DS Anwar Ibrahim: World Bank has records to show Tun Dr Mahathir asked for funds



Malaysia, GEORGE TOWN: Opposition Leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will not swear on the Quran that former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had asked for funds from the World Bank in 1999.

He said the World Bank had records to confirm the approval of an application by the Malaysian Government that year.

“I have also issued a statement on the report by the World Bank. These are facts and the World Bank had approved the application by Malaysia. What is there to swear about?” he asked.

Dr Mahathir had, on Saturday, challenged Anwar to swear on the Quran in a mosque that he had written a letter to the World Bank asking for funds.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Member of Parliment for Permatang Pauh had said that he was willing to swear in a mosque that he did not write such a letter.

The former Finance Minister also said the World Bank's annual report showed the kind of loans given to Malaysia from 1999 and subsequently.

“How am I supposed to find the letter sent by the Government to the World Bank? This is a trick. If I keep such a letter, then it will come under the OSA (Official Secrets Act),” he told reporters during a break at the Penang Muslim Congregation Convention which is attended by tens of thousands of people at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel here on Sunday.

Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de-facto leader said he came to know about the country's request for funds in 1999 during his consultancy work for the World Bank in 2005.

 

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3. 5000 march to Umno HQ for academic freedom

About 5000 protestors, mostly local students, marched to Umno's headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today in a lively protest demanding greater academic freedom. They objected to the current system saying that the current system in the country is full of corruption and is not relevant anymore. The lively student protest marching from Masjid Jamek to PWTC also says that the UUCA has ‘killed student activism’.

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Many graduates will be accepting responsibilities for their own lives and their own financial support for the very first time.

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1. Know your skills, abilities and strengths. This applies to both “hard” skills, and “soft” skills that allow you to interact well with others.

2. Know what you want to do. Focus on jobs that will allow you to do what you love. Remember that smart organisations hire for passion and train for skill.

3. Know the kind of environment in which you can thrive. If you know that tight, regimented routines with someone looking over your shoulder every minute do not work for you, look for environments that value and reward innovation and creativity.

4. Create a powerful professional pitch. Develop your own brief statement of who you are, what you can do, what you are passionate about, and why someone should hire you.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says.....

1. 1Malaysia is a philosophy, not a mere slogan

SERI KEMBANGAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Sunday that 1Malaysia is a philosophy and not a mere slogan, stressing that it can transform the mindset of Malaysians towards building the country into a highly-developed nation by 2020.

He said that if Malaysians understood what was needed to hold the country together, they would realise the importance of giving continuous support to the government which had long and proven experience in building the nation.

"I believe we can achieve prosperity and become a strong country if all Malaysians embrace the notion of the 1Malaysia philosophy," he said in his speech at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Federation of Chinese Association Malaysia's (Hua Zong) new building, here.

The RM55mil project, expected to be completed in two years, comprises a Chinese museum, library, reading room, information and research rooms, meeting rooms, a conference hall and a multi-purpose banquet hall.

The prime minister also announced RM5mil in government contribution for the project, of which RM2.5mil will be made available next year and the balance in 2013.

The prime minister also said that the government had agreed, in principle, to Hua Zong's request that tax exemption benefits be extended to those who had donated funds to the project.

Najib also said Malaysia was facing a long journey and that "to reach our next destination, we need to have long-term policies that can benefit people from all walks of life."

"We cannot have short-term policies; we cannot promise the sun, moon and the galaxy.

"It is the responsibility of the government to stay on course and to continue helping the people. As one nation, 1Malaysia, it gives us the strength to overcome future challenges," he said.

The prime minister said the government's long-term policies had been proven to be effective in helping Malaysia face the economic crises of 1997 and 2009.

"The journey has been very challenging and filled with obstacles but each time we face a major crisis, we manage to overcome it because we have confidence in the way the government tackles it.

"This is also due to the people supporting the policies of the government which have brought about stability and prosperity in the country," he said.

