Please dont start the FIRE!!

Article 153 should be inclusive, otherwise it is ‘bullying’, says Christian leader

UPDATED @ 12:06:36 AM 25-12-2011

By Melissa Chi

December 24, 2011

SUBANG JAYA, Dec 24 — The Federal Constitution’s Article 153 is akin to “bullying” if it only protects the rights of one group, top church leader Reverend Dr Eu Hong Seng said today.

The National Evangelical Christian Fellowship (NECF) chairman said the rights in any nation cannot be scrutinised in a vacuum.

“I think we need to talk about the rights of others as well under article 153.

“When we talk of rights of only one group, if I may suggest, that is bullying,” he (picture) said at the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) Christmas hi-tea here at the Full Gospel Tabernacle.

The annual event was attended by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon, MCA’s Loh Seng Kok, DAP’s Hannah Yeoh, PKR’s Chua Tian Chang, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

The reverend said nation building must be collective and for it to work, it has to be inclusive of everybody’s rights, including the East and West Malaysians, Indians, Chinese, Orang Aslis, Malays, the Sikhs and indigenous people.

Eu pointed out that democracy used to mean elected representatives are there to serve the people.

“Today, Malaysian democracy means elected representatives can threaten the people and get away with it.

“This should not be so, and we, the people of the book, are not afraid to say so,” Eu said.

The Christian leader had previously been outspoken about the controversy surrounding the raid on the Damansara Utama Methodist Church (DUMC) on August 3.

He had repeatedly stressed that there has not been any concrete proof of proselytisation, as claimed by certain quarters.

The contentious raid escalated religious conflict between Muslims and Christians in the country, with Malay newspapers highlighting allegations of Christians trying to convert Muslims through welfare work.

United Nations

A/CONF.151/26 (Vol. I)

General Assembly

Distr. GENERAL
12 August 1992 

ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

 REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON 
                    ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT*

                  (Rio de Janeiro, 3-14 June 1992)


                               Annex I

           RIO DECLARATION ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development,

Having met at Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992,
Reaffirming the Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human
Environment, adopted at Stockholm on 16 June 1972, a/ and seeking to build upon
it,
    With the goal of establishing a new and equitable global partnership
through the creation of new levels of cooperation among States, key sectors of
societies and people,
    Working towards international agreements which respect the interests of
all and protect the integrity of the global environmental and developmental
system,
    Recognizing the integral and interdependent nature of the Earth, our
home
    Proclaims that:

                             Principle 1
    Human beings are at the centre of concerns for sustainable development. 
They are entitled to a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature.

                             Principle 2

    States have, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the
principles of international law, the sovereign right to exploit their own
resources pursuant to their own environmental and developmental policies, and
the responsibility to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction or
control do not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas
beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.

                             Principle 3

    The right to development must be fulfilled so as to equitably meet
developmental and environmental needs of present and future generations.

                             Principle 4

    In order to achieve sustainable development, environmental protection
shall constitute an integral part of the development process and cannot be
considered in isolation from it.


                             Principle 5

    All States and all people shall cooperate in the essential task of
eradicating poverty as an indispensable requirement for sustainable
development, in order to decrease the disparities in standards of living and
better meet the needs of the majority of the people of the world.

                             Principle 6

    The special situation and needs of developing countries, particularly the
least developed and those most environmentally vulnerable, shall be given
special priority.  International actions in the field of environment and
development should also address the interests and needs of all countries.

                             Principle 7

    States shall cooperate in a spirit of global partnership to conserve,
protect and restore the health and integrity of the Earth's ecosystem.  In view
of the different contributions to global environmental degradation, States have
common but differentiated responsibilities.  The developed countries
acknowledge the responsibility that they bear in the international pursuit of
sustainable development in view of the pressures their societies place on the
global environment and of the technologies and financial resources they
command.
                             Principle 8

    To achieve sustainable development and a higher quality of life for all
people, States should reduce and eliminate unsustainable patterns of production
and consumption and promote appropriate demographic policies.

