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 […]
Police presence at by-elections essential
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2009: Police will be deployed in every general election or by-election to ensure law and order, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said today. “Peace and security will not be compromised. Until the Election Commission amends the laws, deployment of personnel will be tailored to the needs. “It is the […]
Fairus will not be charged: MACC
PENANG, 23 April 2009: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has decided statements recorded when investigating former Penang Deputy Chief Minister 1, Mohamad Fairus Khairuddin did not provide the basis for prosecution. In a statement here today, MACC said the decision was made after studying the case and considering the statements recorded in the course of […]
Bloggers must help make 1M’sia a success
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2009: Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim has called on bloggers to help inculcate the 1Malaysia concept and make it a success. He said this genre of writing which had become increasingly popular via the Internet could spur members of society to work with sincerity and forge […]
Punishment for syariah crime to be increased?
PUTRAJAYA, 23 April 2009: The punishment for syariah crimes, including whipping, may be increased to curb the rise in such offences in the country. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Maj-Gen (R) Datuk Jamil Khir Baharom said the common perception now was that the penalties imposed by the syariah courts were far too light, mostly […]
Gobind seeks to nullify his suspension
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2009: Member of Parliament (MP) for Puchong Gobind Singh Deo filed an originating summons at the High Court here today seeking a declaration that his suspension as an MP is null and void. In his summons filed at the High Corut registry through Messrs Karpal Singh & Co, he claimed tht […]
BN does not fear anyone: Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2009: The Barisan Nasional (BN) does not fear anyone in facing a by-election, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “We have never feared anyone. This question of elections is a normal matter to be faced. Winning and losing is customary in contesting and we will continue to face this,” […]
Warrant of arrest issued against Raja Petra
PETALING JAYA, 23 April 2009: A warrant of arrest was issued against blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin by the Sessions Court here after he failed to turn up for his sedition trial today. Judge Rozina Ayob also issued a show-cause notice to Raja Petra’s wife, Mable @ Marina Lee, who is his bailor. She was […]
