Wednesday, 3 September 2014

Friday, 29 August 2014

PuaPuadedeh : Dr M mahu PM yang bekerja, bukan melancong, kata Mat Taib

Suntikan RM6 bilion kepada MAS satu pelaburan, kata Najib



Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib mengatakan Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad akan terus mengkritik Datuk Seri Najib Razak kerana beliau mahukan seorang perdana menteri yang bekerja dan bukannya yang selalu melancong.
Bekas naib presiden Umno itu berkata, Dr Mahathir yang menjadi perdana menteri selama 22 tahun itu merupakan seorang yang tegas dalam pentadbiran.
"Bila beliau kritik Najib, itu menunjukkan ada yang pincang dalam pentadbiran sekarang, mungkin beliau mahukan perdana menteri yang bekerja dan bukannya melancong," kata bekas menteri besar Selangor itu seperti dilaporkan lidah rasmi PAS, Harakahdaily.
"Dr Mahathir tegas dalam segala hal membabitkan negara ini, beliau mahukan yang terbaik untuk rakyat," katanya.
Menurut Muhammad yang dikenali sebagai Mat Taib, semasa pentabiran Dr Mahathir, tidak timbul isu perkauman, malah tidak pernah ada kumpulan pendesak kaum seperti sekarang.
"Waktu Mahathir mana ada wujud Perkasa, Isma atau apa-apa kumpulan yang menunjukkan mereka terlalu Melayu.
"Beliau adil untuk semua kaum tapi bila Najb mengambil Putrajaya pelbagai konflik timbul ada banyak badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) pendesak dan cuba menimbulkan pelbagai pendapat-pendapat negatif," kata beliau yang kini merupakan timbalan ketua penerangan PAS itu.
Muhammad yang pernah menjadi menteri bimbang sikap lemah Najib dalam menangani isu membabitkan kaum yang boleh mengundang suasana tegang.
Menurut Harakahdaily, beliau turut berpendapat, Dr Mahathir tidak akan berdiam diri selagi Najib tidak mengikut apa yang beliau kehendaki serta sealiran dengan pentadbirannya sebelum ini.
Minggu lalu, Dr Mahathir berkata, beliau menarik balik sokongannya kepada Najib dengan berkata segala tegurannya dalam pelbagai isu hanya sampai ke telinga yang pekak.
"Saya tidak ada pilihan melainkan menarik balik sokongan saya. Ini tidak berkesan, jadi saya kritik," katanya sambil menambah prestasi Najib lebih buruk berbanding penggantinya, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
"Banyak polisi, pendekatan dan tindakan kerajaan di bawah Najib memusnahkan hubungan antara kaum, ekonomi dan kewangan negara," kata Dr Mahathir.
Antara isu yang disenaraikan ialah pemansuhan Akta Keselamatan Dalam Negeri (ISA), sikap "lemah" Najib terhadap negara jiran dan penggunaan wang negara untuk mendapatkan sokongan rakyat setiap kali pilihan raya.
Semalam bekas timbalan perdana menteri Tun Musa Hitam mengatakan Dr Mahathir hanya akan berpuas hati sekiranya klonnya mentadbir Putrajaya.
"Lihat kepada semua timbalan yang bekerja dengan Mahathir sepanjang 22 tahun. Saya antara yang dianggap sebagai merbahaya," kata Musa.
"Tun Ghafar Baba (1986-1993) dianggap sebagai baik, setia. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (1993-1998) boleh dianggap sebagai pengikut beliau paling teruk, Anwar dikatakan tidak setia dan buat itu dan ini.
"Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (1999-2003) pula dianggap seorang yang baik," katanya.
Bagaimanapun, Musa berkata Abdullah juga senasib apabila disingkirkan Dr Mahathir daripada tampuk kuasa kerana dianggap lemah.
"Tapi selepas seketika, Mahathir melihat Abdullah sebagai perdana menteri Malaysia paling teruk dan lemah.
"Mahathir tidak gembira kerana Abdullah tidak mengikut telunjuknya, jadi beliau disingkir," katanya.
Selepas Najib dipilih sebagai pengganti Abdullah, Dr Mahathir secara terbuka memuji perdana menteri pilihannya itu dan menasihati Najib dalam banyak perkara.
"Tapi selepas Najib mula mentadbir mengikut caranya sendiri dan mengambil keputusan mentadbir tanpa gangguan, ia menjadi lebih buruk dan buruk kepada Mahathir.
"Mahathir berasa Najib tidak mendapatkan nasihatnya dalam isu yang penting tetapi dikatakan terpengaruh dengan orang luar," katanya.
Najib baru-baru ini bercuti selama dua minggu di Eropah. – 29 Ogos, 2014.
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Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Friday, 15 August 2014

