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- More goodies from BN manifesto
- Mahathir draws thousands in Selangor rally
- 2,000 throng Perkasa final rally
- Downfall is expected within six months if Pakatan Rakyat rules: Ko Youn
- GE13: Hindraf only focuses on Indians, says PKR man
- GE13: Dissent within PKR over Teluk Kemang seats
- GE13: Jui Meng accepts there is no seat for him in polls
- NY jeweller clears Rosmah on ring purchase
- US jeweller backs Rosmah’s denial of RM24m ring buy
- April 27 or April 28 or some say Polling Day is in May
- KL election fever sparks volatility
- GE13: Palanivel rules out Samy as polls candidate
- Samy Vellu mad with Palanivel and deputy for misconstruing his statement
- GE13: UM student, 23, to challenge Najib for Pekan seat
- After Hindu insult, Zulkifli Noordin says ‘keling’
| More goodies from BN manifesto Posted: 06 Apr 2013 12:11 AM PDT Barisan Nasional chairman Najib Tun Razak promised all these carrots if BN is voted back to power. G Vinod, FMT BUKIT JALIL: Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak tonight unveiled the Barisan Nasional manifesto – and more goodies spilled out of his bag. Najib, who is BN chairman, promised a slew of these goodies to the people should BN be voted back to power. Addressing a capacity crowd of 50,000 at the Bukit Jalil Indoor Stadium here, Najib promised that he would increase Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) from the existing RM500 to RM1,200 to each household if voted back to power. Also present were Cabinet ministers, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and former MIC president, S Samy Vellu. Najib also promised a cash aid of RM600 to unmarried Malaysians. "And I will ensure BR1M aid is given yearly," Najib said, to thunderous applause. On top of that, he also promised to increase Bantuan Buku 1Malaysia to school students from the existing RM150 to RM300 annually. He also took a leaf from the Pakatan Rakyat's manifesto launched on Feb 25: he announced that the BN government would also embark on a Pan Borneo highway project and reduce car prices in the next five years. While Pakatan said it would build the highway linking Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Kudat, Najib had other ideas in mind. In his Pan Borneo Highway project, Najib plans to link the 2,300km highway from Sematan to Serudung, Sarawak. He also promised to add more exits along the North-South Expressway. "We will also extend the East Coast Highway from Kuala Krai-Kota Baru to Gambang, Segamat," said Najib. On reducing car prices, he promised to reduce car prices by between 20 and 30% in the next five years. Pakatan, however, has promised to abolish the excise duty gradually to allow more people to own cars. Among other promises in the BN manifesto are:
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| Mahathir draws thousands in Selangor rally Posted: 05 Apr 2013 07:45 PM PDT
Thousands of Malaysians turned up on Saturday, April 6, 2013, for a rally in Selangor to listen to former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (above) lobby for support for ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. Yong Yen Nie, Straits Times SHAH ALAM, Selangor - Thousands of Malaysians turned up on Saturday for a rally in Selangor to listen to former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad lobby for support for ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. Tun Dr Mahathir, 87, clearly has not lost his star power as the thousands came to a field in Shah Alam, the capital city of this opposition-held state, in the heavy rain to hear him speak. "I am here to help save Selangor," he said to loud applause. "Selangor is the richest state in the country and we should hold power in such states." Dr Mahathir had also campaigned before a crowd of thousands in Johor Baru recently as the BN sought to consolidate support there after the opposition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) sent its top stars to stand in the southern state. The former premier, who retired in 2003, is seen to be backing current Prime Minister Najib Razak in this election as he attempts to wrest back power in the four states won by PR five years ago. "I am confident that Najib will fulfill the promises," he said. "Give the victory to BN and Insya-allah (God-willing), Selangor will be safe." Asked by reporters later about his active campaign, Dr Mahathir said he was doing his rounds to thank the people who had supported him when he was PM. He is also expected to campaign in Kedah where his youngest son Mukhriz Mahathir is seen as a front-runner to be its menteri besar, should the BN regain the state. Dr Mahathir's support would come as a relief to PM Najib whom he has criticised several times in recent years. His harsh criticism of then-Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Badawi in the run-up to the 2008 general elections was seen as a factor in swaying voter sentiment against the BN. He remains an iconic leader to many, especially among the Malays. |
| 2,000 throng Perkasa final rally Posted: 05 Apr 2013 07:25 PM PDT Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad was among the crowd who gathered in a show of strength against Pakatan Rakyat. Leven Woon, FMT SHAH ALAM: Some 2,000 people including former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Selangor Barisan Nasional leaders today gathered in a Perkasa rally here, which called for the ouster of Pakatan Rakyat state government ahead of a crucial general election. Dubbed by the organiser as its final rally before the polls, the rally drew many BN supporters who donned the coalition signature blue T-shirt or Perkasa red T-shirt. When Mahathir arrived at 3.30pm at a school field, the crowd waved the BN flags enthusiastically and chanted "Hidup Tun". "With this kind of spirit, I am confident that come the 13th general election, Pakatan will be finished off here," declared Perkasa deputy president Zulkilfli Noordin.
