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Court strikes out suit on eviction notice Posted: 10 Aug 2011 11:02 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today allowed an application by the mayor of Kuala Lumpur to strike out a suit by the residents of Bukit Jalil Estate over an eviction notice and demolition of their houses. Justice Datin Zabariah Mohd Yusof, who made the ruling in chambers, also ordered the residents to pay RM10,000 in costs to the mayor. Counsel Ashmadi Othman, who appeared for the mayor, told reporters the judge held that there was no merit in the application and also no cause of action against the mayor. Asked whether, with the ruling, the mayor could demolish the residents' homes, Ashmadi said he could but he did not know what the mayor's next step would be. Counsel K. Ragunath and Muhammad Afiq Mohamad Noor acted for the residents. Muhammad Afiq said they would appeal against the court's decision. In the application, filed on May 27, the mayor sought to strike out the claim on the grounds that the suit was vexatious, frivolous and abuse of court process. The residents filed the suit on March 14 against the mayor, seeking a declaration that the plaintiffs had exclusive right and equity on the land and sought an injunction to prevent Kuala Lumpur City Hall from demolishing their homes. On May 10, Justice Zabariah dismissed their application for an interim injunction to stop City Hall from demolishing their homes. Yesterday, the Court of Appeal dismissed their appeal over the injunction. The Bukit Jalil Estate, formerly made up of 18,000 acres (7,284 ha), was reduced to 26 acres (10.5 ha) after recent development of the land. During the hearing of the injunction on April 27, the court was told that City Hall had given 26 acres of the land to the Federal Territory Islamic Affairs Department to build a Muslim cemetery. The residents' counsel Ragunath had submitted that the residents were not squatters as they did not trespass on the land. He said they had been living there for some time after the estate was sold to a private developer. Ashmadi countered that the mayor was only carrying out his public duty by issuing the eviction notice and that the suit against the mayor was improper. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

6.0 quake jolts northern Philippines Posted: 10 Aug 2011 09:59 PM PDT MANILA: A magnitude 6 earthquake jolted northern Philippines today around 10:56 a.m., local time, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. According to Xinhua new agency, the epicenter of the earthquake, was located 23 kilometres northwest of Calayan islands. The United States Geological survey said the earthquake has a depth 20. 8 kilometers. The tremor was of tectonic origin. Phivolcs said intensity two earthquake was felt in the province of Ilocos Norte. Phivolcs said there were no reports of loss of lives or damaged to property due to earthquake. The agency doesn't expect any aftershocks. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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Malaysians urged to be cautious of riot-affected places Posted: 10 Aug 2011 10:34 PM PDT LONDON: In the wake of riots and looting in the United Kingdom, Malaysians visiting or living in the UK have been urged to exercise maximum caution and avoid areas that are presently characterised by rioting and violence. "We've issued a safety advisory asking Malaysians to be cautious and be aware of the present uneasy situation in the country which they should bear in mind while travelling," Datuk Zakaria Sulong, the London-based Malaysian high commissioner told Bernama. Zakaria explained that the high commission had issued a safety advisory which was different from a travel advisory. "We haven't issued any travel advisory. We've merely asked our nationals to be cautious and take maximum precaution about their safety," he clarified. Zakaria urged Malaysian nationals to check the high commission's website which had posted a "safety advice" for them. The advisory reads: "Following the spread of riots and violent protests in various areas in London and a few other cities in the United Kingdom, all Malaysians living in or visiting the United Kingdom are advised to exercise maximum alert and vigilance while they are in public places, especially in areas affected by the riots." According to a World Bank estimate, there are some 70,000 Malaysians living in the United Kingdom, forming the largest Malaysian diaspora in Europe. Besides the physical assault on a young Malaysian by a group of thugs who later had his belongings stolen in broad daylight, there have been no other attacks reported on Malaysians so far. "We would like to help any Malaysian national in distress," Zakaria said, adding that the mission was closely monitoring the situation in the UK. However, as is the case with other Asians living in the UK, Malaysians have been shaken by this wave of violence. Fear is particularly deep-seated among many Malaysian students, including those who travel to Malaysia Hall in London to offer prayers. The Malaysian community has also been shaken by widespread rioting accompanied by looting incidents. Indeed, the display windows of some of the shops in the direct proximity of Malaysia Hall had been smashed, with the contents of the shops having been emptied by rioters in a wave of frenzied violence. Even though the police arrived in time to control the situation near Malaysia Hall, the sight of the looters descending on the shops sent shivers down the spines of many Asians, including Malaysians. Meanwhile, an uneasy calm has returned to most parts of London but rioting continues in a number of other cities such as Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool. The next few days will be very crucial for the law and order situation, according to British security experts. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

