US firms to invest RM5-6b here

NEW YORK: Several multinational American companies will  invest between RM5 billion and RM6 billion in Malaysia over the next two to three years, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.He said the investments would flow into the advanced electronic, renewable energy, oil and gas, information and communication technology, health care equipment, pharmaceutical and services sectors.In fact, he said Motorola, which has been operating in Malaysia for the past 37 years with about 7,000 employees, would invest about RM4 billion to set a Global Excellence Centre at its Pulau Pinang plant to provide service support for customers throughout the Asia Pacific.

A CALL TO REJECT THE POLITICS OF THREATS AND RACE

PRESS STATEMENT BY
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG. Justice of Peace.
Chairman – Social Care Foundation

The Chinese community is an integral part of Malaysian society and the exercise of their intellectual rights should not be subjected to any political threats or intimidation. History has shown that the Chinese are pragmatic and open-minded and seek only fair implementation of policies by the Government of the day. The views I express below are the culmination of Chinese thoughts based on the above principles. 


1. During the past MCA presidential campaign, I took out an advertorial at my own cost to denounce Dr Chua Soi Lek as a bad apple compared to Ong Tee Keat. Some members of the public misunderstood my action to mean that I am an MCA member and was taking sides in that party presidetntial elections.

Mammoth gathering in support of MACC

A mammoth gathering is being planned for this July to show full support and trust in the commission in fighting corruption.A mammoth gathering is being planned for this July to show full support and trust in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in fighting corruption.The gathering, organised by anti-corruption education organisation Pertubuhan Pendidikan Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (PPPRM), is expected to be attended by some 10,000 people from all races, while the organisers will also go round the country to garner support from the public.

MACC: FOLLOW THE LAW TO PREVENT MORE UNNECESSARY DEATHS

PRESS STATEMENT BY
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG. Justice of Peace.
Chairman – Social Care Foundation
11th April 2011


1. On Wednesday 6 April, Selangor Customs Assistant Director, Ahmad Sharbani, was found dead at the MACC Office at Jalan Cochrane. Two autopsies were performed before his grief stricken family could claim and bury his body. A blogger had commented that even as his grave was still moist (tanah kubur masih basah), there were already attempts to absolve the MACC from responsibility over his death. 

2. YAB PM‟s immediate remark may be perceived by the Rakyat as in defending the MACC - “But we must remember that what they (the MACC) are doing is still trying to save the country‟s money. The government has fought long to cleanse the Customs.”

Sarbani’s Death Unfortunate for the Deceased and Govt

 Former panel member of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin describes the death of Customs officer, Ahmad Sarbani Mohamed at the Kuala Lumpur MACC premise as an unfortunate incident not just to the deceased, but also the government.
“It is an unfortunate event not only to the late Sarbani but also to the government. And of course because of the incident, more or less, the image of the MACC is also being tarnished,” said Phang when met by Malaysian Digest.

Robert Phang: Nazri’s Statement Unacceptable

KUALA LUMPUR, 4 APRIL, 2011: Former Advisory Panel member of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Tan Sri Robert Phang said that Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz’s statement about the government’s practice of giving handouts to people during election campaigns should not be considered as corruption is unacceptable. “It is totally unacceptable that gratification of that sort can be condoned and justified by a government Minister,” said Phang when contacted by Malaysian Digest.

Phang added that the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department’s statement served only to confuse the public, Phang warned that the Barisan Nasional (BN) politicians will be scorned by the Rakyat if they have blinkered views on issues of public importance.

GUTTER POLITICS: CALLING THE RAKYAT TO FORCE REFORMS

PRESS STATEMENT BY
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG. Justice of Peace.
Chairman – Social Care Foundation
02nd April 2011

1. On the day that the Sarawak State Assembly was dissolved, Malaysia’s gutter politics entered a new low when editors and key players of mainstream and alternative media were invited to a public screening and entertained to explicit pornography by the trio who call themselves Dato T. To the world at large, this will unfortunately and inevitably be perceived as another persecution and smear campaign of the Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim. To most Malaysians, this reignites the disgrace we already suffered from being the brunt of scornful jokes in this region and globally as a Muslim country obsessed with smut.


2. The fact that notice of this public screening was duly given to take place at Carcosa Seri Negara would have drawn the attention of the Special Branch and the highest echelons of PDRM and all the way to the top Ministry and political leadership. This immediately gave ammunition to Anwar Ibrahim to allege political conspiracy. Nothing was done by the Police to stop this public pornography. The legal community has already pointed out that such public screening is an offence under the Penal Code. On the other hand, IGP Tan Sri Ismail Omar seem to be less than certain of what offence have been committed. It is repugnant that the country’s highest lawyer, Attorney- General Gani Patail has not guided the police on this aspect. Likewise, this may yet fuel further allegations that the Attorney-General practices selective prosecution.