Submitted by webmaster on Thu, 2010-09-30 18:18
By OTK’s Info Unit
PANDAN PERDANA (Sept 30, 2010): Pandan MP Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat says the MCA leadership should magnanimously apologise to the Chinese community over its controversial decision to acquire the vernacular Nanyang Siang Pau and China Press in 2001.
"It is alright to admit a leadership’s wrong judgment. The people, particularly the Chinese, also want MCA to be transparent on the venture.
"They want to know the monetary and paper losses, and also the extent of damage to Nanyang Siang Pau."
"Nanyang Siang Pau was the No.1 Chinese daily in terms of circulation but today it is only fourth, with its circulation dipping more than 60%."
"Where then is the justification to claim that the acquisition was right at that time," Ong asked.
The former MCA president was responding to reporters’ questions in a media conference at the 1Pandan 1Malaysia Pesta Tanglung (Lantern Festival) here last night. Ong, who was then the party Youth chief when the MCA leadership engineered the controversial acquisition, was among the"Team B” leaders who objected the venture on grounds of press freedom.
"Ask for forgiveness and perhaps MCA can win back some political goodwill from the Chinese community,” he said, adding that there was no way the party could shirk from responsibility.
The New Straits Times today quoted MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek as saying there was no need to apologise as the move in 2001 to acquire a RM230 million controlling stake in Nanyang Press Holdings was correct at the time.
"The question of apology does not arise. At that time, I supported the purchase because it was correct."
"An apology will not change the fact that we acquired the newspapers,” he said after chairing a presidential council meeting."
MCA lost the support of the Chinese community and sparked an intense party crisis after it purchased the newspapers. Six years later, the party sold its stake to the Sin Chew group in a RM64.7 million deal and in 2008, Media Chinese International Ltd was formed following a merger between Ming Pao Enterprise Corp Ltd, Sin Chew Media Corp Bhd and Nanyang Press Holdings Bhd.
Chua said since the purchase created a negative perception towards the party, the leadership decided to dispose it remaining shares after he took over the presidency on March 28.
The party’s investment arm, Huaren Holdings Sdn Bhd, announced that it had disposed of 60,394,191 shares, comprising a 3.6% stake in Media Chinese International last month for RM47.88 million.
From http://ongteekeat.net
30 September 2010
Astro新闻多看点：PKFZ
Astro新闻多看点：PKFZ
Astro xīn wén duō kān diăn:PKFZ
Astro Host:周慧敏
Astro Host:zhōu huì mĭn
此采访录制于2010年8月7日
cĭ căi făng lù zhì yú 2010 nián 8 yuè 7 rì
嘉宾由拿督斯里翁诗杰和隆雪华堂执行长陈亚才，
jiā bīn yóu ná dū sī lĭ wēng shī jié hé lōng xuĕ huá táng zhí xíng zhăng chén yà cái,
一同出席！采访内容关系到PKFZ舞弊案，
yī tóng-chū xí! căi făng nèi róng guān xì dào PKFZ wŭ bì àn
人民对敦林被提控上庭，
rén mín duì dūn lín bèi dī kòng shàng tíng
是否对国家司法重拾信心？
shì fŏu duì guó jiā sī fă chóng shí xìn xīn？
除了敦林，是否还有其他人涉及舞弊案呢？
chú le dūn lín,shì fŏu hái yŏu qí tā rén shè jí wŭ bì àn ne?
国阵政府是否对肃贪有了决心？
guó zhèn zhèng fŭ shì fŏu duì sù tān yŏu le jué xīn?
抑或那只是一场戏，最后却会不了了之呢？
yì huò nà zhĭ shì yī cháng xì zuì hòu què huì bù liăo le zhī ne
普罗大众当然对此事各有所持！
pŭ luó dà zhòng dāng rán duì cĭ shì gè yŏu suŏ chí!
那对于拿督斯里翁诗杰和陈亚才又会怎么说呢？
nà duì yú ná dū sī lĭ wēng shī jié hé chén yà cái yòu huì zĕn me shuō ne?
我们不妨听听两位的意见！敬请观赏！
wŏ men bù fáng tīng tīng liăng wèi de yì! jiàn qĭng guān shăng!
Astro xīn wén duō kān diăn:PKFZ
Astro Host:周慧敏
Astro Host:zhōu huì mĭn
此采访录制于2010年8月7日
cĭ căi făng lù zhì yú 2010 nián 8 yuè 7 rì
嘉宾由拿督斯里翁诗杰和隆雪华堂执行长陈亚才，
jiā bīn yóu ná dū sī lĭ wēng shī jié hé lōng xuĕ huá táng zhí xíng zhăng chén yà cái,
一同出席！采访内容关系到PKFZ舞弊案，
yī tóng-chū xí! căi făng nèi róng guān xì dào PKFZ wŭ bì àn
人民对敦林被提控上庭，
rén mín duì dūn lín bèi dī kòng shàng tíng
是否对国家司法重拾信心？
shì fŏu duì guó jiā sī fă chóng shí xìn xīn？
除了敦林，是否还有其他人涉及舞弊案呢？
chú le dūn lín,shì fŏu hái yŏu qí tā rén shè jí wŭ bì àn ne?
国阵政府是否对肃贪有了决心？
guó zhèn zhèng fŭ shì fŏu duì sù tān yŏu le jué xīn?
抑或那只是一场戏，最后却会不了了之呢？
yì huò nà zhĭ shì yī cháng xì zuì hòu què huì bù liăo le zhī ne
普罗大众当然对此事各有所持！
pŭ luó dà zhòng dāng rán duì cĭ shì gè yŏu suŏ chí!
那对于拿督斯里翁诗杰和陈亚才又会怎么说呢？
nà duì yú ná dū sī lĭ wēng shī jié hé chén yà cái yòu huì zĕn me shuō ne?
我们不妨听听两位的意见！敬请观赏！
wŏ men bù fáng tīng tīng liăng wèi de yì! jiàn qĭng guān shăng!
PART 1
Part 2
Part 3
29 September 2010
NTV7与翁诗杰面对面破解巴生自贸区疑团
NTV7与翁诗杰面对面破解巴生自贸区疑团
NTV7 yú wēng shī jié miàn duì miàn pò jiĕ Bā shēng zì mào Oū yí tuán
NTV7 Host: 李晓蕙
NTV7 Host: lĭ xiăo huì
此采访录制于2010年7月20日。
cĭ căi făng lù zhì yú 2010 nián 7 yuè 20 rì
前阵子，当大家在狐疑巴生港口舞弊案，究竟涉及了谁的时候，
qián zhèn zi,dāng dà jiā zài hú yí Bā shēng găng kŏu wŭ bì àn,jiū jìng shè jí le shéi de shí hou
但当在最重要阶段，突然被新任交通部长，勒令撤销彻查，
dàn dāng zài zuì zhòng yào jiē duàn, tū rán bèi xīn rèn jiāo tōng bù cháng, lè lìng chè xiāo chè chá
为了要让人民知道更多的真相，
wèi le yāo ràng rén mín zhī dao gèng duō de zhēn xiàng,
今天，我们终于邀请到了揭发舞弊案的首要人物，
jīn tiān wŏ men zhōng yú yāo qĭng dào le jiē fā wŭ bì àn de shŏu yào rén wù
拿督斯里翁诗杰，来为我们破解和讲述PKFZ的来龙去脉。
ná dū sī lĭ wēng shī jié, lái wéi wŏ men pò jiĕ hé jiăng shù PKFZ de lái lóng qù mài
专辑内容当中，包括有：
zhuān jí nèi róng dāng zhōng, bāo kuò yŏu:
- 为何舍工地征用法令，而选择高价收购地皮？
- wèi hé shè gōng dì zhēng yòng fă lìng, ér xuăn zé gāo jià shōu gòu dì pí?
- 为何自贸区计划不公开招标？
- wèi hé zì mào Oū jì huà bù gōng kāi zhāo biāo?
- 成本125亿？！是真是假？
- chéng bĕn 125 yì?! shì zhēn shì jiă?
还有许多精彩的内容，有待君亲自聆听！
hái yŏu xŭ duō jīng căi de nèi róng, yŏu dài jūn qīn zì líng tīng!
NTV7 yú wēng shī jié miàn duì miàn pò jiĕ Bā shēng zì mào Oū yí tuán
NTV7 Host: 李晓蕙
NTV7 Host: lĭ xiăo huì
此采访录制于2010年7月20日。
cĭ căi făng lù zhì yú 2010 nián 7 yuè 20 rì
前阵子，当大家在狐疑巴生港口舞弊案，究竟涉及了谁的时候，
qián zhèn zi,dāng dà jiā zài hú yí Bā shēng găng kŏu wŭ bì àn,jiū jìng shè jí le shéi de shí hou
但当在最重要阶段，突然被新任交通部长，勒令撤销彻查，
dàn dāng zài zuì zhòng yào jiē duàn, tū rán bèi xīn rèn jiāo tōng bù cháng, lè lìng chè xiāo chè chá
为了要让人民知道更多的真相，
wèi le yāo ràng rén mín zhī dao gèng duō de zhēn xiàng,
今天，我们终于邀请到了揭发舞弊案的首要人物，
jīn tiān wŏ men zhōng yú yāo qĭng dào le jiē fā wŭ bì àn de shŏu yào rén wù
拿督斯里翁诗杰，来为我们破解和讲述PKFZ的来龙去脉。
ná dū sī lĭ wēng shī jié, lái wéi wŏ men pò jiĕ hé jiăng shù PKFZ de lái lóng qù mài
专辑内容当中，包括有：
zhuān jí nèi róng dāng zhōng, bāo kuò yŏu:
- 为何舍工地征用法令，而选择高价收购地皮？
- wèi hé shè gōng dì zhēng yòng fă lìng, ér xuăn zé gāo jià shōu gòu dì pí?
- 为何自贸区计划不公开招标？
- wèi hé zì mào Oū jì huà bù gōng kāi zhāo biāo?
- 成本125亿？！是真是假？
- chéng bĕn 125 yì?! shì zhēn shì jiă?
还有许多精彩的内容，有待君亲自聆听！
hái yŏu xŭ duō jīng căi de nèi róng, yŏu dài jūn qīn zì líng tīng!
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 4
27 September 2010
Staying alive in the face of danger
Saturday September 25, 2010
By JOLEEN LUNJEW
jlunjew@thestar.com.my
The ability to survive a bad situation is a skill all women must acquire.
RAPE, snatch theft, robbery, murder. Not to put a damper on your life, but it’s good to be a little paranoid because these things do happen. And not only to other people.
It doesn’t matter who you are or where you might be — you could be a victim. There have been cases where grandmothers were raped and young ladies kidnapped from supposedly secured places. Criminals don’t discriminate.
“Saying you have AIDS or you’re having your period won’t deter a rapist,” revealed safety activist Capt K. Balasupramaniam, founder of Malaysian Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association (MVFRA, www.mvfra.org). “And don’t think that you won’t be a target if you don’t dress sexily. Some rapists only like ladies in tudung while others like overweight women.”
Workshop participants reacting to graphic images of rape and murder victims.
His words were a shocking revelation to the strictly female audience at a City Survival interactive workshop organised by Yayasan Bakti Nusa Malaysia and Persatuan Belia Rakan Nusa.
The workshop, supported by the Women, Family & Community Development Ministry, was part of the ministry’s Child and Women Protection Programme: 1Malaysia Social Caring Initiative.
Bala was chosen to structure the programme as he had done case studies on violent crimes against women in Malaysia for more than 11 years. With his experience, he was able to give valuable tips on how to avoid, face and survive dangerous situations.
“We can’t completely stop crimes from happening but it is our duty to acquire life-saving knowledge and techniques to safeguard ourselves and our loved ones. For example, if robbers want to tie you up, tightly wrinkle your eyes shut before they blindfold you so you can open them later or try to bare your teeth when they put a plaster on your mouth as it will not stick to teeth.
“If they stuff rice or tissue in your mouth, it is very important to push them to the side of your mouth as these may expand in your throat and choke you,” advised Bala.