2. Official news must be put out quickly to curb spread of false news

KUALA LUMPUR: Official government news and information must be disseminated in real time speed to curb the spread of false news, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said on Sunday.

The Prime Minister said with today's technology, the public is able to receive news and information "in the blink of an eye".

"If the government is not able to disseminate information quick enough, the people have many other sources of getting their information," said Najib, at the launch of the government's first internet protocol TV "1Malaysia TV" here on Sunday.

"Sometimes, this information is mixed with false news and slander. We (the government) have no choice but to ensure that we deliver accurate news at quick speed, and if possible, at real time speed."

1Malaysia TV is an internet and mobile tv and can be accessed using Apple, Blackberry and Android smartphones and tablets.

The tv offers 11 channels including RTM1, RTM2, TV3 and CCTV News, and is targeted at viewers aged between 18 and 25.

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NS volunteer brigade to be launched in February

 

GEORGE TOWN: The National Service (NS) Training Programme Volunteer Brigade, aimed at carrying out voluntary work, is expected to be launched in February next year.

NS Training Department director-general Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil said the volunteer brigade, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak recently, was currently in the discussion stage.

"We have discussed with the defence ministry, and if all works out well, the brigade would be launched in February next year," he told reporters after visiting the White Resort NS training programme camp in Balik Pulau here Wednesday.

He said the brigade's function was to assist in times of natural disaster, such as flood, landslide or fire.

Last Friday, when launching the Kami Anak 1Malaysia assembly at the Bukit Jalil Hockey Stadium, Najib announced that the Government would be setting up the volunteer brigade which would involve 500,000 former NS trainees.

Abdul Hadi said the volunteer brigade would be based at 81 camps nationwide. He said, since it was implemented in 2004, the NS training programme had trained more than 580,000.

The latest batch, the 2011 Group 3, would comprise 18,000 trainees nationwide.

First report on education system review by year-end

PUTRAJAYA: The first report on the review process of Malaysia's existing education system is expected to be ready by year-end, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

He said the report will be submitted to the Cabinet, which will study and endorse a special team to look into the whole process, including implementation of the country's education policies.

"We will look at what we have been doing so far in terms of implementing our education policies and what needs to be done looking forward for the next 10 to 20 years. But this will take time," Muhyiddin said.

He was speaking at a press conference after the 23rd Implementation Council Meeting and 14th MSC Malaysia International Advisory Panel, here Wednesday. Both meetings were chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Education was among the focus areas under the Digital Transformation Programme or called Digital Malaysia, which will be led by the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC).

Among the initiatives of the Digital Malaysia is to inject greater creativity and promote thinking skills throughout the education system.

Civil servant nabbed for selling fireworks illegally

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confiscated about RM250,000 worth of fireworks in a raid at a flat near Taman Sri Bahtera here.

Cheras OCPD Asst Comm Mohan Singh said they were alerted on the illegal sales of firework and swung into action.

Police raided the flat at 10pm Tuesday. The fireworks were found hidden in one of the rooms in the apartment. He said they apprehended a civil servant, in his 30's, in connection with the case.

Police are investigating the suspect for possession of explosives under suspicious circumstances.

No Parliament session on Deepavali eve

KUALA LUMPUR: Parliament will not convene this October 25 due to the Deepavali celebrations, says Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia.

He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, as leader of the House, had requested that there is no session this coming Tuesday, the eve of Deepavali.

He added all answers for the oral questions for that day would be replied in written form.

Proton’s electric cars to hit the roads in 2013

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd is looking to commercialise its electric vehicles in 2013.

The vehicles, which are now in the test fleet stage, will be brought to the commercial front to cater to an increasing demand for full electric cars, Proton Holdings director Datuk Zainuddin Che Din said.

“Currently, we have already delivered three Proton Saga EV and five units of the Proton Exora Range Extender EV to the Government for the test fleet.

