更新: January 30, 2011 17:50
昆士蘭大馬留學生
感激首相“水”中送援
（布里斯班30日訊）備受澳洲昆士蘭州水災影響的大馬留學生及家人，對大馬首相拿督斯里納吉通過一個馬來西亞少青俱樂部所給予的援助，表示感動。
昆士蘭大馬留學生學會主席梅格阿茲曼代表當地的留學生指出，他們看出首相并沒有忽略身在國外的大馬公民。
他說，這証實了“以民為本”的理念，并不僅僅表現在福利上，也在道義方面，注入了一個馬來西亞精神。
另外，1名大馬留學生也在今日否認她沒有得到援助的報導。
該名留學生愛娜拉希占（32歲），是針對早前有馬來報章指她因沒得到援助，而對大馬學生局感到失望的報導表示驚訝。
該報導刊于上月24日，并附有愛娜的照片。
她指出，水災發生至今，她并沒接受任何記者採訪。
Sunday, January 30, 2011
水災中投票 國陣勝多數票3707
水災中投票
國陣勝多數票3707
丁能河水溢出河堤，拉美士通往昔加末路靠近樂東墾植區淹水，交通中斷。
（拉美士30日訊）丁能州議席補選成績出爐，國陣候選人阿查哈以3707張多數票，大勝回教黨候選人諾瑪拉，為巫統保住議席。
國陣一路領先
選舉委員會于今晚10時2分，在拉美士多用途禮堂的總計票中心公布正式成績，阿查哈得6699票，諾瑪拉得2992票，廢票共142張；巫統的多數票比308大選時的2492張票還多1215張。
阿查哈獲勝后被支持者抬起慶祝！
拉美士今天受到電水災影響，投票率僅67%，比上屆的73.52%低。
今日下午5時投票時間截止，12個投票站開始分別算票時，國陣便一直領先，穩操勝券，而回教黨只在拉美士中區佔優勢。
今晚8時，確定當選的阿查哈便現身總計票中心，而陪同他等候宣佈的國陣領袖包括副首相兼國陣署理主席丹斯里慕尤丁、柔佛州務大臣拿督阿都干尼、民政黨主席丹斯里許子根、拉美士區國會議員蔡智勇。
而一早已知落敗的回教黨候選人諾瑪拉及民聯的領袖們，並沒有現身計票中心，只有一些支持者到場了解情況。
由于通往投票站的路段發生水災，首個投票箱在下午6時30分運抵中心，而最后一個票箱經由軍警卡車載送，遲至晚上9時20分才送抵，以致拖延計票時間。
國陣勝多數票3707
丁能河水溢出河堤，拉美士通往昔加末路靠近樂東墾植區淹水，交通中斷。
（拉美士30日訊）丁能州議席補選成績出爐，國陣候選人阿查哈以3707張多數票，大勝回教黨候選人諾瑪拉，為巫統保住議席。
國陣一路領先
選舉委員會于今晚10時2分，在拉美士多用途禮堂的總計票中心公布正式成績，阿查哈得6699票，諾瑪拉得2992票，廢票共142張；巫統的多數票比308大選時的2492張票還多1215張。
阿查哈獲勝后被支持者抬起慶祝！
拉美士今天受到電水災影響，投票率僅67%，比上屆的73.52%低。
今日下午5時投票時間截止，12個投票站開始分別算票時，國陣便一直領先，穩操勝券，而回教黨只在拉美士中區佔優勢。
今晚8時，確定當選的阿查哈便現身總計票中心，而陪同他等候宣佈的國陣領袖包括副首相兼國陣署理主席丹斯里慕尤丁、柔佛州務大臣拿督阿都干尼、民政黨主席丹斯里許子根、拉美士區國會議員蔡智勇。
而一早已知落敗的回教黨候選人諾瑪拉及民聯的領袖們，並沒有現身計票中心，只有一些支持者到場了解情況。
由于通往投票站的路段發生水災，首個投票箱在下午6時30分運抵中心，而最后一個票箱經由軍警卡車載送，遲至晚上9時20分才送抵，以致拖延計票時間。
Friday, January 28, 2011
PM announces toll restructuring to ease people's burden
ublished: Friday January 28, 2011 MYT 12:47:00 PM
Updated: Friday January 28, 2011 MYT 4:56:19 PM
PM announces toll restructuring to ease people's burden
PUTRAJAYA: Several toll operations have been restructured following a review of the transportation costs aimed at easing the people's burden.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said under the restructuring exercise, there would be no hike in the toll rates for the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway and the Phase 1 of the East Coast Expressway in the next five years.
The exercise also involved the termination of toll for the East-Coast Link Expressway connecting the Salak interchange and Taman Connaught interchange in Kuala Lumpur, expected to take effect in May this year, he said.
Najib stressing a point at the press conference with Shaziman looking on
"In line with the 1Malaysia, People First, Performance Now concept, I've asked toll concessionaires to carry out a review of their respective toll structures to help the government prosper the country and lessen the burden of the people.
"Taking up the Government's call, two corporate figures who are also major shareholders of a toll concessionaire, came forward with a toll restructuring proposal involving the acquisition of concession's assets, a move that will give a major impact to the people," he told a news conference in his office.
Present was Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.
Najib said the exercise showed the Government's determination to find a prudent solution to the toll issue.
"I'm also calling on other toll concessionaires to take the cue from these initiatives for the benefit of the people," he said.
He also said that the exercise was not an abrupt move, saying that he had previously asked concessionaires to submit proposals to the government.
"They submitted numerous proposals. We accept what we can accept and implement it straight away. As for the rest, we are still looking into them.
"Whatever is ready, we go ahead (and implement it) first. We don't have to wait for all the rest," he said.
Asked whether the initiatives would also be extended to other expressways such as the North-South Expressway, which is under PLUS Expressway Berhad and a major highway in the peninsular, Najib said the matter was also under consideration.
"Let's do it one by one. There is still more; I've got more announcements coming up," he said.
In the 2011 Budget tabled in October last year, Najib announced a five-year freezing of toll rates on four highways owned by PLUS Expressways. - BERNAMA
Updated: Friday January 28, 2011 MYT 4:56:19 PM
PM announces toll restructuring to ease people's burden
PUTRAJAYA: Several toll operations have been restructured following a review of the transportation costs aimed at easing the people's burden.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said under the restructuring exercise, there would be no hike in the toll rates for the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway and the Phase 1 of the East Coast Expressway in the next five years.
The exercise also involved the termination of toll for the East-Coast Link Expressway connecting the Salak interchange and Taman Connaught interchange in Kuala Lumpur, expected to take effect in May this year, he said.
Najib stressing a point at the press conference with Shaziman looking on
"In line with the 1Malaysia, People First, Performance Now concept, I've asked toll concessionaires to carry out a review of their respective toll structures to help the government prosper the country and lessen the burden of the people.
"Taking up the Government's call, two corporate figures who are also major shareholders of a toll concessionaire, came forward with a toll restructuring proposal involving the acquisition of concession's assets, a move that will give a major impact to the people," he told a news conference in his office.
Present was Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor.
Najib said the exercise showed the Government's determination to find a prudent solution to the toll issue.
"I'm also calling on other toll concessionaires to take the cue from these initiatives for the benefit of the people," he said.
He also said that the exercise was not an abrupt move, saying that he had previously asked concessionaires to submit proposals to the government.
"They submitted numerous proposals. We accept what we can accept and implement it straight away. As for the rest, we are still looking into them.
"Whatever is ready, we go ahead (and implement it) first. We don't have to wait for all the rest," he said.
Asked whether the initiatives would also be extended to other expressways such as the North-South Expressway, which is under PLUS Expressway Berhad and a major highway in the peninsular, Najib said the matter was also under consideration.
"Let's do it one by one. There is still more; I've got more announcements coming up," he said.
In the 2011 Budget tabled in October last year, Najib announced a five-year freezing of toll rates on four highways owned by PLUS Expressways. - BERNAMA
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Federal judge heads RCI into Teoh's death
Published: Wednesday January 26, 2011 MYT 5:04:00 PM
Updated: Wednesday January 26, 2011 MYT 6:36:23 PM
Federal judge heads RCI into Teoh's death
PUTRAJAYA: Federal Court judge Tan Sri James Foong will head the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the Teoh Beng Hock case.
The scope of reference of the commission are:
Tan Sri James Foong will head the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI).
* Whether or not there was any impropriety in the conduct of the examination of Teoh in the course of an investigation into a Shah Alam report 0052/2009 by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in relation to its standing orders and practices and to recommend any appropriate action, where necessary, and
* To enquire into the death of Teoh and the circumstances surrounding and contributing to his death.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said in a statement Wednesday that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin had consented to the setting up of the commission.
"The commission will have three months from the date of its appointment to complete its inquiry. The report is be submitted to the King," he added.
The other members of the panel are former Federal judge Datuk Abdul Kadir Sulaiman, ex-Court of Appeal judge Datuk T. Selventhiranathan, Penang Hospital’s senior consultant forensic pathologist Datuk Dr Bhupinder Singh and Cyberjaya University College of Medical Science’s dean and consultant forensic psychiatrist Prof Dr Mohamed Hatta Shaharom.
Datuk Saripuddin Kasim, the director-general of the Legal Affairs division of the Prime Minister's Department, is the secretary of the commission.
Senior federal counsel Amarjeet Singh and deputy public prosecutors Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud and Kwan Li Sa have been appointed as the conducting officers for the commission.
Teoh, who was political secretary to Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah, was found dead on July 16, 2009, on the fifth floor corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam, after being questioned by the Selangor MACC.
A Coroner's Court returned an open verdict on the case on Jan 5.
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Updated: Wednesday January 26, 2011 MYT 6:36:23 PM
Federal judge heads RCI into Teoh's death
PUTRAJAYA: Federal Court judge Tan Sri James Foong will head the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the Teoh Beng Hock case.
The scope of reference of the commission are:
Tan Sri James Foong will head the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI).
* Whether or not there was any impropriety in the conduct of the examination of Teoh in the course of an investigation into a Shah Alam report 0052/2009 by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in relation to its standing orders and practices and to recommend any appropriate action, where necessary, and
* To enquire into the death of Teoh and the circumstances surrounding and contributing to his death.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said in a statement Wednesday that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin had consented to the setting up of the commission.
"The commission will have three months from the date of its appointment to complete its inquiry. The report is be submitted to the King," he added.
The other members of the panel are former Federal judge Datuk Abdul Kadir Sulaiman, ex-Court of Appeal judge Datuk T. Selventhiranathan, Penang Hospital’s senior consultant forensic pathologist Datuk Dr Bhupinder Singh and Cyberjaya University College of Medical Science’s dean and consultant forensic psychiatrist Prof Dr Mohamed Hatta Shaharom.
Datuk Saripuddin Kasim, the director-general of the Legal Affairs division of the Prime Minister's Department, is the secretary of the commission.
Senior federal counsel Amarjeet Singh and deputy public prosecutors Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud and Kwan Li Sa have been appointed as the conducting officers for the commission.
Teoh, who was political secretary to Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah, was found dead on July 16, 2009, on the fifth floor corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam, after being questioned by the Selangor MACC.
A Coroner's Court returned an open verdict on the case on Jan 5.
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Commission to be set up to probe MACC's methods
Set up royal commission to probe Teoh’s case further, say groups
Teoh Inquest: Coroner rules out homicide and suicide
Control over online media " a step backwards":NUJ
Published: Wednesday January 26, 2011 MYT 3:52:00 PM
Updated: Wednesday January 26, 2011 MYT 6:02:43 PM
Control over online media "a step backwards": NUJ
PETALING JAYA: The Government's sudden move to amend the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA) to bring online media under its scrutiny is "a step backwards", National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Malaysia president Hata Wahari said Wednesday.
He said this would turn Malaysia into an "outdated" country in terms of free flow of information."
"The NUJ has (long demanded) that the Home Ministry amend the Act to provide print publications the space to operate with more freedom, and to eliminate the need to renew the printing and publishing permits every year," he said in a statement.
Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) executive officer Masjaliza Hamzah said the amendment was unnecessary as there were enough laws to govern the media already.
"It is another form of control. It is definitely regressive and a political move because many analysts attributed the results of the previous general election to the role of the Internet," she said.
She said laws such as the Defamation Act were sufficient to nab anyone who published false information online.
