VA vibrant mall for all soon
Monday April 5, 2010
II IS bye-bye Ue3 Complex, and hello Viva Home, an integrated lifestyle home and entertainment mall set to open by the end of the year.
For the Plaza Uncang Emas 3 (Plaza Ue3) in Jalan Loke Yew, Cheras, it will be an end to the name and place soon as a total transformation is being carried out to pave the way for something new, fresh and different...
Source http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/4/5/central/5956260&sec=central
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Showing posts with label Readings. Books. News.. Show all posts
Monday, April 5, 2010
Is Your Trolley Clean?
Hidden dangers on shopping trolleys
Monday April 5, 2010
TAKING a trip to the supermarket can be dangerous, as research has shown that the handles of the shopping trolleys are a hotbed for bacteria and viruses which can make shoppers sick, especially children....
Source http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/4/5/central/5972972&sec=central
Monday April 5, 2010
TAKING a trip to the supermarket can be dangerous, as research has shown that the handles of the shopping trolleys are a hotbed for bacteria and viruses which can make shoppers sick, especially children....
Source http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/4/5/central/5972972&sec=central
Thursday, April 1, 2010
What To Do: Lost your Luggage During Air Travel
Strategies for dealing with lost bags
Getting your compensation requires follow-up, persistence
Read report at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36100847/ns/travel-tips/
Getting your compensation requires follow-up, persistence
Read report at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36100847/ns/travel-tips/
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Creature
A few of my colleagues were arguing (friendly argument) if the word "creature" can be used to describe people.
Yes the word "creature" can be used to described people...
According to Cambridge Dictionary http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=18142&dict=CALD
Creature
noun [C]
1 any large or small living thing which can move independently; an animal:
. Rain forests are filled with amazing creatures.
. Don't all living creatures have certain rights?
. Blue whales are the largest creatures ever to have lived.
2 used to refer to a life form that is unusual, unknown or imaginary:
. The unicorn is a mythical creature.
. The film was about creatures from outer space.
. The duck-billed platypus is a truly bizarre creature.
3 used to refer to a person when an opinion is being expressed about them:
. John is a strange/weak/pathetic creature.
. A lovely blonde creature (= a beautiful blonde woman) walked into the room.
Creature of Habit may refer to in Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_of_Habit
. one who is extremely used to their own habits and does not function well without them.
Yes the word "creature" can be used to described people...
According to Cambridge Dictionary http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=18142&dict=CALD
Creature
noun [C]
1 any large or small living thing which can move independently; an animal:
. Rain forests are filled with amazing creatures.
. Don't all living creatures have certain rights?
. Blue whales are the largest creatures ever to have lived.
2 used to refer to a life form that is unusual, unknown or imaginary:
. The unicorn is a mythical creature.
. The film was about creatures from outer space.
. The duck-billed platypus is a truly bizarre creature.
3 used to refer to a person when an opinion is being expressed about them:
. John is a strange/weak/pathetic creature.
. A lovely blonde creature (= a beautiful blonde woman) walked into the room.
Creature of Habit may refer to in Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_of_Habit
. one who is extremely used to their own habits and does not function well without them.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
What the Modern Woman Wants
Good reading...
Write Around the World - The Commonwealth Essay Competition
2004 First Prize Winner - Class A
A 15-year-old Singaporean student, Amanda Chong, has won the 2004 Commonwealth Essay Competition. Amanda, a Raffles Girls Secondary School student, beat more than 5,000 other contestants to win the £500 prize in the Competition organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS). She topped the 16-18-year-old category for the annual literary award, by submitting a short story in a higher age category as a personal challenge to compete with writers older than herself.
Amanda's winning entry, 'What the Modern Woman Wants', focuses on the generational conflict of values between an old lady and her independent-minded daughter.
...
In her story, Amanda describes the generational gap between the protagonist, Elaine, and her aged mother: "She will not be like me, the woman prayed as she watched her daughter grow up and drift away from her, speaking a language she scarcely understood. She watched her daughter transform from a quiet girl to one who openly defied her, calling her 'laotu' -- old-fashioned. She wanted her mother to be 'modern' -- a word so new there was no Chinese word for it. Her daughter had forgotten her mother's values. Her wants were so ephemeral; that of a modern woman."
...
