‘No sign of any penetration,’ says Anwar’s lawyer
By LISA GOH
KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy charge cannot stand as medical reports do not suggest that there was any penetration, the High Court heard yesterday.
Counsel R. Sivarasa, in his submissions for Anwar’s application to quash his sodomy charge, said that in Anwar’s case, penetration was the main and core ingredient of the alleged offence, and medical evidence was required beyond reasonable doubt.
He said the reports from Hospital Pusrawi had stated that, based on the medical officer’s observation, there was “no bleeding, no piles, no tear, no discharge, no abcess, no injuries” and that complainant Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan’s anus was “clean and normal”.
“When asked ‘Is there penetration?’, three doctors there replied that there were ‘no conclusive findings to suggest penetration to the anus’.
“In this case, medical reports from both Pusrawi and Hospital Kuala Lumpur show without a doubt that penetration was non-existent. This, in itself, is sufficient for the court to quash the charge as it is clear that no offence has been committed,” he submitted.
He said while there was no expressed provision in the Criminal Procedure Code for striking out a charge, the court had the inherent power to consider and grant such an application.
Sivarasa also submitted that the prosecution had malicious intent and was not impartial, as Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail, whom Anwar alleged fabricated evidence in his 1998 “black-eye incident”, was still involved in the sodomy trial now.
Abdul Gani had signed a transfer certificate to move Anwar’s case from the Sessions Court to the High Court.
On March 10, Anwar, 62, claimed trial to sodomising his 24-year-old former personal aide at a condominium in Bukit Damansara here on June 26 last year.
Earlier this year, he filed the application to set aside his sodomy charge under Section 377B of the Penal Code, and that he be acquitted and discharged.
In his reply, Solicitor-General II Datuk Mohamed Yusof Zainal Abiden, who led the prosecution, said that according to the DNA report by the chemist, there were two male DNA specimens present from the DNA samples taken from Mohd Saiful, which supported his claim that he was sodomised by Anwar.
“The doctors said that there were ‘no conclusive findings to suggest penetration to the anus’. They didn’t say that there was no penetration,” he added.
He also submitted that while the courts had the inherent power to strike out the charge, it should be used very sparingly, and only when there was a clear miscarriage of justice.
“We submit that this is not a proper case where the court should exercise its inherent powers to quash or stay the charge,” Mohamed Yusof said.
Justice Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah fixed Dec 1 to rule on the application.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
CORRECT, CORRECT, CORRECT!
Lingam case: Opposition presents 'key witness'
Nov 10, 09 1:37pm
Opposition MP R Sivarasa brought Jayanthi LG Naidu, who is said to be the 'key witness' sought by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in the VK Lingam case, to Parliament today.
This was to disprove Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz's statement yesterday that MACC could not contact a key witness in the probe.
Nazri had said that further investigations into the matter cannot be undertaken by the MACC as the key witness could not be located.
Hence, the anti-graft body had classified the case as 'no further action'.Jayanthi however claimed that she has been available to assist MACC in their investigations at all times."The ACA (now MACC) have at all times been able to contact me earlier for my statement...
"After the announcement (written reply) by Nazri on Oct 23 (that no action would be taken), I called and asked the MACC who the key witness was that they were looking for."They were unable to answer me," she told reporters at Parliament.
[More to follow]
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/117051
PKR Updates
PETALING JAYA: PKR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s warning to party members to leave and join Umno is aimed at people like Zulkifli Noordin, whose actions are not in line with party policies.
PKR vice-president Sivarasa Rasiah said Anwar’s remark was also meant for party leaders who were squabbling publicly to be more disciplined and settle their disagreements internally.
“For instance, Zulkifli attempted to table several motions in Parliament which were not in line with party policies and without consulting party leadership,” he said.
Another vice-president, Mustaffa Kamil Ayub, viewed Anwar’s statement as a stern reminder to PKR leaders, especially those who were willing to cross over to Umno or other Barisan Nasional component parties.
“It might also be a way of reflecting the crisis we are facing now. The coming months are crucial to us since Barisan is mounting political attacks on PKR and Pakatan Rakyat.”
PKR strategic director Tian Chua said Anwar’s remark was a call to leaders and members to stop petty squabbles and uphold the party’s struggles for reforms, social justice and democracy.
“He (Anwar) is not asking people to quit simply but rather asking them to focus on real issues and stop being worked up or distracted by personal differences. We can tolerate differences as long as we uphold the party’s principles.”
On the relationship between the PKR and PAS reportedly being affected by their internal crises, both Sivarasa and Mustaffa Kamil denied that cooperation between the parties was deteriorating due to their problems.
Several elected representatives have quit the PKR out of dissatisfaction, including Port Klang state assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah.
“The PKR-PAS relationship is solid as ever,” said Sivarasa, adding that PAS asking its Selangor chief Datuk Dr Hasan Ali to explain his controversies with Pakatan colleagues was clear message of its full commitment to Pakatan.
Mustaffa Kamil said the two parties, along with the DAP, would iron out arising issues during the Pakatan convention next month involving 1,500 delegates.
PKR vice-president Sivarasa Rasiah said Anwar’s remark was also meant for party leaders who were squabbling publicly to be more disciplined and settle their disagreements internally.
“For instance, Zulkifli attempted to table several motions in Parliament which were not in line with party policies and without consulting party leadership,” he said.
Another vice-president, Mustaffa Kamil Ayub, viewed Anwar’s statement as a stern reminder to PKR leaders, especially those who were willing to cross over to Umno or other Barisan Nasional component parties.
