Updated at 8:15pm, 22 Oct 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Oct 2009: MCA President Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat and former deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek today agreed to work as a team and resolve the crisis in the party under a “greater unity plan”. Ong said Chua agreed to work with him, […]
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Tian Chua could be disqualified as MP (Updated 7.27pm)
Updated at 7:27pm, 22 Oct 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Oct 2009: The Magistrate’s Court today sentenced Batu Member of Parliament Chua Tian Chang, better known as Tian Chua, to six months’ jail and fined him RM3,000 for injuring a policeman almost two years ago. Magistrate Mohd Faizi Che Abu allowed a stay of execution pending […]
The deal about judicial KPIs
By Ding Jo-AnnChief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi THE setting of key performance indicators (KPIs) for judges is being touted as the mechanism that will turn Malaysia’s beleaguered judiciary into an efficient, justice-dispensing system. Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi has made improving judicial efficiency his personal mission. “I want to ensure that justice is produced fast. Clear the […]
80% chance of homicide in Teoh’s case
Teoh Beng Hock suffered several injuries before his fall SHAH ALAM, 21 Oct 2009: Well-known Thai pathologist Dr Porntip Rojanasunan told the coroner’s court here today that there was an 80% possibility of homicide and 20% chance of suicide in the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock. Testifying in English, she said Teoh suffered […]
11 cases brought to court under CMA
CYBERJAYA, 21 Oct 2009: Eleven cases have been taken to court under Section 211 and Section 233 of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 involving fines amounting to RM24,500 from last year until now. Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said they consisted of six cases of posting comments […]
Ong, Liow meet over crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Oct 2009: MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat and his newly-appointed deputy, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, have held meetings to sort out their differences, following the central committee (CC) meeting on Thursday. According to party sources, several personalities were also present during the meetings which were held at a hotel […]
Lessons from Manohara
By Deborah LohBeware the big bad wolf (Ralf Kraft / Dreamstime) BACK in May and June this year, the story of Indonesian teen model Manohara Odelia Pinot and her escape from her Kelantanese prince husband dominated headlines for its sensationalism and high drama. Who could resist a real-life soap opera with allegations of mental and physical abuse […]
Police refer reports on Liow’s wife to MACC
PUTRAJAYA, 19 Oct 2009: Police have referred to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) the report lodged against the wife of Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai pertaining to allegations contained in a letter published on the internet. MACC deputy chief commissioner Datuk Abu Kassim Mohamed confirmed today that police had referred the case to […]
M’sia Day a public holiday from 2010
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 Oct 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has declared that Malaysia Day which falls on 16 Sept annually will be a national public holiday from next year. He told the Dewan Rakyat today that the formation of Malaysia as an independent and sovereign country was an important chapter in the nation’s […]
Teoh’s family postpones psychiatric evaluation
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 Oct 2009: The family members of the deceased political aide, Teoh Beng Hock, have decided to postpone a psychiatric evaluation scheduled for today as their lawyer was not allowed to accompany them. Lawyer Lim Lip Eng, who is holding watching brief for Teoh’s family, said the family was instructed by the police […]
