Archive - 16 July 2013

Ex-EO detainees in 67 violent crimes from Jan-June

Ex-EO detainees in 67 violent crimes from Jan-June

Police say this is a 100 percent increase from the 33 cases detected in the corresponding period last year.
Don't protect errant colleagues, warns IGP

Don't protect errant colleagues, warns IGP

Khalid says there lies a 'wall of silence' when cops asked to testify against their colleagues and assures that whistleblowers will be protected.
Make speedy arrest of missing cop, urges NGO

Make speedy arrest of missing cop, urges NGO

Lawyers for Liberty want the police to swiftly apprehend the missing inspector and prosecute him for N Dhamendran's murder.
Fugitive cop in Dhamendran's death finally revealed

Fugitive cop in Dhamendran's death finally revealed

hare krishnan The police have named and released a photograph of a wanted inspector after he spent almost six weeks on the run.
EC chief denies ties to ink supplier

EC chief denies ties to ink supplier

NONE ‘I absolutely deny that I or my deputy have close ties with the (companies) named,’ stresses Abdul Aziz Yusof over Rafizi's claim.
Vatican envoy says 'no intention' to interfere

Vatican envoy says 'no intention' to interfere

Archbishop Joseph Marino UPDATED 7.29PM Archbishop Joseph Marino has 'apologised for the misunderstandings and inconveniences'.
Boustead plans plantation IPO after taking REIT private

Boustead plans plantation IPO after taking REIT private

Malaysia’s Boustead Holdings Bhd said it would take its plantations REIT private for US$190 million, merge it with its plantations unit and then list the unit, seeking economies of scale at a time when crude palm oil prices are falling.
Buck up on China stocks, Bursa Malaysia

Buck up on China stocks, Bursa Malaysia

KINIBIZ Just who are the main beneficiaries of all these foreign listings on our shores? Will Bursa Malaysia stand up to protect them?
Private firms got RM13mil from AES summonses

Private firms got RM13mil from AES summonses

PARLIAMENT They are ATES Sdn Bhd and Beta Tegap Sdn Bhd, which are entitled to a cut of all summonses in a three-tier payment system.
Man abducted for 'insulting Muslims', four held

Man abducted for 'insulting Muslims', four held

Utusan Online reports that the abduction was believed to be related to the man’s alleged insults against Islam made on Facebook and Twitter.
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150,000 will attend NS training in 2014

150,000 will attend NS training in 2014

Some 150,000 candidates will take part in the National Service Training Programme (NS) next year, an additional 10,000 candidates compared to this year, said Deputy Defence Minister Rahim Bakri.
Penang must learn from destruction of Bukit Relau

Penang must learn from destruction of Bukit Relau

Terengganu MB: Kg Lay Out land belongs to gov't

Terengganu MB: Kg Lay Out land belongs to gov't

UPDATED 6.43PM KUALA BESUT MB Ahmad Said argues that the Kg Lay Out, Tok Saboh land is state land and was 'given out' by the PAS gov't illegally.
Gloves come off as by-election campaign heats up

Gloves come off as by-election campaign heats up

KUALA BESUT After just three days, the veiled ‘reminders’ have vanished, to be replaced by accusations across the political divide.
Drama producer loses RM10mil suit against TV3

Drama producer loses RM10mil suit against TV3

A drama producer today lost his RM10-million defamation suit against TV3 over an interview in a ‘ Melodi ’ programme five years ago.
Seda responds to Awer's allegations

Seda responds to Awer's allegations

Public varsity intake not transparent, says Waytha

Public varsity intake not transparent, says Waytha

Senator P Waythamoorthy says that full transparency will help students to maximise their chances of securing a course of their choice.
Abim says Titas will prevent repeat of Alvivi incident

Abim says Titas will prevent repeat of Alvivi incident

UPDATED 6PM 'Islamic and Asian Civilisation', says Abim, will inculcate respect and avoid offensive acts like that by bloggers Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee.
Gov't studying one levy for foreign workers

Gov't studying one levy for foreign workers

Deputy Home Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says the problem was partly due to employers’ inability to pay the levy in certain sectors.
Rafizi: Indelible ink supplier close to EC heads

Rafizi: Indelible ink supplier close to EC heads

UPDATED 5.59PM PARLIAMENT Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli claims that the businessperson involved is also an expert in direct negotiations. [VIDEO]
Mayor: KLites must sacrifice so that high-rises can be built

Mayor: KLites must sacrifice so that high-rises can be built

NONE Ahmad Phesal Talib says he believes the 118-storey Warisan Merdeka will help local businesses and benefit the community.
Local traders protest 'loss of business' to foreigners

Local traders protest 'loss of business' to foreigners

NONE They claim they are losing out to foreigners allowed to ply their trade here, with smaller businesses forced to shut down.     
Cabinet to intervene for students denied varsity places

Cabinet to intervene for students denied varsity places

The cabinet is to discuss the issue this week and find ways to help these students, says Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.
PKR wants Shabery to be referred to rights committee

PKR wants Shabery to be referred to rights committee

NONE Padang Serai MP N Surendran says the communications minister’s verbal reply that RTM is ‘unbiased’ was misleading.
D-Day for MP accusing Anwar of holding offshore accounts

D-Day for MP accusing Anwar of holding offshore accounts

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM BN's Simpang Renggam MP will know on Thursday if he will face the Rights and Privileges Committee.

