Police to investigate threat to overthrow government

Police to investigate threat to overthrow government

Police to investigate threat to overthrow government

Posted: 22 Dec 2013 08:01 AM PST

23 December 2013| last updated at 12:38AM

Federal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief Datuk Hadi Ho Abdullah said the team, which will be headed by Deputy Commisioner Datuk Mazlan Mansor, would detain individuals involved in any plans to carry out the threat.

He said this in relation to a police report lodged against a netizen for publishing posts on a social networking site on plans to hold an illegal assembly on New Year's Eve at Dataran Merdeka here,

Hadi said police were expected to arrest the netizen, whose name appears as "Asmaelz Hadzeny II" on Facebook, for criminal intimidation and for detrimental acts to parliamentary democracy.

On his Facebook page, Asmaelz is listed as a coordinator at the Survey and Mapping Department.

He had allegedly posted on Saturday: "Selamat pagi dan selamat membuat persiapan utk merusuh, buat persediaan yg secukupnya, rehatkan diri kerana nanti kita akan memerlukan tenaga yg lebih utk menggulingkan kerajaan zalim UMNOBN pd malam ambangnya sambutan tahun baru! Ayuh rakyat ayuh! Kalau boleh sila bawa perkakasan, peralatan utk mempertahankandiri dari serangan anjing umno iaitu POLIS..... saya nak cari bom, ada tak? Inbox sy. tq."

(Good morning and happy preparing for the riot, make enough preparations. Rest well because we will need the extra energy to topple the cruel UMNOBN government on New Year's eve! Come, people! If possible, please bring equipment and tools to defend yourself from the attacks of Umno 'dogs' or police... I'm looking for a bomb, anyone has one? Inbox me. Thank you.)

"This post, especially the last part about asking for a bomb, is an offence under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation as well as the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 or Sosma."

In George Town, a non-governmental organisation lodged a police report against a similar threat.

Persatuan Muka Buku Pulau Pinang chairman Salleh Ismail expressed concern over the postings, including one which read: "Kami beri peringatan keras untuk polis, Ini Protes Rakyat Sapa Halang, Kami Lawan." (We are giving stern warning to the police, this is a public protest, we will fight anyone who tries to stop us.)

"We are worried about the potential chaos at Dataran Merdeka, which will disrupt the New Year's countdown celebration."

"Our aim is to prompt the police to open investigation papers on the possible protest and take preemptive action against troublemakers," Salleh told reporters after lodging the report.

Warriors Council of Malaysia adviser Datuk Ahmad Mazlan also called on those behind the planned gathering to give up the idea as it would not bring any good to the people or the country.

Persatuan MukaBuku Pulau Pinang members showing screenshots of Asmaelz Hadzeny II's postings after lodging a police report at the Lebuh Pantai police station in George Town. Pic by Ramdzan Masiam

Study hard, Subra tells Indians

Posted: 22 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST

23 December 2013| last updated at 01:10AM

He said the government had provided education opportunities for young Indians for them to become individuals who would give back to their community and country.

Speaking after the "First-Class Indian Students Appreciation Night 2013" event at the ministry here, Dr Subramaniam urged youths in the community to give priority to acquiring skills that add value to their resume and expertise.

He said poor Indians should avoid social problems such as gangsterism.


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Khairu Norliza wins 'Metro' reality show

Posted: 22 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST

23 December 2013| last updated at 01:12AM

Khairu Norliza Khairuddin defeated three finalists at the programme's final round at Seri Pentas 2, Plaza Alam Sentral here.

Projek Metro, a programme to seek a personality who can handle tasks revolving around the media, had been aired on TV3 for eight weeks. Khairu Norliza received RM20,000 and was awarded a year's contract to work in Harian Metro, TV3 and Hot FM.

"I promised my parents in Kuantan to give my best in KL. I am so surprised to win tonight," she said after the final hosted by radio and television personalities Faizal Ismail and Fara Fauzana.

The other finalists were Taufiq Abd Rahman, 19, Nur Hafizah Saad, 25, and Nurfakhira Che Abdul Muhsin, 24. The judges comprised Harian Metro entertainment editor Roslen Fadzil, actress Fasha Sandha and Media Prima Radio Networks chief executive officer Seelan Paul.

Khairu Norliza Khairuddin defeated three finalists


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Let bygones be bygones, says Wee

Posted: 22 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST

In his winding-up speech at the end of the party's two-day 60th annual general meeting, Liow urged MCA members to unite.

"From today onwards, there is no Liow or Chua camp. There is only one camp, which is the MCA camp. We are starting a new journey and I would like to focus on party unity."

Wee said continued infighting would derail the party's plans to reinvigorate itself and face the 14th General Election.

"Let bygones be bygones. Let us forget about the party election (results). It is time to move forward. If we continue to attack each other, we will not be able to fight the war and win it," he said at Wisma MCA here yesterday.

He said MCA's true enemies were the opposition, and it was time for party members to close ranks and unite to face their adversaries.

"They (party members) may be disappointed with the defeat of their preferred candidates, but this is how democracy works. If you love the party, both sides of the divide can work together as a team."

When asked to comment on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak who said MCA needed "political Viagra", Wee said: "I don't believe in Viagra and I don't think we need Viagra.

"What we need, perhaps, is an isotonic drink like 100Plus. We just need to re-energise.

"The problem is MCA's ability to mobilise its members. We need to identify these problems and resolve them.

"If we want to fight for the party's survival, we need to make members understand that we are going to fight a war soon," he said, referring to GE14.

He said should preparations be undermined by another round of internal bickering, the party would not survive the next general election.

