Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak with the Chairman of PROTON Holdings Bhd. Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar Syed Ali Rethza Albar (front, right) and Chief Executive Officer of Proton Holdings Bhd. Datuk Ahmad Fuaad Mohd. Recognize (left), shows a good signal when launching new models at Proton Perdana Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) today. - PHOTO / BERNAMA
PUTRAJAYA, June 14 - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today launched the new Proton Perdana 4th generation at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) here
Proton Perdana comes in two variants, the Perdana 2.0 L and 2.4 L featuring executive sedan a more sophisticated and stylish.
New Proton Perdana was built through a strategic collaboration with Honda Japan Ltd. under the platform to enhance partnership initiatives in terms of car handling and comfort.
Both Proton Perdana for variants 2.0 L and 2.4 L was worth RM113,888 and RM138,888.
Prime comes with a 2.0 L SOHC four-cylinder, 16-valve, which produces 154 horsepower and 189Nm of torque, while the flagship 2.4 DOHC engine comes with a four-cylinder, 16-valve, which produces 178 horsepower and 222Nm of torque. - THE STAR ONLINE
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Shah Alam: Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) will introduce new models in the prime market in the first quarter of this year at a price of between RM100,000 and RM150,000 per unit.
Its chairman, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said bookings for the model is already open to the public, but it is still undergoing a testing phase to ensure that the car models to better serve the public.
According to him, PROTON require a long time to market the latest model to enable it to be fully tested, thus avoiding any damage as the previous model, which Preve.
"This model will offer lower prices and competitive compared to imported cars even though it has the same design and performance of foreign brands," he told reporters after a media briefing PROTON yesterday.
At the event, PROTON has also introduced a new logo and Mobile Breakdown Assistance Team, which provides assistance 24 hours and seven days a week across the country involving 24 teams as the start and additions to the team final on May 64.
PROTON capital allocated RM200 million for the development of the new Premium model on which it used the platform luxury sedan Honda Accord as 3,000 earlier edition Proton Perdana model used by top government officials present.
In a similar development, Proton announced the recall program 94.577 vehicle unit that consists of three models, namely Exora, Preve and Suprima began yesterday for the conversion of the oil cooler hose CFE.
Meanwhile, chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah said, these measures would be implemented to deal with the possibility of damage occurring to the component after a journey of 40,000 kilometers (miles).
According to him, the cost to the oil cooler hose only in approximately RM7 and RM8, but labor costs are expected to be higher because it involves a large number of vehicles.
"We will call the owner of the vehicle model in one by one, especially for a vehicle that hit it with a mileage of this process is expected to be completed within the next six months," he said.
Out of a total of 94.557 vehicles were recalled, as much as 59,663 units of vehicles is composed of Exora, 28,642 units (Preve) and 6,290 (Suprima).
New Proton Perdana 2016
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AdvertisementEVERY time a new model is launched, Renault was never lonely with negative perception among the people of this country. Proton Perdana is the latest fourth-generation model, which was launched on June 14. Speculation erupted when the new prime is said to be too expensive and a glimpse of the price compared with the Honda Civic, which coincidentally was launched less than a week before the launch of the Proton model.
Many also thought the price of the new Prime overpriced and not commensurate with the position of Proton as the national car. Some even try to compare prime with the new Civic.
If you see a status on social networking sites, there is a saying, "It is better to buy a Civic from Prime. Civic characteristics are good! "Paragraph same is unheard when Proton Preve launch compared to the Honda City and Toyota Vios.
After all, the issue of archaic power windows still be a household name while the matter had been settled the Renault.
The issue, rather than a model that is in a different class. Prime is a model-D segment (mid-size), while the Civic C-segment (compact) is inline with Preve. Instead Honda City and Toyota Vios, including Saga also in the B-segment (subcompact).
Each segment has its own target buyers. C-segment is targeted at buyers who are in a state of maturity in his career, aged between 35 and 45 years, while the segment-D focus on buyers who are at the height of his career, which is 45 years or older.
In addition, the C-segment is also devoted to the high-level executives, vice-D segment to narrow the scope of their executive elite hierarchy as chief executive officer, politician, manager of the company, businessmen and the like. For easy overview, we rarely see a car C-segment vehicle made by a company or government official, or 'boss' car'. Normally, a segment-D model that will be selected. Why? The reason, the dimensions of the segment-D gives the 'status' or 'class' of its own compared to other segments underneath.
Returning to the issue of Proton Perdana, the prime expensive? Why Toyota does not use its own engine? Are Malaysians have noticed there are a lot of other models are included in the Prime expensive price categories with lower specifications? Is Premier worth buying?
Realistically, the Premier should be compared with other models in the same segment as the Mazda6, Honda Accord or Toyota Camry (to name just a few models).
Based on the comparison that has been made, the Prime is much cheaper than its competitors. I repeat: CHEAPER vehicle segment D.
