IPOH, 10 Feb 2009: Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin, who has refused to step down as menteri besar, was today barred from entering the State Secretariat building here as he tried “to report for work” this morning. Nizar, together with former state excos from Pakatan Rakyat, including Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham of DAP, arrived in […]
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All reports against Karpal to be studied
TAWAU, 10 Feb 2009: Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar gave his assurance today that all the police reports lodged against DAP chairperson Karpal Singh over his move to take the Sultan of Perak to court would be studied. He said after the reports have been studied, the police would seek the advice of […]
New Perak exco sworn in
By Deborah LohUpdated on 10 Feb 2009 at 4.31pm Corrected on 10 Feb 2009 at 10.00am Live updates 1.15pm Newly appointed Perak state exco Hamidah Osman says she can work closely with Indian Malaysians. Referring to her remark in the state assembly last year describing Indian Malaysians as being more dangerous than snakes, she said: “I was […]
Stern action, ISA on demonstrators: Home Min
JOHOR BARU, 6 Jan 2009: Stern action, including detention under the Internal Security Act, could be taken against anyone who incites or creates trouble that could affect security in Perak, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said. He issued the warning with reference to the action by Pakatan Rakyat supporters who were unhappy after […]
Police escorted Nizar out of Perak MB’s office (Updated 5:30pm)
IPOH, 6 Feb 2009: Datuk Seri Mohamad Nizar Jamaluddin, who was ordered by the Sultan of Perak to step down as menteri besar, was today escorted by police out of the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building, which houses the menteri besar’s office. The move was taken after Mohamad Nizar and the other Pakatan Rakyat state executive […]
Police close Jln Raja Nazrin Shah
IPOH, 6 Feb 2009: Jalan Raja Nazrin Shah from the roundabout in front of the menteri besar’s house to the flyover at the Medan Gopeng junction has been closed to traffic until 7pm today. Perak police chief Datuk Zulkefli Abdullah said all motorists were advised to use alternative routes to enter the city and to […]
Police: No permit issued for public rally
IPOH, 5 Feb 2009: No police permit was issued for a rally to be held at Stadium Perak tonight. As such, Perak police chief Datuk Zulkefli Abdullah said, those found organising the rally would face the wrath of the law. Nevertheless, hundreds of policemen would be stationed at the stadium to ensure the rally did […]
Family to send Kugan’s tissue samples to Oz
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: The family of A Kugan, the car thief suspect who died while in police custody, will send samples taken from his body for analysis in Australia. The lawyer representing the family, N Surendran, said they decided to do so as they claimed that there was interference by the authorities during […]
Firm action awaits demonstrators: IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 Feb 2009: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan said police will take firm action against those involved in illegal gatherings or demonstrations in Perak following political uncertainty in the state. “I hope party supporters will not stage gathering as they only inconvenience the people and disturb public order. Party leaders […]
Thaipusam: Stern action against illegal gatherings
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Feb 2009: Stern action awaits those organising illegal gatherings during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves this weekend, police warned today. The three-day event, which is expected to attract some one million Hindus, tourists and people from all walks of life, should be trouble-free and the cops are leaving no stone unturned […]