What the Modern Woman Wants
Amanda Wei-Zhen Chong
Raffles Girls School (Secondary)
Singapore
Click on link below to read the essay (you will need a PDF reader)
http://www.thecommonwealth.org/shared_asp_files/uploadedfiles/%7B305966EC-DFBC-4D6A-AA59-7D154E3EBC07%7D_winningEssay.pdf
Write Around the World - The Commonwealth Essay Competition
2004 First Prize Winner - Class A
A 15-year-old Singaporean student, Amanda Chong, has won the 2004 Commonwealth Essay Competition. Amanda, a Raffles Girls Secondary School student, beat more than 5,000 other contestants to win the £500 prize in the Competition organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS). She topped the 16-18-year-old category for the annual literary award, by submitting a short story in a higher age category as a personal challenge to compete with writers older than herself.
Amanda's winning entry, 'What the Modern Woman Wants', focuses on the generational conflict of values between an old lady and her independent-minded daughter.
...
In her story, Amanda describes the generational gap between the protagonist, Elaine, and her aged mother: "She will not be like me, the woman prayed as she watched her daughter grow up and drift away from her, speaking a language she scarcely understood. She watched her daughter transform from a quiet girl to one who openly defied her, calling her 'laotu' -- old-fashioned. She wanted her mother to be 'modern' -- a word so new there was no Chinese word for it. Her daughter had forgotten her mother's values. Her wants were so ephemeral; that of a modern woman."
...
What the Modern Woman Wants
Amanda Wei-Zhen Chong
Raffles Girls School (Secondary)
Singapore
Click on link below to read the essay (you will need a PDF reader)
http://www.thecommonwealth.org/shared_asp_files/uploadedfiles/%7B305966EC-DFBC-4D6A-AA59-7D154E3EBC07%7D_winningEssay.pdf
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
News on Bagan Lalang
Need for new methods to prevent erosion
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/12/2/central/2641385&sec=central
THE authorities have been urged to explore other methods of preventing erosion along the Bagan Lalang coast in Sepang, Selangor, which is being developed as a tourist destination.
...
The MNS has been closely monitoring the coastline since the start of the RM3bil Sepang Palm Tree Water Villas project by Sepang Goldcoast Sdn Bhd (SGC), Nearly 90% of the buyers are foreigners, mainly Britons.
The SGC is a joint venture company formed by Permodalan Negeri Selangor Berhad (PNSB) and Sepang Bay Sdn Bhd.
...
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/12/2/central/2641385&sec=central
THE authorities have been urged to explore other methods of preventing erosion along the Bagan Lalang coast in Sepang, Selangor, which is being developed as a tourist destination.
...
The MNS has been closely monitoring the coastline since the start of the RM3bil Sepang Palm Tree Water Villas project by Sepang Goldcoast Sdn Bhd (SGC), Nearly 90% of the buyers are foreigners, mainly Britons.
The SGC is a joint venture company formed by Permodalan Negeri Selangor Berhad (PNSB) and Sepang Bay Sdn Bhd.
...
Monday, December 1, 2008
Maintain Your EPF Contribution At 11%
Forms for EPF members to contribute 11% availablehttp://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/12/1/nation/20081201172330&sec=nation
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) who wish to maintain the employees monthly contribution rate at 11% cent from January 2009 may obtain Form KWSP 17A (AHL) Khas from all EPF branches or download it from the myEPF website beginning Monday.
...
From KWSP website
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Johor CIQ Complex To Open On Monday
Hopefully my next trip to Singapore and back via Johor Bharu will be less congested and more efficient while passing through immigration.
Much awaited CIQ Complex to open officially Monday
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/11/30/nation/20081130174918&sec=nation
JOHOR BAHARU: The much awaited new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex in Bukit Chagar will be officially opened on Monday.
...
More info of the CIQ complex on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Integrated_Gateway
Much awaited CIQ Complex to open officially Monday
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/11/30/nation/20081130174918&sec=nation
JOHOR BAHARU: The much awaited new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex in Bukit Chagar will be officially opened on Monday.
...
More info of the CIQ complex on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Integrated_Gateway
Friday, August 8, 2008
Déjà vu: Now Doc In Hiding
Got that Déjà vu feeling? First PI Bala now Dr Osman (from Pusrawi Hospital).
