PENANG, 6 April 2009: The investigations into alleged graft involving Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin is expected to be completed today, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said. Penang MACC director Latifah Md Yatim told Bernama that the investigation papers would be forwarded to the prosecution division soon. The MACC picked up Mohammad […]
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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 […]
Anti-graft commission questions Fairus
PENANG, 26 March 2009: Deputy Penang Chief Minister I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin was questioned by the Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today regarding a graft allegation involving a quarry company. MACC Investigation Director Datuk Syukri Abdul told Bernama that efforts to track Fairus down began on 19 March with regard to the claim. Last night, the immigration […]
Guan Eng: Penang govt stable
PENANG, 24 March 2009: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng today stressed that the state government’s administration was still stable even without former Deputy Chief Minister I, Mohamad Fairus Khairuddin, who quit effective 8 April. He said the state administration helmed by him was functioning as usual and that the portfolio of Deputy Chief Minister […]
Ali Rustam not made a scapegoat, says Najib (Updated)
(Updated 7:23pm; 19 March 2009) PUTRAJAYA, 19 March 2009: There are no elements of sabotage in the Umno Disciplinary Board’s action on party vice-president Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam for involvement in money politics, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. The Umno deputy president said the board acted based on information and Mohd Ali was […]
Guan Eng: Fairus still my deputy
By Elaine CheeKUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng today denied intense speculation that Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin had resigned as deputy chief minister, according to Malaysian Insider. Speculation about Fairus’ resignation began to surface yesterday when an anonymous text message was circulated saying that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had called for Fairus to […]
Not good enough for party, okay for state
By Chan Kok LeongTHE 2009 Umno general assembly (GA) is meant to be a grand occasion for all. After a problematic 2008 marked with defeats in three previously Umno-controlled states (Kedah, Perak and Selangor) and a significant loss of parliamentary and state seats, next week’s GA and party election was intended to be a time of renewal, rejuvenation […]
Keadilan Youth wants MACC to investigate Mohd Ali
MALACCA, 18 March 2009: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Youth today lodged a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for it to investigate the alleged involvement of Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam in money politics. Its head, Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Hakim, said action was needed as the issue involved abuse of power […]
Political secretary appeals against suspension
MALACCA, 18 March 2009: The Malacca Chief Minister’s political secretary, Saadun Basirun, whose party membership was suspended by the Umno Disciplinary Board after being found guilty of indulging in money politics, will appeal against the decision. “I accept the decision of the Disciplinary Board with an open heart and I wish to appeal following the […]
Ali Rustam to appeal (Updated 12.33pm)
(Updated 12:33pm, 18 March 2009) MALACCA, 18 March 2009: Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam is appealing the Umno disciplinary board’s decision barring him from contesting for the post of deputy president in party elections next week. “The appeal letter will be submitted today,” the Umno vice-president told reporters today at his residence, […]
