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Recommend me a TV

pgkia8 — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:43:33 +0800

Dear all Pros, Please recommend me a good TV with a budget below Rm5k. My main usage is Youtube and Astro. What type, brand should i go for? My previous Plasma of 5 years have finally RIP.

Complain

pgkia8 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 02:29:57 +0800

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I am not sure whats wrong with this admin. Keep on targeting my post. I hope other admin can go through and look which partof my post that this admin deem offensive. Perhaps asking for Malaysian to stay united is offensive for this admin?

I also back from bora island

pgkia8 — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 01:58:10 +0800

After 1 year @ bora Island, i am finally out

At last LGE speaks something that make sense

pgkia8 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:45:41 +0800

Quit if you can't get Sulu invaders out, Hisham told - Malaysiakini

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has criticised the Home Ministry for its delay in resolving the "invasion" of Lahad Datu, Sabah, by an army linked to the Sulu sultan.

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein's latest remark that the invaders are "neither militants nor terrorists" was unacceptable, Lim said.

"If this is so, then why are they in (a village near) Lahad Datu (and) heavily armed?

"If this had happened in Penang, I - as chief minister - would have asked for security assistance from the federal government to drive out or arrest the armed group."

The group allegedly comprises some 100 followers of a sultan in the Philippines, who has claimed that Sabah was "leased" out to the Malaysian government.

Sultan Jamalul Kiram (left) was quoted in an AFP report as saying that his men will remain in Sabah as it is their "home".

Although Malaysian officials have claimed that the group is armed, Jamalul insisted that they are not.

Despite the group's refusal to leave since their arrival on Feb 9, Malaysia has not been firm in its handling of the situation, Lim said.

"If Hishammuddin can't handle the situation immediately and send the armed group out of the country, he should resign," he added.

"The government deported Australian Senator Nick Xenophon, who was unarmed. Here we have an armed group and nothing has been done so far."

Hishammuddin, who is currently in Sabah, has reportedly said that Malaysia is doing everything possible to ensure that stand-off is settled without bloodshed.[SIZE=7]

Epic thread

pgkia8 — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:59:19 +0800

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2673854

How to reduce warn count?

pgkia8 — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:00:22 +0800

How?

If we cut diplomatic ties with Sg?

pgkia8 — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:21:52 +0800

What will happen to those kiasu people? They are stuck in their tiny red dot, will they go mental?

I know we will suffer a bit economically, but i am sure in long term we can do without them.

But if that senario really happens, i am sure those kiasu/kiasi fellas are gonna peed in their pants.

UMNO man apologize to DAP man

pgkia8 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:27:36 +0800

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/212437

I'm sorry, Khir Toyo tells Ronnie Liu in court

Hafiz Yatim
11:08AM Oct 23, 2012

Former Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo has apologised to current state exco member Ronnie Liu at the Kuala Lumpur High Court over the former's defamatory statement that Liu had prevented local authorities from taking action on an alleged vice-den in Puchong.

The settlement was recorded before Justice Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad.

Khir made the open apology in court by reading a prepared statement in English and then Bahasa Malaysia.

Khir said he hereby apologises to the Pandamaran assemblyperson and state exco following an article titled "Khir membongkarkan lapuran polis Liu Tian Khiew pernah bercampur tangan dalam urusan menghapuskan kegiatan pelacuran (Khir divulges a police report, that Liu had intervened in a vice eradication matter)”.

The article was published in the China Press dated May 5, 2008.

"In the article, I had implied that Liu (above) had obstructed the officers of the Subang Jaya Municipal Council and the police in closing down a hotel in Puchong which I insinuated was a centre for prostitution activities.

"I apologise to Liu for further insinuating that he was involved in such activities, which is totally untrue. I deeply regret for causing Liu severe distress as a result of the publication of the said article and hereby retract all statements made against him and apologise unconditionally," said Khir.

Gobind Singh Deo, who appeared for Liu, announced the settlement and applied for no order as to costs, to which Justice Nik Hasmat assented.

After the statement was read and after the court proceedings, Khir shook hands with Liu.

Just Curious?

pgkia8 — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:22:59 +0800

Is there money changer from other community apart from Indian muslim? eg: hindus, Malays, Chinese etc etc.

If not, why?

How many victims you foresee?

pgkia8 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:30:11 +0800

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry54651300

At least he did a sensible thing. Applause should be given to him http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2512424&hl=

I guess he kena scam as well.

OMG the worst fear will realise now!

pgkia8 — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 13:07:05 +0800

Sos http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysi...r-on-chong-wei/

Rosmah flying to London to cheer on Chong Wei

File photo of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Badminton Association of Malaysia patron, is leaving for London tonight, the New Straits Times reported today.
She will be in London to support Datuk Lee Chong Wei in the London 2012 Olympics badminton final match where he will meet China's Lin Dan. It is generally seen as Malaysia’s likeliest chance for a gold medal, with Lee only managing a silver in the same event at the last Beijing Olympics.

Lagi lagi copy cat

pgkia8 — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:50:33 +0800

Sos

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/mobile/...est-n-day-song/

Really kesian

pgkia8 — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:29:11 +0800

I betul2 kesian sama bumi/meleis original. Why always your rights get confiscated by some hybrid....haiz.
Hope you will wake up soon, and demand that only original shall enjoy the special rights awarded to your comunity, which is agreed by majority of Malaysian.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/204595

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Just curious

pgkia8 — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:43:28 +0800

What exactly does macha means? From my understanding with my Indian friend's , it's a friendly word.

But I saw se7en is pretty pissed with some forumer for calling him macha. So just wondering why?

