Nurul Izzah: 'Elephants fight, PR of profit'

Nurul Izzah Anwar

Petaling Jaya - PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar in a cynical tone, said he just wanted to enjoy the 'battle' between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak and former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He said the fight was to some extent benefit the Pakatan Rakyat.

"It is consistent with the stance he (Mahathir) over the years, whenever he attacks any PM, I think we do not need a long comment.

"When elephants fight, I let them go, maybe I can buy popcorn (popcorn) and eat.

"For some it facilitates alliances to convey information to the people because there are people who help to convey," he told reporters at the party headquarters today.

Elaborating Izzah said, PR is committed to continuing to fight for the fate of the people, and will try to set up new policies to 'save Malaysia'.

"But the issue is let PR preparing policies and further steps to save Malaysia," he said.

Add Izzah, Prime Minister of fixed exchange issues will not solve the existing problems.

"We have gone through moments in time Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi became Prime Minister. At that time, everyone was excited and he won the general election with an overwhelming majority, but we still face many problems.

"So we have to make structural changes as soon as possible (exchange administration).

"Therefore, the issue of basic reforms that can not run and I think any of us has been very consistent with the establishment of standing for election, the change of government through elections," he said.

Man Utd would be crazy to use David de Gea to land Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale

The speculation suggesting Manchester United could sacrifice David De Gea in an attempt to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid is ridiculous. Why would they do such a thing when, in Memphis Depay, they have a player who could be even better than Bale?

Depay is 21 and has achieved more at his age than Bale had; he is a better player at this stage of his development. Depay comes to United as the top scorer in his domestic league and having impressed at a World Cup so United should be far from desperate to sign the Welshman from Real Madrid, certainly not to the extent that they would lose De Gea in the process.

If I was Bale I would stay in Spain. He needs to stay and prove a point for himself after having a difficult second season. He has to fight his corner and returning to England as soon as things got tough wouldn’t be a good move.

Ultimately he will be seen as a world-record flop if he leaves now. He has to stick with it and I don’t think he will leave this summer.

There’s talk that De Gea has been offered as much as £200,000 per week as United look to hold onto him. I don’t think any footballer is worth that much – not compared to someone who saves someone’s life every day – but inside the football world, he is worth it. He is a massive commodity for the club.

If De Gea left I think Manchester United would have to go out and buy a world-class keeper, and how many of those are available? He could command a world-record fee for a goalkeeper but if you can’t buy a replacement, then that’s not much help.

De Gea should really give United another season. He should see who the club bring in this summer and what that says about their ambition. You also have to be sure what Real Madrid’s intentions are – if Casillas stays, then is he guaranteed the No. 1 jersey? Logically it would go to De Gea, but Madrid are governed by politics, not logic, and let’s not forget that Casillas is still picked ahead of him for Spain. There’s no point going to Madrid to be a back-up.

In football, and in life in general, it’s nice to be somewhere you are loved and adored and De Gea shouldn’t underestimate that. Yes, he could join perhaps the biggest club in the world, but will he have the same adulation? Look at what’s happened to Bale at the Bernabeu, and how the fans have turned on him.

There was talk that Victor Valdes had been signed as De Gea’s replacement but he hasn’t had a sniff yet. Van Gaal likes continuity with his goalkeepers, unlike other teams who keep switching them around for different competitions. United can’t do that because you need a stable back four to do that.

I don’t agree with it. You don’t have to rest a goalkeeper and they like to play week in, week out because their best form of training is reaction training and there’s no substitute like the biggest games. I don’t understand it when I see Barcelona use Marc-Andre ter Stegen for the Champions League and Claudio Bravo for La Liga. It doesn’t make a lot of sense. Your No. 1 is your No. 1.

I didn’t agree when Phil Jones said De Gea is the best in the world at the moment – that’s a rash comment and maybe he wasn’t thinking straight after running around for a while. De Gea is a great shot stopper and he has certainly had a lot of practice this season, but you have to judge him on the biggest stages, when Manchester United are at their peak and trying to win the Champions League. You judge a goalkeeper during the times he is redundant.