To drive home his point, Bala used graphic images of rape and murder victims (shown with the consent of the victims’ families) in high-profile and lesser-known cases.
The most heinous crime which left an impression on everyone was that of a raped and murdered young girl back in the 80s who had a broomstick shoved up her private parts.
Other victims were burnt, drowned and strangled. And then there were the well publicised cases of Canny Ong, Nurin Jazlin and Audrey Melissa. Little Sharlinie Nashar is still missing. It makes you wonder how one can inflict such horror on another human being.
As each case study was highlighted, we were shocked to learn that a great number of cases remain unsolved and that many suspects were not charged and even set free for lack of evidence. One is currently working in Kuala Lumpur. It sends a shiver down one’s spine to know that such monsters are walking freely amongst us.
Bala said perpetrators usually get a thrill out of being in power. Thus, they like victims who are helpless such as women who are alone, so it is quite important to put up an act.
“I always say that a good pretender is a good survivor. Don’t feel self-conscious pretending. It might save your life,” he said.
Women who are home alone, for instance, should pretend that there are lots of people around. If you keep getting prank calls with no answer or heavy breathing at the other end, pretend to talk to people or imaginary dogs in the background and turn up the volume on the TV. Don’t let on that you are scared.
You can also invest in a loud hailer to create noise when there’s a break-in.
“Don’t just shout help. Nobody will know where you are. Shout out your address as well or use the loud hailer to pretend that the police have arrived at your place. Create as much noise as possible to frighten away the intruders,” said Bala.
If you have to fill up at a petrol station at night, always choose the pump nearest to the counter as it is the brightest and would be covered by CCTVs.
Don’t go for dates in quiet, secluded areas and don’t fall for bogus Jabatan Agama officers. Authentic ones would have female officers accompanying them.
If you’re using a taxi, don’t feel compelled to get in the cab if you don’t feel right. Give some excuse like you forgot your wallet or handphone.
If you start getting bad feelings when you are already in the taxi, call someone and inform them of your whereabouts and the taxi that you are in. Make sure the taxi driver hears your conversation.
“One of my participants, who is in her mid-20s, felt uneasy as her cab driver was making inappropriate conversation and he was driving in circles. She called her family to tell them where she was, the cab she was in and when she expected to arrive at her destination. After her call, the driver said that he couldn’t find the place and asked if he could drop her off so that she could take another cab,” said Bala.
Bala related yet another incident where a participant used the knowledge gained from his session.
“This happened just a few days ago in a bus on the PLUS highway. A guy in his 40s was molesting a young girl. The girl was crying and didn’t know what to do. Luckily, there was a girl in her early 20s, who had attended my session, in the bus. She went up to the driver and insisted that he pull over at the rest stop. She even called me to ask what else to do.
K. Balasupramaniam talking to workshop participants about security in the home.
“I’m very angry at the rest of the passengers because they tried to persuade the girl that it was nothing as they didn’t want their journey to be interrupted. They didn’t want the hassle. Victims should be aware of their rights. People who attend my sessions are more mentally prepared. They know to ask for help to prevent further damage,” said Bala.
Other than tips on avoiding and averting undesirable situations, Bala showed us gadgets that could be used to ward off aggressors such as door alarms, pepper sprays and how to turn items in our handbags into weapons.
Pepper sprays should be from reputable sources and preferably water-based with a ring at the bottom.
“Don’t buy China-made ones. The US-made ones are good as they have conducted proper R&D. The ring at the bottom is there for a reason — so you won’t drop it when you depress it. Some China-made ones have their rings on top. It is a self-defense product, NOT a key chain,” stresses Bala.
He also showed us various cameras cleverly disguised as normal everyday objects and taught us how to detect hidden cameras in changing rooms and toilets.
At the end of the session, Bala demonstrated some self-defence techniques and showed us how to escape a grab by targeting the perpetrator’s weak vital points.
“It is more important to free yourself and flee than to fight because most of the time the men can easily overpower their female victims.
“Aim for their soft spots. Don’t bother with their groin area as it is usually too far up to reach. Try for their nose, neck, little fingers or shins instead,” he advised.
K. Balasupramaniam advises women to carry bags with detachable straps so that they will come to no harm if their bags are snatched.
For minimal injuries in the event of snatch thefts, you should opt for a handbag with detachable straps. Bala said it was better to lose material possessions than to lose your life.
“If you care for your loved ones, don’t ask him to chase after the thief. Sometimes, it’s just better to let it go,” he said.
Housewife Chow Lai Seng, 44, came for the workshop as she wanted to impart the knowledge to her teenage daughter.
“I feel compelled to protect her by acquiring some knowledge on how to prevent and survive unwanted situations. I’ve learnt the importance of surviving, and not only fighting back. Everything I’ve learnt today would be a great asset to members of my group as well,” said Chow, a member of the Rainbow Single Parents Association.
Executive advisor of Yayasan Bakti Nusa Malaysia, Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat believes crime prevention against women is the responsibility of everyone.
“The City Survival programme is both relevant and useful to the women under the present circumstances. I personally take it as a cross-gender concern and an intervention initiative in view of the escalating threats to women. It should in no way be viewed as merely a feminist concern,” he said.
More workshops, for women aged 13 and above, are scheduled to be held throughout the country.
Admission is free but a penalty will be imposed on those who fail to turn up after registration. Call Yayasan Bakti at 03-9281 3446 or Allan Tan at 017-398 3455.
By JOLEEN LUNJEW
jlunjew@thestar.com.my
The ability to survive a bad situation is a skill all women must acquire.
RAPE, snatch theft, robbery, murder. Not to put a damper on your life, but it’s good to be a little paranoid because these things do happen. And not only to other people.
It doesn’t matter who you are or where you might be — you could be a victim. There have been cases where grandmothers were raped and young ladies kidnapped from supposedly secured places. Criminals don’t discriminate.
“Saying you have AIDS or you’re having your period won’t deter a rapist,” revealed safety activist Capt K. Balasupramaniam, founder of Malaysian Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association (MVFRA, www.mvfra.org). “And don’t think that you won’t be a target if you don’t dress sexily. Some rapists only like ladies in tudung while others like overweight women.”
His words were a shocking revelation to the strictly female audience at a City Survival interactive workshop organised by Yayasan Bakti Nusa Malaysia and Persatuan Belia Rakan Nusa.
The workshop, supported by the Women, Family & Community Development Ministry, was part of the ministry’s Child and Women Protection Programme: 1Malaysia Social Caring Initiative.
Bala was chosen to structure the programme as he had done case studies on violent crimes against women in Malaysia for more than 11 years. With his experience, he was able to give valuable tips on how to avoid, face and survive dangerous situations.
“We can’t completely stop crimes from happening but it is our duty to acquire life-saving knowledge and techniques to safeguard ourselves and our loved ones. For example, if robbers want to tie you up, tightly wrinkle your eyes shut before they blindfold you so you can open them later or try to bare your teeth when they put a plaster on your mouth as it will not stick to teeth.
“If they stuff rice or tissue in your mouth, it is very important to push them to the side of your mouth as these may expand in your throat and choke you,” advised Bala.
To drive home his point, Bala used graphic images of rape and murder victims (shown with the consent of the victims’ families) in high-profile and lesser-known cases.
It is important to buy good pepper sprays.
The most heinous crime which left an impression on everyone was that of a raped and murdered young girl back in the 80s who had a broomstick shoved up her private parts.
Other victims were burnt, drowned and strangled. And then there were the well publicised cases of Canny Ong, Nurin Jazlin and Audrey Melissa. Little Sharlinie Nashar is still missing. It makes you wonder how one can inflict such horror on another human being.
As each case study was highlighted, we were shocked to learn that a great number of cases remain unsolved and that many suspects were not charged and even set free for lack of evidence. One is currently working in Kuala Lumpur. It sends a shiver down one’s spine to know that such monsters are walking freely amongst us.
Bala said perpetrators usually get a thrill out of being in power. Thus, they like victims who are helpless such as women who are alone, so it is quite important to put up an act.
“I always say that a good pretender is a good survivor. Don’t feel self-conscious pretending. It might save your life,” he said.
Women who are home alone, for instance, should pretend that there are lots of people around. If you keep getting prank calls with no answer or heavy breathing at the other end, pretend to talk to people or imaginary dogs in the background and turn up the volume on the TV. Don’t let on that you are scared.
You can also invest in a loud hailer to create noise when there’s a break-in.
“Don’t just shout help. Nobody will know where you are. Shout out your address as well or use the loud hailer to pretend that the police have arrived at your place. Create as much noise as possible to frighten away the intruders,” said Bala.
If you have to fill up at a petrol station at night, always choose the pump nearest to the counter as it is the brightest and would be covered by CCTVs.
Don’t go for dates in quiet, secluded areas and don’t fall for bogus Jabatan Agama officers. Authentic ones would have female officers accompanying them.
If you’re using a taxi, don’t feel compelled to get in the cab if you don’t feel right. Give some excuse like you forgot your wallet or handphone.
If you start getting bad feelings when you are already in the taxi, call someone and inform them of your whereabouts and the taxi that you are in. Make sure the taxi driver hears your conversation.
“One of my participants, who is in her mid-20s, felt uneasy as her cab driver was making inappropriate conversation and he was driving in circles. She called her family to tell them where she was, the cab she was in and when she expected to arrive at her destination. After her call, the driver said that he couldn’t find the place and asked if he could drop her off so that she could take another cab,” said Bala.
Bala related yet another incident where a participant used the knowledge gained from his session.
“This happened just a few days ago in a bus on the PLUS highway. A guy in his 40s was molesting a young girl. The girl was crying and didn’t know what to do. Luckily, there was a girl in her early 20s, who had attended my session, in the bus. She went up to the driver and insisted that he pull over at the rest stop. She even called me to ask what else to do.
“I’m very angry at the rest of the passengers because they tried to persuade the girl that it was nothing as they didn’t want their journey to be interrupted. They didn’t want the hassle. Victims should be aware of their rights. People who attend my sessions are more mentally prepared. They know to ask for help to prevent further damage,” said Bala.
Other than tips on avoiding and averting undesirable situations, Bala showed us gadgets that could be used to ward off aggressors such as door alarms, pepper sprays and how to turn items in our handbags into weapons.
Pepper sprays should be from reputable sources and preferably water-based with a ring at the bottom.
“Don’t buy China-made ones. The US-made ones are good as they have conducted proper R&D. The ring at the bottom is there for a reason — so you won’t drop it when you depress it. Some China-made ones have their rings on top. It is a self-defense product, NOT a key chain,” stresses Bala.
He also showed us various cameras cleverly disguised as normal everyday objects and taught us how to detect hidden cameras in changing rooms and toilets.
At the end of the session, Bala demonstrated some self-defence techniques and showed us how to escape a grab by targeting the perpetrator’s weak vital points.
“It is more important to free yourself and flee than to fight because most of the time the men can easily overpower their female victims.
“Aim for their soft spots. Don’t bother with their groin area as it is usually too far up to reach. Try for their nose, neck, little fingers or shins instead,” he advised.
For minimal injuries in the event of snatch thefts, you should opt for a handbag with detachable straps. Bala said it was better to lose material possessions than to lose your life.
“If you care for your loved ones, don’t ask him to chase after the thief. Sometimes, it’s just better to let it go,” he said.
Housewife Chow Lai Seng, 44, came for the workshop as she wanted to impart the knowledge to her teenage daughter.
“I feel compelled to protect her by acquiring some knowledge on how to prevent and survive unwanted situations. I’ve learnt the importance of surviving, and not only fighting back. Everything I’ve learnt today would be a great asset to members of my group as well,” said Chow, a member of the Rainbow Single Parents Association.
Executive advisor of Yayasan Bakti Nusa Malaysia, Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat believes crime prevention against women is the responsibility of everyone.
“The City Survival programme is both relevant and useful to the women under the present circumstances. I personally take it as a cross-gender concern and an intervention initiative in view of the escalating threats to women. It should in no way be viewed as merely a feminist concern,” he said.
