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Cooperation with China's Geely to revive national car brand: Malaysian PM
2018-04-28 10:44 Xinhua Editor: Gu Liping
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks at an event at a DRB-Hicom complex in Pekan in the eastern state of Pahang, Malaysia, on April 27, 2018, one day ahead of the Nomination Day of the general election. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Friday highlighted the capacity of China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, saying Geely will help the Malaysian national car brand Proton retain its competitiveness locally and internationally.
Najib made the remarks at a DRB-Hicom complex in Pekan in eastern state of Pahang. The Malaysian conglomerate sold a 49.9-percent stake in Proton to Geely last June.
"Geely is highly advanced and has huge research and development funds up to billions (of U.S. dollars) a year, apart from having large markets for its vehicles," Najib told hundreds of DRB-Hicom employees, adding Geely also owns the Swedish car brand Volvo and a 10 percent stake in German carmaker Mercedes Benz.
"Just imagine the benefits when we become a strategic partner to a company that is strong and solid like that. It's not only a company based in China, but also a multi-national company," he added.
Najib also defended DRB-Hicom's move to sell part of Proton, saying it was a business decision based on Geely's merit and the decision was made by DRB-Hicom and Proton, instead of the government.
During the event, Najib announced a series of generous handouts, including an incentive bonus of 500 ringgit (127.7 U.S. dollars) for each of DRB-Hicom's 60,000 employees.
Proton, which was founded in 1983 by former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, has been under-performing in recent years and relied heavily on government loans to continue its operation.
After Geely bought into Proton, the new management pledged to cut costs and redundancy in order to re-claim Proton's position as Malaysia's best-selling car.
2018-04-28 10:44 Xinhua Editor: Gu Liping
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks at an event at a DRB-Hicom complex in Pekan in the eastern state of Pahang, Malaysia, on April 27, 2018, one day ahead of the Nomination Day of the general election. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Friday highlighted the capacity of China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, saying Geely will help the Malaysian national car brand Proton retain its competitiveness locally and internationally.
Najib made the remarks at a DRB-Hicom complex in Pekan in eastern state of Pahang. The Malaysian conglomerate sold a 49.9-percent stake in Proton to Geely last June.
"Geely is highly advanced and has huge research and development funds up to billions (of U.S. dollars) a year, apart from having large markets for its vehicles," Najib told hundreds of DRB-Hicom employees, adding Geely also owns the Swedish car brand Volvo and a 10 percent stake in German carmaker Mercedes Benz.
"Just imagine the benefits when we become a strategic partner to a company that is strong and solid like that. It's not only a company based in China, but also a multi-national company," he added.
Najib also defended DRB-Hicom's move to sell part of Proton, saying it was a business decision based on Geely's merit and the decision was made by DRB-Hicom and Proton, instead of the government.
During the event, Najib announced a series of generous handouts, including an incentive bonus of 500 ringgit (127.7 U.S. dollars) for each of DRB-Hicom's 60,000 employees.
Proton, which was founded in 1983 by former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, has been under-performing in recent years and relied heavily on government loans to continue its operation.
After Geely bought into Proton, the new management pledged to cut costs and redundancy in order to re-claim Proton's position as Malaysia's best-selling car.
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End of life for these stupid badminton player..
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Badminton - Malaysian Players Banned for 15, 20 Years over Betting, Fixing Offences
02 May 2018 11:00AM
Tan Chun Seang (right) and Zulfadli Zulkiffli, have been suspended from competing in badminton for 15 and 20 years respectively for breaching the Badminton World Federation Code of Conduct in Relation to Betting, Wagering and Irregular Match Results
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Badminton - Malaysian Players Banned for 15, 20 Years over Betting, Fixing Offences
02 May 2018 11:00AM
Tan Chun Seang (right) and Zulfadli Zulkiffli, have been suspended from competing in badminton for 15 and 20 years respectively for breaching the Badminton World Federation Code of Conduct in Relation to Betting, Wagering and Irregular Match Results
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Developing defense relations between Malaysia and Japan.