Enough in doc's SD to drop case
Aug 8, 08 2:59pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87484
The statutory declaration by the doctor who initially examined Saiful Azlan Bukhari should suffice for the prosecution to drop the sodomy charge, said PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim today.
"Contents of the statutory declaration clearly shows that the doctor was forced to fabricate evidence...
...The Burmese national also claimed that he was ‘intimidated’ by the police numerous times and has since gone into hiding together with his family for fear of their safety given the intense interest the case has generated.
...Anwar also said that was worried about the safety of the doctor as there was a probability that the latter might be "kidnaped and forced to retract his declaration."...
"... He might then be forced to say that he actually did a frontal check up instead of a rear check up or he actually did a check up on the ear instead of the anus and got confused along the way," he quipped....
Enough in doc's SD to drop case
Aug 8, 08 2:59pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87484
The statutory declaration by the doctor who initially examined Saiful Azlan Bukhari should suffice for the prosecution to drop the sodomy charge, said PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim today.
"Contents of the statutory declaration clearly shows that the doctor was forced to fabricate evidence...
...The Burmese national also claimed that he was ‘intimidated’ by the police numerous times and has since gone into hiding together with his family for fear of their safety given the intense interest the case has generated.
...Anwar also said that was worried about the safety of the doctor as there was a probability that the latter might be "kidnaped and forced to retract his declaration."...
"... He might then be forced to say that he actually did a frontal check up instead of a rear check up or he actually did a check up on the ear instead of the anus and got confused along the way," he quipped....
Anwar: Revelations
First it was the medical report from Hospital Pusrawi (Pusat Rawatan Islam) in Jalan Tun Razak
by Dr Mohamed Osman Abdul Hamid Doctor:
No evidence of sodomy (Jul 28, 08)
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86834
...according to his medical report which was recorded at 2.14pm, found "zero active bleeding", "zero ulcer or pus", "zero tear and scar" in Saiful's anus.
Then the alibi...
Watertight alibi: He had meeting with 5 people (Aug 7, 08)
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87448
Anwar Ibrahim's lawyer revealed that his client was indeed at the Desa Damansara condominium at the time of the alleged sodomy but was there for a meeting with a number of people.
“We have a watertight alibi and we have given the alibi (and their names) to the police during police investigation,”...
...Anwar has never denied that he had been to the condominium...
by Dr Mohamed Osman Abdul Hamid Doctor:
No evidence of sodomy (Jul 28, 08)
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86834
...according to his medical report which was recorded at 2.14pm, found "zero active bleeding", "zero ulcer or pus", "zero tear and scar" in Saiful's anus.
Then the alibi...
Watertight alibi: He had meeting with 5 people (Aug 7, 08)
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87448
Anwar Ibrahim's lawyer revealed that his client was indeed at the Desa Damansara condominium at the time of the alleged sodomy but was there for a meeting with a number of people.
“We have a watertight alibi and we have given the alibi (and their names) to the police during police investigation,”...
...Anwar has never denied that he had been to the condominium...
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Anwar's Case Politically Motivated?
Its raining here outside my office in PJ. The earth is crying for Malaysia, for her government and her people. This case is even highlighted in international medias.
Amnesty says charges against Anwar politically motivated
http://themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/headlines/42-lead-stories/2645-amnesty-says-charges-against-anwar-politically-motivated
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 — Sodomy charges against opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim may be an attempt to stop him from running for election to Parliament, Amnesty International said yesterday.
"Ten years ago, the government used a similar charge of sodomy against Anwar Ibrahim and kept him in jail for six years. The conviction was ultimately overturned," said Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International's Asia-Pacific director. "In 1998, Amnesty International considered Anwar Ibrahim a prisoner of conscience. Today, there are again indications that the government is not playing by the rules in this case."...
Anwar Ibrahim charged with sodomy
Thursday, 7 August 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7546448.stm
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been formally charged with sodomy against a former male aide....
Amnesty says charges against Anwar politically motivated
http://themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/headlines/42-lead-stories/2645-amnesty-says-charges-against-anwar-politically-motivated
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 — Sodomy charges against opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim may be an attempt to stop him from running for election to Parliament, Amnesty International said yesterday.
"Ten years ago, the government used a similar charge of sodomy against Anwar Ibrahim and kept him in jail for six years. The conviction was ultimately overturned," said Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International's Asia-Pacific director. "In 1998, Amnesty International considered Anwar Ibrahim a prisoner of conscience. Today, there are again indications that the government is not playing by the rules in this case."...
