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‘Keep to electoral process’<br><small>BN does not manipulate polls, rally organisers told</small>

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 09:17 PM PDT

2011/06/27
By Minderjeet Kaur
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KUALA LUMPUR: The prime minister yesterday urged the organisers of the Bersih 2.0 rally to participate in the electoral process, citing Pas' long rule of Kelantan and Barisan Nasional's defeat in five states in 2008 as unmistakable proof of a free and fair process.

Datuk Seri Najib Razak said BN would rule in all the states if the Election Commission had manipulated votes on behalf of the coalition.

The BN chairman, who was speaking at the 58th People's Progressive Party general assembly, also delivered a decisive message to the rally organisers.

"If you have the guts, fight in the general election. If there is any chaos, you will face the consequences," he said.

And referring to those intending to take part in the rally, Najib said they, too, would have to face any consequences. The rally was reportedly being held to pass a memorandum to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong calling for free and fair elections.

"They say it is to stop the manipulation of votes.

"If we manipulate votes, then why are there five states under the opposition? How did Pas rule Kelantan for so many years?" Specifically referring to the loose grouping of DAP, Pas and Parti Keadilan Rakyat, which supposedly endeavoured to "correct the voting system in the country", Najib said: "They need to correct their own parties first before correcting the Election Commission. During their so-called reformasi meetings, they were known to throw chairs, coupled with incidences of boxing matches." He said BN would rule the country if the people still supported it.

"The power is with the people. We will fight till the end. And we will do it according to the law, which is to protect the interest of the people." He said the recent spate of by-elections and the Sarawak election showed the people's support returning to BN. "We have managed to reverse the trend. Our plans for the economy have worked" He said the recent victories in Merlimau, Tenang, Kerdau and other areas proved BN as a product and a brandwas still supported by the people.

Independent studies and research showed BN was on the right track as there was clarity of goals, vision and strateg ic plans to achieve developed nation status.

"We will always be with the rakyat.

And we will fulfil our promises."

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Hisham: ISA may be used against organisers

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 11:13 AM PDT

Hisham: ISA may be used against organisers

2011/06/26
By Ahmad Fairuz Othman, Haspaizi Mohd Zain and Md Fuzi Lateh
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HULU SELANGOR: The Home Ministry has not ruled out the possibility of detaining those involved in the Bersih 2.0 Rally under the Internal Security Act (ISA).

Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the ministry would not discriminate when it came to enforcing the law.

"It does not matter if it is Bersih, Perkasa or Umno Youth -- anyone who is found to be a threat to national security can be detained under the ISA," he said yesterday.

"For the time being, other laws can be utilised. We have not reached that level yet. We will monitor the situation," Hishammuddin, who is also the Umno vice-president, said after opening the Hulu Selangor Umno division meeting.

He said the ministry's responsibilities were to ensure the country's state of peace was maintained.

"We cannot allow some quarters to exploit matters that could jeopardise our country's sovereignty."

In Pasir Gudang, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin reminded undergraduates at institutions of higher learning to refrain from getting involved in illegal assemblies.

He said this when asked on the possibility of undergraduates participating in the planned rally on July 9 in Kuala Lumpur.

"I believe the undergraduates can judge what is right or wrong when it comes to such an activity, because the main purpose the government provides tertiary education is for them to think rationally.

"I hope they do not make the wrong decision by getting involved in the illegal assembly to avoid being trapped in a political game," he said after launching the Attack Pasir Gudang community programme by students of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka here yesterday.

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Sumitomo becomes 24th member of ABM

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:31 PM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp Malaysia Bhd (SMBC) has joined the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) as its 24th member.

SMBC is the 15th locally-incorporated international bank operating in Malaysia under ABM's list of member banks.

"With its long-standing history and expertise in banking, we're confident that SMBC will make an impactful presence in the commercial banking sector," ABM executive director, Chuah Mei Lin, said in a statement today.

Chuah said the association looked forward to working with the bank on issues affecting members and the commercial banking industry. -- BERNAMA

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Hospitals performing sex-change probed

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:19 PM PDT

NEW DELHI: Indian authorities are probing doctors and hospitals involved in sex-change surgery performed on young girls in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed the state officials to investigate genitoplasty cases in Indore, a commercial city, after the media exposed parents wanting male children resorted to such illegal surgery.

"There should be a medical board to decide if the surgery is medically required.

"It has to be a responsible decision made by a panel and not a decision between a parent and a doctor," said Prof Gautam Sen, a member of the board of governors of the Medical Council of India, as reported by Hindustan Times.