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| Downfall is expected within six months if Pakatan Rakyat rules: Ko Youn Posted: 05 Apr 2013 03:32 PM PDT
Ko Youn: In this election, if Pakatan Rakyat wins more parliamentary seats than the BN, once PAS threatens to form a coalition government with Umno, PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang would then be the Prime Minister, instead of PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. If that happens, Pakatan Rakyat will split. Soong Phui Jee, Sin Chew Daily The DAP, PKR and PAS do nor have common ideologies and policies. The reason for the three parties to form Pakatan Rakyat is to confront with their common enemy, the BN. Once the BN is defeated, the reason of unity will no longer exist and their conflicts will then surface, eventually leading to secession, said Gerakan Deputy President Chang Ko Youn. Chang believes that even if Pakatan Rakyat is able to seize Putrajaya in the upcoming general election, it would face a downfall within six months due to secession. The political situation would then be reshuffled. During an interview with Sin Chew Daily, Chang said that the real kingmaker among the three component parties of Pakatan Rakyat is PAS. Just like the situation in Perak after the 2008 general election, PAS, with only six state seats, was offered advice to cooperate with Umno. "In this election, if Pakatan Rakyat wins more parliamentary seats than the BN, once PAS threatens to form a coalition government with Umno, PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang would then be the Prime Minister, instead of PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. If that happens, Pakatan Rakyat will split," he said. Malay and Indian votes have returned to the BN Chang advised that Chinese voters should think calmly as the BN's policies over the past four years have been greatly different from those in 2008. He pointed out that many Chinese are demanding changes and want to change the government. However, Malay and Indian voters do not have the resonance. "Malay votes have returned to the BN due to a number of religious issues while Indian voters are disappointed with Pakatan Rakyat as the promises made in 2008 were not delivered. As a result, the DAP recently announced a 14-point manifesto in Johor as a supplementary to the Pakatan Rakyat's manifesto being announced a month ago. However, it cannot help in reversing the Indian's voting trend," Chang said. Big challenge for Najib to win Chinese support Chang said that the transformation plans launched by Datuk Seri Najib Razak have benefited many Indians and the greatest challenge for Najib now is how to win Chinese confidence. He hopes that the route taken by Najib over the past four years can convince the Chinese and has made the Chinese feel that only the BN can provide them the sense of security. He also hopes that the Chinese will not decide their future with the 2008 general election's sentiment. Supporting Najib's transformation plans will benefit the Chinese.
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| GE13: Hindraf only focuses on Indians, says PKR man Posted: 05 Apr 2013 03:19 PM PDT
(The Star) - Pakatan Rakyat has a strong chance of retaining the Bukit Melawati state seat despite Hindraf's intention to contest there, said outgoing assemblyman M. Muthiah of PKR. Although Hindraf's candidacy could lead to a split in votes, he said Hindraf would not be able win the hearts of all Malaysians as the movement only focused on the well-being of the Indians. "Pakatan does not use the race card to win votes. We do what is best for the people and that is how things are supposed to be," he said when contacted. Hindraf announced on Thursday that it would contest in three parliamentary (Kota Raja, Kuala Selangor and Kelana Jaya) and five state seats (Sri Andalas, Ijok, Sri Muda, Bukit Melawati and Seri Setia) in Selangor.
