Azmi Sharom (right, making a point) and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, 22 May 2009: A parliamentary roundtable meeting comprising opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), academics, and former Public Services Department (PSD) scholars have called for a “wholesale revamp” of the scholarship system. Among the resolutions adopted by the roundtable was the formation of […]
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EC to meet on 28 May on Manik Urau by-election
PUTRAJAYA, 22 May 2009: The Election Commission (EC) is to meet on 28 May to decide on the dates for nomination and polling in the by-election for the Manik Urai state seat in Kelantan which fell vacant following the death of assemblyperson Ismail Yaacob today. EC chairperson Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, when contacted […]
Zambry is rightful Perak MB (Updated 4.25pm)
By Deborah LohUpdated 4.25pm, 22 May 2009 Nizar (left) and Zambry PUTRAJAYA, 22 May 2009: The Court of Appeal here today allowed Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir’s appeal to overturn the High Court’s decision declaring Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin as the rightful Perak menteri besar (MB). In a unanimous decision, Justice Datuk Md Raus Shariff, […]
M’sia proposes third bridge link to S’pore (Updated)
Updated 4.39pm, 22 May 2009 SINGAPORE, 22 May 2009: Malaysia has proposed to Singapore that a new bridge be built to link the eastern side of Johor to the island republic. The new bridge will help to further facilitate the movement of people and goods and services between both countries, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
Another 16 detained for holding vigil
The Edge Financial DailyKUALA LUMPUR: In the second round of vigil-related arrests this week, police yesterday detained 16 people, including Teratai state assemblywoman Jenice Lee Ying Ha outside her office here in Taman Muda. Lee, when contacted, said the 16, a mix of DAP members and residents, were arrested at about 9pm after police moved in on their […]
Four-corner fight expected in Penanti
PENANG, 22 May 2009: The Penanti state by-election is likely to be a four-corner contest, with a candidate from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and three independents. Nomination will take place tomorrow at the National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) in Penanti. Polling is on 31 May. PKR has named Penang PKR liaison deputy chief Mansor Othman, […]
Five lawyers, 15 others won’t face charges (Updated 2.40pm)
By Gan Pei LingUpdated at 2.40pm KUALA LUMPUR, 22 May 2009: The 20 people, including five lawyers, who were released on police bail recently, are not expected to face charges after the police announced the bail ended today. Brickfields district police chief OCPD Wan Bari Wan Abdul Khalid said today the police were not extending the bail. On […]
Manik Urai state rep passes away (Updated 2.49am)
Updated at 2.49am KOTA BARU, 22 May 2009:Manik Urai state assemblyperson Ismail Yaacob died early today of a heart attack. He was 60. This was confirmed by Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob, when contacted by Bernama today. Ismail, one of the longest-serving PAS elected representatives in Kelantan, died at 5.55am at the Raja […]
Ulama being sidelined in PAS?
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 May 2009: PAS elections next month will not only witness a clash between the ulama and the professional group, but will also showcase how far the party is willing to go in defending its struggle to set up an Islamic administration. PAS today is a pale shadow of its former self. Twenty […]
“No law exists to remove MB”
By Deborah LohPUTRAJAYA, 21 May 2009: A chief minister or menteri besar (MB) cannot be removed even if the person fails a vote of no-confidence in the state legislative assembly, the Court of Appeal hearing the case to determine the rightful Perak MB was told today. Lawyer Sulaiman Abdullah, who is representing Pakatan Rakyat (PR)’s embattled Perak […]
