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- Bookie held for alleged match-fixing
- Amended HP Act sees RM90 fee for used car sellers, new rules for repossession
- Last minute pull-outs by international artistes could taint Malaysia's image
| Bookie held for alleged match-fixing Posted: 09 Jun 2011 06:13 AM PDT KUALA TERENGGANU: A football bookie has been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC) to facilitate investigations into alleged match-fixing involving the T-Team President's Cup squad. Terengganu MACC director Mohd Yusoff Mohd Zin said the suspect, in his 50s, was detained in Seremban at about 3pm on Wednesday. "He has been detained until July 12 to assist investigations into allegations of match-fixing and bribery involving T-Team players and its management. "We expect to wrap up the investigations soon," he said, adding that the probe was almost 80% complete. "We have already recorded statements from the players, coaches and the team's management personnel" he said. It is learnt that the bookie has been operating for several years. It was reported recently that a former T-Team player admitted to accepting bribes amounting to thousands of ringgit to fix matches during the Under-21 President's Cup competition last year. The player is said to have been approached by teammates with the proposition to fix the outcome of their matches. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
| Amended HP Act sees RM90 fee for used car sellers, new rules for repossession Posted: 09 Jun 2011 05:54 AM PDT PUTRAJAYA: Used vehicle sellers will have to pay a RM90 inspection fee to Puspakom before the sale can be made, in line with the implementation of Hire Purchase Act (Amendment 2010) on June 15. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said used motorcycles were exempted from inspection due to the small number and amount involved. He said the complusory inspection was to protect buyers of used vehicles and not meant to incovenience sellers or buyers of used vehicles. Previously, Puspakom inspection was needed for transfer of ownership to ensure that the vehicles were not stolen. "If previously, checks were on four items, we have added another 14 items to ensure safety. Puspakom will issue a certificate that can be used for ownership transfer and hire purchase agreement with banks." He said the issue of car dealers returning 90% of booking fees should deals fall through did not arise as it was not stated in the law. However, sellers may request a 10% deposit from buyers as required under the Hire Purchase Act. The Government has also set new conditions for vehicle repossessors to protect the interest of consumers. Only those registered and given permits by the ministry will be appointed vehicle repossessors. Ismail said permit applicants will have to undergo screening to check for criminal record. "They also must adhere to procedures whereby repossession can only be done from 9am to 9pm daily. No force must be used in the process. "If the vehicle is in the garage, they can't enter the house compound except with a court order and can be reported to police for flouting it," He said this was in line with Hire Purchase Act 1967 (Amended 2010) and Hire Purchase Rules (Permit Acquisition and Repossession Procedures) 2011. Some 451 repossession permits had been issued in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor while 1,053 people had applied nationwide. - Bernama Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
| Last minute pull-outs by international artistes could taint Malaysia's image Posted: 09 Jun 2011 05:27 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: Organisers of concerts involving international artistes in Malaysia should be well informed of the country's regulations, especially pertaining to dress code, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen. This would prevent last-minute cancellations by the artistes, despite approval from the authorities, which could taint Malaysia's image, she said. "When the private sector invites them to perform in Malaysia, all conditions must be stated very clearly," Dr Ng told reporters here Thursday, after witnessing the signing of an memorandum of understaiding between i-Berhad and MTV Networks Asia to hold the MTV World Stage Live 2011 in Malaysia. She said Malaysia aimed to become a favoured venue for international events in the entertainment industry, so invited artistes withdrawing at the eleventh hour because of pressure from certain quarters in the country could affect Malaysia's image. Ng was asked to comment on the upcoming MTV concert at i-City Shah Alam being objected to by opposition party PAS. Numerous international artistes, including Beyonce and Adam Lambert, have cancelled their performances in the country solely on the basis of local protests. - Bernama Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
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