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- Blogger claims new video places Anwar at scene of sex clip
- Johor DAP leader accused of RM500,000 fraud
- Would the ISA be reborn under two new laws?
- Najib risks political future with reforms
- MAS-Air Asia merger flies into turbulent weather
- Yong: Why do Sabahans have to pay more?
- Citizenship?
- The long road of reforms
- The Economist says well done Najib but…
- Not All Demands Of The Various Races Can Be Met, Says Mahathir
- Winners and losers in the latest law reforms
- PAS: Free or prosecute all ISA detainees to prove sincerity
- Delegates to decide SNAP’s future
- Stir over Bangladesh website saying citizens can vote as Malaysians
- Hisham says to send ‘Nasi Lemak’ complaints his way
| Blogger claims new video places Anwar at scene of sex clip Posted: 17 Sep 2011 01:14 AM PDT
(The Malaysian Insider) - A new video clip showing Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim entering a lift at an apartment building where a sex video allegedly of the opposition leader and a prostitute is believed to have been made, was released today by a pro-Umno blog. The clip, published on the Papagomo blog, showed closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of Anwar entering an apartment building elevator accompanied by businessman Datuk Shazryl Eskay Abdullah, who has alleged that he was with the PKR de facto leader the day of the incident. p2cz3_z70U0
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| Johor DAP leader accused of RM500,000 fraud Posted: 16 Sep 2011 04:48 PM PDT The Johor DAP's woes took another hit when its Bakri liaison committee deputy president was alleged to have misappropriated funds worth half a million ringgit. (Free Malaysia Today) - The bickering by Johore DAP and PKR over seat negotiations has taken a new twist.An email is making its rounds alleging that a Johore DAP man has misappropriate funds worth half a million ringgit. The email alleges that Bakri liaison committee deputy president Gwee Tiong Hiang of misappropriating funds worth about RM500,000 from its liaision committee in Bakri. It says the funds, were collected over the last four years, in his then-capacity as the liaison committte chairman. "And now the liaision committee only has about RM3,000 in its account despite having nearly RM60,000 earlier this year," reads the email. The email states that allegations against Gwee also surfaced in 2006 when he was linked to a dubious transaction involving the purchase of the Muar DAP office at Jalan Sakeh. "Even then, eighteen DAP members came forward alleging impropriety involving the purchase but the matter was silenced due to the intervention from the central leadership," reads the email. In addtion, Gwee was also said to have transferred party funds to a company which was not recognised by DAP. "He set up a company called Bakri Sunshine Project Company in the pretext of using it for charity purpose and transferred party funds there. Instead of crediting the liaison committee, he uses the company to promote himself." The email also alleged that Gwee had used funds from the liaison committee to purchase a four-wheel drive which was not registered under DAP. " He took out RM10,000 of party funds to purchase a vehicle but registered it under his name and four other friends," reads the email. Acknowledging the fact that his committee was in severe financial constraints, Gwee is said to have told that he would raise funds again by having dinner events.
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| Would the ISA be reborn under two new laws? Posted: 16 Sep 2011 04:37 PM PDT Opposition leaders feels that the the Internal Security Act's repeal would only result in two new laws with no change in sight. (Free Malaysia Today) - Pakatan Rakyat welcomed repeal of the Internal Security Act (ISA), but was wary of the two new laws that will take the Act's place. Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim said he supported the repeal of the ISA, but wanted to know what the two new security laws would entail. "We welcome whatever announcement that … (goes for) the repeal of the ISA. We welcome (Prime Minister) Najib Tun Razak's step in doing so." "But we need to be cautious, because the cancellation (of that law)… Najib will introduce two news laws, and we don't know what they are," Anwar said in a press conference at PKR's headquarters here. On Thursday, Najib announced in a televised speech that the ISA, along with three Emergency proclamations, would be abolished. He said that the Act would be replaced by two anti-terrorism laws to suit today's security climate, in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. However, the premier did not elaborate on the exact nature of these laws, leaving many to speculate on their respective powers. A two-time ISA detainee himself, Anwar said that there was a possibility that the ISA could be reborn under the two new laws. "The principle of the ISA is a writ of habeus corpus… the right for an accused to appear in court, is denied. If there is a new law that suggests the same principles, the name may be different, but the meaning is still the ISA," he said. Anwar said that the ISA was initially drafted by the federal government during the 60s to combat the communist terrorist threat. However, the PKR supremo said that its original function has been misused to target the government's political opponents. Detained in 1974 and later on in 1998, Anwar claimed that he was not looking for compensation over his arrests in the past. "I went through that, (I have) no regrets," he said.
