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- Selangor MB to discuss dissolution next week
- Deepak promises second book of revelations
- Polls losers might cause ‘Arab Spring’, says ex-IGP
- Police warn against foreign interference in general election
- Musa’s ‘Arab Spring’ prediction will frighten voters, says Pakatan
- Australia, Malaysia refugee deal in limbo
- Lim will not attend BN CNY open house
| Selangor MB to discuss dissolution next week Posted: 10 Feb 2013 07:52 PM PST
(Bernama) - Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim will discuss the dissolution of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly next week. "I will discuss the matter with Pakatan Rakyat state asemblymen in Selangor. As I said earlier, several decisions will be made after Chap Goh Mei. "I will make an announcement after the discussion is over," he told reporters after attending the Diamond Jubilee celebration of Masjid Ar Rahman in Kampung Bukit Badong, Bestari Jaya, here today. On Jan 30, he said the Selangor state assembly would be dissolved after Chap Goh Mei, but the next day clarified it was made to pressure the Prime Minister into announcing the general election date. On the water issue, Khalid reiterated that Langat 2 project should be part of the restructuring of the water industry in Selangor. "We must act together (Langat 2 and restructuring of water industry). Come up with the overall cost of Langat 2, who will fund the project and how it will effect the water tariff water in Selangor," he added.
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| Deepak promises second book of revelations Posted: 10 Feb 2013 04:03 PM PST
Zurairi AR, The Malaysian Insider Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's suggestion yesterday to ignore all Deepak Jaikishan's allegations has stirred the hornet's nest as the controversial carpet dealer today promised more revelations in his second book. Titled "Black Rose 2.0: Black Magic Women", the 47-page book will discuss rituals used in the country"s administration. "i will be launching my 2nd book BLACK ROSE 2.0 'BLACK MAGIC WOMEN' where d names, photos, address, payments made & rituals ... will be published in this 47page book," Deepak (picture) announced in a text message here. Early last month, the launch of Deepak's first 26-page book "Black Rose 1.0" was derailed after PKR's Rafizi Ramli made his revelation alleging Deepak's involvement as a jewellery middleman for a local dignitary. Yesterday, Dr Mahathir had advised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to not entertain any accusations put forward by Deepak. The longest-serving prime minister said that Najib should expect various allegations to surface while holding a political post, drawing parallels to his time in administration. Deepak has been in the limelight of late, lobbing repeated accusations against Najib and Umno leaders, and has promised to dish more dirt on other scandals linked to other politicians. On Wednesday, Deepak had announced that he will seek immunity under the Witness Protection Act 2009 before exposing further alleged power abuse involving the country's top leadership. PAS vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar had promised to look into the carpet dealer's request for protection after Deepak claimed he had been a victim of government intimidation. The carpet dealer had recently admitted that he helped private investigator P. Balasubramaniam repudiate the latter's earlier statutory declaration on the 2006 murder, including finding two lawyers to draft the new statement. A cloud of mystery has hung over the identity of the lawyer who drew up Balasubramaniam's second SD, dated a day after his first on July 3, 2008, regarding Altantuya's 2006 murder, for which two elite police commandos have been convicted and are facing death sentences. Deepak's first book claims to tell the true story behind Balasubramaniam's second statutory declaration (SD), and can be found online for free.
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| Polls losers might cause ‘Arab Spring’, says ex-IGP Posted: 10 Feb 2013 04:00 PM PST
(Bernama) - Former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said an "Arab Spring" can happen here if losing parties in the general election are dissatisfied with the result. "I am confident that the losing parties will use their supporters to create chaos to topple the government just like what happened in the Middle East. "Political parties must restrain themselves and behave appropriately starting now," Musa (picture) told a special briefing to Komuniti 1 Malaysia members at Kompleks Penyiaran Kedah here today. He said the police should start gathering information to prevent an "Arab Spring" from coming to Malaysian shores. "The Internal Security Act (ISA) that was preventive in nature had been abolished while the effectiveness of the new Act is questionable. "Some people were charged with promoting terrorism in a foreign country while those who rioted in our country are not arrested and charged." To a question, Musa said he would not join any political party but would fight alone in the best interest of the religion, race and nation. He lamented that several politicians were willing to gamble the nation's dignity and religion in order to achieve their political ambitions. "Previously, the US intelligence agency the CIA infiltrated governments to cause chaos but now the Jews and Westerners use NGOs to adopt liberalism. "They use NGOs demanding that the government become more transparent, encourage lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). "All these are done to weaken Islam. If liberalism is not adopted, the government is deemed as cruel." Musa said that opposition lies that federal government is corrupt and weak are aimed at influencing the people. "This tactic has managed to influence the people although the opposition which rules four states can't do a good job. "National security will be threatened if the government fails to deal with greedy leaders, organised crime, loan sharks, religious fanatics, incitement and underground movements. "Action must be taken against those involved and it must not be made selectively," said Musa.
