AN ALL OUT WAR ON CRIME PLEASE STOP KILLING – TREASURE LIFE!!!

The Malaysians should welcome the decision by YAB PM Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak to start an all out war against crime immediately.

It is noted that PDRM together with YB Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid, Minister of Home Affairs plus other related authorities and NGOs will be tasked to prevent crime and step up all efforts to stop crime from further deteriorating in Malaysia.This has resulted in a situation when all of us need to be pragmatic and realize that the current situation is serious.I appeal to all the fellow Rakyat to come forward to participate and support the authorities in this direction.

On humanitarian grounds, I wish to emphasize that life is very precious. We only live once, we must surely treasure our lives as well of our love ones.Taking another person’s live by killing is very unforgivable. The suffering and trauma of the relatives of the victim, will be very tough and miserable. Therefore, all of us must remember, we should and must NOT be allowed to kill and take the life of another human being. Surely and truly, this is ONLY possible in the hands of God. At the same time, when we have a quiet moment, let us pray for peace and well-being for our nation.

Malaysia is still a beautiful country. We need to restore back good relationship among all the various races and religions. We need to live peacefully and harmoniously, let us turn to God to protect and bless all of us at all circumstances. We must avoid and ditch the “TIDAK APA’ attitude.

Lastly, we must treasure life!


Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang
Justice of Peace.
Chairman – Social Care Foundation.

MCA’s future - Lim Mun Fah

After experiencing a great defeat, the call for MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek's resignation has grown stronger. The infighting has surfaced and the party election scheduled at the end of this year is expected to be an arena fighting for the party's top posts.

Deputy president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has been the first to announce his wish to contest for the presidency, lifting the curtain on the fight.

Who else would be contesting? Would former president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat make a comeback?

Would the incumbent president handpick his successor? How about followers of another former president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting? What would MCA Youth Chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong do?

These questions will certainly be the focus of the media, as well as those who are interested in politics.

The MCA party election is scheduled in December this year and any unexpected changes could take place within the following five months. Therefore, it is still too early to say who has the highest winning odds.

For party outsiders, the focus is actually not on who is going to lead the MCA in the future, but what kind of party would the MCA be after changing its leadership.

The challenge before them is, under the new situation after the general election, how should the MCA adjust its position?

Phang calls for post-mortem into GE13 setback

A leading Malaysian social commentator has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to conduct a “genuine post-mortem” into why  voters had drifted away from  the  Barisan National party at GE13.

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang, the founder and chairman of Social Care Foundation, said Najib is  the best person to get to  the root cause of the political  malaise, especially among the Chinese.

Phang said the Malaysian Chinese Association had become dysfunctional and was completely  rejected by its  own community. They have failed to connect with their constituents and this is a disaster.

“The MCA brand had been tarnished and cannot be redeemed. There is no Chinese representation in Cabinet. This is very disappointing. So something has to be done,” he says.

“Only Najib has the stature and authority to bring all communities together. He is very sincere when he says ‘I want to rule for all Malaysians.’ This is very encouraging.”

Phang was in Melbourne  to address the powerful Victorian Chinese Chamber of Commerce at the weekend.

Chamber secretary Chuen Lim, a lawyer, formerly of Teluk Intan, who organised Phang’s visit, said only 150 people could be accommodated at Seasons, the Malaysian-owned hotel and there were many more who wanted to attend.

Phang said Najib is a great leader and no one in BN or UMNO can come anywhere near the prime minister  or surpass him  in understanding the needs and aspirations of Malaysians.

“Najib has demonstrated very convincingly that he would like to continue working on plans and programmes for the betterment of Malaysians.”

“But he  needs to  win the support and confidence of the Chinese and Indians. This I am sure he will achieve.”

Phang  said “the arrogant MCA” had left a vacuum after its shocking  election performance. “But there are many apolitical Chinese leaders of high repute and calibre  in Malaysia  who can be persuaded to fill the breach and give the Chinese a strong voice in the country.”