Meanwhile, responding to the proposed amendment, Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin tweeted: "Just saw news on proposed amendment to Printing Presses & Publications Act to include online content. Personally, I think it's ridiculous."
On Tuesday, Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mahmood Adam was quoted saying that the ministry was looking to amend the law to plug loopholes in it.
He said among other things, the ministry was looking at the definition of "publication" and whether it should include Internet content, blogs or Facebook to expand the Act due to the changing landscape of the digital era.
He added that the proposed amendments would be tabled in Parliament by March.
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Updated: Wednesday January 26, 2011 MYT 6:02:43 PM
Control over online media "a step backwards": NUJ
PETALING JAYA: The Government's sudden move to amend the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA) to bring online media under its scrutiny is "a step backwards", National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Malaysia president Hata Wahari said Wednesday.
He said this would turn Malaysia into an "outdated" country in terms of free flow of information."
"The NUJ has (long demanded) that the Home Ministry amend the Act to provide print publications the space to operate with more freedom, and to eliminate the need to renew the printing and publishing permits every year," he said in a statement.
Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) executive officer Masjaliza Hamzah said the amendment was unnecessary as there were enough laws to govern the media already.
"It is another form of control. It is definitely regressive and a political move because many analysts attributed the results of the previous general election to the role of the Internet," she said.
She said laws such as the Defamation Act were sufficient to nab anyone who published false information online.
Meanwhile, responding to the proposed amendment, Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin tweeted: "Just saw news on proposed amendment to Printing Presses & Publications Act to include online content. Personally, I think it's ridiculous."
On Tuesday, Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mahmood Adam was quoted saying that the ministry was looking to amend the law to plug loopholes in it.
He said among other things, the ministry was looking at the definition of "publication" and whether it should include Internet content, blogs or Facebook to expand the Act due to the changing landscape of the digital era.
He added that the proposed amendments would be tabled in Parliament by March.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Founding PKR member joins MCA
Published: Tuesday January 25, 2011 MYT 5:28:00 PM
Founding PKR member joins MCA
LABIS: A founding member of the PKR tore a replica of the party's membership card in a symbolic gesture of breaking away from the party and pledging his support to Barisan Nasional.
Ng Lum Yong, 49, tore the card that bore PKR membership number 0000012 and, at the same time, submitted an application form to be an MCA member to party president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.
Ng, who joined the PKR in 1999, said he quit because Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was “leading the party to nowhere.”
He pledged to lead some 1,000 PKR members from mostly Selangor, Perak, Penang and Sabah to join the MCA by March.
Wearing a white shirt with the 1Malaysia logo, Ng, a businessman from Kuala Lumpur, said he was joining the MCA because of his confidence in the leadership of Dr Chua and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
“I have been following the two leaders via their websites and Facebook,” he told a press conference to announce his resignation from the PKR.
Present was former PKR Youth chief Ezam Mohd Nor, now an Umno campaigner.
Dr Chua said that since he became party president on March 28 last year, more than 17,300 people had joined the MCA and 60% of them were below 40.
Regarding PKR members who had left their party, Dr Chua said the fact that 13 elected representatives had quit the party showed that the leadership was no longer in control.
“It shows that members are frustrated and had lost confidence in the leadership,” he added.
Founding PKR member joins MCA
LABIS: A founding member of the PKR tore a replica of the party's membership card in a symbolic gesture of breaking away from the party and pledging his support to Barisan Nasional.
Ng Lum Yong, 49, tore the card that bore PKR membership number 0000012 and, at the same time, submitted an application form to be an MCA member to party president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.
Ng, who joined the PKR in 1999, said he quit because Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was “leading the party to nowhere.”
He pledged to lead some 1,000 PKR members from mostly Selangor, Perak, Penang and Sabah to join the MCA by March.
Wearing a white shirt with the 1Malaysia logo, Ng, a businessman from Kuala Lumpur, said he was joining the MCA because of his confidence in the leadership of Dr Chua and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
“I have been following the two leaders via their websites and Facebook,” he told a press conference to announce his resignation from the PKR.
Present was former PKR Youth chief Ezam Mohd Nor, now an Umno campaigner.
Dr Chua said that since he became party president on March 28 last year, more than 17,300 people had joined the MCA and 60% of them were below 40.
Regarding PKR members who had left their party, Dr Chua said the fact that 13 elected representatives had quit the party showed that the leadership was no longer in control.
“It shows that members are frustrated and had lost confidence in the leadership,” he added.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Selangor assembly: Proposed amendment is defeated
Published: Monday January 24, 2011 MYT 9:37:00 AM
Updated: Monday January 24, 2011 MYT 9:07:52 PM
S'gor assembly: Live Updates: Proposed amendment is defeated
By WANI MUTHIAH and A. RUBAN
*Selangor goverment fails to get two-third majority to amend the state constitution with 34 voting for it and 20 against it. Thirty-eight votes were needed to pass the amendment.
*MB: The Exco will meet soon to decide if state-secretary Khusrin can take the oath of secrecy before him.
*MB says a judicial review of the 1993 amendment to the state constitution will be filed but did not say when it will be done.
SHAH ALAM: Live updates from the state assembly sitting Monday.
06.55pm: Khalid says a judicial review of the 1993 amendment to the state constitution will be filed but did not say when it will be done.
06.30pm: Sitting is adjourned.
06.28pm: Khalid says that even though the amendment did not go through, the efforts of the Pakatan government has been made known.
06.25pm: Selangor government fails to get two-third majority to amend the state constitution. All 34 Pakatan reps voted for it while the 20 BN assemblyman were against it. Thirty-eight votes were needed to pass the amendment.
Speaker Teng did not exercise his vote while Port Klang assemblyman Badrul Hisham was not allowed into the assembly hall as his seat had been declared vacant.
Speaker Teng announced that as the two-third majority was not achieved, the amendment could not be called for a second reading.
06.15pm: Voting on the proposed amendment has begun.
06.00pm: The sitting has been extended up to 7pm.
05.05pm: Sg Burong assemblyman, in his debate, says that amending the constitution would make the MB more powerful. He said this was unacceptable and that was why Barisan rejected the move.
04.50pm: In a press conference on the sidelines of the state assembly Khalid says that since Barisan members had rejected the motion to amend the constitution, it cannot go through.
Barisan rejection of the move to amend the constitution to give the Sultan more power was reflective of their declining support for the royal institution.
He adds that Barisan's reasons for not supporting the motion were not acceptable because their decision was based on their party loyalty and not public interest.
Khalid also says the Exco will have a discussion to decide if Khusrin could take the oath of secrecy before him.
03.00pm: Azmin and Satim trade insults during the former's delivery of his debate.
02.30pm: Sitting resumes, Azim says Mohd Khusrin was not the most senior in the eight names submitted as potential state secretary candidates.
01.00pm: State assembly sitting adjourns for lunch, debate on proposed amendment to resume at 2.30pm.
12.25pm: Azmin says provisions giving the MB the right in the selection of the state's top officers have been completely wiped out, and this removed the rights of the people as the MB was the representative of the people in a state.
12.10pm: Azmin says the state secretary must be a candidate who will carry forth and implement the policies and aspirations of the government of the day.
12.05pm: Azmin launches a scorching attack on Umno in his debate. He also says Selangor is lucky to have a knowledgeable and intellectual Sultan.
11.55am: Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman and Selangor PKR chief Azmin Ali is delivering his debate.
11.40am: Satim said the state's Barisan elected representatives did not want to be caught-up in Pakatan's political play. He added that the non-support did not mean Barisan was showing disrespect to the Sultan. Satim said Barisan did not want the Sultan to be made used of.
He said if the state was really sincere, why not ask for the Sultan to be given full power pertaining to the appointment of the state secretary.
11.30am: Satim says the four reasons are that the proposed amendment goes against the federal constitution, is politically motivated and hypocritical, that Barisan has never overlooked the Sultan's sovereign power since the 1993 constitutional amendment and the MB's non-acceptance of the Sultan's consent of Khusrin's appointment as state secretary.
He also outlined all of the Pakatan state government's alleged disrespect towards the Selangor Sultan and palace.
11.25am: Satim reiterates that Barisan-elected representatives will not support the motion to amend the state constitution because of four reasons.
11.15am: Opposition chief Datuk Satim Diman says Monday's sitting is not legal as notice was given within a short span.
Teng explains that there are provisions for the Speaker to call a sitting at short notice, and tells Satim that as the Opposition chief, he should know the state constitution well.
11.10am: Khalid finishes tabling proposed amendment to state constitution.
11.00am: Badrul Hisham tells press conference that he's not sure when he's going to court to file case. He says he will speak with his lawyers, adding that according to the Election Commission, he is still the Port Klang assemblyman. He tries to leave the premises but cannot because of a demonstration at the state secretariat gate. He then returns to the media gallery.
The demonstration at the gate is by Gabungan Anti-Penyelewengan Selangor (GAPS).
10.55am: Khalid says despite being the head of the state government, he was neither informed nor consulted on the appointment of the state secretary.
10.35am: Badrul Hisham is holding a press conference in the media gallery.
10.25am: Khalid lambasts the Chief Secretary to the Government for saying the state had no power to change the laws. He also recounts amendments made to the federal and state constitutions which slowly eroded the power of the country's monarchy.
10.20am: State secretary Datuk Mohd Khusrin Munawi is at the sitting, in the state secretary's seat behind the MB, along with the state legal adviser and state financial officer.
10.15am: Badrul Hisham stopped by authorities from entering the sitting at 10am. State secretariat guards told him it was on the order by the Speaker. He was escorted into the media gallery but had to wait outside as the room was packed with reporters and photographers. He finds a seat later.
10.10am: Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim begins his speech to table the proposed amendment to the state constitution.
10.05am: Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's proclamation granting consent to the sitting being read by the state assembly secretary.
10.00am: State assembly sitting commences.
09.50am: Badrul Hisham is seated at a table with Umno members, including Selangor Umno information chief Abdul Shukur Idrus.
Badrul Hisham tells reporters he received an invitation letter to attend the sitting prior to his seat being declared vacant by the Speaker.
He says he has not received any letter from the Speaker's office barring him from attending the sitting.
He also said he would be filing a suit at the Shah Alam High Court later in the afternoon to challenge the Speaker's declaration.
09.35am: Incumbent Port Klang assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah enters the annex flanked by a heavyset man who is believed to be his bodyguard. He is surrounded by photographers and reporters. Several elected representatives, including Barisan members, are seen laughing at the commotion surrounding Badrul Hisham.
09.30am: The state legislative's annex building is packed with journalists, state secretariat officers as well as well as Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional members.
09.00am: Small groups of people have gathered about a kilometre from the state secretariat building. Police and Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel are in position in and around the state secretariat building.
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state assembly sitting Monday is expected to vote on an amendment to the state constitution seeking to return the powers of appointment of the state secretary, financial officer and legal adviser to the Sultan and Mentri Besar.
Embattled, Barisan Nasional-friendly independent assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah, whose Port Klang seat was declared vacant by the Speaker last week, has insisted he will attend the sitting.
However, Speaker Datuk Teng Chang Khim said Badrul Hisham would be escorted out if he insisted in attending the sitting.
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Updated: Monday January 24, 2011 MYT 9:07:52 PM
S'gor assembly: Live Updates: Proposed amendment is defeated
By WANI MUTHIAH and A. RUBAN
*Selangor goverment fails to get two-third majority to amend the state constitution with 34 voting for it and 20 against it. Thirty-eight votes were needed to pass the amendment.
*MB: The Exco will meet soon to decide if state-secretary Khusrin can take the oath of secrecy before him.
*MB says a judicial review of the 1993 amendment to the state constitution will be filed but did not say when it will be done.
SHAH ALAM: Live updates from the state assembly sitting Monday.
06.55pm: Khalid says a judicial review of the 1993 amendment to the state constitution will be filed but did not say when it will be done.
06.30pm: Sitting is adjourned.
06.28pm: Khalid says that even though the amendment did not go through, the efforts of the Pakatan government has been made known.
06.25pm: Selangor government fails to get two-third majority to amend the state constitution. All 34 Pakatan reps voted for it while the 20 BN assemblyman were against it. Thirty-eight votes were needed to pass the amendment.
Speaker Teng did not exercise his vote while Port Klang assemblyman Badrul Hisham was not allowed into the assembly hall as his seat had been declared vacant.