“It might also be a way of reflecting the crisis we are facing now. The coming months are crucial to us since Barisan is mounting political attacks on PKR and Pakatan Rakyat.”
PKR strategic director Tian Chua said Anwar’s remark was a call to leaders and members to stop petty squabbles and uphold the party’s struggles for reforms, social justice and democracy.
“He (Anwar) is not asking people to quit simply but rather asking them to focus on real issues and stop being worked up or distracted by personal differences. We can tolerate differences as long as we uphold the party’s principles.”
On the relationship between the PKR and PAS reportedly being affected by their internal crises, both Sivarasa and Mustaffa Kamil denied that cooperation between the parties was deteriorating due to their problems.
Several elected representatives have quit the PKR out of dissatisfaction, including Port Klang state assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah.
“The PKR-PAS relationship is solid as ever,” said Sivarasa, adding that PAS asking its Selangor chief Datuk Dr Hasan Ali to explain his controversies with Pakatan colleagues was clear message of its full commitment to Pakatan.
Mustaffa Kamil said the two parties, along with the DAP, would iron out arising issues during the Pakatan convention next month involving 1,500 delegates.
The plight of PPR Flats
Vandals marring image of flats, says council
THE Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has put the blame on vandals who mar the image of Public Housing Project (PPR) flats in Kota Damansara, acccording to a press statement issued yesterday,
In response to the question raised by Kota Damansara assemblyman Dr Mohd Nasir Hashim and MBPJ councillor V. Panneerselvam, the statement signed by public relations officer Zainun Zakaria explained that many facilities in the PPR flats were out of order, damaged or even missing due to vandalism.
“Vandalism is burning a hole in the council’s coffers and it is hard to monitor. The council and the contractor have carried out many repairs but the problems still persist,” she said.
It was learned that the council had appointed Tetuan Melati Evergreen Enterprise to keep PPR Kota Damansara clean.
Following the complaints, the council had also pledged to check the buildings more regularly to ensure that the contractor delivers what had been stipulated in the contract.
“It is saddening that unscrupulous individuals vandalise the units on top of stealing electrical components and other fixtures. Some use the units to store used items.
“This is proven during Dr Nasir’s visit that tenants of 11-01 Block A dump the rubbish they collect into the nearby vacant units,” she added.
Therefore, she said it was decided that repairs would only be done on the vacant units if someone applied to occupy or if the units were used to shelter disaster victims.
Following the report in StarMetro last week, the contractor had fixed the damages and cleaned the area with the help of residents through a gotong-royong.
The contractor had been instructed to ensure that the vacant units were locked to prevent intruders from vandalising and dirtying the place, while the Engineering Department would repair the faulty elevators that had indirectly caused many units beyond Level 10 unoccupied.
The statement also explained that flooding in the area was caused by construction on the PKNS land located next to Block A, adding that the matter had been forwarded to them.
THE Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has put the blame on vandals who mar the image of Public Housing Project (PPR) flats in Kota Damansara, acccording to a press statement issued yesterday,
In response to the question raised by Kota Damansara assemblyman Dr Mohd Nasir Hashim and MBPJ councillor V. Panneerselvam, the statement signed by public relations officer Zainun Zakaria explained that many facilities in the PPR flats were out of order, damaged or even missing due to vandalism.
“Vandalism is burning a hole in the council’s coffers and it is hard to monitor. The council and the contractor have carried out many repairs but the problems still persist,” she said.
It was learned that the council had appointed Tetuan Melati Evergreen Enterprise to keep PPR Kota Damansara clean.
Following the complaints, the council had also pledged to check the buildings more regularly to ensure that the contractor delivers what had been stipulated in the contract.
“It is saddening that unscrupulous individuals vandalise the units on top of stealing electrical components and other fixtures. Some use the units to store used items.
“This is proven during Dr Nasir’s visit that tenants of 11-01 Block A dump the rubbish they collect into the nearby vacant units,” she added.
Therefore, she said it was decided that repairs would only be done on the vacant units if someone applied to occupy or if the units were used to shelter disaster victims.
Following the report in StarMetro last week, the contractor had fixed the damages and cleaned the area with the help of residents through a gotong-royong.
The contractor had been instructed to ensure that the vacant units were locked to prevent intruders from vandalising and dirtying the place, while the Engineering Department would repair the faulty elevators that had indirectly caused many units beyond Level 10 unoccupied.
The statement also explained that flooding in the area was caused by construction on the PKNS land located next to Block A, adding that the matter had been forwarded to them.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
MB's speechh at Subang Deepavali Open House
Subsidiaries owe MBI RM450mil
By SALINA KHALID
THE Selangor state subsidiaries owe Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) more than RM450mil, Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said.
He said the state had detected some irregularities in several of these state subsidiaries’ financial accounts after the restructuring exercise and review of Menteri Besar Incorporated last year. MBI is the parent company of all the state subsidiaries, and as the Mentri Besar, Khalid serves as the chairman of MBI.
“We did an analysis of all the assets and liabilities of these companies and detected substantial amounts owed by these subsidiaries to MBI.
“We are now making a concerted effort to collect all the amount owed by these companies and to make sure they pay up.
For you: Sivarasa (left) presenting a hamper senior citizens and the poor at the Deepavali Open House
“The money can be used for a lot of things for the people in the state,” he said.
He said, so far the amount detected was about RM450mil, but it could be higher.
He added that these debts were incurred from various sources, including the sale of properties and land, various projects and other activities whereby the subsidiaries were supposed to pay to MBI. However, the money was not paid to MBI.
“We want to return the rakyat’s money to the rakyat by making all these companies pay their debts to the state.
“This is my promise to the rakyat before the end of my term as Mentri Besar.