Phang also took a swipe at the MCA over the “Dong-zhong” – united education certificate –debacle . “MCA mismanaged and manipulated the whole issue,” he says.

Phang said Najib has to  ”work hard …  and work smart” to tackle the warring political factions, disgruntled politicians and extremists.

“Because of his family heritage, British training, open-mind and being very receptive to suggestions I feel confident Najib is the man of our times who can unite the nation.”

“Najib has  many times said  ’change, or be changed’. He understands the seriousness of the situation and we can expect reforms within Umno and BN.”

“Despite his detractors, the prime minister  was given a resounding mandate at the election and he can move forward  with confidence and with authority.”

“It is significant that former Prime Minister Tun Dr  Mahathir Mohamad has endorsed Najib’s leadership.”

Phang said it is vital to have a strong opposition to provide checks and balances. “But they must be constructive and effective, not just shouting slogans and marching down the streets.”

He said rallies mooted by Datuk Anwar Ibrahim are unproductive, destructive and deceptive and would drive foreign investment away.

“Malaysia is a beautiful country. I want to see it grow and prosper.”


Source :  http://jommagazine.com.au/phang-calls-for-post-mortem-into-ge13-setback/

Thank you Letter

魏家祥勿轉移視線，速向蘇丹和華社道歉

魏家祥勿轉移視線，速向蘇丹和華社道歉

魏家祥在今年6月21日召開記者會，否決马华前全国组织秘书拿督鄭修強的“王命難違”的說法，並指蘇丹只要華裔代表，並未指明要鄭修強的言論，明顯使到整個事件複雜化，這是他自惹的禍。其言論後來被蘇丹在7月2日各大媒体公開否認，令他措手不及而胡言亂語，把罪名加諸我身上。但他不知悔改，死不认错，在7月14日早上分别在他的推特和向《中国报》发短信坚持说自己说的是事实。

馬青團長拿督斯里魏家祥在未經柔佛蘇丹御准下對外公開與蘇丹的談話內容，明顯冒犯了蘇丹，理應就此事誠心悔过和道歉。

我在这里批評拿督魏家祥博士不應該轉移視線，將此事與馬華黨選掛勾，而事實上，我並不是政治人物，也不是馬華黨員，馬華的鬥爭與我無關，我向來都是與人民站在一起，為人民仗義執言。州行政議會有能為華社仗義執言的華人代表對華人而言，確實是有利無害的，不管相關代表來自什麼政黨。但令我感到納悶的是，身為馬華領袖的魏家祥為何公開表明不苟同有關代表一定是來自馬華的言論，予人馬華在黨選後就出現窩里反的印象，這對振興馬華絕對不是一個好的現象。
魏家祥如果尊重蘇丹，本就不應該公開蘇丹的詣旨，如果魏家祥了解聯邦憲法，更不應該公開對外稱蘇丹親自下厨煮晚餐请他吃，此舉的目的很顯然是要公告天下，他和蘇丹關係匪淺。身為公民，我就有发言權，有權要求厘清此事。

针對馬華署理總會長拿督斯里廖中莱指我不清楚情况，不 應妄言自损形象談話，首先我十分感谢拿督斯里廖中萊的好意，我也想在这里郑重的澄清，我是针对拿督魏家祥博士不尊重王室一事发言，而不是针对馬華黨务发言。馬華在大选後不獲華社支持已是事實，華社對馬華更是心里有數，馬華領袖再不面對現實，聆聽民意，惟恐會面臨政治危機。
另外，我也十分不明白，为什么我针对拿督魏家祥博士不尊重王室的发言会引来其他馬華黨員的不满与批评，馬華不能以黨形象來打壓人民，否則如何贏回華社支持。我在这里想分享一位大师的名言，他曾告诉我说：“当坏人说你是好人的时候，那就证明你也是坏人，你就应该要注意自己的言行了，但如果有坏人说你不好的时候，那就恰恰证明了你是好人，那你还有什么好担心的呢？”所以，我认为我并没有自毁形象。公道自在人心。
拿督魏家祥博士在不入閣後，好像反對黨議員，最明顯的就是精武華小征地事件，此事既然存在已久為何在他任內卻不去處理？的确令我们華社费解。

Are you a “SHOE SHINE BOY” ?

