New year gift from BN Government

Everybody is expecting BONUS but unluckily instead, a gift were presented...Good luck to all Malaysian...
You all know what to do when the time comes, right?

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/12/31/nation/20091231192829&sec=nation 

Published: Thursday December 31, 2009 MYT 7:26:00 PM - The Star
Sugar to cost 20 sen more from Friday

PUTRAJAYA: Sugar will cost 20 sen more per kg from Friday with the new price being RM1.65 in the peninsula and RM1.75 in Sabah and Sarawak.

Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohd Zain Mohd Dom, who made the announcement, said the Government would also withdraw its subsidy on white bread from Friday and remove the commodity from the price control scheme.

He said the increase in the sugar price was necessitated by the rise in the price of raw sugar in the world market, and that the Government still subsidised the price at 80 sen per kg or RM1bil for the year.

“The subsidy on sugar is retained and the amount is much higher than the subsidy in 2009, which was RM720mil.

"However, as the world price of raw sugar has risen high especially since August, from US 14 cents to US 16 cents per pound to US 27 cents, the Government has had to raise the price of sugar," he told reporters here. - Bernama

20 litre fuel cap rule - Another stupid move by our caring Government

There are so many flaws and they are still thinking that they are providing the best solution. I can guarantee that this move will be revoke soon... Looks like ordinary people is more intelligent than our MP's...Another flip-flop move to be by our government, isn't it?
"Alif Min Nun Wau - SARKIS":

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/12/25/nation/5365535&sec=nation

Friday December 25, 2009 - The Star
Credit card way to bend 20-litre fuel cap rule


SOME Singaporeans have quickly found ways to circumvent the ruling allowing foreigners to buy only 20 litres of petrol within 50km of the border.

Sin Chew Daily reported that they would use credit cards issued by Malaysian banks to fill up.

Another way was to pay cash for the first 20 litres and use their credit card for the rest.

A third method was to fill up 20 litres from one petrol station and proceed to another for another 20 litres, reported the daily.

Some Singaporeans would fill up at a petrol station and return 15 minutes later to pump petrol again.

A petrol station employee in Tebrau said there was no way to check if the Singaporeans had already gone to a petrol station to fill up before they go to another petrol station.

Onother bad decision causes Million of tax payer's money wasted into ashes

Do you still remember that the government had purchased the indelible ink during the 12th. General Election in 2008? After all, they refused to use it by giving ridiculous reason... and it's now burnt to ashes.... What another waste of tax payer's money....

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/12/23/parliament/5353433&sec=parliament
Wednesday December 23, 2009 - The Star
Indelible ink incinerated, Liew tells dewan

THE indelible ink bought for use in the 12th general election has been disposed of through incineration.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong said this was the prescribed procedure stated in the Government Regulations.

Liew said the ink could not be used due to security and legal problems.

The stock was disposed of on Nov 25, he said in a written reply to a question by Senator Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim on the status of the indelible ink.

There had been plans to sell the ink but it could not as their expiry date had passed.

On inquests that had not been carried out or were postponed, Liew said the proceedings encountered problems related to absent witnesses or those who could not be traced.

“No specific action is taken to speed up the inquests besides issuing arrest warrants for witnesses,” he said in a written reply to another question by Tunku Abdul Aziz.

EPF for self employed - Is it effective?

There is no strict rule and it's up to the contributors whether to contribute on monthly basis or whatever they have... Even the current EPF average also depleted within 3 years after retirement, but I don't know what is the purpose of this.... "Buat Main-main and then tarik balik".... Looks like "Flip-Flop from previous regime is going to remain"....sigh....

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/12/22/nation/20091222194927&sec=nation

Published: Tuesday December 22, 2009 MYT 7:45:00 PM - The Star
EPF rolls out 1Malaysia retirement scheme for self-employed

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will launch the 1Malaysia Retirement Saving Scheme on Jan 3 next year to help the self-employed cope with income inadequacy during retirement.

EPF chief executive officer Tan Sri Azlan Zainol said the scheme, announced by the Prime Minister during the tabling of the 2010 Budget in October, was to care for the welfare of all strata of the self-employed who had no formal retirement saving scheme.

It was designed to provide these individuals without a fixed monthly income with a degree of financial security in their old age, he said in a statement here Tuesday.

The scheme is open to self-employed individuals such as hawkers, night-market traders, real estate earl tate agents, freelancers like disc jockeys and fitness instructors, singers and actors and online business owners.

”The Government is sensitive to the fact that adequate retirement savings remains a major concern for all Malaysians and in particular the self-employed, especially those without a fixed monthly salary.

”The 1Malaysia Retirement Saving Scheme offers this select group of contributors tremendous flexibility in determining how much they could afford to save for their retirement,” he said.

Azlan said that unlike the conventional EPF saving scheme, the amount contributed into the 1Malaysia Retirement Saving Scheme was entirely at the contributor’s discretion.

”Contributors can opt to set aside a minimum of RM50 or a maximum of RM5,000 per month as their retirement savings. Contribution is voluntary and contributors are also not required to contribute savings on a monthly basis but rather what and when they can afford to.”

He said contribuotrs would receive annual dividends declared by the EPF, in addition to a 5% contribution from the Government subject to a maximum of RM60 per year over the next five years from 2010-2014.

Those interested to apply for the scheme can fill the KWSP 16G (1M) Form which is available at any EPF branch nationwide or download from the myEPF website at www.kwsp.gov.my from Jan 3 onwards. The forms are to be returned at any EPF branch or by mail.

However, individuals who are not EPF members have to register with the EPF first by completing KWSP 3 Form and submitting it to the EPF before applying for the scheme.

Existing EPF members, who turn self-employed, are also eligible and may opt for this new scheme.

Savings for the scheme can be deposited via cash or cheque using the KWSP 6A(2) Form at any EPF Payment Counter nationwide and withdrawals are governed by the present EPF withdrawal procedures and conditions.

Further information can be obtained by visiting the nearest EPF branch or EPF Call Centre at (03) 8922-6000 or the EPF website. -- Bernama

Jet engine goes missing: What a shame to Malaysia!

It's not one jet engine that goes missing, but two..... and the worse is, it happens in 2007...
until now, there is nobody prosecuted... What a type of security that we are talking about?
US will start to enquire as they want to know where the engine is being sell to, as they afraid the engine will be pass to the UN's sanction country such as Iran.... looks like the case will not end in short of time...
In Japan, if it is the case, either the minister will resign or commit suicide...but in Malaysia, the minister keep pretending that they are in correct path... What a shame to our nation.....

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/12/22/nation/5345668&sec=nation

Tuesday December 22, 2009 - The Star
PM: Fighter jet engine reported stolen to cops
By DHARMENDER SINGH

No cover up over missing jet engine

PUTRAJAYA: There is no cover-up of the theft and sale of the RM50mil fighter jet engine last year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

He said the Defence Ministry and Royal Malaysia Air Force reported the theft to the police immediately after it was discovered and co-operated fully with the authorities to ensure that the matter was thoroughly investigated.

“To the credit of RMAF and Mindef, there was no intention of covering up (the theft) at all. I was the minister in charge at the time and I decided it should be reported to the police.

“Mindef took the position that we have to address this and take the necessary action, even criminal action, against those involved,” he told reporters after a special meeting with the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology and chairing the Malaysian Aerospace Council meeting yesterday.

It was reported that a General Electric J85-21A after burner turbojet engine – the power plant for the single-seater F-5E Tiger 11 and RF-5E Tigereye – was discovered missing from the Sungai Besi RMAF airbase during a routine maintenance service. Also missing were its maintenance and service records.

It was reported that a brigadier-general and 40 other armed forces personnel had been sacked over the incident.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi later said it was an inside job.
Aiming for greater heights: Najib being briefed at the launch of the Malaysia High Technology Industry Report at the Prime Minister’s office in Putrajaya Monday.

On why the brigadier-general continued to receive his pension and other retirement benefits despite having been sacked, Najib said such decisions would depend on the wrong that was committed and that it would be up to the armed forces to decide.

He said it would be better to wait for the full report on the incident to be completed.

Earlier, Najib said the Government would provide financial and tax incentives to companies involved in the aerospace industry after it recorded an 11% annual growth over the last five years.

He said the Malaysian Aerospace Council meeting agreed with a Finance Ministry proposal to provide the incentives for companies involved in research and development, system integration, manufacturing and assembly, general aviation, aerospace training, certification and maintenance, repair and overhauling.

