Monday, February 23, 2009

Perak speaker seeks special sitting

IPOH: State assembly speaker V. Sivakumar wrote to Sultan Azlan Shah last week to seek the ruler's consent to summon a special sitting of the assembly.

Former menteri besar Da- tuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said Pakatan Rakyat would table a motion of confidence in itself at the sitting.

He said another motion would be filed, stating that Barisan Nasional did not command the support of the majority of state assemblymen and, thus, could not form the state government.

He said yesterday that the motion of confidence was to prove that the coalition was the legitimate state government of the day.

"A motion in that respect will be tabled at the next state assembly sitting and we will prove that the Pakatan Rakyat menteri besar has the confidence of the majority to govern the state," he told a press conference before moving out of the official residence of the menteri besar.
Nizar said the second motion would be moved against Barisan Nasional to prove that the latter could not claim to be the legitimate state government as its majority in the assembly had been reduced to 21 compared with Pakatan's 28 seats.

"The BN majority must be tested and this will now be done in the state assembly.

"We will show the people whether (menteri besar) Datuk (Dr) Zambry (Abdul Kadir) has the support of the majority," he said, adding that any state assemblyman could move the motions.

Nizar anticipated chaos at the next sitting of the state assembly.

"I foresee turmoil and chaotic decisions, especially at the beginning of the assembly because the three frogs (referring to state assemblymen Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi, Mohd Osman Mohd Jailu and Hee Yit Foong who quit PR) have been suspended besides Zambry and the state executive councillors.

"Pakatan now has 28 seats and BN has only 21. So we now have the majority. And, they (BN) are worried about that. So we can expect some chaos and turmoil."

Asked to comment on public perception that Sivakumar's decision to suspend Zambry and his exco was biased and in favour of Pakatan, he said the decision was based on sound judgment and in accordance with rules and regulations.

"If he (Sivakumar) feels satisfied that his is the correct decision, then nobody can question or challenge his decision.

"He was not acting on the basis of bias or as the state assemblyman for Tronoh.

"Obviously, he will act on behalf of truth, be fair and just. The perception that the speaker is biased is merely a perception."

ACADEMY AWARDS The winners' list

Complete list of winners at the 81st annual Academy Awards



— Motion Picture: “Slumdog Millionaire.”

— Actor: Sean Penn, “Milk.”

— Actress: Kate Winslet, “The Reader.”
— Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, “The Dark Knight.”

— Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.”

— Director: Danny Boyle, “Slumdog Millionaire.”

— Foreign Film: “Departures,” Japan.

— Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy, “Slumdog Millionaire.”

— Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black, “Milk.”

— Animated Feature Film: “WALL-E.”

— Art Direction: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

— Cinematography: “Slumdog Millionaire.”

— Sound Mixing: “Slumdog Millionaire.”

— Sound Editing: “The Dark Knight.”

— Original Score: “Slumdog Millionaire,” A.R. Rahman.

— Original Song: “Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire,” A.R. Rahman and Gulzar.

— Costume: “The Duchess.”

— Documentary Feature: “Man on Wire.”

— Documentary (short subject): “Smile Pinki.”

— Film Editing: “Slumdog Millionaire.”

— Makeup: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

— Animated Short Film: “La Maison en Petits Cubes.”

— Live Action Short Film: “Spielzeugland (Toyland).”

— Visual Effects: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

Kelantan DAP wants Pasir Mas MP to quit

Kelantan DAP has supported the call by Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat that Pasir Mas member of parliament(MP) Datuk Ibrahim Ali resign so that a by-election can be held.

Its pro-tem committee secretary, Sew Kok Beng, said this was in line with the voters' wish that the constituency be represented by a credible leader.

"Ibrahim should resign as Pasir Mas MP because he won on a PAS ticket," he said when commenting on a suggestion by the PAS spiritual leader that voters in Pasir Mas should be given the chance to pick a new leader.

He said Ibrahim should respect PAS for giving him the chance to contest the seat which he won to become an independent MP.

