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noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:18:00 +0000

No to indelible ink to deter voting fraud, says Nazri

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 25: The Election Commission's decision not to use indelible ink to mark voters' fingers, a practice used in many countries to ensure a person votes only once, is final.

MPs question choice for costlier LRT proposal

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 25: The government has been taken to task for awarding the Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension project to a company which quoted higher than other credible contractors.

The Star yet to own up to false news on Hadi

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 24: Although Chinese daily Nanyang Siang Pau has apologised to PAS president Tuan Guru Abdul Hadi Awang over a report which attributed a statement on gambling to him, English daily The Star has yet to do the same.

'Can't you wait another day?' - Mahfuz to EC

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 24: PAS vice president Mahfuz Omar has blasted the Election Commission for fixing nomination day for the Sarawak state election on April 6, when parliamentary proceedings are underway.

Razaleigh on flaws of Najib's leadership style

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 24: Delivering a speech on leadership of the future, veteran UMNO leader Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah criticised prime minister Najib Razak’s approach, saying it was not right to expect people to trust the leader's judgement.

PAS VP not eyeing number two post

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TEMERLOH, Mar 24: PAS vice president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said he was not eyeing the party's deputy president's post in the coming party elections scheduled in June.

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noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:17:00 +0000

Threefold increase in Malaysians going 'bust'

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 17: The number of bankrupt Malaysians has increased threefold over the last decade, with more than 200,000 people declared bust last year.

Selangor baffled over duplicate Klang river clean-up

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SHAH ALAM, Mar 17: Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim has demanded prime minister Najib Razak an explanation on the 'River of Life' project under the government's Economic Transformation Programme.

PAS moots 'Anti-Racism Act'

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 16: PAS has proposed the introduction of an 'Anti-Racism Act' to counter racism and other similar agenda.

Rethink dangerous projects, govt told

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PETALING JAYA, Mar 17: The government's insistence to go ahead with a nuclear power plant in the country has been met with strong reactions.

No. 4 reactor poses more danger than other reactors

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TOKYO, Mar 16: An explosion and fire at the pool containing spent fuel rods at the No. 4 reactor of the quake-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant Tuesday could prove more serious than explosions at two other reactors.

Vehicle insurance: PAS to meet BNM

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 15: PAS and an affiliate organisation will meet Bank Negara Malaysia officials to find a solution to the exorbitant insurance premiums being imposed on older vehicles.

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noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:15:00 +0000

Hadi: UMNO's anti-Anwar gathering proves political interest

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 15: PAS president said a gathering organised by UMNO to demand that Anwar Ibrahim give the police a sample of his DNA in the ongoing sodomy trial only proved the case's political motivation.

Rosmah's 'seismic remark' leaves trail of sarcasm

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14: For centuries, seismologists and geologists have not been able to predict natural calamities such as earthquakes and tsunamis, nor have such disasters ever been blamed on modern-day environmental hazards.

Two UMNO dailies blundered but only one sorry

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KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14: It was more like being 'laughed at' rather than 'laughed with' when two Malay-language dailies Berita Harian and Utusan Malaysia decided to run stories breaking all conventional journalism ethics.

MACC told to probe Selangor UMNO's half-a-million ringgit handout

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SHAH ALAM, Mar 14: The Malaysian Anti Corruption Agency has been urged to probe Selangor UMNO and another organisation following a half-a-million ringgit sponsorship to aid students returning to Egypt.

Razaleigh tells of 'political liar in the house'

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*KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 14: Former Finance minister Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has rubbished Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s latest book Doctor in the House* as a pack of political lies masquerading as 'memoirs'.**

Another blast at nuclear plant as bodies litter seasides

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SENDAI, Mar 14: A hydrogen explosion occurred Monday morning at the quake-hit Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant's troubled No. 3 reactor, as thousands of bodies surfaced at the shores.

Panic at Japan plant as nuclear radiation confirmed

noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:38:00 +0000

SENDAI (Japan), Mar 12: Officials scrambled earthquake-hit Sendai to prevent a meltdown Saturday after an explosion at a nuclear power station blew apart the building housing its reactor, injuring four workers.

