Dr M're sorry, there are still many believe support SMY

Dr Mahathir and his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali was accompanied by vice-chancellor Datuk Dr Abdul Rahim Hashim UTP in an exhibition held yesterday.

SERI Property - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to apologize to all the people of Malaysia for 'mistakes' choose the country's leadership legacy connectors.

"I remember I selected Mr. Clean, but clean, choose to be dirty. How was I supposed to know. If the beginning of the advice, I can choose someone else. So I ask forgiveness and pardon to all Malaysians, "he said.

The former prime minister said, when the choice is made, he can only see individuals who have a clean record and unfit to lead the country.

He said this in reply to questions from the forum 'Social Evolution in Malaysia: What's Next? "At Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), here, Wednesday.

The forum discussed the topic of potential leaders who decided to continue the legacy of his leadership before he relinquished the post of prime minister on October 31, 2003 after holding the number one position for 22 years, beginning July 16, 1981.

Dr Mahathir and Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi appointed to replace him while Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak took over the chair Abdullah on 3 April 2009 to the present.

According to Dr Mahathir, the country's situation has now changed to be more dirty when the existing legal system can no longer be practiced as expected.

"If you were to say cash is king .... it's difficult. The idea, we give money, they will love and support us.

"We want to give people money, we have to have money," he said sarcastically.

Answering a question raised by a member of the state Umno Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who was dropped from the Cabinet Najib, Dr Mahathir said he was sure, many members of the party still supports the Muhyiddin retained as deputy prime minister.

"This issue (abortion Muhyiddin) a lot of controversy. Some money went missing, some are sudden entry in the accounts of its own. Maybe he (Muhyiddin) as deputy first time, do not question ... This is what happens.

"But I'm sure, if asked Umno members, many still like Muhyiddin so TPM," he said.

In the era of Mahathir as prime minister, three of the four had not appointed his deputy to replace him, but Abdullah. They are Tun Musa Hitam who resigned deputy prime minister, Tun Ghafar Baba (lost election to the post of deputy president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in 1993) and Anwar was sacked as deputy prime minister and Umno deputy president in 1998.

At the same forum, Dr Mahathir admitted that there was no need for the government to create a National Consultative Committee on Political Financing (JKNMPP) as announced by Najib recently.

Under the proposal, JKNMPP devised a plan aimed at financing political integrity, comprehensive and inclusive.

"What for? It is not the establishment of committees already, so no need to Body committees. It is enough, "he said.

Dr Mahathir then reminded his form had something specific in the sense of freedom despite practiced in the country to maintain relationships in the community.

"You can say anything on the basis of freedom, but when talking about other people, it still has its limits because we live in the community.

"If we want to see better conditions, be wise in choosing freedom. Choose what is good and leave the bad, "he said.

The bodies of four victims of bomb blasts arrived

Media representatives had to wait outside the MasKargo Penang International Airport after authorities did not allow them to cover the arrival of the four victims of the bomb blast victims in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday night.

GEORGETOWN - The bodies of four citizens who were killed in a bomb blast in central Bangkok on Monday, arriving at Penang International Airport (LTAPP) in Bayan Lepas, near here, last night.

The body Lim Siew Gaik, 49; his son-Lee Tze Siang, 33; Neoh son Jai Jun, 20; and her granddaughter Lee Jing Xuan, 4, flown in from Bangkok with Thai Airways flight TG 425, arrived at the airport at 11pm.

Also seen escorting the bodies it was the daughter Siew Gaik, Neoh Yee Ling, 33, who survived the incident, as well as over 20 other family members who waited at the Cargo Complex LTAPP 9pm.

Also present at the airport was the Minister in the Prime Minister, Datuk Mah Siew Keong, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, Penang Umno secretary Datuk Musa Sheikh Fadzir and state Barisan Nasional leadership.

Husband Siew Gaik, Neoh Hock Guan, 55, who also survived the crash, arrived at her home in Taman Dedap, Butterworth around 5.30pm yesterday.

Cargo Complex gloomy atmosphere enveloped LTAPP when family members seen tears and trying to avoid reporters and photographers were waiting in the yard of the complex.

Business reporters to interview the family members fail when they hurriedly left the airport.

All the victims were from one family were on holiday in Bangkok in a group of seven people.

It is learned that the bodies would be brought to the Penang Hospital, before being returned to the house and in the garden Dedap, Butterworth and Bukit Welcome, Chief limit.

In the bomb blast at the Ratchaprasong intersection near Erawan Shrine and a shopping center in Bangkok at 7pm (8pm GMT) on Monday, four citizens were killed and three others wounded.

