Malaysia's Anwar demands prosecution of top judges
(AP)12 May 2008
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim demanded Monday that high-profile judicial and government figures be prosecuted for allegedly manipulating the appointments of judges.
Anwar called for tough measures to restore public confidence in the judiciary after a government inquiry panel reportedly found that a top lawyer had conspired with senior judges and other political and business allies to broker judicial appointments.
The scandal erupted in September when Anwar leaked a video that allegedly showed prominent lawyer V.K. Lingam speaking by telephone in 2001 to a former top judge, Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim, about the promotions of judges.
Earlier this year the government appointed a panel to check the video's authenticity. The investigators completed their report last week, but government leaders said they were still considering whether to publicize the results.
Dewan Rakyat: MP calls for Cabinet reshuffleMonday
May 12, 2008 MYT 4:41:13 PM
By LEE YUK PENG
KUALA LUMPUR: Kalabakan MP Datuk Seri Abdul Gapur Salleh has called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to reshuffle the Cabinet to give Sabahan MPs key ministerial posts by the end of the year.
KUALA LUMPUR: Kalabakan MP Datuk Seri Abdul Gapur Salleh has called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to reshuffle the Cabinet to give Sabahan MPs key ministerial posts by the end of the year.
He also asked for an increase of oil royalty from 5% to 20% so that the RM500mil allocation would be increased to RM2bil and a lot of problems could be solved with that fund, he said.
"We can solve the problems ourselves with that big chunk of money,'' he said while debating at the Dewan Rakyat on Monday.
At the Parliament lobby, when asked whether he would leave Barisan Nasional to join another party, Ghapur said no. “If we can solve the problem from within, why should we look outside?" he said.
He also denied meeting with Parti Keadilan Rakyat de factor leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Anwar: BN MPs to announce their defectionsTim Leonard
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PETALING JAYA (May 12, 2008): Pakatan Rakyat leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that several Members of Parliament from Barisan Nasional (BN) and its component parties will be crossing over soon, fuelling speculations that the ruling coalition may lose its grip on power.
Anwar: BN MPs to announce their defectionsTim Leonard
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PETALING JAYA (May 12, 2008): Pakatan Rakyat leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that several Members of Parliament from Barisan Nasional (BN) and its component parties will be crossing over soon, fuelling speculations that the ruling coalition may lose its grip on power.
In a packed press conference in his Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Section 16 office today, Anwar disclosed that the respective MPs will make announcements by themselves soon.
"I don't necessarily need to make it. They might do it themselves," said Anwar.
"We have the numbers and we will determine the timing (to announce the crossovers) after observing necessary rules and procedures under the constitution," said Anwar.
"BN and and Umno are not at ease now as they are panicking," claimed the former deputy prime minister.
"They are bringing up issues of racial sentiments and survivals of Malays, and we sense that this might not go down well if we make the announcements now," he added.
"We have to take into account many issues before making any announcement but let them (BN) speculate," he said.
Anwar added that the defections will be carried out according to the law and no "money" will be involved. More....
Exclusive Interview With The Gua Musang Umno
News Exclusive: Gua Musang Umno Division Chief 2008-05-12 17:20
Former Finance Minister Tengku Razaleigh expressed his concern that the economic recession in the United States, Europe and Japan will soon hit Malaysia. However, he has yet to see any measures taken by the government for such an eventuality, nor does he know if the government has the ability to deal with it.
Former Finance Minister Tengku Razaleigh expressed his concern that the economic recession in the United States, Europe and Japan will soon hit Malaysia. However, he has yet to see any measures taken by the government for such an eventuality, nor does he know if the government has the ability to deal with it.
In the exclusive interview with Sin Chew Daily, he has repeatedly pointed out that he is very worried that our country will soon face an economic recession, because the government leaders spend their time and energy only on the political front. It is doubtful if they come to the attention of the coming of another economic crisis.
“I am very worried about the country's economy. If we have not responded carefully or have not prepared for it, we will be in trouble. I'm not sure when it will come, but the United States, Europe and Japan have been facing a serious recession. Meanwhile, they are our main markets.”
A Kadir Jasin
SETELAH sekian lama berdolak-dalik mengenai kenaikan harga dan kekurangan bekalan barangan utama pengguna dan mendakwa kadar inflasi yang rendah, kerajaan nampaknya mula menerima realiti.Alangkah baiknya jika ia mengakui dan menerima hakikat ini lebih awal daripada menunggu sehingga dihukum dengan teruk oleh rakyat jelata pada pilihan raya umum 8 Mac lalu?Selain kebencian terhadap beberapa watak dalam Pentadbiran Abdullah, kenaikan harga barang dan perkhidmatan pengguna serta peningkatan kadar jenayah adalah punca utama pengundi menolak Barisan Nasional.
