KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir who lost in the contest for the Umno Youth chief post, said today the defeat does not mean the battle is over. His supporters are disappointed but Mukhriz said there was no stopping his struggle to institute changes in the party. “I will continue to contribute although […]
Archives for March 2009
Umno’s leadership transition
By Deborah Loh and Zedeck Siew
THE 59th Umno general assembly began on the morning of 26 March 2009 with the customary flag-raising ceremony and parade inspection at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur. According to Bernama, Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi arrived at the assembly venue at 9am in Malay attire and was greeted by […]
Don’t give chance for opposition to exploit issues
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties today agreed to strengthen relations among them and not to give the opportunity for opposition parties to exploit issues to weaken the coalition. MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said BN must consider its every strength and weakness in transforming itself to face new […]
NRD HQs will be closed 28 March
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: The National Registration Department (NRD) headquarters in Putrajaya and the department’s headquarters in all the states will be closed on Saturday to facilitate staff who will be taking the Efficiency Level Assessment (PTK) examination. NRD public relations officer Jainisah Mohd Nor in statement here today said counter services would resume […]
Foreign observers praise peaceful power transition
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Foreign delegations and observers found common ground today in complimenting the peaceful power transition between outgoing Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Tan Sri Prof Dr Da’i Bachtiar said the voluntary transfer of power was very unique and “I believe […]
Umno leaders support maximum term for party posts (Updated)
(Updated 5:29pm, 26 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Several Umno leaders today supported the proposal made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to impose a maximum term for holders of party posts and wanted the proposal to be studied in detail. Supreme council (MT) member Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said the […]
Hindraf 14 fined RM750 each
SHAH ALAM, 26 March 2009: The 14 people who on 24 March pleaded guilty to participating in an unlawful assembly organised by the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) in Batu Caves on 25 Nov 2007, were fined RM750 each. Judge Hasbi Hasan said that if they failed to pay the fine, they would go to […]
Anti-graft commission questions Fairus
PENANG, 26 March 2009: Deputy Penang Chief Minister I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin was questioned by the Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today regarding a graft allegation involving a quarry company. MACC Investigation Director Datuk Syukri Abdul told Bernama that efforts to track Fairus down began on 19 March with regard to the claim. Last night, the immigration […]
Voting for Umno polls begins
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Voting for the Umno elections began at 12.45pm today at the Dewan Merdeka, Putra World Trade Centre. A total of 2,519 delegates will cast their votes to elect the deputy president, three vice-presidents, 25 supreme council members and the Umno permanent chairperson. The deputy presidency is seeing a straight fight […]
Avoid extremism, Abdullah says
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today reminded Umno members not to adopt extremist racial and religious positions when safeguarding the position of Malay Malaysians and bumiputeras in the country. “Umno must never practise discrimination to the extent that non-Malays view it as a racist party. The rights of […]
