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Alhamdulillah PBB lulus usul gencatan senjata dalam perang Gaza-Israel. - Wrlr - 27/03 7:58 am

Amerika yang sering membela Israel dan memveto segala keputusan PBB kali ini tidak bertindak begitu. Saya melihat ini sebagai salah satu usaha PMX Anwar Ibrahim yang secara berterusan dengan lantang dan lancar bercakap kepada pemimpin dunia seperti di persidangan agung PBB, dihadapan Presiden Amerika dan Canselor German

dan kita tunggu pula perlaksanaan kepada usul PBB ini. Muhammad Fairul Al Qasas Jengka





Potensi pelaburan RM24.5 bilion susulan lawatan Australia, Jerman - Wrlr - 26/03 5:02 pm

Oleh: Abdullah Zaid Kerajaan menjangkakan potensi pelaburan sebanyak RM24.5 bilion susulan lawatan Perdana Menteri (PM) ke Australia dan Jerman baru-baru ini. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata kunjungan rasmi ke Jerman selama enam hari sebelum ini berjaya menarik pelabur luar meliputi industri tenaga dan industri pembuatan termasuk semikonduktor, aeroangkasa, produk kimia, peranti perubatan dan sektor automotif

melabur di Malaysia termasuk Siemens Energy, Infineon Technologies, Airbus, B-Braun, BMW, Nexperia dan Delo Chemical. "Dari segi potensi eksport pula, potensi pembelian tambahan yang diperolehi hasil lawatan ke Jerman adalah berjumlah RM1.4 bilion daripada syarikat Airbus dan ia memberi suntikan yang memberangsangkan kepada jualan eksport produk dan perkhidmatan Malaysia ke Jerman khususnya dalam sektor aeroangkasa bagi tempoh lima tahun akan datang," katanya pada sesi Waktu Pertanyaan Perdana Menteri (PMQT) di Dewan Rakyat, hari ini. Ahli Parlimen Tambun itu berkata demikian bagi menjawab soalan Dr Ku Abd Rahman Ku Ismail (PN-Kubang Pasu) mengenai nama syarikat-syarikat dari Australia dan Jerman yang akan melabur di Malaysia susulan lawatan di negara berkenaan. Mengulas lanjut, untuk pelabur-pelabur Australia, Anwar berkata syarikat AirTrunk, NextDC, LaTrobe Magnesium, Kumpulan Arnotts, dan Cochlear Ltd adalah antara yang memberi komitmen untuk melabur di Malaysia. "Pelaburan-pelaburan ini merangkumi sektor pusat data, alat peranti perubatan, industri keluli dan pembuatan makanan. "Ia juga dijangka membantu Malaysia dalam memperkukuhkan ekosistem dalam ekonomi digital dan tenaga boleh baharu serta mewujudkan sekurang-kurangnya 1,200 peluang pekerjaan berkemahiran tinggi," ujarnya. Jelas Perdana Menteri, Malaysia juga menjana potensi jualan eksport produk Malaysia ke Australia sebanyak RM962.1 juta bagi barangan kayu, baja, makanan dan minuman serta komponen elektrik susulan lawatan itu.





Indeks harga: PMX perjelas manfaat CPI, turut diguna negara lain - Wrlr - 26/03 5:02 pm

Oleh: Abdullah Zaid Kerajaan berpandangan Indeks Harga Pengguna (CPI) bagi mengukur kadar perubahan harga semasa lebih menyeluruh berbanding Indeks Harga Harian (EP) dan Indeks Harga Anggapan (PP). Menteri Kewangan, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata indeks itu boleh menjadi penunjuk yang relevan dalam pengendalian dasar yang mempengaruhi ekonomi negara lebih meluas

kedua (instrumen) tetapi dari segi rasminya masih indeks CPI," katanya pada sesi Waktu Pertanyaan Perdana Menteri (PMQT) di Dewan Rakyat, hari ini. Beliau menjawab soalan tambahan Datuk Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar) yang ingin tahu mengapa kerajaan memilih CPI berbanding EP dan PP yang diguna pakai Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) ketika ini. Dalam pada itu, Shahar ingin tahu cadangan kerajaan untuk meningkatan kutipan hasil bukan cukai terhadap syarikat pelaburan berkaitan kerajaan (GLIC), memandangkan syarikat-syarikat berkenaan memperoleh keuntungan yang tinggi tahun ini. Mengulas lanjut, Anwar berkata kementerian ketika ini memberikan keutamaan tinggi terhadap pendapatan pelaburan syarikat berkaitan kerajaan. Katanya Petronas, BNM dan Khazanah mencatakan peratusan dividen yang tinggi dan negara memperoleh manfaat sekitar 50% daripada hasil bukan cukai. "Pada tahun 2023 pendapatan pelaburan mewakili 65% daripada hasil bukan cukai, oleh itu usaha tambahan termasuk tranformasi GLIC sedang dipertingkatkan untuk memastikan ada peningkatan pelaburan domestik bagi memastikan hasil bukan cukai dalam negara boleh ditingkatkan," ujarnya.





Malaysia sokong penuh resolusi gencatan senjata di PBB - Anwar - Wrlr - 26/03 5:00 pm

Malaysia menyokong sepenuhnya resolusi yang diluluskan Pertubuhan Bangsa Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) semalam yang memutuskan untuk menyegerakan gencatan senjata di Gaza yang dikepung Israel. Perdana Menteri (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, resolusi gencatan senjata itu amat diperlukan untuk memberi bantuan segera ke kawasan penduduk yang terkepung tanpa bekalan makanan dan ubat ubatan sejak beberapa bulan lalu

sesungguhnya sokongan kami terhadap Resolusi 2728 Majlis Keselamatan PBB menyeru gencatan senjata segera bagi semua keganasan di Gaza, pembebasan segera semua tebusan, dan penghantaran bantuan segera serta dipercepatkan ke wilayah itu. "Demi Ramadan, dalam semangat yang bertujuan untuk melahirkan renungan, pembaharuan iman kita, dan kembali kepada keluarga, resolusi yang mengikat secara sah ini mesti dikuatkuasakan sekarang. "Kita mesti segera melegakan penduduk Gaza daripada kesakitan dan penderitaan yang mereka alami selama hampir enam bulan. "Khususnya, Amerika Syarikat mesti bertegas ke atas sekutunya untuk menghormati kehendak masyarakat antarabangsa dan mematuhi gencatan senjata serta membenarkan kemasukan secara besar-besaran bantuan kecemasan," katanya dalam satu kenyataan. PM dalam pada itu memuji negara negara yang terlibat dalam mengundi menyokong resolusi berkenaan. Katanya, ahli majlis yang dipilih, Algeria, Guyana, Ecuador, Jepun, Malta, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Korea Selatan dan Switzerland mempunyai komitmen yang tinggi terhadap kemanusiaan. "Malaysia komited terhadap perjuangan Palestin dan akan meneruskan usaha untuk penubuhan negara Palestin yang merdeka dan berdaulat, berdasarkan sempadan sebelum 1967, dengan Baitulmaqdis Timur sebagai ibu kotanya, serta kemasukan Palestin sebagai Ahli penuh Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu," kata Anwar lagi. Semalan PBB meluluskan resolusi 2728 apabila sekutu kuat Israel, Amerika Syarikat mengambil pendirian berkecuali. Sebelum ini AS bertindak menggunakan kuasa pembatal apabila PBB mengundi usul gencatan senjata berkenaan. *Foto kredit: PBB





KK Mart -- Why the anger towards the Chinese community... - Alditta - 26/03 12:21 am

- mk Mampukah Anwar jadi PM dua penggal?... Kata Setiausaha Agung PKR Saifuddin Nasution Ismail dia mengimpikan Anwar Ibrahim akan jadi perdana menteri dua penggal

and its vendor by describing the formers business practices as questionable. Business practices imply a history of behaviour and so far neither Akmal nor his supporters can point to anything that KK Mart has done which would invite such political or religious opprobrium. Hasan said it was yet to be determined if this act was done maliciously or in ignorance. Indeed, we have to ask ourselves why KK Mart or its vendor would subject itself to such acts as doxxing, police investigations, and online harassment just to sell garments with the word Allah on them. We have to ask ourselves why a business which caters to a large Muslim clientele would risk their bottom line selling garments which would offend. The elites in Umno have no real idea what it takes to grow a business like KK Mart or what it means to employ people and ensure their sensitivities are taken into account. And can anyone make the argument that non-Malays are ignorant of the sensitivities of Muslims in this country? For decades we have been told what the sensitivities of the Muslims are. For decades we have been warned not to trespass into the religious domains of the majority. The political system is predicated on non-Muslims knowing and understanding the religious sensitivities of the majority. So Hasan would have us believe that the owners of KK Mart either deliberately or in ignorance sold socks with the word Allah on them. Hasan also said this is not a partisan or racial issue but a religious one. Since race and religion are not mutually exclusive for the majority community in this country, he cannot make this qualification. How much anger? The fact that Akmal has said he would risk anything including position and power to defend Islam and that Umno (no matter who their friends are) would always defend Islam - this is a racial issue because Umno claims to be the sole defender of race and religion. As reported in the press, Zaid Ibrahim said there must be limits to your anger. First, you asked the Chinese trader to apologise, and they did. Then, you revoked the factory licence, and they are now out of business. Then you said the boycott would continue. So, the question becomes how much is your anger towards the Chinese community? Zaid also said, No one should use God to break the law, incite hatred, and destroy businesses. If people have a phobia about Islam as a state religion in this country, it is because policies that disenfranchise them are done in the name of Islam. It is not hidden. Political and religious operatives use it as a selling point. And we non-Muslims cannot fight back because to do so would mean, you guessed it, that we were Islamophobic or worse, invite sanctions from the state. Even Muslims who speak up against fascist dogma are targeted by the state, to make an example of them. I have no idea why Umno would want to see KK Mart close shop. I have no idea why they think this would work in reaffirming their position as the sole defenders of bangsa (race) and agama (religion). Electoral support Enjoying the spotlight, Akmal likes to behave as though he is speaking for the majority community. But is he really? Umno is haemorrhaging Malay support. Perikatan Nasional has got the Malay popular vote and its provocateurs have gained traction with the Malay majority, especially young Malays. So if Akmal thinks that his shenanigans really carry weight with them, he may well be in for a rude surprise. Dont get me wrong. They may very well support his ideas but this may not translate to electoral support. Akmal has made it clear that nothing but the total destruction of KK Mart would satisfy him. And believe me, if his friends at KK Mart find another business, you can bet your last ringgit that Akmal would be there not satisfied but wanting more payback. And what does the prime minister think of Umno wanting to destroy a viable business which hires many Malay-Muslims? Does he really think that Umno, a partner in his government acting this way, is going to burnish his racial and religious credentials? Does he really think that stoking religious sentiment on a business which is beneficial to the Malay-Muslim community is going to enable his economic agenda? What exactly is the play here? Destroy KK Mart and then attempt to build back a successful business using the machinery of government? How did Low Yat 2 work out? Zaid said that a rampaging Umno must be stopped but the problem here is that this government so far has enabled the rampaging Umno and the non-Malays have been cowed into thinking that disrupting the apple cart would open the gates of Putrajaya to PN. So the question then becomes why does Umno want to destroy KK Mart and why is the prime minister allowing the party to do so? Mohamad is right about one thing. Malaysia is at a pivotal juncture. - S.Thayaparan,mk Meanwhile, KK Mart and one of its former suppliers are expected to be charged today (26/3/2024) with causing religious offence, in connection to the controversial socks bearing the word Allah. Malaysiakini was made to understand that besides the two companies, the charges would be levelled against two individuals from KK Mart and three from supplier Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd. They would be charged under Section 298 of the Penal Code with hurting the religious feelings of others. This is punishable with up to one year in jail, a fine, or both.Additionally, it is understood that those from Xin Jian Chang would be charged under Section 109 of the Penal Code for abetment. Section 109 states that the punishment for abetting a crime, unless specified, will be the same as the actual offence. The charges will be made at the Shah Alam Sessions Court. - mk Mampukah Anwar jadi PM dua penggal?... Kata Setiausaha Agung PKR Saifuddin Nasution Ismail dia mengimpikan Anwar Ibrahim akan jadi perdana menteri dua penggal. Walaupun Anwar pernah sakit bahu dan belakang, tetapi kedudukan PM itu kini tiptop. Bukan sahaja Saifuddin mengimpikan demikian, malahan semua orang yang berjuang berdekad-dekad untuk meletakkan Anwar dikerusi nombor satu itu berharap demikian. Semua orang tidak mahu melihat kalau Anwar jadi PM hanya untuk satu penggal. Sebab itu usaha untuk menggugat dan menjatuhnya oleh pembangkang dan konspirator baru kita tentang habis-habisan. Dan saya sendiri secara peribadi sudah berpuas hati kerana Anwar sudah jadi PM, tetapi mengharap lebih daripada itu. Sebelum ini saya mahu dan puas kalau Anwar jadi PM walaupun sehari. Dalam cerminan saya Anwar mempunyai kualiti tersendiri sebagai perdana menteri dalam konteks Malaysia. Itu menjadikan saya gila kepadanya. Saifuddin menyuarakan hal itu ketika berbicara dalam podcast bersama Khairy Jamaluddin. Namun sungguh pun demikian, berkobarnya harapan kita semua, khususnya pendokong refomrasi dan puak politik baru, ia bukan hal yang mudah untuk memastikan Anwar akan memimpin sampai dua penggal. Saking banyaknya perubahan dan pembaharuan yang dilaksanakan, termasuk keyakinkan memulihkan ekonomi negara dalam tempoh setahun ini, begitu juga kian bertambah cemuhan dan serangan terhadapnya. Anwar dilihat sebagai perdana menteri yang dicabar dari sebelum jadi PM hingga sesudah jadi PM. Inilah keunikan yang ada kepadanya. Perkara ini perlu disedari oleh semua orang dan menjadi mustak untuk dilihat oleh Saifuddin sebagai setiausaha agung parti dan semua pimpinan parti disemua peringkat. Dengan menyandarkan impian dan harapan itu tidak memadai tanpa usaha ke arah mencapaikan impian itu. Perlu diketahui banyak hambatan, kelemahan yang seperti tidak dapat diatasi bagi menjamin Anwar akan menjadi PM sehingga dua penggal. Obses untuk membina majukan negara, seakan terlupa untuk mengatasi dan menangani serangan dan halangan. Anwar kini seperti kancil yang dilepaskan dalam hutan rimba menghadapi predator bersendirian. Seperkara yang patut diterima oleh semua pihak baik parti dan juga Anwar sendiri, peka dan mempedulikan kepada kritikan konstruktif yang disampaikan dari masa ke semasa, termasuk dalam media sosial. Ada kala kritikan dan teguran baik kepada parti, kerajaan dan individu lebih tulus dan ikhlas daripada teguran dibuat dalam mesyuarat atau majlis rasmi. Insya-Allah apa diimpikan Saifuddin itu akan menjadi kenyataan kalau segala kelemahan parti, pentadbiran kerajaan berjalan lancar dan akhlak pemimpin para pembantunya elok dan senantiasa menunjukan penampilan yang menyakinkan. Mungkin Saifuddin sendiri mengetahui kelemahan-kelemahan yang ada, yang boleh membantutkan impian untuk melihat Anwar jadi PM selama dua penggal atau lebih, cuma sedikit kelewehan untuk mengatasinya. - MSO. For all eternity may the Israelis never sleep again... cheers.



Teoh Beng Hock - died on 2009 at the MACC, but to date no one has been charged or tried for the crime? International Day for the Right to Truth - 56 Group Statement - Charleshector - 24/03 6:13 pm

The parents were also seeking several declarations, among them that the IGP, the Criminal Investigation Division director, and the police force were negligent in violating their duty of care to the parents to complete the probe within a reasonable time. - Malaysiakini, 10/7/2023 News After one-year wait to see PM, Beng Hock's family meet with PMO officer Wong Kang Jia Published: Dec 13, 2023 8:36 PM Frustrated after a year-long wait to see Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement and the late political aides sister Teoh Lee Lan met with an officer from the Prime Ministers Office today

our grave concern that the perpetrators responsible for the wrongful death of Teoh Beng Hock, fifteen years after his death whilst in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), have yet to be prosecuted for the killing or matters related. Justice demands that those that committed crimes must be charged, accorded a fair trial, and if convicted be sentenced accordingly. Teoh Beng Hock, was then the political aide to the Selangor State Executive Councilor and State Assemblyperson Ean Yong Hian Wah, from the Opposition Pakatan Rakyat coalition that finally managed to win the 2008 State election defeating the UMNO-led Barisan Nasional (BN) government for the very first time, The BN, however retained power at the Federal Government. In 2009, MACC, under the federal government, launched an investigation into 7 Selangor State assemblypersons from Pakatan Rakyat. Teoh Beng Hock was an aide of one of them. Many perceived the actions of MACC as a retaliation by the then BN government that lost the Selangor State elections. Teoh Beng Hock was arrested and detained by the MACC on 15/7/2009, and he was then found dead at 1.30pm on 16/7/2009 on a ledge outside the window on the 5 th Floor of Plaza Masalam, where the Selangor MACC office was on the 14 th floor. He was allegedly dropped, pushed or fallen out of the 14 th floor window and landed on the 5 th floor ledge. In 2011, the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) concluded that Teoh was driven to suicide or death due to aggressive interrogation methods deployed by MACC officers. It named three officers as playing a role in his death: Hishamuddin Hashim, and his junior officers Mohamad Anuar Ismail and Ashraf Mohd Yunus. This implied that the law had been broken, and possibly there was torture that may have caused death. The RCI, in our opinion, erred in suggesting that it was suicide. The Coroner gave an open verdict, which was varied by the Court of Appeal on 5/9/2014 that ruled that Teohs death was accelerated and caused by one or more unknown persons, including MACC officers . The decisive evidence was that Teohs neck had a pre-fall injury. On 12/5/2 , the civil suit brought by the late Teoh Beng Hock's family against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the Government and 12 others for negligence over his death was settled by the Defendants without the case going to full trial. The defendants agreed to pay the plaintiffs RM600,000 in damages, and High Court judge Justice Rosnaini Saub also instructed the defendants to pay costs of RM60,000. It is most likely that the Government only paid, and none of the other Defendants including the named MACC officers had to share in the burden of payment of damages and cost. Transitional justice aims to provide recognition to victims, enhance the trust of individuals in State institutions, reinforce respect for human rights and promote the rule of law, as a step towards reconciliation and the prevention of new violations. Transitional justice has four pillars: 1) Truth seeking; 2) Prosecution; 3) Reparations; and 4) Institutional reforms. Whilst the settlement in the Civil Suit on 12/5/2 may have settled the question of reparations, the other pillars of transitional justice especially truth seeking and prosecution remains. No one to date has yet to be charged and tried for the killing/death of Teoh Beng Hock, or other matters that broke the law including illegal interrogation practices and the deprivation of access to a lawyer of his choice. The perpetrator cannot be simply be protected or dealt with disciplinary actions. Those who broke the law must be charged and tried in accordance to the law, and if convicted be sentenced justly. Paying of compensation or damages, and allowing the actual perpetrators off scot free is not JUSTICE. The 1 st police investigation in 2009 did not result in anyone being charged and tried. Another police investigation was commenced in 2014 after the Court of Appeals finding that the death was caused by one or more unknown persons, including MACC officers also did result in any visible outcome. When the Opposition Pakatan Harapan came into power after ousting the BN in the General Elections in 2018, the police commenced another investigation into the death. On 11 March 2024, in Parliament, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution said the police had completed the investigation and submitted the report to the Attorney-General Chamber (AGC) in August 2023. Such delay in police investigation is not acceptable. Almost 8 months have passed since police report has been submitted to the AGC, and no one has yet been charged in Court for the killing and/or related matters surrounding the extrajudicial killing of Teoh Beng Hock. There is a lack of transparency as to what is happening, and simply no justification for the delays. Therefore, we, the undersigned call for 1) The immediate charging and prosecution of all MACC Officers or others that killed and/or caused the death of Teoh Beng Hock; 2) The immediate charging and prosecution of all Officers that broke the law in their conduct of investigations, including possibly torture that may have caused the pre-fall injuries on Teoh Beng Hocks neck; 3) The immediate disclosure of the full TRUTH of what happened that led to the death of Teoh Beng Hock, 4) Ensure the needed institutional reforms so that no one else will ever die in MACCs custody or at MACC. CCTV in the entire MACC office/building is needed to protect suspect or witness rights and to deter wrongdoings of MACC officers. The right to immediate access to a lawyer of the suspects/witnesss choice must never be denied; 5) For a sincere apology be given to the family and friends of the late Teoh Beng Hock not just by the government and MACC, but also by the individual MACC officers responsible; 6) Call on Malaysia to amend needed laws and practices to ensure that law enforcement complies with the law, and there is no more violation of suspect/witnesss rights in police or MACCs custody. Death in custody must end. 7) Call on Malaysia to ratify The Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment END (Please view the list of the endorsees at the end of this email) 324(International Day for the Right to Truth)56 whatsapp(0111- 0664526)Charles Hector(019-2371100) teohben ghocktfd@gmail.com / easytocall@gmail.com , 2024324 15 2008 2009 7 2009 7 15 2009 7 16 1 30 5 14 14 5 2011 Hishamuddin Hashim Mohamad Anuar Ismail Ashraf Mohd Yunus 2014 9 5 2 5 12 12 60 Rosnaini Saub 6 2 5 12 2009 2014 2018 2024 3 11 Saifuddin Nasution 2023 8 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. List of Endorsees : 1. Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement (TBH-ADA) 2. Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (MADPET) 3. Advancing Knowledge in Democracy and Law (AKDL) initiative 4. Agora Society 5. Aliran 6. Baramkini 7. Beyond Borders Malaysia 8. Building and Wood Workers International (BWI) Asia Pacific Regional Office 9. Center for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC) 10. Citizens Against Enforced Disappearances (CAGED) 11. Civil Rights Committee of KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall 12. Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH) 13. Eliminating Deaths And Abuse In Custody Together ( EDICT) 14. Empower 15. Freedom Film Network 16. G25 Malaysia 17. GERAK 18. Happy Learning Books 19. Hayat 20. Johor Yellow Flame 21. Lightup Borneo 22. KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH) 23. Malaysia Muda 24. Malaysian Action for Justice and Unity (MAJU) 25. Mamas Bersih 26. Melaka Chinese Assembly Hall 27. Monitoring Sustainability of Globalisation (MSN) 28. National Union of Transport Equipment & Allied Industries Workers (NUTEAIW) 29. Negeri Sembilan Chinese Assembly Hall 30. New Era Power Alliance 31. New Generation of Universiti Malaya 32. New Student Movement Alliance of Malaysia (NESA) 33. North South Initiative 34. P320 Community Space (P320 ) 35. Pemuda Pertubuhan Penganut Dewa Heng Soon Kong Tai Bak Gong Senai Johor 36. Persatuan Amal Progresif 37. Persatuan Bertutur Bahasa Mandarin Malaysia 38. Persatuan Komuniti Prihatin Selangor, KL & Perak 39. Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor 40. Persatuan Siswazah-Siswazah Taiwan Cheng Kung Universiti, Malaysia 41. Persatuan Tiong Hua Negeri Sembilan 42. Persatuan Wanita Maju Selangor & Kuala Lumpur 43. Pusat Komas 44. Rahman Solidarity League 45. Rahman Student League 46. Sahabat Rakyat Working Committee 47. Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia (SABM) 48. Sedarjat 49. Society for the Promotion of Human Rights Proham 50. Stateless.my 51. Student Progressive Front (SPF) 52. Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) 53. Sunflower Electoral Education Movement(SEED) 54. University of Malaya Association of New Youth (UMANY) 55. WH4C (Workers Hub For Change) 56. Youth Section of KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall News Court sets Oct 16 for judicial review hearing over Beng Hock's death Hidir Reduan Abdul Rashid Published: Jul 10, 2023 4:12 PM The High Court in Kuala Lumpur has set Oct 16 to hear a judicial review by Teoh Beng Hocks parents to compel the police to wrap up the long-standing investigation into his death nearly 14 years ago. The civil court set the new hearing date during case management earlier today. Initially set to be heard on June 6, the date was changed as Judge Amarjeet Singh had to recuse himself from the matter due to his previous involvement as a representative of the Attorney-Generals Chambers (AGC) involved in a royal commission of inquiry into Beng Hock's death . When contacted, AGCs senior federal counsel Ahmad Hanir Hambaly @ Arwi confirmed the new date to hear the merits of the judicial review. Hanir is acting for the government. Counsel Sangeet Kaur Deo, who is acting for the two judicial review applicants in the matter namely the deceaseds father Teoh Leong Hwee and mother Teng Shuw Hoi, also confirmed that the legal action will be heard via Zoom before Judge Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh on Oct 16. On June 16 last year, the civil court granted leave to the deceaseds parents to proceed with the judicial review. On Jan 4 last year, Beng Hocks parents filed the legal action over the alleged failure of the police force to complete their investigation into the political aides death. Beng Hock was found dead on July 16, 2009, on the fifth-floor service corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam after being questioned overnight at the Selangor MACC headquarters on the 14th floor. Public outcry At the time of his death, Beng Hock was a political aide to Selangor executive councillor and DAP Seri Kembangan assemblyperson Ean Yong Hian Wah. In 2011, an RCI determined that Beng Hock was driven to commit suicide following MACCs aggressive questioning. In 2014, the Court of Appeal unanimously ruled his death was caused by the act of person or persons unknown, including the MACC officers who questioned him overnight before he was found dead. In an affidavit in support of the judicial review bid, Teng contended, among others, that the police failed to complete the investigation into her sons death, despite the 2014 Court of Appeal decision. She claimed that the police failed to wrap up the probe even after the matter was raised in both the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara as well as public outcry. She alleged that the police had since then not updated the family with further developments on the investigation into the deceaseds death, despite three separate task forces being formed in 2011, 2014, and 2018. Teng further contended that the police probe into her sons death was not a transparent one and can be perceived as an attempt to cover up the truth behind the incident. Through the judicial review, Beng Hocks parents sought a mandamus order to compel the inspector-general of police (IGP) to complete the investigation into his death within one month of the judgment of the High Court (if it allows the legal action). The parents were also seeking several declarations, among them that the IGP, the Criminal Investigation Division director, and the police force were negligent in violating their duty of care to the parents to complete the probe within a reasonable time. - Malaysiakini, 10/7/2023 News After one-year wait to see PM, Beng Hock's family meet with PMO officer Wong Kang Jia Published: Dec 13, 2023 8:36 PM Frustrated after a year-long wait to see Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the Teoh Beng Hock Association for Democratic Advancement and the late political aides sister Teoh Lee Lan met with an officer from the Prime Ministers Office today. The officer, identified only as Ariff, met group chairperson Ng Yap Hwa and Lee Lan at around 3.20pm, holding a meeting that lasted approximately 25 minutes. After they met the officer, Ng (above) held a press conference outside the Prime Ministers Office, stating that they had conveyed their demands to Ariff, who promised to relay the message to Anwars political secretary, Chan Ming Kai. He said that they tried to make an appointment to meet Anwar a year ago but nothing had materialised. Pakatan Harapan is the one who championed the cause of Beng Hock since (he died) 14 years ago. They should make some changes when they are in power today, said Ng, who also cited Anwars black eye incident from years ago to emphasise that the wrongdoers must be held accountable and punished. He pointed out that Anwar was assaulted during detention, resulting in him appearing in court with a black eye, shocking the nation. The perpetrator, then inspector-general of police Rahim Noor, was eventually punished. He lamented that to this day, no MACC officers have been held accountable for Beng Hocks death while in their custody. Beng Hock was found dead on July 16, 2009, on the fifth-floor service corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam after being questioned overnight on the 14th floor of the Selangor MACC headquarters. At the time of his death, he was a political aide to Selangor state executive councillor and incumbent DAP Seri Kembangan assemblyperson Ean Yong Hian Wah. In 2011, a Royal Commission of Inquiry determined that Beng Hock was driven to commit suicide following aggressive questioning by the MACC. In 2014, the Court of Appeal unanimously ruled that his death was caused by the act of a person or persons unknown, including the MACC officers who questioned him overnight before he was found dead. Even Najib met with us Ng called for Anwar to promptly reopen the investigation to ensure that those responsible for Beng Hocks death are brought to justice. Subsequently, Lee Lan (above) stated that before Anwar became the prime minister, he had attended Beng Hocks funeral along with various Harapan leaders. He mourned and shed tears in front of the funeral hall, all because an innocent person lost his life in connection with the MACC. She questioned why despite former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak arranging a meeting with the Teoh family, Anwar appeared reluctant to do so. Even Najib as PM met with the Teoh family, so we just dont understand why a simple arrangement (for a meeting) has to wait for a year. She also urged the public not to forget the injustice suffered by Beng Hock and to seize every opportunity to question Anwar in seeking justice for the deceased.- Malaysiakini, 13/12/2023



Zahid Hamidi - Court of Appeal not respected? No more adjournments - Let COA hear the appeal. CLEAN and idependent administration of justice is fundamental. - Charleshector - 24/03 3:06 pm

Now, how many times has the Court of Appeal adjourned the hearing? 5 or maybe 6(or 7) times - Zahid had put in his representations in January last year, resulting in the Court of Appeal granting the prosecution five adjournments to allow the AG to decide on whether to proceed with the appeal. - FMT,29/1/2024 Malaysia is plagued by negative perception that the government of PM Anwar Ibrahim may be interfering with cases affecting UMNO leaders..

just before the hearing date, and then these judges of the Court of Appeal would prepare - and this include reading the file, usually all the documents in the file. They would also study the relevant law - including past court judgments. This is what the judge did in this appeal before the hearing date. "Hadhariah[COA Judge Hadhariah Syed Ismail] who appeared displeased with the outcome, said she had spent several days examining the entire case, including reading the appeal and the proceedings notes. It is really exhausting to read the proceedings notes because they are very voluminous... It ran into thousands of pages."I did not touch any other cases... I am indeed focused on understanding the entire case from A to Z."I do not want to say more since the prosecution did not object (to the adjournment)," she said. The parties who are involved know about the Court of Appeal dates some time ahead(in this case since November 2023), and I was shocked to hear that Zahid Hamidi's lawyer say that the Deputy Prime Minister, also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, had a meeting in HIS Ministry. He, as Minister, should have reasonably re-scheduled the said meeting RESPECTING the Court of Appeal dates. Hisyam said his client, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, also has a meeting scheduled for 12pm at his ministry. * However, in this case, it seems that the same panel of judges are being maintained No one should show such disrespect to the Courts - they must be ready to proceed on the day the Court fixes to hear the appeal. If Zahid and the Public Prosecutor wanted an ADJOURNMENT, then rightly they should have informed the Court in advance - and the Judge/s will have not read(possibly again as there have been several adjournments) the entire file and did the needed personal research in preparation of the case. They could have spend more time in maybe the other cases fixed for appeal. Normally, there are many, and the Court of Appeal have sit several days to finish all the cases listed to be heard before a particular Court of Appeal panel. Now, the Court of Appeal fixed 9/9/2024 to hear the appeal. The RISK is that the Attorney General/Public Prosecutor may chose to WITHDRAW the appeal - and that will be the end of the appeal. When the High Court decided at the close of prosecution's case, that the prosecution had FAILED to prove a prima facie case, whereby Zahid was acquitted - there was 'public outrage'. Was the prosecution incompetent - for the prosecution will almost NEVER charge anyone unless it is confident that it has SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE to convince the court that the accused is guilty. Anyway, the Public Prosecutor decided to appeal because they believed that the High Court Judge ERRED. Now, the Court of Appeal will consider all the evidence adduced and other relevant facts, and determine whether the High Court Judge erred, and if so, the Court of Appeal will revise the order saying that Prosecution had successfully proved a Prime Facie case, and the case will be send back to the High Court for the trial to be continued, and Zahid's witnesses will take the stand and testify. The BEST option is to proceed with the Appeal, and let the Court of Appeal decide whether the HIGH Court Judge ERRED or was he correct. The Prosecution must do their very best in their submissions and arguments in court, and not 'intentionally' not do their best. Hence, the Public Prosecutor must not withdraw the Appeal. The other risk is that there will be FURTHER ADJOURNMENTS ... Sometimes, adjournments may be a form of 'judge choosing' especially at the Court of Appeal and/or the Federal Court, as the panel given the task of hearing appeals change... But, in this case, apparently the same panel of judges is being maintained. Now, how many times has the Court of Appeal adjourned the hearing? 5 or maybe 6(or 7) times - Zahid had put in his representations in January last year, resulting in the Court of Appeal granting the prosecution five adjournments to allow the AG to decide on whether to proceed with the appeal. - FMT,29/1/2024 Malaysia is plagued by negative perception that the government of PM Anwar Ibrahim may be interfering with cases affecting UMNO leaders... Not likely, as the Attorney General/Public Prosecutor must act professionally and independently - BUT why did they not object to the application for postponement...? Parties cannot use 'LETTERS OF REPRESENTATION' as a new method to delay criminal cases and appeals... How long for AG/PP Terrirudin to investigate Zahid Hamidi's matters? Waiting for Judge Collin Sequerah to retire? Charge him using s.254A CPC, or keep us updated as to how long more we have to wait? After the PH came into power after GE14 in 2018, people were glad that finally the powerful were being investigated and charged for their crimes, including former Ministers and politicians - but somehow, after PH Anwar Ibrahim came into power, all may be being undone. What happened? First, PM Anwar included the 'court cluster' into his Cabinet including as Deputy Prime Minister. A pardon for Najib(former President of UMNO and BN, and a 'discontinuance' of the Zahid's(then Deputy Prime Minister) another criminal case at the Defence stage after the prosecution had successfully surpassed a BIG hurdle in establishing prima facie case for all 47 charges are some examples that have raised concern. The impact maybe greater - Who will trust Malaysian enforcement of justice? Will politicians and 'friends' be accorded 'special treatment' in Malaysia? Can anyone or any company seek justice in Malaysian courts when their opponent is the government, a government linked person or even entity...?? Does Malaysia have a CLEAN government and administration of justice? Is everyone EQUAL before the law? This is a case of great public importance, more so since it involves the Deputy Prime Minister > hence, no more adjournments please and let the Court of Appeal proceed with the Appeal. Court of Appeal judge fumes after being forced to postpone Zahid's VLN appeal to Sept 9 By Rahmat Khairulrijal - March 18, 2024 @ 12:12pm Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik arrives at the Appeals Court ahead of the trial. - BERNAMA PIC PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has granted the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) until Sept 9 to decide on Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's request to review the prosecution's appeal against his acquittal in the foreign visa system (VLN) case. A three-member appellate bench chaired by Datuk Hadhariah Syed Ismail set the date after the A-GC failed to reach a decision on whether to accept or reject the deputy prime minister's letter of representation today. Sitting with Hadhariah was Datuk Azman Abdullah and Datuk S.M. Komathy Suppiah. Earlier, Zahid's lead counsel Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik at the onset of today's proceeding asked for an adjournment pending the decision from the A-GC. Today was fixed for the court to hear submissions from both parties. "The first representation was sent in January last year and the second letter was last month. "I think (it is) most fair to consider very carefully the representation made by the respondent," he said. Hisyam said his client, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, also has a meeting scheduled for 12pm at his ministry. Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Dusuki Mokhtar did not object to the application. He said the prosecution requires ample time to review the matter thoroughly and to give due consideration to the two representations forwarded to them. Hadhariah who appeared displeased with the outcome, said she had spent several days examining the entire case, including reading the appeal and the proceedings notes. "It is really exhausting to read the proceedings notes because they are very voluminous... It ran into thousands of pages. "I did not touch any other cases... I am indeed focused on understanding the entire case from A to Z. "I do not want to say more since the prosecution did not object (to the adjournment)," she said. In September 2022, Zahid, who is Umno president, was freed by the Shah Alam High Court of all 40 charges of receiving bribes from a company to extend its VLN contract. Zahid had been accused of 33 counts of receiving bribes amounting to S$13.56 million (RM42 million) from Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd between 2014 and 2018 as home minister to allow the company to continue their contract for the VLN and a one-stop centre in China. Zahid was also charged with seven other counts of obtaining S$1.15 million, RM3 million, 15,000 Swiss francs and US$15,000 from the same company. High Court judge Datuk Yazid Mustafa ruled that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against the deputy prime minister. He said witnesses who testified against Zahid were not credible or trustworthy and their testimony could not be relied on. Subsequently, on Dec 29, the prosecution filed a petition of appeal against the High Court's ruling by listing 15 grounds why the Appellate Court should reverse Zahid's acquittal and order him to enter his defence. - NST, 18/3/2024 Appeal from Zahids VLN acquittal to proceed March 18 V Anbalagan - 29 Jan 2024, 10:45 AM Court of Appeal maintains date as fixed last November since the Attorney-General has yet to decide on Ahmad Zahid Hamidis representations. On Sept 23, 2022, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was acquitted of all 40 charges brought in connection with his foreign visa system corruption case. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has confirmed that it will hear the prosecutions appeal against Ahmad Zahid Hamidis acquittal in his foreign visa system (VLN) corruption case when it comes up for hearing on March 18. A three-member bench chaired by Justice Hadhariah Syed Ismail said the hearing date, fixed in November last year, will be maintained. This comes after the prosecution said the Attorney-General had yet to decide on representations made by the deputy prime minister for the appeal to be withdrawn. We will abide by the earlier decision (for the hearing of the appeal to proceed) and will file our submissions, said deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob, who was assisted by Zander Lim. Sitting with Hadhariah were Justices Azman Abdullah and SM Komathy Suppiah. Zahid was not in court as his presence was dispensed with. Lawyers Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim, Hamidi Noh and Aiman Abdul Rahman appeared for Zahid. Zahid had put in his representations in January last year, resulting in the Court of Appeal granting the prosecution five adjournments to allow the AG to decide on whether to proceed with the appeal. On Sept 23, 2022, Justice Yazid Mustafa, then a High Court judge, acquitted Zahid of all 40 charges after ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against him. The prosecution filed its appeal against the acquittal on Sept 26. On Dec 29, the prosecution filed its petition of appeal, citing 15 grounds for challenging the High Courts decision. The prosecution claimed that Yazid had misdirected himself by comparing the facts in Zahids case to those in Rosmah Mansors corruption trial. They said a similar fact scenario alone did not make the case a binding precedent. The prosecution also said Yazid was wrong in his assessment of the credibility of the prosecutions three key witnesses former Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) directors Harry Lee, Wan Quoris Shah Wan Abdul Ghani and David Tan. It also said the judge had failed to take into consideration the testimony of a witness that a ledger presented as evidence in court was a contemporaneous document. The prosecution team further contended that Yazid erred when deciding that the source of the money used by UKSB to pay Zahid needed to be explained and proven, saying that the law contained no such stipulation. Zahid was charged with 33 counts of receiving bribes amounting to S$13.56 million (RM42 million) from UKSB between 2014 and 2018 while he was home minister and deputy prime minister under the previous Barisan Nasional (BN) administration. He was also charged with seven other counts of obtaining for himself the sums of S$1.15 million, RM3 million, 15,000 Swiss francs and US$15,000 from the same company in connection with his official duties. - FMT, 29/1/2024



