Unidentified DNA found on Teoh's blazer

SHAH ALAM: The inquest into the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock was told that DNA from two different persons were detected from a piece of clothing worn by the deceased.

Tan Hock Chuan, who is acting for the Attorney-General, told the inquest on Wednesday that the DNA profile, derived from a swab taken from the outer layer of the back of the blazer worn by Teoh, was a mixture of male DNA types from two individuals.

He added one of the DNA profiles matched with the blood specimen taken from the deceased while the other belonged to an unknown male individual.

Tan said another DNA profile derived from a swab taken from the tear region of a waist belt worn by Teoh also consisted of a mixture of male DNA types.

He added one matched with Teoh’s blood stain specimen whilst the other was from an unknown individual.

He also said swabs were taken from 102 persons to determine whether any of them matched the unknown persons.

Tan said the mystery individual has been labelled as Male 1.

According to Tan, the first DNA report was ready.

“I have been told by the chemist that test on 90 people have been completed and tests on 12 male persons will be conducted,” he added.

He said he had also been told that two persons have refused to give swabs and this delayed the process.

Lawyer Gobind Singh Deo, who is holding a watching brief for Teoh’s family, asked Tan about the DNA profiles.

“We wish to know if any of those 90 specimens match the DNA of the unknown Male 1?” asked Gobind.

He said it was crucial for them to know if there was a match.

“Whether or not it matches, it is best revealed by experts,” said Tan.

Another bombshell! By Astro this time

This morning I received a letter from Astro saying it has increased its sports package by a whopping RM12 per month with immediate effect! Next month’s bill will show the new total to be paid.

Doesn't the government have any control on this matter, the price increase by Astro? Are only the rich allowed to be fans of sports?

This is the result of having only one company to monopolize the satellite channels. It can increase prices at its own whims and fancies.

I am not a well to do person. I am on to Astro mainly for the world news and the live sports coverage. I will gladly accept if Astro can provide the sports package alone, so will thousands of others.

The price increase by Astro seems to be well timed, what with the World Cup Soccer finals being held just next year.

Khir Challenging NG

On Tuesday, Dr Khir challenged Ng that if he could sell the mansion for RM24mil, then he (Dr Khir) was willing to give a 50% commission and use the remaining sum to pay off his bank loan and buy a good house.

What do you feel about this?? hehehe

To me personally i feel its pointless to propose such challenges,what the point? his mansion been reveal,what else to do right?

Science and Maths in BM - VOTE NOW!

Dr Mahathir has set up a poll on his blog for us to cast our vote on whether we agree to what the Govt has decided. He has promised to raise the matter with the Government if the vote is pro-English…

To vote, go to

http://chedet.co.cc/chedetblog/

Vote NOW!!

Govt does away with 30% bumi equity requirement

KUALA LUMPUR: The 30% bumiputra quota requirement for companies seeking to list on the Bursa Malaysia has been done away with under an overhaul of the Government’s economic policies.

In his most important announcement since taking office on April 3, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said there was a need for a new economic model.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announcing the need for a new economic model at the Invest Malaysia 2009 conference at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday. — NORAFIFI EHSAN / The Star

He said the Foreign Investment Committee (FIC) would effectively “no longer exist” as it had failed to achieve its objectives.

Saying that the emphasis now was on participation instead of equity, Najib also announced the setting up of Ekutinas (Ekuiti Nasional Bhd), a private equity fund to make strategic investments for bumiputras, especially in companies with high-growth potential.

The other announcements, which are to take effect immediately, were:

* All property transactions, except for those involving a dilution of government or bumiputra interests for property valued at RM20mil and above, would no longer require FIC approval;

* All Malaysian companies seeking listing would have to offer 50% of their public offering to bumiputra investors, which would work out to 12.5% of the total stake;

* A 100% ownership would be allowed for qualified and leading fund management companies to set up operations in Malaysia;

* Foreign equity in existing stockbroking companies would be increased to 70% from 49%;

* All transactions on mergers and takeovers by local or foreign companies will no longer need FIC approval; and

* All listed companies need not maintain 30% bumiputra equity as required previously.