Speaker Teng announced that as the two-third majority was not achieved, the amendment could not be called for a second reading.
06.15pm: Voting on the proposed amendment has begun.
06.00pm: The sitting has been extended up to 7pm.
05.05pm: Sg Burong assemblyman, in his debate, says that amending the constitution would make the MB more powerful. He said this was unacceptable and that was why Barisan rejected the move.
04.50pm: In a press conference on the sidelines of the state assembly Khalid says that since Barisan members had rejected the motion to amend the constitution, it cannot go through.
Barisan rejection of the move to amend the constitution to give the Sultan more power was reflective of their declining support for the royal institution.
He adds that Barisan's reasons for not supporting the motion were not acceptable because their decision was based on their party loyalty and not public interest.
Khalid also says the Exco will have a discussion to decide if Khusrin could take the oath of secrecy before him.
03.00pm: Azmin and Satim trade insults during the former's delivery of his debate.
02.30pm: Sitting resumes, Azim says Mohd Khusrin was not the most senior in the eight names submitted as potential state secretary candidates.
01.00pm: State assembly sitting adjourns for lunch, debate on proposed amendment to resume at 2.30pm.
12.25pm: Azmin says provisions giving the MB the right in the selection of the state's top officers have been completely wiped out, and this removed the rights of the people as the MB was the representative of the people in a state.
12.10pm: Azmin says the state secretary must be a candidate who will carry forth and implement the policies and aspirations of the government of the day.
12.05pm: Azmin launches a scorching attack on Umno in his debate. He also says Selangor is lucky to have a knowledgeable and intellectual Sultan.
11.55am: Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman and Selangor PKR chief Azmin Ali is delivering his debate.
11.40am: Satim said the state's Barisan elected representatives did not want to be caught-up in Pakatan's political play. He added that the non-support did not mean Barisan was showing disrespect to the Sultan. Satim said Barisan did not want the Sultan to be made used of.
He said if the state was really sincere, why not ask for the Sultan to be given full power pertaining to the appointment of the state secretary.
11.30am: Satim says the four reasons are that the proposed amendment goes against the federal constitution, is politically motivated and hypocritical, that Barisan has never overlooked the Sultan's sovereign power since the 1993 constitutional amendment and the MB's non-acceptance of the Sultan's consent of Khusrin's appointment as state secretary.
He also outlined all of the Pakatan state government's alleged disrespect towards the Selangor Sultan and palace.
11.25am: Satim reiterates that Barisan-elected representatives will not support the motion to amend the state constitution because of four reasons.
11.15am: Opposition chief Datuk Satim Diman says Monday's sitting is not legal as notice was given within a short span.
Teng explains that there are provisions for the Speaker to call a sitting at short notice, and tells Satim that as the Opposition chief, he should know the state constitution well.
11.10am: Khalid finishes tabling proposed amendment to state constitution.
11.00am: Badrul Hisham tells press conference that he's not sure when he's going to court to file case. He says he will speak with his lawyers, adding that according to the Election Commission, he is still the Port Klang assemblyman. He tries to leave the premises but cannot because of a demonstration at the state secretariat gate. He then returns to the media gallery.
The demonstration at the gate is by Gabungan Anti-Penyelewengan Selangor (GAPS).
10.55am: Khalid says despite being the head of the state government, he was neither informed nor consulted on the appointment of the state secretary.
10.35am: Badrul Hisham is holding a press conference in the media gallery.
10.25am: Khalid lambasts the Chief Secretary to the Government for saying the state had no power to change the laws. He also recounts amendments made to the federal and state constitutions which slowly eroded the power of the country's monarchy.
10.20am: State secretary Datuk Mohd Khusrin Munawi is at the sitting, in the state secretary's seat behind the MB, along with the state legal adviser and state financial officer.
10.15am: Badrul Hisham stopped by authorities from entering the sitting at 10am. State secretariat guards told him it was on the order by the Speaker. He was escorted into the media gallery but had to wait outside as the room was packed with reporters and photographers. He finds a seat later.
10.10am: Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim begins his speech to table the proposed amendment to the state constitution.
10.05am: Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's proclamation granting consent to the sitting being read by the state assembly secretary.
10.00am: State assembly sitting commences.
09.50am: Badrul Hisham is seated at a table with Umno members, including Selangor Umno information chief Abdul Shukur Idrus.
Badrul Hisham tells reporters he received an invitation letter to attend the sitting prior to his seat being declared vacant by the Speaker.
He says he has not received any letter from the Speaker's office barring him from attending the sitting.
He also said he would be filing a suit at the Shah Alam High Court later in the afternoon to challenge the Speaker's declaration.
09.35am: Incumbent Port Klang assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah enters the annex flanked by a heavyset man who is believed to be his bodyguard. He is surrounded by photographers and reporters. Several elected representatives, including Barisan members, are seen laughing at the commotion surrounding Badrul Hisham.
09.30am: The state legislative's annex building is packed with journalists, state secretariat officers as well as well as Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional members.
09.00am: Small groups of people have gathered about a kilometre from the state secretariat building. Police and Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel are in position in and around the state secretariat building.
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor state assembly sitting Monday is expected to vote on an amendment to the state constitution seeking to return the powers of appointment of the state secretary, financial officer and legal adviser to the Sultan and Mentri Besar.
Embattled, Barisan Nasional-friendly independent assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah, whose Port Klang seat was declared vacant by the Speaker last week, has insisted he will attend the sitting.
However, Speaker Datuk Teng Chang Khim said Badrul Hisham would be escorted out if he insisted in attending the sitting.
Related Stories:
Badrul intends to show up despite being barred
Badrul can’t attend sitting
Noh: Move to amend Selangor constitution a political gimmick
All eyes on special S’gor state assembly on Monday
Pakatan taking a huge gamble
Teng: Ex-rep lied about ceremony
S’gor speaker notifies EC of Port Klang seat vacancy
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Starfish--I make a difference for this one
I can make a difference for this one. If everyone plays its part, we will be able to make a difference.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Malay history: What's missing from the textbooks(2)
Malay history: What’s missing from the textbooks (2)
by John Doe | CPIASIA
Also interesting to note is the following:
In Late Yuan Dynasty, China became chaotic, people who lived along the coastal area of Fujian, under the leadership of Ong Sum Ping’s siblings, escaped to eastern Kalimantan — they landed at the river mouth. When they were exhausted, facing a shipping crisis, someone lost their arms. After that, the Kadazans named it as Sungai Kinabatangan — the place where the Chinese lost their arms.
Ong Sum Ping and his sister, and the Chinese people developed the area of Sungai Kinabatangan, and they increased their influence there. With the increase of his prosperity, the natives named him Raja, or King. The Chinese named him as ‘Chung Ping’ — meaning the General. We can clearly see that Ong Sum Ping controlled Eastern Kalimantan.
This is Ong Sum Ping Road in Brunei.
“Located the north-western part was the Sultanate Brunei; its southern area was controlled by local Malays (from Palembang) and they were in a state of decline. In the eastern part, they suffered from the invasion of the Muslim Sultan of Sulu. When the new (first) ruler — Sultan Muhammad Shah — ascended to the throne, he asked for the help of Ong Sum Ping. Sultan Muhammad Shah married his daughter to Ong Sum Ping, and titled him as Maharaja Lela. Muhammad Shah also asked his brother to marry the sister of Ong Sum Ping, and titled her as Puteri Kinabatangan. Via these marriages, these two regional powers built a close relationship. Under the cooperation of Ong Sum Ping and the Chinese armies, they fought against the Sulu Muslim invasion, and Brunei was saved from utter collapse…”
Without Chinese help, Brunei and Sabah would have collapsed and fallen to the Muslim pirate Suluks. And the year is the early 1400s. And for the record, ‘Kina’ (kee-na) is used by Kadazan Dusun which similar to ‘Cina’ (chee-na) used by Malay which refer the Chinese. So, the correct way to say it in today’s context, is to call it CheenaBatangan, and Mount CheenaBalu, or Mount CheenaBaru (had they mispronounced it), and Kota CheenaBalu (to replace the British given name of Jesselton).
This is all in line with how the Kadazan pronounces Kina, to mean Cheena. Ask your Kadazans friends, if you want to find out more. (‘Sino’-anything, means Chinese)
Mt Kinabalu, is known a Mt CheenaBalu in the Kadazan Language
This is the first clear record of the ‘Social Contract’. Both pendatangs would fight side by side to ward off other vicious attackers. Both pendatangs would help each other in times of need. And both pendatangs would intermarry, regardless of religion.
The second is that Maharaja Lela is a Chinese, and his name is General Ong Sum Ping. Now I ask you this: What is the significance of the title ‘Maharaja’? It contains the word ‘Maha’ followed by ‘Raja’. It is a title to mean ‘Most High King’. A title befitting a God and put together, it means “The God King, Lela”. The king of Thailand (Rama V, aka Chulalongkorn) also changed his name, from Dharma Raja to Dewa Raja)
Using one’s brains, one would easily deduce the following:
Firstly, the Sultan of Brunei was extremely so grateful that he elevated his Chinese brother-in-law to ‘God’ status.
Secondly, no Muslim is going to do that. ‘Maha’ anything is reserved for Allah. And to title his Chinese brother-in-law in this manner, whether Ong Sum Ping was a Muslim or not, is simply unthinkable had the Sultan really been a Muslim. Which again reinforces that Sultan Muhammad Shah was no Muslim.
Thirdly, Malaysia still has the title ‘Duli Yang Maha Mulia’ so I could be wrong about Muslims being able to call a human ‘Maha-something’ instead of the word reserved only for the divine.
And the best of course, is reserved for last:
“In fact according to Chinese records of the Liang Dynasty, Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, Brunei had been sending her envoys to China and had also been receiving envoys from China. The earliest records stated that in the years 517AD, 521AD and 631AD, Brunei had sent her envoys to China. In 977AD, China sent her envoys to Brunei.” (see The Brunei Times)
The above sends a clear message that someone else was already King in Brunei circa 876 years before Sultan Muhammad Shah declared himself as Sultan. It is also very clear that the Chinese were already in Brunei 53 years before the Prophet Muhammad was born.
Also important to note, that the Chinese arrived at least 876 years before Parameswara reached Malacca. Could the Chinese have been the original royal lineage of Brunei? Remember that by the Year 53-Before-Prophet Muhammad, Chinese had already been living in Borneo. And never forget that the earliest Arabic maps label Malaya as ‘Barr Chin’ to mean Land of the Chinese.
And even earlier is this:
Second half of the 5th century: The Buddhist monk Hui-Shen and his Afghan companions travelled from China to Fu-Sang. Yes, the Afghans were Buddhists and carved the Bamiyan Buddhas that were destroyed by the Taliban.
Hui Sen visits Holotan (Java), on his way back to China. And the King of Java then sends seven missions to China begging them to recognize his kingdom, because no one else recognized them. This brings up strange questions. The Javanese kings did it, the Sultan of Brunei did it, and even Parameswars did it. Why were all these kings sucking up to the Chinese over the centuries? Is this what Ketuanan really means? Sucking up to China? All the Austronesians have certainly done it for the past 1,600 years, or more…
Final parting thoughts… Why are the oldest mosques in Malacca shaped all like Pagodas (in Trengkera)?
Why is there no ‘local’-shaped mosque architecture in Malacca? Why is there Bukit Cheena in Malacca, but no Bukit Melayu or more importantly, no Bukit Sultan? Why is there zero trace of any grave belonging to the Sultan of Malacca? Before anyone gives his lame excuse, there are at least 15 royal graves here in Brunei. All intact, all complete, and no missing links.
There are all records ranging from the Chinese (the later ones were Muslims) being in Borneo right from the fifth century right up till the 15th century. So the next time someone tells you that the Chinese only arrived in the 19th century …
Postscript: If I wrote a book on collective Southeast Asian History (complete with actual location photographs), I wonder how many of you people will buy it?
Related: Malay history: What’s missing from the textbooks (1)
Bibligraphy
Kenneth Hall, Maritime trade and state development in early Southeast Asia, citing Wang Gungwu, ‘The Nanhai trade: a study of the early history of Chinese trade in the South China Sea’, JMBRAS 31, 2 (1958): 33, citing Paul Wheatley, The Golden Khersonese, studies in the historical geography of the Malay peninsula before 1500, Kuala Lumpur, 1961, and other secondary sources;
Yoshiaki Ishizawa, ‘Chinese chronicles of C1st-5th century AD Funan’,
Yoshiaki Ishizawa, ‘Chinese chronicles of C1st-5th century AD Funan’, citing Wan Zhen, Nanzhou yuwuzhi.