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| GE13: Dissent within PKR over Teluk Kemang seats Posted: 05 Apr 2013 03:17 PM PDT
(The Star) - PORT DICKSON: PKR leaders here are at loggerheads over candidates for the Teluk Kemang parliamentary and state seats. The party's Teluk Kemang division chief and outgoing Port Dickson assemblyman M. Ravi and state PKR chairman and outgoing Teluk Kemang MP Datuk Kamarul Baharin Abbas (picture) have submitted different candidates for state seats in the Teluk Kemang constituency. It is also learnt that Ravi has recommended Badrul Hisham Shaharin and another member, Datuk M. Nadarajah, to contest the Teluk Kemang parliamentary seat. However, Kamarul's camp has recommended that he be considered to defend the Teluk Kemang seat while state vice-chief V. Aridass contest for the Port Dickson state seat. Kamarul's name was also proposed for the Ampangan state seat, causing unhappiness in the Seremban division, which had nominated its deputy Dr Rafaie Mohamad. The outgoing Ampangan PKR representative, Rashid Latiff, has decided not to seek re-election. "Kamarul is also tipped to contest in Ampangan because if the Opposition takes over Negri Sembilan, he will then be the obvious choice for Mentri Besar," said a source. In KUALA TERENGGANU, PKR is disputing state PAS commissioner Abdul Wahid Endut's announcement that the party will contest seven out of eight parliamentary seats in the state. "This is a decision that has been agreed within Pakatan Rakyat," said Abdul Wahid at a press conference on Thursday. Terengganu PKR chief Azan Ismail, however, said nothing had been finalised.
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| GE13: Jui Meng accepts there is no seat for him in polls Posted: 05 Apr 2013 03:15 PM PDT
(The Star) - Johor PKR chief Datuk Chua Jui Meng, whose two-week leave created a ripple within the Opposition, finally said he accepted the fact there might not be seat for him to contest in the general election. "I had a house, and that house was Gelang Patah. And now I don't have a house to go to. "The party has sought to look for other houses to fulfil PKR's quota of 12 parliamentary seats but no doors have been opened to me," he said. Chua admitted that his supporters in Gelang Patah were disappointed with the recent announcement that DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang would stand as the Opposition candidate there. However, he said the disappointment would be temporary and added that he would cooperate with PAS and the DAP "whether I stand in the election or not". Speaking at a packed press conference in the PKR headquarters here yesterday, Chua said he had no problems with the DAP and would work with it for the sake of Pakatan's campaign in the GE13. When asked about his relations with his DAP counterpart in Johor Dr Boo Cheng Hau whom he had openly clashed with in the past Chua put on a brave front and said there was no quarrel to begin with. He instead heaped praise on Dr Boo. "Dr Boo is a bright young leader. I wish him all the best and he has a bright future ahead of him," he said. Dr Boo had in February accused Chua of being behind "vicious attacks" against Johor DAP and called for him to be removed as state PKR chief. Chua had retaliated by urging Dr Boo to be "more mature, humble and patient". Both had reportedly been eyeing the Gelang Patah seat and Chua had said then that it was Dr Boo and not himself who had stated any intention to contest there. Chua yesterday also admitted that he went on two-weeks leave but was tight-lipped over the reason. However, there was speculation that it was because he was disappointed with the PKR leadership for conceding the Gelang Patah seat to the DAP.
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| NY jeweller clears Rosmah on ring purchase Posted: 05 Apr 2013 03:02 PM PDT The US$8 million diamond ring was not purchased by Rosmah Mansor nor Maira Nazarbayev. It was sold to another client in June 2012, says Jacob & Co. K Kabilan, FMT International jewellery maker Jacob & Co from New York has confirmed Rosmah Mansor's denial that she had purchased from them a diamond ring worth millions of ringgit as alleged by a PKR leader in 2011. Philip Nassimi, the director of fine jewellery of Jacob & Co, also backed Rosmah's version of events that a diamond ring was indeed shipped under her name to Kuala Lumpur, but that was for the purpose of showing the ring to Maira Nazarbayev, whose son is engaged to Rosmah and Najib Tun Razak's daughter. Speaking in a video interview posted by popular blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin on his site Malaysia-Today, Philip (photo below) said the 30.11 carat – natural fancy blue, grade cushion diamond – valued at US$8 million, was shipped to Kuala Lumpur for "exhibition and inspection purposes only, and not for sale". "It was sent so that Maira Nazarbayev who was residing as a guest at the prime minister's residence can view the ring," he said in a 3.49-minute video. He added that the ring was shipped under Rosmah's name as US laws only allow for such items to be shipped to a local person with a local address (in Malaysia). He said the ring, after being viewed by Maira, was shipped out of Kuala Lumpur soon after and reached New York in May 2011. "The said ring was not purchased by Rosmah nor Maira… it was sold to another client in June 2012," added Philip. He also said that Maira was a highly valued customer of Jacob & Co for about 10 years. "She is a well respected client of this firm," he said. He, however, did not state if Rosmah was a client of the jeweller, or if she had made any other purchases with them. The video was released by Malaysia Today late yesterday and is believed to be recorded last month.