More workshops, for women aged 13 and above, are scheduled to be held throughout the country.
Admission is free but a penalty will be imposed on those who fail to turn up after registration. Call Yayasan Bakti at 03-9281 3446 or Allan Tan at 017-398 3455.
Electric moment
Sunday September 26, 2010
By GEORGE WONG
g.wong@thestar.com.my
THREE years ago when we began reviewing portable GPS systems, the choices were limited - at least in this country. Now we are getting more variety from imports and home-grown manufacturers.
A parallel growth is happening in another sector beyond Malaysia, as car and motorcycle makers explore hybrid and electric propulsion. Even the MINI and Smart manufacturers are toying with electric scooters, and concept bikes are due to be shown at the Paris Motor Show next month.
Companies such as Zero, Brammo and Electric Motorsport are making a name for themselves as they are selling or due to sell production electric motorcycle vehicles, that are practical and even sporty in performance.
By GEORGE WONG
g.wong@thestar.com.my
THREE years ago when we began reviewing portable GPS systems, the choices were limited - at least in this country. Now we are getting more variety from imports and home-grown manufacturers.
A parallel growth is happening in another sector beyond Malaysia, as car and motorcycle makers explore hybrid and electric propulsion. Even the MINI and Smart manufacturers are toying with electric scooters, and concept bikes are due to be shown at the Paris Motor Show next month.
Companies such as Zero, Brammo and Electric Motorsport are making a name for themselves as they are selling or due to sell production electric motorcycle vehicles, that are practical and even sporty in performance.
Honda is already in the electric scooter field while other big names like KTM and Yamaha are thinking of going electric as well.
Along comes Eclimo, a company that wants to shake up the personal mobility space on the local scene. It bills itself as the first Malaysian electric motorcycle maker, with plans to launch an electric bicycle and electric scooter soon after it received government approval to make them.
It is now awaiting parliamentary nod to gazette the laws that will allow the use of electric two-wheel vehicles on public roads.
Motorcycles are seen as the right platform to start pushing the electric envelope because they can be made and sold for less money than cars, while delivering greater efficiency and performance.
StarMotoring highlighted Eclimo and its scooter in April. This time around, it had a pre-production unit ready for the road
The Eclimo electric scooter, based on a Suzuki chassis, looks thoroughly stylish and trendy and certainly is nothing to be shy about being seen in.
It handles like a 125cc equivalent scooter is supposed to. It’s easy to slide onto the seat and move off, a feature that ladies will appreciate.
There is no clutch to deal with. Switch the ignition on, flip the master power switch at the base of the seat, twist the throttle and off you go. Twist the throttle some more for added speed.
There’s no engine or transmission to speak of in the Eclimo scooter, so the typical chugging sound is completely absent save for the whirring noise of an electric motor that is at the heart of the bike’s drivetrain.
The bike is light and maneuverable and women would have no trouble using it.
Along comes Eclimo, a company that wants to shake up the personal mobility space on the local scene. It bills itself as the first Malaysian electric motorcycle maker, with plans to launch an electric bicycle and electric scooter soon after it received government approval to make them.
It is now awaiting parliamentary nod to gazette the laws that will allow the use of electric two-wheel vehicles on public roads.
Motorcycles are seen as the right platform to start pushing the electric envelope because they can be made and sold for less money than cars, while delivering greater efficiency and performance.
StarMotoring highlighted Eclimo and its scooter in April. This time around, it had a pre-production unit ready for the road
The Eclimo electric scooter, based on a Suzuki chassis, looks thoroughly stylish and trendy and certainly is nothing to be shy about being seen in.
It handles like a 125cc equivalent scooter is supposed to. It’s easy to slide onto the seat and move off, a feature that ladies will appreciate.
There is no clutch to deal with. Switch the ignition on, flip the master power switch at the base of the seat, twist the throttle and off you go. Twist the throttle some more for added speed.
There’s no engine or transmission to speak of in the Eclimo scooter, so the typical chugging sound is completely absent save for the whirring noise of an electric motor that is at the heart of the bike’s drivetrain.
The bike is light and maneuverable and women would have no trouble using it.
The electric motor in the rear wheel. Eclimo says it's well sealed so that even if half submerged in floods, water will not leaked in.
At traffic stops, the Eclimo bike is the only one that is dead quiet while other riders with their conventional bikes nearby are creating a ruckus.
Pick-up is commendable and acceleration to the 80kph limit is brisk and linear, with a 0-50kph dash recorded at 8s.
Speeds of 60-80kph feels decently fast enough when riding with body exposed to the environment.
The Eclimo scooter can weave in and out of traffic with the best of them – and irks other motorists just as much.
Disc brakes on both wheels provide effective stopping power and there’s regenerative braking everytime you squeeze a short lever on the left handle. Note that the left handle has a longer lever as well, a requirement by the Road Transport Department that the Eclimo scooter must have mechanical braking control.
As an electric bike, Eclimo’s own is quiet, easy to handle and good for the environment as no pollutants are emitted. But it has to be said that it is not entirely carbon-neutral. The power it needs from the national grid is still the result of burning coal and natural gas.
Standard scooters, with their step-through frame and small wheels, are by their nature designed for urban transportation. Maxi-scooters, with bigger wheels, a longer wheelbase and heavier weight are more adept and stable at long-distance travel.
At first glance, the standard-size Eclimo product might appear to be just another scooter. Look closer and three features stand out.
The electric motor is the main point of differentiation between the Eclimo unit and the common petrol-fueled motorcycle. It’s huge and occupies the whole circumference of the rear wheel.
The in-wheel motor produces 100Nm of torque and peak output of 9hp (6.7kW), with continuous power of 6.7hp (5kW). Eclimo claims it’s sealed tight against rain and will not let water in even when the wheel is partially submerged.
Next is a three-pin socket that really says this is an electric bike.
A cord that looks like a computer cable is provided that hooks the bike to a plug point. It would have been nice to have a retractable cable for a neater implementation.
The rechargeable lithium batteries is of course the third feature that sets this scooter apart from the rest of the bike population in Malaysia.
Located under the seat, there are two banks of Li ion polymer batteries. The 2.2kWh battery pack takes 3-1/2 hours to be fully charged, and is 70% charged in two hours if one is in a bit of a hurry.
The 20kg battery pack can be lifted out of the bike and taken elsewhere for charging if required.
If you didn't know, you would have assumed the trendy Eclimo scooter is a regular petrol-driven bike. But it's rather special.
Each battery is rated to last 1,000 cycles or three years at 2,000km/month. It can be kept for more than six months if it is 50% charged.
The bike also has an underseat diagnostic cable that can be plugged into an external computer to check the state of the bike and reprogrammed the speed limit.
Manufacturer claims often are qualified and in this case the stated range of 100km is true only if you are a 70kg rider and travelling alone on a flat surface at a constant 50kph.
The writer weighed 75kg and during his brief stint with the bike made five pit stops and traversed two inclines on the stretch of the PLUS highway from Petaling Jaya to the Sungai Buloh overhead restaurants.
Speedwise, he ignored the 50kph guideline and pelted the bike at 60kph-80kph along the expressway, as any regular motorcyclist would do - at the minimum.
But the trip made it abundantly clear that while the Eclimo scooter can do the job on expressways, it is not at ease doing so as the rider will be speeding along with cars, lorries and trucks that are just inches away.
He also has to contend with crosswinds and headwinds that could be deflected somewhat if only the bike has a windshield or he is wearing a full-face helmet.
Such collective activity must have been too much for the bike to take. Before it could clock 50km, it ran out of “juice”. No matter how much the throttle was twisted, there was simply no go as a weak whirring sound emanated from the motor.
Fortunately, the setback happened in a commercial area instead of on a deserted road. A plug point was found in a car wash area that was low enough for the charging cable to connect to.
The bike bounced back to its normal pep and vigour after charging up for three hours.
But to be fair to Eclimo, if it was not as stressful a trip as the one we subjected the bike to, it could have made a round trip from, say Puchong to KL, with enough power left over to hop over to the neighbourhood 7-Eleven down the road.
Headlights weren’t bright enough at night but then the writer was speaking from the perspective of a person used to having the road ahead basked in multiple headlamps from a Virago cruiser.
No more visits to the petrol pump. A pair of Li ion polymer batteries that provides the 'juice' for the bike.
The dual meter cluster on our pre-production model shows a speedo on the left while the right one is the battery charge gauge.
On a small bike like this, the throw and intensity of the light could be better. However, it’s always a compromise as this will add extra load on the battery.
Note that Eclimo will be fine-tuning the machine before it goes to production.
At current electricity tariffs, it costs only 87 sen per charge of the bike. And because there are minimal running parts and an electric motor that is maintenance-free, it makes for low-running costs.
But at RM12,000, the bike will find it a hard sell to the general public until Eclimo can bring the price down.
“Price it between RM7,000 and RM8,000, and it will start to look attractive,” says a veteran motorcycle dealer who had tried out the Eclimo bike.
According to Eclimo spokesman KB Woo, “we are still working to bring down the price. All final pricing will be announced and made public once the government has gazetted EVs for road use.
“We are working with several financial institutions to provide an attractive financing package for buyers to own the e-scooter without heavy financial burden.”
We reckon businesses such as courier service companies or the pizza shops could be the first adopters of such bikes.
What follows if Eclimo gets its marketing formula right for its electric two-wheelers? Well, it’s eyeing compact electric cars as its next new frontier.
Eclimo Contact Info
Website:http://www.eclimo.com.my
Office:+603- 7885 9077
Location:E-01-03, Plaza Glomac, 6 Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 47301 Petaling Jaya
ecLimo Green Page : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114480311928310&v=info&ref=ts
At traffic stops, the Eclimo bike is the only one that is dead quiet while other riders with their conventional bikes nearby are creating a ruckus.
Pick-up is commendable and acceleration to the 80kph limit is brisk and linear, with a 0-50kph dash recorded at 8s.
Speeds of 60-80kph feels decently fast enough when riding with body exposed to the environment.
The Eclimo scooter can weave in and out of traffic with the best of them – and irks other motorists just as much.
Disc brakes on both wheels provide effective stopping power and there’s regenerative braking everytime you squeeze a short lever on the left handle. Note that the left handle has a longer lever as well, a requirement by the Road Transport Department that the Eclimo scooter must have mechanical braking control.
As an electric bike, Eclimo’s own is quiet, easy to handle and good for the environment as no pollutants are emitted. But it has to be said that it is not entirely carbon-neutral. The power it needs from the national grid is still the result of burning coal and natural gas.
Standard scooters, with their step-through frame and small wheels, are by their nature designed for urban transportation. Maxi-scooters, with bigger wheels, a longer wheelbase and heavier weight are more adept and stable at long-distance travel.
At first glance, the standard-size Eclimo product might appear to be just another scooter. Look closer and three features stand out.
A speedometer and a charge meter.
The electric motor is the main point of differentiation between the Eclimo unit and the common petrol-fueled motorcycle. It’s huge and occupies the whole circumference of the rear wheel.
The in-wheel motor produces 100Nm of torque and peak output of 9hp (6.7kW), with continuous power of 6.7hp (5kW). Eclimo claims it’s sealed tight against rain and will not let water in even when the wheel is partially submerged.
Next is a three-pin socket that really says this is an electric bike.
A cord that looks like a computer cable is provided that hooks the bike to a plug point. It would have been nice to have a retractable cable for a neater implementation.
The rechargeable lithium batteries is of course the third feature that sets this scooter apart from the rest of the bike population in Malaysia.
Located under the seat, there are two banks of Li ion polymer batteries. The 2.2kWh battery pack takes 3-1/2 hours to be fully charged, and is 70% charged in two hours if one is in a bit of a hurry.
The 20kg battery pack can be lifted out of the bike and taken elsewhere for charging if required.
Each battery is rated to last 1,000 cycles or three years at 2,000km/month. It can be kept for more than six months if it is 50% charged.
