SHAH ALAM, March 25 — Permodalan Negri Selangor Berhad (PNSB) chief executive officer Datin Khairiyah Abu Hassan testified before the legislature today that the state subsidiary was ‘instructed” to pick up the cost to Melbourne for the wife of former menteri besar Datin Zahrah Kechik to visit their son who was studying there.
Khairiyah told the Special Select Committee for Competency, Accountability and Transparency (Selcat) that she received the instructions directly from Zahrah and was “told” to accompany her on the three day visit, in 2007.
Over RM14,000 was spent to purchase return business class and economy class tickets sometime in December 2007.
Khairiyah says she remembers travelling in business class with Zahrah but could not explain the discrepancies in the invoices for travel which was provided to the committee.
She admitted that the trip was not an official visit and Zahrah used the time to visit her son and to buy souvenirs.
Selangor Speaker Teng Chang Khim, who is heading Selcat’s probe into the now defunct Wives of Selangor Elected Representatives Charity Organization (Balkis), remarked that the trip may have not been official but the cost was.
However Khairiyah said Zahrah paid for the hotel accommodation while in Australia.
The startling revelations could not come at a worse time for Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo, who is contesting the Umno Youth chief’s in the party’s general assembly.
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Hard time for Khir Toyo
written by master, March 25, 2009
written by master, March 25, 2009
I cannot stop laughing on this probe against Khir Toyo and the cronies. I think Selangor state government really doing a good job exposing the misused of power during the Khir Toyo regime a.k.a blood sucker. They suck the money and blood from the people and they left nothing but bones.
It is a shame that they were enjoying our money and spend it like their grandpa's money, yet they can still smile on TV !
Save the best for the last. I love to see people naked.
It is a shame that they were enjoying our money and spend it like their grandpa's money, yet they can still smile on TV !
Save the best for the last. I love to see people naked.
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written by kz, March 25, 2009
written by kz, March 25, 2009
this is blatant misuse of state funds by both women. And the MACC dare to clear him of allegations? They're obviously not doing their jobs!
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UMNO elite politicians using the taxpayers' money as their piggy bank
written by Anak Desa, March 25, 2009
written by Anak Desa, March 25, 2009
It has been true all this while since Daim said he goes into the stock market for his nasi lemak and teh tarik. Khor and similar UMNO politicians are wasting the Rakyat's money when there is no accountability and check-balance rule.....
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shocking revelations?
written by ajax, March 25, 2009
written by ajax, March 25, 2009
just the normal operation procedure that is being practised by most of these reps which promotes opaqueness in their daily affair with the govt admin while riding on the voters and tax payers' paycheques.
such abuses are a common lot amongst the ruling coalition, with fallback plan and establishments overseas if the things didn't go as planned locally. to them this country is like a cashcow, bcos no where on earth in the industrialized soil such double std could be practised in broad daylight. No end in sight....
such abuses are a common lot amongst the ruling coalition, with fallback plan and establishments overseas if the things didn't go as planned locally. to them this country is like a cashcow, bcos no where on earth in the industrialized soil such double std could be practised in broad daylight. No end in sight....
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MACC - Wake Up!!!
written by PM, March 25, 2009
written by PM, March 25, 2009
MACC, wake up and do the necessary. Didn't you smell anything fishy?
SELCAT has already open up a can of worms concerning the corruption of the Toyol guys and his family. If MACC is slow or refuse to take action or unable to catch that "stinking fish" despite all the evidence, it is without a doubt that MACC will and can act only when motivated by their UMNO political masters.
SELCAT has already open up a can of worms concerning the corruption of the Toyol guys and his family. If MACC is slow or refuse to take action or unable to catch that "stinking fish" despite all the evidence, it is without a doubt that MACC will and can act only when motivated by their UMNO political masters.
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K toyo is squeeky clean like my toes.
written by Joebuddy, March 25, 2009
written by Joebuddy, March 25, 2009
What is revealed is not abuse of power, it is aso not corruption or abuse of privilleges.
It is Ketuanan Melayu and is acceptable so long as you are an UMNO member.
Like I said, UMNO is rotten and corrupt to the core and malaysians are not allowed to say so because if they say so it is very likely that the malays will run amok and to say so will thus be seditive and they can be charged under the sedition act.
It is not ketuanan melayu but samseng culture. A party devoid of fairness but rotten and corrupt to the core.
It is Ketuanan Melayu and is acceptable so long as you are an UMNO member.