Louise Levathes, When China Ruled the seas, citing the Liang Shu (History of the Liang dynasty) and (i) Paul Shao, Asiatic Influence in Precolumbian art, Ames, Iowa State Univ 1976, and (ii) David H.Kelley, ‘Nine lords of the night’, Studies in the Archaeology of Mexico and Guatemala, 16, Berkeley, Univ of California Dept of Anthropology, Oct 1972 & ‘Calendar animals and deities’, Southwestern Journal of Anthropology, 16, Albuqerque, Univ of New Mexico, 1960.
Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (Eleventh ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Ongkili, James P. “Ancient Chinese Trading Links.” East Malaysia and Brunei. Ed. Wendy Hutton. Tuttle Publishing, 2001.
Saunders, Graham. A History of Brunei. London and New York: RoutledgeCurzon, 2002.
Wright, Leigh. “Brunei: An Historical Relic.” Journal of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. Vol. 17 (1977).
“Background Note: Brunei Darussalam”. U.S. State Department. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/m/v/mvp111/karin.htm, citing vol.231 of The Great Chinese Encyclopedia, compiled by court historians of the Wang emperors from 502 to 556 AD (other refs give the editor’s name as Ma Tuan-Lin);
Prof V.G.Nair, Buddhist mission visits America before Columbus,
http://www.saigon.com/~hoasen/mission.htm;
http://www.1s.com/hkmission/history/chinese.htm, citing hearsay of an 1100 page diary in the Chinese imperial archives of which only 75 pages of partial excerpts seen;
http://users.wi.net/~maracon/;http://www.ventanawild.org/news/se01/fusang.html;
Kenneth L. Feder, Frauds, Myths and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology, p113-4, citing Frost, F, 1982,
The Palos Verdes Chinese anchor mystery, Archaeology, Jan/Feb 23-27,
quoted on www.kenspy.com/Menzies/Ships.html regarding irrelevance of these anchors.
J.V.G.Mills, introduction, to Ma Huan, Ying-yai Sheng Lan; John Carswell, Blue & White, p.87; Louise Levathes, When China ruled the seas; Ma Huan, Ying-yai Sheng Lan. Inscription in Galle
by John Doe | CPIASIA
Also interesting to note is the following:
In Late Yuan Dynasty, China became chaotic, people who lived along the coastal area of Fujian, under the leadership of Ong Sum Ping’s siblings, escaped to eastern Kalimantan — they landed at the river mouth. When they were exhausted, facing a shipping crisis, someone lost their arms. After that, the Kadazans named it as Sungai Kinabatangan — the place where the Chinese lost their arms.
Ong Sum Ping and his sister, and the Chinese people developed the area of Sungai Kinabatangan, and they increased their influence there. With the increase of his prosperity, the natives named him Raja, or King. The Chinese named him as ‘Chung Ping’ — meaning the General. We can clearly see that Ong Sum Ping controlled Eastern Kalimantan.
This is Ong Sum Ping Road in Brunei.
“Located the north-western part was the Sultanate Brunei; its southern area was controlled by local Malays (from Palembang) and they were in a state of decline. In the eastern part, they suffered from the invasion of the Muslim Sultan of Sulu. When the new (first) ruler — Sultan Muhammad Shah — ascended to the throne, he asked for the help of Ong Sum Ping. Sultan Muhammad Shah married his daughter to Ong Sum Ping, and titled him as Maharaja Lela. Muhammad Shah also asked his brother to marry the sister of Ong Sum Ping, and titled her as Puteri Kinabatangan. Via these marriages, these two regional powers built a close relationship. Under the cooperation of Ong Sum Ping and the Chinese armies, they fought against the Sulu Muslim invasion, and Brunei was saved from utter collapse…”
Without Chinese help, Brunei and Sabah would have collapsed and fallen to the Muslim pirate Suluks. And the year is the early 1400s. And for the record, ‘Kina’ (kee-na) is used by Kadazan Dusun which similar to ‘Cina’ (chee-na) used by Malay which refer the Chinese. So, the correct way to say it in today’s context, is to call it CheenaBatangan, and Mount CheenaBalu, or Mount CheenaBaru (had they mispronounced it), and Kota CheenaBalu (to replace the British given name of Jesselton).
This is all in line with how the Kadazan pronounces Kina, to mean Cheena. Ask your Kadazans friends, if you want to find out more. (‘Sino’-anything, means Chinese)
Mt Kinabalu, is known a Mt CheenaBalu in the Kadazan Language
This is the first clear record of the ‘Social Contract’. Both pendatangs would fight side by side to ward off other vicious attackers. Both pendatangs would help each other in times of need. And both pendatangs would intermarry, regardless of religion.
The second is that Maharaja Lela is a Chinese, and his name is General Ong Sum Ping. Now I ask you this: What is the significance of the title ‘Maharaja’? It contains the word ‘Maha’ followed by ‘Raja’. It is a title to mean ‘Most High King’. A title befitting a God and put together, it means “The God King, Lela”. The king of Thailand (Rama V, aka Chulalongkorn) also changed his name, from Dharma Raja to Dewa Raja)
Using one’s brains, one would easily deduce the following:
Firstly, the Sultan of Brunei was extremely so grateful that he elevated his Chinese brother-in-law to ‘God’ status.
Secondly, no Muslim is going to do that. ‘Maha’ anything is reserved for Allah. And to title his Chinese brother-in-law in this manner, whether Ong Sum Ping was a Muslim or not, is simply unthinkable had the Sultan really been a Muslim. Which again reinforces that Sultan Muhammad Shah was no Muslim.
Thirdly, Malaysia still has the title ‘Duli Yang Maha Mulia’ so I could be wrong about Muslims being able to call a human ‘Maha-something’ instead of the word reserved only for the divine.
And the best of course, is reserved for last:
“In fact according to Chinese records of the Liang Dynasty, Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, Brunei had been sending her envoys to China and had also been receiving envoys from China. The earliest records stated that in the years 517AD, 521AD and 631AD, Brunei had sent her envoys to China. In 977AD, China sent her envoys to Brunei.” (see The Brunei Times)
The above sends a clear message that someone else was already King in Brunei circa 876 years before Sultan Muhammad Shah declared himself as Sultan. It is also very clear that the Chinese were already in Brunei 53 years before the Prophet Muhammad was born.
Also important to note, that the Chinese arrived at least 876 years before Parameswara reached Malacca. Could the Chinese have been the original royal lineage of Brunei? Remember that by the Year 53-Before-Prophet Muhammad, Chinese had already been living in Borneo. And never forget that the earliest Arabic maps label Malaya as ‘Barr Chin’ to mean Land of the Chinese.
And even earlier is this:
Second half of the 5th century: The Buddhist monk Hui-Shen and his Afghan companions travelled from China to Fu-Sang. Yes, the Afghans were Buddhists and carved the Bamiyan Buddhas that were destroyed by the Taliban.
Hui Sen visits Holotan (Java), on his way back to China. And the King of Java then sends seven missions to China begging them to recognize his kingdom, because no one else recognized them. This brings up strange questions. The Javanese kings did it, the Sultan of Brunei did it, and even Parameswars did it. Why were all these kings sucking up to the Chinese over the centuries? Is this what Ketuanan really means? Sucking up to China? All the Austronesians have certainly done it for the past 1,600 years, or more…
Final parting thoughts… Why are the oldest mosques in Malacca shaped all like Pagodas (in Trengkera)?
Why is there no ‘local’-shaped mosque architecture in Malacca? Why is there Bukit Cheena in Malacca, but no Bukit Melayu or more importantly, no Bukit Sultan? Why is there zero trace of any grave belonging to the Sultan of Malacca? Before anyone gives his lame excuse, there are at least 15 royal graves here in Brunei. All intact, all complete, and no missing links.
There are all records ranging from the Chinese (the later ones were Muslims) being in Borneo right from the fifth century right up till the 15th century. So the next time someone tells you that the Chinese only arrived in the 19th century …
Postscript: If I wrote a book on collective Southeast Asian History (complete with actual location photographs), I wonder how many of you people will buy it?
Related: Malay history: What’s missing from the textbooks (1)
Bibligraphy
Kenneth Hall, Maritime trade and state development in early Southeast Asia, citing Wang Gungwu, ‘The Nanhai trade: a study of the early history of Chinese trade in the South China Sea’, JMBRAS 31, 2 (1958): 33, citing Paul Wheatley, The Golden Khersonese, studies in the historical geography of the Malay peninsula before 1500, Kuala Lumpur, 1961, and other secondary sources;
Yoshiaki Ishizawa, ‘Chinese chronicles of C1st-5th century AD Funan’,
Yoshiaki Ishizawa, ‘Chinese chronicles of C1st-5th century AD Funan’, citing Wan Zhen, Nanzhou yuwuzhi.
Louise Levathes, When China Ruled the seas, citing the Liang Shu (History of the Liang dynasty) and (i) Paul Shao, Asiatic Influence in Precolumbian art, Ames, Iowa State Univ 1976, and (ii) David H.Kelley, ‘Nine lords of the night’, Studies in the Archaeology of Mexico and Guatemala, 16, Berkeley, Univ of California Dept of Anthropology, Oct 1972 & ‘Calendar animals and deities’, Southwestern Journal of Anthropology, 16, Albuqerque, Univ of New Mexico, 1960.
Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (Eleventh ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Ongkili, James P. “Ancient Chinese Trading Links.” East Malaysia and Brunei. Ed. Wendy Hutton. Tuttle Publishing, 2001.
Saunders, Graham. A History of Brunei. London and New York: RoutledgeCurzon, 2002.
Wright, Leigh. “Brunei: An Historical Relic.” Journal of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. Vol. 17 (1977).
“Background Note: Brunei Darussalam”. U.S. State Department. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/m/v/mvp111/karin.htm, citing vol.231 of The Great Chinese Encyclopedia, compiled by court historians of the Wang emperors from 502 to 556 AD (other refs give the editor’s name as Ma Tuan-Lin);
Prof V.G.Nair, Buddhist mission visits America before Columbus,
http://www.saigon.com/~hoasen/mission.htm;
http://www.1s.com/hkmission/history/chinese.htm, citing hearsay of an 1100 page diary in the Chinese imperial archives of which only 75 pages of partial excerpts seen;
http://users.wi.net/~maracon/;http://www.ventanawild.org/news/se01/fusang.html;
Kenneth L. Feder, Frauds, Myths and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology, p113-4, citing Frost, F, 1982,
The Palos Verdes Chinese anchor mystery, Archaeology, Jan/Feb 23-27,
quoted on www.kenspy.com/Menzies/Ships.html regarding irrelevance of these anchors.
J.V.G.Mills, introduction, to Ma Huan, Ying-yai Sheng Lan; John Carswell, Blue & White, p.87; Louise Levathes, When China ruled the seas; Ma Huan, Ying-yai Sheng Lan. Inscription in Galle
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Teng declares Port Klang seat vacant
Published: Wednesday January 19, 2011 MYT 3:35:00 PM
Updated: Wednesday January 19, 2011 MYT 3:51:31 PM
Speaker Teng declares Port Klang seat vacant
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Speaker Datuk Teng Chang Khim has declared the Port Klang state seat as vacant because assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah has been absent from assembly sittings for a prolonged period.
He added that there were no provisions for Badrul Hisham to appeal and that it was the Speaker's duty to declare the seat vacant.
According to Article 69 of the state constitution, a legislative assembly member who is absent for six months must vacate his seat.
However, a decision on a by-election will have to be determined by the Election Commission.
More to come
Related Stories:
Port Klang rep denies being absent for six months from state assembly
Updated: Wednesday January 19, 2011 MYT 3:51:31 PM
Speaker Teng declares Port Klang seat vacant
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Speaker Datuk Teng Chang Khim has declared the Port Klang state seat as vacant because assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah has been absent from assembly sittings for a prolonged period.
He added that there were no provisions for Badrul Hisham to appeal and that it was the Speaker's duty to declare the seat vacant.
According to Article 69 of the state constitution, a legislative assembly member who is absent for six months must vacate his seat.