"Right now, our aim is to garner the support of at least 30 per cent of the Chinese community.

"I think it is achievable, as we have always maintained that level of support, except in the 13th General Election."

Meanwhile, delegates at the final day of the AGM unanimously passed 13 resolutions.

The resolutions adopted, among others, included those involving party affairs, politics, the economy, education, governance as well as on community and quality of life.

On party affairs, a resolution called on all MCA members to stay united in support of the new leadership's efforts to reform and transform the party in order to regain the people's trust in the Barisan Nasional component party.

On politics, a resolution, among others, condemned all forms of racism and that stern action should be taken against those who incited or propagated racial hatred.

On the resolution on the economy, MCA supported the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on condition that the six per cent rate was maintained for at least five years and that proper safety nets were put in place beforehand to protect the lower-income or vulnerable groups.

MCA also supported the government's efforts to rationalise subsidies as part of the economic transformation programme to shift from a blanket subsidy to targeted subsidies for the needy.

The 64-year-old party also wanted the government to reduce wastage of public funds and plug leakages in the economic system to reduce government deficit.

It supported the establishment of the Integrity Management Unit in all public agencies to enhance compliance and adherence of procedures, in line with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's efforts to avoid abuse of power and eliminate corruption.

On the resolution involving community and quality of life, MCA wanted the Home Ministry to step up crime prevention and enforcement efforts and regain public confidence in the police force.

The two-day AGM concluded yesterday after debates by 18 delegates and winding-up speeches by newly elected vice-presidents -- Datuk Dr Hou Kok Chung, Datuk Chua Tee Yong, Datin Chew Mei Fun -- and Wee and Liow.

On Saturday, it saw the election of new office bearers for the 2013-2016 term, while elections for MCA's Youth and Wanita wings were held on Thursday and Friday, which also saw the election of new office bearers.

Another rat urine death

Posted: 22 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST

23 December 2013| last updated at 12:39AM
By FAZROL NASIR | news@nst.com.my

KUANTAN: A 15-year-old boy, who had been  helping flood victims at his housing area, is suspected to have died of leptospirosis (disease caused by rat urine) last Tuesday.

Nik Ammar Shahril Nik Mustafa was rushed to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital here (HTAA) about 8pm on Dec 16 after complaining of headache, vomiting and muscle pain. He died about 10.30am the following day.

His mother, Samsiah Harun, 37, said Nik Ammar, third from seven siblings, had been helping some family friends who were affected by the floods, to move their belongings when the flood hit the nearby areas on Dec 3.

"The following day (Dec 4), he complained of cramps in his leg and found it difficult to walk. His condition improved after his grandmother applied some ointment.

"Several days later, he complained of headache and nausea before his body became weak, and his condition worsened on Dec 16. I began to panic when his skin started to turn yellow and we called for an ambulance to take him to HTAA," said Samsiah when met yesterday.

The foodstall operator said while receiving treatment at HTAA, Nik Ammar began to show positive progress before dying last Tuesday.

Samsiah said the doctor who treated Nik Ammar informed the family that her son's disease was caused by exposure to water contaminated with rat urine.

"Although the family has accepted Nik Ammar's death as God's will but it is sad that he could not collect his Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) examination result last Wednesday."

A spokesperson from the State Health Department said there was no confirmation on the cause of Nik Ammar's death yet but told HTAA along with the district health department were conducting investigations and a detailed report on the victim's death would be prepared tomorrow.

Parents Samsiah Harun and Nik Mustafa Abdul Fatah. Pic by Fazrol Nasir

Headcounts at boat hubs

Posted: 22 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST

23 December 2013| last updated at 12:32AM
By ESTHER LANDAU | estherthomaslandau@nst.com.my

KUCHING: IN preparation for the balik kampung rush for the Christmas holidays, all boat terminals in Sarawak will have additional Sarawak Rivers Board officers as well as police personnel  to prevent overcrowding. 

The move is to prevent a recurrence of the Belaga boat tragedy that left three dead after an overcrowded express boat capsized in May.

Sarawak Rivers Board senior assistant officer Fauzi Taril said police personnel were deployed four days ago to the terminals to help monitor the passenger registration process as well as traffic flow.

Four additional officers and five police personnel have been sent to boat terminals in Kuching, Sibu and Kapit.

"The registration process is to ensure that overloading does not take place," said Fauzi, adding that registration was compulsory to keep records of passengers on board.

He said the Belaga tragedy had underlined the importance of registration of passengers.

"Investigations into the tragedy took longer than expected as there were no records of passengers onboard. Should another incident occur, it would make it easier for the authorities to identify those onboard."

In the incident, the express boat, Kawan Mas, sunk at Giam Bungan, one of the notorious rapids in the upper reaches of the Sungai Rajang. It was carrying more than 200 passengers rushing home for the annual Gawai Dayak Festival on June 1, well above its official capacity for 64.

One body was recovered two days after the incident. The search for two passengers unaccounted for was eventually called off and they were presumed dead.

Thian Fan Eng, 55, a passenger returning to Sibu, said she had no choice but to use river travel as the buses were already packed.

Her son, David Then, 20, said they preferred the bus as it was safer.

"River travel this month is very dangerous as it is already the monsoon season.

"We have no choice but to use it."

Kandang Usi, 45, a father of three returning to Sarikei for Christmas, said he and his family had always relied on the express boats.

"Every festive season, we usually take the boat to return to our village. It is cheap compared with the bus and it saves time."

He said the idea of registering and keeping records of passengers was helpful for the authorities.

Police personnel keeping a close watch at Pending jetty in Kuching to ensure all passengers are registered before boarding the boats. Pic by Nadim Bokhari