Pemuda Umno dari Hidup Melayu ke boikot KK Mart - Msomelayu - 23/03 8:43 am

Untuk memperkasakan Melayu beliau menubuhkan syarikat antaranya Talasco dan sebagainya, yang diuruskan tokoh-tokoh muda. Pergerakan Pemuda Umno menjadi lebih hebat lagi apabila dipimpinan oleh Anwar Ibrahim (1982 - 1987)

bolehlah dianggap sebagai tagline mereka. Kewujudnnya menjadi penimbal utama kepada induk bernama Umno. Hampir setiap era kepimpinan membawa slogan ataupun tema tersendiri. Ada objektif masing-masing yang hendak dicapai. Di zaman ketua pertamanya Hussein Onn dan diikuti Razak Hussein (1949 - 1951) pemuda menjadikan Hidup Melayu dan Merdeka sebagai slogan dan matlamat perjuangan. Ia tepat kerana saat itu orang Melayu sedang bergelombang dengan semangat untuk menghalau kolonial bagi memperolehi kemerdekaan. Selepas Malaysia Merdeka (1957) pergerakan itu dipimpin oleh Sardon Jubir (1951 - 1964) kemudian Senu Abdul Rahman, (1964 - 1971), dimana kedua-dua tokoh ini cuba memperkasakan pemuda dengan kekuatan mental dan pemikiran. Mereka mahu pasakkan minda Melayu dengan minda Merdeka, agar pemuda mempunyai persepktif baru sesuai negara baru bebas. Mental yang sebelum ini diasak dengan semangat ingin bebas, perlu dipasak dengan azam untuk memajukan negara. Senu Abdul Rahman lantas melancarkan Revolusi Mental , serta menubuhkan pasukan Pemuda Tahan Lasak , dengan maksud pemuda, adalah pasukan menjadi benteng, bukan mempertahankan perjuangan semata, tetapi beraksi menyerang. Pemuda harus berada dibarisan hadapan memegang dan mengangkat panji-panji bangsa. Apabila pergerakan pemuda dipimpin Harun Idris (1971 - 1976) beliau berjaya merealisasikan membela Melayu dan menaikan taraf ekonomi Melayu setanding dengan kaum Cina. Azam dan iltizam Harun sungguh tinggi. Dengan jawatan eksekutif selaku MB Selangor disandangnya, beliau mengajak orang-orang di luar bandar, dari negeri-negeri Kelantan, Kedah dan lain untuk berhijrah ke ibu kota. Misi Harun ialah bagi menambahkan bilangan Melayu di Kuala Lumpur disamping membaiki kedudukan ekonomi mereka. Untuk tujuan itu beliau memberi peluang kepada orang Melayu membuka kampung setinggan di Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor di samping membina penempatan baru untuk orang Melayu dengan mewujudkan taman-taman perumahan. Atas daya usaha dan perancangan tersusun itulah, taburan penduduk (populasi) Melayu di Kuala Lumpur mengekori populasi kaum Cina yang sudah lama menguasai ibu kota Kuala Lumpur sebagai pusat perdagangan mereka. Pemuda Umno terus gah dibawah kepimpinan Suhaimi Kamaruddin (1975 - 1982) yang menyambung misi Harun Idris dengan tegas mahukan orang Melayu memiliki ekuiti 53 peratus bukan 30 peratus seperti mana ditetapkan dalam Dasar Ekonomi Baru (DEB). Memakai slogan Era Bertindak Suhaimi menjadikan Pemuda sebagai pemantau kepada pelaksaan DEB agar benar-benar sukses. Pemuda juga bertindak menjadi pasukan pemantau, penegur (kritik) terhadap mana-mana kepincangan DEB. Untuk memperkasakan Melayu beliau menubuhkan syarikat antaranya Talasco dan sebagainya, yang diuruskan tokoh-tokoh muda. Pergerakan Pemuda Umno menjadi lebih hebat lagi apabila dipimpinan oleh Anwar Ibrahim (1982 - 1987). Anwar menyuntik semangat baru kepada pergerakan itu dan juga mengilmukan pemuda Umno. Anwar sebagai bekas pimpinan Abim yang merupakan organisasi dakwah dan pendidikan, mempraktiskan hal itu dalam Pemuda Umno. Dengan slogan Gerakan Generasi Baru , Anwar menjadikan pemuda generasi pembangun negara, melengkapkan ahli pemuda Umno dengan pengetahuan dan maklumat serta membentuk jatidiri bernuansakan adat resam bangsa dan agama. Amalan dan budaya hedonisme dalam Umno selama ini dihapuskan. Nilai-nilai Islam mula diseratkan ke dalam pemuda Umno. Bukan itu sahaja Anwar telah mengantarabangsakan pemikiran Pemuda Umno. Beliau membuka langit dan membawa pemuda Umno ke serata cakerawala, sebagai persiapan untuk menghadapi tatangan globalisasi dunia. Makanya ketika beliau menjadi ketua pemuda Umnolah, hubungan diplomatik dengan negara-negara Islam dan negara-negara membangun lain dibentuk. Semangat Islamism juga terhembur ketika beliau memimpin pemuda. Acuan yang dibentuk Anwar itu sepatutnya disambung oleh Najib Razak (1987 - 1993). Tetapi lantaran perbedaan latar belakang dan pendidikan, Najib gagal untuk meneruskan misi Anwar itu. Anjakan untuk mengIslamisasikan pemuda sepenuhnya tergencat. Begitu pun pemuda Umno tetap merupakan sayap kanan parti yang gah dan berpengaruh dan digeruni. Selepas Najib berundur, pemuda Umno dipimpinan oleh Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (1987 - 1982) terdahulunya dipimpin Rahim Tamby Chik seketika. Zahid boleh dianggap seorang Ketua Pemuda berjaya memenuhi impian bekas ketua pemuda sebelum ini, Anwar Ibrahim, dengan gerakan dan tekad mahu menghapuskan budaya langka dalam Umno. Jasa besar dilakukan Zahid menerusi pemuda Umno ialah menentang amalan kroni, klusi dan nepotisme dalam kerajaan. Gara-gara keberaniannya inilah menyebabkan Zahid diminta paksa, berundur dari jawatan itu. Jasa lain yang dibina Zahid dalam Umno ialah menubuhkan sebuah yayasan untuk kepentingan dan menjaga hal ehwal kebajikan pemuda Umno, bernama Yayasan Gerak Bakti. Sayap Umno tersebut kemudian dipimpin oleh Hishammuddin Hussein (1982 -1988) dalam suasana parti itu berkecamukan ekoran tindakan pemecatan Anwar dari Umno oleh Mahathir. Ia kemudian dipimpin oleh Khairy Jamluddin Abu Bakar (2008 - 2018). Kehadiran kedua-dua mereka ini tidak memberi apa-apa impak dan pembaharuan, sebaliknya graf kehebatan Umno sebelum ini seakan terhenti. Ini kerana pemuda dibawah mereka, (Hishammudin dan Khairy) lebih kepada menjadi sayap untuk membodek, berlagak daripada mengemukakan apa-apa misi dan wawasan. Kebanyakan ketua pemuda negeri semasa era Khairy Jamaluddin bergelar jutawan. Sehinggalah Pemuda dipimpin oleh Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki sepenggal (2018 - 2020), pemuda Umno cuba hendak diperbetulkan agar kembali ke landasan asalnya seperti diingini Anwar, tetapi gagal. Tiada apa yang diperlakukan Asyraf, impiannya hendak menjadikan pemuda golongan bersaksiah dengan membentuk halaqat, perkumpulan pemikir, gagal. Kelesuan pemuda Umno bermula era Hishammudin terus terbawa sampai kini. Semacam kehebatan pemuda Umno berdekad lalu khalaf. Ketua Pemuda kini Muhammad Akmal Salleh masih tidak dapat mewajahkan Pemuda selaku sayap parti hebat seperti dahulu, terutamanya untuk membina semula kekuatan parti itu setelah kehilangan kerajaan 2018. Akmal tampak ketiadaan idea untuk memancu gerakan itu. Misi dan wawasannya juga kabur berbaur. Apa yang kelihatan kini Akmal seakan memancu pergerakan itu secara bersendirian, maksudnya menggunakan idea peribadinya tanpa dirumuskan oleh sayap parti itu. Sebab itu tindakan-tindakan diambil tidak dapat menyumbangkan kemajuan kepada pergerakan pemuda Umno. Beliau lebih mencari populis dengan isu-isu diluar kebertanggungjawaban pergerakan itu seperti mana terserlah selama ini. Seperti isu mengutip sampah, mengelidah tong sampah, menyiasat siapa yang membuang resit klinik dan juga terbaru anjur memboikot KK Mart, lebih bersifat isu peribadi bukan isu global yang tanggung diperjuangkan oleh sebuah pergerak bernama Pemuda Umno. Pergerakan itu seperti mahu diheret ke belakang oleh Akmal bukan ke hadapan menjadi sebuah pergerakan, pressure group ataugenerasi penggerak seperti mana dibentuk ketua-ketua sebelum ini. [wm.kl. 8:14 am 23/03/2024]





Lawatan PM Anwar ke luar negara tarik potensi pelaburan RM76.1 bilion - Wrlr - 21/03 5:03 pm

Malaysia berjaya menarik potensi pelaburan asing berjumlah RM76.1 bilion sehingga Mac ini, kata Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

biasa dan ia adalah permulaan baharu bagi negara. "Ini(hasil) persiapan awal yang telah dilakukan oleh rakan-rakan kita di Kementerian Kewangan, Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Kementerian Luar serta agensi kerajaan lain termasuklah Suruhanjaya Sekuriti dan Bursa Malaysia. "Umpamanya cip komputer, kita sudah lihat ia mampu diiktiraf sebagai tarikan pelaburan pertama di Asia dan ini bukan perkara yang mudah," kata beliau ketika berucap pada Perhimpunan Bersama Warga Kementerian Kewangan di Putrajaya hari ini. Anwar yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata kejayaan itu merupakan hasil usaha kerajaan dalam menstabilkan politik dan mendapat kerjasama daripada penjawat awam serta matlamat dan dasar negara yang jelas. "Kejelasan dalam dasar ekonomi kita (penting), yang akan membantu dan memberikan harapan baharu kepada kita," katanya. Beliau berkata Jerman mempunyai ekonomi yang kukuh dan merupakan ekonomi kedua terbesar di Eropah. "Sambutan yang diberikan kepada kita sebagai sebuah negara kecil amat membanggakan," katanya. Bagaimanapun, beliau menekankan masih terdapat ruang untuk diperbaiki termasuklah dari segi kelulusan projek tidak dilewatkan. "Kita juga bersyukur kerana majoriti penjawat awam masih mempunyai integriti dan mempunyai semangat untuk memperbaiki (mutu kerja). "Kita perlu mengekalkan usaha sedemikian dan jika kita dapat meningkatkannya, saya fikir dalam tempoh dua atau tiga tahun, wajah Malaysia akan berubah," kata beliau. Menyentuh laporan tahunan Bank Negara Malaysia yang dikeluarkan semalam, Anwar berkata angka pertumbuhan dan unjuran untuk tahun depan adalah positif dan meyakinkan. "Asas ekonomi Malaysia terus kukuh dan tinjauan ekonomi bagi tahun 2024 adalah lebih baik berbanding 2023. "Kita dapat mencapai Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) tahun 2023 sebanyak 3.7% walaupun berdepan pelbagai asakkan dan kemeruapan ekonomi global. "Bagi tahun ini, ekonomi kita dijangka bertambah kukuh dengan unjuran pertumbuhan antara empat dan lima peratus," kata beliau. Anwar berkata antara faktor yang menyokong prestasi ekonomi lebih baik pada tahun ini termasuklah kadar pengangguran yang turun kepada paras 3.3% pada Januari 2024, iaitu kembali kepada paras prapandemik (2022: 3.7%). Beliau berkata kadar inflasi rendah apabila turun kepada 1.6% pada suku keempat 2023 berbanding dua peratus pada suku ketiga tahun lepas. Prestasi eksport turut menunjukkan tanda-tanda pemulihan pada Januari tahun ini dengan peningkatan 8.7% selepas menguncup 10 bulan sebelumnya (Mac hingga Disember 2023). Selain angka-angka positif makroekonomi, prospek pelaburan negara juga berada pada tahap yang amat baik. "Pada 2023, kita meraih pelaburan diluluskan berjumlah RM329.5 bilion iaitu pencapaian tertinggi dalam sejarah negara," kata beliau.



Royalti minyak T'ganu: Kita bagi lebih banyak, zalim macam mana? - PM - Wrlr - 21/03 4:49 pm

Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim menjelaskan pentadbirannya menyalurkan peruntukan sebanyak RM1.55 bilion untuk pembangunan di Terengganu tahun lalu walaupun royalti petroleum hanya RM786 juta

wang royalti minyak Terengganu yang belum diterima untuk tahun lalu.



Usah busukkan nama kerajaan Madani - Msomelayu - 21/03 7:15 am

SESUDAH SUBUH Anwar dan Farhah, jangan tunjuk saja.. BEKAS setiausaha politik kepada Anwar Ibrahim yang kini dilihat menyepikan diri dari politik dan menumpukan kedunia perniagaan, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak dilaporkan tidak seronok dengan tindakan bekas Ketua Penerangan Umno Isham Jalil yang membuat kesimpulan yang beliau merupakan pemegang saham utama sebuah kontrak kerajaan

media sosial. Orang kuat Najib Razak itu juga dituntut membuat permohonan maaf secara terbuka kerana kenyataannya itu dianggap fitnah oleh Farhash? Menjelaskan dalam satu kenyataan, Farhash meminta agar Isham menarik balik kenyataan yang dibuat menerusi Tiktok itu. Sehubungan itu surat tuntutan telah dihantar kepada Isham petang semalam, demikian laporan dipetik. Isham dipercayai membuat andaian itu berdasarkan selepas Farhash memperolehi kepentingan tidak langsung sebanyak 15.9% (16.1 juta saham) dalam penyediaan khidmat teknologi untuk Jabatan Imigeresen. Khamis lepas, Bursa Malaysia telah mengumumkan HeiTech Padu Bhd mendapat lanjutan kontrak bernilai RM13.1 juta untuk perkhidmatan menyelenggara sistem imigresen MyIMMS. Ekoran sudah kecur mengenai hal itu Farhash Wafa telah membuat penjelasan pegangan saham yang dimiliknya dalam HeiTech Padu Bhd melalui syarikat Rosetta Partners Sdn Bhd yang dimilik besama Sultan Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V . Bagaimana pun menurut Isham dalam pemfailan di Bursa Malaysia tiada kedapatan nama Sultan Kelantan. "Untuk rekod Rostta Partners Sdn Bdh adalah milikan penuh syarikat Mfivesouthses Sdn Bhd yang mana ia dimilik secara bersama oleh Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Muhammads V dan saya, bukannya milik saya sendiri seperti didakwa segelintir ahli-ahli Parlimen pembangkang," demikian jelas Farhash Wafa ketika merespon persoalan pemilikan saham itu olehnya dari kalangan ahli parlimen. Apa yang hendak dijelaskan oleh Farhash Wafa disini, bahawa pemilikan saham berkenaan adalah bukan bersendirian melainkan bersama dengan seorang Sultan. Mungkin beliau tidak mampu untuk membelinya secara solo sehingga perlu berpakat dengan sultan. Tetapi apa dipertikaikan di sini termasuk oleh Isham Jalil ialah kenapa ia dianugerahkan kepada Farhash? Farhash dilihat istimewa di sini. Pembabitan nama Sultan Kelantan itu tidak akan menghentikan tundingan orang terhadap pemilikan saham itu oleh Farhash Wafa ianya tiada kaitan dengan perdana menteri. Selaku bekas setiausaha politik, beliau tidak boleh senang-senang untuk mengatakan beliau sudah "senjang" daripada Anwar. Sekiranya Isham Jalil dan mana-mana pihak mengaitkan pemilikan saham itu ada kena mengena atau atas restui perdana menteri ia tidak pelik dan aneh. Itu adalah bukan luar biasa apabila kita membuka kitab-kitab pentadbiran negara demokrasi termasuk negara ini. Dalam hal ini suka atau tidak, pemilikan saham oleh Farhash itu sama ada ia direstui atau tidak oleh Perdana Menteri, namun ia tetap akan dikaitan dengan perdana menteri kerana beliau pernah menjadi orang penting kepada Anwar sebelum ahli Parlimen Tambun itu menjadi perdana menteri. Sudah pasti kalau pun Farhash tidak mengetahui jalan untuk ke Puterajaya untuk "merukah" (panjat) pejabat Anwar Ibrahim, tetapi dia pasti masih ingat dengan baik, liku-liku dan jalan untuk ke pejabat Anwar semasa di Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya dahulu. Pemilikan saham oleh Farhash itu walaupun bersama Sultan Kelantan sedikit sebanyak ia tetap memberi bau tidak baik kepada kerajaan Madani pimpinan Anwar hari ini. Anwar sendiri memerlukan penjelasan tuntas untuk menolak tanggapan itu yang tentunya akan dikembangkan oleh pembangkang. Yang sangat-sangat diwaspadai jangan kerajaan Madani ini juga akan disamakan dengan kerajaan-kerajaan sebelum ini. Jika sebelum ini dunia politik memberi persepsi buruk kepada bekas-bekas perdana menteri, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Abdullah Badawi, Najib Razak atau Mahiaddin Yassin masing-masing ada "buah", maka Anwar juga dengan apa diperolehi bekas Setiausaha Politiknya itu juga memiliki "buah" tersendiri. Persepsi bahawa Anwar mewarisi permainan dan amalan bekas-bekas PM sebelum ini tidak boleh dihindari. Apa cara perlu dihentikan persepsi ini untuk menjaga nama baik dan wangi kerajaan Madani dan mengekalkan tatakelola yang baik. Kalau sebelum ini perlantikan Nurul Izzah sebagai penasihat kewangan dipertikaikan hangit sehingga lantikan itu dibatalkan, nah, tindakan sama juga perlu diambil terhadap Farhash oleh Anwar. Mungkin Anwar tidak perlu membuat arahan kerana pemilikan saham itu tidak merupakan dosa atau melanggari peraturan Bursa Malaysia, tetapi jika Farhash ingin melihat kerajaan Madni ini murni beliau perlu melepaskan pemilikan saham yang diragui ada kena mengena dengan kroni itu. [wm.kl.6:48 am 21/03/2024]



Bar Resolution - From Boycott to active participation as amicus curiae(friend of the court) in all SOSMA cases, as SOSMA is oppressive and against the rule of law. - Charleshector - 20/03 5:48 pm

13. Sadly, Anwar Ibrahims PH led Coalition Government failed to do anything about this after coming into power for over 14 months , despite the fact that PH MPs was opposed to the extension before

court about the injustices of SOSMA. It was resolved, amongst others, that The Malaysian Bar resolves that the Malaysian Bar shall endeavour to appear as amicus curiae in matters and trials of cases under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2 (SOSMA), as the Malaysian Bar views Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2 (SOSMA) as oppressive and against the rule of law. Resolution Adopted at the 78th Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Bar (Held on 16 March 2024) Resolution Regarding SOSMA Cases Where as 1. At the EGM of the Malaysian Bar held at the Merlin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, 18 October 1977, the following resolution was adopted: - To resolve that all members of the Bar of the States of Malaya be advised not to appear in trials under the Essential (Security Cases) (Amendment) Regulations 1975 whether retained or assigned from henceforth as these Regulations are oppressive and against the rule of law Provided that those who have been retained prior to 18th October 1977 may either discharge themselves and refund any fees collected or complete their brief. Proposers: Mr Karpal Singh Seconder: Mr R.. Rajasingam Resolution: The Motion was carried with a majority vote of 188. 2. Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2 (SOSMA), as stated in the preamble is An Act to provide for special measures relating to security offences for the purpose of maintaining public order and security and for connected matters. 3. SOSMA, is just like the ESCAR[Essential (Security Cases) Regulations 1975], allows for the admission of evidence not permitted to be admissible by the Evidence Act, and for the use of procedures different from those provided for in other criminal trials as provided for in the Malaysias Criminal Procedure Code. It permits also for the non-compliance with the Federal Constitution. 4. Section 4 (10) SOSMA states that This section shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent with Articles 5 and 9 of the Federal Constitution and section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code . 5. Section 14 (1) SOSMA states that, Notwithstanding Article 5 of the Federal Constitution and section 264 of the Criminal Procedure Code, where at any time during the trial of a security offence, any of the witnesses for the prosecution refuses to have his identity disclosed and wishes to give evidence in such a manner that he would not be seen or heard by both the accused and his counsel, the Public Prosecutor may make an oral application to the court for the procedures in this section to apply. (3) If after such inquiry the court is satisfied as to the need to protect the identity of the witness, the evidence of such witness shall be given in such manner that he would not be visible to the accused and his counsel, but would be visible to the court; and further if the witness fears that his voice may be recognized, his evidence shall be given in such manner that he would not be heard by the accused and his counsel(4) The court may disallow such questions to be put to the witness as to his name, address, age, occupation, race or other particulars or such other questions as in the opinion of the court would lead to the witness's identification. 6. Section 17 of SOSMA states, This Part shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent with the Evidence Act 1950 [Act 56]. This part, amongst others, deal with statement by any person who is dead, etc, Statement by accused, Communications during marriage, Conviction based on testimony of a child of tender years, Documents or things seized or howsoever obtained, Evidence of identification of accused or other person, Lists of documents and things, Non-production of exhibit, Admissibility of intercepted communication and monitoring, tracking or surveillance information, Admissibility of documents produced by computers and of statements contained therein, and Evidence of accomplice and agent provocateur. Hence, the requirements of the Evidence Act can be ignored. 7. REMAND HEARINGS Parliament in its wisdom to protect suspects rights, and to deter abuse or wrongdoings of police during remand made significant amendments to law on remand, restricting also the maximum duration of remand orders that can be obtained during 1st, 2nd and subsequent applications. Police is not free to detain persons allegedly for investigation on their own. They can do so only for less than 24 hours after arrest, and thereafter further remand detention is only possible if the Magistrate after a remand hearing, where the suspect or his/her lawyer has the right to be heard, orders further remand. 8. Maximum remand period permissible was shortened by Parliament, and this decreases the possibility of abuse including torture A black eye, swellings or other evidence of torture during remand may still be visible during these much earlier remand hearings. 9. Remand is only for the purposes of investigation that requires detention, noting that investigations can also effectively continue even if the suspect is not in detention by law enforcement, as in the case of former Prime Minister Najib Razak. 10. The Malaysian Bar considers that remand hearings are important, including the right of the arrested suspected to know their rights and the right to be represented by lawyers. That is why it started and developed the Dock Brief program that is handled by the Malaysian Bar Legal Aid centers since mid-90s, which provides advice and representation to those that are brought for remand hearings after their arrest within 24 hours, and also subsequent remand hearings. 11. However, under Section 4(5) SOSMA, says that Notwithstanding subsection (4), a police officer of or above the rank of Superintendent of Police may extend the period of detention for a period of not more than twenty-eight days, for the purpose of investigation. In short, it effectively removed the need for remand hearings, and remand orders by Magistrate for any further detention for the purpose of investigation. This also goes against Art.5 of the Federal Constitution, which states, (4) Where a person is arrested and not released he shall without unreasonable delay, and in any case within twenty-four hours (excluding the time of any necessary journey) be produced before a magistrate and shall not be further detained in custody without the magistrates authority: 12. THE motion for the extension of Sub-section 4(5) of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2 (SOSMA) (Act 747) for another five years beginning July 31 was passed by Dewan Rakyat on 26/7/2022, after it was defeated earlier. The motion was again re-tabled by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin on 26/7/2022 was approved in a bloc vote which saw 111 members of Parliament agreeing while 88 disagreed with 21 absent. In March 2022, a motion to extend Sub-section 4 (5) was not approved when tabled at the First Meeting of the Fifth Term of Dewan Rakyat for a vote which saw 85 MPs agreeing while 86 disagreed. [Edge, 26/7/2022). 13. Sadly, Anwar Ibrahims PH led Coalition Government failed to do anything about this after coming into power for over 14 months , despite the fact that PH MPs was opposed to the extension before. 14. SOSMA even allows DELAY of the right to consult and/or be represented by a lawyer which is provided in Section 5(1)(b). Section5(2) states that A police officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police may authorize a delay of not more than forty-eight hours for the consultation under paragraph (1)(b) if he is of the view that- (a) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the exercise of that right will interfere with evidence connected to security offence; (b) it will lead to harm to another; (c) it will lead to the alerting of other person suspected of having committed such an offence but who are not yet arrested; or (d) it will hinder the recovery of property obtained as a result of such an offence. Section 5(3) says, This section shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent with Article 5 of the Federal Constitution .. Art 5(3) of the Constitution says, (3) Where a person is arrested he shall be informed as soon as may be of the grounds of his arrest and shall be allowed to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice. 15. The right to a lawyer must be immediate, and it cannot be delayed. A suspect ignorant of his legal rights may foolishly do things most detrimental to himself/herself. Thats why the right to immediate access to a lawyer is very important. 16. BAIL is a fundamental right of any accused, and whether one is granted bail (which can come with conditions) is within the jurisdiction of the court and/or judges, but through SOSMA, Parliament has taken away or stolen the right of judges to consider and grant bail from the Court and/or Judges. Section 13(1) states that (1) Bail shall not be granted to a person who has been charged with a security offence. 13(2) provides the exception for certain persons, being a person below the age of eighteen years, a woman; or (c) a sick or an infirm person, charged with certain SOSMA listed offences. 17. It must be noted that the Courts and/or High Court judges will not grant bail for certain accused persons, maybe because they are a flight risk, or may do things like the destruction of evidence or harass witnesses. It is up to the courts to decide on bail, after hearing the prosecution and the accused. 18. A denial of Bail goes contrary to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in court after a fair trial. Article 11(1) Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence. 19. Further, in Malaysia there is still to date NO right to be compensated for pre-conviction detention even when the court after trial finds him/her not guilty of the offence charged. Pre-trial detention also has a serious impact on employment, business and other income generation activities which affects not just the detainee, but also his/her family and dependents. More so when they never even get charged, or they are charged and later found not guilty or discharged. 20. SOSMA is NOT a Detention Without Trial Law. The SOSMA Act may have been used to repeal the draconian Internal Security Act (ISA) but that does not make it a detention without trial, as all who are charged under any of the SOSMA listed offences are entitled to a trial, and after trial, if found not guilty, will be acquitted. For Detention Without Trial laws, the victim is not even charged in court, let alone tried in court. 21. After the repeal of ISA on 31/7/2 , what happened was the new Detention Without Trial Law, Prevention of Terrorism Act 2 (POTA) was enacted, and the POCA was amended in 2014 to make it into a DWT law, with a very much broader scope compared to the previous ISA. 22. Compliance with the requirements and/or standards of Malaysias Evidence Act, Criminal Procedure Code and the Federal Constitution are fundamental to ensuring that a suspect and/or accused persons right to a FAIR TRIAL. If not, the trial will be not fair or just, and lawyer members of the Malaysian Bar that is committed to the upholding of the cause of justice without fear or favour have to act. 23. Ever since, the enactment of SOSMA, the Malaysian Bar has been repeatedly calling for its repeal, and there are also several Bar Resolutions to that effect, BUT to date the Malaysian government, even the current Anwar Ibrahim Pakatan Harapan-led coalition government, after more than 14 months in power, has failed to repeal it, or let even repeal any or some of the draconian provisions there in. "Justice delayed is justice denied" 24. It must be noted that the Pakatan Harapan had previously committed to the repeal of the Security Offences (special measures) Act 2 (SOSMA). 25. We recall that after the Bar passed the RESOLUTION on ESCAR calling for a boycott of cases that used ESCAR, the Malaysian government did retaliate, and the following extract of an article by then member of the Malaysian Bar, Salbiah Ahmad, helps us recall what happened then or at least capture a gist of it.. On Jan 9, 1978, the newly appointed Law Minister and Attorney-General Hamzah Abu Samah laid the Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill 1977, before the House of Representatives for its second reading. The country's third Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn, attended the session. The amendments which became law on Jan 24, 1978 were multi-pronged. It restricted the Bar's autonomy in the conduct of its affairs by placing restrictions on office bearers in the Bar Council, the State Bar Committee and any committee thereof. The amendments increased the quorum to any general meeting of the Bar and it allows the attorney-general several "supervisory powers" over lawyers including the admission of foreign lawyers into the country. As reported in Hansard, the law minister began by speaking about increased communist activities in the country. He cited the bombing of the war memorial and a police division in Kuala Lumpur as reasons for the executive to pass the Essential (Security Cases) (Amendment) Regulations 1975, popularly known as Escar, under a proclamation of emergency. From his address it would appear that the Malaysian Bar's opposition to Escar became the government's raison d'etre for the infamous amendments to the Legal Profession Act, 1976 (the LPA). The Bar, in what appears to be its final stand on the matter, passed a resolution in Oct 1977 to boycott Escar cases. Inexperienced lawyers According to the law minister, " Kerajaan bertanggungjawab kepada rakyat jelata yang memilihnya bukan kepada sebilangan kecil dari satu-satu Persatuan peguam-peguam itu lupa iaitu dengan sebab adanya peraturan-peraturan baru sejak 1975, keganasan-kegansan sudah jatuh berkurang ." The minister concluded that the boycott was initiated by inexperienced lawyers. He proposed that henceforth lawyers of seven years are eligible for office " supaya ahli-ahli Bar Council atau Bar Committee ..terdiri daripada peguam-peguam yang ..cukup pengalaman dan matang dan ada perasaan tanggungjawab ". The minister also castigated the Bar for allowing politically active lawyers to influence the October emergency general meeting: " dengan galakan dan desakan dari sebilangan peguam-peguam yang berbetulan pula ahli-ahli politik yang aktif, telah dapat mempengaruhi sebilangan peguam-peguam lain untuk mengadakan mesyuarat khas Majils Peguam ..meluluskan satu ketetapan ." The law minister and attorney-general was not precise in his use of the term " ahli-ahli politik yang aktif ". To be political is to be involved in articulating and defending interests. One need not be a professional politician to be political. All of us who are interested in articulating and defending interests or concerns are political beings. "Mr Opposition" Dr Tan Chee Khoon (Kepong) insisted that the Barisan Nasional government had over-reacted in proposing the amendments. The Bar's political opposition to Escar reflected the views of sections of the people. (emphasis is the writer's). The Bar had, previous to the boycott, proposed changes to Escar and made representations to the former law minister and AG (Hamzah Abu Samah's predecessor) to no avail. This constructive engagement between the Bar and the government covered a period of two years. A passage which reflected the sentiment of that time reads, " Bar Council tiada mencari satu confrontation dengan kerajaan, tetapi nampaknya kerajaan berkehendak menunjukkan "mailed fist" kepada peguam-peguam.sekiranya Dewan meluluskan pindaan itu, kita mesti sedar kuasa untuk mengawal (control) legal profesion telah diletakkan di dalam tangan Peguam Negara ." The fact of putting the Bar under the control of the AG would, according to Tan Chee Khoon, place too much power in the hands of one person, the AG; " tiada checks and balances kalau sekiranya pindaan yang dikemukakan oleh menteri..diluluskan " The requirement of one-fifth of the total Bar membership for any general meeting and the necessity of a vote of not less than two-thirds present and voting for a decision to be carried, in effect means that " Kerajaan berkehendakkan peguam-peguam kita tidak boleh meluluskan apa-apa resolusi ". Tan Chee Khoon's prediction in 1978 resonates with the experience of the near impossibility of achieving the requisite quorum in recent years. In 1977, there were some 1,200 lawyers nationwide. Today there are about more than 4,000 lawyers in Kuala Lumpur alone. He concluded that the government is in fact forcing lawyers to obey the wishes of the government of the day by the amendments; " pindaan..berkenaan (me)maksa mereka bekerjasama dengan kerajaan ". This forced obedience to the state is a thin edge of the wedge. Ariffin Daud (Permatang Pauh) was of the view that 'politically active' members of political parties, trade unions and legislative assemblies should not face disqualification for office." Pada fikiran saya..kita akan menafikan sumbangan yang boleh diberi oleh mereka ini kepada Jawatankuasa Peguam ataupun Majlis Peguam, kerana mereka inilah yang berdamping rapat dengan masyarakat lain daripada lain-lain pertubuhan ." Unworthy intention There were 10 speeches in all with a right of reply by the law minister the next day. Hansard recorded some 30 pages of the debate. Among the 10 speeches, there was one plea (of perhaps Malay unity?) by Shaari Jusoh (Kangar) to bumiputra lawyers to support the government. " Saya berharap ..khasnya kepada peguam-peguam bumiputra supaya menarik seboleh-bolehnya kepada seluruh peguam untuk mencenderung ataupun menyokong segala dasar-dasar kerajaan ." Ten days after the amendments became law, the Bar held its statutory general meeting on Feb 3, 1978. The meeting was called to order when 246 members were present. Hundred and sixty lawyers passed a resolution among others, expressing regret that the government "has with the clear and unworthy intention of muzzling the Malayan Bar, proceeded with the passing of the Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill, 1977 thereby showing itself to be unwilling to accept valid and constructive criticism." The Feb 3 annual general meeting of the Bar was rescheduled from an earlier date, three days after the LPA amendments became law on Jan 24, 1978. The requirements on quorum necessitated the change of date - Clampdown on lawyers' speech, Salbiah Ahmad, Published: Sep 24, 2001 5:15 AM,Updated: Jan 29, 2008 5:21 PM (Malaysiakini) 26. The Resolution passed at the said 32nd AGM of the Malaysian Bar held at the Merlin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Friday, 3 February 1978 is as follows. Number of Members present: 246 Motion 1: The Malaysian Bar regret that the Government: (a) in complete disregard of the reason of the Bar for the stand it had taken on the Essential Security Cases (Amendment) Regulations, 1975, leading to the passing of the Resolution by the Extraordinary General Meeting of the 18th October, 1977, which was that such Regulations essentially denied an accused person of the most fundamental safeguards against wrongful conviction ; (b) without making proper enquiries as to its allegation that the Bar is being influenced by practitioners of less than seven years standing or who are politically motivated; and (c) despite objections expressed by the Bar Council both publicly and to the appropriate authority, has with the clear and wholly unworthy intention of muzzling the Malayan Bar proceeded with the passing of the Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill, 1977, thereby showing itself to be unwilling to accept valid and constructive criticism. Proposer: Bar Council Seconder: Mr R. Ponnudurai Resolution: The Motion was carried. 27. The federal government has no intention to repeal the controversial Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2 (SOSMA) , Ramkarpal Singh said today. Instead, the deputy minister in the Prime Ministers Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said the government plans to introduce two amendments to the law, one of them being the issue of bail. (FMT, 23/8/2023) 28. A mere amendment about Bail, which has still not come after more than 6 months, is simply not enough. The draconian SOSMA must be repealed. 29. As such, given that our repeated calls for the repeal of SOSMA has not been effective. It is time for the Bar to take the next step, similar to was done in the 1977. We are all aware that the government may retaliate against Bar, but we are committed to upholding the cause of justice without fear or favour. Therefore it is resolved that, 1. The Malaysian Bar resolves that the Malaysian Bar shall endeavour to appear as amicus curiae in matters and trials of cases under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2 (SOSMA), as the Malaysian Bar views Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2 (SOSMA) as oppressive and against the rule of law. 2. The Malaysian Bar reiterates the call for the immediate repeal of Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2 (SOSMA). 3. That the Bar Council consider all possible actions, including organising a Peaceful Assembly or protest, to urge the government to repeal SOSMA and all other draconian laws speedily Source:- Malaysian Bar Website (* Motion tabled by Charles Hector) Incoming Malaysian Bar president advocates peaceful protest for SOSMA repeal By FocusM 17/03/2024 THE Bar Council yesterday (March 16) elected Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab as the president of the Malaysian Bar and Anand Raj as the vice president for the new term of 2024-2025. Ezri, the 34th President is now pressing, with a firm stance on legal reform, for the repeal of Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2 (SOSMA). As the nations legal fraternity undergoes this transition, all eyes are on Ezri to navigate the Bars future amidst evolving legal landscapes and calls for justice reform. At the post-election press briefing, Ezri expressed gratitude to outgoing president Karen Cheah Yee Lynn for her service and hoped for continued progress. Cheah served two consecutive terms, as per the Legal Profession Act. Right after the press conference, he stated, I would like to thank our previous president Karen Cheah Yee Lynn for her wonderful service to the Bar and we hope that there will be more progressive wisdom and that everything will go well. Moreover, Ezri reported that the AGM initially lacked the required quorum but reconvened successfully with 382 members. Among the six motions passed, two were unanimous: one condemning regressive citizenship amendments and another urging the repeal of the SOSMA and considering a peaceful protest for its repeal. In lieu of SOSMA, he then added, We have successfully conducted our AGM and we have passed six motions that have been adopted by the house. And two motions were unanimously passed, one regarding statelessness and the other regarding SOSMA. Murshidah Mustafa, who had served as the Bar treasurer for the immediate past two terms, was elected as the new Malaysian Bar secretary. March 17, 2024, Focus Malaysia



