Not So Elegant Silence From Najib and Wife

YOURSAY/Malaysiakini 19 Dec 2012

‘Do not be distracted by this SD thing, the main puzzle here is why the deafening silence from the ‘I help you, you help me’ couple?’

SENIOR LAWYER AND SON IN SPOTLIGHT OVER BALA’s SD2.

Anak, Bangsa, Malaysia: With all the revelation exposed so openly, it is shameful to see that the powers-that-be are going on as if nothing has happen. Umno, what have you got to say about this?

Kelate: Though I did not study law, logically I believes it is not right for any lawyer to help draft a SD (statutory declaration) without consulting the person who is going to sign it.

If that lawyer is also a member of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) panel that helps clear controversial corruption cases under investigation, then it is really a sad day for all Malaysians.

Is it any surprises then that MACC is so lame and not able to catch any big fishes?

Chiabee2: Do not be distracted by this SD thing, the main puzzle here is why the deafening silence from the ‘I help you, you help me’ couple?
Surely one with any pride/dignity will response to such serious allegations and revelations by the carpet man (Deepak Jaikishan).
It’s amazing too that not a squeak is heard from all those chest-thumping Perkasa-type groups/NGOs.
The carpet man’s assertion that “surely 28 million people are not under the control of just one couple” is indeed true and correct.

Abuminable: “PI Bala had claimed in an interview with Malaysiakini that he signed the second SD out of fear. However, Deepak’s recent series of revelations painted a different picture, alleging that Bala signed it for money.”

It’s the old carrot-and-stick strategy: first put the fear into Bala, then tempt him with lots of cash. He’s just a former SB (Special Branch) officer supporting his family as a private eye – has he ever claimed to be a martyr or saint?

He got caught up in the drama when Najib’s friend Abdul Razak Baginda engaged his services.

The story I’m waiting to hear is what happened to Bala’s assistant, who ended up in the hotel room with three Mongolian women for several days. I’m sure he has a juicy story to tell.

Bartimaeus 2020: In the next few days, MACC may produce serious incriminating evidence against the Bar Council chairperson and members of its disciplinary committee.

I am basing my conjecture on the principle of binding precedent. A suicide note written by Teoh Beng Hock was used to exonerate key MACC officials of blame for his mysterious death in their premises. Also, Suaram was said to have violated certain by-laws of the Companies Commission.

However, the most important case in this regard was the trial of the honourable Lord President Salleh Abas. At that time, Salleh was intending to convene a full bench of judges to hear a petition against the legality of Umno as a political party.

He was tried not by a kangaroo court but by an international tribunal, and was pronounced guilty of sundry offences and dismissed from high office.

James1067: What is the agenda here? Are Malaysians going to be taken for a ride? Who is writing this script? Can Deepak be doing this without a strong backer? Is he in for the benefits promised if everything goes according to the plan?

Malaysians must always be alert not to fall into the game plan of the politicians. This cannot be happening unless somebody who is in authority is allowing it for his or their own selfish purposes.

Headhunter: Should anyone still doubt that the MACC is biased in favour of the Najib regime, this should put the matter to rest.
The lawyers concerned should be immediately suspended from practicing and if found guilty, barred for life. In other countries, they would probably be sent to jail too.

Anwar Needs to Censure Utusan and ZAM

Malaysiakini/19 Dec 2012

Umno has been urged to censure Utusan Malaysia and former information minister Zainudin Maidin, over an escalating row which stemmed from the latter’s article containing scathing criticism of several Indonesia leaders.

In a press release today, PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim warned that Zainuddin’s vitriol has spread from former president BJ Habibie to another former president, Gus Dur, and prominent reformist Amien Rais.

Anwar said that the comments were rude and Umno, as Utusan Malaysia‘s owners, should compel the daily to apologise for publishing Zainuddin’s original piece.

He also urged Information, Communications and Culture Minister Rais Yatim to take action.

“Rais should not beat around the bush and give excuses in view of concerted attempts to insult Indonesian leaders which were published by Utusan Malaysia, which is owned by Umno.

“In view of this, is it not appropriate for Umno leaders to urge Zainuddin and Utusan Malaysia to apologise openly?

“I believe that such rude behaviour does not reflect public sentiment and is rejected by the majority of Malaysians who respect those Indonesian leaders,” he said.

On Dec 10, Utusan Malaysia had published an article penned by Zainuddin, who mocked Anwar for inviting Habibie to deliver a lecture at Universiti Selangor on Dec 6.

Zainuddin Defends Himself

Zainuddin’s article accused Habibie of being a puppet of foreign powers, who wanted to see East Timor’s secession from Indonesia by means of a referendum.

He argued that Habibie had betrayed his country and his race, which resulted in his presidency lasting only 17 months.

Zainuddin accused Habibie and Anwar of sharing similar traits, labelling them both as the “dogs of imperialism”.

Following this, Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the Indonesian media condemned Zainuddin, who continued to fuel the war of words through his blog.

In a post last Thursday, Zainuddin accused Habibie and his successor Gus Dur of visiting Malaysia on Anwar’s invitation to spread democracy.

“This act really hurts the feelings of Malaysias and it is disrespectful to our country’s official leaders,” wrote Zainuddin.

