Is BN’s Perak MB an Indian?

/* February 6th, 2009 by poobalan | View blog reactions 1 comment »
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This is a non-issue. Just my curiosity.

I can’t help but notice that the BN’s candidate for Perak MB, who was duly appointed by the Sultan looks like an Indian. Is he a 3/4, 1/2, or 1/4 Indian? Anyone can clarify? Perhaps his roots are Indian? Or, another possibility is he has Orang Asli/aborigines blood? Some people may say since his from Pangkor Island, naturally darker skinned because the locals there were involved in fishing (exposed to hot sun) and fish processing (heat).

Or is it just poor lighting during the shoot?

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Taken from Perak BN website.

Or how about this pic:

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DATO’ DR. ZAMBRY ABD. KADIR merupakan anak jati Pulau Pangkor pertama yang diberi kepercayaan oleh pucuk pimpinan parti diberikan tanggungjawab sebagai ADUN Pangkor.

Bagi beliau, jawatan wakil rakyat adalah amanah yang dipikul untuk negara, negeri dan rakyat.

Selepas bergelar wakil rakyat, pelbagai pendekatan dan agenda telah diambil bagi memastikan pembangunan dan kebajikan rakyat terus dipertahankan.

Profil

  • Nama : Dato’ Dr. Zambry Abd. Kadir, D.P.M.P., A.M.S.
  • Kawasan : Kawasan Pangkor
  • Portfolio : Ahli Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan (EXCO)
  • Parti : Barisan Nasional
  • Jawatan : Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelajaran, Pengajian Tinggi, Sains dan Teknologi
  • Alamat Pejabat : Aras G, Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan, Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, 30000 Ipoh.
  • Tel Pejabat : 05-6855590
  • Faks Pejabat : 05-6852117
  • Alamat Rumah : No. 468, Kampung Masjid Pulau Pangkor 32300 Pulau Pangkor
  • Pusat Khidmat : Lot 269, Bangunan UMNO Jalan Haji Mohd Ali 32000 Sitiawan.

Picture and info taken from: Buletin Pangkor.

It will be a great boost indeed as he will be following the steps of other politicians. Plus he is a PhD holder (?).

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Defectors appear with Najib

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NST reports that PKR and DAP defectors, plus UMNO defector all were in Putrajaya at Deputy PM Najib’s office. It seems BOTA Adun did a double defection and returns to UMNO. With this, BN should 7-seat majority with support of independent candidates.

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NST reports Nizar announces dissolution of Perak government

/* February 4th, 2009 by poobalan | View blog reactions No comments »
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I’m surprised to read NST update:

Nizar declares Perak Assembly dissolved
By : Bernama

IPOH, Wed:
Perak Menteri Besar made the extraordinary declaration that the Perak State Legislative Assembly has been immediately dissolved. In a Press conference held just now in Ipoh, he said he has an audience with the Sultan of Perak at 5pm to get the Ruler’s consent for the assembly’s dissolution.

But the news disappeared soon after.

However I managed to get the original version from Bernama:

Perak MB Announces State Assembly Dissolved, To Seek Palace Consent

IPOH, Feb 4 (Bernama) — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Nizar Jamaluddin today in a drastic and an unprecedented move announced an immediate dissolution of the state assembly following political uncertainty in the state.

He told a press conference in Ipoh that he is seeking an audience with the Sultan of Perak to obtain his consent.

— BERNAMA

This is most unusual. He had not seen the Sultan yet and already make the announcement. I think he will get another tongue-lashing from the ruler.

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Perak state assembly to be dissolved today

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Malaysiakini reports as below:

Perak assembly to be dissolved today?
Feb 4, 09 12:12pm
Perak Menteri Besar Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin is expected to have an audience with the sultan within the next hour. It is learnt that he is seeking the dissolution of the state assembly.

If the sultan accedes to the request, a snap state election will have to be called in view of the present political uncertainty in Perak as a result of defections.

MB Nizar said that this would be the last option, yesterday. Looks like Pakatan has no choice. They may argue about the legality of EC’s statement or the validity of the resignation letter, but previous court cases had favored the elected representatives. So, rather than taking chances in court, the state government decides to take chance in election, if they state assembly is dissolved today.

If dissolved, it would be a election that BN won’t appreciate especially with the economic problems at hand. On the other side, the creation of dual JKKKs and and other steps by Federal government may create awareness in Perak that if the same coalitions rules both Federal and state, things will be easy (but not necessarily something which is good/right).

The Bota assemblyman may lose in coming elections, while the two ex-PKR fellow may well see the end of their political careers.

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SA Vigneswaran’s MIYDF to submit recommendations

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After leaving MIC, SA Vigneswaran tries to remain in the picture. His Malaysian Indian Youth Development Foundation (MIYDF) is compiling a set of comprehensive, detailed and thorough recommendations to tackle the issue of ‘inadequate custodial procedures and practices’.

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According to MIYDF chairperson SA Vigneswaran, the recommendations are being compiled by the foundation’s human rights committee and would be submitted to the Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) before the opening of the Parliament session on Feb 16.

He said the compilation comprises background to the problem, the effects and the perception of the Malaysian society on the police force.

The recommendations is aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the police force by ensuring that officers conduct the investigation professionally and within the provisions of the law.

“The important role played by the police in society is appreciated and acknowledged by the society at large.

“But notably such appreciation has waned over the years precisely because of incidents of police misconduct that went unchecked in the recent years,” Vigneswaran said in a statement.

“Therefore, those who abuse their power by using excessive or even deadly force must be held accountable. Although it is a cliche that police aggression is an inevitable byproduct for crackdown of crime, it is time, this perception is shifted.

“We should not choose between curtailing violence and treating people right, between enforcing the law and upholding civil rights. The police can strike a balance by acting within the ambits of the law, for example like in the United Kingdom,” he added.

Vigneswaran, who is the former MIC Youth chief, pointed out that the recommendations are not aimed at interfering or weakening the police force.

He said it is to instil responsibility, professionalism, and accountability in their day to day encounter with the suspect, detainee and the public in general.

Interestingly, why is the recommendations is being submitted to BNBBC? May Vigneswaran is aware of the fate of previous reports/memorandums/findings submitted to the “proper” channels? 🙂

Whatever it is, good luck to MIYDF.

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