Malaysia's proposed Constitutional Amendments will lead to injustice to children, etc - The Malaysian Bar's 2024 Resolution - Charleshector - 20/03 3:40 pm

In response, civil society groups have called on the federal government to decouple the proposed one size fits all package of amendments as it will exacerbate the problem and create a new class of stateless persons in Malaysia. Amid public outcry, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently said the proposed amendments had been presented to the Conference Of Rulers and called for any decision by the rulers to be respected

married to foreign spouses. BUT then, the government LUMPED this with SEVERAL BAD amendment proposals that are unjust - especially to CHILDREN The Resolution adopted at the recent Malaysian Bar AGM on 16/3/2024 is as follows. Will PM Anwar and the PH-led coalition government LISTEN or will they simply push through with amendments that will bring about injustice? Resolution Adopted at the 78th Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Bar (Held on 16 March 2024) Resolution to Condemn the Government of Malaysia on the Proposed Regressive Amendments to Citizenship Laws Whereas: 1. The Government of Malaysia had presented a set of regressive amendments to the Federal Constitution related to citizenship. 1 The proposed regressive amendments are as follows: I. Section 19B, Part III of Second Schedule: To amend from citizenship by operation of law to citizenship by registration. II. Second Schedule Part II, Article 14(1)(b) Section 1(a): To delete the words permanently resident. III. Second Schedule Part II, Article 14(1)(b), Section 1(e): To amend from citizenship by operation of law to citizenship by registration. IV. Second Schedule Part II, Article 14(1)(b), Section 2(3): To be repealed in its entirety. V. Article 26(2) as it relates to Article 15(1): To replace the word date of the marriage with date of obtaining citizenship. VI. Articles 15(2), 15A, 19(1), 19(2), 23(1), and 23(3): Amend and reduce the age limit from 21 years to 18 years for the purpose of obtaining citizenship. 2. These regressive amendments were proposed in addition to the other prior or existing bureaucratic requirements that created and continues to create stateless persons in our country. 3. Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (Act 164) came into force in 1982. Based on Act 164, there is absolutely no requirement to submit identification documents to register a marriage . 4. However, there was an internal procedure/protocol within the Government from 1982 which required a list of identity documents in order to register a marriage. Specifically in the Prosedur Kualiti MS ISO 9001: 2 , there was a requirement by the National Registration Department to produce the original and copy of: I. MyKad; II. Visa / MyKAS / MyPR; III. Passport; when no such requirement is provided for in Act 164. These requirements made it impossible for stateless person to get married and hence created generations of stateless persons. 5. The unlawful denial of marriage certificates in this situation places children of such couples at risk of statelessness. 6. Further, in the Governments internal circular entitled Arahan Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara Bil. 6/2021, the Government admitted that pursuant to Act 164, there was no requirement to submit identification documents to register a marriage. 7. Even after admitting this fact, the Government, under the guise of implementing a new procedure in the same circular, continued to impose the requirement for identity documents which accepted Birth Certificates or Adoption Certificates however specifically carved out children born out of wedlock. 8. By imposing these unlawful requirements, the JPN has been systematically creating generations of stateless persons in Malaysia since 1982 . This is just one of the many other internal circulars that caused difficulties for those who were born in Malaysia and/or has a lawful Malaysia parent. Recognising that: 9. Any amendments to citizenship provisions in the Federal Constitution must prevent, not manufacture statelessness 10. As highlighted by civil societies,3 the Government of Malaysias proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution are regressive in nature as: I. Amending Section 19B of the Second Schedule, Part III of the Federal Constitution to alter citizenship by operation of law to citizenship by registration, foundlings and abandoned children are deprived of automatic citizenship. The term operation of law affords protection to foundlings as this provision grants them the benefit of the doubt in cases where the date and place of their birth, as well as the identity of their biological parents, are unknown and cannot be substantiated. The suggested amendment seeks to place foundlings under the discretionary authority of the Home Minister for citizenship determination, unjustly imposing the onus of proving parentage on the child. II. Amending Section 1(a) of the Second Schedule, Part II of the Federal Constitution to delete the words permanently resident, children born to Malaysian Permanent Residents (PR) who are stateless will no longer have access to citizenship by operation of law. In effect, vulnerable populations, including current stateless communities like the childhood statelessness categories, Orang Asli and Orang Asal, could also face the peril of being ensnared in a cycle of statelessness across generations. III. Amending Article 26(2) of the Federal Constitution to replace date of marriage with date of obtaining citizenship poses a risk to citizenship deprivation of foreign wives because if a Malaysian mans marriage dissolves within two years of his wife being granted Malaysian citizenship, the foreign spouses citizenship will be revoked. IV. Amending Article 15(A) of the Federal Constitution to reduce the age limit from 21 years to 18 years for citizenship registration effectively shortens the timeframe for applications when bureaucratic delays and appeals, which could take years to process, subsist as well as introducing an illegitimate registration requirement that never existed previously 11. Despite immense pushback from the various stakeholders at multiple platforms, the Government of Malaysia was determined in their course of action and proceeded to submit the regressive proposals to the Conference of Rulers. Therefore, the Malaysian Bar resolves that: A. The Malaysian Bar condemns the Government of Malaysia in the strongest possible terms on the regressive amendments proposed to Malaysian citizenship laws, which would constitute an alarming erosion of rights and pose an imminent threat to an already vulnerable segment of our society stateless persons. B. The Malaysian Bar calls upon the Government of Malaysia to: I. proceed with the amendment to enable Malaysian mothers to confer automatic citizenship to their overseas-born children , but II. abandon the proposed regressive amendments to Malaysian citizenship laws ; or III. defer the proposed regressive amendments to enable further study on the full implications of the proposed amendments and enable meaningful participation of the relevant stakeholders in the drafting process. C. The Malaysian Bar demands the Government of Malaysia to adopt and implement the proposals contained in SUHAKAMs 2023 report entitled Human Rights and Statelessness in Peninsular Malaysia, namely: I. Abolishing the requirement for a legal citizenship status for access to education. II. Prioritising citizenship for stateless individuals who are able to establish that they were born in Malaysia. III. Allowing citizenship applicants to receive permanent residency (Red Identification Cards) while waiting for their citizenship approval. IV. Providing temporary legal documents to enable employment for stateless persons waiting for their applications to be approved. V. The application process for citizenship under Articles 15A and 19 of the Federal Constitution should a) taking into account the interest of the applicant, have shorter waiting period and a clear time frame for the application process effectively implemented; and b) rejected applicants should be provided with the reasons for the rejection of their application. VI. There should be increased transparency surrounding the path to citizenship especially with regard to the practices of the National Registration Department. D. The Malaysian Bar demands the Government of Malaysia to: I. establish an independent Ombudsperson Office to investigate into any children who are stateless and ensure that they do not remain stateless, fast-track citizenship applications to not more than 9 months, increase transparency surrounding the path to citizenship, include general timelines for the process, circulate better precise information surrounding the path to citizenship and for the overall improvement of the citizenship application process; or II. to carry out the abovementioned functions, appoint a Chief Commissioner for Stateless Persons within SUHAKAM through the necessary amendments to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 as was done for the appointment of the Chief Children Commissioner and two Children Commissioners to deal with human rights matters relating to children. E. The Bar Council should consider and if thought fit institute or participate in all necessary court proceedings with a view to eliminating Malaysias shameful legacy of Stateless Persons. * This resolution has many footnotes, and some attachments - thus it is best to view the full Resolution adopted at the Malaysian Bar Website Explainer: A breakdown of the proposed five citizenship law changes deemed regressive For decades, Malaysias existing citizenship laws were seen as unfair and discriminatory against women, as the Federal Constitution only granted automatic Malaysian citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian men with foreign wives, but not Malaysian women with foreign husbands. Picture by Firdaus Latif By Kenneth Tee Wednesday, 08 Nov 2023 7:00 AM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 Constitutional amendments in Malaysia have always been the subject of debate both in public and parliamentary discourse, even more so when it involves rights and privileges such as citizenship. The federal governments latest move to amend Malaysias citizenship laws follows a prolonged gender equality advocacy to allow Malaysian women the right to confer citizenship to their overseas-born children. A right already granted to Malaysian fathers. For decades, Malaysias existing citizenship laws were seen as unfair and discriminatory against women, as the Federal Constitution only granted automatic Malaysian citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian men with foreign wives, but not Malaysian women with foreign husbands. Notwithstanding the progressive change to be introduced, the federal government also intends to introduce several regressive amendments five to be exact which those opposing have argued would remove protections against becoming stateless. Based on existing court cases brought by stateless persons, they are deprived of access to education, healthcare, employment and business, housing and social security, many of which ordinary citizens take for granted. Some examples include the ineligibility to open bank accounts, leave and re-enter the country, register for a mobile line, legally marry and obtain a drivers licence as having a MyKad is the prerequisite to many basic services and facilities. So what are the proposed regressive changes to Malaysias citizenship laws? Under the Federal Constitution, acquisition of citizenship can be obtained by way of verification of citizenship status by Operation of Law (Article 14); by registration (Article 15, 15A and 16) and by naturalisation (Article 19). Here is a simple breakdown of each amendment and their respective revisions as entailed by civil society stakeholders in their engagements with the Home Ministry. 1. Section 19B, Part III of Second Schedule Amendment: To amend from citizenship by operation of law to citizenship by registration. Effect: Foundlings and abandoned children will no longer be entitled to automatic citizenship. In the present, foundlings are currently protected by the Federal Constitution as provided under the aforementioned evidentiary provision which gives them the benefit of doubt when the date and place of their birth; and the status of their biological parents are unknown and thus unable to be proven. The proposed amendment would see foundlings subject to citizenship vested in the Home Ministers discretionary power and unreasonably place the burden of proof on the child as to his/her parentage. 2. Section 1(a), Part II of Second Schedule Amendment: To delete the words permanently resident. Effect: Children born to Malaysian Permanent Residents (PR) will no longer have access to automatic citizenship This means that children born to Malaysian PRs who are stateless will no longer have access to citizenship by operation of law. Marginalised groups such as existing stateless communities of Orang Asli and Orang Asal would also risk entrapment into intergenerational statelessness. Notwithstanding the progressive change to be introduced, the federal government also intends to introduce several regressive amendments five to be exact which those opposing have argued would remove protections against becoming stateless. Bernama pic 3. Section 1(e), Part II of Second Schedule Amendment: To amend citizenship by operation of law to citizenship by registration; repeal Section 2(3). Effect: Vulnerable and affected individuals such as children born out of wedlock, adopted and abandoned stateless children; and indigenous communities will no longer be constitutionally protected against statelessness. At present, the aforementioned individuals are accorded a pathway to automatic citizenship by operation of law but the proposed amendments would see them no longer having said access even though they are born here. 4. Article 26(2) Amendment: To replace the words date of marriage with date of obtaining citizenship. Effect: Citizenship of foreign spouse of a Malaysian man will be revoked if their marriage is dissolved less than two years after the wives are granted Malaysian citizenship. This amendment will render foreign wives at risk of citizenship deprivation and statelessness as Malaysia does not allow dual citizenship which may result in entrapping these women in a violent or abusing marriage. 5. Article 15(A) Amendment: Amend and reduce the age limit from 21 years to 18 years for the purpose of citizenship registration. Effect: Stateless child applicants will now have reduced years to apply for citizenship and potentially close out the pathway for stateless children to gain nationality amidst bureaucratic delays and appeals which could take years to process. By convention, most stateless children apply for citizenship through Article 15(A) as only those below the age of 21 can go through this route. With tabling for the proposed constitutional amendment expected to take place in the current Dewan Rakyat sitting, a two-thirds parliamentary majority is required for the Bill to be approved as it is a constitutional amendment. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had recently sought to justify the proposed regressive changes, saying that there were still legal avenues for stateless children to pursue the matter. In response, civil society groups have called on the federal government to decouple the proposed one size fits all package of amendments as it will exacerbate the problem and create a new class of stateless persons in Malaysia. Amid public outcry, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently said the proposed amendments had been presented to the Conference Of Rulers and called for any decision by the rulers to be respected. - Malay Mail, 8/11/2023 The Malaysian Bar Urges the Government to Re-evaluate and Halt Recent Proposed Amendments to Citizenship Laws Deemed Regressive 11 Dec 2023 3:04 pm Every year on 10 December, the Malaysian Bar commemorates Human Rights Day to raise awareness on the universality and indivisibility of human rights, with a vision of empowering all of us to fight for our rights and to take action. This year, the Malaysian Bar directs its focus particularly towards a long-simmering issue in need of immediate attention by the Government citizenship and statelessness in Malaysia. The Malaysian Bar commends the Governments decision on 18 February 2023 in approving constitutional amendments to the Federal Constitution (FC) in relation to citizenship, in particular Article 14(1)(b) and sections 1(b) and 1(c) of the Second Schedule, Part II of the FC, to address the current discriminatory laws and grant automatic citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers and non-Malaysian fathers. However, the Government had expressed that other amendments related to citizenship, especially Part III, will be studied in greater detail by a committee established under the home ministry and will be tabled before the Cabinet after these proposed amendments have been finalised, taking into consideration feedback from engagements with all interested parties. 1 The Malaysian Bar notes that the Ministry of Home Affairs engaged with civil society organisations on 23 June 2023 to seek views on the proposed amendments to Part III of the FC on citizenship matters. Some of the key proposed amendments (proposed amendments to the FC) include: (1) Entirely removing sections 1(e) and 2(3) of the Second Schedule, Part II of the FC, which fundamentally protect persons from becoming stateless; (2)Removing the right of foundlings, including abandoned children, to citizenship by operation of law under section 19B of the Second Schedule, Part III of the FC; (3)Deleting the words permanently resident in section 1(a) of the Second Schedule, Part II of the FC; (4)Including provisions consolidating and granting more discretion to the Government to reject or postpone citizenship applications; (5)Repealing Articles 15(3) and 16A of the FC for consistency; (6)Lowering the age limit from 21 to 18 to obtain citizenship in particular Articles 15, 15A, 19 and 23(3) of the FC; and (7)Replacing the phrase date of marriage with date of obtaining citizenship on Article 15(1) read with Article 26(2) of the FC. The Malaysian Bar is deeply perturbed about the above-listed seven proposed amendments to the FC, which will have far-reaching and detrimental effects to our society. It will affect the lives of vulnerable persons and significantly exacerbate the long-standing issue of statelessness in Malaysia. These proposed amendments to the FC are devoid of justifications and unsupported by proper data, and would remove the existing constitutional protection for some categories of stateless children, leaving them without any constitutional safeguards. For instance, removing section 1(e) in its entirety will only exacerbate the current situation and add a new category of stateless persons to the existing long list of categories. The negative impact politically, economically and socially on the lives of stateless persons cannot be overstated. They would be denied access to, among other things, fundamental rights including formal education, healthcare, formal employment, and access to justice. Due to all these disadvantages, they become vulnerable and earmarked for abuse, mistreatment, and subsequently, become victims of social ills. The Malaysian Bar further notes that despite immense pushback from the various stakeholders at multiple platforms, the Unity Government appears to assert that their course of action is limited and is dependent on the decision of the Conference of Rulers, as the proposed amendments to the FC have been presented to them for consent. 2 The Malaysian Bar urges the Government to re-evaluate and halt the proposed amendments to the FC as it is a step backwards and is perilous to the already vulnerable segment of our society. A transparent, thorough, and genuine consultation process with the relevant stakeholders, as well as undertaking further research to fully understand the implications and impact of proposed amendments to the FC, would be the right course of next action. Instead of implementing the proposed amendments, the Unity Government must ameliorate the current existing citizenship framework, preserving the constitutional safeguards within the FC and the recent court decisions, 3 giving life to these existing constitutional safeguards. Surely these existing constitutional safeguards are in place since Merdeka and have been conferred because the FC drafters thought that it would not be detrimental to the interests of the country to do so. 4 The Malaysian Bar takes the position that the original provisions of the FC, which provided the Constitution with its basic foundation and structure, took into account the dignity and freedom of individuals, 5 and cannot be destroyed by any form of amendment. The powers to amend the FC should not abrogate, emasculate, or damage any of the fundamental rights or the essential elements in the basic structure of the FC. The Government should therefore prioritise the welfare of the country, both citizen and non-citizen, including those currently stateless, but who have been living as Malaysians, considering Malaysia their only home. The Government should emphasise the amendments to grant automatic citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers andnon-Malaysian fathers, and put aside its plan to combine and package the seven listed proposed amendments to the FC, which would only serve to complicate the issue. The Malaysian Bar is committed to supporting efforts to reduce the gap in this matter and pursuing other necessary legal reforms, and will continue to engage and participate in stakeholder engagements to provide our perspective and point of view, and assist in reviewing and giving feedback on the current state of laws. Karen Cheah Yee Lynn President Malaysian Bar 11 December 2023 1 Cabinet gives green light to amendments on equal citizenship , Malaysia Now , 18 February 2023. 2 Amid calls to refine proposed citizenship amendments, PM Anwar says govt must honour Rulers position, will explain to backbenchers , Malay Mail , 6 November 2023. 3 For example, the Federal Court case of CCH & Anor v Pendaftar Besar bagi Kelahiran dan Kematian, Malaysia [2022] 1 MLJ 71 recognising that section 19B of the Second Schedule, Part III of the FC allows foundlings to be presumed to be born to Malaysian parents at the time of their birth if the identity of their biological parents cannot be identified. 4 Kesavananda Bharati & Ors v State of Kerala & Anr LNIND 1972 SC 531, Supreme Court of India. 5 Ibid . - Malaysian Bar Website Suhakam: Proposed amendments on citizenship are regressive, abhorrent By Hana Naz Harun - March 13, 2024 @ 3:54pm The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has called for another study to be conducted so citizenship issues can be tackled holistically. - SNTP file pic KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has called for another study to be conducted so citizenship issues can be tackled holistically. In a memorandum handed to members of parliament, Suhakam today said the proposed amendments to the Constitution on citizenship must be drafted from a bilateral perspective, preserving Malaysia's sovereignty while also considering the outcomes to reduce stateless children. Suhakam vice-chairman Ragunath Kesavan, repeating the body's rejection of the amendments, said the proposed provisions were regressive, abhorrent and would be a setback for human rights in Malaysia. Ragunath was referring to the amendment of Section 19B of Part III of the Second Schedule of the constitution, which he said could remove safeguards against stateless children. "This is one of the most regressive proposed amendments to the constitution in the last 40 to 50 years. "We have no problems with the minister or government, but moving from granting citizenship by operation of law, as stated in the constitution, to leaving it to the discretion of the home minister, is not something that we can live with," he said at a news conference. Present were Children's Commissioner Dr Farah Nini Dusuki and Suhakam commissioners Professor Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal, Datuk Mariati Robert, Datuk Hasnal Merican, and Tengku Mohamed Fauzi Hamid. Ragunath said the main obstacles in the law were bureaucracy and the unresponsive nature of the National Registration Department (NRD) to applicants. "The minister has talked about his efforts and what he has done, approving more 10,000 citizenship applications, and we are very happy with that. "But the concern we have is that there is a serious trust deficit in the NRD. Some applications have gone five to eight years without any response from the NRD. "And for children, that is a completely unacceptable period of time, in terms of their education, development and growth." He said children not granted citizenship rights would become stateless, and when they marry, their children too would become stateless. "They will face trouble with employment, health and education "They could go into crime, they cannot open a bank account and have no access to hospitals and education. So what do you expect them to do? "They will remain in Malaysia and cannot go anywhere. "To turn a blind eye and say that it is the discretion of the minister will not solve the problem, and does not mean there will be no stateless children in Malaysia." In the memorandum, Suhakam had stated its opposition to the amendments to Section 19B and Section 1(e), and the repeal of Section 2(3). It said the amendments and repeal would lead only to the elimination of rights rather than the protection of the citizenship rights of the affected children, and continue the cycle of statelessness for them. Suhakam said the Home Ministry's failure to present evidence and data regarding the threat to national security, if citizenship was granted to these children, had denied an individual's citizenship rights, which could be deemed unconstitutional. Last Friday, Home Ministser Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced the cabinet's green light of the proposed amendments to the constitution over citizenship to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat. On Monday, he said the amendment was aimed at allowing a degree of control to be established and to avoid granting citizenship to those who were not eligible. - New Straits Times, 13/3/2024





Hashim : 2026 C'wealth Games could be an election Games... - Alditta - 20/03 12:21 am

General (Rtd) Tun Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali said he told Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh that Malaysia should not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Hashim, who was the former chairman of Sukom Ninety Eight Berhad (Sukom 98), also revealed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had, in 1994, approved the company set up to organise the 1998 Commonwealth Games, but could not enjoy the multisport event after he was sacked from the government on Sept 2, and arrested by police on Sept 20, a day before the closing ceremony

sacked from the government on Sept 2, and arrested by police on Sept 20, a day before the closing ceremony. The 1998 edition was from Sept 11-21. Hashim also did not discount the possibility that the bid to host the 2026 Games was an election gimmick, as the 16th General Election could be held late 2026 or early 2027. I met Hannah (Yeoh) late last year to discuss the staging of the 2027 SEA Games. We discussed many topics including the 2026 Commonwealth Games, said Hashim, when met at his residence in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, yesterday. The Games (at that time) was without a host, and I told her Malaysia shouldnt host it as two years is not enough time to put everything in place, and it will be too expensive. Moreover, Malaysia is hosting the 2027 SEA Games. It is not wise to host back-to-back events. However, neither Hashim nor his secretary could remember the exact date of the meeting. On March 16, Anwar said the decision on whether or not Malaysia will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, could be finalised this week. Yeoh, earlier today, said the Cabinet will discuss the matter in detail on March 22. Do we want to host the Games for the sake of hosting it? The rakyat is struggling to put food on the table. Can we afford to spend money on the Games? asked Hashim. To me, the Commonwealth Games is not as relevant now as it was back in 1998. Since we are already committed to hosting the SEA Games, we should focus on that. Victoria, Australia was supposed to host the 2026 Games but it withdrew in July 2023 as the Games budget had skyrocketed to almost A$7 billion (RM21.69 billion) double the anticipated economic benefits. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has since held talks with several countries about becoming the new host. On March 11, the Olympic Council of Malaysia said that the CGF had offered the country the opportunity to replace Victoria, as host. CGF is offering 100 million (RM602 million) to support the local delivery and legacy planning. It will collect A$380 million (RM1.17 billion) from Victoria as a penalty for withdrawing as host. Hashim was surprised that CGF only offered Malaysia an investment of 100 million. Why cant we get the full amount Victoria is paying if they want us to host the Games? he asked. We should also ask why the Australians turned down the job. Even if we get the RM1.17 billion penalty (imposed on Australia), can it cover the cost of hosting the Games in 2026? He added several cities had suffered economically after hosting the Commonwealth Games. Birmingham City Council, in England, became bankrupt after ignoring advice not to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Advisors warned that Birmingham did not have the financial capacity to host a significant international sporting event in 2022 and advised council managers to concentrate on the citys budgetary issues. Hashim added that besides Birmingham, New Delhi also faced a number of issues when it hosted the 2010 edition. Suresh Kalmadi, President of the Indian Olympic Association from 1996 to 2 , spent 10 months in jail from April 2011 to January 2 on corruption charges related to his chairmanship of Delhi 2010. So, as you can see, it is not easy hosting the Games, he said. Hashim felt that the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be an election Games. I have a feeling the government wants to call for an election after the Games, said Hashim. But what happens if our athletes do not win as many gold medals (10) as they did in 1998? If you solve the rising cost of living, the chances of the people voting back the current government is higher. As for the 2027 SEA Games, Hashim said he told Yeoh that it would be wise for the government to form a company to run it. Hannah is a hardworking minister who listens to people before making a decision, he said. I advised her to form a private company like Sukom Ninety Eight Bhd to run the 2027 SEA Games, as the government should not run the Games. It should be a company formed by the government. Get a non-politician to be chairman, to run it, and follow the structure on how to raise money to fund the Games. That should be the way forward for all the events we want to host. He agreed with a suggestion that Malaysia should develop a handbook in organising major sports events. Hashim added if Malaysia wants to host another multisport event, it should consider the Asian Games in 2038. That is 14 years away. The economy should be better by then and it would give us more time to prepare, he said. - Graig Nunis Meanwhile, General (Rtd) Tun Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali claims Sukom Ninety Eight Bhds accounts should have been in the black. The only reason it showed a loss was because he was only given a month to close the books in 2004. The ex-chairman of Sukom Ninety Eight Bhd, the company formed to run the 1998 Commonwealth Games, added millions of ringgit were still floating around when he was ordered to close the companys accounts. Asked why he didnt object, Hashim said he raised his concerns and pleaded for more time. I was asked to close the books in 2004. When I said I needed six more months, I was told, No, close it now, Hashim told Twentytwo13 at his residence in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, on March 17. I said Look, we have millions (of ringgit) still floating around. But the (then) Youth and Sports Ministry officials told me I had to close the books. I had a month to do so. Hashim said if he had been granted the time he had asked for, Sukom 98 would have shown a profit. In 2004, then Youth and Sports Minister, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, announced that Sukom Ninety Eight Berhad had finally closed its accounts, posting a loss of RM11.6 million. However, in 2010, Sukom 98 executive chairman, Datuk Nik Mahmud Nik Yusuf, revealed that the company couldnt close the accounts as they had pending court cases and required more time to settle its debts. There should have been a surplus, a profit, not a loss, said Hashim, fondly known as Freddie. But I dont know where the money went. Hashim said his plan, which he had put in writing, was for any surplus money or profit to be given to the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM). But OCM didnt get anything, he lamented. Hashim,is not in favour of Malaysia stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, said if the country were to go ahead with the idea, it has to do so without using taxpayers money. The Cabinet will decide on Friday if Malaysia should replace Victoria, Australia, as host of the 2026 edition. - Graig Nunis Walaun bukan tahu apa... . Walaun baca tajuk je kemain melompat. Aku tengok kat komen, tiba-tiba ramai puji YDP Agong. Padahal baru je keji secara berjemaah sebelum ni. Dia baca peruntukan, terus dia ingat peruntukan untuk ahli parlimen. Dasar walaun yang memang tak mahu baca sebelum komen. Tu yang tersasar. YDP Agong cakap soal peruntukan pembangunan. Yang YDP Agong tekankan ialah agar setiap ibu negeri membangun secara saksama. Jadi tak adalah rakyat berterusan berhijrah dari desa ke kota. Tuanku tak sentuh pun pasal peruntukan ahli parlimen tu. Perasan je lebih walaun ni. Derhaka dengan Sultan lepas tu nak Sultan bela MP dia. Kesian walaun. Bermatian dia perjuangkan peruntukan untuk MP dia. Dia ingat kalau MP dia dapat duit tu, dia boleh tumpang ke? Hahaha... Walaun cerita macam tak kenal lebai lagi pulak. - Raja Gelap II Tanah rizab Melayu di Kedah lebih 100 tahun kini di tukar nama kepada orang bukan melayu tanpa pengetahuan... Terbaik dari Menteri Undang2 Azalina sampai speaker pun konfius... Tapi walaupun cakap PMX pi makan angin... PMX Top Trending World Wide... cheers.





'Saya kagum dan bangga dengan PM' - KJ puji Anwar - Wrlr - 19/03 4:25 pm

Bekas menteri Khairy Jamaluddin mengucapkan tahniah kepada Anwar Ibrahim berkenaan lawatan Perdana Menteri itu ke Jerman selama 5 hari yang bermula pada 10 Mac

menyokong Israel.





Mmmm.. ADA YANG PROMOSI - Wrlr - 19/03 7:54 am

Disebabkan semua parti ada, maka susah sikit lah pihak sana nak bunuh karektor pihak satu lagi. Cuma saya nak ulas sikit, Gambar 1 Anwar Ibrahim sebagai MP Port Dickson rasmi KK Mart di Port Dickson





Ramadan cakupi persoalan etika meluas, bukan sekadar ibadah khusus - Wrlr - 18/03 8:38 pm

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mahu umat Islam menghayati pengajaran di bulan Ramadan bukan sekadar melibatkan ibadah khusus malah mencakupi soal akhlak lebih luas seperti menyantuni golongan miskin dan membicarakan soal keadilan

dan menyantuni golongan yang kurang bernasib baik. "Adalah penting untuk kita menghayati madrasah Ramadan sebagai wahana menyucikan jiwa dan menghentikan fitnah serta kerja yang sia-sia dan yang tidak membawa manfaat, selain menggarap the larger ethical question of Ramadan yakni tentang kebebasan, keadilan dan kesaksamaan," katanya dalam hantaran di Facebook. Beliau mengulas mengenai ucapannya dalam perhimpunan bulanan bersama kakitangan Jabatan Perdana Menteri di Putrajaya hari ini. Terdahulu dalam ucapannya Perdana Menteri menafikan dakwaan sesetengah pihak bahawa beliau tidak mengambil berat soal ibadah apabila berbicara hal-hal Ramadan berkaitan kesedaran, masalah kemiskinan, soal disiplin dan tatakelola. "Sebab itu ada kupasan alim ulama yang menyatakan Ramadan ini mengupas permasalahan etika yang lebih luas, ia tentunya disiplin diri, benda yang (kita) boleh makan, benda kita tak boleh makan, benda harus yang kita boleh buat, tapi kita tak buat. "Kekuatan induk hadapi rintahan dan percubaan, kemudian ia juga harus mengetuk pintu hati nurani kita untuk berbicarakan hal-hal yang terkait dengan Ramadan, maknanya usaha yang lebih untuk menambah sedekah amal jariah dan masing-masing yang punyai sedikit keupayaan untuk menyantuni masyarakat kurang bernasib baik, katanya. Anwar yang baru pulang daripada lawatan rasmi selama enam hari ke Jerman berkata sekiranya ada semangat Ramadan dalam kehidupan, masalah negara akan lebih terkawal seterusnya kejayaan itu dapat disampaikan kepada dunia luar. "Islam tidak boleh lari dari hukum yang tetap tapi ibadah itu harus memberi makna lebih luas, bagaimana boleh kita sempurnakan Ramadan kemudian sambut dengan pembaziran luar biasa, tidak mempedulikan nasib masyarakat miskin? "Bagaimana dalam Ramadan masih lagi kita teruskan amalan mengambil komisen dan rasuah? Maknanya penghayatan tidak ada," kata beliau. Sementara itu, Anwar berkata Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim turut menitahkan supaya tidak melakukan pembaziran pada bulan Ramadan.





