Rafizis: 'I am not afraid of my summons Najib'

Ramli Rafizis

SHAH ALAM - PKR vice-president, Rafizis Ramli admitted 'excited' to defend his statement regarding the suit filed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor on the statements previously issued.

Obviously Rafizis, he and his lawyers have been expecting such a claim would be brought to court.

"I am excited to defend my statement in court. When I get a warrant in December last year, I have discussed the possibility of a suit is brought to court.

"My lawyers are also excited to cross Najib and Rosmah in court later, as all Malaysians waiting for that moment.

Najib and his wife filed a defamation suit against the Pandan MP and owner of the online portal 'Mediarakyat.net' speech video on oil subsidy removal in a forum on November 22, last year.

Najib and Rosmah respective first and second as the plaintiff in a personal capacity filed the suit through Messrs Hafarizam Wan and Aisha Mubarak at the Office of the Registrar of the High Court of Kuala Lumpur on April 15.

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They named Rafizis and portal owners Media Representatives, Chan Chee Kong as first and second defendants.

Rafizis in it described the lawsuit as a way to scare the PR manager.

"I believe this is part of an effort to intimidate the leader of Pakatan Rakyat continue to speak out on the issues of the people.

"I will continue to speak out and not be frightened by the actions of the court like this," he said.

Where Izzati

Siti Nur Izzati

KUALA LUMPUR - A form three students from a school in Taman Melawati, Siti Nur Izzati Mokhtar, 15, reportedly did not return home after going to a shopping center in the capital, since last Saturday.

Sister, Fatimah Ihsan, 26, said the youngest of three brothers asked his permission to go out alone with his school friend called Azizah.

He sent his brother and a friend to Station Light Rail Transit (LRT) Sri medley and intends to take in the shopping center in the afternoon.

"I Izzati message to the phone and pick it up but failed and around 9 pm he sent a short message to say on the way home.

"That's the last time I can communicate with him and after that to this day, we failed to contact her family, including a friend who went out with him that day," he told The Star yesterday.

Fatimah said, she worried about the safety of his brother who never left the house for a long time.

"Before this, he had no problems and never sleep at home not to mention his return home.

"Usually he just to Wangsa Walk, just on that day 's friends wanted to go there because they want to try the game in the mall," he said.

Fatimah really hope anyone who has information regarding Izzati can be contacted at tel 013-370 1104.

Not awkward found again with Neelofa - Hans Isaac

KUALA LUMPUR: Celebrity Hans Isaac dismissed allegations that he looks awkward when consolidated in the segment Stall entertainment program featuring former lover Neelofa as a lawyer.

Hans said he definitely understand the situation where they have to come face to face in the end because working in the same industry.

"I do not feel awkward when they meet the actual direct Stall day period. But I know my friends liked menyakat and preferably I try not to be perturbed material on that day.

"After a small entertainment industry and we know that one day it will meet as well. No problems from my side on this issue.

"The fact is there is no problem and I was being interviewed by a professional when he (Neelofa) at the time," said Hans to BH Online.

In addition, Hans explained that he now had found a replacement yet not ready to talk further.

"What I can say is I'm know someone at the moment. But I do not want to tell more.

"This time they did not let me open with personal matters, which I learned from past mistakes," said Hans.

In addition, Hans was proud of the featured comedian Der choice for Boys Into this time because succeeded in proving that he made the right choice.

"Some question featured comedians chosen by me this time. They say that their names were not strong enough to attract people to come and watch.

"I'm so proud because they succeeded in proving that the talent and commitment can revive the show," said Hans.

'We had to tie the stomach, eat dishes onions'

SEPANG - Ongoing efforts and swift action the government takes out of 67 Malaysian students from Aden, the most volatile areas in Yemen managed to save them from becoming victims of conflict and civil war in the country.

Luqmanulhakim Mohd Zulkifli, 16, said, only gratitude can be expressed after the mosque became havens all those who studied at Madrasah Ribat Al-Idrus destroyed bombed a few hours after being transferred.

He said the worsening situation forced them to make the mosque as a place of refuge and for three weeks they had to be there 'tighten their belts' and only takes a typical rice onions after food supplies are scarce.

"The situation is very tense in Aden outstanding and all students need to be in a state of readiness for any eventuality, including finding other protected areas.

"I think if the government is slow us out of there as possible when we are all gone," he said when met on arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here of Dubai, today.