Najib said the proposal for the incentives was made after looking at the tremendous growth of the industry which also recorded a 300% jump in the total investment in the last three years.

He said the industry, which employed about 54,000 people, registered a turnover of RM25bil last year.

He said re-investments and new investments totalling RM1.4bil were expected to create an additional 2,700 jobs.

He added that a detailed announcement on the incentives would be made soon.

Another burden to all Malaysian in 2010 - GST

Taken from The Star:

Saturday December 5, 2009 - The Star
Taxing time for Malaysians


A 4% GST is still too much for many Malaysians in view of the small monthly salary we get for doing the same work compared to people working in Singapore.

Workers in Singapore are paid five times or more. Though they pay 7% GST, it’s negligible to them because they get paid “fat” salaries.

With costs of living escalating over the years, Malaysians are feeling the pinch harder and harder and, besides, getting only a 5%-10% annual salary increment is too little and insignificant. Thus it is difficult to accept any more new taxes like the GST.

That means the rakyat has to tighten their belt further when the 4% GST comes into effect, because unlike the existing 5% Government Service Tax which applies only to certain establishments whose yearly income exceeds RM2mil, we will soon have to pay a tax for everything we use, eat and drink.

When you buy an electrical item with your credit card, some merchants will bill you an extra 2% to cover the bank charges.

So the total amount for the item with 4% GST will come up to 106%. A 6% charge is a lot to pay for a high-end item. This is not good for business as it will drive away the less affluent customers.

Apparently that is why there are so many small restaurants mushrooming in recent years in major townships – to avoid having to pay the 10% service charge and 5% government tax as well as for tipping waiters.

We still have a long way to go to reach developed nation status, so why not exempt foodstuff, medical fees/charges and public transport from such taxes for now? Exemptions should also be given for school books, education materials, computers, reading glasses, equipment for handicapped and invalid people, and essential medicines.

These goods and services are needed by ordinary folks who usually cannot afford to pay for them with their small incomes. With the 4% GST, these items will be beyond their reach.

Of course the Government should also do something concrete to help Malaysians get higher pay. Start with keeping abreast of employees in Singapore before we jump on the bandwagon of developed nations.

For now there is no rationale for a 4% GST across the board, because the poorer Malaysians will become even poorer and find it more difficult to make ends meet.

We also need to know specifically where the new revenue is going to. Simply put, the majority of the rakyat is not ready to shoulder the 4% GST.

LAU BING,
Subang Jaya.

Malaysian giving up citizenship on the rise

Why this thing could happen in the country so called "the best"? Lu pikir la sendiri.....

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/45137-number-of-ex-malaysians-doubles-in-2009-

Two-fold increase in Malaysians giving up citizenship - The Malaysian Insider 

By Lee Wei Lian

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 – The number of Malaysians who surrendered their citizenship has almost doubled in this year, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Senator A. Kohilan Pillay, who revealed today that about 3,800 Malaysians have given up their citizenships to date compared to 2,000 last year.
This figure, however, is much smaller than the 304,358 Malaysians who were reported to have migrated from March 2008 to August 2009.
Kohilan clarified that the number of “Malaysians who migrated” consists of those who are working abroad and registered with the respective Malaysian embassies.
There was nevertheless a sharp rise in the number of Malaysians who registered themselves as having moved abroad with 210,000 of them doing so from January to August this year compared with 94,000 from March to December 2008.
He also said that between 45 to 55 per cent, or roughly half, of the Malaysians working abroad are professionals.
The volume of Malaysian talent moving abroad is a potentially damaging brain drain and a matter of concern as the country is attempting to remake itself into a developed high-income nation.
The most common reasons given for migration were better education, brighter career or business prospects and marriage.
Kohilan also pointed out that the government is taking some steps to attract talent to the country, including making it easier for foreigners with desired expertise to obtain permanent residence.
Kohilan, who is from Gerakan, also criticised the Penang state government currently under Pakatan Rakyat, saying that they should stop using the shortage of engineers an excuse for the recent loss of an RM10 billion electronic factory investment and should instead find ways to overcome it.
“Penang should not blame others if there is no investment,” Kohilan told The Malaysian Insider. “What professionals would want to stay there if there is only push factors? There must also be pull factors. They must think wisely and make sure the state also has pull factors.”
Kohilan said that there was no breakdown by race for Malaysians who have moved abroad but some migration agents have noticed a rise in applications from Malays to migrate over the past few years.
Robert Chelliah, who runs a migration consultancy in Petaling Jaya says that he has seen a noticeable increase in interest among Malays to move to Australia.
“These are educated Malays and they feel frustrated with the system of governance and they have a global frame of reference to make comparisons,” he said.
“Generally, the push factor from Malaysia has been on the rise ... people feel pushed away from the country. They feel alienated and they feel that their prospects are limited by factors that they have no control over,” he added.
According to Kohilan, Australia had the most number of Malaysians registered with the Malaysian embassy with 274,000 and the US second with 31,000 and Taiwan third with 14,000.
He added that there were about 50,000 Malaysian students now studying abroad.

What happen to our judiciary system?

It's look like there are two (2) judiciary system in Malaysia, one for ruling coalition and one more for opposition. If the case was brought by ruling coalition, most of the case will be quickly heard and processed but sadly to say, if the case was oppositions', they need to wait and wait... These thing can be clearly seen in the case of Perak state ruling....  IMHO, every case no matter who brought it, since that case was our nation's interest should be judge earlier.... sad to live in Malaysia if this case still cannot be solved.
In Linggam case, how can our judiciary system can let them go? the truth is already there but........

Kg Buah Pala issue: Why they are so demanding?

The Kg Buah Pala issue in Penang will not settle just like that because the case is quite complicated because this is also involve a racial issue. When Khir Toyo demolish Kg Beremban, Ampang settlement in 2006 if I not mistaken, there is no big deal because they are Malays. I said that no big deal means that BN don't care what really happen to them although PR had already made a protest.

In Kg Buah Pala, since they are all Indians, MIC will play their part and the people at Kg Buah Pala know this is their best time to demand everything. Is it a terrace house does not enough? Do you want a bungalow or what? If the reason is their family is big, so they should looking for a solution on their own. I'm not in a position to create racial tension over here, but I'm looking at a positive manner by comparing the case to any previous cases that happen before.

Think!

H1N1: Critical!

When our Nation detect the first H1N1 case, they told that the case is rare and we don't have to panic because there is no local transmission yet. Even the Tourism Minister Dato Dr. Ng. Yen Yen urge our media not to highlight the H1N1 case as this will deter tourist from coming to Malaysia.

When we first time detect the local transmission, they said, don't worry, this is rare and there is no death so far.

Look what really happen now. Up to today, there are 15 deaths and they are still rileks until Najib unexpectedly announce that now H1N1 is a threat to our nation. Why after 15 deaths they are only declaring this? Is the 15 deaths before doesn't mean anything? Until yesterday, 8/8/09 there are 18 deaths reported so far...

They don't care what happen to our people but they only care that the tourist won't come to Malaysia. You know why? money is everything.....

PPSMI: another bad decision causing lost of millions ringgit

Now you see, and now you don't. PPSMI is now is going to be cancelled, but not before 2012. Do you know how much money was spent to implement PPSMI due to our dumb minister's bad decision? Millions....

But what I really don't understand is, why 2012? during the implementation last time, after they decide to push for PPSMI, they are straight away implement PPSMI by the next day.. amazing isn't it?

Discount 20% for 80 times per month Toll payment?

What a joke. Suprise! I don't expect Najib know how to make a joke, but he is. For 80 times to take place, you must pay 4 tolls each day on everage in order to get a discount. After all, it only effective on September. Get pass through more toll booth in order to get discount? The sentence should be phrases something like this: If you pay toll more than RM80 per month, you'll get a 20% discount, which I think more practical.... Isn't it? as simple as that... Do they still think that we are dumb enough to be fooled off?

Discrimination by BN: No oil royalty for Kelantan

As usual, since Kelantan was rule under PR, so there's no need for Petronas to channel the oil royalty to Kelantan although it was obtained from the Kelantan's shore. Everybody knows what happen in Terengganu when PAS won in 1999, the federal government under Mahathir's regime straight away turn the oil royalty into "wang ehsan" and channel it to the federal comittee (JKKP) in Terengganu instead. So, the same thing although different in term of modus operandi, the ruling is not to channel the money to the opposition, never and ever... For Kelantanese, if you want to maintain PAS as the ruling party, and at the same time need the oil royalty, you don't have a choice but to wait and contribute for PR to rule the Federal Government... Patience and commitment is the best medicine....