PKR polls petition over Machang BN victory dismissed

PKR polls petition over Machang BN victory dismissed

Judge Zamani Abdul Rahim, in his ruling, says the petitioner had failed to comply with provisions under the Election Petition Rules 1954.
KTMB fare project way off track, says MP

KTMB fare project way off track, says MP

DAP's Tony Pua says completion of the RM85 million Automated Fare Collection system is nowhere in sight even after two years.
Hundreds of goodie bags to be given out

Hundreds of goodie bags to be given out

NONE DAY 5 KUALA BESUT Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to the polls.
TPPA may turn Malaysia into US 'slave', warns don

TPPA may turn Malaysia into US 'slave', warns don

NONE UKM's professor Mohammad Agus Yusoff says the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement may lead to a new form of neocolonialism.
Vote Che Long to 'teach Najib a lesson'

Vote Che Long to 'teach Najib a lesson'

KUALA BESUT PAS' Mat Sabu claims a state Umno leader, unhappy over the new Tabung Haji chairperson appointment, advises voters this.
Teacher allegedly calls pupil a 'prostitute'

Teacher allegedly calls pupil a 'prostitute'

A probe is ordered after a 12-year-old pupil from Batu Berendam lodged a report alleging that her disciplinary teacher had called her a prostitute.
House erupts, Bung blames DAP for Alvivi blog-post

House erupts, Bung blames DAP for Alvivi blog-post

NONE UPDATED 1.15PM PARLIAMENT DAP MPs see red when the party is alleged to be behind a blog post that 'insulted Islam'. [VIDEO]
Anwar to sue Berita Harian for 'evil slander'

Anwar to sue Berita Harian for 'evil slander'

NONE UPDATED 2.50PM PARLIAMENT This relates to the allegation that Pakatan had ‘received foreign funds’ for its Black 505 protests.
Hunt still on for 4th suspect in Dhamendran's murder

Hunt still on for 4th suspect in Dhamendran's murder

NONE It has been more than 40 days, and the police are still looking for the suspect. But an opposition leader suspects something amiss.
'Semporna folk still seek protection from Sulu sultan'

'Semporna folk still seek protection from Sulu sultan'

UPDATED 1.29PM SABAH RCI District officer Abdul Ibnu Kadir Baba says that he has to date received more than three ‘official letters’ from the Sulu sultan.
PSM warns of large-scale demo if TPPA signed

PSM warns of large-scale demo if TPPA signed

NONE UPDATED 1.35PM ‘If the TPPA is enforced, we'll bring 28 million Malaysians to protest the agreement,’ says party treasurer. [VIDEO]
Bloggers Alvivi 'could face sedition charge'

Bloggers Alvivi 'could face sedition charge'

NONE UPDATED 12.53PM This will be given consideration says AG Abdul Gani Patail of the infamous duo who are said to have insulted Muslims.
Zairil: Direct purchase of Chromebooks cheaper

Zairil: Direct purchase of Chromebooks cheaper

NONE The DAP MP for Bukit Bendera points out that purchasing the laptops from the manufacturers instead of YTL will be cheaper.
The rulers' NO!

The rulers' NO!

Understanding our constitution's history.
DO heard of Sulu incursion plan two weeks ahead

DO heard of Sulu incursion plan two weeks ahead

NONE UPDATED 1.25PM SABAH RCI Lahad Datu district officer Zulkilfli Nasir testifies that the police had told him to keep this secret.
National Harmony Act in 'middle stage' of study

National Harmony Act in 'middle stage' of study

UPDATED 12.45PM ‘Drafting a law's not like having cancer where you have stage one, two, three,’ the AG says on the status of the Sedition Act replacement.
AG rejects preventive detention law

AG rejects preventive detention law

UPDATED 5.55PM Attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail says he will not support the formation of any law that allows for preventive detention.
'Reconsider move to reclaim land from Chin Woo School'

'Reconsider move to reclaim land from Chin Woo School'

NONE 'If the land is taken away, it will not only disrupt lessons but also shrink the school’s area,' says MCA deputy president Liow Tiong Lai.
Alvivi: We've apologised, we regret our action

Alvivi: We've apologised, we regret our action

Tan Jye Yee (Alvin), 25, was the one who briefly spoke to reporters, while his partner Vivian Lee, 24, bowed her head and kept mum.
Ballot count 'live' telecast idea just a stunt?

Ballot count 'live' telecast idea just a stunt?

NONE COMMENT There is a much better way for the BN to impress the world and restore public confidence in Malaysia’s electoral system.
Charge against Borders' store manager 'to be withdrawn'

Charge against Borders' store manager 'to be withdrawn'

Nik Raina Nik Aziz has defended herself against the criminal charge of selling ‘Allah, Liberty and Love’ for more than a year now.
No experience? We'll give you the contract anyway

No experience? We'll give you the contract anyway

FREE VOXPOP ‘Look, we know you have neither the technical nor financial muscle, but we award it to you in the spirit of ‘I help you, you help me'.
O Najib, wherefore art thou, Najib?