They were among 20 people killed and 123 injured from the blast, one of the worst cases of violence in Bangkok in the last few months.

Dalang want to topple government will meet PM again

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi

PUTRAJAYA - The meeting Umno leader who masterminded the overthrow of the government by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Sunday was canceled at the request of the individuals concerned.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, however, another meeting will be rearranged but do not know the new date.

"I understand the journalists had gathered at the Prime Minister's private residence in Jalan Duta and in the official residence at Seri Perdana to see who it was, upon the request of that person, an appointment had been canceled.

"I do not know when a new meeting was held, but I am sure this meeting will be held," he said at a press conference at the Perdana Putra Building, here, today.

Earlier, Ahmad Zahid revealed Umno leaders who allegedly intends to join the opposition MPs to topple the government, will meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at 6 pm, on Sunday.

Ahmad Zahid said the leaders had realized his mistake and is willing to meet with Najib.

When asked about the reason for the cancellation, but he jokingly said, Umno leaders were forgetting his intention due to the presence of so many media workers.

"There's a reason (because) many journalists waiting for him," he said.

TMJ criticize the fact Puad Zarkashi

TMJ said that any speculation on the matter should not be held as only he and Sultan who knows the truth. - Bernama photo


KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Mahkota Johor (TMJ) Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim criticized UMNO Supreme Council member, Datuk Dr Mohd Fuad Zarkashi who made the statement that there are no problems between the Sultan and Prime Minister.

TMJ said, is not desirable to Dr Mohd Puad made the statement without knowing what really happened.

"Referring to a statement made Umno supreme council member Datuk Dr Mohd Fuad Zarkashi said there was no problem between the Sultan of Johor and the prime minister, in my opinion one should not make statements without being aware of the real story.

"Do not speculate regarding His Royal Highness was no problem with the prime minister or not, because only the Sultan and I only know the whole story about it.

"So, for now, we just need to know and there is no reason for it to be made public," he said through the official Facebook account Johor Southern Tigers on Sunday.

On Saturday, Mstar report, Dr Mohd Puad criticized the actions of certain parties who spread rumors on social media that Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak did not have a good relationship.

Among other things, Dr. He said he was told that this was confirmed in a meeting with Najib recently.

Landslides: Seven more bodies were found

Rescuers struggled to find victims beneath the landslide in Shaanxi, China. - Photo AFP

BEIJING - CHINA. At least seven were killed and 55 others reported missing over four days ago after a landslide hit a mining company in northwest China, according to Xinhua news agency reported.

Yesterday, seven bodies were found under the debris remaining workers' hostel in Shayang, near the northern province of Shaanxi.

"Rescue operations are in full swing since the incident last Wednesday that destroyed the residence for their employees," according to news agency quoted rescue officials as saying.

He added that the agency is facing difficulties in finding the thick mud and debris as well as the risk of landslides.

It is understood that the operator of the mine known as Wuzhou in which the parent company is a major producer of vanadium, a chemical element.

Trigana Air plane bring cash money RM1.9juta

Trigana Air plane that went undetected.

Jayapura - INDONESIA. Trigana Air plane that went undetected yesterday charged with carrying money of 6.5 billion rupiah (RM1.9 million).

According to Kompas, the money is the compensation increase in fuel (petrol) to people in eight districts in the Star Mountains.

"The money sent by the four officers Jayapura post office," said FX Haryono told reporters.

"The money was supposed to be paid from today," molodzh again.

Earlier, a plane belonging to Air Trigana IL 267 ATR 42-300 took off from Sentani Airport, Jayapura reported failure is detected, yesterday afternoon.

A spokesman for the Transport Ministry, Julius Barata, said there is no indication that the pilot made an emergency call.

Proton Saga 'Plus gantikan from Varian SV

Volkswagen introduced another addition to the sedan variant of their popular Saga, known as Saga Plus. Engine power is still generated by the unit IAFM Campro 1.3-liter, and buyers can choose manual or CVT gearbox.

Saga Saga SV Plus replaces and comes with five new visual renewal of the 14-inch alloys, a full body kit, tinted to match the finishing train, spoiler, and a badge 'Plus' on the back of the car.

Simultaneously, Toyota will also stop selling variants Executive and SE.

In short, it gives more value to buyers - the characteristics of a variant Saga Executive but remained at about the Saga SV.

Saga Plus is sold for RM33,242 up to RM36,576, and already appear in Renault showrooms across the country.

Up to now, Proton Saga is still the best-selling model by the national automotive companies with a total of 1.6 million units sold. Now Proton claims that they still sell up to 3,000 units per month.