Genitoplasty is a corrective surgery performed on those born with genital abnormality, but in Indore it was being exploited.

According to the newspaper, young girls between one and five years old had undergone genitoplasty and about 200 to 300 cases were performed in Indore.

Each surgery costs about RM10,000.

Alarmed by the incidents, NCPCR has urged state authorities to compile data on medical practitioners and hospitals involved in genitoplasty. -- BERNAMA

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RM1.1m for clean water in Kelantan

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 01:24 AM PDT

RM1.1m for clean water in Kelantan

2010/11/01
By NST team in Gua Musang, Kelantan
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GUA MUSANG: The health ministry has allocated RM1.1 million to the Kelantan state government to implement rural water development projects to ensure people living in rural areas receive clean and adequate water supply.

Deputy health minister Datuk Rosnah Abd Shirlin said the projects consist of
controlled wells, feed gravity system as well as piped connection from Syarikat
Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd (AKSB).

"The allocation is channelled to state health department to implement the projects," she said after attending the handing-over of the projects to Sungai

Terah residents here.

She said to date, Kelantan received 84.7 per cent of clean water supply
encompassing 223,115 households.

Only 40,212 households have yet to have clean water supplied by the ministry or
by AKSB. She expressed hopes that Gua Musang will receive 100 per cent water supply as soon as possible. To ensure the water is safe for consumption, she adviced residents to follow a few simple rules, namely:

Boil water before drinking;
The wells and feed gravity system need to be chlorinated periodically to kill off bacteria and reduce contamination risk; and
Trees or plants near water catchment areas should not be cut down to prevent the water source from drying up.

She also said this year, Kelantan has recorded six cholera, 28 typhoid and 2,168

food poisoning cases to date.

"These diseases still pose a risk to rural folk," she said.

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MCA praises PM

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 02:44 PM PST

MCA praises PM

2010/11/15
By Chong Chee Seong

MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's achievements since taking over the mantle of the country last April had received praise from MCA.

In commending Najib for his hard work, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said Barisan Nasional's victories in the Nov 4 Galas and Batu Sapi by-elections were due to the people's acceptance of Najib's 1Malaysia concept.

Dr Chua said the Chinese were pragmatic people who will support the Prime Minister for doing what is good for the country.

"MCA is confident the results (of two by-elections) will serve as momentum to regain support of the community for the next general election," he said after opening a RM500,000 building and a hall in the SJKC Chung Hwa 3 last Thursday.

The speech was made on Dr Chua's behalf by Johor MCA secretary Tay Puay Chuan, who is also MCA Muar division chief.

Dr Chua said Najib's assurance that BN pledges in Galas and Batu Sapi would be fulfilled was a positive step to win the trust and confidence of the people.

He said by making continuous changes, BN would become a party that will received strong support.

"The victory of the two by-elections is an indication that BN's is ready and will do well in the next general election."

Dr Chua also said the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) was a clear-cut strategy and a roadmap towards making Malaysia a high-income economy.

Earlier, deputy youth and sports minister Datuk Razali Ibrahim, who is also the Muar MP, said investment in education was not measured by ringgit and sen but by quality.

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FBMKLCI year-end target cut to 1,660

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 06:58 PM PDT

Maybank Investment Bank Bhd cut its year-end target for the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index to 1,660 from 1,710.

Global equities are expected to "remain volatile" in the second half of the year, analyst Wong Chew Hann wrote in a report today.

This is due to concerns over the US economic recovery, sovereign debt crisis in the euro-zone, monetary tightening measures in China, and unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, Wong said. -- Bloomberg

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RHBCap downgraded to 'hold'

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 06:56 PM PDT

RHB Capital Bhd, a Malaysian lender, was downgraded to "hold" from "buy" at Maybank Investment Bank Bhd, which reduced the stock's valuation after bank merger talks were scrapped.

The stock's share estimate was cut to RM9.40 from RM10.40, analyst Desmond Ch'ng wrote in a report today. -- Bloomberg

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Badminton / Indonesia Open: Chong Wei too hot for Christensen

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 05:33 PM PDT

Badminton / Indonesia Open: Chong Wei too hot for Christensen

2011/06/27
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LEE Chong Wei became the first foreign player to complete a hat-trick of Indonesia Open wins and also secured his sixth international crown of the year in Jakarta yesterday.

Chong Wei, the World No 1, made short work of Danish veteran Peter Gade Christensen, winning 21-11, 21-7 in a one-sided final.

