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- MP claims French lawyers given false info on Suaram
- Chua : Selfishness DAP leaders intent to keeping their seats for the salaries
- UK’s Cameron rocked by defeat in Europe budget vote
- ‘My son was no criminal’
- Seats: Ngieng tells DAP top guns to state stand
| MP claims French lawyers given false info on Suaram Posted: 31 Oct 2012 04:53 PM PDT
(Bernama) - A law firm in the capital was alleged to have furnished false information in a letter to lawyers in France stating that Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) was a registered organisation under Suara Inisiatif Sendirian Berhad (SISB). The matter was raised by Member of Parliament Wee Choo Keong (Independent-Wangsa Maju) who also alleged that Suaram had received millions of ringgit. "The law firm appears to have a grand design to tarnish our country's image," he said during the 2013 Supply Bill debate in the Dewan Rakyat Wednesday. He also questioned why there has been no legal action against Suaram despite the investigation on the NGO which started a month ago. Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob then replied that his Ministry was informed the Attorney-General (AG) had wanted to obtain a report from the Registrar of Societies first. "The AG said there was a link between Suaram and SISB and wants to establish the link to prove claims that monies received by SISB was channeled to Suaram," he said. Parliament continues its session tomorrow.
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| Chua : Selfishness DAP leaders intent to keeping their seats for the salaries Posted: 31 Oct 2012 04:37 PM PDT (The Malaysian Times) - Some DAP leaders are intent on keeping both their parliamentary and state seats which earn them up to RM50,000 a month, said MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek. In commenting on the "one candidate, one seat" proposal made by DAP chairman Karpal Singh, Dr Chua said some Selangor DAP leaders who are both MPs and excos are earning salaries that are "more than a minister's pay". "Some can easily get between RM40,000 and RM50,000 a month, especially if they are sitting on state government-linked companies where they are entitled to allowances and bonuses. "So, some of them might not be willing to give up (their seats)," said Dr Chua, who refused to disclose names. Speaking after attending a press conference on the 4th World Chinese Economic Forum, Dr Chua also said it might be difficult for those who hold dual posts to serve people effectively, especially if their parliamentary and state seats are not in the same state. Meanwhile, Selangor DAP chief Teresa Kok has been branded as being disrespectful over her response to party supremo Karpal Singh's proposed "one candidate, one seat" policy. Kota Alam Shah assemblyman M. Manoharan said Kok's words showed her lack of respect towards the veteran politician. "Who is she to question Karpal Singh?" asked Manoharan as reported by news portal Free Malaysia Today. Last Saturday, it was reported that DAP chairman Karpal had called on party leaders holding both parliamentary and state seats to give one up. "I think it is important for those who are holding two seats now to publicly declare that they will opt for only one seat. I think they should do so in the interest of Pakatan Rakyat," Karpal had said. He added that while there would be "extraordinary exceptions" to his "one candidate, one seat" proposal, all should be willing to vie for a single constituency. Kok was among the leaders who responded, saying Karpal was highlighting "an old story" to the media. Manoharan said Kok, also DAP national organising secretary, had no right to speak against Karpal to the media. "She has to retract the statement and apologise to Karpal for her lack of respect," he added. Kok is among the DAP leaders who are both an MP and a state elected representative. She is Seputeh MP and Kinrara assemblyman. Others include Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng (Bagan MP and Air Putih assemblyman), Penang Deputy Chief Minister Dr P. Ramasamy (Batu Kawan MP and Prai assemblyman), Perak DAP chairman Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham (Beruas MP and Sitiawan assemblyman) and Perak DAP secretary Nga Kor Ming (Taiping MP and Pantai Remis assemblyman).
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| UK’s Cameron rocked by defeat in Europe budget vote Posted: 31 Oct 2012 04:25 PM PDT
(Reuters) - LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron suffered a humiliating defeat in parliament yesterday after Conservatives rebelled over Europe, an issue that has divided his party for decades and helped bring down previous leaders. Although the result carried no legal weight, the setback raised questions about Cameron's authority after months of missteps by his coalition government and it revived painful memories of Conservative infighting over Europe. Cameron wants the European Union's long-term budget to rise only in line with inflation, while opponents said it should be cut in real terms to reflect the bleak economic landscape at home and across Europe. The rebels won the vote by 307 to 294 votes, a majority of 13, after they received support from the Labour Party, a generally pro-European group accused by Cameron of "rank opportunism". "This is a time for Brussels to listen to the British people and do what we are all doing, and that is cutting our cloth," Conservative lawmaker Mark Pritchard, one of the revolt's leaders, told Sky News. Rebels said the vote – Cameron's first significant defeat in parliament since taking power in 2010 – could strengthen his position at budget talks in Brussels next month because he will be able to say his hands are tied by the British parliament. Other Conservatives said it would weaken his position. Many Britons regard the EU as an incompetent and spendthrift bureaucracy. Britain's ties with the 27-member bloc are likely to be a big theme in a national election due in 2015. Cameron wants Britain to remain an EU member but to renegotiate its role within the bloc, focusing more on trade links and less on areas like regulation. Addressing parliament before the vote, Cameron said he was prepared to use his veto to block an EU budget deal if he thought it was bad for Britain. France also threatened yesterday to use its veto if the proposals imply farm spending cuts. "This government is taking the toughest line in these budget negotiations of any government since we joined the European Union," Cameron said before the vote. "At best we would like it cut, at worst frozen, and I'm quite prepared to use the veto if we don't get a deal that's good for Britain." Accused of siding with the rebels to score cheap points against Cameron, Labour said it was right to ask Europe to cut its budget in real terms at a time of economic hardship. "This is a humiliating defeat for David Cameron which shows how weak and out of touch he has become," said Labour finance spokesman Ed Balls. In a bad-tempered clash in parliament, Labour leader Ed Miliband compared Cameron to John Major, the former Conservative prime minister whose time in office in the 1990s was dogged by infighting over Europe. Bitter arguments over Britain's role in Europe were central to the downfall of another former leader, Margaret Thatcher. Trailing in popularity polls, Cameron faces an uncomfortable balancing act on Europe. He does not want to alienate a majority of voters – and a powerful Conservative minority – who might vote to leave the EU after nearly 40 years. The Conservative leader must also see off a threat from the fiercely anti-EU UK Independence Party, which polls suggest has around 10 percent of the vote, about the same as the pro-Europe Liberal Democrats, the junior coalition partner. However, Cameron must also keep the Lib Dems on side and avoid wrecking relations with the EU, Britain's biggest trading partner, as the country emerges from recession.
