Student activist to be charged in court Thursday after remand expires

PETALING JAYA: Student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim is expected to be charged at the Sessions Court in Jalan Duta Thursday following the expiration of his remand.

City CID chief Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ku Chin Wah said the suspect is expected to charged under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act over the statements he made during a forum.

“His remand expires tomorrow (Thursday). We expect him to be charged at the court,” he said when contacted Wednesday.

SAC Ku advised members of the public not to speculate on the matter and let the due process of law to take place.

On Saturday, Adam Adli was arrested for statements he made during a May 13 forum held at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall.

Adam Adli previously made headlines for bringing down a flag bearing a picture of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak outside the Umno headquarters at the Putra World Trade Centre in 2011.

He was subsequently suspended from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris on Jan 9 last year for three semesters

~The Star

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Poslaju, not Again!

I purchased something online Monday, and is expecting it today since the merchandise sent it out yesterday. Been waiting from morning till now, called PPL Cheras twice, and promised delivery soon, but nothing just yet. Sincerely sick and tired of waiting! Time now is 5.05pm.

I had similar problem few months back, (I removed the posting together with few others due to privacy. Never realised in the beginning that being a blogger who doesn’t write that often could mean losing own privacy, lol!).

They were  excellent few years back. Never had this kind of waiting game before. For pick up, they would come rather late in the evening, but that was expected. Calling the PPL Cheras @ 03 9283 2459 was never easy, the number either forever engage, or no one answer. Had to try many many many times.

Recently I had experienced missing packaging. The parcel came from The US, sent via USPS so it has no track when it reaches Malaysia, so I just lost the $$$. Hope to get chargebacks from the bank.

POS Malaysia seriously need to look into these problems. Time changes, understandably your people are getting busier, but there must be some solutions to it.

I really hope it will arrive today, as age is catching up, I am not into this waiting game anymore. My blood pressure goes up every time .

 

 

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Sabah moves to nullify rape victim’s marriage to alleged rapist

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is taking steps to nullify a 13-year-old rape victim’s marriage to her alleged rapist and to remove her into the care of welfare officials.

State Community Development and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad also appealed to the prosecution to go ahead and push the statutory rape charges against restaurant manager Riduan Masmud, 40, amid moves to withdraw charges following his marriage to the girl.

Jainab said that she has ordered her welfare officials to take immediate steps to obtain necessary court orders to put the girl under the care and protection of the Welfare Department as stipulated under the Child Act 2001.

On Monday, the Sessions Court gave the prosecution till June 6 to decide if they wanted to proceed with rape charges against Riduan after a move was made on April 18 to withdraw the case following his (Riduan) marriage to the girl.

Riduan was charged on Feb 28 with the rape of the girl inside a car parked by the roadside in Inanam near here at about 10am on Feb 18.

Defence counsel Loretto J.Padua told the court that the Syariah marriage certificates had been presented to the investigating officer and confirmed that the two were now married.

Riduan is out on a RM8,000 bail.

~The Star

 

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Live Streaming Johor DT vs Kedah 21 May 2013

Live Streaming  Kedah vs Johor DT

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A man of deeds, not words

Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman (Image : NST)

GENTLEMANLY: Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman would rather let his record as Johor MB speak for itself

   DATUK Abdul Ghani Othman has left the political arena after heading the Johor government for 18 years.

And it’s good, perhaps, for the four-term menteri besar, although some people would argue that anything can happen in politics.

And left without much fanfare he did.

Knowing the man, who was born in Sungai Mati near Muar months after Umno was founded in 1946, he is not about to complain one bit for the absence of media attention after losing in the race for Gelang Patah parliamentary seat in the May 5 general election.

He is probably cherishing it. The same is probably the case with his family. The man really deserves a good break and some privacy. Now, he should have more time for his Aikido sessions, too.

Having had the opportunity of covering his public and other functions quite extensively during his first two of four terms as Johor’s 13th menteri besar, this writer is convinced that this leader is not one who likes to seek publicity for publicity’s sake.

Any journalist who has had a stint in Johor Baru would vouch that he is not the easiest state leader or politician to get an interview with. His close aides would say the same thing.

He is someone who would rather be judged by his actions instead of his words. Someone who would rather let his work and the progress his leadership had brought to the state to do the talking.

In terms of Johor’s economic development, signs of the tremendous progress the state has made are there for everyone to see.

The state capital of Johor Baru has transformed into possibly the largest and most vibrant city in the country after Kuala Lumpur, although some Penangites may like to argue this.

To some extent, this has been the result of a makeover of the city’s central business district that he introduced not long after taking over the helm of the state government.

And who has not heard of Iskandar Malaysia, one of the nation’s fastest-growing economic regions. While this is essentially a federal project, input from Ghani’s administration had been instrumental in turning the southern Johor region that is three times the size of neighbouring Singapore into a premier investment destination as well as an attractive place to work, live and play.

Even in his early days as MB, the man was already stressing on the need for a holistic or balanced development, with a view to making the state a better place for future generations.

He was also quick to propagate the message of “mengimarahkan masjid”, aimed at better utilisation of mosques as not only places for performing prayers but also for other religious activities and as centres of knowledge.

Ghani is also known as a proponent of zapin and ghazal, unsurprising for someone who hails from Johor, determined to turn them from traditional into popular genres.

No doubt he has had his fair share of detractors too but, credit where credit’s due, he is one tough act to follow.

Yet, he has remained a man of few words throughout his time in office and amid all that he has accomplished over those 18 years.

This is one Malay gentleman who believes that in politics or in running a state administration, just as in the alchemy of love, some things are better left unsaid.

