Anwar takes up refuge offer from Turkish embassy

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sought refuge at the Turkish Embassy at the invitation of its Ambassador to Malaysia Barlas Ozener.
The PKR de factor leader wrote on his blog at anwaribrahimblog.com that he had gone to the embassy because he feared for his personal safety.
“I was transported to the embassy earlier this morning (Sunday). I thank all those who offered to assist me in this time of need and am grateful to the Turkish ambassador for extending an invitation to me to seek refuge within the embassy,” he said.
“I would like to assure my family, friends and supporters in Malaysia that I am safe and remain committed as ever before in continuing the struggle for a free and just Malaysia.”
According to Kelantan Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Nik Aziz that the allegation maybe political ploy to trap Anwar.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak denies his involvement in Anwar sodomy allegation.

At the same time, Anwar has filed a suit against his former aide for allegedly lodging a malicious and false report against him and defaming him

The man behind sodomy claim

With the special officer of Deputy Prime Minister


With Minister of Cosumer and Trade, Datuk Sharir Kadir



With Youth and Sports Minister, Datuk Azalina Othman


With Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Muhammad

Saiful Bukhari Azlan,23 years old is the accuser of the sodomy allegation below. Many believes Saiful is the mole who was planted by a high ranking government official to topple Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim political future. He was seen taking photo with a few cabinet minister.

Aide alleges sodomy: Report lodged
Jun 28, 08 11:03pm
Updated June 29, 08 01.30 am
A police report has been lodged against PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim for allegedly sodomosing one of his aides - the second time that such an accusation had been made in over 10 years.
The report was lodged by the 23-year-old victim at the Jalan Travers police station at 6pm.
KL police chief DCP Muhammad Sabtu Osman has confirmed that the report had been made.
It is learnt that Anwar met with a number of party leaders at an emergency meeting late tonight.
At 11.15pm, PKR sent out an SMS message stating that the police had detained Anwar’s special aide Saiful Bahari this afternoon and forced him to lodge a police report about being sodomised by his boss.
It added that the police are expected to arrest Anwar soon.

Deputy PM's wife at Altantuya Murder Scene?

Look's like there is a new claims on Altantuya murder case that Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, the wife of the current Deputy PM was accused to be present at the murder scene of the Mongolian model, Altantuya Sharibu.

The statutory declaration was subscribed and solemnly declared by Raja Petra Kamarudin on 18 June 2008.
Meanwhile, veteran DAP politician and lawyer Karpal Singh wants attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail to immediately initiate an investigation into the fresh explosive allegations over the Altantuya Shaaribuu murder.

I hope there will be no cover up on this high profile murder case.

No motion of no-confidence today in Parliament

Abdullah is save as of now. No motion of no-confidence against the PM has been tabled in Parliament today. One of the reason is because both the 2 SAPP MPs were absent from today's parliament session. The 2 are Datuk Chua Soon Bui (Tawau) and Datuk Eric Enchin Majimbun (Sepanggar).
At the same time, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Shahrir Abdul Samad has tabled a motion in Parliament seeking support for the government's measures over food, oil and commodities price increases, including the reduction of oil subsidies.

According to Lim Kit Siang, DAP party advisor, even though there is no motion was submitted to speaker prior to parliament session today, the government's motion can be turned into a no-confidence motion against the prime minister if there are enough numbers in Parliament to defeat it.

Most of the Pakatan Rakyat supporters are waiting eagerly for this motion to be table but will there be any turnaround from Datuk Yong's SAPP?

SAPP to move no vote of confidence against Abdullah

Breaking news! Sabah Progressive Party(SAPP) will back a no-confidence motion against PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi when Parliament resumes on Monday.

This is a first time in Malaysian political history where a vote of no-confidence will be move againts its PM.

SAPP have 2 MPs- Datuk Dr Chua Soon Bui (Tawai) and Datuk Eric Enchin Majimbun (Sepanggar) - and another 4 assemblyman.

SAPP states 4 reasons for this decision.