“It is something that none of the the previous Mentris Besar could do,” he said.
Khalid was speaking at the Subang Parliamentary Deepavali Open House held in Kota Damansara on Sunday.
MBI is not just a finance company under the state government; it also has the power to make contracts, acquire, enjoy, sell or transfer any movable and immovable properties under certain terms and conditions.
Following the restructuring exercise early this year, MBI serves as the sole investment body for the state.
Among the companies under its wing are Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Berhad, Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd, MSNS Holding Sdn Bhd, Pusat Pelaburan Selangor Berhad, Pendiddikan Industri Yayasan Selangor Berhad, Kumpulan Semesta Sdn Bhd, Bukit Beruntung Golf & Country Resort, Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd and Tourism Selangor Sdn Bhd,
When asked to elaborate on how the state planned to collect the amount owed by the subsidiaries, Khalid said it would be done by transferring the account to the state.
“To make sure that these companies do not forget to pay up, we will transfer the account to the state.
“That way, they will always remember to pay,” he said, adding that any transaction regarding the amount would be recorded in the state’s financial account.
He added that the matter would be discussed during the upcoming state assembly to be held from Nov 9 to 17.
Meanwhile, about 2,000 guests attended the Deepavali open house that was organised by Subang Member of Parliament R. Sivarasa.
Guests were greeted by Sivarasa and treated to lunch while being entertained with song and dance performances.
Also present at the event was state executive councillor Elizabeth Wong.
Khalid later presented hampers to the needy and senior citizens from the area.
By SALINA KHALID
THE Selangor state subsidiaries owe Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) more than RM450mil, Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said.
He said the state had detected some irregularities in several of these state subsidiaries’ financial accounts after the restructuring exercise and review of Menteri Besar Incorporated last year. MBI is the parent company of all the state subsidiaries, and as the Mentri Besar, Khalid serves as the chairman of MBI.
“We did an analysis of all the assets and liabilities of these companies and detected substantial amounts owed by these subsidiaries to MBI.
“We are now making a concerted effort to collect all the amount owed by these companies and to make sure they pay up.
For you: Sivarasa (left) presenting a hamper senior citizens and the poor at the Deepavali Open House
“The money can be used for a lot of things for the people in the state,” he said.
He said, so far the amount detected was about RM450mil, but it could be higher.
He added that these debts were incurred from various sources, including the sale of properties and land, various projects and other activities whereby the subsidiaries were supposed to pay to MBI. However, the money was not paid to MBI.
“We want to return the rakyat’s money to the rakyat by making all these companies pay their debts to the state.
“This is my promise to the rakyat before the end of my term as Mentri Besar.
“It is something that none of the the previous Mentris Besar could do,” he said.
Khalid was speaking at the Subang Parliamentary Deepavali Open House held in Kota Damansara on Sunday.
MBI is not just a finance company under the state government; it also has the power to make contracts, acquire, enjoy, sell or transfer any movable and immovable properties under certain terms and conditions.
Following the restructuring exercise early this year, MBI serves as the sole investment body for the state.
Among the companies under its wing are Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Berhad, Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd, MSNS Holding Sdn Bhd, Pusat Pelaburan Selangor Berhad, Pendiddikan Industri Yayasan Selangor Berhad, Kumpulan Semesta Sdn Bhd, Bukit Beruntung Golf & Country Resort, Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd and Tourism Selangor Sdn Bhd,
When asked to elaborate on how the state planned to collect the amount owed by the subsidiaries, Khalid said it would be done by transferring the account to the state.
“To make sure that these companies do not forget to pay up, we will transfer the account to the state.
“That way, they will always remember to pay,” he said, adding that any transaction regarding the amount would be recorded in the state’s financial account.
He added that the matter would be discussed during the upcoming state assembly to be held from Nov 9 to 17.
Meanwhile, about 2,000 guests attended the Deepavali open house that was organised by Subang Member of Parliament R. Sivarasa.
Guests were greeted by Sivarasa and treated to lunch while being entertained with song and dance performances.
Also present at the event was state executive councillor Elizabeth Wong.
Khalid later presented hampers to the needy and senior citizens from the area.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Town Hall Meeting - Gated n Guarded Community
The Town Hall Meeting on Gated and Guarded Community was held on the 24th October, jointly organised by YB R Sivarasa and YB Elizabeth Wong. The objective was to listen to the views and comments from the residents on the issues and the way forward.
Over 80 residents from Puchong Jaya through to Sieramas, Sg Buloh attended the session to contribute their thoughts and comments.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
And more parliament action by R Sivarasa
Tuan R. Sivarasa [Subang] minta Perdana Menteri menyatakan apakah langkah
seterusnya untuk memastikan bahawa SUHAKAM tidak diturunkan statusnya kepada status “B”
oleh Majlis Hak Asasi Manusia PBB sebab tidak mematuhi “Prinsip-prinsip Paris”.
Datuk Liew Vui Keong: Terima kasih Tuan Yang di-Pertua. Pernyataan di dalam
soalan Yang Berhormat Subang bahawa SUHAKAM tidak mematuhi “Prinsip-prinsip Paris”
ataupun “Paris Principle” adalah tidak benar.