Dr M: Where did Petronas money go?

Even Mahathir did wonder where are those Petronas amounting RM253.6 billion money for the last 6 years spent to. The value is whoppingly increased tremendously year by year from RM19 billion in 2004 to RM67.8 billion in 2009. Oh no! what happen to our money?

Please look at the statistic and judge it... the pirate in BN is on the rise.....

Oil price: Is 30 Sen subsidy still in place?

I'm not in a position to support the Government to increase the Petrol price although the crude oil price is now reaching USD70 per barrel. What I really concern is the promise made by our Government that they will maintain the subsidy at 30 sen no matter what the oil price is. If we want to take into account that 30 sen subsidy was in place during the crude price is hovering around USD50 per barrel and the petrol price is maintaining at RM1.80 per litre.

With the crude price reaching USD70 per barrel (5 - 15 June 2009), is the 30 sen subsidy is still valid? I don't think so... the subsidy is now I think reaching almost 50 to 60 sen per litre. So, where are the promised? Looks like they are still cheating people and their promise made only to suit the situation.... Believe me.... 

Third link: Is it desperately required?

I don't know what are the hidden agenda and deal by Najib in proposing the third bridge but not to upgrade the "Tambak Johor" instead. Amazingly, you know what?, Singapore is agreed. Is Johor and Singapore are great enough as even 2 bridges linking them are still proven not enough? Why not they find a way to encourage people to use the second link instead of building another bridge after a plan to upgrade the Tambak Johor is proven futile? I smell a big fishy around there, MACC should standby by now if they got a guts...

Keranamu BN, Malaysiaku Hancur.... 

Something are wrong somewhere, but I don't know where

Today's court decision is also another blow to our constitution. The court decided that the Election Commission (EC), and not the Perak state assembly speaker, to declare whether or not a state seat is vacant. It is true that the EC is right to say that if and only if the speaker already submitted the case and if the case is submitted, of course, the seat is vacant. The speaker will not submitting the case if the seat is not vacant. The statement is true when the EC only declaring as what was passed to them by the Speaker. Of course the case will be declared by the EC not the speaker, the speaker just passing the batton to the EC for them to declare, not to decide..

The EC cannot even declare the seat is vacant if the speaker did not submitting the case, isn't it? or, can the EC declare the seat is vacant without the speaker firstly acknowledging them, can't they?

The judgement must be correct at the first place as this will be inherited to our next generation. If the EC is powerful enough, for what purpose the speaker is there to inform them? Isn't it a joke or what?

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/6/15/nation/20090615152713&sec=nation

Published: Monday June 15, 2009 MYT 3:25:00 PM - The Star
Federal Court: EC declares seat vacancies, not speaker

PUTRAJAYA: It is for the Election Commission (EC), and not the Perak state assembly speaker, to declare whether or not a state seat is vacant, the Federal Court ruled in a written judgement made available Monday.

An oral ruling was made April 9.

Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nik Hashim Nik Ab Rahman, in his 20-page judgment, said that under section 12(3) of the Elections Act 1958, the EC would have to establish that a vacancy existed before issuing a writ of by election.

Therefore, the speaker could not interfere with the constitutional duty of the EC to establish whether there was a casual vacancy.

Let hear a comment from the BAR council:

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com.my/index.php/malaysia/29599-bar-slams-federal-court-for-saying-ec-decides-on-vacancies-

Bar slams Federal Court for saying EC decides on vacancies 
By Debra Chong 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 – The Federal Court says it is the Election Commission (EC), and not the legislative assembly speaker, who has the right to decide whether or not a seat is vacant, according to its written judgment in the recent Perak case where three state lawmakers sued Speaker V. Sivakumar.

“The Federal Court has set a dangerous precedent,” the Bar Council president told The Malaysian Insider in an immediate comment on the written grounds recently given out.

Based on the ruling, Ragunath Kesavan said, the EC could easily declare a seat vacant and call for a by-election once a lawmaker hands in his resignation letter, whether it is accepted or rejected by the speaker.

New tourist attraction in Terengganu: Collapsed Stadium

In less than 1 year, the Terengganu landmark, which is the new stadium collapsed. Once opened during last year Sukma, the greatest opening ceremony and fireworks are stunning, now, the stadium become not more than the statue and the best thing is, it is now become a place for tourist attraction. This what happen when the money from the oil royalty is being abused and channeled to the wrong people.... believe it, it is a Malaysia Boleh..... 

PPP is following his big brother

PPP is now looking forward to follow the Perak crisis by having 2 presidents. The story that happen in Perak's assembly sitting is now practised by PPP. They don't care about the law, but their aim become priority...

A little bit demoralised after high court decision overturned

I'm a little bit frustrated with the overturn decision made by the high court in MB vs MB case in Perak, that's why, my blog is stagnant for a few weeks. I'll try my best to keep up the pace again. My hope for a better judiciary system after Tun Abdullah takeover is again drop.... we are heading backwards now.......

Economy: GDP shrank to -6.2%

Our economy now became worst than expected although a few billions stimulus package already declared to overcome this. I don't think the government did enough as they are more concern on power grab in Perak rather than our economy. The worst thing is to come, well, be prepared....

Shocking High Court decision

In less than 24 hours, the high court overturn the previous decision in a split second. Our court, which is normally famous by having a backlogged cases which took over several years to settle the case, today made a fast and furious decision. At 9.00 a.m. the appeal has been filed, by 10 a.m., the court start to hear the case and by 1 p.m., came out with a decision, efficient isn't it? Well, I'm proud to be a Malaysian if it is the case for all the court case, but it is not the case. Amazingly, the decision also nullify the previous decision not to grant Zamry stay of execution previously made the day before and the decision also  resulting Nizar to be expelled from the office by less than 24 hours, fair isn't it? That is the fairness we get from the Malaysian court.... IMHO, the court should consider the previous court decision and give Zamry the appeal that he want but not to grant the stay of execution that he also get as a win-win decision instead of granting Zamry his both applications.

The court decison also made me angry when they accept the explaination from Zamry lawyer that stated Nizar had clearly indicated that he would seek an audience with the Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah to request for the dissolution of the state legislative assembly if the court of appeal do not grant Zamry the stay of execution order. The Zamry lawyer then continue that “If the state assembly is dissolved, then the appeal would be academic,” he said, adding that if the stay was not granted, the appeal would be rendered nugatory but,

why the court didn't consider Nizar lawyer statement that If a stay is granted, Zambry could initiate a motion of no-confidence against Nizar and the court will say our case is academic also as Nizar is no longer mentri besar then. Tragic isn't it?.....Well, lets us hope that PR will win after this and forever win...Ameen....

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/12/nation/20090512171440&sec=nation

Published: Tuesday May 12, 2009 MYT 5:13:00 PM - The Star
Perak crisis: Details on stay of execution
By LISA GOH


PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal on Tuesday granted a stay of execution on the High Court’s ruling that Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin is the rightful mentri besar of Perak.

With the stay order, status quo remains with Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir as the Perak Mentri Besar pending his appeal against the High Court’s ruling on Monday.

Justice Ramly Ali granted the stay at about 1.15pm following an application by Zambry at about 9.30am Tuesday. Zambry also filed an appeal at the Kuala Lumpur High Court registry at about 9am.

“The court notes that the circumstance of this case is very unique as it does not only involve the applicant and respondent but the entire state of Perak.

“Based on the practise of this court, which has the jurisdiction to grant the stay, the stay is granted,” he said, adding: “The court will fix an early date for the appeal hearing.”

Nizar’s lead counsel Sulaiman Abdullah then immediately requested for the court to apply terms to the stay of execution order, but his request was rejected.

On Monday, the High Court ruled that Nizar was the rightful mentri besar of Perak as his office had not been vacated when Zambry was appointed mentri besar.

This came following Nizar’s application on Feb 13 for a judicial review challenging Zambry’s appointment, seeking a declaration that he was the rightful mentri besar at all material times and an injunction to bar Zambry from carrying out his duties as MB.

Zambry’s lawyer Datuk Cecil Abraham submitted that Nizar had clearly indicated that he would seek an audience with the Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah to request for the dissolution of the state legislative assembly.

“If the state assembly is dissolved, then the appeal would be academic,” he said, adding that if the stay was not granted, the appeal would be rendered nugatory.

Sulaiman, however, argued that the stay order would allow the “person found by the High Court to be the usurper to continue his office”.

