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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Johor charges inconsistent rates for raw water
MALACCA pays 10 times more than Singapore to buy raw water from Johor, according to the 2008 Auditor-General’s Report on Johor.
The report showed that Malacca paid 30 sen for each 3,785.4 litres (1,000 gallons) of raw water supplied from Sungai Muar in Johor. This was agreed upon in 1991 and Johor has a contract to supply water to Malacca till 2090.
Meanwhile, the Singapore government paid a mere three cents per 3,785.4 litres of raw water supplied from Sungai Skudai, Sungai Tebrau, Sungai Johor and Gunung Pulai. This agreement was inked in 1961 and 1962.
The report showed that Malacca paid 30 sen for each 3,785.4 litres (1,000 gallons) of raw water supplied from Sungai Muar in Johor. This was agreed upon in 1991 and Johor has a contract to supply water to Malacca till 2090.
Meanwhile, the Singapore government paid a mere three cents per 3,785.4 litres of raw water supplied from Sungai Skudai, Sungai Tebrau, Sungai Johor and Gunung Pulai. This agreement was inked in 1961 and 1962.
RM42,320 for a laptop
By YENG AI CHUN
KUALA LUMPUR: Who in their right mind would pay RM42,320 for a laptop?
Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mara Balik Pulau in Penang not only paid the price but bought two units of the same brand – Acer Aspire-5052ANWXMI, at a whopping price of RM84,640, said the Auditor-General’s Report.
In addition, the college purchased 450 units of computer CAD with network card at RM3.45mil for 12 labs. Each 19-inch monitor costs RM8,500 while a 17-inch monitor costs RM7,500.
KUALA LUMPUR: Who in their right mind would pay RM42,320 for a laptop?
Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mara Balik Pulau in Penang not only paid the price but bought two units of the same brand – Acer Aspire-5052ANWXMI, at a whopping price of RM84,640, said the Auditor-General’s Report.
In addition, the college purchased 450 units of computer CAD with network card at RM3.45mil for 12 labs. Each 19-inch monitor costs RM8,500 while a 17-inch monitor costs RM7,500.
Witness refuses to say how much MACC paid him
By Clara Chooi
IPOH, Oct 22 — The agent provocateur whose work resulted in the arrests of two former PKR state executive councillors for corruption, refused today to disclose in court how much the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had paid him for his services.
Mohamad Imran Abdullah, 34, who is the star witness in the trial, caused a stir when he refused to give the information despite being told to do so by the Sessions Court Judge Azhaniz Teh Azman Teh.
The question was posed during cross-examination by defence counsel Abdul Roni Rahman, who is representing the two former PKR men, Behrang assemblyman Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi, 52, and Changkat Jering assemblyman Mohd Osman Mohd Jailu, 57.
Roni: Were you paid some compensation for your work?
Mohamad Imran: As 'sagu hati' (a gift), yes.
Roni: Can you tell us how much the MACC (formerly Anti-Corruption Agency) paid you?
IPOH, Oct 22 — The agent provocateur whose work resulted in the arrests of two former PKR state executive councillors for corruption, refused today to disclose in court how much the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had paid him for his services.
Mohamad Imran Abdullah, 34, who is the star witness in the trial, caused a stir when he refused to give the information despite being told to do so by the Sessions Court Judge Azhaniz Teh Azman Teh.
The question was posed during cross-examination by defence counsel Abdul Roni Rahman, who is representing the two former PKR men, Behrang assemblyman Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi, 52, and Changkat Jering assemblyman Mohd Osman Mohd Jailu, 57.
Roni: Were you paid some compensation for your work?
Mohamad Imran: As 'sagu hati' (a gift), yes.
Roni: Can you tell us how much the MACC (formerly Anti-Corruption Agency) paid you?
Tian Chua found guilty of biting PC
UPDATED
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Batu MP Tian Chua was today jailed six months and fined RM3,000 after he was found guilty by the magistrate's court of biting a police constable and preventing the officer from discharging his duty in December 2007.
Chua, 46, whose full name is Chua Tian Chang, committed the offence against PC Rosyaidi Anuar, 21, in front of Parliament House in the incident on Dec 11, 2007.
Chua, the PKR strategic director, was charged under Section 332 of the Penal Code and could have been jailed up to three years.
He faces the possibility of losing his parliamentary seat as the fine exceeds RM2,000. Chua was granted a stay of execution pending appeal.
Chua (picture) committed the offence during a Bersih gathering to protest against constitutional amendments extending the retirement age of Election Commission members from 65 to 66.
Earlier, magistrate Mohd Faizi Che Abu said he found Chua not to be a credible witness as his defence was a mere denial.