Anwar Ibrahim charged with sodomy
Thursday, 7 August 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7546448.stm
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been formally charged with sodomy against a former male aide....
Roadblocks Leading To KL: Anwar Court Appearance
Anwar's appearance in court today, results in roadblocks leading to Kuala Lumpur.
Passed one roadblock this morning, right after the Cheras-Kajang highway Batu 9 toll plaza.
Heavy security in Duta court complex
Aug 7, 08 9:08am
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87391
PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim will be brought before Sessions judge SM Komathy at the Jalan Duta court complex 10am today to be charged with having carnal intercourse against the order of nature.
...the police have also mounted several roadblocks in certain parts of the city, causing massive gridlocks in all main arteries that enter the city centre.
...
Passed one roadblock this morning, right after the Cheras-Kajang highway Batu 9 toll plaza.
Heavy security in Duta court complex
Aug 7, 08 9:08am
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87391
PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim will be brought before Sessions judge SM Komathy at the Jalan Duta court complex 10am today to be charged with having carnal intercourse against the order of nature.
...the police have also mounted several roadblocks in certain parts of the city, causing massive gridlocks in all main arteries that enter the city centre.
...
PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim pleaded not guilty to the charge of having carnal intercourse against the order of nature at the Sessions Court in Jalan Duta court complex this morning.
"This is a malicious slander and I'm not guilty," he told Sessions judge SM Komathy.
The prosecutor did not opposed bail and proposed that bail be set at RM20,000 and that Anwar be required to surrender his passport
...Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Anwar to Be Charged Tomorrow
As Al Gore said, character assassination. The government goes to great lengths to stop those who goes against them. This is an attempt to stop Anwar from contesting in Permatang Pauh parliamentary by election.
Anwar: I'll be charged tomorrow
Aug 6, 08 12:38pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87336
PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim today said he had been informed he would be formally charged with sodomy tomorrow - a crime punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment.
"They are charging me tomorrow. It's for sodomy,"...
From Anwar's Blog Kenyataan Media Al Gore
Friday, August 1, 2008
Statement of Former Vice President Gore
(Nashville, TN). The real tragedy is that the government of Malaysia engages in character assassination to silence an effective leader of the political opposition.
Twice, now, the government has used the same tactic in an effort to politically destroy Anwar Ibrahim.
In the process, however, it is damaging its own credibility at home and abroad. The means exist for the government to allow this situation to be quickly resolved, simultaneously restoring dignity to Anwar Ibrahim and to itself.
I hope greater wisdomwill prevail.
Anwar: I'll be charged tomorrow
Aug 6, 08 12:38pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87336
PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim today said he had been informed he would be formally charged with sodomy tomorrow - a crime punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment.
"They are charging me tomorrow. It's for sodomy,"...
From Anwar's Blog Kenyataan Media Al Gore
Friday, August 1, 2008
Statement of Former Vice President Gore
(Nashville, TN). The real tragedy is that the government of Malaysia engages in character assassination to silence an effective leader of the political opposition.
Twice, now, the government has used the same tactic in an effort to politically destroy Anwar Ibrahim.
In the process, however, it is damaging its own credibility at home and abroad. The means exist for the government to allow this situation to be quickly resolved, simultaneously restoring dignity to Anwar Ibrahim and to itself.
I hope greater wisdomwill prevail.
ACA to Question PM and DPM
Is this just a show or for real? At the end.... they say no evidence, and than Mazlan Harun will be presecuted by UMNO.
PM, DPM to be called in by the ACA
Aug 6, 08 5:12pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87359
Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his deputy Najib Abdul Razak will be asked to give statements to the Anti-Corruption Agency following a report lodged against them by an Umno man yesterday.
"All our investigations, which are facts-based, are carried out without fear or favour and in a transparent manner regardless of the person's status and our arrest track record speaks for itself," he said (ACA director-general Ahmad Said Hamdan)
...Umno leader Mazlan Harun lodged the complaint against Abdullah and Najib - also the top two leaders in Umno - for alleged abuse of power.
...had abused government machineries to garner support among Umno members in a bid to sustain their positions in the coming party elections.