“What about us? If a stay is granted, Zambry could initiate a motion of no-confidence against Nizar and the court will say our case is academic as Nizar is no longer mentri besar.

“Whether or not there is a dissolution, that lies in the hands of a third party, as it depends on whether Tuanku grants it or not. But whether there is a motion of no-confidence or not, that is in their hands,” he submitted.

After the ruling, Nizar’s lawyer Ranjit Singh said an option was to appeal to a three-man bench of the Court of Appeal to set aside this court’s stay of execution order.

What Zamry did during his tenureship as unlawful MB

During a few months of tenureship as a so called "MB", Zambry did a few controversial thing that he should be avoided at the first place. Since at that time, the court case is still running, he shouldn't make any decision, because, if he did, what happen if he is declared as not the rightful MB during his tenureship? The list below are the worst thing that he did:

1) Asking Nizar and previous EXCO to return the state's Toyota Camry and then he decided to sell those car and to purchase a new Proton V6 again.

2) Asking for a state assembly sitting to expel the Speaker

3) Appoint a new speaker

4) Sack all the Pakatan's village comittee (JKK)

5) and the ultimatum is by asking the Police to expel Speaker Sivakumar out of assembly sitting and detain him for about 1 hour inside the room.

For those who can think, logically, what he did cannot be accepted by using our rational brain... what a jungle law that he practises, but instead accusing the PR that practising the jungle law....sigh....

 

Perak rigthful MB: Najib cannot accept the High Court decision

Is it Najib pledge of 1Malaysia really being implemented? If he trully prioritised the rakyat, he should return the power to rakyat in Perak case instead of appealing with the High Court decision.The High Court had just ruling that Nizar is now the rightful MB for Perak. Does he going to further complicated the Perak impasse, doesn't he? If he did proceed with the appeal, Perak will still under no ruling party for another few months to come. Did he want this to happen?

Should this appeal become true tomorrow, well, it seems that the 1Malaysia motto is going to be only a motto only and not more than that.... Well... I can also say that the Perak will still under limbo for another few months to come...sigh....

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/11/nation/20090511154813&sec=nation

Published: Monday May 11, 2009 MYT 3:46:00 PM - The Star
Updated: Monday May 11, 2009 MYT 9:32:28 PM
Court rules Nizar is Perak MB; BN to appeal (Update 10)


KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional will appeal the High Court ruling on Monday that declared Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin as the rightful Perak Mentri Besar, and not Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

The appeal would be filed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.

In the meantime, he urged the people of Perak to remain calm while "the situation is resolved."

Pakatan Rakyat is however adamant that there is no "situation."

“This is a great day for the rakyat (people) because the Law and the Constitution are the true winners,” Nizar said in a statement.

“It is a historic day for all who love democracy and it will be remembered for years and years to come. Its positive effects for revitalising parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy is tremendous,” he said.

He said that everyone from both sides of the political divide would benefit from this ruling “because an independent judiciary is absolutely essential for the well-being of any country and its people.”

Nizar said that all previous decisions made by the Dr Zambry administration would be subject to review but not invalidated except for the tumultous May 7 sitting.

He also suspended the state legal adviser with immediate effect.

Nizar said that once he arrived in Ipoh, he would meet with his Pakatan exco at 11pm and a press conference could be expected after that.

Earlier, Zambry said he would apply for a stay pending appeal. This was immediately rejected by the court.

The court also ordered Zambry and the six executive councillors he had appointed to vacate their office.

An aide to Dr Zambry told the media that Perak Barisan Nasional will respect the court order and will vacate their offices at the state secretariat building immediately.

He added that Dr Zambry is on his way to Kuala Lumpur from Ipoh. Dr Zambry could not be reached for comment at press time.

Dr Zambry's private secretary Khairul Azwan Harun then asked the media to vacate the office, saying that their presence was "scaring off the staff."

By 5:30pm, several truckloads of Federal Reserve Unit personnel and police had arrived at the state secretariat building in Ipoh.

“Our presence is to maintain law and order,” said Perak CPO Deputy Comm Datuk Zulkifli Abdullah.

“We will not allow any illegal assembly or procession by either party,” he said.

Nizar left the KL courtroom saying he would seek an audience with the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, to get his consent to dissolve the Assembly and call for fresh state elections.

He would make his request for the audience at a state function at the Istana Kuala Kangsar Tuesday morning.

In his ruling Monday, Justice Abdul Aziz Abd Rahim said that a new mentri besar could not be appointed as the office had not been vacated.

He said a mentri besar can only be dismissed by a vote of no confidence, and upheld the Stephen Kalong Ningkan ruling.

He noted that the Perak State Legislative Assembly had not held a vote of no confidence.

In 1966, Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Stephen Kalong Ningkan was ousted when the state governor showed him a letter of no confidence issued by 21 out of 42 legislators and asked Ningkan to resign.

Ningkan refused, saying the letters were not tantamount to a vote of no confidence in the state legislative assembly. He was sacked by the governor but eventually reinstated by the Borneo High Court, which saw the necessity of a formal vote of no confidence.

Manoharan, DAP assemblymen is now released from ISA

Last week, Hishamuddin voice out his stand not to release Manoharan as the latter say that he might resign as an elected representative due to his detention under ISA. Hishamuddin says that he will not obey because of the brouhaha over Manoharan possible resignation. Week after that, Manoharan is going to be release soon and the reason given is, he is not a threat to our national security. I can say that this is also a flip-flop decision then.... what do you think?

Please do compare with the earlier news at the bottom... sigh.... What a decision.... everything can change in the blink of eye.... Malaysia.....

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/9/nation/20090509083336&sec=nation

Saturday May 9, 2009 - The Star
Hindraf leaders among 13 ISA detainees to be released


PUTRAJAYA: The remaining three leaders of the banned Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) will be released from Internal Security Act detention in the next few days.

M. Manoharan, P. Uthayakumar and K. Vasantha Kumar are among 13 people to be released soon, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
 

Six are Malaysians while the others are five Filipinos and two Indonesians.

The release of the three Hindraf leaders comes after two other leaders – V. Ganabatirau and R. Kengadharan – were freed when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak took office last month.

Other Malaysians to be released are Zulkepli Marzuki, Jeknal Adil and Adzmi Pindatun while the Filipinos are Sufian Salih, Hasim Talib, Abdul Jamal Azahari, Yusof Mohd Salam and Husin Alih. The Indonesians are Zainun Rasyhid and Aboud Ghafar Shahril.

Hishammuddin said the Malaysian detainees would be released once documents were processed.

He said the Malaysian authorities were working with their counterparts in Manila and Jakarta and with the embassies here to get the necessary papers ready to send the foreigners home.

“I will sign the necessary documents now and I hope the Malaysians will be released within the next two to three days,” he said.

In an immediate reaction, Najib said the release of the 13 showed that the Government was not cruel.

He said the police felt that the time had come for them to be released.

“ I think this shows that it’s not true that the Government is carrying out a cruel and repressive policy as claimed by the Opposition, and that we have tried to stifle individual freedom,” he said.

“If these people held under the ISA had not been a threat to our security, we wouldn’t even have detained them for a day. When I first became Prime Minister, I had announced the release of 13 people held under the ISA.

“I want to show that our Government acts based on fair principles and civil liberties,” he said.

Najib denied that the release was planned to lessen the consequences of the pandemonium at the Perak State Assembly meeting on Thursday.

“Please, what do you want? Even if we release them, we are (seen) to be wrong,” he said yesterday.

Hishammuddin denied that Manoharan’s release was linked to the Kota Alam Shah assemblyman’s earlier announcement that he might resign as an elected representative . 

Earlier,

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/6/nation/3841926&sec=nation

Wednesday May 6, 2009 - The Star
Manoharan held for ‘certain reasons’


KUALA LUMPUR: Kota Alam Shah assemblyman M. Manoharan, who is being detained under the Internal Security Act, will not be released just because of the brouhaha over his possible resignation, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said.

Manoharan was arrested under the ISA for certain reasons, he said.

“I can tolerate a review, a new approach and openness, but I will not compromise on national importance, security and the country’s stability and dignity,” he said.

Manoharan had said he would decide on his resignation after meeting DAP chairman Karpal Singh on May 19.

Hishammuddin said he had directed his two deputies to study how much money would be spent each time a by-election was held.

“There seems to be a trend now to have by-elections. The figure is not a small amount. A by-election at the parliamentary level can cost RM20mil to deploy police to ensure safety,” he added.