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| Najib risks political future with reforms Posted: 16 Sep 2011 04:35 PM PDT Razak Ahmad, Reuters Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak's pledge to speed up civil liberty reforms to attract middle-class voters could hurt his chances in the general election expected early next year by alienating conservatives. Najib said in a televised address on Thursday that the Internal Security Act (ISA), enacted in 1960, and Emergency Ordinance, both of which allow for indefinite detention without trial, would be repealed and replaced by two news laws for use mainly against suspected militants. By repealing or changing the security laws, which critics say have stifled freedom of expression, Najib faces resistance from influential conservatives who want a tougher stance against political dissidents. But any failure to deliver on those pledges is likely to anger an electorate, already upset with the glacial pace of reforms, clouding the outlook for Najib's ruling coalition at the ballot box. "If reform resistance emerges and grows or if there is no substantive change, then his chances of achieving his aim (of securing a strong election win) becomes less certain," said Ibrahim Suffian, director of Merdeka Center, an independent opinion polling outfit. Najib has promised political and economic reforms in 2008 in a bid to reverse his ruling coalition's record losses in a general election. He will need to deliver on those pledges to stay firmly in power. As part of his pledges on Thursday, a strict media law will also be changed to allow greater media freedom and other legislation restricting civil liberties would be reviewed. Since taking office, Najib has delayed economic reforms, including the introduction of a promised goods and services tax. He has slowed down on a fuel subsidy rollback to avoid sparking anger by voters hit by rising prices. A big street protest in July, attended by young members of the middle class angered over the slow pace of reforms, also exposed a groundswell of anger that has sent Najib's approval ratings to 56 percent last month from 72 percent in May last year. Najib has softened his stance on the reform of a controversial pro-ethnic majority Malay economic policy amid resistance by conservative groups who enjoy backing from some within his own party. One of the most influential, Perkasa, has begun to question his promised political reforms. That could lead to a pushback and block their implementation. "Malaysian politics is now in havoc and he suddenly withdraws the ISA… At the moment, I see it is more aimed to be populist rather than because of national security," said Ibrahim Ali, head of Perkasa. The group has in the past called for the laws to be retained for use against political dissidents, and said it would study the two new security laws Najib proposed before making an official stand. "This move is a gamble by Najib and his best chances in turning it into a success depends on how well he can convince the hardliners and conservatives in his party that this will improve their electability," said the Merdeka Center's Ibrahim. Failure to implement the changes substantively ahead of polls could lead to the kind of a voter backlash that befell Najib's predecessor Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Abdullah led the ruling coalition to a historic 90 percent sweep of the country's parliamentary seats in the 2004 general election on a pledge of reforms including strengthening the independence of institutions like the judiciary and police. But he was severely punished by voters in 2008 after failing to deliver on his reform promises in the face of strong resistance by the ruling party, and was forced into early retirement the following year. "I wonder how many of those who were so captured by Abdullah's promises feel similarly giddy after hearing the promises made by Najib," said political analyst Ong Kian Ming who teaches at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur. "If you answer in the affirmative, I advise you to take a sober look at Abdullah's record and then re-examine Najib's promises," said Ong.