Haw Chin Teck - Johor MCA Youth Chairman

I am a senior citizen and have seen many politicians come & go. Some were really devoted & productive – but there were also opportunists, hoping to become politician, MP’s /Aduns with their personal agenda. Even now there are still many plentiful within MCA.

What is important one needs to be far sighted, up right without personal agenda and prepare to speak an uphold justice without fear and favor.

In politics, unfortunately you are bound to have many.“Shoe Shine Boys”. Some speak because of given instructions by their bosses (Hopeless Type) – I do not know where do you belong?

Only for the sake of speaking then you are totally a useless chap. My advice to all young people, speaks only on need to. Otherwise keep your mouth “SHUT”. For sure nobody will say you are a DUMB & useless chap.

The MCA political landscape has changed. Chinese communities are no longer fools. We now OPEN our ears & eyes. What has been said by me recently is just a simple TEST but all of you are already RESTLESS.

How to win the Chinese back to support MCA. ???

You need to get your facts right before you write any article,otherwise you will appear like a fool or perceived by others as a typical " SHOE SHINE BOY"





God Bless You.

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Get your claws off Ka Siong - MCA tells 'busybody' Robert Phang


Social Care Foundation chairman Tan Sri Robert Phang is a seasoned veteran who always pokes his head into MCA’s affairs and insults our leaders. We deeply question whether he has any ulterior motives in doing so, and we strongly urge him to stop trying to disrupt MCA’s party elections as his behavior has disgusted us.

Without any prior provocation, Robert had suddenly decided to criticize our national Youth chairman, Datuk Dr Ir Wee Ka Siong. This is puzzling and as such, we request that Robert explain to the public whether or not he is pursuing his own political agenda behind the scenes.

On 21 June 2013, the Sultan of Johor himself had declared that he wanted the Chinese community to be represented in the state executive council, and this was done to reflect His Royal Highness’ wishes.

 However, Robert had acted on rumours by accusing Ka Siong of disrespecting the Sultan. There is a strong political motive behind this move, and Robert’s attempt to disassociate himself from this issue proves that he is trying to hide something.

MCA’s election is done according to the process of democracy, especially since our terrible loss at the 13th General Elections Nevertheless, this does not mean that MCA has given up. Our coming elections will provide us with an objective to attain.

 Despite our setbacks, MCA still holds on to its dignity and all its members will work towards protecting this.

Haw Chin Teck
Johor MCA Youth Chairman


Source : http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=129752:get-your-claws-off-ka-siong-mca-tells-busybody-robert-phang&Itemid=2#itemCommentsAnchor

Phang Wants Wee To Apologise To Sultan

KUALA LUMPUR: Social Care Foundation chairman Tan Sri Robert Phang today slammed MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong over his disrespectful remarks against Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

Speaking to the media in Ampang, Phang said that Wee in an interview with China Press yesterday had repeatedly reiterated what he had said before on the appointment of MCA’s Tee Siew Kiong as a member of the Johor state executive council.

On May 21, Wee had said that MCA members who were clinging on or want to take any government posts should be sacked, including Tee who was appointment as Johor exco member based on a request made by the Johor ruler.

MCA had previously agreed to sit out of all government posts in the event it did miserably in the 13th general election. Following its dismal performance, the party stood by its decision but Tee agreed to become a state exco meber following the request of the sultan.

Tee has been suspended from the party for taking the state position, while Wee had said that he was informed that the sultan had only wanted a Chinese representative in the state exco, and not necessarily Tee.