Ibrahim had also made statements detrimental to the opposition who were trying to strengthen cooperation and resolve the many political problems.
The former Pasir Mas Umno division chief had been reported as saying that he would have to wait another five years to contest if he was to vacate the Pasir Mas seat.

Meanwhile, Kelantan Umno said it was willing to accept Ibrahim if he wanted to return to the party.

Information chief Datuk Alwi Che Ahmad said it was up to the independent MP whether he wanted to be with Barisan Nasional (BN) or not.

"We have to ask him (Ibrahim) first. If he wants to join (Umno), then he must apply. He never left Umno but was sacked. We will accept anybody," he told reporters when met outside the State Assembly here today.

Alwi, who is also Kelantan opposition leader, said PAS wanted Ibrahim to quit as MP because he has become a vocal critic of PAS.

Ibrahim, 57, was sacked from Umno for contesting the Pasir Mas seat as an independent during the 2004 general election.

Najib shuts the door on Labu LCCT

EPUTY Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak yesterday quashed any possibility of reviving the proposed low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) in Labu, Negri Sembilan.
"We have decided. The project in Labu cannot continue because Sime Darby will not cover the infrastructure cost. They will only sell the land to the party developing the LCCT," he told the Malaysian media here.

Najib, who is also finance minister, said the infrastructure cost related to the proposed LCCT in Labu would amount to RM800 million.

"I received confirmation from Sime Darby. If they are not contributing (towards the infrastructure cost), then there is no basis for the project to be considered."

Najib said the new LCCT would be built at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang.
He said AirAsia's requirements for the new LCCT, such as parking charges, were being negotiated.

It was reported last week that the proposal for the Labu LCCT was still under discussion.

A Bernama report quoted Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat as saying in a written reply in Parliament that a final decision had not been made on whether to proceed with or scrap the proposal to build the terminal.

The report said a comprehensive study was being done to ensure that the project was feasible and would benefit the people.

Ong also reportedly said AirAsia Bhd would have to bear the cost of building the new LCCT as well as take on the connectivity costs, such as constructing roads and rail tracks and other infrastructure.

Nizar moves out of MB's residence

IPOH: After the fanfare of the last 17 days, Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin moved out of the menteri besar's official residence in Jalan Raja DiHilir yesterday.

He, his wife Datin Seri Fatimah Taat and their seven children moved to a newly-rented bungalow in Sungai Rokam, about 3km from the official residence, at 11.45am.

As they drove out, about 100 members of Pas' Unit Amal shouted Takbir and Allahu Akbar.

Earlier, Nizar said his departure from the official residence was not a sign that he had been defeated by Barisan Nasional, adding that he did so because he respected the law.

"I have not conceded defeat and I urge bloggers and reporters to tell the people that I will come back to the residence once again as the people's menteri besar. My plea to all of you is to tell the world truthfully what had happened since Feb 1," he said, referring to the day when speaker V. Sivakumar declared the state seats of Behrang and Changkat Jering vacant.
He said he would hand over the keys to the official residence to State Secretary Datuk Abdul Rahman Hashim on Feb 27, adding that Pakatan Rakyat would continue to hold meetings at offices of state Pakatan partners.

Reporters and photographers who had followed Nizar to his new home were not allowed to enter the premises.

The official residence had been crowded with hundreds of PR supporters after BN took over the Perak government on Feb 6.

Nizar and PR leaders turned the official residence into an operations centre, where meetings and ceramah were held regularly to chart out survival strategies.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Pakatan plotting to topple BN in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Rakyat, still sore at being ousted as the government, is scheming to bring down the new Barisan Nasional state government.

A Perak DAP assemblyman revealed that the state Pakatan Rakyat leadership met yesterday -- hours after the speaker's suspension of the new menteri besar and his six executive councillors -- to plan the next course of action.

He said Pakatan planned to table a vote of no-confidence against Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir when the assembly reconvened in April.