                             Principle 9

    States should cooperate to strengthen endogenous capacity-building for
sustainable development by improving scientific understanding through exchanges
of scientific and technological knowledge, and by enhancing the development,
adaptation, diffusion and transfer of technologies, including new and
innovative technologies.
                            Principle 10

    Environmental issues are best handled with the participation of all
concerned citizens, at the relevant level.  At the national level, each
individual shall have appropriate access to information concerning the
environment that is held by public authorities, including information on
hazardous materials and activities in their communities, and the opportunity
to participate in decision-making processes.  States shall facilitate and
encourage public awareness and participation by making information widely
available.  Effective access to judicial and administrative proceedings,
including redress and remedy, shall be provided.

                            Principle 11

    States shall enact effective environmental legislation.  Environmental
standards, management objectives and priorities should reflect the
environmental and developmental context to which they apply.  Standards applied
by some countries may be inappropriate and of unwarranted economic and social
cost to other countries, in particular developing countries.

                            Principle 12

    States should cooperate to promote a supportive and open international
economic system that would lead to economic growth and sustainable development
in all countries, to better address the problems of environmental degradation. 
Trade policy measures for environmental purposes should not constitute a means
of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination or a disguised restriction on
international trade.  Unilateral actions to deal with environmental challenges
outside the jurisdiction of the importing country should be avoided. 
Environmental measures addressing transboundary or global environmental
problems should, as far as possible, be based on an international consensus.

                            Principle 13

    States shall develop national law regarding liability and compensation
for the victims of pollution and other environmental damage.  States shall also
cooperate in an expeditious and more determined manner to develop further
international law regarding liability and compensation for adverse effects of
environmental damage caused by activities within their jurisdiction or control
to areas beyond their jurisdiction.

                            Principle 14

    States should effectively cooperate to discourage or prevent the
relocation and transfer to other States of any activities and substances that
cause severe environmental degradation or are found to be harmful to human
health.
                            Principle 15

    In order to protect the environment, the precautionary approach shall be
widely applied by States according to their capabilities.  Where there are
threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty
shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent
environmental degradation.

                            Principle 16

    National authorities should endeavour to promote the internalization of
environmental costs and the use of economic instruments, taking into account
the approach that the polluter should, in principle, bear the cost of
pollution, with due regard to the public interest and without distorting
international trade and investment.

                            Principle 17

    Environmental impact assessment, as a national instrument, shall be
undertaken for proposed activities that are likely to have a significant
adverse impact on the environment and are subject to a decision of a competent
national authority.

                            Principle 18

    States shall immediately notify other States of any natural disasters or
other emergencies that are likely to produce sudden harmful effects on the
environment of those States.  Every effort shall be made by the international
community to help States so afflicted.

                            Principle 19

    States shall provide prior and timely notification and relevant
information to potentially affected States on activities that may have a
significant adverse transboundary environmental effect and shall consult with
those States at an early stage and in good faith.

                            Principle 20

    Women have a vital role in environmental management and development. 
Their full participation is therefore essential to achieve sustainable
development.

                            Principle 21

    The creativity, ideals and courage of the youth of the world should be
mobilized to forge a global partnership in order to achieve sustainable
development and ensure a better future for all.

                            Principle 22

    Indigenous people and their communities and other local communities have
a vital role in environmental management and development because of their
knowledge and traditional practices.  States should recognize and duly support
their identity, culture and interests and enable their effective participation
in the achievement of sustainable development.

                            Principle 23

    The environment and natural resources of people under oppression,
domination and occupation shall be protected.

                            Principle 24

    Warfare is inherently destructive of sustainable development.  States
shall therefore respect international law providing protection for the
environment in times of armed conflict and cooperate in its further
development, as necessary.

                            Principle 25

    Peace, development and environmental protection are interdependent and
indivisible.

                            Principle 26

    States shall resolve all their environmental disputes peacefully and by
appropriate means in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.

                            Principle 27

    States and people shall cooperate in good faith and in a spirit of
partnership in the fulfilment of the principles embodied in this Declaration
and in the further development of international law in the field of sustainable
development.

BR1M RM 500 ...bantuan ringan beban Isi Rumah

Kementerian jelas status BR1M RM500

Oleh : Bernama
Tarikh : December 8, 2011

KUALA LUMPUR - Kementerian Kewangan semalam menjelaskan bahawa isi rumah yang layak memohon pemberian Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) sebanyak RM500, merujuk kepada seorang lelaki atau wanita yang menjadi ketua kepada anggota keluarga yang tinggal serumah, dan mempunyai pendapatan kasar isi rumah RM3,000 dan ke bawah.