A triple somersault wearing a sarong in C'wealth Games 2026?... - Alditta - 18/03 12:21 am

But theres no such thing as a free lunch. Before the government of Anwar Ibrahim hastily accepts the offer, it should understand why the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) generously offer the money

me and instructed her officers to produce the documents. But they could only show me the annual filings to the then Registrar of Companies (now Companies Commission) because the organisers were Sukom 98 Bhd, incorporated under the Companies Act. The gullible media reported that the accounts have been closed and a letter to Malaysiakini even praised Azalina for her efforts. The audited statement of accounts, which was closed at the end of 2002, saw the company posting a loss of RM11.6 million. Azalina Othman Said We have finished with one chapter that is the closing of the accounts. Sukom will now have to deal with how to settle it and where to raise the money. Of the RM11.6 million, a total of RM11.4 million is owed to the government, The Star quoted Azalina as saying. But how much did the government give in grants? How much was collected from other sources? They were never made public. I persevered with a continuous barrage of questions for Hashim Mohd Ali, the executive chairperson of Sukom 98 and CEO Manap Ibrahim. None were forthcoming. Given the scandal that engulfed the bids made for the football World Cup at that time, I wrote: It is pertinent to reiterate that every bid for any event not necessarily football or sports comes under heavy scrutiny. Even the slightest deviations from the norm is likely to be examined with a fine-tooth comb and every scribe worth his salt is likely to dig and dig every bid. Hashim Mohd Ali Real cost of 98 Games... Yesterday, Hashim broke his 26-year silence by giving us a hint on how much the games cost the government. In opposing plans to host the 2026 Games, he said: We were given a RM1 million grant from the government to set up Sukom 98 Bhd, and we had four years to prepare for it. We looked for sponsorship and did not rely on government funds. Mastercard gave us a US$5 million sponsorship while Malaysian Airlines sponsored air tickets to be shared by athletes and officials of the 69 Commonwealth countries. It was a big deal back then. But what he did not tell us is that the government spent millions on the 88,000-seater national stadium, the aquatic centre, and the hockey stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. What about the upgrades of the velodrome, sports fields, and other amenities? The then deputy sports minister Loke Yuen Yow told Parliament that preliminary estimates found the games would generate about RM38 million in ticket sales. Organisers forecast a profit of around RM5 million. However, Hashim seems to have selective memory and omitted details of income and expenditure. How much did it cost to make the thousands of colourful blazers for officials and delegates? How much was spent on hotel suites for those classified as VIPs and VVIPs? What about other sources of income including minor sponsors, car number plates, sale of apparel, and souvenirs? Carlsberg controversy... The most glaring omission is that it had to pay a brewery after signing a sponsorship deal. In response to demands from religious quarters, the government banned Carlsbergs sponsorship of the games - just two months before it began. The cabinet decreed that all traces of Carlsberg must be removed, but Carlsberg was faced with a sizeable logistical task. Fleets of buses and taxis proclaiming the companys sponsorship, banners in shops, and of course, it was advertised on thousands of litres of tinned and bottled beer (collectors items of these paraphernalia are still available on Carousel). BBC reported that the organisers were also facing trouble - they would have to repay 800,000 (RM5.6 million at the time) of sponsorship money and could be facing a 1 million bill from distributors for cleaning up the mess. BBC said: Malaysia is the first Asian nation to hold the games, and the organisers were already facing financial problems because of the regions economic slowdown. Budgets for the opening and closing ceremonies have been slashed. There was also a protracted dispute with the ticketing agent that went to court. Gymnast attire... Why bring up these episodes and dark history? Theres danger at every turn. If we decide to host the games, will the government ban leotards and swimsuits to appease the Green Wave and show its green is brighter than the other side? How do you do a triple somersault wearing a sarong or would a female athlete dive into a pool wearing a house coat? Be warned. The drums of godly augmentation have already started beating. As it is, PAS-led Terengganu has banned female gymnasts from participating in the Sukma Games since 2019, citing concerns about their attire not adhering to syariah standards. Gymnasts have pulled out, but does anyone care? Such misogynistic edicts will certainly resurface and once again, Malaysia will be making the headlines the world over for the wrong reasons. Additionally, will athletes from countries that did not condemn the atrocities of Israel be harassed? Do we still want to consider being the host? - R.Nadeswaran Hashim Mohd Ali is a brother-in-law of Mahathir. Being the executive chairperson of SUKOM 98, he was responsible for overseeing the preparation of the Commonwealth Games.However, the snail pace of the preparations upset the then Minster of Culture, Arts and Tourism, Sabbaruddin Chik. The frustrated minister lambasted at Hashim who shed tears when he (Hashim) later tried to explain the situation.The minister left office soon after the games, in early 1999 for reason best known to him and Mahathir. - SRMan Should we still entertain the idea of hosting, especially in the wake of the scandalous 1998 Commonwealth Games? Nades has succinctly outlined persistent concerns surrounding Sukom. Despite its prestige, it remains a costly endeavor, with financial transparency akin to the MH370 mystery.The aftermath resembles messy clean-ups post-ceremonies, as initial excitement wanes, leaving neglect for handling the aftermath. The image of officials opening stadium doors for free entry to bolster televised event crowds is undeniably embarrassing.Now, with a cadre of inexperienced leaders, including the OCM and its non-sportsman President, pushing for Malaysia to host the 2026 Games, it appears history may repeat itself with costly missteps. One can only hope they learn from past errors. - drkam Citizen Nades, thank you for keeping this issue open, which the government is adamant at hiding it under a concrete block, not a carpet, for reasons we are all aware. Any honest administration would have submitted the full accounts to Parliament, and learnt some lessons from it. - Verum Deco In 1998, when Malaysia held it's first Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, DSAI was removed from all positions in government and imprisoned. Great Britain was entirely silent over the treatment of DSAI. Then, Labour Party PM, Tony Blair, refused to interfere with the Mahathir Administration, and forged on to allow the Games to be held. If anyone could even remember as that far behind, the Mahathir Administration and UMNO cohorts instituted media blackout (those days only print and cable TV and radio operators, social media was basically non-existent) and those persons or individuals giving out or selling any media in relations to the arrest of DSAI, were apprehended and prosecuted.Basically, what Nades wrote back then (even) had any effect or sustenance about the misappropriation of the Commonwealth Games. - Kamsiah Haidar For goodness sake. Malaysia is already in trillion ringgit of debts. Please do not add more debts for our future generations to bear. Honestly, whenever Malaysia holds international events of such magnitude, there is lack of accountability. It breeds corruption. - Hope The debt trap of 2026 C'wealth Games Malaysia a sucker if bails out Australia as new host... Malaysia is being offered 100 million pounds to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. That looks like a jackpot given on a silver platter. Even the Taylor Swifts just concluded exclusive concert in Singapore in the Southeast Asian leg of her Eras Tour looked lame compared to this international sports event involving 74 Commonwealth nations and territories. If the Taylormanias six-day performance, which saw more than 300,000 fans from across the Southeast Asia made their way to Singapore, could contribute S$500 million economic benefits to the tiny island, what more the Commonwealth Games? And Malaysia is already looking at the mouth-watering incentive of almost RM600 million before anything needs to be done. But theres no such thing as a free lunch. Before the government of Anwar Ibrahim hastily accepts the offer, it should understand why the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) generously offer the money. The 100 million of financial and strategic support was an offer to any potential host as part of the Australia withdrawal settlement. That means the Aussie was no longer interested. The Australian state of Victoria decided last July to withdraw as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs. The event, scheduled for March 17-29, 2026, saw the hosting costs skyrocketing from the initial projection of A$2.6 billion (about RM8 billion) to A$7 billion (RM21.8 billion). In fact, Victorias government agreed to pay A$380 million for breach of contract. If indeed the international multi-sport event is so profitable in the first place, or at least could generate a bigger economic impact than Taylor Swifts concert, it doesnt make sense for Victoria to cancel it. Within hours of Victorias announcement, the neighbouring state of New South Wales whose state capital Sydney hosted the 2000 Olympic Games said it would not take over. The best part was when other Australian states, with the exception of Queensland, poured cold water on hosting the event too. At a very conservative estimate, an Australian independent financial analysis determined the event would cost US$3.5 billion (2.75 billion; RM16.5 billion), with the economic benefit only amounting to US$1.2 billion (1 billion; RM5.6 billion). In short, all analysis agreed that the Commonwealth Games would cost a significant amount of money and provide very little return on that investment. Agreed with Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews to pull out of the event, Western Australian Premier Roger Cook said The Commonwealth Games arent what they used to be and as a result of that they dont provide the return on investment. The fact that Victoria was more than happy to cut loss and pay compensation to the tune of A$380 (RM1.2 billion) should provide enough reasons for Malaysia to also avoid the games like a plague. However, dont underestimate this Southeast Asia countrys stupidity. After all, this is the same nation dumb enough to import radioactive waste from Australia when the Aussie did not want the toxic materials in its backyard. Already, clueless Mohamad Norza Zakaria, president of the Olympic Council of Malaysia and the Commonwealth Games Association of Malaysia, was incredibly excited about the prospect of hosting the game that Australia rejects. He said With the existing world-class facilities, Malaysia is well-equipped to host an international event of Commonwealth magnitude. The incompetent Mohamad Norza brags- The hosting will involve minimal Government spending and bring significant socio-economic benefits to the country. It will also elevate the standard of Malaysia sports much like the way it did in the aftermath of the 1998 Games. To this end, the CGF and CGA Malaysia have offered an attractive proposal to the Government of Malaysia. Exactly what type of world-class facilities that he was referring to after more than 25 years since Malaysia last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1998? Its just 18 years since Melbourne, Victoria last hosted the 2006 Commonwealth Games, where Queen Elizabeth opened the event for the first time on Australian soil. Yet, Victoria still needed to spend up to A$7 billion (RM21.8 billion) for the 2026 games. Malaysia is well known for its first class infrastructure, third world mentality, contributing to poor maintenance of new facilities. If even Australia had to face an escalation of costs, what more Malaysia, a country infamous for not only cost overrun in every single project, but also has the tendency of at least tripling the initial costs due to massive corruption? At best, Malaysia may need to spend between US$3.5 billion (RM16.5 billion) and A$7 billion (RM21.8 billion). At worst, Anwar administration could see the cost of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games balloon to A$21 billion (RM64.8 billion) as a result of corruption. Its not like you just need to spend some money on minor renovation or repair works or printing marketing banners. Ask yourself this question why did not other Commonwealth countries such as Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland, Wales or India quickly grab the opportunity abandoned by Australia? The primary reason Malaysia is being approached is because the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) could smell a sucker from miles away. The biggest problem is not merely the ROI (return on investment) alone. With two years left before the games, Malaysia will certainly look like a bunch of clowns if it fails to upgrade the venue, getting sponsorship, providing infrastructure and whatnot. All eyes will be on this magnificent nation that foolishly and arrogantly thought it could do the job, only to be stripped of the rights to host after failing to meet promises, just like what happened to South Africa in 2 . In 2 , the South African city of Durban was awarded the 2022 Games after the Canadian city of Edmonton withdrew, also citing cost concerns. But 2 years later, like Australia, South Africas sports minister threw in the towel and revealed the financial burden We gave it our best shot but we cant go beyond. If the country says we dont have this money, we cant. To save the 2022 Games, Birmingham and the British government stepped in, pumping more than 560 million, in addition to another 190 million from the local council of the West Midlands city. Originally, Birmingham had been scheduled to host the 2026 Games, but the decision to bail out South Africas failure saw Victoria getting the job instead, which is now vacant again after Australia withdrew. Subsequently, the Birmingham city council went bankrupt. Actually, Victoria was named the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in 2022 after Kuala Lumpur, Cardiff, Calgary, Edmonton and Adelaide all pulled out from proposed bids because they were concerned about costs. Hence, should Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim decide to step in to bail out Victoria, he has to explain and justify the financial feasibility of such project. Essentially, the debts of the British Empire Games will become a political baggage even a scandal that would engulf Anwars political career at a time when the country is struggling with the high cost of living and global economic uncertainties, not to mention the RM1.5 trillion national debts. Worse, unlike Olympic Games, the colonial origins of the Commonwealth Games have seen it losing its relevance and audiences. Crucially, if Kuala Lumpur fails to deliver the 2026 Games as promised, which it will certainly do, the opposition parties will capitalize on the issue to hammer Anwars leadership and question his competency. With the next 16th General Election must be held by 2027, the risk is too high for Anwar-led Pakatan Harapan coalition to toy with the games. Even India had no interest to host it. Alternatively, to reduce the costs and risks, Malaysia and Singapore could consider jointly host the games. However, Singapore appears not interested as it will only continue to pursue sporting events that are aligned to its strategic interests, and Commonwealth Games isnt one of them. Unlike Malaysia, financial considerations were crucial to any decision-making process in Singapore, even though it has the money to splash. - FT Why More Countries Should Back Out of Hosting Global Sporting Events Bukan setakat mainkan sentimen agama, stokin pula kini telah dipolitikkan juga... ...dan masih dapat air camni Masa mengundi walaun cop semua pemimpin kerajaan pusat bangsat,haram, tapi bila tersepit mau pula mohon pertolongan daripada pimpinan pusat... cheers.





Sokong sambung rundingan FTA Malaysia-EU - KEADILAN Kemaman - Wrlr - 17/03 9:41 pm

Hasrat yang disampaikan oleh Perdana Menteri (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim agar Malaysia menyambung rundingan Perjanjian Perdagangan Bebas (FTA) dengan Kesatuan Eropah (EU) disokong oleh KEADILAN Kemaman

susulann lawatan rasmi PM ke Jerman "FTA telah dimulakan sejak 2010 dan tertangguh pada 2 . Sempena lawatan PM ke Jerman, inilah satu permulaan baik untuk Malaysia sambung semula rundingan tersebut dan realisasikan FTA antara EU dan Malaysia. "KEADILAN kemaman sokong penuh usaha Malaysia realisasikan FTA antara EU dan Malaysia ini," katanya dalam satu kenyataan. Kelmarin, dalam ucapannya ketika menghadiri acara 101st East Asia Friendship Dinner (Ostasiatisches Liebesmahl) di Hamburg City Hall, anjuran German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV), PM mencadangkan agar rundingan FTA antara Malaysia dan EU yang tergendala sejak sedekad lalu disambung. Malaysia memerlukan eksport ke pasaran EU yang lumayan terutama apabila negara ini muncul sebagai antara pengeluar semikonduktor terbesar di dunia sejak beberapa tahun lalu.



Growing dissapointment in PM Anwar's government - How long do we wait? Malaysian Bar Resolution highlights this and urges action? Justice Delayed is Justice Denied - Charleshector - 17/03 4:17 pm

Many are concerned about the state of the nation, for what was hoped for will happen when PM Anwar Ibrahim and the Pakatan Harapan led coalition government came into power

was tabled - and it was passed with an overwhelming majority. This is but one of the Resolutions adopted - and I will try to share the others later.. Resolution Adopted at the 78th Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Bar (Held on 16 March 2024) Resolution of Growing Concern over Delay of Government to Repeal Draconian Laws and Bring about Needed Reforms to Ensure Justice in Malays Whereas JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED. We recall the many commitments and/or promises/assurances made by Pakatan Harapan, its leaders and its MPs in the past to repeal draconian laws and bring about needed reforms for a better more just Malaysia. 2. The Pakatan Harapan before GE15 did also specifically commit to the Review or repeal Sedition Act 1948, Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and Printing Press and Publications Act 1984. Abolish Universities and University Colleges Act 1971. 3. In the GE14 Manifesto, which was more detailed, It stated that The Pakatan Harapan Government will revoke the following laws: Sedition Act 1948 Prevention of Crime Act 1959 Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984National Security Council Act 2016 Mandatory death by hanging in all Acts. 4. The said Manifesto also said that The Pakatan Harapan Government will also abolish draconian provisions in the following Acts: Penal Code 1997 especially on peaceful assembly and activities harmful to democracy Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 Security Offences (special measures) Act 2 (SOSMA) Peaceful Assembly Act 2 Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2 . 5. Whilst Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahims government have successfully abolished the mandatory death penalty, and life imprisonment, it has not yet made good on its many other promises to repeal other draconian laws. 6. Below are some of the draconian laws that is yet to be repealed. SEDITION ACT 7. With regard the Sedition Act, the Malaysian Bar has called for its REPEAL, also through several Bar Resolutions over the years, including the Resolution adopted at the EGM of the Malaysian Bar on 19/9/2014. The Malaysian Bar also organized a Peaceful Assembly, Walk for Peace and Freedom 2014, calling for the abolition of the Sedition Act on 16 Oct 2014. It was attended by over 1,000 2,000 lawyers. 8. On 21/3/2023, Deputy law and institutional reforms minister Ramkarpal Singh says the government has no plans to abolish the Sedition Act at the moment. (FMT, 21/3/2023). In July, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government would only apply the Act for provocative statements against the rulers. 9. Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah on 30/7/2023 was reported saying the colonial-era legislation should be repealed. There is no need to retain the Sedition Act 1948 even for use only against those who insult royalty. (FMT, 30/7/2023) 10. However, since then, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang, book editor Kean Wong and Wan Azri have since been charged under the Act. 11. Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris - also known as Papagomo - was charged at the Sessions Court here on Monday (Jan 8) with allegedly making seditious remarks linking the government to pro-Israel and pro-Western countries last year. Wan Azri, whose alter ego is believed to be Papagomo, pleaded not guilty in the sessions court to a charge of making a seditious statement against the government. His remark that the government was pro-Israel and pro-Western nations was allegedly made in a Facebook video on Nov 8, 2023. The charge was framed under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948 (Star, 8/1/2024) 12. On 4/2/2024, it was reported that Police are investigating DAP leader Tony Pua under the Sedition Act 1948 over his Facebook posts criticizing the Pardon Boards decision to reduce Najib Abdul Razaks prison sentence. (Malaysiakini). 13. The fact that the Sedition Act is yet to be repealed, and is still continuing to be used may be considered a betrayal by PM Anwar Ibrahim and the PH-led coalition. Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 14. The Malaysian Bar has been calling for the repeal of the especially the draconian provisions contain therein. A Bar Resolution in 2016 calls for the repeal of section 263, section 233 and such vague provisions in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The Bar Resolution in 2023, added a call to repeal section 252, which is an invasion of our privacy as it allows the State to intercept or to listen to any communication transmitted or received by any communications 15. Section 233(1)(a) of the CMA is a serious encroachment on the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by Article 10(1)(a) of our Federal Constitution. . . . Section 233(1)(a) of the CMA is also repugnant to the rule of law, as it is broad in scope, vague and ambiguous, with entirely subjective terms such as offensive and annoy. It can easily be misused to stifle speech and expression, to shut out contrary views, to quash dissent, to deny democratic space, and to suppress Malaysians. It is this imprecision that gives rise to the perception that the provision is yet another dressedup political weapon in the armoury of the Government - Extract from a 2 Bar Statement. 16. A total of 65 charges have been filed under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 out of 876 cases investigated in the five-year period between January 2018 and Nov 15, 2023, according to Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching..(The Edge, 27/11/2023). The current government shamelessly continue to use this draconian law including Section 233. It is immaterial as to how many is charged, but the THREAT of using this draconian provision impacts on the peoples freedom of expression and opinion. Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) 17. It must be noted the IPCMC was recommended by 2004 Royal Commission to Enhance the Operation and Management of the Royal Malaysia Police despite the fact that there already then was the Police Force Commission and other relevant law enforcement bodies that were responsible for crimes/misconducts committed by police officers, and thus a clear indication of the failure of existing mechanisms to deal with police crimes and misconducts hence the need for a NEW Independent Commission to deal with police crimes/misconducts 18. When Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim came into power with PH-led coalition, the alternative IPCC Act, that replaced the earlier PH initiated IPCMC Bill, which was then undergoing possible amendments that may have finally given us a REAL IPCMC, was still not in force. 19. What could and should have been done, was not to put into force that law but to send it be back to Parliament to be repealed or amended , more so since the PH and Opposition MPs in Parliament then were seen to strongly opposed the IPCC Bill. Sadly, the Home Minister put into force the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 on 1 July 2023 [PU(B) 574/2022], and thereafter started appointing Commissioners and spending monies. 20. The IPCC is in reality turned out to be just a sorting commission that refers complaints back to Police Force Commission and other relevant law enforcement agencies. 21. The REAL IPCMC must be able to independently investigate police crimes and misconducts, hold public inquiries and even prosecute. They should maybe also have the power to monitor Police Force Commission, and other relevant law enforcement agencies handling of crimes/misconducts allegedly committed by police officers. 22. Some other matters of concern, not all, are as follows: - a) Restoration of Local Government/Council Elections This government continues with political appointments of Local Councilors, and even local community leaders like Kampung heads. There is still not even the amendment of laws that will allow States to independently decide and conduct Local Government elections in their respective States. It is humorous to now hear that parties in the unity government are fighting over appointment rights over what should be democratically elected by the people positions Umno Selangor has decided to relinquish the 20 local council posts in the state to its coalition partner, Pakatan Harapan (PH)While relinquishing the local council posts, Umno Selangor expressed the desire for 373 posts on the Village Development and Safety Committee in the state(NST, 20/2024) b) Political Appointments The practice continues where one of the first was the appointment of the Prime Ministers daughters; c) Equal rights and allocation for all Members of Parliament has still not happened. This is a DISRESPECT of the people - peoples democratic rights to chose their own peoples representative. If they elect the wrong MP, then they get no or lesser funds?? d) Appointment of former Attorney General/Public Prosecutor, so soon after he made the decision to discontinue criminal trial against the sitting Deputy Prime Minister, as Chairman of Amanah Raya Berhad, an entity that comes under the supervision of the Finance Ministry. A cooling off period of maybe 3 years being any retiring AG, Minister or senior public officer they are appointed to GLC or corporate positions should be considered. e) After the 1MDB, the dangers of the same person being Prime Minister and Finance Minister came to light. Sadly, Anwar Ibrahim, despite earlier commitments, remains both Prime Minister and Finance Minister. f) Asset Declaration of MPs and Cabinet Members It has still not happened after Anwar became Prime Minister more than 14 months ago. Asset declarations, is a means to ensure that MPs or Cabinet Members, do not wrongfully enrich themselves or their family members during their term in office, and as such, there must be at least annual declarations to enable public scrutiny. g) Body-cams and CCTV Decided on and budget/monies already available but still not implemented. h) Right to Peaceful Assembly It is a right, and thus does not need government or police gatekeepers to control the exercise of ones human right. Under Anwar Ibrahims rule, people exercising this right continue to be harassed. It was reported that police have identified 25 persons of interest at the "Save Malaysia" rally who will be called in to have their statements recorded.(Star, 18/9/2023). Why did the police try to sabotage the right to peaceful assembly - Police have advised members of the public not to participate in the 100 Per cent Reform Demand Rally organized by the Coalition for Clean and Fair Election (Bersih) this Tuesday at Plaza Tugu Negara (National Monument) as it does not comply with the Peaceful Assembly Act 2 , "Holding an assembly without notification is an offence under Section 9 (5) of the relevant act and the police are calling on the public not to participate in the illegal assembly," he said in a statement here today(Malay Mail, 25/2/2o24). Mind you that in 2014 the Court of Appeal decided that Section 9(5) of the PAA was ultra vires art. 10 of the Constitution for criminalizing a breach of the restriction under s. 9(1) and was therefore unconstitutional that is the non-giving of the required notice. Governments silence may be seen as implied agreement with actions of the police and may unfortunately may DETER future exercising of the right to peaceful assembly. Six people have been questioned by police in connection with the rally organised by the Coalition for Clean & Fair Election (Bersih) near Parliament last month. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid said police will call up three more people to have their statements recorded this week."Once all statements have been recorded, we will refer the investigation paper to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further action,"(Star,5/3/2024) On November 29, 2011, the Malaysian Bar organized the Walk for Freedom 2011: Peaceful Assembly Bill Cannot and Must Not Become Law!, The Malaysian Bar, in a Resolution adopted in 2023, reiterated the call that the draconian provisions in the Peaceful Assembly Act 2 be repealed. i) The compromise of Backbencher MPs their duty is to be an effective check and balance to the Executive, and would this not be compromised if they are directly/indirectly appointed to positions in GLCs and other government linked entities, more so if their appointments result in additional monetary compensations and/or powers? Some examples of current backbencher MPs that have been appointed are:- Batu MP P. Prabakaran has been appointed as the new Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) special committee chairman(Malay Mail, 8/2/2024), Subang MP Wong Chen has been appointed the non-executive chairperson of Malaysia Debt Ventures (MDV)(Malaysiakini, 24/5/2023), PKRs Balik Pulau MP Bakhtiar Wan Chik was named to head finance ministry-owned investment arm MyCreative Ventures Sdn Bhd,(FMT, 10/3/2023). PKR's Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh(Ledang MP) has been named as the non-executive chairman of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)[Malay Mail, 6/4/2023]. 23. The Malaysian Bar, in upholding the cause of justice without fear or favour, has identified and called for the repeal of many draconian law and/or draconian provisions in certain laws, and have also made recommendations for the enactment of laws or needed amendments in existing laws over the years vide Press Statements, Resolutions of the Bar, Memorandums, Reports and Recommendations. Therefore, it is resolved that A. That the Malaysian Bar expresses disappointment in the delay in the bringing about needed reforms, especially the repeal of draconian laws, draconian provisions in existing laws, the enactment of new laws and amendments in laws that are needed that justice is done in Malaysia, and calls on the Malaysian government to expedite the repeal of draconian laws, and bring about positive reforms needed for greater justice; B. That the Bar Council, on behalf of the Malaysian Bar, once again communicate with the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Political Parties and peoples representatives to remind again the bad laws that need to be speedily repealed, and new laws that need to be enacted to bring about needed reforms including the enactment of a REAL Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Act. C. That the Malaysian Bar calls on Malaysia to uphold the cause of justice without fear or favour. Source: Malaysian Bar Website See also Resolutions Adopted at the 78 th Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Bar Held at Menara Kembar Bank Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur (Saturday, 16 Mar 2024)





MB Samsuri tipikal walaun - Wrlr - 17/03 5:26 am

Bukan sebagai anak buah Hadi Awang. Sebab saya tahu tiada yang positif tentang Anwar Ibrahim dimata Hadi Awang

Kerajaan bagi e-wallet RM30 untuk galak buka akaun e-wallet, dia menganjing. Kerajaan bagi E-Madani RM100, dia cakap celah gigi. Kerajaan bagi RM2000 bonus penjawat awam, dia cakap bagi masa nak masuk sekolah, habis duit situ je. Kerajaan bagi BAP RM150 setiap murid sekolah, dia kata tak cukup. Jadi tipikal walaun adalah seperti itu, maka data atau testimoni tu sebenarnya dah bias dan tak boleh pakai. MB Samsuri patut tapis, buat analisa dan bawakan bukti dari segi data-data. Itu lah harapan KJ...sebab MB Samsuri ni calon PM dari PAS..Mr Cool yang dikatakan paling cerdik dalam PAS. Tapi sayang...jawapan MB Samsuri ni hanya menunjukkan sikap semberono beliau sahaja. Golongan Intelektual dan atas pagar memerhati perkara ini. Bersatu mesti suka calon PM PAS lemah, maka pimpinan Bersatu masih ada peluang Jadi calon PM. Saya nak tanya MB Samsuri, 1. Adakah tindakan Kerajaan Madani buat akta fiskal negara yang pertama kali dalam sejarah tu bukan satu kejayaan? 2. Adakah kejayaan Kerajaan Madani turunkan defisit bukan satu kejayaan? 3. Adakah Kerajaan Madani berjaya turunkan miskin tegar dalam tempoh setahun bukan satu kejayaan? 4. Adakah kegembiraan pelajar sekolah sebab dapat tandas selesa dan bersih bukan satu kejayaan? 5. Adakah kejayaan Kerajaan Madani tarik pelaburan tertinggi bukan satu kejayaan? 6. Adakah dengan turunnya indeks persepsi rasuah dibawah Kerajaan Madani bukan satu kejayaan? 7. Adakah meningkatnya indeks kebebasan media bukan satu kejayaan? 8. Kalau Tun M berjaya heret PM6 ke mahkamah adalah satu kejayaan, Adakah dengan mengheret PM8 oleh Kerajaan Madani ke mahkamah bukan satu kejayaan? 9. Adakah menjalankan silibus hadith 40 di sekolah kebangsaan bukan satu kejayaan? 10. Adakah dengan tiada kes rasuah membabitkan kabinet Kerajaan Madani sepanjang setahun Kerajaan Madani bukan satu kejayaan? 11. Adakah inflasi stabil bukan satu kejayaan? 12. Adakah kejayaan Malaysia pertahankan kedaulatan Sabah bukan satu kejayaan? Saya rasa cukup sekadar ini. Saya nasihatkan MB Samsuri jawablah sebagai seorang pensyarah seperti mana yang KJ minta. Bukan sebagai anak buah Hadi Awang. Sebab saya tahu tiada yang positif tentang Anwar Ibrahim dimata Hadi Awang. Terima kasih. Muhammad Fairul Al Qasas Alor Gajah #KPKualaKrau #PeneranganPKRPahang #MalaysiaMadani #KerajaanPerpaduan #PMX





Lawatan lima hari ke Jerman PM berjaya - Wrlr - 16/03 7:57 pm

Perdana Menteri (PM) Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menamatkan lawatan kerja selama 5 hari ke Jerman hari ini dengan meraih kejayaan dalam hubungan perdagangan, pertukaran teknologi dan dasar luar

persahabatan yang sedia erat antara kedua-dua negara serta meningkatkan kerjasama perdagangan dan peluang pelaburan untuk Malaysia," katanya dalam catatan di Facebook. Bagi PM, beliua berharap lawatan berkenaan juga akan lebih mempercepatkan pelaburan Jerman di Malaysia dan terutama pemindahan teknologi serta latihan pekerja berkemahiran yang mana Jerman menguasai pelbagai skil pembuatan produk berteknologi tinggi. "Saya percaya menerusi kerjasama pelbagai bidang ini menjanjikan masa hadapan yang lebih makmur sekali gus membawa manfaat bersama kepada rakyat di kedua-dua negara," katanya. Dalam sidang media terakhir di Jerman itu juga, PM mengucapkan terima kasih kepada kementerian, agensi kerajaan, pihak kedutaan serta rakan-rakan media yang bersama dalam memastikan lawatan berkenaan berhasil. Untuk rekod, Malaysia telah meraih pelaburan berpotensi bernilai RM45.4 bilion dari Jerman sepanjang lawatan ini.





Malaysia - EU perlu hidup semula Perjanjian Perdagangan Bebas - Wrlr - 16/03 7:20 pm

Malaysia dan Kesatuan Eropah (EU) seharusnya menghidupkan semula perbincangan mengenai Perjanjian Perdagangan Bebas (FTA) untuk mengukuhkan lagi hubungan dua hala serta integrasi serantau. Hal itu disampaikan oleh Perdana Menteri (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sewaktu ucaptama menghadiri acara 101st East Asia Friendship Dinner (Ostasiatisches Liebesmahl) di Hamburg City Hall, anjuran German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV)

bersedia untuk bekerjasama dan berinovasi dalam usaha niaga berkualiti tinggi sejajar dengan matlamat negara dan tanggungjawab global. "Saya juga mengambil peluang bicara soal kerangka Ekonomi MADANI yang mencerminkan komitmen negara untuk memacu Malaysia menjadi ekonomi utama di Asia serta memacu pembangunan yang mampan dan inklusif. "Kerangka ini membayangkan masyarakat yang berkongsi kemakmuran, mendukung integrasi ASEAN yang lebih kukuh dan ekonomi yang kompleks serta membangunkan Malaysia sebagai kuasa utama serantau," katanya dalam catatan di Facebook. Anwar juga menekankan polisi berkecuali Malaysia dalam hubungan serantau yang menyaksikan saingan memuncak kuasa besar di antara blok Amerika Syarikat - Kesatuan Eropah dan Rusia - China dalam BRIC. Katanya, kelebihan polisi berkecuali Malaysia di tengah tengah pasaran berkembang Asia merupakan tapak terbaik baik perniagaan negara Eropah. "Saya tekankan pendirian berkecuali Malaysia, menjadikan negara ini di kedudukan yang baik untuk menjalankan perniagaan dan perdagangan dengan blok Timur dan Barat. "Langkah ini sekali gus mengukuhkan lagi daya tahan Malaysia berdepan dengan cabaran geopolitik yang tidak menentu. "Saya berkongsi isu terkait sektor tenaga, di mana Sarawak adalah negeri penting yang mengeksport tenaga ke Nusantara, ibu negara baharu Indonesia serta melalui kabel dasar laut ke Singapura dan ke Semenanjung," katanya. Dalam ucaptama sama Anwar turut menekankan bahawa Malaysia bersedia menyokong peralihan tenaga Jerman menerusi gas asli sebagai bahan api peralihan, sekali gus mengimbangi keperluan segera keterjaminan tenaga Jerman dengan matlamat kemampanan jangka panjang. PM percaya kerjasama antara Malaysia dan Jerman mampu memberi kebaikan kepada kedua-dua pihak termasuk rakyat keseluruhannya.





Demi rakyat PMX terus gigih menawan hati pelabur Jerman - Wrlr - 14/03 5:14 pm

Oleh: Noraini Nordin ULASAN BERITA: Jadual yang padat di Jerman memperlihatkan sosok gigih Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sebagai PMX yang konsisten menjadi 'jurujual' terulung mempromosikan Malaysia kepada pelabur negara tersebut

Malaysia telah meraih pelaburan berpotensi bernilai RM45.4 bilion dari Jerman. Menyusuri lanjut lawatan Anwar di Jerman, sebagaimana biasa dalam semua lawatan rasmi ke luar negara, PMX sentiasa mempunyai aturcara yang padat, terutama bertemu pelabur dan peneraju industri perniagaan. Tidak terkecuali dalam lawatan ke Jerman ketika ini yang kebetulan diadakan pada bulan puasa, kepadatan jadual beliau dalam konteks tersebut tidak langsung berbeza. Tujuannya tidak lain untuk memastikan Malaysia terus menjadi tapak pelaburan asing yang sentiasa berkembang dan diminati. Ketika bertemu rakan sejawatnya, Canselor Olaf Scholz di Berlin, Anwar mengalu-alukan lebih banyak perniagaan Jerman untuk memanfaatkan lokasi Malaysia yang strategik di Asia Tenggara dan infrastrukturnya yang dibangunkan, sebagai destinasi pelaburan pilihan. "Dalam Kesatuan Eropah (EU), sudah tentu, Jerman adalah rakan dagang terbesar kami dan anda telah melabur jumlah yang cukup besar iaitu hampir AS$15 bilion (RM70.24 bilion)," katanya. Fokus latihan pelajar Sehubungan itu, katanya Malaysia berharap kepada kerjasama yang lebih luas, bukan sahaja dalam meningkatkan perdagangan dan pelaburan, malah untuk memperkukuh hubungan dua hala dalam semua bidang. DS Anwar bersama ketua ketua industri Jerman Anwar yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata, Malaysia turut berminat untuk memberi fokus terhadap latihan pelajar. "Kami mempunyai kira-kira 1,000 pelajar di seluruh Jerman untuk menjalani latihan di pelbagai syarikat Jerman sebagai pendedahan awal kepada mereka," katanya. Ketika menyampaikan ucaptama pada acara SME Future Day 2024 (Mittelstand) khusus untuk kalangan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS), Anwar secara terbuka mempelawa kalangan firma Jerman serta perniagaan di serata Eropah untuk turut mengambil bahagian, melabur dan menjalin kerjasama dengan Malaysia yang menurutnya sebuah negara dinamik, strategik dan pesat berkembang. Tawarkan latihan tenaga mahir Beliau berkata, Malaysia juga menawarkan barisan tenaga kerja mahir, infrastruktur moden, persekitaran kawal selia yang jelas selain potensi pertumbuhan yang besar. "Kami adalah sebuah ekonomi dinamik yang sesuai dan menepati abad ke-21, malah rakan kongsi yang sempurna untuk kalangan perniagaan Jerman," katanya dalam ucaptama di SME Future Day 2024 dianjurkan oleh Persatuan PKS Jerman (BVMW), menghimpunkan kira-kira 5,000 usahawan Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana selain turut disertai oleh wakil kerajaan dan tokoh korporat terkemuka negara itu. Tidak terkecuali, Anwar juga turut menghadiri mesyuarat meja bulat bersama barisan peneraju industri perniagaan Jerman, selain mesyuarat peribadi dengan pengurusan atasan beberapa syarikat terpilih. Pertemuan tersebut dihadiri wakil hampir 40 syarikat yang memfokuskan pelbagai bidang termasuklah pembuatan, automotif, angkasa dan farmaseutikal. Ia termasuk wakil dari Schott AG; Siemens AG; B. Braun; X-Fab Silicon Foundries, Melexis, Volkswagen; Oldenburger Interior; PCC SE; Oryx Stainless; Fresenius; DELO Industries Klebstoffe; Airbus Asia Pacific serta Airbus Malaysia; Infineon Technology, DHL; Bayer AG dan lain-lain. Pertemuan peribadi dengan Anwar Antara yang mengadakan pertemuan peribadi bersama Anwar pula termasuklah Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) syarikat semikonduktor mikro-elektrik Melexis, Marc Biron; dan Rudi de Winter yang juga CEO X-FAB Silicon Foundries, syarikat aplikasi semikonduktor analog/campuran isyarat. Berdasarkan usaha gigih Perdana Menteri itu, nilai pelaburan berpotensi Jerman yang dijangka dibawa masuk adalah bernilai RM45.4 bilion. Mengesahkan perkara tersebut, Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz berkata, pelaburan berpotensi itu merangkumi projek baharu serta projek peluasan dan pempelbagaian. "Pelaburan berpotensi itu daripada pelbagai industri seperti semikonduktor, aeroangkasa, peranti perubatan, kimia dan perkhidmatan," ujarnya. Ketika berpeluang beramah mesra dan berbuka puasa bersama rakyat Malaysia di Jerman, Anwar memaklumkan, Malaysia menerima pengiktirafan daripada para pemimpin industri dan perniagaan di Jerman dengan pelaburan berpotensi bernilai RM45.4 bilion kerana disokong kestabilan politik yang merupakan elemen penting bagi pelabur. Anwar seterusnya mengulangi iltizam bersama rakan Jemaah Menteri untuk berkhidmat dengan lebih baik buat rakyat keseluruhannya. ... Penulis juga adalah Ketua Penerangan Wanita KEADILAN Pusat





K'jaan kata basmi miskin tegar tak bermaksud tiada kemiskinan - Rafizi - Wrlr - 14/03 4:33 pm

Bagi kerajaan, katanya, penoktahan kemiskinan bermakna mengeluarkan sejumlah keluarga miskin tegar yang dilaporkan setiap tahun daripada keadaan kemiskinan mereka. Rafizi menjawab soalan tambahan Ismail Muttalib (PN-Maran) mengenai sama ada janji Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim untuk membasmi kemiskinan tegar adalah sekadar gula-gula untuk menaikkan semangat masyarakat.

masyarakat.





