Updated 29 Dec 2008, 4.28pm KUALA PILAH, 29 Dec 2008: Tunku Mukhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir is the new ruler (Yang Dipertuan Besar) of Negeri Sembilan. Tunku Mukhriz was proclaimed the 11th Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan by Undang Luak Sungai Ujong Datuk Klana PetraDatuk Mubarak Dohak. The ceremony, which was telecast live via […]
Archives for December 2008
Hijrah reflections
By Aloysious MoweFireworks commissioned by the Zabbar Parish Church (public domain / wikipedia.org) NEW YEAR celebrations are generally marked by excess and glitz. The midnight sky over big cities in most countries is lit up with firework displays, and most people seek out crowds and companionship as the chimes of midnight sound. We talk of “seeing in” […]
The Muharram dilemma
By Marina MahathirThe Sultan Ahmed mosque in Istanbul (© Travis Reitter. Source: wikipedia.org) MY mother used to tell us children that she was born on Awal Muharram, the Muslim New Year. This was a matter of trivial interest to us because we think of her birthday as falling on 12 July. That date happened to fall on […]
Judicial reforms afoot
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Dec 2008: Despite the controversies surrounding the Malaysian judiciary this year, some attempts are being made to restore the institution’s image. Events signalling a revamp kicked off with lawyer-cum-politician Datuk Zaid Ibrahim being made a senator and appointed de facto law minister after the 8 March general election. The move by Prime […]
Military to continue being apolitical
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Dec 2008: The year 2008 shocked some parties when Armed Forces chief Gen Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Zainal urged the government in September to take action against those who stoked racial sentiments. His 9 Sept statement, days before the much-touted but failed 16 Sept government takeover by the Pakatan Rakyat, was seen […]
Penang Gerakan wants state-federal cooperation
PENANG, 28 Dec 2008: Penang Gerakan today urged both the state and the federal governments to set aside political differences to work together to attract more foreign investors to the state. Penang Gerakan liaison committee chairperson Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan said during the current global financial meltdown, both the federal and state governments must […]
MIC, PIBG protest against flats
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Dec 2008: About 200 Parent Teachers Association (PIBG) and MIC members gathered in front of Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil, Taman Melawati here today to protest the construction of low-cost flats on the school field. Gombak MIC division chief G Jayakumaran said the school field was 1.44 hectares but the developer of […]
One of four will succeed throne
KUALA PILAH, 28 Dec 2008: The new Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan will be elected among Putera Yang Empat (the Four Princes), said specialist consultant on Adat Pepatih custom Datuk Seri Maharaja Khalid Bonget. The four princes are the Tunku Besar of Seri Menanti Tunku Mukhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, Tunku Laxamana Tunku Naquiyuddin […]
Police bust fake ID syndicate
LAHAD DATU, 28 Dec 2008: Police here have busted a syndicate that supplied fake identity documents (IDs) to foreigners. Lahad Datu police chief Supt Md Suhaimi Ab Rahman said the syndicate was believed to have been active over the last six months. Police were able to put an end to the syndicate following the arrest […]
PKR wants warring parties to stop
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Dec 2008: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali wants bickering leaders in the Pakatan Rakyat opposition pact of PAS, DAP and PKR to stop airing their differences in the media. “I wish to urge and plead to the various parties in the Pakatan (Rakyat) to stop taking their […]