Speaking to the New Straits Times on condition of anonymity, he said at press time, the state opposition leaders were still at the meeting to plan the best time to strike against the BN government.

He said the leaders were contemplating calling for a special state assembly session as early as next month to boot the BN state government out.
"No dates have been confirmed but we may call for a special assembly in the middle of Umno party elections," he said.

Umno will have its general assembly from March 24 to 28.



If the suspension of Zambry and his six executive councillors is not challenged in court and overruled, Pakatan will end up having more votes than BN should a vote of no-confidence be called against Zambry.

Both Pakatan and BN have 28 members each but with seven of them suspended, the ruling coalition will be four votes short even if the three independents vote against any motion tabled by the opposition.

Suspension of MB, Exco can't be legally challenged: Bar Council

The decision by Perak assembly speaker V. Sivakumar to suspend the menteri besar and his six executive councillors as assemblymen cannot be challenged in court, the Malaysian Bar Council said today.

Council president Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan said: “Regardless of whether the correct procedure was followed by the speaker and the Committee of Special Privileges, under Article 72 of the Federal Constitution their conduct and the validity of the their proceedings may nevertheless be outside the jurisdiction of the courts.”

She said the doctrine of separation of powers means the judiciary could not interfere in the workings of Parliament or the state legislative assemblies.

Ambiga said in a faxed statement to the media that this also means that there should be no Executive influence in the workings of Parliament and state legislative assemblies.

“We say this as it has been reported that there are attempts to lodge police reports against the speaker of the Perak state assembly, which would violate these provisions,” said Ambiga.
Ambiga said wrestling over the constitutional and legal issues would not solve the political problem in Perak.

“Going back to the people of Perak will. We urge the parties involved to seriously consider doing so, not only in the interest of the people of Perak but also in the interest of stability and the nation as a whole,” she said.

Toppled crane on Penang Bridge causes ugly snarl

A crane used for the Penang Bridge widening project toppled over near the mid-span of the bridge this morning causing a massive traffic jam which infuriated thousands of motorists. The traffic chaos along the Jelutong Expressway on the island and Bayan Lepas coastal Road, which started from the morning rush hour, only cleared about noon.

A Penang Bridge spokesman said the 30-tonne hydraulic crane, which was being used on the third lane of the bridge, toppled over at KM3.6 of the mainland bound lane about 3.15am.

The accident is said to have happened after a cable connected to the crane became entangled with a bridge pile structure as it was being used to lift a demolished parapet.

Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azam Abdul Hamid said traffic police tried to disperse traffic on the bridge by diverting mainland bound motorists to the opposite lane. The contra flow was activated at 9.35am to ease congestion.

The partial closure of the bridge caused a traffic jam over a radius of 10 kilometres causing motorists to jam up the ferry terminals to cross the channel.
Road users were caught in a bumper-to-bumper situation on various parts of the island, and also on the mainland, particularly along Jalan Chain Ferry and Jalan Bagan Luar.

Nur Astikah Ismail, a civil servant was late for work from Butterworth to Komtar due to the massive traffic gridlock. "I was stuck in the jam at the ferry terminal from 7am and only reached office at 11am," she said.

The mainland bound traffic on the bridge was later closed temporarily to facilitate the removal of the crane.

Traffic flow returned to normal after the crane was removed around noon.

In a statement, Penang Bridge Sdn Bhd (PBSB) said main contractor UEM Construction Sdn Bhd (UEMC) had required two units of cranes to lift the toppled crane, but one of the cranes broke down before it reached the scene, resulting in the delay while they waited for the backup crane to arrive.

It also said all necessary action was taken to manage the traffic congestion, including continuous traffic updates via the main radio stations, while Variable Message Signs (VMS) and the Online Traffic Information Management (OTIM) alert were posted to users to notify them of the traffic updates.

Meanwhile, the state government expressed its outrage over the inefficiency of the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), PBSB and UEMC to clear the toppled crane in the shortest possible time.