PSM allowed to register as political party

Socialist Party of Malaysia or Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM)has finally obtained approval from the Home Ministry to register as a political party after a 10-year battle that included a protracted law suit against the government.

Gov't makes about-turn on PSM status and was PSM told to send fresh application

Will PSM join Pakatan Rakyat? PSM have not make a stand on this.

Perak PKR Youth Convention 2008

Yesterday, PKR Youth a.ka. Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) Negeri Perak held a closed door convention for it's youth member from Perak States. It was held a PTTC building in Jelapang, Ipoh.

Among the VIPs attended this convention are PKR advisor Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, PKR Vice-President Mustaffa Kamil Ayub, PKR Youth Chief Shamsul Iskandar, PKR Youth Deputy Chief Fariz Musa, PKR Perak Chairman Haji Ismail Yusof and PKR Perak Youth Chief Annuar Zakaria.

The panelist during the convention

Among the YB who is also AMK high profile member attended this convention are Chang Lih Kang(ADUN Teja), Chan Ming Kai (ADUN Simpang Pulai) and Kesavan (ADUN Hutan Melintang) (not in photo)

With PKR Youth Chief Shamsul Iskandar

Anwar answering questions from the reporter after the convention

Malaysia fuel price - Among the cheapest in Asia

The new price of petrol is RM2.70 per litre beginning midnight tonight, it was announced a moment ago by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Samad. Diesel will go up by RM1 per litre while the price for ULG 92 per litre went up by 74 sen. The 78 sen hike or 40 per cent increase for the ULG 97 petrol is still below the antiticpated RM4 per litre price projected earlier and among the cheapest in Asia.
Under the scheme, vehicles below 2,000cc will receive a RM625 rebate annually to compensate for 800 litres of fuel used under the new price.
Motorcycles will be given a rebate of RM120. The money will be paid through postal orders.

Among the reasons given by our government is that the oil price is Malaysia is among the cheapest in this region if compare to Singapore and Thailand.
The question is those 2 countries are not oil producing countries.

Malaysia is among the oil producing countries but our price is the highest among the other oil producing countries. See below.


So, is this reason (cheapest in Asia) is justified for the increase? how about the billion of profit made by Petronas? why not use those money to subsidise our petrol?

Fuel price to go up?

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Samad says that the full new subsidy system will be implemented on August 2008.
The government is currently studying two methods of delivering subsidies - based on cash income and based on quota. What has been repeated many times in the past is that those who can afford to pay market rates should pay for them so I think we can assume that subsidies based on cash income is a go, but the question here is whether those who qualify for subsidies will have a quota set on how much subsidies they can enjoy.
There will also be no controlled prices for fuel in August 2008 onwards. This means that the market price will be determined by the fuel companies. This could also lead to different stations offering different prices for fuel.
According to calculations using a crude oil price of USD130 a barrel, the market price for a liter of RON97 petrol would be RM3.12, and this have not include a potential fuel tax.

Perhaps it's another Barang Naik by BN goverment.

Ho Chi Minh City

I been to Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam on May 21-25 on courtesy of Public Mutual Incentive Trip. Ho Chi Minh City, situated in the southern part of Vietnam, is still called Saigon by most of the natives. This modern city used to be considered as the Pearl of the Orient by the French.

Ho Chi Minh City is the economic and cultural heart of Vietnam. As the largest metropolis of Vietnam it wears many hats: including that of its economic capital, industrial centre, historical capital and that of a cultural trendsetter. The City’s primary characteristic is that its traditions and heritage co-exist with its modernity.

Over the last 10 years, Ho Chi Minh City has experienced a spectacular change in its cityscape. The once low-rise landscape of the city's central area, District 1, is now marked with shining skyscrapers including high-rise apartments, international hotels and companies. This bustling, vibrant, industrial hub of the nation is the biggest city of Vietnam as well. Saigon is also the cultural center and economic capital of the country.

Some of the tourist attractions that i've been to:

Uncle Ho Statue and City Hall

Notre Dame Cathedral

Old post office


Cu Chi Tunnel

Former Presidential Palace (a.k.a Reunification Palace)