However, on July 1, the sultan, through his private secretary, urged all quarters, including MCA, to respect the decision made on Tee’s appointment. Sultan Ibrahim added that it was inappropriate to continue to question the power of the sultan as the state ruler.

“The sultan has came out with a statement. Why Wee is still talking about this matter? I view this as a clear and serious act of disrespect and it appears that he has misled the public. His actions is outrageous and deceptive,” said Phang today.

Phang then urged Wee to apologise publicly to the sultan over his action and advised Wee not to drag the royal institution over this issue again.

“I want him to apologise. That’s all. He has committed a criminal offence of sedition under the Sedition Act and criminal defamation under Section 500 of the Penal Code. As a Malaysian, he should apologise to the sultan,” Phang said.

Phang also requested for the Attorney General and the police to investigate Wee urgently on his disrespectful conduct against Sultan of Johor.

“Swift action is imperative so as to prevent such unacceptable behaviour and to stop others from challenging the privileges and rights of the Raja Raja Melayu,” Phang concurred.

Source:http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/07/14/phang-wants-wee-to-apologise-to-sultan/#sthash.5ve8Rt3F.dpuf

PRESS INVITATION by TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG Justice Of Peace

Please Kindly Send Your Reporters To The Following Venue:-

     

DATE：		14TH July 2013 (SUNDAY)
TIME：		11.30 am
VENUE：		Balai Polis Jalan Tun Razak Jalan Ampang, 50400, Kuala Lumpur
TITLE：		Serious Police Report Against Wee Ka Siong

PRESS STATEMENT BY TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG

KUALA LUMPUR HIGH COURT Civil Suit No: S-23-9-2010

Datuk Ir. Dr. Wee Ka Siong …….Plaintiff

Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin & Anor …….Defendant.


To all the supporters who have been upholding the truth, justice and righteousness. More so to the episode that I was involved in, by a suit taken by Datuk Ir. Wee Ka Siong against me.

I append below the facts stated on record by the Learned High Court Judge, YA Dato’ Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad on the 2nd of July 2013, which is a follows:-

1. The consent judgement does not state an apology to be given to Wee Ka Siong by me as I have flatly rejected such suggestions by him.

2. Was without admission of liability by me.

3. There was no order as to cost.

4. Wee Ka Siong has no liberty to file afresh on the similar issue against me.

In short, Wee Ka Siong failed in his suit against me. In his press statement carried by The Star newspaper, which carried a story portraying and implying that I had apologised to him. - contrary to what was reported, I can say: That I merely express “REGRET” that Wee Ka Siong has misunderstood my various statements made over in the press as follows:-

In conclusion and looking back Wee Ka Siong should be grateful to me because I had invited him to come forward to explain to MACC and PDRM in the investigation of PKFZ issue. As a result, he was subsequently interviewed by MACC where MACC probe finds no proof of malpractice by Wee Ka Siong.

Please read with your open mind and for sure, at best, Wee Ka Siong can claim only a phyrrhic victory. One will have to ask where is the victory for Wee Ka Siong and where is the apology for Wee Ka Siong from Robert Phang.

Paul Low is 'immature and childish', says Rafizi

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Paul Low is being "childish and immature" by saying that publicity-hungry politicians lodge reports with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), says Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli.

Low was reported as saying yesterday that such politicians "do not provide facts", thus making it difficult for MACC to open investigation files.

"Paul Low should state, out of all reports that have been lodged with MACC, how many of them are lodged by these politicians," Rafizi, who is also PKR director of strategy, told a press conference at the Parliament lobby today.
“This is a very irresponsible statement, you cannot make partisan statements like these,” Rafizi (left) said.

“He was brought into the cabinet to bring credibility into the cabinet,” he added.

He said that the statement made by Low contributes to the “sentiment” of the people not to go to MACC to report corruption.