State Public Works, Utilities and Transportation Committee chairman Lim Hock Seng said many factory employees and businessmen were caught in the massive jam. He was also one of those affected.

"We are very dissatisfied and angry over the attitude of those concerned who did not do the necessary clean-up work in the shortest possible time.

"They had about three-and-a-half hours before the peak hour started, and yet they could not clear the mess in time," Lim said, adding that they took eight hours to clear it.

"There could have been a lack of coordination among the three, resulting in the delay. What the state government can do now is basically state our stand to the Works Ministry, and ask them to take the necessary steps to prevent this from happening again," he said.

To a suggestion that more ferries be added to the current six in full operation, Lim said this was not possible as, in order to get the seventh ferry up and running, about 100 crew members would have to be recruited.

"These range from captains to the traffic controllers right down to the engine runner. The ferry operators cannot do this as they are running up tens of millions of ringgit in losses every year," he said.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

PKR assemblyman - Elizabeth Wong scandal

A prominent Malaysian opposition legislator resigned Tuesday after photographs of her sleeping naked were circulated to the public by cell phone, an embarrassing disclosure that she slammed as a plot to discredit her party.

The People's Justice Party, however, told 37-year-old Elizabeth Wong to go on extended leave, and said it will decide later whether to accept her resignation from the central Selangor state assembly.

It is the latest incident in Malaysian politics to intrude into the private lives of politicians, most of whom have been opposition figures. Among them was People's Justice Party leader Anwar Ibrahim who has been accused of sodomy twice. The government has denied a role in the scandals, including Wong's pictures.

In an emotional news conference, Wong, a well-known human rights activist, did not deny that the pictures in question were of her.

She said it was "an insidious and underhanded attempt" to smear her reputation, adding that "the real objective is to discredit the party."

"I have done nothing wrong. I wish to state that I am not ashamed of my sexuality as a woman and as a single person. I have broken no law," she said, her eyes brimming with tears.

"In the interest of my party I have decided to offer my resignation," said Wong.

News reports say the photos were believed to have been taken by her ex-boyfriend without her knowledge in her home last year.

She filed a police complaint Sunday after being informed that a newspaper had received the photographs from unidentified sources.

Wong did not blame the governing National Front coalition directly for her embarrassment, but leaders in her party charged it was politically motivated.

"We asked her to rethink her options. I am angry. I am personally disgusted with this kind of gutter politics" by the National Front, party chief Anwar told reporters.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Simultaneous by-elections on April 7

The Election Commission today announced that the by-elections for the Bukit Gantang parliamentary seat in Perak and the Bukit Selambau state seat in Kedah will be held simultaneously on April 7.
-Nomination on March 29
-Nine-day campaign period

MB pay in malaysia

i didn't know the Exco are well paid, memories of PM paid was like less then 10k..

from malaysiakini..
Jumlah tersebut termasuk gaji bulanan RM15,000, elauan percutian (RM20,000), sebuah kereta berserta pemandu, elaun bayaran bil bulanan (RM1,000), elaun pakaian bulanan (RM3,500) dan lesen untuk memiliki senjatapi....

elaun pakaian bulanan Rm3500, so all the exco need to wear all the brand jacket like ck, amarni etc..and all the rakyat can only wear t-shirt some even don't have the t-shirt.

Group: Karpal should be banned

This matter is really making certain quarters sick and definitely Karpal is feeling the same. After all the hooliganism from UMNOputras and their gangs towards Karpal, now we have another group from Kedah with a different proposal.

I wonder why it’s being made to look like a big deal on what Karpal had mentioned earlier and he has called upon the Sultan to speak up based on facts and the law if Sultans can be prosecuted in the court of law. There are many royal families around the world who are governed by the law of the land and they have to abide by that and I think even Obama doesn’t stand a chance to have such privilege even though he is the President of the US.