Untuk siapakah Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera? - Wrlr - 13/03 5:50 pm

Turut menjadi fokus ialah penerokaan teknologi baharu, penciptaan kekayaan dan penguasaan korporat, daya saing perusahaan bumiputera, serta sosioekonomi bumiputera Sabah dan Sarawak. Keterangkuman kaum lain juga dijamin oleh Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim dalam kongres ini

tiri.Bapanya seorang pemandu lori dan ibunya berniaga secara kecil-kecilan. Selain ibu dan bapanya, beliau bekerja di luar waktu sekolah untuk membantu keluarga menampung perbelanjaan seharian. Kehidupan seperti itu sukar untuk dibayangkan. Bagaimana pula dengan pelajaran Aiman? Bagaimana adik-adiknya akan membesar? Bagaimana pula dengan kesihatan mentalnya? Inilah realiti kehidupan golongan miskin bandar yang harus menjadi fokus dalam Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024 yang akan berlangsung dari 29 Februari sehingga 2 Mac. Adakah persidangan ini dapat memberikan kesan secara langsung terhadap golongan ini atau hanya menguntungkan pemilik-pemilik perniagaan yang sedia ada agar hidup mereka menjadi lebih senang? Adakah resolusi atau usul daripada kongres ini dapat dinikmati oleh sesetengah, semua atau golongan kelas bumiputera yang memerlukan sahaja? Sepuluh kluster yang akan menjadi fokus Kongress Ekonomi Bumiputera 2024. Support the struggle to build a Malaysia based on Justice, Freedom, Solidarity: Sign up for Aliran's free daily email updates or weekly newsletters or both Make a one-off donation to Persatuan Aliran Kesedaran Negara, CIMB a/c 8004240948 Make a regular pledge or periodic auto-donation to Aliran Become an Aliran member Tel: 04-658 5251 email:aliran.malaysia@yahoo.com Antaranya ialah reformasi pendidikan dan modal insan, pendidikan dan latihan teknikal dan vokasional (TVET) sebagai pilihan kerjaya utama, pengukuhan industri halal, Felda dan tanah wilayah, dan pembangunan desa dan pemerkasaan Orang Asli. Turut menjadi fokus ialah penerokaan teknologi baharu, penciptaan kekayaan dan penguasaan korporat, daya saing perusahaan bumiputera, serta sosioekonomi bumiputera Sabah dan Sarawak. Keterangkuman kaum lain juga dijamin oleh Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim dalam kongres ini. Dewan perniagaan etnik Cina dan India turut dijemput untuk membincangkan soal perniagaan kecil dan sederhana bumiputera dan golongan etnik minoriti. READ MORE: Resolusi KEB bagai bercermin di air keruh? Agenda pemerkasaan ekonomi bumiputera telah lama diperkatakan, namun mengapa ekonomi bumiputera masih jauh ketinggalan? Persoalan yang berkait dengan realiti kehidupan golongan marhaen bumiputera perlu dijawab dalam kongres ini. Sistem pendidikan penting dalam membantu memperkasa komuniti. Tidak ada jalan pintas untuk orang Melayu berjaya melainkan dengan ilmu pengetahuan, Abdul Razak Hussein dipetik sebagai berkata sebelum Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 1965. Tetapi pada tahun 2022, sebanyak 8.4% pelajar gagal dalam peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia. Difahamkan juga kongres ini akan membincangkan relevansi kurikulum sekolah rendah dengan pembangunan ekonomi bumiputera. Pelajar seperti Aiman patut diberikan bantuan dan kemudahan agar beliau dapat menghadapi masa depan yang cerah walaupun menghadapi kesukaran hidup. Penubuhan Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) pada tahun 1966 dan perisytiharan Institut Teknologi Mara kepada status universiti (UiTM) pada 1999 merupakan hasil daripada kongres pada tahun 1965. Agenda pendidikan bumiputera dan pemerkasaan UiTM turut dibahaskan dalam kongres ini. Usul mengenainya akan dibawa oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi demi peningkatan mutu pendidikan bumiputera. Namun, bagaimana pemerkasaan pendidikan tinggi ini dapat menangani isu golongan muda, terutamanya golongan bumiputera, yang semakin kurang berminat untuk melanjutkan pelajaran ke peringkat universiti? Sistem pendidikan yang berkesan, menyeluruh dan berdaya saing adalah diperlukan untuk membangunkan sesebuah komuniti. Tetapi hal ini tidak akan berguna jika komuniti tersebut tidak berminat untuk turut serta dalam sistem tersebut. Adakah melanjutkan pelajaran menjadi keutamaan kepada anak muda seperti Aiman? Penglibatan dalam sistem pendidikan atau keinginan untuk menyambung pelajaran berkait rapat dengan jaringan keselamatan sosial yang disediakan oleh kerajaan. Bagaimana remaja seperti Aiman yang perlu membantu ibunya untuk menanggung adik-beradiknya dapat meneruskan pelajaran? Walhal remaja yang berumur 17 tahun dari golongan yang dapat manfaat daripada kongres ini dapat meneruskan pembelajaran dengan tajaan ibu bapa. READ MORE: Mahathir, loyalty transcends language and culture Percanggahan kepentingan kelas dalam masyarakat bumiputera perlu dijelaskan dan diperbaiki semula. Resolusi kongres ini perlu menyentuh hak dan peluang golongan marhaen bukan golongan elit. Kongres ini juga harus membincangkan jaringan keselamatan sosial bagi golongan yang berpendapatan rendah dalam meneruskan pelajaran mereka. Tindakan daripada segelintir bumiputera golongan elit menyukarkan peluang komuniti bawahan untuk membangun. Keadaan bertambah parah apabila eksploitasi pekerja asing menutup peluang pekerjaan bumiputera yang tidak berpendidikan tinggi. Jika Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera ingin membangunkan golongan bumiputera, isu yang paling afdal yang perlu dibahaskan ialah isu yang melibatkan golongan bawahan bukan isu yang membabitkan kepentingan golongan elit Pegangan ekuiti Bumiputera sebanyak 30% juga sering dijadikan kayu ukur apabila memperkatakan pemilikan kekayaan negara. Pada tahun 2021, pegangan ekuiti Bumiputera adalah sebanyak 17.2%. Persoalan yang timbul ialah siapakah pemegang saham sebanyak 17.2% itu? Adakah ekuiti tersebut kebanyakan dimiliki oleh golongan elit bumiputera sahaja? Adakah pencapaian kuota 30% menunjukkan bahawa sudah tiada lagi golongan bumiputera yang miskin di bandar dan di luar bandar? Adakah rakyat yang hidup dalam kesusahan dan kepayahan tahu akan cara-cara untuk memiliki ekuiti? Malah saya sendiri pun tidak tahu caranya! Adakah peningkatan pemilikan ekuiti dapat menjamin kesejahteraan ekonomi bumiputera? Bagaimanakah pegangan ekuiti ini dapat diterjemah kepada kemajuan bumiputera dari kalangan mereka yang berpendapatan rendah? Mungkin ini antara persoalan yang patut dipersoal dan dibahas dalam Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera jika mereka benar-benar ingin membincangkan pembangunan ekonomi bumiputera. Berkenaan dengan sistem pendidikan sama ada di peringkat sekolah atau di peringkat tinggi, adalah baiknya falsafah pendidikan negara sentiasa dijadikan acuan dan panduan kepada nilai yang ingin diterapkan. Penggubalan kurikulum sekolah seharusnya sentiasa berpandukan falsafah tersebut untuk menjaga kepentingan pendidikan rakyat. READ MORE: Mahathir, we are bona fide Malaysian citizens! We don't need to 'become Malay' for that right! Saya yakin jika kongres ini memberi penekanan terhadap pendidikan dan jaringan keselamatan sosial, ia akan berjaya membantu bukan sahaja golongan bumiputera tetapi juga golongan minoriti etnik di negara kita. Ini dapat memastikan golongan bumiputera dapat mencapai matlamat pembangunan ekonomi yang diinginkan. Saya mengakhiri dengan satu persoalan yang besar, iaitu untuk siapakah pembangunan ekonomi bumiputera ini? Safiyuddin Sabri merupakan pelajar sains politik yang sedang menjalani latihan ilmiah di Aliran



An offer, the attempt or the giving of a GIFT to the PM or Cabinet Member is a CRIMINAL OFFENCE? - Charleshector - 13/03 5:13 pm

as PUBLIC OFFICERS (CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE) REGULATIONS 1993 t oday does not apply to Cabinet members at the Federal or State level - when really IT SHOULD. Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to stop offering him gifts, saying that this culture must be stopped

plans, etc. There are numerous reasons why 'gifts' are offered or given to Cabinet members directly or indirectly.... The BIG PROBLEM in Malaysia is the lack of conduct and discipline law for members of the Cabinet... as PUBLIC OFFICERS (CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE) REGULATIONS 1993 t oday does not apply to Cabinet members at the Federal or State level - when really IT SHOULD. Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to stop offering him gifts, saying that this culture must be stopped. I would like to remind everyone not to give me any more gifts and such practices must be discontinued, he said in a Facebook post on Thursday. - Straits Times, 1/12/2022 Anwar should have added that it is a CRIMINAL OFFENSE in Malaysia - even an attempt or an offer. Has Anwar and his Cabinet Ministers reported these attempts, offers, etc? He should have said that he will report any attempts to the police/MACC... 25Duty to report bribery transactions [ MALAYSIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION ACT 2009] (1) Any person to whom any gratification is given, promised, or offered, in contravention of any provision of this Act shall report such gift, promise or offer together with the name, if known, of the person who gave, promised or offered such gratification to him to the nearest officer of the commission or police officer. (2) Any person who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or to both. To monitor the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, maybe it is best to set up a Special Parliamentary Committee whereby the Prime Minister or any member of the Cabinet is DUTY BOUND to report to this committee - who attempted to offer, offered, etc - what was offered,...Parliament has the duty to MONITOR to be CHECK AND BALANCE of the Executive, including Prime Minister, Ministers, Cabinet, etc... * ALL GIFTS RECEIVED MUST BE REPORTED, and maybe returned or even 'confiscated' by the government. Anwar Ibrahim is a MILLIONAIRE, as he said before GE15 that he had over RM11 million in assets ...Likewise all Cabinet members are well-paid >>> they do not need additional monies, etc ...or GIFTS. We recall Najib's assertion of a billion dollar gift from allegedly a member of the Saudi Royalty... When caught for corruption, abuse of power or even money laundering, many politicians tend to claim that it was 'political donation' or 'monies for some charity'...well, if it is donation for a political party, it should be paid directly into the political party's bank accounts, or the charity's bank account - and not into personal bank accounts. ADUNS and MPs should have a Constituency Bank Account - where donations for constituency can go into.. ASSET DECLARATION - still none officially since PM Anwar came into power. I came across a report ' Police investigate Chegu Bard, Muhammad Zahid over alleged inflammatory remarks about car gifted by King to PM' - I do not understand why the police is investigating this. Remember, in Malaysia, the Royalty is no more above the law - they too can now be prosecuted for Criminal Offenses. Did the King give Anwar a car as a gift? I await for PM Anwar's response - hopefully he will say that he refused it for reasons.... The need for 'Conduct and Discipline' laws for Cabinet members is also part of a Malaysian Bar Resolution - see below. Resolution for Conduct, Discipline and Political Funding laws that cover the Cabinet, Members of Parliament, Senators, etc 1. The Federal Constitution, in Article 132(3) states that ...(3) The public service shall not be taken to comprise - (a) the office of any member of the administration in the Federation or a State; or (b) the office of President, Speaker, Deputy President, Deputy Speaker or member of either House of Parliament or of the Legislative Assembly of a State; or (c) the office of judge of the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal or a High Court; or (d) the office of member of any Commission or Council established by this Constitution or any corresponding Commission or Council established by the Constitution of a State; or (e) such diplomatic posts as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may by order prescribe, being post which but for the order would be posts in the general public service of the Federation. 2. This would mean that PUBLIC OFFICERS (CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE) REGULATIONS 1993 PU(A) 395/1993 and related regulations would not apply to the Cabinet. It is unclear too as to whether they apply to Members of Parliament, Senators and State Assembly Persons. 3. The Public Officers Regulation (Conduct and Discipline) 1993 deals with sexual harassment, receipt of presents, ownership of property including disposal, futures market, borrowing and lending monies, entertainment, etc. It covers not just the particular officer but also their family members. 4. Regulation 10 of the Public Officers Regulation (Conduct and Discipline) 1993, requires that all public servants must declare both movable properties, such as money in bank accounts, motor vehicles, jewelleries, firearms, shares, warrants, stocks, bonds and securities, as well as immovable properties, such as land, landed properties, and of course, business ownership or directorship. 5. Regulation 10 (3) Where, after making a declaration under subregulation (1), an officer or his spouse or child acquires any property, either directly or indirectly, or any property acquired by him or by his spouse or child is disposed of, that officer shall immediately declare such acquisition or disposal of property to his Head of Department 6. Service Circular Number 3/2002 (PEKELILING PERKHIDMATAN BILANGAN 3 TAHUN 2002) deals with Ownership and Declaration of Assets by Public Officials, which prevents a public servant from owning more than RM100,000 worth of shares in any company. 7. Regulation 8(1), amongst others, state that ....an officer shall not receive or give nor shall he allow his spouse or any other person to receive or give on his behalf any present, whether in a tangible form or otherwise, from or to any person, association, body, or group of persons if the receipt or giving of such present is in any way connected, either directly or indirectly, with his official duties. 8. At present, it appears that Public Officers Regulation (Conduct and Discipline) 1993 and related regulations, circulars, etc do not apply to Cabinet Members, and there seem to be no similar comprehensive Regulations on Code and Conduct that exist. 9. Political Funding from third parties is also of concern, more so, when there is no requirement of declaration and transparency. Acquisition of monies personally on behalf of a political party, is still acquisition of monies personally. If anyone wanted to donate to a political party, then they will directly pay the said party, who are registered societies and do have official party bank accounts. 10. For Members of Parliament, there is currently a call to make a declaration of assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission(MACC), but a one time declaration only helps us understand how rich or poor they are when they get elected or assume office. If there were regular declarations, once every 6 months or immediately after they acquire or dispose of property, then the people can monitor the Cabinet and their elected representatives better to ensure they stay clean. Currently, if one visits the MACC website, one may not see the details of the asset declaration, as it is made inaccessible after several months from the date of declaration. 11. It is best that Public Officers Regulation (Conduct and Discipline) 1993 or a similar Regulation/Act applies also to Members of Administration (Prime Minister and Cabinet Members), Members of Parliament, Senators, State Assembly Persons, and officers in Government Linked Companies, Government Owned Companies & Government Investment Companies. Declaration of Assets requirement should also extend to them. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED A. To enact an Act of Parliament and/or amend the Federal Constitution to extend and expand the applicability of the Public Officers Regulation (Conduct and Discipline) 1993 and related regulations, circulars, etc and/or similar Acts/Regulations to all Members of Administration (Prime Minister and Cabinet Members), Members of Parliament, Senators, State Assembly Persons, and officers in Government Linked Companies, Government Owned Companies and Government Investment Companies., B. To legislate and enhance the Asset Declaration requirements to mandate that declarations must be made as soon as it is practicable to do so after acquisition and/or disposal of any properties and/or assets, and further that these asset declarations shall always be made accessible and/or open to the public; and C. To enact an Act of Parliament That a law/regulation to regulate and control all forms of political funding. Source: Malaysian Bar website PUBLIC OFFICERS (CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE) REGULATIONS 1993 Preamble PART I PRELIMINARY 1 Citation and commencement 2 Application 3 Interpretation PART IA DUTY TO COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS 3A Duty to comply with Regulations 3B Failure to give and to comply with undertaking PART IB DUTY OF DISCIPLINARY CONTROL AND SUPERVISION 3C Duty to exercise disciplinary control and supervision 3D Duty to inform Director General of Public Service of every disciplinary action PART II CODE OF CONDUCT 4 General 4A Sexual harassment 5 Outside employment 6 Dress etiquette 7 Drugs 8 Presents, etc. (1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, an officer shall not receive or give nor shall he allow his spouse or any other person to receive or give on his behalf any present, whether in a tangible form or otherwise, from or to any person, association, body, or group of persons if the receipt or giving of such present is in any way connected, either directly or indirectly, with his official duties. (2) The Head of Department of an officer may, if he thinks fit, permit the officer to receive a letter of recommendation from any person, association, body, or group of persons on the occasion of the officer's retirement or transfer so long as such letter of recommendation is not enclosed in a receptacle of value. (3) The Head of Department may permit the collection of spontaneous contributions by officers under his charge for the purpose of making a presentation to an officer in his Department on the occasion of the officer's retirement, transfer or marriage or any other appropriate occasion. (4) If the circumstances make it difficult for an officer to refuse a present or token of value, the receipt of which is prohibited by this regulation, such present may be formally accepted but the officer shall, as soon as practicable, submit to his Head of Department a written report containing a full description and the estimated value of the present and the circumstances under which it was received. (5) Upon receipt of a report made under subregulation (4), the Head of Department shall- (a) permit the officer to retain the present; or (b) direct that the present be returned , through the Head of Department, to the giver. 9 Entertainment 10 Ownership property 11 Maintaining a standard of living beyond emoluments and legitimate private means 12 Borrowing money 13 Serious pecuniary indebtedness 14 Report of serious pecuniary indebtedness 15 Lending money 16 Involvement in the futures market 17 Lucky draws, lotteries, etc. 18 Publication of books, etc. 19 Making public statement 20 Prohibition on acting as editor, etc., in any publication 21 Taking part in politics 22 Institution of legal proceedings and legal aid PART III ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE 23 Absence from duty 24 Disciplinary action for absence without leave 25 Procedure in cases of absence without leave 26 Procedure where officer is absent without leave and cannot be traced 27 Forfeiture of emoluments due to absence from duty PART IV OFFICERS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, ETC. 28 Procedure where criminal proceedings are instituted against an officer 29 Responsibility of Head of Department if officer is convicted of criminal offence 30 Disciplinary action shall not be taken until criminal proceedings are completed 31 Consequences of an acquittal 32 Procedure where there is an order of detention, banishment, etc. 33 Consideration of Disciplinary Authority in cases of conviction and detention PART V DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE Chapter 1 - General 34 Conditions for dismissal or reduction in rank 35 Chairman of Disciplinary Authority to determine nature of breach of discipline Chapter 2 - Disciplinary proceeding not with a view to dismissal or reduction in rank 36 Procedure in disciplinary cases not with a view to dismissal or reduction in rank Chapter 3 - Disciplinary proceeding with a view to dismissal or reduction in rank 37 Procedure in disciplinary cases with a view to dismissal or reduction in rank 37A Investigation Committee 37B Procedure to be followed by the Investigation Committee 37C Further grounds for dismissal 37D Powers of the Disciplinary Authority PART VI DISCIPLINARY PUNISHMENTS 38 Types of disciplinary punishments 39 Fine or forfeiture of emoluments 40 Deferment of salary movement 41 Reduction of salary 42 Reduction in rank PART VIA INTERDICTION AND SUSPENSION 43 Interdiction for the purpose of investigation 44 Interdiction 45 Suspension 45A Unpaid emoluments 46 Resumption of duties 47 Disciplinary procedures for an officer serving outside Malaysia 48 Officer shall not leave Malaysia without written permission PART VII TERMINATION IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST 49 Termination in the public interest PART VIII MISCELLANEOUS 50 Application of 1993 Regulation 50A Particulars of the offence and punishment to be recorded 51 Surcharge 52 Service of notice, document, etc. 53 Signatures on letters and other correspondence 54 Repeal and savings SCHEDULE CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE Regulations for MPs,PM and Cabinet, GLCs - Enact Political Funding law & Asset Declaration law - Bar RESOLUTION. Stop sending me gifts, says Malaysia PM Anwar Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said he appreciated the good intentions of all parties but such a practice was not compatible with the ethics of leadership and administration. PHOTO: REUTERS Updated Dec 01, 2022, 11:29 PM PETALING JAYA - Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to stop offering him gifts, saying that this culture must be stopped. I would like to remind everyone not to give me any more gifts and such practices must be discontinued, he said in a Facebook post on Thursday. Datuk Seri Anwar said he appreciated the good intentions of all parties but such a practice was not compatible with the ethics of leadership and administration. Mr Anwar recently came under scrutiny when he was pictured wearing a pair of black shoes, believed to have cost more than RM5,000 (S$1,537). In a tweet, he explained that the shoes were a gift from Johor Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. (The shoes) were a gift from Tuanku Sultan Johor two years ago. Its fine if you want to question me, but avoid defamation, he tweeted. - Straits Times, 1/12/2022 Police investigate Chegu Bard, Muhammad Zahid over alleged inflammatory remarks about car gifted by King to PM By Bernama / Bernama 04 Mar 2024, 07:36 pm 'We are completing the investigation paper, and both individuals will be called to provide statements soon,' says Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. KUALA LUMPUR (March 4): The police have opened an investigation paper against Chegu Bard, whose real name is Badrul Hisham Shaharin, regarding his allegedinflammatory remarks about the car gift by His MajestySultan Ibrahim,Kingof Malaysia, to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that an investigation paper under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 had also been opened against Muhammad Zahid Md Arip, who is a former political secretary to former prime minister Tun DrMahathir Mohamad, for the same allegation. "We are completing the investigation paper, and both individuals will be called to provide their statements soon," Razarudin said when met by reporters here on Monday. He was met after attending the duties handover ceremony of the new director of the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department of Bukit Aman, Datuk Khaw Kok Chin, from Datuk Seri Mohd Kamarudin Md Din, as well as the new director of the Department of Internal Security and Public Order, Mohd Kamarudin, from Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali here on Monday. Regarding the red notice against Datuk Seri Muhammad Adlan Berhan, the son-in-law of former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Razarudin said that they had provided additional information as requested by Interpol. "Now, the police are only awaiting further feedback from Interpol regarding the red notice," he said. Regarding the use of body cameras by police officers on duty, he said that they expect to receive the equipment by October. "It is hoped that with the receipt of these 7,648 body cameras, we can at least avoid allegations against the Royal Malaysian Police, and make our personnelmore accountable," he said. - The Edge, 4/3/2024





Benda boleh untung kenapa sebelum ni rugi? - Wrlr - 13/03 5:11 pm

Zuwairi Mohd Yusof Nampak tak? Sebab itulah pentingnya agenda reformasi.Ini yang pembangkang takut.Jika PMX berjaya pulihkan negara maka hancur harapan mereka nak main sentimen 3R sebagai modal politik.PN PAS,BERSATU bab ekonomi memang hancur.Anda sendiri lihat apa jadi negara ini 33 bulan bawah PN.Bagi Anwar Ibrahim jadi PM10 dan PM11 MALAYSIA untuk 2 penggal penuh iaitu 10 tahun berturut turut anda lihat bagaimana MAS,FELDA,LTAT,KWSP,KWAP di perkasakan dan mencatatkan keuntungan berganda tanpa perlu scam sana scam sini.

tanpa perlu scam sana scam sini.





[mantap] SESI SOAL JAWAB BERSAMA PMX DENGAN RAKYAT MALAYSIA DI GERMAN! - Wrlr - 13/03 10:27 am

Selain itu, saya juga memberi komitmen menerusi Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) untuk meneliti kesukaran rakyat Malaysia di luar negara untuk mengundi pada pilihan raya umum. Sumber Video FB DS Anwar Ibrahim

keseluruhannya. Sewaktu sesi soal jawab, saya turut memberi jaminan bahawa isu berkaitan hak kanak-kanak yang lahir di luar Malaysia sedang ditangani oleh kerajaan. Selain itu, saya juga memberi komitmen menerusi Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) untuk meneliti kesukaran rakyat Malaysia di luar negara untuk mengundi pada pilihan raya umum. Sumber Video FB DS Anwar Ibrahim



Bersatu's Swiftonomics, a missed opportunity... - Alditta - 10/03 12:21 am

But he understood what those opportunities meant, based on his experience as the former youth and sports minister. Bersatus legal and constitution bureau deputy chairman, Sasha Lyna Abdul Latiff, echoed Ahmad Faizals sentiments, adding that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh must explain the missed opportunity

certain members within Bersatu dont see things eye to eye, and have no issues going public with their differences. Singapore has been applauded by many for capitalising on the economic spillover effects of the concerts dubbed Swiftonomics. However, some leaders in Southeast Asia have taken issue with the Gorgeous singers performances in the republic her only stop in the region. This matter was even raised during a joint press conference between Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsein Loong and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, at the 9th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders Meeting in Melbourne on March 5. Back home, WhatsApp messages and postings online were centred on how Malaysia had lost out on the economic windfall from Swifts concerts. The country is trying to stimulate local spending and tourism, post-Covid-19. As far as most Malaysians are concerned, concerts are not something Perikatan Nasional leaders are particularly fond of, often foregoing the economic spillover effects in the interest of protecting local cultural and religious sensitivities. As such, eyebrows were certainly raised when Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu said that Malaysia stood to lose out if it failed to leverage on opportunities that came along with allowing international artists to perform in the country. But he understood what those opportunities meant, based on his experience as the former youth and sports minister. Bersatus legal and constitution bureau deputy chairman, Sasha Lyna Abdul Latiff, echoed Ahmad Faizals sentiments, adding that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh must explain the missed opportunity. The first sign that all was not well in the Bersatu household was when the partys Youth chief, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, went on public domain to slam Sasha, saying, Her view is her own, and doesnt represent Bersatus. None of our Bersatu MPs ever raised this matter. Effectively, Wan Ahmad Fayshal had taken a pot-shot at his deputy president, albeit indirectly. This faux pas was enough for those within the government, especially several DAP leaders, to have a field day, mocking their opponents. But was Wan Ahmad Fayshals apparent gaffe truly a faux pas, or did he lift a play from the DAP playbook by playing devils advocate to pacify Bersatus more traditional, more conservative supporters? Its similar to when DAP leaders raised the need for local government elections, or when it suggested that non-Muslims be included in committees associated with Islamic affairs, only to receive flak from the other Pakatan Harapan coalition members. In addition to Bersatu, PN also has Pas an Islamic political party that has been consistent in its opposition to the country hosting concerts. However, last month, Pas vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar clarified that the party was not against concerts, but rather, against the performers conduct and social stance. He conceded that concerts provided economic benefits, but if the performers promoted alternative lifestyles, like LGBTQ+, or were pro-Israel or pro-Zionist, it would contradict the partys stance. Bersatu leaders will now, no doubt, steer clear of this storm in a teacup, and move on to other things. This will not hide the fact that the rift in the party is becoming obvious. And that certain quarters are trying hard to demonise Ahmad Faizal and his supporters. This is apparent as several Bersatu members, clearly supporters of the other camp, had also condemned Ahmad Faizal for his stand. Some also came to his defense. Bersatu needs to get its act together if it wants to be taken seriously. Its leaders should start by sharing insights and views within, before going public. After all, thats what WhatsApp groups are for. So, will disciplinary action be taken against Ahmad Faizal and Sasha for voicing their views, or against Wan Ahmad Fayshal for publically humiliating his party colleagues? Justice, as we know it, could be Swift. - Haresh Deol Isytihar 7 kerusi kosong, Muhyiddin cabar Anwar... Mahiaddin mahu 7 kerusi (6 parlimen dan 1 DUN) yang dikatakan khianat agar dikosongkan untuk beri laluan kepada PRK. Mahiaddin yakin PN akan memenangi kesemua 7 kerusi dengan majoriti lebih besar. Tak sengaja gelak bila tengok dia bercakap. Ye la. Kita tahu Mahiaddin ni cuka cakap besar. Teringat sebelum dulu dia punya confident sampai hina DS Anwar. Kata PM Tepi. Rupanya dia yang menangis tepi bucu katil. Tapi aku tak adalah kata yakin PN akan kalah. Dengan keadaan menteri yang kata tak boleh buat apa bila portal berita ada buat tajuk berita yang mengelirukan,dengan cerita fitnah yang dibiarkan berleluasa, aku tak nafikan PN boleh menang semula kerusi-kerusi itu. Cuma, sebelum Mahiaddin nak yakin menang, tanya dulu, yakin ke dia dapat bertanding? Sebab PAS dah bersuara nak bertanding kerusi Gua Musang dan Jeli. Takut nanti Bersatu dapat tengok je. Kitorang dah tahu sangat sifat tamak & khianat PAS tu. Dulu, masa tengah rangka akta Anti-Lompat Parti, PN juga yang tak setuju MP yang dipecat dari parti dikira hilang kerusi. Sebab ada niat nak curi MP orang lain kan? Lepas tu tak nak ubah perlembagaan parti masa tu. Sekarang hadap je la. Banyak songeh lak Tapi rasanya Mahiaddin ni bercakap setakat nak bagi saki baki penyokongnya bertenang je. Dia pun tahu kerusi-kerusi tu takkan dikosongkan. Perlembagaan yang dipinda tu pun entah bila lulusnya. Sebab tu dia berani bercakap. Macam budak cakap tak takut hantu di siang hari. Dah la Din. Dari sibuk pasal PRK baik ko fikir pasal kes mahkamah ko tu. Kalau PRK yakin memang aku rasa untuk kes mahkamah ko yakin kalah. Kan? Menantu ko pun dah lama tak jumpa jalan pulang tu. Tak kesian ke kat anak ko? Ko cari dia lagi baik. - Raja Gelap II Negara I - Isreal... Penjual otak Severe cases of starvation in Gaza... cheers.



'Anwar PM pertama buka pintu bertemu persatuan pemandu teksi' - Wrlr - 9/03 8:04 am

Kesudian Perdana Menteri (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim bertemu dan mengambil berat masalah pemandu teksi disanjungi oleh Yang Dipertua Gabungan Pertubuhan Teksi, Kereta Sewa, Limosin dan Lapangan Terbang Se-Malaysia (GTSM), Kamarudin Mohd Hussain

membeli kelengkapan pendidikan. "Saya berjuang dalam industri teksi ini sudah lama. Saya melalui banyak PM. Inilah PM pertama dalam sejarah, baru setahun menjawat PM membuka pintu mendengar masalah kami. "PM sebelum ini bukan sahaja tidak balas surat, jumpa kami pun tidak. Datuk Seri Anwar bukan sahaja membalas surat permohonan, bahkan membuka pintu mendengar masalah rakyat bawahan. Kami terharu dengan keprihatinan dan kecaknaan beliau," katanya. Menurut Kamarudin, dalam pertemuan tersebut 3 cadangan telah diserahkan. Pertama, kerajaan dicadang membenarkan kenderaan recon (diperbaikkan) dari luar negara untuk diperkenal dalam industri teksi dengan jenama Malaysia Madani Yellow Cab dan Black Cab. "Sebab kalau nak suruh pemandu beli (kereta) baru tak mampu. Kalau boleh bawa masuk (kereta recon ) dari Jepun, Singapura maka mereka mampu "Kedua, kami cadangkan untuk menubuhkan aplikasi e-hailing milik kerajaan, kerana ia melibatkan masalah rakyat. Ini bukan isu kecil, hari ini kita dapat lihat berbilion wang dari industri telah dipunggah ke luar negara (akibat aplikasi syarikat luar) tanpa memberi manfaat kepada pemandu teksi "Tetapi jika aplikasi ini milik kerajaan maka wang terkumpul hasil komisen kita boleh pakai untuk tambah baik industri teksi, beli insurans berkelompok, pinjaman mudah dan lain lain," katanya. Cadangan ketiga pula, jelas Kamarudin, GTSM mahu kerajaan fokus masalah kadar tambang e-hailing yang tidak ada harga lantai. Katanya, apabila syarikat e hailing bersaing sesama mereka dengan merendahkan tambang maka bukan pemandu e-hailing sahaja teraniaya tetapi pemandu teksi juga terkesan kerana rakyat akan memilih kadar tambang paling murah. Farhan menyerahkan sumbangan tunai peribadi DS Anwar kepada anak anak pemandu teksi Dalam pada itu, Setiausaha Politik PM, Ahmad Farhan Fauzi yang menyerahkan sumbangan peribadi PM kepada anak anak pemandu teksi tersebut berkata, bantuan terbabit diharap meringankan beban para pemandu teksi dalam menyediakan kelengkapan anak anak mereka memulakan sesi persekolahan baharu 11 Mac ini. "Majlis ini (adalah untuk) anak anak pemandu teksi yang kurang berkemampuan. Kita beri dalam bentuk wang tunai 200, boleh beri kelengkapan macam beg sekolah dan sebagainya "Sumbangan ini dari Datuk Seri Anwar sendiri," katanya.



Anwar seru pemimpin ASEAN, Australia sokong gencatan senjata di Gaza - Wrlr - 7/03 1:31 pm

6 Mac 2024 Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyeru pemimpin ASEAN dan Australia agar dapat menyokong resolusi Perhimpunan Agung Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) pada Disember lalu yang menuntut gencatan senjata kemanusiaan berkekalan di Gaza, Palestin

pemukiman sidang kemuncak itu. Anwar berkata, hari demi hari situasi di Gaza terus bertambah buruk dan sehingga kini telah mengorbankan lebih 30,000 orang awam Palestian termasuk lebih 12,000 kanak-kanak manakala bayi yang tidak berdosa mati akibat kebuluran. "Oleh itu, gencatan senjata segera dan kekal adalah sangat mendesak," katanya. Selain itu, Anwar berkata penyaluran bantuan kemanusiaan yang selamat, cepat dan tanpa halangan kepada orang awam di seluruh Gaza perlu dibenarkan untuk diteruskan. "Malaysia menggesa komuniti antarabangsa mengambil tindakan lebih berani untuk memaksa Israel agar mematuhi langkah sementara yang dikeluarkan Mahkamah Keadilan Antarabangsa pada Januari lalu dan menyeru semua pihak untuk mencegah tindakan pembunuhan beramai-ramai di Gaza," katanya. Perdana Menteri berkata, Malaysia juga menyeru negara-negara tidak mensensasikan hasil siasatan terhadap dakwaan baru-baru ini melibatkan beberapa petugas Agensi Bantuan dan Kerja Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu Bagi Pelarian Palestin (UNRWA). Selain itu katanya pertubuhan dunia itu perlu mempertimbangkan semula hukuman kolektif yang diputuskan dan merayu sokongan kewangan mereka kepada UNRWA dikembalikan semula, katanya. Anwar berkata secara kolektif, ASEAN dan Australia boleh memainkan peranan konstruktif dalam masyarakat antarabangsa ke arah mencari penyelesaian secara aman dan berpanjangan dalam konflik itu. "Sebagai negara yang bertanggungjawab, kita terikat dengan Piagam PBB dan undang-undang antarabangsa untuk menegakkan prinsip asas keadilan," ujarnya. ...za



Terus siasat, dakwa walaupun setelah minta ampun - Wrlr - 7/03 11:33 am

Baginda menzahirkan rasa amat dukacita dengan kenyataan Abdul Hadi itu yang turut disiasat polis berhubung tulisannya, 'Ketinggian Islam Wajib Dipertahankan'. *Di Dewan Rakyat, Ahli Parlimen Tasek Gelugor, Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan mengakui kekhilafan kenyataannya pada minggu lalu mendakwa Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyalahguna kuasa dan memohon maaf jika kenyataan dikeluarkannya menyentuh Yang di-Pertuan Agong

Hadi Awang mengutuskan warkah Menjunjung Kasih kepada Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah selepas mengeluarkan kenyataan ditujukan kepada alim ulama, peguam, hakim, Ahli Parlimen dan Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) serta Raja-Raja Melayu. Baginda menzahirkan rasa amat dukacita dengan kenyataan Abdul Hadi itu yang turut disiasat polis berhubung tulisannya, 'Ketinggian Islam Wajib Dipertahankan'. *Di Dewan Rakyat, Ahli Parlimen Tasek Gelugor, Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan mengakui kekhilafan kenyataannya pada minggu lalu mendakwa Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menyalahguna kuasa dan memohon maaf jika kenyataan dikeluarkannya menyentuh Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Susulan kenyataan itu, Wan Saiful terlepas daripada usul menggantung kehadiran Sidang Dewan Rakyat apabila Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menarik balik, sebelum dipersetujui Speaker, Tan Sri Johari Abdul.* Walaupun tiada manusia tidak melakukan kesalahan, kita mengingatkan ahli politik, termasuk Ahli Parlimen sepatutnya menunjukkan teladan, terutama dalam adab dan etika dengan Yang di-Pertuan Agong serta Sultan. Bukankah semua ahli Dewan Rakyat dan Dewan Negara perlu mengangkat sumpah termasuk memelihara, melindungi dan mempertahankan Perlembagaannya dengan institusi diraja termaktub secara jelas? Hakikatnya, ahli politik terutama pemimpin parti tidak boleh menjatuhkan kedudukan mereka setaraf orang biasa seperti pempengaruh mudah-mudah memuat naik kandungan media sosial melampaui batas, tetapi kemudian meminta maaf. Mereka sepatutnya menunjukkan adab, etika dan integriti lebih tinggi daripada masyarakat umum termasuk kepada pemimpin bawahan dan ahli parti pada peringkat akar umbi kerana kalau guru makan berdiri, maka muridnya makan berlari. Justeru, kita meminta Ahli Parlimen dan Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) menelaah tulisan pakar Perlembagaan, Prof Madya Datuk Dr Wan Ahmad Fauzi Wan Husain tersiar di Muka 10 hari ini menjelaskan kedudukan Yang di-Pertuan Agong dan Raja-Raja seperti termaktub dalam Perlembagaan Persekutuan sama sekali berlainan dengan konsep Westminster di United Kingdom (UK). Jika ada perbezaan pandangan sekalipun, ia perlu disampaikan kepada baginda secara beradab kerana digariskan dalam Perlembagaan melalui amalan adat bangsa. Di sebalik permohonan maaf itu, kita meminta polis meneruskan siasatan seperti dilakukan kepada Menteri Besar Kedah sebelum ini yang walaupun meminta ampun, perlu berdepan dengan implikasi undang-undang. Ini kerana penyiasatan dan pendakwaan jika ada kes perlu dijalankan bukan sahaja set keadilan sama perlu dikenakan kepada semua tanpa mengira sama ada pemimpin politik mahupun orang biasa, bahkan sebagai pengajaran supaya tidak mengeluarkan kenyataan melampaui batas terutama kepada institusi diraja. ...a-ampun



Resolusi KEB bagai bercermin di air keruh? - Wrlr - 7/03 10:36 am

Oleh Safiyuddin Sabri Definisi kegilaan ialah melakukan perkara yang sama berulang kali dan mengharapkan hasil yang berbeza. Pelbagai reaksi dapat dilihat selepas resolusi Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera berlangsung dan inisiatif kerajaan diumukan oleh Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim

Menteri Anwar Ibrahim. Reaksi daripada media sosial berlainan mengikut platform dan bahasa artikel berkenaan kongres tersebut. Di Instagram, misalnya, dipaparkan berita tentang bumiputera hanya memiliki satu daripada 97 syarikat tersenarai di Bursa disampaikan melalui medium Bahasa Inggeris. Ini diiringi komen seperti You have to work on it, not by comparing races. Di TikTok pula, video cadangan di kongress iaitu 30% barangan bumiputera di semua hypermarket dijadikan syarat oleh kerajaan mendapat pelbagai reaksi seperti: Why 30%? Just make it 100% happy? Support the struggle to build a Malaysia based on Justice, Freedom, Solidarity: Sign up for Aliran's free daily email updates or weekly newsletters or both Make a one-off donation to Persatuan Aliran Kesedaran Negara, CIMB a/c 8004240948 Make a regular pledge or periodic auto-donation to Aliran Become an Aliran member Tel: 04-658 5251 email:aliran.malaysia@yahoo.com Buat macam mana pun kalau malas apa pun tak jadi. Tapi Melayu pun kurang sokong barangan buatan tempatan. Turut dicadangkan oleh Timbalan PM Zahid Hamidi, perlaksanaan dasar Transformasi Ekonomi Bumiputera (TEB). TEB dikatakan bukan untuk menggantikan Dasar Ekonomi Baru (DEB) tetapi untuk menjadi panduan kepada perlaksanaan DEB yang katanya lebih progresif dan dapat merapatkan jurang sosioekonomi rakyat. Tetapi menurut laman sesawang Transformasi Pembangunan Bumiputera (TPB 2030), Bidang Transformasi Ekonomi Bumiputera (Beta) ialah salah satu komponen dari TPB 2030 untuk mengenal pasti potensi untuk meningkatkan penglibatan bumiputera. TPB 2030 dilancarkan pada 2021. Ya, memeningkan! Pendirian saya terhadap dasar membangunkan ekonomi bumiputera adalah untuk kerajaan meneruskannya tetapi bukan untuk kekal sebegitu, hanya sehingga golongan bumiputera terpinggir atau underclass (etnik Melayu dan pribumi Sabah dan Sarawak) dapat dibantu. Pada masa yang sama, adakan usaha konkrit untuk mengeluarkan rakyat tidak kira kaum dari kitaran ganas kemiskinan. Ini memerlukan pedekatan yang lebih melibatkan golongan di bawah. READ MORE:Bumiputra Economic Congress focus on more 'gimme, gimme' or plight of the lower class? DEB yang telah dilaksanakan sejak dulu terbukti tidak memberi kesan secara menyeluruh. Kongress kali ini diharapkan dapat memberi satu idea dan pandangan baharu untuk kerajaan merangka dasar baharu untuk bumiputera. Namun, kongress ini dihadiri oleh ahli korporat yang berada di atas. Dasar kerajaan kebanyakkannya membawa pandangan ini adalah untuk kebaikan rakyat. Tetapi proses merangka dan mengambil idea untuk lakukannya tidak melibatkan rakyat. Jika TEB yang di cadangkan adalah untuk bumiputera yang masih ketinggalan, maka proses membuat dasar itu perlu mengambil kira pandangan dan keperluan rakyat yang di bawah. Laporan Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia pada 2023 melaporkan, pada 2022, median pendapatan rumah bulanan bumiputera adalah paling rendah berbanding etnik Cina dan India iaitu RM5,793, manakala dua lagi adalah RM8,167 dan RM6,627. Ketua ekonomi Bank Muamalat, Afzanizam Rashid, menyatakan bahawa nisbah pendapatan etnik Cina dan Melayu adalah 1:0.709 pada 2022 menurun daripada tahun 2014 iaitu 1:0.738. Namun, jurang antara bumiputera juga tinggi, contohnya di negeri majoritinya bumiputera iaitu Sabah. Pendapatan isi rumah bukanlah yang paling rendah iaitu RM5,745 tetapi mencatat kemiskinan tegar paling tinggi dalam negara iaitu sebanyak 19.5% (Jabatan Statistik). Kemiskinan mutlak daripada komuniti India dianggarkan 5.4% juga tidak boleh ketinggalan dalam usaha kerajaan membantu bumiputera dan mereka tidak boleh hanya berharap kepada limpahan ekonomi bumiputera yang dijanjikan (Kementerian Ekonomi, 2022). Selepas meneliti hasil kongress kali ini, satu persoalan terlintas di minda saya: apa bezanya resolusi kongres dengan polisi kerajaan untuk memartabat agenda bumiputera sebelum ini? Ia masih bercorak top-down yang masih tidak diketahui jika ia dapat bermanfaat kepada golongan underclass. Ia dibincang dan diputuskan oleh ahli-ahli korporat dan dibentang kepada ahli politik demi kebaikan golongan yang di bawah. READ MORE:Limiting PM's position to Malays would be 'textbook racism' Unsur inklusif yang wajar dipuji apabila tiada perbincangan retorik bumiputera di kongres tersebut dan penekanan kepada kerjasama untuk membangunkan ekonomi bumiputera. Dalam ucapan penutup kongress oleh perdana menteri, ada dinyatakan unsur inklusif termasuk tidak hanya bergantung kepada syarikat berkaitan kerajaan dan syarikat pelaburan berkaitan kerajaan tetapi juga bersama syarikat swasta terpilih. Tambahan pula, majlis ekonomi bumiputera ditubuhkan dan dipengurusikan oleh perdana menteri sendiri, jawatankuasa pemantauan dipengurusikan oleh timbalan PM dan jawatankuasa perlaksanaan dipengurusi oleh Menteri Ekonomi Rafizi Ramli. Rekod dan reputasi Zahid Hamidi tidak berapa baik dan tanggungjawab yang digalas ini menimbulkan syak wasangka. Perbezaan peranan Teraju dengan jawatankuasa ini juga menjadi tanda tanya. Resolusi ke-tujuh daripada kumpulan reformasi pendidikan dan modal insan adalah untuk memperkasakan kualiti sekolah kebangsaan. Salah satu strateginya adalah dengan mewujudkan dana khas kecemerlangan sekolah harian untuk membantu pelajar kurang bernasib baik. Salah satu strategi daripada resolusi pertama (memperbetulkan sikap bumiputera untuk mementingkan pendidikan dan menyediakan persekitaran yang sesuai untuk perubahan) adalah semua bantuan dan insentif akan dipastikan berprinsip bersasar, sebagai contoh berdasarkan kehadian ke sekolah atau menyambung pelajaran. Berkenaan dana khas dan insentif ini tidak mencukupi kerana ia seperti bersifat berdasarkan ganjaran, oleh itu mereka terpaksa pergi ke sekolah atau menyambung pelajaran. Ia akan memberi kesan juga kepada pelajar lain di dalam kelas yang betul berminat untuk belajar. Sepatutnya ada satu resolusi khas untuk menjaga jaringan keselamatan sosial. Ketiadaan sistem keselamatan sosial yang kukuh bukan sahaja akan memberi impak kepada pendidikan, malah semua kumpulan resolusi di kongres itu. Ini adalah contoh keburukan resolusi yang akan menjadi panduan kepada dasar yang bersifat top-down. READ MORE:Surat terbuka kepadaKongres Ekonomi Bumiputera2024 Kongres kali ini bukanlah untuk membentuk dasar kerajaan. Ia adalah perbincangan dengan ahli korporat bumiputera tentang apa dasar yang mereka ingin kerajaan laksanakan dan ia mewakili suara bumiputera walaupun realitinya tidak semua. Saya menyambut baik usaha untuk membangunkan ekonomi bumiputera kerana tidak boleh dinafikan yang masih tinggi peratusan bumiputera terutamanya golongan underclass yang ketinggalan. Tetapi ia memerlukan pendekatan yang berbeza yang lebih mesra terhadap golongan di bawah dan yang lebih inklusif untuk mengeluarkan rakyat tidak kira kaum dari kitaran ganas kemiskinan. Safiyuddin Sabri merupakan pelajar sains politik yang sedang menjalani latihan ilmiah di Aliran. The views expressed in Aliran's media statements and the NGO statements we have endorsed reflect Aliran's official stand. Views and opinions expressed in other pieces published here do not necessarily reflect Aliran's official position.



Wan Saiful - not reporting a crime is an offence? MACC - will it investigate? Or... - Charleshector - 6/03 12:46 am

One of the failings of Malaysian Parliamentarians, is that PEOPLE are simply not hearing their views/opinions. Some raise matters in Parliament, knowing they are SAFE from criminal actions or civil suits because of 'Parliamentary Privilege' - Immunity of members from civil or criminal proceedings for anything done or said before the House While debating the motion of thanks on the Royal Address on Wednesday (Feb 28), Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan (PN-Tasek Gelugor) alleged that if he had thrown support behind Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, he would be offered RM1.7mil in allocations, among others

support behind Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, he would be offered RM1.7mil in allocations, among others. The repeated message was that I must support Tambun as Prime Minister and I would receive parliamentary allocations. They said allocations for government projects could also be distributed to my cronies. They know Im having a hard time, with my wife also having cancer, he said. Wan Saiful also claimed that charges against him would be dropped if he pledged support. He is facing money laundering and corruption charges related to the Jana Wibawa project. They contacted me repeatedly until I decided to meet them one day, he said, alleging that several meetings took place at hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. I had to entertain their requests, as they had the power and I didnt know what they could do to me, he said. In my opinion, Wan Saiful should have REPORTED to the relevant law enforcement, be it the Police, MACC or other relevant bodies, about this crime or possible crime. A police report is VERY IMPORTANT, as this report also known as a First Information Report(FIR) is a requirement for the start of an investigation by police or law enforcement. The police/MACC/law enforcement can also file a FIR - In this case, after what Wan Saiful revealed in Parliament, it is more that likely that police and/or MACC have already filed the needed report(FIR) and the investigation into the alleged crime has begun, and now, if summoned, Wan Saiful must cooperate - and provide all needed information for the purposes of the investigation/s. BUT, then let us consider the crime reporting obligations of a person in Malaysia , including public servants - should there be amendments in law, to reduce the requirements or BURDENS imposed on one who reports , allowing for the reporting of any crime, even one that he heard about but does not have any real evidence... At present, Section 13 of the Criminal Procedure Code states 13Public to give information of certain matters (1) Every person aware - (a) of the commission of or the intention of any other person to commit any offence punishable under the Penal Code or any other written law ; or [(a) Subs. Act A1521:s.3 ] (b) of any sudden or unnatural death or death by violence or of any death under suspicious circumstances, or of the body of any person being found dead without its being known how that person came by death, shall in the absence of reasonable excuse, the burden of proving which shall lie upon the person so aware , immediately give information to the officer in charge of the nearest police station or to a police officer or the nearest penghulu of the commission or intention or of the sudden, unnatural or violent death or of the finding of the dead body, as the case may be. So, it is clear that Wan Saiful has indeed a reporting obligation of these crime/s. What is problematic with this section is the placement of 'burden of proving' or the maker of the police report. There should be no such burden - the purpose of a police report(or FIR) is to simply bring to the attention of the police(and/or relevant law enforcement bodies) the fact, or the SUSPICION/BELIEF that a crime may have been committed. FULL STOP. Then, the law enforcement will investigate ... IT is ABSURD to require a person reporting a crime with any burden whatsoever of proving the CRIME or proving what he reported to be true. No one, not even lawyers, KNOW all the offences under the Penal Code and/or any other written law. So, the reporting obligation must be to report a crime one is aware, or suspects may have occurred - and the phrase ' the burden of proving which shall lie upon the person so aware ,' must be deleted. Public report crimes or possible crimes, that they know or suspects may have occured - Then, relevant authority moves to INVESTIGATE. Would Wan Saiful come out saying that he did not know whether what happened was an actual crime under the Penal Code or other laws in Malaysia? He may say, he knew that what happened is wrong and maybe unethical - but he did not know that it was a crime, so he did make any police reports? Would Wan Saiful say that he did not report because he believed he could not fulfill the BURDEN of proving what he alleged, if he reported? That is why the law about obligation/duty of reporting crime or suspected crime need to be amended... Interestingly, the law was amended with regard to public officers that may DETER or prevent the reporting of crimes/misconducts committed by Ministers or the seniors.. Yes, on about 2014 vide PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2014 , the following was introduced - where the penalty was so high - a fine of up to RM1 million???? Was keep quiet even if you know or suspect a crime the new policy??? 203ADisclosure of information (1) Whoever discloses any information or matter which has been obtained by him in the performance of his duties or the exercise of his functions under any written law shall be punished with fine of not more than one million ringgit , or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both. (2) Whoever has any information or matter which to his knowledge has been disclosed in contravention of subsection (1) who discloses that information or matter to any other person shall be punished with fine of not more than one million ringgit, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with both. There must be an EXCEPTION added, that this duty/obligation of 'secrecy/confidentiality' does not apply for crimes/suspected crimes, or any misconduct/suspected misconducts. This will FREE public officers from having to KEEP QUIET even when a crime is committed by a Minister or another public officer, or others. We certainly do not want another 1MDB,... Maybe, Anwar's PH-led coalition government will do the needful - unless ... Can MACC compell Wan Saiful to lodge a report with regard to what he said in Parliament? Refer to HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT (PRIVILEGES AND POWERS) ACT 1952 (REVISED 1988), where section 7 says as follows:- 7Immunity of members from civil or criminal proceedings for anything done or said before the House No member shall be liable to any civil or criminal proceedings, arrest, imprisonment, or damages by reason of any matter or thing which he may have brought by petition, bill, resolution, motion, or otherwise, or have said before the House or any committee. In my opinion, even if Wan Saiful does not make a report of crimes suspected or alleged, MACC cannot do anything to compel him to do so. MACC should have simply invited Wan Saiful to come file a report...maybe he would have done so. However, since the matter is now public knowledge, MACC itself can file the need report(FIR) and begin investigations into the crimes alleged. And during the course of investigations, call Wan Saiful to come give evidence as a witness > whereby Wan Saiful will not be able to avoid this, and will have to attend and give a statement.. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that under the MACC Act 2009, it is the responsibility of any individuals offered bribes to quickly report the offence so that further action can be taken.... IT IS CORRECT, see Section 25 of the Act 25Duty to report bribery transactions [ MALAYSIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION ACT 2009] (1) Any person to whom any gratification is given, promised, or offered, in contravention of any provision of this Act shall report such gift, promise or offer together with the name, if known, of the person who gave, promised or offered such gratification to him to the nearest officer of the commission or police officer. (2) Any person who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or to both. (3) Any person from whom any gratification has been solicited or obtained, or an attempt has been made to obtain such gratification, in contravention of any provision of this Act shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report such soliciting or obtaining of, or attempt to obtain, the gratification together with the full and true description and if known, the name of the person who solicited, or obtained, or attempted to obtain, the gratification from him to the nearest officer of the commission or police officer. (4) Any person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (3) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both. Now, it is reported that he had apologized - so, did Wan Saiful LIE? Will he now go and lodge a report at MACC? Will MACC continue with the investigation? IF he did LIE, do we still want people who LIE as MPs? Best look at the Hansard on 5/3/2024 to determine what exactly happened. Should MACC not investigate the case of the 6 BERSATU(or rather PN MPs) - was there corruption? I was offered RM1.7mil in allocations to betray PN, says Wan Saiful By GERARD GIMINO, MARTIN CARVALHO and And TEH ATHIRA YUSOF Wednesday, 28 Feb 2024 12:35 PM MYT Photo: Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: A shouting match broke out in the Dewan Rakyat when an Opposition MP claimed he had been repeatedly induced to pledge support for the Prime Minister. While debating the motion of thanks on the Royal Address on Wednesday (Feb 28), Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan (PN-Tasek Gelugor) alleged that if he had thrown support behind Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, he would be offered RM1.7mil in allocations, among others. The repeated message was that I must support Tambun as Prime Minister and I would receive parliamentary allocations. They said allocations for government projects could also be distributed to my cronies. They know Im having a hard time, with my wife also having cancer, he said. Wan Saiful also claimed that charges against him would be dropped if he pledged support. He is facing money laundering and corruption charges related to the Jana Wibawa project. They contacted me repeatedly until I decided to meet them one day, he said, alleging that several meetings took place at hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. I had to entertain their requests, as they had the power and I didnt know what they could do to me, he said. Government backbenchers then interjected, saying these were malicious accusations. They added that if the accusations were true, Wan Saiful should lodge a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. Dont hide behind immunity in the hall. Hold a press conference outside. You are making false claims, said Chong Zhemin (PH-Kampar). Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul then stepped in, saying Wan Saifuls claims were seemingly hearsay. We cannot bring this into the hall. Its always about what they' said. You cant do that, Johari said, adding that he could not verify the validity of the matter. Johari then instructed Wan Saiful to wrap up his debate so proceedings could continue. - Star, 28/2/2024 MACC: Wan Saiful given one week to report alleged bribe offer for supporting PM Anwar MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that under the MACC Act 2009, it is the responsibility of any individuals offered bribes to quickly report the offence so that further action can be taken. Bernamapic Monday, 04 Mar 2024 8:46 PM MYT SEREMBAN, March 4 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is giving Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan one week to lodge a report on his claim that several individuals have promised him rewards if he pledges support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that under the MACC Act 2009, it is the responsibility of any individuals offered bribes to quickly report the offence so that further action can be taken. I cannot announce yet what action can be taken (if he fails to report). We are still waiting for his report; there are various possibilities (like summoning to MACC). Since he (Wan Saiful) has mentioned in the august House of Parliament about the alleged bribery (offer), he is obliged to make a report under Section 25 of the MACC Act 2009. He has to come to the MACC office; dont expect MACC to bring him to the office, he added. He told reporters this after attending the Anti-Corruption Executive Talk with Negeri Sembilan state executive councillors and state assemblymen, including Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, here today. On the case of former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassins son-in-law Datuk Seri Muhammad Adlan Berhan, Azam said MACC had not yet discussed with the Attorney Generals Chambers the possibility of charging him in absentia.Azam had earlier said MACC was ready to charge Muhammad Adlan with criminal breach of trust but he could not be located and is believed to be still overseas. Azam also said MACC had not received any reports against the current Negeri Sembilan state Exco members and state assemblymen. Bernama, Malay Mail, 4/3/2024 Govt retracts motion to suspend Bersatu MP Wan Saiful after his open apology to Agong, PM in Parliament During his turn to debate on February 28, Wan Saiful admitted that he did utter a paragraph which said, 'Corrupt meant abuse of power'. Picture by Firdaus Latif By Soo Wern Jun Tuesday, 05 Mar 2024 1:12 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 The government has retracted its motion to suspend Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan for six months. This followed Wan Saifuls explanation and retraction of his debate speech after he was given an opportunity by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul to clarify and retract contents of his speech delivered last week when debating the Kings speech in the House. Before I call on the Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to read out the motion, I would like to call on Tasek Gelugor to give him an opportunity to state his desire so that, to me, it is better for the country. I would like to give Tasek Gelugor a last chance to state what he initially wanted to say as discussed, Johari told Parliament today. During his turn to debate on February 28, Wan Saiful admitted that he did utter a paragraph which said, Corrupt meant abuse of power. After which, there was some disturbance. But I carried on, and I said, Ampun Tuanku, that person who abuses his power, is granted an audience with Your Majesty, every week before the Cabinet meeting that, I was directing it to Tambun (Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim). I did repeat that again on February 29, when Jelutong brought it up. I would like to retract the sentence and my statement, and I would like to apologise for that statement. I would like to humbly, because in the motion, if there were mistakes I made and touched on anything relating to the King, I would like to apologise for the statement. Thank you, Speaker; I hope you are able to make a fair deliberation, Wan Saiful told Parliament during his brief explanation. Johari then proceeded to accept the Tasek Gelugor MPs apology and asked Parliament to move on from the incident. This means that Tasek Gelugor has apologised to Tambun and has retracted his statement, thats one. Secondly, Tasek Gelugor has also sought to apologise to the King. For that I will accept, minister, I take it as we can resolve this matter since an open apology has been made, I hope minister you can accept this apology as well, Johari said, while addressing Zahid in Parliament. Zahid proceeded to retract the motion that was listed as first in the matters of the Order Paper today following Question Time. I would like to retract the motion stated as number one in the order of matters for today, Zahid told Parliament. Last Wednesday, the Dewan Rakyat Speaker had given a stern warning to all MPs in the Lower House to adhere to his orders or risk being suspended for six months. He said this after repeatedly asking Wan Saiful to refrain from raising matters that were merely hearsay, but to no avail. Wan Saiful, prior to Joharis warning had claimed that he was repeatedly offered rewards in exchange for his support for the prime minister. His claims sparked a ruckus in the Lower House and he was told by the Dewan Rakyat Speaker to refrain from drawing attention to matters that were merely hearsay. This had also led Johari to warn all MPs of a six-month suspension should they disobey his orders not to bring political squabbles into the Lower House. - Malay Mail, 5/3/2024



[terkini] MENANTU MUHYIDDIN APA CER? ISU KERETA CHEGUBAD DISIASAT KERANA... - Wrlr - 6/03 7:32 am

Polis membuka kertas siasatan terhadap Chegu Bard, atau nama sebenarnya Badrul Hisham Shaharin, berhubung kenyataan beliau yang didakwa berbaur hasutan berkaitan kereta kurniaan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim kepada Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

melengkapkan kertas siasatan ini dan kedua-dua individu akan dipanggil untuk memberi keterangan dalam masa terdekat," katanya kepada pemberita selepas menghadiri majlis serah terima tugas Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Narkotik Bukit Aman yang baharu Datuk Khaw Kok Chin daripada Datuk Seri Mohd Kamarudin Md Din serta Pengarah Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri dan Ketenteraman Awam yang baharu Mohd Kamarudin daripada Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali di sini. Mengenai notis merah terhadap menantu bekas Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin iaitu Datuk Seri Muhammad Adlan Berhan, Razarudin berkata pihaknya telah menghantar maklumat tambahan seperti yang diminta oleh Polis Antarabangsa (Interpol).



Only PN candidates contested in GE15, so if they are expelled from BERSATU, they will NOT be disqualified as MPs? What does the PN Constitution say? - Charleshector - 4/03 11:49 pm

BERSATU amending Constitution in attempt to get BERSATU(or rather PN) MPs who expressed support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to suffer the Anti-Hopping law consequence - be disqualified, and hence a by-elections

support the party's position on different subject matters, and even what is stated in the said party's election Manifestos. Hence, after being elected MP, if the leave the said party - this is an ACT OF BETRAYAL to the people who voted for them, that is WHY THEY ARE DISQUALIFIED, and the people get another chance to choose the MP of their choice. 3) The Anti-Party Hopping law is not meant to give political parties control over their MPs - so a political party cannot THREATEN any MP to do as per what the party or leadership commands and if not, end up being disqualified. After all, the MP is the people's representative and their loyalty is FIRST to the people of their constituency. That is also WHY if a political party EXPELS a MP - he/she is NOT DISQUALIFIED, and continues as MP for their constituents. 4) However, the moment any expelled MP joins another political party, he will automatically be disqualified. 5) The BERSATU MPs, or rather the PN MPs who now have expressed support for PM Anwar Ibrahim have not left BERSATU/PN and thus is not DISQUALIFIED. 6) The Anti-Party Hopping is RIGHT > It cannot be used by political parties to control their MPs... 7) BERSATU now amended its constitution - but it is of no use, as it is definitely UNCONSTITUTIONAL .. 8) Secondly, no Party Constitution amendment is valid UNTIL the Registrar of Societies(ROS) says OK - our draconian Societies Act do not even give Societies to change their rules/Constitution by themselves. 9) In this case, the ROS would most likely reject the Constitution Amended at recent BERSATU General Meeting - WHY? Because it goes against the Federal Constitution - but then, this is Malaysia - and maybe the Home Minister will step in and grant an 'exemption'? ANOTHER ISSUE related to the Anti-Hopping laws - The said BERSATU MPs did not stand as BERSATU candidates in GE15 - but as Perikatan Nasional(PN)'s candidates, a registered political party whose members include BERSATU. So, these MPs will only be disqualified when they leave PERIKATAN Nasional ? So when and how do a MP leave PN - for that we need to look at PN's Constitution itself. Does the PN Constitution say that when a MP leaves a PN Member Party, like BERSATU - what happens to that MP? Is he still a PN MP? What is a BERSATU MP leaves BERSATU and joins PAS - he still remains a PN MP? Does PN Constitution allow for individual members? Can a MP from BERSATU leave BERSATU, and still remain a PN MP? According to the Anti-Party Hopping law in the Constitution, it is ONLY when a PN MP leaves PN that he will be disqualified... ANY MP MUST BE INDEPENDENT TO SUPPORT, ABSTAIN OR OBJECT ANY LAWS OR MATTERS RAISED IN PARLIAMENT OR OTHERWISE... POLITICAL PARTIES ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO DEMAND THAT THEY ACT/VOTE AS THE PARTY ORDERS - THIS IS UNDEMOCRATIC and unconstitutional. If the constituents want end to TOL Highways, the MP must campaign and vote for the abolition of toll highways - even if the Political Party says it wants tol highways... However, in Malaysia, MPs simply do not have the freedom to represent the constituents - or make decisions, as to what the constituents want . They are many a time 'forced' to vote as the party commands - and a few MPs are BRAVE enough to even have a different view from their party leadership...And in most parties, the membership has NO SAY in the candidate, it all depends on the leadership - Where is the DEMOCRACY? That is WHY people simply have NO or little RESPECT for their MPs - they do not even lobby their MPs to push for certain positions in law or policy - as they know their MPs are just 'Party Slaves' or YES-MEN. We need more GOOD MPs who will act on their conscience and values, and not simply be obedient party members... > In that case, Hassan Karim stands out as an exceptional MP, who is brave enough even to criticize even Party President and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim...We need MORE MPs like that - yes they may fully support party position in most things or fundamental issues - but they will also protest and speak out when something is not RIGHT... In Malaysia, if the culture 'do as my party commands' continues, is there really any need for 222 MPs to attend Parliamentary sessions - is it not enough for just party leaders/reps to be present. After all, Malaysian MPs are not free to express their own views... So, when the BERSATU 6 said they support Anwar, and presumably have confidence in Anwar being PM - there should be nothing wrong with this. Tomorrow, they may OBJECT to a law or something that the government proposes... Any POLITICAL party is just like Malaysia - where there are people that support Anwar as PM and those that do not. We see this support expressed during party elections - does a party EXPEL all who did not support the elected leader? No, we do not - we accept all, for they share common values and principles of the party > but not necessarily agree with all the things the leadership says all the time... The BERSATU six have not left BERSATU or PN >> so really there is NO NEED to change their seats in Parliament, is there. NOW, if there was THREATS, BRIBES, CORRUPTION that led them to shift the support to Anwar, then it should be a CRIME to be prosecuted. But, if they are doing so of their free will - then it is OK. Did the UNITY government bribe with offer of monies, positions in GLCs or government agencies, etc >> if YES, it must be a CRIME - PARLIAMENTARY REFORM - Votes usually taken are not even counted - it is dependent on VOLUME odd. This must change people need to know HOW exactly their MP VOTED - YES, NO or ABSTAINED > the restoration of the right to freely vote is important for the return of RESPECT to individual MPs. And the people must know how his/her MP voted > then more constituents will go lobby MPs to take a particular position on a Bill or a provision of a Bill. (Now, many see as no use, because many MPs just do as ordered by party - too afraid to take a position against party/party leadership - FEUDALISM or NEO FEUDALISM lives on, and DEMOCRACY is sidelined. See how BERSATU leadership wants to control its MPs/ADUNs - do as the leadership says, not what your constituents want - not what you fell it right ... These three provisions comprise Article 10.4, stipulating that any Bersatu members holding positions in the Dewan Rakyat or state legislative assemblies who fail to adhere to directives issued by the partys supreme council as outlined in Article 10.5 shall have their Bersatu membership terminated immediately. The additional sub-clause, Article 10.5, empowers the Bersatu supreme council to issue written directives to any or all of its Dewan Rakyat or state legislative assembly members. Do we want peoples' representative (wakil rakyat) who have no choice but follow what the leadership of their party says. Should not MPs represent the people of their constituency, or be FREE to act according to his/her values and principles, after considering party position???? BERSATU amending its constitution is useless, as I believe all of them contested Perikatan Nasional MPs - so, what does the PN Constitution say about expelling MPs? WHAT CAN THE CONSTITUENTS DO TO REMOVE MPs THAT THEY HAVE LOSS CONFIDENCE ON? Time Malaysia considers putting up a LAW on this > If the constituents have loss confidence in their MP, then they must submit a PETITION that is signed by more than 50% of the constituents that had the right to vote in the elections that elected the said MP - The petition must contain name and NRIC. If the number is achieved, the said MP is forthwith DISQUALIFIED and a by-elections will be held. [Of course, the disqualified MP is allow to contest in the by-elections] So, if that law to RECALL MP exist in Malaysia - power is returned to the PEOPLE to remove any MP >> so if they are UNHAPPY with the 6 BERSATU MPs to the extend that they have loss confidence in them to continue representing them in Parliament - then they can be removed... Maybe PN should push for such a law - maybe PH-led coalition will put such a law in place.... How interesting that UMNO-BN is already preparing for by-elections -.. .. Bersatu amending constitution to scare MPs from backing Anwar, says Dr Zulkafperi Tanjung Karang MP Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi, who is one of six Bersatu MPs supporting the government, says he is unfazed by the partys plans. Amirul Aiman - 26 Feb 2024, 7:49am Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi said ultimately, the Registrar of Societies will decide whether the amendments to Bersatus constitution are approved. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: A Bersatu MP who now supports Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the partys decision to amend its constitution is meant to intimidate other elected representatives from switching allegiance. Tanjong Karang MP Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi said the party seems to be reacting to claims that more Bersatu MPs would be declaring their support for the prime minister and the unity government. What Bersatu is attempting to do (by amending its constitution) is to pressure those who are considering changing their support and prevent it from happening, he said at a press conference last night. However, Zulkafperi said he was unfazed by the partys decision as the constitutional changes would not apply to him and his five Bersatu colleagues who now support Anwar. "I dont believe its binding, but well leave it to our lawyers to handle. According to the constitution, any changes should ideally be forward-looking. Retrospective changes would not be binding, he said, adding that ultimately, the Registrar of Societies will decide whether the amendments are approved. On Jan 29, Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin announced that the partys Supreme Council agreed to amend Article 10 of the partys constitution to keep its elected representatives in line. This comes after six Bersatu MPs declared support for Anwar without leaving the party in order to circumvent the anti-hopping law. Hamzah said they have also agreed to pursue legal action against elected representatives who betray the party, with the aim of vacating their seats and that the party is prepared to face by-elections. Apart from Zulkafperi, the other five MPs are Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang), Zahari Kechik (Jeli) and Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang). All six MPs justified their support for the federal government by citing the needs of their constituencies. However, they said they would remain loyal to Bersatu. Last month, Syed Hussin claimed that up to eight more MPs were expected to declare their support for the unity government. - FMT, 26/2/2024 Will Bersatu's controversial constitutional amendments bring good or have potential ramifications? By WAN AHMAD ATARMIZI 04 Mar 2024 01:32pm Muhyiddin (sitting, centre) at a press conference after the Bersatu's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at the Ideal Convention Centre Selayang on Saturday. In a signification move aimed at addressing internal rifts and asserting party discipline, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) recently convened an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on March 2, to enact crucial amendments to its constitution. This EGM, held amidst heightened political tensions, sought to close existing loopholes and define clearer guidelines for party members, especially elected representatives, to uphold party loyalty and integrity. Closing the 'Loophole' During the EGM, which saw the participation of approximately 1,000 party delegates from across the nation, Bersatu approved amendments to its constitution aimed at addressing recent challenges concerning party defections and support for rival political figures. Notably, the amendments were devised to close a perceived loophole that allowed six Bersatu Members of Parliament (MPs) to express support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim without forfeiting their party membership. Bersatus Supreme Council Member, Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan had emphasised the importance of these amendments in preserving party unity and discipline. He highlighted the unanimous approval of the amendments by Bersatu's delegates during the EGM, signalling the party's firm stance against disloyalty and betrayal. The amendments introduced at the EGM included the addition of three sub-clauses to Bersatu's constitution. These three provisions comprise Article 10.4, stipulating that any Bersatu members holding positions in the Dewan Rakyat or state legislative assemblies who fail to adhere to directives issued by the partys supreme council as outlined in Article 10.5 shall have their Bersatu membership terminated immediately. The additional sub-clause, Article 10.5, empowers the Bersatu supreme council to issue written directives to any or all of its Dewan Rakyat or state legislative assembly members. The third sub-clause, adopted by Bersatu delegates during the EGM, pertains to Article 10.4 and mandates the secretary-general, under the directive of the supreme council, to formally notify the affected member of their immediate termination of membership and removal from Bersatus party registry system. These sub-clauses, crafted to address the specific concerns raised by recent events, would empower the party's supreme council to take decisive action against members who deviate from party directives. Implications of the Amendments Additionally, Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin elaborated on the implications of these amendments, highlighting their alignment with the Federal Constitution's provisions and their potential invocation of the anti-hopping law. Muhyiddin emphasised that the amendments would lead to the automatic cessation of membership for MPs or state legislative members who act contrary to the party's policies, thereby triggering the vacancy of their seats. Following the endorsement of these revisions during Bersatu's EGM, Muhyiddin said the party would seek approval from the Registrar of Societies (RoS) for the amended constitution. Once the RoS sanctions the modifications, Bersatu will promptly implement these regulations. Bersatu Secretary-General Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will then correspond with all six Bersatu members, seeking verification of their support for Anwar. If they affirm their support, the constitutional provisions mandating the vacation of their seats will be enforced. Crucially, Bersatu's constitutional amendments are poised to redefine the consequences for party defections and disloyalty, marking a significant departure from previous disciplinary measures. These amendments aim to bolster the party's internal cohesion and resilience amid evolving political dynamics, ensuring that party members uphold their allegiance and accountability. The six MPs who went rogue since last year are Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang) and Tanjong Karang MP Datuk Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi. Potential Ramifications However, concerns have been raised regarding the retroactive application of these measures amidst the fervour surrounding Bersatu's EGM and its consequential amendments. Bersatu Women's Wing Deputy Chief Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin cautioned against the retroactive implementation of the amendments, advocating for fairness and adherence to legal principles. As Bersatu awaits the RoSs approval for the constitutional amendments, the party braces for potential ramifications, including the possibility of vacant parliamentary seats and subsequent by-elections. The outcome of these developments remains pivotal, shaping Bersatu's trajectory and influence within Malaysia's political landscape. - Sinar Daily, 4/3/2024 BN ready to field candidates if six Bersatu seats declared vacant, says Zahid Nation Sunday, 03 Mar 2024 5:31 PM MYT BAGAN DATUK: Barisan Nasional is prepared to contest six parliamentary seats currently held by Bersatu if they are declared vacant, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) . The coalition chairman and Umno president said these seats used to be Barisan's. "We will discuss with the unity government leadership to decide on this if the vacancies occur," he told reporters after attending the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) mini showcase programme here on Sunday (March 3). He said Umno and Barisan candidates should be given priority to contest in these constituencies. However, he said that Parliamentary regulations and the Federal Constitution do not provide for the Bersatu MPs concerned to be stripped of their seats despite efforts by Bersatu. He said Bersatu seemed to be having a taste of its own medicine as one of its leaders had previously taken Umno MPs into Bersatu. This follows an amendment to Article 10 of the Bersatu Constitution, as approved at a special party general meeting, to immediate strip the membership of any elected representative who pledges support that contradicts Bersatu's directive or stand. Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the party would send a report on the amendment to the Registrar of Societies (ROS) and it would be enforced with immediate effect if approved. The six Bersatu MPs who have expressed support for the Prime Minister are Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Mohd Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang), Datuk Zulkafperi Hanapi (Tanjong Karang), Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar) and Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan). Bernama - Star, 3/3/2024



Wan Saiful's propaganda game... - Alditta - 4/03 12:12 am

Wan Saiful Wan Jan, the Perikatan Nasional MP for Tasek Gelugor dropped a bombshell in the Dewan Rakyat on Feb 28, when he alleged that he had been offered RM1.7 million to be spent on his constituency. The money was allegedly to be given in exchange for his support for the prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim

have received a phone call in which he was threatened and warned that he had to express support for the prime minister. Due to the nature of the threat received, he said he agreed to meet, followed up by many other meetings, all at hotels across Kuala Lumpur. The first was on Jan 17 at the Westin Hotel, followed by another at the JW Marriot Hotel, with one also scheduled for the end of February at the Corus Hotel. He claimed that one of those he met was a friend, whom he refused to name. However, the other men who approached him had used fake names which they appeared to forget, or got wrong, when addressing one another. There are many disturbing aspects to these allegations. Bribery is a serious crime. Why didnt Wan Saiful lodge a report with the police or the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission? At the very least, there could have been a sting operation to catch the perpetrators red-handed. However, it appears more likely he does not have evidence to back his allegations, and only wanted to make the government look bad, by deciding to tell his little secret in the Dewan Rakyat, where he knows he has immunity as an MP and need not provide any evidence or details. Had he made this revelation outside Parliament, that someone had offered him money to support the prime minister, he may have found a charge of defamation lodged against him. Who else would want to offer him money to support Anwar, but someone from the PKR presidents camp? Others may also argue, that perhaps it could have been a third party which wanted to make Anwar look bad, If he had evidence of an attempt at bribery, he needs to report it and have his claims challenged in court. Perhaps, the real purpose of this expose was to sow the seeds of uncertainty and confusion among the supporters of the unity government. The other disturbing aspect of Wan Saifuls behaviour is how he casually revealed that he had no choice but to entertain the meet-ups because they have the power and that if he did not accede to their request, something unexpected beyond (his) control might happen. In claiming he fears for his safety, he seems to be making out that the people are probably thugs. Propaganda game... Wan Saiful is only playing a propaganda game. When censured by the Speaker and asked to retract the remarks, Wan Saiful easily complied. This was not a sign of compliance or humility on his part. Wan Saiful willingly withdrew his allegations because he knew that the damage had already been done. It would be widely reported that the bribe had been offered in exchange for his support for the PM. This was the message he wanted to come out of Parliament. However, it is puzzling why the Speaker did not come down hard on him. Wan Saiful had made a personal attack and hed done so without substance or evidence. It is about time those who made personal attacks are punished so that they can be made an example. This may deter other recalcitrant MPs from repeating wild unsubstantiated claims in Parliament. Wan Saiful should have been suspended from the Dewan Rakyat for six months and his allowance for that period withdrawn. The other puzzle is the offer of a mere RM1.7 million for Wan Saifuls constituency area. It seems a pittance and doesnt make sense. In the five years before the next election, he would receive only RM340,000 per year to spend on his constituency. It does not seem a huge amount although to be fair, any extra money to be spent on his constituency will come in handy. When the MP for Jelutong, Pakatan Harapans RSN Rayer, urged Wan Saiful to lodge a report with the MACC, he said that he had all the records and warned Rayer not to test him or he would reveal the people, one by one. At this point, either Rayer or the Speaker should have called his bluff. The MPs were in the midst of the debate on the royal address when Wan Saiful dropped his expose. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in opening Parliament, had advised MPs to behave and have a code of conduct and some decency. Was Wan Saiful disrespectful of the Agongs express wish for MPs to behave? The Agong had also stated his desire for the nation to have political stability but the seeds of confusion sowed by Wan Saiful does have the potential to cause the rakyat to lose confidence in the government. When the ringgit is struggling, and our economy could do with a boost, it appears that the PN politicians just want to play politics. - Mariam Mokhtar What is SST? SST refers to Sales and Service Tax. The sales tax is only levied on the level of the producer or manufacturer, while the service tax is imposed on all customers who use tax services. The SST rates are less transparent than the standard 6% GST, the SST rates vary between 6 and 10%. What is GST? GST is a multi-level tax system for most businesses and industries, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers and consumers. GST covers a wide range of targets, from manufacturers selling products to dealers, reselling them to retailers, and then reselling them to consumers at every stage. GST comprises all businesses, retailers and trades. The sales tax covers only manufacturers whereas the service tax covers certain prescribed services such as professional services. The suppliers are allowed to claim back the governments GST, but the government does not immediately refund the GST claims, which creates problems for the cash flow of the companies. While SST is a single tax system, only the service industry and manufacturers need to pay SST when selling products to dealers. SST has only one phase to pay taxes, compared with every phase of GST. Demi nak tunjuk SST menyusahkan rakyat, ada yang senaraikan perkhidmatan yang dikenakan SST. Contohnya tiket kapal terbang, repair telefon bimbit dan lain-lain lain.Macam aku tulis sebelum ni, memanglah akan ada pertambahan belanja. Kalau tak ada, bukanlah kenaikan cukai namanya. Ceritanya sekarang, impak minimum pada rakyat.Tiket kapal terbang, perbaiki telefon, servis kereta, semua buat tiap2 hari ke? Yang penting, perkara yang diperlukan setiap hari tu tak naik. Kalau naik tapi setahun sekali, kesannya minimum. Yang naik kapal terbang tiap hari tu cuma golongan kayangan. Sibuk nak bela kayangan ni dah kenapa? Dapat elaun ke?Nak bandingkan, masa GST dulu, makan kat mamak pun kena. Sekarang perkhidmatan F tak naik. Takkan rendah sangat IQ tu sampai perkara macam tu pun nak kena beritahu?Sebenarnya aku malas dah nak ulas pasal SST ni. Sebab semua komen berbentuk presumptive. Tak nampak lagi kesan sebenar. Memang ada yang cerita barang naik tapi tak logik. Bayangkan, naik SST tu cuma 2%. Tiba-tiba harga barang naik dekat 100%. Mintak resit tak mau beri pulak tu. Bukti tak ada bermakna menipu. Boleh jadi fitnah kalau begitu. Eh logik la sikit. Bagi la bukti. Tapi ada juga yang percaya. Siap tag aku suruh baca. Aku dah baca tapi tak ulas sebab bagi aku adalah terlalu bodoh kalau percaya cerita dia. Biar je walau meroyan. Lepas sebulan, keadaan akan tenang sebab orang baru perasan cerita yang tersebar tu lebih kepada nak cipta sentimen. Bukan cerita sebenar pun. Lebih baik highlight kerajaan turunkan defisit serta kurangkan pertumbuhan hutang. Ia tak pernah dibuat oleh mana2 PM termasuklah Mahathir, selepas DS Anwar dipecat. Walaun2 marah bila Jackpot kena SST 8% kot, sabarlah walaun,t ak sampai seposen takkan itu pun nak berkira... Kita tak usah layan royanan walaun dan walajib soal SST ni. Untuk layan kanak-kanak, kena turunkan IQ setaraf kanak-kanak. Begitu juga melayan orang bodoh dan orang gila. Biarkan walau terus meroyan. IQ kita tak serendah mereka. Baik tumpukan soal Hadi dan pemimpin PAS yang lain menderhaka kepada Sultan. Itu lebih bermakna. - Raja Gelap II Story seterusnya... 15 babies have died at Kamal Adwan Hospital due to the lack of food, fuel and medicine. Two baby twins from Rafah targeted and killed by the Israeli occupation. One child killed and multiple injured in an Israeli airstrike on the Abu-Ghali family home in Bina refugee camp, Rafah 2 brothers Amr and Muhammad Al Farra were tragically murdered by an Israeli sniper as they were inspecting their home in Khan-Younis.They were left to bleed out with nobody able to help them until they died. cheers.



