Bernama (13/5/08): Petronas had been directed by the government to have 200 stations ready for natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in a bid to encourage gas use in vehicles, the Dewan Rakyat was told Tuesday.
Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad, said currently there were 73 such stations operating and two more would be ready this month.
"Twenty-five NGV stations will be ready by the end of this year while 100 more will be ready in 2009," Shahrir said in reply to Dr Che Rosli Che Mat (PAS-Hulu Langat).
Dr Che Rosli wanted to know the status of NGVs which used compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as their energy source and whether there was sufficient infrastructure to encourage consumers to switch from petroleum to CNG and LNG.
Shahrir said the gases were being used as an alternative in private vehicles and commercial and public transportation vehicles in the country, adding that the gases were also exported.
The infrastructure to be developed would support about 10,700 NGVs, he said.
Shahrir said many in the industrial sector used CNG as an energy source and it was piped directly to factories and independent power producers.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
20 police reports lodged against me, says Karpal
The Star (13/5/08): Twenty police reports have been lodged against Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh for allegedly questioning the powers of the Sultan of Perak.
Speaking to reporters outside the Dewan Rakyat, Karpal Singh said he gave statements on Saturday on two police reports, saying there were 18 to go.
“But there is nothing I have done that is against the law. What I am surprised about, however, is that in my case, the investigation is being rushed and I don’t know why,” he added.
Karpal Singh said the Prime Minister had made a statement that the investigation should be speeded up because the rakyat want to know what punishment could be imposed on him.
“That is a statement that is unfair because one must be convicted before being punished, so he has found me guilty already,” he added.
Karpal Singh said he understood that the Inspector-General of Police said the investigation papers would be done in two or three days and would be forwarded to the Attorney-General.
Karpal Singh had allegedly questioned the powers of the Sultan in ordering the reinstatement of Datuk Jamry Sury as Perak Religious Department head.
On April 29, Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin had ordered the transfer of Jamry on grounds that he had been uncooperative with the state government.
Karpal Singh also expressed surprise that the Royal Court of Selangor had reacted yesterday to his statement.
He said his statement was not about the Selangor royalty, and that what he meant was that there was a disturbing trend – implying what had happened in Terengganu and Perlis after the general election.
Speaking to reporters outside the Dewan Rakyat, Karpal Singh said he gave statements on Saturday on two police reports, saying there were 18 to go.
“But there is nothing I have done that is against the law. What I am surprised about, however, is that in my case, the investigation is being rushed and I don’t know why,” he added.
Karpal Singh said the Prime Minister had made a statement that the investigation should be speeded up because the rakyat want to know what punishment could be imposed on him.
“That is a statement that is unfair because one must be convicted before being punished, so he has found me guilty already,” he added.
Karpal Singh said he understood that the Inspector-General of Police said the investigation papers would be done in two or three days and would be forwarded to the Attorney-General.
Karpal Singh had allegedly questioned the powers of the Sultan in ordering the reinstatement of Datuk Jamry Sury as Perak Religious Department head.
On April 29, Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin had ordered the transfer of Jamry on grounds that he had been uncooperative with the state government.
Karpal Singh also expressed surprise that the Royal Court of Selangor had reacted yesterday to his statement.
He said his statement was not about the Selangor royalty, and that what he meant was that there was a disturbing trend – implying what had happened in Terengganu and Perlis after the general election.
Ghapur accuses BN of practising double standards
The Sun (12/3/08): Amid strong rumours of Barisan Nasional (BN) parliamentarians crossing over to Pakatan Rayat (PR), Datuk Seri Panglima Abdul Ghapur Salleh (BN-Kalabakan) poured fuel into the fire while debating his motion of thanks on the royal address in the Dewan Rakyat (Parliament) today.
Accusing the ruling BN government of practising double standards, Abdul Ghapur issued a "serious warning" that BN would suffer greatly if this did not stop.
"Sabah mahu keadilan (Sabah wants justice)," he said, drawing a roar from his fellow parliamentarians.
After a moment, he corrected his phrase saying: "Sabah wants justice, not the party."
In a press conference later, Abdul Ghapur was asked if PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had approached him and if he was considering defecting, he denied it.
However, Abdul Ghapur kept emphasising that if not for the number of MPs from Sabah and Sarawak, PR would have managed to get the simple majority to form the new government.
"One-hundred-forty seats minus 54 from Sabah and Sarawak, there would not be enough to even form a simple majority (for BN)," he told reporters later.
He had also called for oil royalty to Sabah to be raised to 20% from its current annual rate of 5% amounting to RM500 million.
If approved, some RM2 billion, which "is not too much", can be channelled on an annual basis to help the state alleviate poverty rates and solve "a lot of problems in Sabah".
In his debate earlier, Abdul Ghapur said the BN did not listen or act on the complaints and issues of the people of Sabah and if the BN did not change its ways, "in the next election, it will not just be BN which will lose. Even I will lose".
In voicing the issues that inundated the state, Abdul Ghapur brought to light that the people in the rural areas drank water from the wells.
"If there is no rain, where will they find water? Even in the urban areas the waters coming out of the pipes are the colour of teh susu (tea with milk).
"Electricity supply is often disrupted in cities of Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Is this the meaning of independence?" he asked, also raising housing, inflation, security and housing problems.
