/10 US software giant Microsoft officially announces Windows 7, which will replace disappointing Vista operating system by January 2010.
29/10 Israel's political parties decided to hold early elections on February 10.
28/10 Multiple explosions heard when a row of workers quarters in Damansara Idaman was razed during a fire at 9 pm; tremors felt in surrounding.
28/10 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is likely to be hospitalized but he is still able to make decisions.
28/10 Purchase of Eurocopter helicopters has been deferred until economy improves, says PM Abdullah.
28/10 A UN agency has urged China to disclose if an industrial chemical found in dairy products has been used in livestock feed.
28/10 18 people killed in road accidents yesterday, bringing the total to 66 deaths since Ops Skap XVII was launched on Oct 24.
28/10 Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili dismissed Prime Minister Lado Gurgenidze in a post-war government shake-up with Russian in August.
27/10 A suspected US missile strike in Pakistan's tribal belt bordering Afghanistan killed a top Taliban commander and at least 15 other people.
27/10 G& nations will "cooperate as appropriate" to bring stability to global markets, its finance minister said in a joint statement today.
27/10 Baram district in interior northern Sarawak cut off due to massive floods and fuel depletion; fuel stock cannot be sent in because of floods.
27/10 Britain's Prince Harry to follow in the footsteps of his brother and train to become a helicopter pilot, royal family announces.
29/10 9 people were wounded in a bomb attack Wednesday in Thailand's restive south.
29/10 All cigarette packets must carry pictorial health warnings by Jan 1 next year: Health Minister Liow.
29/10 KL mayor Ab Hakim Borhan confirms Jalan Alor name to remain, road-naming committee says name is well-known to people, businesses and tourists.
29/10 Christian Science Monitor, a 100-yr-old newspaper, to end print edition next year and become first national US paper to go solely online.
29/10 US software giant Microsoft officially announces Windows 7, which will replace disappointing Vista operating system by January 2010.
29/10 Israel's political parties decided to hold early elections on February 10.
28/10 Multiple explosions heard when a row of workers quarters in Damansara Idaman was razed during a fire at 9 pm; tremors felt in surrounding.
28/10 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is likely to be hospitalized but he is still able to make decisions.
28/10 Purchase of Eurocopter helicopters has been deferred until economy improves, says PM Abdullah.
28/10 A UN agency has urged China to disclose if an industrial chemical found in dairy products has been used in livestock feed.
28/10 18 people killed in road accidents yesterday, bringing the total to 66 deaths since Ops Skap XVII was launched on Oct 24.
28/10 Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili dismissed Prime Minister Lado Gurgenidze in a post-war government shake-up with Russian in August.
27/10 A suspected US missile strike in Pakistan's tribal belt bordering Afghanistan killed a top Taliban commander and at least 15 other people.
27/10 G& nations will "cooperate as appropriate" to bring stability to global markets, its finance minister said in a joint statement today.
27/10 Baram district in interior northern Sarawak cut off due to massive floods and fuel depletion; fuel stock cannot be sent in because of floods.
27/10 Britain's Prince Harry to follow in the footsteps of his brother and train to become a helicopter pilot, royal family announces.
2008年10月22日星期三
Health Ministry bans 3 Chinese companies
22/10 Health Ministry bans leavening agent ammonium bicarbonate from 3 Chinese companies, lifts ban from others pending testing by batches.
22/10 India launched its first unmanned moon mission; the Chandrayaan-1 blasted off from Sriharikot in Andhra Pradesh, at 8.50am Malaysian time.
22/10 Wall Street ended -231.77 points or 2.5 p% to 9033.66; Crude oil -US US$3.36 or 4.5 % to US$70.89 a barrel in overnight trading.
22/10 Speaker suspends Barita Harian from covering Kelantan State Assembly for alleged misreporting on Sultan speech, reporter escorted out.
21/10 Floods in the north see 1,126 people evacuated to 14 flood relief centres in Kedah, 475 evacuated to 4 centres in Ipoh.
21/10 Indonesia Parliament ratifies charter that will make Asean a legal entity and allow free trade zone by 2015; last of 10 member nations.
22/10 India launched its first unmanned moon mission; the Chandrayaan-1 blasted off from Sriharikot in Andhra Pradesh, at 8.50am Malaysian time.
22/10 Wall Street ended -231.77 points or 2.5 p% to 9033.66; Crude oil -US US$3.36 or 4.5 % to US$70.89 a barrel in overnight trading.
22/10 Speaker suspends Barita Harian from covering Kelantan State Assembly for alleged misreporting on Sultan speech, reporter escorted out.
21/10 Floods in the north see 1,126 people evacuated to 14 flood relief centres in Kedah, 475 evacuated to 4 centres in Ipoh.
21/10 Indonesia Parliament ratifies charter that will make Asean a legal entity and allow free trade zone by 2015; last of 10 member nations.
2008年10月21日星期二
Thaksin sentenced to 2 years jail
21/10 Thai Supreme Court finds ex-PM Thaksin guilty of corruption, sentences him to 2 years jail; Thaksin is in exile in London currently.
21/10 Malacca CM Mohd Ali Rustam confirms Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will be accepting Datukship; ceremony to be held in Nov, date to be decided.
21/10 Dewan Rakyat rejects emergency motion by Kubang Kerian MP Salahuddin Ayub to discuss the appointment of Zaki Azmi as Chief Justice.
21/10 Malacca CM Mohd Ali Rustam confirms Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will be accepting Datukship; ceremony to be held in Nov, date to be decided.
21/10 Dewan Rakyat rejects emergency motion by Kubang Kerian MP Salahuddin Ayub to discuss the appointment of Zaki Azmi as Chief Justice.
2008年10月20日星期一
Hindraf’s P. Uthayakumar charged with sedition in KL Sessions Court
20/10 Dewan Rakyat dismissed an emergency motion filed by Ipoh Barat MP M. Kulasegaran to debate on Hindraf after it was declared illegal.
20/10 Hindraf’s P. Uthayakumar charged with sedition in KL Sessions Court.
20/10 PM says Malaysia will be developed as an alternative hub for arbitration and dispute resolution in line with ongoing judicial reforms.
19/10 Najib qualifies to contest Umno’s president post while Muhyiddin is eligible to contest the deputy post.
19/10 New MCA president Datuk Ong Tee Keat says appointed party positions will be decided later.
19/10 Former MCA chief Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting tells new party leaders to lead well, ensure unity, fulfil promises.
19/10 MCA General Assembly wants government to expedite judicial reforms, review ISA, revamp economic policies.
19/10 Earthquake, 7.0 on the Richter scale, hits Tonga Islands but Malaysia faces no tsunami threat, Meterological Department.
18/10 MCA elections: Vice-Presidents-Datuk Kong Cho Ha(1,798 votes), Liow Tiong Lai(1,725 votes), Dr Ng Yen Yen (1,659 votes) and Tan Kok Hong( 1,329 votes)
18/10 MCA elections: Deputy President – Dr Chua Soi Lek polled 1,115 votes, Ong Ka Chuan got 1,001 votes.
18/10 MCA elections: President – Ong Tee Keat polled 1,429 votes ; Chua Jui Meng got 917 votes.
18/10 PM Abdullah says government has no plans at the moment to review or repeal the Internal Security Act.
18/10 PM says MCA Youth’s suggestion for a second BN deputy chairman post will be discussed thoroughly in upcoming BN convention.
18/10 PM Abdullah says the perception that Umno is a bully is wrong or most component parties would have left the coalition by now.
18/10 MCA president Ong Ka Ting says that the implementation of affirmative economic policy should make economic cake bigger, not sideline non-bumiputras.
17/10 Defence Ministry explains helicopter purchase; Eurocopter obtained the highest marks in open tender process.
17/10 Potato Cracker by Silang found to contain melamine level above the standard; Health Ministry orders the product to withdraw from the market.
20/10 Hindraf’s P. Uthayakumar charged with sedition in KL Sessions Court.
20/10 PM says Malaysia will be developed as an alternative hub for arbitration and dispute resolution in line with ongoing judicial reforms.
19/10 Najib qualifies to contest Umno’s president post while Muhyiddin is eligible to contest the deputy post.
19/10 New MCA president Datuk Ong Tee Keat says appointed party positions will be decided later.
19/10 Former MCA chief Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting tells new party leaders to lead well, ensure unity, fulfil promises.
19/10 MCA General Assembly wants government to expedite judicial reforms, review ISA, revamp economic policies.
19/10 Earthquake, 7.0 on the Richter scale, hits Tonga Islands but Malaysia faces no tsunami threat, Meterological Department.
18/10 MCA elections: Vice-Presidents-Datuk Kong Cho Ha(1,798 votes), Liow Tiong Lai(1,725 votes), Dr Ng Yen Yen (1,659 votes) and Tan Kok Hong( 1,329 votes)
18/10 MCA elections: Deputy President – Dr Chua Soi Lek polled 1,115 votes, Ong Ka Chuan got 1,001 votes.
18/10 MCA elections: President – Ong Tee Keat polled 1,429 votes ; Chua Jui Meng got 917 votes.
18/10 PM Abdullah says government has no plans at the moment to review or repeal the Internal Security Act.
18/10 PM says MCA Youth’s suggestion for a second BN deputy chairman post will be discussed thoroughly in upcoming BN convention.
18/10 PM Abdullah says the perception that Umno is a bully is wrong or most component parties would have left the coalition by now.
18/10 MCA president Ong Ka Ting says that the implementation of affirmative economic policy should make economic cake bigger, not sideline non-bumiputras.
17/10 Defence Ministry explains helicopter purchase; Eurocopter obtained the highest marks in open tender process.
17/10 Potato Cracker by Silang found to contain melamine level above the standard; Health Ministry orders the product to withdraw from the market.
2008年10月18日星期六
Dr. Mahathir talked about Umno Elections
UMNO ELECTIONS
1. The whole country is watching the nomination of candidates for the UMNO Supreme Council. The decision of Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi not to defend his Presidency of the party is what has kindled the unprecedented interest in who will head and run UMNO. This is because until now it is expected that the President of UMNO will become the next Prime Minister of Malaysia. If the UMNO electorate fails to deliver a good and honest administrator, then the country would be in for another period of instability and economic regression. No Malaysian would want to see that. In desperation they might opt for the opposition at the next election. And that would not be any better. In fact it would be worse than the incompetent present incumbent.
2. For UMNO the next four years would be crucial. If whoever becomes the new President fails to revive the party, it would be the end of the road for this longest surviving fighter for national independence. If this were to happen then the incoming leadership of UMNO will go down in history as the betrayers of this once glorious and powerful political machine.
3. UMNO had adopted the democratic system apparently to ensure that betrayers of the party would be removed and replaced by better men. But clearly UMNO democracy has not always worked. Many have reached the top through false pretences. Once there they make use of their position of power to prevent democracy from safeguarding the party. By dishing out lucrative jobs and titles, by abusing the authority conferred on them, by threats of all kinds, these pretenders have been able to stop attempts at their removal, at least for quite some time.
4. The assumption of the self-serving leaders is that if they could control the division leaders through bribes and threats, their hold on the party would be ensured. Such was their stranglehold over the party that it seems the party was solidly behind them. They could do anything and they would be assured of loud approbation and support.
5. But their assumption was wrong. The division and branch leaders may kowtow to them but the rank and file and the non-member supporters proved to be recalcitrant. Unable to speak up or to criticize the leadership they decided to vote for the opposition.