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KOTA KINABALU: The strong ties between personnel of the Malaysian navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) was apparentduring a dinner reception on board the Akizuki warship here, yesterday.
Despite the language barrier, the Malaysian and Japanese navy personnel mingled and exchanged knowledge and experiences.
Also present were Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who was the guest of honour, and Sabah Legislative Assembly deputy speaker Datuk Johnson Tee.
At the reception, guests were served with a variety of Japanese cuisine and entertained with a martial arts performance.
The Japanese naval vessel - Akizuki - and submarine Mischisio made its first international port of call at the Sepanggar navy base, yesterday morning.
Earlier in a welcome speech, Consul of the Japan's Consular Office here Hiroko Matsuo said choosing Sabah's state capital as the first foreign port indicated how important the Kota Kinabalu naval nase was for Japan.
"I firmly believe in its significant role in the protection and the security of our nations as well as the maintained stability in this region.
"The vessel Akizuki will conduct a passage exercise with Malaysian vessel KD Kedah and I believe this Malaysia-Japan joint exercise will open the page for closer ties between our two defence organisations and nations amid the increasingly critical security environment in this region," she said.
Meanwhile, Eastern Fleet deputy commander First Admiral Khalid Jaafar noted that Malaysia and Japan have long had a good relationship in terms of politics, economics, and defence.
"Every year, we are honoured to receive ships from JMSDF especially in Kota Kinabalu. It is our hope that this visit will strengthen the long established relationship.
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https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/...trengthen-ties-dinner-onboard-akizuki-warship
JS Mischisio (or Michishio in Japanese roman letters )
KD Kedah and JS Akizuki
Worth noting that JS Michishio and JS Fuyuzuki made a similar visit to Malaysia around the same time last year.
http://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/release/201703/20170314-02.pdf
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KOTA KINABALU: The strong ties between personnel of the Malaysian navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) was apparentduring a dinner reception on board the Akizuki warship here, yesterday.
Despite the language barrier, the Malaysian and Japanese navy personnel mingled and exchanged knowledge and experiences.
Also present were Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who was the guest of honour, and Sabah Legislative Assembly deputy speaker Datuk Johnson Tee.
At the reception, guests were served with a variety of Japanese cuisine and entertained with a martial arts performance.
The Japanese naval vessel - Akizuki - and submarine Mischisio made its first international port of call at the Sepanggar navy base, yesterday morning.
Earlier in a welcome speech, Consul of the Japan's Consular Office here Hiroko Matsuo said choosing Sabah's state capital as the first foreign port indicated how important the Kota Kinabalu naval nase was for Japan.
"I firmly believe in its significant role in the protection and the security of our nations as well as the maintained stability in this region.
"The vessel Akizuki will conduct a passage exercise with Malaysian vessel KD Kedah and I believe this Malaysia-Japan joint exercise will open the page for closer ties between our two defence organisations and nations amid the increasingly critical security environment in this region," she said.
Meanwhile, Eastern Fleet deputy commander First Admiral Khalid Jaafar noted that Malaysia and Japan have long had a good relationship in terms of politics, economics, and defence.
"Every year, we are honoured to receive ships from JMSDF especially in Kota Kinabalu. It is our hope that this visit will strengthen the long established relationship.
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https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/...trengthen-ties-dinner-onboard-akizuki-warship
JS Mischisio (or Michishio in Japanese roman letters )
KD Kedah and JS Akizuki
Worth noting that JS Michishio and JS Fuyuzuki made a similar visit to Malaysia around the same time last year.
http://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/release/201703/20170314-02.pdf
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Tahniah to Najib and UMNO ( + its coalition Barisan Nasional) who will be a big winner in the next GE on 9 May 2018 ...