Keepers like Manuel Neuer have to maintain their concentration for vast swathes of matches when the ball is in the opposition half and then they are suddenly called upon to make a world-class save. Iker Casillas was the same at his peak.

Thibaut Courtois has been the same at Chelsea, and if you are looking to identify the best goalkeeper in England, it has to be him. He excels despite having long spells of having nothing to do. De Gea has been kept active at all times.

He’s clearly been Manchester United’s best player though. They say a good goalkeeper is worth 10 points, and De Gea might be worth even more. He has won them more games than any goalscorer and is the main reason they are in the top four at all.

One hour to cuddle in the maternity ward to protect his wife when the quake

Earthquake victims in Nepal, Prakash tells Basyal seconds anxious to protect his wife who had just undergone a Caesarean section before the disaster occurred. -Photos Astro AWANI / MARIAH AHMAD

KATHMANDU: When a disaster occurs suddenly around us, the first thing that comes to mind, of course, to escape to a safe place.

But this is not 'injected' in mind Basyal Prakash, 31, who was one of the victims of the earthquake in Nepal on 25 April.

When people screaming and running wind to find a safe place when the 'Tippy' in this Himalayan country, Prakash does not escape.

Even then, she did not budge a single step out of where he was at that time that in a hospital in Kathmandu.

Prakash rational at that time only one: He realized had the responsibility as a husband to protect his wife Amrita Basyal, 31, who recently gave birth via Caesarean section the past 24 hours.

She hugged her body tightly to ensure that none of the debris on their loved ones.

"I'm waiting inside the building for an hour," said Prakash.

Even at that time his heart despondent worrying condition of a day-old baby in another hospital, but she prayed that the family safe condition.

The baby, named Joy was born in a premature and weighing only 1.2kg is in Patan Hospital because the hospital when it only had a baby incubator support.

Prakash undoubtedly increased heart thinking how sad it was because of her first child at the time of electricity affected by the earthquake and Joy is in need of baby incubator support machine to stay alive.

Can only pray to God about the safety of his son, Prakash continue to focus on protecting his wife in hospital Caesarean section three levels of the building.

"Just the two of us were in surgery ward when the earthquake. My wife is very worried about the safety of her baby.

"While you're in a dangerous situation, I realized one important thing. If we have time to run to save ourselves, we will definitely run.

"However, if we have a responsibility, we have to do it. My wife and I were there when it was needed to keep my wife for an hour until the condition subsides.

"And in an hour, I do not go out of the building," said Prakash when told of the alarming situation.

After the earth stopped shaking, fragments of brick buildings fell and scattered, dust permeates every inch of skin, Prakash support his wife out of the hospital.

"After an hour and all is back to normal, then I go out with my wife. And shortly thereafter, I left and went to see how my son. Thank God everything is in good condition.

"My wife has high blood pressure before an earthquake happens again, but she's a tough woman. Despite being in a very difficult situation, the earthquake occurred a day after she underwent a Caesarean section, her stoic face.

"He said to me at the moment the quake anxious that everything will be fine soon. She's a brave woman, I am very happy to be her husband," said Prakash is now safe with his wife and reunited with his son, when told of seconds anxiety with his wife to Astro AWANI at Patan Hospital on May 10.

His son is currently in an incubator machine Patan Hospital for monitoring and pemerhatianlebih neat view of the premature infant is very weak.

Video clips 'lustful' Monoloque take messages so as not to become a slave of money

'Dollar' is the first single of the second album, entitled The Story of Invisible Monoloque 21st Century, which will be published in August.

KUALA LUMPUR: Monoloque Group today revealed the full music video for their latest single is inspired by the topic that every day become a staple of conversation and grievances of the people of Malaysia.

Entitled "Dollars", the video is full of symbolic messages, but bak said Loque as the main driver of this group, his main message was to remind the public not to become slaves of money.

"Like the lyrics in the song 'Son looking for money in concrete rocks'. Yes, money is important but not to be a slave of money. That's the main message of the video 'lustful' I want to say.