Hats off to Karpal as he stands firm with his principles and there are many leaders out there behaving like clowns and the worst thing is that we have a bunch of supporters who tend to support their cheap talk without even considering the facts and figures. As per Bernama’s report yesterday, survey showed that the Sultan didn’t act on the interest of the Rakyat and that’s what Karpal is talking about all these while.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

BN didn't Win Perak - PR lost it!

As a die-hard anti-UMNO-putras supporter, the loss of Perak to the UMNO led BN-Govt is a bitter pill for me to swallow, especially right after the victory by PR in the KT by-elections. Short of a court-ruling, we must all accept that the decree by the Sultan of Perak is final - that PR Govt does not have the numbers to stay in control.

Firstly, I think this defeat is a blessing in disguise. Today, the PR Govt only lost a state and to me, BN didn't win it. It was for PR to lose it. This is better than gaining control of a Fed Govt should PR wins the next GE only to lose it to BN through defections then. So, losing Perak should give PR a harsh lesson on over-confidence and over-complacency.

Secondly, I think Anwar was fed a dose of his own medicine. All's fair in politics - if you choose to fight with the sword, don't call your enemy as being unfair if he shoots you with a gun. With the ever growing dissent of the BN's ruling, Anwar could have just worked quietly in the background and gain more support from the people. I believe Sabah and Sarawak are ripe for the plucking - but sometimes, it is hard to decline a red-herring, especially one in the form of Nasarudin. Frankly in chess terms, it was the acceptance of a pawn sacrifice that led to the lost of position and inevitably the game itself. Then again, in chess , you can't bribe your opponent's pieces to defect.

As for the two assemblymen who were facing corruption charges defecting, are any of you surprised that they jumped to BN's side? As many have pointed out, none of us would be surprised if they were to be found NOT GUILTY of the charges they faced. Defection always have its privileges.

All these I can accept, from PR's loss of Perak to the defection of Nasarudin and the two assemblymen facing corruption charges - I didn't expect much from these people anyway. But I have no tolerance whatsoever for Hee Yit Foong who is a traitor to her party and more so, to the people who voted for her. If there's one thing I despise most of all, it is a CHINESE traitor. Yes, you might keep your position for another term, Hee, but I have no doubts whatsover, you'll lose it by the very next GE. Your political career is as good as gone, of that I have no doubts. But worst of all, you WILL go down in history as one of the most hated Chinese politician in this country for the betrayal of your own people. It is to my perception that even the street dogs have more dignity than you for what you did to the people who trusted you.

PERAK: POWER OF 'KETUANAN MELAYU'

With the fall of the PR government in Perak, we are now witnessing the re-emergence of 'Ketaunan Malayu' power in the state. Of the 31 BN Aduns in the Dewan Undangan Negeri, only two Aduns are non-Malays i.e. one from MCA and an Independent (formerly from DAP). Looking at their last 51 years of record, I am very skeptical as to the ability of this almost 100% UMNO dominated government to deliver justice to the people of Perak.

When BN recaptured Terengganu from PAS in 2004, all policies carried out by PAS were dismantled including the cancellation of about 1,000 land grants issued to the landless. Please cross your fingers Perakians.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Why Malaysian drivers behave rudely on the road?

Malaysians are a nice, kind and polite society. This is seemingly far fetch when they are on the road. For the past 7 years of driving and motorcycling on the Malaysian road, I noticed their very bad habits and unusually rude driving.

Malaysian drivers seems different while they are on their feet. Unfortunately transformation takes place once they entered their car. Is driving on the Malaysian road puts that much of pressure into them until they resorted to impoliteness, rudeness and bullying other drivers?

Firstly, Malaysian drivers tend to cut the queue whenever its possible and felt no remorse in doing so. They just could not care if it affects other drivers' feelings. Seemingly they just have that 'tidak apa' attitude. This is so wrong. This also make me to decide that they are ignorant.

Secondly, Malaysian drivers are rude when it comes to overtaking other drivers. They just seem to lazy to switch on their signals and cuts in abruptly without thinking of other people's safety. They just cut in too early and at times overtaking too near to the other driver. Didn't the driving school teaches them to overtake other drivers in a safer manner, did they? Somehow I think the 'tidak apa' attitude has switch on. This is so wrong in our driving society.

