MCA polls: Ong Ka Ting says he will contest presidency
KUALA LUMPUR: Former MCA president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting announced Tuesday that he would contest the president's post in the upcoming party polls on March 28.
In a press statement, he said that he was responding to calls from concerned members.
“I believe that their calls are motivated primarily by their genuine concern and love for the party in order to see a quick end to the damaging factional in-fighting which is going on.
“To all these members who care and love the party, I say I hear you, loud and clear.
“I would, therefore, like to announce my candidacy for the MCA presidency in the coming party elections.
“In arriving at my decision, I am only too mindful of the fact that no one is indispensable. Neither does the party belong to any individual as the party belongs to the party members.
“Of course, I could have taken the easy way out by continuing to stay out of party matters after my retirement. Especially, should I fail to win the presidency, it would only cause me embarrassment.
“However, the current state of affairs in the party and being the immediate past president, it will indeed be selfish on my part if I do not rise to respond to this call to duty and undertake this challenge to bring stability, and restore credibility and rule of law in the party.
“All in all, I am doing this out of my love and concern for the party and community,” he said in his statement.
Ong was the party president from 2003 to 2008.
Incumbent president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat has already announced that he will defend his post.
Blogger: We will see Ong Ka Ting contesting against Ong Tee Keat. However, Chua Soi Lek would join in and how about Liow Tiong Lai? Is there going to be a 4 corner fight or just Ong Ka Ting against Ong Tee Keat?
2010年3月16日星期二
2009年10月22日星期四
MCA peace pact
22/10 Peace pact: MCA president Ong and his ex-deputy Dr Chua agree to work as a team to unite party, will ask sec-gen to review call for EGM.
Blogger: Suddenly we heard peace pact. This may mean there would not be any EGM.
Politics is a game of possibilities. Would Liow Tiong Lai be sideline? Maybe later on.
We shall see how it goes.
22/10 High Court rules that Dewan Rakyat proceeding in suspending Puchong MP Gobind Singh cannot be challenged in court.
22/10 KL Magistrates Court sentences Tian Chua to 6 months jail and RM 3000 fine for biting cop, the Batu MP is applying for a stay of execution because he wants to appeal.
20/10 PM Najib in Jakarta: Malaysia-Indonesia relationship consistently cordial; Indonesian President Susilo Bambang to visit Malaysia Nov 11.
20/10 Court of Appeal allows application by Dr Mahathir to strike out appeal by Anwar Ibrahim in a RM 100 mil defamation suit against the former PM.
20/10 Education Ministry looking at teaching Science and Maths in BM for Year One students beginning 2011, a year ahead of schedule.
15/10 Umno General Assembly: Najib says Umno must discard image as party being used to find income, must be inclusive and put people’s needs first.
Blogger: Suddenly we heard peace pact. This may mean there would not be any EGM.
Politics is a game of possibilities. Would Liow Tiong Lai be sideline? Maybe later on.
We shall see how it goes.
22/10 High Court rules that Dewan Rakyat proceeding in suspending Puchong MP Gobind Singh cannot be challenged in court.
22/10 KL Magistrates Court sentences Tian Chua to 6 months jail and RM 3000 fine for biting cop, the Batu MP is applying for a stay of execution because he wants to appeal.
20/10 PM Najib in Jakarta: Malaysia-Indonesia relationship consistently cordial; Indonesian President Susilo Bambang to visit Malaysia Nov 11.
20/10 Court of Appeal allows application by Dr Mahathir to strike out appeal by Anwar Ibrahim in a RM 100 mil defamation suit against the former PM.
20/10 Education Ministry looking at teaching Science and Maths in BM for Year One students beginning 2011, a year ahead of schedule.
15/10 Umno General Assembly: Najib says Umno must discard image as party being used to find income, must be inclusive and put people’s needs first.
2009年10月16日星期五
Ong pushes for polls to settle leadership crisis
Ong pushes for polls to settle leadership crisis
MCA to hold EGM to decide on fresh polls
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA is having another extraordinary general meeting but this time, it’s being called by Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat in a surprise move to settle the leadership crisis.
In chairing the much-anticipated central committee meeting yesterday, Ong said the EGM resolution that would be put before the central delegates was, whether there was a need for a fresh party election.
