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Batu Caves condo issue: 5 professionals appointed to independent committee
CM’s son sued by ex-wife for child support
Star Trek exhibition comes to Malaysia

Batu Caves condo issue: 5 professionals appointed to independent committee

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 07:01 AM PST

Published: Wednesday December 19, 2012 MYT 11:02:00 PM

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has appointed five professionals as members of its independent committee set up to probe the issue of condominium development in the vicinity of the Batu Caves temple.

They are Orang Besar Daerah Klang, Datuk Setia Diraja Datuk Abdul Ghani Pateh Akhir; neurosurgeon Dr M.Nachiappan; former judicial commissioner Datuk Ranita Hussein; construction law expert Harbans Singh and geologist Tan Boon Kong.

The appointments were announced by Selangor Mentri Besar Selangor Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim here Wednesday.

The 29-storey Dolomite Park Avenue condominium project in the area has received widespread opposition because of fears that its proximity to the world famous Batu Caves Hindu temple could weaken the temple's structure as it sits on limestone foundation. - Bernama

CM’s son sued by ex-wife for child support

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 06:58 AM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: A former daughter-in-law of Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has filed a RM121.36mil child support claim against his son, Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib.

Shahnaz A. Majid, 48, filed the suit through law firm Chambers of Rafie Mohd Shafie and Associates at the Syariah High Court here on Nov 30.

The statement of claim was made available to the media on Wednesday.

The matter will be mentioned in the court on Jan 10.

Shahnaz, the older sister of singer Datuk Sheila Majid, said in her statement of claim that she and Mahmud Abu Bekir were married on Jan 9, 1992 and divorced on May 11, 2011. They have a son, Raden Murya, 19, who is studying in Britain.

Shahnaz said that under the divorce order, the boy would be under her custody but there was no agreement on his maintenance.

Shahnaz alleged her former husband had failed to pay any maintenance after their divorce.

She is claiming an education trust fund of RM40mil and a RM60mil terrace house in London.

She is also seeking tuition fees in Britain amounting to RM315,000, two Aston Martin cars, air travel for six times a year, RM10,000 for books, RM72,000 pocket money, RM5mil medical insurance and monthly pocket money for two years totalling RM72,000.

Shahnaz had earlier filed a claim of RM300mil in matrimonial property and RM100mil in mutaah (gifts) as a divorce settlement. She is also claiming 50% of all assets owned by Mahmud Abu Bekir. The trial resumes on Monday.

She is represented by Syarie counsel Dr Rafie Mohd Shafie and Akbardin Abdul Kader, while Mahmud Abu Bekir is represented by Datuk Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar and Saadiah Din.

Star Trek exhibition comes to Malaysia

Posted: 19 Dec 2012 06:13 AM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Trek fans, or "trekkies", can re-live their favourite moments on the show at an exhibition featuring actual props used on the set.

"Star Trek: The Exhibition", to be held until March 31 next year, features the largest collection of artifacts, costumes and information from the five television series and 11 feature films.

Highlights of the exhibition include a replica of the transporter, a teleportation machine used in the show, the legendary Captain's chair and a seven-metre long model of the USS Enterprise spaceship.

Visitors can also leaf through copies of the script used in the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series at the exhibition at the National Science Centre, Bukit Kiara here.

Centre director Assoc Prof Dr Irmawati Ramli said Kuala Lumpur was the first Asian city to display the items after a successful run in Vancouver, Canada.

"I am confident it will be a success in view of the many Star Trek fans here," she said.

The exhibition is co-organised by EMS Holdings Pte Ltd, the global licensed partner of CBS Consumer Products.

EMS Holdings Pte Ltd chairman Datuk Jared Lim said it was interesting to note that many inventions such as handphones were inspired by fictional gadgets on Star Trek.

"The handphone is based on the communicator in the show whereas tablets were inspired by Star Trek's personal access display device or PAD," he said.

The exhibition is open from 9am to 5pm daily except Fridays. Tickets are priced at RM20 per adult and RM10 for children and students.

For more information, log on to www.facebook.com/startrekexhibition.

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Rabu, 19 Disember 2012