SETELAH sekian lama berdolak-dalik mengenai kenaikan harga dan kekurangan bekalan barangan utama pengguna dan mendakwa kadar inflasi yang rendah, kerajaan nampaknya mula menerima realiti.Alangkah baiknya jika ia mengakui dan menerima hakikat ini lebih awal daripada menunggu sehingga dihukum dengan teruk oleh rakyat jelata pada pilihan raya umum 8 Mac lalu?Selain kebencian terhadap beberapa watak dalam Pentadbiran Abdullah, kenaikan harga barang dan perkhidmatan pengguna serta peningkatan kadar jenayah adalah punca utama pengundi menolak Barisan Nasional.
Semalam ( 11 Mei) -- Hari Ibu dan hari perayaan ulang tahun ke-62 Umno – kerajaan, melalui Perdana Menteri, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, bukan sahaja mengakui bahawa krisis makanan sedang berlaku malah meramalkan Kerajaan dan Umno boleh tumbang jika krisis ini gagal diatasi.Utusan Malaysia Online memetik Abdullah yang juga Menteri Kewangan sebagai berkata Kerajaan dan parti boleh tumbang jika krisis berkaitan makanan yang sedang berlaku sekarang gagal diatasi dengan bijak.
Setelah menyakitkan hari rakyat jelata, khasnya yang kais pagi makan pagi kais petang makan petang, dengan menasihatkan mereka mengubah gaya hidup, Abdullah mengubah lirik lagunya dengan berkata isu bekalan makanan sangat sensitif bagi semua rakyat yang sedang berhadapan dengan kenaikan kos sara hidup yang tinggi.Beliau berkata demikian dalam amanat sempena sambutan ulang tahun ke-62 penubuhan UMNO di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC).
Amaran dan sungutan mengenai kenaikan harga dan kekurangan bekalan ini sudah pun disuarakan sejak tahun 2006 lagi apabila kerajaan membenarkan kenaikan besar harga bahan bakar – petrol, diesel dan gas memasak.Tetapi setiap kali itu pula para pembesar kerajaan mengeluarkan pelbagai perangkaan dan hujah bagi menafikan amaran dan keluhan rakyat jelata itu.Sekarang mungkin terlambat bagi pemerintah bagi meyakinkan pengguna bahawa kebajikan mereka sedang ditangani kerana bukan sahaja kerana kerajaan lebih lemah selepas PRU 8 Mac, tetapi juga kerana masalah itu sudah menjadi masalah global.
Masalahnya, setelah sekian lama mengabaikan pengeluaran makanan dalam negara dan terlalu menguar-uarkan pertanian eksport serta pengeluaran diesel-bio, negara kini semakin bergantung kepada makanan import.Malangnya bagi kita dan negara-negara pengimport makanan yang lain, kita terpaksa bersaing dengan 1.3 bilion rakyat China dan 1.1 bilion rakyat India yang kini memakan lebih banyak makanan kerana mereka semakin kaya dan semakin mampu.Mungkin kita sekarang bukan sahaja perlu mengubah gaya hidup kita -- kalau hidup kita bergaya atau ada gaya -- malah kita terpaksa mengubah selera kita. Kita tidak boleh makan banyak-banyak lagi.Hendak pelihara ayam, itik dan ikan pun bukan mudah. Ayam, itik, ikan, kerbau, lembu dan kambing kita ada kelas kerana makan makanan import macam kita juga.
Saya pelihara ikan sebagai hobi. Banyak tu tidak la, tapi seribu dua ribu ada la. Ikan patin, jelawat, rohu, temperas, kap rumput, baung, lampam dan beberapa jenis lagi ikan air tawar. Dua bulan lalu harga sekampit makanan ikan di Jalan Ipoh RM38. Dua minggu lalu dah naik RM42 ringgit.Sambil-sambil tu saya tanam la cili, lengkuas, kantan, daun kesum, pegaga, serai, cekur, kunyit, belimbing buluh, limau nipis, limau kasturi, ulam raja, dauk kari, pokok mengkudu dan beberapa herba kampung yang lain. Kata orang, sesak-sesak bolehlah. Itu pun sebab ada tanah sejangkang kera keliling rumah.
Dipendekkan cerita, mengenai isu makanan ini, saya setujulah dengan Perdana Menteri iaitu “Kerajaan dan Umno boleh tumbang jika krisis ini gagal diatasi.”Khabar cerita pun, ketua de facto Pakatan Rakyat, Anwar Ibrahim, sudah berjaya memujuk hampir-hampir 25 orang Ahli Dewan Rakyat BN untuk belot. Kalau dia dapat 30 atau lebih sikit tumbanglah Kerajaan BN.Kalau ini terjadi, bertukarlah Anwar daripada Perdana Menteri menanti (meminjam ungkapan Abdullah) kepada Perdana Menteri pengganti.
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