Christensen, 35, looked more like a passenger in the 31-minute match as Chong Wei pocketed the second highest winning purse of US$45,000 (RM137,000) on the BWF Super Series circuit.

Chong Wei bagged his first Indonesian Open crown in 2007 before his domination began in 2009 and has been unbeaten in the event for three straight years.

It has been an outstanding year for the Malaysian who has reached the final of all seven tournaments, winning five -- World Super Series Masters Finals, Malaysia Open Super Series and Grand Prix Gold, All England and India Open -- before yesterday's title.

Chong Wei said he expected a tougher fight from Christensen and was surprised his experienced opponent gave in so easily.

"Rarely do you see Peter (Gade) give up on court. But today (yesterday) was a rare occasion. I have so much respect for him as a fighter on court. He never gives up whatever the score," said Chong Wei.

"Peter is certainly a good player... but we've played against each other 14 times so I knew how he would play his game."

Christensen conceded that nothing could have changed the outcome with the way Chong Wei played in the final.

"I could do nothing more against him today (yesterday). With his variation of shots and his speed, I had no answer. Chong Wei was just too good for me."

The victory augurs well for Chong Wei in his quest to win a first major crown, the World Championships, in London on Aug 8-14.

RESULTS (All Finals) -- Men's singles: Lee Chong Wei (Mas) bt Peter Gade Christensen (Den) 21-11, 21-7.

Doubles: Cai Yun-Fu Haifeng (Chn) bt Chai Biao-Guo Zhendong (Chn) 21-13, 21-12.

Women's singles: Wang Yihan (Chn) bt Saina Nehwal (Ind) 12-21, 23-21, 21-14.

Doubles: Wang Xiaoli-Yu Yang (Chn) bt Vita Marissa-Nadya Melati (Ina) 21-12, 21-10.

Mixed doubles: Zhang Nan-Zhao Yunlei (Chn) bt Ahmad Tantowi-Liliyana Natsir (Ina) 20-22, 21-14, 21-9.

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Football: Junior camps to identify talent

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 05:26 PM PDT

2011/06/27
By Fadhli Ishak
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Datuk Santokh Singh (green shirt right) and Nestle Products Sdn Bhd sports marketing manager Ng Ping Loong cheering with the children at the Milo Play More Learn More junior sports camp at MBPJ sports complex in Kota Damansara yesterday. — Picture by Chan Wai Yew

FORMER international Datuk Santokh Singh has urged the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and state sports associations to take full advantage of the "Milo Play More Learn More" junior sports camps being held throughout the country, to identify talented youngsters.

Santokh officiated the launch of the first of 12 such junior sports camps organised by Milo at the Dewan Komuniti MBPJ field in Kota Damansara yesterday.

He said the large gathering of players was also a good opportunity for sports associations to apply the latest in coaching techniques.

"Milo has done a great job in organising these one-day camps to give young children the chance to learn the proper skills of the game. However, the short duration may not be enough to fully develop their skills," said Santokh.

"FAM and state (sports) associations should use this chance to scout for new talent at grassroots level events like this to be further trained. This will add more talented players to boost the development of football in Malaysia.

"(Sports) associations should also take the opportunity to come and apply the latest in coaching and training techniques due to the high number of participants available."

Santokh praised the organisers of the camp for involving local residents associations and parents. "It is good to get parents and residents involved as they can continue to organise such events as they already have learnt the skills. They can be more involved with their children's activities."

More than 300 children under the age of 12 took part in the camp yesterday, which was intended to introduce them to the basic skills as well as inculcate good sporting values in today's youth for four sports -- football, netball, basketball and hockey.

The camp consisted of coaching clinics taught by qualified coaches which ended with mini-tournaments to give the children the chance to apply the new skills they had learnt during the clinic.

The next "Milo Play More Learn More" junior sports camp will be held at Emerald Park, Seremban Two on Sunday.

VENUES AND DATES -- Sunday: Emerald Park, Seremban 2; July 17: Bukit Bendera, Penang; July 30: Kuching Family Park, Sarawak; Sept 18: Temerloh, Pahang; Sept 25: Bukit Serkam, Malacca; Oct 2: Larut Tin, Perak; Oct 9: Pasir Gudang, Johor; Oct 15: Kampung Pasir, Kelantan; Oct 22: Jertih, Terengganu; Oct 30: Taman Kajang Jaya, Selangor; Nov 13: Kampung Medan Klang Lama, Selangor.

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