Prime 2016 2.4L variant is priced at RM138,888. For comparison, the closest competitors are Kia Optima K5 (RM150,888), which is the difference RM12,000. But. Kia Optima has a 2.0L engine only while Prime 2.4L. Compared popular D-segment sedan-Malaysia (Camry, Accord and Mazda6), the price differences with Prime reaching range of RM26,000 - RM48,000!
What about the performance of Prime? Why not use its own engine more powerful? Is comparable to other competitors? First, you must know, Proton can not make any changes to the engine based on agreements and strategic alliances with Honda under the initiative of sharing platform.
Similarly, transmission, chassis and safety features. All parts must be maintained as the original. However, Renault plans to replace the Petronas E01 engine is expected to be introduced at the end of 2017 or early 2018. Returning to the comparison of performance, we should recognize basic performance is on par with its prime competitors. Although criticized for using an old Honda engine, borrowed Proton technology is not outdated.
Prime horsepower (178hp) overcome popular opposition such as Camry, Accord and Nissan Teana, free of Mazda6 (185HP) more powerful. In other words, the performance is comparable with Prime other opponents of the present model. This fact is based on technical data and do not mix other issues such as the engine 'borrow', design, tax, comparative cross-segment and so on. A true automotive enthusiasts should remain realistic.
The conclusion so far, in terms of price and performance basis-D model segments, Prime fact not lost or even less. In fact, the price offered is very reasonable and worth it if you take into account the reality of the real market price segments-D in Malaysia. Most importantly, I hope Renault can be increased further after-sales service in addition to ensure the quality of parts is enhanced. Must remember, dead or alive Renault will rely on after-sales service.
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Insurance Premium Rates Increased
AdvertisementPremium rates of vehicle insurance for all types of vehicles will be increased from tomorrow, Friday, February 15.
The information obtained through circular sent to operators and insurance agents dated 7 February.
For vehicle owners, they will begin paying the new price tariffs starting tomorrow when it is fully enforced.
For the protection of third parties 100cc bikes and below, the proposed increase is between RM1 to RM3.50 and RM1 and RM2 per year for comprehensive cover.
For the protection of third party private cars 1,400 cc, the increase is between RM6 to RM34 per year for four years and RM7 to RM19 for comprehensive protection.
The circular was also informed approval of premium increases has been approved by Bank Negara before.
National Bank on February 26, 2010 has announced an increase in insurance premiums gradually over a period of four years from the year 201.
Increase insurance rates for all types of vehicles from today proof Umno government are concerned profit doubled compared difficulties borne by the people, said Deputy Chief Information JUSTICE, Sim Tze Tzin.
sim tze tzim "Rather than succumb to large companies that want to reap bigger profits. These are all beneficial to them. It gives space to banks and insurance companies to raise rates, "he said when contacted.
Information regarding insurance rate increases obtained through circulars sent to operators and insurance agents dated 7 February.
For vehicle owners, they will begin paying the new price tariff from today when it is fully enforced.
Third party cover motorcycle 100cc and below, the proposed increase is between RM1 to RM3.50 and RM1 and RM2 per year for comprehensive cover.
For the protection of third party private cars 1,400 cc, the increase is between RM6 to RM34 per year for four years and RM7 to RM19 for comprehensive protection.
The circular was also informed that the approval of premium increases approved by Bank Negara before.
INSURANCE-UP-01 "This is just the beginning, imagine if BN continues to govern, much the rate will be raised, including the price of groceries, electricity and the implementation of goods and services tax (GST)," said Sim said the increase.
According to the Legislative Assembly (Assembly) Gardenia Beach, Malaysians spend about 40 percent of the average income only to the vehicle for the purpose of purchasing a vehicle, fuel and maintenance.
"Expenses for vehicles is the second highest after the family household spending by 140 percent of the revenues. Malaysian family household debt is also the highest in Asia, "said Sim.
"Do not see the government leaders who have borne the burden of the people? They remember the giving 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) have enough for when prices soaring? "Said Sim.
"Large corporations can profit millions, billions. Are they not able to cover the price of the old insurance rates up to raise? Obviously, they and the government just wants finds bigger profits, "he said.
5 Things You Should Know About Online Auto Insurance
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Time-sure many of you will renew your road tax at the last minute. Perhaps most early in the last week. Maybe there are some who renewed their road tax upon expiry. In fact, the road tax can be renewed 60 days before the date expires. This will facilitate you to plan the best time to go to renew without disrupting daily work. You may refer to a car title if you are not sure.
Business, generally you will give 100% to the agent insurance to resolve all matters pertaining to acquire roadtax. You are advised to check the information coverage / insurance you would not be cheated. As a consumer, you are entitled to obtain all the information on the services you pay for, such as the type of coverage, sum-insured (total protection), NCD (non-claim discount) and the most important premium coverage / insurance vehicle.
