KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Sept 2008: Nine civil society organisations have come together to back the proposed plan by Pakatan Rakyat to get Barisan Nasional Members of Parliament to crossover to form the next federal government soon. This represents a shift in position for these organisations – Borneo Resources Institute Malaysia (Brimas), Centre for Independent Journalism […]
Archives for September 2008
Teresa Kok files habeas corpus application for release from ISA
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Sept 2008: Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok Suh Sim filed a habeas corpus application at the High Court here today seeking her release from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA). A notice of motion was filed at the High Court criminal registry at about 12.40pm via Messrs S N Nair. […]
MCA, BN still relevant, says Liow
TAWAU, 15 Sept 2008: The MCA is still relevant not just for the interests of the Chinese community, but also for the interests of the country and all Malaysians, says Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai. But Liow, who is also MCA Youth chief, admitted that the party needed some changes within and serious efforts […]
DAP to hold emergency Free Teresa Parliamentary Caucus on 17 Sept
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Sept 2008: The DAP will lead Pakatan Rakyat in holding a "Free Teresa Kok Parliamentary Caucus" meeting at the Parliament House on 17 Sept 2008. DAP advisor and MP for Ipoh Timur Lim Kit Siang urged all Members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides of the divide to attend the meeting. The […]
ISA was not justified against Sin Chew reporter – Hishammuddin
PUTRAJAYA, 15 Sept 2008: Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the Internal Security Act (ISA) should not have been used against Sin Chew Daily reporter, Tan Hoon Cheng, and would be raising the matter at the next Cabinet meeting. He said although he agreed to the use of the ISA to protect national security, […]
“I will not resign” – Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Sept 2008: Umno Vice-President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says he will not resign from his post despite his recent remarks on the country’s leadership transition plan. Muhyiddin, who said on Wednesday that the timeframe for the plan was too long, said today he would instead leave it to Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
Azimi Daim eyes MT post
KULIM, 15 Sept 2008: Umno Youth information chief Datuk Azimi Daim today offered himself as a candidate for a Supreme Council (MT) post at the party’s polls in December. "I offer myself for the post as a representative of Umno Youth after having talked over the matter with Umno Youth chief, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein […]
Any change to teaching of science and maths in English will begin from Year One: Hishammuddin
PUTRAJAYA, 15 Sept 2008: Any change to the teaching of science and mathematics in English will only begin from Year One, said Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. "Parents need not worry. There will not be any abrupt changes and if any, will begin from Year One. I too have children schooling in the […]
Speaking up for indigenous rights
By Ooi Ying Nee
MORE than 150 Orang Asal (indigenous peoples of Malaysia) gathered at the Annexe Central Market in Kuala Lumpur at 10.30am on 13 Sept 2008. Their intention was to march peacefully to the palace, where they would submit a memorandum to the King. The march was, however, thwarted, and its leaders threatened with arrest by the […]
Saying “no” to the ISA
By Danny Lim, Ng Boon Hooi and Cindy Tham
IN light of the latest spate of arrests under the Internal Security Act (ISA), the legal profession, non-governmental organisations, politicians, and members of the public who oppose the use of the Act have come out to make a stand. The Bar Council has slammed the arrests of Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Kamarudin, Seputeh Member […]
