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- Nasharudin says will continue fight for Islam even without PAS post
- Taib to resign, Jabu to move up?
- AG: Govt will act on RCI report
- MCA to help take Pakatan to court over ‘promises’
- Najib to launch BR1M distribution
- No reason for us to oppose govt: Felda settlers
| Nasharudin says will continue fight for Islam even without PAS post Posted: 27 Jan 2013 04:56 PM PST
By Ida Lim and Nomy Nozwir, The Malaysian Insider Former PAS deputy president Nasharudin Mat Isa said today he will continue the fight for Islam even if he holds no position in the party. Reacting to yesterday's news reports that the Islamist party had revoked his membership in the PAS syura council as part of its disciplinary proceedings, he said the struggle to uphold Islam must go on. "Until the second this SMS is sent, I have yet to receive any letter about my removal from the position," Nasharudin (picture) told The Malaysian Insider in a text message this afternoon. "Whatever it is, the fight to uphold Islam must be continued, whether holding position or not. "That position is an appointment by the party; if the party wishes to take it back, that is the party's right. Just that for now I only know about the sacking through the media and not through the party's official channels," the Bachok MP said. Yesterday, syura council secretary Datuk Nik Zawawi Nik Salleh said a letter confirming Nasharudin's dismissal was sent out after a January 13 meeting chaired by PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat. He added that Nasharudin did not contact the council for further clarification. Sinar Harian reported Nik Zawawi saying that Nasharudin was found to have broken several of the body's regulations including non-attendance of council meetings. Nasharudin had previously asked the party to review its co-operation with other Pakatan Rakyat (PR) parties if coalition partner DAP continued to oppose the implementation of hudud laws, the Islamic penal code. His actions have drawn the criticism of other PAS members.
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| Taib to resign, Jabu to move up? Posted: 27 Jan 2013 04:42 PM PST
Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak's plans for an overwhelming win in Sarawak hinges on Chief Minister Taib Mahmud's resignation 'just before' the general election. Joseph Tawie, FMT KUCHING: Rumours are rife that Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud will step down after the general election and succeeding him will be his deputy Alfred Jabu Numpang. Taib is expected to announce his decision just before the 13th general election to thwart any attempt by the opposition to flog his alleged malpractices and power abuse. It is also a bid to wrest lost Chinese support in the state. Jabu's tenure as chief minister will, however, last only until the next state election in 2016. Taib, meanwhile, will move up to become Sarawak governor or Yang di-Petrtuan Negri, a position that he has been wanting in exchange for relinquishing his chief minister's post. Taib's main concern is his RM46 billion business empire. According to state Barisan Nasional sources, rumours began circulating after Taib met Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak about two weeks ago. Najib, the sources said, was firm with Taib and insisted he stepped down as his continuity was affecting BN's position as a whole in Sarawak. Najib apparently advised Taib to announce his resignation just before the 13th general election so that the opposition could not exploit Taib's long contentious tenure as chief minister. Taib was appointed chief minister on March 26, 1981. The strategy Taib was a hot issue in the Sibu parliamentary by-election in May 2010. BN lost Sibu to DAP's Wong Ho Leng by a slim majority. Until then BN had held Sibu for over two decades. It was a BN's stronghold. In 2011 state election, Taib continued to be a hot election issue, especially in the Chinese majority seats where various allegations of corruption, abuse of power, nepotism and cronyism were slapped on him by the opposition. Chinese majority Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) lost 13 of 19 seats it contested to the opposition in the 2011 election. According to the sources, the "new" BN strategy proposed by Najib would ensure that BN wins back the confidence of Sarawak voters, especially the Chinese, who have allegedly been led astray by the opposition because of Taib's corrupt administration. SUPP has six seats at stake – Stampin, Bandar Kuching, Sarikei, Lanang, Sibu and Miri. Bandar Kuching and Bandar Sibu are in the hands of the DAP. "With Taib out, SUPP and BN would be able to wrest back Bandar Kuching and Sibu from the opposition, and at the same time retain the rest," said the sources. Taib had in the past indicated a number of times that he wanted to step down as chief minister, but has yet to find a "suitable" person to succeed him. The last time he spoke of stepping down was before the 2011 state election. At the time he promised that he would retire two or three years after leading the state government. His time is up.
