Zakaria sat in the Dewan Negara while an undischarged bankrupt

Datuk Zakaria Mat Deros, the beleaguered Port Klang assemblyman and Klang Municipal Councillor who has been in the news over the illegal construction of his palatial mansion and other breaches of the law, is courting new controversy – he remained a senator while being an undischarged bankrupt.

According to Dewan Negara records, Zakaria, who was then known as Zainal Mohd Deros, was appointed a senator on July 30, 1991, and served two terms which ended on July 31, 1997. In the 1999 general election, he stood as a candidate for the Selat Klang state seat which he won.

He was one of the two senators nominated by the Selangor state government.

On Sept 10, 1992, he was declared a bankrupt by the High Court in Kuala Lumpur following a petition filed by Maxon Credit & Leasing Sdn Bhd. Under Article 48(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution, a person is disqualified from being a senator if he is an undischarged bankrupt.

Although he was discharged as a bankrupt two months later on Nov 24 – after paying up more than RM400,000 – legal sources say that he should have stepped down or notified the senate of the order and taken leave of absence pending the order being annulled.

According to records from the Official Assignee’s Office, a bankruptcy notice was filed on Jan 3, 1990, and served on Zakaria on Feb 11, 1990.

The facts: 

• Jan 3, 1990, bankruptcy notice filed against Zakaria;
• Feb 11, 1990, bankruptcy notice served on Zakaria;
• July 30, 1991, Zakaria appointed senator;
• Sept 10, 1992, declared a bankrupt by High Court; and
• Nov 24, 1992, discharged as a bankrupt

Source: The Sun

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Zakaria quits

Port Klang state assemblyman Datuk Zakaria Md Deros has finally decided not to continue as Klang municipal councillor. 

In a statement released around midnight, Zakaria said his decision not to accept nomination was made following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s advice yesterday.  

“I thank the trust given to me in allowing me to serve the council all this while,” said Zakaria, who had served as a councillor in the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) for more than two decades.  

Source: The Star

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Samy’s tribute to Pak Lah

  WORKS Minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu has expressed his admiration and support for Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in a poem, which he penned in Tamil. 

The poem was written in conjunction with Abdullah’s third year in office as Prime Minister. 

The following is the translated version of the poem: 

Dear Pak Lah, 

A man with serene and radiant personality, 

A heart filled with courage and dignity, 

He speaks compassionately, 

Preserving the nation’s sanctity is his priority. 

He is Prime Minister Abdullah, 

Known by the name Pak Lah, 

A historic election victory became his feat, 

And news of his triumph became a hit. 

Strong, caring, free, life, there’s no doubt, 

That’s what he is all about, 

A man with practical judgment and stimulating moves, 

Loved and respected by Malaysians in droves. 

A man who sees no discrimination, 

But fights for all with determination, 

Being the fifth Prime Minister, 

He is the icon of unity. 

Advancement and development are his foundations, 

A progressive nation is his destination, 

A distinction as a multiracial leader, 

Ensures everyone moves up the ladder. 

Enforcer of rules and regulations, 

He formed the Police Commission, 

A man who upholds equality and integrity, 

A leader who seeks the truth and conformity. 

He will represent you, not resent you, 

He will honour you, not dishonour you, 

He will stand by you, and walk by you, 

He cares for you, and shares with you. 

He is unique and cherished, 

For the rakyat is his lifeline, 

In reaching unity, objectivity and humanity, 

Makes him profound and respected, 

In the eyes of the nation. 

It is with great inspiration, 

That I compose this dedication, 

And call on a certain incarnation, 

Which should prove to be a sensation.

DATUK SERI S. SAMY VELLU, 

Works Minister, Malaysia and MIC president.

Source: The Star