Thirdly, Malaysian drivers who always felt the need to be faster than other drivers. They will honk you incessantly with 'tidak apa' attitude. This creatures are the worse lot of drivers and usually are on the highways. They will more than 110 km/ph and will start shooting the high lights from far away so to let you know he is coming. Poor cars who are just overtaking are forced to go back into their path. Is this really necessary? They just couldn't wait to speed to their death, I presumed.

Fourthly, Malaysian drivers love to bully others while they are at another state. Especially Kuala Lumpur drivers who return to their hometown.This is another rude creature that don't care of other drivers originated from other states. When they sees a driver slows, they will honk. At traffic lights, they are the worse! They will start honking at the front car. We all know when to accelerate when its green. But are you in a hurry? So many times from what I seen this drivers are not in a hurry. Once they are on the road after the traffic light, they drive very slow. So is the honking necessary in the first place? It's just plain rude and annoying.

Malaysian drivers are rude, I must say, and those drivers with the ever-golden batch beside the number plate are even ruder. I always wonder why Malaysian drivers cannot just have the courtesy and proper manners in their driving. Nice, kind and polite as projected by the us is not seem on the Malaysian road. I wonder is it the driving school fault which fails to in-cultivate good driving with manners and courtesy? Or is it just because of our 'tidak apa' attitude?

Why Malaysian drivers behave rudely on the road?

Malaysians are a nice, kind and polite society. This is seemingly far fetch when they are on the road. For the past 7 years of driving and motorcycling on the Malaysian road, I noticed their very bad habits and unusually rude driving.

Malaysian drivers seems different while they are on their feet. Unfortunately transformation takes place once they entered their car. Is driving on the Malaysian road puts that much of pressure into them until they resorted to impoliteness, rudeness and bullying other drivers?

Firstly, Malaysian drivers tend to cut the queue whenever its possible and felt no remorse in doing so. They just could not care if it affects other drivers' feelings. Seemingly they just have that 'tidak apa' attitude. This is so wrong. This also make me to decide that they are ignorant.

Secondly, Malaysian drivers are rude when it comes to overtaking other drivers. They just seem to lazy to switch on their signals and cuts in abruptly without thinking of other people's safety. They just cut in too early and at times overtaking too near to the other driver. Didn't the driving school teaches them to overtake other drivers in a safer manner, did they? Somehow I think the 'tidak apa' attitude has switch on. This is so wrong in our driving society.

Thirdly, Malaysian drivers who always felt the need to be faster than other drivers. They will honk you incessantly with 'tidak apa' attitude. This creatures are the worse lot of drivers and usually are on the highways. They will more than 110 km/ph and will start shooting the high lights from far away so to let you know he is coming. Poor cars who are just overtaking are forced to go back into their path. Is this really necessary? They just couldn't wait to speed to their death, I presumed.

Fourthly, Malaysian drivers love to bully others while they are at another state. Especially Kuala Lumpur drivers who return to their hometown.This is another rude creature that don't care of other drivers originated from other states. When they sees a driver slows, they will honk. At traffic lights, they are the worse! They will start honking at the front car. We all know when to accelerate when its green. But are you in a hurry? So many times from what I seen this drivers are not in a hurry. Once they are on the road after the traffic light, they drive very slow. So is the honking necessary in the first place? It's just plain rude and annoying.

Malaysian drivers are rude, I must say, and those drivers with the ever-golden batch beside the number plate are even ruder. I always wonder why Malaysian drivers cannot just have the courtesy and proper manners in their driving. Nice, kind and polite as projected by the us is not seem on the Malaysian road. I wonder is it the driving school fault which fails to in-cultivate good driving with manners and courtesy? Or is it just because of our 'tidak apa' attitude?