However, a decision on a by-election will have to be determined by the Election Commission.
More to come
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Port Klang rep denies being absent for six months from state assembly
"Explain Jerejak's RM 30mil loss
Wednesday January 19, 2011
‘Explain Jerejak’s RM30mil loss’
By ZUHRIN AZAM AHMAD
zuhrinazam@thestar.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) wants the Auditor-General to compile a special report on the Pulau Jerejak island resort development’s alleged losses of RM30mil.
PAC chairman Datuk Seri Azmi Khalid said the committee felt that the matter was urgent as it involved public money.
“PAC would like to know more about the project and the alleged losses but we are in the dark.
“We cannot simply probe the matter without any financial report and the Auditor-General is the best authority to provide it,” he told newsmen after chairing the PAC meeting at Parliament House here yesterday.
Auditor-General Tan Sri Ambrin Buang and senior officials from the Higher Education Ministry were present at the inquiry.
Azmi said he had spoken to Ambrin on the need for the committee to have a financial report before it could initiate any inquiry.
“I have talked about this unofficially with the Auditor-General and will decide whether to make it an official request at the committee’s meeting tomorrow.
The project was a joint-venture between the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and UDA Holdings Berhad to develop an island resort called Tropical Island Resort (TIR) on the former penal code and leper detention island.
UDA holds the controlling 51% stake in TIR while the remaining shares are held by PDC.
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state government was considering lodging a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on the failed project.
Lim said PDC’s RM15.42mil in TIR and the loan to TIR amounting to RM3.6mil could not be recouped. He also said TIR failed to pay RM10.6mil in land premium to the Penang Land and Mines Department.
Earlier, Azmi chaired an inquiry on the Auditor-General’s report on Politeknik Muadzam Shah in Pekan (Pahang) which took 10 years to complete and incurred a cost over-run of RM110mil. The initial cost of the project was RM219mil.
“The officials from the (Higher Education) ministry could not provide us with much information since the project started a long time ago.
“They are all new officers and did not have any idea on the project but we will continue with the enquiry,” he said.
‘Explain Jerejak’s RM30mil loss’
By ZUHRIN AZAM AHMAD
zuhrinazam@thestar.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) wants the Auditor-General to compile a special report on the Pulau Jerejak island resort development’s alleged losses of RM30mil.
PAC chairman Datuk Seri Azmi Khalid said the committee felt that the matter was urgent as it involved public money.
“PAC would like to know more about the project and the alleged losses but we are in the dark.
“We cannot simply probe the matter without any financial report and the Auditor-General is the best authority to provide it,” he told newsmen after chairing the PAC meeting at Parliament House here yesterday.
Auditor-General Tan Sri Ambrin Buang and senior officials from the Higher Education Ministry were present at the inquiry.
Azmi said he had spoken to Ambrin on the need for the committee to have a financial report before it could initiate any inquiry.
“I have talked about this unofficially with the Auditor-General and will decide whether to make it an official request at the committee’s meeting tomorrow.
The project was a joint-venture between the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and UDA Holdings Berhad to develop an island resort called Tropical Island Resort (TIR) on the former penal code and leper detention island.
UDA holds the controlling 51% stake in TIR while the remaining shares are held by PDC.
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state government was considering lodging a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on the failed project.
Lim said PDC’s RM15.42mil in TIR and the loan to TIR amounting to RM3.6mil could not be recouped. He also said TIR failed to pay RM10.6mil in land premium to the Penang Land and Mines Department.
Earlier, Azmi chaired an inquiry on the Auditor-General’s report on Politeknik Muadzam Shah in Pekan (Pahang) which took 10 years to complete and incurred a cost over-run of RM110mil. The initial cost of the project was RM219mil.
“The officials from the (Higher Education) ministry could not provide us with much information since the project started a long time ago.
“They are all new officers and did not have any idea on the project but we will continue with the enquiry,” he said.
Minister orders probe into "cutting" of Sikh boy's hair
Wednesday January 19, 2011
Minister orders probe into ‘cutting’ of Sikh boy’s hair
By DHARMENDER SINGH and FOO YEE PING
newsdesk@thestar.com
PUTRAJAYA: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has ordered an in-depth probe into a claim by a Sikh national service trainee that his hair was cut while he slept at the Sungai Bakap camp in Penang.
National Service Training Department director-general Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil said a team from the department would be sent to conduct an investigation which would take about two weeks.
Hairy issue: Basant showing his hair which was originally below his navel. With him is his mother Swaran Kaur (left), 46 and his father Surinderpal.
“The ministry and the department view any problem involving the faith of trainees seriously and we make sure all our trainers and staff are aware of their religious and cultural needs,” he said.
Abdul Hadi said trainee Basant Singh, 17, accompanied by his father Surinderpal Singh, lodged a report over the alleged incident with the camp commandant Mej Shamsudin Abdul Aziz at 3pm last Sunday.
They also lodged a police report.
“But the trainee Basant could not produce any evidence to show that his hair had been cut.
“Checks at his sleeping place as well as the belongings of other trainees in his dormitory were futile as no hair or sharp objects were found,” he told a press conference here yesterday.
Basant said he had been traumatised by the incident which violated his religious practice – of which does not condone the cutting of one’s hair.
“I was fast asleep on Sunday night. When I woke up the next day, I realised that my hair had been cut off as I was about to tie it,” he said.
Basant’s hair, which originally reached below his navel, was estimated to have been cut by 50cm.
Basant said the camp commandant had given him leave until Jan 23 but he did not want to go back.
His father Surinderpal Singh, 46, who is a priest, said the incident was a transgression of his rights as a Sikh.
“I have taught him from young to keep his hair,” said Surinderpal.
Minister orders probe into ‘cutting’ of Sikh boy’s hair
By DHARMENDER SINGH and FOO YEE PING
newsdesk@thestar.com
PUTRAJAYA: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has ordered an in-depth probe into a claim by a Sikh national service trainee that his hair was cut while he slept at the Sungai Bakap camp in Penang.
National Service Training Department director-general Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil said a team from the department would be sent to conduct an investigation which would take about two weeks.
Hairy issue: Basant showing his hair which was originally below his navel. With him is his mother Swaran Kaur (left), 46 and his father Surinderpal.
“The ministry and the department view any problem involving the faith of trainees seriously and we make sure all our trainers and staff are aware of their religious and cultural needs,” he said.
Abdul Hadi said trainee Basant Singh, 17, accompanied by his father Surinderpal Singh, lodged a report over the alleged incident with the camp commandant Mej Shamsudin Abdul Aziz at 3pm last Sunday.
They also lodged a police report.
“But the trainee Basant could not produce any evidence to show that his hair had been cut.
“Checks at his sleeping place as well as the belongings of other trainees in his dormitory were futile as no hair or sharp objects were found,” he told a press conference here yesterday.
Basant said he had been traumatised by the incident which violated his religious practice – of which does not condone the cutting of one’s hair.
“I was fast asleep on Sunday night. When I woke up the next day, I realised that my hair had been cut off as I was about to tie it,” he said.
Basant’s hair, which originally reached below his navel, was estimated to have been cut by 50cm.
Basant said the camp commandant had given him leave until Jan 23 but he did not want to go back.
His father Surinderpal Singh, 46, who is a priest, said the incident was a transgression of his rights as a Sikh.
“I have taught him from young to keep his hair,” said Surinderpal.
Monday, January 17, 2011
RM20mil youth fund to be launched Friday, PM says in video posting
Published: Monday January 17, 2011 MYT 6:31:00 PM
Updated: Monday January 17, 2011 MYT 6:35:58 PM
RM20mil youth fund to be launched Friday, PM says in video posting
By RAHIMY RAHIM
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has posted another video response on his blog to answer questions posted to him by the public.
In the latest video posted over the weekend, this was Najib's reply to a question, "Will there be further development for youth so that we can reach our full potential and so that we can slowly eliminate social problems?" by Danial Fahmi.
"I have announced an allocation of RM20mil for youth development through the 1Malaysia youth fund in the 2011 budget," he said in a video upload on his official website.
Najib said the fund was an idea mooted in a youth lab conducted last year by youths from diverse backgrounds.
"On Jan 21, I will officially launch the fund and announce more details on how Malaysian youths can take advantage of this opportunity," he said.
He said it was an idea to incentivise youths to undertake projects of their choice and projects consistent with the 1Malaysia theme.
Najib had, on Jan 12, invited Malaysians to send him any questions over Twitter and Facebook, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister, in a Twitter posting, also congratulated national hockey goalkeeper S. Kumar for being named Asia's best player and being the first Malaysian to win the award.
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PM adds humour to blog answers
Updated: Monday January 17, 2011 MYT 6:35:58 PM
RM20mil youth fund to be launched Friday, PM says in video posting
By RAHIMY RAHIM
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has posted another video response on his blog to answer questions posted to him by the public.
In the latest video posted over the weekend, this was Najib's reply to a question, "Will there be further development for youth so that we can reach our full potential and so that we can slowly eliminate social problems?" by Danial Fahmi.
"I have announced an allocation of RM20mil for youth development through the 1Malaysia youth fund in the 2011 budget," he said in a video upload on his official website.
Najib said the fund was an idea mooted in a youth lab conducted last year by youths from diverse backgrounds.
"On Jan 21, I will officially launch the fund and announce more details on how Malaysian youths can take advantage of this opportunity," he said.
He said it was an idea to incentivise youths to undertake projects of their choice and projects consistent with the 1Malaysia theme.
Najib had, on Jan 12, invited Malaysians to send him any questions over Twitter and Facebook, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister, in a Twitter posting, also congratulated national hockey goalkeeper S. Kumar for being named Asia's best player and being the first Malaysian to win the award.
