Guan Eng to sue Utusan Malaysia, Shabudin Corrected 1.25pm, 25 Feb 2009 We had initially wrongly attributed the quote to Penang Chief Minister and DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng. It should be attributed to Penang Islamic Religious Council president Shabudin Yahya. We apologise for the mistake. Bar Council urges snap elections in Perak Corrected 12:10am, […]
New Perak MB is a prominent politician
IPOH, 5 Feb 2009: The incoming Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, 47, a second term Pangkor assemblyperson is a prominent political figure in Perak and has contributed to the development of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) in the state. Starting off his career in politics as Pangkor Umno Youth chief in 1992 […]
Pakatan Rakyat should accept Sultan’s decision
SLIM RIVER, 5 Feb 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Pakatan Rakyat (PR) should accept the decision of the Perak Sultan for Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin and the state executive councillors to resign from their posts. Abdullah believed the decision was made in accordance with the law. “I believe […]
Don’t blame BN for Pakatan Rakyat’s collapse
IPOH, 5 Feb 2009: The Pakatan Rakyat state government should not blame the Barisan Nasional (BN) for the shaky political situation in the state that led to the change in state government. BN Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) chairperson Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this was because what transpired was due to the internal problems of […]
Zambry Abdul Kadir is new Perak MB
PETALING JAYA, 5 Feb 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today announced that Pangkor assemblyperson Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir will be the new Perak Menteri Besar. He said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, has consented to the selection of Zambry as the new menteri besar. The swearing-in ceremony will take […]
Not in constitution, but sultan can dismiss MB
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: The Sultan of Perak has the power to dismiss his Menteri Besar even though the latter refuses to tender his resignation after being decreed to do so, a constitutional law expert said today. However, the power to do so is not within the provision of the Perak constitution but from […]
I don’t have to apologise: Khir Toyo
SHAH ALAM, 5 Feb 2009: Selangor opposition leader Datuk Seri Mohamad Khir Toyo said he will not apologise to Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim or retract his statement on the maintenance of his Lexus SUV and purchase of cattle for sacrifice during Aidiladha. He said on the contrary, it was the menteri besar […]
Police: No permit issued for public rally
IPOH, 5 Feb 2009: No police permit was issued for a rally to be held at Stadium Perak tonight. As such, Perak police chief Datuk Zulkefli Abdullah said, those found organising the rally would face the wrath of the law. Nevertheless, hundreds of policemen would be stationed at the stadium to ensure the rally did […]
Family to send Kugan’s tissue samples to Oz
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: The family of A Kugan, the car thief suspect who died while in police custody, will send samples taken from his body for analysis in Australia. The lawyer representing the family, N Surendran, said they decided to do so as they claimed that there was interference by the authorities during […]
Cabinet committee to iron out Indian issues
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: Several pressing issues affecting the Indian Malaysian community, including their equity participation, are likely to be addressed at the second meeting of the Cabinet Committee for the Development of Indians on 23 Feb, said MIC president Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu today. He said the committee, chaired by Deputy Prime […]
