‘Foreign Ministry Views Seriously Alleged Rape Of Indonesian Woman’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry views seriously the alleged rape of an Indonesian woman by three policemen in Prai, Penang last Friday, says its minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman.

In a statement issued yesterday, he noted that the three policemen were now under remand over the rape incident alleged to have occurred at 7am on Nov 9.

“The ministry has contacted the Penang Criminal Investigation Department head, SAC Mazlan Kesah on the day of the alleged incident to obtain more details.

“We were informed that the three policemen involved were being remanded and investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code,” he said in the statement.

Anifah said the ministry was also informed that the completed investigation report would be forwarded to the deputy public prosecutor for further action, while a special team had already been formed by Penang police to investigate the case thoroughly.

“The ministry will follow closely the development and will give its full cooperation to the Indonesian government over this case,” he said. - Bernama

Selena Gomez Cries At Award Ceremony

What doesn't kill me makes me stronger Selena Gomez is not letting her break up with Justin Bieber get in the way of her work schedules. 

Selena showed up at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan to receive the Glamour Woman Of The Year award. And she looked smashing in a white peplum dress with plunging neckline.

Selena cried when she went on stage to receive her award and in her speech, the actress told young women to be "true to themselves".

She said: "“I am so honoured to be in a room full of women that I can only aspire to be as good as they are one day…I just want to share to all the girls out there that you have a voice, you have a chance to do what you love, whether that is acting or singing. And just being true to who you are.”

Africans Buy Luxury Items Online At Malaysians Expense

KUALA LUMPUR: A syndicate comprising African students has been buying credit card numbers of Malaysians to purchase luxury items and electronic devices online.

Federal Commercial Crime In­­­­vestigation Department director Comm Datuk Syed Ismail Azizan said the police got wind of the syndicate following complaints from several banks.

“Our investigations found that the group had been purchasing credit card numbers along with their card verification codes for about US$20 (RM60) each through an online chat­room,” he said.

“They would then make online purchases of luxury items such as handbags and electronic devices which they would later sell.”

Comm Syed Ismail said the banks would only find out about the unauthorised transactions when the card owners lodged a complaint.

Police raided two premises in Subang Jaya two weeks ago and arrested eight Africans, including two women.

All the suspects, who are students at a private college here, have been remanded until next Tuesday to facilitate investigations.

Comm Syed Ismail said police were now focusing their attention on the group that sold them the credit card details.

Sex Blogger Alvin Tan Loses Scholarship

PETALING JAYA: The National University of Singapore has terminated sex blogger Alvin Tan’s scholarship over his Internet sexploits.

The prestigious university, however, stopped short of expelling the 24-year-old from law school but he will have to pay full non-subsidised fees as a foreign student should he resume studies, reported Singapore Straits Times, quoting unnamed sources.

Tan was an Asean scholar and had been on “leave of absence” from his classes for almost a year when he started uploading pornographic pictures and videos of himself and his girlfriend Vivian Lee on a blog titled “Sumptuous Erotica”.

Tan has refused to comment on the university’s decision.

“I’m sorry but I can’t comment. I’m bound by a confidentiality agreement,” he said.

The university has also kept mum, with the spokesman stating that the school’s disciplinary proceedings were confidential.

An estimate shows that it may have cost the Singapore go­­­vernment the benefactor of the Asean scholarship programme at least RM275,000 to fund all of Tan’s seven years of study in the city state.

The highly prestigious scholarship is awarded to only 170 undergraduates from nine Asean countries annually. It covers tuition fees, accommodation and also provides an allowance for the recipients.

Last week, after deciding on the punishment, the university said Tan’s actions were “inappropriate and was detrimental to the reputation and dignity of the university”.

Singapore Education Minister Heng Swee Keat also told Parliament on Monday that Tan’s behaviour was “reprehensible and unbecoming of a scholar”.

Tan said he apologised to the university during the disciplinary hearing on Oct 31. Meanwhile, both he and Lee have deleted all of their Facebook posts referring to the blog.

Najib Joins Deepavali Crowd Tt MIC Open House

KUALA LUMPUR: Deepavali was celebrated nationwide in a joyful mood yesterday as Malaysians of the Hindu faith offered prayers at temples and opened their doors to friends and family.

Celebrations as the Batu Caves temple complex here were among the highlights of the day as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak joined more than 10,000 people of various races and backgrounds at the Deepavali open house hosted by Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC).

The crowd, who began to gather in the vicinity of the complex at 8am, were treated to a sumptuous spread of vegetarian Indian dishes. The open house was from 9am to 1pm.

To the sounds of beating drums and Indian flutes as well as clement morning weather, Najib, who is Umno president and Barisan nasional chairman, was greeted upon arrival at 10.30am by MIC president Datuk Seri G Palanivel, his deputy Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam and other party officials.

Present were Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, Malaysia’s special ambassador to India and South Asia Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu, Federal Territories and Urban Well-Being Minister Datuk Seri Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin.

Other guests included Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar as well as several deputy ministers, political leaders and foreign diplomats.

Clad in a beige kurta with matching pants and a red shawl, Najib later cut a Deepavali cake, accompanied by Palanivel, Samy Vellu, Rais and other dignitaries.

MIC Deepavali open house

Victoria's Secret Axes Karlie Kloss Native American Outfit

They found themselves at the center of controversy after sending Karlie Kloss out on the 2012 Fashion Show runway in a Native American getup, and now the folks at Victoria’s Secret has issued an apology.

The lingerie retailer posted a message via Twitter- "We are sorry that the Native American headdress in our fashion show has upset individuals. The outfit will be removed from the broadcast."

Furthermore, Karlie herself tweeted, "I am deeply sorry if what I wore during the VS Show offended anyone. I support VS’s decision to remove the outfit from the broadcast."

Kloss’ getup was comprised of a feather headdress, suede bra, fringe and leopard print panties, and turquoise jewelry.

Enjoy the pictures of Karlie Kloss on the runway of the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.