Total amount of protection coverage / insurance is your right to decide, not the agent. You are advised to choose the appropriate amount to the price of the vehicle. Most secure way to know the price when the vehicle is to contact the bank. This is because the bank will update the price of the car every 3 months. The next is to obtain information from the used car shop. They have their own car pricing estimates. And the easiest way to know the current price is to find an average price of a vehicle.
Below / Over insured-no use to put a high amount of coverage for the event of claim, you can only make claims at current prices (over insured). Conversely, if you put your car cover price below the current price, in the event of a claim, the company will approve up to your insured (insured below). But some companies can still take into account if the difference in the amount covered by the current price is not too far around 5% -10%. It is important to know the current price of your vehicle.Interest-You also need to know about the benefits you get if you take the insurance from any company. This is to prevent you from being conned. Compare the benefits provided by several companies and then make a decision that you feel is most appropriate. Among the sample of interest is described as a discount or bonus when the accident occurred not at the one year period and shelter.
Car Insurance for Woman
AdvertisementAutomobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) launched Femme Elite card exclusively for female driver for the aid program and the protection of vehicle damage. Insurance. Car Insurance for Woman
Its chairman, Datuk Tunku Mudzaffar Tunku Mustapha said the cards in the back of the card brands such Shape, developed specifically for women. Insurance. Car Insurance for Woman
He said he was among the measures to expand its existing product lines to meet the diverse needs of customers. Insurance. Car Insurance for Woman
"With the rebranding of the card, we hope it will help to improve the response card back Shape introduced before this, more so through the convenience of changing the membership card to the Elite Femme Shape.
"Over 40 percent of car owners today are women and we aim to get about 2,000 members per month within one year after the launch of the Elite Card Femme," he said after the launch of the Elite Card Femme Council completed the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Insurance. Car Insurance for Woman
Femme Elite is developed with unique features to meet the needs and concerns of women when they are driving. Insurance. Car Insurance for Woman
Meet the needs of female drivers, the card offers assistance 24-hour accident and damage, snatch theft insurance, hotel facilities and services delivery driver in a private home in the event of an accident and damage at any location throughout the country. Insurance. Car Insurance for Woman.
Femme Elite membership is only available to users AAM car insurance with low rates cover only once in a lifetime registration fee of RM25 and RM100 per year subscription fee. Car Insurance for Woman
Sexy Fast Woman Driver
AdvertisementBut the scenario today is different. Eve is synonymous with the racial characteristics of gentleness and good manners, the bold 'compete' on the road with speeding and dangerous. In fact, a study conducted by the Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) found that, in general, women drivers in the country, driving the speed of the set.
Imagine the millions of users on the roads and highways, only a few who obey the speed limit rules.Miros study also found that 10 per cent increase in speed will increase by 21 per cent of accidents.The rate of fatal accidents and injuries also increased by 33 percent when the rate increased about 10 percent.
But whether the facts and figures are taken care by the drivers as well as women?
No more tenderness for women's reality today is the same boldly and 'great' from the Adam when driving. It is recognized by the Crime Analyst, Kamal Affandi Hashim, who described the act of speeding more harm. It is not only to himself but worse in others.
"Driving fast is not just oil but also lost a major source of accidents.
Believed to be''more difficult when it involves the female driver who is so far known as the most courteous drivers, "he said.
In fact, according to him, no exaggeration to say that some of their more 'malignant' than men are sometimes willing to break the rules that have been set.
''It's fun to drive fast especially when driving high powered cars. But the risk is high to trigger an accident,''he said when contacted recently.
Supposedly they think the impact and consequences of these acts is only harming yourself and others trouble.
Imagine''in the event of an accident would be troublesome to other people killed, injured and causing traffic congestion,''he said.
Usually, said Kamal Affandi, they are driving at high speed does not have enough time to detect and respond to any unexpected situation.
They also will not have time to stop the vehicle in an emergency. In the circumstances reported, the faster the vehicle moves, the greater the risk to deal with accidents.
"Look how many motorcyclists or pedestrians who violated speeding vehicles.
''So we advise to drivers, especially young women to be more prudent when driving and do not regard himself as a village hero is just another burden.
"It is speeding when the accident happened but they started to put the blame on other drivers.
"In fact, there are cases that occur so willing to act wild like hitting or damaging the vehicle involved," he said.
Kamal Affandi said, should women who are born with soft should not be more aggressively continue to behave otherwise gentle and courteous. He himself with the strange behavior of women drivers on the road a bit violent.
''I can not understand, when they knew the correct rules when driving,
"If you really want to drive fast become a professional cyclist who raced at the circuit and not on the road,''he said sarcastically.
Share experiences, Kamal said he never gave advice to women drivers who drive aggressively in the state. But what happened instead was that he was reprimanded for trying to interfere with other people.
''This is the attitude of our drivers, when we were admonished that the blame for the good advice while he, too,''he said.
He said, the attitude is changing even now women seem to have lost the softness that is the woman when to act violently and aggressively. Indeed, Allah is very fair''to make a woman with a gentle and polite, so use the tenderness in the right way and not ruin it,''he said firmly
Meanwhile, the Road Safety Council member, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye was told, due to speeding drivers attitude is selfish.