People look up to police force Posted: 10 Aug 2011 11:22 AM PDT 2011/08/11 By Syed Umar Ariff andFadhal A. Ghani news@nst.com.my JOHOR BARU: "They can call us what they want, but we will continue to serve and protect," said Johor police chief Datuk Mokhtar Shariff in reference to criticism of the force in its handling of the Bersih 2.0 rally in Kuala Lumpur last month. He said despite the adversity, police must continue protecting the public. "The nation's security was jeopardised by a group demanding electoral reforms last month. "Bersih, an illegal organisation, even questioned the police's actions during the rally. "The police now have to manage people's negative perception of us," he said during the Johor police monthly assembly at the state contingent headquarters. Mokhtar said the public should realise they needed security forces. "And so, the police will face challenges with courage and confidence to uphold their credibility and increase the public's understanding of the role of the police." People interviewed by the New Straits Times yesterday said the police were proficient when it came to handling riots and illegal assemblies. Mohamad Sawadi Azahar, 27, a company senior manager, said the police were experts in handling such situations with efficiency and professionalism. "That is why our police are acknowledged as one of the best forces in the world." The police's preventive measures and professionalism during the July 9 rally did not lead to property losses. Businessman Hanizam Idrus, 36, from Ampang, said he was frustrated with the riots in London. "Here, there were no reports of serious injuries on the part of demonstrators, even though several illegal assemblies have taken place over the years." Security guard Aman Deep Singh, 24, of Kuala Lumpur, said he was shocked with what was happening in London. "I have more respect for our police force now as they are professional when it comes to handling demonstrations to ensure there is no property loss or loss of lives." Lee Kok Meng of Puchong said the police remained proactive, which was why the country was safe. Ang Huei Wian said the police had proven their ability to maintain peace in a professional manner, even in tense situations. "They can control a situation before it gets out of hand." Zacky Nelson, 24, of Sentul, said the police were well trained to handle demonstrations. "Look at London. Many buildings were burnt down and people were injured. But you hardly hear anything of that sort happening here during illegal assemblies or rallies. I have great respect for our police." Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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Badminton / World Championships: Awesome Chong Wei Posted: 10 Aug 2011 05:11 PM PDT 2011/08/11 Vijesh Rai rai@nst.com.my LEE CHONG WEI FINLAND'S Ville Lang couldn't contain his excitement after beating Indonesia's Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka in the first round of the World Championships on Monday as it secured him a meeting with World No 1 Lee Chong Wei. It was an experience that Lang could only savour for 29 minutes as Chong Wei was in inspired form and sauntered to a 21-10, 21-11 win at London's Wembley Arena. Up next is an old foe in Park Sung Hwan but with Chong Wei displaying great form yesterday, it will take a massive effort from the South Korean to deny the Malaysian a place in the quarter-finals. "I played much better today (yesterday) compared to the first round. I had a better feel on the conditions and just concentrated on producing my best," said Chong Wei. Lang had played above expectations in the first round and with nothing to lose, was expected to throw everything at Chong Wei in a bid to make a name for himself. But other than a slight wobble in the second game, Chong Wei was always on top and made full use of the tie to try out his tactics, "The shuttles here are very slow and I had to make sure that I got my timing right. Lang tried but I am glad that I was able to vary my tactics to score the win." Sung Hwan will be a different challenge as not only is he a dangerous player, he has made it a habit of scalping big names -- as was the case in last year's World Championships in Paris when he beat China's Lin Dan. "Sung Hwan is a stroke player and with the shuttles being slow, the conditions will favour his style of game. However, I am not too worried after today's performance," said Chong Wei. Coach Tey Seu Bock