File pic of Fukushima nuclear plant

The blast followed the failure of the power plant's cooling system, which was compromised by Friday's 8.8-magnitude temblor.

Tokyo Electric Power Co., the utility that runs the Fukushima No. 1 plant, said the four workers injured in the blast — two of its own staff and two from another company, do not have life-threatening injuries and all remained conscious.

At the time of the 3:36 p.m. blast, the four were tending to problems caused by the massive quake, which devastated northeastern Japan and generated giant tsunami.

The explosion about 250 km northeast of Tokyo destroyed the walls and roof of the aging facility, which housed the reactor, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano told reporters at a hastily convened news conference Saturday evening.

TV footage showed that the power plant's roof and walls had disappeared. Tepco said the roof of the building collapsed after a large tremor.

Edano urged local residents to stay calm and said radiation levels were being carefully monitored. He also urged all residents living within 20 km of its Fukushima No. 1 and No. 2. plants to evacuate.

"We are now trying to analyze what is behind the explosion," Edano said. "We ask everyone to take action to secure safety."

The nuclear power plant lost cooling ability after being jolted by Friday's devastating quake, and radioactive cesium and iodine were detected nearby Saturday.

Detection of the materials, which are created in the atomic fission process, prompted the nuclear safety agency to admit the reactor has been melting, a first for Japan.

According to the Fukushima Prefectural Government, hourly radiation emissions from the Fukushima plant reached 1,015 microsieverts on the premises — an amount equivalent to the dose an ordinary person would receive in one year.

The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said serious damage to the stricken reactor's containment facility was unlikely despite the explosion.

Wind in the region is weak and headed northeast — toward the sea — for the time being, the Meteorological Agency said.

The company scrambled earlier Saturday to release pressure in the containers housing the reactors to prevent a nuclear meltdown from occurring, the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said.

Even before Tepco succeeded in reducing the pressure, which involved releasing steam that would likely include radioactive materials, radiation had risen to an unusually high level in and near the No. 1 nuclear plant.

Work to depressurize the containers, aimed at preventing the plants from sustaining damage and losing their critical containment function, was conducted under an unprecedented government order.

At the No. 1 plant, the amount of radiation reached around 1,000 times normal inside the control room of the reactor, and 70 times normal near its main gate.

It was the first time an external radioactive leak had been confirmed since the disaster.

Meanwhile, Edano clarified at an emergency press conference convened in Tokyo that owner and operator of the nuclear facility, Tokyo Electric Power Co., has confirmed that the steel container housing the reactor is intact.

Prepare for Sarawak: Wan Azizah

noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:44:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 10: Following Pakatan Rakyat’s defeats in the Kerdau and Merlimau by-elections, Parti Keadilan Rakyat president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (pic) said the Sarawak state polls and the general election would be held soon.

Saying Barisan Nasional's gains in the by-elections would encourage the coalition into calling the 13th general election anytime soon, Azizah called on PR to also work on the Sarawak election.

“Pakatan Rakyat will embark on strategising to face the Sarawak election as well as the 13th general election. Coordinated work at every level must start now,” she urged in a statement.

Saying the defeat in Merlimau and Kerdau were expected as the constituencies were BN’s stronghold which had been fortified through excessive remuneration thrown to voters, Azizah said the Election Commission must be free and independent, and attend to complaints by all parties transparently.

Azizah also urged PR to continue approach the people.

“Pakatan Rakyat must continue to be close with the people as their well-being cannot be covered with election goodies," she added.