PM, DPM to be called in by the ACA
Aug 6, 08 5:12pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87359
Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his deputy Najib Abdul Razak will be asked to give statements to the Anti-Corruption Agency following a report lodged against them by an Umno man yesterday.
"All our investigations, which are facts-based, are carried out without fear or favour and in a transparent manner regardless of the person's status and our arrest track record speaks for itself," he said (ACA director-general Ahmad Said Hamdan)
...Umno leader Mazlan Harun lodged the complaint against Abdullah and Najib - also the top two leaders in Umno - for alleged abuse of power.
...had abused government machineries to garner support among Umno members in a bid to sustain their positions in the coming party elections.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Corruption Report Against UMNO Top Leaders
Are the ACA and or the police going to investigate this report of sweep it under the carpet because it is against the top leaders in UMNO.
Umno veteran lodges corruption report against top party leaders
Tuesday August 05 2008
http://www.malaysianinsider.com/index.php/headlines/42-lead-stories/2588-umno-veteran-lodges-corruption-report-against-top-party-leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Veteran Selangor Umno leader Datuk Mazlan Harun today lodged a report with the Anti-Corruption Agency against Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak for alleged abuse of power.
...Zahar said the two top leaders had been campaigning to defend their positions despite asking others not to do the same....
..."This is to ensure that nobody will abuse their position and government machinery during the Umno elections. It is up to the ACA whether to take any action," said Mazlan.
...
ACA report lodged against Abdullah, Najib
Syed Jaymal Zahiid | Aug 5, 08 12:36pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87264
An Umno veteran today lodge a complaint against party president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and deputy president Najib Abdul Razak with the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) for alleged abuse of power.
...claimed that both Abdullah and Najib had abused government machineries to garner support among Umno members in a bid to sustain their position in the party in the coming party elections.
...
Umno veteran lodges corruption report against top party leaders
Tuesday August 05 2008
http://www.malaysianinsider.com/index.php/headlines/42-lead-stories/2588-umno-veteran-lodges-corruption-report-against-top-party-leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Veteran Selangor Umno leader Datuk Mazlan Harun today lodged a report with the Anti-Corruption Agency against Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak for alleged abuse of power.
...Zahar said the two top leaders had been campaigning to defend their positions despite asking others not to do the same....
..."This is to ensure that nobody will abuse their position and government machinery during the Umno elections. It is up to the ACA whether to take any action," said Mazlan.
...
ACA report lodged against Abdullah, Najib
Syed Jaymal Zahiid | Aug 5, 08 12:36pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87264
An Umno veteran today lodge a complaint against party president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and deputy president Najib Abdul Razak with the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) for alleged abuse of power.
...claimed that both Abdullah and Najib had abused government machineries to garner support among Umno members in a bid to sustain their position in the party in the coming party elections.
...
PKR Security Assaults Photographer
PKR security personnel or whoever in PKR, please don't be 'samsengs' in handling issues.
You will just be seen as 'like' the police or FRU who act high and mighty and use force to get their way.
Photographers may boycott PKR
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87267
The Malaysian Chinese Photojournalist Association (MCPA) is exploring the possibility of boycotting all future PKR events to protest the party's attitude towards press photographers...
You will just be seen as 'like' the police or FRU who act high and mighty and use force to get their way.
Photographers may boycott PKR
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/87267
The Malaysian Chinese Photojournalist Association (MCPA) is exploring the possibility of boycotting all future PKR events to protest the party's attitude towards press photographers...
Monday, August 4, 2008
MRR2 Cracks
Is the MRR2 really safe, after the recent closure of the highway. It shows that the design is really flawed, ever after repairs were done on it.
My colleague sang to me this morning... "MRR2 is falling down, falling down, falling down"... (sing to the tune of London bridge is falling down)
No end to problems in ring road project
2008/08/04
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Frontpage/2311447/Article/index_html
KUALA LUMPUR: The Middle Ring Road 2 has been riddled with problems, particularly the 1.7km elevated stretch in Kepong. It was closed twice before...
Chronology of events from the NST...
First closure
Aug 9, 2004: The 1.7km flyover is closed after cracks are found on 31 of its 33 pillars as a result of improper anchoring of the crossbeams... The then Works Minister Datuk S. Samy Vellu refuses to regard the cracks as a design flaw.