“In the process of commercialising the vehicle, we are looking to provide at least 200 Range Extenders and 150 Proton Saga EV’s to the Government by the end of next year,” he said here yesterday.

He said the cars would be competitively priced once commercialised.

The Proton Saga EV is expected to be sold at RM70,000 and the Proton Exora Range Extender at about RM100,000.

“The price will be cheaper and competitive for a full electric car in the country,” said Zainuddin, who is also the project director of Proton’s Green Tech Department.

He said that to accommodate the needs of the electric cars once commercialised, Proton and the Government were working on a mechanism to build infrastructure to place charging centres.

“The charging stations will be placed initially in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and certain prime locations in Kuala Lumpur.

Textile shops enjoying brisk business as Deepavali festival draws near

A Carnival mood has set in as shoppers flood Klang’s Little India to buy clothes, jewellery, accessories, cookies and even fireworks for the Deepavali festival.

Several main streets such as Jalan Tengku Kelana, Jalan Dato Hamzah and Jalan Tengku Diauddin are best known for textile shops.

This area has established a reputation as the shopping paradise among the Indian community. People come from as far as Penang and Johor and the area also attracts customers from Singapore.

While most of the traders have come to terms with the stiff competition especially with the price war that is going on among them, some have adopted new strategies to promote their goods. At least, two outlets have gone bold by introducing fixed prices for their items.

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Civil servant nabbed for selling fireworks illegally

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confiscated about RM250,000 worth of fireworks in a raid at a flat near Taman Sri Bahtera here.

Cheras OCPD Asst Comm Mohan Singh said they were alerted on the illegal sales of firework and swung into action.

Police raided the flat at 10pm Tuesday. The fireworks were found hidden in one of the rooms in the apartment. He said they apprehended a civil servant, in his 30's, in connection with the case.

Police are investigating the suspect for possession of explosives under suspicious circumstances.

No Parliament session on Deepavali eve

KUALA LUMPUR: Parliament will not convene this October 25 due to the Deepavali celebrations, says Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia.

He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, as leader of the House, had requested that there is no session this coming Tuesday, the eve of Deepavali.

He added all answers for the oral questions for that day would be replied in written form.

Proton’s electric cars to hit the roads in 2013

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd is looking to commercialise its electric vehicles in 2013.

The vehicles, which are now in the test fleet stage, will be brought to the commercial front to cater to an increasing demand for full electric cars, Proton Holdings director Datuk Zainuddin Che Din said.

“Currently, we have already delivered three Proton Saga EV and five units of the Proton Exora Range Extender EV to the Government for the test fleet.

“In the process of commercialising the vehicle, we are looking to provide at least 200 Range Extenders and 150 Proton Saga EV’s to the Government by the end of next year,” he said here yesterday.

He said the cars would be competitively priced once commercialised.

The Proton Saga EV is expected to be sold at RM70,000 and the Proton Exora Range Extender at about RM100,000.

“The price will be cheaper and competitive for a full electric car in the country,” said Zainuddin, who is also the project director of Proton’s Green Tech Department.

He said that to accommodate the needs of the electric cars once commercialised, Proton and the Government were working on a mechanism to build infrastructure to place charging centres.

“The charging stations will be placed initially in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and certain prime locations in Kuala Lumpur.

Textile shops enjoying brisk business as Deepavali festival draws near

A Carnival mood has set in as shoppers flood Klang’s Little India to buy clothes, jewellery, accessories, cookies and even fireworks for the Deepavali festival.

Several main streets such as Jalan Tengku Kelana, Jalan Dato Hamzah and Jalan Tengku Diauddin are best known for textile shops.

This area has established a reputation as the shopping paradise among the Indian community. People come from as far as Penang and Johor and the area also attracts customers from Singapore.

While most of the traders have come to terms with the stiff competition especially with the price war that is going on among them, some have adopted new strategies to promote their goods. At least, two outlets have gone bold by introducing fixed prices for their items.