6. Thus in the March 2008 Elections the Barisan Nasional Party and UMNO suffered heavy losses. The leadership refused to accept responsibility for this debacle, even claiming victory because they have enough seats to form the central Government.
7. In disgust the disaffected electorate delivered a stunning blow in a crucial bye-election, which saw the once powerful UMNO and Barisan Nasional totally cowed, scared even to display their party colours.
8. At last a few daring members of the UMNO Supreme Council decided that it was enough. The President must be forced to resign. And so Dato Abdullah after much delay announced his decision not to contest for President of UMNO and therefore his traditional right to be the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
9. That is the critical first stage. Now for the new President and Prime Minister. There are only two candidates. But to date only Dato Najib Tun Razak has received nomination for the post. Clearly he is the front runner. As expected the work of demonising him has begun. How he handles this would indicate the quality of his leadership.
10. In the meantime the nominees for the other posts are being named. If the Government of Najib is to be different from that of Abdullah, then Abdullah toadies must not be in.
11. So far it is unclear as to whether the UMNO divisions will back those opposed to Abdullah or his people. The lead taken by Muhyiddin Yassin seems to indicate that the critics of Abdullah are favoured. Rafidah, reputedly the most vocal critics of Abdullah seems still to get the support of Wanita. That could end the ambition of Azalina one of Abdullah's and Khairi's most ardent supporters, if Rafidah's promise to appoint Sharizat as Wanita Chief when she resigns is honoured.
12. Shafie Afdal, one of the most strident voices urging Abdullah to step down is likely to win enough nomination for Vice President. But the divisions seen to have forgotten the role played by Rais Yatim, who as Minister who was not afraid to air his views on Abdullah mismanagement.
13. Important though the nomination by the divisions in qualifying a candidate to contest for positions in the UMNO Supreme Council; they do not have the final say. That lies with the delegates attending the AGM.
14. In 1987 when Tengku Razaleigh contested for Presidency against me, I had more than three-fourth for the divisions nomination. But I only won by 43 votes cast by the 2500 delegates from the divisions. Obviously the delegates to the AGM did not vote according to the decisions by the divisions.
15. It behoves those contesting not to be too confident they would win simply because they have received the highest number of nominations by the division. Lots of things can happen when the AGM is held in Kuala Lumpur. I will not be surprised to see a lot of money flow, and a lot of minds changed.
16. In the 1987 elections there was a break for Friday prayers during the voting. It is believed that many delegates were approached during this break and persuaded by one means or another to ignore the decisions of their divisions and to vote for someone else.
17. For this reason there should not be any interval in the voting. If necessary it should not be held on Friday. It is however important that the voting be on the first day of the assembly.
18. As I said the country is watching this UMNO Elections with bated breath. If the UMNO divisions and delegates allow their greed to overcome their better judgement then it will be the last time they would be the king-makers in Malaysia.
19. I am reminded of the greed of a kampong Malay who used to collect "buah keranji" in the forest to sell to the Thais. It was tedious work, as the trees were tall and there were plenty of ants.
20. Impatient with the difficulties he encountered, the "keranji" collector chopped down the tree. And that was the last time he made money from collecting "keranji".
21. Perhaps the English educated prefer the goose that laid the golden egg.
22. Whichever, the lesson to be learnt is the same. Sell your vote today and that will be the end of your UMNO politics.
1. The whole country is watching the nomination of candidates for the UMNO Supreme Council. The decision of Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi not to defend his Presidency of the party is what has kindled the unprecedented interest in who will head and run UMNO. This is because until now it is expected that the President of UMNO will become the next Prime Minister of Malaysia. If the UMNO electorate fails to deliver a good and honest administrator, then the country would be in for another period of instability and economic regression. No Malaysian would want to see that. In desperation they might opt for the opposition at the next election. And that would not be any better. In fact it would be worse than the incompetent present incumbent.
2. For UMNO the next four years would be crucial. If whoever becomes the new President fails to revive the party, it would be the end of the road for this longest surviving fighter for national independence. If this were to happen then the incoming leadership of UMNO will go down in history as the betrayers of this once glorious and powerful political machine.
3. UMNO had adopted the democratic system apparently to ensure that betrayers of the party would be removed and replaced by better men. But clearly UMNO democracy has not always worked. Many have reached the top through false pretences. Once there they make use of their position of power to prevent democracy from safeguarding the party. By dishing out lucrative jobs and titles, by abusing the authority conferred on them, by threats of all kinds, these pretenders have been able to stop attempts at their removal, at least for quite some time.
4. The assumption of the self-serving leaders is that if they could control the division leaders through bribes and threats, their hold on the party would be ensured. Such was their stranglehold over the party that it seems the party was solidly behind them. They could do anything and they would be assured of loud approbation and support.
5. But their assumption was wrong. The division and branch leaders may kowtow to them but the rank and file and the non-member supporters proved to be recalcitrant. Unable to speak up or to criticize the leadership they decided to vote for the opposition.
6. Thus in the March 2008 Elections the Barisan Nasional Party and UMNO suffered heavy losses. The leadership refused to accept responsibility for this debacle, even claiming victory because they have enough seats to form the central Government.
7. In disgust the disaffected electorate delivered a stunning blow in a crucial bye-election, which saw the once powerful UMNO and Barisan Nasional totally cowed, scared even to display their party colours.
8. At last a few daring members of the UMNO Supreme Council decided that it was enough. The President must be forced to resign. And so Dato Abdullah after much delay announced his decision not to contest for President of UMNO and therefore his traditional right to be the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
9. That is the critical first stage. Now for the new President and Prime Minister. There are only two candidates. But to date only Dato Najib Tun Razak has received nomination for the post. Clearly he is the front runner. As expected the work of demonising him has begun. How he handles this would indicate the quality of his leadership.
10. In the meantime the nominees for the other posts are being named. If the Government of Najib is to be different from that of Abdullah, then Abdullah toadies must not be in.
11. So far it is unclear as to whether the UMNO divisions will back those opposed to Abdullah or his people. The lead taken by Muhyiddin Yassin seems to indicate that the critics of Abdullah are favoured. Rafidah, reputedly the most vocal critics of Abdullah seems still to get the support of Wanita. That could end the ambition of Azalina one of Abdullah's and Khairi's most ardent supporters, if Rafidah's promise to appoint Sharizat as Wanita Chief when she resigns is honoured.
12. Shafie Afdal, one of the most strident voices urging Abdullah to step down is likely to win enough nomination for Vice President. But the divisions seen to have forgotten the role played by Rais Yatim, who as Minister who was not afraid to air his views on Abdullah mismanagement.
13. Important though the nomination by the divisions in qualifying a candidate to contest for positions in the UMNO Supreme Council; they do not have the final say. That lies with the delegates attending the AGM.
14. In 1987 when Tengku Razaleigh contested for Presidency against me, I had more than three-fourth for the divisions nomination. But I only won by 43 votes cast by the 2500 delegates from the divisions. Obviously the delegates to the AGM did not vote according to the decisions by the divisions.
15. It behoves those contesting not to be too confident they would win simply because they have received the highest number of nominations by the division. Lots of things can happen when the AGM is held in Kuala Lumpur. I will not be surprised to see a lot of money flow, and a lot of minds changed.
16. In the 1987 elections there was a break for Friday prayers during the voting. It is believed that many delegates were approached during this break and persuaded by one means or another to ignore the decisions of their divisions and to vote for someone else.
17. For this reason there should not be any interval in the voting. If necessary it should not be held on Friday. It is however important that the voting be on the first day of the assembly.
18. As I said the country is watching this UMNO Elections with bated breath. If the UMNO divisions and delegates allow their greed to overcome their better judgement then it will be the last time they would be the king-makers in Malaysia.
19. I am reminded of the greed of a kampong Malay who used to collect "buah keranji" in the forest to sell to the Thais. It was tedious work, as the trees were tall and there were plenty of ants.
20. Impatient with the difficulties he encountered, the "keranji" collector chopped down the tree. And that was the last time he made money from collecting "keranji".
21. Perhaps the English educated prefer the goose that laid the golden egg.
22. Whichever, the lesson to be learnt is the same. Sell your vote today and that will be the end of your UMNO politics.
2008年10月17日星期五
MCA believes the coalition system in BN is still relevant
17/10 Datuk Liow Tiong Lai says MCA Youth will back UMNO as Barisan chairman, but wants a deputy chairman post created for MCA/STAR
17/10 Two Indonesians buried alive in a landslide at a Kajang quarry at 3 pm today after heavy rain.
17/10 MCA believes the coalition system in BN is still relevant but stresses the need for equal footing among partners, says sec-gen Ong Ka Chuan.
17/10 Sixth man charged over Perak Tengah sex case, businessman Fairul azrim Ismail, 30, claims trial in Ipoh.
17/10 Blogger Syed Azidi Syed Aziz or Sheih Kickdefella, under investigation for sedition, has his police bail extended another month.
16/10 Police have started probe into Hindraf, monitoring movement of members; IGP Musa says members could face arrest if they organise gatherings/STAR
16/10 The 2 operators of barter trade boat that sank Sept 30, killing 14, plead guilty to negligence and get 20mths jail by Klang Magistrate Court/STAR
16/10 Three pipes from Semenyih dam broken, disrupting water supply to 350,000 in Sepang, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat but 33 water tankers on the way/STAR
16/10 More than 20 people arrested in tussle with police during squatter area demolition in Kg Plentong Baru Tengah in Johor Baru this morning.
16/10 Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai says 18 out of 47 Khong Guan and Khian Guan biscuit products have too much melamine.
16/10 Government denies race or religion bias in banning Hindraf, up to cops to decide what action to take against those associating with it: Syed Hamid.
15/10 Hindraf has been declared an illegal organization from today, says Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar.
15/10 Public accounts Committee proposes revamp in Immigration approach to illegal migrants; suggests expanding biometric system to all borders.
15/10 Indian –born writer Aravind Adiga, 33, has won this year’s Man Booker Prize with his debut novel The White Tiger.
15/10 Putrajaya Special Court orders former Agung Tuanku Jaafar to pay Std Chartered Bank about RM 3.5m to honour his commitment over a business deal.
17/10 Perak MCA Youth chief Dr Mah Hang Soon wins MCA Youth deputy chief post with 1,152 votes, beating Song Kee Chai who got 394 votes.
14/10 From tomorrow, RON 97 pertrol reduced by 15 sen to RM 2.30; RON 92 petrol y 10 sen to RM 2.20; diesel reduced by 20 sen to RM 2.20.
14/10 MCA vice-president Ong Tee Keat lodges a police report over a poison-pen letter which alleged he has RM 21 mil worth of property.
17/10 Two Indonesians buried alive in a landslide at a Kajang quarry at 3 pm today after heavy rain.
17/10 MCA believes the coalition system in BN is still relevant but stresses the need for equal footing among partners, says sec-gen Ong Ka Chuan.
17/10 Sixth man charged over Perak Tengah sex case, businessman Fairul azrim Ismail, 30, claims trial in Ipoh.
17/10 Blogger Syed Azidi Syed Aziz or Sheih Kickdefella, under investigation for sedition, has his police bail extended another month.
