KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Leader of the unregistered Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindaf) P Uthayakumar filed a fourth habeas corpus application at the High Court here today to secure his release from detention under the Internal Security Avty (ISA). The application was filed by his counsel, N Surendran, at the high court registry. He […]
Perak PAC wants salary of MB frozen
IPOH, 27 March 2009: The Perak Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended an immediate freeze of the salary, allowances and basic facilities of Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir and six state executive councillors. PAC chairperson Wong Kah Woh, who announced this at a news conference today, also said that the PAC had […]
Canny Ong murderer’s death sentence upheld
PUTRAJAYA, 27 March 2009: Ahmad Najib Aris, who was convicted of the rape and murder of IT analyst Canny Ong Lay Kian six years ago, today lost his final appeal to quash his conviction. The former aircraft cleaning supervisor will have to head to the gallows after all. This follows a decision by the Federal […]
Hishammuddin assumes role of Umno Youth adviser
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said he would assume the role of the Umno Youth adviser in the three by-elections on 7 April. The former Umno Youth chief said the role was important as he was worried that stiff rivalry between the arch-rivals in the Youth chief post election […]
‘Kampung style’ makes Mustapa Mohamed popular
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: His easy-going style is among factors which makes Datuk Mustapa Mohamed popular and receiving the highest votes in the party election yesterday. Born in Bachok, Kelantan, Mustapa or better known as ‘Tok Pa’ is comfortable with his ‘kampung man’ style, saying that as the Member of Parliament for the remote […]
Shahrir to resign from cabinet on 1st April (Updated 9:04pm)
(Updated 9:04pm, 27 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Datuk Shahrir Samad, who lost in the contest for the Umno supreme council seat in party elections yesterday, said he will tender his resignation as the domestic trade and consumer affairs minister on 1 April. Shahrir said today that his decision was final. He is […]
I will remain loyal to president, says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Newly-elected Umno president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he would always remain loyal to incoming president Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and assist him in spearheading the party and the country. Muhyiddin, who garnered 1,575 votes, to beat Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib, who polled 916 votes, described his victory […]
A gift for my wife, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his winning an Umno vice president’s post today was a wonderful gift for his wife as it coincided with their 31st wedding anniversary. “I think my duty is to strengthen the party, assist the Prime Minister and […]
Fairus released after giving statement to MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has released former Penang deputy chief minister I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin after recording his statement in connection with a corruption case involving a quarry company. Investigation director Datuk Syukri Abdul said Mohammad Fairus who was spotted at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in […]
Term limit proposal can reduce number of candidates
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s proposal that Umno set a maximum term for office-bearers could reduce the number of contenders, said vice-president Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. He said this could lessen tension due to rivalry among aspiring candidates, thus hindering slander and allegations among them. “If there is a […]