September 2004: An independent consultant, Halcrow Consultants Ltd, is selected after two consultants from Australia and Germany produce different findings on the cracks. Halcrow says the cracks are due to a design flaw and improper anchorage of the crossbeams on the concrete columns...
Nov 13, 2004: The flyover is reopened to light vehicles...
October 2005: Halcrow warns that the flyover will collapse within two years if repairs are not done immediately.
January 2006: Samy Vellu gives assurance that it is safe to travel on the MRR2 despite the cracks on its beams and pillars.
Second closure
February 2006: MRR2 is closed for further repairs.
August 2006: The MRR2 re-opens to light traffic and Samy Vellu states that it is "safer than ever".
My colleague sang to me this morning... "MRR2 is falling down, falling down, falling down"... (sing to the tune of London bridge is falling down)
No end to problems in ring road project
2008/08/04
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/Frontpage/2311447/Article/index_html
KUALA LUMPUR: The Middle Ring Road 2 has been riddled with problems, particularly the 1.7km elevated stretch in Kepong. It was closed twice before...
Chronology of events from the NST...
First closure
Aug 9, 2004: The 1.7km flyover is closed after cracks are found on 31 of its 33 pillars as a result of improper anchoring of the crossbeams... The then Works Minister Datuk S. Samy Vellu refuses to regard the cracks as a design flaw.
September 2004: An independent consultant, Halcrow Consultants Ltd, is selected after two consultants from Australia and Germany produce different findings on the cracks. Halcrow says the cracks are due to a design flaw and improper anchorage of the crossbeams on the concrete columns...
Nov 13, 2004: The flyover is reopened to light vehicles...
October 2005: Halcrow warns that the flyover will collapse within two years if repairs are not done immediately.
January 2006: Samy Vellu gives assurance that it is safe to travel on the MRR2 despite the cracks on its beams and pillars.
Second closure
February 2006: MRR2 is closed for further repairs.
August 2006: The MRR2 re-opens to light traffic and Samy Vellu states that it is "safer than ever".
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Anwar's Sodomy Case - Medical Report Not Sodomy (29-30.7.2008)
Conspiracy, lies, the X files... MalaysiaKini news updates.
Hospital: It wasn't a sodomy examination
Jul 30, 08 4:05pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86989
Hospital Pusrawi today clarified that its medical officer Dr Muhammad Osman Abdul Hamid did not conduct a sodomy-related examination on Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan.
The hospital revealed that Muhammad, a Burmese national, is not a specialist but only a general practitioner stationed at the Emergency Unit.
...
"There were no further examinations carried out (on Saiful at Pusrawi) in relation to the sodomy complaint," he added.
...
Health DG: Ministry will stick by HKL's findings
Jul 29, 08 3:47pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86920
The Health Ministry stands by the findings of the medical examination conducted on Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan by doctors at the Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
The Star quoted ministry director-general Dr Mohd Ismail Merican as saying this in response to the latest twist in the sodomy allegation against opposition stalwart Anwar Ibrahim.
...
However, the police responded by stating that the news reports on this matter were aimed at sabotaging their investigations and confuse the public.
...
Saiful's uncle rubbishes leaked medical report
Chan Kok Leong Jul 29, 08 3:10pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86911
A close relative of Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan echoed police sentiments today, rubbishing claims that his nephew had not been sodomised.
...
Controversial but popular blogger Raja Petra, in a posting dated July 26, reasoned that Anwar may have been released on police bail because the semen sample found on Saiful belonged to his uncle.
...
Anwar: It confirms plot to frame me
Jul 29, 08 12:39pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86894
PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim today said that the freshly discovered medical report of Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan confirmed that sodomy allegations made against him was baseless and politically motivated.
...
"The failure of the police to disclose this medical report all but confirms there is an intention to frame me," he told a press conference this morning.
...
'Regrettable' but leaked report valid: Lawyer
Beh Lih Yi Jul 29, 08 6:48pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86946
While the leak of sodomy complainant Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan’s medical report is ‘regrettable’, the report’s contents are admissible evidence in court regardless of how they were exposed, said a senior counsel today.
"The courts have always taken the position that evidence that is relevant is admissible even though it has been wrongly exposed," Sulaiman Abdullah, one of the lawyers representing PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim told reporters in Petaling Jaya.