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PM adds humour to blog answers
Thursday, January 13, 2011
封殺網賭中心 15日前全面關閉
更新: January 12, 2011 21:39
封殺網賭中心
15日前全面關閉
獨家報導：黃麗儀
（吉隆坡12日訊）武吉阿曼警察總部已指示全國各地警方，全面取締區內的網上非法賭博中心，須在本月15日前關閉。
持續展開取締行動
警方將展開大規模掃蕩行動，充公所有非法電腦賭博機；即使業者已結束營業，若證實是賭博中心，也會破門進入充公電腦賭博機。
消息指出，全國各地的警區主任已接獲指示，嚴厲取締區內的網上賭博中心。
由于網上非法賭博中心對社會安寧造成巨大影響，不少人因嗜賭輸錢，進而衍生社會問題，警方不得不採取強硬的對付行動。
消息說，警方強制下令國內所有非法網上賭博中心，必須在本月15日前全面關閉，警方會持續展開取締行動，確保不會再有非法賭博中心在市面出現。
警方早前已在全國各地展開取締行動，搗毀不少賭博中心及充公電腦賭博機，尤其在雪州一帶，類似的網上賭博中心近乎絕跡。
消息說，不少非法賭博中心的幕后首腦，為了避免承擔更大的損失，已悄悄回收電腦賭博機。
另一方面，警方展開的一系列大規模取締行動，並沒列明結束日期，意味著，非法賭博中心將無限期關閉。
國內各地網上非法賭博中心林立，從最早期的跑馬機和水果機，再推出各類的“老虎機”和輪盤機，猶如小型的網上賭場。
公眾受促提供情報
報導：藍金枝
武吉阿曼反傷風化、肅賭和私會黨取締組主任阿都加里爾促請公眾提供情報，協助警方取締網上賭博中心。
他通過《中國報》提醒公眾人士，若發現住宅區或商業區有網上賭博中心，應馬上通報警方，讓警方採取行動杜絕賭風。
他指出，該組會不定時展開取締行動，近期的行動會更頻密。
封殺網賭中心
15日前全面關閉
獨家報導：黃麗儀
（吉隆坡12日訊）武吉阿曼警察總部已指示全國各地警方，全面取締區內的網上非法賭博中心，須在本月15日前關閉。
持續展開取締行動
警方將展開大規模掃蕩行動，充公所有非法電腦賭博機；即使業者已結束營業，若證實是賭博中心，也會破門進入充公電腦賭博機。
消息指出，全國各地的警區主任已接獲指示，嚴厲取締區內的網上賭博中心。
由于網上非法賭博中心對社會安寧造成巨大影響，不少人因嗜賭輸錢，進而衍生社會問題，警方不得不採取強硬的對付行動。
消息說，警方強制下令國內所有非法網上賭博中心，必須在本月15日前全面關閉，警方會持續展開取締行動，確保不會再有非法賭博中心在市面出現。
警方早前已在全國各地展開取締行動，搗毀不少賭博中心及充公電腦賭博機，尤其在雪州一帶，類似的網上賭博中心近乎絕跡。
消息說，不少非法賭博中心的幕后首腦，為了避免承擔更大的損失，已悄悄回收電腦賭博機。
另一方面，警方展開的一系列大規模取締行動，並沒列明結束日期，意味著，非法賭博中心將無限期關閉。
國內各地網上非法賭博中心林立，從最早期的跑馬機和水果機，再推出各類的“老虎機”和輪盤機，猶如小型的網上賭場。
公眾受促提供情報
報導：藍金枝
武吉阿曼反傷風化、肅賭和私會黨取締組主任阿都加里爾促請公眾提供情報，協助警方取締網上賭博中心。
他通過《中國報》提醒公眾人士，若發現住宅區或商業區有網上賭博中心，應馬上通報警方，讓警方採取行動杜絕賭風。
他指出，該組會不定時展開取締行動，近期的行動會更頻密。
橫刀立馬肅黃賭黑 警隊百人調職
更新: January 12, 2011 21:39
橫刀立馬肅黃賭黑
警隊百人調職
獨家報導：梁國俊
（吉隆坡12日訊）全國掃賭、肅娼及反黑組警官警員大調動！
消息告訴《中國報》，全國各地約百名隸屬警方肅賭、反傷風化和私會黨取締組（D7）的警官和警員，將在下月起被調職。
調職杜絕濫權貪污
武吉阿曼警察總部昨天發出這份調職的通知名單，被調職的警官和警員，分別來自各州警察總部和警區總部的肅賭、反傷風化和私會黨取締組。
據知，多州的肅賭、反傷風化和私會黨取締組（D7）主任，也在調職名單內，包括吉隆坡、雪蘭莪、柔佛、彭亨、吉蘭丹和霹靂等。
“另外，有多名華裔警官也名列其中。”
在這份百人調職名單中，警階在助理警監（ASP）或以上的警官佔68人，余者都是警階警長或以下的警員。
據悉，部分警官將被調往普通行動部隊服務。
多名華裔名列其中
消息說，這是警察總長丹斯里依斯邁奧馬欲改善警隊服務其中一項措施。他下令下屬近期內嚴厲展開系列肅賭、反傷風化和取締私會黨等不法活動。
警方消息透露，這次警隊大調動是屬于例常調職行動，因按照慣例，每當一名警員被派往某組任職一段時間，如3至5年后，就會再次調職或擢升。
警方說，如果一名警官在任某職位太久，會容易和當地一些勢力甚至不法集團扯上關係，為了杜絕濫權或貪污事件，適時調職也是警方向來採取的防範措施。
人數佔總人口0.57%
癮君子年花7億買毒
我國癮君子1年需花逾7億令吉購買毒品﹗
武吉阿曼肅毒局總監拿督諾拉錫披露，根據研究報告顯示，我國癮君子每日平均需要花上30令吉70仙購買毒品，而我國共有6萬3496人癮君子，換言之，癮君子1年內就花了逾7億萬令吉購買毒品。
他今日召開記者會時，這么透露。
他說，如果以10萬人口的比例，我國的癮君子已佔0.57%，與美國的0.6%相比，我國還是少美國0.03%。
此外，他說，國內共有14萬7329人涉及毒品活動。
另外，他說，在去年我國共有1548名毒販在特別防範法令下被控，與前年的1324人，增加222人，目前部分癮君子已送往新邦令金、華都亞牙及麻坡戒毒所戒毒。
他也指出，警方去年起獲價值2億7078萬令吉的毒品，比起2009年起獲的3億8925萬令吉毒品，已有下滑趨勢。
他說，去年警方共逮捕15萬7756名涉及販毒人士，與2009年的12萬5620人相比下，被捕者有明顯上升，可見肅毒警方在全年內都不斷打擊販毒活動。
他說，肅毒警方在去年共逮捕涉及觸犯1952年危險毒品法令第39B條文下的1432名外籍人士，與去年的969人相比，共增加48%，也就是499人。
他說，去年在機場涉嫌運毒被捕的外籍人士共有183人，與前年被捕的21人相比下，增加771%也就是122人。
他說，在這122人當中，其中的121人是涉及運送冰毒，另一人則涉及運送可卡因。
橫刀立馬肅黃賭黑
警隊百人調職
獨家報導：梁國俊
（吉隆坡12日訊）全國掃賭、肅娼及反黑組警官警員大調動！
消息告訴《中國報》，全國各地約百名隸屬警方肅賭、反傷風化和私會黨取締組（D7）的警官和警員，將在下月起被調職。
調職杜絕濫權貪污
武吉阿曼警察總部昨天發出這份調職的通知名單，被調職的警官和警員，分別來自各州警察總部和警區總部的肅賭、反傷風化和私會黨取締組。
據知，多州的肅賭、反傷風化和私會黨取締組（D7）主任，也在調職名單內，包括吉隆坡、雪蘭莪、柔佛、彭亨、吉蘭丹和霹靂等。
“另外，有多名華裔警官也名列其中。”
在這份百人調職名單中，警階在助理警監（ASP）或以上的警官佔68人，余者都是警階警長或以下的警員。
據悉，部分警官將被調往普通行動部隊服務。
多名華裔名列其中
消息說，這是警察總長丹斯里依斯邁奧馬欲改善警隊服務其中一項措施。他下令下屬近期內嚴厲展開系列肅賭、反傷風化和取締私會黨等不法活動。
警方消息透露，這次警隊大調動是屬于例常調職行動，因按照慣例，每當一名警員被派往某組任職一段時間，如3至5年后，就會再次調職或擢升。
警方說，如果一名警官在任某職位太久，會容易和當地一些勢力甚至不法集團扯上關係，為了杜絕濫權或貪污事件，適時調職也是警方向來採取的防範措施。
人數佔總人口0.57%
癮君子年花7億買毒
我國癮君子1年需花逾7億令吉購買毒品﹗
武吉阿曼肅毒局總監拿督諾拉錫披露，根據研究報告顯示，我國癮君子每日平均需要花上30令吉70仙購買毒品，而我國共有6萬3496人癮君子，換言之，癮君子1年內就花了逾7億萬令吉購買毒品。
他今日召開記者會時，這么透露。
他說，如果以10萬人口的比例，我國的癮君子已佔0.57%，與美國的0.6%相比，我國還是少美國0.03%。
此外，他說，國內共有14萬7329人涉及毒品活動。
另外，他說，在去年我國共有1548名毒販在特別防範法令下被控，與前年的1324人，增加222人，目前部分癮君子已送往新邦令金、華都亞牙及麻坡戒毒所戒毒。
他也指出，警方去年起獲價值2億7078萬令吉的毒品，比起2009年起獲的3億8925萬令吉毒品，已有下滑趨勢。
他說，去年警方共逮捕15萬7756名涉及販毒人士，與2009年的12萬5620人相比下，被捕者有明顯上升，可見肅毒警方在全年內都不斷打擊販毒活動。
他說，肅毒警方在去年共逮捕涉及觸犯1952年危險毒品法令第39B條文下的1432名外籍人士，與去年的969人相比，共增加48%，也就是499人。
他說，去年在機場涉嫌運毒被捕的外籍人士共有183人，與前年被捕的21人相比下，增加771%也就是122人。
他說，在這122人當中，其中的121人是涉及運送冰毒，另一人則涉及運送可卡因。
Govt mulls PR status for foreign spouses of Malaysians abroad
Published: Thursday January 13, 2011 MYT 4:34:00 PM
Govt mulls PR status for foreign spouses of Malaysians abroad
BOSTON: The Government plans to accord permanent resident (PR) status to foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens who are abroad, to encourage them to return to serve Malaysia.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the effort was among incentives introduced by the Government to ensure Malaysia achieved its goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2020.
He said the Government was more open and flexible now in giving the PR status and the move was not only for those who had professional skill or background, but others, as well.
"They must be qualified and have skills to help in nation-building.
"They must also have 'ingredients' that Malaysia wants," he said, when responding to a question at a dinner hosted by him for Malaysian students and the community here on Wednesday.
Also present were his wife Puan Sri Norainee Abdul Rahman and the Malaysian Consulate-General in New York, Mohd Zamruni Khalid.
Muhyiddin is in the United States for a six-day working visit to Boston and Washington DC.
He said the Government was also flexible in according PR status to foreign professionals so that they could contribute in developing the country.
"Recently, the Government offered PR status to a few top foreign chief executive officers. They were surprised to get an offer from the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak)," he said.
To another question, the deputy prime minister said the government was providing a host of incentives to attract Malaysian professionals abroad to return and serve the country. - Bernama
Govt mulls PR status for foreign spouses of Malaysians abroad
BOSTON: The Government plans to accord permanent resident (PR) status to foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens who are abroad, to encourage them to return to serve Malaysia.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the effort was among incentives introduced by the Government to ensure Malaysia achieved its goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2020.
He said the Government was more open and flexible now in giving the PR status and the move was not only for those who had professional skill or background, but others, as well.
"They must be qualified and have skills to help in nation-building.
"They must also have 'ingredients' that Malaysia wants," he said, when responding to a question at a dinner hosted by him for Malaysian students and the community here on Wednesday.
Also present were his wife Puan Sri Norainee Abdul Rahman and the Malaysian Consulate-General in New York, Mohd Zamruni Khalid.
Muhyiddin is in the United States for a six-day working visit to Boston and Washington DC.
He said the Government was also flexible in according PR status to foreign professionals so that they could contribute in developing the country.
"Recently, the Government offered PR status to a few top foreign chief executive officers. They were surprised to get an offer from the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak)," he said.
To another question, the deputy prime minister said the government was providing a host of incentives to attract Malaysian professionals abroad to return and serve the country. - Bernama
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
19 new projects worth RM 67 bil under ETP's second phase
Published: Tuesday January 11, 2011 MYT 10:34:00 AM
Updated: Tuesday January 11, 2011 MYT 1:58:58 PM
19 new projects worth RM67bil under ETP's second phase (Updated)
By DHARMENDER SINGH, FLORENCE A. SAMY and TEH ENG HOCK
PUTRAJAYA: Another 19 entry-point projects (EPPs) worth RM67bil in investment were announced Tuesday as part of the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the projects from 10 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) would generate RM36bil in gross national income and create 35,000 new jobs.
"As we approach the first 100 days after the launch (of the ETP), I am pleased to announce 19 more EPPs and developments," he said at the Third ETP update at his office here.
Najib noted that the impact of the ETP was clear, as seen in the performance of Bursa Malaysia which closed on a high of 1,572.21 points on Jan 7.
In October last year, Najib announced the first 18 EPPs under the ETP. The ETP, which forms part of the New Economic Model roadmap, will transform Malaysia into a high-income, inclusive and sustainable nation.
The roadmap aims to raise the living standard and quality of life of the people to a higher level.
It was announced earlier that the ETP had identified 131 Entry Point Projects and 60 business opportunities that will help the country achieve its high-income nation status by 2020.
Four of the EPPs are under the Oil, Gas and Energy NKEA, three under Business Services, three under Greater Kuala Lumpur, two under Healthcare, two under Tourism, and one each under Education, Agriculture, Wholesale and Retail, Communications Content and Infrastructure, and Electrical and Electronics.
Najib also announced the formation of the Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation, which would be led by CEO Dr Mohd Zamzam Jaafar.
"The Government is studying the possibility of deploying nuclear energy to meet future demand and diversify the energy mix for Peninsular Malaysia.
"Dr Mohd Zamzam will lead the planning, based on the current development timeline of 11 to 12 years, from pre-project to commissioning," Najib he said.
Updated: Tuesday January 11, 2011 MYT 1:58:58 PM
19 new projects worth RM67bil under ETP's second phase (Updated)
By DHARMENDER SINGH, FLORENCE A. SAMY and TEH ENG HOCK
PUTRAJAYA: Another 19 entry-point projects (EPPs) worth RM67bil in investment were announced Tuesday as part of the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the projects from 10 National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) would generate RM36bil in gross national income and create 35,000 new jobs.
