KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Nov 2008: The Witness Protection Bill which gives protection for people who provide information to the authorities, including the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA), will be tabled during this parliament session. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz said currently informants were provided protection under Section 53 of the Anti-Corruption Act. […]
Abdullah should still play a role in Umno after March
KOTA KINABALU, 4 Nov 2008: Former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak has proposed that Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi be given a “role” in the party once he steps down in March next year. He said Abdullah was a leader with vast experience, consistent and farsighted in his endeavour to […]
No plans to reintroduce local govt elections, says Ong
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: The government has no plans to reintroduce the local government elections, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said today. He said elections were not a guarantee that the local authorities would become more efficient because efficiency was also determined by a dynamic leadership, well-trained workforce as […]
Leaders pay tribute to Gerakan’s Vijayaratnam
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: Tributes came pouring in for Gerakan vice-president Datuk Dr S Vijayaratnam who was found dead in front of his clinic in Seremban today. Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon, in expressing shock over the sudden death of Vijayaratnam, 58, hailed him as a true Malaysian and a committed […]
Integrated scheme to prevent migration of health workforce
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: The integration of the Health Ministry’s four paramedic service schemes — nurse, medical assistant, x-ray technician and health inspector — is expected to prevent migration of health workforce out of the country. Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai said through the integrated scheme, which has been implemented in stages, paramedic […]
Incomplete documents, so Abby fails to file divorce
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: Actress Abby Abadi failed to file for divorce from her husband, Norman Hakim, today as the documents she submitted to the Syariah Court were incomplete. Gombak Timur Syariah Court registry officer Harun Hashim advised Abby to return with the complete documents to proceed with the divorce under Section 47 of […]
Internet news and blogs are not infallible: Shabery Cheek
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: Although online news is more popular with the Malaysian youth due to its fast updates and interactive discussion forums, it has its downside, Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said today. “At times, internet news or blogs can be mischievous and be used as vehicles for rumour mongering and are […]
Plan to reacquire Kamunting hits snag
By Khairil AnharKUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: The Perak state government’s plan to reacquire the land where the Kamunting detention centre is situated from the federal government may experience hiccups, said law experts. Universiti Teknologi Mara’s professor of law Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi told The Nut Graph that reacquiring Kamunting is not feasible. Shad said that Articles […]
Malay supremacy concept enriches only some: Anwar
IPOH, 3 Nov 2008: The “ketuanan Melayu” or Malay supremacy concept as advocated by certain groups benefits and enriches only a small group of Malays, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. “I believe that the Malays and bumiputeras should not be sidelined,” he said. “We should do all we can to […]
No double standard in issuing permits for gatherings
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: The police do not practise double standard in the issuing of permits for gatherings by political parties, non-governmental organisations and the public, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said national security and public order were the main criteria for the police […]