The MCA president, who was widely speculated to offer his resignation at the meeting yesterday, said he was always in favour of fresh polls following last Saturday’s controversial EGM “but there were certain quarters who were against this.”
Another major decision made at the CC meeting yesterday was the election of Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai as the new deputy president, replacing Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek whose resolution to be re-instated to the post on Saturday was rejected by the delegates.
Secretary-general Datuk Wong Foon Meng will now have to organise the new EGM to be held during the annual general meeting expected next month.
Meanwhile, Liow said only a strong and united MCA could help Barisan Nasional in the next general election.
Blogger: By right, Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat should resign and let Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai to take over. If he were to do that, there might be infighting again
If the EGM wants a fresh election, then there will be another fight. If the EGM were to decide not to have a fresh election, then it is status quo.
Political observers said that Ong Tee Keat should resign after the Oct 10 EGM because of the vote of no confidence. If he does not resign, it would mean he is morally wrong.
Chua Soi Lek was suspended because of moral issue. We have now two top MCA people who have done something which is morally not acceptable.
How about the central committee who had said they will resign together if the vote of no confidence passed against Ong Tee Keat. When the central committee did not resign, they also have done something morally wrong.
Thing is getting confused. Perhaps a fresh election can settle the leadership crisis issue. In anyway, do it fast and quick. Don't play politics again.
MCA to hold EGM to decide on fresh polls
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA is having another extraordinary general meeting but this time, it’s being called by Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat in a surprise move to settle the leadership crisis.
In chairing the much-anticipated central committee meeting yesterday, Ong said the EGM resolution that would be put before the central delegates was, whether there was a need for a fresh party election.
The MCA president, who was widely speculated to offer his resignation at the meeting yesterday, said he was always in favour of fresh polls following last Saturday’s controversial EGM “but there were certain quarters who were against this.”
Another major decision made at the CC meeting yesterday was the election of Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai as the new deputy president, replacing Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek whose resolution to be re-instated to the post on Saturday was rejected by the delegates.
Secretary-general Datuk Wong Foon Meng will now have to organise the new EGM to be held during the annual general meeting expected next month.
Meanwhile, Liow said only a strong and united MCA could help Barisan Nasional in the next general election.
Blogger: By right, Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat should resign and let Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai to take over. If he were to do that, there might be infighting again
If the EGM wants a fresh election, then there will be another fight. If the EGM were to decide not to have a fresh election, then it is status quo.
Political observers said that Ong Tee Keat should resign after the Oct 10 EGM because of the vote of no confidence. If he does not resign, it would mean he is morally wrong.
Chua Soi Lek was suspended because of moral issue. We have now two top MCA people who have done something which is morally not acceptable.
How about the central committee who had said they will resign together if the vote of no confidence passed against Ong Tee Keat. When the central committee did not resign, they also have done something morally wrong.
Thing is getting confused. Perhaps a fresh election can settle the leadership crisis issue. In anyway, do it fast and quick. Don't play politics again.
2009年9月20日星期日
MCA's top body revises decision to sack deputy president
MCA's top body revises decision to sack deputy president
By NG SI HOOI and BEH YUEN HUI
KUALA LUMPUR: The MCA central committee (CC) has decided to suspend Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek for four years with immediate effect, revising the presidential council’s decision on Aug 26 to sack him.
“The central committee after due deliberation resolved to reduce the sentence meted out by the disciplinary board and endorsed by the presidential council.
“Hence, the decision to suspend his membership and party post,” the party’s highest decision-making body said in a statement issued after its meeting yesterday.
Meeting the press: Ong speaking to journalists after chairing the central committee meeting at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur Saturday. With him are (from left) secretary-general Senator Datuk Wong Foon Meng, vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and Wanita chief Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun.
Party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat read out the statement after chairing the seven-hour meeting at Wisma MCA here.
“In dealing with any disciplinary action, whether or not there is an appeal, the CC has the power to review the presidential council’s decision and make a final decision constitution.
“There were precedents where the decisions of the presidential council had been reviewed,” the statement said.
Dr Chua did not file his appeal against the sacking before the Sept 16 deadline.
On the Oct 10 EGM, Ong told reporters that all the five resolutions remained intact.
