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 […]
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Nizar appeals to the Sultan (Updated)
By Jacqueline Ann Surin(Updated 8:39pm; 5 Feb 2009) PETALING JAYA, 5 Feb 2009: Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin has informed the Sultan of Perak that he is not stepping down until the state’s political crisis is resolved by the legislative assembly or the courts. Nizar cited Article XVI(6) of the Perak state constitution which states: […]
BN govt waiting to be sworn-in
By BernamaIPOH, 5 Feb 2009: The new Barisan Nasional (BN)-led state government for Perak is about to be sworn in by Sultan Azlan Shah at Istana Kinta. Among those who sought an audience with the sultan included Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who arrived there at 5.50pm. Also at the palace are Perak Barisan […]
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 […]
Perak crisis
By Deborah Loh and Zedeck SiewUpdated on 6 Feb 2009 at 12:05am; Corrected at 11:49pm (source: Sultan Azlan Shah image from sultan.perak.gov.my; Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin image © hussein / wikipedia.org) Live update: 12:05am: Streets are mostly clear as most supporters have dispersed. A few diehard supporters still in MB’s residence compound. 12:01am: PKR’s information chief Tian Chua tells reporters that […]
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 […]
Perak govt files suit to declare seats vacant
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 […]
