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- PKR: Permatang Pauh and Lembah Pantai MPs alleged sex videos are fake
- GE13: Selangor assembly to be dissolved April 22, says MB
- Veteran RTM presenter Alan Zechariah dies
| PKR: Permatang Pauh and Lembah Pantai MPs alleged sex videos are fake Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:51 AM PDT PETALING JAYA: PKR will not be intimidated by threats made by certain parties that they would be releasing sex videos allegedly involving the Permatang Pauh and Lembah Pantai MPs. PKR secretary-general Datuk Saifuddin Nasution told a press conference at the PKR headquarters here on Tuesday that some party members had watched the allegedly incriminating clips. "A few of us were given previews of the alleged videos, which we believe are digitally manipulated. "These accusations will not scare us. It will make us more determined to move forward in our political battle," he said on Tuesday. Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his daughter Nurul Izzah, who is also PKR vice-president, are the MPs for Permatang Pauh and Lembah Pantai respectively. He added that the people who had shown the alleged sex videos also warned them that there were more such videos implicating other party leaders. Saifuddin said that the allegations would not in any way impact the Opposition's preparations for the upcoming general election. Meanwhile, PKR communications director Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the party remained firm on its stand to turn down Radio Televisyen Malaysia's (RTM) offer of a 10-minute airtime for political parties to present their election manifestos. Nik Nazmi said the offer insulted the rakyat's intelligence and alleged it misrepresented the media's role in democracy. Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim had announced that political parties will be given 10 minutes airtime each on RTM to present their manifestos after Parliament is dissolved to pave the way for the 13th general election. However, Rais said the pre-recorded presentation of the manifestos must be done according to the terms and conditions set by RTM, and would be supervised by the ministry's secretary-general and a panel headed by the director-general of Broadcasting. Nik Nazmi added that PKR was also seeking a televised debate between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Anwar. |
| GE13: Selangor assembly to be dissolved April 22, says MB Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:42 AM PDT Published: Tuesday March 26, 2013 MYT 9:21:00 PM |
| Veteran RTM presenter Alan Zechariah dies Posted: 26 Mar 2013 08:08 AM PDT PETALING JAYA: Veteran English language radio presenter Alan Zechariah passed away aged 71 at the University Hospital at 1.30pm on Tuesday. Known for his distinct voice and great selection of music, especially jazz, Zechariah reportedly died of a heart attack after complaining of a cold the day before. He was born in Kuala Lumpur on Mar 23, 1942. Zechariah received his primary and secondary school education at St John's Institution in Kuala Lumpur. The popular deejay joined RTM in 1966 and retired in 2000. In his early years, he was known for his morning shows (Good Morning Boy) and his long-running Sunday night show called Memories Are Made Of These, which he co-hosted with Reezal Abdullah. In the late 1980s, he also did a show called the Sunday Morning Breakfast Show. In an interview with The Star in 1984, Zechariah was quoted as saying he needed three alarm clocks to wake up at 4am to get ready for his breakfast show that began at 6am. Zechariah was a multi-talented musician before he joined radio and made a name for himself nationwide. He was initially offered a temporary position at RTM, which he turned down. Seeking a more permanent post, he took the post of broadcasting assistant at the station, which entailed duties as a emcee of certain shows as well. Zechariah jumped into his new job without any prior experience, but he quickly developed a liking for his work. He was also a reviewer for Movie Magazine in the 1980s. He was also a bookworm with a passion for sci-fi novels, such as Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke. Zechariah loved to play jazz guitar and his idols were Charlie Byrd, George Benson and even blues guitarist B.B. King. Close friend and fellow musician Edwin Nathaniel said; "He was the Voice of Malaysia! It's sad to see him passing. He was such a nice guy and a pioneer of radio deejays." Yasmin Yusuff, a former RTM colleague tweeted about Zechariah's demise saying, "RIP your man on the mic' Alan Zechariah, a pioneer Malaysian breakfast show radio star and the originator of the egg joke! A sad day." Zechariah also played in a band called "Z". Fellow band member Seto Chark was shocked to hear of his demise. "We were supposed to celebrate his birthday and practice on Monday but we were jolted by the news that he was admitted into the hospital. "We are all shocked by this news and our prayers go to his family," said Seto. Ronnie Atkinson, his colleague at RTM for more than 30 years said, "We were great friends and go back a long time. He was the best man at my wedding in 1969. "I remember him being a dedicated presenter and he just loved music. "He was a great guitarist and he used to also sing harmony vocals with his late brother Derrick. They were known as the local Everly Brothers," said Atkinson, who added that he produced the Talentime programme in the 1970s that featured Zechariah as the emcee. "We travelled to different states together in search of talent, and he captivated the crowd always," said Atkinson. As a young boy, former RTM presenter and colleague Neubert Ambrose used to tune in to his shows. "I will never forget his Memories Are Made of These show thanks to his great selection for jazz songs. "He was a gentle person but had a strong, distinct voice. One thing for sure, I will never forget his wonderful smile," said Neubert. His funeral will be held at St Ignatius church in Petaling Jaya on Thursday morning. |
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