The five resolutions are:
* TO move a motion of no-confidence against Ong;
* TO annul the presidential council’s decision to expel Dr Chua;
* TO reinstate Dr Chua as MCA deputy president;
* TO revoke any appointment made before the EGM; and
* THAT no disciplinary action be taken against the EGM requisitionists.
Ong said the CC also decided to lift the suspension of Ipoh Timur MCA division chief Datuk Thong Fah Chong with immediate effect.
Thong has been on a six-month suspension since July 28 for tarnishing the party image over a land matter in Pasir Pinji, Ipoh.
Meanwhile, CC member Datuk Seri Tan Chai Ho said it was inappropriate for the committee to review Dr Chua’s sacking since an EGM was to be held on the matter.
Tan, who is aligned to the former deputy president, said the suspension would prevent Dr Chua from contesting in the next party election scheduled for 2011.
“Dr Chua left the decision whether to reinstate or sack him in the central delegates’ hands and did not appeal, thus the CC has no right to review the decision to sack him,” he said in a joint statement with the other two EGM requisitionists Loh Seng Kok and Datuk Chong Itt Chew.
He said it was not normal procedure for the meeting to discuss the matter because the party had approved holding the EGM.
The three left the meeting in protest over the CC’s decision.
Blogger:
This is what we called playing politic. This revised decision in a way will make the delegates think otherwise during the EGM. It has reduced the impact on the EGM to be hold on Oct 10, 2009 on the MCA central committee, especially against Party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.
That is why they said politic is a game of possibilities. If you don't give up, anything is still possible. Life is also like that.
By NG SI HOOI and BEH YUEN HUI
KUALA LUMPUR: The MCA central committee (CC) has decided to suspend Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek for four years with immediate effect, revising the presidential council’s decision on Aug 26 to sack him.
“The central committee after due deliberation resolved to reduce the sentence meted out by the disciplinary board and endorsed by the presidential council.
“Hence, the decision to suspend his membership and party post,” the party’s highest decision-making body said in a statement issued after its meeting yesterday.
Meeting the press: Ong speaking to journalists after chairing the central committee meeting at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur Saturday. With him are (from left) secretary-general Senator Datuk Wong Foon Meng, vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai and Wanita chief Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun.
Party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat read out the statement after chairing the seven-hour meeting at Wisma MCA here.
“In dealing with any disciplinary action, whether or not there is an appeal, the CC has the power to review the presidential council’s decision and make a final decision constitution.
“There were precedents where the decisions of the presidential council had been reviewed,” the statement said.
Dr Chua did not file his appeal against the sacking before the Sept 16 deadline.
On the Oct 10 EGM, Ong told reporters that all the five resolutions remained intact.
The five resolutions are:
* TO move a motion of no-confidence against Ong;
* TO annul the presidential council’s decision to expel Dr Chua;
* TO reinstate Dr Chua as MCA deputy president;
* TO revoke any appointment made before the EGM; and
* THAT no disciplinary action be taken against the EGM requisitionists.
Ong said the CC also decided to lift the suspension of Ipoh Timur MCA division chief Datuk Thong Fah Chong with immediate effect.
Thong has been on a six-month suspension since July 28 for tarnishing the party image over a land matter in Pasir Pinji, Ipoh.
Meanwhile, CC member Datuk Seri Tan Chai Ho said it was inappropriate for the committee to review Dr Chua’s sacking since an EGM was to be held on the matter.
Tan, who is aligned to the former deputy president, said the suspension would prevent Dr Chua from contesting in the next party election scheduled for 2011.
“Dr Chua left the decision whether to reinstate or sack him in the central delegates’ hands and did not appeal, thus the CC has no right to review the decision to sack him,” he said in a joint statement with the other two EGM requisitionists Loh Seng Kok and Datuk Chong Itt Chew.
He said it was not normal procedure for the meeting to discuss the matter because the party had approved holding the EGM.
The three left the meeting in protest over the CC’s decision.
Blogger:
This is what we called playing politic. This revised decision in a way will make the delegates think otherwise during the EGM. It has reduced the impact on the EGM to be hold on Oct 10, 2009 on the MCA central committee, especially against Party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.
That is why they said politic is a game of possibilities. If you don't give up, anything is still possible. Life is also like that.
2009年8月27日星期四
MCA presidential council sacks Chua Soi Lek
27/8 MCA presidential council sacks Deputy President Chua Soi Lek for tarnishing party image over sex scandal.