“Ini merangkumi individu yang berkahwin; ibu/bapa tunggal yang mempunyai tanggungan; bujang yang mempunyai tanggungan; dan warga emas (berumur 60 tahun dan ke atas) sebatang kara,” kata Menteri Kewangan Kedua, Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah dalam satu kenyataan semalam.
 

Katanya, setiap anak berkahwin yang mempunyai pendapatan kasar isi rumah RM3,000 dan ke bawah tetapi tinggal serumah dengan ibu bapa, dikira sebagai satu isi rumah berlainan.

“Pendapatan kasar isi rumah merujuk kepada pendapatan suami, isteri dan tanggungan yang masih bujang,” katanya dan menekankan ‘hanya ketua isi rumah sahaja yang layak memohon’.
 

Kementerian Kewangan telah membuka Bilik Gerakan untuk operasi Talian Hotline BR1M 1-800-222-500 bermula semalam bagi memudahkan orang ramai mendapat penjelasan lanjut mengenai pelaksanaan BR1M.
 

Talian Hotline ini beroperasi setiap hari bekerja, mulai 9 pagi hingga 5 petang.
 

Kementerian itu mengingatkan bahawa pendaftaran permohonan BR1M akan bermula pada 10 Disember ini hingga 10 Januari 2012.
 

Borang pendaftaran boleh didapati secara percuma di Jabatan Pembangunan Persekutuan, Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia, Pejabat Cawangan dan Pusat Khidmat Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM), serta akhbar tempatan, katanya.
 

Borang yang lengkap diisi hendaklah disertakan salinan kad pengenalan dan slip gaji (jika berkenaan) dan diserahkan kepada Jabatan Pembangunan Persekutuan/Negeri, Jabatan Penerangan, Pejabat Cawangan dan Pusat Khidmat LHDNM.
 

Kementerian juga akan membuka pendaftaran di sekolah terpilih, dewan komuniti serta orang ramai yang berdekatan, dengan dibantu oleh petugas sambilan bagi mempastikan kelancaran proses pendaftaran.
 

Untuk tujuan ini, kerajaan melantik seramai 2,000 petugas sambilan bagi membantu dalam urusan pendaftaran permohonan di seluruh negara.

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Malaysian ' ll go Bankrupt, if fly under Euro Skies!!

Malaysia among most vulnerable to euro crisis, says Nomura

UPDATED @ 06:37:32 PM 07-12-2011

By Lee Wei Lian

December 07, 2011

Subbaraman said Malaysia’s high public debt could preclude continued stimulus spending. — Pictures by Jack Ooi

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Malaysia will be hit harder than its Asian peers by the economic crisis in Europe due to its relatively weak public finances and dependence on commodities, said Nomura International today. Its chief economist for Asia ex-Japan, Robert Subbaraman, said that unlike most countries in Asia, Malaysia will be negatively affected by an expected drop off in commodity prices while the government will also find it difficult to keep up stimulus policies.
“Malaysia is one of the economies that will weaken the most; it is in the weaker group of economies,” said Subbaraman at a media briefing here today.
Nomura forecast a growth of 2.3 per cent for Malaysia for the first quarter of next year and a full year growth of only 3 per cent in 2012, well below this year's expected growth of 4.7 per cent and also below government forecasts of between5-6 per cent.
Nomura economist for Southeast Asia Euben Paracuelles said Malaysia’s growth in the first three quarters of this year was largely led by government spending, but as public finances were relatively weak, he doubted that it would be sustainable.
Subbaraman also noted that Malaysia ranked third in Asia ex-Japan in terms of exposure to European bank claims, after Hong Kong and Singapore, which could mean a drying up of liquidity should European banks start to cut their exposure to the region.
Figures provided showed that European bank exposure to Malaysia amounted to US$50 billion (RM155 billion), or about 19 per cent of GDP, double that of the Asia ex-Japan average of nine per cent.

Commodities would dip by 15 per cent if a slowdown hits, says Paracuelles.

