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- EC: Code of ethics for caretaker govt almost ready
- Hardware store losses RM2mil in fire
- Malaysia's palliative care programme gets royal nod
| EC: Code of ethics for caretaker govt almost ready Posted: 13 Sep 2012 08:03 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: The code of ethics for a caretaker government prepared by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Electoral Reforms will likely be used for the 13th general election, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof (pic). He said the code, which was being finalised, contained the "do's and don'ts" which must be adhered to not only by the caretaker government, but also all political parties, candidates, politicians and election agents. The code was largely derived from the laws enshrined in the constitution and the Election Act, he told reporters after a panel discussion on the 'Dalam Radar Khas' programme over Bernama Radio24 here Thursday. The other panel members taking part in the discourse on the 13th general election were MCA Central Committee member Datuk Ti Lian Ker and Parti Keadilan Rakyat secretary-general Datuk Saifuddin Nasution. Abdul Aziz said the code was also prepared after studying the conventions used in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. On postal votes for Malaysians abroad, he said the Attorney General's Chambers was still studying whether an amendment to the Election Act was needed before it could be implemented. "It was also proposed that for a Malaysian abroad to be eligible to vote, he ought to have returned home and stayed in the country for at least one day within five years before the general election," he added. However, he was disappointed, as only 2,400 Malaysians residing overseas had registered as voters. At the outset, Abdul Aziz said the EC was 85 percent ready for the next general election and he hoped state assemblies would be dissolved simultaneously with the Parliament to save cost, time and manpower. - Bernama |
| Hardware store losses RM2mil in fire Posted: 13 Sep 2012 07:27 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: A three-storey hardware store suffered losses of about almost RM2mil when a fire razed the building at Jalan Pahang here Thursday. Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue operations assistant director Azizan Ismail said the shop owner and his four workers managed to flee out of the shop when the fire struck at about 5.30pm. He said six fire engines and 42 firemen from Hang Tuah, Setapak, Jelatek and Wangsa Maju were rushed to the scene upon receiving a distress call about the fire at 5.33pm and they managed to control it within 30 minutes. The initial probe revealed the fire started on the first floor and spread quickly due to highly flammable liquids such as acids, paint and oil stored there. - Bernama |
| Malaysia's palliative care programme gets royal nod Posted: 13 Sep 2012 07:16 AM PDT
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's palliative care programme was given a royal nod of approval Thursday as Catherine Middleton praised the "wonderful work" done here. In her maiden speech abroad, the Duchess of Cambridge expressed admiration for the work done by Hospis Malaysia's staff in helping patients with life-limiting illnesses. "With effective palliative care, lives can be transformed. The treatment, support, care and advice can provide a lifeline to families in times of need. This is a very special place where much has been achieved," she said in her two-minute speech. Dressed in an elegant grey dress, the Duchess said she was thrilled by the warm welcome she and Prince William had received at Hospis Malaysia when they arrived in the afternoon. They were greeted by the Sultanah of Johor Raja Zarith Sofia Sultan Idris Shah, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, Hospis Malaysia chairman Brigadier-General (Rtd) Datuk Richard Robless and chief executive officer/medical director Dr Ednin Hamzah. Prince William and Catherine, who arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Singapore at noon, also witnessed the launch of Malaysia's "National Paediatric Palliative Care Initiative" by Liow. Hospis Malaysia also presented specially-commissioned batik pieces to William and Catherine, which portrayed phalaenopsis orchid motifs designed by Jendela KL chief executive officer Faisol Abdullah. |
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