In a post this morning, Zainuddin drew Amien Rais into the fray by accusing him of conspiring with Habibi and Gus Dur to hold demonstrations in Indonesia back in 1997.

On Dec 12, Zainuddin told Indonesian news organisation Tempo that his disparaging remarks against Habibie were designed to expose the latter’s occasional attempts to interfere in Malaysia’s affairs.

COMMENTS

The Truth  :  This Joker is the grade one product from BTN. His real target is DSAI. He hate DSAI because DSAI is threatening the dominance of Umno in Malaysian politic, thus directly affecting badly the concept of “Ketuanan Malayu” which is core ideology of Umno. But he forgot, Indonesia is not easy to be bully as most of our fellow Malaysia which had been subjected to for decade.

whatever   :   This mamak is a Malay celup and an umno cetak rompak. Ptuiiiiiiii.

Cascara  :  You must forgive Zainudin Maidin for his outburst. He must have been having his once every five year ‘erections’.

Mohican  :  He is of toilet character whose parents never taught him manners and so the toilet utusan will also give this gutter snipe some space to spread lies and dischord.

BTN  :  Indonesia is one country that we can ill afford to offend. I believe malaysia no. 1 toilet paper utusan has crossed the line this time and they cant wriggle themselve out. Padam muka with umno and its propaganda machine utusan.

Ming  :  Maybe, I said maybe…the “new voters aka new citizens from Indonesia may decided to vote for PR now because the Umnogoons have belittle their Former President….

One Hand Cover The Sky  :  This is a very dangerous incident. It could spark off another ‘konfrantasi’ with our giant neighbour. Our country top leaders should take stern  actions to punish Utusan editors and Zainuddin Maidin including all those who are responsible for making such a disparaging remarks on Indonesia’s leaders.  Malaysians living in Indonesia will never be safe again after this incident.

Jiminy Qrikert  :  It’s three strikes against Zainuddin Maidin and confirms that he should never ever have been appointed information minister – (i) Maidin is single-handedly delivering the Indonesian immigrant votes to PR. No wonder Umno-Utusan moved as quickly as they did to pull the article (ii) he is doing this by insulting 3 Indonesian leaders all on his own and (iii) he tried (stupidly) to draw a parallel between the ‘failings’ of these Indon leaders with DSAI as being unfit to lead the country by ‘spreading democracy.’ Thank goodness this uncouth Umno goon of misinformation, Maidin, is no longer information minister for Msia.

Ex-wfw  :  YB DSAI, please don’t waste your time with this 4th rate ex-minister. He  thinks that his behaviour can cross international border without any fallout, that is his LIMITED capability only in this Bolehland did he ever had a chance to become MINISTER. Anyway, that has been the quality available among most of the BN ministers. He himself had been ERECTED Minister so he expected others to be of the same quality! Our hope is when you take over, NEVER EVER REPEAT what BN had done!

Slumdog  :  Did I get this right?  Zainuddin said that spreading of democracy “really hurts the feelings of Malaysians and it is disrespectful to our country’s official leaders.”   If he can come up with such pearls of wisdom, he is a pathetic imbecile. Which planet did he come from?

 

Malaysia’s First Female Mayor Appointed

Bernama/Malaysiakini 19 Dec 2012 10:41pm

The Selangor government today announced the appointment of Selangor Housing Board chief executive officer Alinah Ahmad as Petaling Jaya mayor effective Jan 1, next year, making her the first ever female mayor in the country.

Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said, Alinah (left) replaced Mohamad Roslan Sakiman who was appointed deputy state secretary (development).

Alinah’s vast experience in administration at the state and federal level can help her be an effective mayor.  Abdul Khalid told reporters after chairing the state executive council meeting in Shah Alam, today.

On Oct 1, Mohamad Roslan was given a 24-hour notice of his transfer as deputy state secretary (development) and this has caused an uproar within the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) as well as a protest from the state government.

In his reply, the Chief Secretary to the Government, Dr Ali Hamsa, who described the transfer as a routine exercise due to a vacancy and a promotion, had agreed to put the transfer on hold for a month to enable Mohamad Roslan complete his duties.

Meanwhile, a group of 50 landowners from Kampung Baru Subang and Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh gathered in front of the Shah Alam City Council office in Shah Alam to protest against a 7.5% assessment rate increase for 2013.

Sungai Buloh resident YN Chong, 50, who headed the group, handed over a protest letter to Shah Alam mayor Mohd Jaafar Mohd Atan at his office at 10.30am.

Chong claimed that his assessment rate would increase rm2,400 this year to rm45,000next year while businessman M Ratnam Uttaya, 76, from Kampung Baru, Sungai Buloh said, the increase was inappropriate for there was hardly any improvement to the infrastructure in the area.

Comments

Anonymous #58437020
Whoever gets appointed just make sure you clean up PJ, Shah Alam and Klang and stop the bloody crime.  Folks in the Klang valley hates politicians and civil servants who dont do their job.  All you civil servants better go and do your job and stop makan gaji buta please.

Malaysiawatch4.blogspot
somehow the maths does not add up … 7.5% increase but the guy’s assessment increases from rm2,400 to rm45,000!

Nambekei 7
Alina just do your job … no need to kowtau to any politician … no need to campaign for UMNO also …