Like I said, UMNO is rotten and corrupt to the core and malaysians are not allowed to say so because if they say so it is very likely that the malays will run amok and to say so will thus be seditive and they can be charged under the sedition act.
It is not ketuanan melayu but samseng culture. A party devoid of fairness but rotten and corrupt to the core.
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Wrong statement.
written by Observer, March 25, 2009
written by Observer, March 25, 2009
"The startling revelations could not come at a worse time for Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo, who is contesting the Umno Youth chief’s in the party’s general assembly."
The above statement errs. UMNO election does not base on integrity. The more corrupted, the better chances in being selected. It is because the more corrupted can bid the highetr price for the votes.
The above statement errs. UMNO election does not base on integrity. The more corrupted, the better chances in being selected. It is because the more corrupted can bid the highetr price for the votes.
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Killed Toyol was the most corrupted MB
written by Fair, March 25, 2009
written by Fair, March 25, 2009
Haha.. now PR has got Killed Toyol by his balls..
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Real abuse of privilege!
written by Whatsay u?, March 25, 2009
written by Whatsay u?, March 25, 2009
Just because her husband is the Mentri Besar she think the they own the state& can use the peoples' money like it belongs to them. Yet Toyol have the cheek to say Khalid abuse his power.Husband & wife are equally corrupted to the core! MACC what are you going to do? Call the CEO to give statement or the corrupted MB's wife?
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Explain This Mr. and Mrs Toyo(l)
written by rayfire, March 25, 2009
written by rayfire, March 25, 2009
Now we know where the hard earned money goes!!!
No wonder they quickly dissolved the Balkis after 8th March!
So MACC, where are you know, are you DONE investigating the 46 cows case?
When are you going to handle REAL CORRUPT cases!!!!
Will you be investigating Mrs.Toyo(l) soon????
No wonder they quickly dissolved the Balkis after 8th March!
So MACC, where are you know, are you DONE investigating the 46 cows case?
When are you going to handle REAL CORRUPT cases!!!!
Will you be investigating Mrs.Toyo(l) soon????
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No problems for UMNO
written by KS, March 25, 2009
written by KS, March 25, 2009
What's the problems? UMNO delegates love corrupt leader because that is how they can become rich. I bet there will be hundreds voting for Khir Toyo today, this is UMNO after all.
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Police report and MACC report please.
written by Abraham, March 25, 2009
written by Abraham, March 25, 2009
We don't want thieves running around freely. If they had done this, get them in. No matter wife of Mentri Besar or wife of Office Boy. Everyone is equal before the law. Imagine if PR had not taken over Selangor, this greedy lady would still be lording over us and spending state money as thogh it belonged to her. Other states also should check on the previous government. The money could have bought more cows for the poor. MACC please take notice- immediately.
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written by Kenny, March 25, 2009
written by Kenny, March 25, 2009
ya ya digs out more, questions these moron's fast b4 the party election.
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written by anon, March 25, 2009
written by anon, March 25, 2009
clearly an abuse of power! time for toyol to eat his own balls. send that ratbag and his wife to jail for corruption. in fact.....send the entire UMNO party to jail la. Easier. Round them up....tie them up....put them in jail or send them to laut india.
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written by jose guillermo, March 25, 2009
written by jose guillermo, March 25, 2009
KS you are correct !
"The startling revelations could not come at a worse time for Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo, who is contesting the Umno Youth chief’s in the party’s general assembly."
UMNO members doesn't care ! they KNOW Umno is corrupt. Umno's fall is imminent
"The startling revelations could not come at a worse time for Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo, who is contesting the Umno Youth chief’s in the party’s general assembly."
UMNO members doesn't care ! they KNOW Umno is corrupt. Umno's fall is imminent
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written by sick and tired of robbers...they rob you of everything, March 25, 2009
written by sick and tired of robbers...they rob you of everything, March 25, 2009
Next thing u hear, our datin who spilled the beans gone missing, left the country to pursue her studies. Malaysia boleh......
Where is honesty? Intergrity? Accountability? Responsibility? There are foreign language!! Not available in Bahasa Melayu!!
Where is honesty? Intergrity? Accountability? Responsibility? There are foreign language!! Not available in Bahasa Melayu!!
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written by Chan Ching, March 25, 2009
written by Chan Ching, March 25, 2009
Toyol says- is an old issue,move on!!
But if PR case-MACC,Police and even ISA will be used!!!
But if PR case-MACC,Police and even ISA will be used!!!