16/10 Police have started probe into Hindraf, monitoring movement of members; IGP Musa says members could face arrest if they organise gatherings/STAR
16/10 The 2 operators of barter trade boat that sank Sept 30, killing 14, plead guilty to negligence and get 20mths jail by Klang Magistrate Court/STAR
16/10 Three pipes from Semenyih dam broken, disrupting water supply to 350,000 in Sepang, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat but 33 water tankers on the way/STAR
16/10 More than 20 people arrested in tussle with police during squatter area demolition in Kg Plentong Baru Tengah in Johor Baru this morning.
16/10 Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai says 18 out of 47 Khong Guan and Khian Guan biscuit products have too much melamine.
16/10 Government denies race or religion bias in banning Hindraf, up to cops to decide what action to take against those associating with it: Syed Hamid.
15/10 Hindraf has been declared an illegal organization from today, says Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar.
15/10 Public accounts Committee proposes revamp in Immigration approach to illegal migrants; suggests expanding biometric system to all borders.
15/10 Indian –born writer Aravind Adiga, 33, has won this year’s Man Booker Prize with his debut novel The White Tiger.
15/10 Putrajaya Special Court orders former Agung Tuanku Jaafar to pay Std Chartered Bank about RM 3.5m to honour his commitment over a business deal.
17/10 Perak MCA Youth chief Dr Mah Hang Soon wins MCA Youth deputy chief post with 1,152 votes, beating Song Kee Chai who got 394 votes.
14/10 From tomorrow, RON 97 pertrol reduced by 15 sen to RM 2.30; RON 92 petrol y 10 sen to RM 2.20; diesel reduced by 20 sen to RM 2.20.
14/10 MCA vice-president Ong Tee Keat lodges a police report over a poison-pen letter which alleged he has RM 21 mil worth of property.
2008年10月14日星期二
PM said no reason for BN MPs to join Pakatan
13/10 Opposition will not succeed in renewed deadline to take over government in December, no reason for Barisan MPs to join Pakatan: Pm Abdullah.
13/10 Alor Star High Court strikes out Kulim-Bandar Baru election petition after Barisan requests withdrawal; Zulkifli Nordin remains its MP.
12/10 Mukhriz Mahathir has obtained more than 38 nominations, making him eligible to contest the Umno Youth chief post.
12/10 Government is studing proposal for an alternative highway to LDP which has reached full traffic capacity, says Works Minister.
12/10 Gerakan proposed BN form a special task force to look into amendments to ISA, University Act, Printing Presses and Publications Act.
12/10 Gerakan passed resolution and proposed weekly review of fuel prices so that rakyat can reap immediate benefit when global prices drop.
13/10 Alor Star High Court strikes out Kulim-Bandar Baru election petition after Barisan requests withdrawal; Zulkifli Nordin remains its MP.
12/10 Mukhriz Mahathir has obtained more than 38 nominations, making him eligible to contest the Umno Youth chief post.
12/10 Government is studing proposal for an alternative highway to LDP which has reached full traffic capacity, says Works Minister.
12/10 Gerakan proposed BN form a special task force to look into amendments to ISA, University Act, Printing Presses and Publications Act.
12/10 Gerakan passed resolution and proposed weekly review of fuel prices so that rakyat can reap immediate benefit when global prices drop.
Singapore High courts orders opposition party SDP to pay RM 1.5 mil in demafation damages
14/10 Singapore High Court orders opposition party SDP to pay S$610,000 (RM 1.5 mil) in defamation damages to PM Lee and his father ex-PM Lee Kuan Yew.
14/10 Former Immigration deputy director-general Yusof Abu Bakar claims trial at KL session court to 9 counts of bribery involving RM 82,500 total.
9/10 Umno Information Chief Muhammad Muhammad Taib has announced he will contest the party No. 2 post.
9/10 Perak government announces an 80% discount on land premium to those keen to convert leasehold titles to freehold titles in all new, planned villages.
8/10 PM Abdullah says his agenda for next 5 months will be to revamp judiciary and police force, and ramp up anti-graft fight.
8/10 After probe into complaints, Umno discipline board issued showcause letters to 10 members, and 10 were found guilty: Tengku Rithaudeen.
14/10 Former Immigration deputy director-general Yusof Abu Bakar claims trial at KL session court to 9 counts of bribery involving RM 82,500 total.
9/10 Umno Information Chief Muhammad Muhammad Taib has announced he will contest the party No. 2 post.
9/10 Perak government announces an 80% discount on land premium to those keen to convert leasehold titles to freehold titles in all new, planned villages.
8/10 PM Abdullah says his agenda for next 5 months will be to revamp judiciary and police force, and ramp up anti-graft fight.
8/10 After probe into complaints, Umno discipline board issued showcause letters to 10 members, and 10 were found guilty: Tengku Rithaudeen.
2008年10月10日星期五
Anwar hits out at Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hit out at the Prime Minister for apparently not carrying out the reforms he had promised in the last five years.
Referring to Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s initiatives for the next five months, the Opposition Leader said: “If he does it, well and good for the country. The first thing he should do is release all political prisoners.”
Speaking to reporters at the Jalan Duta court complex where his sodomy case was being heard, Anwar said a change in the Barisan Nasional leadership would not solve the problem faced by the nation today.
He said he did not see how Prime Minister-designate Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would be able to function effectively.
“It is not personal. The question is whether he can handle the economic crisis and the corruption and abuse of power in the Government which the Prime Minister has failed to tackle,” he said.
He said Najib was still in a “state of denial”, adding: “He is the only Finance Minister in the world who believes that the fundamentals of this country is still strong.”
He argued that Najib had never raised issues of reform for a free media, democratic process, pointing out also that he had not given any clue about how he planned to manage the country’s economy.
Anwar added that he would meet with “friends” to plan Pakatan Rakyat’s next move of action but declined to elaborate.
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state government and Penangites hoped that Abdullah would restore federal funding for projects in the state.
He said the DAP would co-operate with the Prime Minister in his final five months in office to restore the credibility of the judiciary, adopt stringent anti-corruption measures and eliminate abuse of power.
Referring to Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s initiatives for the next five months, the Opposition Leader said: “If he does it, well and good for the country. The first thing he should do is release all political prisoners.”
Speaking to reporters at the Jalan Duta court complex where his sodomy case was being heard, Anwar said a change in the Barisan Nasional leadership would not solve the problem faced by the nation today.
He said he did not see how Prime Minister-designate Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would be able to function effectively.
“It is not personal. The question is whether he can handle the economic crisis and the corruption and abuse of power in the Government which the Prime Minister has failed to tackle,” he said.
He said Najib was still in a “state of denial”, adding: “He is the only Finance Minister in the world who believes that the fundamentals of this country is still strong.”
He argued that Najib had never raised issues of reform for a free media, democratic process, pointing out also that he had not given any clue about how he planned to manage the country’s economy.
Anwar added that he would meet with “friends” to plan Pakatan Rakyat’s next move of action but declined to elaborate.
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state government and Penangites hoped that Abdullah would restore federal funding for projects in the state.
He said the DAP would co-operate with the Prime Minister in his final five months in office to restore the credibility of the judiciary, adopt stringent anti-corruption measures and eliminate abuse of power.
2008年10月8日星期三
PM will not defend Umno post
Wednesday October 8, 2008 MYT 6:13:26 PM
PM will not defend Umno post (Update 3)
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will not defend his Umno presidency in the party polls next March, paving the way for his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
"I will not contest in the Umno elections," he told reporters after a Barisan Nasional Supreme Council meeting at the Putra World Trade Centre here on Wednesday.
"I do not want a divided party, or a divided government," he said.
Abdullah also told reporters that he would "stay on as Prime Minister" till March.
He also outlined several initiatives he wanted to see implemented before he leaves. These will be tabled in Parliament by the end of the year, he said.
They involve his on-going commitment to reforming the judiciary; an anti-corruption Bill to give more clout to combat corruption; and the special complaints commission to revamp the police force.
By tradition, the Umno president and deputy president become the prime minister and deputy prime minister respectively. Najib is expected to run for president, and if he wins, would become the nation’s sixth prime minister.
Abdullah also said he would discuss handing over the prime minister's post to Najib after the Umno elections.
"I know I've not been doing well; it's time for someone else to take over," he said, adding that Barisan leaders have received the news well.
He said that he believes that other Barisan leaders would accept Najib as his successor and that the latter would win the Umno polls.
He added that he would not pick a deputy for his successor Najib.
Abdullah had said after a special Umno supreme council meeting that he would decide by Oct 9 whether he would defend his party presidency.
At the meeting, it was also decided that the Umno general assembly and supreme council elections, scheduled for Dec 16 to 20, will be postponed to March next year to facilitate an early transition of power from Abdullah to Najib.
Abdullah also said that the original June 2010 plan to hand over power as Prime Minister and Umno president was now off.
"We are talking about an earlier transition, so the 2010 plan does not arise any more," he had said.
Earlier on Wednesday, groups of supporters gathered outside the Umno headquarters here ahead of Abdullah’s meeting with the supreme council.
The supporters claimed to be from Umno divisions in Perak and Johor, as well as various non-governmental organisations.
Abdullah arrived at about 3.36pm to shouts of “Hidup Pak Lah” (Long live, Pak Lah).
Supporters were also heard shouting for Abdullah to follow the transition plan instead of stepping down now.
The supporters gathered outside the Umno building were holding banners which read “Hidup Pak Lah”, “Hormati Pengalihan Kuasa” (Respect the transition of power) and “Elak Perpecahan party” (Avoid splitting the party).
There has been a lot of dissatisfaction within Barisan after the March 8 general election, which saw the ruling coalition lose its two-thirds majority in Parliament, as well as ceding control of five states to the Pakatan Rakyat opposition alliance.
Large portions of the Umno grassroots, as well as many leaders, have been clamouring for a leadership change.
DAP: PM must fulfil pledges
His career
Abdullah’s political career began in 1978 when he resigned as the deputy secretary-general of the Culture, Youth & Sports Ministry to successfully contest for the Kepala Batas parliamentary seat.
Following the victory he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Territory Ministry.
He became Kepala Batas Umno division chief in 1979 and won a seat in the Umno supreme council two years later. He was Umno vice-president for two periods – from 1984 to 1990 and again from 1996 to 2001.
In May 2000, he became Umno deputy president and on Sept 23, 2004, Abdullah won uncontested the Umno president’s post.
ABDULLAH’S UMNO CAREER
Sept 23, 2004: Won uncontested as Umno President
May 2000: Umno deputy president
1998: Chairman of Penang Umno state liaison committee
1996 - 2001: Umno vice-president
1993 - 1996: Umno supreme council member
1990: Head of Umno delegation to the National Economic Consultative Committee/ Chairman of the Committee on the Restructuring of Society
1984 - 1990: Umno vice-president
1981: Umno supreme council member
1979:- Bertam Umno branch chief
1979: Kepala Batas Umno division chief
1978 to present: Kepala Batas MP
PM will not defend Umno post (Update 3)
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will not defend his Umno presidency in the party polls next March, paving the way for his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
"I will not contest in the Umno elections," he told reporters after a Barisan Nasional Supreme Council meeting at the Putra World Trade Centre here on Wednesday.
"I do not want a divided party, or a divided government," he said.
Abdullah also told reporters that he would "stay on as Prime Minister" till March.
He also outlined several initiatives he wanted to see implemented before he leaves. These will be tabled in Parliament by the end of the year, he said.