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| US jeweller backs Rosmah’s denial of RM24m ring buy Posted: 05 Apr 2013 02:56 PM PDT
Ida Lim, TMI American jeweller Jacob & Co has come out to refute allegations that Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor bought a RM24 million diamond ring from it in 2011, lending credence to the latter's attempt to shake off criticisms over her spending habits. In a YouTube video uploaded by blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin yesterday, an employee from the New York-based jewellery firm said the wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had only inspected the ring, which was later sold to an unnamed client in June last year. "It was shipped for exhibition and inspection purposes only, not for sale, to the attention of Maira Nazarbayev in care of Madam Rosmah Mansor (picture)," Philip Nassimi, the director of fine jewellery at Jacob & Co said in the video, referring to the mother of Rosmah's future son-in law. Opposition leaders have been using the ring controversy to back their allegations that the wife of the country's chief executive has been abusing her position to reap riches and finery for herself. In the deep interior of Malaysia's Malay-majority constituencies, CDs, pamphlets and glossy photographs showing Rosmah and the RM24 million ring have been distributed since 2011, years ahead of the coming 13th general election. But according to Nassimi's video interview, the 30.11-carat blue-grey diamond ring worth US$8 million (RM24.8 million) was shipped from New York to Malaysia on April 15, 2011, but was returned to Jacob & Co on May 13, 2011, and was never purchased by Rosmah. In the video, shipping documents and a US Customs and Border Protection paper were shown to prove that the ring was indeed shipped out of Malaysia and then back to the American firm. Nassimi said Rosmah's name appeared on the shipping documents only because the jewellery firm was required to address the item to a Malaysian as Nazarbayev is not a citizen of the country. "The reason why on the house airway bill it was mentioned Madam Rosmah Mansor's name was because in order to ship a valuable into Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, it had to be shipped in care of a local Malaysian, not a foreigner." He also said: "Due to the fact that Maira Nazarbayev was residing as a guest in the prime minister's residence, the item had to be shipped in such a manner." Nassimi said Nazarbayev is a highly-respected VIP client with almost 10 years of dealings with the firm, adding that another VIP client had bought the ring, but declined to name the individual. "This ring was not purchased by Madam Rosmah nor Maira Nazarbayev," he concluded in the video that was over three minutes long.
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| April 27 or April 28 or some say Polling Day is in May Posted: 05 Apr 2013 02:45 PM PDT Carolyn Hong, Straits Times MALAYSIA'S Election Commission (EC) is expected to announce next Wednesday the dates for nomination and polling, now that the last two state assemblies - Penang and Kedah - have been dissolved to pave the way for a general election. The EC will also set the date for advance voting for security personnel who will be on duty on Polling Day, EC secretary Kamaruddin Mohamed Baria said in a statement yesterday. The law gives the EC 60 days to hold a general election following the dissolution of Parliament, which took place on Wednesday, but analysts expect polls to be held on the last weekend of this month, or early next month at the latest. In the last four elections, from 1995 to 2008, Nomination Day was held between nine and 11 days after Parliament was dissolved - and always on a weekend. Going by that, nomination would be around April 13 or 14 this time, but the timeframe might be too tight to allow that now. Observers now suggest that nomination could be around April 16 or 17, with polling still possible on the widely touted April 27 or 28. Some suggest the first weekend of next month as another possibility. Several new electoral measures will be introduced, such as the use of indelible ink, overseas voting and advance voting. The EC has already come under fire because its website crashed, unable to handle the flood of traffic from overseas Malaysians trying to register at the last minute to be postal voters. Even though the candidate lists have not been finalised yet, politicians have already started campaigning around the country. The opposition Pakatan Rakyat met yesterday to try to sort out tussles between component parties over its list. "We hope next week, (the list will be) finalised," said Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) secretary-general Mustafa Ali after the meeting yesterday. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday that he will defend his long-time seat of Permatang Pauh in Penang, putting an end to his earlier hints that he might move to a seat in Perak to lead the opposition charge there. He was quoted by The Star in Penang as saying that he wanted to be with his loyal voters and supporters in the parliamentary constituency. He had hinted earlier that he might move to Perak - much like how Democratic Action Party veteran MP Lim Kit Siang is moving to Johor to galvanise voters there. Barisan Nasional (BN) has also swung into action, with Prime Minister Najib Razak launching several high-profile projects in Cyberjaya, which lies within the constituency of the administrative capital of Putrajaya, held by BN. PAS vice-president Husam Musa is tipped to contest that seat. BN will launch its manifesto today, and is expected to release its candidate list next week. |