was also confident that Chong Wei would advance to the quarter-finals. "There is a marked improvement in Chong Wei's game. His movement was much better and he also looked very comfortable on court. That was crucial ahead of the tougher battles that await," said Seu Bock. He added Sung Hwan, though a much better player than Chong Wei's first two opponents, would find it hard against Chong Wei if the Malaysian repeats yesterday's performance. Sung Hwan beat teammate Shon Wan Ho 21-14, 21-10 yesterday. "In this form, it is very hard to beat Chong Wei. If he stays focused and doesn't underestimate Sung Hwan, victory will be his." The last meeting between the two was in the Sudirman Cup in May which ended in Chong Wei's favour, and Malaysia will be rooting for that to happen again today. Veteran Wong Choong Hann, the only other Malaysian in singles action, was down to play Thailand's Boonsak Ponsana in a late second round tie yesterday. RESULTS Selected, Men's Singles, 2nd rd: Kevin Cordon (Gua) bt Henri Hurskainen (Swe) 21-19, 21-17; Peter Gade (Den) bt Stanislav Pukhov (Rus) 21-5, 21-9; Park Sung Hwan (Kor) bt Shon Wan Ho (Kor) 21-14, 21-10; Lee Chong Wei (Mas) bt Ville Lang (Fin) 21-10, 21-11; Simon Santoso (Ina) bt Dmytro Zavadsky (Ukr) 21-19, 21-8; Doubles, 2nd rd: Chai Biao-Guo Zhendong (Chn) bt Sam Magee-Tony Stephenson (Irl) 21-11, 21-10; Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong (Mas) bt Liu Xiaolong-Qiu Zihan 21-6, 20-22, 21-15. Women's Singles, 2nd rd: Saina Nehwal (Ind) bt Chloe Magee (Irl) 21-10, 21-7; Yip Pui Yin (HKg) bt Michelle Li 23-21, 17-21, 21-17; Doubles, 2nd rd: Selena Piek-Iris Tabeling (Ned) bt Ha Jung Eun-Kim Min Jung (w.o); Mizuki Fujii-Reika Kakiiwa (Jpn) bt Chin Eei Hui- Wong Pei Tty (Mas) 21-16, 22-24, 22-20; Mixed Doubles, 2nd rd: Chris Adcock (Eng)-Imogen Bankier (Scot) bt Anugritayawon Songphon-Kunchala Voravichitchaikul (Tha) 24-22, 21-19; Diju Valiyaveetil-Jwala Gutta (Ind) bt Ong Jien Guo-Chong Sook Chin (Mas) 21-11, 21-15. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

Badminton / World Championships: Kien Keat-Boon Heong pull through Posted: 10 Aug 2011 05:09 PM PDT 2011/08/11 Vijesh Rai rai@nst.com.my Koo Kien Keat (left) and Tan Boon Heong brushed aside a second game slump to beat China's Liu Xiaolong-Qiu Zihan 21-6, 20-22, 21-15 to advance to theWorld Championshipsmen's doubles third round at London'sWembley Arena yesterday. IT was a tie that lived up to expectations that it would be tricky but Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong brushed aside a second game slump to beat China's Liu Xiaolong-Qiu Zihan 21-6, 20-22, 21-15 to advance to the World Championships men's doubles third round at London's Wembley Arena yesterday. With tougher battles to come, fears were expressed that Kien Keat-Boon Heong were still afflicted with their infamous inconsistency but coach Rexy Mainaky allayed them, pointing out that it was the pair's first competitive match since arriving in England more than two weeks ago. In fact, the players and Rexy were happy with the overall form as the tough workout -- the match lasted 66 minutes -- was just what Kien Keat-Boon Heong needed to get into competition mode. "It was a satisfactory game as what we wanted was a good workout after having been in training for so long," said Boon Heong. "The second game was due more to the China pair changing their tactics but overall, I think we did well considering that this was our first match here." Kien Keat-Boon Heong had drawn a bye in the first round. Kien Keat said it was good to get the first match out of the way. "We now have a feeling of the competition. There was no pressure on us despite the China pair giving us a good fight," said Kien Keat. Rexy said the fourth-seeded Malaysians played to plan in the first game. "I told them that they could not let the China pair wake up and that is exactly what they did in the first game as they were in total control to win 21-6. "However, China changed their tactics in the second game and this caused difficulty to Kien Keat-Boon Heong. They tried to attack their way through the China defensive wall but when their smashes didn't work, they lost a little confidence," said Rexy. The coach, however, stressed that the Malaysians didn't do too much wrong. "It may have gone to three games but Kien Keat-Boon Heong were in control. In fact, I was closely watching their body language and it was positive. Having coached them for so long, I wanted to see how exuberant and focused they were and I must say that I like what I saw." Up next are either Germans Ingo Kindervater-Johannes Schoettler or Taiwan's Chen Hung Ling-Lin Yu Lan and Rexy preached caution. "There have been several upsets already and we mustn't underestimate any pair." Women's doubles Wong Pei Tty-Chin Eei Hui were also involved in a marathon battle but it ended in favour of their fourth seeded Japanese opponents Mizuki Fujii-Reika Kakiiwa. It was, however, a valiant battle that the Malaysians fought before the Japanese sealed their place in the third round with a 21-16, 22-24, 22-20. Ng sisters Hui Lin-Hui Ern's campaign ended on Tuesday when they were beaten 21-10, 21-11 by Japan's Matsutomo Misaki-Ayaka Takahashi. It was also the end of the road for mixed doubles Ong Jien Guo-Chong Sook Chin who were beaten 21-11, 21-15, by India's Diju Valiyaveetil-Jwala Gutta.The Malaysians had beaten Taiwan's Liao Min Chun-Chen Hsiao Huan 21-18, 21-16 in the first round on Tuesday. National interest in the mixed doubles remains though as Chan Peng Soon-Goh Yiu Ling stunned England's 10th seeds Nathan Robertson-Jenny Wallwork 21-19, 21-19 on Tuesday and play Singapore's Chayut Triyachart-Yao Lei today. