KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2008: Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok Suh Sim has filed a suit for RM30 million against Datuk Seri Mohamad Khir Toyo and Utusan Melayu Sdn Bhd over the issue of the ‘azan’ (call for prayer) at the Kinrara mosque recently. The writ of summons was filed at the Civil High […]
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Do study on HIV tests before protesting
BANGI, 23 Dec 2008: Those who are worried about the government’s decision, making it compulsory for Muslims couples who want to get married to undergo testing for HIV, are advised to do studies before objecting to the move. Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim)’s director-general, Datuk Wan Mohamad Sheikh Abdul Aziz, said the government had […]
Former Health DG dies
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2008: Former Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Raja Ahmad Noordin Raja Shahbudin who died last night due to complications after suffering a mild stroke, was laid to rest at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery juts before noon today. Raja Ahmad, 84, was pronounced dead at 10.46 pm at University Malaya […]
Perak needs NLC approval to award land titles
PUTRAJAYA, 23 Dec 2008: The Perak government needs the approval of the National Land Council (NLC) to award freehold land titles to residents of new and planned villages in the state, said Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The Deputy Prime Minister said the National Land Policy (NLP) stated freehold titles can only be given if these […]
BN candidate Wan Ahmad Farid sworn in as senator
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2008: Barisan Nasional candidate for the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary by-election Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh took his oath as senator for a second term in the Dewan Negara today. Also sworn-in as a senator today was Terengganu Wanita Umno vice-chief Fatimah Hamat. Wan Ahmad Farid’s appointment as senator may not […]
PAS MP Mahfuz Omar wins suit against Utusan
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2008: PAS Member of Parliament (MP) for Pokok Sena Mahfuz Omar won his defamation suit against Untusan Melayu Berhad and was granted RM120,000 by the High Court here today as damages for libellous words published against him. Judicial Commissioner Mohd Yazid Mustafa, in his decision, held that the words published in […]
Umno Disciplinary Board refutes Mubarak’s claim
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Dec 2008: The Umno Disciplinary Board today refuted an allegation by the Association of Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak) that the board dragged its feet over action against complaints of money politics and corruption in the party. Board chairman Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail circulated to the media a six-page document […]
Court acquits former air steward of producing smut
SHAH ALAM, 22 Dec 2008: A former Malaysia Airlines (Mas) steward charged with producing a pornographic video compact disc (VCD) was acquitted and discharged today after the High Court here quashed his conviction and 18-month jail term. The court, in allowing the appeal of Mohd Rizal Mat Yusuf, held that the finding of guilt and […]
Romance novels, entertainment rags tops with readers
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Dec 2008: Love stories and entertainment magazines remain a favourite read among the public compared with academic books says Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) deputy director general Kamarul Zaman Shaharuddin. He added that entertainment magazines and books featuring love stories are always prominently displayed on the shelves of book shops and enjoy […]
PAS admits difficulty getting consensus on hudud
KOTA BARU, 22 Dec 2008: PAS has admitted that the implementation of hudud and qisas laws would have to be postponed even if Pakatan Rakyat is able to take over the government in future. This is because it will require the agreement of its two other Pakatan Rakyat partners, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and DAP. […]