The bike also has an underseat diagnostic cable that can be plugged into an external computer to check the state of the bike and reprogrammed the speed limit.
Manufacturer claims often are qualified and in this case the stated range of 100km is true only if you are a 70kg rider and travelling alone on a flat surface at a constant 50kph.
The writer weighed 75kg and during his brief stint with the bike made five pit stops and traversed two inclines on the stretch of the PLUS highway from Petaling Jaya to the Sungai Buloh overhead restaurants.
Speedwise, he ignored the 50kph guideline and pelted the bike at 60kph-80kph along the expressway, as any regular motorcyclist would do - at the minimum.
But the trip made it abundantly clear that while the Eclimo scooter can do the job on expressways, it is not at ease doing so as the rider will be speeding along with cars, lorries and trucks that are just inches away.
He also has to contend with crosswinds and headwinds that could be deflected somewhat if only the bike has a windshield or he is wearing a full-face helmet.
Such collective activity must have been too much for the bike to take. Before it could clock 50km, it ran out of “juice”. No matter how much the throttle was twisted, there was simply no go as a weak whirring sound emanated from the motor.
Fortunately, the setback happened in a commercial area instead of on a deserted road. A plug point was found in a car wash area that was low enough for the charging cable to connect to.
The bike bounced back to its normal pep and vigour after charging up for three hours.
But to be fair to Eclimo, if it was not as stressful a trip as the one we subjected the bike to, it could have made a round trip from, say Puchong to KL, with enough power left over to hop over to the neighbourhood 7-Eleven down the road.
Headlights weren’t bright enough at night but then the writer was speaking from the perspective of a person used to having the road ahead basked in multiple headlamps from a Virago cruiser.
The dual meter cluster on our pre-production model shows a speedo on the left while the right one is the battery charge gauge.
On a small bike like this, the throw and intensity of the light could be better. However, it’s always a compromise as this will add extra load on the battery.
Note that Eclimo will be fine-tuning the machine before it goes to production.
At current electricity tariffs, it costs only 87 sen per charge of the bike. And because there are minimal running parts and an electric motor that is maintenance-free, it makes for low-running costs.
But at RM12,000, the bike will find it a hard sell to the general public until Eclimo can bring the price down.
“Price it between RM7,000 and RM8,000, and it will start to look attractive,” says a veteran motorcycle dealer who had tried out the Eclimo bike.
According to Eclimo spokesman KB Woo, “we are still working to bring down the price. All final pricing will be announced and made public once the government has gazetted EVs for road use.
“We are working with several financial institutions to provide an attractive financing package for buyers to own the e-scooter without heavy financial burden.”
We reckon businesses such as courier service companies or the pizza shops could be the first adopters of such bikes.
What follows if Eclimo gets its marketing formula right for its electric two-wheelers? Well, it’s eyeing compact electric cars as its next new frontier.
Eclimo Contact Info
Website:http://www.eclimo.com.my
Office:+603- 7885 9077
Location:E-01-03, Plaza Glomac, 6 Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, 47301 Petaling Jaya
ecLimo Green Page : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114480311928310&v=info&ref=ts
Growing up means letting go
2010/09/26 NST
By Ong Tee Keat
By Ong Tee Keat
WE just celebrated our 53rd birthday, so we can still be considered young. But one thing is certain, our country has matured and we are not spared the trials and tribulations associated with the coming of age.
As a father to three daughters, the youngest who has just stepped into adulthood, I now understand well the angst and challenges of bringing them up.
They demand more loudly (but thankfully, polite) to have a voice in decision making in the family, and to lead the life they think best suits them, although I have reservations about those decisions.
I experienced the initial difficulties of letting go but in the end I accepted the fact that as parents, we set the foundation for them and now it's time for them to stretch their wings and take flight.
There is a similarity between my personal experience to that of the government and its people. The political tsunami in 2008 showed that Malaysians are maturing, and the scenario is now different, with people more aware of their legitimate expectations, the freedom to be heard and access to the truth.
I am assured by the words of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who promised freedom of press. But as a Malaysian and elected representative of the people, I am confused and disquieted by news of suspension of editors and radio disc jockeys, and, more recently, statements that suggest the setting-up of cyber squads to monitor statements made on the Internet, such as Facebook (the latter conflicts with the MSC Bill of Guarantees).
In today's world, knowledge is king. This is spurred by the growth in technology.
Now that we have pockets of information everywhere, and these sources of knowledge are readily available and obvious for everyone to see, we are faced with a very real dilemma.
Which is reliable and which is not? Which ones should be read and which ones to avoid? Should the government exercise a paternalistic attitude by clamping down on such expressions and information? Is it possible, if at all?
Drawing experience from my own parenthood, I do not condone the extreme view that a parent should not have any influence over his or her child.
Similarly, we intuitively reject the anarchic claim that the government should have no justifiable power over its people, and that there should be no acceptable limit to the freedom of the individual.
Surely, we do not condone lies, slander and half-truths. Something must be done.
On the other hand, we are not and do not want a government that pays little regard to the liberties of the people -- a totalitarian state -- with a big brother watching our every move and word uttered.
What we as Malaysians want is somewhere in between these two extremes. A maturing or matured civilised community expects freedom to voice our hopes, desires or opinions, however unpopular they are.
I have frequently voiced my stand that there should be freedom of thought and discussion, subject to certain limits to what one is permitted to say in public.
The argument that the government should not tolerate information that is false or ones that causes confusion and ultimately cause destruction or disunity is overtly paternalistic.
It again assumes that the government knows best and belittles the intelligence of the people to tell the truth from falsity. More importantly, truth, falsity or half-truths will never gain by silencing the voice.
The act to suppress the truth (or even half-truths) will deny us the opportunity to exchange error, whole or partial, for truth.
But if we suppress lies, we lose in a different way because we are ultimately denied the chance to challenge, reconsider, correct, and perhaps reaffirm our true views.
There is also the issue of how certain is the government that the views raised or words uttered over radio, printed in the newspapers or uploaded on Facebook are damaging.
Should they be the arbiters of the truth or what is right? Shouldn't we be leaving the era of government knows best behind, or should we? Do we really want to know everything and the truth?
The answer is that we cannot afford to take a step back as a society that has achieved and grown so much over the past 53 years since Independence.
We should confidently shed the comforts of being spoon-fed with information, like a child, and not continue to live in blissful ignorance. Perhaps the truth may be too hard to bear, but this is a step into adulthood and into a perilous path that we all have to take.
Clamping down on an individual's liberty to express himself, even with falsity, will not only backfire but is virtually impossible.
The laws and regulations that impose limits on press freedom are also archaic. For example, the Sedition Act 1948 and the Printing Presses Act 1948 were legislated before independence and were designed to counter the threat of communist insurrection.
The act, which is now called the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, is ill-crafted to deal with the vagaries of the Internet, Facebook and information posted on blogosphere.
The only way to counter information or opinion that is considered damaging or untrue is not to clamp down on it but rather to tell the true story.
I can speak from experience when I handled the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) debacle. The allegations of fraud and misappropriation surrounding the project became a frenzy on the Internet and blogs, and it was eventually picked up in the news-papers.
Detractors and individuals with motives added their own spin and half-truths. I felt that the best way forward is not to come down on the naysayers and spinners of lies.
The best way to tackle the PKFZ time-bomb was to simply tell the truth.
* The writer is Pandan member of parliament.
As a father to three daughters, the youngest who has just stepped into adulthood, I now understand well the angst and challenges of bringing them up.
They demand more loudly (but thankfully, polite) to have a voice in decision making in the family, and to lead the life they think best suits them, although I have reservations about those decisions.
I experienced the initial difficulties of letting go but in the end I accepted the fact that as parents, we set the foundation for them and now it's time for them to stretch their wings and take flight.
There is a similarity between my personal experience to that of the government and its people. The political tsunami in 2008 showed that Malaysians are maturing, and the scenario is now different, with people more aware of their legitimate expectations, the freedom to be heard and access to the truth.
I am assured by the words of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who promised freedom of press. But as a Malaysian and elected representative of the people, I am confused and disquieted by news of suspension of editors and radio disc jockeys, and, more recently, statements that suggest the setting-up of cyber squads to monitor statements made on the Internet, such as Facebook (the latter conflicts with the MSC Bill of Guarantees).
In today's world, knowledge is king. This is spurred by the growth in technology.
Now that we have pockets of information everywhere, and these sources of knowledge are readily available and obvious for everyone to see, we are faced with a very real dilemma.
Which is reliable and which is not? Which ones should be read and which ones to avoid? Should the government exercise a paternalistic attitude by clamping down on such expressions and information? Is it possible, if at all?
Drawing experience from my own parenthood, I do not condone the extreme view that a parent should not have any influence over his or her child.
Similarly, we intuitively reject the anarchic claim that the government should have no justifiable power over its people, and that there should be no acceptable limit to the freedom of the individual.
Surely, we do not condone lies, slander and half-truths. Something must be done.
On the other hand, we are not and do not want a government that pays little regard to the liberties of the people -- a totalitarian state -- with a big brother watching our every move and word uttered.
What we as Malaysians want is somewhere in between these two extremes. A maturing or matured civilised community expects freedom to voice our hopes, desires or opinions, however unpopular they are.
I have frequently voiced my stand that there should be freedom of thought and discussion, subject to certain limits to what one is permitted to say in public.
The argument that the government should not tolerate information that is false or ones that causes confusion and ultimately cause destruction or disunity is overtly paternalistic.
It again assumes that the government knows best and belittles the intelligence of the people to tell the truth from falsity. More importantly, truth, falsity or half-truths will never gain by silencing the voice.
The act to suppress the truth (or even half-truths) will deny us the opportunity to exchange error, whole or partial, for truth.
But if we suppress lies, we lose in a different way because we are ultimately denied the chance to challenge, reconsider, correct, and perhaps reaffirm our true views.
There is also the issue of how certain is the government that the views raised or words uttered over radio, printed in the newspapers or uploaded on Facebook are damaging.
Should they be the arbiters of the truth or what is right? Shouldn't we be leaving the era of government knows best behind, or should we? Do we really want to know everything and the truth?
The answer is that we cannot afford to take a step back as a society that has achieved and grown so much over the past 53 years since Independence.
We should confidently shed the comforts of being spoon-fed with information, like a child, and not continue to live in blissful ignorance. Perhaps the truth may be too hard to bear, but this is a step into adulthood and into a perilous path that we all have to take.
Clamping down on an individual's liberty to express himself, even with falsity, will not only backfire but is virtually impossible.
The laws and regulations that impose limits on press freedom are also archaic. For example, the Sedition Act 1948 and the Printing Presses Act 1948 were legislated before independence and were designed to counter the threat of communist insurrection.
The act, which is now called the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, is ill-crafted to deal with the vagaries of the Internet, Facebook and information posted on blogosphere.
The only way to counter information or opinion that is considered damaging or untrue is not to clamp down on it but rather to tell the true story.
I can speak from experience when I handled the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) debacle. The allegations of fraud and misappropriation surrounding the project became a frenzy on the Internet and blogs, and it was eventually picked up in the news-papers.
Detractors and individuals with motives added their own spin and half-truths. I felt that the best way forward is not to come down on the naysayers and spinners of lies.
The best way to tackle the PKFZ time-bomb was to simply tell the truth.
* The writer is Pandan member of parliament.
26 September 2010
Disabled entrepreneur can finally pursue his dream
Thursday September 23, 2010
PETALING JAYA: Ng Say Leng was nearly immobile with a worsening muscular dystrophy condition since he suffered a high fever as a year-old toddler.
But now the 31-year-old Internet entrepreneur can continue to pursue his dream of writing a motivational book inspired by his condition as he is now able to buy a motorised wheelchair with money donated by MCA central committee member Datuk Ti Lian Ker.
Ng had tried to seek donations and raise the necessary RM11,500 to purchase a reconditioned US-imported motorised wheelchair by selling five pens for RM10 on social networking site Facebook.