| KL election fever sparks volatility Posted: 05 Apr 2013 02:40 PM PDT
Investors move funds to Malaysia in bid to profit from market turbulence Alvin Foo, Straits Times THE regional spotlight has been cast on Malaysia stocks amid rising election fever triggered by the dissolution of Parliament on Wednesday. That attention looks set to surge in the coming weeks as investors try to profit from the likely rise in volatility. Overseas interest has already been gaining pace. Last month, foreigners bought a net RM4.7 billion (S$1.9 billion) worth of Malaysian stocks - the highest since at least October 2009. Analysts attribute this surge to institutional investors upgrading their Malaysia country allocation from "severe underweight" to "slight underweight". These investors believe that election risks are mostly priced in while valuations in other Asean markets seem relatively rich. "We would not be surprised if investors took money out of other Asean markets which have done well, and re-allocate to Malaysia," noted Deutsche Bank. Market experts say the sudden surge in fresh funds may be caused by investors switching from Malaysian fixed income to stocks. The hint of election-sparked market turbulence was evident on Wednesday after Prime Minister Najib Razak dissolved Parliament. Malaysian stocks plunged as much as 3.1 per cent during the day before ending flat, with volatility soaring to a one- month high. During the last election, in 2008, trading was suspended for an hour on March 10 - the first session following the dramatic poll results - to impose calm. Panic selling drove the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) down 9.5 per cent that eventful day - its worst one-day showing since a 21 per cent meltdown during the Asian financial crisis on Sept 8, 1998. Analysts expect uncertainty ahead with most tipping the elections to be held near the end of this month. TA Securities noted: "Trading post-dissolution of Parliament is expected to stay choppy, with selling on strength and buying on dips likely to contain the index within a range." It added that any rally attempts towards the 1,699 record high seen in January will likely be met with strong profit-taking and selling interest. The KLCI is trading around the 1,685 mark. It advised investors to cash out from overvalued blue chips and buy these back on weakness after the dissolution, since a win by ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN) could spark a rally. CIMB analyst Terence Wong urged investors to stay on the sidelines as election risks could weigh down the market. He noted the selling pressure during the Sarawak state election in 2011 due to widespread concern about the poll outcome. "This time, the stakes are even higher, and therefore, the impact could be magnified," he added. CIMB's pre-election preference is to stay defensive and look at high-yielding, non-cyclical sectors such as brewery, real estate investment trusts and utilities. Mr Wong said: "Post-election, we are likely to turn more bullish." The spotlight is now on politically sensitive stocks. Deutsche analyst Joe Liew predicts a "status quo" election outcome, tipping BN to keep about 60 per cent of parliamentary seats. Deutsche's top five election buys are CIMB Group, Maybank, Tenaga, UEM Land and Gamuda, noting that these stocks are trading at valuations below historical averages. |
| GE13: Palanivel rules out Samy as polls candidate Posted: 05 Apr 2013 10:47 AM PDT
(The Star) - Former MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu has been ruled out as one of the candidates for the nine parliamentary and 19 state seats allotted to the party. Party president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel said although the party had yet to finalise its candidates, Samy Vellu was not one of them. However, he said Samy Vellu had been working hard in the Sungai Siput constituency, which he lost to Dr Michael Jeyakumar in the 2008 election. "He will not be a candidate. It is not right of the media to speculate that Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu will be a candidate," he said yesterday. Samy Vellu, who is Special Envoy for Infrastructure for India and South Asia, had earlier been quoted by online portals as declaring himself to be a "winnable candidate" for the Sungai Siput seat should he be picked to contest there. Palanivel said discussions were ongoing over candidates for several state seats. During the party's central working committee meeting on Thursday evening, Palanivel said MIC was happy that it was allowed to re-contest all the parliamentary and state seats it had contested in the 2008 general election. Palanivel, who is also a Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, is expected to contest in Cameron Highlands, while Datuk S.K. Devamany, who is MIC vice-president, is tipped to contest the Sungai Siput seat. MIC deputy president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam is set to defend the Segamat seat while another party vice-president, Datuk M. Saravanan, currently Deputy Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister, will defend his Tapah seat. |
