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.
2008年10月31日星期五
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.
订阅：
博文 (Atom)