Updated at 8:35pm, 16 Nov 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Nov 2009: A fresh election will be held for the Kota Siputeh state seat in Kedah after the High Court here today declared it vacant. Justice Datuk Alizatul Khair Osman Khairuddin ruled that the seat was vacant after incumbent assemblyperson Datuk Abu Hassan Sarif absented from […]
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MCA EGM to go on despite attempts to derail it: Wee
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Nov 2009: The MCA extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on 28 Nov would be held as scheduled despite attempts to derail it, MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong said today. He said it was the right of delegates to requisition an EGM to determine the direction of the party and resolve […]
Anwar challenges govt to probe bank accounts
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Nov 2009: Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today challenged the government to investigate all his bank accounts to determine whether he had dubious sources of funds to the tune of several billion ringgit. He said investigations had previously been conducted into his accounts, which came up with nothing. “Instead, the government-controlled […]
Minutes on land status will be declassified: Guan Eng
PENANG, 16 Nov 2009: The Penang state executive council meeting this Friday will deliberate on declassifying the official minutes on the conversion of a parcel of land on the island which has become a subject of controversy, said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. In a statement issued here today, Lim said revealing the minutes […]
S’gor govt yet to designate area for liquor sale: Liu
SHAH ALAM, 16 Nov 2009: The Selangor government has yet to designate a suitable area in the state for the sale of liquor, Local Government, Studies and Research Committee chairperson Ronnie Liu said today. Replying to a question by Yap Ee Wah (BN-Sungai Pelek) in the state legislative assembly, he said the mechanism on the […]
Clueless about impact of corruption
By Ding Jo-AnnKUALA LUMPUR, 16 Nov 2009: An overwhelming majority of Malaysians view corruption as a serious issue, but almost half do not think it affects their personal lives, a survey has found. “What was most surprising about the results was a majority felt corruption does not affect their lives even though 81% said it’s a serious […]
Lingam tape: Who’s being protected?
By Ding Jo-AnnSOMETHING feels horribly amiss in the government’s recent declaration that lawyer VK Lingam won’t be charged for his role in brokering the appointment of top judges. The government’s focus on whether to charge Lingam or not feels like a red herring. After all, the Royal Commission of Inquiry clearly found ethical and criminal misbehaviour by […]
Court to decide on Kota Siputeh seat on Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Nov 2009: The High Court here fixed Monday to decide whether a fresh election will be held for the Kota Siputeh state seat in Kedah after incumbent assemblyperson Datuk Abu Hassan Sarif was absent from two state assembly meetings this year. Justice Datuk Alizatul Khair Osman Khairuddin set the date after hearing […]
Muhyiddin orders Kota Siputeh rep to attend assembly
ALOR STAR, 12 Nov 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today instructed Kota Siputeh assemblyperson Datuk Abu Hasan Sarif to attend the state assembly sitting scheduled for Tuesday. He said that although Speaker Datuk Dr Abdul Isa Ismail had said that Abu Hasan had lost his eligibility as an assemblyperson, the Barisan Nasional […]
Abdullah: Ulama should explain decisions
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Nov 2009: Ulama have been urged to explain the reasons, guidelines or methods used in making decisions or opinions on religious rulings or issues to avoid public confusion. Institute of Islamic Understanding (Ikim) chairperson Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said many issues in society were in dire need of explanation by the religious […]