| Samy Vellu mad with Palanivel and deputy for misconstruing his statement Posted: 05 Apr 2013 10:45 AM PDT
(The Malaysian Insider) - Former MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu is incensed with party president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel and his deputy Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam over the "winnable candidate" issue. He believed they misconstrued his declaration on Wednesday — the day Parliament was dissolved — when he stated he was a "winnable candidate" for the Sungai Siput parliamentary constituency, in reply to a reporter's question. In response to Palanivel's earlier statement that Samy Vellu (picture)would not be contesting in the coming general election, the latter said he had not made a request to Palanivel to be nominated for the seat. "Palanivel and Dr Subramaniam have misunderstood my statement at a media conference during the handing over of donations to the families of the slain warriors of Lahad Datu, Sabah in Bukit Aman. "It is true that I told the reporters that I had no doubt I was a winnable candidate, but that doesn't mean that I had requested Palanivel that I wanted to re-contest in Sungai Siput," he said in a statement yesterday. Samy Vellu said he was saddened over their statements as the statements did not reflect his true intentions. "They (Palanivel and Dr Subramaniam) should have called me first to find out what transpired at the media conference (in Bukit Aman) before shooting off their mouth," he said, adding that the duo had shown immaturity in politics by "jumping the gun". Read more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/samy-vellu-mad-with-palanivel-and-deputy-for-misconstruing-his-statement/ |
| GE13: UM student, 23, to challenge Najib for Pekan seat Posted: 05 Apr 2013 10:43 AM PDT
(The Star) - A 23-year-old Universiti Malaya student will challenge Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for the Pekan parliamentary seat in the 13th general election. Gerakan Mahasiswa PRU13 (GM13), a coalition of student groups, will field political science student Mohamed Bukhairy Sofian as an independent candidate. He said the group was fielding a candidate as a call to reform Malaysia's higher education system. "We want to highlight our manifesto and bring these policies to Parliament. "We will not sideline the issues affecting the local residents (in Pekan) as well," he said during a press conference here on Friday. Mohamed Bukhairy is a member of the UM student representative council, as well as the chairman of the Nasional Students Representative Council. Solidariti Mahasiwa Malaysia (SMM) chairman Muhammad Safwan Anang said the manifesto had been forwarded to both the ruling and opposition parties last month, but has yet to receive a response from either side. The student manifesto outlines eight main points, including full autonomy for local universities, academic freedom, free education at the tertiary level, and that students are allowed to manage their own affairs. When asked whether he was confident about winning, Mohamed Bukhairy said, "I will do my best... the point is to try." |
| After Hindu insult, Zulkifli Noordin says ‘keling’ Posted: 05 Apr 2013 10:41 AM PDT
(The Malaysian Insider) - Independent lawmaker Datuk Zulkifli Noordin has been captured on Youtube uttering the word "keling", which Indian Malaysians find racially offensive, just days after an earlier video deemed religiously-insensitive went viral. The latest video clip was posted yesterday and showed the controversial Kulim-Bandar Baharu MP at a public event in the Ampang suburb on March 6, purportedly weighing in on the conspiracy theories surrounding the 2006 murder of Mongolian interpreter Altantuya Shaariibuu and the private detective hired to tail her, P. Balasubramaniam who died of heart attack last month. "Ada badigol Baghdad ni percaya, entah keling mana bawa kitab Hindu dia, 'saya ada tengok, saya ada bukti'. Keling ni bawa kitab Hindu sumpah, dia percaya (There are these Baghdad fools who believe this keling from nowhere who brings his Hindu holy book, saying, 'I have seen, I have proof'. This keling brings and swears on his Hindu holy book, he believes)," he said, using a derogatory word in the Malay language to refer to Malaysians of Indian ancestry. The two-and-a-half minute clip uploaded by a Youtube user identified as "Chandra Lawan Tetap Lawan" appears to be an extract of a slightly longer video first posted by Malay news portal KLPos.com, which was also uploaded to Youtube, under the title "PAS Gadai Kalimah Allah [PAS pawning Allah]". Read more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/after-hindu-insult-zulkifli-nordin-says-keling/ |
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