Hishammuddin also said he had instructed two “best legal minds” each from the police, immigration and prison departments to re-look all laws under his ministry to aid the Law Reform Committee.

“Our focus is on the ISA as it is time for a review,” he said.

PPSMI: also delayed, again

It's look like the Najib cabinet are facing difficulties in deciding. Now, PPSMI whether to proceed or not is also an issue. I don't know whether Muhyiddin trying to delay the decision because of the result which is not in government favour, so, it's again undecided... but ironically, he said that they don't want to be a flip-flop government as heritated from Abdullah administration.... what kind of joke is this?...heeheee...

How much longer do they need time? 1 year? 2 years? The time will come, now they are at the top, wait till they drop.... please be patience.....

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/5/nation/3834378&sec=nation

Tuesday May 5, 2009 - The Star
Muhyiddin wants more info on Maths & Science issue before final decision
By KAREN CHAPMAN


More time to review Maths and Science

KUALA LUMPUR: It looks like there won’t be a quick decision on the language of instruction for Mathematics and Science.

The Education Ministry under its new minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is willing to listen to more views and accept memoranda on the issue before deciding whether the subjects should be taught in English or revert to Bahasa Malaysia and mother tongue (Chinese and Tamil).

“Our national language is important but then so is English and this is the future of our children,” said Muhyiddin, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, after visiting Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

“We are prepared to wait a little bit longer because I think that whatever decision the Government has to make is difficult.

“We also don’t want to be seen to flip- flop on this matter.”

The Teaching of Mathematics and Science in English (better known by its Malay acronym (PPSMI) policy was introduced in phases, beginning with Year One, Form One and Lower Six students in 2003.

Former Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein had said previously that the Cabinet was expected to make a decision on the language of instruction in mid-April.

On when he would submit the matter to the Cabinet for a decision, Muhyiddin said he was not fully satisfied yet with what had been done.

Muhyiddin declined to say what he was dissatisfied with, adding that he would make a detailed announcement at the right time.

Asked whether the ministry would hold more roundtable discussions, he said this did not have to be so.

Last year, the ministry held such discussions with researchers from public universities; representatives from associations and organisations, professional bodies, corporate, community leaders; parent-teacher associations, students, teachers and lecturers from matriculation colleges and teacher training institutes; and, politicians.

PKFZ report, again delayed

Looks like that the new Government under Najib is slowly progress, not as what Najib says sporadically during the UMNO assembly. Now the report on the PKFZ is again delayed, why? are they going to tamper or what? This is the third time already, if I not mistaken. Same thing happen on deciding whether to contest at Penanti or not, they missed 2 time already and give a new date for a decision. Are they going to be Flip-Flop as previously happen during Abdullah Government? Just wait and see... or is it Najib is the man who is afraid to make a decision? worth to wait...

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/7/nation/3851778&sec=nation

Thursday May 7, 2009 - The Star
‘Technical issue’ delays PKFZ report


PETALING JAYA: The keenly awaited audit report on the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) that was to be released today has been held back on a technical issue.

Port Klang Authority chairman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng said the report could only be released with the consent of auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

“PwC has made it clear to the Port Klang Authority that the report is confidential and must not be reproduced or distributed, ‘in whole or in part, to any other party in any way without the prior consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Sdn Bhd’,” he said in a statement yesterday.

Lee said he wrote to PwC on April 30 to seek its consent following the instructions by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat to release the report within seven days.

“PwC replied on May 4 that consent will be given subject to certain terms and conditions,” he said.

“On Tuesday (May 5), I met with representatives from PwC and decided to call for an emergency board meeting to seek members’ approval on the terms and conditions for the release of the report.

“In the light of this, I’ve informed the Transport Minister that I have to resolve this technical issue before the report can be made public despite the deadline he gave.”

Lee gave his assurance that the matter would be sorted out as soon as possible, as it was his responsibility to ensure that the full report together with declassified documents were released to the public.

“I am concerned with the leaks to the press and wish to state that my office and I played no part in that,” he added.

Tun Abdullah as advisor: What a waste of public fund

Since Tun Mahathir is still at his seat for Petronas and Proton Advisor, Najib don't have a choice but to give other position to Tun Abdullah which are the National Corridor Development and MAS adviser. They said that these positions were offered as a BN tradition to offer a former PM to be adviser for GLC. How much money will be wasted on this now? Adviser for what? Is Tun Abdullah excellent enough to be an advisor? One more waste of public fund whilst the world is now on Global economic recession.... sigh....

Corrupted Local Council in Cameron Highland

For those who did follow the Karam Singh Walia report at TV3 news a few days before might notice that there are a few premises that don't have a proper waste water treatment but they just piped the waste to the nearest river. How could this happen in today's scenario? This shows how corrupt the Cameron Highland Council is.... and maybe most of the daily water usage for Cameron Highland folks are coming from the same source... wow! with an added nutrient...

and what I'm really frustrated is, they are pretending that they are not responsible such that somebody else are guilty but they're not... sigh.....

How to remove a Speaker: The BN ways

These are the tips how to remove a state speaker or even parliament speaker the BN ways:

1) First of all, make sure the Assembly Official do not obey the Speaker instruction and

2) Switch off the Speaker microphone, if not success,

3) Grab the Speaker chair whilst he is going out from the assembly hall, if not success,

4) Whilst the Speaker is muted (mic is off), quickly asked Deputy Speaker to take over the Speaker role, if also not success, you don't have a choice but,

5) To ask the Police to throw the Speaker outside the hall and detain him until the proceeding finished.

Democratic isn't it? That's how democratic BN is, and do you know what is being reported in the news? Well..... you know already.... They said the opposition is practising a jungle law, too good to be true right?.... Malaysia is again BOLEH..... a new record now.....

1 Malaysia and Malaysian Malaysia: Is there any different?

Najib's motto and DAP's motto sound different but the content is the same. As usual, if the rhetoric is coming from our government itself, it is not a big issue but it is for opposition. Our prime media as usual gave a good praise as to please Najib. Where a those Malay champion that opposing the DAP motto's now? The same thing goes to another decision which is to revoke a bumiputra equity inside a few business sectors, there's no words heard from the Malay association. Do you still remember that suggestion by Khalid Ibrahim to open UiTM entry to non-bumiputra that draw flaks from most parties and the student from Uitm even have a demonstration infront of Selangor's SUK building?......What a double standard happen in Malaysia.......sigh....

Another Flip-Flop decision by our Government

Another changes by our government to their previous decision which is to defer the foreign worker levi hike. This time they are going to defer the decision, but I can guarantee that at the end they will rescind the decision.... as usual, the decision made without considering all the factors.... In my previous post earlier, I did mention about the decision on this that will be at the end rescinded......and now it is about to be proven true....

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/5/1/nation/20090501193529&sec=nation

Published: Friday May 1, 2009 MYT 7:36:00 PM - The Star
Cabinet temporarily defers foreign worker levy hike


KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has decided to defer temporarily the implementation of the foreign worker levy hike, Human Resource Minister Datuk Dr. S.Subramaniam said.

He said the Cabinet made the decision at its last weekly meeting after considering requests by the employers, especially restaurant owners who felt the hike would be and added burden.

“The Cabinet felt that it was not the right time to implement the levy hike on foreign workers due to the uncertain economic situation,” he told reporters at Angkasapuri here on Friday.

Dr. Subramaniam said he raised the matter at Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting after gathering feedback from the employers and industry stakeholders recently.

“With this decision, the implementation of the doubling of levy payment for foreign workers will be deferred temporarily until the economy improves,” he said.

The Minister said once the country’s economy had improved, the Cabinet would announce the mechanism for the implementation of the hike.

It was reported that more than 375,000 foreign and local workers in 25,000 Indian, Muslim and Chinese food outlets risked losing their jobs if the foreign worker levy payment was doubled as proposed in the mini budget.

The mini budget tabled in Parliament recently, provided for the doubling of the foreign workers levy, except for those in the construction, plantation and domestic maid sectors.

Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma) president Datuk Jamarulkhan Kadir was quoted as saying that many restaurants found it difficult to sustain their businesses even without the annual levy per worker being increased from RM1,800 to RM3,600.

He was reported to have said that on top of the levy, the owners also had to pay for medical fees (RM200), visa charges (RM160) and insurance (RM100).

Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners Association (Primas) president Datuk R. Ramalingam Pillai had also urged the Government to review the levy for the service sector and cancel it in view of the looming recession.