The sex scandal is not a new issue. It happened in the last election and also the previous leadership led by Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Ting.
Why does MCA take action now? Is it to protect the party image or is it a political move to end an opposition voice in the party?
Will MCA be a stronger party after sacking Chua Soi Lek? Definitely not. MCA will need a concrete action plan to regain its popularity among the Chinese people.
This is the press statement by Datuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek:
Today, MCA Disciplinary Council recommended that I to be expelled from the MCA. The decision comes as no surprise because there has been a sustained attempt by the MCA President to subvert the wishes of the rank and file and end my political career.
But as a loyal party man, I have to abide by the decision of the Disciplinary Board and the Presidential Council. I am confident that MCA comrades will understand fully the events leading to the suspension and why the MCA leadership needs to keep me on the sidelines.
It is an open secret that those who are not on the same page with the MCA President are regarded as his enemies or a threat. These people are labelled as:
* Anti-MCA and out to destroy MCA;
* Gangsters;
* Cooperating with businessmen and taking money from them to topple him
The MCA President has outlined 3 main agenda for the party: Economic, Politics and Inter-racial Harmony. But in reality, it appears that his most important political agenda is to remove Chua Soi Lek.
Now that I have been suspended, I hope he can sleep well.
But not all of us have that luxury. For those of us who love the MCA, our work has just begun.
Today, it is not about Chua Soi Lek, neither it is about Ong Tee Keat. It is about MCA as the second largest component party of BN still drifting without direction and purpose.
It has been more than 16 months since the March 8 general election and 10 months since the last party election. But there has been little evidence of change.
There is no closing of ranks, no unity, morale is low and suspicion is the order of the day.
The Permatang Pasir by-election result is evidence of how far the party has slipped.
Comrades who love the party will come to realize that its time to stand up and unite to save the party. Otherwise, we will soon fade into oblivion.
I have confidence that MCA members will not let one man self-destroy the party. It will be a sad day for MCA that if we do not rise to the challenge of saving the party. Doing nothing is not an option; saving the party is the only way to move forward so that we can contribute to strengthen BN and together help to achieve One Malaysia.
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今天，马华纪律委员上呈报告建议将我开除。这项决定并不让人感到意外，因为总会长多次试图推翻基层的意愿，以终结我的政治生涯。
但身为忠诚的马华党员，我必须服从纪律委员会及会长理事会的决定。我深信，马华党员都彻底明白我何故被冻结，以及为何我党领导层须把我退至边缘。
任何与总会长立场相违的同志都被视为他的敌人或威胁，这早已是公开的秘密。这些人甚至被标签为：
* “倒党”分子；
* 黑帮;
* 与商人勾结集资“倒翁”的人士
马华总会长为党提出“三拼”改革：拼经济、拼政治、拼种族和谐。但事实上，“拼蔡细历”似乎才是他最重要的议程。
如今我已被冻结党籍，希望这能使总会长安稳入眠。可是，并非所有人有能如此奢乐，对那些爱护马华的同志，我们的工作才刚开始。今天，已无关蔡细历或翁诗杰，真正的问题是马华作为国阵第二大成员党，迄今仍然毫无目的和方向地漂流。
308大选至今已16个月，党选也落幕10个月，但却不见马华有明显的改变；不见求同存异、团结一致，相反的，党员的士气低落，大家不断地互相猜疑。
峇东巴锡补选成绩再一次证明马华已被远抛后头。
爱党的同志必能意识到，现在必须团结起来挺身救党。否则，我们很快就会被彻底地淘汰和遗忘。
我有信心，马华党员不会让一个人毁灭整个党。如果我们不挺身面对挑战挽救这个党，那才是马华的悲歌。
我们不能袖手旁观；救党是唯一的前进方式，这样我们才能协助强化国阵，并携手实现一个马来西亚的目标。
The sex scandal is not a new issue. It happened in the last election and also the previous leadership led by Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Ting.
Why does MCA take action now? Is it to protect the party image or is it a political move to end an opposition voice in the party?
Will MCA be a stronger party after sacking Chua Soi Lek? Definitely not. MCA will need a concrete action plan to regain its popularity among the Chinese people.