The majority of Malays, Chinese and Indians Love and vote Najib Razak and BN ...
Malaysia is Malay ... Malay is Malaysia ...
UMNO is Malay and Malay is UMNO ...
http://factsanddetails.com/southeast-asia/Malaysia/sub5_4a/entry-3631.html
The majority of Malays, Chinese and Indians Love and vote Najib Razak and BN ...
Malaysia is Malay ... Malay is Malaysia ...
UMNO is Malay and Malay is UMNO ...
http://factsanddetails.com/southeast-asia/Malaysia/sub5_4a/entry-3631.html
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With PAS help. Of course. But disagree Chinese like Najib.Tahniah to Najib and UMNO ( + its coalition Barisan Nasional) who will be a big winner in the next GE on 9 May 2018 ...
The majority of Malays, Chinese and Indians Love and vote Najib Razak and BN ...
Malaysia is Malay ... Malay is Malaysia ...
UMNO is Malay and Malay is UMNO ...
http://factsanddetails.com/southeast-asia/Malaysia/sub5_4a/entry-3631.html
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Program Mandat bersama Pengerusi Barisan Nasional Najib Razak
Berikut adalah rakaman penuh Program Mandat Bersama Pengerusi Barisan Nasional dan juga Perdana Menteri Najib Razak seperti yang disiarkan secara langsung di stesen televisyen tempatan pada 7 Mei 9 malam. – Admin
We must sow the seeds of goodwill and understanding in every corner of this land, so that we continue to harvest the fruits of progress and prosperity for all Malaysians.
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Anyway congrats.
Program Mandat bersama Pengerusi Barisan Nasional Najib Razak
Berikut adalah rakaman penuh Program Mandat Bersama Pengerusi Barisan Nasional dan juga Perdana Menteri Najib Razak seperti yang disiarkan secara langsung di stesen televisyen tempatan pada 7 Mei 9 malam. – Admin
We must sow the seeds of goodwill and understanding in every corner of this land, so that we continue to harvest the fruits of progress and prosperity for all Malaysians.
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Congratulations to Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Deputy Prime Minister-Elect Dr. Wan Azizah Ismail, and Pakatan Harapan on your victory
After six decades in power, BN falls to ‘Malaysian tsunami’–Malaysiakini
3.35am: (EDITORIAL)
May 9, 2018. This is the day Malaysians experienced the power of the ballot.
Anger towards the current administration had brought them out in large numbers to cast their votes in the historic 14th general election.
Few Malaysians would have thought they would live to see this day – the defeat of the formidable UMNO-led BN/Alliance which had held unbroken power for 61 years.
This is the first time the country has witnessed a change of government since independence from the British in 1957.
Malaysia is probably the only country in the world, apart from a handful of communist states, to have not undergone a regime change.
Pakatan Harapan’s victory is even more remarkable because of the gerrymandering, the numerous attempts by the Election Commission to frustrate the opposition campaign, and the holding of the election in the middle of the week, which most likely resulted in a lower voter turnout.
The rout of BN was made possible by a Malaysian tsunami – a tide which comprised not just the major ethnic groups in the peninsula – Malays, Chinese and Indians – but also those in Sabah and Sarawak.
At the end of the day, the redelineation, which BN pushed through weeks before the election, backfired.
Voters, frustrated with various issues, made a beeline at polling stations nationwide to reverse the efforts by BN and its functionaries to steal this election.
More importantly, this election witnessed a swing among the Malays in favour of the opposition despite the scare-mongering and race-baiting.
With this, Malaysia has taken the first step of becoming a normal country.
A normal country in which two or more coalitions would vie for power. A normal country where power now resided with the people, and not politicians. A normal country in which race and religion would not be an unalloyed obsession.
Now the hard work begins. No one should be under the illusion that a new government would be able to reverse the rot that had taken root for decades.
