KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Wanita Umno vice-chief Datuk Kamilia Ibrahim said the newly-elected Wanita Umno leadership, which comprises a mix of old and new faces, is a reflection of the wishes of the movement’s 1.3 million members. She also said that the election result was as expected. “We want the new leadership, either new […]
Shahrizat identifies three core changes
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Wanita Umno has identified three core changes which it will implement in line with the election of the movement’s new leadership, newly-elected Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said. Shahrizat said the transformations covered aspects like injecting new enthusiasm among Wanita members at all levels; ensuring issues related […]
Mukhriz accepts Umno Youth decision
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir, who lost in the election for the Umno Youth head post today, said he accepted the defeat with an open heart. “In any contest there will certainly be a loser, and when the fight is three-cornered, two will certainly lose. “Today, I was one of the losers. […]
Rafidah accepts defeat
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Former Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz accepted the decision of the delegates who did not give their votes to her to continue to lead the movement. “I accept the delegates’ choice. Congratulations to the new head and the executive committee line-up. I hope they will look after Wanita […]
Umno should give more opportunity to youths
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Umno should give adequate opportunities to new faces and the young generation to share their opinions and contribute in efforts to regain the support of the people, a Puteri Umno leader suggested today. Norhasmimi Abdul Ghani, the Kuala Krau Puteri Umno division head, said in addition, Umno should also create […]
Umno Youth needs to close ranks (Updated)
(Updated 9:13pm, 25 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: Umno Youth needs to close ranks with the new leadership after the party election and continue to concentrate on efforts to regain the support of the people for Umno. The movement’s information head, Datuk Azimi Daim said this could not be delayed as Umno would […]
RM80 fine for taxi driver who called police “bodoh”
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: A taxi driver who uttered “polis bodoh” at a police officer was slapped with a RM80 fine by the Magistrate Court here today. Magistrate Nor Azah Kasran ordered Wong Yoot Weng, 62, to pay the fine after he pleaded guilty to uttering the harsh words at traffic cop Mohd Fauzlei […]
Arrest warrant issued for Eli Wong’s ex-boyfriend
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: The Kuala Lumpur police have obtained a warrant of arrest against Bukit Lanjan assemblyperson Elizabeth Wong’s ex-boyfriend following his failure to give a statement over the postings of semi nude pictures of her on the internet City deputy police chief Datuk Abdul Samah Mat said police would no longer compromise […]
Call to automatically appoint Wanita chief as minister (Updated)
(Updated 8:33pm; 25 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: The Wanita Umno general assembly today approved a motion calling for the automatic appointment of the movement’s chief as minister. The motion, tabled by the Kangar, Besut, Bagan Serai and Kuala Terengganu Wanita Umno divisions, was approved without a debate. Meanwhile, when debating the Wanita […]
Suhakam Bill gets parliament nod
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2009: The Human Rights Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009 was finally passed by the Dewan Rakyat after having faced numerous challenges, including undergoing voting twice, at the policy and committee stages, today. The first bloc voting was taken when opposition members voiced objections during the debate at the policy stage on the […]