Only the financial centres of Hong Kong and Singapore had higher exposures, at 77 and 55 per cent of GDP respectively. “As European banks pull back exposure, it will show up as net capital outflow and availability of funding will start to dry up,” said Subbaraman.
He noted, however, that Malaysia still has a large current account surplus at 13 per cent of GDP, which should help support the ringgit against hefty depreciation against the US dollar, due to its trade performance.
Paracuelles said that if a global downturn happens, there would be a 15 per cent decline in commodity prices.
Malaysian government economists earlier said their economic projections were bolstered by expected continued high rubber and palm oil prices, which would help boost rural area spending.
Petronas said in a briefing last week that it expects oil prices to decline to US$85-87 per barrel next year, from US$110 currently.
In its November Asia Economic Monthly report, Nomura noted that Malaysia faces the prospect of unsustainable fiscal support.
“Given the public debt to GDP ratio of 55 per cent, the second highest in Asia, scope to continue with a very expansionary fiscal policy next year could prove to be limited,” said the report.
Subbaraman also said the risk of a hard landing in China is “not trivial” although the threat is greater after 2013-2014, following the handover of power to the next generation of leaders.
Nomura expects growth in Asia to drop to 6.6 per cent next year, from 7.5 per cent this year, and revised its 2012 global growth forecast from 3.8 per cent to 3.2 per cent.

This global contract binds all nations to the collective vision of "sustainable development." They must commit to pursue the three E's of "sustainability": Environment, Economy and Equity referring to the UN blueprint for environmental regulations, economic manipulation, and social equity.

RIO Local Agenda 21
  This global contract binds all nations to the collective vision of "sustainable development." They must commit to pursue the three E's of "sustainability": Environment, Economy and Equity referring to the UN blueprint for environmental regulations, economic manipulation, and social equity.