''It is actually due to the attitude of the driver itself, not about women or even men.
''For those speeding can provide pleasure and satisfaction in yourself even if the habit is not something that is worthwhile, "he said.
He believes, as responsible citizens, we should be considerate and avoid accidents. With the speed he was driving simply satisfy themselves while the implications of it are greater.
Based on the statistics that are recorded clearly, more than 95 percent of accidents caused by driving too fast. He stressed again, the driving speed can also be deemed to be those who do not know the patient.
''We should be considerate when roads and not selfish and can only be harming themselves, "he said.
Harga MPV Perodua, Perodua MPV Price
AdvertisementPerusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) is preparing to phase out its first and oldest model, Kancil, next month after 16 years on the road.
Its Managing Director, Datuk Syed Abdull Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar, said Perodua would stop production of the popular 660cc Kancil and would replace it with the Viva.
"Right now we are in the final month of the production of the Kancil. After 16 years (and) after 750,000 Kancils on the road, we are ready to phase it out." "We would probably launch the Viva 660 basic to replace the Kancil around July," he told Bernama in an interview recently at the manufacturing plant here.
The Kancil was the first model manufactured by Perodua, introduced shortly after the company's incorporation in 1994.
The first batch of Kancils was launched on August 29, 1994, with a manufacturing capacity of 45,000 units per annum.
"For April this year, almost 1,000 units of the Kancil have been registered and we are now down to the final 1,000 to be sold in May or early June the latest", he said.
Since its maiden launch, the Kancil has been through several processes of modifications, upgrades and facelifts.
As for the basic Viva, he said the price would be cheaper compared to the current Viva.
Perodua expects to sell a RM25,000 entry level car.
Currently, he said the cheapest Viva is about RM28,000.
"We are doing all these to prepare for our big launch in November of our Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV). Our mass production will start sometime end-September. So we do this in preparing for this new line for the MPV," Syed Abdull said.
The new Perodua MPV is internally codenamed Perodua D46T and is expected to be priced between RM60,000 and RM65,000, he said.
The new Perodua D46T will be based on the Toyota Passo Sette, also known as the Daihatsu Boon Luminas.
It measures 4,180mm long, 1,695mm wide and is 1,620mm tall, with a long 2,750mm wheelbase to maximise the interior space (2,550mm long).
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Proton Exora
AdvertisementThe booking fee is RM 1000. Delivery time differs based on model, location of the branches and colour choices. Customers are advised to check with our branches for the latest information. The manufacturer warranty period is 3 years or 100,000km. Extended Warranty Period (EWP) is 2 years or 75,000km. This makes total warranty period of 5-year or 175,000km. QUALITY PERFORMANCE The Proton Exora uses a 1.6L Proton CamPro Engine, with CPS (Cam-Profile Switching). CPS benefit aids fuel efficiency as well as enhances uphill driving. Our Testing team has proven the output of the 1.6L CamPro CPS meets all the criteria set forth. The development team has put great effort to ensure the powertrain meets not only running performance targets but also fuel consumption. EQUIPMENT Customers have the choice of fitting additional accessories (e.g. Thule box) to the Proton Exora as long as it is approved by the authorities (JPJ/Puspakom). Any secondary defects caused by these installations will not be covered under warranty. BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) BCM is a module designed to control every basic plus additional functions of the car electronically e.g. central locking, alarm, timer etc Several additional features which is very useful for customers has been added to the BCM, such as: *Kindly proceed to our showrooms to find out more! SAFETY Proton Exora’s body structure is engineered to offer the best crash protection among competitors in its class. ABS and dual airbags, which is specially tuned for the Proton Exora’s extra weight and size, are part of the standard package offered for all variants. High illumination LED rear combination lights is an extra safety feature. Proton Exora is developed with the international market in mind, and Proton has adopted European safety standards as guidelines. Proton Exora now meets the strict European safety requirements which are also adaptable to other markets such as Australian Design Rules and GCC Gulf Standards.
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The Proton Exora is a New Lifestyle Family Mover which combines advanced styling, space and multi usage, high quality design, and good performance without neglecting the value for money factor.Proton Exora is built with a spacious interior which sits 7 adults comfortably. The dual blower air cond with individual vents for each row adds comfort for all passengers. Its safe cabin features high tensile steel cage coupled with hydro forming sub-frame providing high level of safety. It also features several intelligent functions such as programmable door lock and programmable front wiper speed which are controlled by an integrated module. Proton Exora High Line AT is available at OTR RM 75,998 and Medium Line AT is available at RM69,998.
There are six (6) body colours offered for Proton Exora:
Booking fees paid though transferrable (with proper documentation) to next of kin, and to other Proton models, are non-refundable.Interest rate is 3.75% up to 9 years with EWP. This is a standard offer to all Proton Exora customers. EWP is NOT an optional feature. A very reasonable maintenance cost is estimated at RM 1,980.00 for the first 2 years. Service intervals, after the first 3 services, are at 10,000km intervals. For the time being, Proton Exora is not offered under the Xchange Program.