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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LITERARY TRIBUTE Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:28 PM PDT 2011/08/09 By Syed Abdullah Syed Mohamed Several local writers were honoured at the Darul Takzim Eighth Literary Award recently IT was was an evening of splendour at the Persada Johor International convention centre, Johor Baru. Senior government officers, art enthusiasts, teachers and students thronged the Tanjung Puteri hall to witness the presentation of the Darul Takzim Eighth Literary Awards ceremony. Administered by the Johor Heritage Foundation (Yayasan Warisan Johor or YWJ), with the co-operation of Gapena (National Writers Association), Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) southern branch, Johor Writers' Association) and YWJ Citra Holdings Sdn Bhd, the aim of the award is to acknowledge the contribution of the state's writers. Their works comprise novels, short stories, poems, essays, articles and dramas. Recipients of the award were successful writers who received prizes ranging from RM500 to RM7,000. Guest-of-honour at the biennial event -- first launched in 1996 -- was Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman. On hand to welcome Ghani were state Rural Development and Territory, Arts, Culture and Heritage chairman Asiah Md Ariff, senior exco member Datuk Ahmad Zahari Jamil, state secretary Obet Tawil, YWJ director Muhamad Fuad Radzuan and other dignitaries. The audience was entertained with poetry, music and dance. Two new books produced by the YWJ's Literary division, Seorang Pemikir (A Thinker) and Mohd Said Sulaiman, Cendekiawan Terbilang Johor (Mohd Said Sulaiman, Johor's distinctive intellectual) were also unveiled at the event. YWJ's Literary and Historical division head Dzul Karnain Asmawi said the awards are handed out to participants whose works (in the Malay language) were published in the mass media in 2009 and last year. "The awards are given to talented writers born in Johor and those who are not born in in the state but have resided in Johor for at least five years," he said. Dzul Karnain said a team of seven panelists comprising senior lecturers from the country's leading universities, senior officers of DBP, Gapena and Pena (National Writers Association) were assigned to evaluate the writers' works. The panelists include the prominent literary figure Associate Professor Dr Lim Swee Tin. This year's recipient for the "Hadiah Karyawan Sastera Johor" -- the most prestigious award of the event -- was Dr Amida @Hamidah Abdul Hamid, a retired academician from University Malaya. Anida, 68, whose uses the pseudonym Anis, has produced a long list of novels. She received RM7,000. Khairul Hafiz Abd Rahman, 39, received the Hadiah Cipta Karyawan Muda award which carried a prize of RM3,000. Kairul Hafiz, whose pen name is Serunai Faqir, is the owner of Astaka Villa Aksara, a media company. He said he started writing in primary school. "I just love writing. It gives me great satisfaction," said Khairul, who is a much sought-after speaker at workshops on novels and short-story writing. Winner of the children's novel category was Muhammad Hilal Asraf Abdul Razak, 21. His story was story entitled Remaja Mulia (Honourable Youth). Hilal received RM2,000. He is now in Jordan pursuing a degree course in Islamic law. Hilal's prize was received on his behalf by his father Abdul Razak Kaprawi. "My son has written 13 books," said Abdul Razak, a lecturer at the Temenggong Ibrahim Teachers Institute, Johor Baru. In her welcome speech, Asiah hoped that more literary enthusiasts, especially students and trainee teachers, would continue the work of their predecessors. She advised youngsters not to get too caught up in cyberspace but to develop their own creative-thinking skills. Ghani lauded the management of YWJ for organising the event. He congratulated award recipients and gave the assurance that the state government would assist in promoting the literary works of local writers. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