Ng, who lives at the Society for Independent Living Centre, had only managed to raise RM2,000 since July before his plight was noticed by Children’s Wish Society board member Alan Yip who helped spread news of Ng’s plight.
A dream come true: Ti (right, kneeling) handing the funds to Ng at Overseas Restaurant, Armada Hotel, yesterday. Also present are (from left) Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled executive director and pastor Sia Siew Chin, Chua, Selangor MCA chief Dr Kow Cheong Wei, Lee and lawyer Sheah Kok Fah.
“Like anyone with my condition, all I want is to be more independent to pursue what I want to do,” he said in an event where he was symbolically presented with a cheque by Ti.
Ng said the Facebook was a good tool if it is used properly.
“It depends on how we use it. Don’t use it to play games all the time. That would be a waste of time,” he said.
Ti said at first Facebook users did not take notice of Ng’s condition and plea as they thought he was using it to buy luxury items.
“But his is a deserving cause and he needs it because his condition is deteriorating. I want to send a message that a social networking site like Facebook should not be a source of tension and negativity,” he said.
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Lee Chee Leong and Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Chua Tee Yong were present to witnessing the ceremony.
“A caring and sharing spirit is important to our Malaysian society. Malaysians must not lose sight of traditions of welfare and charity,” Lee said.
PETALING JAYA: Ng Say Leng was nearly immobile with a worsening muscular dystrophy condition since he suffered a high fever as a year-old toddler.
But now the 31-year-old Internet entrepreneur can continue to pursue his dream of writing a motivational book inspired by his condition as he is now able to buy a motorised wheelchair with money donated by MCA central committee member Datuk Ti Lian Ker.
Ng had tried to seek donations and raise the necessary RM11,500 to purchase a reconditioned US-imported motorised wheelchair by selling five pens for RM10 on social networking site Facebook.
Ng, who lives at the Society for Independent Living Centre, had only managed to raise RM2,000 since July before his plight was noticed by Children’s Wish Society board member Alan Yip who helped spread news of Ng’s plight.
“Like anyone with my condition, all I want is to be more independent to pursue what I want to do,” he said in an event where he was symbolically presented with a cheque by Ti.
Ng said the Facebook was a good tool if it is used properly.
“It depends on how we use it. Don’t use it to play games all the time. That would be a waste of time,” he said.
Ti said at first Facebook users did not take notice of Ng’s condition and plea as they thought he was using it to buy luxury items.
“But his is a deserving cause and he needs it because his condition is deteriorating. I want to send a message that a social networking site like Facebook should not be a source of tension and negativity,” he said.
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Lee Chee Leong and Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Chua Tee Yong were present to witnessing the ceremony.
“A caring and sharing spirit is important to our Malaysian society. Malaysians must not lose sight of traditions of welfare and charity,” Lee said.
"MCA" car plates: Tee Keat shows proof
Husna Yusop
newsdesk@thesundaily.com
SEPANG (Sept 24, 2010): Former transport minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat today produced proof that he had rejected a letter written by his senior private secretary asking for vehicle registration plates bearing the letters "MCA" to be reserved for MCA members.
At a press conference held at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport here before departing for Alor Star this afternoon, Ong showed reporters the note, dated March March 16, that he had written on top of the letter.
"On Feb 17 I was still on sick leave after undergoing an operation on my heel. And no decision was made. And I came back for duty in early March.
"I could still remember when my secretary brought the letter to my attention because as usual I would go through all outstanding matters and check them to decide whether to reject or to accept.
"So, on March 16, 2010, I have minute it to my secretary, saying I did not agree with the matter because it was not proper. I also noted that I do not encourage it for other states as well," he said.
On Tuesday, current Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha, who is also MCA secretary-general, had revealed to the press the letter dated Feb 17, 2010 after he was asked to comment about rumours that vehicle registration plates from MCA1 to MCA 9999 were to be reserved for MCA members when the issuance of "MBY" number plates was completed.
Ong also reiterated Kong should have verified the facts before issuing statements on the matter and contacted him for clarification if he was not clear about it.
“I have told him before, he can contact me anytime for explanation on anything. I am always willing to provide him any with the information needed. But to date, he has never contacted me for anything,” he said.
He added that any decision taken by a previous minister could be overridden by the succeeding minister.
Ong also said he reserved the right to institute legal action against Kong as he claimed Kong has resorted to name-calling by calling him a liar. "I feel very disappointed with this name-calling attitude. It does not suit the dignity of a federal minister. It has affected his image."
newsdesk@thesundaily.com
SEPANG (Sept 24, 2010): Former transport minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat today produced proof that he had rejected a letter written by his senior private secretary asking for vehicle registration plates bearing the letters "MCA" to be reserved for MCA members.
At a press conference held at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport here before departing for Alor Star this afternoon, Ong showed reporters the note, dated March March 16, that he had written on top of the letter.
"On Feb 17 I was still on sick leave after undergoing an operation on my heel. And no decision was made. And I came back for duty in early March.
"I could still remember when my secretary brought the letter to my attention because as usual I would go through all outstanding matters and check them to decide whether to reject or to accept.
"So, on March 16, 2010, I have minute it to my secretary, saying I did not agree with the matter because it was not proper. I also noted that I do not encourage it for other states as well," he said.
On Tuesday, current Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha, who is also MCA secretary-general, had revealed to the press the letter dated Feb 17, 2010 after he was asked to comment about rumours that vehicle registration plates from MCA1 to MCA 9999 were to be reserved for MCA members when the issuance of "MBY" number plates was completed.
Ong also reiterated Kong should have verified the facts before issuing statements on the matter and contacted him for clarification if he was not clear about it.
“I have told him before, he can contact me anytime for explanation on anything. I am always willing to provide him any with the information needed. But to date, he has never contacted me for anything,” he said.
He added that any decision taken by a previous minister could be overridden by the succeeding minister.
Ong also said he reserved the right to institute legal action against Kong as he claimed Kong has resorted to name-calling by calling him a liar. "I feel very disappointed with this name-calling attitude. It does not suit the dignity of a federal minister. It has affected his image."
Smear campaign on Ong as Soi Lek tries to erase his influence
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Wong Choon Mei, Malaysia Chronicle
Wong Choon Mei, Malaysia Chronicle
In a clear sign that his enemies within MCA were increasing efforts to shut him out, former president Ong Tee Keat has found himself at the centre of a storm in a teacup over car plates that bore registration numbers MCA1 to MCA 9999.
Transport Minister Kong Cho Ha, who replaced Ong after he was ousted in a messy power struggle that split their party down the line, had last week implied Ong abused his power by reserving the number plates for MCA.
Ong, the Pandan MP, has denied the allegations and walloped Kong back.
"What was revealed by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha was the memorandum dated Feb 17 and signed by my senior private secretary then. At the time, I was on sick leave following heel surgery. No decision was taken on this. I returned to work in early March. On March 16, outstanding cases were brought before me, some of which I approved and others I rejected, including this case - rejected," Bernama reported Tee Keat as saying.
The new ruling clique
Kong - ended PKFZ probe when he took over
Indeed, with a year to go for the MCA to hold its 2011 party polls, battle lines are already being drawn by current president Chua Soi Lek and his loyalists which include Kong. Already, Chua and his team appear to have forgotten their promises to close ranks and reunite the MCA. Instead, they appear to be busy consolidating their grip on the Chinese-based party.
This would include knocking out Ong and his supporters. In fact, they have already cut Ong loose by stripping him of the Transport portfolio. And with latest car-plates brouhaha, it looks like 'phase two' will involve a major smear campaign against Ong and his camp.
“It certainly looks like the new ruling clique wants to totally wipe out Ong Tee Keat’s influence in the party. First, the 9888 radio station scandal and now the car plates,” PKR strategic director Tian Chua told Malaysia Chronicle.
Target
Tian was referring to the sacking of key staff at MCA-owned 988 radio station, including popular dee-jay Jamaluddin Ibrahim. 988’s flagship Zhao Dian Shuo Ma or Say Hi to Malaysia show is very popular with the Chinese-speaking crowd, who enjoy the discussions on current issues and regular phone-in sessions. The station has previously claimed an audience of more than a million listeners - a large number of whom are MCA grassroots.
Jamaluddin has lashed out at Soi Lek
Chua, who has been accused of shutting down the show because Jamaluddin was an ardent Ong supporter, had promised to lead MCA for only one year and to step down at the 2011 polls. But a string of recent incidents, including the promotion of his son to a deputy minister’s post, has sparked uneasiness that he will renege on his word.
“The next showdown will be much more dirty than the 2009 power struggle. Chua has already armed himself for war with his famous team of cyber-troopers," an MCA watcher told Malaysia Chronicle.
"He may go after Pakatan Rakyat and Perkasa but the real target is Ong, because at the moment, the mood in MCA is that at least Ong despite his angin is still more trustworthy. It also shows what a lack of talent there is in MCA. Nobody good will think of joining them."
Transport Minister Kong Cho Ha, who replaced Ong after he was ousted in a messy power struggle that split their party down the line, had last week implied Ong abused his power by reserving the number plates for MCA.
Ong, the Pandan MP, has denied the allegations and walloped Kong back.
"What was revealed by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha was the memorandum dated Feb 17 and signed by my senior private secretary then. At the time, I was on sick leave following heel surgery. No decision was taken on this. I returned to work in early March. On March 16, outstanding cases were brought before me, some of which I approved and others I rejected, including this case - rejected," Bernama reported Tee Keat as saying.
The new ruling clique
Kong - ended PKFZ probe when he took over
Indeed, with a year to go for the MCA to hold its 2011 party polls, battle lines are already being drawn by current president Chua Soi Lek and his loyalists which include Kong. Already, Chua and his team appear to have forgotten their promises to close ranks and reunite the MCA. Instead, they appear to be busy consolidating their grip on the Chinese-based party.
This would include knocking out Ong and his supporters. In fact, they have already cut Ong loose by stripping him of the Transport portfolio. And with latest car-plates brouhaha, it looks like 'phase two' will involve a major smear campaign against Ong and his camp.
“It certainly looks like the new ruling clique wants to totally wipe out Ong Tee Keat’s influence in the party. First, the 9888 radio station scandal and now the car plates,” PKR strategic director Tian Chua told Malaysia Chronicle.
Target
Tian was referring to the sacking of key staff at MCA-owned 988 radio station, including popular dee-jay Jamaluddin Ibrahim. 988’s flagship Zhao Dian Shuo Ma or Say Hi to Malaysia show is very popular with the Chinese-speaking crowd, who enjoy the discussions on current issues and regular phone-in sessions. The station has previously claimed an audience of more than a million listeners - a large number of whom are MCA grassroots.
Jamaluddin has lashed out at Soi Lek
Chua, who has been accused of shutting down the show because Jamaluddin was an ardent Ong supporter, had promised to lead MCA for only one year and to step down at the 2011 polls. But a string of recent incidents, including the promotion of his son to a deputy minister’s post, has sparked uneasiness that he will renege on his word.
“The next showdown will be much more dirty than the 2009 power struggle. Chua has already armed himself for war with his famous team of cyber-troopers," an MCA watcher told Malaysia Chronicle.
"He may go after Pakatan Rakyat and Perkasa but the real target is Ong, because at the moment, the mood in MCA is that at least Ong despite his angin is still more trustworthy. It also shows what a lack of talent there is in MCA. Nobody good will think of joining them."
23 September 2010
MCA vehicle plate memo rejected: Tee Keat
2010-09-22 18:43
PETALING JAYA, Wednesday 22 September 2010 (Bernama) -- Former Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat today said he had disagreed and rejected a memorandum written by his private secretary asking for vehicle registration plates bearing 'MCA' to be reserved for members of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA).
"I still remember, among the things that came to my attention which I rejected included thus memorandum although I had returned to duty in March after some health problems," he said.
Ong also said that he had instructed that no car registration numbers were to be reserved for members of the public whether in Melaka or any state except for certain cases and after due diligence by his ministry.
He told this to reporters after making a visit to Kiwanis' Down Syndrome Foundation's premises here.