Ramalingam claimed that business across the board had also shrunk 30% in the past six months following the economic slowdown sparked by the global financial crisis.-Bernama

Fill in the blank with the same old thing

Could you find the different between Ali Rustam and KJ case?Ali Rustam is now again picked up by BN although he was found guilty of money politics and the same thing again did not happen to Khairy Jamaluddin. Pity on you KJ, they again pick his deputy youth chief Razali Ibrahim instead for appointed supreme council member after they give the latter the deputy minister post. The Perlis Liason chief is being replace with Menteri Besar for the post, but Shahidan Kassim in order to avoid his retaliation, is given the appointed supreme council member, since he is so vocal and BN can't handle him. I don't think Najib direction gonna be different with his previous regime since the same old thing is taken place. Rafidah Aziz again?... Yes, now you see it, now you don't....

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/24/nation/20090424194640&sec=nation

THE NEW LINE-UP:

Secretary-General: Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor

Treasurer-General: Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah

Information Chief: Ahmad Maslan

State Liaison Chiefs:

Selangor: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak replaces Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib.

Federal Territory: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin replaces Datuk Seri Zulhasnan Rafique.

Terengganu: Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein; Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said is deputy chief.

Perak: Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir

Kedah: Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal

Kelantan: Datuk Mustapa Mohamad

Penang: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

Negri Sembilan: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan

Malacca: Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam

Johor: Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman

Pahang: Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob

Perlis: Datuk Seri Md Isa Sabu

Sabah: Datuk Seri Musa Aman

Appointed Supreme Council members:

- Datuk Kamilia Ibrahim (Wanita)

- Datuk Razali Ibrahim (Youth)

- Dr Wan Norashikin Wan Nordin (Puteri)

- Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim

- Datuk Seri Nazri Abd Aziz

- Datuk Jamil Khir Baharom

- Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin

- Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam

- Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz

- Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman

- Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim

Ooopss...BN did again!

As usual, BN as executive power again and again contemplating the court. In previous court decision regarding Perak issue, the court had rules that the speaker cannot suspend Zambry and his exco from entering the Dewan for state assembly and this time, BN has gone further with the decision that will affect the court decision.... They lead the court, and I don't know where is the separation of power that was guaranteed in our constitution now...... They ruin everything now...What another sad day for our country....

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/24/nation/3764285&sec=nation

Friday April 24, 2009 - The Star

Decision shocks syariah lawyers

PETALING JAYA: Courts must be allowed to remain free from interference from any party including the Government, said Malaysian Syariah Lawyers Association (PGSM) deputy president Musa Awang.

“PGSM is shocked with the latest decision of the Cabinet. We view the decision as an interference of legislative matters. It threatens the freedom of the courts,” he said in a statement yesterday.

“PGSM demands that the decision be postponed and reviewed again with the input from all parties inclu­ding NGOs, the public and academicians.”

He stressed the freedom of the court and the legislative institution must be defended.

Musa was commenting on the Ca­bi­net’s decision on children of parents, where one of them opts to convert, must be raised in the common religion at the time of marriage.

The religious conversion issue came to the Cabinet’s attention on April 15 involving a specific case.

Indra Ghandhi had sought the help of the Hindu Sangam branch in Ipoh after her husband K. Patma­na­than, now Mohd Ridzuan Abdullah, converted their three children without their presence and without informing her.

New Cabinet: Same old story

I don't think the new cabinet as declared by Najib as a changes that BN needs because I can still see the underperformed (in my opinion) minister such as Nazri Aziz, Rais Yatim and Shabery Cheek inside the cabinet. One more thing, although they said that they trimmed the cabinet, but they introduce 2 deputy ministers for certain ministry. I think this is still a wastage with a Najib style instead of Abdullah which is worst.... but thank to Najib for not reappoint Syed Hamid Albar and Sahril Samad although he is resigned... I respect Sahril Samad when he is a PAC chairman, but when he is appointed as a minister, his teeth become very soft.... Syed Hamid Albar is worst, he is mumbling all the time without any strong facts.... The cabinet is there already, just accept it for the better.....

NEW CABINET LINE-UP:

Prime Minister and Finance Minister 1: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak

Deputy PM and Education Minister: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

Ministers in Prime Minister’s Department
Unity and Performance Management: Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon
Law and Parliament: Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz
Religious Affairs: Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Datuk Jamil Khir Baharum
Economic Planning Unit: Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop

Deputies: Datuk Liew Vui Keong, Senator Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim, Datuk SK Devamany, Ahmad Maslan, Senator T. Murugiah

Finance
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
Finance Minister II: Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah
Deputies: Datuk Chor Chee Heung, Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussein

Education
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Deputies: Datuk Wee Ka Siong, Datuk Puad Zarkashi

Transport
Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat
Deputies: Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri, Datuk Robert Lau

Home
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein
Deputies: Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop, Jelaing Mersat

Information, Communications, Arts and Culture
Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim
Deputies: Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum, Senator Heng Seai Kie

Energy, Green Technology & Water
Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui
Deputy: Noriah Kasnon

Plantation Industries and Commodities
Tan Sri Bernard Dompok
Deputy: Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin

Rural and Regional Development
Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal
Deputies: Datuk Hassan Malek, Datuk Joseph Entulu

Higher Education
Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin
Deputies: Dr Hou Kok Chung, Saifuddin Abdullah

International Trade and Industry
Datuk Mustapa Mohamed
Deputies: Datuk Muhkriz Mahathir, Datuk Jacob Dungau

Science, Technology and Innovation
Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili
Deputy: Fadillah Yusof

Natural Resources and Environment
Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas
Deputy: Tan Sri Joseph Kurup

Tourism
Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen
Deputy: Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Abdul Taib

Agriculture and Agro-based Industries
Datuk Noh Omar
Deputies: Johari Baharum, Rohani Abdul Karim

Defence
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
Deputy: Datuk Dr Abdul Latif

Works
Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor
Deputy: Datuk Yong Khoon Seng

Health
Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai
Deputy: Datuk Rosnah Rashid Shilin

Youth and Sports
Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek
Deputies: Datuk Razali Ibrahim, Wee Jeck Seng

Human Resources
Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam
Deputy: Datuk Maznah Mazlan

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri
Deputy: Datuk Tan Lian Hoe

Housing and Local Government
Datuk Kong Cho Ha
Deputy: Lajim Ukin

Women, Family and Community Development
Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil
Deputy: Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun

Foreign Affairs
Datuk Anifah Aman
Deputies: Datuk Lee Chee Leong, Senator A. Kohilan Pillai

Federal Territories
Datuk Raja Nong Chik Zainal Abidin
Deputy: Datuk M. Saravanan

Altantuya death: Sirul and Azilah to be hang

After a few hectic years of trials, finally, Azilah and Sirul are about to be hang to death as they are found guilty but, what about the one that instruct them to kill Altantuya? Do we accept this to happen, as "ikan bilis" will be prosecuted, but the "jerung" will be let go? This is Malaysia.....

Shameful to both Azilah and Sirul for not telling the truth and not using the opportunity to reveal all during the proceeding, because of this, only both of them will be severely penalised but not "them"..... sigh....

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/9/nation/20090409093431&sec=nation

Published: Thursday April 9, 2009 MYT 9:33:00 AM - The Star
Updated: Thursday April 9, 2009 MYT 12:25:35 PM

Altantuya murder: It's death for Azilah and Sirul (Update)

SHAH ALAM: Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri,32, and Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar, 36, were found guilty and sentenced to death for the murder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu three years ago, wrapping up the country's longest trial ever.

Justice Datuk Mohd Zaki Md Yasin, said the prosecution had proven the case against them beyond reasonable doubt.

He said their defences were essentially ones of denial and of blaming each other and as such, were irreconcilable and unbelievable.

"Thus they have failed to raise any reasonable doubt in the prosecution's case which I find to be irresistibly conclusive on account of the physical and circumstantial evidence adduced before me.

"I therefore now sentence you, Azilah and Sirul Azhar, to death and both of you will henceforth be kept in lawful custody until you are brought to a lawful place where you will be hung by the neck until you are dead," he said.

The defense counsels said they would appeal.

Azilah, 33, is represented by two counsels, Datuk Hazman Ahmad and J. Kuldeep Kumar while Sirul Azhar, 37, is represented by Kamarul Hisham Kamaruddin, Hasnal Redzua Marican and Ahmad Zaidi Zainal.

In the high profile trial that hogged the local and international media, the duo were charged with murdering Altantuya, who was 28 then, between Lot 12843 and Lot 16735 Mukim Bukit Raja near here, between 10 pm, Oct 19 and 1 am, Oct 20, 2006.