100 DAYS: MUHYIDDIN SHAKE

noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:18:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, December 25: The statement repeated the Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on offer 100 days Pakatan Rakyat is not convinced yet that the BN concern to teachers and civil servants who contributed a lot to drive the development and stability of our country during this time.
This is due to offer 100 days of Pakatan Rakyat is contained in the Orange Book launches and refined in the Convention People's Alliance was the Kepala Batas-2 in the last week continues to get attention and comments from leaders of Umno and BN.
General Secretariat of the Perak, Drs Khalil Idham Lim said, for a long time, Muhyiddin making comments on the issue by challenging the opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to increase the salary of RM500 to civil servants in the states governed by Pakatan Rakyat.
Muhyiddin, he justified the move should prove the sincerity of the government for the states under Pakatan Rakyat safeguard civil servants and officers.
"He questioned whether Anwar is willing to do so, and I see it as a question of desperation and loss of the arguments and facts," he said in a statement to Harakahdaily.
He added that Muhyiddin looks very shaky with this issue so that a statement to belittle the People's Alliance considers bid by Muhyiddin does not make sense, while all government employees are waiting to give votes to Pakatan Rakyat in the general election to 13.
"It seems Muhyiddin looks increasingly foolish with his latest statement to keep the thread wet repeatedly.
"I would like to stress to all teachers and staff if you are giving votes to Pakatan Rakyat, then we will perform as promised and if our disobedience, please return it to the BN's power plug into the 14 general election," he said, who is also Chief of Perak PAS.
But for sure, he said BN sesutu promised to safeguard the civil servants and that the disclosure of us to be your fate.
Muhyiddin said he seemed to defend himself with the allegations that Anwar was upset with his statement before the People's Alliance says that action to introduce the special educators' remuneration of RM500 a month will lead Malaysia bankruptcy.
He is also Titi Serong Assembly, adding that the real cause was the effects of a bankrupt government amalam wasteful spending, corruption, misuse of power, cronyism, nepotism and various other irregularities during the Umno and BN still in power in Malaysia.
He said the shallow ground Muhyiddin with Pakatan promises to give compensation to the government of RM500 country went bankrupt is absurd.
In addition, he said the challenges for implementation in the country in order by the Alliance carried out before the actual discussion topic for the promise of the Alliance in the Orange Book after the Pakatan Rakyat master Putrajaya.
He added the nation's wealth stands with many exposures, including any question regarding the oil revenue that was collected by the government since the time of Tun Hussein Onn is estimated RM456 billion.
"The question now, where has the money been spent?" He asked.
Added, the total national revenue would include what is called the Consolidated Fund from various sources, including gambling revenue, the amount is huge and more than able to safeguard public sector workers in dispute Muhyiddin.
"I believe the experience of Anwar who served as deputy prime minister and finance minister, that the offer made by the Pakatan Rakyat is included in the financial ability of the country," he said.

PAS FATWA COUNCIL URGES HARUSSANI REALITY CHECK

noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 01:20:00 +0000

TEMERLOH, Dec. 24: Vice-President of PAS, Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man urged the National Fatwa Council to intervene to review the statement Mufti of Perak, Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria on the issue of shelf.
Harussani previously reported to maintain the action Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir put the rack does not superstitious.
"PAS National Fatwa Council to seek revisions to a statement issued by the Mufti of Perak Menteri Besar Perak that measures the ceremony rack, tasteless powder house beams, with various rites are not contrary to Islamic law," Mr. Ibrahim said in a statement to Harakahdaily.
In a newspaper report last week, Harussani seen as forced to legalize the act of categorizing Zambry the splatter and flour fresh when installing the rack beams recently as "a common practice in the Malay community and not in conflict with Islamic law."
The statement issued after the former Chief Minister of Perak, Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin Pasir Panjang state assemblyman who is also the matter raised at the Conference of the Legislative Assembly (DUN) recently.
Prior to this, Nizar also claiming that not only can be misleading Harussani Muslims in this country, but also the credibility of scholars, including Mufti scratch.
More dangerous by Nizar, Zambry act was made in the village that also give the practice may continue to practice and not superstition.
In a statement today, Mr. Ibrahim, who is also Commissioner for PAS Pahang Harussani also slammed the action, saying that the statement concerned Harussani PAS will ignite a more superstitious practices eroded because he is seen as an influential mufti in the country.
"PAS as a curiosity to see his influence, he should have advised the Muslims to stay away from practices that do not underlie Islamic law, not a fact that does not help strengthen the faith of Muslims," Mr. Ibrahim bidas.
Meanwhile, Perak PAS Youth Council is planning to meet with council members and the ruling clerics, to get as many explanations on the issue of shelf more closely.
For starters, they had a meeting with one member of the Perak State Fatwa Council, Abdul Majid Haji Zainal Abidin yesterday.
Nearly two-hour meeting among others, discussed the problems that Muslims still continue the practice of superstition, especially in Perak.
Perak PAS youth chief, Hassan Zawawi informed they would also hold meetings with leaders of other religions.