Yesterday, current Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha, who is also MCA secretary-general, had revealed to the press the memorandum which was dated Feb 17, 2010 after he was asked to comment about rumours that vehicle registration plates from MCA1 to MCA 9999 were to be reserved for MCA members when the issuing of "MBY' number plates in Melaka were completed.
"I have this letter dated Feb 17, 2010. I need not say more," Kong had told reporters present when asked to elaborate on the matter.
Ong added that he could not understand why the new Transport Minister (Kong) did not delve deeper into the memorandum and verify the facts before issuing statements on the matter.
According to Ong, Kong also had not contacted him for clarification on the matter more so when he (Ong) was still easily available as he was carrying out his functions as normal as the member of parliament for Pandan.
He also said any decision taken by a previous minister could be overriden by the succeeding minister.
PETALING JAYA, Wednesday 22 September 2010 (Bernama) -- Former Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat today said he had disagreed and rejected a memorandum written by his private secretary asking for vehicle registration plates bearing 'MCA' to be reserved for members of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA).
"I still remember, among the things that came to my attention which I rejected included thus memorandum although I had returned to duty in March after some health problems," he said.
Ong also said that he had instructed that no car registration numbers were to be reserved for members of the public whether in Melaka or any state except for certain cases and after due diligence by his ministry.
He told this to reporters after making a visit to Kiwanis' Down Syndrome Foundation's premises here.
Yesterday, current Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha, who is also MCA secretary-general, had revealed to the press the memorandum which was dated Feb 17, 2010 after he was asked to comment about rumours that vehicle registration plates from MCA1 to MCA 9999 were to be reserved for MCA members when the issuing of "MBY' number plates in Melaka were completed.
"I have this letter dated Feb 17, 2010. I need not say more," Kong had told reporters present when asked to elaborate on the matter.
Ong added that he could not understand why the new Transport Minister (Kong) did not delve deeper into the memorandum and verify the facts before issuing statements on the matter.
According to Ong, Kong also had not contacted him for clarification on the matter more so when he (Ong) was still easily available as he was carrying out his functions as normal as the member of parliament for Pandan.
He also said any decision taken by a previous minister could be overriden by the succeeding minister.
20 September 2010
Don't think what's there in a handshake - thers's plenty in it
Monday September 20, 2010
Monday Starters - By Soo Ewe Jin
HOW many hands do you have to shake daily in the course of work? Certainly not as many as politicians but still enough for you to be able to know that there are subtle differences in the way a handshake is executed.
As with all forms of social behaviour, one can supposedly read a lot into the way a handshake is given, or received. More so when the two individuals are in business or politics.
In my opinion, a handshake is simply a form of greeting and I appreciate it when it is firm and friendly but not too firm that you feel he is trying to break your hand.
And the reason I am writing about this to brighten up your Monday is that scientists from University College London have determined that a firm handshake is a sign of longevity.
Monday Starters - By Soo Ewe Jin
HOW many hands do you have to shake daily in the course of work? Certainly not as many as politicians but still enough for you to be able to know that there are subtle differences in the way a handshake is executed.
As with all forms of social behaviour, one can supposedly read a lot into the way a handshake is given, or received. More so when the two individuals are in business or politics.
In my opinion, a handshake is simply a form of greeting and I appreciate it when it is firm and friendly but not too firm that you feel he is trying to break your hand.
And the reason I am writing about this to brighten up your Monday is that scientists from University College London have determined that a firm handshake is a sign of longevity.
The strength of your handshake could be a clue to how long you’ll live, according to findings revealed in the latest issue of British Medical Journal which was picked up by the mainstream press last week.
The study was carried out at the Medical Research Council-funded Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing and combined the results of more than 30 earlier research projects, involving tens of thousands of people, which looked at “physical capability” and mortality.
Basically, the researchers found that death rates over the period of the studies were 67% higher in people with the weakest grip strength compared with the strongest.
The study also shows that the slowest walkers are almost three times more likely to die compared with the fastest and those slowest to rise from a chair had double the mortality rate compared with those quickest to their feet.
So, in a nutshell, if you give a firm handshake, walk at a brisk pace, and are quick to get off your chair when someone enters the room, the scientists are telling you that you’ve still a long way to go before you kick the bucket.
I am sure there is no universal definition of the various types of handshakes, but I found this information on the Internet quite humorous in explaining the two extremes of handshakes.
·The Knuckle Cruncher: This type of person is earnest but nervous. While meaning to convey warmth through a tight grip of your hand, the person only causes you pain. The impression created is definitely that of a person who lacks sensitivity.
·Dead Fish Handshaker: This type of person, who places a limp, lifeless hand in yours, is sending a negative message. While the knuckle cruncher hurts you, at least there is a desire to express a real feeling. You are left with the impression of this person having a lacklustre personality.
The UCL scientists will surmise differently: The knuckle cruncher will live long and healthy and the dead fish handshaker is in serious trouble, healthwise.
If you are either a Knuckle Cruncher or Dead Fish, consider practising on a long-suffering friend to perfect a nice, in-between grip – something that says, “I’m not sure if I’ll live to a ripe old age but I sure am enjoying my time here.”
# Deputy executive editor Soo Ewe Jin wonders if people still subscribe to the saying that “a man’s word is his bond, a handshake is a contract.”
Sultan Azlan Shah takes ETS ride home
Monday September 20, 2010
The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, waving to media and officials as the electric train service (ETS) pulled in at the Ipoh Railway Station yesterday.
The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, waving to media and officials as the electric train service (ETS) pulled in at the Ipoh Railway Station yesterday.
The Sultan was accompanied by the Raja Permaisuri Perak, Tuanku Bainun (in the background).
The royal couple arrived at the station at 4.23pm. Sultan Azlan Shah and his entourage had boarded the train at the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station at 2.15pm.
The unexpected presence of Sultan Azlan Shah obviously delighted his subjects who lined both sides of the yellow carpet to shake hands with him while snapping away with their cameras and mobile phones.
KTMB’s ETS chief operating officer Azizullah Kinayatullah said his office received a phone call on Friday that the Sultan wanted to travel on the ETS.
“Tuanku said it was a good trip and that he enjoyed it,” said Azizullah. — Bernama
The royal couple arrived at the station at 4.23pm. Sultan Azlan Shah and his entourage had boarded the train at the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station at 2.15pm.
The unexpected presence of Sultan Azlan Shah obviously delighted his subjects who lined both sides of the yellow carpet to shake hands with him while snapping away with their cameras and mobile phones.
KTMB’s ETS chief operating officer Azizullah Kinayatullah said his office received a phone call on Friday that the Sultan wanted to travel on the ETS.
“Tuanku said it was a good trip and that he enjoyed it,” said Azizullah. — Bernama
MAS moves up a notch in airline poll
Monday September 20, 2010
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) moved up a spot to 7th position in an international airline poll.
MAS said in a press statement that it was delighted by its improved results in the Top 10 Airlines Worldwide category by Smart Travel Asia.
“Asia is our main market and we are delighted to receive the recognition as 60% of the voters are based in Asia,” said MAS senior general manager in the managing director’s office Muzzaffar Othman.
He added the results would boost MAS’ commitment to provide five-star services to its customers.
The selection criteria was based on a combination of actual travel experience, word-of-mouth and an idea of the brand drawn from advertising and editorial exposure in the media, primarily online.
Muzzaffar said MAS was looking forward to delivery of its new planes.
“The new B737-800s will be delivered next month.
MAS said in a press statement that it was delighted by its improved results in the Top 10 Airlines Worldwide category by Smart Travel Asia.
“Asia is our main market and we are delighted to receive the recognition as 60% of the voters are based in Asia,” said MAS senior general manager in the managing director’s office Muzzaffar Othman.
He added the results would boost MAS’ commitment to provide five-star services to its customers.
The selection criteria was based on a combination of actual travel experience, word-of-mouth and an idea of the brand drawn from advertising and editorial exposure in the media, primarily online.
Muzzaffar said MAS was looking forward to delivery of its new planes.
“The new B737-800s will be delivered next month.
“We will be the first airline in Asia and second in the world to receive the new Boeing Sky Interior,’’ he said.
In two other categories, MAS ranked 5th in the Top 10 Airlines Cabin Service and 6th in Top 10 Airlines Business Class.
In two other categories, MAS ranked 5th in the Top 10 Airlines Cabin Service and 6th in Top 10 Airlines Business Class.
Twitter games: Najib tops list with 33,000 followers
Saturday September 18, 2010
By THO XIN YI
thoxinyi@thestar.com.my
REACHING politicians to hear their thoughts or highlight your problems has never been so easy.
Just log on to Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/) and you can find many of them giving their opinion on current issues, telling their followers where they are and what they are doing.
Topping the list is none other than Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) with 33,000 followers.
MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek (@drchuasl) — who had earlier urged every MCA leader to join Twitter — tweets actively, too.
The ministers who are making their presence felt on Twitter include Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (@ Hishammuddin), Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai (@liowtionglai), Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Sharizat Abdul Jalil (@ ShahrizatJalil), Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong (@ weekasiongmp), Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin (@ Peterchinfahkui), Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir (@ MukhrizMahathir), Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Senator Gan Ping Sieu (@ganpingsieu) and Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Chua Tee Yong (@chuaty).
By THO XIN YI
thoxinyi@thestar.com.my
REACHING politicians to hear their thoughts or highlight your problems has never been so easy.
Just log on to Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/) and you can find many of them giving their opinion on current issues, telling their followers where they are and what they are doing.
Topping the list is none other than Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) with 33,000 followers.
MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek (@drchuasl) — who had earlier urged every MCA leader to join Twitter — tweets actively, too.
The ministers who are making their presence felt on Twitter include Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (@ Hishammuddin), Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai (@liowtionglai), Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Sharizat Abdul Jalil (@ ShahrizatJalil), Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong (@ weekasiongmp), Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin (@ Peterchinfahkui), Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir (@ MukhrizMahathir), Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Senator Gan Ping Sieu (@ganpingsieu) and Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Chua Tee Yong (@chuaty).
Fast and reliable: Get links to StarMetro stories and follow our reporters as they cover the Klang Valley via twitter.com/thestarmetro.
Among the MCA leaders who have joined the bandwagon are former Subang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng (@hwabeng), former Wanita MCA chief Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun (@chewmeifun), former Minister of Transport, former MCA President Pandan MP Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat (@talk2otk) and MCA presidential council member Tan Sri Dr Fong Chan Onn (@fongchanonn).
Twitter is not always about serious issues for Selangor MCA Youth Chief Dr Kow Cheong Wei (@drkowcheongwei), who sometimes tweets about his plants and fishes.
To him, Twitter provides an interaction without border. He can discuss his political views and send out motivational words or wishes to his followers.
On politicians from both sides criticising each other on Twitter, Kow said he would not support meaningless quarrels.
“Politicians should challenge with facts, debate on differences and display their talents while at it,” he said.
Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) interacts heavily with his followers, while MIC Youth chief T. Mohan (@MohanThangarasu) sets an example for his youth members in using Twitter to disseminate information.
“My youth and Putera boys are very active on Twitter. I monitor their tweets although I don’t always reply. But when there is a need, I answer their questions.
“Twitter makes it easier for them to get some important facts and data from the party leaders,” he said.
He added that he used Twitter to counter allegations towards MIC and Barisan, besides keeping himself updated with the happenings around the world.
Among the MCA leaders who have joined the bandwagon are former Subang Jaya assemblyman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng (@hwabeng), former Wanita MCA chief Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun (@chewmeifun), former Minister of Transport, former MCA President Pandan MP Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat (@talk2otk) and MCA presidential council member Tan Sri Dr Fong Chan Onn (@fongchanonn).
Twitter is not always about serious issues for Selangor MCA Youth Chief Dr Kow Cheong Wei (@drkowcheongwei), who sometimes tweets about his plants and fishes.
To him, Twitter provides an interaction without border. He can discuss his political views and send out motivational words or wishes to his followers.