"The situation now is that everybody knows about this medical report and while an invasion of doctor-patient confidentiality has occurred, it’s regrettable, but you cannot run away from the fact that it’s now very clear that there is no sodomy involved," he stressed.
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Sodomy probe: 7 MCA branches demand answers
Jul 29, 08 4:52pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86930
Seven MCA branches have questioned the integrity of the sodomy allegation against opposition stalwart Anwar Ibrahim as well as the police investigation into the matter.
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The branches also took deputy inspector-general of police (DIGP) Ismail Omar to task for stating that media reports on the doctor’s findings were aimed at confusing the people.
"Such statements by the DIGP only serve to further the perception that the police is pulling out all the stops to withhold evidence crucial to prove Anwar’s innocence while at the same time fabricate or attempt to fabricate evidence against a fellow citizen of our country."
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Hospital: It wasn't a sodomy examination
Jul 30, 08 4:05pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86989
Hospital Pusrawi today clarified that its medical officer Dr Muhammad Osman Abdul Hamid did not conduct a sodomy-related examination on Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan.
The hospital revealed that Muhammad, a Burmese national, is not a specialist but only a general practitioner stationed at the Emergency Unit.
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"There were no further examinations carried out (on Saiful at Pusrawi) in relation to the sodomy complaint," he added.
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Health DG: Ministry will stick by HKL's findings
Jul 29, 08 3:47pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86920
The Health Ministry stands by the findings of the medical examination conducted on Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan by doctors at the Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
The Star quoted ministry director-general Dr Mohd Ismail Merican as saying this in response to the latest twist in the sodomy allegation against opposition stalwart Anwar Ibrahim.
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However, the police responded by stating that the news reports on this matter were aimed at sabotaging their investigations and confuse the public.
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Saiful's uncle rubbishes leaked medical report
Chan Kok Leong Jul 29, 08 3:10pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86911
A close relative of Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan echoed police sentiments today, rubbishing claims that his nephew had not been sodomised.
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Controversial but popular blogger Raja Petra, in a posting dated July 26, reasoned that Anwar may have been released on police bail because the semen sample found on Saiful belonged to his uncle.
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Anwar: It confirms plot to frame me
Jul 29, 08 12:39pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86894
PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim today said that the freshly discovered medical report of Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan confirmed that sodomy allegations made against him was baseless and politically motivated.
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"The failure of the police to disclose this medical report all but confirms there is an intention to frame me," he told a press conference this morning.
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'Regrettable' but leaked report valid: Lawyer
Beh Lih Yi Jul 29, 08 6:48pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86946
While the leak of sodomy complainant Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan’s medical report is ‘regrettable’, the report’s contents are admissible evidence in court regardless of how they were exposed, said a senior counsel today.
"The courts have always taken the position that evidence that is relevant is admissible even though it has been wrongly exposed," Sulaiman Abdullah, one of the lawyers representing PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim told reporters in Petaling Jaya.
"The situation now is that everybody knows about this medical report and while an invasion of doctor-patient confidentiality has occurred, it’s regrettable, but you cannot run away from the fact that it’s now very clear that there is no sodomy involved," he stressed.
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Sodomy probe: 7 MCA branches demand answers
Jul 29, 08 4:52pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86930
Seven MCA branches have questioned the integrity of the sodomy allegation against opposition stalwart Anwar Ibrahim as well as the police investigation into the matter.
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The branches also took deputy inspector-general of police (DIGP) Ismail Omar to task for stating that media reports on the doctor’s findings were aimed at confusing the people.
"Such statements by the DIGP only serve to further the perception that the police is pulling out all the stops to withhold evidence crucial to prove Anwar’s innocence while at the same time fabricate or attempt to fabricate evidence against a fellow citizen of our country."
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Anwar: No Evidence Of Sodomy
Let the cat out of the bag. News report from MalaysiaKini...
... another case of conflicting reports? 1st report from Hospital Pusrawi says no sodomy, and what about the 2nd report from Hospital Kuala Lumpur...
Doctor: No evidence of sodomy
Beh Lih Yi and P Tarani Jul 28, 08 1:36pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86834
There is no evidence that Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan was sodomised, according to the doctor who examined him four hours before he lodged a police report alleging he was sexually assaulted by PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim.
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He first went to Hospital Pusrawi (Pusat Rawatan Islam) in Jalan Tun Razak - a government-linked Islamic medical institution - at about 2pm.