MINISTER OF RAPE BUT SAFE AMAH

noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:37:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, December 23: WikiLeaks is not only troublesome politicians who are still active but also those who are considered difficult to be retired from politics.

The leader of a newspaper pro UMNO, whose real name is Rocky Bru · Mountaineering Atan (pictured), broadcast WikiLeaks disclosure that former Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi knows one of his ministers have been raping an Indonesian citizen Amah.

However, no legal action taken against the minister.

Minister concerned, however, after it was dropped as cabinet minister when changes are made.

According to Rocky Bru, he has heard stories of rape by the minister kebinet since three years ago, but it can not be confirmed until it was divulged by WikiLeaks is based on leaked documents.

This took place in Kuala Lumpur in 2007. In July 2007, a victim who was interviewed in his village near the central Java, Indonesia has made a confession.

The report was then submitted to the U.S. embassy, Indonesia, and also to the office of the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Amah who has two children and husband had been working in the home minister eight years old when it happened.

According to a report from an NGO, the Amah husband knew of this incident but did not know his children.

However, because of shame and fear, efforts to prosecute the minister did not succeed.

PROTON COMES UNDER FIRE ON MICROBLOGGING SITE

noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:49:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15: A government backbencher has defended the high price tags on imported cars and the government's policy of protecting Proton, only to attract a litany of grouses against the national car brand.
Responding to Shah Alam member of parliament Khalid Samad's earlier statement that foreign car prices were high because of protective policies by the government, UMNO's Kota Belud MP Abdul Rahman Dahlan said Proton cars' high local contents was the reason behind their lower taxes.
In its infancy, Proton did get help from govt. But now it is standing on its own. Government loans have been settled. No more protectionist policy. Proton is cheap because it was imposed lower taxes because it contains high local contents, and not because the government wants to protect,” said Abdul Rahman.
Abdul Rahman also suggested that the government might be looking for higher income by imposing high taxes on import cars.
“Imported cars are expensive because of high taxes. Maybe the government wants more income,” he added in remarks on micro blogging site Twitter.
The comments attracted a number of tweets, with many branding the MP’s remarks as "idiotic" and "warped".
“Pricing not expensive because need to support Proton? You must be thinking that most Malaysians are idiots... like you,” said one user.
'Marketing strategy'
On why Proton cars are sold cheaper in other countries such as in Britain and Saudi Arabia, Abdul Rahman (pic) said it was part of the "marketing strategy".
“In some countries, Proton (cars) are cheaper than Malaysia because of marketing strategy. They want to build market share. Nothing's wrong,” he said, only to get several other responses.
“London’s Proton is cheaper with better specification than Malaysia. We also want it cheap. Not the price, but the quality,” was the response to Abdul Rahman's assertion.
“Foreign more expensive than Proton as Proton has more local content and not to protect it says BN MP, now I've heard it all and can die happily," quipped another, adding that the national car was a self-fulfilling project to benefit UMNO leaders at the expense of the people.
"I remember Mirzan [Mahathir, son of Dr Mahathir Mohamad] used to supply audio [sets] to Proton. There is a whole political patronage system built around Proton at the expense of the rakyat,” lamented another user.
The Twitter exchanges also did not spare the recent controversy surrounding Proton’s decision to join the Formula 1 race next year under the Lotus Renault GP banner.
“Proton owns Lotus since '96. Never thought of entering F1. Why now? What gives? Or more pertinently, who gives and who takes? Will Proton come clean and tell us how much exactly it paid Gerard Lopez for 25% in Renault team?
"If Proton was so interested in F1, why didn’t Proton buy Renault before Gerrard Lopez bought it? Why now?” queried lawyer Azhar Azizan Harun.
Proton's group managing director Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir earlier said Group Lotus's spending on F1 would be a portion of its marketing and promotion budgets that had been allocated one and a half years ago, and claimed it would not affect the national carmaker's balance sheet.