The day I beat the odds to win post Posted: 09 Aug 2011 08:06 AM PDT 2011/08/09 by Mohd Ghauth Mohd Yusoff MY interest in political activism was sparked during my secondary schooling years in Sekolah Aminudin Baki in Kuala Lumpur in 1967. I was enrolled as a Form Three Science student. Since my family resided in Johor Baru, I spent my free time participating in school activities and programmes including sports. I was appointed secretary -- a post that many of my peers disliked -- of several clubs and associations After three years, I returned to Johor Baru. Armed with a well-earned SPM certificate, I secured a clerical post at the state treasury department in 1973. After a couple of years, I was transferred to the office of the Menteri Besar. My tenure at the distinguished department was exhilarating. In 18 years, I served under three chiefs of state -- the late Tan Sri Othman Mohd Saat and Datuk Ajib Ahmad and of course, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin, the present Deputy Prime Minister. Under Othman and then Ajib, I administered the Umno Youth brass band, the former's baby. The only one of its kind in the country, the band consisted of 50 youth members and conductor the late Atan Ahmad. The band was invited to perform at state government functions, wedding receptions at homes of senior government officers and tea parties and dinner at Saujana, the Menteri Besar's official residence. Simultaneously, I became a member of the Yahya Awal Umno branch under the Pulai division. In 1985, following a re-delineation exercise, the Yahya Awal locality was placed under the jurisdiction of the Johor Baru parliamentary constituency. Thus the Yahya Umno branch went under the JB Umno division, which is headed by Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad to this day. In 1987, Mohd Khaled Nordin, (the current Higher Education Minister and Pasir Gudang MP with the title Datuk Seri), then Shahrir's political secretary, beat incumbent Zais Akilwon to win the JB youth division chief post. I was appointed division secretary by Khaled. However, our activities and programmes were short-lived following court order on the validity of he party. When the party recuperated the following year, I was appointed pro-tem leader of the JB youth division. Shahrir, Khaled and some disgruntled members only rejoined after much persuasion from high-ranking party leaders through a special resolution. In 1989, Khaled, with many youth supporters rallying behind him, affirmed nomination to challenge me for the youth division leader post. The odds were indeed in Khaled's favour. His credentials as a lawyer and former political secretary and his superior position in the youth hierarchy were sufficient to discourage me. I had a strategy for the two-week campaign, however, and during my term as pro-tem leader, my relationship with the branch leader was cordial and positive. Inside Diamond Jubilee Hall, the election venue, the air was fraught with tension and suspense. It was also packed with party representatives, observers and members of other divisions. Astonishingly, I won to retain the post by a margin of only five votes, to the shouts, applause and congratulatory messages from my supporters. However, my employment in government service prevented me from seizing the opportunities to move up in the political arena. In the 1990 general elections, the party machinery selected Khaled as the candidate for the Johor Baru parliamentary constituency. As youth leader, I campaigned tooth and nail to ensure a victory for Khaled. We remain close to this day although he is now a full minister. In 1993, after completing my term as youth chief, I gradually distanced myself from active politics to concentrate on my family. Upon retirement from government service late last year, I joined Warisan, a non-governmental organisation, as secretary. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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Anwar can be present during interviews: Court Posted: 09 Aug 2011 10:03 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here allowed the presence of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the interview of 15 witnesses, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. Justice Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah ruled that the accused had the right to be there after meeting Anwar's counsels and deputy public prosecutors headed by Mohd Hanafiah Zakaria in his chambers today. Both the prosecution and defence sought the directive of the trial judge today when two of the witnesses, former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Musa Hassan and ex-Melaka police chief Datuk Mohd Rodwan Mohd Yusof, protested yesterday against Anwar's presence during the interview. Lawyer Karpal Singh told reporters with the court's directive, all the witnesses had to come to court as required by the defence. "Anwar will be there and he has the right to be there and the investigation officer (IO) of this case will facilitate us to conduct the interviews with 10 of them already here today," said Karpal. Asked whether there was any indication from the prosecution when Najib and Rosmah would be interviewed, Karpal said so far there was none but added it had to be before Anwar took his stand next Monday (Aug 15). On Monday, Mohamad Zabidin granted Anwar's two applications to interview 15 witnesses including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, his wife Datin Sri Rosmah Mansor, Musa, Rodwan and 11 others. The judge then set Aug 15 to 26 for the defence case. At the close of its case, the prosecution offered 71 witnesses, including Najib and Rosmah. The defence chose to interview only 25, and so far, only five had been interviewed. They are ex-sprint queen