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Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Defrauded former mother-in-law, loss RM850,000

KUALA LUMPUR - A food truck driver pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today to cheating ex-mother-in-law involves a loss RM850,000, three years ago.

Kenneth Nicholas Manuel, 44, was charged with cheating Yap Yap Yoke @ Yan Yong, 73, by deceiving him into believing that the agreement should be signed Yap is to loan money while the agreement is the sale of a house owned by the woman.

The accused is charged with committing the offense at the office of Messrs TG Lim & Partners, Block B-7-2-1 Megan Salak Park, Jalan 1 / 12E Taman Desa Petaling, Cheras here, on Dec 24 2012.

He was charged under Section 420 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, whipping and a fine, if convicted.

DPP Nordin Mohd Noor Noor Svetlana offered bail of RM50,000 with one surety, but the lawyer Fathi Mousa low Azaddin apply for bail on the grounds that his client had to support three children have not received salaries as well as new work.

Mardiah Nur'Aminahtul magistrate Md Nor ordered bail at RM15,000 with one surety and fixed June 15 for mention.

Crashed while test flying car

AeroMobil flying car crash last Friday.

SLOVAKIA - the world's first flying car produced by a technology company crashed during a test flight in Slovakia last Friday.

According to Fox News, the flying car prototype that also third AeroMobil the company steered its creator, Stefan Klein during the incident.

Witnesses told, the flying car turn and forcing Klein to open the parachute at a height of 900 feet to a safe landing.

The flying car badly wrecked while Klein survived without any injuries.

According to a statement from AeroMobil, data from these tests will be used in the test will come after the flying car is repaired.

"In the process of creating a new vehicle, especially a prototype, the possibility of something bad happening is high, and it is normal.

"This is a period of 'learning' and it is important for us to identify (the problem) and fix it in our next design," quoted from the statement.

AeroMobil responsible for producing the flying cars since 1990 and Rotax 912 engine used can be filled in conventional gas stations.

PNB also rescue 1MDB, said Rafizis

Rafizi Ramli

Petaling Jaya - Other Pilgrims Fund Board (TH), Capital Nasional Berhad (PNB) allegedly also involved lending money totaling RM579.2 million to the controversial investment company, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

PKR secretary-general, said Rafizi Ramli, PNB's involvement confirms its concern that the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would use public funds to rescue 1MDB.

"TH has lent a total of RM920.8 million to 1MDB through the purchase of sukuk bonds issued in February 2014. TH confirm the purchase with respect to the development of sukuk in Malaysia by 1MDB and sukuk proceeds of the loan will be used to finance the construction of military camps and related infrastructure for move existing operations in Sungai Besi Camp before.

"Issuance of debt through sukuk bonds by 1MDB involves the purchase of sukuk by two government investment agency of TH and PNB. That is, a total of RM920.8 million was loaned to 1MDB TH, the balance of RM579.2 million was loaned to 1MDB PNB," he said at a press conference, here, today.

He claimed, the result of its review, 1MDB plans to issue up to RM2.5 billion sukuk to finance the development of Bandar Malaysia.

"... In addition to RM2 billion loan obtained from AmBank was also for the development of Malaysia.
Unfortunately, until now we have yet to see convincing progress that Bandar Malaysia will bring benefits that allow 1MDB pay back its debts.

"The biggest question is, what has happened to RM3.5 billion (RM1.5 billion of sukuk borrowed from TH and PNB and RM2 billion loan from AmBank), which has borrowed so far ostensibly to develop Bandar Malaysia?

"The involvement of GNP in giving loans to 1MDB now confirms my fears that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would use public funds to rescue 1MDB," he said.

In the meantime, he also said that so far, only the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), which confirms not engage in any transactions with 1MDB.

However, he claimed Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has yet to make any confirmation.

Papaya juice only herbs, non-drug treatments recognized dengue

SUBRAMANIAM: Ministry of Health does not recognize papaya juice as an alternative treatment of dengue.

Melaka: Jus papaya leaf extract which is said to treat dengue fever can only be recognized as one of the herbal remedies instead recognized the Ministry of Health.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said this was because the product must be through a variety of scientific processes including clinical process to be recognized by the ministry.

"I was not informed there any companies that have undergone clinical processes for the production of papaya juice to treat dengue, so it can be sold as herbal remedies instead," he told reporters after opening the National Conference Assistant Medical Officer of Malaysia 2015 here today.

Al Faris Enterprise company adviser, Datuk Dr Shuib Saidin reportedly said today take the initiative to produce juice beverages as an alternative for the treatment of dengue.

He said that based on the leaves of papaya juice that can produce blood platelets in the patient's body to treat dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever faster.

Obviously, the product contains several enzymes that can help prevent the duplication of virus thereby activating the healing process dengue fever.

On berasaingan, Subramaniam said his ministry is discussing with the Public Service Department (JPA) to review the suspension of new personnel to the ministry.