They involve his on-going commitment to reforming the judiciary; an anti-corruption Bill to give more clout to combat corruption; and the special complaints commission to revamp the police force.
By tradition, the Umno president and deputy president become the prime minister and deputy prime minister respectively. Najib is expected to run for president, and if he wins, would become the nation’s sixth prime minister.
Abdullah also said he would discuss handing over the prime minister's post to Najib after the Umno elections.
"I know I've not been doing well; it's time for someone else to take over," he said, adding that Barisan leaders have received the news well.
He said that he believes that other Barisan leaders would accept Najib as his successor and that the latter would win the Umno polls.
He added that he would not pick a deputy for his successor Najib.
Abdullah had said after a special Umno supreme council meeting that he would decide by Oct 9 whether he would defend his party presidency.
At the meeting, it was also decided that the Umno general assembly and supreme council elections, scheduled for Dec 16 to 20, will be postponed to March next year to facilitate an early transition of power from Abdullah to Najib.
Abdullah also said that the original June 2010 plan to hand over power as Prime Minister and Umno president was now off.
"We are talking about an earlier transition, so the 2010 plan does not arise any more," he had said.
Earlier on Wednesday, groups of supporters gathered outside the Umno headquarters here ahead of Abdullah’s meeting with the supreme council.
The supporters claimed to be from Umno divisions in Perak and Johor, as well as various non-governmental organisations.
Abdullah arrived at about 3.36pm to shouts of “Hidup Pak Lah” (Long live, Pak Lah).
Supporters were also heard shouting for Abdullah to follow the transition plan instead of stepping down now.
The supporters gathered outside the Umno building were holding banners which read “Hidup Pak Lah”, “Hormati Pengalihan Kuasa” (Respect the transition of power) and “Elak Perpecahan party” (Avoid splitting the party).
There has been a lot of dissatisfaction within Barisan after the March 8 general election, which saw the ruling coalition lose its two-thirds majority in Parliament, as well as ceding control of five states to the Pakatan Rakyat opposition alliance.
Large portions of the Umno grassroots, as well as many leaders, have been clamouring for a leadership change.
DAP: PM must fulfil pledges
His career
Abdullah’s political career began in 1978 when he resigned as the deputy secretary-general of the Culture, Youth & Sports Ministry to successfully contest for the Kepala Batas parliamentary seat.
Following the victory he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Territory Ministry.
He became Kepala Batas Umno division chief in 1979 and won a seat in the Umno supreme council two years later. He was Umno vice-president for two periods – from 1984 to 1990 and again from 1996 to 2001.
In May 2000, he became Umno deputy president and on Sept 23, 2004, Abdullah won uncontested the Umno president’s post.
ABDULLAH’S UMNO CAREER
Sept 23, 2004: Won uncontested as Umno President
May 2000: Umno deputy president
1998: Chairman of Penang Umno state liaison committee
1996 - 2001: Umno vice-president
1993 - 1996: Umno supreme council member
1990: Head of Umno delegation to the National Economic Consultative Committee/ Chairman of the Committee on the Restructuring of Society
1984 - 1990: Umno vice-president
1981: Umno supreme council member
1979:- Bertam Umno branch chief
1979: Kepala Batas Umno division chief
1978 to present: Kepala Batas MP
2008年10月5日星期日
Dr Mahathir's open house
Dr Mahathir's open house is held on October 5, 2008 at 58, Jalan Kuda Emas, The Mines Resort City, Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
Time: 10:00 am- 1.00 pm 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm
I have not been to Dr Mahathir's open house although I was a reporter for many years. My good friend, Huang Titt, once a senior reporter with Shin Min Daily News, accompanying me to Tun Dr. Mahathir's open house this year to wish him "selamat Hari Raya".
KC Goh(the blogger) greeted Tun Dr Mahathir "Selamat Hari Raya". KC used to cover Dr. M's news events. This is the first close encounter after he left the journalistic profession more then 10 years ago.
Thousand of people went to Tun's open house. He greeted everyone of us. I met Dato Yap Pian Hon, Tan Sri Michael Chen, Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, Dato Seri Kerk Choo Ting, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
Huang Titt, once covered Dr Mahathir's news almost daily. He was a senior reporter in his era, respected by his fellow journalists and politicians because of his indepth questioning skill and his impartial writing.
Dato Yap is on the left, on the right is Huang Titt.
Dato Yap said there are more well-wishers this years compared to the previous years after Tun Mahathir's retired from politics.
Time: 10:00 am- 1.00 pm 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm
I have not been to Dr Mahathir's open house although I was a reporter for many years. My good friend, Huang Titt, once a senior reporter with Shin Min Daily News, accompanying me to Tun Dr. Mahathir's open house this year to wish him "selamat Hari Raya".
KC Goh(the blogger) greeted Tun Dr Mahathir "Selamat Hari Raya". KC used to cover Dr. M's news events. This is the first close encounter after he left the journalistic profession more then 10 years ago.
Thousand of people went to Tun's open house. He greeted everyone of us. I met Dato Yap Pian Hon, Tan Sri Michael Chen, Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, Dato Seri Kerk Choo Ting, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
Huang Titt, once covered Dr Mahathir's news almost daily. He was a senior reporter in his era, respected by his fellow journalists and politicians because of his indepth questioning skill and his impartial writing.
Dato Yap is on the left, on the right is Huang Titt.
Dato Yap said there are more well-wishers this years compared to the previous years after Tun Mahathir's retired from politics.
2008年9月28日星期日
Razaleigh plans to contest top post no matter what
27/9 Tengku Razaleigh Plans to contest Umno presidency regardless if PM pulls out. He calls for division members to push for Dec Assembly and not March.
27/9 Two bottles of molotov cocktails were thrown into Seputeh MP Teresa Kok's house in Kuala Lumpur early today; nobody was hurt in the incident.
27/9 Apple Inc has started selling unlocked models of iPhone 3G in Hong Kong; 8GB selling for RM2380, 16 GB selling for RM 2740.
27/9 John McCain,Barack Obama complete first US presidential debate with both camps declaring victory minutes after debate ends.
27/9 Hollywood legend Paul Newman has died at the age of 83 after battle with cancer.
27/9 Two bottles of molotov cocktails were thrown into Seputeh MP Teresa Kok's house in Kuala Lumpur early today; nobody was hurt in the incident.
27/9 Apple Inc has started selling unlocked models of iPhone 3G in Hong Kong; 8GB selling for RM2380, 16 GB selling for RM 2740.
27/9 John McCain,Barack Obama complete first US presidential debate with both camps declaring victory minutes after debate ends.
27/9 Hollywood legend Paul Newman has died at the age of 83 after battle with cancer.
2008年9月26日星期五
Dr Mahathir: What is happening to the United States of America?
THE UNITED STATES
Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at September 26, 2008 5:25 PM | Permalink | Comments (30) | TrackBacks (0) | Previous Blog
1. I wonder what is happening to the United States of America. It used to lay down the laws and rules which the whole world must abide. If any country refuses then blacklisting, sanctions and even invasions by the US forces might ensue.
2. It set the forms and standards for everything; systems of Government, human rights, economic transparency etc etc. Now it seems to be breaking or ignoring its own rules, regulations and laws.
3. It had condemned the Internal Security Act as unjust and a violation of human rights. Following the shock and awe invasion of Iraq, it has detained alleged terrorists without trial and without rights and habeas corpus proceeings. Some detainees have been there for five years.
4. Then in Abu Ghraib detention camp detainees have been tortured and humiliated. They were treated like animals. If it had happened in some weak Asian country, the US would demand for all kinds of punishment which the US is ever ready to inflict. But no one can drag Americans to court and punish them. If at all American courts would try these miscreants and the punishment would be very light.
5. Because of the extraordinary greed of American financiers and businessmen, they invent all kinds of ways to make huge sums of money. We cannot forget how in 1997-98 American hedge funds destroyed the economies of poor countries by manipulating their national currencies.
6. When as a result of the so-called trade in currencies the companies in the poor countries faced bankruptcy, the Governments were told not to bail out any company or bank which was in deep trouble. The Americans claimed that these companies or banks were inefficient and they should be allowed to go bankrupt and perish. Better still they should be sold at fire-sale price to American investors.
7. Yet today we see the US Government readying US700 billion to brazenly bail out banks, mortgage companies and insurance companies.
8. Where does the money come from? From thin air as no real money in cash or bullion or anything tangible are moved into the bankrupt banks. The money is just in the form of loan papers and entries in the books of the banks or companies.
9. The US 700 billion has no backing whatsoever. No gold reserves, no foreign currency reserves as required for other countries. Without such backing the US Dollar is actually useless. Only the military power of the US is forcing the world to give value to the US Dollar.
10. Desperate to avoid a serious recession the US has abandoned all its principles. It has now banned short selling, limited currency trading and insist that the accounts of hedge funds and currency traders to be open for inspection and be published.
11. In the final spasm of fear, the Government has given itself the right to resolve the problem of bankrupt banks and companies by the Government taking over i.e. the great capitalist country has accepted what is nothing more than nationalisation which it had condemned so much before.
12. The US now owes the world US 14 trillion. There is no way it can ever settle this debt. If other countries fail to repay or service their debts, the US would demand that they be made bankrupt. Now the US is literally bankrupt but it still insists that the pieces of paper, the famous or infamous greenbacks have some value. It actually has no value. Certainly it cannot be used to finance wars of aggression against Iraq and Afghanistan, to finance the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) activities in undermining Governments and countries. But still the US' ability to threaten countries is undiminished.
13. An attempt is being made even in Malaysia to achieve a regime change. Money has been funnelled to certain individuals and parties to ensure that a well-known candidate with extensive connection to the US Jewish lobby would somehow become the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
14. US intervention in the politics of Malaysia is clear. I may not agree with the leadership of the present Government but I resent and object to US manipulations to make a satellite of this nation.
Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at September 26, 2008 5:25 PM | Permalink | Comments (30) | TrackBacks (0) | Previous Blog
1. I wonder what is happening to the United States of America. It used to lay down the laws and rules which the whole world must abide. If any country refuses then blacklisting, sanctions and even invasions by the US forces might ensue.
2. It set the forms and standards for everything; systems of Government, human rights, economic transparency etc etc. Now it seems to be breaking or ignoring its own rules, regulations and laws.
3. It had condemned the Internal Security Act as unjust and a violation of human rights. Following the shock and awe invasion of Iraq, it has detained alleged terrorists without trial and without rights and habeas corpus proceeings. Some detainees have been there for five years.
4. Then in Abu Ghraib detention camp detainees have been tortured and humiliated. They were treated like animals. If it had happened in some weak Asian country, the US would demand for all kinds of punishment which the US is ever ready to inflict. But no one can drag Americans to court and punish them. If at all American courts would try these miscreants and the punishment would be very light.
5. Because of the extraordinary greed of American financiers and businessmen, they invent all kinds of ways to make huge sums of money. We cannot forget how in 1997-98 American hedge funds destroyed the economies of poor countries by manipulating their national currencies.
6. When as a result of the so-called trade in currencies the companies in the poor countries faced bankruptcy, the Governments were told not to bail out any company or bank which was in deep trouble. The Americans claimed that these companies or banks were inefficient and they should be allowed to go bankrupt and perish. Better still they should be sold at fire-sale price to American investors.
7. Yet today we see the US Government readying US700 billion to brazenly bail out banks, mortgage companies and insurance companies.