EON will also be selling the Proton Exora The Proton Exora is a product designed and developed by Proton with engineering technology from its subsidiary, Lotus The Proton Exora is Malaysia's first home grown MPV, using a totally new platform from previous Proton models The Proton Exora is the 7th product developed by Proton after Waja, Gen2, Savvy, Satria Neo, Persona and Saga. Proton has been improving its products in terms of quality and reliability each time through its experience and lessons learnt. A lot of effort has been made to ensure that The Proton EXORA gives maximum driving pleasure, including the application of damping pads and noise suppressors in strategic location within chassis and body panels. Internal test shows that Proton Exora noise level is lower than previous models
The new hydro-forming material used to reduce its total bodyweight allows for 1.6L CamPro CPS to reach its maximum power of 125hp.Maximum speed for Proton Exora automatic transmission is 165km/h. Proton Exora is equipped with lots of features that are not commonly found in cars below RM76,000. The unique feature, BCM, is really making new convenience technology accessible to Proton buyers.
Abdul Latiff Osman - Youtube Prodigy
Advertisement Abdul Latiff Osman, a Malaysian who gained international fame via a popular video sharing website, Youtube, with his design of a Formula 1 powerboat model has struck a deal with US-based veteran FI powerboat designers to market his model in the US.
“He (Collet) did not mention when exactly my design will be marketed in the US but presently I am made to understand that my design is undergoing several tests,” Latif told Bernama here today.
He said that there was no formal agreement signed as it was based on trust from both parties.
If the test was successful and the design could be marketed commercially, Latif said, Collet would have to pay him a licence fee to produce the model as well as a royalty fee.
Latif’s special ability has caught the attention of the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry when on Nov 23 Deputy Minister Fadillah Yusof promised to assist the 58-year-old former Formula 3 and Formula 3000 powerboat racer to further enhance his skills in developing small-scale powerboat models. Bernama last month reported that the boat model, named La-tiff Body Guard, was introduced on Youtube more than a year ago.
Latiff was quoted as saying that his model, scaled 1:6, was sent to Collet on Nov 13, and expressing his confidence that if successful, the model’s name ’La-tiff’ would be retained.
Latiff said he had only created and sold his models to fans of remote control powerboat racing and never thought that an outsider would be interested in his model with a power customised-design.
He claimed that there was tremendous response and support to continue creating F1 powerboats after introducing his model on Youtube.
His Abdul Latiff Osman Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/bglatiff
Video that caught worldwide attention:
Why Terengganu Bought Mercedes Cars?
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KUALA TERENGGANU: The state government has defended the purchase of 14 Mercedes E200 Kompressor cars at RM3.43mil for the use of its state executive councillors and senior officials.
Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said said the state government had planned to purchase the cars for a long time now to replace its Proton Perdana V6 Executive fleet in a move to cut cost.
“Please understand that the Proton Perdanas go through continuous long-distance journeys. It’s costing us a lot of money due to high cost of maintenance.
“We are not saying that the national car is not good but in reality we are coughing up more money for maintaining the Proton Perdanas, particularly the gear boxes,” he said.
Ahmad cited the example of the Proton Perdana of state Commerce, Industry and Environment committee chairman Toh Chin Yaw, which has twice undergone expensive repairs costing RM50,000 within 36 months.
“In the long run, Mercedes cars are cheaper to maintain and could also save us fuel costs.
“This is the state’s long-term plan – we are farsighted. The cars could also fetch a high market price, when sold as second-hand cars.
“We studied all angles before deciding to buy the Mercedes E200 cars,” he added.
Ahmad also denied that the oil royalty money was used to buy the cars.
“In the first place we have yet to receive the oil royalties from the Federal Government.
“The funds to procure the cars were from our own coffers and has nothing to do with the oil royalties,” he said.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad: Samy's Folly
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"We (the Malays) are not the type to protest and have accepted those who came to the country. We even accorded them rights unlike other countries," Dr. Mahathir said at a talk last Saturday.
"Despite the MIC appealing again and again for help, he refused to budge," Samy Vellu said, reacting to Mahathir's remarks during a talk last Saturday.
Dr. Mahathir racist?
Read below article and judge youself....
1. NSTP - Mahathir Racist Remark
2. Emedia - Dr. M Racist Remarks
Even Yahoo News quote Dr. M remarks... And the best thing, it is Yahoo! India that covered the story.
3. Mahathir Provoke Outrage
And below is Dr. M comment regarding this issue.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad: Samy's Folly
Talks Between Volkswagen and Proton Progressing Well
by Benjamin Hudson
In the news: Volkswagen, Europe's largest automaker and producer of the popular brand of VW clutch parts including various VW clutch disc --- has released some statements saying that its partnership with Malaysia's Proton Holdings Bhd is already at its "fairly advanced" stage. The automaker also added that the ongoing talks between them and Proton are part of the company's plan of expanding its market in Southeast Asia. According to Kevin Rose, Volkswagen's head of international sales in an interview, "Both parties clearly know what they would want from such an agreement." He also said that the company will try to "work within" the Malaysian government's set deadline which will end on March 31, 2007.
