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PM concerned over attempts to change transition plan

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Something is up.

While most of us were focused on the ISA arrests, we could have missed this.

We are seeing differences between Abdullah and Najib or Muhyiddin or both over the transition plan – which was supposed to be a done deal, under which the PM would hand over the reins to Najib in 2010. But now we see Najib saying that it should be left to Umno delegates to decide. And Muhyiddin saying that 2010 is too far away.

And Abdullah is expressing concern. The Bernama report below says Abdullah has reiterated that the decision on the transfer of power had already been agreed upon by him and Najib, and endorsed by the other party leaders and the cabinet.

Meanwhile, Anwar is due wants to meet Abdullah tonight as soon as possible ostensibly to discuss the ISA arrests.

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Pray for justice and peace in our land

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The next few days are likely to be filled with uncertainty.

But do not fear. All people of goodwill in this land – sisters and brothers of the Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Sikh faiths and of other spiritual traditions – need to pray for justice and peace.

Or else send out positive thoughts and energy for good things to happen to Malaysia and for evil plans to be thwarted.

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Typhoon hits Taiwan as BN MPs due to leave

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This must be a memorable trip for the BN MPs in Taiwan.

They departed for Taiwan on 8 September and as they reached Taiwan, a 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast on 9 September.

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Sin Chew reporter released

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Just received word that the Sin Chew Daily reporter, Tan Hoon Cheng, has been released by Bukit Aman.

A vigil had earlier been scheduled outside the Sin Chew office in Penang from 2.00pm to 6.00pm.

Tan may be released soon; “no more arrests expected”?

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So Tan Hoon Cheng was detained for her own safety! Interesting sort of protection scheme, I must say.

Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar says the Sin Chew Daily reporter may be released as early as today, according to The Star online.

He said Tan was detained to ensure her safety as police intelligence indicated that there were threats to her life after she reported on Ahmad Ismail’s allegedly racist remarks.

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Updates on ISA arrests

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Check out the Aliran website for updates on the ISA arrests.

Message from Raja Petra’s wife Marina Lee

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Teresa Kok detained under ISA as well

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She was detained at 11.18pm in the KL area.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng speaking at a press conference described her arrest as a “travesty of justice” and “a mockery of democracy”. There appears to be a massive crackdown to prevent 916 from happening, he observed.

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Sin Chew journalist detained under ISA

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Update at 11.43pm: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is now giving a press conference.

Sin Chew journalist Tan Hoon Cheng has been detained in Penang. She is the journalist who reported on the Ahmad Ismail statements.

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Aliran, Kin Woon slam RPK’s arrest, show-cause letters

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Here are a couple of quick reactions.

A statement from the Aliran exco:

RPK’s detention is unjust as it denies him his democratic right to defend himself. He should have been charged in open court in relation to the earlier charges made against him under the Sedition Act. By resorting to the ISA, his innocence can no longer be proven. This is indeed undemocratic, unjust and un-Islamic. Full statement: Release Raja Petra and retract show-cause letters

Aliran member Toh Kin Woon has also come out strongly:

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