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Malaysia suffered a major blow in terms of combating corruption today when it fell to its worst ranking and score in 15 years in Transparency International's corruption perception index for 2009. In the ranking which was revealed today Malaysia plunged nine places from last year's 47th CPI ranking to 56th position. At the same time, Malaysia's CPI index score plunged to the lowest in 15 years to 4.5. It previous worst scores below 5 were 4.8 in 2000 and 4.9 in 2002. Malaysia has been continuously sliding down in the TI index since it best ever placing of 33 in 2002. In 2003, when Abdullah Ahmad Badawi took office, Malaysia was ranked 37. It dropped to 39 in 2005 and 43 in 2007. Last year it was ranked 48. [ see chart ] DAP parliamentarian leader Lim Kit Siang, in an immediate reaction, said while he had expected a poor result, he did not anticipate such a grave fall. "This is a national shame and major blow for Najib's premiership," he said. "I have no do...

'This is like what was done in Perak. First, the courts will say this and then upon appeal, they will overrule the previous decision. Mark my words, the next decision will be for BN/Umno.' BN to accept court decision but will appeal Tan Teng Wah: BN simply has to accept the court's decision. Is there any need for the PM to state the obvious? To appeal is, of course, their right. But the worrying part is the extreme likelihood of the judicial process being wrecked/hijacked like what happened following BN's seizure of power in Perak. Keep your figures crossed. Selian: This is just play-acting, like what was done in Perak. First, the court will say this and then upon appeal, they will overrule the previous decision. Mark my words, the next decision will be for BN. Louis: He, the PM, knows he's a sure winner when the case goes to the higher courts. Looks like the lower court judges are more well-versed in the law. Just look at what happened to ousted Perak Menteri Besar...

Health : 1. Drink plenty of water. 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. 4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. 5. Make time t o pray . 6. Play more games. 7. Read more books than you did in 2008. 8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. 9. Sleep for 7 hours. 10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile. Personality : 11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. 13. Don't over do. Keep your limits. 14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip. 16. Dream more w...

Meanwhile, Kuala Kubu Bharu state assemblyperson Wong Koon Mun said "retired politicians should make sure they keep their mouths shut". "Why would Muhammad comment? I do not know why these people still comment when they are no longer in positions of power. I think this is wrong. "This scenario is similar to what Tengku Razaleigh (Hamzah) has done. When he is in power, he never voiced his opinion," he said. Yesterday, Khalid also said Taib is willing to work with the Pakatan state government to uplift the living conditions of the people in rural areas. complete news at : http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/117560 seals : Does he mean Dr M too?

'Mr Popular and Dynamic Prime Minister, please dissolve the Perak state assembly and hold fresh elections. It will be a perfect chance to evaluate your so-called 'excellent, visionary leadership.' 'BN will win elections if held today' Ruben Antony Soosay: It is very easy to validate the Merdeka Centre survey. Mr Popular and Dynamic Prime Minister, please dissolve the Perak state assembly and hold fresh elections. It will be a perfect chance to evaluate your so-called 'excellent, visionary leadership'. Murali: After the non-stop shootings of the Indians, BN can dream on! I'm not going to vote for them. Amos: BN and Umno are chronic racists. Malaysia is the only country in the world that still practises apartheid. It is a very corrupted banana republic. This is after 50 years of racist Umno rule. Enough is enough. Md Imraz Muhammed Ikhbal: Underestimate not the assessment of the Merdeka Centre. I may be dead against Umno and BN but what they say is log...

Wira: Under what rule can a federal minister issue an order which is the prerogative of the state assembly? If the state assemblyperson wants to be reinstated against the ruling of the speaker of a state assembly acting under assembly rules, his proper remedy lies with the courts. Ganasan Kailasanathan: BN ministers should stop interfering in state assemblies. If the DPM orders the state assemblyperson not to respect the speaker, then can we also ask suspended Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo to barge into Parliament. Then we will raise the question, 'Under what power did the Parliament speaker suspend Gobind Singh Deo'? Chee Hoe Siew: Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, learn accountability. Seriously, your statement really brings your integrity to a new low. Not only that, the Election Commission's is now lower than ever on the matter of trustworthiness. Can we still say that the EC is impartial? More news at : http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/117330 seals: I like the p...