“I would understand if this statement had come from Bung Moktar (Radin, BN-Kinabatangan), but not from Paul Low, who had a background in fighting corruption,” Rafizi slammed.

He also said that among the people, it is politicians who have the least confidence in MACC’s capability to investigate complaints.

“We from Pakatan have the least confidence in them. In the past four years, I have only lodged two MACC complaints. That is why we often investigate matters ourselves,” he added.

However, Rafizi said that such politicians who file such complaints are probably from “BN itself”.


Source :  http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/235173

Phang: I did not apologise to Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: Social Care Foundation chairman Robert Phang said today that an apology to MCA Youth chief Wee Ka Siong was never a part of an out-of-court settlement reached with the former minister recently.

On Feb 9, Wee filed a defamation suit, naming Phang and the Star Publications as defendants over four articles published between Dec 25, 2009 and Jan 12, 2010.

Wee, the former deputy education minister, claimed that the articles were understood to mean that he was involved in, or committed corruption and abuse of power. Phang, 71, in his defence said his statements were fair comment and were made on an occasion of qualified privilege On July 2, both parties agreed to the out-of-court settlement with no admission of liabilities.

High Court Judge Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad recorded the settlement in chambers. The court also did not make any order as to costs. Today, Phang hit out at the Star’s July 4 report on the matter, saying it was inaccurate and biased.

“The article appears to be a one sided, giving readers the impression that I had apologised to Wee Ka Siong and admitted liability as part of the settlement. This is wrong and unethical reporting

“I did not apologise to Wee and and there was no admission of liability on my part,” said Phang.

 “I executed a mutually agreed to settlement letter and in return Wee was to withdraw his defamation suit against me with no liberty to file afresh, and without admission of liability by me.

“I hope that the Star can report the whole thing again. Call me and I am willing to give the full version. They should retract the article and replace it with a fair story incorporating all key points,” said Phang.

When asked if he was planning to sue the newspaper, Phang said it’ll be a waste of his time to so -


Source:  http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/07/08/phang-i-did-not-apologise-to-wee/#sthash.UrrpyILY.dpuf

Press Statement by Tan Sri Robert Phang - 08-07-2013

TITLE：
Kuala Lumpu r High Court Civil Suit No: S-23-9-2010
Datuk Ir. Dr. Wee Ka Siong - Plaintiff
Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin & Anor - Defendant

1- No Apology Given
2- Without Admission Of Liability
3- No Order As To Cost

Press Statement By Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin.
Press Conference on 8 July 2013

1. This Press Conference is primarily aimed and in direct response to the story captioned “MACC PROBE FINDS NO PROOF OF MALPRACTICE BY WEE” at page 12 published in The Star dated 4 July 2013 (“the said Article”)

which carried an unbalanced and a one sided (skewed) story involving the settlement in respect of the above referred KL High Court suit which, despite my strong protests, was not acted upon by The Star, compelling me to call for this Press Conference. Full details shall be explained at this Press Conference.

2. The said Article does not publish a balanced story. It appears to be a one-sided article which gives readers the impression that I have apologized to Datuk Ir. Wee Ka Siong (“Datuk Wee”) as part of the settlement to end a defamation suit brought by the latter. This reporting has failed to take the entire settlement in its proper context with the true material basis being omitted.

3. The purpose of this Press Conference is to clarify the actual basis that I have entered into the settlement with Datuk Wee.

4. Our settlement is premised on a Consent Judgment dated 2.7.2013 recorded before the Learned High Court Judge, YA Dato’ Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad, where the gists of which are as follows –

(a) I have executed a Settlement Letter dated 25.6.2013 (“Settlement Letter”) for Datuk Wee; and

(b) In return, Datuk Wee agrees to withdraw his defamation suit against me with no liberty to file afresh, with no order as to costs and without admission of liability by me.

5. The Settlement Letter together with the terms of the Consent Judgment recorded before the Judge, which have been marked as Court Documents, are now given to you for reference.