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| MAS-Air Asia merger flies into turbulent weather Posted: 16 Sep 2011 03:41 PM PDT By Patrick Lee, FMT PETALING JAYA: The downside of the MAS -Air asia metrger is that the MAS workers have been left in the lurch. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim says this is because neither the government or the affected airlines have been transparent. Anwar who claims that he was in contact with MAS employees said no information was given to the MAS staff. " They must be told that their performance was not up to the mark… what is the problem, and what is their position going to be after the so-called merger or take-over?" Anwar asked during a press conference at PKR's headquarters here. "It's all shrouded in secrecy, that is the trouble with this government." He also said that nothing had been said about the possible welfare of MAS staff, adding that the carrier's workers were left in the dark about their fate. "But you know, there's always this management once they take over, they give this option, and people will be persuaded to take another option. These are concerns that must be addressed," Anwar replied to the possiblity of layoffs. The Opposition Leader was also concerned with Air Asia's lack of an in-house union, which may be carried over to MAS once the merger took place. Anwar then claimed that he had been informed that Air Asia employees who tried to form their own union were subsequently sacked. MAS and Air Asia announced the merger last month. However, both Air Asia chief executive officer Tony Fernandes and Khazanah Nasional Bhd -a major shareholder of MAS- managing director Azman Mokhtar denied that it was a merger, preferring to call it a "collaboration". They also denied that a monopoly would arise out of this "collaboration".
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| Yong: Why do Sabahans have to pay more? Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:39 PM PDT By Queville To, FMT KOTA KINABALU: Former chief minister Yong Teck Lee has questioned the economic policies imposed by the federal government which have kept the prices of goods in Sabah higher than in the peninsula. Yong, the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) chief said there was no reason for this to happen as the government could subsidise the freight charges for goods shipped to Sabah to ensure the prices of goods in the country were equal. He said the federal government should do this without any further delay if it really cares for the well being of Sabah people. He contended that if the federal government could afford to give more than RM250 million per year to subsidise the four main highways in Peninsular Malaysia in order to keep the toll rates low and lessen the burden on road users, it should have no problem applying the same strategy to assist the people of Sabah. The prices of goods in Sabah have always been higher than Peninsular Malaysia ever since the state joined the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963. "Before Sabah joined to form Federation of Malaysia, cargo ships from all over the world could come to Sabah and Kota Kinabalu to load and unload goods freely. "But this was no longer the case after the formation of Malaysia," he pointed out. Protectionist policy The cause of the imbalance has also been put down to the imposition of the controversial Cabotage Policy introduced introduced in 1980, which critics say was a protectionist policy which has benefited a privileged few shipping companies. As a result, today it costs the Sabah traders more than RM2,000 to bring in goods and merchandises in a 20-foot container. This thus contributed to higher cost of doing business in Sabah and inevitably contributing to a high cost of living, as the traders have no choice but to pass on the additional cost to the consumers. Making matter worse, the average take-home pay for a consumer in Sabah is currently the lowest in the country. Yong also took a swipe at the centralization of powers by the federal government which he said had caused great misery to the people of Sabah. He said even the conversion of a van into a hearse had to be approved in Putrajaya as the party found out when it applied for such a conversion to carter for the needs of the residents in Sepanggar. Also in the line of fire was the performance of Bernas (Padiberas Nasional), the country's sole rice importer. Rice is costlier in Sabah The government entity stands accused of hindering Sabah's potential to become a major rice "If we could plant padi ourselves, not only can we achieve self-sufficiency we could even have surplus for export. "When I was the Chief Minister and (current Parliamentary Speaker) Pandikar Amin was the State Agriculture Minister we had planned to undertake large scale padi plantation to make sure that Sabah could become self sufficient within three to five years and even have surplus to export rice to other countries. "Unfortunately, in today's situation, even if we have surplus of rice supply, we have no right to export rice, as it is the exclusive right of Bernas. "Even the state government is not allowed to import and export rice on its own. "And on top of that, each and every family in Sabah is subsidizing Bernas as the rice sold in Sabah cost more than the rice sold in Peninsular Malaysia. "I have highlighted this many times in the past, but until today Bernas just plays dumb.