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COMMENTING ON ANWAR IBRAHIM IN PARLIAMENT

noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:03:00 +0000

When 1Isreal+APCO+Ethos+Khairy+Najib = 1Malaysia

Khairy Jamaluddin said that Anwar Ibrahim should not be too hasty to accuse the government for its links to Apco when the opposition leader too has connections with several personalities on the global consultancy firm's advisory council.

"If Anwar's allegations are true, then he also has direct links with what he has alleged today. This is not only one individual, but six individuals with connections to Anwar in the International Advisory Council of Apco,” said Khairy.

And here is Anwar's reaction.......

“It seems like Rembau (Khairy Jamaludin) has become a spokesperson for APCO,” said the opposition leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his response towards Khairy’s statement in the Parliament today.

“I know he (Khairy) was trying to run from his involvement with Omar Mustafa and APCO that could affect the national security as it involves intelligence,” said the Permatang Pauh MP.

“And until now, there is no clarification or denial made by the government. The Prime Minister has to come to explain this matter as it is a very serious matter,” he added.

“I repeat what I’ve said in my speech. A Royal Commission should be formed to investigate this matter. It is important because it could threaten national security,” he added.

Questioned on Khairy’s statement that he brought up this issue to distract people’s attention on the problems that exist in PKR, Anwar said that he was not the one who was asked to be given a chance to speak but he was ordered by the Speaker to do so.

“I’m not asking for a chance to give a speech but I was directed by the Speaker. If I do not do so, I will be prosecuted. So there is no issue of me trying to distract people’s attention,” said Anwar.

Thats why Khairy is defending APCO......read here.

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Why do we send monkeys to Washington to convince them that we are not monkeys? Come on, the law of the jungle does not work in Washington. Obviously to save the Malaysian reputation after some obvious dumb answers given by Nazri, the sponsor have to turn it into off the record to save face for Malaysia. The other 2 were so scare to face Washingtonians that they hide away from the seminar to let dumb Nazri be the fall guy.

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“It seems like Rembau (Khairy Jamaludin) has become a spokesperson for APCO,” said the opposition leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his response towards Khairy’s statement in the Parliament today.

“I know he (Khairy) was trying to run from his involvement with Omar Mustafa and APCO that could affect the national security as it involves intelligence,” said the Permatang Pauh MP.

“And until now, there is no clarification or denial made by the government. The Prime Minister has to come to explain this matter as it is a very serious matter,” he added.

“I repeat what I’ve said in my speech. A Royal Commission should be formed to investigate this matter. It is important because it could threaten national security,” he added.

Questioned on Khairy’s statement that he brought up this issue to distract people’s attention on the problems that exist in PKR, Anwar said that he was not the one who was asked to be given a chance to speak but he was ordered by the Speaker to do so.

“I’m not asking for a chance to give a speech but I was directed by the Speaker. If I do not do so, I will be prosecuted. So there is no issue of me trying to distract people’s attention,” said Anwar.

Thats why Khairy is defending APCO......read here.

RELATEDARTICLELEE KUAN YEW'S The Straits Times A sad doggy tale the illusionist blogger Raja Petra his illusion a 'Third Force'

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PROTON COMES UNDER FIRE ON MICROBLOGGING SITE

noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:55:00 +0000

KUALA LUMPUR, : A government backbencher has defended the high price tags on imported cars and the government's policy of protecting Proton, only to attract a litany of grouses against the national car brand.

Responding to Shah Alam member of parliament Khalid Samad's earlier statement that foreign car prices were high because of protective policies by the government, UMNO's Kota Belud MP Abdul Rahman Dahlan said Proton cars' high local contents was the reason behind their lower taxes.

In its infancy, Proton did get help from govt. But now it is standing on its own. Government loans have been settled. No more protectionist policy. Proton is cheap because it was imposed lower taxes because it contains high local contents, and not because the government wants to protect,” said Abdul Rahman.

