PUTRAJAYA, 28 April 2009: Under the 1Malaysia concept, no Malaysian will be marginalised as it provides a fair starting point for people with potential to obtain government assistance regardless of their ethnicity or location, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. Najib said that under the 1Malaysia concept, every Malaysian eligible for and in need of […]
Malaysia free from swine flu
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 April 2009: Malaysians need not worry about the deadly swine influenza as the country was free of the epidemic, said Health Ministry director-general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican. He said there were no cases based on observation for signs or ‘influenza-like illness’. Mohd Ismail said to ensure that the situation remained […]
Dr Mansor dropped as senator on request
PENANG, 28 April 2009: The dropping of Dr Mansor Othman, the Penang Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)’s deputy liaison committee chairperson, as a state nominee to the Dewan Negara was made on the request of PKR’s president, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the PKR leader sent a […]
Appeals Court refers to Fed Court in Shamala case
By Chan Kok LeongPUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has referred five questions pertaining to the Federal Constitution to the Federal Court today. The Court of Appeal were hearing five appeals pertaining the custody battle and conversion of the children of S Shamala and Dr M Jeyaganesh. No costs were awarded. “The five appeals were stayed until the questions […]
Security assured even if fewer cops in Penanti
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 April 2009: The police will work with the Election Commission (EC) to ensure order and the safety of voters during the upcoming Penanti state assembly by-election, even if the number of their personnel is reduced. Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ismail Omar, said appropriate measures will be taken by the police. […]
Court orders Dr Hamimah to be retried
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 April 2009: After five years and 45 witnesses, Dr Hamimah Idruss who was charged with receiving RM41.33 million from illegal activities, will have to be retried. Sessions Court Judge SM Komathy Suppiah ordered the trial to start again on 27 May because the previous judge, Akhtar Tahir, has been posted to the […]
MB vs MB case back to High Court
PUTRAJAYA, 28 April 2009: The Federal Court today ruled that the dispute between Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir and Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin about who is the rightful Perak Menteri Besar will be heard and determined by the High Court. The five-person bench headed by Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Alauddin Mohd Sheriff […]
Syed Sobri not resigning as assemblyperson
LANGKAWI, 28 April 2009: Kedah assemblyperson for Kuala Nerang Datuk Syed Sobri Syed Hashim, who is allegedly facing personal problems, will not be resigning his seat. In announcing this today, chairperson of the Kedah Umno liaison committee Datuk Mohd Shafie Apdal said rumours that Syed Sobri, who is also the deputy chief of the Padang […]
Multi-level entry system for civil service (Updated)
Updated 4:20pm, 28 April 2009 PUTRAJAYA, 28 April 2009: Datuk Seri Najib Razak today proposed that top posts in the public sector service be opened to talents from the private sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) besides the administrative and diplomatic service. The prime minister said that this structural reform in the civil service was proposed […]
Karpal’s preliminary objection dismissed
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 April 2009: The High Court here today dismissed a preliminary objection by DAP chairperson Karpal Singh that he should be to be freed of a charge under the Sedition Act. Judicial Commissioner Azman Abdullah made the decision after ruling that the consent letter from the Public Prosecutor was complete because it was […]