This is the press statement by Datuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek:
Today, MCA Disciplinary Council recommended that I to be expelled from the MCA. The decision comes as no surprise because there has been a sustained attempt by the MCA President to subvert the wishes of the rank and file and end my political career.
But as a loyal party man, I have to abide by the decision of the Disciplinary Board and the Presidential Council. I am confident that MCA comrades will understand fully the events leading to the suspension and why the MCA leadership needs to keep me on the sidelines.
It is an open secret that those who are not on the same page with the MCA President are regarded as his enemies or a threat. These people are labelled as:
* Anti-MCA and out to destroy MCA;
* Gangsters;
* Cooperating with businessmen and taking money from them to topple him
The MCA President has outlined 3 main agenda for the party: Economic, Politics and Inter-racial Harmony. But in reality, it appears that his most important political agenda is to remove Chua Soi Lek.
Now that I have been suspended, I hope he can sleep well.
But not all of us have that luxury. For those of us who love the MCA, our work has just begun.
Today, it is not about Chua Soi Lek, neither it is about Ong Tee Keat. It is about MCA as the second largest component party of BN still drifting without direction and purpose.
It has been more than 16 months since the March 8 general election and 10 months since the last party election. But there has been little evidence of change.
There is no closing of ranks, no unity, morale is low and suspicion is the order of the day.
The Permatang Pasir by-election result is evidence of how far the party has slipped.
Comrades who love the party will come to realize that its time to stand up and unite to save the party. Otherwise, we will soon fade into oblivion.
I have confidence that MCA members will not let one man self-destroy the party. It will be a sad day for MCA that if we do not rise to the challenge of saving the party. Doing nothing is not an option; saving the party is the only way to move forward so that we can contribute to strengthen BN and together help to achieve One Malaysia.
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今天，马华纪律委员上呈报告建议将我开除。这项决定并不让人感到意外，因为总会长多次试图推翻基层的意愿，以终结我的政治生涯。
但身为忠诚的马华党员，我必须服从纪律委员会及会长理事会的决定。我深信，马华党员都彻底明白我何故被冻结，以及为何我党领导层须把我退至边缘。
任何与总会长立场相违的同志都被视为他的敌人或威胁，这早已是公开的秘密。这些人甚至被标签为：
* “倒党”分子；
* 黑帮;
* 与商人勾结集资“倒翁”的人士
马华总会长为党提出“三拼”改革：拼经济、拼政治、拼种族和谐。但事实上，“拼蔡细历”似乎才是他最重要的议程。
如今我已被冻结党籍，希望这能使总会长安稳入眠。可是，并非所有人有能如此奢乐，对那些爱护马华的同志，我们的工作才刚开始。今天，已无关蔡细历或翁诗杰，真正的问题是马华作为国阵第二大成员党，迄今仍然毫无目的和方向地漂流。
308大选至今已16个月，党选也落幕10个月，但却不见马华有明显的改变；不见求同存异、团结一致，相反的，党员的士气低落，大家不断地互相猜疑。
峇东巴锡补选成绩再一次证明马华已被远抛后头。
爱党的同志必能意识到，现在必须团结起来挺身救党。否则，我们很快就会被彻底地淘汰和遗忘。
我有信心，马华党员不会让一个人毁灭整个党。如果我们不挺身面对挑战挽救这个党，那才是马华的悲歌。
我们不能袖手旁观；救党是唯一的前进方式，这样我们才能协助强化国阵，并携手实现一个马来西亚的目标。
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3月20日星期四
Who is happy and who is not happy?
Who is not happy after the new cabinet line-up had announced?
Radzi Sheikh Ahmad obviously not happy because he has quitted as BN and UMNO Secretary General saying that he cannot work effectively any more and the PM has accepted his resignation.
The PM said Tengku Adnan Mansor has accepted his offer to be BN and UMNO secretary general following Radzi Sheikh Ahmad’s resignation this morning.
Rafidah would not be happy because she was dropped in the new cabinet. She probably would not contest in the election if she knew she would be dropped.
In her first public reaction to being dropped from the Cabinet, former International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said today that she will stay on as Wanita Umno chief.
Rafidah was excluded from the new Cabinet line-up announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday.
Rafidah told reporters that she was not disappointed and accepted the Prime Minister's decision, but was surprised when Abdullah told her Tuesday that she would not be retained.
