PETALING JAYA, 5 June 2009: Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has called Pakatan Rakyat (PR) “a coalition of convenience” that is not yet ready to lead the country. In a posting on his blog today titled Who’s the Boss?, Khairy cited as proof yesterday’s incident where eight out of nine Seberang Perai councillors from Parti […]
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Penang declares Mondays “No plastic day”
PENANG, 5 June 2009: The Penang government has declared every Monday as “No plastic day” for the state beginning 1 July. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said today the government’s ban on using plastic bags marked its commitment towards becoming a green state. “Following consultation and dialogues with hypermarkets, supermarkets, mini markets, plastic manufacturers and […]
PKR councillors snub MPSP president’s swearing in
BUKIT MERTAJAM, 4 June 2009: Seberang Perai municipal councillors from PKR snubbed the swearing-in ceremony of new president Mokhtar Mohd Jait today, claiming that the party was not consulted on the appointment. PKR whip and councillor Johari Kassim said eight of nine councillors from the party stayed away from the ceremony as they were unhappy […]
Mansor Othman is Penang DCM1 (Updated 2.35pm)
Updated 2.35pm on 3 June 2009 PENANG, 3 June 2009: Newly-elected Penanti state assemblyperson Mansor Othman was sworn in today as Penang deputy chief minister I before the Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas at his Seri Mutiara official residence. Mansor, 59, was handed his letter of appointment and proceeded to take the oath […]
Penang to reward civil servants who expose corruption
PENANG, 2 June 2009: The Penang government will reward civil servants, who voluntarily expose corruption, with cash and a chance for promotion, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng today. He said the Integrity Award was the first reward of its kind in the country and was open to all government employees. “The government officer who […]
Mansor triumphs in Penanti
By Shanon ShahFrom l-r: Mat Sabu, Mansor Othman, Guan Eng and Anwar Ibrahim BUKIT MERTAJAM, 31 May 2009: As expected, Pakatan Rakyat (PR) has notched yet another by-election victory, when Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)’s Dr Mansor Othman scored a thumping win here in Penanti. Additionally, Mansor will be made the new Penang deputy chief minister (DCM) 1 […]
Report bribe allegation to MACC: Tian Chua
By Shanon ShahPENANTI, 24 May 2009: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) strategic director Tian Chua challenged the Penanti state by-election contenders accusing the party of bribing them to report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Election Commission. “When it comes to any wrongdoing on the part of Pakatan Rakyat (PR), I’m sure these two bodies will be […]
Guan Eng: Zambry cannot be MB yet
By Jacqueline Ann SurinPETALING JAYA, 14 May 2009: It is wrong of Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir to reassume the position of Perak menteri besar (MB) after the 11 May High Court ruling that declared Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin the rightful MB, the DAP said. Lim “In a case involving a death penalty, a stay of […]
Zambry’s assurance for investors in Perak
IPOH, 13 May 2009: Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir today gave the assurance that the state administration was running as usual and emphasised that it was needless for investors to be unduly worried about the political impasse in the state. He said the state government welcomed investors keen to invest in […]
The arbitrariness of the Sedition Act
By Sonia RandhawaLim Guan EngTHE roll call of those who’ve been prosecuted or investigated for sedition in Malaysia is an illustrious one. Lim Guan Eng, Karpal Singh, Zulkifli Sulong, and, of course, Malaysiakini. With his arrest and possible prosecution, Wong Chin Huat entered into august company. A cursory glance through the major cases over the […]