PuaPuadedeh : Family of MH17 flight crew agree to burial in Putrajaya – Bernama




The family of Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight attendant Nur Shazana Mohamed Salleh have agreed to bury her remains in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insider pic, August 15, 2014.The family of Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight attendant Nur Shazana Mohamed Salleh have agreed to bury her remains in Putrajaya. – The Malaysian Insider pic, August 15, 2014.The family of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight attendant Nur Shazana Mohamed Salleh who died in the MH17 tragedy have agreed to bury her remains at the Putrajaya Muslim cemetery. 
The 31-year-old’s father, Mohamed Salleh Samsuddin, 54, said the family discussed the matter and was open to having her remains buried in Putrajaya along with some of the other victims.
He said he was initially against the idea because many of his relatives were in Penang, but decided otherwise as it would be an honour for his daughter.
"Everybody will remember her, even the young generation. For us, she is not dead. Shazana is always in my heart," he said today.
Shazana was one of the 15 crew on board Flight MH17 that was carrying 283 passengers on a scheduled flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17 when it went down in eastern Ukraine. It is believed to have been shot down.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom had spoken of a proposal to have the Muslim victims of the tragedy buried in Putrajaya.
Nevertheless, he said, the decision would rest with the families and next-of-kin of the victims.
Mohamed Salleh said he had been informed that the remains of his daughter had been identified and that the family was ready to leave for Amsterdam at any time to accompany the remains to Malaysia.
He said he did not know when the remains of his daughter would be brought to Malaysia, but added that MAS was in constant touch to update him on developments.
"In one day, MAS would call twice or thrice to update us. MAS has given much assistance, also in terms of counselling. It has taken care of our welfare. I wish to express my gratitude to MAS," he said.  – Bernama, August 15, 2014.
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PuaPuadedeh : You may have the numbers but I’m still MB, Khalid tells Wan Azizah


Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said today he remained the menteri besar until the Selangor assembly says otherwise.
He was responding to Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail’s declaration today that she had the support of the majority of assemblymen. 
In a post on the Selangor menteri besar's Facebook page, Khalid said he was aware of the PKR president's announcement that she has the support of 30 assemblymen in the 56-seat state assembly.
"(But) the support will have to be interpreted via a no-confidence motion during the state assembly.
"Until this is done, the state administration remains as it is," he said.
In a statement later, Khalid said everyone, including those residing in Selangor, its leaders and administrators would have to adhere to the legal processes.
"All these processes are within the boundary of power of the sultan," he said.
Apart from the backing of 15 DAP and 13 PKR assemblymen, Dr Wan Azizah said that she also had the support of two PAS reps – Hasnul Baharuddin (Morib) and Saari Sungib (Hulu Kelang).
For the record, the Selangor legislative is expected to resume in November.
The embattled MB met the sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Monday, when the latter consented to Khalid continuing as MB.
Khalid, who is Port Klang assemblyman, said he had informed the sultan that he still commanded the majority of support in the assembly despite his sacking from PKR on August 9.
PKR expelled Khalid for defying the party’s orders to step down as MB and make way for Dr Wan Azizah to replace him.
But the royal snub has been a setback for Kajang assemblywoman Dr Wan Azizah, whom reports have indicated will not be accepted as MB by the palace. – August 14, 2014.

PuaPuadedeh : You may have the numbers but I’m still MB, Khalid tells Wan Azizah


Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said today he remained the menteri besar until the Selangor assembly says otherwise.
He was responding to Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail’s declaration today that she had the support of the majority of assemblymen. 
In a post on the Selangor menteri besar's Facebook page, Khalid said he was aware of the PKR president's announcement that she has the support of 30 assemblymen in the 56-seat state assembly.
"(But) the support will have to be interpreted via a no-confidence motion during the state assembly.
"Until this is done, the state administration remains as it is," he said.
In a statement later, Khalid said everyone, including those residing in Selangor, its leaders and administrators would have to adhere to the legal processes.
"All these processes are within the boundary of power of the sultan," he said.
Apart from the backing of 15 DAP and 13 PKR assemblymen, Dr Wan Azizah said that she also had the support of two PAS reps – Hasnul Baharuddin (Morib) and Saari Sungib (Hulu Kelang).
For the record, the Selangor legislative is expected to resume in November.
The embattled MB met the sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah on Monday, when the latter consented to Khalid continuing as MB.
Khalid, who is Port Klang assemblyman, said he had informed the sultan that he still commanded the majority of support in the assembly despite his sacking from PKR on August 9.
PKR expelled Khalid for defying the party’s orders to step down as MB and make way for Dr Wan Azizah to replace him.
But the royal snub has been a setback for Kajang assemblywoman Dr Wan Azizah, whom reports have indicated will not be accepted as MB by the palace. – August 14, 2014.

