KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Oct 2008: Former de facto law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim has resigned his position as senator. Zaid, in announcing this at the start of his speech today at the Lawasia 2008 Conference here, said he had been asked to resign by the government. “I was asked to resign as senator after I […]
Umno AGM and polls on 24-28 March 2009
By Khairil Anhar and Deborah LohKUALA LUMPUR, 31 Oct 2008: The Umno annual general assembly (AGM) and party elections will take place from 24 to 28 March 2009. The announcement ends speculation that the party polls would be brought forward to December following complaints of a lengthy campaign period. The supreme council had initially decided on 26 Sept to hold […]
Closer scrutiny of human rights with Asean Charter
By Elizabeth LooiKUALA LUMPUR, 31 Oct 2008: The Asean Charter’s emphasis on human rights could result in a closer scrutiny of the conditions in Malaysia, said Attorney General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail. He said this is because the charter adheres to democratic values, promotion and protection of human rights, and fundamental freedoms. “Among the matters that […]
MIC polls postponed to September 2009
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Oct 2008: The MIC has postponed the elections for its top posts, except that of president, to September next year, according to party sources. They reveal that the decision to move the party polls from June to September was taken at a meeting of the MIC central working committee (CWC), the party’s […]
Petrol, diesel to cost 15 sen less from 1 Nov
PUTRAJAYA, 31 Oct 2008: The retail prices of petrol and diesel will be reduced by 15 sen a litre respectively effective tomorrow, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announced today. With this, RON97 petrol will be reduced from RM2.30 a litre to RM2.15 a litre, RON92 petrol from RM2.20 a litre to RM2.05 a […]
Ian Chin has resigned, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Oct 2008: High Court Judge Datuk Ian Chin who once claimed judges were threatened with the sack if they make decisions against the government, has tendered his resignation effective 1 Dec. Chin submitted the resignation letter to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 16 July and went on leave from 21 Aug until […]
BN govt strong despite facing challenges, says Abdullah
KOTA KINABALU, 30 Oct 2008: Despite facing tough political challenges following the general election in March, the Barisan Nasional (BN) government remains strong to enable the people live in peace and harmony. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the ability of the BN government to fulfil the mandate given by the people, with […]
Speaker to decide on Anwar’s motion on 3 Nov
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Oct 2008: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia will decide on 3 Nov the motion by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to have the Dewan Rakyat meeting adjourned to discuss three government projects. The three are the RM11.31 billion broadband project, RM4.26 billion purchase of Bank Internasional Indonesia by […]
Decision on science and maths in English after UPSR results
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Oct 2008: The decision on whether to continue teaching mathematics and science in English will only be made after this year’s Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examination results are out. Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the decision will be made after taking into consideration all views. “During discussions in […]
Dr Munawar fails in bid to remit appeal to High Court
PUTRAJAYA, 30 Oct 2008: Dr Munawar Anees today failed in his bid to remit the appeal relating to a sodomy charge to the High Court, after the Federal Court here dismissed his application. Chief Justice Tan Sri Zaki Tun Azmi who sat with Federal Court Judges Datuk Nik Hashim Nik Abdul Rahman and Datuk Zulkefli […]