"The story that began with a journey from the village to the city and also symbolically shown me talk to the statue. The statue which I describe as a mindless slave of money," he explained during a press conference the preview of the video on Tuesday.

The video clip was directed by Kadir Chan undergo filming around the city and also make a special appearance was actress Diana Danielle.

'Dollar' is the first single of the second album Monoloque titled 'The Story of The Invisible Century 21' which will be published in August.

5 killed, dozens injured in train crash in Philadelphia

At least five dead and dozens injured when a regional train derailed and overturned in Philadelphia, United States.

WASHINGTON: At least five dead and dozens injured when a regional train derailed and overturned in Philadelphia, United States.

Amtrak train 188 were reportedly carrying around 240 passengers capsized midnight Tuesday.

Firefighters at the scene report also mentions a 10-car made of bent metal.

Dozens of rescue team members use a flashlight and a ladder to look for survivors.

Police, fire and ambulance deployed looks occupies space around the scene.

Train 188 was scheduled to depart Washington at 7:10 pm local time and arrive in New York at 10:34 pm.

Amtrak trains will also be equipped with safety belts.

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reportedly is collecting information about the incident.

Myanmar man gets jail for asking housewife for sex

KUALA LUMPUR: A Myanmar man was sentenced to three months' jail by the Magistrate's Court here Tuesday for asking a housewife to have sex with him last month.

Magistrate Siti Radziah Kamarudin passed the sentenced after Muhamad Rofik Monu, 23, pleaded guilty to insulting the modesty of T. Nanthini, 22, by uttering the words 'jom main' (let's play) with the intention of having sexual intercourse with her.

The court also ordered the accused to serve the sentence from the date of his arrest on April 28.

Muhamad Rofik committed the offence at Block D Pangsapuri Ketumbar, Jalan Ketumbar Off Jalan Cheras Lama, Cheras, here at 10pm on April 28.

He was charged under Section 509 of the Penal Code which provides a maximum jail term of five years or fine or both upon conviction.

Deputy public prosecutor Nor Diana Nor Azwa prosecuted, while the accused was not represented.

Talk Kit Siang: If Magna still alive ...

Lim Kit Siang

SHAH ALAM - If former President Pas, the late Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat is alive, no party leader who dared to bring DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang to reject hudud in Kelantan to speak.

Thus the writing committee that also fit the child Nik Aziz Nik Muhammad Abduh in his Facebook page yesterday expressed disappointment that the actions fit Kota Bharu DAP leaders were invited to the area.

"They said, since the loss of Magna mercy Pas, Pas is changing so fast, as if there were those who looked forward to the death.

"I said, yes. If there MAGNA, no one dared bring Pas leaders and with LKS to Kota Bharu to speak reject GOD's law.

"May GOD istiqamah strengthen Pas members continue to strive to master all the teachers who have to meet their Lord in the master teacher with a president who is still fighting against the storm intrigue," he said.

According to reports, Kit Siang to Kota Bharu Kota Bharu invitation Pas Sunday night and the ceremony was also attended by several other heads of PR, deputy president Mohamad Sabu and PKR secretary-general, Rafizi Ramli.

Through his speech, Kit Siang told the audience that he is not anti-Muslim but does not agree with the implementation of hudud.

In fact, he told had visited several Middle Eastern countries with some DAP leaders and find Jordon, and Egypt did not implement hudud.

Meanwhile, the Youth Pass Gombak today issued a statement claiming responsibility Pas Kota Bharu in the incident.

"I listen carefully to the speech Lim Kit Siang in talks on May 10. It was a rude greeting by questioning the desire to perform voice majoirit Kelantan Kelantan people who want to implement Islamic sharia criminal running.

"Business leaders Tuan Guru insulted by Pas Kota Bharu by inviting Lim Kit Siang who turns bashing hudud consistent over the years on the pretext of strengthening the PR and destroying BN. Now it is clear who is friend and who is foe who the enemy within, "said its chairman, Dr Mohd Nor Husin.

In fact, he said, fit Kota Bharu need to apologize to all the people of Kelantan and PAS supporters of the struggle for these actions.