It could be the influence of American musical duo Hall & Oates, who released Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid in 1985. Or American indie folk singer and songwriter Michelle Shocked, who included the same phrase in the lyrics for Silent Ways that she released in 1989.

Most likely though, it’s the motto of his alma mater, the Muar High School, which helped shape his philosophy of life. The motto says Usaha Bukan Kata. The older version, in English, sounds more proper: Deeds Not Words.

~NST

*  A great leader, unlike some people, he accepted his defeat and did not go around the country blaming  others. I am certain if he was to contest in his old parliament seat, he would remains Menteri Besar . I am sure our PM won’t forget what he has done for the state and UMNO.

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Monster tornado devastates Oklahoma City

Monster tornado devastates Oklahoma City

A powerful tornado swept through an Oklahoma City suburb on Monday, tearing down blocks of homes, two schools and leaving at least 91 people dead, including 20 children, local officials said. (Image The Star)

Oklahoma City Tornado (Watch Here)

 

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Guide To Respecting Sultans – For Dummies

Ngeh has taken to criticizing MCA, calling it subservient to the Sultan and that it cannot serve the people if it cannot stand on its own.

Ngeh has taken to criticizing MCA, calling it subservient to the Sultan and that it cannot serve the people if it cannot stand on its own.Ngeh has taken to criticizing MCA, calling it subservient to the Sultan and that it cannot serve the people if it cannot stand on its own.

KUALA LUMPUR: Perak DAP chairman Dato’ Ngeh Koo Ham should fully understand the federal constitution and the monarchy concept that is practiced in this country before expressing his personal opinion on matters pertaining to both.

Via his Twitter account, Ngeh has recently taken to criticizing MCA, a party that he described as ‘subservient to Umno’, and is now subservient to the Sultan of Johor.

“MCA is subservient to Umno, now subservient to Sultan. MCA can’t make any stand on its own? How to represent the people?”

Ngeh was reportedly responding to Datuk Tee Siew Kiong who was appointed Johor state exco by the Johor Sultan.

Ngeh had criticize Tee’s acceptance of the appointment following MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek’s earlier announcement that MCA will not be taking up any state or federal government position as a result of the component party’s poor showing in the recent 13th general election (GE13).

Upon Tee’s acceptance, MCA said his appointment fell under the Sultan’s authority.

However, Ngeh is of the opinion that, by accepting the Sultan’s appointment, MCA is subservient to the Sultan, therefore is unable to represent the people.

What Ngeh has to realize is that, a party’s acceptance of a Sultan’s decree does not in any way hinder the party from serving the people.

Tee accepted the appointment, pointing out that while he is an MCA representative, he is also a Johorean who respects the Sultan’s wishes.

It was earlier reported that the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar had wanted a Chinese representative in the state exco, despite MCA announcing they were going to decline state or federal government posts.

Meanwhile, in another attempt to rile up the country’s constitution, DAP national chairman Karpal Singh had recently said there was no longer a need for the Senate.

Quoted by theSun, he had said: “There is no need for the senate. It is an unnecessary expense required to be borne by the people. It does not serve a useful purpose.”

Presenting yet another example that indicates his preference for the system practiced in Singapore, Karpal said, like the republic, a house with a single legislative chamber would suit public interest better.

It is also important to highlight Karpal’s non-interest in accepting titles given by the royalty. While the practice of titles is a commonplace in this country, DAP has always taken the stand of declining titles bestowed by royalties.

Ngeh, however, carries a Datukship. He was awarded the Darjah Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Perak, which carries the title Dato’, in 2008.

There were some initial dissatisfaction within the DAP’s central executive committee (CEC) on Ngeh accepting the title, in a report by English daily The Star last November, Ngeh had said he understood that the party was against class creation through titles.

Karpal was amongst those who objected to Ngeh receiving the Datukship. To that, Ngeh had responded, “I believe he (Karpal) should also respect the views of the majority.”

DAP’s Datuk Teng Chang Khim had also commented on his own datukship, saying: “When the Sultan of Selangor conferred the award and title, it was only proper to accept it respectfully.”

Perhaps it is proper to refresh Ngeh’s memory on what his fellow party member had opined in receiving titles from the Sultan.

It can be said that Tee’s appointment by the Sultan of Johor should also be regarded in the same manner that Teng justified his acceptance of the title given to him by the Sultan of Selangor.

DAP’s apparent dissatisfaction with the federal constitution and a system that has been practiced for hundreds of years stems from its constant comparison of Malaysia and Singapore.

DAP has to learn to work with the system that has been put in place for many years, and iron out the problems within by still maintaining the system.

In another example of showing retaliation, in 2011, several DAP representatives refused to wear the formal attire of Sarawak’s State Assembly.

According to a TV3 report, Sarawak DAP chairman Wong Ho Leng at the time refused to put on the formal attire saying it was too expensive and that the ‘songkok’ (Malay headgear) goes against their freedom of religion.

Meanwhile, a similar incident had occurred in Johor in 2008 where four DAP assemblyman faced dilemma when some members of the DAP CEC did not want them to wear the headgear at an event where the Sultan of Johor would be present.

The Star carried a report on the issue in June 2008, quoting then state DAP vice-chairman Norman Fernandez as saying: “It is not fair to put the Johor DAP assemblymen in such a difficult position, especially with the Sultan.”

It is hoped that DAP is able to show due respect to the Sultanate and institution of monarchy in the country, particularly because the Malays are watching closely.

The big question that Ngeh has to answer is, how different is Tee and him with regards to respecting the sultanate?

Tee was appointed by the Sultan and Ngeh was conferred the Datukship without having asked for it.

In a report by The Star, Ngeh had said: “I have never asked for the Datuk title.”

~mD

*Well written article by Farah Hanith.

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