6. It is clear that the settlement was recorded with no admission as to liability by me, but The Star has omitted to highlight this in the said Article, and yet gave the impression that I have apologized to Datuk Wee.

7. The settlement is a “Happy Settlement” between Datuk Wee and myself. Unfortunately, I am disappointed with one-sided reporting as happened in the case here. I urge the press to observe responsible journalism where neutral approach should be taken.

8. In the true practice of professional journalism, the press should be fair to both parties in providing accurate reporting. Therefore, The Star should retract the said Article and replace it with an accurate reporting where the entire consent judgment should be taken in its proper context.

Issued by :
Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin
08 July 2013

PRESS CONFERENCE INVITATION

Please Kindly Send Your Reporters To The Following Venue:-

     

DATE：		08TH July 2013 (Monday)
TIME：		12.00 pm
VENUE：		Still Water Restaurant , Level 1 ,Hotel Maya, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
TITLE：		Kuala Lumpur High Court Civil Suit  Datuk Ir.Dr. Wee Ka Siong – Plaitiff Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin & Anor  - Defendant 1-    No Apology Given To Wee Ka Siong 2-    Without Admission Of Liability by Robert Phang 3-    No Order As To Cost
SPOKESMAN：		Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Justice of Peace Chairman - Social Care Foundation ·       (Exclusive Lunch will be served)

THANK YOU - TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG

Thank you Tan Sri for coming to Melbourne to speak to us.

 

It is important that we have independent commentators like you to provide their view points especially when there is such a high level of cynicism about all things government.

 

In many ways it is due to perception and poor ‘marketing’ – the BN, and more particularly the MCA narrative does not sit well with the people.

 

In addition BN and its component parties appear to be still in the various stages of denial, blame and sulking – what psychologists say are symptoms of despair. MCA also appears to be behaving like a spoil school kid who did not get his way. 

People will soon get used to MCA not being in government – and that may well become MCA’s political undoing. People will then realize that MCA is not essential to make a difference.

 

Nevertheless Malaysia needs to move forward.

Kes Wee Ka Siong saman Robert Phang diselesai luar mahkamah

KUALA LUMPUR: Saman fitnah yang difailkan ketua Pemuda MCA, Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong terhadap Tan Sri Robert Phang selesai hari ini apabila kedua-dua pihak bersetuju menyelesaikannya di luar mahkamah.

Peguam Sankara Nair yang mewakili Phang memberitahu pemberita bahawa Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi Datuk Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad merekodkan penyelesaian itu di dalam kamarnya.

Beliau berkata plaintif dan defendan bersetuju dengan penyelesaian itu, tanpa sebarang pengakuan liabiliti.

Mahkamah juga tidak mengeluarkan sebarang perintah tentang kos, katanya.

Pada 9 Februari lalu, Wee memfailkan satu saman fitnah dengan menamakan Phang, anggota Majlis Penasihat Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM), dan penerbit sebuah akhbar harian berbahasa Inggeris sebagai defendan berhubung empat artikel yang disiarkan antara 25 Disember 2009 dan 12 Januari 2010.

Wee, bekas Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan, mendakwa artikel berkenaan membawa maksud beliau terlibat atau melakukan rasuah dan menyalahguna kuasa.

Beliau juga meminta mahkamah menghalang defendan daripada memanggil atau mengandaikan beliau sebagai "seorang pembuli, pengecut dan pembohong", dan menuntut ganti rugi mengenainya.
Dalam pernyataan bela dirinya, Phang, 71, yang juga pengerusi Social Care Foundation, berkata kenyataan beliau adalah adil dan dibuat di bawah perlindungan bersyarat. - BERNAMA


Source : http://www.bharian.com.my/bharian/articles/KesWeeKaSiongsamanRobertPhangdiselesailuarmahkamah/Article/

Ka Siong, Robert Phang selesai kes luar mahkamah

KUALA LUMPUR - Saman fitnah yang difailkan ketua Pemuda MCA Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong terhadap Tan Sri Robert Phang selesai hari ini apabila kedua-dua pihak bersetuju menyelesaikannya di luar mahkamah.
  