8. Where does the money come from? From thin air as no real money in cash or bullion or anything tangible are moved into the bankrupt banks. The money is just in the form of loan papers and entries in the books of the banks or companies.
9. The US 700 billion has no backing whatsoever. No gold reserves, no foreign currency reserves as required for other countries. Without such backing the US Dollar is actually useless. Only the military power of the US is forcing the world to give value to the US Dollar.
10. Desperate to avoid a serious recession the US has abandoned all its principles. It has now banned short selling, limited currency trading and insist that the accounts of hedge funds and currency traders to be open for inspection and be published.
11. In the final spasm of fear, the Government has given itself the right to resolve the problem of bankrupt banks and companies by the Government taking over i.e. the great capitalist country has accepted what is nothing more than nationalisation which it had condemned so much before.
12. The US now owes the world US 14 trillion. There is no way it can ever settle this debt. If other countries fail to repay or service their debts, the US would demand that they be made bankrupt. Now the US is literally bankrupt but it still insists that the pieces of paper, the famous or infamous greenbacks have some value. It actually has no value. Certainly it cannot be used to finance wars of aggression against Iraq and Afghanistan, to finance the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) activities in undermining Governments and countries. But still the US' ability to threaten countries is undiminished.
13. An attempt is being made even in Malaysia to achieve a regime change. Money has been funnelled to certain individuals and parties to ensure that a well-known candidate with extensive connection to the US Jewish lobby would somehow become the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
14. US intervention in the politics of Malaysia is clear. I may not agree with the leadership of the present Government but I resent and object to US manipulations to make a satellite of this nation.
Dr Mahathir on pegging
PEGGING
Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at September 25, 2008 2:19 PM | Permalink | Comments (397) | TrackBacks (0) | Previous Blog
1. I am not in the business of advising the Government. When I mentioned the advisability of pegging the Ringgit, it was in answer to a question posed by a reporter. If the Government noticed the report I would feel flattered.
2. Pegging currencies is not as easy as it sounds. The whole thing must be studied very carefully. Even getting agreement by a select panel is not easy. A decision made on the spur of the moment that pegging is not possible cannot really reflect the assessment made together with experts in consultation.
3. Pegging need not be always with the US Dollar. But the fact that the US Dollar is currently not stable is no reason why the idea should be summarily dismissed.
4. There can be other options. Other more stable currencies can be used or a basket of currencies may be used to reduce extreme volatility.
5. The US Dollar is backed by nothing, not even reserves in foreign currencies and gold which other countries hold in order to back their own currencies. The US is a bankrupt nation which means it is not in a position to provide foreign currency backing for its money.
6. The gold in Fort Knox has been depleted long ago and the pegging to gold of a certain amount as agreed to at the Bretton Woods has been done away with by President Nixon. No more gold standards. Yet the US Dollar still commands a certain value in the market. It is still being used for trade payments. This in fact gives the US Dollar a certain value even though the value, in exchange rate terms may change.
7. If the US Dollar is not used in international trading, it will have no value at all. This will of course hurt a lot of countries including Malaysia which carry substantial sums of US Dollar as reserves. Countries like China, Saudi Arabia and tiny Singapore would want to support trade payments made in US Dollar. They do not want their huge reserves of US Dollar to become worthless.
8. What we see here is the importance of international trade payments in sustaining the value of a currency.
9. Long, long ago I suggested the use of a special currency for trade. The currency should be equal in value to a fixed amount of gold. It should not be used domestically as each country would have its own currency pegged to the special trading currency.
10. The price of gold may go up and down but we know that the price of gold today is more than, say, 30 years ago. If we keep gold long enough we will eventually see it appreciating. It is not as volatile as currency notes.
11. So gold is an ideal standard for a trade currency. Effectively we would be going back to the Gold Standard, both for the trading currency and the domestic currency. For the domestic currency the rate against gold can change in keeping with inflation.
12. It was suggested that we call this trading currency the "dinar". Transactions would of course not be in solid gold dinars but with equivalent papers. It is not practical to carry around so much gold dinars but this will not be necessary if a country's export to another country and its import from that country is fairly balanced and only the difference need to be paid.
13. I am not an expert in this area but we can get experts to study whether pegging or the gold dinar are feasible. I would not dismiss the eficacy of these so easily.
14. Perhaps I can make a ridiculous suggestion. Why not make all Malaysian trade payments in Malaysian Ringgit?
15. We are a big trading nation. We export more than 200 billion Ringgit worth of raw material and manufactured goods and we import slightly less than that. Traders cannot just ignore us or boycott us. They need our exports and they need to sell their products to us.
16. All we need to do is to demand payment in Malaysian Ringgit for our exports. We can require payment for our imports in Ringgit according to the current value in an international trading currency or gold.
17. If we do this there will be a constant demand for Ringgit and this will keep the value of the Ringgit at a certain level which we can fix, taking into consideration factors which influence its value.
18. This may sound like a ridiculous suggestion. But not being a trained economist or financier I can allow myself the privilege of unorthodox thinking.
Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at September 25, 2008 2:19 PM | Permalink | Comments (397) | TrackBacks (0) | Previous Blog
1. I am not in the business of advising the Government. When I mentioned the advisability of pegging the Ringgit, it was in answer to a question posed by a reporter. If the Government noticed the report I would feel flattered.
2. Pegging currencies is not as easy as it sounds. The whole thing must be studied very carefully. Even getting agreement by a select panel is not easy. A decision made on the spur of the moment that pegging is not possible cannot really reflect the assessment made together with experts in consultation.
3. Pegging need not be always with the US Dollar. But the fact that the US Dollar is currently not stable is no reason why the idea should be summarily dismissed.
4. There can be other options. Other more stable currencies can be used or a basket of currencies may be used to reduce extreme volatility.
5. The US Dollar is backed by nothing, not even reserves in foreign currencies and gold which other countries hold in order to back their own currencies. The US is a bankrupt nation which means it is not in a position to provide foreign currency backing for its money.
6. The gold in Fort Knox has been depleted long ago and the pegging to gold of a certain amount as agreed to at the Bretton Woods has been done away with by President Nixon. No more gold standards. Yet the US Dollar still commands a certain value in the market. It is still being used for trade payments. This in fact gives the US Dollar a certain value even though the value, in exchange rate terms may change.
7. If the US Dollar is not used in international trading, it will have no value at all. This will of course hurt a lot of countries including Malaysia which carry substantial sums of US Dollar as reserves. Countries like China, Saudi Arabia and tiny Singapore would want to support trade payments made in US Dollar. They do not want their huge reserves of US Dollar to become worthless.
8. What we see here is the importance of international trade payments in sustaining the value of a currency.
9. Long, long ago I suggested the use of a special currency for trade. The currency should be equal in value to a fixed amount of gold. It should not be used domestically as each country would have its own currency pegged to the special trading currency.
10. The price of gold may go up and down but we know that the price of gold today is more than, say, 30 years ago. If we keep gold long enough we will eventually see it appreciating. It is not as volatile as currency notes.
11. So gold is an ideal standard for a trade currency. Effectively we would be going back to the Gold Standard, both for the trading currency and the domestic currency. For the domestic currency the rate against gold can change in keeping with inflation.
12. It was suggested that we call this trading currency the "dinar". Transactions would of course not be in solid gold dinars but with equivalent papers. It is not practical to carry around so much gold dinars but this will not be necessary if a country's export to another country and its import from that country is fairly balanced and only the difference need to be paid.
13. I am not an expert in this area but we can get experts to study whether pegging or the gold dinar are feasible. I would not dismiss the eficacy of these so easily.
14. Perhaps I can make a ridiculous suggestion. Why not make all Malaysian trade payments in Malaysian Ringgit?
15. We are a big trading nation. We export more than 200 billion Ringgit worth of raw material and manufactured goods and we import slightly less than that. Traders cannot just ignore us or boycott us. They need our exports and they need to sell their products to us.
16. All we need to do is to demand payment in Malaysian Ringgit for our exports. We can require payment for our imports in Ringgit according to the current value in an international trading currency or gold.
17. If we do this there will be a constant demand for Ringgit and this will keep the value of the Ringgit at a certain level which we can fix, taking into consideration factors which influence its value.
18. This may sound like a ridiculous suggestion. But not being a trained economist or financier I can allow myself the privilege of unorthodox thinking.
Abdullah will decide before Oct 9 if he will defend Umno president's post
26/9 PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will decide before Oct 9 if he will defend Umno president’s post.
26/7 PM says Umno elections postponed to facilitate early transition of power; he says this means the original June 2010 handover plan is off.
26/9 Umno divisional meeting will go on as scheduled on Oct 9; however, Umno general assembly will be held in March, says Umno president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
26/9 Hong Kong finds melamine in baby cereal, rice crackers; China says 10,000 more children with kidney illnesses after drinking tainted milk.
26/9 Former Serdang MP Yap Pian Hon announced his candidacy for MCA vice-president, a post he held from 1990 to 1999.
26/7 The Kim Hong, 22, and 3 teenagers charged at JB magistrate’s court for the kidnap and murder of 16-year-old Lai Ying Xin.
22/9 All 13 Penang Umno divisions and women, youth and puteri wings have thrown full support to 2010 power transition plan from PM Abdullah to DPM.
22/9 Deputy Minister in PM’s Dept T. Murugiah says he will send proposal to PM, Home Minister to increase detainees’ food allocation to RM 10 a day.
22/9 Japan ‘s ruling Liberal Democratic Party chooses Taro Aso by a landslide to be next prime minister.
22/9 Two goldsmith shop staff returning from Dubai robbed of RM 800,000 worth of jewellery at Penang airport; robbers were armed with pistols.
22/9 Chinese government releases latest figures, says 53,000 children in China sick because of tainted milk, vows to crack down on those responsible.
22/9 Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman has decided to keep deputy Raymond Tan, formerly of SAPP, in his cabinet.
22/9 Actress Nur Fazura Sharifuddin, 25, freed by magistrate’s court for causing hurt to housewife Geraldine Mariana Wong, 33, about 4 years ago.
26/7 PM says Umno elections postponed to facilitate early transition of power; he says this means the original June 2010 handover plan is off.
26/9 Umno divisional meeting will go on as scheduled on Oct 9; however, Umno general assembly will be held in March, says Umno president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
26/9 Hong Kong finds melamine in baby cereal, rice crackers; China says 10,000 more children with kidney illnesses after drinking tainted milk.
26/9 Former Serdang MP Yap Pian Hon announced his candidacy for MCA vice-president, a post he held from 1990 to 1999.
26/7 The Kim Hong, 22, and 3 teenagers charged at JB magistrate’s court for the kidnap and murder of 16-year-old Lai Ying Xin.
22/9 All 13 Penang Umno divisions and women, youth and puteri wings have thrown full support to 2010 power transition plan from PM Abdullah to DPM.
22/9 Deputy Minister in PM’s Dept T. Murugiah says he will send proposal to PM, Home Minister to increase detainees’ food allocation to RM 10 a day.
22/9 Japan ‘s ruling Liberal Democratic Party chooses Taro Aso by a landslide to be next prime minister.
22/9 Two goldsmith shop staff returning from Dubai robbed of RM 800,000 worth of jewellery at Penang airport; robbers were armed with pistols.
22/9 Chinese government releases latest figures, says 53,000 children in China sick because of tainted milk, vows to crack down on those responsible.