She said there would not have been a need for her to contest in the recent general election had Abdullah informed her of his plan beforehand.
Rafidah said the formation of the Cabinet was the Prime Minister's prerogative and she bore no grudges over the decision to not have her on board.
There are two deputies declined their posts, namely Datuk Seri Tengku Azlan Abu Bakar and Datuk Anifah Aman.
Tengku Azlan was quoted as saying that he had declined because he has not moved up the ladder.
He said, “I was deputy minister for two terms and since I cannot go any further, I feel it is time to move on.”
He said, “It is a normal reaction for anybody to look elsewhere when they are not going anywhere.”
As for Anifah, he said, “ I have already been a Deputy Minister for two terms and I feel it’s time for me to make way for a younger person to hold this post.”
He refused to state other reasons for his decision.
Former Selangor MB Mohd Khir Toyo has offered to quit as state UMNO chief. Selangor State Liaison Committee will be meeting tonight.
Who are most happy after the new cabinet being announced?
Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib. He said, “it was a total shock but I was also glad at the same time that the Prime Minister has the confidence in me.”
Amirsham is happy. He said he was honoured to lead the EPU and pledged to do his best.
Shahrizat should be happy because failed to defend her Lembah Pantai seat and she still is made special adviser. This position carries with it ministerial status whereby she gets access to information and is provided with an office and secretaries like a full Cabinet minister, however, she cannot attend cabinet meetings.
Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen is happy because she is the first MCA woman minister.
MCA vice-president Datuk Ong Tee Keat and MCA Youth chief Datuk Liow Tiong Lai are happy because they have been promoted to full ministers.
Shahrir is happy because his last ministerial post was in 1987 as Federal Territories Minister. Now he is being appointed as Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister.
Radzi Sheikh Ahmad obviously not happy because he has quitted as BN and UMNO Secretary General saying that he cannot work effectively any more and the PM has accepted his resignation.
The PM said Tengku Adnan Mansor has accepted his offer to be BN and UMNO secretary general following Radzi Sheikh Ahmad’s resignation this morning.
Rafidah would not be happy because she was dropped in the new cabinet. She probably would not contest in the election if she knew she would be dropped.
In her first public reaction to being dropped from the Cabinet, former International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said today that she will stay on as Wanita Umno chief.
Rafidah was excluded from the new Cabinet line-up announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday.
Rafidah told reporters that she was not disappointed and accepted the Prime Minister's decision, but was surprised when Abdullah told her Tuesday that she would not be retained.
She said there would not have been a need for her to contest in the recent general election had Abdullah informed her of his plan beforehand.
Rafidah said the formation of the Cabinet was the Prime Minister's prerogative and she bore no grudges over the decision to not have her on board.
There are two deputies declined their posts, namely Datuk Seri Tengku Azlan Abu Bakar and Datuk Anifah Aman.
Tengku Azlan was quoted as saying that he had declined because he has not moved up the ladder.
He said, “I was deputy minister for two terms and since I cannot go any further, I feel it is time to move on.”
He said, “It is a normal reaction for anybody to look elsewhere when they are not going anywhere.”
As for Anifah, he said, “ I have already been a Deputy Minister for two terms and I feel it’s time for me to make way for a younger person to hold this post.”
He refused to state other reasons for his decision.
Former Selangor MB Mohd Khir Toyo has offered to quit as state UMNO chief. Selangor State Liaison Committee will be meeting tonight.
Who are most happy after the new cabinet being announced?
Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib. He said, “it was a total shock but I was also glad at the same time that the Prime Minister has the confidence in me.”
Amirsham is happy. He said he was honoured to lead the EPU and pledged to do his best.
Shahrizat should be happy because failed to defend her Lembah Pantai seat and she still is made special adviser. This position carries with it ministerial status whereby she gets access to information and is provided with an office and secretaries like a full Cabinet minister, however, she cannot attend cabinet meetings.
Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen is happy because she is the first MCA woman minister.
MCA vice-president Datuk Ong Tee Keat and MCA Youth chief Datuk Liow Tiong Lai are happy because they have been promoted to full ministers.
Shahrir is happy because his last ministerial post was in 1987 as Federal Territories Minister. Now he is being appointed as Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister.
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