Di antara perkara yang ditekankan di dalam “Prinsip-prinsip Paris” adalah berkenaan
ketelusan lantikan Ahli-ahli SUHAKAM. Seperti Yang Berhormat sedia maklum, pada tahun ini
kerajaan telah membuat pindaan sebanyak dua kali kepada Akta 597 bagi meningkatkan lagi
ketulusan dalam proses lantikan Ahli-ahli SUHAKAM. Pindaan pertama telah pun diluluskan di
dalam Dewan yang mulia ini pada 8 April tahun ini mengenai seksyen 5 iaitu bertujuan
meningkatkan ketulusan di dalam pemilihan anggota suruhanjaya. Peruntukan ini membolehkan
Yang Amat Berhormat Perdana Menteri berunding dengan sebuah jawatankuasa sebelum
pelantikan anggota suruhanjaya dibuat di mana antara ahli jawatankuasa ini termasuk Pengerusi
SUHAKAM itu sendiri.
Tempoh anggota suruhanjaya memegang jawatan telah dipanjangkan kepada tiga tahun.
Sebelum ini adalah dua tahun dan layak untuk dilantik semula lagi bagi tempoh tiga tahun.
Pindaan ini juga adalah untuk mewujudkan suatu mekanisme bagi menilai prestasi anggota
suruhanjaya berdasarkan sumbangan mereka dalam mempromosi dan melindungi hak asasi
manusia di Malaysia ini.
Tuan Yang di-Pertua, pindaan kedua telah diluluskan oleh Dewan yang mulia ini pada 9
Julai tahun ini. Mengenai penglibatan orang awam ataupun civil society secara khusus di dalam
Jawatankuasa Pemilihan yang diperuntukkan di dalam subseksyen 11A(i) perenggan (c).
1020
Untuk makluman Yang Berhormat, sehingga kini, status SUHAKAM di Malaysia adalah
pada status “A”. Satu penilaian khas (special review) berkenaan status SUHAKAM akan
dijalankan oleh International Co-ordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion
and Protection of Human Rights, Sub-Committee on Accreditation ataupun ICCACA akan
diadakan pada 14 hingga 16 November tahun ini. Hanya pada tarikh tersebut keputusan
muktamad mengenai status akreditasi SUHAKAM akan dibuat. Dengan pindaan akta tersebut,
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diharapkan ICC berpuas hati dengan langkah-langkah yang telah diambil oleh kerajaan Malaysia
bagi mengekalkan kedudukan SUHAKAM pada status “A”. Sekian, terima kasih.
more:....http://www.parlimen.gov.my/hindex/pdf/DR-21102009-1130.pdf
seterusnya untuk memastikan bahawa SUHAKAM tidak diturunkan statusnya kepada status “B”
oleh Majlis Hak Asasi Manusia PBB sebab tidak mematuhi “Prinsip-prinsip Paris”.
Datuk Liew Vui Keong: Terima kasih Tuan Yang di-Pertua. Pernyataan di dalam
soalan Yang Berhormat Subang bahawa SUHAKAM tidak mematuhi “Prinsip-prinsip Paris”
ataupun “Paris Principle” adalah tidak benar.
Di antara perkara yang ditekankan di dalam “Prinsip-prinsip Paris” adalah berkenaan
ketelusan lantikan Ahli-ahli SUHAKAM. Seperti Yang Berhormat sedia maklum, pada tahun ini
kerajaan telah membuat pindaan sebanyak dua kali kepada Akta 597 bagi meningkatkan lagi
ketulusan dalam proses lantikan Ahli-ahli SUHAKAM. Pindaan pertama telah pun diluluskan di
dalam Dewan yang mulia ini pada 8 April tahun ini mengenai seksyen 5 iaitu bertujuan
meningkatkan ketulusan di dalam pemilihan anggota suruhanjaya. Peruntukan ini membolehkan
Yang Amat Berhormat Perdana Menteri berunding dengan sebuah jawatankuasa sebelum
pelantikan anggota suruhanjaya dibuat di mana antara ahli jawatankuasa ini termasuk Pengerusi
SUHAKAM itu sendiri.
Tempoh anggota suruhanjaya memegang jawatan telah dipanjangkan kepada tiga tahun.
Sebelum ini adalah dua tahun dan layak untuk dilantik semula lagi bagi tempoh tiga tahun.
Pindaan ini juga adalah untuk mewujudkan suatu mekanisme bagi menilai prestasi anggota
suruhanjaya berdasarkan sumbangan mereka dalam mempromosi dan melindungi hak asasi
manusia di Malaysia ini.
Tuan Yang di-Pertua, pindaan kedua telah diluluskan oleh Dewan yang mulia ini pada 9
Julai tahun ini. Mengenai penglibatan orang awam ataupun civil society secara khusus di dalam
Jawatankuasa Pemilihan yang diperuntukkan di dalam subseksyen 11A(i) perenggan (c).
1020
Untuk makluman Yang Berhormat, sehingga kini, status SUHAKAM di Malaysia adalah
pada status “A”. Satu penilaian khas (special review) berkenaan status SUHAKAM akan
dijalankan oleh International Co-ordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion
and Protection of Human Rights, Sub-Committee on Accreditation ataupun ICCACA akan
diadakan pada 14 hingga 16 November tahun ini. Hanya pada tarikh tersebut keputusan
muktamad mengenai status akreditasi SUHAKAM akan dibuat. Dengan pindaan akta tersebut,
DR. 21.10.09
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diharapkan ICC berpuas hati dengan langkah-langkah yang telah diambil oleh kerajaan Malaysia
bagi mengekalkan kedudukan SUHAKAM pada status “A”. Sekian, terima kasih.
more:....http://www.parlimen.gov.my/hindex/pdf/DR-21102009-1130.pdf
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
In Parliament - 20th October
Tuan R. Sivarasa [Subang] minta Menteri Luar Negeri menyatakan apakah status
implementasi cadangan daripada proses penilaian Universal Periodic Review (UPR) di Majlis Hak
Asasi PBB pada Februari 2009, terutamanya berkenaan:-
(a) komitmen Malaysia untuk menerima lawatan rasmi daripada UN Working
Group on Arbitrary Detection; dan
(b) cadangan berkenaan dengan ratifikasi undang-undang hak asasi
manusia antarabangsa yang utama, termasuk ICCPR, ICESCR dan
CAT.
