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- Fireworks herald Merdeka Day
- Most bird nest farmers agree to sign protocol with China
- Peaceful crowd at Dataran Merdeka
| Posted: 30 Aug 2012 10:05 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: Crowds at Dataran Merdeka, in front of City Hall, in KLCC park and other parts of the city joined in the countdown to the country's 55th Merdeka Day and, at the stroke of midnight, as a mini fireworks went off, they cheered with jubilation. Some sounded horns, some threw confetti and some sang the national anthem Negaraku. National laureate and Bersih Co-chairman Datuk A. Samad Said recited a poem titled Janji Demokrasi which he had composed. Many Mat Rempit contributed to the occassion by revving their engines and choking Jalan Parlimen with exhaust fumes. By 1am Friday, most people had left Dataran Merdeka. Police had earlier Thursday advised the public to avoid a rally by a group called Janji Demokrasi at Dataran Merdeka, saying the rally was illegal as it had not obtained a permit from police or City Hall. Clusters of police and City Hall personnel were present at Dataran Merdeka. Meanwhile, the Merdeka March For Jalan Sultan organised by the Jalan Sultan community and Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCHA), set off on their walk from the Gospel Hall, Jalan Hang Jebat through Jalan Sultan, before reaching Dataran Merdeka after 10pm on Thursday. Those groups are concerned about the preservation of heritage buildings jeorpadised by the MRT project. Police stood by to prevent untoward incidents and to handle traffic to avoid congestion. The crowd started swelling after 11pm ahead of the countdown to Merdeka Day. Several people wearing yellow shirts or wearing yellow scarves were spotted among the crowd. Mohamad Sabu, PAS Deputy President, was also spotted. Meanwhile, political activist Hishamuddin Rais and others urged the crowd in front of City Hall, many chanting Janji Demokrasi, to be silent and to sit down ahead of midnight. |
| Most bird nest farmers agree to sign protocol with China Posted: 30 Aug 2012 08:57 AM PDT PUTRAJAYA: A majority of the 21 swiftlet bird nest farmers have agreed to support the signing of a protocol between Malaysia and China for the export of bird nest to the country. Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister, Datuk Seri Noh Omar said the agreement was achieved after a five hour meeting with swiftlet bird nest association representatives on Thursday. "The ministry will also forward several proposals submitted by the association representatives to be included in the protocol," he told reporters here. The proposals include broader interpretation of tracking which should not only refer to the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). He said the ministry agreed with the proposals submitted but they were subjected to approval from China. The three conditions set for swiftlet bird nest farmers to allow the delicacy to be exported to China include the use of RFID. Noh said there were objections from farmers of raw uncleaned bird nest as the protocol only allowed for the export of raw cleaned bird nest. The protocol is scheduled to be signed on September 20. The ministry plans to ask China to hold a seminar to clarify its policy in the protocol. - Bernama |
| Peaceful crowd at Dataran Merdeka Posted: 30 Aug 2012 08:18 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: A peaceful crowd has gathered in front of Royal Selangor club on the night before Merdeka Day celebrations. Nearby, traders are selling cotton candy, decorative lights, horns and balloons. Police had advised the public to avoid a rally by a group called Janji Demokrasi at Dataran Merdeka, saying the rally was illegal as it had not obtained a permit from police or City Hall. Clusters of police and City Hall personnel are present at Dataran Merdeka. Meanwhile, the Merdeka March For Jalan Sultan organised by the Jalan Sultan community and Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCHA), set off on their walk from the Gospel Hall, Jalan Hang Jebat through Jalan Sultan, before reaching Dataran Merdeka after 10pm. Those groups are concerned about the preservation of heritage buildings jeorpadised by the MRT project. Police are standing by to prevent untoward incidents and to handle traffic to avoid congestion. The crowd started swelling after 11pm ahead of the countdown to Merdeka Day. Several people wearing yellow shirts or wearing yellow scarves were spotted among the crowd. Mohamad Sabu, PAS Deputy President, was also spotted. |
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