Repeal, not amend, The Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022...Wrong for Anwars PH-led government to put into force law that was even previously opposed by PH MPs in Parliament. Remove appointed Commissioners of IPCC to save monies? - Charleshector - 1/03 8:25 pm

What do we do when the police decide not to investigate, decide no further action or investigations (NFA) is needed or decide to not proceed to charge and try in court their fellow police officers that have allegedly committed crimes, or even subsequently decide to discontinue criminal trials? Shocking that Minister puts into force law opposed when it was tabled by the then PN-BN coalition government, that replaced the PH tabled IPCMC Bill, which was being improved? The fact must be noted that even when the IPCC Bill was being debated in Parliament, the Pakatan Harapan and other Opposition MPs were generally strongly against it. So, why did the Minister put it into force after GE15, ignoring the sentiments and position of PH and the people about this bad law? MADPET is most disappointed with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Harapan led coalition government, who vide Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, put into force the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 on 1 July 2023 [PU(B) 574/2022]

Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 , and an immediate STOP in the process of appointing Commissioners, officers and setting up structures which is costing government monies. The IPCC was not what was intended when that said 2004 Royal Commission to Enhance the Operation and Management of the Royal Malaysia Police, led by former chief justice Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, that recommended Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). One must remember that the then Royal Commission (RC) made the recommendation for an IPCMC despite the fact that there already existed the Police Force Commission that had the power under Article 140(1) of the Federal Constitution to exercise disciplinary control, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), police or other relevant authorities to deal with reports of crime committed by police officers . This implies that the existing mechanisms that were meant to deal with crime or misconduct committed by police officers had failed or was found lacking thus the need for an INDEPENDENT IPCMC, that is placed under direct Parliament authority, The weakness of the IPCC Act is many, as the IPCC now ends up being a sorting body required to refer complaints it received back to the Police Force Commission , the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), police or other relevant authorities . What is the use of simply sorting complaints and referring it back to very same institutions, that also existed at the time the Royal Commission, made the recommendation for the setting up of the IPCMC. In fact, the new IPCMC when it comes to be, after this present IPCC is done away with, should also be tasked with the monitoring of the Police Force Commission and other relevant bodies that are meant to act on crimes or misconducts allegedly committed by the police. In most cases, the relevant authorities dealing with crimes committed by the police will still be the police again. What do we do when the police decide not to investigate, decide no further action or investigations (NFA) is needed or decide to not proceed to charge and try in court their fellow police officers that have allegedly committed crimes, or even subsequently decide to discontinue criminal trials? Shocking that Minister puts into force law opposed when it was tabled by the then PN-BN coalition government, that replaced the PH tabled IPCMC Bill, which was being improved? The fact must be noted that even when the IPCC Bill was being debated in Parliament, the Pakatan Harapan and other Opposition MPs were generally strongly against it. So, why did the Minister put it into force after GE15, ignoring the sentiments and position of PH and the people about this bad law? MADPET is most disappointed with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Harapan led coalition government, who vide Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, put into force the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 on 1 July 2023 [PU(B) 574/2022]. It is true that this law had been passed by Parliament, obtained royal assent on 8 October 2022, and was gazette on 18 October 2022, but NO law comes into force or operation until the Minister does so . What should have rightly be done, was to send this IPCC law back to Parliament to be repealed or amended so that Malaysia will finally have a truly Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC ), as recommended by the Royal Commission of Inquiry about 19 years ago, or even the IPCMC Bill tabled by the then PH government in 2019 after incorporating the recommendation of the Parliamentary Select Committee and others to remedy matters lacking. IPCC Commissioners appointed found wanting In January 2024, the Home Minister announced the appointment of a former director-general of the Prime Ministers Department s Implementation Coordination the new IPCC chairman, that a former Prime Ministers Department advisory board chairman will be Deputy, and the other 3 are a former National Audit Departments financial sector director, a former police s logistics and technology department deputy director and a former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission special operations division senior director. Will they be truly independent and not simply yes men to the government of the day? They came from a past in the PMs Department, Finance Ministry, police and MACC and what did they do, if and when they became aware of the 1MDB or SRC scandal? MADPET believes that no former police or MACC officer should be in the Commission, and neither should there be anyone with a past in the Prime Ministers Department. All intended Commissioners should all be vetted by Parliament before appointment, and they should be former judges, lawyers, former prosecutors, and those with no past in government services especially the police. SUHAKAM was perceived as a toothless tiger until the appointment of Hasmy Agam as Chairman on in 2010, and thereafter Razali Ismail, who then saw SUHAKAM becoming a real Human Rights Commission thus, the effectiveness of any Commission depends on the independence and bravery of the Commissioners appointed who is brave enough to act independently without fear or favour - not even worried whether their action/s will displease the Prime Minister or government of the day, or affect their reappointment for another 3 year term. Shortcomings of the Police Force Commission A fundamental problem today is that the public lose of faith in the system when it comes to dealing with bad cops. Lodging reports and complaints against police and law enforcement is useless, as most of the time nothing much seems to happen. Lets consider the Police Force Commission , who is duty bound by Article 146(1) of the Federal Constitution to submit annual reports to Parliament but where do we find it? Does it even contain details of crime/misconduct alleged and/or confirmed, penalties imposed and the name of the said officer all of which are very important to assure that their complaints are not ignored, and it will also serve as a DETTERENT to other officers, who will know what crime/misconduct that they must certainly not commit? What police cannot do Be transparent about IGPs Standing Orders and other regulations What are the things that police cannot do? Besides the Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 and few offences stated in certain laws, police are also bound to follow the Inspector Generals Standing Orders (Section 97 Police Act 1967), but the problem is that it is difficult for the public to know what it contains, hence making it almost impossible for the members of the public to even lodge complaints about a police officers non-compliance with Regulations and Standing Orders of the Inspector General of the Police (IGP). The government must ensure that all regulations and Standing Orders are made available to the Public, initially in police and Home Ministrys website, which will then enable the public to actively be able to highlight any non-compliances. Sadly, the coming into force of IPCC Act ends capacity of EAIC to deal with complaints about police. Another sad consequence, of the putting in force of the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022, was that misconduct or complaints against members of the police force can no longer be dealt by the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC ). One must appreciate that the EAIC did well in the inquiries of death in police custody like in the case S.Balamurugan, Soh Kai Chiok, Syed Mohd Azlan, N.Dharmendran and James Ramesh, whereby the Investigation Reports are available in the EAICs website. Some of the findings of the EAIC against the police was indeed BRAVE, for they found police wrongdoings in causing the death and also tampering/destroying evidence. Based on its past annual reports, the complaint received against the police was the highest 2020(699), 2021(742) and 2022(500). Now, the problem is what happens to complaints concerning police officers? Despite EAIC recommendations, for criminal action to be taken, sadly almost none was taken. That is the reason, that besides investigative powers, such Commissions like the EAIC, Malaysian Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) and hopefully the REAL IPCMC when it comes to be must be also given prosecution powers for crimes committed by the police, and NOT just crimes under the IPCC (or later IPCMC Act The IPCMC must be able to hold PUBLIC Inquiries and PROSECUTE At present, this Independent Police Conduct Commission, besides sorting and sending complaints to other bodies, seems to not even have the ability to have any PUBLIC INQUIRY for the complaints against police. The other problem that arises is what happens after the complaints are referred to the Police Force Commission, MACC or the police to take action? What if nothing happens should not the REAL IPCMC, when it comes into being, then have the power to prosecute themselves for crimes that police commits? Minister, S top pussyfooting when it comes to the Police The Malaysian police have been implicated in many possible non-compliance of law including death in police custody, torture and even extrajudicial killings. When will the all the police officers on duty be wearing body-cams with recording capacity? When will CCTVs be installed in police lock-ups, and every other room that the police deal with suspects? Such measures have long needed to protect suspects rights importantly ensure that the Malaysian police act professionally in accordance with the law. The Malaysian government must bravely remove and/or prosecute bad cops, and do what is needed to restore the public image of the Malaysian police. One wonders at times as to why the government seems afraid of the police? Could it be that the police hold swords of Damocles over their head, placing them Ministers or even MPs in a situation in where something very bad could happen to them at any time if the police is offended? Could it be revelation of evidence of crimes committed? After all, it has been proven true that Prime Ministers and members of the Cabinet have in the past committed crimes, including abuse of power and corruption. We need a CLEAN corrupt-free and efficient police force in Malaysia, and MADPET calls for the REPEAL of Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022, and an enactment of a new truly Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). MADPET calls also for an immediate removal of Commissioners said to be appointed to save government monies. Commissioners of the real IPCMC must be vetted by Parliament, and should be truly Independent. Charles Hector For and on behalf of MADPET(Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture) Press Release IPCC Lacks the Authority to Uphold Police Accountability 22 Dec 2022 4:56 pm The Malaysian Bar refers to the recent announcement made by the Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, where he stated that the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) Act which was passed in the Dewan Rakyat earlier this year would come into force in June 2023. 1 We are disheartened by the Governments plan to forge ahead with the Act, especially when the Malaysian Bar has consistently expressed grave concerns relating to the shortcomings of the IPCC Act. Over the past many years, Malaysians have been barraged with the disturbing phenomenon of deaths in police custody. As a nation, we are deeply dismayed by the unabated spate of deaths that appear to have no end in sight. The police exercise a wide array of powers ranging from the right to arrest; the right to use force, seize property, and to search private premises; just to name a few. These are all draconian measures that must be justified, and they demand a high standard of integrity and competence from those executing them. The public has a right to expect that the police will act with utmost fairness when dealing with the community they serve. It is therefore only right that there should be an independent oversight body to preside over one of our countrys most important public services the police force. The Malaysian Bar has always been a vocal advocate for the establishment of an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). The most salient feature of the IPCMC is that it is provided with disciplinary authority over the police. It goes without saying that the police cannot police themselves. The IPCMC guarantees accountability because it provides the necessary enforcement powers to reprimand and punish errant officers if they break the law. The IPCMC will provide the police with the dignity and respect it rightly deserves by addressing the misconduct committed by a few of its members, which brings disrepute to the rest of the hardworking men and women in blue who are committed to serving our nation and its people. It should also be noted that prior to 2020, the Government of the day in 2018 had tabled the IPCMC Bill, only for it to be replaced with the IPCC by the Government that took over after the so-called Sheraton Move. 2 It has always been our view that the IPCC in its current form fails to live up to our expectations of a more transparent and better regulated police force. First of all, the Commissioners of the IPCC ("the Commission) are appointed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Chief Executive Officer of the Commission is appointed by the Minister of Home Affairs, which further undermines any form of independence or impartiality in this oversight mechanism, leading it to become further entwined with the Executive. Secondly, the Commission may conduct visits to any place and premises, such as police stations, lock-ups and detention centres, but they will have to provide early notice. This will render such visits ineffective as it will give time to the authorities that they are visiting, the time to make arrangements in advance and that may not be reflective of the actual situation at the premises. Thirdly, the Commission under the IPCC does not bar the appointment of former police officers or current government officials to the Commission, therefore further blurring the line between the Executive and the Commission. One of the main differences between the IPCMC and the IPCC is that under the IPCC, the Commission cannot act against police officers who have committed wrongdoing, but can only recommend proposed action to the Police Force Commission or other relevant authorities. It is a toothless piece of legislation that does not effectively achieve the intended objective. Good policing is fair, just, and effective. It requires trust by the public in an institution that is mandated to serve and protect us. This can be done through establishing a system of civilian oversight, which is exhibited in the IPCMC Bill, but not in the IPCC Act. External scrutiny is a hallmark of any democratic police force and one that is accountable, transparent, and responsive to the needs of the public. The Royal Commission to Enhance the Operation and Management of the Royal Malaysia Police in its Report (2005) stated that: When officers act in contravention of laws and regulations without fear of investigation or reprimand, the culture of impunity begins to develop. Each wrongdoing that is not investigated or punished or is supported by higher ranks within the police leadership leads to the perception that such misconduct is permissible The IPCC Act is a step backward in regard to creating a police force that operates effectively and transparently. Instead, the IPCC Act is one that entrenches impunity and turns a blind eye to the very real problems that the institution faces. Our newly minted Government that has repeatedly emphasised the importance of good governance should reconsider its position in allowing the IPCC Act to be brought into force. The police wield great amounts of power, and therefore it is only logical that a proportionate amount of responsibility and accountability must follow correspondingly. The Malaysian Bar therefore calls upon the Government to substantially amend the IPCC Act to incorporate the necessary provisions as those found in the IPCMC Bill to bring about police accountability, including granting disciplinary powers to the IPCC,before implementing the IPCC Act. Karen Cheah Yee Lynn President Malaysian Bar 22 December 2022 1 IPCC to comes in force June next year , New Straits Times , 13 December 2022. 2 IPCC Act to be in force June 2023, says home minister , Malay Mail , 13 December 2022. Source: Malaysian Bar Website IPCC to get its members soon, says Home Minister By MAZWIN NIK ANIS Nation Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 1:13 PM MYT PUTRAJAYA: The newly enforced Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) will get its members soon, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the process of selecting the seven members for the commission, including its head, is underway. The (selection) process has already started. We will use these coming months to complete it, he said when met after attending the ministrys monthly gathering on Thursday (Oct 12). The IPCC was enforced in July. Last year, the Dewan Rakyat passed the IPCC Bill after being in Parliaments Order Paper over the past two years. It replaced the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Bill, which the Pakatan Harapan administration tabled on July 18, 2019. The independent commissions role is to monitor the integrity of the police force and probe complaints of misconduct involving police personnel. On another matter, Saifuddin said the top of the ministrys Budget 2024 wishlist was to set up temporary shelters to house children detained by the Immigration Department during operations against illegals. Such a centre is already in operation in Nilai, known as Baitul Mahabbah. There are 19 Immigration depots nationwide housing 12,000 detainees, of which 1,400 are children. During my recent visit to the United States, this effort has been praised by the US authorities and UN bodies," he said. The Prime Minister has also asked for this (opening of centres) to be a priority for the ministry, he said, adding that the estimated cost to open the three shelters is RM10mill. - Star, 12/10/2023 Five appointed to IPCC Nation Thursday, 11 Jan 2024 PUTRAJAYA: Five new appointees have been named into the seven-member Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC), says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The former director-general of the Prime Ministers Departments Implementation Coordination Unit, Datuk Zolkopli Dahalan, had been appointed as the new IPCC chairman, he said. As for the IPCC deputy chairman, he said that former Prime Ministers Department advisory board chairman Datuk Mohamad Jazamuddin Ahmad Nawawi had been given the role. He also said former National Audit Departments financial sector director Martina@Kartina Zamhari was now a member of the IPCC. Other appointees into the IPCC, said Saifuddin Nasution, were former polices logistics and technology department deputy director (operations/technical) Datuk Shukri Abdullah and also former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission special operations division senior director Datuk Tan Kang Sai. As for the remaining two members, he said it would be filled when the time comes. Saifuddin Nasution said the IPCC would act as an independent body to monitor the integrity of the police force and probe complaints of misconduct. The IPCC Act also places the role of the IPCC as a mandatory referral that obliges the police to refer cases involving sexual crimes, or deaths in custody (to the commission), he told a press conference at the Home Ministry yesterday. The IPCC Bill was passed in Parliament last year, replacing the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission Bill tabled in 2019 by the previous government. - Star, 11/1/2024 EAIC to stop accepting complaints against police personnel starting July 1 The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission says this is in line with the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 which comes into force tomorrow. Bernama June 30, 2023 12:17 PM 1 minute read The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission says it will not accept complaints against PDRM or its officers from July 1 onwards. Photo: Bernama Starting tomorrow, the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) will no longer accept any complaints against the police or its officers. This is because the police are no longer listed under the schedule of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission Act 2009 (Act 700) as one of the enforcement agencies under the EAIC's purview, it said in a statement today. The EAIC said this was in line with the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2022 [Act 839] (IPCC) which will also come into force from July 1. "The EAIC, however, will resolve all complaints and investigations received before July 1, 2023, within a period of one year until July 1, 2024, in accordance with Section 47 of Act 839. Any enquiries or complaints by the public against the police from July 1, 2023, can be channelled through the security division of the home affairs ministry at 03-8886 8526 or 03-8886 8529," the statement read. It also said that the EAIC remains committed to its vision as a leader in the enforcement, transformation and culture of integrity based on professionalism and best practices. The public can visit www.eaic.gov.my for more information related to the EAIC. - Malaysia Now, 30/6/2023 Independent Police Conduct Commission needs more transparency, says civil society By Benjamin Lee Nation Monday, 22 Jan 2024 3:23 PM MYT PETALING JAYA: Civil society organisations (CSO) are calling for increased transparency and accountability to be implemented in the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) to prevent further depletion of public trust in police forces. In a joint press conference organized bySuara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) today, 57 CSOs aired their concerns over the sudden announced setup of the proposed seven-member IPCC on Jan 10. Suaram coordinator Wong Yan Ke said the inherent structural deficiencies within the IPCC could render the oversight mechanism to be a "toothless tiger" regardless of the competence of its members. This included the IPCCs inability to conduct searches and seizures or make unannounced visits to police lock-ups or take direct disciplinary action themselves against offending police officers. "The Commissions jurisdiction being purely limited to providing recommendations to the Police Force Commission for subsequent action is a severe limitation seeing as they could be ignored. "This may worsen the already rising trust deficit between the public and law enforcement due to the recent spike in severe cases of police misconduct. "This could cause people to be less willing to cooperate with officers in the future, which will in turn make it significantly harder for the police to do their duties," he said. Previously on Jan 16, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that 2% of the police force had been found to have committed wrongdoings in 2023 which amounts to over 2,740 cases of rogue police officers out of an overall 137,000-strong police force. He added the IPCC must address the lack of up-to-date data transparency on cases of police misconduct through releasing frequent updates on the police misconduct cases and statistics. "The IPCC must be made to publicly release misconduct data on a frequent basis instead of needing CSOs like us to pressure them to disclose data through other channels like asked questions in Parliament. "This will help to instil public confidence back in the law enforcement knowing that their complaints and concerns are being heard," he said. He also called on the government to set up additional IPCC offices in other states to ensure that all communities, especially the marginalised rural communities like those Sabah and Sarawak, were served equally. Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) media monitoring and action program officer Dineshwara Naidu also lamented the lack of transparency so far over the selection process for the current five IPCC members. "The government must make it clear on how potential IPCC members are or have been chosen and what criteria they must meet as well as who or which department is in charge of this vital process. "They must also be clear on who will be held accountable should any issues arise from the members," he said. Other notable CSOs who voiced similar concerns during the press conference included representatives from Coalition for Clean & Fair Election (Bersih), Amnesty International Malaysia and many others. - Star, 22/1/2024 A slew of high-profile accusations puts Malaysias new Independent Police Conduct Commission under scrutiny With the five new members, the watchdog can immediately start to address complaints against officers. But ultimate power over disciplinary action remains with the police. Police officers in riot gear march during the National Day parade in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Aug 31, 2023. (Photo: AP/Vincent Thian) Rhea Yasmine Alis Haizan 17 Jan 2024 03:58PM (Updated: 17 Jan 2024 05:38PM) SINGAPORE: A latest slew of scandals involving the Malaysian police, including allegations against one for raping a foreign student, has cast the spotlight on the membership of an independent body tasked to probe complaints against the men in blue, but even that has come under fire. On Jan 10, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed the names of five members appointed to the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC), with two spots yet to be filled. According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Mr Saifuddin said that the IPCC has the prerogative to kickstart an investigation in the public interest without referring to any party or report. But analysts and activists are already describing the body as toothless, given its limited powers. The IPCC has no disciplinary power over police officers who are found to have committed (an act of) misconduct, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) law expert Dr Nik Ahmad Kamal Nik Mahmood told CNA. Dr Nik Ahmad explained that the IPCC can only provide punishment recommendations to the police force commission, adding that it is ultimately up to the police disciplinary committee to determine and undertake action. Malaysian lawyer Edmund Bon agreed that the IPCC wields very limited power. It is in essence more of a referral commission, said Mr Bon, noting that the previously proposed Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) had more powers and a direct enforcement mandate. The IPCMC came about after many years of consultation and problems that we see with the police force. But the police force objected to it (because they didn't want to be policed) and therefore you have a watered-down version of it (through the IPCC). So police accountability will still be quite low because you don't have a strong police commission or force, something like Hong Kong or other countries, he told CNA. - CNA, 17/1/2024 Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) Act 2020 should be amended to bring about police accountability Hakam Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 1:35 PM MYT JULY 1 The Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) comes into force on July 1, 2023. There are serious flaws in the IPCC that needs to be addressed to bring about Police Accountability in Malaysia. Several key provisions as stated in the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Bill 2005 drafted by the Royal Commission to Enhance the Operation and Management of the Royal Malaysian Police (Royal Commission) and the IPCMC Bill 2019 have been omitted from the IPCC Act 2020. The recommendations by the Parliament Select Committee on matters pertaining to the IPCMC Bill 2019 have also not been fully incorporated into the IPCC Act 2020. The Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) comes into force on July 1, 2023. Picture by Mukhriz Hazim The key areas that need to be incorporated into the IPCC Act 2020 include inter-alia the following: 1. Reinstatement of Disciplinary Authority to IPCC The IPCMC Bill 2005 and the IPCMC Bill 2019 vested Disciplinary Authority with the Commission. The IPCC Act 2020 does not have disciplinary authority and any findings of misconduct with the relevant recommendations has to be referred to the Police Force Commission. It is imperative for the IPCC to be vested with disciplinary authority to ensure Police Accountability. 2. Scope of Misconduct has been restricted The IPCC Act 2020 states that any misconduct regulated under Section 96 and Section 97 of the Police Act 1967 falls outside the purview of the IPCC. The Inspector Generals Standing Orders (IGSOs) made pursuant to Section 97 of the Police Act 1967 prescribes more than 100 minor and major misconducts. There would be very little for the IPCC to investigate; as most of the misconducts would be within the purview of the IGSOs. Therefore, the prohibition against investigating misconducts regulated under Sections 96 and 97 of the Police Act should be removed for the IPCC to ensure Police Accountability. 3. Powers of the IPCC The IPCC Act 2020 does not incorporate search and investigation powers as provided in the IPCMC 2005 Bill. The search and investigation powers provided to the Enforcement Agencies Integrity Commission (EAIC) are also not given to the IPCC under the IPCC Act 2020. The IPCC should be vested with the requisite search and investigation powers to function effectively. 4. Independence and supervision of IPCC The appointment and removal of the Commissioners should be vested in the relevant Parliamentary Select Committee, instead of the prime minister. The IPCC should not be under the Ministry of the Home Affairs. 5. Issues pertaining to sensitive information and documents classified as official secrets documents prejudicial to national security or national interest The classification of sensitive information should not be in the hands of heads of department; but should be placed in the hands of IGP or Deputy IGP. Matters pertaining to official secrets or prejudicial to national security should be held in-camera to maintain confidentiality and secrecy. Therefore, Hakam calls upon the government to immediately amend the Independent Police Conduct Commission Act 2020 to incorporate the aforesaid Recommendations on an urgent and immediate basis to ensure Police Accountability in Malaysia. - Malay Mail, 1/7/2023



PN showing middle finger to the King... - Alditta - 1/03 12:12 am

Opposition PN will pay the price for insulting & disrespecting Sultan Ibrahim... Giving a much needed boost to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the newly crowned Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim has decreed that he would not entertain any request to change the current government

the 15th Parliament on Feb 26, the King said Anyone seeking to play politics should wait for the next general election. All parties must accept and respect the unity government that has been formed. I would like to remind you that this Parliament is the place where laws are enacted and that members of Parliament (MPs) are the legislators. Calling both the ruling government and the opposition to collaborate, the monarch said The success or failure of our country does not rest solely on the shoulders of the Prime Minister but is the responsibility of all 222 MPs who have been entrusted by the people to represent them in the government. All parties are well aware that my priority is the well-being of more than 33 million Malaysian citizens out there. Besides warning the opposition against threatening political stability, the King also took a jab at the monkeys who misbehave in the parliament, granting permission to the Dewan Rakyat (Lower House) Speaker to suspend MPs who cross the line for 14 days. In the same breath, Anwar government was also told to narrow its budget deficit and reform its policy on subsidies. Interestingly, in what appear to be a first attack against former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Sultan Ibrahim said I am disheartened upon learning that due to the fiscal deficits incurred since 1998, the government today is bearing an increasingly large debt burden. Mahathir, whose 22 years iron-fist rule (from 1981 to 2003) saw the sacking of Anwar in 1998, was a bitter enemy of the Johor Sultanate. Its crystal clear that the King has given his strongest approval for the Unity Government, formed between Anwar-led Pakatan Harapan coalition and nemesis-turn-ally Barisan Nasional coalition after the November 2022 General Election that produced a hung parliament. In fact, his support for the PM was so obvious that he protects Anwar from the inherited RM1.5 trillion national debts. And it couldnt be any clearer that the King, who is also the ruler of the southernmost state of Johor, has locked the door and throws away the key to any evil coup by the opposition to form yet another backdoor government. While Anwar commands super-majority support in Parliament, power-crazy Perikatan Nasional kept hatching plans to topple the government in order to escape corruption charges. PAS YB Takiyuddin Hassan... Less than 24 hours after the royal address, however, Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS Parti Islam Se-Malaysia) rudely and arrogantly showed its middle finger to the Malay King. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has rubbished the Yang di-Pertuan Agongs (King) call for politicians to wait for the next 16th General Election to change government. Worse, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang deliberately skipped the Kings inaugural royal address under dubious medical grounds. Having only attended 33 out of 103 Parliament sessions since July 26, 2021, Hadi demonstrates how he disrespects a Malay Ruler he claimed would defend and protect. Not that the King cares, but the opposition will pay dearly at a later stage. The arrogance of PAS, and its partner Bersatu (Malaysian United Indigenous Party) in Perikatan Nasional, will come back to haunt it. In the past, the role of the Agong (translates roughly as King of Kings) was mostly ceremonial. But as the Southeast Asian nation plunged into a new political landscape due to power-hungry Malay politicians, that role has become increasingly important. The PAS extremists should be careful what they wish for. They had forgotten how the King determined who holds power after the 15th national polls. Due to the extreme arrogance of Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, who is also Perikatan Nasional chairman, a proposal by former King Sultan Abdullah of Pahang to form a unity government was flatly and arrogantly thrown away. Had power-hungry ex-prime minister Muhyiddin, backed by religious extremist Hadi, not rejected the royal proposal in Nov 2022, PAS and Bersatu would not have ended up in the opposition camp today. As a result of their strategic mistake and tactical blunder blinded by both arrogance and over-confidence, Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional successfully formed the unity government. The burning question is what if the history repeats itself in the next 16th General Election? Under the unique system, the heads of Malaysias nine royal families take turns to be the King every five years. The Johor Sultans 5-year term as Agong, which began last month, will last till January 2029, whilst the next nationwide election must be held in Malaysia by February 2028. That means the King will still call the shot regardless whether Anwar dissolves the Lower House early or lets it expires in 2028. Who do you think Supreme Commander Agong will prefer to be the next prime minister should there be yet another hung parliament? Clearly Takiyuddin and Hadi, who possessed IQ of a carrot, have not considered that possibility. MIA???... What Sultan Ibrahim meant with his refusal to entertain any requests from any party to change the existing unity government was related to statutory declarations (SDs). Both Muhyiddin and Hadi didnt fully understand the anti-hopping law when they made a fool of themselves with dubious statutory declarations (SDs) thought to give them numbers to form a government. In Nov 2022, Muhyiddin tried to scam again then-King Sultan Abdullah by claiming that he possessed 115 SDs (statutory declarations) supporting him as the 10th Prime Minister, the same trick he used to cheat his way to become the 8th Prime Minister with just 108 SDs back in February 2020. This round, his gimmick was rejected flatly by the Palace. He only had the support of 84 MPs. To prove that Anwar has the numbers, less than a month after he became the premier, a confidence motion for him was won on Dec 19, 2022. Despite Muhyiddins weeks of whining, moaning and bitching that he had at least 115 MPs to support him as the prime minister, it was Anwar who had proven his legitimacy when he won a vote of confidence in the August House with a two-thirds majority. Therefore, the opposition can still overthrow Anwar legally and constitutionally, but certainly not through the obsolete method of statutory declarations. To do that, Perikatan Nasional just needs to initiate a vote of no confidence in Parliament, which does not need to go through the King, who has already declared that he wont entertain any request for a change of government. Only when PAS and Bersatu try to form a backdoor government using SDs, bringing a pile of documents with them, they need to request an appointment with the King to present their case. Otherwise, they dont need to meet the monarch. The catch is the lack of element of surprise when a motion of confidence is raised because it has to go through the House Speaker, who will alert the prime minister. Still, even if for some miracles the opposition could get the pro-government House Speaker to allow a motion of no confidence to be tabled against Anwar Ibrahim, and win the vote to topple the prime minister, theres no guarantee that Muhyiddin and Hadi can start popping champagne. Anwar could advise Sultan Ibrahim to dissolve the Parliament, which the King will gladly agree, paving the way for a snap election. In June 2020, just 3 months after Muhyiddin was sworn in as the countrys first backdoor prime minister, the Johor Sultan threatened to dissolve the state legislative assembly over selfish and power-crazy politicians trying to destabilize Johor. In August 2021, he issued the same threat again if there was a power struggle to change the state government. Sultan murka terhadap Presiden PAS. PAS derhaka terhadap Raja2Melayu. So, PAS extremists and Bersatu bigots are welcome to mock, belittle, insult and threaten the new King at their own peril. Arguably the most liberal and open-minded monarch, thanks to the proximity of Johor to Singapore, Sultan Ibrahim of Johor would do everything in his power to prevent the country from falling into the hands of radicals such as PAS Mullahs. Its not hard to understand why, despite having insulted and disrespected the King, PAS has the cheek to shamelessly twist and spin the royal address to demand equal allocations from the federal government. The Opposition, especially the Islamist party, was fabulously upset with the royal decree because with the back door sealed, they cant return to power and plunder national coffers. Without money, the corrupt PAS and Bersatu wont be able to survive till the next election, which is another 4 years away. A nationwide election needs money, lots of money. The RM90 million bribes Hadi received from former PM Najib Razak had allowed the Islamist party to contest a whopping 155 out of 222 parliamentary seats in the 2018 General Election. In the 2022 national polls, as a member of the backdoor government, PAS had access to hundreds of millions of dollars, if not billions, which allowed it to bribe Malay voters and won 43 seats, becoming the biggest party in the country. In the next election, it would be hard to fund its election machinery and grassroots after accounts of its major sponsor Bersatu has been frozen. Worse, Hadis cuddling with Mahathir failed spectacularly after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) froze accounts and assets of super-billionaire Daim Zainuddin, the major financier of Mahathir, whose mega-rich sons are also under investigations for possible money laundering. This is why PAS desperados are begging Malay nationalist UMNO to quit Anwar government and revive Muafakat Nasional. Having tasted blood, PAS must return to power by hook or by crook. However, the failure of Dubai Move to unseat Anwar has strengthened the prime ministers position. To add salt to injury, half a dozen lawmakers from Bersatu have switched sides to the unity government. With the Kings reluctance to entertain a political coup, its a matter of time before more opposition MPs jump ship again. The opposition needs all the friends it needed in the Palace. But like the Iranian Revolution 1979, snake oil salesman Mullah Hadi Awang and his minions thought they were more powerful than The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King). Call it revengeful or whatever you like, but the Royal House of Johor remembers those who disrespect them. And PAS has done an excellent job of insulting the monarch. - FT Timbul persoalan.Hantu mana yang hubungi Wan Saiful?... Ko apahal Cepul? See Penang no kantoi menipu? Ko tak belajar dengan Mahiaddin & Taki ke? Dorang kan expert. Ini dalam masa dua hari,dua kali kantoi! SPRM nafikan pegawainya ada menghubungi Saiful. Pulak dah. Habis tu siapa yang hubungi dia? kot? Jaga-jaga Saiful. Dia ada mintak no IC tak? Wei mat. Dunia sekarang ni, bukan macam dulu boleh suka-suka cakap. Sekarang ni, ko cakap je, kurang 5 saat dah tersebar cakap ko tu. Segalanya di hujung jari. So tak payah nak menipu sangat la. - Raja Gelap II Sultan Selangor amat dukacita, Hadi hina Raja-Raja Melayu... Ini baru betul kepada sultan, kepada Ulil Amri. Bukan setakat derhaka, bahkan sengaja menerbitkan penulisan dengan maksud mengelirukan orang awam. Jelas bertentangan dengan adab dan budaya orang Melayu. Benar PAS adalah dalam alam Melayu. - Raja Gelap II DYMM Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj menzahirkan rasa amat dukacita dengan kenyataan YB Tan Sri Dato Seri Abdul Hadi Awang pada 20 Februari 2024 yang bertajuk Ketinggian Islam Wajib Dipertahankan yang ditujukan kepada alim ulama, para peguam, hakim-hakim, ahli-ahli parlimen dan Dewan Undangan Negeri serta Raja-Raja Melayu. Susulan itu, Baginda berkenan mengutus sepucuk surat kepada beliau menerusi Pesuruhjaya PAS Negeri Selangor, YB Dato Dr. Ab. Halim Tamuri, seperti berikut... PAS sendiri buat salah,terus salahkan DAP pulak? Bodoh sombong betoi... Fitnah walaun lebai piang bengong... A baby & toddler has passed away due to starvation caused by the Israeli-imposed siege on Gaza... cheers.



