Former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has denied opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's claim that he was involved in the 'Project IC' in Sabah.
He said Anwar implicated him in the issue to cover his own wrongdoing.
"He (Anwar) is constantly blaming others. He will accuse other people and then he'll wash his hands off it. I know him too well," he told reporters after the presentation of 1Malaysia People's Assistance (BR1M) 2.0 to 262 Kepala Batas Chinese residents at the Tau Boin Temple Keong Hall in Kepala Batas today.
Abdullah who is also the area's MP was commenting on a press report which quoted Anwar as saying that the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) should investigate Abdullah and Prime Minister Najib Razak for their alleged involvement in the project.
Anwar who is also Permatang Pauh MP was also reported to have denied his involvement in the issue but said he was prepared to give his statement to the RCI.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad had earlier claimed that Anwar was directly involved in the project to issue citizenship and identity cards to ineligible foreigners in Sabah in the 90s.
He claimed that although Anwar did not give orders directly, he was always taking the initiative, sometimes more than was necessary.
Meanwhile, Abdullah said 12,060 people in his constituency were eligible for the first phase of the BR1M 2.0 and the distribution would be carried out throughout February.
- Bernama
Makin ramai yang diheret dalam projek IC.
ReplyDeleteApa yang pentying, kita tunggu sahaja keputusan RCI nanti.
DeleteMantan Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir hari ini mengakui bekas timbalannya Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim terlibat dalam memberikan kad pengenalan (IC) dan kewarganegaraan kepada pendatang asing haram di Sabah walaupun tidak disuruh oleh beliau.
ReplyDeleteNamun Anwar tidak akan mengaku, beliau tetap mengaku tidak tau tentang projek ic ini.
DeleteDr Mahathir memberitahu beliau tidak pernah memberikan sebarang arahan kepada bekas timbalan perdana menteri itu semasa pentadbirannya untuk mengarahkan pegawai di Sabah memberikan IC dengan sewenang-wenangnya.
ReplyDeleteDia (Anwar) selalu mengambil langkah sendiri, kadangkala lebih daripada yang diarahkan.
ReplyDeleteterlalu ingin menjadi Ketuakan Anwar.
Delete"Selalu yang berlaku berbeza sama sekali dengan arahan daripada pihak atasan," kata beliau.
ReplyDeleteMenurut Dr Mahathir lagi, pegawai yang bertanggungjawab dalam projek IC di Sabah telahpun didakwa di mahkamah dan kerajaan telahpun mengambil tindakan keatas individu tersebut.
ReplyDeleteBekas perdana menteri itu berkata kerajaan telah mengambil tindakan terhadap pegawai-pegawai yang terlibat.
DeleteDalam pada itu, ahli politik veteran negara tersebut juga menegaskan Anwar mempunyai kuasa dalam isu pemberian IC di Sabah dan arahan datang bukan daripada beliau yang mentadbir negara ketika itu.
ReplyDelete"Dia telah campur tangan dalam isu tersebut," kata Dr Mahathir sambil menambah perkara yang berlaku merupakan salahguna kuasa dan telah dilaksanakan tidak mengikut lunas perundangan.
ReplyDeleteKatanya, beliau mungkin tidak mempunyai bukti yang boleh dikemukakan di mahkamah, tetapi beliau "mempunyai pengetahuan" mengenai kemungkinan salahlaku Anwar.
ReplyDeleteKatanya, beliau akan memberi keterangan kepada suruhanjaya siasatan diraja (RCI) mengenai pendatang tanpa izin di Sabah jika dipanggi
ReplyDeleteHurm more and more revelations.
ReplyDeleteFormer prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has denied opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's claim that he was involved in the 'Project IC' in Sabah.
ReplyDeleteHe said Anwar implicated him in the issue to cover his own wrongdoing.
ReplyDeleteHe claimed that although Anwar did not give orders directly, he was always taking the initiative, sometimes more than was necessary.
ReplyDeleteMalaysia is likely to maintain the zero export tax for crude palm oil (CPO) for the third consecutive month against the backdrop of current prices.
ReplyDeleteMinister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Tan Sri Bernard Dompok said the tax for next month would be calculated based on prices recorded between Jan 15 and Feb 15.
ReplyDeleteThe government set an export tax of between 4.5 per cent and 8.5 per cent on CPO beginning this year, versus 23 per cent previously, but no tax is imposed if the price of CPO dips below RM2,250 per tonne.
ReplyDeleteDompok said the 10 per cent palm biodiesel blending (B10 programme) for the non-subsidised sector was expected to be implemented mid-next year once blending facilities were ready.
ReplyDeleteHe said the government spent about RM80 million to build the facilities which was expected to be 75 per cent complete this year.
ReplyDeleteAsked on the outlook for palm oil prices this year, Dompok was certain prices had bottomed-out and would begin to move upwards.
ReplyDeleteMalaysian Palm Oil Council Chairman Datuk Lee Yeow Chor said the council was optimistic because of various reasons including the government’s response to implement zero export tax for CPO.
ReplyDeleteTiada la tu.
ReplyDeleteMoody’s Investors Service has affirmed the long-term deposit and issuer ratings of the eight banks rated ‘A3′ in Malaysia, while at the same time downgrading to Prime-2 (P-2) from Prime-1 (P-1) their corresponding short-term ratings.
ReplyDeleteChief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman yesterday said that it is his wish to see the continued growth of Sabah and for all Malaysians in the state to lead more comfortable lives in the coming New Year.
ReplyDeleteIn his 2013 New Year message yesterday, Musa said it was his hope that peace and harmony would prevail in Sabah and in Malaysia so that we can collectively enjoy our progress.
ReplyDeleteHe also mentioned that the introduction of timely and appropriate government-led initiatives was starting to bear fruit.
ReplyDeleteSabah is actively participating in the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) and the Government Transformation Programme (GTP) which has entered its second phase
ReplyDeleteHe added that with the focus on key sectors such as oil and gas, palm oil and tourism, Sabah was on track towards achieving meaningful growth for our people
ReplyDeletethe government truly understood the need to create balanced development without sacrificing ecosystems, biodiversity and cultures, and for this reason, the government has carried out open days for the public to provide feedback to the ETP and GTP.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, as a government that cares, we constantly listen to issues that are raised, and we always strive our best to accommodate the needs of all stakeholders
ReplyDelete“We are working hard to bridge development gaps and the rural-urban divide, and we remain steadfast in our quest to reduce poverty.
ReplyDeleteWe also continue to strengthen infrastructure so that the people can enjoy better quality of life, and this includes the critical aspects of education, healthcare and basic necessities such as clean water and electricity.”
ReplyDeleteHe also said that the government has been actively implementing programmes under the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) blueprint, which outlined in detailed steps that Sabah was taking until 2025 to become a leading growth centre in the region
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