PuaPuadedeh : Robin Williams' wife: He had Parkinson's disease


LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robin Williams was in the early stages of Parkinson's disease at the time of his death, his wife said Thursday.
In a statement, Susan Schneider said that Williams, 63, was struggling with depression, anxiety and the Parkinson's diagnosis when he died Monday in his Northern California home. Authorities said he committed suicide.
"Robin's sobriety was intact and he was brave as he struggled with his own battles of depression, anxiety as well as early stages of Parkinson's disease, which he was not yet ready to share publicly," Schneider said.
Schneider did not offer details on when the actor comedian had been diagnosed or his symptoms.
The Marin County Sheriff's Department, which said Williams hanged himself, is conducting toxicology tests and interviews before issuing a final ruling. Lt. Keith Boyd of the Marin County Sheriff's Department did not return phone calls and email messages from The Associated Press seeking comment on Schneider's statement.
Williams' death shocked fans and friends alike, despite his candor about decades of struggle with substance abuse and mental health. With Parkinson's, Williams faced shouldering yet another challenge.
Parkinson's disease is an incurable nervous system disorder that involves a loss of brain cells controlling movement. Tremors, sometimes starting out in just one hand, are among the early symptoms.
It can also cause rigid, halting walking, slowed speech and sometimes dementia. Symptoms worsen over time and can often be treated with drugs.
Actor Michael J. Fox, who has long had the disease and is known for his efforts to fund research into it, tweeted that he was stunned to learn Williams had early symptoms.
"Stunned to learn Robin had PD. Pretty sure his support for our Fdn predated his diagnosis. A true friend; I wish him peace," Fox tweeted.
Pop star Linda Ronstadt revealed in 2013 that she had Parkinson's and said the disease had robbed her of her ability to sing. Boxer Muhammad Ali, the late radio personality Casey Kasem and the late Pope John Paul II are among other well-known figures diagnosed with the disease.
Parkinson's affects about 1 million people nationwide, 6 million globally. The cause isn't known but genes are thought to play a role.
There is no standard test for Parkinson's; doctors rely on symptoms, medical history and neurological exams to make the diagnosis.
Dr. Tanya Simuni, director of the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Northwestern University's medical school in Chicago, said patients often react to the diagnosis with surprise and despair.
Depression is often present even in early stages and can sometimes precede tremors that help doctors make the diagnosis, Simuni said.
It's important to emphasize that not everyone who is depressed has Parkinson's or is likely to develop it, she said, especially given "this tragic case" involving Williams in which the two diseases occurred.
She noted that many can live for years without severely debilitating symptoms, but also that 20 years after diagnosis, as many as 80 percent develop dementia. Antidepressants are among drugs commonly prescribed for the disease, along with medication to help control jerky movements.
Dr. Christopher Gomez, neurology chairman at the University of Chicago, said while it makes sense to think that a diagnosis could make someone feel depressed, depression and Parkinson's have a deeper, more organic connection. They are thought to affect the same regions of the brain, although their neurological relationship isn't well understood, he said.
"It's downright curious that there's so much depression in Parkinson's," Gomez said.
Williams had publicly acknowledged periodic struggles with substance abuse, including alcohol. Recently, depression prompted him to enter rehab.
Schneider said that those who loved Williams are taking solace in the outpouring of affection and admiration for him.
"It is our hope in the wake of Robin's tragic passing, that others will find the strength to seek the care and support they need to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid," she said in her statement.
Williams, whose comic brilliance first gained wide attention on the 1980s sitcom "Mork & Mindy," evolved into a respected dramatic actor who starred in films such as "Good Will Hunting," for which he won an Oscar, "Dead Poets Society" and "Mrs. Doubtfire."
He was invariably upbeat in public and with his friends and colleagues, and was known for his philanthropic efforts and support for U.S. troops and veterans.
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Associated Press Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner in Chicago contributed to this report.

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