Still in connection to its sales expansion program, Volkswagen has also added production plants in two of the fastest growing economies in the world---India and China. The main objective of VW is to boost its sales of its Passat and Jetta models in these two countries. It should be noted that Proton has again reported last month its biggest quarterly loss for the last eight years and has been continuously losing market share to its other overseas rivals including Toyota Motor Corporation. It also needs some new technology and designs to become competitive.
Ang Kok Heng, who manages about $114 million at Philip Capital Management in Kuala Lumpur, "There are a lot of things Proton needs to learn in order to be competitive and having a partner will help it catch up with the bigger boys."
Despite the losses that Proton obtains it was still able to obtain an increase in shares which rose to 1.5 percent to 6.6 ringgit and traded at 6.55 ringgit at 11:54 am in Kuala Lumpur valuing the company at 3.6 billion ringgit or $1 billion USD. The stock has fallen by 0.8 percent for this while Malaysia's benchmark stock index has increased by 7.4 percent.
Proton is not actually the first Malaysian automaker that has entered into a partnership with a foreign carmaker, the Shah Alam which is a Malaysian-based automaker have been in partnership with Mitsubishi unfortunately the joint venture only lasted up to 2004.
Another reported foreign automaker the PSA Peugeot Citroen which has been in talks with Proton has announced last week that it is no longer interested in pursuing further talks with Proton on the other hand the world's largest automaker General Motors said that it is still discussing the possibility of a partnership with Proton.
Volkswagen in Controlling Production The Wolfsburg-based automaker said that it has been controlling its local production since it believes that it is a vital strategy to succeed in emerging markets such as Malaysia, China and India. According to Rose at a recent interview in Singapore, "For us as a brand, it's important that we can always say made by VW, or built by VW. Even in China, where for legal reasons we are a minority partner, we still have a great control over the production, assembly, design of our products, and that's incredibly important for us."
Talks between Volkswagen and Proton have collapsed in January last year after some disagreement on issues particularly in terms who will control the company. It is no secret that Malaysia's government controls Proton through a 43 percent stake held by its investment unit Khazanah Nasional Bhd. The Proton was founded by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad who also stressed the need of the company for a foreign partner to survive.
Volkswagen: Proton's Chosen One Chong Lee Len, an analyst at Hwang-DBS Vickers Research Sdn. in Kuala Lumpur and who rates the Proton stock "fully valued" said that comments from Volkswagen is indicative that the automaker is seeking 51 percent of Proton's total manufacturing business. She also said that Volkswagen is "definitely the chosen one for the stake by the investment community". She added that it would cost Volkswagen about 900 million ringgit to control Proton's manufacturing unit.
Another analyst this time from CIMB Investment Bank said "Volkswagen will use Proton as a manufacturing hub for the region. The deal will help Volkswagen expand its sales in Malaysia, the largest passenger cars market in Southeast Asia. It's positive news for Proton." But of course unless Volkswagen and Proton confirms a partnership then all we'll be having are mere speculations.
About the Author
Benjamin Hudson works as a supervisor at one of the top engineering firms in the business district of Louisiana. He is also a freelance journalist and has passion for anything automotive.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad: Ian Chin’s Great Revelation
AdvertisementDr Mahathir Mohamad: Ian Chin’s Great Revelation
Ian Chin earlier accusation:
Wednesday June 11, 2008
PETALING JAYA: A High Court judge here revealed that a former prime minister had threatened judges. Justice Datuk Ian H. C. Chin also said he and selected judges were sent to a boot camp to ensure they got the message.
Justice Chin said this before hearing an election petition challenging the results of the Sarikei parliamentary seat which was won by a Barisan Nasional candidate by just 51 votes.
In a report in the Borneo Post yesterday, that comes hot on the heels of the findings of the Royal Commission on the V.K. Lingam video clip, Justice Chin said the threat from the former prime minister came after he handed down two judgments in 1997.
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Dr. M Komen Pak Lah - Najib
AdvertisementDr Mahathir Mohamad: Abdullah dan Najib
Inilah berita yang dirujuk oleh Dr. M
Berita Utusan 15 June 2008
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Tarikh tepat peralihan kuasa belum ditetapkan
KUALA TERENGGANU 14 Jun - Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi hari ini berkata, tarikh tepat berhubung peralihan kuasa kepada timbalannya Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak masih belum ditetapkan lagi.
Perdana Menteri berkata, seperti yang diperjelaskannya semalam, beliau akan menyerahkan jawatannya itu kepada Najib apabila tiba masanya sepertimana yang difahami oleh mereka.
