PETALING JAYA, 31 Oct 2008: The possibility of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)’s Zulkifli Nordin defecting to Umno has no bearing on the disciplinary action that is pending against him for storming the Bar Council forum on conversion in August, said PKR disciplinary committee head Dr Syed Husin Ali. Syed Husin said the committee would not […]
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Probe into Anwar’s black eye incident completed
KUCHING, 31 Oct 2008: The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) has completed its investigation into the black eye incident involving Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim while he was in detention 10 years ago. ACA director-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Said Hamdan said the ACA prosecution panel was studying the investigation papers. He was speaking to reporters today after witnessing […]
Razak Baginda grateful for acquittal
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Oct 2008: Political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda said he was grateful to God for having being acquitted and discharged of abetting the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu by the Shah Alam High Court here today. “Alhamdulillah (Thank God). I am fasting today, to express my gratitude,” he said when asked by reporters […]
Ketuanan Melayu concept a failed model: Zaid
By Elizabeth LooiKUALA LUMPUR, 31 Oct 2008: The ‘Ketuanan Melayu’ (Malay supremacy) concept is a failed model for the government to use to address the real issues confronting the country, said former law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim. “The Ketuanan Melayu model has failed. It has resulted in waste of crucial resources, energy and time. “We have failed […]
Abdul Razak acquitted in Altantuya murder case
SHAH ALAM, 31 Oct 2008: The High Court today acquitted political analyst Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda and called for the defence of Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri and Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar in the murder trial of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu. Judge Datuk Mohd Zaki Md Yasin ruled that the prosecution had failed to make out a […]
What’s wrong with the ISA?
By Deborah LohWHEN it comes to justifying the Internal Security Act (ISA) 1960, the Malaysian government has honed its replies down pat — after the usual noise about how we still need such laws to keep the peace, they then fall back on the old chestnut — others are now doing it, too. There are growing calls […]
MCA, Gerakan won’t support ISA debate petition
By Elizabeth LooiPETALING JAYA, 31 Oct 2008: The MCA and Gerakan may have come out against the Internal Security Act (ISA) but to date, none of their parliamentary representatives have signed an opposition-initiated petition against the act. The petition, started by the Repeal ISA Parliamentary Caucus that was spearheaded by the Pakatan Rakyat on 21 Oct, seeks […]
Ian Chin has resigned, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Oct 2008: High Court Judge Datuk Ian Chin who once claimed judges were threatened with the sack if they make decisions against the government, has tendered his resignation effective 1 Dec. Chin submitted the resignation letter to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 16 July and went on leave from 21 Aug until […]
BN govt strong despite facing challenges, says Abdullah
KOTA KINABALU, 30 Oct 2008: Despite facing tough political challenges following the general election in March, the Barisan Nasional (BN) government remains strong to enable the people live in peace and harmony. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the ability of the BN government to fulfil the mandate given by the people, with […]
Speaker to decide on Anwar’s motion on 3 Nov
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Oct 2008: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia will decide on 3 Nov the motion by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to have the Dewan Rakyat meeting adjourned to discuss three government projects. The three are the RM11.31 billion broadband project, RM4.26 billion purchase of Bank Internasional Indonesia by […]