O Najib, wherefore art thou, Najib?

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib cannot go against the wishes of the hardliners and of his lord-cum-puppeteer Mahathir.'
Ignorance and fear - Umno's last refuge

Ignorance and fear - Umno's last refuge

NONE FREE YOURSAY ‘How come Najib made Tajuddin a deputy minister? Malaysia is going to be a republic? And during Karpal's lifetime...?'
Time and again, BN unleashes non-Malay bogey

Time and again, BN unleashes non-Malay bogey

FREE YOURSAY ‘Tajuddin Abdul Rahman played on the fear of the illiterate rural Malays by claiming that Karpal Singh will be the country's ‘president'.'
Fahrin Ahmad Announced As Ambassador of “Alicafé Tongkat Ali” Range

Fahrin Ahmad Announced As Ambassador of “Alicafé Tongkat Ali” Range

Kuala Lumpur : The Power Root Group of Companies announced popular local artiste Fahrin Ahmad as the brand ambassador for its “Alicafé Tongkat Ali” range along with the launch of new variants for the brand on 8 th July 2013 at Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Other than the existing “Alicafé Tongkat Ali 20gm” and “Alicafé Tongkat Ali 30gm”, two new variants have been developed and introduced, namely “Alicafé Tongkat Ali Low Fat” and “Alicafé Low Fat No Sugar Added”. Now, “Alicafé Tongkat Ali” range will be offering a total of 4 variants to all coffee lovers!


During the second sharing session, Fahrin Ahmad (second from the left), ambassador of Alicafé Tongkat Ali changed into Aliman costume to share the latest tagline of Alicafé Tongkat Ali – “Kuat! Kecergasan Berganda” with everyone.

“Alicafé Tongkat Ali Low Fat”, the Malaysia’s First Low Fat Coffee

The idea of healthy eating has become the latest trend and consumers are conscious about low-fat, low-calorie and less-sugar food and beverage choices. Being the first low fat coffee in Malaysia, “Alicafé Tongkat Ali Low Fat” allows coffee-lovers to enjoy a good cup of coffee while maintaining a healthy balance!

If you favor coffee without sugar or planning to cut sugar intake, you can now try “Alicafé Tongkat Ali Low Fat No Sugar Added” if you are planning to cut sugar intake. These 2 new variants will allow you to enjoy your favorite Alicafé without having to worry about your calorie intake. Moreover, the original Alicafé Tongkat Ali of 20gm and 30gm will still be there to satisfy your taste buds!


Now, Alicafé Tongkat Ali will be offering a total of 4 variant, namely (from the left) Alicafé Tongkat Ali Low Fat No Sugar Added, Alicafé Tongkat Ali Low Fat, Alicafé Tongkat Ali 30gm and Alicafé Tongkat Ali 20gm.

The Soul of “Alicafé Tongkat Ali”

“Alicafé Tongkat Ali” is more than just ordinary coffee as Malay traditional herbs Tongkat Ali & Ginseng are added, allowing the coffee to provide double energy to all consumers. This has inspired the Power Root Group to come out with a new tagline, “Kuat! Kecergasan Berganda!” for their “Alicafé Tongkat Ali” range.

Power Root Group has created a character, namely Aliman, a Malay warrior who will be representing the good values of “KUAT” which is derived from the slogan “Kuat! Kecergasam Berganda”. The good values in “KUAT” are bravery ( Keberanian ), effort ( Usaha ), morality ( Akhlak ) and loyalty ( Taat ). “Nowadays, these good virtues have been forgotten by the public. Power Root Group hopes to promote these values in society and inspire those in needs,” says Y.M. Tengku Shamsulbhari Bin Tengku Azman Shah, SMK., Chairman of Power Root Group.


(From the left) Fahrin Ahmad, Ambassador of Alicafé Tongkat Ali, Y.M. Tengku Shamsulbhari Bin Tengku Azman Shah, SMK., Chairman of Power Root Group and See Thuan Po, Executive Director of Power Root together launched the new variants of Alicafé Tongkat Ali.

Fahrin Ahmad as “Alicafé Tongkat Ali” Range Ambassador

Fahrin Ahmad, a well-loved figure in Malaysian entertainment, has been chosen to endorse “Alicafé Tongkat Ali” range for his positive image. Fahrin Ahmad has always presented himself as one who has great courage to pursue his dream, actively involved in sport games and a good, responsible son to his parents. The Power Root Group trusts him to convey the good values of “Alicafé Tongkat Ali” by being the role model to all Malaysians!


Fahrin Ahmad is proud to be announced as the ambassador of Alicafé Tongkat Ali and urges consumers to try the new Alicafé Tongkat Ali Low Fat.

For more information, visit the official website of “Alicafé Tongkat Ali” at http://www.powerroot.com