22/9 Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman has decided to keep deputy Raymond Tan, formerly of SAPP, in his cabinet.
22/9 Actress Nur Fazura Sharifuddin, 25, freed by magistrate’s court for causing hurt to housewife Geraldine Mariana Wong, 33, about 4 years ago.
Special Supreme Council meeting to further discuss power transition
25/9 Several Umno leaders confirm a special Supreme Council meeting to be held on Friday to further discuss power transition plan.
25/9 Seven items given the all-clear after testing negative for melamine by Health Ministry, products are from Nestle, Oreo and Walls.
25/9 Heath Ministry advises all who receive gift hampers this festive season to check items carefully for China dairy products.
25/9 Government is to provide additional RM 100 mil to help those earning less than RM 1,500 a month to buy houses, DPM Najib said.
25/9 Global warming: List of worst carbon producers in the world says China is No. 1 culprit, followed by US, Russia and then India.
24/9 Petrol and diesel prices cut by 10 sen effective tomorrow, announced Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Shahrir Abdul Samad.
24/9 Government cut prices of RON 97 and RON 92 petrol, and diesel by 10 sen each to RM 2.45, RM 2.30 and RM 2.40 per litre respectively.
24/9 53 milk related products were seized yesterday to be tested, says Health Minister Liow Tong Lai.
24/9 Health Ministry puts level 5 alert on all other food products from China; milk and related products already on level 6, the highest alert.
24/9 Election Court dismisses, with costs, petition against Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen(DAP) filed by voter KhoWhai Phiaw on April 28.
24/9 American idol 2003 runner-up Clay Aiken admits he is gay, reveals all in cover story to hit stands on Friday, says People Magazine.
23/9 SAPP founding leader Tham Nyip Shen quits party, citing disagreement with its pullout from Barisan.
23/9 Wee Meng Chee, aka Namewee, being questioned by Cybercrime unit cops over his controversial Negara-ku rap video released on you-tube last years.
23/9 Raja Petra served with order last night to be detained under ISA in Kamunting for 2 years, High Court now hearing habeas corpus application.
22/9 Government has banned dairy products imported from China including confectionary that contain milk as precaution after tainted milk scare.
25/9 Seven items given the all-clear after testing negative for melamine by Health Ministry, products are from Nestle, Oreo and Walls.
25/9 Heath Ministry advises all who receive gift hampers this festive season to check items carefully for China dairy products.
25/9 Government is to provide additional RM 100 mil to help those earning less than RM 1,500 a month to buy houses, DPM Najib said.
25/9 Global warming: List of worst carbon producers in the world says China is No. 1 culprit, followed by US, Russia and then India.
24/9 Petrol and diesel prices cut by 10 sen effective tomorrow, announced Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Shahrir Abdul Samad.
24/9 Government cut prices of RON 97 and RON 92 petrol, and diesel by 10 sen each to RM 2.45, RM 2.30 and RM 2.40 per litre respectively.
24/9 53 milk related products were seized yesterday to be tested, says Health Minister Liow Tong Lai.
24/9 Health Ministry puts level 5 alert on all other food products from China; milk and related products already on level 6, the highest alert.
24/9 Election Court dismisses, with costs, petition against Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen(DAP) filed by voter KhoWhai Phiaw on April 28.
24/9 American idol 2003 runner-up Clay Aiken admits he is gay, reveals all in cover story to hit stands on Friday, says People Magazine.
23/9 SAPP founding leader Tham Nyip Shen quits party, citing disagreement with its pullout from Barisan.
23/9 Wee Meng Chee, aka Namewee, being questioned by Cybercrime unit cops over his controversial Negara-ku rap video released on you-tube last years.
23/9 Raja Petra served with order last night to be detained under ISA in Kamunting for 2 years, High Court now hearing habeas corpus application.
22/9 Government has banned dairy products imported from China including confectionary that contain milk as precaution after tainted milk scare.
2008年9月25日星期四
Dr. Mahathir talked about Umno Supreme Council
SUPREME COUNCIL
Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at September 23, 2008 5:40 PM | Permalink | Comments (407) | TrackBacks (0) | Previous Blog
1. The goings on in the UMNO Supreme Council are supposed to be secret. So it was quite a surprise when the press reported some important details regarding the Supreme Council's meeting on Thursday, September 18. What is even more surprising is that the reports expose the attacks against Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi by several members of the council and their demand that the transfer of power should take place before the divisional meetings which would nominate the candidates for President.
2. It appears that the words used by some of the members were very strong. Dato Seri Rafidah Aziz even attacked the roles played by Abdullah's son-in-law Khairy Jamaluddin and the PM's son, Kamaluddin.
3. So harsh were the words used that Abdullah's face changed and he was reeling from the onslaught when Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak, ever the protector of Abdullah, stopped the proceedings. Najib promised he would speak on the matter with Abdullah.
4. It seems that the other Supreme Council members were not happy as once again controversial council matters were made into private deals between Abdullah and Najib. It is the kind of negation of council rights that both Abdullah and Najib had frequently resorted to. The two would later come out with decisions which were unsatisfactory to the council members. Najib would then stress on the need to be united and loyal to the President.
5. This time around it is not going to be any different. When faced with a tricky problem Abdullah would consult his family members, usually his son and son-in-law but now also his wife.
6. It is well known that the family is enjoying the power and freedom to shape Abdullah's decisions based on their own personal interest i.e., to accumulate as much wealth as possible and to ensure Khairy's political ambitions, including to become the country's youngest Prime Minister.
7. By the time Abdullah meets Najib he would have been briefed by his family on what to say. And Najib being Najib would then accept Abdullah's solution to the problem. In this case he would want to insist on staying until June 2010 or maybe a short while before. Najib would then have the task of selling this solution to the Supreme Council. By doing so Najib would go down further in the estimation of the members and of the public when Najib's behaviour is leaked to the public.
8. When UMNO was formed the founders wanted to ensure that no decisions which seem to contradict the basis of the party's struggle would get through without the Supreme Council approving them. What happened to Dato Onn Jaafar, the first President (Yang di-Pertua) of UMNO is an excellent example. The President was not obeyed blindly. Instead because he proposed something contrary to the basis of the party's struggle, it was rejected and as a man of honour he resigned.
9. For almost 50 years the Supreme Council played this role. Thus when (Tun) Musa Hitam resigned as Deputy President of the party, the Supreme Council did not just agree with the President but sat until the early hours of the morning and then decided, the President's views notwithstanding, to send a delegation of senior members to London to persuade Musa to reassume his post of Deputy President of the party and Deputy Prime Minister. Musa agreed to return as Deputy President, though not as Deputy Prime Minister. And so he was well positioned to bring me down by persuading Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah to contest for president against me. Incidentally during his campaign to become UMNO Deputy President he claimed that I backed him.
10. But after Abdullah took over party Presidency and became Prime Minister the character of the Supreme Council changed completely. It became the personal instrument of Abdullah for approving and legitimising all and everything he did.
11. I believe on Thursday the worm turned partially. A few members found courage to demand the early resignation of Abdullah. Of course the "Yes-men" did not turn. The worm became so twisted that there is real danger it would break into two.
12. I suppose this would worry Najib who wanted a peaceful transfer of power in order to keep the party intact. So he is likely to accept any scheme which would allow Abdullah to relinquish his post in a blaze of glory.
13. Unfortunately Najib will not get his wish. There has never been a President of UMNO who is as much disliked and even hated by the people as Abdullah. Malays, Chinese and Indians, whether members of the Government component parties or mere supporters or ordinary people all want Abdullah to go, the sooner the better.
14. The only people who want him to stay are those who owe their positions to him, or who benefited from contracts and other largesse distributed by him. For some, including civil servants there is just fear of him which keeps them silent but sullen.
15. Strangely the true supporters of Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister and UMNO President are members of the opposition. Karpal Singh, Anwar Ibrahim and Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat want him to stay, at least till the next election.
16. However it is not for love of him but because they believe that with him leading the Barisan Nasional the opposition stands a better chance of winning the 13th General Election and forming a Government. They feel they are within reach of their objective and did not want to see the renegades of UMNO, MCA, MIC, Gerakan and PPP returning to the fold and make defeating the BN probably an impossible task.
17. So much for the Supreme Council which is no longer Supreme.
Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at September 23, 2008 5:40 PM | Permalink | Comments (407) | TrackBacks (0) | Previous Blog
1. The goings on in the UMNO Supreme Council are supposed to be secret. So it was quite a surprise when the press reported some important details regarding the Supreme Council's meeting on Thursday, September 18. What is even more surprising is that the reports expose the attacks against Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi by several members of the council and their demand that the transfer of power should take place before the divisional meetings which would nominate the candidates for President.
2. It appears that the words used by some of the members were very strong. Dato Seri Rafidah Aziz even attacked the roles played by Abdullah's son-in-law Khairy Jamaluddin and the PM's son, Kamaluddin.
3. So harsh were the words used that Abdullah's face changed and he was reeling from the onslaught when Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak, ever the protector of Abdullah, stopped the proceedings. Najib promised he would speak on the matter with Abdullah.
4. It seems that the other Supreme Council members were not happy as once again controversial council matters were made into private deals between Abdullah and Najib. It is the kind of negation of council rights that both Abdullah and Najib had frequently resorted to. The two would later come out with decisions which were unsatisfactory to the council members. Najib would then stress on the need to be united and loyal to the President.
5. This time around it is not going to be any different. When faced with a tricky problem Abdullah would consult his family members, usually his son and son-in-law but now also his wife.
6. It is well known that the family is enjoying the power and freedom to shape Abdullah's decisions based on their own personal interest i.e., to accumulate as much wealth as possible and to ensure Khairy's political ambitions, including to become the country's youngest Prime Minister.
7. By the time Abdullah meets Najib he would have been briefed by his family on what to say. And Najib being Najib would then accept Abdullah's solution to the problem. In this case he would want to insist on staying until June 2010 or maybe a short while before. Najib would then have the task of selling this solution to the Supreme Council. By doing so Najib would go down further in the estimation of the members and of the public when Najib's behaviour is leaked to the public.
8. When UMNO was formed the founders wanted to ensure that no decisions which seem to contradict the basis of the party's struggle would get through without the Supreme Council approving them. What happened to Dato Onn Jaafar, the first President (Yang di-Pertua) of UMNO is an excellent example. The President was not obeyed blindly. Instead because he proposed something contrary to the basis of the party's struggle, it was rejected and as a man of honour he resigned.
9. For almost 50 years the Supreme Council played this role. Thus when (Tun) Musa Hitam resigned as Deputy President of the party, the Supreme Council did not just agree with the President but sat until the early hours of the morning and then decided, the President's views notwithstanding, to send a delegation of senior members to London to persuade Musa to reassume his post of Deputy President of the party and Deputy Prime Minister. Musa agreed to return as Deputy President, though not as Deputy Prime Minister. And so he was well positioned to bring me down by persuading Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah to contest for president against me. Incidentally during his campaign to become UMNO Deputy President he claimed that I backed him.
10. But after Abdullah took over party Presidency and became Prime Minister the character of the Supreme Council changed completely. It became the personal instrument of Abdullah for approving and legitimising all and everything he did.
11. I believe on Thursday the worm turned partially. A few members found courage to demand the early resignation of Abdullah. Of course the "Yes-men" did not turn. The worm became so twisted that there is real danger it would break into two.
