SANDAKAN, 7 April 2009: Francis Indanan, 41, one of 13 Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees released three days ago wants to focus on his family. “My priority is to make up for the three years lost when detained under the ISA. I missed my wife and five children so much and want to spend my […]
Najib Razak
Islam and rule of law under Najib
By Zedeck Siew(al-Quran image by Crystalina @ Flickr; gavel image by mrbill @ Flickr; Najib image source: cidb.gov.my) NEW Malaysian prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak begins his administration with significant negative perception, as compared with previous power transitions. He realises this, and seems to be taking steps to counteract it, making symbolic gestures and speaking the […]
MCA submits names for cabinet line-up
TAIPING, 6 April 2009: MCA President Datuk Seri Ong Tee Kiat said he has submitted a list of names to Prime Minister Seri Najib Abdul Razak to be considered for cabinet appointment. “I met the prime minister this morning. We had an hour-long talk, very meaningful but unfortunately, I can’t reveal it to you. “I […]
PM: We need world-class, fact-based reporting
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 April 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today stressed on the need of world-class and fact-based reporting in Malaysia and the media must be fair and responsible in their reporting. “This is crucial if we are to foster a constructive debate about our nation’s future. I believe we can move beyond […]
Dr M endorses Perak takeover
By Deborah LohTAIPING, 6 April 2009: Only last month did Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad say that Barisan Nasional (BN)’s takeover of Perak was unlawful. Today, however, he endorsed the BN’s menteri besar and said the new government had been accepted by the people. The former prime minister hit the campaign trail today for the BN in Bukit […]
Shahrir denies fall out with Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 April 2009: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad today dismissed the assumption that he is resigning from the cabinet because of a fall out with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. “It’s (allegation) not true… the government must be represented by party leaders, so only those who are […]
13 ISA detainees freed (Updated 7.33pm)
Updated at 7.33pm, 5 April 2009 R Kenghadharan of Hindraf waving to supporters as he was brought out of Kamunting detention centre at 1.20pm today. Kenghadharan had been under ISA detention since December 2007 (Pic by Raj Kumar, courtesy of theSun) TAIPING, 5 April 2009: All the 13 Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees who were […]
Pak Lah: Release of detainees good
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 April 2009: Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has lauded his successor Datuk Seri Najib Razak for releasing 13 Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees. “It is good decision. A good move. I am sure the time has come for them to be released, so he released them,” he told reporters after […]
Najib makes surprise visit to 3 areas in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 April 2009: Less than 24 hours after he was appointed prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak made a surprise visit to three areas in the federal capital to meet the people and know their problems. Clad in casual khaki attire, Najib spent over two hours visiting Petaling Street, also known as KL’s […]
No pressure by Umno Youth for cabinet rep
REMBAU, 4 April 2009: Umno Youth will not seek to have any of its representatives in the new cabinet to be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak soon, Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said today. “The appointment of ministers is the prerogative of the prime minister,” he told reporters after a visit to […]
