BN MP causes uproar with WikiLeaks claim that Anwar has millions.

When Member of Parliament Liang Teck Meng (BN-Simpang Renggam) claimed in the Dewan Rakyat that Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had stashed away RM332 million in 20 banks in four countries, including Israel, he almost brought down the house.

Quoting anti-secrecy organisation WikiLeaks, Liang said the Permatang Pauh MP was said to have a treasure-trove of US$66 million (RM209 million) and SGD$49 million (RM123 million) in 20 banks in the United States, China and Singapore besides Israel, reported Bernama yesterday.

"This information went viral on the Internet. And when I read this, I wondered where this money comes from," he said when debating the motion of thanks on the royal address.

Liang said that all accounts had detailed particulars of the holder's name, position and passport number as well as the date the account was opened and the maturity date. The government should investigate the matter as one of the accounts was opened in Israel where Malaysia had no diplomatic relations, he said.

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Bung Mokhtar chides MCMC for failing to control social media

A government backbencher today expressed disappointment over the failure of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to control social media, describing it as a toothless tiger.

Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin (BN-Kinabatangan) said the weakness of its system and enforcement of the law resulted in people with vested interest taking advantage of the situation by using social media to disrupt harmony in the country.

"Hence, the time has come for the government to formulate a tougher law so that misuse of the social media can be checked.

"I am very disappointed with the MCMC for failing to control social media. So, I feel compelled to debate on MCMC as it is like a toothless tiger.

"And I also agree with the proposal of setting up a special court to hear cases involving cyber offences," he said in reference to the proposal made by Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (BN-Bintulu) during the debate on the royal address in the Dewan Rakyat today.

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Syed Mokhtar like a king, says senior Umno MP

A senior Umno backbencher accused the Najib administration today of favouring Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar al-Bukhary in government procurement, saying the logistics tycoon is “like a king.”

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin (picture) told Parliament this when criticising the selection of Syed Mokhtar’s Seaport Terminal to take the finance ministry-owned Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) private, saying it was “unsuitable in current conditions.”

“Syed Mokhtar is like a king with so many banks backing him,” the Barisan Nasional (BN) backbenchers deputy chief said when debating the supplementary supply bill, referring to the former’s empire which has a reported total debt of RM34.3 billion, or about 10 per cent of all local corporate bonds.

Bung Mokhtar sticks to stand that Shahrizat must quit over NFC

Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin today stood his ground and repeated his stand that Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil resign over the cattle scandal, despite growing criticisms from within Umno over his position.

The Kinabatangan MP’s action has earned him the ire and scorn of Umno supporters, with pro-Umno bloggers criticising him and going out of their way to defend the embattled Shahrizat.

In response, the outspoken Umno supreme council member said he was “well aware” that his remarks have made him unpopular among members within his own party, but stressed that the reason he did so was out of concern for the future of the Malay party.

“If there are even little cracks within Umno, it can cripple and destabilise the party in the elections. Whether or not this move of mine is seen as part of a vested interest, it is up to people to judge,” Bung Mokhtar (picture)

Umno MPs call Azman Mokhtar, Tony Fernandes cheats in MAS-AirAsia share swap

Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar and Tan Sri Tony Fernandes at the MAS-AirAsia signing ceremony in August.

Umno lawmakers accused Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar and Tan Sri Tony Fernandes today of cheating the public in the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia share swap.

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin called on Khazanah chief executive Azman to be investigated by graftbusters after the state investment agency exchanged 20.5 per cent of the national carrier for a 10 per cent stake in Asia’s top-performing budget airline.

“The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must call Tan Sri Azman ... all of them ... if there is any misappropriation, stuff them into jail,” the Barisan Nasional (BN) backbenchers deputy chief told Parliament.

Proton going backwards: Bung Moktar

A government MP today criticised national car company Proton for being "backward" by coming up with a supposedly new car but designed according to an old-fashioned car.

Debating the 2011 Budget, Datuk Bung Moktar Radin (BN-Kinabatangan) said he could not understand what was in the mind of the Proton management when introducing the Inspira recently.

"I don’t see any new changes in Proton. At one time, we used to have Lancer, but now Mitsubishi is no longer producing it. And now, Proton changed the name and comes out with Inspira, using Mitsubishi," he said.

"The reason given was, to create a prototype, it would cost RM700 million, so it has to combine with the existing resources to come up with a new car. This is very embarrassing for the country."

Bung Moktar said if Proton could no longer afford to run the business, it should just shut down the company.

 Datuk Bung Moktar Radin (BN-Kinabatangan)

Court to decide on Bung Moktar's appeal on Thursday-1 month jail and fine for marrying without consent from 1st wife.

The Syariah High Court here will decide on Thursday the appeal filed by Kinabatangan Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Bung Moktar Radin and actress Zizie Izette A.Samad to seek acceptance and registration of their marriage by the Federal Territories Marriage, Divorce and Reconciliation Registrar.

The appeal was filed in line with Section 12 (2) of the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984 (Act 303).

Syarie Senior Judge Mohd Abdul Radzi Abdul Latif today heard the testimonies from Bung Moktar, 51, Zizie, 32, and her brother who acted as the 'wali' (guardian), Ahmad Shahazami, 48, and her two other siblings (as witnesses), Samzy Fuzette, 34 and Shaheizy Sam, 28.