SHAH ALAM, 28 Nov 2008: Wanita Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) today passed several resolutions at its annual congress, but conspicuously missing was the one calling for the automatic resignation of elected representatives embroiled in corruption or sex scandals. This was one of the resolutions Wanita PKR chief Zuraida Kamaruddin had been touting at a news […]
Archives for November 2008
Deputy Education Minister Razali Ismail dies
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Nov 2008: Deputy Education Minister Datuk Razali Ismail died at the Aminuddin Baki Institute, near here at about 6.30 pm today. This was confirmed by Education Director General Datuk Alimuddin Mohd Dom when contacted by Bernama today. — Bernama
Housewife Yim Pek Ha out on RM200,000 bail
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Nov 2008: Housewife Yim Pek Ha, who was yesterday sentenced to 18 years’ jail for causing grievous hurt to her Indonesian maid, is out on a RM200,000 bail. She was released from the Kajang Prison today after Sessions Court judge Akhtar Tahir allowed her application for bail in one surety, pending […]
PKR needs more women at the top
By Ng Boon HooiUpdated 6:55pm, 28 Nov 2008 SHAH ALAM, 28 Nov 2008: There should be more representation for women in the top leadership level of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). PKR Wanita chief Zuraida KamaruddinTo this end, Wanita PKR chief Zuraida Kamaruddin said the wing will propose having an extra vice-presidency slot in the parent body strictly for […]
Investigate major money politics cases fast
JERLUN, 28 Nov 2008: The Umno disciplinary board must investigate major cases of money politics fast so that the culprits will be prevented from contesting party elections in March, said Jerlun Member of Parliament Datuk Mukhriz Tun Mahathir. The Umno Youth Exco member said small cases should also be investigated but focus should on the […]
Don’t leave us out, pleads PKR Youth
By Elizabeth LooiUpdated 7.30pm, 28 Nov 2008 SHAH ALAM, 28 Nov 2008: Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) does not want to be left out by the main body of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), says AMK chief Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. He urged the party leaders to include the youth wing in the parent body’s plans. “AMK wants party […]
Raja Perempuan Besar Perlis dies
KANGAR, 28 Nov 2008: Raja Perempuan Besar Perlis, Tengku Budriah Tengku Ismail, died at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital early today. Perlis Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Dr Md Isa Sabu, announced the death of the mother of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail, over Radio Malaysia Perlis today. She died at 3.47am and […]
Govt takeover plan still on: Syed Husin
By Elizabeth LooiSHAH ALAM, 28 Nov 2008: Pakatan Rakyat has not abandoned its plan of taking over the government, says Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali. “We are laying low now. It [the takeover plan] is very much on but we talk less about it and do more about it,” said Syed Husin. […]
Raja Petra’s defamation case: High Court to decide
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Nov 2008: The Sessions Court is leaving it to the High Court to decide on whether or not to send blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin’s defamation case back to the Magistrate’s Court for trial. Judge Mohamad Sekeri Mamat said today he was not making any decision on the defence application because a similar […]
Mumbai hostage crisis not over
NEW DELHI, 28 Nov 2008: There is no sign of the hostage crisis at Mumbai’s landmark Taj Mahal Palace Hotel ending this morning despite continuous attempts by Indian security forces to flush out the remaining terrorists. According to the Home Ministry, so far, at least 125 are dead and 327 wounded, including six foreigners, after […]