"As we approach the first 100 days after the launch (of the ETP), I am pleased to announce 19 more EPPs and developments," he said at the Third ETP update at his office here.
Najib noted that the impact of the ETP was clear, as seen in the performance of Bursa Malaysia which closed on a high of 1,572.21 points on Jan 7.
In October last year, Najib announced the first 18 EPPs under the ETP. The ETP, which forms part of the New Economic Model roadmap, will transform Malaysia into a high-income, inclusive and sustainable nation.
The roadmap aims to raise the living standard and quality of life of the people to a higher level.
It was announced earlier that the ETP had identified 131 Entry Point Projects and 60 business opportunities that will help the country achieve its high-income nation status by 2020.
Four of the EPPs are under the Oil, Gas and Energy NKEA, three under Business Services, three under Greater Kuala Lumpur, two under Healthcare, two under Tourism, and one each under Education, Agriculture, Wholesale and Retail, Communications Content and Infrastructure, and Electrical and Electronics.
Najib also announced the formation of the Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation, which would be led by CEO Dr Mohd Zamzam Jaafar.
"The Government is studying the possibility of deploying nuclear energy to meet future demand and diversify the energy mix for Peninsular Malaysia.
"Dr Mohd Zamzam will lead the planning, based on the current development timeline of 11 to 12 years, from pre-project to commissioning," Najib he said.
Four cops charged with causing hurt to businessman
Published: Tuesday January 11, 2011 MYT 4:14:00 PM
Four cops charged with causing hurt to businessman
PETALING JAYA: Four police constables claimed trial at a Magistrate's court here Tuesday to charges of causing hurt to businessman Chia Buang Hing.
The four constables charged were Mohd Azwan Hassan, Norzali Rosle, Ahmad Saifullah Osman and Alizulhafiz Abdul Ghafar.
Another policeman, Lans Kpl Mahadi Adam, also claimed trial in the same court to a charge of disobeying an order under the Police Act 1967, relating to the same incident.
No bail was imposed on all five men.
Chia, 34, had alleged that he was beaten up by policemen who also took RM13,000 of his money, after they stopped him at a roadblock, at 11pm on Dec 18 last year. He was travelling from his home in Tropicana to Kota Damansara.
He alleged that the policemen also ordered him to make a false report that he had been injured in a car accident and that, if he refused, they would plant a blood-stained machete or drugs in his car.
The businessman was remanded Dec 19-22 over two offences possession of drugs and machete and he was allowed to see his lawyer and his family while in custody.
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PETALING JAYA: Four police constables claimed trial at a Magistrate's court here Tuesday to charges of causing hurt to businessman Chia Buang Hing.
The four constables charged were Mohd Azwan Hassan, Norzali Rosle, Ahmad Saifullah Osman and Alizulhafiz Abdul Ghafar.
Another policeman, Lans Kpl Mahadi Adam, also claimed trial in the same court to a charge of disobeying an order under the Police Act 1967, relating to the same incident.
No bail was imposed on all five men.
Chia, 34, had alleged that he was beaten up by policemen who also took RM13,000 of his money, after they stopped him at a roadblock, at 11pm on Dec 18 last year. He was travelling from his home in Tropicana to Kota Damansara.
He alleged that the policemen also ordered him to make a false report that he had been injured in a car accident and that, if he refused, they would plant a blood-stained machete or drugs in his car.
The businessman was remanded Dec 19-22 over two offences possession of drugs and machete and he was allowed to see his lawyer and his family while in custody.
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Friday, January 7, 2011
今見國陣國會議員 納吉為大選備戰
更新: January 7, 2011 22:13
今見國陣國會議員
納吉為大選備戰
（布城7日訊）首相拿督斯里納吉指出，他將于明天（8日）會見所有國陣國會議員，了解各選區民生問題和向國陣議員發出新指示，這也是大選前備戰工作。
“我要向他們（國會議員）了解各選區的情況，同時我也有指示給他們。”
詢及有關會議是否意味著下屆全國大選在近期內舉行時，納吉回答說：“我們所做的一切都與全國大選有關，我們要獲得人民重新委託，以便繼續服務人民。
他說，明天會議只是一項尋常會議，這也是政治轉型計劃下其中一部分。
提到這項會面是否與內閣改組有關時，納吉否認說：“改組？誰說的？”
111111大選日？
首相納吉鐘情11號，眾所周知，這是否代表來屆全國大選會否落在2011年11月11日？
他在記者會結束后與記者閒聊時說，他會在1月11日（下週二）宣佈一項與經濟有關的重大計劃。
由于當時納吉也比出11手勢，記者順口問他：“那何時會大選？”，他以11手勢回話：“11.11.11咯”，逗樂在場記者。
今見國陣國會議員
納吉為大選備戰
（布城7日訊）首相拿督斯里納吉指出，他將于明天（8日）會見所有國陣國會議員，了解各選區民生問題和向國陣議員發出新指示，這也是大選前備戰工作。
“我要向他們（國會議員）了解各選區的情況，同時我也有指示給他們。”
詢及有關會議是否意味著下屆全國大選在近期內舉行時，納吉回答說：“我們所做的一切都與全國大選有關，我們要獲得人民重新委託，以便繼續服務人民。
他說，明天會議只是一項尋常會議，這也是政治轉型計劃下其中一部分。
提到這項會面是否與內閣改組有關時，納吉否認說：“改組？誰說的？”
111111大選日？
首相納吉鐘情11號，眾所周知，這是否代表來屆全國大選會否落在2011年11月11日？
他在記者會結束后與記者閒聊時說，他會在1月11日（下週二）宣佈一項與經濟有關的重大計劃。
由于當時納吉也比出11手勢，記者順口問他：“那何時會大選？”，他以11手勢回話：“11.11.11咯”，逗樂在場記者。
Rais’ former maid denies rape story
Saturday January 8, 2011
Rais’ former maid denies rape story
PUTRAJAYA: The Indonesian maid, said to be the rape victim of Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, has denied the allegation.
An online news portal in Jakarta reported that the maid denied that Rais raped her in the eight years she served with him.
Detik.com reported that the woman denied the allegations in a statement to four officials from the Indonesian Workers Protection and Placement Centre (BP3TKI) in Semarang.
Earlier, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak urged the people not to pre-judge the allegations of rape made against Dr Rais, who is Information, Communication and Culture Minister.
Najib said everyone should let the due process take its course because Rais had expressed his willingness to be investigated.
“We cannot pre-judge and pronounce anything,” he told reporters.
Rais’ former maid denies rape story
PUTRAJAYA: The Indonesian maid, said to be the rape victim of Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, has denied the allegation.
An online news portal in Jakarta reported that the maid denied that Rais raped her in the eight years she served with him.
Detik.com reported that the woman denied the allegations in a statement to four officials from the Indonesian Workers Protection and Placement Centre (BP3TKI) in Semarang.
Earlier, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak urged the people not to pre-judge the allegations of rape made against Dr Rais, who is Information, Communication and Culture Minister.
Najib said everyone should let the due process take its course because Rais had expressed his willingness to be investigated.
“We cannot pre-judge and pronounce anything,” he told reporters.
Commission to be set up to probe MACC‘s methods
Saturday January 8, 2011
Commission to be set up to probe MACC's methods
By MAZWIN NIK ANIS and NG CHENG YEE
newsdesk@thestar.com.my
PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the Teoh Beng Hock case will be set up by Wednesday while the Attorney-General will apply to the High Court for a revision of the Coroner’s Court open verdict on his death, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.
The two-pronged move is in keeping with the Government’s effort to get to the truth about how Teoh died on July 16, 2009.
While the Attorney-General’s move is to determine the cause of death, the RCI will determine if there was any abuse of procedures by the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission in its handling of the case.
Najib had promised six days after Teoh’s body was found on the 5th floor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam that this two-pronged approach would be adopted to ensure that the truth is unearthed.
The 30-year-old political secretary to Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah was found dead at Plaza Masalam after being questioned by the Selangor MACC, which was then located on the 14th floor of the building.
Najib told a press conference here yesterday that the RCI chairman and members would be named after the Cabinet meeting next Wednesday and they would be given the task of looking into the anti-graft body’s investigation procedures.
On Wednesday, the Coroner’s Court returned an open verdict as Coroner Azmil Muntapha Abas found there was insufficient evidence to prove that the political aide’s death was a homicide. He also ruled out suicide.
The Prime Minister said the RCI would have special terms of reference, and be given the authority to investigate the operations of MACC.
Asked if the RCI would look into Teoh’s cause of death, Najib reiterated that that was under the purview of the coroner’s inquest.
The Prime Minister reminded Teoh’s family members and the public not to be carried away with emotions when dealing with the case.
“While we sympathise with the family’s position and empathise with what they have gone through, I hope that they will allow this process to take place,l” he added.
On whether he would oblige Teoh’s family’s request for a meeting, Najib was willing to meet them but could not be sure when this could take place.
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PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the Teoh Beng Hock case will be set up by Wednesday while the Attorney-General will apply to the High Court for a revision of the Coroner’s Court open verdict on his death, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.
The two-pronged move is in keeping with the Government’s effort to get to the truth about how Teoh died on July 16, 2009.
While the Attorney-General’s move is to determine the cause of death, the RCI will determine if there was any abuse of procedures by the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission in its handling of the case.
Najib had promised six days after Teoh’s body was found on the 5th floor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam that this two-pronged approach would be adopted to ensure that the truth is unearthed.
The 30-year-old political secretary to Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah was found dead at Plaza Masalam after being questioned by the Selangor MACC, which was then located on the 14th floor of the building.
Najib told a press conference here yesterday that the RCI chairman and members would be named after the Cabinet meeting next Wednesday and they would be given the task of looking into the anti-graft body’s investigation procedures.
On Wednesday, the Coroner’s Court returned an open verdict as Coroner Azmil Muntapha Abas found there was insufficient evidence to prove that the political aide’s death was a homicide. He also ruled out suicide.
The Prime Minister said the RCI would have special terms of reference, and be given the authority to investigate the operations of MACC.
Asked if the RCI would look into Teoh’s cause of death, Najib reiterated that that was under the purview of the coroner’s inquest.
The Prime Minister reminded Teoh’s family members and the public not to be carried away with emotions when dealing with the case.
“While we sympathise with the family’s position and empathise with what they have gone through, I hope that they will allow this process to take place,l” he added.
On whether he would oblige Teoh’s family’s request for a meeting, Najib was willing to meet them but could not be sure when this could take place.
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Royal Commission to probe Teoh case:PM Najib
Published: Friday January 7, 2011 MYT 10:36:00 AM
Updated: Friday January 7, 2011 MYT 4:10:48 PM
Royal Commission to probe Teoh case: PM Najib (Updated)
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has announced that a Royal Commission of Inquiry will be set up to investigate the Teoh Beng Hock case.
He said the Government will continue with its decision, mentioned on July 17, 2009, to establish the commission to study the investigating procedures adopted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and to determine whether there was a violation of human rights in the investigation process involving Teoh.
The commission, whose chairman will be announced after the next Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, would be given three months from its formation by the King to investigate the case.
Najib denied that the commission was being set up due to public pressure, and hoped this would bring closure to the case.
Najib stressing a point at the press conference
"The Government wants to know the truth, too, We empathise and sympathise with the family," he told a press conference here Friday.
He added that the Attorney-General would file an application at the Shah Alam High Court for a revision of the decision of the Coroner's Court.
MCA president Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek said the move showed that the government believed in being transparent and sensitive to the wish of the people.
“We hope that the announcement will deflect allegations from certain parties who claim that the government was trying to “protect” the officials involved in the case,” he said after conducting visits to three Chinese schools in Tenang, Labis yesterday.
Dr Chua also hoped that leaders of opposition parties would stop politicising the issue.
“Even in politics there are ethics and it is just not ethical to use the death of a person to gain political support,” he said.
On Wednesday, a Coroner's Court delivered an open verdict in Teoh's inquest.
Various organisations have sinced called for a Royal Commission to investigate the case.
Teoh, 30, a political aide, was found dead on July 16, 2009, on the fifth floor corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam after being questioned by the Selangor MACC, which was located on the 14th floor of the building.
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Updated: Friday January 7, 2011 MYT 4:10:48 PM
Royal Commission to probe Teoh case: PM Najib (Updated)
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has announced that a Royal Commission of Inquiry will be set up to investigate the Teoh Beng Hock case.
