IPOH, 5 Feb 2009: The Perak state government filed a suit at the High Court here today to declare the Behrang, Changkat Jering and Jelapang state seats vacant. The suit was filed by Leong & Tan Advocates and Solictiors at the Ipoh High Court at 11.40am. Perak Assembly Speaker V Sivakumar and senior state executive […]
Firm action awaits demonstrators: IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan said police will take firm action against those involved in illegal gatherings or demonstrations in Perak following political uncertainty in the state. “I hope party supporters will not stage gathering as they only inconvenience the people and disturb public order. Party leaders […]
Ministry may standardise price of control items
PETALING JAYA, 5 Feb 2009: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is studying a plan to standardise the price of all control items nationwide. Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said the move was to ensure all low-income groups do not continue to live a stressful life during economic uncertainties. “Perhaps this year we will […]
Superpowers cannot kill spirit: Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has told the big powers that sophisticated killing machines pale in comparison to a far mightier weapon — the spirit of the people. The former prime minister said that a hundred years ago, the big powers could conquer and colonise. But not any more. “You cannot […]
A warning for Pakatan Rakyat: Taib Mahmud
KUCHING, 5 Feb 2009: The political imbroglio that breaks out in Perak is a warning for Pakatan Rakyat which previously was very ambitious to form a government at the federal level, Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said today. He said the impending collapse of Pakatan Rakyat government in Perak should serve as […]
PKR holds special congress on 28 Feb
KOTA KINABALU, 5 Feb 2009: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will hold a special congress on 28 Feb, to reformat its structure. PKR treasurer-general William Leong said that during the congress, the party would amend its constitution to cater to the effects of the political tsunami which began in the 12th general election. He said the […]
Civil servants can claim parking fees
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: Effective 1 Feb, civil servants can claim a maximum of RM90 a month for parking charges. Public Services director-general Tan Sri Ismail Adam said in a circular today that the reimbursement was for those who were entitled to use cars in the course of their work. The reimbursement would be […]
Stop commercialisation of ground water extraction
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) objects to large-scale commercialisation of ground water extraction as it would affect water resources. Fomca president Datuk N Marimuthu told Bernama that currently, there was a shortage of water sources to meet the needs of the growing population and such large scale extraction […]
Rethink quit decision, Guan Eng tells Hee
PENANG, 5 Feb 2009: DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng wants Jelapang state assemblyperson Hee Yit Foong to rethink her decision to quit the party and the Perak Pakatan Rakyat (PR) government to become an independent. Lim who was upset with Hee’s decision said she should think of her responsibility and the trust given by voters […]
Bad idea to bring people of poor quality: Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Feb 2009: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said it was not a good idea for Barisan Nasional (BN) to gain majority by bringing in people of poor quality. He said this when ask to comment on the move by four assemblypersons in Perak who left Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and […]