Students majoring in Islamic Sharia is among 42 out of 67 Malaysians were taken out from Aden to Djibouti before being flown to Kuala Lumpur flight, Emirates Airlines.

The second group took another 25 students are expected to arrive at the airport of Colombo, Sri Lanka around 6pm.

Yesterday, all the students were taken by boat over 22 hours of Aden to Djibouti before being flown to Jeddah C130 Hercules plane belonging to the Armed Forces.

Mohd Luqmanulhakim said during a turbulent time in Aden tense situation where gunshots and explosions seemed to 'sound' familiar to those who have to avoid being in an open area to avoid untoward incidents.

Share the same experience, Ahmad Zaidi Abdullah, 16, said when the turbulence, the average local residents in their area of ​​study carry a firearm, but does not interfere with the school's students.

He said, along inhabit the mosque, he can clearly feel the concussion bomb before it really hit with shrapnel after security forces moved in.

The third child of seven children of Paka, Terengganu said things that bothered him most was the experience of a boat from Aden to Djibouti, Africa which takes 22 hours.

"Even though we had to huddle in a boat with a fishing boat that seemed about 200 other passengers who want to leave Aden, I think it's a worthwhile experience for us all safe from becoming victims of the conflict in Yemen", he said.

Another first-year student at the same school, Syed Hafiz Syed Mohd Alwi said the trip by boat, especially when going through waves at night is something painful.

He said the trip was supposed to take only 15 hours to be too long due to strong currents that prevent movement so had to use a different route than usual.

"The boat was large, but did not change as a fishing boat and we only eat only boiled potatoes along the way," he said.

1MDB: Many do not understand what is happening

SHAH ALAM - Although the issue 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) warmly debated between the government and the opposition, on average, people in this country do not understand what 1MDB.

According to a study conducted by the Merdeka Center and radio station BFM, more than 75 percent of respondents who are citizens admit to not knowing the role played by the agency.

While 70 percent of respondents who were mostly from low-income earners; do not know about the controversy surrounding the body.

The results of the poll also revealed 52 percent of respondents were not sure who should be held accountable to the controversy involving 1MDB, while 18 per cent were of the opinion that the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak fair held responsible for 1MDB.

In the meantime, 16 percent of poll voting federal government, 5 percent, said 1MDB management body should be responsible for it and the remaining third of respondents did not know who should be questioned (6 percent) in the crisis affecting the company under the Ministry of Finance.

The study revealed that young voters are more likely to express confidence in the handling of cases by the government 1MDB compared with older voters

Meanwhile, the results of the study also indicated that a majority of 30 percent of respondents admit they are not sure whether the body is affected by the controversy, while 23 per cent of the poll are not sure of the question.

The study was conducted on 12 and 27 March 2015 and involved 1,011 respondents. The majority of respondents aged 31 to 40 years followed by the group aged 41 to 50 years and 21 to 20 years.

Sixty percent of respondents were shrivel followed by China (31 percent) and India (9 percent).

Build or not ?: crooked bridge the Straits of Johor

Crooked Bridge Construction across the Straits of Johor was canceled in 2006. After 9 years, whether it be revived?

Identification

Crooked Bridge Construction across the Straits of Johor was canceled by the government on 12 April 2006. It is now nine years the project stalled. Are there any signs that it will be revived?

Causeway

Singapore Island is no longer an island that is actually when the causeway over 1, 056m linking Johor Bahru and Singapore was opened to traffic in 1927. As the first ground between Malaya and Singapore, its construction is an engineering marvel at the time. However, what Eegor seen by Johor leader at that time was the British chicanery - construction of ponds can turn off the Straits of Johor as a major cruise lines in the Malay Archipelago at that time.

Causeway linking Malaysia Skudai Highway and Highway next to Bukit Timah, Singapore, traced more than 60, 000 vehicles per day. In addition to functioning as a three-lane route for vehicles, Causeway also put water pipes and rails that connect the two countries. Apart from the Causeway, Singapore is also linked to Malaysia via the Second Link Bridge over the 1.92km, which commenced operations since 1998.

Despite its grandeur as connecting two countries, the Causeway has some drawbacks. Unlike the Second Link Bridge which allows ships sail under it, Causeway completely close the Straits of Johor as a maritime path connecting East and West. Ships that sail from the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in northwest southeast Johor had to circumnavigate the island of Singapore to Pasir Gudang Port, which is located behind the embankment, thus increasing the duration of the cruise.

