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Posted: 01 Sep 2012 03:09 PM PDT

TREASONOUS ANTICS: Malaysians denounce Bersih supporters who want to replace Jalur Gemilang

Bersih supporters showing a flag at Dataran Merdeka on Thursday night in the run-up to the Merdeka Day countdown. (Inset) A flier that was distributed on Thursday night calling for the Jalur Gemilang to be replaced with a new flag.

(NST) - MALAYSIANS from all walks of life have described the demands made by supporters of the Bersih movement for the Jalur Gemilang to be replaced with a different flag as "shameful" and "treasonous".

They are also incensed over the actions of the same group, which insulted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak by stomping on his picture during the countdown to the Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka here on Thursday.

The supporters of Bersih, who claim to be championing for a better electoral system for the country, had displayed a flag they had created to replace the Jalur Gemilang and distributed flyers to the people to support their cause. Their actions can be seen in a video posted on YouTube.

Principal of a childcare centre, Velda Ooi, 44, said this was a disgrace to the founding fathers of Malaysia as they had toiled hard to create an identity for the country, which was symbolised by the Jalur Gemilang.

"I really can't believe the youngsters can do such a thing. So shameful... they don't even treasure our history, our pride and our identity.

"Why are they doing this?" said Ooi, who said she felt very angry over the group's actions.

Student Yogannath Thiruchelvan, 16, said Malaysians who did not appreciate the Jalur Gemilang were a disgrace to the country.

"When the Union Jack flag was brought down 55 years ago, our flag was hoisted. It is sad that these people do not know the significance of our flag and can do such a thing," said Yogannath who wanted the offenders punished.

Juice bar manager Muhammed Fitri Harun, 28, summed up the entire incident in one word: "Ridiculous!"

"They should be punished as this is an act of treason to our nation as a whole. The flag represents us all, the citizens. How dare they do such a thing?"

Meanwhile, attempts to get a response from Bersih co-chairman Datuk S. Ambiga were unsuccessful. She, however, yesterday tweeted her displeasure over an incident perpetrated by a Bersih supporter during the gathering.

A photo of a rally participant on the Internet showed him "mooning" pictures of Najib and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor as well as Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Yusof.

Another man is seen applauding his action, while yet another showed a rude gesture.

The organisers of the Bersih gathering, dubbed "Janji Demokrasi rally", did not respond to requests for comments.

Businessman Datuk Mohd Mahyidin Mustakim said he was upset when he saw the videoof the act and demanded that the culprits be punished.

"Memang kurang ajar (very insolent). What kind of values are they teaching the younger generation? This is not part of our culture.

"We are very well known for our humble and well-mannered behaviour," said Mahyidin.

Aizad Salleh, 27 who is a sales assistant in a shopping mall here said that it was a very disrespectful act.

"What have they done for the country? Now we are flourishing because of our current prime minister and the ones before him.

"If they can't be thankful, at least do not disrespect our leaders like this. They really should be brought to court and punished," said Aizad.

Financial consultant Susan Lim, 30, also felt that those who committed the act should be punished and taught a lesson.

"Who are they to behave like this? This is one of the most disrespectful things I have ever seen.

"No matter who it is that you hate, just don't do this. It brings you down as a person as well," said Lim.

Musa on radar of Swiss money-laundering probe

Posted: 01 Sep 2012 02:36 PM PDT

Swiss bank UBS is being investigated in connection with its relationship with Musa Aman.

(FMT) - KOTA KINABALU: A Swiss investigations into a money-laundering trail with its roots in the rainforests of Sabah is threatening to embarrass Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and his Barisan Nasional coalition government.

Najib who is on a two-day visit to Sabah to bring a fractious state Umno headed by Chief Minister Musa Aman into line ahead of general election, is faced with discomforting international exposure that his government is corrupt to the core.

The timing of Swiss investigations into links between UBS, Switzerland's biggest bank, and the proceeds from illegal logging in Sabah couldn't be worse for the premier who is hoping to mollify the state which has increasingly shown signs that it is swinging over to the opposition.

Najib and his entourage will be visiting the Kg Rampayan Laut in Kota Belud today for a carnival-like political event where he hopes to prop up shaky support for his Barisan Nasional coalition government.

The premier who is also Umno president was in Sandakan on Saturday for a meeting with his state party officials.

