KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has set July 30 to hear the striking out of a civil suit filed by a supplier against Umno treasurer Datuk Seri Abdul Azim Mohd Zabidi for printed materials, transportation and mineral water used by the party in the 2004 general election.
The matter will be heard by High Court judge Justice Azhar Mohamed.
High Court deputy registrar Aziati Jaafar set the date when the case was mentioned in chambers Wednesday.
Lawyer Mohd Nazruddin Abdullah appeared for the supplier in the court proceedings.
On Aug 11 last year a High Court had ordered Umno to pay RM218mil to Elegant Advisory Sdn Bhd over the supply of the items to the party.
High Court deputy registrar Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya had on July 17 last year issued the judgment in default.
The supplier sought the judgment after Umno failed to respond to its suit. It also had to pay RM225 in costs.
Elegant Advisory had on June 23 last year filed a civil suit against Abdul Azim over the supply of the 11th general election campaign materials, which also included posters, banners, buntings, flags and souvenirs.
However, on Jan 21 this year, Umno succeeded in its bid to set aside the judgment in default.
In an endorsement of claim, the plaintiff (the supplier) said the defendant was sued based on him being an official of the party.
The plaintiff sought damages worth RM218,013,475 and other costs deemed fit by the court.
In response, Abdul Azim filed an application on July 24 to set aside the judgment saying that it was a wrongful action and an abuse of the court process.
In his affidavit supporting the application to set aside the judgment, Abdul Azim said the suit should have named the party’s public officer as defendant instead of him.
He said that it was Barisan Nasional and not Umno, which contested in the 11th general election.
Umno legal advisor Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun, who acted for defendant, said that he had immediately filed a summons in chambers to strike out the supplier’s suit.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Hungary to close embassy in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Hungary has confirmed that it is closing its embassy in Malaysia.
Its deputy Head of Mission here, Robert Papp, told Bernama in a telephone interview Wednesday that Hungary’s Foreign Ministry had informed Wisma Putra on the decision.
He declined to give details when asked about the closure date and which of Hungary’s missions would be in charge in Malaysia.
On Tuesday, Hungary Foreign Minister Peter Balazs was reported as saying that his country was closing four embassies and eight consulates around the world to cut state spending.
The move involved one embassy in Europe (Luxembourg), one in Asia (Malaysia) and two in South America.
The eight consulates included those in Hong Kong, Sydney, Chicago and Duesseldorf.
The central European republic of about 10 million people had been hard hit by the global economic crisis, forcing it to seek a massive international bailout package last October.
Located at Menara Tan & Tan in Jalan Tun Razak here, the Hungarian embassy has three staff and is headed by ambassador Tamas Toth.
The embassy was established in 1991. Malaysia set up its embassy in Budapest in 1993. Kuala Lumpur and Budapest established diplomatic ties in 1969.
Its deputy Head of Mission here, Robert Papp, told Bernama in a telephone interview Wednesday that Hungary’s Foreign Ministry had informed Wisma Putra on the decision.
He declined to give details when asked about the closure date and which of Hungary’s missions would be in charge in Malaysia.
On Tuesday, Hungary Foreign Minister Peter Balazs was reported as saying that his country was closing four embassies and eight consulates around the world to cut state spending.
The move involved one embassy in Europe (Luxembourg), one in Asia (Malaysia) and two in South America.
The eight consulates included those in Hong Kong, Sydney, Chicago and Duesseldorf.
The central European republic of about 10 million people had been hard hit by the global economic crisis, forcing it to seek a massive international bailout package last October.
Located at Menara Tan & Tan in Jalan Tun Razak here, the Hungarian embassy has three staff and is headed by ambassador Tamas Toth.
The embassy was established in 1991. Malaysia set up its embassy in Budapest in 1993. Kuala Lumpur and Budapest established diplomatic ties in 1969.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Special task force, committees set up on PKFZ audit report
PUTRAJAYA: A special task force has been set up to give the Port Klang Authority (PKA) recommendations on how to rectify the wrongs and pursue appropriate legal action in respect to the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) audit report.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said the task force, which was formed on Wednesday together with a corporate governance committee and an executive committee, has two months to produce the recommendations.