Moreover, the Causeway prevent movement of ocean water continuously in the Straits of Johor, resulting in pollution of the sea in areas near ponds around Johor Bahru City. With the increasing amount of traffic in and out of Singapore every year, is said to be 88 years old causeway is no longer able to complete its work with should and must be replaced with a bridge.

Crooked Bridge Project

The idea is to replace the causeway with a bridge was proposed by former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on June 5, 1996. After a series of discussions, the two countries failed to reach a decision to build a straight bridge to replace the causeway spanning the Straits of Johor worn it.
Malaysia was determined to build a crooked bridge 25 meters above sea level height decreased gradually toward the international border in the Straits of Johor causeway connecting it directly with the Singapore side. Crooked Bridge, if completed, will be an iconic bridge berbetuk 'S' in the world, enhancing the reputation of Johor Bahru as the main southern entrance to the country.

However, in April 2006, the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdullah Badawi, announced the cancellation of the project. Once the project is canceled, there are some proposals for this project to be revived, especially from the former Prime Minister, nicknamed the Father of Modernisation of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

Build Or Not?

Iskandar Malaysia project since its establishment in 2006, terselatan district in the state of Johor has experienced favorable development Oden. The development area covering 2,217 square kilometers covering Johor Bahru City and nearby towns such as Pontiam, Senai, Pasir Gudang and Nusajaya.

District of Johor Bahru, the location where the crooked bridge will be built, located in the middle of the Iskandar Malaysia. Therefore, Malaysia should consider to revive the crooked bridge project. This project can increase the potential of Johor as a shipping hub for the region, Singapore's standing.

With Crooked Bridge height that allows ships to sail through, the Straits of Johor be reopened for the purpose of navigation after 'closed' for 88 years, becoming a major hub pulse two major ports in Johor namely the Port of Tanjung Pelepas and Pasir Gudang,

With the opening of the Straits of Johor to the activities of international cruise ships that sail the Straits of Johor can practice the right of transit passage as enshrined in the Convention on the Organisation of the United Nations Law of the Sea when the Straits of Johor to the heart of the main hub of the East-West maritime routes in region.

Reopening of the Straits of Johor to the international shipping can provide an alternative way for sailors with shipping routes already too crowded through the Straits of Singapore, which is traversed more than 75, 000 ships per year. However, the narrow Johor Strait area compared to the Strait of Singapore will encourage large vessels such as very large crude carrier (VLCC) and ultra large crude carriers (ULCC) to sail the sea lanes that are more suitable, namely through the Straits of Singapore.

What we know about 'crooked bridge'?

Curved bridge to replace the Causeway This can help reduce traffic congestion in the central city of Johor Bahru. The proposed Crooked Bridge can reduce pollution because it enables the stagnant waters of the Straits of Johor to flow freely.

During the Petronas Twin Towers intended for construction, many negative comments that say this project is a white elephant projects. But now, this is the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur managed to put the city on the world map by attracting many tourists to Malaysia. It is true Kuala Lumpur has many tourist spots but the Petronas Twin Towers is the most popular around the world. According to Business Insider magazine, Kuala Lumpur has been listed as the ninth largest city in the world to visit in 2015 by receiving 11.2 million tourists beat other major cities such as Taipei, Dubai, Rome and Istanbul. Such as the Petronas Twin Towers, the proposed crooked bridge can become the international icon for the city of Johor Bahru, complete with the city's other tourist spots like Desaru, Johor Premium Outlets and Legoland.

Conclusion

Although it was canceled in 2006, the crooked bridge project proposed should be considered again and revived. It is a visionary project that could generate economies of southern Johor. However, the main question that should answer the Malaysian government is - build or not?

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* Dr. Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli is a visiting professor at the Law School, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia and a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Shariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia.

Genital instructions teachers forbidden to teach

Cudjoe behavior-Calvocoressi a successful shot.

ASCOT - BRITAIN. A teacher teaches banned for life after being found guilty of showing genitals when in a trend, last June.

According to the Daily Mail, the behavior of Nuku-Calvocoressi Vanonyi Cudjoe, 41, shot a woman in a trend towards Reading.

The woman later told her husband and Cudjoe-Calvocoressi was arrested a few hours later.

Cudjoe-Calvocoressi was a popular teacher at the school, St George is located in Ascot.