Smart Village With MIGHT / GSIAC Prime Minister Office

GLOBAL SCIENCE INNOVATION AND ADVISORY COUNCILS
SMART VILLAGE – SITE INSPECTION FORM
SECTION 1 : BACKGROUND
1.1 Objective		Traditional , Tourism and Smart Village in Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
1.2 Location  & Date		15 min Drives from Kuala Lumpur City about 4-5 KM Journey
1.3 Attendees (Names of Village Inspectors & Local village representatives (With H/P No ;)		Pertubuhan Kg Tradisi Melayu WPKL       i.      Mohd Amir Fisal -  Chairman (YDP Kg Padang Balang R/A)        – 019 – 614 1524     ii.      Hamzah  Burok – Vice-Chairman (YDP Kg Chubadak Hulu R/A) – 013 - 341 6056    iii.      Ramlee b Ahmad – Secretary                                                           -  013 – 337 0708   iv.      Rosni bt Mokhtar – Treasury                                                            -  019 – 958 9934     v.      Management & Operation Team – group of local Private Sectors                                   (licensed and Professional group of talents)
1.4. Others		Local Authority , Government Agencies and Private Sectors
SECTION 2 : GENERAL VILLAGE INFORMATION
2.1 Village Name		Pertubuhan Kampung Tradisi Melayu WPKL
2.2 Village Location		4-5 km from Kuala Lumpur City ( Area Cover of 800 acre)
2.3 Population		Estimated 10 k, under Kg. Padang Balang, Kg. Chubadak, Kg. Puah, Kg. Sungai Mulia, Kg. Sungai  Merali, Kg. Bandar Dalam and Kg. Selayang Lama
2.4    Education		Random Lower Secondary School and Sum of Higher Level Studies
2.5    Basic Utilities		Water, Electric and Telecommunication were Fair (upgrading on progress by Utilities Service Provider by 2012)
2.6    Public Transportation		Local bus and Taxi available (under Negotiation with Prasarana to build MRT Route in Kg Padang Balang)
2.7    Local Authority / Committee		DEWAN BANDARAYA KUALA LUMPUR (DBKL) – DATUK BANDAR Resident Association -   Chairman from Local Communities.
2.8 Research Institute Nearby		International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and others Local Higher Education University in Kuala Lumpur.
2.9  N G O’ s		Resident Associations, Pertubuhan Tanah Rezab Melayu, UMNO, RELA, KRT and JAWI (Mosque and SURAU)
2.10  OTHERS		MinangKabau Community Association, Malay Self defence and Culture Association
SECTION 3. ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
3.1 Primary Economic Activity		i.            House Tenancy and rental services,                 ii.            Government and Private Sectors Employee and Retired personal,                iii.            SMI local food Industries and Small Traders Shops
3.2 Secondary- Economic Activity		Batik Industry, Frozen Food retailers, Canopy and Event Rental Services, Small Contractors PKK class F, Auto Workshop, small Farms Horses Activity, Food Caterers, Food Stalls(gerai)
3.3 Average Income Bracket		Less RM 1,000.00 to RM 3,000.00 per Month.
3.4 Existing Community Program / Enhancement
3.5 BANKS
3.6 Others		Kem. Pelancongan Malaysia (with Kem. Penerangan,Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan) – Home stay Program, Rumah Enap, Tourism Attraction kiosk, Traditional Activities, Culture Presentation
SECTION 4 : SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
4.1 DBKL			i.      LOCAL AGENDA 21KL-     Smart Partnership ( Gov, Community and Private Sectors) –     Tourism Attraction, SMI Traditional Products, Health Care For Elderly, Job Opportunity ii.      Jab Pembangunan Komuniti dan Sosial (DBKL) – Community program for Youngsters         and Elderly Community .
4.2 CSR by Gov & private Sectors			CSR program by      i.      Majlis Agama Islam WP (MAIWP) – Motivators and Helps Poor community     ii.      Jab. Kebajikan Masyarakat ( JKM) – Helps Poor Community   iii.      Jab. Ketua Pengarah Tanah & Galian(Pusaka Kecil) – Arrange Pusaka and Registered New Owner for the Passed away Owners. Islamic International University of Malaysia – River of Life’s.
SECTION 5 : COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – TELECENTRES
5.1 Facility			i.      TELEKOM MALAYSIA – HSBB,TELEPHONE & TV, 3 in One installation fibre optic cabling (under construction)     ii.      TNB & SYABAS – Upgrading Facility Equipment piping and cable installation.   iii.      DBKL – Jab Kejuruteraan Awam (Projek KG Units) upgrading Roads & Drainage Systems
5.2 Hardware			Kem.Penerangan, Komunikasi & Kebudayaan Malaysian via Suruhanjaya Komunikasi M’sia and Telekom M’sia;- -Installation New Fibre optics Cable HSBB program - Each House will be provided a set of Computers - Each House will create scouts of Talents.
5.3 Software
5.4 Management			Registrar Of Association – will help to Registered Each Kg with Resident Associations Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia – will help Registered Each Kg with Cooperative Association. DBKL – will provide Consultation, advisory Administration, to Assists and To implementation together with the Community of each Program evolved.
5.5 Program
5.6 Sustainability
5.7 Others
SECTION 6 : COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – OTHERS
SECTION 7 : RURAL EMPOWERMENT CENTRE ( REC )
	7.1 Proposed Location for REC		Purposed 7 Acres  Government Land ( in Kg Padang Balang) to be Build as;- -Administration, business, community and Activity Centre. -Land Acquired by DBKL and will Joint partners with Pertubuhan Kg Tradisi Melayu WPKL via her Cooperative from each Kg will gathers Funds and Cooperative. - To build Community Hall, Business Centre, Technically and Productivity, Research and Development Centre.
	7.2 Existing Telelcentre locations to be Link to REC
SECTION 8 :  VILLAGE NEEDS (Economic, social, etc)  OTHER INFORMATION
ICT PROGRAM			Collaborates of Gov., Private sectors and Community local Administration, will help to provide better INFO to the publics. Building full sets of Hardware & Software equipment tools and outsources all kind too facilities and provide more information to the publics and community. To build the community with full excess and knowledge base on Information Technology and Communications. To enhance Public, each house holds to own a computers set. SOHO (small Office in house) business management
Small, Medium Industries			Frozen Food Industry, Traditional cake production, Batik industry, Traditional health-care (Spa & Sauna) , retails shop / mini market, Traditional Boutique, Tailoring .
Automotive and Engineering works			To build a Centre for Scouts of Engineer, invention of mechanical works such as, automotive and civil engineering works.
Tourism Attraction			Home stay, Fully furnished budgets or Luxury small scale Hotel, motel and Rest house, Culture Show and Arts, Traditional activity presentation.
Community Hall and Outdoor/Indoor  Sport Activity			Gathering, Event and Meeting Centre for Community Activity.  Information Centre regarding Government Activity and Public.
Section 8 :  INSPECTION CONFIRMATION
Signature				Prepare by / Date	Verified by / Dated
En Ramlee b Ahmad  21 Nov 2011.
En Mohd Amir Fisal 21 Nov 2011.