The corporate governance committee has been tasked with putting in place a long-term control mechanism to ensure the PKA board and management follow good governance rules and regulations.
The executive committee meanwhile has been tasked with reviving the PKFZ.
Ong also said he would also not engage in a tit-for-tat with the Opposition, who has been harping on a number of issues surrounding the PKFZ project.
"A new website, www.pkfznews.com.my, will address all these questions," he said.
Ong said the website would be completely transparent in addressing all questions, such as the audit report actually being ready in February, which was pointed out by a reporter.
"There should be no apprehension. "I understand that the whole nation is watching the development as it unfolds. We are mindful that we must act in the best interest of the people," he said at a press conference in his office on Wednesday.
When asked if this meant that the ministry was serious in taking action against those responsible for the escalating cost, Ong said the it would have to work within its jurisdiction.
When asked if the results from the task force would eventually lead to long drawn out legal battles, Ong said it was not fair to pre-judge the matter at this juncture.
According to a statement by PKA, the task force is to be headed by senior lawyer, Vinayak Pradhan, from legal firm Skrine.
He is to be assisted by Lim Chee Wee, partner of Skrine, PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (PwCAS) managing director, Chin Kwai Fatt, and PwCAS senior executive director Lim San Peen.
As for the two committees, the corporate governance committee is to be headed by Transparency-International Malaysia president Datuk Paul Low while the executive committee is to be headed jointly by PKA chairman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng and Chartered Institute of Marketing Malaysia president Tan Sri Dr James Alfred.
Lee said the only cost involved in setting up the committees and task force would be professional fees to be paid to the task force.
"Those in the committees would only be getting meeting allowances," he said, adding that it would take two weeks to decide on the terms of reference for the task force.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said the task force, which was formed on Wednesday together with a corporate governance committee and an executive committee, has two months to produce the recommendations.
The corporate governance committee has been tasked with putting in place a long-term control mechanism to ensure the PKA board and management follow good governance rules and regulations.
The executive committee meanwhile has been tasked with reviving the PKFZ.
Ong also said he would also not engage in a tit-for-tat with the Opposition, who has been harping on a number of issues surrounding the PKFZ project.
"A new website, www.pkfznews.com.my, will address all these questions," he said.
Ong said the website would be completely transparent in addressing all questions, such as the audit report actually being ready in February, which was pointed out by a reporter.
"There should be no apprehension. "I understand that the whole nation is watching the development as it unfolds. We are mindful that we must act in the best interest of the people," he said at a press conference in his office on Wednesday.
When asked if this meant that the ministry was serious in taking action against those responsible for the escalating cost, Ong said the it would have to work within its jurisdiction.
When asked if the results from the task force would eventually lead to long drawn out legal battles, Ong said it was not fair to pre-judge the matter at this juncture.
According to a statement by PKA, the task force is to be headed by senior lawyer, Vinayak Pradhan, from legal firm Skrine.
He is to be assisted by Lim Chee Wee, partner of Skrine, PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (PwCAS) managing director, Chin Kwai Fatt, and PwCAS senior executive director Lim San Peen.
As for the two committees, the corporate governance committee is to be headed by Transparency-International Malaysia president Datuk Paul Low while the executive committee is to be headed jointly by PKA chairman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng and Chartered Institute of Marketing Malaysia president Tan Sri Dr James Alfred.
Lee said the only cost involved in setting up the committees and task force would be professional fees to be paid to the task force.
"Those in the committees would only be getting meeting allowances," he said, adding that it would take two weeks to decide on the terms of reference for the task force.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Mokhzani Mahathir
Son of former pm Mahathir Mohamad runs petroleum company Kencana; former chairman switched roles and was redesignated chief executive in September. Investors include Quek Leng Chan (No. 6). Recently became chairman of fiber optic cable outfit Opcom Holdings, replacing his brother, its founder, who was named deputy international trade and industry minister. Also Malaysian Grand Prix chief, authorized Porsche dealer.Read More Here
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