Abdul Rahman also suggested that the government might be looking for higher income by imposing high taxes on import cars.

“Imported cars are expensive because of high taxes. Maybe the government wants more income,” he added in remarks on micro blogging site Twitter.

The comments attracted a number of tweets, with many branding the MP’s remarks as "idiotic" and "warped".

“Pricing not expensive because need to support Proton? You must be thinking that most Malaysians are idiots... like you,” said one user.

'Marketing strategy'

On why Proton cars are sold cheaper in other countries such as in Britain and Saudi Arabia, Abdul Rahman (pic) said it was part of the "marketing strategy".

“In some countries, Proton (cars) are cheaper than Malaysia because of marketing strategy. They want to build market share. Nothing's wrong,” he said, only to get several other responses.

“London’s Proton is cheaper with better specification than Malaysia. We also want it cheap. Not the price, but the quality,” was the response to Abdul Rahman's assertion.

“Foreign more expensive than Proton as Proton has more local content and not to protect it says BN MP, now I've heard it all and can die happily," quipped another, adding that the national car was a self-fulfilling project to benefit UMNO leaders at the expense of the people.

"I remember Mirzan [Mahathir, son of Dr Mahathir Mohamad] used to supply audio [sets] to Proton. There is a whole political patronage system built around Proton at the expense of the rakyat,” lamented another user.

The Twitter exchanges also did not spare the recent controversy surrounding Proton’s decision to join the Formula 1 race next year under the Lotus Renault GP banner.

“Proton owns Lotus since '96. Never thought of entering F1. Why now? What gives? Or more pertinently, who gives and who takes? Will Proton come clean and tell us how much exactly it paid Gerard Lopez for 25% in Renault team?

"If Proton was so interested in F1, why didn’t Proton buy Renault before Gerrard Lopez bought it? Why now?” queried lawyer Azhar Azizan Harun.

Proton's group managing director Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir earlier said Group Lotus's spending on F1 would be a portion of its marketing and promotion budgets that had been allocated one and a half years ago, and claimed it would not affect the national carmaker's balance sheet.

OPPOSITION LEADER ANWAR REMAINS

noreply@blogger.com (AL HIJAMAH TRADING) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:03:00 +0000

Opposition leader Anwar remainsHarakahdaily
HEAD LEGAL, Dec 19: Alliance has decided to appoint directly Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the opposition leader even though he is suspended for six months as a member of Parliament.
The decision was reached by the Supreme Council meeting held at the People's Alliance VIP room Millennium Council, in conjunction with the course of the convention.
The decision was announced by PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said in his speech to the winding up speech at the convention Pakatan Rakyat today.
According to Abdul Hadi, People's Alliance Leadership Council meeting in their meeting last moment decided to maintain Anwar as opposition leader.
"We still want turns to her," said Abdul Hadi who was accompanied by thunderous applause of the delegates and leaders who joined the Alliance convention.
Along with James Anwar Ali (Gombak), Karpal Singh (Bukit Gelugor) and R Sivarasa (Subang) was suspended from Parliament for six months in a highly controversial trial.
It is caused by exposure to a Malaysia Anwar that the policy introduced by Datuk Seri Najib Razak, was made by APCO WORLDWIDE are also memcipta 1 Israel.
It was not liked by Umno as APCO associated with the agents of Jews who are in the company.
Lawyer Karpal Singh, who was hanged in his winding up speech, told he would file an action challenging the high court action.
According to him, the issue here is the victim not suspended their defense to be heard before action is taken.
"This is the issue of victims not to be heard before sentence on them," said Karpal Singh in his speech.
This is the practice of Islamic law in Pakistan are taken by white people (West), said Karpal.
In his speech, Karpal also said he would defend Islam as a religion in this country and the people of other religions are free to practice their religion-maisng.
"I will defend this matter and hope that PAS had also keep our faces," said Karpal Singh.
He also said, would discuss with the leadership, especially Mursyidul Am PAS, Tuan Guru Nik Aziz and Tuan Guru Abdul Hadi on this point not to give opportunity to the BN to exploit this issue.