Drill: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2264264&hl=

ethanol

pgkia8 — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:50:14 +0800

What do you call ethanol in Malay or Chinese? Want to buy in hardware shop, but scared the shopkeeper no understand what I say

Shopping Mall Parking

pgkia8 — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:25:04 +0800

Anyone know how the autopay machine works? Some malls are charging simply too much. I wonder does anyone successfully beat the system and can park for free every time they go shopping?

Can we simply walk to the car park entrance with a sheet of metal and press for new ticket?

We can do better than China!

pgkia8 — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:32:53 +0800

What? You spend millions and you can only do this?

Our Malaysia Boleh astronuts can flip roti canai and teh tarik! We win you China!

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...ec=reutersworld

Is it possible?

pgkia8 — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:28:49 +0800

Is it possible for us to change credit card info on iTunes? For example, my iTunes acc is registered to my Maybank acc, I wish to remove it and replace it with NO Credit Card.

If possible, appreciate your guidance. Thank You

SANDIWARA: BN CRONY CHARGED

pgkia8 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:24:27 +0800

Will this be another sandiwara by BN ? Only time will tell, but over the years we have seen how high profile case related to BN friendly politician silently slip under the radar.

By Fazy Sahir

FULL REPORT PUTRAJAYA: Former transport minister and MCA president Dr Ling Liong Sik has been charged in connection with the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) scandal.

The 67-year-old medical doctor-turned-politician arrived at the Kajang Sessions Court, located here, at 4.45pm and appeared calm when swarmed by press photographers.

Clad in a striped shirt, he was accompanied by his wife Ena and two sons.

He pleaded not guilty to two charges under Sections 417 and 418 of the Penal Code for cheating. If found guilty, Ling could face a jail term.

Sessions Court Judge Suzana Hussin then set bail at RM1 million and mention was fixed for Sept 3.

Ling, who requested time to post bail, was released on a personal bond. The former MCA president, who is being represented by counsel RR Sethu, would pay the amount at the Sessions Court tomorrow.

Asked if he was confident in fighting the case, he replied, "In the Palace of Justice you must feel confident."

Ling was charged under Section 418 for allegedly "misleading the Cabinet between Sept 25 and Nov 6, 2002 into agreeing to purchase 999.5 acres of land on Pulau Indah for a project that is now known as PKFZ, at a price of RM25psf on a deferred payment method for a 15-year period, at an interest rate of 7.5 percent". The cumulative interest paid would total RM720 million at the end of the repayment period.

He was also charged under Section 417 for the same offence.

'Accused withheld information'

According to the charge sheet, the Finance Ministry had already valued the land at RM25psf inclusive of compounded interest -- and this fact was withheld by the accused from the Cabinet.

Earlier, Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail and three DPPs, including head of prosecution Tun Abdul Majid Hamzah, arrived at the court around 4pm but declined to speak to the scores of journalists camping there since morning after getting wind that a VIP would be charged.

Ling, a long-time Cabinet minister, was also a close associate of former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He was elected MP for the Mata Kuching constituency in 1974. He successfully defended his position in 1978 and 1982. In 1986, he was elected as the MP for Labis and defended his seat in three subsequent general elections. The sixth MCA president helmed the party for 17 years until his retirement in 2003.

In 1986, he was appointed transport minister. Prior to that, he had held the position of parliamentary secretary to the Ministry of Local Government and Federal Territory, deputy information minister, deputy finance minister and deputy education minister.

Ling is the biggest name to be hauled up over the RM4.6 billion PKFZ scandal thus far.

The PKFZ project, a brainchild of the MCA-nominee headed Port Klang Authority, was initiated by Ling when he was the transport minister in 1999.

Late last year, former PKA general manager OC Phang and three others were charged with criminal breach of trust (CBT) and cheating by making false claims.

The PKFZ is located on a 405-hectare site in Pulau Indah near West Port, Port Klang. It comprises 256 hectares of open space for factories/warehouses, 512 light industrial lots and 500,000 sq ft of office space for rent, a 135-room hotel and an exhibition centre.

The Public Accounts Committee had investigated the project and had recommended that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and police investigate former transport minister Chan Kong Choy and Phang for CBT.

Both Ling and Chan are accused of having played a role in the ballooning cost of the project, including giving out letters of support to help finance the project.

Business and politics

Ling's tenure as the MCA president was also riddled with trouble following a leadership tussle involving his then deputy Lim Ah Lek. Supporters of the two are still fighting it out to take control of the party.

His political life was also tainted with accusations that he had used his position and connections, especially through his protege Soh Chee Wen, to help his son Hee Leong in the corporate world.

Hee Leong was said to have embarked on corporate acquisitions exceeding RM1.2 billion in a matter of months at the age of 27, with the help of his father and Soh.

Subsequent investigations against Ling was dropped as he was said to have the protection of Mahathir at that time.

However, Soh was made to pay the price for the corporate raids, resulting in a fallout between Ling and the former.

Political pundits at that time speculated that Soh was targeted as he was seen to be close to Mahathir's foe Anwar Ibrahim.

Soh, in an interview with Malaysiakini in 2002, said that he was asked by Ling for protection against the ACA (Anti-Corruption Agency) investigations.

"He asked me to assist him in not implicating him in the ACA investigations and to omit stating both Ling and his wife's roles and the benefits derived by them from the previous deals... in hindsight, I regret my doing so," he had said in the interview.

Cushe and Sebago

pgkia8 — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:25:11 +0800

When i say new, i mean for Penang.

I stumbled upon this product when buying my OT at Queensbay. The shop name is Foot Tech. Penangites can check out those product if you are interested. The shop is just beside Asics Boutique.