(Permatang Pauh by-election pic by Danny Lim) SINCE the historic March 2008 general election, it has become clearer to Malaysians that democracy is messy and expensive. Indeed, any politician who tries to convince the rakyat that democracy is an easy and frugal affair is guilty of trying to fool the masses. But what have we […]
Archives for April 2009
“Religion should make you affirm human rights”
By Shanon ShahBEFORE President Barack Obama, there was presidential candidate Rev Jesse L Jackson, Sr. Although the Baptist minister had previously worked for Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, many were sceptical of his chances when he wanted to run for US president in 1984. Observers — including from his Democratic Party — thought he would garner fringe […]
IGP clarifies reports in Malaysiakini
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2009: Allegations posted by Malaysiakini in its website that family members of Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee Agus Salim were being pressured by the police are false, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said. Referring to two reports, entitled “Innocent Until Proven Guilty” and “Police Pressure ISA Detainee’s Family” which […]
Tengku Adnan to remain Umno sec-gen?
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2009: Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor is set to retain his party post while Datuk Seri Jamaluddin Jarjis may be the new Umno treasurer-general, according to several party sources here. Jamaluddin recently secured a seat in the Umno supreme council (MT), the party’s powerful decision-making body, which has […]
Nizar files affidavit objecting Zambry’s application
PUTRAJAYA, 23 April 2009: Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin today objected to Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir’s application for the Federal Court to declare him the legitimate Menteri Besar. Nizar made the objection through an affidavit in reply filed at the court’s registry here through legal firm Messrs Leong & Tan. In the affidavit, Nizar […]
EC: Penanti announcement delay not political
PUTRAJAYA, 23 April 2009: The delay in announcing the date for the Penanti state seat by-election is due to administrative reasons, the Election Commission (EC) clarified today. The EC was originally supposed to announce the date tomorrow, but postponed it to 27 April. EC chairperson Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said the EC had […]
Decision on conversion raises questions
By Deborah Loh(Family silhouette by jayofboy / sxc.hu) ON the surface, the cabinet’s decision to stop unilateral conversions to Islam by one parent is a welcome resolution. But questions remain as to whether it can be effectively implemented. One issue is whether a cabinet opinion is enforceable in a court of law when there are no legal […]
Court allows AG to intervene in Nizar’s suit
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2009: The High Court here today allowed Attorney-General (AG) Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail to intervene in Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin’s suit challenging the legitimacy of Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir’s appointment as Perak menteri besar. Justice Datuk Abdul Aziz Abd Rahim, in his oral decision, said the AG, as […]
Replace resigning reps with runners-up
PASIR PUTEH, 23 April 2009: The PPP today called on the Election Commission to appoint the candidate who received the second highest votes as the new elected representative in the event of a resignation by the incumbent. Kelantan PPP chairperson Datuk Nik Sapeia Nik Yusoff said such move would reduce the possibility of elected representatives […]
Cabinet bars forced conversion of children
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2009: The uncertainty over forced conversion of children is finally being put to rest — the cabinet has decided that in the event of any dispute, a child must be raised in the faith professed by both parents at the time of marriage. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri […]