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| Posted: 31 Oct 2012 04:14 PM PDT A distraught VP Rajah says despite two Indonesians being sent to the gallows for murdering his son, R Karthic, the authorities are portraying him as a burglar. G Vinod, FMT Upset with media reports and authorities labelling his murdered son as a burglar, VP Rajah, has come forward to defend his son, R Karthic's honour. "I'm licensed money changer, own a plantation business and run a mini market. My son helps me in my trade and I pay him about RM10,000 in monthly salary and commissions. "I'm also a former treasurer of the Negeri Sembilan PPP and Karthic was a youth member of the party. Tell me, is there any reason for my son to become a burglar?" asked Rajah, 51. On Dec 3,2010, Karthic was found murdered at a shophouse in Taman Sri Sunga Pelek, Sepang. Eyewitnesses claimed he tried to enter a shoplot unit through an opening in the ceiling. However, two Indonesian brothers guarding the shop were said to have spotted Karthic and killed him before fleeing the scene. Frans Hiu and Dharry Frully Hiu were sentenced to death on Oct 19 by Shah Alam High Court judge, Nurchaya Arshad. Relating his ordeal, Rajah said that Karthic went to the shop at about 9am on that day to collect RM5,000 he loaned to his friend, Leong Wai Yiaw, who was working at the shop. "He was supposed to leave for India on that day but decided to get his money first," said Rajah. He added that Karthic and his girlfriend Juliet Rani Nadarajah were waiting downstairs of the shoplot before being dragged upstairs by four men. "The day market was operating then and many can vouch for this. Even my brother in law, R Murugan, was there shopping and saw Karthic being taken upstairs," he said. Rajah claimed that he received a frantic call from his wife at about 11am saying that Murugan had heard a commotion at the shoplot. Rajah said that when he arrived at the scene, he was stopped by a police officer from entering the crime scene. "The officer, named Corporal Asrul even refused to tell us what happened. Only after three hours, did he break the news to us. "He even accused my son of breaking into the shop while the investigations were going on. He just dismissed me," said Rajah. Two still at large Rajah accused investigating officer, ASP Zaiharul, and the deputy public prosecutor Yusof Rahman of working in cahoots with the shop operator to pin the blame on his son.
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| Seats: Ngieng tells DAP top guns to state stand Posted: 31 Oct 2012 07:53 AM PDT
(Borneo Post) - SUPP Sibu vice Chairman Daniel Ngieng yesterday challenged Sarawak DAP top two leaders – chairman Wong Ho Leng and secretary Chong Ching Jen – to state whether they were willing to give up either their parliamentary or assemblymen posts to live up to their party's proposed declaration. Wong is assemblyman of Bukit Assek and Sibu MP, while Chong is Kota Sentosa assemblyman and Bandar Kuching MP. Ngieng said in a statement that DAP national chairman Karpal Singh had, last Friday, suggested that "all DAP parliamentary members who are also state assemblymen should publicly declare which seat they wish to contest in the coming general election". Ngieng, who is also deputy chairman of Sibu Municipal Council, said other DAP top guns in the Peninsula who were holding two posts were Lim Guan Eng, Ngeh Khoo Ham, Nga Kor Ming, Teresa Kok and Anthony Loke. "We ask Wong and Chong whether they will support Karpal's suggestion which was proposed by Ngeh." Ngieng hoped both Chong and Wong, who are both lawyers, would not excuse themselves by saying this was their internal party matter which others should not question. He said Karpal had clarified that the `One candidate, one seat' policy was for public interest by virtue of their accountability to the constituents. "This means when a person holds two posts, the call of duties would be compromised," he said. "For instance, when Wong is attending his parliamentary sitting he has no time for the constituents in Bukit Assek. This is not fair to them." He said DAP leaders had preached about fairness, accountability and responsibility. In view of their proposed policy, Ngieng said it was timely for both Wong and Chong to declare their stand. He said if they practised that it would give opportunities to more aspiring DAP leaders who might be denied to lead if DAP Sarawak stuck to the `One candidate, two seats' practice. "One DAP source from Selangor said the objection to Karpal's proposal from some DAP leaders may stem from worries that they could lose their multiple incomes, some of which had exceeded RM40,000 monthly, if they were just sticking to one seat," He said if both Wong and Chong were taking part in the coming parliamentary election, they would have to vacate their state seats based on their 'one candidate, one seat' policy. He challenged both Wong and Chong to make the declaration, saying: "The public deserve to be informed of your stand before the coming election." |
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