In an immediate response, Chua said the judgment was not fair as the judge and prosecution had relied on the evidence of the constable and based it on circumstantial evidence.
"It did not prove the biting took place," the MP said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Batu MP Tian Chua was today jailed six months and fined RM3,000 after he was found guilty by the magistrate's court of biting a police constable and preventing the officer from discharging his duty in December 2007.
Chua, 46, whose full name is Chua Tian Chang, committed the offence against PC Rosyaidi Anuar, 21, in front of Parliament House in the incident on Dec 11, 2007.
Chua, the PKR strategic director, was charged under Section 332 of the Penal Code and could have been jailed up to three years.
He faces the possibility of losing his parliamentary seat as the fine exceeds RM2,000. Chua was granted a stay of execution pending appeal.
Chua (picture) committed the offence during a Bersih gathering to protest against constitutional amendments extending the retirement age of Election Commission members from 65 to 66.
Earlier, magistrate Mohd Faizi Che Abu said he found Chua not to be a credible witness as his defence was a mere denial.
In an immediate response, Chua said the judgment was not fair as the judge and prosecution had relied on the evidence of the constable and based it on circumstantial evidence.
"It did not prove the biting took place," the MP said.
Pakatan MP urges government not to ‘bleed’ Petronas to death
By Syed Jaymal Zahiid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — A Pakatan Rakyat (PR) lawmaker today urged the government to stop what he called excessive "bleeding" of the national oil company Petronas' profits which, he alleges, were being used to finance wasteful spending.
Calling Petronas the "government's ATM", he said the company's profits had fallen steadily in recent years and the government was now risking the oil giant's capacity to continue generating income for the country.
"The contribution by Petronas to the government has increased from RM19 billion in 2004 to RM43.9 billion in 2006 to an expected RM 67.8 billion in 2009," said the DAP's Petaling Jaya MP Tony Pua (picture).
"The resulting impact is that there is a drastic reduction in retained profits for re-investments, and re-investments are imperative as Malaysia’s oil reserves are expected to last for another 20 years or so," he added.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — A Pakatan Rakyat (PR) lawmaker today urged the government to stop what he called excessive "bleeding" of the national oil company Petronas' profits which, he alleges, were being used to finance wasteful spending.
Calling Petronas the "government's ATM", he said the company's profits had fallen steadily in recent years and the government was now risking the oil giant's capacity to continue generating income for the country.
"The contribution by Petronas to the government has increased from RM19 billion in 2004 to RM43.9 billion in 2006 to an expected RM 67.8 billion in 2009," said the DAP's Petaling Jaya MP Tony Pua (picture).
"The resulting impact is that there is a drastic reduction in retained profits for re-investments, and re-investments are imperative as Malaysia’s oil reserves are expected to last for another 20 years or so," he added.
Ministry explains why no open tender for submarines
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The purchase of our two Scorpene-class submarines, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman and KD Tun Razak, was not made through an open tender as doing so would expose the country's defence system, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad said a similar approach was also taken by countries like India, Chile and Brazil.
Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad said a similar approach was also taken by countries like India, Chile and Brazil.
Pressure mounts to exhume Teoh for second autopsy
By Debra Chong
SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 – Fresh evidence surrounding Teoh Beng Hock’s death may just be the impetus needed by his family to ask for a second autopsy before the inquest is over.
Lawyer for the Teohs, Gobind Singh Deo, said there were strong reasons for a second medical examination and analysis of Teoh’s body, noting today’s revelation that the 30-year-old may have been strangled just before dying.
“There are grounds to consider a second post-mortem,” he told reporters just after today’s inquest, indicating he would advise them to apply to the coroner’s court for one.
SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 – Fresh evidence surrounding Teoh Beng Hock’s death may just be the impetus needed by his family to ask for a second autopsy before the inquest is over.
Lawyer for the Teohs, Gobind Singh Deo, said there were strong reasons for a second medical examination and analysis of Teoh’s body, noting today’s revelation that the 30-year-old may have been strangled just before dying.
“There are grounds to consider a second post-mortem,” he told reporters just after today’s inquest, indicating he would advise them to apply to the coroner’s court for one.
Thai expert says Teoh’s death ‘80pc’ homicide
UPDATE 2
By Debra Chong
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Thai pathologist Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand told the coroner’s court this morning that there was an 80 per cent probability that Teoh Beng Hock’s death was homicide and not suicide, and suggested that some of his injuries were sustained before his fatal fall.
Under questioning from Selangor state lawyer, Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, Dr Pornthip testified that the political aide was indeed alive when he hit the ground but added that he was unconscious, judging from the lack of injuries to his wrists and ankles.
She explained that if he were still conscious when he fell, there would have been “reaction wounds” to show he had instinctively tried to stop from hitting the ground.
