“This is the Barisan Nasional (BN)’s pride. If there is no respect for the BN and Umno, who else will respect them? Barisan Nasional has won the election, therefore the appointment by the coalition party should not be questioned.” Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, on Raja Perlis Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail’s decision to appoint Bintong assemblyperson […]
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Who’s afraid of the rakyat?
By Jacqueline Ann SurinONE of the most lucid things I’ve read above the din of the political fiasco in Perak is Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat’s statement about respecting Sultan Azlan Shah’s decision. Following the Perak Ruler’s decision, the PAS spiritual leader and Kelantan Menteri Besar, who is himself of royal lineage, said, “I don’t question the […]
Jeopardising the nation
By Clive Kessler“All great historical events happen twice — the first time as tragedy and the second, at times, as an unnecessary tragedy.” (A witticism offered with apologies to both Hegel and Marx) WHATEVER the impertinence, a comment by a not totally clueless outsider who holds Malaysia close in his attachments on the present constitutional crisis in Perak […]
Cheras Umno wants Nizar’s “Datuk Seri” title revoked
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 Feb 2009: Cheras Umno division head Senator Datuk Syed Ali Alhabshee today suggested the revocation of the “Datuk Seri” title conferred by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah on former Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin as a lesson to those who commit treason. Syed Ali said in a […]
Anguish in Perak
By Deborah Loh and Zedeck Siew
ANGER. Shock. Sadness. Defiance. These were the emotions that permeated the atmosphere of the 8,000 to 10,000-strong gathering of Pakatan Rakyat supporters inside and outside the official residence of the Perak Menteri Besar in Ipoh on the night of 5 Feb 2009. The public started trickling in through the gates of the residence as early […]
Nizar appeals to the Sultan (Updated)
By Jacqueline Ann Surin(Updated 8:39pm; 5 Feb 2009) PETALING JAYA, 5 Feb 2009: Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin has informed the Sultan of Perak that he is not stepping down until the state’s political crisis is resolved by the legislative assembly or the courts. Nizar cited Article XVI(6) of the Perak state constitution which states: […]
BN assemblypersons and independents meet Sultan
IPOH, 5 Feb 2009: All 28 Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblypersons and the three independents in Perak today had an audience with the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, to declare their support for the BN. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said they also pledged to support the candidate submitted by the BN for […]
Will Perak snap?
By Shanon Shah and Zedeck SiewTarnished silver (© Chris Deraud / sxc.hu) THE silver state is in crisis, with the Pakatan Raykat-led state government having lost its majority in the legislative assembly with four assemblypersons leaving its fold. Now, with the Perak government in limbo, experts tell The Nut Graph that the best option for the formation of a state […]
PKR’s questionable fix
By Deborah LohWHAT are Malaysians to make of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)’s proposal to “return the immunity of the rulers” which it plans to implement if it comes to federal power? Firstly, the party seems to have picked a good time to raise this, given that the royalty is more popular with the masses now than before, […]