On politicians from both sides criticising each other on Twitter, Kow said he would not support meaningless quarrels.
“Politicians should challenge with facts, debate on differences and display their talents while at it,” he said.
Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) interacts heavily with his followers, while MIC Youth chief T. Mohan (@MohanThangarasu) sets an example for his youth members in using Twitter to disseminate information.
“My youth and Putera boys are very active on Twitter. I monitor their tweets although I don’t always reply. But when there is a need, I answer their questions.
“Twitter makes it easier for them to get some important facts and data from the party leaders,” he said.
He added that he used Twitter to counter allegations towards MIC and Barisan, besides keeping himself updated with the happenings around the world.
Avid interactor: Khairy has 14,000 followers on Twitter.
“Twitter also provides a platform for transparent and open discussions,” Mohan said.
Former Kelana Jaya MP Loh Seng Kok (@ LohSengKok) likes Twitter as it is a speedy and straightforward way to reach out to his friends.
“I joined Twitter just recently to keep track of the “most talked about” topics and to get the latest news even before it is published in the news portals.
“For me, I mostly tweet about political and social issues. On Aug 27, I tweeted that the Constitution of Malaysia came into force on that day 53 years ago, which was an interesting information to share with all,” he said.
In addition to those who were mentioned in an earlier story (Staying updated through social media on Jan 30), the MPs and assemblymen in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor who have joined Twitter are Klang MP Charles Santiago (@MPKlang), Hulu Selangor MP P. Kamalanathan (@PKamalanathan), Titiwangsa MP Dr Lo’ Lo’ Ghazali (@Docmarjan), Kuala Selangor MP Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (@DrDzul), Selayang MP Willian Leong (@Selayang97), Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah (@n_izzah), Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng (@limlipeng), Subang MP Sivarasa Rasiah (@SivarasaRasiah), Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lau Weng San (@ lauwengsan), Kota Alam Shah assemblyman M. Manoharan (@mallaw), Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah (@Ean_Yong) and Teratai assemblyman Jenice Lee (@jeniceleeyh).
Seputeh MP and Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok (@teresakok) said she was influenced by DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang (@limkitsiang) to start tweeting.
“Lim was the one who got us started on emails and blogs years ago. Lately, he always talked about Twitter and it caught my interest and so I decided to find out for myself what it is all about,” she said.
She provided updates mostly on her whereabouts, the press conferences she had, her thoughts on current issues and if time permits, her jogging sessions.
“I try to avoid fiery arguments on Twitter. It is for me to share what I see, feel and think for my friends and followers to know me better,” she said.
“Twitter also provides a platform for transparent and open discussions,” Mohan said.
Former Kelana Jaya MP Loh Seng Kok (@ LohSengKok) likes Twitter as it is a speedy and straightforward way to reach out to his friends.
“I joined Twitter just recently to keep track of the “most talked about” topics and to get the latest news even before it is published in the news portals.
“For me, I mostly tweet about political and social issues. On Aug 27, I tweeted that the Constitution of Malaysia came into force on that day 53 years ago, which was an interesting information to share with all,” he said.
In addition to those who were mentioned in an earlier story (Staying updated through social media on Jan 30), the MPs and assemblymen in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor who have joined Twitter are Klang MP Charles Santiago (@MPKlang), Hulu Selangor MP P. Kamalanathan (@PKamalanathan), Titiwangsa MP Dr Lo’ Lo’ Ghazali (@Docmarjan), Kuala Selangor MP Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (@DrDzul), Selayang MP Willian Leong (@Selayang97), Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah (@n_izzah), Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng (@limlipeng), Subang MP Sivarasa Rasiah (@SivarasaRasiah), Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lau Weng San (@ lauwengsan), Kota Alam Shah assemblyman M. Manoharan (@mallaw), Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah (@Ean_Yong) and Teratai assemblyman Jenice Lee (@jeniceleeyh).
Seputeh MP and Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok (@teresakok) said she was influenced by DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang (@limkitsiang) to start tweeting.
“Lim was the one who got us started on emails and blogs years ago. Lately, he always talked about Twitter and it caught my interest and so I decided to find out for myself what it is all about,” she said.
She provided updates mostly on her whereabouts, the press conferences she had, her thoughts on current issues and if time permits, her jogging sessions.
“I try to avoid fiery arguments on Twitter. It is for me to share what I see, feel and think for my friends and followers to know me better,” she said.
Kow: He also tweets about his plants and fishes.
Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo (@GobindSinghDeo) agreed that some people abuse Twitter.
“We listen when there is constructive criticism and refrain from engaging in unnecessary conflicts,” he said.
The Twitter user since April added that he liked Twitter for its spontaneity and convenience, besides updates that were informational, short and straight to the point.
Some councillors, too, make use of the social networking and microblogging service. They use Twitter to provide updates relevant to their jobscopes and programmes initiated by the councils, among others.
Councillors who can be found on Twitter include those from Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) Sufari Tinnin (@joe_Sufari) and Dr Loi Kheng Min (@kmloi), Petaling Jaya City Council Tiew Way Keng (@ TiewWayKeng) and Latheefa Koya (@ LatheefaKoya).
MPSJ councillor Rajiv Rishyakaran (@rajiv4malaysia) said Twitter is a fast and easy way to communicate with the residents.
“Sometimes, the residents also highlight their problems to me through Twitter,” he said.
Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo (@GobindSinghDeo) agreed that some people abuse Twitter.
“We listen when there is constructive criticism and refrain from engaging in unnecessary conflicts,” he said.
The Twitter user since April added that he liked Twitter for its spontaneity and convenience, besides updates that were informational, short and straight to the point.
Some councillors, too, make use of the social networking and microblogging service. They use Twitter to provide updates relevant to their jobscopes and programmes initiated by the councils, among others.
Councillors who can be found on Twitter include those from Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) Sufari Tinnin (@joe_Sufari) and Dr Loi Kheng Min (@kmloi), Petaling Jaya City Council Tiew Way Keng (@ TiewWayKeng) and Latheefa Koya (@ LatheefaKoya).
MPSJ councillor Rajiv Rishyakaran (@rajiv4malaysia) said Twitter is a fast and easy way to communicate with the residents.
“Sometimes, the residents also highlight their problems to me through Twitter,” he said.
MCA Central Committee Members (2010- ),State Assemblyman for 3 terms (1995-2008) Dato' Ti Lian Ker (@tilianker)
Myself Terence Choong a simple Malaysian (@TerenceChoong)
19 September 2010
The States of MALAYSIA ~Perlis Indera Kayangan
Perlis (Jawi ﭬﺮليس) , is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south. Perlis was called Palit (Thai: ปะลิส) by the Siamese when it was under their influence.
The capital of Perlis is Kangar and the Royal capital is Arau. Another important town is Padang Besar, at the Malaysian-Thailand border. The main port and ferry terminal is at the small village of Kuala Perlis, linking mostly to Langkawi Island.
Capital~Kangar
Royal capital~Arau
Area Total~810 km2 (312.7 sq mi)
Perlis was originally part of Kedah, although it occasionally came under rule by Siam or Aceh. After the Siamese conquered Kedah in 1821, the British felt their interests in Perak to be threatened. This resulted in the 1826 Burney and Low Treaties formalising relations between the two Malay states and Siam, their nominal overlord. In the Burney Treaty, the exiled Kedah sultan Ahmad Tajuddin was not restored to his throne.
The capital of Perlis is Kangar and the Royal capital is Arau. Another important town is Padang Besar, at the Malaysian-Thailand border. The main port and ferry terminal is at the small village of Kuala Perlis, linking mostly to Langkawi Island.
Capital~Kangar
Royal capital~Arau
Area Total~810 km2 (312.7 sq mi)
Perlis was originally part of Kedah, although it occasionally came under rule by Siam or Aceh. After the Siamese conquered Kedah in 1821, the British felt their interests in Perak to be threatened. This resulted in the 1826 Burney and Low Treaties formalising relations between the two Malay states and Siam, their nominal overlord. In the Burney Treaty, the exiled Kedah sultan Ahmad Tajuddin was not restored to his throne.
The Flag of Perlis
Perlis Coat of Arms
The States of MALAYSIA ~Pahang Darul Makmur
Pahang is the third largest state in Malaysia, after Sarawak and Sabah, occupying the huge Pahang River river basin. It is bordered to the north by Kelantan, to the west by Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, to the south by Johor and to the east by Terengganu and the South China Sea.
Its state capital is Kuantan, and the royal seat is at Pekan. Other important towns include Jerantut, Kuala Lipis, Temerloh and the hill resorts of Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Tinggi and Fraser's Hill.
The Arabic honorific of Pahang is Darul Makmur ("Abode of Tranquility").
Capital~Kuantan
Royal capital~Pekan
Area Total ~35,964 km2 (13,885.8 sq mi)
Federated into FMS~1895
Japanese occupation ~1942
Accession into Federation of Malaya~1948
Politics and Government
The constitution of Pahang came into force on February 26 1959. The constitution proclaims that Pahang is a Constitutional Monarchy
The Sultan of Pahang is the constitutional ruler of his state and he holds office for life. The 1959 constitution states that the Sultan is " the fountain head of justice and of all authority of government " in the state. He is vested with the executive power of the state, is the Head of the Religion of Islam in the state and the source of all titles and dignities, honours and awards in the state.
The state executive council is established by the 1959 constitution. Its consists of the Menteri Besar , who is its chairman, and ten other members. The Sultan of Pahang appoints the Menteri Besar and the rest of the council from the members of the State Assembly.
Pahang is divided into 11 administrative divisions: Bera, Bentong, Cameron Highlands, Jerantut, Kuantan, Kuala Lipis, Maran, Pekan, Raub, Rompin and Temerloh.
Its state capital is Kuantan, and the royal seat is at Pekan. Other important towns include Jerantut, Kuala Lipis, Temerloh and the hill resorts of Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Tinggi and Fraser's Hill.
The Arabic honorific of Pahang is Darul Makmur ("Abode of Tranquility").
Capital~Kuantan
Royal capital~Pekan
Area Total ~35,964 km2 (13,885.8 sq mi)
Federated into FMS~1895
Japanese occupation ~1942
Accession into Federation of Malaya~1948
Politics and Government
The constitution of Pahang came into force on February 26 1959. The constitution proclaims that Pahang is a Constitutional Monarchy
The Sultan of Pahang is the constitutional ruler of his state and he holds office for life. The 1959 constitution states that the Sultan is " the fountain head of justice and of all authority of government " in the state. He is vested with the executive power of the state, is the Head of the Religion of Islam in the state and the source of all titles and dignities, honours and awards in the state.
The state executive council is established by the 1959 constitution. Its consists of the Menteri Besar , who is its chairman, and ten other members. The Sultan of Pahang appoints the Menteri Besar and the rest of the council from the members of the State Assembly.
Pahang is divided into 11 administrative divisions: Bera, Bentong, Cameron Highlands, Jerantut, Kuantan, Kuala Lipis, Maran, Pekan, Raub, Rompin and Temerloh.
The Flag of Pahang
Pahang Coat of Pahang
The States of MALAYSIA ~Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus
Negeri Sembilan (Jawi: نڬري سمبيلن; Chinese: 森美兰; English: "the State of nine") , is one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia. It is located on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and is bordered in the north by Selangor, in the east by Pahang and in the south by Malacca and Johor.
The name is believed to derive from the nine districts or negara (now known as luak) settled by the Minangkabau, a people originally from West Sumatra (in present-day Indonesia). Minangkabau features are still visible today in traditional architecture and the dialect of Malay spoken.
Unlike the hereditary monarchs of the other royal Malay states, the ruler of Negeri Sembilan is known as Yang di-Pertuan Besar instead of Sultan. The election of the Ruler is also unique whereby he is selected by the council of Undangs who lead the four biggest districts of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol, and Rembau, making it one of the more democratic monarchies.
The capital of Negeri Sembilan is Seremban. The royal capital is Seri Menanti in the district of Kuala Pilah. Other important towns are Port Dickson and Nilai.