12. I suppose this would worry Najib who wanted a peaceful transfer of power in order to keep the party intact. So he is likely to accept any scheme which would allow Abdullah to relinquish his post in a blaze of glory.
13. Unfortunately Najib will not get his wish. There has never been a President of UMNO who is as much disliked and even hated by the people as Abdullah. Malays, Chinese and Indians, whether members of the Government component parties or mere supporters or ordinary people all want Abdullah to go, the sooner the better.
14. The only people who want him to stay are those who owe their positions to him, or who benefited from contracts and other largesse distributed by him. For some, including civil servants there is just fear of him which keeps them silent but sullen.
15. Strangely the true supporters of Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister and UMNO President are members of the opposition. Karpal Singh, Anwar Ibrahim and Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat want him to stay, at least till the next election.
16. However it is not for love of him but because they believe that with him leading the Barisan Nasional the opposition stands a better chance of winning the 13th General Election and forming a Government. They feel they are within reach of their objective and did not want to see the renegades of UMNO, MCA, MIC, Gerakan and PPP returning to the fold and make defeating the BN probably an impossible task.
17. So much for the Supreme Council which is no longer Supreme.
2008年9月20日星期六
Blogger Syed Azidi was released
20/9 Blogger Syed Azidi, aka Kickdefella, detained for alleged sedition, was released from police custody at about 4:30pm today.
20/9 Foreign Minister Rais Yatim calls for cautious review of the ISA, especially to look into the humanitarian aspect.
20/9 The Malaysian Bar, at an EGM today attended by 739 members, urged the government to immediately and unconditionally release all ISA detainees.
20/9 Foreign Minister Rais Yatim calls for cautious review of the ISA, especially to look into the humanitarian aspect.
20/9 The Malaysian Bar, at an EGM today attended by 739 members, urged the government to immediately and unconditionally release all ISA detainees.
Dr Mahathir about Loss of Confidence
LOSS OF CONFIDENCE
1. I was reading the comments on my blog on 'Mengingati Pejuang-Pejuang', when I came across a comment which respectfully disagreed with me that the defeat of BN in the General Election was not due to support for the opposition but disaffection with BN.
2. He said if that was the case they could have voted for the third candidate who actually lost his deposit.
3. I had lost in the Election of 1969 in a constituency with 35,000 voters of whom 30,000 were Malays. I had won in this constituency in 1964 with more than 4,000 votes majority. I figured that in 1969 that even if the non-Malay voters did not vote for me I would still win because support for me amongst the Malays had increased by almost 3,000.
4. But what happened shocked me because Chinese voters not only refused to vote for me, which meant a loss of 3,000 votes but they voted for PAS. I needed 6,000 more votes to replace 3,000 voters who did not vote for me and another 3,000 because they voted for PAS.
5. I lost by 900 votes. If the voters who were dissatisfied with UMNO and BN voted for a third party or refuse to vote, the BN would lose these votes but may still win if the margin previously was big and the opposition did not get additional votes. But when votes were taken away from BN there would be a decrease in BN votes. Then when the votes are given to the opposition there would be an increase in votes for the opposition and so the gap is widened and the opposition would win.
6. Experience has shown that independent third parties hardly ever win. Supporting them would reduce BN votes but that would not be enough to ensure the opposition wins.
7. The rakyat are right in being fed-up with corruption by UMNO "plutocrats". But that had not always been so. It is the corrupt practises of UMNO leaders of today, especially the topmost leader, which has caused deep anger against the party.
8. Actually the present leader's involvement with graft, his support for his son's business, the power he gives to his son-in-law, his well-known sleeping habits, indecision, lack of ability to handle problems, sudden withdrawal of oil subsidy, cancellation of the bridge to Singapore, wasting money on the unused RM800 million (Johor Baru) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine building, cancellation of the railway double tracking and electrification project, the monsoon cup and lots more are what turned the voters against BN.
9. The kampung folks and the ordinary Chinese by and large are not too concerned about human rights or more liberal Government. Even the ISA did not bother them as shown by their strong backing for the Government party, before.
10. The talks in the kampungs and the ordinary Chinese and Indians were about the increase in cost of living, few business opportunities and of course the behaviour of the PM's family.
11. In 2004 they gave wholehearted support for the BN so that the party won 90% of the seats in parliament and recaptured Terengganu. Could it be possible that the voters who were so greatly enchanted with the BN in 2004 but in a space of just four years have changed their collective minds so radically?
12. As for rejection of race based politics, why did the voters vote for PAS, a 100 percent Malay party and DAP, a predominantly Chinese party.
13. I know many who admire the West tend to support their values. They would like to interpret the disastrous performance of the BN based on Western thinking. But we are Asians and in Malaysia our basic racial differences are extreme. All we can do to avoid confrontation between the races is to allow them to form race based parties and to have them cooperate with each other. This was the BN policy and practise. And it worked for almost half a century.
14. We cannot fault the BN concept and governance. We have to look elsewhere for the loss of confidence in the party.
1. I was reading the comments on my blog on 'Mengingati Pejuang-Pejuang', when I came across a comment which respectfully disagreed with me that the defeat of BN in the General Election was not due to support for the opposition but disaffection with BN.
2. He said if that was the case they could have voted for the third candidate who actually lost his deposit.
3. I had lost in the Election of 1969 in a constituency with 35,000 voters of whom 30,000 were Malays. I had won in this constituency in 1964 with more than 4,000 votes majority. I figured that in 1969 that even if the non-Malay voters did not vote for me I would still win because support for me amongst the Malays had increased by almost 3,000.
4. But what happened shocked me because Chinese voters not only refused to vote for me, which meant a loss of 3,000 votes but they voted for PAS. I needed 6,000 more votes to replace 3,000 voters who did not vote for me and another 3,000 because they voted for PAS.
5. I lost by 900 votes. If the voters who were dissatisfied with UMNO and BN voted for a third party or refuse to vote, the BN would lose these votes but may still win if the margin previously was big and the opposition did not get additional votes. But when votes were taken away from BN there would be a decrease in BN votes. Then when the votes are given to the opposition there would be an increase in votes for the opposition and so the gap is widened and the opposition would win.
6. Experience has shown that independent third parties hardly ever win. Supporting them would reduce BN votes but that would not be enough to ensure the opposition wins.
7. The rakyat are right in being fed-up with corruption by UMNO "plutocrats". But that had not always been so. It is the corrupt practises of UMNO leaders of today, especially the topmost leader, which has caused deep anger against the party.
8. Actually the present leader's involvement with graft, his support for his son's business, the power he gives to his son-in-law, his well-known sleeping habits, indecision, lack of ability to handle problems, sudden withdrawal of oil subsidy, cancellation of the bridge to Singapore, wasting money on the unused RM800 million (Johor Baru) Customs, Immigration and Quarantine building, cancellation of the railway double tracking and electrification project, the monsoon cup and lots more are what turned the voters against BN.
9. The kampung folks and the ordinary Chinese by and large are not too concerned about human rights or more liberal Government. Even the ISA did not bother them as shown by their strong backing for the Government party, before.
10. The talks in the kampungs and the ordinary Chinese and Indians were about the increase in cost of living, few business opportunities and of course the behaviour of the PM's family.
11. In 2004 they gave wholehearted support for the BN so that the party won 90% of the seats in parliament and recaptured Terengganu. Could it be possible that the voters who were so greatly enchanted with the BN in 2004 but in a space of just four years have changed their collective minds so radically?
12. As for rejection of race based politics, why did the voters vote for PAS, a 100 percent Malay party and DAP, a predominantly Chinese party.
13. I know many who admire the West tend to support their values. They would like to interpret the disastrous performance of the BN based on Western thinking. But we are Asians and in Malaysia our basic racial differences are extreme. All we can do to avoid confrontation between the races is to allow them to form race based parties and to have them cooperate with each other. This was the BN policy and practise. And it worked for almost half a century.
14. We cannot fault the BN concept and governance. We have to look elsewhere for the loss of confidence in the party.
2008年9月19日星期五
Dr Mahathir about Financial turmoil
FINANCIAL TURMOIL
Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at September 18, 2008 3:45 PM | Permalink | Comments (392) | TrackBacks (0) | Previous Blog
1. The world is going through financial turmoil but most Malaysian politicians especially those in the Government seem blissfully unaware or unconcerned. Already 10 major banks in America have collapsed. The almighty US Dollar has depreciated. Now the huge insurance corporation, the American International Group is on the verge of bankruptcy.
2. In the last three quarters AIG lost US$18.5 billion dollars (68 billion Ringgit). AIG is struggling to raise funds to overcome its difficulties. If it fails it may have to opt for bankruptcy. But AIG is going to lose even more.
3. The failures are all due to playing with money, selling mortgages, selling papers and all kinds of financial dealings which have been invented by the finance houses in order to make huge sums of money out of nothing. Currency trading is one of them.
4. I am not a financial expert but I see trouble coming our way. Our currency should be appreciating against the cheaper US Dollar. But instead it is depreciating. This must be caused by weaknesses in our economy.
5. Despite Government propaganda through the controlled media that we are doing well, the reality is otherwise. The foreign investors, including Arabs came, and the reports claim that hundreds of millions of Ringgit in investment would be coming in, but there is no sign that the investors are actually investing. In fact I hear in the IT sector a proposed 600 million Ringgit investment has been withdrawn.
6. Apart from Arabs buying up new skyscrapers there is no sign that investments are really coming in.
7. I talked to potential investors and they told me they would not be investing and they are pulling out from the Malaysian stock market. The KLSE figures show how much market capital has disappeared. I am told that it is more than 100 billion Ringgit.
8. In the meantime the prices of oil and foodstuff are high and may go higher. But incomes are not increasing. In other words we are experiencing inflation. When the American financial crisis really hits us we may not be able to handle it.
9. Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak's appointment as Minister of Finance has come at a crucial time. I pray and hope he will be able to handle the impending crisis. If he fails then he will have to take the blame. Dato Seri Abdullah is now only involved in social issues, reform (of what?) and Islam Hadari. Appropriately he has taken over the Ministry of Defence.
10. We are in for a very interesting time. The PM should read carefully SAPP President Yong Teck Lee's press statement. But I don't think he would. He is reputed to have told Malaysian diplomats undergoing training that if they are asked critical questions they should "buat bodoh" i.e. pretend to be stupid. I believe that is precisely what Abdullah would do to Yong's statement.
PS
1. I read this morning that the Federal Reserve Bank will loan to AIG US$85 billion to prevent it from going into bankruptcy.
2. I remember well how we were told never to bail out failing companies. But in the last one year the Fed has bailed out dozens of failing banks, mortgage corporations and other businesses. Altogether the bail out has cost the Fed almost US$500 billion dollars.
3. I just wonder where the money comes from. Does the Fed hold hundreds of billions of dollars in readiness to rescue failed banks? I don't think so.
4. The money used is "created" through entries in account books. No cash or dollar notes are issued or even printed. Like a magician, the Fed make money from invisible sources.
5. Whatever, the USD will continue to fall.
6. Malaysia would be wise to get rid of dollar holdings. This goes for Bank Negara too. It must have lost quite a bit because of the depreciation of the USD.
Posted by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at September 18, 2008 3:45 PM | Permalink | Comments (392) | TrackBacks (0) | Previous Blog
1. The world is going through financial turmoil but most Malaysian politicians especially those in the Government seem blissfully unaware or unconcerned. Already 10 major banks in America have collapsed. The almighty US Dollar has depreciated. Now the huge insurance corporation, the American International Group is on the verge of bankruptcy.