She said that Teoh’s injuries showed he could have been strangled and that he sustained anal penetration before he fell to his death on July 16.
By Debra Chong
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Thai pathologist Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand told the coroner’s court this morning that there was an 80 per cent probability that Teoh Beng Hock’s death was homicide and not suicide, and suggested that some of his injuries were sustained before his fatal fall.
Under questioning from Selangor state lawyer, Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, Dr Pornthip testified that the political aide was indeed alive when he hit the ground but added that he was unconscious, judging from the lack of injuries to his wrists and ankles.
She explained that if he were still conscious when he fell, there would have been “reaction wounds” to show he had instinctively tried to stop from hitting the ground.
She said that Teoh’s injuries showed he could have been strangled and that he sustained anal penetration before he fell to his death on July 16.
Khalid asks again for royal commission on Teoh’s death
By Neville Spykerman
SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 - Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim today reiterated the call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate Teoh Beng Hock’s death rather than just looking at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) interrogation methods.
He said the RCI proposed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to investigate the MACC’s methods of interrogating the dead political aide should be extended to cover how he really died.
SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 - Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim today reiterated the call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate Teoh Beng Hock’s death rather than just looking at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) interrogation methods.
He said the RCI proposed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to investigate the MACC’s methods of interrogating the dead political aide should be extended to cover how he really died.
Anwar says not surprised by Dr Pornthip’s testimony
By Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he was not surprised with Thai pathologist, Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand’s testimony this morning in the Corner’s Court which suggested Teoh Beng Hock was a likely victim of foul play.
Dr Rojanasunand told the court that there was an 80 per cent probability that Teoh’s death was homicide and not suicide, and suggested that some of his injuries were sustained before his fatal fall.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he was not surprised with Thai pathologist, Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand’s testimony this morning in the Corner’s Court which suggested Teoh Beng Hock was a likely victim of foul play.
Dr Rojanasunand told the court that there was an 80 per cent probability that Teoh’s death was homicide and not suicide, and suggested that some of his injuries were sustained before his fatal fall.
Pakatan MPs want action on ministries’ funds abuse
By Syed Jaymal Zahiid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Pakatan Rakyat MPs are asking the Barisan Nasional government to take action against excess spending and funds abuse by ministries as revealed in the 2008 Auditor-General’s report.
Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua said revelations in the report and the lack of punitive measures taken against the excess spending have bred a culture of poor management in the government, making a mockery out of the legislature.
“What is the point of debating the Budget for approval if it keeps getting overshot?” asked the DAP parliamentarian at a press conference in Parliament.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Pakatan Rakyat MPs are asking the Barisan Nasional government to take action against excess spending and funds abuse by ministries as revealed in the 2008 Auditor-General’s report.
Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua said revelations in the report and the lack of punitive measures taken against the excess spending have bred a culture of poor management in the government, making a mockery out of the legislature.
“What is the point of debating the Budget for approval if it keeps getting overshot?” asked the DAP parliamentarian at a press conference in Parliament.
Snatch thief shot dead while attacking cops
JOHOR BARU, Oct 21 – The police shot dead a snatch thief who tried to attack two policemen with a meat cleaver in Taman Johor Jaya here early today.
The 20-year-old assailant who was earlier riding pillion on a motorcycle, died on the spot. His accomplice escaped in the machine in the incident at Jalan Dedap 9.
The 20-year-old assailant who was earlier riding pillion on a motorcycle, died on the spot. His accomplice escaped in the machine in the incident at Jalan Dedap 9.
‘Cow head 12’ to be jointly tried
SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 – Twelve demonstrators in the “cow head” incident in front of the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building here on Aug 28, will be jointly tried at the Sessions Court here. The trial date will be fixed during the case’s mention on Dec 8.
Earlier, judge M. Gunalan allowed the application by Deputy Public Prosecutor Roslan Abu Bakar for the accused to be tried together.
The accused include Ahmad Mahayuddin Abdul Manaf, 36, Ibrahim Sabri, 43, Eyzva Ezhar Ramly, 31, Mohd Azmir Mohd Zain, 35, Ahmad Suhairy Zakaria, 30, and Mohd Hilmi Ni, 40.
Earlier, judge M. Gunalan allowed the application by Deputy Public Prosecutor Roslan Abu Bakar for the accused to be tried together.
The accused include Ahmad Mahayuddin Abdul Manaf, 36, Ibrahim Sabri, 43, Eyzva Ezhar Ramly, 31, Mohd Azmir Mohd Zain, 35, Ahmad Suhairy Zakaria, 30, and Mohd Hilmi Ni, 40.