Timbalan Menteri Luar Negeri I [Tuan A. Kohilan Pillay a/l G. Appu]: Tuan Yang di-
Pertua, izinkan saya menjawab soalan Yang Berhormat Subang ini bersama-sama dengan
soalan Yang Berhormat Kelana Jaya pada 22 Oktober 2009 kerana menyentuh perkara yang
sama.
Timbalan Tuan Yang di-Pertua [Datuk Ronald Kiandee]: Ya, sila.
Tuan A. Kohilan Pillay a/l G. Appu: Terlebih dahulu saya ingin mengucapkan terima
kasih kepada kedua-dua Yang Berhormat yang menanyakan soalan ini. Tuan Yang di-Pertua,
seperti Dewan yang sedia maklum, Malaysia telah melalui proses semakan Universal Periodic
Review (UPR) di Majlis Hak Asasi Manusia PBB pada 11 Februari 2009. Semasa proses
penilaian tersebut, Malaysia telah mempertimbangkan cadangan-cadangan yang dikemukakan
oleh negara-negara anggota Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu berhubung pendekatanpendekatan
yang boleh diambil oleh Malaysia dalam meningkatkan mutu hak asasi manusia.
Sehubungan dengan itu, dalam usaha untuk mempertahankan dan mempromosikan
penghayatan hak asasi manusia, Malaysia telah menyatakan kesediaannya untuk mengadakan
perbincangan yang lebih komprehensif dan lebih lanjut dengan kumpulan kerja dan pelapor khas
PBB berhubung isu-isu hak asasi manusia di negara ini. Malaysia juga akan mempertimbangkan
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secara positif sebarang permohonan dari kumpulan kerja dan pelapor khas untuk mengadakan
lawatan kerja ke Malaysia. Mengenai penyertaan Malaysia kepada instrumen-instrumen hak
asasi manusia antarabangsa, kerajaan sedang dalam proses mengkaji dan menimbang
kemungkinan untuk Malaysia menyertai konvensyen-konvensyen tersebut.
Kerajaan juga sedang mengambil langkah-langkah pentadbiran dan perundangan yang
perlu bagi memastikan undang-undang yang berkaitan adalah selaras dengan peruntukanperuntukan
yang terkandung dalam konvensyen-konvensyen hak asasi manusia antarabangsa.
Malaysia akan menyertai konvensyen-konvensyen tersebut apabila langkah-langkah yang
dinyatakan di atas telah disempurnakan. Sekian
implementasi cadangan daripada proses penilaian Universal Periodic Review (UPR) di Majlis Hak
Asasi PBB pada Februari 2009, terutamanya berkenaan:-
(a) komitmen Malaysia untuk menerima lawatan rasmi daripada UN Working
Group on Arbitrary Detection; dan
(b) cadangan berkenaan dengan ratifikasi undang-undang hak asasi
manusia antarabangsa yang utama, termasuk ICCPR, ICESCR dan
CAT.
Timbalan Menteri Luar Negeri I [Tuan A. Kohilan Pillay a/l G. Appu]: Tuan Yang di-
Pertua, izinkan saya menjawab soalan Yang Berhormat Subang ini bersama-sama dengan
soalan Yang Berhormat Kelana Jaya pada 22 Oktober 2009 kerana menyentuh perkara yang
sama.
Timbalan Tuan Yang di-Pertua [Datuk Ronald Kiandee]: Ya, sila.
Tuan A. Kohilan Pillay a/l G. Appu: Terlebih dahulu saya ingin mengucapkan terima
kasih kepada kedua-dua Yang Berhormat yang menanyakan soalan ini. Tuan Yang di-Pertua,
seperti Dewan yang sedia maklum, Malaysia telah melalui proses semakan Universal Periodic
Review (UPR) di Majlis Hak Asasi Manusia PBB pada 11 Februari 2009. Semasa proses
penilaian tersebut, Malaysia telah mempertimbangkan cadangan-cadangan yang dikemukakan
oleh negara-negara anggota Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu berhubung pendekatanpendekatan
yang boleh diambil oleh Malaysia dalam meningkatkan mutu hak asasi manusia.
Sehubungan dengan itu, dalam usaha untuk mempertahankan dan mempromosikan
penghayatan hak asasi manusia, Malaysia telah menyatakan kesediaannya untuk mengadakan
perbincangan yang lebih komprehensif dan lebih lanjut dengan kumpulan kerja dan pelapor khas
PBB berhubung isu-isu hak asasi manusia di negara ini. Malaysia juga akan mempertimbangkan
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20
secara positif sebarang permohonan dari kumpulan kerja dan pelapor khas untuk mengadakan
lawatan kerja ke Malaysia. Mengenai penyertaan Malaysia kepada instrumen-instrumen hak
asasi manusia antarabangsa, kerajaan sedang dalam proses mengkaji dan menimbang
kemungkinan untuk Malaysia menyertai konvensyen-konvensyen tersebut.
Kerajaan juga sedang mengambil langkah-langkah pentadbiran dan perundangan yang
perlu bagi memastikan undang-undang yang berkaitan adalah selaras dengan peruntukanperuntukan
yang terkandung dalam konvensyen-konvensyen hak asasi manusia antarabangsa.
