Updated on 4 Dec 2008 at 1.40pm PETALING JAYA, 4 Dec 2008: Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, who was sacked from Umno on 2 Dec, says he is not joining any political party “in the near future” but will concentrate on building his foundation for youths, myFuture Foundation. At a […]
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Book seized due to missing address (Updated)
By Zedeck SiewBook cover of From Majapahit to Putrajaya PETALING JAYA, 4 Dec 2008: The Home Ministry confiscated a book by public intellectual Dr Farish Noor on the grounds that it did not contain the publisher’s or printer’s address. “This book has no full address,” the Home Ministry’s acting director for Selangor, Zainal Osman, told The Nut […]
Agong never had veto power
By Deborah LohKUALA LUMPUR, 3 DEC 2008: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is “misrepresenting” the Federal Constitution in calling for a return of royal veto on legislation as the monarchy never had such power in the first place. The constitution, prior to being amended, only gave the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong the power to delay indefinitely bills passed by […]
No early state elections in Sarawak
KUCHING, 3 Dec 2008: Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud today dismissed the possibility of calling for an early state election. The state Barisan Nasional (BN) chairperson said that calling for an earlier state election was ridiculous, particularly during economic downturn and uncertainties. “All governments of the world will say economic uncertainties are […]
Anwar welcomes Zaid into Pakatan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Dec 2008: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today welcomed into the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim who was sacked from Umno yesterday. Anwar, who is Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) advisor, said PR was comfortable with the principles of Zaid whom he described […]
Study single education system idea: senator
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Dec 2008: A senator today proposed the setting up of a parliamentary committee to consider the effectiveness of a single education system as suggested by Jerlun Member of Parliament Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir. Senator Datuk Syed Ali Alhabshee said members of parliament could discuss and put forward their views on the matter and […]
Car project site in Rawang gazetted
SHAH ALAM, 3 Dec 2008: Selangor state government has acquired and gazetted an area in Kampung Sungai Terentang, Rawang for Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)’s Central Area Reinforcement (CAR) project. “Now, TNB and the government only have to negotiate with residents at Kampung Sungai Terentang to continue with the project,” Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul […]
ACA completes investigation into Lingam video report
Updated 9:51pm, 3 Dec 2008 KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Dec 2008: The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) has completed investigations into the findings of the royal commission on the V K Lingam video clip and forwarded it to the Attorney-General’s Chambers for further action. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said the […]
M’sia reviewing Domestic Violence Act 1994
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Dec 2008: Malaysia is currently reviewing its Domestic Violence Act 1994 with the aim of expanding the scope of domestic violence definition and extending the duration of interim protection. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen told a gender equality conference in Geneva, Switzerland today that amendments […]
Cops quiz Chua on controversial comments
Updated 9:13pm, 3 Dec 2008 KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Dec 2008: Deputy MCA President Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek was quizzed by the police this morning and gave them a statement in regard to his comments on Malay supremacy (ketuanan Melayu) recently. He said he gave the statement at the Sunway police station at 9.15am. […]