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| Posted: 16 Sep 2011 02:24 PM PDT By NGO Affairs Bureau, Prime Minister's Office, Bangladesh BANGLADESHI Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told that she has been in Malaysia during her 6-day visit to South Korea and Malaysia last year. Highly placed sources claimed that during the meeting, the Malaysian prime minister assured Hasina of considering the issue of legalizing Bangladeshi workers to his country with utmost sincerity. Source: HERE |
| Posted: 16 Sep 2011 01:10 PM PDT (The Malaysian Insider) - Life would be easy if every wish is a command that is done instantaneously. But it isn't and sceptics remain at large as to Datuk Seri Najib Razak's announcement that several laws are to be revised or repealed. After all, some of Najib's boys had blamed hardliners like Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Datuk Seri Rais Yatim and to a lesser extent Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for giving the PM wrong advice on how to handle Bersih. In fact, even during a recent Cabinet retreat Hishammuddin lauded the government's handling of Bersih. And other ministers joined in to praise the police for a good job done. So will these "hardline" elements now truly support Najib or will they place enough obstacles to ensure the reforms (euphemistically called the Political Transformation Programme) are diluted when finally set in stone? Because there is a world of difference between policy statements or announcements and the final product, especially in Malaysia. Just look at what Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi promised during his time in power, for example, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Without a doubt, the predecessor Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) was far less controversial than more powerful MACC. Two people have died now during investigations into corruption in the government. Some cases have gone to court only to be overturned. Yes, it's more effective but also deadly. And the corruption perception index continues to show Malaysia as more corrupt. Similarly, Abdullah's promise to overhaul the police faced resistance from the police and more far-reaching proposals by the police royal panel were not implemented. Recommendations to relax regulations on freedom of assembly remain in dusty files that are trotted out when more announcements are made. |
| The Economist says well done Najib but… Posted: 16 Sep 2011 12:55 PM PDT (The Malaysian Insider) — The influential international newspaper The Economist has praised Datuk Seri Najib Razak for his move to repeal the Internal Security Act (ISA) and other controversial security laws but points out that he will have to abolish "institutionalised ethnic discrimination" before he can assume the mantle of a radical reformer. The extreme right-wing of Umno is expected to go along with the sweeping legislative changes as long as it does not touch on ethnic quotas and divisions, the newspaper said in an opinion published in its popular Banyan column yesterday.
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| Not All Demands Of The Various Races Can Be Met, Says Mahathir Posted: 16 Sep 2011 12:53 PM PDT (Bernama) - KUALA LUMPUR -- Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the various races in the country must accept the fact that all their claims cannot be fulfilled by the government. He said that if all the races could accept this fact, then this country would continue to remain peaceful, thus enabling a rapid economic development. He said if any ethnic race wanted its demand to be fulfilled then it would indirectly deny the other races their rights, thus creating unhealthy "I feel administering a multi-racial country is different from that of a homogeneous country because there will certainly be demands made by the various races. "In order to ensure peace in Malaysia, each race must accept the fact that not all 100 per cent of their demands can be entertained. If they insist on getting all their demands met, then this will deny the other races of their rights," he said in the programme "Bicara Negarawan bersama Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad" which was aired by RTM1 last night. He said this when responding to a question on the openness introduced by the government after the 2004 general election which resulted in several groups openly demanding equal rights. The three-member panel in the programme comprised Bernama editor-in-chief Yong Soo Heong, Utusan Group assistant chief editor I Zaini Hassan and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak lecturer Dr Jeniri Amir. According to Dr Mahathir, Malaysia was one of the nations that had granted freedom to all races in the country to use their own languages besides the national language in schools. He said the freedom was given in order to respect the wishes of certain groups to continue using their own language in schools. Meanwhile, the former prime minister said issues concerning claims of equality could be corrected by giving deep understanding to the various races in the country on the principles that had been practiced since the formation of Malaysia. "When living in a multi-racial country, we have to accept the fact that we cannot obtain everything that we considered as our right. When asked on the Barisan Nasional component parties that were currently less active, Dr Mahathir said they should get down on the ground and try to