Malaysia akan menyertai konvensyen-konvensyen tersebut apabila langkah-langkah yang
dinyatakan di atas telah disempurnakan. Sekian
Monday, October 19, 2009
FOR INFORMATION...
Clarifications on alleged discord in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Sabah, Azmin Ali and Zaid Ibrahim
In light of the exaggerated, slanted and half truth reporting in both the mainstream and new media on alleged serious discord in PKR on Sabah, Azmin Ali and Zaid Ibrahim arising from last Tuesday’s political bureau meeting, PKR wishes to clarify on some of the issues raised although these meetings are usually confidential.
Whilst it is true that there are some disagreements within the party on several issues including on the restructuring of PKR leadership in Sabah, it cannot be overemphasized that these are the usual disagreements within the party (as is normal in any worthy political party) and not anything so fundamental and serious to warrant the sort of press that it had undeservedly generated.
The purported heated political bureau meeting was actually quite uneventful. Both Azmin Ali and Mustafa Kamil were asked to report on the situation in Sabah and Sarawak where they have respectively been appointed to lead the Majlis Perhubungan Negeri (State Liaison Council) in order to assist in the states’ leadership restructuring and in representing the Majlis Pimpinan Pusat (MPP).
During the meeting, PKR Sabah did not hand over any memorandum of protest, Azmin did not throw any tantrum, nor was there any power tussle between Zaid and Azmin as reported. It is sufficient to state at this point that the PKR Sabah leadership is being restructured and is an ongoing process that will of course attract differences of opinions.
The only highlight of the meeting was about Gabriel Adit, Adun of Ngameh, Sarawak and his impending resignation from PKR and plan to form another party.
The political bureau meeting is a regular meeting held weekly among the top leaders to discuss many agenda including regular matters like situation reports on Sabah and Sarawak and urgent matters like Gabriel Adit.
As for Zaid taking leave from the political bureau and the MPP, this as explained by Zaid was merely to enable him to concentrate fully on drafting Pakatan Rakyat’s all important Common Policy Framework that will take the opposition coalition to the next level in challenging the BN as the Government of the Day.
Zaid it must be emphasized has not left PKR and is still a PKR leader, a valuable asset and committed to the various party activities as can be seen in his upcoming schedules.
Latheefa Koya
Information Chief of PKR
In light of the exaggerated, slanted and half truth reporting in both the mainstream and new media on alleged serious discord in PKR on Sabah, Azmin Ali and Zaid Ibrahim arising from last Tuesday’s political bureau meeting, PKR wishes to clarify on some of the issues raised although these meetings are usually confidential.
Whilst it is true that there are some disagreements within the party on several issues including on the restructuring of PKR leadership in Sabah, it cannot be overemphasized that these are the usual disagreements within the party (as is normal in any worthy political party) and not anything so fundamental and serious to warrant the sort of press that it had undeservedly generated.
The purported heated political bureau meeting was actually quite uneventful. Both Azmin Ali and Mustafa Kamil were asked to report on the situation in Sabah and Sarawak where they have respectively been appointed to lead the Majlis Perhubungan Negeri (State Liaison Council) in order to assist in the states’ leadership restructuring and in representing the Majlis Pimpinan Pusat (MPP).
During the meeting, PKR Sabah did not hand over any memorandum of protest, Azmin did not throw any tantrum, nor was there any power tussle between Zaid and Azmin as reported. It is sufficient to state at this point that the PKR Sabah leadership is being restructured and is an ongoing process that will of course attract differences of opinions.
The only highlight of the meeting was about Gabriel Adit, Adun of Ngameh, Sarawak and his impending resignation from PKR and plan to form another party.
The political bureau meeting is a regular meeting held weekly among the top leaders to discuss many agenda including regular matters like situation reports on Sabah and Sarawak and urgent matters like Gabriel Adit.
As for Zaid taking leave from the political bureau and the MPP, this as explained by Zaid was merely to enable him to concentrate fully on drafting Pakatan Rakyat’s all important Common Policy Framework that will take the opposition coalition to the next level in challenging the BN as the Government of the Day.
Zaid it must be emphasized has not left PKR and is still a PKR leader, a valuable asset and committed to the various party activities as can be seen in his upcoming schedules.
Latheefa Koya
Information Chief of PKR
Friday, October 16, 2009
Happy Deepavali!
My wife Anne and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all citizens, especially our Hindu brothers and sisters A HAPPY and BLESSED DEEPAVALI.
May this festival of light bring us good health, peace and happiness
Whilst we celebrate this joyous occasion, let us also remember our continuing struggles in Malaysia to bring about a true democracy with justice and fairness for all. The recent “cow head” incident in Shah Alam as well as the Bagan Pinang by-election results remind us that there are still more obstacles to overcome.
It is critical for the future of Malaysia and our children and their grandchildren that the agenda for reform in Malaysia must persevere. A two party system must prevail with a genuine democracy and real freedom for its citizens. The ruling coalition’s race-based “divide and rule” politics must one day be cast into the dustbin of history and be replaced with a pluralist, multiracial politics grounded in genuine respect for one another.
The wealth of this nation must be fairly used for the benefit of all our citizens and not, like now, usurped by a corrupt elite. It is truly ironic that in a country with much resources and a limited population, we display the worst distribution of wealth in SE Asia and rank amongst the worst in Asia.
The new political vision we bring will ensure good clean and transparent governance and ensure that economic prosperity is open to all. At the same time, we will be vigilant to ensure distributive justice - that the needs of the poor and the marginalized will be met regardless of their race or religion and that no citizen will be denied access to decent healthcare, education and housing.