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| Police warn against foreign interference in general election Posted: 10 Feb 2013 03:55 PM PST
(Bernama) - The police will not hesitate to act against any interference from foreign parties during the upcoming 13th general election. Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Salleh Mat Rasid said police were monitoring the possibility of such situations. "So far there is no information on such interference,' he told reporters after a briefing on road safety at the district police head quarters here today. Also present were Kelantan deputy police chief Datuk Mazlan Lazim and district police chiefs. He was commenting on fears by certain parties of the possibility of foreign interference in the 13th general election due to the current political scenario. On concerns that the opposition may cause an "Arab Spring" if it loses in the general election, he was confident such a thing would not occur as people were increasingly aware of the importance of national security. He added that the police were prepared to face the general election and will co-operate fully with the Election Commission. The police also needed the co-operation of the people for the general election to proceed smoothly, without any untoward incidents.
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| Musa’s ‘Arab Spring’ prediction will frighten voters, says Pakatan Posted: 10 Feb 2013 03:49 PM PST
Syed Jaymal Zahiid and Nomy Nozwir, The Malaysian Insider Tan Sri Musa Hasan's prediction of an "Arab Spring" here after Election 2013 will intimidate Malaysians from voting freely, Pakatan Rakyat (PR) said today, urging the ex-top cop to trust that all parties would respect the democratic process. National news agency Bernama quoted the former Inspector-General of Police yesterday as saying losers in the coming national polls would create chaos like the uprising in the Middle East to topple the elected government. "As a former IGP he should stop making speculation like this. It is not giving confidence to the people to vote freely in the next election. "His statement is not going the help anything. He should put more trust in the people's choice," DAP central executive committee member Anthony Loke told The Malaysian Insider. Bernama also quoted Musa as saying the police should start gathering information to prevent this "Arab Spring", the term used to describe the violent uprisings in the Middle East, from coming to Malaysian shores. The former IGP also lamented that the fight to curb violent coups has been hindered with the repeal of the Internal Security Act (ISA), a British-enacted law that allowed detention without trial. The Act was recently repealed and replaced with another security law, as a part of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's promise to widen civil liberties. Previously, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad claimed there was an opposition conspiracy to replicate the uprisings should PR fail to wrest Putrajaya. He had alleged that Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had spoken openly about it in an interview with an Australian media recently. Several leaders from the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition have also made similar allegations. In retaliation, PR leaders said the accusations were intended to coerce voters against backing at the upcoming polls an opposition that was steadily growing in strength. "If it's anyone that is going to launch an 'Arab Spring' it's going to be BN," said PAS vice-president Salahuddin Ayub.
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| Australia, Malaysia refugee deal in limbo Posted: 10 Feb 2013 03:17 PM PST
(couriermail.com.au) - THE immigration department has admitted that Malaysia has not yet agreed to strengthen human rights protections for asylum seekers under the people-swap deal between the two nations. Department secretary Martin Bowles said the two nations had discussed the deal since the federal government's expert panel recommended in August that Malaysia provide more protections for minors. "Until there is a clear way forward here, it's not in the budget and ... we're not changing anything between us and Malaysia in relation to the agreement," Mr Bowles told a Senate estimates hearing in Canberra on Monday. Asked whether Malaysia had agreed to pass laws to strengthen protections for asylum seekers, Mr Bowles replied, "Not to my knowledge." The expert panel's 22-point plan to stop asylum seekers making the dangerous voyage to Australia by boat recommended the government pursue regional solutions including its Malaysia people-swap deal. Under that plan, Australia would have sent 800 asylum seekers to Malaysia for processing and received 4000 processed refugees in return. But the deal was quashed by the High Court and the government couldn't get enough support in parliament to change legislation to make it legally acceptable.
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| Lim will not attend BN CNY open house Posted: 10 Feb 2013 03:09 PM PST
He is giving the event a miss as he needs to be at the airport to welcome Raja Permaisuri Agong who is on a private visit. (Bernama) - GEORGE TOWN: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said he will not be able to attend the Penang Barisan Nasional's Chinese New Year open house which will be held at the Han Chiang High School field here this morning. Lim said could not make it as he had to welcome Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah at the Bayan Lepas International Airport at 11am. He said Her Majesty is scheduled to attend the Chinese New Year open house of a friend. "As the Chief Minister of Penang, I have to welcome the arrival of Her Majesty in Penang. I have informed Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak that I will not be able to attend the (BN's) open house," he told reporters after attending a Chinese New Year open house hosted by the Penang Chinese Assembly Halls at its premises here today. The open house was also attended by Najib. Among the other dignitaries present were Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas and wife Toh Puan Majimor Shariff, former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, ministers in the Prime Minister's Department Koh Tsu Koon and Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Minister of Tourism Dr Ng Yen Yen and Penang Chinese Assembly Hall chairman Lam Wu Chong. Najib meanwhile arrived at 9.20am and was welcomed with a lion dance performance after which he shook hands and mingled with the guests who had eagerly awaited his arrival. At the function, Najib was also entertained to various cultural performances of the Chinese community and presented a souvenir in the form of a replica of eight horses from the assembly. Later, the prime minister will be joining some 80,000 people at the 1Malaysia Chinese New Year open organised by the Penang Barisan Nasional at the Han Chiang High School field here, the highlight of which will be a performance by South Korean singing sensation Psy.
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