For a country that is so divided, it would take time to heal the wounds, and for Malaysians to rebuild the trust for one another and for the many institutions that have failed them.
Credit must also be given to those in BN such as UMNO Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin, UMNO Treasurer-General Salleh Said Keruak and BN Strategic Communications Department Director Abdul Rahman Dahlan who were gracious in accepting defeat, emphasising that the voice of the people was paramount.
Similarly, supporters of Harapan must also be gracious in victory.
May 9, 2018, is also a reminder to all politicians not to take the people for granted. It is a reminder that it is the rakyat who are their masters, and the politicians have been elected to serve, and not lord over them. It would be wise for the incoming government to remember this.
Congratulations, Malaysia. At last, power to the people!
After six decades in power, BN falls to ‘Malaysian tsunami’–Malaysiakini
3.35am: (EDITORIAL)
May 9, 2018. This is the day Malaysians experienced the power of the ballot.
Anger towards the current administration had brought them out in large numbers to cast their votes in the historic 14th general election.
Few Malaysians would have thought they would live to see this day – the defeat of the formidable UMNO-led BN/Alliance which had held unbroken power for 61 years.
This is the first time the country has witnessed a change of government since independence from the British in 1957.
Malaysia is probably the only country in the world, apart from a handful of communist states, to have not undergone a regime change.
Pakatan Harapan’s victory is even more remarkable because of the gerrymandering, the numerous attempts by the Election Commission to frustrate the opposition campaign, and the holding of the election in the middle of the week, which most likely resulted in a lower voter turnout.
The rout of BN was made possible by a Malaysian tsunami – a tide which comprised not just the major ethnic groups in the peninsula – Malays, Chinese and Indians – but also those in Sabah and Sarawak.
At the end of the day, the redelineation, which BN pushed through weeks before the election, backfired.
Voters, frustrated with various issues, made a beeline at polling stations nationwide to reverse the efforts by BN and its functionaries to steal this election.
More importantly, this election witnessed a swing among the Malays in favour of the opposition despite the scare-mongering and race-baiting.
With this, Malaysia has taken the first step of becoming a normal country.
A normal country in which two or more coalitions would vie for power. A normal country where power now resided with the people, and not politicians. A normal country in which race and religion would not be an unalloyed obsession.
Now the hard work begins. No one should be under the illusion that a new government would be able to reverse the rot that had taken root for decades.
For a country that is so divided, it would take time to heal the wounds, and for Malaysians to rebuild the trust for one another and for the many institutions that have failed them.
Credit must also be given to those in BN such as UMNO Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin, UMNO Treasurer-General Salleh Said Keruak and BN Strategic Communications Department Director Abdul Rahman Dahlan who were gracious in accepting defeat, emphasising that the voice of the people was paramount.
Similarly, supporters of Harapan must also be gracious in victory.
May 9, 2018, is also a reminder to all politicians not to take the people for granted. It is a reminder that it is the rakyat who are their masters, and the politicians have been elected to serve, and not lord over them. It would be wise for the incoming government to remember this.
Congratulations, Malaysia. At last, power to the people!
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I did not expect Najib to surrender easily.Congratulations to Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Deputy Prime Minister-Elect Dr. Wan Azizah Ismail, and Pakatan Harapan on your victory
After six decades in power, BN falls to ‘Malaysian tsunami’–Malaysiakini
3.35am: (EDITORIAL)
May 9, 2018. This is the day Malaysians experienced the power of the ballot.
Anger towards the current administration had brought them out in large numbers to cast their votes in the historic 14th general election.
Few Malaysians would have thought they would live to see this day – the defeat of the formidable UMNO-led BN/Alliance which had held unbroken power for 61 years.
This is the first time the country has witnessed a change of government since independence from the British in 1957.
Malaysia is probably the only country in the world, apart from a handful of communist states, to have not undergone a regime change.