Initially they were tried together with the executive director of Malaysian Strategic Research Centre (MSRC), Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda, 48, who was charged with abetment in the murder of Altantuya.

However on Oct 31, 2008, the political analyst walked out a free man after the court found that the prosecution had failed to furnish proof on an important element on the abetment charge.

Abdul Razak since has left to United Kingdom and is said to be taking up a PhD at Oxford University.

While Azilah and Sirul Azhar -- who pleaded not guilty -- were hoping to be released, the prosecution went all out to prove they were the ones behind Altantuya's murder and the disposal of her remains using explosives.

The prosecution team consisting of Deputy Public Prosecutor Tun Abdul Majid Tun Hamzah, Noorin Badaruddin, Manoj Kurup and Hanim Rashid, stressed in their submissions that Azilah and Sirul Azhar were the people behind Altantuya's murder.

Based on the evidence gathered from prosecution witnesses, the explosive used to blow up Altantuya's body was probably placed in her mouth.

Manoj noted at the end of the prosecution's case that both accused had the motive to kill and it was a preplanned crime.

Manoj noted that several circumstantial pieces of evidence that the prosecution tried to prove were never denied, explained or answered by both defendants.

"Several of the strong evidence deduced from the testimonies when spun together will make two ropes that are strong enough to hang each one of them.

"The prosecution has proven beyond reasonable doubt on the actions of the duo calls for their conviction on the murder carried out with the common intention," he had said.

Azilah, who started his testimony on Jan 15, stated that he had no motive to kill or destroy the woman and instead he only met Altantuya to advise her politely not to harass Abdul Razak or create a ruckus outside the latter's home.

Azilah also told the court that he was ordered by a superior, DSP Musa Safri to help Abdul Razak and thus he would not have done something stupid like killing -- especially seeing he was a policeman.

While defending himself Sirul Azhar broke down a few times and claimed he had been made the sacrificial lamb in the murder.

The case has set many records including being the most number of days for hearing (159 days) and 84 witnesses at the prosecution stage and two at the defence stage, and it remained the high profile case for almost two years before Abdul Razak was released.

According to records, Azilah has been incarcerated at the Sungai Buloh Prison for 891 days while Sirul Azhar 895 days.

Bukit Gantang and Bukit Selambau

Congratulation to all Bukit Gantang and Bukit Selambau folks. You've made BN hear to us now, hopefully there is no state of denial anymore.... maybe BN must consider shift to Sarawak and Sabah now as only the 2 states that accept them for now..... It's clear now, the rakyat don't want BN to represent them in Peninsular Malaysia no matter what whether the candidate is local or not... Please stop unfair news reporting at our current streaming media, people are already know the truth.... enough is enough....

Najib's first move: checkmate or not?

The first move by Najib in which Tun Dollah can't even think is to uplift the ban on two news publication, Harakah and Suara Keadilan and to release 13 of ISA detainees at Kamunting Jail. What is his real intention of doing this? Is it the best thing that he can think in order to face the next week incoming by-election? But at least, he did something in order to get some vote in comparison to Tun Dollah, which nothing he can do to show his real executive power.. Syed Hamid Albar is now nothing to comment but to follow the order from his new boss.... Good start, Najib... but anyway goodluck,but it's not good enough.... at least you are trying your best....

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/3/nation/20090403201619&sec=nation

Published: Friday April 3, 2009 MYT 8:16:00 PM - The Star
Updated: Friday April 3, 2009 MYT 8:38:10 PM
PM Najib's maiden speech: 'One Malaysia. People First. Performance Now.'


1.On behalf of all Malaysians, I would like to thank YABhg. Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for his 31 years of exemplary public service to our country, his commitment to strengthening the institutions and fabric of our democracy and for his graceful example as our leader.

2.I am grateful to YABhg. Tun for his confidence in proposing my name as Prime Minister to Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and I am honoured that His Majesty has consented to my appointment with this morning’s swearing-in ceremony. I feel a deep sense of humility at the opportunity to serve as your Prime Minister at an important time in our nation’s history. My life has been dedicated to public service. Growing up, I was inspired by the positive impact of public service in the example of my late father. Four decades on, I remain committed to the goals of tackling poverty; of restructuring our society; of expanding access to quality education for all; and of inspiring a new generation of young Malaysians to work on behalf of this great country. My own service in government has always been about getting results: to ensure a better deal for teachers, to improve conditions for our brave soldiers, and to strengthen our economy in defence of the people of Malaysia, as we deal with the outbreak of a global recession.

3.In the coming weeks, I will be consulting with people around our country, as I begin to reshape the leadership and priorities of the Government. I am mindful that we should build on the successes and lessons of the past. It must be a government with new approaches for new times – a government that places a priority on performance, because the people must come first.

4. We must reach out to all parts of Malaysia - to all our diverse communities. In our national discourse and in pursuing our national agenda, we must never leave anyone behind. We must reach out to the many who may have been disaffected and left confused by political games, deceit and showmanship.

We must draw on talented people across our nation, regardless of their position or background, to re-energize a passion for public service. We must sow the seeds of goodwill and understanding in every corner of this land, so that we continue to harvest the fruits of progress and prosperity for all Malaysians.

We must seek to include and unlock the potential of our young people who will be the next generation of leaders, businesspeople, engineers, scientists, teachers and doctors. We must give them wings to fly.

5.And so today, I pledge that I will work tirelessly to serve all of you.

6.In this spirit, I would like to announce that the government has decided with immediate effect, to remove the temporary ban on TWO news publications, release 13 detainees from ISA detention, and conduct a comprehensive review of the Internal Security Act. Additional details will be announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs shortly.

7.These decisions are timely as we move to enhance the confidence of our citizens in those entrusted with maintaining peace, law and order, while recognizing the need to remain vigilant of the very real security threats we continue to face as a young nation.

8.I know that for every citizen, these are hard times and I remain focused in providing strong leadership to lead us out of this economic crisis and unleash our full potential as a nation. I will be steadfast in my commitment to meet the needs, aspirations and concerns of all Malaysians.

9.So, today I ask you to join me in this task of renewing Malaysia. I urge us to rise to the challenge of building a One Malaysia. People First. Performance Now.

10.Let us begin this great journey together.

Tri-elections: There's still independent candidates hovering around

Its' looks like that we are still far away to be a developed and unity nation. As we can see at Bukit Selambau, there are 13 independent candidates that think they can win the people's heart. It's good for democracy, but think it in a positive manner. I don't know how and on what basis  they are thinking, but obviously they are all gonna lose their deposit, definitely. If the independant is facing BN, a chance is there, but when two big party join the fray, I can only say goodbye to these independent candidates. Congratulation on your braveness and I think if they donate the deposit money to the needy people is more than worth it instead of giving it free to SPR... sigh... when is our people will be free from 3rd. world mentality, if this is the case... I don't think 2020 vision will be realised on time..... think about it....

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/3/29/nation/20090329165043&sec=nation

Published: Sunday March 29, 2009 MYT 4:51:00 PM - The Star
Tri-elections: Bkt Selambau sets new record
By DHARMENDER SINGH


PUTRAJAYA: The Bukit Selambau state by-election set a record Sunday with 15 candidates contesting.

Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said this was the first time in Malaysian election history that there has been a double-digit number of candidates for a seat; the highest number of contenders for a seat until now had been eight.

Sabah has had eight-cornered fights for state seats in the last several general elections. During the 2008 general election, there were eight contenders each for the Tanjong Kapor and Sukau seats.

Abdul Aziz said the high number of candidates would not pose problems for the Commission in ensuring a smooth election, adding that his staff were prepared to handle the task.

On the Commission’s decision to limit party flags from the Opposition alliance to only the party contesting the seat, he said it was acting according to the rules that did not allow parties not contesting in a general election or by-election to put up their flags during the campaign period.

“The reason Umno and MCA can put up their flags in Bukit Selambau where a MIC candidate is standing is because Barisan Nasional is a registered entity and the two are its component parties.

“However Pakatan Rakyat is not registered and therefore we cannot accept its partners as components, so we had to disallow any Opposition party -- apart from PKR -- from putting up flags,” he said Sunday.

He said the Commission was not at fault in this case as the Opposition had already collected the necessary forms to register the Pakatan coalition some time ago but never submitted them.

Abdul Aziz said the Commission was aware that all Opposition parties had put up their flags even before the nomimations Sunday but had not taken any action as it was not known who would officially contest until after the nominations.

“The Opposition leaders are aware of the rules and I hope they will take down the flags on their own; if they fail to act we will have to instruct the local council to do so,” he said.

