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- Lahad Datu: I was misquoted by party paper, says Tian Chua
- Lahad Datu: Kedah police launch fund for families of slain cops
- Lahad Datu: More funds for our fallen heroes
| Lahad Datu: I was misquoted by party paper, says Tian Chua Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:30 PM PST PETALING JAYA: PKR vice-president Tian Chua has refuted his own party organ, blaming it for misquoting him in the issue over the security forces in Lahad Datu. The Batu MP said his remarks published last Friday by Keadilan Daily, in which he claimed that the shooting was a conspiracy by Umno to divert public attention, had been taken out of context. "I was contacted by the journalist for comments about the intrusion in Lahad Datu on March 1 when the foreign press first published news about the shooting. "I very clearly stated that the matter, at the time, was not confirmed and there was a media blackout here," he said in a statement here yesterday. Denying that he had insulted the security forces protecting the country's sovereignty in Lahad Datu, Tian Chua said he would leave it to the courts to clear his name. "The accusation that I have insulted the security forces is complete slander and malicious lies. "I have the utmost respect for the security forces defending the country and sympathise with those who died in the line of their very challenging duty," he said. Tian Chua said he was also giving bloggers 24 hours to stop publishing allegations that he had stated that the security forces personnel had mati katak (died unnecessarily). |
| Lahad Datu: Kedah police launch fund for families of slain cops Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:30 PM PST ALOR SETAR: Kedah police have launched a fund for families of the fallen policemen in Ops Daulat in Sabah. Kedah police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said the fund - Lahad Datu Police Welfare Fund - would be placed at all police departments and police district headquarters in the state. Civilians who wish to donate to the families could also contribute to the fund at all district police headquarters, he told newsmen after presenting certificates to Police Volunteer Reserve (PVR) recruits here yesterday. A total of 109 trainees received their certificates after attending a six-month training programme. At the same ceremony, DCP Ahmad also presented 34 PVR officers with new ranks. On a related issue, DCP Ahmad said Kedah police had received 106 reports against PKR vice-president Tian Chua for his remarks over the Lahad Datu standoff. |
| Lahad Datu: More funds for our fallen heroes Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:30 PM PST KUALA LUMPUR: A national heroes fund has been set up to assist the families of the security forces personnel who died protecting the nation's sovereignty in Sabah. The fund would also be channelled to aid national heroes who have been injured in the conflict which erupted after foreign militants attacked the east coast of the state. The attack by the intruders has left eight policemen dead and several injured. Initiated by the Kuala Lumpur Hawkers and Petty Traders Association, the fund is being backed by 474 Chinese organisations as well as individuals in the community. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Lee Chee Leong praised the individuals and the Chinese-based NGOs involved in the initiative and called upon all Malaysians to chip in to help the affected families. "The fund can help ease the financial burden of the families of our national heroes who lost their lives in Sabah as well as those who are injured. Their sacrifice is not in vain and will be forever remembered," he said at the launch of Tabung Perwira at Petaling Street here yesterday. Lee, who is the fund's adviser, also thanked the security personnel who continued to risk their lives in Sabah as they fought to defend the country. The association's chairman, Datuk Ang Say Tee, said the donors wanted to play their part in helping those who were risking their lives to protect the country. "Fund-raising drives including charity dinners will be held throughout the country to raise funds for our national heroes," he said, adding that the initiative had already raised RM100,000. |
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