During the Deepavali celebration, let us take comfort in its meaning for Hindus. Deepavali, the festival of Light, is a celebration of the ultimate triumph of Good over Evil. As long as we stay committed to truth and justice, our struggle will prevail.
Therefore, with determination and perseverance, we can together bring change to Malaysia; to make a better Malaysia for All, Justice For All.
Once again, A HAPPY DEEPAVALI!
R Sivarasa
Ahli Parlimen Subang (P107)
Naib President, Parti KeADILan Rakyat
May this festival of light bring us good health, peace and happiness
Whilst we celebrate this joyous occasion, let us also remember our continuing struggles in Malaysia to bring about a true democracy with justice and fairness for all. The recent “cow head” incident in Shah Alam as well as the Bagan Pinang by-election results remind us that there are still more obstacles to overcome.
It is critical for the future of Malaysia and our children and their grandchildren that the agenda for reform in Malaysia must persevere. A two party system must prevail with a genuine democracy and real freedom for its citizens. The ruling coalition’s race-based “divide and rule” politics must one day be cast into the dustbin of history and be replaced with a pluralist, multiracial politics grounded in genuine respect for one another.
The wealth of this nation must be fairly used for the benefit of all our citizens and not, like now, usurped by a corrupt elite. It is truly ironic that in a country with much resources and a limited population, we display the worst distribution of wealth in SE Asia and rank amongst the worst in Asia.
The new political vision we bring will ensure good clean and transparent governance and ensure that economic prosperity is open to all. At the same time, we will be vigilant to ensure distributive justice - that the needs of the poor and the marginalized will be met regardless of their race or religion and that no citizen will be denied access to decent healthcare, education and housing.
During the Deepavali celebration, let us take comfort in its meaning for Hindus. Deepavali, the festival of Light, is a celebration of the ultimate triumph of Good over Evil. As long as we stay committed to truth and justice, our struggle will prevail.
Therefore, with determination and perseverance, we can together bring change to Malaysia; to make a better Malaysia for All, Justice For All.
Once again, A HAPPY DEEPAVALI!
R Sivarasa
Ahli Parlimen Subang (P107)
Naib President, Parti KeADILan Rakyat
Friday, September 25, 2009
POHON MAKLUMBALAS RAKYATCADANGAN SAMBUNGAN LALUAN LRT 2KL
Kementerian Pengangkutan , Jabatan Keretapi dan Syarikat Prasarana kini dalam proses mendapatkan maklumbalas penduduk mengenai cadangan pembinaan laluan LRT sambungan. Cadangan laluan sambungan Kelana Jaya akan bermula dari Stesen Kelana Jaya melalui Subang Jaya dan berakhir di Putra Heights. Jarak laluan sambungan ini ialah sepanjang 17km dan mengandungi 13 stesen baru.Laluan ini bersama dengan laluan LRT 1 KL yang bermula dari Sri Petaling melalui Kinrara, Puchong dan sambung ke Putra Heights akan dijangka siap pada tahun 2012.
Cadangan sambungan LRT ini bukanlah laluan baru ‘new line’. Cadangan ini bukanlah laluan LRT Cheras ke Kota Damansara yang sudah lama dibincangkan. Malangnya mengikut Prasarana, laluan baru Cheras ke Kota Damansara hanya akan disiap dalam jangka masa panjang , mungkin 10 tahun lagi! Prasarana diberikan bajet khusus hanya untuk menyiapkan laluan sambungan ini sahaja.
Kami tidak berpuashati kerana rancangan ini tidak memberikan perkhidmatan kepada warga Kota Damansara sepenuhnya. Stesen sambungan dari LRT Kelana Jaya akan dibina di Apartment Crimson, Ara Damansara dan seterusnya ke Kelana Idaman, Kelana Centre Point dan seterusnya ke Subang Jaya. Maka laluan ke Kota Damansara amatlah kurang. Tiada stesen berhampiran dengan Lapangan Terbang SSAAS, Subang. JIka sebuah stesen dibina sekurang-kurangnya berhampiran dengan Subang Airport, penduduk berhampiran di Subang Perdana, Kg.Melayu Subang , Mahsing, Kota Damansara dan kawasan-kawasan lain berhampiran mungkin akan dapat mengunakannya .
Justeru itu adalah penting untuk warga DUN Kota Damansara menyuarakan pandangan dan cadangan anda semasa sesi pameran dan maklumbalas ini . Sdr/I boleh melihat pelan laluan LRT ini di
a) Aras 1, Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya(MPSJ) , USJ 5, Subang Jaya
b) Lobi A , Kaunter G . Wisma MBSA , Persiaran Perbandaraan Shah Alam .
c) Lobi Menara MBPJ , Jalan Tengah , 46200 Petaling Jaya.
Saya berharap warga Kota Damansara akan hadir menyaksikan pameran ini dan memberikan bantahan , cadangan laluan alternative agar hasrat rakyat Kota Damansara dapat di pertimbangkan oleh Kementerian Pengangkutan & Prasarana.
Sila juga layari
http://www.lrtextension.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=170%3Aalignment&catid=45%3Aoverview&Itemid=115&lang=en
-- DR.NASIR HASHIM ADUN KOTA DAMANSARA
Kementerian Pengangkutan , Jabatan Keretapi dan Syarikat Prasarana kini dalam proses mendapatkan maklumbalas penduduk mengenai cadangan pembinaan laluan LRT sambungan. Cadangan laluan sambungan Kelana Jaya akan bermula dari Stesen Kelana Jaya melalui Subang Jaya dan berakhir di Putra Heights. Jarak laluan sambungan ini ialah sepanjang 17km dan mengandungi 13 stesen baru.Laluan ini bersama dengan laluan LRT 1 KL yang bermula dari Sri Petaling melalui Kinrara, Puchong dan sambung ke Putra Heights akan dijangka siap pada tahun 2012.