Datuk Mumtaz Jaafar, Dr Mohd Osman Abd Hamid, formerly of Pusrawi, Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan's youngest sister, Saidaiti Azlan, a Kuala Lumpur Hospital doctor known only as Dr Daniel, and Khairil Anaz Yusof, a special assistant to Najib when he was deputy prime minister. On May 16, Justice Mohamad Zabidin ordered Anwar to enter his defence after ruling that the latter's former aide, Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan, the complainant in the case, was a truthful and credible witness. Anwar, 64, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court on Aug 7, 2008, to committing carnal intercourse against the order of nature at Kondominium Desa Damansara in Bukit Damansara, between 3.10pm and 4.30pm on June 26, the same year. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

Government should boost New Media presence Posted: 09 Aug 2011 09:26 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: The government must boost its presence on the internet by mastering the new media such as 'Face book' and 'Twitter' which are highly popular, especially among the young. Institut of Mind Development (INMIND) chief executive Norizan Sharif said the conventional way of tackling issues using the mainstream media was ineffective. "The government must respond to the new media, otherwise the people treat its allegations as true. "Currently, we don't see the government responding in Facebook, we also don't see any (government) initiative in answering in blogs and Twitter. We can see many opposition Members of Parliament in Twitter, but on the government side, the number is dismal," he told Bernama. Norizan was commenting on a statement by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein yesterday who said the opposition used the new media to instigate the people to take part in illegal activities for political gain although the news they highlighted were untrue. Hishammuddin said the government found it difficult to explain the situation on the illegal gathering on July 9 despite the various existing media channels being used, following the widespread use of the new media by the opposition. Norizan, who also wrote in the blog http://www.nobisha.com said the absence of government engagement in the new media handicapped it so much so that it encountered difficulties in answering issues relating to the illegal gathering. He also suggested that the government activate efforts to download every announcement or good news to YouTube because studies found that the young spent part of their time surfing the internet. Meanwhile, Universiti Kebangsaan's History, Politics and Strategy Study Centre senior lecturer Abd Ghapa Harun said the mainstream media must also dispel the fallacy that they still monopolised news distribution. "It is important that the government is transparent when issuing related information when facing an issue because this will build confidence in the media being used by the government. Abd Ghapa also said that emphasising a high level of integrity among the mainstream media by the government, would in itself weaken the public trust in the alternative media. He said the integrity of a large portion of the content of the alternative media was questionable compared to that of the mainstream media. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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Explosion rocks Herat city in West Afghanistan Posted: 09 Aug 2011 10:47 PM PDT HERAT: An explosion rocked Herat city, 640 km west of capital city Kabul on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported quoting an official as saying. "It was a roadside bomb targeting a vehicle of government employees but fortunately no one was hurt," deputy to Herat's police chief Ghulam Farooq Kohistani told Xinhua. The vehicle was damaged in the blast, he said. He blamed the enemies of peace, a term used against Taliban militants by Afghan officials for organising the attack, adding the enemies planted a mine under a bridge but caused no loss of life. Taliban militants fighting the Afghan government and largely relying on suicide attacks and roadside bombings have yet to make comment. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

Royal command issued on cabinet line-up Posted: 09 Aug 2011 10:22 PM PDT BANGKOK: Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Tuesday night granted a royal command endorsing the new Yingluck Shinawatra-led cabinet, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported. The list of cabinet members was forwarded earlier on Tuesday to the Office of the King's Principal Private Secretary for royal endorsement. Among all 36 newly-appointed cabinet members were Surapong Torwijakchaikul, who would assume position as foreign affairs minister, Yongyuth Wichaidit, as deputy prime minister and interior minister, and General Yutasak Sasiprapa as defence minister. The cabinet members, including Yingluck herself, would attend an oath-taking ceremony before the King at Siriraj Hospital due at 5.30 p.m. Wednesday. -- BERNAMA Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by Used Car Search.

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