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- Malaysian journalist Claudia Theophilus killed in Lebanon
- Yen Yen slams Penang govt over removal of PM's CNY banners
- Armed Forces chief says no plan to replace ageing Nuri choppers
| Malaysian journalist Claudia Theophilus killed in Lebanon Posted: 03 Feb 2013 05:28 AM PST PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Claudia Theophilus, 42, a producer with Al-Jazeera English Online, was killed in Baakleen, in the mountains of Lebanon at 2.30am (8.30am Malaysian time) on Saturday while on holiday with two friends. Local police have detained the two people who were with her for questioning and initial police investigations indicate that it may have been a mishap while handling firearms. When contacted, Ambassador Ilango Karuppannan confirmed she was shot dead but said that details remained sketchy. He said that her body had been taken to a hospital in Baakleen and an autopsy had been done. "We are on the way there now," he told The Star. He said that she had arrived in Lebanon on Jan 28 to visit her friend whom she had apparently known since 2010. He said that, according to police investigations, the two and another friend who joined them, had been playing with rifles when one of it went off and the bullet killed her. A statement from Wisma Putra later Sunday said that local police report had classified the death as an accident while handling a firearm but investigations continue. Theophilus' family have been informed about her death, the statement said. Claudia Theophilus was a producer at Al-Jazeera English Online based in Doha, Qatar. She has worked for The Sun and Malaysiakini. Baakleen is a city located in Mount Lebanon, Chouf District, 45km southeast of Beirut. |
| Yen Yen slams Penang govt over removal of PM's CNY banners Posted: 03 Feb 2013 04:00 AM PST GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has come under fire for removing banners which depicted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak extending Chinese New Year greetings to the people. Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said it was also unbecoming of the state government as feedback received had indicated that some people had stepped on the banners bearing the prime minister's image, after they were pulled down. She said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng should apologise for the disrespectful behavior shown to the prime minister. She said stepping on the prime minister's face is tantamount to stepping on Malaysia's face. Dr Ng was asked to comment on the Seberang Prai Municipal Council's action to remove Chinese New Year banner wishes from the prime minister as those who had put them up had reportedly not applied for a permit. |
| Armed Forces chief says no plan to replace ageing Nuri choppers Posted: 03 Feb 2013 03:53 AM PST KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces has no plan to dispose the 30 aging Sikorsky S-61A-4 Nuri helicopters which have served for over 50 years. Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin said it would be more economical and practical to refurbish the United States-made helicopters to assist the recently acquired EC725 Cougar helicopters. He said Nuri services were still needed by the RMAF, particularly in utility tasks and aid missions despite taking delivery of 12 French-made EC725 Cougar helicopters by early next year. "The Nuri helicopters are still in good condition and they can beef up the Cougar EC725 helicopters in utility operations. "However, we need to upgrade their systems like the cockpit and several other parts," he told Bernama in an interview. Two of the Cougar EC725 helicopters, which were delivered on Dec 3 last year, were placed at the Kuantan Air Base, serving as training aircraft besides discharging their main functions - strengthening search and rescue, transportation and utility operations. "Some of the Nuri helicopters will be deployed for the army," Zulkifeli added. Zulkifeli said the procurement of EC725 Cougar helicopters was aimed at enhancing air surveillance and aid missions. He said in an effort to further strengthen the country's airspace, the armed forces was planning to acquire several multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) and Airbus 400M aircraft, depending on the country's financial position. "For the time being, the armed forces is evaluating four MRCA to cater for RMAF needs, namely Gripen from of Sweden, F/A-18E Super Hornet from the United States, Rafale from Syarikat Daesu, and Eurofighter Typhoon from Britain," he said, adding that the analysis would be presented to the government once it is concluded. - Bernama |
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