2. In the last three quarters AIG lost US$18.5 billion dollars (68 billion Ringgit). AIG is struggling to raise funds to overcome its difficulties. If it fails it may have to opt for bankruptcy. But AIG is going to lose even more.
3. The failures are all due to playing with money, selling mortgages, selling papers and all kinds of financial dealings which have been invented by the finance houses in order to make huge sums of money out of nothing. Currency trading is one of them.
4. I am not a financial expert but I see trouble coming our way. Our currency should be appreciating against the cheaper US Dollar. But instead it is depreciating. This must be caused by weaknesses in our economy.
5. Despite Government propaganda through the controlled media that we are doing well, the reality is otherwise. The foreign investors, including Arabs came, and the reports claim that hundreds of millions of Ringgit in investment would be coming in, but there is no sign that the investors are actually investing. In fact I hear in the IT sector a proposed 600 million Ringgit investment has been withdrawn.
6. Apart from Arabs buying up new skyscrapers there is no sign that investments are really coming in.
7. I talked to potential investors and they told me they would not be investing and they are pulling out from the Malaysian stock market. The KLSE figures show how much market capital has disappeared. I am told that it is more than 100 billion Ringgit.
8. In the meantime the prices of oil and foodstuff are high and may go higher. But incomes are not increasing. In other words we are experiencing inflation. When the American financial crisis really hits us we may not be able to handle it.
9. Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak's appointment as Minister of Finance has come at a crucial time. I pray and hope he will be able to handle the impending crisis. If he fails then he will have to take the blame. Dato Seri Abdullah is now only involved in social issues, reform (of what?) and Islam Hadari. Appropriately he has taken over the Ministry of Defence.
10. We are in for a very interesting time. The PM should read carefully SAPP President Yong Teck Lee's press statement. But I don't think he would. He is reputed to have told Malaysian diplomats undergoing training that if they are asked critical questions they should "buat bodoh" i.e. pretend to be stupid. I believe that is precisely what Abdullah would do to Yong's statement.
PS
1. I read this morning that the Federal Reserve Bank will loan to AIG US$85 billion to prevent it from going into bankruptcy.
2. I remember well how we were told never to bail out failing companies. But in the last one year the Fed has bailed out dozens of failing banks, mortgage corporations and other businesses. Altogether the bail out has cost the Fed almost US$500 billion dollars.
3. I just wonder where the money comes from. Does the Fed hold hundreds of billions of dollars in readiness to rescue failed banks? I don't think so.
4. The money used is "created" through entries in account books. No cash or dollar notes are issued or even printed. Like a magician, the Fed make money from invisible sources.
5. Whatever, the USD will continue to fall.
6. Malaysia would be wise to get rid of dollar holdings. This goes for Bank Negara too. It must have lost quite a bit because of the depreciation of the USD.
Teresa Kok has been released
19/9 Teresa Kok's lawyer S.N. Nair said the Seputeh MP was released from ISA detention at about 1pm.
19/9 KL Magistrate Court gives 1-day extension on remand order against Syed Azidi aka blogger Sheih Kickdefella, expires 5pm tomorrow.
19/9 KL Magistrate Court gives 1-day extension on remand order against Syed Azidi aka blogger Sheih Kickdefella, expires 5pm tomorrow.
2008年9月17日星期三
SAPP pulled out of BN
Latest News 17/9 SAPP has decided to pull out of Barisan Nasional to become independent.
17/9 SAPP deputy chief Raymond Tan says he will resign as deputy chief minister and state minister within 24 hours; not quitting party yet.
17/9 SAPP deputy chief Raymond Tan says he will resign as deputy chief minister and state minister within 24 hours; not quitting party yet.
ACA opened file into claims tha Opposition is buying MPs
17/9 ACA has opened a file into claims that Opposition is offering money for BN MPs and assemblymen to cross over, says director-general Ahmad Said.
17/9 AIA Bhd assures policyholders it is unaffected by on-going US financial issues, CEO says 96 % of total assets invested in Malaysia.
17/9 AIA Bhd assures policyholders it is unaffected by on-going US financial issues, CEO says 96 % of total assets invested in Malaysia.
Abdullah, Najib swap portfolios
PM will take over the Defence Ministry portfolio from deputy Najib Tun Razak and Najib will take over the Finance Ministry's portfolio.
17/9 PM says he and deputy Najib Tun Razak are committed to the 2010 transition of power agreement.
17/9 Former MCA vice-president Dr Chua Soi Lek has announced his candidacy for the party's deputy president.
17/9 Hindraf legal adviser P. Uthayakumar failed in his bid to get court order for his release on the grounds of medical neglect and endangerment.
16/9 PM Abdullah says he will not meet Anwar, wants Pakatan leader to first reveal to the public names of MPs allegedly crossing over.
16/9 Anwar claims he has more than 31 MPs crossing over but refuses to give names, says will reveal list when he meets PM Abdullah.
16/9 Federal Court declares Hashim Jasin of PAS the rightful winner for Sanglang state seat in Perlis, not Barisan Nasional's Abdullah Hassan.
16/9 Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra to file habeas corpus application for his release this afternoon; wife says he is not on hunger strike.
16/9 A 16 years old schoolgirl who was kidnapped on Friday was found murdered early this morning in Kulai; police confirm 4 suspects have been arrested.
16/9 Federal Court confirms election of Harun Taib of PAS to Manir state seat after dismission election petition of BN's Wan Sagar Wan Embong.
16/9 De facto Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim says he has not made a decision to leave Umno and join PKR; he says he will keep an open mind.
16/9 Zaid Ibrahim says he will resign despite PM rejecting his resignation; he says he is disappointed.
16/9 The ISA is good but its enforcement should be rational and fair, says Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
10/9 Ahmad Ismail, suspended from Umno, said he won't retract his statements, but urged his supporters to stay calm.
10/9 PM Abdullah also reiterates that if necessary and needed, Internal Serurity Act will be used against those who stoke racial tensions.
10/9 Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy case postponed to Sept 24 to allow parties time to prepare arguments on transferring the case to High Court.
17/9 PM says he and deputy Najib Tun Razak are committed to the 2010 transition of power agreement.
17/9 Former MCA vice-president Dr Chua Soi Lek has announced his candidacy for the party's deputy president.
17/9 Hindraf legal adviser P. Uthayakumar failed in his bid to get court order for his release on the grounds of medical neglect and endangerment.
16/9 PM Abdullah says he will not meet Anwar, wants Pakatan leader to first reveal to the public names of MPs allegedly crossing over.
16/9 Anwar claims he has more than 31 MPs crossing over but refuses to give names, says will reveal list when he meets PM Abdullah.
16/9 Federal Court declares Hashim Jasin of PAS the rightful winner for Sanglang state seat in Perlis, not Barisan Nasional's Abdullah Hassan.
16/9 Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra to file habeas corpus application for his release this afternoon; wife says he is not on hunger strike.
16/9 A 16 years old schoolgirl who was kidnapped on Friday was found murdered early this morning in Kulai; police confirm 4 suspects have been arrested.
16/9 Federal Court confirms election of Harun Taib of PAS to Manir state seat after dismission election petition of BN's Wan Sagar Wan Embong.
16/9 De facto Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim says he has not made a decision to leave Umno and join PKR; he says he will keep an open mind.
16/9 Zaid Ibrahim says he will resign despite PM rejecting his resignation; he says he is disappointed.
16/9 The ISA is good but its enforcement should be rational and fair, says Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
10/9 Ahmad Ismail, suspended from Umno, said he won't retract his statements, but urged his supporters to stay calm.
10/9 PM Abdullah also reiterates that if necessary and needed, Internal Serurity Act will be used against those who stoke racial tensions.
10/9 Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy case postponed to Sept 24 to allow parties time to prepare arguments on transferring the case to High Court.
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Perlis Mufti criticised the recent arrests
PETALING JAYA: Perlis Mufti Dr Asri Zainul Abidin has criticised the recent arrests under the Internal Security Act (ISA).
Saying that Islam did not need the ISA to defend itself, he added that the Quran or the Hadis should be used as a guide to investigate if a person was accused of insulting Islam.
“The authorities should have provided religious evidence to argue against the accused.
“Detaining someone under the ISA for committing religious offences will not stop misunderstandings about Islam.
“Disallowing a person the opportunity to defend himself is wrong,” he told Mstar Online on Monday.
Dr Asri said Jakim should play a more active role by giving more explanation on religious issues.
“Jakim should also explain on the issue of offences said to be committed by Malaysia Today portal editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin against Islam,” he added.
Saying that Islam did not need the ISA to defend itself, he added that the Quran or the Hadis should be used as a guide to investigate if a person was accused of insulting Islam.
“The authorities should have provided religious evidence to argue against the accused.
“Detaining someone under the ISA for committing religious offences will not stop misunderstandings about Islam.
“Disallowing a person the opportunity to defend himself is wrong,” he told Mstar Online on Monday.
Dr Asri said Jakim should play a more active role by giving more explanation on religious issues.
“Jakim should also explain on the issue of offences said to be committed by Malaysia Today portal editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin against Islam,” he added.
Hishammuddin:used of ISA against Sin Chew reporter not justify
PUTRAJAYA: Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said he personally felt that the Internal Security Act (ISA) should not have been used against Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng, and would be raising the matter at the next Cabinet meeting.
He said although he agreed to the use of the ISA to protect national security, it should not be invoked to save or protect any individual, which was given as the reason for Tan’s detention.
“For the other two cases (the ISA arrests of Malaysia Today news portal editor Raja Petra Kamarudin and Selangor executive councillor Teresa Kok), I feel the authorities are better in the know of the risks they posed, but I do not have the information to comment if the arrests were justified.
“But in the context of the reporter, the minister concerned (Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar) has stated the reasons but I personally feel the ISA should not have been used for the reasons he mentioned,” he told reporters after the launching the book Malaysia: From Traditional to Smart Schools - The Malaysian Education Odyssey, here on Monday.
Hishammuddin said in a multi-racial country like Malaysia, threats to the nation’s security and racial harmony must also be considered.
He also said the decision by the government to use the ISA should not be disputed by its members openly, but instead at the Cabinet.
He differed in this from de facto Law Minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, who opposed the use of the ISA against civilians, and who has tendered his resignation over the issue. -- Bernama
He said although he agreed to the use of the ISA to protect national security, it should not be invoked to save or protect any individual, which was given as the reason for Tan’s detention.
“For the other two cases (the ISA arrests of Malaysia Today news portal editor Raja Petra Kamarudin and Selangor executive councillor Teresa Kok), I feel the authorities are better in the know of the risks they posed, but I do not have the information to comment if the arrests were justified.
“But in the context of the reporter, the minister concerned (Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar) has stated the reasons but I personally feel the ISA should not have been used for the reasons he mentioned,” he told reporters after the launching the book Malaysia: From Traditional to Smart Schools - The Malaysian Education Odyssey, here on Monday.
Hishammuddin said in a multi-racial country like Malaysia, threats to the nation’s security and racial harmony must also be considered.
He also said the decision by the government to use the ISA should not be disputed by its members openly, but instead at the Cabinet.
He differed in this from de facto Law Minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, who opposed the use of the ISA against civilians, and who has tendered his resignation over the issue. -- Bernama
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