Peguam Sankara Nair yang mewakili Phang memberitahu pemberita bahawa Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi Datuk Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad merekodkan penyelesaian itu di dalam kamarnya.
 
Beliau berkata plaintif dan defendan bersetuju dengan penyelesaian itu, tanpa sebarang pengakuan liabiliti.
  
Mahkamah juga tidak mengeluarkan sebarang perintah tentang kos, katanya.
  
Pada 9 Februari, Wee memfailkan satu saman fitnah dengan menamakan Phang, anggota Majlis Penasihat Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM), dan penerbit sebuah akhbar harian berbahasa Inggeris sebagai defendan berhubung empat artikel yang disiarkan antara 25 Disember 2009 dan 12 Januari 2010.
  
Wee, bekas timbalan menteri pendidikan, mendakwa artikel berkenaan membawa maksud beliau terlibat atau melakukan rasuah dan menyalahguna kuasa.
  
Beliau juga meminta mahkamah menghalang defendan daripada memanggil atau mengandaikan beliau sebagai "seorang pembuli, pengecut dan pembohong", dan menuntut ganti rugi mengenainya.
  
Dalam pernyataan bela dirinya, Phang, 71, yang juga pengerusi Social Care Foundation, berkata kenyataan beliau adalah adil dan dibuat di bawah perlindungan bersyarat. - Bernama


Source :  http://www.sinarharian.com.my/semasa/ka-siong-robert-phang-selesai-kes-luar-mahkamah-1.178019

Wee Ka Siong’s suit against Robert Phang settled

KUALA LUMPUR: A defamation suit filed by MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong against Tan Sri Robert Phang was resolved today, when both parties reached an out-of-court settlement.

Phang's counsel, Sankara Nair, told reporters that High Court Judge Datuk Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad recorded the settlement in chambers.

He said the plaintiff and defendants agreed to the settlement, with no admission of liabilities.

The court also did not make any order as to costs, he added.

On Feb 9, Wee filed a defamation suit, naming Phang, a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commisssion (MACC) advisory committee member, and the publisher of an English daily as defendants over four articles published between Dec 25, 2009 and Jan 12, 2010.

Wee, a former deputy education minister, claimed that the articles understood to mean that he was involved in, or committed corruption and abuse of power.

He also asked to restrain the defendants from calling or suggesting he was a "bully, coward and liar", and sought damages.

In his statement of defence, Phang, 71, who is also Social Care Foundation chairman, said his statements were fair comment and were made on an occasion of qualified privilege.


Source: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2013/07/02/wee-ka-siongs-suit-against-robert-phang-settled/

Wee Ka Siong suit against Robert Phang settled

KUALA LUMPUR: A defamation suit filed by MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong against Tan Sri Robert Phang was resolved today, when both parties reached an out-of-court settlement.

Phang's counsel, Sankara Nair, told reporters that High Court Judge Datuk Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad recorded the settlement in chambers.

He said the plaintiff and defendants agreed to the settlement, with no admission of liabilities.

The court also did not make any order as to costs, he added.

On Feb 9, Wee filed a defamation suit, naming Phang, a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commisssion (MACC) advisory committee member, and the publisher of an English daily as defendants over four articles published between Dec 25, 2009 and Jan 12, 2010.

Wee, a former deputy education minister, claimed that the articles understood to mean that he was involved in, or committed corruption and abuse of power.

He also asked to restrain the defendants from calling or suggesting he was a "bully, coward and liar", and sought damages.