get closer to the grassroots by resolving the problems faced by the people. In addition he said, the people must also realise that after fifty years of independence the cooperative spirit of component parties had created the best environment enjoyed by the people currently. "We must remember that the coalition government had cooperated for fifty years and that this government had brought success to Malaysia, more so than the other goverments. "Thus we shouldn't reject the system that had brought success to us compared to one that is unfamiliar to us," he said. Dr Mahathir also touched on winnable candidates in the general election which would create problems between the leaderships and the grassroots. He said the winnable candidates in the election, which will depend on the evaluation and opinion of the Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and his advisors, may go against the wishes of the party and create problems of sabotaging candidates in the election. When asked on the appropriate time for the election, Dr Mahathir said: "Later will be alright. This will give time to Najib to make as assessment on who should be the candidates." |
| Winners and losers in the latest law reforms Posted: 16 Sep 2011 12:44 PM PDT (The Malaysian Insider) - KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Two days later, Malaysia is still digesting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's announcement that his government would repeal a raft of draconian laws including the Internal Security Act. It is left to be seen whether the sweet words will be translated into action. But at this moment, here are the winners and the losers: WINNERS ● Najib Razak: Let's be honest, the prime minister was meandering recently and found himself in a political cul-de-sac after a series of flip-flops, snafu over the Bersih rally and concern that his policies are determined by which group shouts loudest. But Najib has a real chance of getting out of this drift and gaining momentum for the general election if he makes good on the promise to abolish these laws. The reforms reflect his hopes to win over the chattering class and claw back the ground lost in the past few years. ● the Bersih 2.0 crew: What stunned Najib and his advisers and even some ministers was the strength of the Bersih turnout despite the lockdown by the police in the capital city. They thought that after a few days all would be forgotten. How wrong they were. The PM was assailed overseas, an unprecedented event, and at home the middle class was stunned at his handling of the episode as he appeared the most savvy of politicians to grace the national stage. And all along, Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan and Bersih 2.0 grew in stature. Without a doubt, if the Bersih organisers had buckled at the threats by the government and did not force the issue and sully Najib's image, Thursday night's historic announcement would not have happened. ● Civil society and anti-ISA campaigners: The support groups for ISA detainees and activists of civil society who have long fought against restrictive laws in the country. They have kept faith that their cause is right and the laws are bad. But their fight doesn't end now. There are more laws to be reviewed and repealed before Malaysia is truly a democratic nation respectful of basic human rights. ● People power: The promise to do away with these restrictive laws is an acknowledgement that the Umno/BN government no longer can run roughshod over the electorate, especially with its slim margin in Parliament. If there is a lesson from this it is the fact that the government only listens when it does not have overwhelming strength in Parliament. LOSERS ● Hishammuddin Hussein, Ibrahim Ali and right-wing elements in Umno: don't be fooled by the smiles and nice quotes that have come out since Thursday night. It is still a long walk but a few are red-faced over Najib jump-starting his stalled reforms package.
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| PAS: Free or prosecute all ISA detainees to prove sincerity Posted: 16 Sep 2011 12:41 PM PDT By Melissa Chi, The Malaysian Insider KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — PAS said all Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees should be released or tried in court if Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is sincere following his bold announcement to abolish the security law that allows for detention without trial. Party information chief Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the move was important to help Najib regain the confidence and trust of the people and to show that the announcement was not just "talk" like his economic reforms. "Even if they can't be released immediately, PAS urge that the detainees be tried in court immediately so they can defend themselves if the government claims that they have proof that they are terrorists," he said in a statement today. "Najib must choose between the two options — whether they must be released or tried. In addition, PAS also demands that the government apologise to the ISA detainees following PM's admittance that there are flaws in the draconian law, if he is truly sincere. "Don't be quick to push away the responsibility to apologise to the former leaders because they had drafted this cruel law. Instead, Najib should represent the past leaders to apologise to every ISA detainee because they are from the same group, which is Barisan Nasional," Tuan Ibrahim said.