Former PKR exco did not take bribe, court told
By Clara Chooi
IPOH, Oct 21 – A witness in the corruption trial involving Behrang assemblyman Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi today admitted that the former Perak state executive councillor never physically received the bribe or knew that it was to intended as inducement to expedite the approval of a multi-million ringgit housing project.
Businessman Mohamad Imran Abdullah, 34, disclosed this in open court today after Jamaluddin’s counsel Mohd Roni Abdul Rahman pointed out discrepancies in the witness’s report to the then Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA, now MACC) on what had transpired the day the bribe was supposedly accepted.
IPOH, Oct 21 – A witness in the corruption trial involving Behrang assemblyman Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi today admitted that the former Perak state executive councillor never physically received the bribe or knew that it was to intended as inducement to expedite the approval of a multi-million ringgit housing project.
Businessman Mohamad Imran Abdullah, 34, disclosed this in open court today after Jamaluddin’s counsel Mohd Roni Abdul Rahman pointed out discrepancies in the witness’s report to the then Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA, now MACC) on what had transpired the day the bribe was supposedly accepted.
IGP’s contract renewed because of ‘excellent’ job
By Syed Jaymal Zahiid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 - Deputy Home Minister Datuk Abu Seman Yusop told Parliament today that Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan’s contract was extended for another year because of his “excellent performance.”
But the DAP’s Lim Kit Siang, who had spearheaded a campaign to remove Musa, responded by calling the IGP “incompetent” because the country’s crime rate had soared in recent years.
Despite even government statistics showing the crime rate was high and a major public concern, Abu Seman defended the IGP and claimed the IGP had performed to expectations.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 - Deputy Home Minister Datuk Abu Seman Yusop told Parliament today that Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan’s contract was extended for another year because of his “excellent performance.”
But the DAP’s Lim Kit Siang, who had spearheaded a campaign to remove Musa, responded by calling the IGP “incompetent” because the country’s crime rate had soared in recent years.
Despite even government statistics showing the crime rate was high and a major public concern, Abu Seman defended the IGP and claimed the IGP had performed to expectations.
Court grants leave for two PKR defectors to attend state assembly
By Clara Chooi
IPOH, Oct 20 – Defence counsels in the corruption trial of two former PKR state executive councillors raised objections today when a Sessions Court judge approved a three-day adjournment from Oct 28 to allow the two assemblymen to attend the state assembly sitting.
Lawyers Mohd Asri Othman and Surjan Singh, who are representing two other accused in the same trial, said the adjournment was unnecessary since there was a need for the case to be expedited.
“What is so special about these two that we need to call for an adjournment? Their presence is not necessary in the state assembly hall,” argued Surjan Singh.
IPOH, Oct 20 – Defence counsels in the corruption trial of two former PKR state executive councillors raised objections today when a Sessions Court judge approved a three-day adjournment from Oct 28 to allow the two assemblymen to attend the state assembly sitting.
Lawyers Mohd Asri Othman and Surjan Singh, who are representing two other accused in the same trial, said the adjournment was unnecessary since there was a need for the case to be expedited.
“What is so special about these two that we need to call for an adjournment? Their presence is not necessary in the state assembly hall,” argued Surjan Singh.
Court throws out Anwar’s RM100m suit against Dr M’s ‘gay’ remark
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — The Court of Appeal today cited technical issues when it struck out an appeal by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to continue with his RM100 million defamation suit against Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for calling him a homosexual in 2005.
Anwar (picture) had appealed against a High Court ruling in 2007 which threw out his case.
Today, the Court of Appeal allowed an application by V.K. Lingam, counsel for Dr Mahathir, to strike out the appeal based on technical defects.
Anwar (picture) had appealed against a High Court ruling in 2007 which threw out his case.
Today, the Court of Appeal allowed an application by V.K. Lingam, counsel for Dr Mahathir, to strike out the appeal based on technical defects.
Pua wants probe into BN’s abuse of federal allocations
By Syed Jaymal Zahiid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The DAP’s Tony Pua claimed today that Barisan Nasional (BN) and Umno divisions had abused federal allocations in Pakatan Rakyat-held constituencies.
The Petaling Jaya Utara MP wants the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to probe the alleged abuse which was highlighted in the latest Auditor-General's report which was released to Parliament yesterday.
As an example, he said the report showed that in Taman Danau Desa, an area under the Seputeh parliamentary constituency of the DAP's Teresa Kok, three projects involving the construction of an indoor stadium, community hall and a recreational park given to Umno-affiliated contractors in 2007 were not carried out.
Govt may bear part of RM1.14b rail double-tracking loss
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 – The government may have to bear part of the RM1.14 billion loss in the 179km rail double-tracking contract between Rawang and Ipoh as the project was poorly managed.
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