KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Oct 2008: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Mayor Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan spent close to RM1.5million for 11 official trips overseas in 20 months, the Federal Territories Ministry revealed. In a written reply to Tan Kok Wai (DAP-Cheras), Minister Datuk Seri Zulhasnan Rafique said Abdul Hakim made seven trips last year and […]
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Probe into Malaysiakini story depends on police report, says Syed Hamid
PUTRAJAYA, 21 Oct 2008: The police will only investigate Malaysiakini’s misleading report on Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak if a report was lodged. Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said this when asked to comment on the internet news portal which uploaded an article on 19 Oct, purportedly from a ‘Najib […]
MCA Youth to seek explanation for Jalan Alor name change
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Oct 2008: MCA Youth is to send a memorandum to the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur for an explanation on why the name of Jalan Alor and that of several other roads in the city have been changed. Its head Dr Wee Ka Siong said the people living the areas and petty businessmen […]
Nik Aziz’s condition improves, hopes to attend state assembly sitting
KOTA BARU, 21 Oct 2008: Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, who has been warded at the Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital, is hoping to be discharged soon. He said his health condition was improving and he hopes to attend the budget session of the state assembly sitting, which began yesterday. “I could […]
King appoints Zaki as Chief Justice
(Updated 21-10-2008, 10:32pm) PUTRAJAYA, 21 Oct 2008: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, has appointed Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Zaki Tun Azmi as the Chief Justice of the Federal Court, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today. He also said that the king has appointed Chief Judge of Malaya […]
Opposition MPs circulate petition in Dewan Rakyat for motion to debate ISA
By Elizabeth LooiKUALA LUMPUR, 21 Oct 2008: A group of Pakatan Rakyat members of parliament (MP) have circulated a petition in Parliament to collect signatures to support a motion to debate the Internal Security Act (ISA). The petition was to appeal to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to allocate either 29 or 30 Oct or […]
Syed Hamid clarifies Suaram official’s arrest
PUTRAJAYA, 21 Oct 2008: Johor Baru Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) secretary Cheng Lee Whee was held for questioning under Section 28 of the Internal Security Act (ISA) and not detained under the act, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar clarified today. “Please read (the provisions of) the act. The act is not only for […]
Dewan Rakyat rejects emergency motion to debate new CJ appointment
By Elizabeth LooiKUALA LUMPUR, 21 Oct 2008: The Dewan Rakyat rejected an emergency motion by Kubang Kerian Member of Parliament (MP) Salahuddin Ayub to debate the appointment of Tan Sri Zaki Azmi as the new Chief Justice. Salahuddin filed the emergency motion on 16 Oct but it was later rejected in Chambers. He said it was important […]
Wataniah to be upgraded, says deputy minister
KUANTAN, 21 Oct 2008: Wataniah, the volunteer reserve force of the Malaysian army, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year will be upgraded to ensure it remains relevant. Announcing this today, Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Wira Abu Seman Yusop said new regulations were being drafted to improve the Wataniah terms of service. He said the […]
Universities urged to create co-curriculum explaining social contract
PENANG, 21 Oct 2008: Universities in Malaysia have been urged to create a new co-curriculum to explain issues regarding the social contract which has often drawn the attention of various parties off late. Umno vice president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said explaining the issues to the younger generation especially university students was important so as […]
