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MB sues MACC for libel of 46 Hari Raya Aidiladha cattle for the Bandar Tun Razak parliamentary constituency was libellous. He seeks compensatory, aggravated, exemplary, general and special damages as well as an injunction to stop the defendants from further uttering the defamatory statement, but he did not specify the amount sought. In his statement of claim, Khalid said Ahmad Said uttered the libellous words which were published by media with intent to disparage him in both his private and official capacities. He also said MACC had acted beyond their powers and by their actions had effectively usurped the exclusive powers

and functions of the attorneygeneral. The defendants ought to know that their powers were confined exclusively to investigations and they may conduct prosecutions only if sanctioned by the attorney-general, he said. He said through his solicitors, he had sought explanation from the defendants but they had failed to respond. He also claimed that the defendants had also refused to meet his demand to retract the statement. Khalid’s legal counsel Sankara N. Nair said in a statement that his client’s intention in filing the suit was not monetary but to vindicate his name. – Bernama

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KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim is suing the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), its chief commissioner Datuk Ahmad Said Hamdan and the government of Malaysia over statements that he had abused his power. The writ of summons was filed in the Civil High Court Registry in Jalan Duta Court Complex at 2.45pm yesterday by law firm Messrs S.N.Nair & Partners. Khalid claims the disclosure made by Ahmad Said on Feb 21 on the commission’s findings of his alleged misuse of power over the maintenance of his personal car and the purchase

Rush at IRB counters to beat Thursday deadline

65-hour Krispy Kreme vigil pays off by Isaac Hiew [email protected]

KUALA LUMPUR: When Joey Tham heard about Kripsy Kreme Doughnuts’s offer of a year’s supply for the first customer at its flagship outlet’s inaugural opening at Berjaya Times Square, she decided to give it her best shot. She gathered five friends – Alex Leong, Bilal Ahmee, Vincent Chen, Liang Jo Yi and Nicholas Yap, all 17 – and put into action a plan to win. The plan led to them camping in front of the store since 5pm last Friday, fighting off mosquitoes at night and bearing the heat during the day – taking turns to zealously guard their positions at the head of the queue while waiting for the iconic Hot Light to be turned on for the first time yesterday. Their 65-hour vigil paid off. The schoolmates won the top six prizes offered by Krispy Kreme for the first 300 customers, sweeping the Gold, Silver, Bronze tickets and three others, which will give them a total haul of 1,236 free doughnuts. The Gold Ticket entitles the winner to free supply of one dozen fresh Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts per week for a year, while the Silver Ticket awards a dozen doughnuts for 26 weeks and the Bronze, for 13 weeks.

The fourth to the 100th customers get a dozen doughnuts free for four weeks while the 101st to 300th customer receive a special Krispy Kreme mug each. “We had heard about this event on April 1 and planned to come and camp

over though we hadn’t expect to actually win the Gold Ticket then. But when we got here on Friday and saw we were the first to queue up, all we had to do was to protect our placings,” she said. Joey and her friends Alex, who won a six-month supply of the doughnuts, and Bilal, who won three months’ supply, received their prizes from Berjaya Corporation executive director Datuk Francis Lee. The prize-presentation ceremony was witnessed by Krispy Kreme international president Jeff Welch, its vice-president Jim Rogers, Berjaya Corporation executive director Datuk Robin Tan and United States Ambassador to Malaysia James Keith. “We chose Krispy Kreme not only because it has excellent experience in the field since 1937, but also for its quality, as it remains soft and delicious even after 12 hours,” said Lee. “We understand there are several competitors but we are convinced that the market pie is big enough for everyone to share,” he said. Lee, who admitted to having a sweet tooth, said he had first brought Krispy Kreme doughnuts from South Korea for his family members and friends and they were instantly hooked on them, often asking him when he would be visiting