Abdullah yang ditemui pemberita selepas mengadakan perjumpaan dengan pemimpin UMNO negeri Terengganu, di sini ketika ditanya lanjut berhubung perkara itu, sambil tersenyum berkata:"Nak jelas apa lagi, You (wartawan) tak faham lagi...Ohh dah faham tapi nak tanya lagi...(nak tanya) bila.
"Saya (sudah) terang (jelaskan) semalam, itu sudah jelas, bahawasanya saya dan Datuk Seri Najib memang memahami peralihan kuasa akan dijalankan dalam keadaan yang baik, elok dan tersusun dan tidak menimbulkan apa-apa masalah.
"Dan yang keduanya, yang tetapnya tentu sekali saya akan menyerahkan jawatan Perdana Menteri kepada Datuk Seri Najib kerana dialah saya akan pilih (sebagai) pengganti saya," katanya.
Abdullah menegaskan peralihan kuasa itu akan dilakukan sebagaimana kedua-dua mereka memahaminya berhubung perkara itu.
"Tarikh yang tepat belum ditentukan, bila masa tiba, peralihan itu akan dilakukan sebagaimana kami kedua-dua memahami," katanya.
Semalam, Abdullah berkata beliau dan Najib telah sepakat menentukan masa yang terbaik untuk peralihan kuasa itu.
Ketika berucap pada majlis makan tengah hari bersama pemimpin masyarakat dan pegawai kanan kerajaan, Abdullah berkata: "Saya dan Najib telah bermuafakat dan kita berdua telah bersetuju bilakah masanya saya bersara dan bilakah masanya Najib akan ambil alih sebagai Perdana Menteri."
- Bernama
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Kanak-kanak Berbogel?
AdvertisementTun Dr. Mahathir: Openness
Che Det sekali lagi membuka pekong didada sendiri dengan menceritakan segala details apa yang berlaku sekarang didalam kerajaan. Budak kecil pun tahu perkara yang sama juga dilakukan Tun semasa zaman pemerintahan dia dahulu.There is really no openness just as there is no transparency in this Government. You can deceive all of the people some of the time, some of the people all the time but you cannot deceive all the people all the time.
Tun mengaku dengan beraninya.
Good luck to all of us Malaysian....
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4. The toy car of claim 3, wherein the control means of the operating device comprises two lamps and two switches, said switches being operated for simultaneously turning said lamps on or off.
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Dr. M Cabar Penyebar Fitnah
AdvertisementKekayaan keluarga Dr. M yang diwar-warkan oleh ramai pihak seperti disini: Kekayaan Family Dr.M telah menjadi satu topik perbualan hangat.
Akhirnya, Dr. M telah menjawap tuduhan itu, disini: Chedet.com
Direct copy from his blog:
Bank AccountJadi, kalau benar-benar pemberi maklumat itu seorang manusia bermaruah. Silalah tampilkan diri. Jangan jadi pengecut, penakut, bacul!
1. Several blogs have given space to a scurrilous statement that I, my wife and my children, have USD 199.45 million and S $ 42,000,000 in fixed deposit in the Israeli National Bank in Singapore.
2. The scum who alleges this does not have the guts to give his name.
3. UMNO can make a statement about the money I gave to Dato Abdullah when I stepped down. Better still Dato Abdullah can explain how much of the 1.4 billion Ringgit in cash, shares and property that my staff and one of his Ministers handed over to him is still with him.
4. I give full permission for the Israeli National Bank to make public these accounts so that I can claim the money said to belong to me and my family.
6. As for the anonymous scum, give your true name, I/C and address so that I can sue you.
Syabas Dr. M kerana berani menegakkan kebenaran....
PROTON SAVVY. Overall, I would never recommend someone to buy one of these cars
PROTON SATRIA. The recaro seats will hold you in with the most extreme cornering
PROTON SATRIA. Everything is small and you drive very close to the ground
PROTON GEN.2. I especially love the style of the tail lights, and the dash
PROTON SATRIA. Very cheap to run.PROTON SAVVY. Proton will need to look at it's quality control
PROTON SATRIA. Fairly stylish, quite speedy for a small car
PROTON WIRA. Sometimes on long trips the driver's seat can get a bit uncomfortable
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Dr. M Tak Layak Bercakap Pasal Masa Depan UMNO
AdvertisementDr. M sekali lagi komen pasal masa depan UMNO di chedet.com:
http://www.chedet.com/2008/06/masa-depan-umno.html
Aku tidak rasa dia layak bersuara pasal masa depan UMNO sedangkan dia sendiri menjadi antara orang paling lantang menghancurkan UMNO.
5. Hari ini orang Melayu terbahagi kepada empat kelompok.
Yela, siapa yang wujudkan kelompok-kelompok itu?
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Dr. Mahathir Semakin Nyanyuk...!