He said it feared that the freeze will affect service delivery to the public mainly involve the opening of new hospitals or clinics.

"When we expand the service through the opening of new hospitals or clinics, additional capacities must be provided and it can not be frozen," he said.

He said this when asked to comment on the freeze announcement JPA new posts as control measures and the size of the public service rationalization approach was implemented in 2008, 2010 and 2011.

JPA in a statement on Friday, said freezing the creation of new employment in the public service would be offset by efforts to increase employment opportunities in the private sector.

Two small cancer patients live a dear friend when chemotherapy

Two girls suffering from cancer peyakit has established friendship during treatment at Texas Children's Hospital.

KUALA LUMPUR: When afflicted, the support of family and those closest are needed to reduce the suffering incurred.

For two girls who had cancer at Texas Children's Hospital, support came from other patients who are both undergoing treatment.

Citing reports Metro.UK, two children - 4-year-old Ava Garcia and Penny Smith, 3 - has established friendship since they both arrived at Texas Children's Hospital.

Ava Garcia was diagnosed with kidney cancer last August, while Penny was diagnosed with cancer of muscle since May 2014.

It is understood, Ava and Penny became close friends while receiving treatment after surgery.

They both say it with chemotherapy, the treatment seems fun.

According to a report by ABC News, Penny's mother, Cindy Sagan said that although her son out was painful chemotherapy treatments, Penny still happy to go to the hospital after she and Ava fun.

Although they became good friends through the tragedy, their expressions complement each other to cover the exercise of this bitter, "said Sagan.

In fact, when two patients this case through trauma commonly associated with chemotherapy such as hair loss, they will provide support to each other.

Ava's mother, Christina Garcia says this makes her more confident and comfortable during chemotherapy treatment.

"Ava is not afraid because he had a friend who also looked like him," said Christina.

While pleased with these developments, both parents couple small it does not know how long their children can live, especially with the news that Penny was reportedly deteriorating health.

However, they still hope that the two children can struggle together in the fight against cancer.

PAC have international representatives involved in the inquiry 1MDB - Dr Ramon

DR RAMON: PAC should involve international representatives in the investigation 1MDB.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are advised to use international experts as a reference in the inquiry proceedings the company 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) on 19 May.

Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Studies Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), Tan Sri Dr Ramon Ramon said, he thus increasing confidence in the sensitivity of the issues involved lately.

"Better PAC took independent and international body to co 1MDB investigated. It is seen removing the perception of political representatives, thereby freeing people's minds have an element of bias inquiry.

"People are afraid of the result is not just the absence of an external representative, he thereby ensure public confidence in the credibility of the PAC itself," he said when contacted here today.

Dr Ramon commented PAC chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed who said they would call the Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of Serigar Tan Sri Abdullah and Director General of the National Economic Planning Unit (EPU) of the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Rahmat Bivi Abdullah in the PAC inquiry ,

He said that next week, May 26, 2015, will call the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 1MDB this point, Arul Kanda Moto and former CEO Datuk Ibrahim Halmi Shahrul who served from March 2009 to March 2013.

In the meantime, says Dr. Ramon PAC urged to increase its staff and experts in the investigation process.

"In addition, some additional provisions should be provided to the proceedings of the investigation to ensure that the outside world sees the process is carried out with integrity.

"It involves public money, so he should give results that really satisfies all parties," he explained.

Previously, MP Chief limit, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican Jho Low urged businessmen to come home to this country to face the PAC.

He said, Jho Low also need courage to face the media openly and defend themselves when pushed questions that will be asked reporters.

Fines, prison Friday prayers if not from June 1

Decoration pictures


ALOR SETAR - Starting June 1, the Muslims who do not perform the Friday prayers three times in a row can be punished under Section 13 of the Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 2014 Kedah, said Kedah Islamic Religious Department (Jaik).

Jaik enforcement chief, Sheikh Ahmad Fisola Omar said, those found guilty could be sued for not more than RM1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.

"We do not issue summonses blindly. We will act on complaints reported by members of the public, especially those living in the parish itself.

"If the offender fails to cooperate, we will also seek an arrest warrant from a Judge of the Syariah Court," he said at a press conference at his office here.

Sheikh Ahmad said he received numerous complaints about the presence of Muslim men in public places in the country during Friday prayers, and hope that law could prevent acts leaving Friday prayers.

Matter of Section 13 in respect of the failure to perform Friday prayers enshrined in the Bill Syariah Criminal Offences (Kedah Darul Aman) 2014, passed the state assembly last year.

Enforcement should begin on 1 February this year but the Enforcement of Islamic Law Jaik will only come into full effect in June 1.

Sheikh Ahmad said, Jaik hold roadshows in 12 districts in the state to provide information to those who can assist in enforcing the law.

"The posters and circulars of the law was also distributed to 568 mosques across Aceh," he said.

He said the public can get a complaint form absences Friday prayers at the offices of district and reporting information will be kept confidential.