Missing’ PKR reps cry foul

Jamaluddin said…. “I will not shirk my responsibilities… “ Being a public officer, duly elected to the position and been incommunicado is “not shirking my responsibilities”, I am not sure what it is called then. You have a responsibility to your voters and been contactable is one way to expressing your responsibilities. Even if you cannot be contacted due to other commitments, surely your political secretary should be able to advise all those who want to contact you. Nobody knows where you are, is a blatantly irresponsible to your colleagues’, voters and family members. You could be in a life threatening situation and having a corruption case to answer, the sheriff would definitely want to know.

“I have not resigned. I will challenge the validity of the ‘old’ letter as it was signed under duress.” If you were forced to sign the letter and it was against your principle to sign it, then why sign it. By signing it, it means you understood the terms and conditions, the rules of the game and the consequences of your intended action. You signed it and you lose the right to cry foul. You should not have sign that letter in the first place. The excuse is lame and only reflect your personal value as a corruptible person.

Our society has moved on, there is no room for such behavior and attitude.

$25M to cross over – there no recession here

$1M is a lot of money, to say the least $25M. It is highly unlikely this is correct or that the money will come from UMNO of the government.

It is most probably an estimate value of expected benefit this person will likely to get out of his position as a person who gets things done for the PM. This person has the PM's ear and that will bring in enormous financial benefits. It is most probably a number being thrown around to entice any sucker fish to take the bait.

The PM office did not give the money directly to this person. The PM only reward him with 5 minutes of his time just to "listen" or maybe kopi time with him. That is good enough to get the message out to businesses who wants the PM ear. Here is a person who has it but businesses have to bid for the 5 minutes. Is this corruption, I do not think so, it is lobbying.

Charge the PM with corruption for having kopi time? It will be a big ask. Maybe we should introduce a new level of corruption core and non core corruption

Medium of instruction should be in national language or English?

Many controversies over the language issue is predominant in the newspaper and people's mind. Should be in Bahasa Malaysia or in English is not real problem to solve. How does the government implement for the benefit of the future generation? This is the seventh year and still we have teething problem. Where did we as a nation go wrong ? 1. Curriculum. The topics covered under the syllabus are adequate and no one complained about the insufficiency of the knowledge the children acquire in due process of learning. 2. The teaching aids are abundant and these are seldom used. 3. The teachers are at the last rung to implement this policy at ground level. 4. The gurus should have the qua;ity of magnanimous Gurus. They should be well educated, knowledgeable, intelligent, devoted and must have the interest in teaching, though there are many shortfalls in their ability. Our children learn a lot from watching television. One way to improve the situation is, using audio visual aids and the pre recorded lessons CDs provided by the government. Use the projector to get clear vision and the teachers are there to explain either in English or BM depends upon the student's ability. Don't we have this facility? Yes. We have. Having everything very modern and expensive in all our government institutuions and not having enough intelligent personnel to run, check, and maintain is the real issue that government should look into and solve.

Cops dies after 2 weeks in koma

Now lets see what happens to these malay lads who is in police custody initially being charged for causing grevience hurt to a policeman. Unfortunately for them, the policeman dies after 2 months in koma.

This is a true dare to police to see if the charge all the lads involved to the death penalty for murder.Lets all wait and see.

I have a feeling that they ( police) with come up with some magical / supernatural reason that death of the policeman was not because of the attack but because of Asthma , perhaps water in the lungs or maybe paranormal activities at the hospital.

Do they have the guts???? you be the judge

Perak UMNO : Battle is on

With Najib's recent appointment as Chairman of both Perak UMNO Liaison Committee and Barisan Nasional, BN has launched a massive onslaught from all fronts in order to topple the PR Government of the day.

A lot of the public's money will go down the drain to foot these futile takeover bids in view of his calamitous outings in Permatang Pauh and KT. Again BN/UMNO is showing their ugly side and underestimating the power of the rakyat.

So this is BN's latest battle plan. The other PR-held states must stay vigilant.

By the way, will these money-laundering spending be included in the Government's second stimulus plan?