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| AG: Govt will act on RCI report Posted: 27 Jan 2013 04:16 PM PST
According to Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail, the government needs admissible evidence for purpose of criminal prosecution. (Bernama) - The government will act on any report or resolution by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on illegal immigrants in Sabah, said Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail. In giving this assurance, he said, where there were criminal elements involved, action would be taken, and wrongs would be righted. "Yes, if there are criminal offences, we will act. This is the government's promise. That is why, the RCI was set up. "However, we must remember, if we talk about criminal prosecution, we have to see whether there is sufficient evidence. In the RCI, everything that people say is acknowledged, but without evidence, we cannot accept. We can accept hearsay evidence. "To enable us to go to court, we have to look at admissible evidence. This is not an excuse not to take action against those who committed a crime. We will take action, but according to the law," he told reporters after attending the Opening of the Legal Year 2013 at the Tawau court here today. Also present at the event were Chief Justice of Malaysia Arifin Zakaria, Court of Appeal president Md Raus Sharif, Federal Court Judge Abdull Hamid Embong and Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Richard Malanjum. Gani also urged all parties to have confidence in the RCI which he said had delved extensively into all issues which were exposed. "Everyone knows that many were arrested [including] those with identity cards. This shows that the government is transparent. Looking at another aspect, it is a promise fulfilled. "The prime minister [Najib Tun Razak] had said he would see to it that an RCI would be set up, and that it would be transparent and reliable. Otherwise, all these issues would not have been exposed. "And, I am very glad and happy with it because that is what we want. Why, because the truth must come out exactly as it is," he said. Gani said that a mistake could have been committed earlier, and that mistake was being investigated, whether it was committed by government officers or the government itself, or there was an element of fraud or corruption, which should be resolved to everyone's satisfaction. "And, that mistake, we have to rectify… it is very important for this state [Sabah], it's my state. We must do something. So, don't be in a haste, let's wait and see, just allow the RCI to do its job effectively," he said.
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| MCA to help take Pakatan to court over ‘promises’ Posted: 27 Jan 2013 12:17 PM PST
(The Star) - MCA has pledged to bring the Selangor Government to court over unfulfilled claims made prior to winning the state in the 2008 general election. These include reducing assessment rates by 20%, free water to all consumers and a special allowance to single mothers in the state. Klang MCA Youth chief Ching Eu Boon said his team was currently registering the names of people who have yet to receive these "goodies". "We are currently focusing on registering residents who did not get any reduction in their assessment and single mothers who did not receive the promised allowances. "We hope to record at least 5,000 people (in Pandamaran) because without proof, the matter cannot be brought to court," he told a news conference after registering about 1,000 names yesterday. On Wednesday, the Shah Alam High Court dismissed the application by the state government to strike out a RM10.9mil suit filed against them by a group of single mothers. Justice Yaacob Md Sam said promises made during an election continued to exist for interpretation as a policy by those who were elected based on the promises.
