KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: The Umno general assembly continues today with the main agenda being the debate on the motion of thanks for the presidential policy speech, and the motions on economy, education and religion. Twelve delegates will participate in the debate which began at 8.30am on the presidential policy speech. The debate would […]
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I will remain loyal to president, says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Newly-elected Umno president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he would always remain loyal to incoming president Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and assist him in spearheading the party and the country. Muhyiddin, who garnered 1,575 votes, to beat Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib, who polled 916 votes, described his victory […]
A gift for my wife, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2009: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his winning an Umno vice president’s post today was a wonderful gift for his wife as it coincided with their 31st wedding anniversary. “I think my duty is to strengthen the party, assist the Prime Minister and […]
Umno’s new line-up
By Zedeck Siew(From left) Shafie Apdal, Muhyiddin Yassin, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Hishammuddin Hussein THAT Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is Umno deputy president is probably a good thing for Malaysia’s largest political party. Analysts have been looking to him as the most competent contender for the deputy president’s post, especially since Umno’s deputy president is almost certain […]
Muhyiddin’s win: Umno’s desire to change
By Deborah LohMuhyiddin Yassin, the new Umno deputy president (pic courtesy of theSun) KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is the new Umno deputy president, and by convention, is set to be Malaysia’s next deputy prime minister. His win over Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib, 63, appears to hint at Umno’s desire for change […]
Fairus released after giving statement to MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has released former Penang deputy chief minister I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin after recording his statement in connection with a corruption case involving a quarry company. Investigation director Datuk Syukri Abdul said Mohammad Fairus who was spotted at the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in […]
Accusations “all part of politics”, says Khairy
By Zedeck SiewKUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: New Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin dismissed accusations that money politics were involved in his campaign as “all part of politics”. “Until there’s anything to substantiate [the accusations], I can only assume that this was a manifestation of frustration and disappointment,” said Khairy, who defeated Datuk Seri Mohd Khir Toyo […]
Umno’s new leadership (Updated 12:38am)
By Deborah Loh and Zedeck SiewUpdated 12:38am, 27 March 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin garnered 1,575 votes against Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib’s 916 to become Umno’s new deputy president. The three new vice-president posts were won by Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (1,592), Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (1,515) and Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal […]
Term limit proposal can reduce number of candidates
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s proposal that Umno set a maximum term for office-bearers could reduce the number of contenders, said vice-president Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. He said this could lessen tension due to rivalry among aspiring candidates, thus hindering slander and allegations among them. “If there is a […]
Projek Cari widened to include health-based NGO
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2009: The Welfare Department will extend the search for people who need welfare assistance through its “Projek Cari” programme by identifying potential candidates at community and healthcare-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said her welfare officers would start with dialysis centres. […]
