KUALA LUMPUR, 12 June 2009: Parti Keadilan Raykat (PKR) will hold a special congress tomorrow to approve its widescale proposed reforms, which, among others, will propose the direct election of its president and limit the term of the party presidency. The reforms are likely to be approved by some 2,000 delegates without much problem, and […]
Archives for June 2009
Hearing of Anwar’s bid for documents on 22 June
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 June 2009: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s application for the prosecution to provide him with all documents pertaining to his sodomy case will be heard on 22 June. Anwar’s counsel, SN Nair, said he was notified by the court today that the matter would be heard by High […]
3 July for decision on validity of Rajasekaran’s appointment
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 June 2009: The High Court will decide on 3 July on the validity of G Rajasekaran’s appointment as the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) secretary-general. Judicial Commissioner Mohd Ariff Md Yusof fixed the date today after hearing submissions from counsel R Sivarasa representing the plaintiffs, and Rajasekaran’s counsel D Kalaimany. The plaintiffs, […]
M’sia to activate H1N1 pandemic committee
Microscopic view of influenza virus particles (Pic by DR FA Murphy, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; source: ah1n1.com) KUALA LUMPUR, 12 June 2009: The Health Ministry will activate an inter-ministerial influenza pandemic committee that coordinates all efforts to prevent the outbreak of the H1N1 in the country, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai […]
“Wanita MCA should be consistent”
By Gan Pei LingPETALING JAYA, 12 June 2009: Wanita MCA chief Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun should be consistent in her critique of dress codes imposed on women, said women’s organisation All Women’s Action Society (Awam). Chew (Source: wanita.mca.org.my) Its president, Sofia Lim Siu Ching, said Awam welcomed Chew’s criticism of the Kota Baru Municipal Council (KBMC) for […]
Picking the right battles
By Deborah LohIN his interview with The Nut Graph yesterday, Puchong Member of Parliament (MP) Gobind Singh Deo spoke about being suspended from attending the Dewan Rakyat, and how the loss of an MP’s salary affects an elected representative’s service to constituents. Gobind, who is blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin’s lawyer, was suspended for alleging Datuk Seri Najib […]
What’s the matter with SIS?
By Jacqueline Ann SurinWHAT do you know? Politicians from across the divide are actually united on an issue. The issue? The threat that Sisters in Islam (SIS) poses as a Muslim women’s rights organisation that may be deviating from the faith. The latest spotlighting on SIS — just one of many through the 20 years of the non-governmental […]
Educating Americans about Muslim voices
By Vishakha N Desai, Karen Brooks Hopkins and Mustapha TliliA panoramic view of Cairo (© JasmineElias / Wiki Commons) PRESIDENT Barack Obama has extended an open hand of friendship in his landmark Cairo speech to the Muslim world — seeking to engage Muslims with a commitment of mutual respect. No one can doubt his sincerity. From his first days in office, he has emphasised […]
Johor Umno supports proposal to make English compulsory
MUAR, 11 June 2009: Johor Umno has supported a proposal to make English a compulsory passing subject to obtain a full certificate in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Chairperson Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said, however, that the English syllabus has to be revamped, and teachers equipped with adequate skills. “With a structured syllabus, students, […]
Third bridge “inappropriate”, says Shahrir
JOHOR BARU, 11 June 2009: Johor Baru Member of Parliament Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad today described as “inappropriate” the proposal to build a third bridge to link Singapore and Malaysia. He said the construction of the bridge to link Singapore to the eastern side of Johor at Pengerang was not desperately needed by either the […]