The doctor said that the patient had alleged he was assaulted by the intrusion of a piece of "plastic" in the anus.
Mohamed Osman, according to his medical report which was recorded at 2.14pm, found "zero active bleeding", "zero ulcer or pus", "zero tear and scar" in Saiful's anus.
He also stated that Saiful appeared "alert", "comfortable", "not pale" and did not show any fever symptoms....
Police: Report aims to sabotage sodomy probe
Jul 28, 08 7:18pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86871
The report of a doctor ruling out that Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan had been sodomised is an attempt to sabotage police investigations, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ismail Omar....
Azizah: This proves my husband is innocent
Beh Lih Yi | Jul 28, 08 6:35pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86867
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"It’s a confirmation that it’s a conspiracy all along as this report goes to prove Anwar’s innocence," PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail told Malaysiakini.
In view of this, the opposition leader urged the police to investigate why there is an attempt to defame her husband instead of continuing the probe on the sodomy allegation.
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... another case of conflicting reports? 1st report from Hospital Pusrawi says no sodomy, and what about the 2nd report from Hospital Kuala Lumpur...
Doctor: No evidence of sodomy
Beh Lih Yi and P Tarani Jul 28, 08 1:36pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86834
There is no evidence that Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan was sodomised, according to the doctor who examined him four hours before he lodged a police report alleging he was sexually assaulted by PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim.
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He first went to Hospital Pusrawi (Pusat Rawatan Islam) in Jalan Tun Razak - a government-linked Islamic medical institution - at about 2pm.
The doctor said that the patient had alleged he was assaulted by the intrusion of a piece of "plastic" in the anus.
Mohamed Osman, according to his medical report which was recorded at 2.14pm, found "zero active bleeding", "zero ulcer or pus", "zero tear and scar" in Saiful's anus.
He also stated that Saiful appeared "alert", "comfortable", "not pale" and did not show any fever symptoms....
Police: Report aims to sabotage sodomy probe
Jul 28, 08 7:18pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86871
The report of a doctor ruling out that Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan had been sodomised is an attempt to sabotage police investigations, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ismail Omar....
Azizah: This proves my husband is innocent
Beh Lih Yi | Jul 28, 08 6:35pm
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/86867
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"It’s a confirmation that it’s a conspiracy all along as this report goes to prove Anwar’s innocence," PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail told Malaysiakini.
In view of this, the opposition leader urged the police to investigate why there is an attempt to defame her husband instead of continuing the probe on the sodomy allegation.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Malaysia's Inflation Rate 2008
Malaysia's inflation rate this year:
. June 7.7%,
. May 3.8%.
CPI for June surges to 7.7%
Thursday July 24, 2008
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/7/24/nation/21905668&sec=nation
PUTRAJAYA: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June spiked to a 27-year high of 7.7%.
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The substantial rise in the price of petrol and diesel announced by the Government beginning June 5 is the main reason for the surge...
Talking about inflation, Zimbabwe's inflation rate is at 2.2 million %...
Zimbabweans battle money shortages as collectors buy hundred billion dollar notes on eBay
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/23/africa/AF-Zimbabwe-Money-Woes.php
HARARE, Zimbabwe: Amid Zimbabwe's mind-boggling hyper inflation, a new 100 billion dollar bank note has more value as a novelty item on eBay than on the streets of the capital.
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Official inflation is quoted at 2.2 million percent but independent finance houses say it's closer to 12.5 million percent...
. June 7.7%,
. May 3.8%.
CPI for June surges to 7.7%
Thursday July 24, 2008
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/7/24/nation/21905668&sec=nation
PUTRAJAYA: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June spiked to a 27-year high of 7.7%.
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The substantial rise in the price of petrol and diesel announced by the Government beginning June 5 is the main reason for the surge...
Talking about inflation, Zimbabwe's inflation rate is at 2.2 million %...
Zimbabweans battle money shortages as collectors buy hundred billion dollar notes on eBay
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/23/africa/AF-Zimbabwe-Money-Woes.php
HARARE, Zimbabwe: Amid Zimbabwe's mind-boggling hyper inflation, a new 100 billion dollar bank note has more value as a novelty item on eBay than on the streets of the capital.
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Official inflation is quoted at 2.2 million percent but independent finance houses say it's closer to 12.5 million percent...
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