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| Delegates to decide SNAP’s future Posted: 16 Sep 2011 11:55 AM PDT By Joseph Tawie, FMT KUCHING: Sarawak National Party's (SNAP) upcoming triennial general assembly (TGA) on Sept 24 and 25 is likely to decide the direction the party will take as it moves to redefine its political identity. Some 60 delegates will attend the assembly and on their shoulders rests the responsibility of deciding the fate of the party. They go in knowing that this time around rhetoric alone will not be enough to stamp SNAP's identity as a winner. Despite its obvious handicaps, SNAP, given a new crop of leaders and the right direction, has a future to play in Sarawak's politics. For now, SNAP must not only learn to be humble, but must also work very hard to win back the confidence of the Dayaks in particular and the public in general. As the delegates convene to decide SNAP's fate, upmost on the minds of political observers and supporters is the party's "ties" with the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. Will the delegates decide to keep the party within BN's reach or will it declare itself independent of both BN and its former opposition ally, Pakatan Rakyat? Or will it succumb to and accept Sarawak DAP's offer for SNAP to merge with them? Or what will happen if SNAP declares that it is a BN-friendly party? Being BN-friendly Being BN-friendly does have its advantages. The most obvious advantage is that SNAP will be able to accommodate within its fold partyless people like former Pelagus assemblyman Larry Sng. There is also the possibility that the five rebellious elected representatives from Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP) may join the party. The five, better known as "SPDP 5", are assemblymen Peter Nansian (Tasik Biru), Sylvester Enteri (Marudi), Rosey Yunus (Bekenu), Paulus Gumbang (Batu Danau) and parliamentarian Tiki Lafe (Mas Gading). The five rebels who have been embroiled in a crisis with the current SPDP leadership are likely to be sacked any time soon. And as partyless representatives, they will need a platform. If SNAP were to open its arms to them, then there would be no need for the five to form a new BN- friendly party. After all, the five were once SNAP members before they joined SPDP in 2002. Thus, their return to SNAP would be regarded as the return of the prodigal sons. The sticking point, however, is that they will not only be certain of contesting in the general election, but will also likely take over the leadership of SNAP by virtue of their status as elected representatives. Disadvantages of BN link While SNAP may win over these politically influential figures, it may lose its grassroots support. Ground supporters feel that SNAP's return to the BN fold would be filled with obstacles, problems and disappointments. Firstly, there will be seat problems. Which party is willing to surrender its seats to SNAP? Secondly, it will face the same situation as peninsula-based People's Progressive Party (PPP), with no seats to contest come election times. Worse, it will be bullied, sidelined and ostracised. One thing is clear, though: the people who are anti-BN and fence-sitters within SNAP will withdraw their support for the party. Merger, a bad idea The second option is for SNAP to remain neutral or to go solo, without BN or Pakatan alliances.
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| Stir over Bangladesh website saying citizens can vote as Malaysians Posted: 16 Sep 2011 11:51 AM PDT (The Malaysian Insider) - KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — A Bangladesh Prime Minister's Office unit website has claimed that its citizens working in Malaysia have been asked to vote for the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) government, prompting PKR vice-president Fuziah Salleh to call for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) into the contentious issue. The Pakatan Rakyat (PR) had recently demanded an emergency sitting of Parliament to debate its claim that thousands of permanent residents have been given citizenship and the right to vote "in the blink of an eye" and the Bangladesh website quoted appears to have backed up its claim. "We want a royal commission of inquiry to investigate Bangladesh Prime Minister's statement over this matter. If it has actually happened, Najib must be responsible and provide an explanation," Fuziah told her party's Keadilan Daily website. According to the NGO Affairs Bureau of the Prime Minister's Office website, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met her Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Najib Razak last year where they discussed "long standing issues, including legalising Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia". Both met while attending the 66th World Islamic Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur in May 2010. It said highly-placed sources claimed that during the meeting, Najib assured Sheikh Hasina of considering the issue of legalising Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia country with utmost sincerity. "Today, prime minister's office has allegedly received a confirmation from some of our citizens those working in several sectors in Malaysia since last year that they were given more than citizenships from Malaysian Government. In fact they now have been given a right to be a voter in upcoming Malaysian's general election. "Another highly placed source from prime minister's office has confirmed that Bangladeshi workers may easily conferred Malaysian citizenship with the condition to vote for party that represents the government in power," the website said. The website also reported Sheikh Hasina as urging her people" to take this opportunity in order to lower the national poverty in line with government's initiative and numerous measures to solve all major problems, including power and gas crises". Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said last month that "baseless" allegations of foreigners being given the right to vote will be addressed by the parliamentary select committee (PSC) on electoral reform.
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| Hisham says to send ‘Nasi Lemak’ complaints his way Posted: 16 Sep 2011 10:41 AM PDT (The Malaysian Insider) - Viewers distressed by the screening of Namewee's "Nasi Lemak 2.0" can direct their complaints to the Home Ministry for investigation, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said today. "If there was anything inappropriate in it, they can refer to us," the home minister was quoted saying in a Bernama Online report today. Hishammuddin was responding to the criticism by the Perak "People First Organisation" against the film due to producer Namewee's past controversies, including one in which he was deemed to have demeaned the national anthem. Hishammuddin today said no official complaints have so far been lodged over the movie, but said his ministry's film control division will examine any that are submitted. |
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