Talk of a shake-up in Sabah Umno has been quashed by party officials close to Musa and spun as a gambit by his rival, Shafie Apdal, the current Semporna MP who is a trusted man of Najib, and is said to being eyeing the post of Sabah chief minister.

Umno insiders are warning of serious repercussions should Najib refuse to reinvigorate the BN. They claimed that party's interest must be put first and ahead of any personal agendas and failure to do so would be disastrous for the BN.

Reuters news agency yesterday reported that Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal money laundering probe into UBS after environmental campaign group, Bruno Manser Fund, filed a complaint accusing it of links to the proceeds of alleged illegal logging in Malaysia.

The investigation could be a new embarrassment for the Swiss bank, fined for helping clients dodge US taxes in 2009 and facing similar accusations – which it denies – in Germany. It comes as Switzerland is trying to clean up its image as a haven for ill-gotten gains.

A spokeswoman for federal prosecutors said they had opened a criminal investigation into allegations of money laundering.

She confirmed that UBS was being investigated in connection with its relationship with Musa Aman.

Musa was accused in the complaint brought by Switzerland's Bruno Manser Fund in May of links to illegal logging in Borneo. The chief minister has previously dismissed graft allegations as a political conspiracy.

UBS has said it was cooperating with the investigation.

"UBS complies with the rules and regulations in all the markets where it operates," a spokesman who noted the bank is obliged to report to authorities fighting money laundering if it finds evidence it is holding assets of criminal origin, was quoted as saying.

In its complaint, the Bruno Manser Fund, which campaigns to save tropical rainforests in Borneo and the people who inhabit them, accused UBS of breaching its duty of care by accepting more than $90 million it said was earned from logging in Sabah. Citing documents it presented to Swiss prosecutors, it said the money was banked at UBS in Hong Kong and Zurich.

S’gor DAP branches reject Ganapathirau

Posted: 01 Sep 2012 02:28 PM PDT

Selangor DAP branches warn the party leadership that DAP would lose the Kota Alam Shah seat if Ganapathirau, a former ISA detainee, is fielded.

Athi Shankar, FMT

KLANG: Eight DAP branches here have called on the party leadership not to field V Ganapathirau (photo) as candidate in Kota Alam Shah state seat in the next general election.

The branches, all from the state constituency, warned the party leadership that the DAP would lose the seat if Ganapathirau, a former detainee of now repealed Internal Security Act, was fielded.

The DAP eight branches, with collectively some 500 members, openly opposed Ganapathirau are Taman Gembira, Klang, Teluk Pulai, Bayu Tinggi, Taman Chi Liung Indah, Southern Klang, Persiaran Raja Muda Musa and Ehsan.

The group spokesman Ivan Ho said they were all against Ganapathirau because he was not a local familiar with the party grassroots leaders and members, or constituents in the area.

Ho said Ganapathirau does not have close rapport with party grassroots in the constituency, a winning factor so crucial for a potential candidate.

He urged the party leadership to respect grassroots sentiments and not to force in parachute candidates like Ganapathirau in Kota Alam Shah.

"DAP members and constituents don't know him much.

"The party should not push us to accept Ganapathirau.

"We don't want him," Ho, the Taman Gembira branch head, told FMT.

Kota Alam Shah incumbent assemblyman is M Manoharan, a protégé of DAP national chairman Karpal Singh.

It's learnt Selangor DAP leadership under Teresa Kok planned to replace Manoharan, also a former ISA detainee, with Ganapathirau.

Ganapathirau is a staunch confidant of deputy secretary general and Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy.

Not an Indian hero

Taman Chi Liung Indah head K Yogasigamany reminded the state party leadership that time had lapsed to promote the Ganapathirau as a former ISA detainee and his so-called involvement in Hindraf Makkal Sakti.

He said DAP grassroots members and constituents know that Ganapathirau, who now leads NGO Malaysian Indian voice, was not a Hindraf leader.

"Constituents have realised that Ganapathirau was never the Hindraf leader or Indian hero.

"He is no more relevant for Indian community.

"It will be futile and fatal for party leadership to field Ganapathirau in Kota Alam Shah.

"The leadership should drop the idea altogether," Yogasigamany told FMT.

Kredit: www.malaysia-today.net

Ahad, 2 September 2012

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