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Nazri: Abolition of death penalty would depend on public opinion
PAS will ask Hu to explain statements
More operators for 1Malaysia thrift stores

Nazri: Abolition of death penalty would depend on public opinion

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 07:44 AM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR: Public views and opinions must be taken into account concerning the proposal to abolish the death penalty in this country, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz.

He said any move in this direction had to come from the public as was the case when the Internal Security Act (ISA) was urged to be abolished.

"Like the ISA, when we have a lot of members of the public wanting to abolish the act, then we follow the majority.

"Public opinion is very important to us, at the moment you cannot really see whether the people are in favor of abolishing the death penalty," he told reporters after delivering the keynote address at a public event to promote the abolition of the death penalty in Malaysia, here, Thursday.

Nazri said although currently there was no discussion on the immediate abolishment of the death penalty in Malaysia despite calls from some quarters, the Government was commited to re-evaluate, re-think and review the capital punishment.

Malaysia currently still practises the death penalty and as of last year, there were 114 death sentences and another 744 person on death row, while one execution was reported.

Earlier in his speech, Nazri said in his opinion the death penalty review was a timely effort, and was in line with ongoing efforts by the Government to review outdated laws and several emergency ordinances to introduce new laws which complied with the principles of human rights.

"Our task in the Government is to find the most humane and effective ways to uphold justice for our citizens and humankind in general," he said.

The public event to promote the abolition of the death penalty in Malaysia was jointly organised by a delegation of the European Union, the Bar Council Malaysia and the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia in conjunction with the International Day against the Death Penalty, which is held the 10th of October each year.

Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the EU to Malaysia, Vincent Piket in his welcoming remarks said, the abolition of the death penalty worldwide was one of the main objectives of the EU's human rights policy. - Bernama

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PAS will ask Hu to explain statements

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 06:09 AM PDT

Published: Thursday October 13, 2011 MYT 9:07:00 PM
Updated: Thursday October 13, 2011 MYT 9:09:06 PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The PAS Central Committee will be calling up PAS Supporters Congress head Hu Pang Chaw to explain certain media statements he made which were not consistent with the party's policy.

PAS information chief Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said even though the party practised democracy in dealing with members, when it came to internal issues, they were urged to resolve them within the party.

"Undeniably PAS as a major party cannot run away from internal challenges, hence the various channels for the party to obtain feedback and explanation on any disagreeable issue," he said in a statement here Thursday.

On Wednesday Hu was reported as saying the media in the country had the right to get the real picture of what was happening in PAS, especially with regard to implementation of hudud laws. - Bernama

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More operators for 1Malaysia thrift stores

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 04:56 AM PDT

Published: Thursday October 13, 2011 MYT 7:54:00 PM
Updated: Thursday October 13, 2011 MYT 7:56:56 PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government will allow more operators to open stores under the Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) name, said Domestic Trade, Consumerism and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

"The shops must have the same layout and management style that is being used in existing KR1M stores," said Ismail Sabri.

At present, the KR1M thrift stores are run by Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd.

He said the decision would put to rest allegations, especially those circulating in blogs, that the Government was sanctioning a monopoly under the KR1M programme.

"These allegations aren't true. It is the government's wish for more people to be involved in the KR1M programe."

Mydin, however, will continue to be the sole producer of the "1Malaysia" brand of products.

"The Government is pleased with the quality of the items produced by Mydin. Until today, we have not received a complaint on their products.

"However, we also welcome other suppliers who can come up with quality products. Just come to us," said Ismail Sabri, who was in Wangsa Maju here Thursday to open the fifth KR1M store.

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Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Khamis, 13 Oktober 2011