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Penang Second Bridge ahead of schedule

George Town: The Second Penang Bridge is 65% completed and expected to be ready earlier than its November 2013 deadline.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Shaziman Abu Mansor said he was confident the project would be ready two months earlier than scheduled.

"Everything is going on smoothly and the project contractor expects 70% completion by the end of this year," he said after visiting the project site.

"The progress is affected to a certain extent by weather conditions but if the weather permits, I believe the project will be completed earlier as the progress now is 2% ahead of schedule."

Shaziman also urged companies taking part in the construction of the Second Penang Bridge to train more people.

"I regret to learn that this year, there is no participation by local university engineering students in this project, as this is a good opportunity for them to gain knowledge from such a big project, " he said.

He said last year, about 50 undergraduates participated and they were given an allowance during their practical training.

The Second Penang Bridge project, which costs less than RM4.5 billion, is a joint venture between China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd and UEM Builders Bhd. Construction began in 2008.

The 24km bridge, the longest in Southeast Asia, connects Batu Maung on the island and Batu Kawan on the mainland.

Fourteen items come under Deepavali price control

    

Kuala Lumpur: Fourteen types of goods, including chicken, mutton, eggs and legumes, have come under the price control scheme for Deepavali from Friday to Oct 30.

Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the maximum retail price for live chicken is RM6.40 per kg, standard chicken RM7.50 and super chicken RM8.40.

The maximum retail price for local bone-in mutton is RM32 per kg, imported bone-in lamb RM20, imported boneless lamb RM24 and imported bone-in lamb leg RM26.

Grade A chicken eggs are to be sold at a maximum retail price of 36 sen each, Grade B at 35 sen and Grade C at 34 sen.

The maximum retail price for tomato is RM4.20 per kg, (Indian) small red onion RM5, (Chinese) imported potato RM3 and Australian dhall RM3.50.

Ismail Sabri said a fine of up to RM100,000 or a jail term of up to three years or both await those who sell at higher prices.

"Traders are required to place pink price tags on the controlled items to differentiate them from the other goods. Those who do not fix the tags face a fine of RM10,000 or an on-the-spot compound fine of RM5,000," he said.

"We will make an inspection of the prices at all levels from time to time," he said.

Malacca Sultanate around since 1200s not 1400

Malacca: The Malacca Sultanate began in 1262 and not 1400 as widely believed, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.

He said a group of historians, through the Malaysian Institute for History and Patriotism Research (IKSEP), managed to prove the earlier existence of the sultanate.

"The discovery of this fact is proven through the writings of Raja Bongsu in the book, 'Salatus Salatin'.

"It is also proven by our historians that we have a high civilisaton," he told reporters after opening a seminar in conjunction with the 749th anniversary of the founding of Malacca here.

Profesor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim, who presented a paper titled "Melaka, Mother of Malaya" at the seminar, said the present generation had little knowledge on the country and its society.

"This phenomenon is worrying. History does not just focus on the olden days but also on developments until the present day," he said.

Mohd Ali said the lack of history knowledge and appreciation have made the people lose their true identity and become materialistic.

He said the country should continue producing historians or social scientists as they were important in helping to raise self awareness and in developing a true identity among Malaysians.

"The action by certain universities to reduce the intake of students for the arts and social science stream is not appropriate," he said.

Economic system can sustain global downturn

     

Putrajaya: Malaysia does not need another plan as its present system can sustain any global economic downturn, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop.

"Even in the worst case scenario when things go really bad, we already have an in-built system that can adjust itself.

"So, there is really no reason to have a discreet policy called "Plan B" because the plan that we have is adjustable in and around itself," he told reporters after launching The Report Malaysia 2011.

Nor Mohamed said given the challenging global economic situation, the five per cent growth target was achievable as the economy has been managed quite well.

He said although Malaysia's exports are still to the United States, Japan and Britain, they have been diversified with a major portion of the nation's economy now on intra-Asean as well as on India and China.

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