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Brainless MACC waiting for instructions from UMNO
written by MightyDonkeyKong, March 25, 2009
written by MightyDonkeyKong, March 25, 2009
MACC isn't an independent organization, they're just another arm within UMNO. That's why they're doing nothing about it, because they haven't received instructions to do so. They'll never receive any instructions to do something about this blatant case, because they'll be concentrating at their assignment at hand to frame PR leaders and nitpick at circumstantial evidence.
Blatant abuses by UMNO will of course be ignored or explained-away by MACC. So, we should stop asking MACC to do something about it. The only way anything will be done is when BN is no longer in power and all these thugs and criminals (UMNO, MACC, etc) are put in prison or executed.
Blatant abuses by UMNO will of course be ignored or explained-away by MACC. So, we should stop asking MACC to do something about it. The only way anything will be done is when BN is no longer in power and all these thugs and criminals (UMNO, MACC, etc) are put in prison or executed.
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written by orangbiasa, March 25, 2009
written by orangbiasa, March 25, 2009
"Melbourne for the wife of former menteri besar Datin Zahrah Kechik to visit their son who was studying there."
Where is the love for local university..the so call champions of Bahasa Melayu and defenders on local institutions. This is so clear that Khir Toyo does not have faith in local universities.
Where is the love for local university..the so call champions of Bahasa Melayu and defenders on local institutions. This is so clear that Khir Toyo does not have faith in local universities.
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Toyol the Corrupted
written by PM, March 25, 2009
written by PM, March 25, 2009
If the Toyol guy is elected to be the UMNO Youth head despite the corruption that the state govt has unearthed, it will only prove that UMNO will not chage despite the rheotoric calling for reforms.
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written by OmegaMan, March 25, 2009
written by OmegaMan, March 25, 2009
MACC act against Toyo and wife? I doubt that very much. They are UMNO's so-called elite and untouchables. Prove me wrong Ahmad Said!!
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police report
written by Kiat Blues, March 25, 2009
written by Kiat Blues, March 25, 2009
hello where are all those youth leaders from PKR,PAS & DAP now go make police report like what umnno goons did get all the youth in malaysia every state every division every branch make police reports. then we just sit and see what happen will the police or Macc take action? for me its no since they are represent umno.
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Now Just Project this on the Federal Government
written by H J Angus, March 25, 2009
written by H J Angus, March 25, 2009
I am sure this is only the tip of the ICEBERG.
Just read the Auditor-General's HORROR Report each year and the lack of follow-up action by the MPs who are sleeping.
If you have not watched CNBC on how the House Panels there grill Tim Geithner and Bernanake on financial matters, go watch it for a few minutes and we can all learn something.
Just read the Auditor-General's HORROR Report each year and the lack of follow-up action by the MPs who are sleeping.
If you have not watched CNBC on how the House Panels there grill Tim Geithner and Bernanake on financial matters, go watch it for a few minutes and we can all learn something.
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Where is MACC actions?
written by CK, March 25, 2009
written by CK, March 25, 2009
(Balkis) a so called charity organisation that abused the state fund for their own benefits. What charity organisation is this?"Desperate House Wives Club"?
Where is the action by our 'highly efficient' (when it comes to cows issue only) MACC? Please show us your credibility not double standard.
Where is the action by our 'highly efficient' (when it comes to cows issue only) MACC? Please show us your credibility not double standard.
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written by wira, March 25, 2009
written by wira, March 25, 2009
I think better let SelCat be the Malaysian Commission for Anti Corruption.
In just a few days, they expose more high level abuse and corruption than MACC can match in one century.
In just a few days, they expose more high level abuse and corruption than MACC can match in one century.
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written by donplaypuks, March 25, 2009
written by donplaypuks, March 25, 2009
Corruption per se is not discouraged by UMNO as we saw in the case of Ali who is still allowed to retain his post as CM of Melaka. You must only not be 'seen to be corrupt.
Unfortunately for Toyo and wife, the cat's out of the bag. Now is the time to them to the cleaners for their hypocrisy and deceit!! MACC, over to you. Oh, too busy investigating 'elements of abouse of power' when actual fraud and embezzlement has been exposed? Ptuii!!
Unfortunately for Toyo and wife, the cat's out of the bag. Now is the time to them to the cleaners for their hypocrisy and deceit!! MACC, over to you. Oh, too busy investigating 'elements of abouse of power' when actual fraud and embezzlement has been exposed? Ptuii!!