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| Najib to launch BR1M distribution Posted: 27 Jan 2013 11:53 AM PST
(NST) - Seven million households to get RM500 aid [MTadmin - That's HOUSEHOLDS, not individuals. Malaysia has approximately 29 million people. Assuming each household has 2 children, almost everyone is entitled to BR1M.] IPOH: FEBRUARY will be a much awaited month for more than seven million households and single Malaysians. On Saturday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will kick-start the nationwide disbursement of RM500 to the those eligible for the 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M 2.0). Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said the launch by Najib, who mooted the aid programme to help low-income households, would put in motion the disbursement of the aid nationwide to eligible households and single folk. Distribution of the aid would be carried out next month and would be completed by March. Ahmad Husni said the aid would be distributed through district officers and zone development officers. Under the BR1M 2.0 initiative, he said more than three million new applicants would also enjoy the cash aid. "The launch (of the disbursement) is confirmed, but the official venue has yet to be confirmed," he said after launching the "Populate the library" programme in Tambun near here yesterday. Ahamd Husni said so far, the Inland Revenue Board had processed six million BR1M 2.0 applications, both old and new, with 1.3 million still being processed by the board. "Last year, the government gave BR1M to 4.1 million households. On top of that figure, we have received 3.2 million new applications. "However, the government will continue to accept new applications. We have not announced the closing date yet, so those who feel they are eligible to apply for BR1M 2.0 can still do so." He said in a similar to process to last year's, the RM500 payment would be given via vouchers which can be cashed at mobile banks located at the venue of the aid disbursement. He said this year, four banks had been appointed to cash the vouchers. They are Bank Simpanan Nasional, CIMB, Maybank and Public Bank. Husni said the distribution of BR1M 2.0 would have a positive impact on economic growth and domestic consumption. "The spin-off effect will be felt throughout the country when the recipients start spending their money. Local businesses will also benefit greatly from this." Asked about the economic growth figure for the last quarter of 2012, Husni said the quarterly figure, as well as the annual figure, would be released by Bank Negara next month. He said the government was confident of recording more than five per cent growth for last year.  Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah says BR1M 2.0 will would have a positive impact on the economic growth and domestic consumption
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| No reason for us to oppose govt: Felda settlers Posted: 27 Jan 2013 11:51 AM PST
(Bernama) - "A parent's love is whole no matter how many times divided". This quote may best describe the sense of responsibility and love the Barisan Nasional (BN) government has for Felda (Federal Land Development Authority) settlers in this country. For most settlers, the establishment of Felda on July 1, 1956, which aimed to provide new settlements to help the rural poor improve their economic status, clearly demonstrated the government's commitment and responsibility to provide a better life for the people (rakyat). The result was that the lives of thousands of people under the programme were successfully transformed, they were released from the clutches of poverty which had trapped their lives for so long. Sadly, for some settlers, what was done by the government appears not to have left any traces in their hearts, instead they choose to "bite the hand that feeds them". Such an ungrateful act should not exist, as according to Mat Zahari Derahman, 55, settlers do not have valid reasons to oppose the government that has done a lot for people. Mat Zahari, who is also the head of Felda Bukit Goh near here, said since he joined Felda in 1970, various assistance programmes to enhance their standard of living were implemented by the government, of which the benefits to the settlers could not be denied. "Various initiatives such as an interest-free home expansion financing programme, second generation housing development, educational programmes for the children of the settlers, agropolitan programmes, Settlers Welfare Fund, interest-free computer loan schemes, incentive schemes for Felda entrepreneurs, replanting subsistence assistance, productivity incentive bonuses, and the latest "windfall", have benefited us all,", he said. Based on that, the existence of those who opposed the government in FELDA such as the National Association of Felda Settlers' Children (Anak), was seen as 'the enemy within', trying to ruin what was enjoyed by settlers thus far, he said. For Felda Bukit Kuantan youth, Norehan Saleh, 28, representing Felda's second generation, Felda is now heading to another quantum leap. "As Felda's second generation, we do not want to be left out, instead we are prepared to jointly implement national transformation," she said. For Jasmi Faizal Muda, 31, from Felda Kota Gelanggi, every facility provided by Felda had indirectly helped the young people, including the second generation to be successful in various fields. "I think those who oppose to what the government is doing to increase our standard of living as the children of these settlers, are just smooth talkers," he said. Felda, which has existed for almost 57 years, currently has more than 112,635 settlers, who originally were poor people, but now can earn up to RM3,000 a month. In Pahang alone, there were 43,124 settlers, of whom 40,901 are involved in oil palm cultivation and the rest rubber cultivation. According to Felda's Corporate Unit Public Relations Officer Aman Shah Alladin, by the end of 2011, a total of 34,000 settlers were given ownership of land, while the rest are awaiting land alienation. |
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