PETALING JAYA: Large crowds are expected to turn up at the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) counters this week to beat the Thursday deadline to submit income-tax return forms. The IRB’s Petaling Jaya branch in Wisma Kelana Brem, Kelana Jaya, which was open from 8am to 6pm on Sunday was a hive of activities. The branch’s public relations officer Noorhaya Ibrahim said the counters are opened from 8am to 8pm on weekdays. “Usually, a large crowd will turn up at the last minute,” she said. “More people turned up in the morning on weekends. About 40 employees worked in two sessions (20 per session) over the weekends while for the next four days, more than 90 employees (30 per session) will be on duty in three sessions. Asked why many choose to come to Kelana Jaya branch, Noorhaya said: “It could be due to our central location and the ample parking space in the area. “Last year, taxpayers were still turning up at our office at the very last minute, at midnight on the last day.” Alvin Chew, from USJ, said: “I got my EA form only last week.” Sandy Wong, 50, said she and her husband came to seek help from the officers to do e-filing. C.S. Lim said she just changed her job and the EA form was given to her only last week.

South Korea again. “I had to tell them I had just arrived from Seoul, but now they don’t have to wait any more because it is here in Kuala Lumpur,” he said with a laugh. Lee said the franchise, which will initially concentrate in the Klang Valley, will open its second outlet at Mid Valley Megamall at the end of next month. The 1,600 sq ft Krispy Kreme flagship franchise at the ground floor of Berjaya Times Square can produce up to 18,000 doughnuts per day and offers 16 flavours. “Malaysia is the 77th country that Krispy Kreme has set foot on, and we simply can’t think of any other partners we rather have than Berjaya,” said Welch. “They have been working for months to get things done and I sincerely hope

Malaysians enjoy our quality products,” he added. “Today’s event showed another example of Malaysian and American enterprises working together for mutual interest,” said Keith. He expressed hope that Berjaya Corporation, which has put a lot of confidence into American brands, would continue this relationship in the future.

Umno must be an inclusive party: Najib KUALA LUMPUR: Umno must be an inclusive party and not be elitist and anti-new ideas in all that it does, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. Najib, who is also party president, said in that regard the party must open its doors wide to all sections of society be they the elderly, youths, intellectuals, ordinary workers and those of any socio-economic background. “Umno must not be an elitist party for certain sections, just for certain supporters only ... do not use Umno for your own supporters without the support of others. “Umno must not be anti-intellectual. The party must cross the bridge of change and renewal. This is the secret to Umno being a party for the masses just as at the time of its formation,” Najib said when officiating the 15th year anniversary of the Cheras Umno division here last night. He said the party must return to the philosophy of its formation of being a party that represents all sections of society and if this becomes a reality then Umno will be even stronger. ”They (all sections of society that join Umno) must consider Umno as the party that struggles for their well-being,” he said. He said if Umno members were afraid of being challenged

Deus is Latin for God, Theos is Greek IN OUR story titled “Publishers of Malay bible taken to task” (Monday April 27), Herald editor, Father Lawrence Andrew, was wrongly quoted as saying the Greek word for God was Deus. Rightly, the Greek word for God is Theos while Deus is its Latin equivalent. The error is regretted.

and afraid of intellectual groups, the party would become weak. “If we want Umno to be strong we have to be open to all groups so that they love Umno and this will show the importance Umno places on inclusiveness,” he said. He said this was the reason why he welcomed back Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali into Umno. On the appointment of Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and supreme council member Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin as Federal Territory Umno liaison chief and deputy chief respectively he said he hoped they would be able to review Umno and the Barisan Nasional in the federal territory. He said being inclusive to look after the Malays and other races was the foundation of the concept of 1Malaysia. “By being the champion of both the non-Malays and the Malays, we will get the trust of the people,” he said. Najib also praised leaders who did not seek positions in the government and said that with this trait these leaders would not feel belittled or sulk for not being appointed. “What is important is Umno and our future struggles. Hopefully, this philosophy will be accepted as noble struggle will make a person respected, be emulated and not be feared,” he said. Meanwhile, Muhyiddin at the same function said his appointment as liaison chief was not only to get the support of the Malays only. “But also the support of the other communities, be they in the city centre or other places, so that we can have the opportunity to modernise the Federal Territory,” he said. – Bernama