The Arabic honorific title of the state is Darul Khusus ("the Special Abode").
Capital~Seremban
Royal capital~Seri Menanti
Government Type~Federal constitutional elective parliamentary monarchy
Area Total~6,645 km2 (2,565.6 sq mi)
Federated into FMS~1895
Japanese occupation~1942
Accession into Federation of Malaya~1948
Constitution
The Constitution of Negeri Sembilan came into force on 26 March 1959. It is divided into two sections. The constitution establishes that the state's form of government is constitutional monarchy.
The official constitutional title of the Ruler of the state is Duli Yang Maha Mulia Yang di-Pertua Besar Negeri Sembilan and he holds office for life. The state's constitution proclaims the Yang di-Pertuan Besar is vested with the Executive Power of the state, is the Head of the Religion of Islam in the state and is the fountain of all honour and dignity for the state.
Unlike Malaysia's eight other Royal Malay states, the Ruler of Negeri Sembilan is elected to his office by the territorial chiefs of the state. These chiefs are titled Undang. Only four of the Undangs have the right to vote in the election for the Ruler of the State. They are:
The name is believed to derive from the nine districts or negara (now known as luak) settled by the Minangkabau, a people originally from West Sumatra (in present-day Indonesia). Minangkabau features are still visible today in traditional architecture and the dialect of Malay spoken.
Unlike the hereditary monarchs of the other royal Malay states, the ruler of Negeri Sembilan is known as Yang di-Pertuan Besar instead of Sultan. The election of the Ruler is also unique whereby he is selected by the council of Undangs who lead the four biggest districts of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol, and Rembau, making it one of the more democratic monarchies.
The capital of Negeri Sembilan is Seremban. The royal capital is Seri Menanti in the district of Kuala Pilah. Other important towns are Port Dickson and Nilai.
The Arabic honorific title of the state is Darul Khusus ("the Special Abode").
Capital~Seremban
Royal capital~Seri Menanti
Government Type~Federal constitutional elective parliamentary monarchy
Area Total~6,645 km2 (2,565.6 sq mi)
Federated into FMS~1895
Japanese occupation~1942
Accession into Federation of Malaya~1948
Constitution
The Constitution of Negeri Sembilan came into force on 26 March 1959. It is divided into two sections. The constitution establishes that the state's form of government is constitutional monarchy.
The official constitutional title of the Ruler of the state is Duli Yang Maha Mulia Yang di-Pertua Besar Negeri Sembilan and he holds office for life. The state's constitution proclaims the Yang di-Pertuan Besar is vested with the Executive Power of the state, is the Head of the Religion of Islam in the state and is the fountain of all honour and dignity for the state.
Unlike Malaysia's eight other Royal Malay states, the Ruler of Negeri Sembilan is elected to his office by the territorial chiefs of the state. These chiefs are titled Undang. Only four of the Undangs have the right to vote in the election for the Ruler of the State. They are:
- The Undang of Sungai Ujong
- The Undang of Jelebu
- The Undang of Johol
- The Undang of Rembau
The Undang themselves cannot stand for election and their choice of ruler is limited to a male Muslim who is Malay and also a "lawfully begotten descendant of Raja Radin ibni Raja Lenggang".
The State Executive Council is established by the 1959 constitution. It consists of the Menteri Besar, who is its Chairman, and ten other members. The Menteri Besar and the other members of the council are appointed by the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar from the members of the State Assembly.
Current states and sub-states of Negeri Sembilan
* Jelai (Inas)
* Jelebu
o Jempol
* Johol
o Ulu Muar
* Rembau
o Gunung Pasir
* Sungai Ujong/Seremban
o Teraci
* Tampin
The State Executive Council is established by the 1959 constitution. It consists of the Menteri Besar, who is its Chairman, and ten other members. The Menteri Besar and the other members of the council are appointed by the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar from the members of the State Assembly.
Current states and sub-states of Negeri Sembilan
* Jelai (Inas)
* Jelebu
o Jempol
* Johol
o Ulu Muar
* Rembau
o Gunung Pasir
* Sungai Ujong/Seremban
o Teraci
* Tampin
Original states of Negeri Sembilan
- Jelai (Inas)
- Jelebu
- Johol
- Kelang (a district in Selangor)
- Naning (a district in Malacca)
- Rembau
- Segamat and Pasir Besar (Segamat is now in Johor State and Pasir Besar is in Tampin)
- Sungai Ujong
- Alu Panah (now divided between Jelebu and Pahang State)
Current administrative districts of Negeri Sembilan
- Jelebu
- Jempol
- Kuala Pilah
- Port Dickson
- Rembau
- Seremban
- Tampin
The Flag Of Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan Coat of Arms
The States of MALAYSIA ~Malacca (Melaka)
Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed The Historical State or Negeri Bersejarah among locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca. It borders Negeri Sembilan to the north and the state of Johor to the south. The capital is Malacca Town. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.
Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates, the monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan, acts as the head of state now.
The state of Malacca covers an area of 1,950-km2, or 0.5 percent of the whole area of Malaysia. The state is divided into 3 districts: Central Melaka (Melaka Tengah) (314 km²), Alor Gajah (660 km²), and Jasin (676 km²). Malacca sits upon the southwestern coast of Malay Peninsula opposite Sumatra, with the state of Negeri Sembilan to the north and Johor to the east. Malacca is also situated roughly two-thirds of the way down the West coast, 148 km south of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and 245 km north of Singapore and commands a central position on the Straits of Malacca. The state capital Malacca Town is strategically located between the two national capitals (of Malaysia and Singapore, respectively) and connected with excellent roads and highways. Malacca still harbors no train station, though the terminal at Tampin, Negeri Sembilan is easily accessible. However, a domestic airport terminal rests in Batu Berendam.
The offshore Pulau Besar, Pulau Upeh and the exclave Tanjung Tuan are also parts of Malacca.
Capital~Malacca Town
Area Total ~1,650 km2 (637.1 sq mi)
Malacca Sultanate~15th century
Portuguese control ~24 August 1511
Dutch control ~14 January 1641
British control ~17 March 1824
Japanese occupation ~1942-1946
Accession into Federation of Malaya ~1948
Malacca is administered by its State Assembly and Executive Committee (EXCO). The State Assembly represents the highest authority in the state and decides on policy matters. The EXCO is responsible to the State Assembly and comprises members who are appointed every five years by the political party in power. It is headed by the Governor (Yang Di-Pertua Negeri) who is appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
The Chief Minister's Department is the administrative pillar of the State Government, and is responsible for the overall administration of the State, as well as its political interest. The administrative complex houses the Chief Minister's office, as well as the office of the State Secretariat. For administrative purposes, Malacca is divided into three districts under separate jurisdiction:
Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates, the monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The Yang di-Pertua Negeri or Governor, rather than a Sultan, acts as the head of state now.
The state of Malacca covers an area of 1,950-km2, or 0.5 percent of the whole area of Malaysia. The state is divided into 3 districts: Central Melaka (Melaka Tengah) (314 km²), Alor Gajah (660 km²), and Jasin (676 km²). Malacca sits upon the southwestern coast of Malay Peninsula opposite Sumatra, with the state of Negeri Sembilan to the north and Johor to the east. Malacca is also situated roughly two-thirds of the way down the West coast, 148 km south of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and 245 km north of Singapore and commands a central position on the Straits of Malacca. The state capital Malacca Town is strategically located between the two national capitals (of Malaysia and Singapore, respectively) and connected with excellent roads and highways. Malacca still harbors no train station, though the terminal at Tampin, Negeri Sembilan is easily accessible. However, a domestic airport terminal rests in Batu Berendam.
The offshore Pulau Besar, Pulau Upeh and the exclave Tanjung Tuan are also parts of Malacca.
Capital~Malacca Town
Area Total ~1,650 km2 (637.1 sq mi)
Malacca Sultanate~15th century
Portuguese control ~24 August 1511
Dutch control ~14 January 1641
British control ~17 March 1824
Japanese occupation ~1942-1946
Accession into Federation of Malaya ~1948
Malacca is administered by its State Assembly and Executive Committee (EXCO). The State Assembly represents the highest authority in the state and decides on policy matters. The EXCO is responsible to the State Assembly and comprises members who are appointed every five years by the political party in power. It is headed by the Governor (Yang Di-Pertua Negeri) who is appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
The Chief Minister's Department is the administrative pillar of the State Government, and is responsible for the overall administration of the State, as well as its political interest. The administrative complex houses the Chief Minister's office, as well as the office of the State Secretariat. For administrative purposes, Malacca is divided into three districts under separate jurisdiction:
- Malacca Central District & Land Office
- Alor Gajah District & Land Office
- asin District & Land Office
These offices render various services and facilities to the people in their daily lives.
Popular historical attractions
Popular historical attractions
- Fort A Famosa: Constructed by the Portuguese in 1511, it suffered severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion. The plan by the British to destroy it was aborted as a result of the intervention of Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808.
- St. John's Fort: Reconstructed by the Dutch in the third quarter of the 18th century, the cannons in this fort point inwards towards the mainland because at that time, the threat to Malacca was mainly from inland rather than the sea.
- St. Peter's Church: Constructed in 1710 under the Dutch administration, the church is the oldest Catholic church in Malaysia. Its facade and decorative embellishment is a mix of both eastern and western architecture. Its bell was delivered from Goa in 1608.
- St. Paul's Church: Constructed by the Portuguese captain, Duarte Coelho, this church was named "Our Lady of The Hill", but was later turned into a burial ground by the Dutch for their noble dead, and renamed "St. Paul's Church". Currently the church is part of the Malaccan Museums Complex. The body of St. Francis Xavier was interred here temporarily before it was taken to Goa, India.
- Christ Church: Constructed in 1753, the structure reflects original Dutch architecture. The building houses hand-crafted church benches, jointless ceiling skylights, a copper replica of the Bible, a headstone written in the Armenian language, and a replica of "The Last Supper".
- Francis Xavier Church: This Gothic church was built by a French priest, Rev. Fabre, in 1849, to commemorate St. Francis Xavier who is also known as the "Apostle of the East". St. Francis Xavier is credited for his Catholic missionary work in Southeast Asia during the 16th century.
- Stadthuys: Constructed in 1650 as the residence of the Dutch Governor and his deputy, the structure reflects Dutch architecture. It is today the "Museum of History and Ethnography". The museum exhibits traditional wedding clothes and artifacts of Melaka, dating back to its days of glory.
- Cheng Hoon Teng Temple: Located along Jalan Tokong (formerly Temple Street) in the core zone of the Malacca Unesco World Heritage Site. It is the oldest functioning temple in Malaysia and grandest temple in Malacca.
- Jonker Street (Jalan Hang Jebat): This street is famous for its antique goods. It is also famous for its carnival-like atmosphere during weekend nights.
- Portuguese Square: Located within the Portuguese Settlement, the square is the culmination of Portuguese culture in its full splendour and colours.
- Tranquerah Mosque: The oldest mosque in Malacca.
In order to attract more tourists to Malacca, the State government has built a number of museums to house its rich cultural heritage.
Key people from Malacca
The following is a list of historically significant as well as well-known contemporary personages who are either born in Malacca, or otherwise, significantly linked to the history of Malacca:
Key people from Malacca
The following is a list of historically significant as well as well-known contemporary personages who are either born in Malacca, or otherwise, significantly linked to the history of Malacca:
- Tun Ghafar Baba, Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister (1986–1993), UMNO Vice-President (1962–1987), Malacca Chief Minister (1959–1963).
- Ibu Zain, was a pioneer for Malay man (Srikandi) in education, nationalist and politics in Malaysia.
- Shirley Geok-lin Lim, award winning novelist, writer and Professor of English, University of California at Santa Barbara
- Maria Jane Dyer a.k.a. Maria Jane Taylor, born in Malacca in 1837, pioneer missionary to China, daughter of Samuel Dyer and Maria (Tarn) Dyer, she became the wife of James Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission.
Flag of Malaka
Melaka Coat of Arms
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