In his statement of defence, Phang, 71, who is also Social Care Foundation chairman, said his statements were fair comment and were made on an occasion of qualified privilege. -- BERNAMA


Source : http://www.theedgemalaysia.com/political-news/244035-wee-ka-siongs-suit-against-robert-phang-settled.html

Wee Ka Siong suit against Robert Phang settled

KUALA LUMPUR: A defamation suit filed by MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong against Tan Sri Robert Phang was resolved today, when both parties reached an out-of-court settlement.

Phang's counsel, Sankara Nair, told reporters that High Court Judge Datuk Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad recorded the settlement in chambers.

He said the plaintiff and defendants agreed to the settlement, with no admission of liabilities.

The court also did not make any order as to costs, he added.

On Feb 9, Wee filed a defamation suit, naming Phang, a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commisssion (MACC) advisory committee member, and the publisher of an English daily as defendants over four articles published between Dec 25, 2009 and Jan 12, 2010.

Wee, a former deputy education minister, claimed that the articles understood to mean that he was involved in, or committed corruption and abuse of power.

He also asked to restrain the defendants from calling or suggesting he was a "bully, coward and liar", and sought damages.

In his statement of defence, Phang, 71, who is also Social Care Foundation chairman, said his statements were fair comment and were made on an occasion of qualified privilege. -- BERNAMA


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Wee Ka Siong's Suit Against Robert Phang Settled

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- A defamation suit filed by MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong against Tan Sri Robert Phang was resolved today, when both parties reached an out-of-court settlement.

Phang's counsel, Sankara Nair, told reporters that High Court Judge Datuk Nik Hasmat Nik Mohamad recorded the settlement in chambers.

He said the plaintiff and defendants agreed to the settlement, with no admission of liabilities.

The court also did not make any order as to costs, he added.

On Feb 9, Wee filed a defamation suit, naming Phang, a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commisssion (MACC) advisory committee member, and the publisher of an English daily as defendants over four articles published between Dec 25, 2009 and Jan 12, 2010.

Wee, a former deputy education minister, claimed that the articles understood to mean that he was involved in, or committed corruption and abuse of power.

He also asked to restrain the defendants from calling or suggesting he was a "bully, coward and liar", and sought damages.

In his statement of defence, Phang, 71, who is also Social Care Foundation chairman, said his statements were fair comment and were made on an occasion of qualified privilege.


Source- Bernama

Najib can bring Malaysians together

MELBOURNE: A leading Malaysian social commentator said Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak has the “stature and authority” to bring all communities together after the recent general election.

“He is very sincere when he says `I want to rule for all Malaysians. This is very encouraging,” Robert Phang, the founder and chairman of Social Care Foundation, told Bernama, here.

“Najib is the best person to get to the root cause of the political malaise, especially among the Chinese, he said, adding that a post-mortem should be conducted to ascertain reasons why MCA and other BN Chinese component parties were rejected by its own community.

“They have failed to connect with their constituents and this is a disaster. There is no Chinese representation in Cabinet. This is very disappointing. So something has to be done,” he said. Phang was here to address the Victorian Chinese Chamber of Commerce at the weekend.

“Najib has demonstrated very convincingly that he would like to continue working on plans and programmes for the betterment of Malaysians. “But he needs to win the support and confidence of the Chinese and Indians. This I am sure he will achieve,” he added.

“Because of his family heritage, British training, open mindness and being very receptive to suggestions I feel confident Najib is the man of our times who can unite the nation.

“Najib has many times said `change, or be changed’. He understands the seriousness of the situation and we can expect reforms within Umno and BN.

“Despite his detractors, the prime minister was given a resounding mandate at the election and he can move forward with confidence and with authority.”

 Phang said although it was vital to have a strong opposition to provide checks and balances, “they must be constructive and effective, not just shouting slogans and marching down the streets”.

 He said rallies mooted by Anwar Ibrahim are unproductive, destructive and deceptive and would drive foreign investment away. “Malaysia is a beautiful country. I want to see it grow and prosper,” Phang said. -


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