Wednesday January 7, 2009

Suhakam: Excessive force used

There was excessive use of force by the police and Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel against Chang Jium Haur and Chan Siew Meng during the Bandar Mahkota Cheras incident on May 27, 2008, the Suhakam panel of inquiry has concluded.

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Israeli armoured vehicles advance towards the Gaza Strip, seen in background, near Israel's border with Gaza, southern Israel on Wednesday, Jan 7. Israeli tanks, infantry and aircraft hammered dozens of Hamas targets overnight Wednesday as Israel's leaders discussed whether to expand the 12-day operation meant to stop rocket fire into Israel. - AP Photo

Israeli armoured vehicles advance towards the Gaza Strip (seen in background) near Israel's border with Gaza on Wednesday. Israeli tanks, infantry and aircraft hammered dozens of Hamas targets overnight Wednesday as Israel's leaders discussed whether to expand the 12-day operation. - AP Photo View more

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Devices to warn of floods

The Pahang government plans to install early-warning devices to alert the relevant authorities on rises in water levels of Sungai Kuantan and Sungai Belat.

Pahang will soon install early-warning devices to alert the authorities of rising water
levels in Sungai Kuantan and Sungai Belat. Picture shows three pupils been ferried to
school during a recent flood in the state.
– By NIK NAIZI HUSIN / THE STAR

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