Pakatan Harapan’s victory is even more remarkable because of the gerrymandering, the numerous attempts by the Election Commission to frustrate the opposition campaign, and the holding of the election in the middle of the week, which most likely resulted in a lower voter turnout.
The rout of BN was made possible by a Malaysian tsunami – a tide which comprised not just the major ethnic groups in the peninsula – Malays, Chinese and Indians – but also those in Sabah and Sarawak.
At the end of the day, the redelineation, which BN pushed through weeks before the election, backfired.
Voters, frustrated with various issues, made a beeline at polling stations nationwide to reverse the efforts by BN and its functionaries to steal this election.
More importantly, this election witnessed a swing among the Malays in favour of the opposition despite the scare-mongering and race-baiting.
With this, Malaysia has taken the first step of becoming a normal country.
A normal country in which two or more coalitions would vie for power. A normal country where power now resided with the people, and not politicians. A normal country in which race and religion would not be an unalloyed obsession.
Now the hard work begins. No one should be under the illusion that a new government would be able to reverse the rot that had taken root for decades.
For a country that is so divided, it would take time to heal the wounds, and for Malaysians to rebuild the trust for one another and for the many institutions that have failed them.
Credit must also be given to those in BN such as UMNO Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin, UMNO Treasurer-General Salleh Said Keruak and BN Strategic Communications Department Director Abdul Rahman Dahlan who were gracious in accepting defeat, emphasising that the voice of the people was paramount.
Similarly, supporters of Harapan must also be gracious in victory.
May 9, 2018, is also a reminder to all politicians not to take the people for granted. It is a reminder that it is the rakyat who are their masters, and the politicians have been elected to serve, and not lord over them. It would be wise for the incoming government to remember this.
Congratulations, Malaysia. At last, power to the people!
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Yup ... It is very difficult to make a fundamental change after more than 60 years of "Status Quo" in Malaysia ...
Najib and BN (suppoted by masive of funds and network) has still a chance to continue to lead Malaysia if and if YDPA, ATM and PDRM still continue to "stand still" behind him .. For YDPA, ATM and PDRM (especially their elites) .. Tun Mahathir is a "biggest threats" .... So, the scenario to "coup d'etat" (like Thai army did to PM Thaksin) will also happen in Putrajaya soon ...
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Security forces shoot dead 4 men in Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU, May 8 (Bernama) -- Security forces based here shot dead four men believed to be members of a kidnap-for-ransom gang off Sahabat near here, about 13.6 nautical miles from Pulau Malamanuk, Philippines, early today.
Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Ramli Din said an integrated team comprising the eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom), 69 Commando unit and Marine Police was patrolling the waters when they intercepted around 2 am, a boat with a number of people on board which was suspiciously speeding towards a fishing boat.
"The security team acted promptly and was approaching the boat when all of a sudden shots rang out. The security team fired back in defence," he told a press conference here today, adding, the bodies of two suspects were found on the boat while another two, floating in the water.
He said the suspects were believed to be in their 20s to 40s and did not have any identification document.
A Remington Rand pistol and a grenade launcher were also seized from the boat, he said.
Ramli said 69 Commando and Marine Police personnel dived into the water in an attempt to retrieve firearm believed to have fallen into the sea from the suspects' grasp during the shootout but had not recovered the weapons.
Meanwhile, he disclosed that the security forces early this year succeeded in foiling 33 attempts of cross border crime in the ESSZone.
http://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=1462483
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ATM alone can already do it. Cheaper and less headache.
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It was like a Revolution except there was no blood spilled, no guns were fired. People power prevails with their votes kicking out the corrupted, power hungry, racist and stupid politicians from BN, especially those from UMNO.
New Malaysia emerged from May 9th. Negaraku has regained its shine, We shall be proud people again!
New Malaysia emerged from May 9th. Negaraku has regained its shine, We shall be proud people again!
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Totally unthinkable, new government is democratically elected.
Jangan terikut-ikut cara rejim barat.