Showing Middle Finger To The King – Opposition PN Will Pay The Price For Insulting & Disrespecting Sultan Ibrahim - Financetwitter - 28/02 11:56 pm

Giving a much needed boost to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the newly crowned Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim has decreed that he would not entertain any request to change the current government

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Let's see how lebai Marang gonna spin the YDPA speech... - Alditta - 28/02 12:12 am

Btw, mana lebai Marang???... The call was heeded by Harapan, Umno, Sarawaks GPS, and several other parties which then formed a government with Anwar Ibrahim as the prime minister, while Muhyiddin-led PN decided to stay as the opposition

and respect the unity government that has been formed. Should any of you want to play politics, then wait until the next election," he said. Sultan Ibrahim urged all MPs to work together towards building the nation and serving the rakyat as the country's success or failure should be on the shoulders of every elected representative. Since the 14th general election in 2018 - which saw the BN ruling coalition defeated for the first time in 60 years - Malaysia had witnessed constant political realignment and coup attempts. The political instability had led to three different prime ministers leading the country in a single Parliament term. From Sheraton to Dubai... The first coup happened in 2020 when Bersatu, along with 11 MPs from PKR, left the Pakatan Harapan coalition to form a new government with several other parties including Umno. Dubbed the Sheraton Move, the political manoeuvre caused the collapse of the then Harapan government and the resignation of Dr Mahathir Mohamad as its prime minister. Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin then took over the office as Malaysias eighth prime minister, with the support of his new coalition named Perikatan Nasional and several other parties, including from Sabah and Sarawak. In August 2021, Muhyiddin was forced to resign as prime minister following divisions between him and Umno. He was replaced by Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who managed to secure some political stability through a memorandum of understanding with Harapan until the 15th general election in November 2022. The general election results came back with no single party or coalition having enough numbers to form the government on its own. The inability of political parties to secure enough cooperation to cross the 112 MPs threshold had created an impasse, before the then Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah decreed for a unity government to be formed. Btw, mana lebai Marang???... The call was heeded by Harapan, Umno, Sarawaks GPS, and several other parties which then formed a government with Anwar Ibrahim as the prime minister, while Muhyiddin-led PN decided to stay as the opposition. Rumours about a change of administration - or prime minister - started as soon as Harapan allied with BN to form the federal government following the general election. In May 2023, there were rumours of alleged attempts to force by-elections in BN-held seats with the elected representatives quitting their parties. Another rumour surfaced in late 2023 when Community Communications Department deputy director Ismail Yusop claimed the opposition was planning a Dubai Move to topple Anwars administration. - mk Sultan Ibrahim whos proclaimed the 17th King on Jan 31 said its been less than a month since he ascended to the federal throne, his majesty is still learning the ropes but issued stern warnings to MPs not to play politics, unite and work together to serve the people. - Melissa Goh Walk out lagi,lama2 walkover... Saya missed acara wajib PN di Parlimen walk out lagi, walaupun baru semalam titah YDP Agong pasal adab di Parlimen. Pengerusi PN, Tan Sri Muhyiddin berkata: Just because they have a majority, they do what they want without following the procedures that have been in place Masa dia tak de majoriti di Parlimen dan bukan PM, dia walk out. Masa dia tak yakin majoriti di Parlimen dan dia PM, dia isytihar darurat gantung parlimen. Sepanjang saya menjadi Ahli Parlimen pembangkang, saya tak pernah bangun ganggu perbahasan dengan menggunakan Standing Order (atau Peraturan Mesyuarat) seperti yang berlaku dengan pembangkang sekarang. Walaupun pada satu ketika, bekas Ahli Parlimen Ketereh, Tan Sri Annuar Musa mengejek Ahli Parlimen Pondan, eyh salah Pandan konon untuk buat lawak dan terang-terang melanggar Peraturan Mesyuarat. Saya hanya menjawab Umur Ketereh tak jauh beza dengan umur ayah saya dan rakyat melihat akhlaknya pada usia itu. Kerana waktu yang ada untuk Ahli Parlimen berucap itu pendek, sekitar 5-7 minit sahaja. Gunakanlah peluang itu untuk menyampaikan perkara yang substantif, lebih-lebih jika pembangkang kerana itu sahajalah peluang untuk kita pamerkan kemampuan kita mentadbir dengan cetusan idea yang lebih baik dari kerajaan. Malangnya, pembangkang yang ada selalunya ketandusan idea untuk membahaskan perkara-perkara yang substantif. Akhirnya mereka melengahkan dan mencuri masa dewan dengan perkara remeh temeh yang berlegar sekitar Standing Order (selalunya atas alasan mengelirukan dewan, padahal mereka yang mudah terkeliru). Walaupun tugas Speaker Dewan menjadi lebih sukar dan tekanan darah naik sepanjang masa, amalan walk out oleh PN ini akan memakan diri, jika tidak berjaya mempamerkan fungsi pembangkang di Parlimen. Lama-lama dari walk out menjadi walk over.(dalam kepala terngiang-ngiang Putrajaya menjerit Tarik Balik, ulang 100x) - YB.Rafizi Ramli Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim merafat sembah mengucapkan tahniah dan ikrar taat setia kepada Yang diPertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Sultan Islandar dan Permainsuri Agong serta merakam ucapan terima kasih keapada Al Sultan Abdullah dan permaisuri yang telah berkhidmat sebagai Yang diPertuan Agong sebelum ini. Anwar menyampaikan kalungan tahniah dan terima kasih itu di dewan rakyat hari ini. Malangnya rafat sembah Perdana Menyeri itu tidak diikuti pihak pembangkang yang bertindak keluar dewan. Apakah tindakan itu menggambarkan pembangkang tidak bersetuju dengan rafat sembah dan ucapan tahniah dan terima kasih itu? - mso YB Pendang mohon maaf... Benda boleh settle elok2 ko org gi belasah sampai mati pasai apa?... Hadap la idop dalam penjara. Org yg dilangar takde apa apa, ko yg melebih kejar tentu la dia lari panik. Dah dapat korang ikat, pijak ramai ramai. Apa punya perangai ntah. Mcm besar sangat kesalahan arwah. Biasa la exciden kalau langar lari, report langar lari selesai la. Kemahiran berfikir takde ke camna? Umur dah 30an 40an dah. - Man Toba MH370 a new hope... During the past 24 hours... Aaron Bushnell, 25 year old active member of the US Air Force, has succumbed to his injuries in hospital after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC, in protest of the genocide in Gaza.His last words were "Free Palestine"... cheers.



Anwar can get 10% discount when buying his 4th house, but the poor Malaysians get no discount simply because he/she is not Bumiputra? JUST? REFORMASI? - Charleshector - 27/02 7:24 pm

How long will Anwar Ibrahim, by virtue of him being Malay or Bumiputra, be allowed to buy houses at a price 7-10% lower than the price that other 'non-Bumiputra' Malaysians have to pay for the same house? For a RM1 million house, he pays on RM900-00..

their first house > but if is irrational and unjust if it applies to the purchase of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, house, an entitlement that is enjoyed even by the rich and the super-rich Bumiputra buyer.. Where is this bumi discount for houses coming from - this allocation of certain number of units coming from? Well, looking at Art.153 of Federal Constitution, it talks only about '... positions in the public service (other than the public service of a State) and of scholarships, exhibitions and other similar educational or training privileges or special facilities given or accorded by the Federal Government and, when any permit or licence for the operation of any trade or business is required by federal law, then, subject to the provisions of that law and this Article, of such permits and licences...' . There is no mention of DISCOUNTS when you purchase houses, or shops, is there? Art 153 also does not talk about Bumiputra - it only talks about the '...special position of the Malays and natives of any of the States of Sabah and Sarawak...'. At present, there is no legal definition of who is considered a 'Bumiputra' - does it include other than ' Malays and natives of any of the States of Sabah and Sarawak.' Hence, if we are talking about discounts, by virtue of Art. 153, then it must limited to ONLY the qualified Malay and natives of Sabah/Sarawak - Not to the NEW Malays, as later arrivals from Indonesia may even now be taken to be Malays {Reasonably, the other biggest group other than Malays, given the fact that we share a significant border with Indonesia - but then national statistics do not disclose the number of Indonesian Malaysians, does it now.???) I heard that this is NOT A CONDITION IMPOSED by the Federal Government , but rather the Local Government(Council) who has the full authority in approving development projects - housing estates, commercial properties, etc > and apparently, the condition is imposed when the granting of license to build to developers. Other conditions may include a playground/field for residents, an office space for management committees, meeting room for community meetings, surau or prayer rooms, spaces. Of course, at the end of the day, it the purchasers of the houses that end up paying for everything. Now, one of this conditions for a DEVELOPER to get his development permit allegedly is a QUOTA reserved for ONLY Bumiputra/Malay buyers, whereby the units therein must be sold at 7-15% discount. Unlike land, that is clearly marked Malay(or maybe now Bumiputra) reserved land - no non-Bumiputra can buy it > when the sale is to be registered in the Land Office, it will be denied. Houses and commercial property, which come under the local government(council) are not so clearly defined. You see for land for sale clearly that it is a Malay/Bumiputra reserved Lot - not the same for Houses > and this can lead to an innocent buyer purchasing a 'Malay reserved house' thinking it is just a normal house... MORE than a decade after purchasing their dream homes, hundreds of homeowners in Selangor find themselves trapped in a nightmarish situation.They had unknowingly bought bumiputra units and are now saddled with penalty fees amounting to millions as the developers have gone into liquidation. Unity - how does a person feel when he/she has to pay 400k for a house, but a fellow Malaysian of a particular ethnicity have to pay only RM360k even though the later is richer person under the T20 category ... or even having same income. The one paying more also believes developers seldom lose out on profits, which means he/she is ultimately paying more just to 'subsidize' the later(Malay/Bumiputra) buyer? If the government is providing SUBSIDY, that means whenever a Malay/Bumiputra buys a house, the puchaser pays 90% of the unit price, and the government pays the rest. I do not think this happens, which means that the other house buyers end up indirectly footing the 'discount' granted to the Bumiputra/Malay house buyer - this is just not right or JUST. Further, the Malay/Bumiputra is not just entitled to the discount when he/she buys his first house/shop - but even when he/she buys his/her 10th unit... something the government must consider and revise. Should 'discounts' be available for shops/houses irrespective of the sale price - or should it be limited to only certain category like low-cost units? HBA: Limit bumi discount to first two houses By The Editor / TheEdge 07 Aug 2013, 05:36 am Updated - 21 Aug 2014 KUALA LUMPUR: A cap on the 7% to 10% discount for bumiputera house buyers is a controversial but much-needed initiative to address spiralling house prices. The National House Buyers Association (HBA) said the powers-that-be would have to just bite the bullet and explore such reforms if it were sincere in providing affordable housing to all. In its presentation on July 17 at a discussion on housing issues, the HBA proposed that bumiputera discounts be limited to the first two properties. HBA honorary secretary-general Chang Kim Loong said one must look at the spirit of the bumiputera discount, which was to allow not so well-off bumiputeras to own homes and avoid polarisation of neighbourhoods. It gives food for thought as to why the well-off should also enjoy this privilege, he said, revealing that the HBA had proposed that high-end properties such as penthouses, semi-detached houses and bungalows be exempted from the bumiputera discount privilege. It also proposed a price cap of RM1 million to enjoy the discount. Other than that, a growing number of unsold bumiputera lots is also contributing to the glut. Instead of looking for more development sites, these unsold units should be opened up faster, Chang said. This is one area where the HBA and the Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) are on the same page. Rehda president Datuk Seri Michael Yam had last year proposed that unsold bumiputera lots be sold to non-bumiputeras six months after the property receives its certificate of fitness (CF). There are about RM4 billion worth of unsold bumiputera property and Rehda has also been championing for a review of the 30% bumiputera quota imposed on developers. However, Chang cautioned that this proposal must be dealt with delicately to avoid misunderstanding. We must explain this carefully and underline that reviewing this policy is merely a practical measure to resolve a bigger problem. It will benefit all Malaysians in the long run as there will be more supply, he said. The HBA also opined that the steep rise in property prices was attributed to the lack of land, hence opening up government landbanks would be one initiative that the authorities should consider. Other measures to control the cost of constructing houses touch on specific government policies such as allowing direct recruitment of foreign workers instead of the current practice of hiring via agents; reducing the levy on foreign workers; and transferring the burden of providing utilities in new developments from the developer to utility companies. Another proposal which the government is already looking into is to reduce the approval time frame for construction permits. Currently, it takes up to 392 days for an approval, although this can be brought down to 67 days via a one-stop centre. The target is to further reduce this time frame to 47 days by next year. Firms breach bumi-housing quota, buyers penalised By BAVANI M and SHALINI RAVINDRAN Metro News Monday, 06 Nov 2023 More than 500 unit owners of a housing project in Rawang were sold bumiputra lots without their knowledge. Photos: AZLINA ABDULLAH and LOW LAY PHON/The Star MORE than a decade after purchasing their dream homes, hundreds of homeowners in Selangor find themselves trapped in a nightmarish situation. They had unknowingly bought bumiputra units and are now saddled with penalty fees amounting to millions as the developers have gone into liquidation. Shawn Nair and his wife Vicky Fang bought their unit in 2006 and moved in after it was completed in 2008. Their new home was marketed as a well-planned township surrounded by greenery in Rawang, Selangor. It was a townhouse and was built on elevated ground, surrounded by foliage-covered hills, said Shawn. However, early this year, the couple received a notice from liquidators appointed for the developer who had built their home. It said the developer had gone bankrupt and had sold them a bumiputra unit. The couple discovered that they were not the only ones. A total of 574 homeowners are now being asked to pay millions of ringgit in penalty fees to the Selangor government for purchasing bumiputra lots in the project which had a total of 1,716 units. The bumiputra housing quota policy has been in force since the 1980s. Developers are required to set aside a percentage of available units in a scheme for purchase by bumiputra buyers. Bumiputra land or property can only be purchased and owned by bumiputra . A bumiputra unit is usually 7% to 15% cheaper than a regular one, depending on the state. Innocent buyers penalised In the case of Shawn and his neighbours, the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) issued a notice to the liquidator on Jan 16 this year. The notice stated that in order for LPHS to release the bumiputra lots to non- bumi owners, the buyers have to pay RM13mil in total. Otherwise, the blanket consent for transfer will not be released. For Shawn and Fang to receive their strata title, they have to pay a penalty of over RM20,000. We are still in shock as we paid full price (for the property), said Shawn. There was no discount, nor was there any indication in the sales and purchase agreement that this was a bumiputra unit. Another unit owner, Susan Lawrence, 43, was equally dismayed. The developer had breached the approved bumiputra quota allocation, meaning he had sold to non- bumiputra buyers. If we dont pay, we wont be able to get our strata titles. The Selangor Land and Mines Office (PTGS) is refusing to release the titles unless we pay a 12% penalty, she said, stressing that she had also paid full price for her unit. It feels like we are being punished even though we are innocent, and that is unacceptable, she added. Shawn felt that the discrepancy should have been detected at the start. When you look at a bumiputra lot and see an Indian name attached to the title, wouldnt this trigger alarm bells? Without a strata title, we cannot sell or refinance our property unless we pay the penalty to enable the memorandum of transfer, he said. Shawn (left), Susan (second from right) and other housebuyers of the Rawang development are in a bind. The liquidator discovered that the developer had failed to apply for blanket consent and breached the allocation quota in the sale of bumiputra units. In documents sighted by StarMetro , Selangor State Executive Council (MMKN) had on July 9, 2001, approved a minimum 40% bumiputra quota with a discount of 10% to bumiputra buyers for the project in Rawang. The developer had breached the quota requirement and had sold about 90% of units to non- bumiputra buyers. The liquidators letter to buyers stated that after contacting LPHS, the state housing board still wanted homeowners to pay a penalty for breaching the bumiputra quota, but was willing to give a discount. But buyers like Lawrence and Shawn are adamant that they should not be penalised, and are refusing to pay. Most are middle-income earners who are already struggling with the high cost of living. The fee that is being imposed comprises the bumiputra discount of 7% and an additional 5% penalty, or 12% of the purchase price ( see chart ). Same issue elsewhere Homeowners in a project in Subang Jaya are facing a similar predicament. Several were told to pay the penalty for their bumiputra units, which were built by a different developer. A unit owner, who wanted to be identified only as Gwee, received vacant possession of his house in 2013. The project is a mixed development comprising landed property and a condominium. Gwee was contacted by the liquidator for the developer about three years ago to start the strata title process. Several homeowners in a Subang Jaya mixed development have also been asked to pay a 12% penalty. During the application, he was asked to pay a penalty as he had purchased a bumiputra lot. This came as a shock as nowhere in my sales and purchase agreement did it state that I was buying a bumiputra lot. It wasnt only me; about 200 of the owners of the strata property are also affected by this (overselling of bumiputra lots), he said. Gwee said owners were being forced to pay an additional 12% of the purchase price. So if a unit was purchased for RM500,000, the owners now have to pay an extra RM60,000. This is an exorbitant amount, he said.He added that as the developer was currently under liquidation, it further complicated the issue. Gwee said there had been little progress in resolving the matter. He said most of the owners felt that they should not be held liable for something that was not their fault. When asked to comment on the matter, Selangor housing and culture committee chairman Borhan Aman Shah said there was a need to ensure that companies could not take advantage of the situation to make a profit. He emphasised the importance of identifying the developers involved, adding that non-compliance (with the bumiputra quota policy) could affect these companies future projects in Selangor. As administrators, we have rules that can affect their development plans if they do not follow government policies, he said. Review Article 153, revamp affirmative action to needs-based, govt told Pakatan Harapan MP Hassan Karim says there is no point in helping wealthy people when others are struggling. FMT Reporters - KUALA LUMPUR: An opposition MP has called for a review of Article 153 of the Federal Constitution so that affirmative action policies can be revamped to be more needs-based. Hassan Karim (PH-Pasir Gudang) made this appeal to the government while debating the Supply Bill 2022 in the Dewan Rakyat today. What is the point of helping wealthy Malays who own stocks and are able to stash money in offshore accounts when poor Chinese, Indians, and indigenous people (Orang Asli) are struggling? he asked. Interjected by Che Abdullah Mat Nawi (PAS-Tumpat), who asked him to clarify his suggestion on reviewing Article 153, which touches on the special privileges of the Malays and Bumiputeras, and his idea of social justice, Hassan replied that a review of Article 153 was necessary because the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia, whom he called the actual Bumiputeras, were not included. He also criticised the disparity between the allocations for the Malays/Bumiputeras and non-Malays in Budget 2022, with the former being allocated RM11.4 billion compared to RM300 million for the others. I want Malay MPs to question this injustice. I have my non-Malay constituents asking me whether they are second-class or third-class citizens. They also ask why a country that fought the apartheid states of South Africa and Israel is discriminating against them. I hope that whichever government that is formed after GE15 will rework this budget to get rid of these racial boxes, the former Johor PKR chief said. Hassan also called for the government to amend the Supply Bill to provide a bigger allocation for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as the amount of RM303 million was too small for the agency. He said that despite the criticisms against MACC, it must be credited for retrieving more than RM14 billion misappropriated from 1MDB. - FMT



Daim Zainuddin's Charge - it should be used for Anwar, Cabinet Members,MPs.. About 14 months, and still Anwar's Cabinet, MPs yet to declare assets- WHY? - Charleshector - 27/02 7:00 pm

Beware Mr Policeman who owns an expensive car, which he cannot afford based on what he actually earns... Anwar Ibrahim just declared he has PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has declared assets worth roughly RM11.2 million as of today.The PH chairman declared a house and three plots of land worth RM10.35 million and around RM829,000 in cash and savings

emoluments and all other relevant circumstances,... In the case of Daim, it was not disclosing all the assets that you own - because it may be obtained by breaking the law.. Beware Mr Policeman who owns an expensive car, which he cannot afford based on what he actually earns... Anwar Ibrahim just declared he has PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has declared assets worth roughly RM11.2 million as of today.The PH chairman declared a house and three plots of land worth RM10.35 million and around RM829,000 in cash and savings. Did he accumulate that much money/assets legally - or was the source of his moneys from illegal activities or crimes, including corruption? Did he declare all his assets/monies - or are there others elsewhere - in country and outside? Under other peoples' names? Can we compare with his previous asset declaration? He declared HIS - what about his spouse, children...assets. After all, it is possible that 'corrupt money' may be hidden in the accounts of family members or associates... Should MACC also investigate Anwar, and send a similar notice to him as they did to Daim and his wife? Well, we have had MPs and Members of the Cabinet DECLARE their Assets and Income - Maybe the MACC should use this provision to determine that their declaration is HONEST. The reason behind ASSET DECLARATION of MPs and Members of the Parliament is primarily for the people to be reassured that the monies earned during their term of office is CLEAN - and not by reason of abuse of powers, etc. Sadly, the ASSET DECLARATION in the past have not been accessible to the people at all times - IT MUST BE, and members of the public must be invited to information if the suspect/believe that the declaration is incomplete or false - maybe some accounts not disclosed, maybe some foreign bank accounts??, some land/property hidden under someone else's name, .. And ALL Asset declarations, everything from past to now must be always available online for public scrutiny - people need to compare with past asset declaration, and know about the increase/decrease in assets. HOW DID ANWAR COME TO OWN 11.2 MILLION >> where did that money come from? From some Saudi Prince as Najib once alleged? Salary, pension, some 'private donation'??? What is Section 36(2) of the MACC Act? 36Powers to obtain information [ MALAYSIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION ACT 2009] (1) Notwithstanding any written law or rule of law to the contrary, an officer of the Commission of the rank of Commissioner and above, if he has reasonable ground to believe, based on the investigation carried out by an officer of the Commission, that any property is held or acquired by any person as a result of or in connection with an offence under this Act, may by written notice- (a) require that person to furnish a statement in writing on oath or affirmation- (i) identifying every property, whether movable or immovable, whether within or outside Malaysia, belonging to him or in his possession, or in which he has any interest, whether legal or equitable, and specifying the date on which each of the properties so identified was acquired and the manner in which it was acquired, whether by way of any dealing, bequest, devise, inheritance, or any other manner; (ii) identifying every property sent out of Malaysia by him during such period as may be specified in the notice; (iii) setting out the estimated value and location of each of the properties identified under subparagraphs (i) and (ii), and if any of such properties cannot be located, the reason therefor; (iv) stating in respect of each of the properties identified under subparagraphs (i) and (ii) whether the property is held by him or by any other person on his behalf, whether it has been transferred, sold to, or kept with any person, whether it has been diminished in value since its acquisition by him, and whether it has been commingled with other property which cannot be separated or divided without difficulty; (v) setting out all other information relating to his properties, business, travel, or other activities as may be specified in the notice; and (vi) setting out all his sources of income, earnings or assets; (b) require any relative or associate of the person referred to in paragraph (1)(a), or any other person whom the officer of the Commission of the rank of Commissioner and above has reasonable grounds to believe is able to assist in the investigation, to furnish a statement in writing on oath or affirmation- (i) identifying every property, whether movable or immovable, whether within or outside Malaysia, belonging to him or in his possession, or in which such person has any interest, whether legal or equitable, and specifying the date on which each of the properties identified was acquired, whether by way of any dealing, bequest, devise, inheritance, or any other manner; (ii) identifying every property sent out of Malaysia by him during such period as may be specified in the notice; (iii) setting out the estimated value and location of each of the properties identified under subparagraphs (i) and (ii), and if any of such properties cannot be located, the reason therefor; (iv) stating in respect of each of the properties identified under subparagraphs (i) and (ii) whether the property is held by him or by any other person on his behalf, whether it has been transferred, sold to, or kept with any person, whether it has been diminished in value since its acquisition by him, and whether it has been commingled with other property which cannot be separated or divided without difficulty; (v) setting out all other information relating to each of the properties identified under subparagraphs (i) and (ii), and the business, travel, or other activities of such person; and (vi) setting out all the sources of income, earnings or assets of such person; and (c) require any officer of any financial institution , or any person who is in any manner or to any extent responsible for the management and control of the affairs of any financial institution, to furnish copies of any or all accounts, documents and records relating to any person to whom a notice may be issued under paragraph (a) or (b). [(c) Am. Act A1567:s.8 ] (2) Every person to whom a notice is sent by the officer of the Commission of the rank of Commissioner and above under subsection (1) shall, notwithstanding any written law or rule of law to the contrary, comply with the terms of the notice within such time as may be specified therein, and any person who wilfully neglects or fails to comply with the terms of the notice commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit. (3) Where the officer of the Commission of the rank of Commissioner and above has reasonable grounds to believe that any person who has been served with the written notice referred to in subsection (1) owns, possesses, controls or holds any interest in any property which is excessive, having regard to his present and past emoluments and all other relevant circumstances, such officer of the Commission may by written direction require him to furnish a statement on oath or affirmation explaining how he was able to own, possess, control or hold such excess and if he fails to explain satisfactorily such excess, he commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to- [(3) Am. Act A1567:s.8 ] (a) imprisonment for a term not exceeding twenty years; and (b) a fine which is not less than five times the value of the excess, if the excess is capable of being valued, or ten thousand ringgit, whichever is the higher. (4) Every person to whom a direction is sent by such officer of the Commission under subsection (3) shall, notwithstanding any written law or rule of law to the contrary, comply with the terms of the direction within such time as may be specified in the direction, and if such person willfully neglects or fails to comply with such direction, he commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to- (a) imprisonment for a term not exceeding twenty years; and (b) a fine which is not less than five times the value of the excess, if the excess is capable of being valued, or ten thousand ringgit, whichever is the higher. (5) Every person to whom a notice or direction is sent by an officer of the Commission of the rank of Commissioner and above under this section shall be legally bound to state the truth and shall disclose all information which is within his knowledge, or which is available to him, or which is capable of being obtained by him. (6) Where any person discloses an information or produces any accounts, documents or records, in response to a notice under subsection (1), such person, his agent or employee, or any other person acting on his behalf or under his direction, shall not, by reason only of such disclosure or production, be liable to prosecution for any offence under or by virtue of any law, or to any proceeding or claim by any person under or by virtue of any law or under or by virtue of any contract, agreement or arrangement, or otherwise. (7) Subsection (6) shall not bar, prevent or prohibit the institution of any prosecution for any offence- (a) as provided by this section; (b) of giving false evidence in relation to any statement on oath or affirmation furnished to an officer of the commission of the rank of commissioner and above pursuant to this section; or (c) provided for in section 27. Since Anwar Ibrahim became Prime Minister, has there been any ASSET DECLARATION by the MPs, Senators, Members of the Cabinet, .... In January, the Prime Minister's Office is talking about NEW format - but what is important is a COMPREHENSIVE asset declaration that is always open to the public. (Public should also be invited to HIGHLIGHT any lies, incomplete declarations, et - and provided with an email/contact where they can highlight any 'false' declarations or they should be asked to directly make a report to the police and/or MACC) SECOND, Asset Declaration must be always open and easily available ONLINE - the last time, it disappeared after a few months. AND all past asset declarations by the same person must also be available. THIRD< the purpose of ASSET DECLARATION is to show that a MP/Senator or Member of the Cabinet did not abuse his position to enrich himself or his family, and that is why ASSET Declaration must be submitted at the very least once a year. Maybe, there must be a LAW about Asset Declarations - now there is none. If there is a law, then false declarations is a CRIME punishable by law,.. ASSET DECLARATION after Anwar became PM about 14 months ago - still none >> Accountability and Transparency? 'Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman had recently questioned why government ministers had yet to declare their assets despite being in power for seven months now.' - this was raised in July 2023. And in January 2024, 'The National Governance Cabinet Special Committee (JKKTN) is planning a new format for Members of Parliament and other government office holders to declare their assets, the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) said today.The PMO said that this was in line with the governments aim to promote transparency.JKKTN has discussed the introduction of a new format for Members of Parliament and members of the administration to declare their assets.This new format will be tabled during a Cabinet meeting in the near future, How long do you want to use 'developing new format' excuse to DELAY asset declaration? Is this not a sign of inefficiency - the new format will apply, and the asset declaration will only start after Cabinet approves... and there is still no date. This state of affairs under Anwar is WORSE - they should have used the old format first, and then use the NEW format when approved. Remember, for asset declaration as a means to check abuse of power or 'corruption', it must not be a ONE off declaration - but a mandatory asset declaration once every 6 months at least > we need to make sure there is no illegal enrichment possibly arising from corruption or abuses. Or maybe, the MACC must now send the NOTICES under section Section 36 of the MACC Act to all members of the Cabinet, MPs, Senators, and senior public officers...Do they owns, possesses, controls or holds any interest in any property which is excessive, having regard to his present and past emoluments and all other relevant circumstances,... Daim charged with failing to declare assets, claims trial By NURBAITI HAMDAN and TEH ATHIRA YUSOF Nation Monday, 29 Jan 2024 10:22 AM MYT KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Daim Zainuddin has been charged with failing to declare his assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Monday (Jan 29). The former finance minister claimed trial at the Sessions Court here for the charge framed under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act pertaining to the disclosure of assets. ALSO READ: Daim: Bring on the charges According to the charge sheet, Daim had intentionally given a written statement under oath that did not comply with the terms of notice under Section 36(1) (b) of the MACC Act 2009, whereby Daim did not declare assets as stated in Appendix A. He allegedly committed the offence at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on Dec 13, 2023. The 85-year-old was charged under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009 and faces imprisonment of up to five years and a fine not exceeding RM100,000, if convicted. The court interpreter read a long list of assets that were listed in Appendix A, as Daim sat on his wheelchair outside of the accused dock. The assets are one bank account, seven luxury cars, 38 companies and 25 lands and properties spread across Kuala Lumpur, Negri Sembilan, Pahang and Perak. According to Bernama, the assets comprise Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASB) and Amanah Saham Nasional (ASN) bank accounts, seven luxury vehicles such as a Rolls Royce Royce 2 Axle Rigid Body, three Mercedes Benz, a Jaguar XJS HE, Austin Morris Austin and Ford Prefect. The assets also involve 38 companies, namely Ibu Kota Developments Sdn Bhd, Maya Seni Holdings Sdn Bhd, Menara Ampang Sdn Bhd, Dream Cruiser Sdn Bhd, Landbelt Corporation Sdn Bhd, Kenari Teliti Sdn Bhd, Fnq Advanced Materials Sdn Bhd, Kota Tandop Development Sendirian Berhad, Alun-Alun Resort (M) Sdn Bhd, Dasar Seroja Sdn Bhd, Gigantic Promotions Sdn Bhd, Jupiter Alliance Sdn Bhd, Inayat Realty Sdn Bhd, Suasa Urus Sdn Bhd, Avillion Berhad, Meridian Haven Sdn Bhd, Avillion Vista Hotel Sdn Bhd, Vast Access Sdn Bhd and Fortune Valley Sdn Bhd. Also in the list are Reliance E-Com Sdn Bhd, Admiral Marina Berhad, Golden Envoy (M) Sdn Bhd, Mela Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, AVI SPA Sdn Bhd, Avillion Hotel Group Sdn Bhd, RPB Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd, Genius Field Sdn Bhd, Festive Place Sdn Bhd, Avillion Suite Hotel (PD) Sdn Bhd, Taman Unik Sdn Bhd, Admiral Cove Development Sdn Bhd, Nesline Sdn Bhd, RPB Development Sdn Bhd, OS Resources Sdn Bhd, Avillion Hotel (Kl) Sdn Bhd, Avillion Hotels International Sdn Bhd, Admiral Hill Hotel Sdn Bhd and Reliance Shipping & Travel Agencies (Perak) Sdn Bhd. When asked by the court interpreter whether he understood the charge, Daim replied: "Faham" (I understand). He pleaded not guilty and claimed trial. Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin offered bail between RM250,000 and RM500,000 in one surety. He asked for the court to impose additional conditions, for Daim to surrender his passport and to report his attendance to the MACC office monthly. DPP Wan Shaharuddin also asked for Daim not to issue any statements on the case until the disposal of the case. "We understand freedom of speech but there is a limit when a person is already charged in court," he said. Lawyer M. Puravalen, who represented Daim, told the court that his client was a kidney transplant patient and suffered from minor strokes. "He also has fungal infection in his eye which caused one eye to be removed," Puravalen said. The lawyer said wheelchair-bound Daim was not mobile and "was not going anywhere", hence the two other bail conditions as well as the prosecution's comments on issuing statements were unnecessary. Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi fixed bail at RM280,000 in one surety and did not impose any additional bail conditions after considering Daim's condition. "On the issue of commenting on the case, I understand. I think all parties are mature enough. The case is already brought to court and I ask for both parties not to give comments (on the case) to avoid sub judice," she said. The court also fixed March 22 for mention in Daim's case, the same date for mention in his wife, Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid's case. - Star, 29/1/2024 Anwar declares RM11.2mil in assets The PKR president has declared a house and three plots of land worth RM10.35 million and around RM829,000 in cash and savings. FMT Reporters - 09 Nov 2022, 5:20pm PKR president Anwar Ibrahim urged other party leaders to follow his lead and declare their assets as well. PETALING JAYA: PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has declared assets worth about RM11.2 million as of today. Most of PKRs 72 candidates for the general election (GE15) have declared their assets as part of the partys campaign against corruption, with Anwar and his wife Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail being the notable exceptions prior to todays declaration. The Pakatan Harapan chairman has declared a house and three plots of land worth RM10.35 million and about RM829,000 in cash and savings. Speaking at an event in Kuala Lumpur today, Anwar urged other party leaders to follow his lead and declare their assets as well. The asset declaration was posted on PKRs website on a page which displays its GE15 candidates. Anwar is standing in Tambun while Wan Azizah is a candidate in Bandar Tun Razak. A check on PKRs website found no information on Wan Azizahs assets. However, a note states that the information will be updated. PH to drop Ramanan if involved in graft Separately, Anwar said Pakatan Harapan (PH) was ready to drop R Ramanan as its Sungai Buloh candidate if there was evidence that he was involved in corruption. However, Anwar said as of now, there was no proof that the PKR vice-information chief was involved in graft. The PH chairman added that he had vetted each one of the coalitions candidates with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and police. - FMT, 9/11/2022 PMO: New format on asset declaration for MPs and other govt office holders in the works A new format for Members of Parliament and other government office holders to declare their assets is being planned by the National Governance Cabinet Special Committee, said the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) today. Bernama pic By John Bunyan Monday, 08 Jan 2024 5:21 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 The National Governance Cabinet Special Committee (JKKTN) is planning a new format for Members of Parliament and other government office holders to declare their assets, the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) said today. The PMO said that this was in line with the governments aim to promote transparency. JKKTN has discussed the introduction of a new format for Members of Parliament and members of the administration to declare their assets. This new format will be tabled during a Cabinet meeting in the near future, the PMO said in a statement. The PMO also said that JKKTN had discussed steps to strengthen the governance of Federal Statutory Bodies (FSB) and agreed that the General Circular Letter Number 3 of 1998 would be replaced by new guidelines designed to strengthen all aspects of governance. The PMO said the reforms would cover the appointment process involving FSB chairmen and board members based on transparent criteria and also mandate a thorough evaluation process in the form of an integrity review by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), as well as an insolvency and Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) screening. It said FSB board of directors capacity development programme would also be emphasised in the guidelines. The role of internal audits at every level of FSB, including its companies and corporations, will be strengthened. The reforms will also include the strengthening of the structure and composition of the membership of the board of directors by mandating the involvement of the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM), especially for those FSB that receive provisions under the Five-Year Malaysia Plan, it said. The PMO also said the reforms will focus on strengthening the detection, regulation and governance of FSB through a platform known as the Statutory Body System (SBSys) for the purpose of periodic reporting to the prime minister. The PMO said that the statutory bodies need governance as they support the implementation of strategies by central agencies and other government departments as well as influence the countrys economic growth. Through Pantau Madani, the monitoring of FSB will be implemented more effectively via the empowerment of the Implementation Coordination Unit of PMO, the Ministry of Finance, the National Audit Department and the Performance Surge Coordination Unit of PMO. The implementation of these guidelines is a priority to support the Madani agenda through the empowerment of FSB, it said. - Malay Mail, 8/1/2024 Ministers to declare assets when new format ready, says PMO The Prime Ministers Office says the new format for asset declarations would be more comprehensive. FMT Reporters - 06 Jul 2023, 6:54pm The PMO said members of the federal administration, including ministers in the Cabinet, will declare their assets. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Members of the federal administration, including ministers in the Cabinet, will declare their assets as soon as a new format is ready, says the Prime Ministers Office (PMO). The PMO said the new format for asset declarations would be more comprehensive and will improve on the existing mechanism. It said this was agreed upon by the special anti-corruption Cabinet committee, chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, when it met today. Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman had recently questioned why government ministers had yet to declare their assets despite being in power for seven months now. Meanwhile, the PMO also said Putrajaya would issue guidelines to handle support letters by members of the administration for government matters. The government takes the issue of support letters that involve elements of corruption and abuse of power seriously as this has affected the administrations image. Guidelines will be issued to ensure that such support letters are not abused for personal interests. The PMO also said the Cabinet committee agreed for the auditor-generals report to be periodically tabled when the Cabinet meets, starting with the 2022 report. This is to ensure that follow-up measures, as recommended by the auditor-general, are taken immediately and effectively, it added. The PMO said the committee will also review the limit on the number of directorships that civil servants are allowed to hold in a GLC or statutory body. This is to ensure their effectiveness in these roles. It added that the special anti-corruption Cabinet committee will now be known as the special Cabinet committee on national governance. It will have the authority to scrutinise governance weaknesses in GLCs and statutory bodies, including public universities. The government is committed to its agenda of strengthening good governance to support the nations development and ensure that the government is free from corruption, misappropriation and abuse of power. - FMT, 6/7/2023




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