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And This Joker is Leading in UMNO Youth Election
written by MalaysianJoe, March 25, 2009
written by MalaysianJoe, March 25, 2009
Speaks tonnes about the movement he is about to lead..... then again... maybe that was the money he glean to buy his spot in the movement?
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written by Disgusted, March 25, 2009
written by Disgusted, March 25, 2009
Again this proves that MACC is impotent against Umno members and only expert in cars and cows. Should Toyol wins the Youth Chief post, this means Umno continue supporting only corrupt leaders.
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state paid toyols wife australia visit.
written by katirvoli, March 25, 2009
written by katirvoli, March 25, 2009
All these revelations of abuse and theft of public funds by Toyol and his wife, if it is not going to lead to prosecution, i plead to stop it. Because more funds and precious time are dispensed on the investigation! And the result of these blatant abuses is just brushed aside, just like the yearly auditor generals report, which tells of mouthwatering excesses by government departments, yet nothing is done to prosecute the pepetrators. Excercise in futility brings no solace to the public, whose expectation is action to reduce or eliminate such thefts.
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written by TaBolehTahanLagi, March 25, 2009
written by TaBolehTahanLagi, March 25, 2009
written by orangbiasa, March 25, 2009
"Melbourne for the wife of former menteri besar Datin Zahrah Kechik to visit their son who was studying there."
Where is the love for local university..the so call champions of Bahasa Melayu and defenders on local institutions. This is so clear that Khir Toyo does not have faith in local universities"
MAYBE HIS SON IS NOT IN ANY UNIVERSITY YET BUT ONLY PRIVATE PREP SCHOOL. LOTS OF GOOD PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN VICTORIA.
WISH I HAD TAKEN UP POLITICS SO THAT MY WIFE DON'T HAVE TO THINK TWICE ABOUT WANTING TO VISIT OUR SON THERE.
"Melbourne for the wife of former menteri besar Datin Zahrah Kechik to visit their son who was studying there."
Where is the love for local university..the so call champions of Bahasa Melayu and defenders on local institutions. This is so clear that Khir Toyo does not have faith in local universities"
MAYBE HIS SON IS NOT IN ANY UNIVERSITY YET BUT ONLY PRIVATE PREP SCHOOL. LOTS OF GOOD PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN VICTORIA.
WISH I HAD TAKEN UP POLITICS SO THAT MY WIFE DON'T HAVE TO THINK TWICE ABOUT WANTING TO VISIT OUR SON THERE.
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Whiter MACC?
written by Ken, March 25, 2009
written by Ken, March 25, 2009
MACC, where are you? Isn't this worth investigating at lightning speed? Or are you the "Mana Ada Corruption Commission" when it comes to Umno?
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So what?
written by casey, March 25, 2009
written by casey, March 25, 2009
Keep digging and exposing the corrupt practices of the previous BN rulers of Selangor. But Toyol and his gang of thieves will still laugh all the way to the bank and say "So what?" "What can you do?" "We are waiting for the moment to rule Selangor again and to grab more to make up for the lost opportunities." "So nice to be here rather than to be in Indonesia!"
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written by LeeZ, March 26, 2009
written by LeeZ, March 26, 2009
It was reported that all of THOSE who testifies in this open hearing will receive IMMUNITY from the law ... so can the MACC or will the MACC act on the those who has testified???
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written by MonKHIR, March 26, 2009
written by MonKHIR, March 26, 2009
So finally our high moral MonKHIR alip on his own banana skin
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written by Lawl and Order, March 26, 2009
written by Lawl and Order, March 26, 2009
Hey what's new??
Good afternoon to you.
1 + 1 = 2. Fish have scales. Birds have feathers.
Good afternoon to you.
1 + 1 = 2. Fish have scales. Birds have feathers.
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written by AliBapak, March 26, 2009
written by AliBapak, March 26, 2009
Where is the blooming MACC over this issue? Perhaps there are no cars and cows for the blooming MACC chief to act?????
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Toyol have you no shame?
written by AliBapak, March 26, 2009
written by AliBapak, March 26, 2009
It looks MACC Chief is impotent when it comes to UMNO members. It is better for MACC Chief to resign and close down MACC because it is a toothless tiger going on for 'ikan bilis'. By closing down MACC, we the taxpayers need not pay hefty salaries to incomptent people.
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This is clearly a blatant abuse of power and corruption act.
Toyol, what is your excuse now?