Lower EPF dividend despite highest ever earnings of 20bil

Where are all the money goes to? Is it being use inside the 60bil mini budget? EPF blame that lower rate of returns due to the global economic crisis. The earnings for 2008 is 20bil which is the highest ever EPF get, but why they are referring to 2009 economic crisis as a reason to blame? Maybe they want to use the money for emergency such as unexpected General Election or even by-election in order to favour the ruling party, who knows?.... Malaysia is always can right? Malaysia Boleh....

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/3/17/nation/3493990&sec=nation

Tuesday March 17, 2009 - The Star
EPF declares 4.5% dividend for 2008


PETALING JAYA: The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Board declared a 4.5% dividend yesterday for its members, blaming the lower rate of returns on the global economic crisis.

EPF declared a 5.8% dividend in 2007.

However, despite the financial meltdown, EPF recorded its highest ever earnings of RM20bil in gross income last year, up 9.36% from the RM18.29bil recorded previously.

“While last year was challenging due to the unprecedented global financial crisis that has impacted economies worldwide, EPF’s investment portfolio for the year performed better at the gross income level compared to 2007.

“But due to the sharp decline in the equity markets, a large provision has to be made, resulting in marked reduction in net income,” said its chairman Tan Sri Samsudin Osman.

The dividends will be credited into members’ accounts on March 23.

Higher levy means consumer will bear the cost, not the restaurant owner

What another stupid move again by our minister. The intention not to lower the levy which is to reduce our dependantship on foreign workers, I'm afraid will not achieve the target but instead, the consumer will bear the cost as the restaurant increase their price. This is happen when the minister is for so long cannot feel how ordinary people situation is.Why they cannot think on this simple matter haa? I'm also confident that after a few protest after this, they will adhere to them again...you know, flip-flop government right?

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/3/18/nation/3503355&sec=nation

Wednesday March 18, 2009 - The Star
No lower levy for eateries


KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will not support calls by restaurant operators to lower the levy for foreign workers, saying he has no sympathy on this issue.

Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said most restaurants needing many foreign workers were those operating 24 hours – and they had to face the higher cost in the form of a higher levy.

“I will not support their request. I have no sympathy on this levy reduction issue,” he told reporters here today.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, when tabling the mini budget in the Dewan Rakyat on March 10, outlined a move to raise the levy on foreign workers except for those in construction and plantation sectors as well as housemaids.

Four days later, four national associations representing Indian, Muslim, Chinese and Bumiputera restaurant operators urged the Government to drop the levy increase, saying that it was unreasonable in view of the economic slowdown and dwindling revenue.

MACC, this time their teeth become so soft

MACC as we can see, the statement made by commission’s Investigation director is shockingly different as the investigation is about to start for Ali Rustam case for money politics. They are willing to wait for the report instead of proactively investigate such matter without fear and favour as they show to investigate Khalid Ibrahim cow and car issue.... What a double standard they are practising, people who think will know the truth now....

One more question is why he can still maintain as Chief Minister but his bid to be a no. 2 post cannot? Which one is higher in ranking? Normally, somebody cannot contest due to their membership has been revoke, but he is still UMNO member, maybe due to the fact that he is Chief Minister in which, if he was sacked from UMNO, the post will also under scrutiny which is bad for UMNO. What a major mistake UMNO did now....

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/3/18/nation/3502191&sec=nation

Wednesday March 18, 2009 - The Star
MACC to wait for report before acting


KUALA LUMPUR: The Anti-Corruption Commission is waiting for Umno disciplinary board’s report about alleged money politics before it can take any action.

“We need information and reports from the party. We cannot press charges if no reports have been made,” the commission’s Investigation director Datuk Syukri Abdul told Bernama yesterday.

The Umno disciplinary board yesterday found Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, also the Umno vice president, guilty of the party’s ethics on graft and money politics via an offence committed by an agent.

Flip-Flop, again and again

In a desperate measure and pressure by so many factors, the Government did retract or rescind a few decisions on the country direction for the past few weeks. In what I can say is the flip-flop decision made by the cabinet which consist of ‘YES’ man law maker who did agree for a certain issue without considering “rakyat” or the people at the first place. They made a decision with a standby factor inside their mind in which if there is a protest by a big group of people, they are willing to reverse the decision spontaneously.
The drama was started with a decision to increase the Toll at 5 highways and day after the protest, the government decide to defer the decision to the following year, but this decision comes with a high price, the government need to compensate the highway concessioner for the sum of hundred million ringgit using our tax payer money. 
The second decision was really a big issue in which the decision to allow the gazetted use of Allah’s name for Christian. Without feeling guilty, Syed Hamid Albar admits the mistake but do not take the responsibility on the issue. If this is happen to other developed country or even Thailand, the minister was voluntarily offer to step down, but this is not happen in Malaysia because they feel so vulnerable and the rakyat will still vote for them no matter what the issue is. They are still in state of denial and comfortable enough in any decision they’ve made.
The third issue was on the Fish box in which the ruling were asking all the industry related to fish to use the designated box for all their transaction. The box was very expensive and was supplied by only one supplier. After a few protest, they are also rescind the decision. What a joke they are presenting to the people, which are an insult to our intelligence. Hope this is the last decision they made and after this, hopefully, the new government will replace all the jokers.... Malaysia Boleh...

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/2/28/nation/3369392&sec=nation

Saturday February 28, 2009 – The Star

Toll hike on hold indefinitely
By ROYCE CHEAH, MERGAWATI ZULFAKAR and MAZWIN NIK ANIS

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/3/1/nation/3376793&sec=nation

Sunday March 1, 2009 – The Star
Mistake in gazette, Christians still can’t use ‘Allah’

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/3/9/nation/3438269&sec=nation

Monday March 9, 2009 – The Star
Ministry reverses decision on insulated fish boxes
By SYED AZHAR, MANJIT KAUR, CHRISTINA TAN, YENG AI CHUN and YUEN MEIKING

Flip-Flop decision, but nobody take the responsibility

It is now something normal when the Government retract certain approved policy, which is in actual situation was considered abnormal. This flip-flop decision was surface due to the cabinet minister which are sick as they were infected by the"YES syndrome". They don't really care what the people want, but they do care what the minister want.

If in Japan or other developed country, the minister which is reponsible for the decision will voluntarily step down, but in Malaysia, they kept pretending such as nothing was happened. They don't even feel guilty on the such problem. This is one of the denial syndrome in which they think that they are still immune and feel that the people will still vote for them no matter what the decision that they've made.

Last few week, Syed Hamid Albar retract the decision in gazetting the use of Allah name in christian publication and then the government retract the toll increase decision. Later this week, the government retract the fish container ruling. How can such a big decision that affecting the people can be agreed at the cabinet level and then rescinded as the people react on the decision. Do they ever think the people at the first place? I don't think so....

The same thing happen to the PPSMI issue. Frankly speaking, most of the parent glad to see their children have a good command in English, of course most of them agreed with the teaching of Science and Math in English but, is this the correct way in addressing the weakness? by sacrificing our language for the sake of foreign language? Is the Malay language is that weak and unable to be used for technical subject? Are we going to use Malay language only for the sake of Malay is the national language for Malaysia? Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka should take the blame, for the last few years, nothing has been done in striving our national language as their chairman is now been elected from the person who is supporting UMNO. Why do we need to talk in English when we want to be interviewed for work? Who made this ruling at the first place? This is happened because our people himself who started the trend and because of nobody at the top do care about the use of our national language. Look at China, Korea, Japan and even Indonesia, they use their own language for all kind of situation. If we don't uplift our national language especially the Malay, who else will do it? For me, my idea in order to solve the issue is to strenghten the English subject itself, maybe they can introduce one new subject such as English for communication and not to disturb the teaching which is originally teach in national language. It's a very sad thing happened...sigh.... Malaysia Boleh!

PPSMI again and again, government still in the state of denial

When the gathering is not getting the support from the people, they said that Malaysian people do not support the anti-PPSMI movement, this is happen when the movement first met at SOGO sometime in February,which is not so many people turn out. But, when the 100,000 gathering is getting a support from thousand, they said that the anti-PPSMI is being a tool of opponent and start to blame them as not having a good discussion with government but took the issue onto the street... I don't know what really happen out there in our government, do they listen to the people's voice or do they only listen to the higher ranking politician in BN?... Its' looks like they are still in the state of denial..... May the issue contribute to speed up the sinking of the BN ship soonest...Ameen...