He said the Government will continue with its decision, mentioned on July 17, 2009, to establish the commission to study the investigating procedures adopted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and to determine whether there was a violation of human rights in the investigation process involving Teoh.
The commission, whose chairman will be announced after the next Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, would be given three months from its formation by the King to investigate the case.
Najib denied that the commission was being set up due to public pressure, and hoped this would bring closure to the case.
Najib stressing a point at the press conference
"The Government wants to know the truth, too, We empathise and sympathise with the family," he told a press conference here Friday.
He added that the Attorney-General would file an application at the Shah Alam High Court for a revision of the decision of the Coroner's Court.
MCA president Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek said the move showed that the government believed in being transparent and sensitive to the wish of the people.
“We hope that the announcement will deflect allegations from certain parties who claim that the government was trying to “protect” the officials involved in the case,” he said after conducting visits to three Chinese schools in Tenang, Labis yesterday.
Dr Chua also hoped that leaders of opposition parties would stop politicising the issue.
“Even in politics there are ethics and it is just not ethical to use the death of a person to gain political support,” he said.
On Wednesday, a Coroner's Court delivered an open verdict in Teoh's inquest.
Various organisations have sinced called for a Royal Commission to investigate the case.
Teoh, 30, a political aide, was found dead on July 16, 2009, on the fifth floor corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam after being questioned by the Selangor MACC, which was located on the 14th floor of the building.
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
萊士雅丁 否認強姦
更新: January 5, 2011 18:07
萊士雅丁 否認強姦
（吉隆坡5日訊）新聞、通訊及文化部部長拿督斯里萊士雅丁，今日駁斥部落客及反對黨指他涉及強姦案的指責。
“我反駁這些指責，無論是在4年前（2007年）的強姦案，或是其他指責。”
萊士雅丁今日發表文告，這么指出。
他形容這些近日在部落格上流傳，或反對黨的指責都是“野蠻的指責”，是誹謗聲明、可怕、醜惡和邪惡的謊言。
“我認為，由任何人發出的任何報導，都應該在國家法律下被調查。”
萊士雅丁說，他與其家人已準備好全力配合調查，並且接受所有結果.
萊士雅丁 否認強姦
（吉隆坡5日訊）新聞、通訊及文化部部長拿督斯里萊士雅丁，今日駁斥部落客及反對黨指他涉及強姦案的指責。
“我反駁這些指責，無論是在4年前（2007年）的強姦案，或是其他指責。”
萊士雅丁今日發表文告，這么指出。
他形容這些近日在部落格上流傳，或反對黨的指責都是“野蠻的指責”，是誹謗聲明、可怕、醜惡和邪惡的謊言。
“我認為，由任何人發出的任何報導，都應該在國家法律下被調查。”
萊士雅丁說，他與其家人已準備好全力配合調查，並且接受所有結果.
Rais denies rape claims
Thursday January 6, 2011
Rais denies rape claims
KUALA LUMPUR: Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim has refuted allegations by bloggers and the Opposition that he raped his Indonesian maid in 2007.
“I refute the allegations, whether they are about raping any individual four years ago (2007) or any other allegation, raised by bloggers on the Internet or by any political entity,” he said in a statement yesterday.
»I refute the allegations ... raised by bloggers on the Internet or by any political entity« DATUK SERI DR RAIS YATIM
He described the wild allegations against him in blog reports and by the Opposition as heaps of libellous statements and awful, ugly and wicked lies.
“I state readily that any report by anyone so far related to this matter should be investigated under the country’s laws,” he added.
Dr Rais said he and his family members were prepared to extend their full cooperation in such an investigation, and would accept and comply with any outcome of the probe.
He said that while the authorities conducted the investigation, those indulging in “dirty politics” via the Internet or other media should cease all speculation.
Dr Rais, who is Jelebu MP, described the allegations as a dirty and evil political game by the Opposition.
He said police reports lodged by PAS and its allies in Kuala Klawang and Jelebu in Negri Sembilan on Tuesday following speculation by the bloggers were proof that these allegations were motivated by dirty politics to get the constituents of Jelebu to side with the Opposition.
“The allegation of rape as published by the blogger has no connection whatsoever with the so-called WikiLeaks exposure,” he added. – Bernama
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Rais denies rape claims
KUALA LUMPUR: Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim has refuted allegations by bloggers and the Opposition that he raped his Indonesian maid in 2007.
“I refute the allegations, whether they are about raping any individual four years ago (2007) or any other allegation, raised by bloggers on the Internet or by any political entity,” he said in a statement yesterday.
»I refute the allegations ... raised by bloggers on the Internet or by any political entity« DATUK SERI DR RAIS YATIM
He described the wild allegations against him in blog reports and by the Opposition as heaps of libellous statements and awful, ugly and wicked lies.
“I state readily that any report by anyone so far related to this matter should be investigated under the country’s laws,” he added.
Dr Rais said he and his family members were prepared to extend their full cooperation in such an investigation, and would accept and comply with any outcome of the probe.
He said that while the authorities conducted the investigation, those indulging in “dirty politics” via the Internet or other media should cease all speculation.
Dr Rais, who is Jelebu MP, described the allegations as a dirty and evil political game by the Opposition.
He said police reports lodged by PAS and its allies in Kuala Klawang and Jelebu in Negri Sembilan on Tuesday following speculation by the bloggers were proof that these allegations were motivated by dirty politics to get the constituents of Jelebu to side with the Opposition.
“The allegation of rape as published by the blogger has no connection whatsoever with the so-called WikiLeaks exposure,” he added. – Bernama
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
馬來人已能自力更生‧納茲里：政治領袖硬塞拐杖
馬來人已能自力更生‧納茲里：政治領袖硬塞拐杖
2011-01-01 18:55
納茲里：“很多馬來學生都已能夠憑本身能力，進入外國著名學府深造，可是令人遺憾的是，很多領袖卻不斷提醒馬來人，他們還需要政府的扶持。”（圖：星洲日報）
（吉隆坡1日訊）首相署部長拿督斯里納茲里說，不是馬來人沒有信心，而是部份政治領袖還未醒過來，仍然不斷地在提醒馬來人不要太有能力！
他說，實際上許多馬來人已經能夠自力更生。
他在接受星洲日報專訪時說，現在有很多馬來人對自己很有信心；他們甚至希望不要依靠政府的扶貧政策，來展現本身的實力。
“很多馬來學生都已能夠憑本身能力，進入外國著名學府深造，可是令人遺憾的是，很多領袖卻不斷提醒馬來人，他們還需要政府的扶持。”
納茲里以本身的家庭為例，他說，越來越多的馬來人沒有政府扶助，也一樣可以自立。
“我的祖父母來自烏魯霹靂，並不是有錢人。當年雖然沒有土著政策，可是父親設法到外國進修法律和成為律師，後來我也跟隨父親步伐，自費到英國深造修讀法律。
“原本非常保守的回教黨都已變得開放，每個人都應該改變，希望巫統不要走回老路。”
指大馬社會開倒車
他說，時代越進步，大馬社會卻越來越開倒車。在無疆界的時代，國內許多人卻不斷強調本身的種族性，主張單元化，日益變得極端。
在談到很多人都在害怕自己變得不夠馬來人、華人或印度人的問題時，納茲里第一個反應是：“我從不擔心自己不夠馬來人，雖然在領袖當中，我確實是少數有這種思維的人！”
他也不擔心因為自己“不夠馬來化”而不受族人歡迎，並指很多馬來中產階級都認同他。
納茲里強調，教育很重要，它可讓一個種族變得有信心。
他也鼓勵各種族應互相交往，不要限制自己只跟本身族群來往。
【熱點新聞：納茲里：先解決家庭婚姻問題‧改教非逃避責任途徑】
【熱點新聞：馬來人支持率達72%‧納茲里：不擔心中庸言論流失選票】
【熱點新聞：納茲里自認曾是“野孩子”‧指黃明志只是“小兒科”】
【熱點新聞：納茲里：不掩蓋葉亞來貢獻‧歷史課本須具史實包容性】
星洲日報‧2011.01.01
2011-01-01 18:55
納茲里：“很多馬來學生都已能夠憑本身能力，進入外國著名學府深造，可是令人遺憾的是，很多領袖卻不斷提醒馬來人，他們還需要政府的扶持。”（圖：星洲日報）
（吉隆坡1日訊）首相署部長拿督斯里納茲里說，不是馬來人沒有信心，而是部份政治領袖還未醒過來，仍然不斷地在提醒馬來人不要太有能力！
他說，實際上許多馬來人已經能夠自力更生。
他在接受星洲日報專訪時說，現在有很多馬來人對自己很有信心；他們甚至希望不要依靠政府的扶貧政策，來展現本身的實力。
“很多馬來學生都已能夠憑本身能力，進入外國著名學府深造，可是令人遺憾的是，很多領袖卻不斷提醒馬來人，他們還需要政府的扶持。”
納茲里以本身的家庭為例，他說，越來越多的馬來人沒有政府扶助，也一樣可以自立。
“我的祖父母來自烏魯霹靂，並不是有錢人。當年雖然沒有土著政策，可是父親設法到外國進修法律和成為律師，後來我也跟隨父親步伐，自費到英國深造修讀法律。
“原本非常保守的回教黨都已變得開放，每個人都應該改變，希望巫統不要走回老路。”
指大馬社會開倒車
他說，時代越進步，大馬社會卻越來越開倒車。在無疆界的時代，國內許多人卻不斷強調本身的種族性，主張單元化，日益變得極端。
在談到很多人都在害怕自己變得不夠馬來人、華人或印度人的問題時，納茲里第一個反應是：“我從不擔心自己不夠馬來人，雖然在領袖當中，我確實是少數有這種思維的人！”
他也不擔心因為自己“不夠馬來化”而不受族人歡迎，並指很多馬來中產階級都認同他。
納茲里強調，教育很重要，它可讓一個種族變得有信心。
他也鼓勵各種族應互相交往，不要限制自己只跟本身族群來往。
【熱點新聞：納茲里：先解決家庭婚姻問題‧改教非逃避責任途徑】
【熱點新聞：馬來人支持率達72%‧納茲里：不擔心中庸言論流失選票】
【熱點新聞：納茲里自認曾是“野孩子”‧指黃明志只是“小兒科”】
【熱點新聞：納茲里：不掩蓋葉亞來貢獻‧歷史課本須具史實包容性】
星洲日報‧2011.01.01
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Ex-PKR VP Jeffrey Kitingan quits party
Published: Sunday January 2, 2011 MYT 7:11:00 PM
Ex-PKR VP Jeffrey Kitingan quits party
KOTA KINABALU: Former PKR vice-president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has quit the party.
Aides said he had submitted his resignation to PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail on Jan 1.
Dr Jeffrey, however, could not be reached for comment on Sunday.
But an aide close to him said the United Borneo Front founder leader felt New Year’s Day was an appropriate time for him to quit the party.
It was the first day of the year, a new beginning, the aide said.
Dr Kitingan had earlier launched the UBF, which he described as a third force and an alternative to the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat coalitions.
He said it was made up of Sabahans and Sarawakian who wished to regain greater autonomy for the two states as provided for in the 1963 Malaysia Agreement.
He noted that despite having an abundant amount of natural resources, the Malaysian Borneo states remained one the poorest regions in the country.
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Ex-PKR VP Jeffrey Kitingan quits party
KOTA KINABALU: Former PKR vice-president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has quit the party.
Aides said he had submitted his resignation to PKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail on Jan 1.
Dr Jeffrey, however, could not be reached for comment on Sunday.
But an aide close to him said the United Borneo Front founder leader felt New Year’s Day was an appropriate time for him to quit the party.
It was the first day of the year, a new beginning, the aide said.
Dr Kitingan had earlier launched the UBF, which he described as a third force and an alternative to the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat coalitions.
He said it was made up of Sabahans and Sarawakian who wished to regain greater autonomy for the two states as provided for in the 1963 Malaysia Agreement.
He noted that despite having an abundant amount of natural resources, the Malaysian Borneo states remained one the poorest regions in the country.
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Jeffrey’s ally to quit PKR
Playing the promise game
Whither Anwar and Pakatan?
Jeffrey Kitingan forms United Borneo Front to get more for Sabah, Sarawak
Jeffrey to announce resignation
Jeffrey to decide on next move at year’s end
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