AdvertisementDr Mahathir Mohamad: Snippets
This is the report by TheStar that Dr. M referring to:
PETALING JAYA: A High Court judge here revealed that a former prime minister had threatened judges. Justice Datuk Ian H. C. Chin also said he and selected judges were sent to a boot camp to ensure they got the message.
Justice Chin said this before hearing an election petition challenging the results of the Sarikei parliamentary seat which was won by a Barisan Nasional candidate by just 51 votes.
In a report in the Borneo Post yesterday, that comes hot on the heels of the findings of the Royal Commission on the V.K. Lingam video clip, Justice Chin said the threat from the former prime minister came after he handed down two judgments in 1997.
One was a judgment on a libel case involving MGG Pillai and Tan Sri Vincent Tan where he refused to give what he considered to be an astronomical award.
Justice Datuk Ian H. C. Chin... he and selected judges were sent to a boot camp to ensure they got the message Justice Chin said the other judgment was in an election petition on Bukit Bangunan in the Sri Aman Division that he ruled in favour of Independent candidate Donald Lawan against Barisan Nasional candidate Mong Dagang.
“Shortly after the two judgments, the Judges Conference was held from April 24, 1997 where the then prime minister issued a thinly veiled threat to remove judges by referring them to a tribunal and stating that, though it may be difficult to do so, it was still done.”
Justice Chin said the former prime minister expressed unhappiness with what he termed ‘the Borneo Case’.
“Everyone knew which case he was referring to,” he added.
Justice Chin said after the threat, the former Prime Minister said people should pay heavily for libel and he only got a single response from a Court of Appeal judge who asked if he would be happy with a sum of RM1mil as damages for libel.
“He approved of it and later made known his satisfaction by promoting this judge (since deceased) to the Federal Court over many others who were senior to him.”
A month later, Justice Chin said he and select judges and judicial officers were packed off to a boot camp from May 26-30, 1997 where there was an attempt to indoctrinate them with the view “that the government interest was more important than all else.”
“Stating this devilish notion was no less a person than the President of the Court of Appeal. Everyone was quiet during the question sessions.”
Justice Chin added “the perversion of justice” continued and recounted an episode when a fellow judge Muhammad Kamil Awang told him he had received a telephone call from the then Chief Justice asking him to dismiss the election petition that he was going to hear in Kota Kinabalu.
“We went into the possibility of making a police report or of writing to the Chief Justice a letter to record what he had said over the telephone but in the end he decided against it since it would be his word against that of the Chief Justice,” he said.
Justice Chin said he was happy to later on learn that Kamil did not bow to the pressure and went on to hear the petition, thereafter making a decision based on law and evidence.
Justice Chin said he wanted the parties involved in the current petition and their counsel to hear his disclosure in case they wanted him to recuse himself.
The High Court judge said he had twice stood unsuccessfully as a Barisan Nasional candidate for a parliamentary and later for a state seat in Sabah in the 1980s and in one of those elections he was defeated by a DAP candidate.
“Now, though he is no longer the prime minister and so no longer able to carry out his threat to remove judges, the coalition party that he led is still around” and the second respondent was a Barisan candidate and “it may cross someone’s mind that I may have an axe to grind against the party concerned or any party thereof.”
To this, he said: “No amount of words from me would assuage you of your worry. You will have to read my judgments as to whether they are according to the evidence and the law or were influenced by threat.”
Chin then adjourned for half an hour to let the parties consider whether they wished to make any application for his recusal.
However, the parties – DAP’s Dr Wong Hua Seh and Barisan’s Ding Kuong Hiing – expressed their full confidence in him in presiding over the hearing of the case.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was prime minister at the relevant time. He was not available for comment yesterday.
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PADAN MUKA SANUSI JUNID!
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Dr. M comment this issue here:
http://www.chedet.com/2008/06/sanusi-junid.html
Previously, TheStar published:
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Sanusi Junid has been "relieved of his duties" as International Islamic University Malaysia president with immediate effect.
In his second term now and with two more years to serve, he said he received the letter, dated June 2, on Monday.
The letter was from the Sultan of Pahang, the constitutional head of the university, Sanusi said.
He had previously said he would not step down from the post, which he considered part of his “duty to God and service to the people.”
The former Kedah Mentri Besar said there had been speculation over his post after he had resigned from Umno, following former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s resignation on May 19.
On June 1, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Khalid Nordin that there was no reason for Sanusi’s services to be terminated unless he “played politics” at campus.
SEKARANG BARU SANUSI TAHU LANGIT TINGGI ATAU RENDAH. DR. M TIDAK LAYAK MEMARAHI PAK LAH KERANA BELIAU SENDIRI PERNAH MELAKUKAN PERKARA YANG SAMA....DULUUUU.
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Tangents: Restless Musings Of A Malay Mind: Has Sanusi Junid Been Sacked?
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Toyota Australia president and CEO Max Yasuda says the company has talked to governments around the country about giving non-cash incentives to hybrid owners.
“We would hope that the governments will help with more intangible benefits, like free parking or fast lanes. It’s already in place in some countries,” he says.
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