MIRI, 17 Sept 2008: Sibuti Member of Parliament Ahmad Lai Bujang today dismissed the claim by Pakatan Rakyat that a number of Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs in Sarawak will join it. He said that since all the 30 BN MPs in Sarawak had already pledged their loyalty to the ruling coalition and leadership, there should […]
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Lessons from East Malaysian storytellers
By Shanon ShahHas our national narrative ignored stories from East Malaysia? (Kuching waterfront, © Hafiz Ahmad / 123rf) “THERE are so many untapped stories from East Malaysia,” says film and television actor Tony Eusoff. The national spotlight has been turned on Sabah and Sarawak ever since the 8 March 2008 general election, no less because leaders from […]
Stay or go?
By Ng Boon HooiWill Gerakan and MCA withdraw from the Barisan Nasional? THESE are not easy times for the MCA or Gerakan. After the Barisan Nasional (BN)’s losses in the 8 March 2008 general election, there have been strong undercurrents within both component parties calling for their position within the BN to be reviewed. Party grassroots have also […]
Anwar’s letter not about power transfer, says Abdullah
KEPALA BATAS, 16 Sept 2008: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today said a letter he received from Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday was about general matters on the current situation of the country and not concerning a power transfer. "There has been no letter sent to me regarding a power transfer. He (Anwar) […]
Home Affairs Ministry will handle Race Relations Act: Shafie
By Deborah LohShafie said the Race Relations Act would define what is racially offensive. KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Sept 2008: The proposed Race Relations Act will be handled by the Home Affairs Ministry to ensure that it can be effectively enforced. Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Mohd Shafie Apdal said the Act would be specific in […]
Pakatan Rakyat to meet Abdullah before forming new govt
By Zedeck SiewPakatan Rakyat is ready to form the government, claims Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. PETALING JAYA, 16 Sept 2008: Pakatan Rakyat will meet with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi before it moves to form a new government. “We believe the Prime Minister will share Pakatan Rakyat’s concerns for the welfare of the people and […]
Mokhtar Ismail is sec-gen of Agri Ministry under new govt appointments
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Sept 2008: Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Ismail, deputy secretary-general (development) of the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry, has been made the ministry’s secretary-general effective 23 Sept 2008 under several new appointments and transfers announced today. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Sidek Hassan said in a statement that Mohd Mokhtar, 55, who […]
Raja Petra files habeas corpus application for release from ISA
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Sept 2008: Blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin filed a habeas corpus application at the High Court here today seeking his release from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA). The notice of motion was filed at the High Court criminal registry at about 3.45pm via Messrs Mathews Hun Kandiah. One of his […]
ISA arrests “the last straw” for Zaid
By Ng Boon HooiZaid, a man with responsibilities but no authorityPUTRAJAYA, 16 Sept 2008: THE government’s decision to use the Internal Security Act (ISA) on civilians was the catalyst for Datuk Zaid Ibrahim’s decision to resign his position in the cabinet as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department. Calling it “the final straw”, Zaid today said he was […]
Think thoroughly about stepping down: PM to Zaid
PUTRAJAYA, 16 Sept 2008: The government’s move to introduce law reforms in the country will definitely continue, whether the minister responsible for the reforms, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, is around or not, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today. "The government is not dependent on a single individual," the prime minister told a news conference at […]