Cadangan sambungan LRT ini bukanlah laluan baru ‘new line’. Cadangan ini bukanlah laluan LRT Cheras ke Kota Damansara yang sudah lama dibincangkan. Malangnya mengikut Prasarana, laluan baru Cheras ke Kota Damansara hanya akan disiap dalam jangka masa panjang , mungkin 10 tahun lagi! Prasarana diberikan bajet khusus hanya untuk menyiapkan laluan sambungan ini sahaja.
Kami tidak berpuashati kerana rancangan ini tidak memberikan perkhidmatan kepada warga Kota Damansara sepenuhnya. Stesen sambungan dari LRT Kelana Jaya akan dibina di Apartment Crimson, Ara Damansara dan seterusnya ke Kelana Idaman, Kelana Centre Point dan seterusnya ke Subang Jaya. Maka laluan ke Kota Damansara amatlah kurang. Tiada stesen berhampiran dengan Lapangan Terbang SSAAS, Subang. JIka sebuah stesen dibina sekurang-kurangnya berhampiran dengan Subang Airport, penduduk berhampiran di Subang Perdana, Kg.Melayu Subang , Mahsing, Kota Damansara dan kawasan-kawasan lain berhampiran mungkin akan dapat mengunakannya .
Justeru itu adalah penting untuk warga DUN Kota Damansara menyuarakan pandangan dan cadangan anda semasa sesi pameran dan maklumbalas ini . Sdr/I boleh melihat pelan laluan LRT ini di
a) Aras 1, Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya(MPSJ) , USJ 5, Subang Jaya
b) Lobi A , Kaunter G . Wisma MBSA , Persiaran Perbandaraan Shah Alam .
c) Lobi Menara MBPJ , Jalan Tengah , 46200 Petaling Jaya.
Saya berharap warga Kota Damansara akan hadir menyaksikan pameran ini dan memberikan bantahan , cadangan laluan alternative agar hasrat rakyat Kota Damansara dapat di pertimbangkan oleh Kementerian Pengangkutan & Prasarana.
Sila juga layari
http://www.lrtextension.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=170%3Aalignment&catid=45%3Aoverview&Itemid=115&lang=en
-- DR.NASIR HASHIM ADUN KOTA DAMANSARA
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
ALL ARE WELCOME....
Join us for the Lantern Festival at Bandar Sri Damansara
Sunday 27th Sept 2009
from 7:00pm to 10pm
Taman Kenanga, SD9/1
Bring your family and friends, meet up with your Wakil Rakyat :
YB Elizabeth Wong and YB Sivarasa
See you there!!!!!!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
YB membantu mangsa kemalangan
Sungai Buloh - Semasa YB Sivarasa dalam perjalanan ke Surau di Taman Subang Perdana, beliau terserempak dengan satu kemalangan yang melibatkan treler dengan sebuah teksi. YB adalah seorang YB yang prihatin dengan sesiapa sahaja kerana beliau sanggup memberhentikan keretanya untuk membantu mengeluarkan mangsa kemalangan tersebut biarpun ramai yang hanya melihat tetapi tidak membantu. YB yang menghubungi pihak Polis untuk memaklumkan tentang kemalangan tersebut.
Seharusnya perbuatan YB itu harus dicontohi oleh semua pihak, mangsa harus dibantu tidak kira siapa dan bukan hanya menjadi pemerhati.
Seharusnya perbuatan YB itu harus dicontohi oleh semua pihak, mangsa harus dibantu tidak kira siapa dan bukan hanya menjadi pemerhati.
Sumbangan YB kepada rakyat
YB menyerahkan sumbangan kepada surau Al-Mubarak Kota Damansara
YB menyampaikan sumbangan kecemasan
YB bersama-sama kariah Surau di Seksyen 7, Kota Damansara
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Sumbangan ikhlas kepada Surau dan Masjid di Bulan Ramadhan
YB menyerahkan sumbangan di Masjid An Nur, Kg Melayu Subang
Penyerahan sumbangan di Kompleks Surau Darul Salim, Sg Buloh semasa
majlis berbuka puasa disana
majlis berbuka puasa disana
Bersama-sama kariah Masjid Subang Perdana, Berbuka puasa dan menyampaikan sumbangan
YB menyampaikan sumbangan kepada Surau Al- Husna, Kota Damansara
Sekitar perayaan " Hungry Ghost"
YB di Bulan Ramadhan Al Mubarak
YB di Surau An Nur, Kota Damansara
YB menyerahkan sumbangan kepada Surau di Kubu Gajah
Menyampaikan sumbangan untuk masjid
YB menyampaikan sedikit ucapan di Masjid
YB di Masjid Jamiul Ehsan, Kubu Gajah
Bersama Ahli Majlis MPP Zon 24, Mohd Najmi menyampaikan sumbangan sempena Ramadhan kepada penduduk miskin
Friday, September 11, 2009
YB Sivarasa bersama Rakyat di Bulan Ramadhan 2009
Yb menyerahkan sumbangan kepada surau-surau yang beliau lawati
YB berbuka puasa bersama YB Busro (ADUN Paya Jaras), walaupun berlainan fahaman politik tidak membataskan mereka untuk berbuka bersama. Ini juga menandakan YB sebagai Ahli Parlimen Subang bersikap terbuka.
YB menyerahkan face mask kepada para peniaga dan pengunjung pasar malam di Paya Jaras
YB menyerahkan sumbangan di DUN Bukit Lanjan
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