Describing Sabahan voices as going into the right ear and coming out of the left, Abdul Ghapur said East Malaysia were sidelined and it felt like the states were step-children.
"We are a country but we are made to be second-class citizens and maybe people will say that Kalabakan speaks like the opposition.
"The fact is, we have been doing this even from before. It also looks like Sabah is being taken for granted," he said, adding that "if there is opposition in the BN, accept it as it is constructive".
Abdul Ghapur said: "If a public referendum arises, Sabahans may prefer to opt to be part of the Philippines if the long-standing issue of undocumented migrants was not dealt with."
Accusing the ruling BN government of practising double standards, Abdul Ghapur issued a "serious warning" that BN would suffer greatly if this did not stop.
"Sabah mahu keadilan (Sabah wants justice)," he said, drawing a roar from his fellow parliamentarians.
After a moment, he corrected his phrase saying: "Sabah wants justice, not the party."
In a press conference later, Abdul Ghapur was asked if PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had approached him and if he was considering defecting, he denied it.
However, Abdul Ghapur kept emphasising that if not for the number of MPs from Sabah and Sarawak, PR would have managed to get the simple majority to form the new government.
"One-hundred-forty seats minus 54 from Sabah and Sarawak, there would not be enough to even form a simple majority (for BN)," he told reporters later.
He had also called for oil royalty to Sabah to be raised to 20% from its current annual rate of 5% amounting to RM500 million.
If approved, some RM2 billion, which "is not too much", can be channelled on an annual basis to help the state alleviate poverty rates and solve "a lot of problems in Sabah".
In his debate earlier, Abdul Ghapur said the BN did not listen or act on the complaints and issues of the people of Sabah and if the BN did not change its ways, "in the next election, it will not just be BN which will lose. Even I will lose".
In voicing the issues that inundated the state, Abdul Ghapur brought to light that the people in the rural areas drank water from the wells.
"If there is no rain, where will they find water? Even in the urban areas the waters coming out of the pipes are the colour of teh susu (tea with milk).
"Electricity supply is often disrupted in cities of Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Is this the meaning of independence?" he asked, also raising housing, inflation, security and housing problems.
Describing Sabahan voices as going into the right ear and coming out of the left, Abdul Ghapur said East Malaysia were sidelined and it felt like the states were step-children.
"We are a country but we are made to be second-class citizens and maybe people will say that Kalabakan speaks like the opposition.
"The fact is, we have been doing this even from before. It also looks like Sabah is being taken for granted," he said, adding that "if there is opposition in the BN, accept it as it is constructive".
Abdul Ghapur said: "If a public referendum arises, Sabahans may prefer to opt to be part of the Philippines if the long-standing issue of undocumented migrants was not dealt with."
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
PAS says no strain between Perak palace and MB
IPOH, May 6 — The relationship between the Perak palace and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin is good and there is no tension between the two over the sudden transfer of the Perak Islamic Affairs Department (Jaip) director Datuk Jamry Sury as ordered by Mohammad Nizar last Tueday.
Perak PAS deputy commissioner Asmuni Ani said the issue which had to do with formalities and procedures that the menteri besar should have followed in the matter was instead being played up unnecessarily.
Asmuni, who is a lawyer, said Jamry's transfer was made known to the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, by Mohammad Nizar at the inauguration of the Perak Syariah Court Department Complex last Wednesday.
"It is just that His Highness said to refer the matter to the president of the Perak Islamic Affairs and Malay Customs Council, the Regent of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah. And Raja Nazrin reprimanded Mohammad Nizar as to the formalities and having to follow correct procedures.
"That's all and the relationship with the palace is very good be it officially or personally and there are no problems as made out to be by certain quarters," Asmuni was reported to have said in today's Harakah Daily, PAS's mouthpiece.
Perak State Secretary Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Hashim was reported to have said the matter was considered resolved after a letter of appointment to reinstate Jamry as Jaip director was issued.
The reinstatement of Jamry comes after Sultan Azlan decreed that Mohammad Nizar retracts the transfer order.
After meeting Raja Nazrin, Mohammad Nizar later issued a statement saying he would seek an audience with Sultan Azlan as soon as possible to apologise for transferring Jamry. — Bernama
Perak PAS deputy commissioner Asmuni Ani said the issue which had to do with formalities and procedures that the menteri besar should have followed in the matter was instead being played up unnecessarily.
Asmuni, who is a lawyer, said Jamry's transfer was made known to the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, by Mohammad Nizar at the inauguration of the Perak Syariah Court Department Complex last Wednesday.
"It is just that His Highness said to refer the matter to the president of the Perak Islamic Affairs and Malay Customs Council, the Regent of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah. And Raja Nazrin reprimanded Mohammad Nizar as to the formalities and having to follow correct procedures.
"That's all and the relationship with the palace is very good be it officially or personally and there are no problems as made out to be by certain quarters," Asmuni was reported to have said in today's Harakah Daily, PAS's mouthpiece.
Perak State Secretary Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Hashim was reported to have said the matter was considered resolved after a letter of appointment to reinstate Jamry as Jaip director was issued.
The reinstatement of Jamry comes after Sultan Azlan decreed that Mohammad Nizar retracts the transfer order.
After meeting Raja Nazrin, Mohammad Nizar later issued a statement saying he would seek an audience with Sultan Azlan as soon as possible to apologise for transferring Jamry. — Bernama
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