Updated 8.49pm, 22 May 2009 SINGAPORE, 22 May 2009: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the Court of Appeal ruling in Putrajaya today declaring Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir as the rightful menteri besar of Perak proved that the Barisan Nasional (BN) had acted within the law in the matter. Expressing satisfaction […]
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Gerakan’s call for Chin Peng’ return slammed
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 May 2009: The Ex-Policemen’s Association of Malaysia (PBPM) has protested against a call for former communist leader Chin Peng be allowed to return to Malaysia. PBPM acting president Ku Mohamad Khalid Tuan Ibrahim said the Malayan Communist Party had waged a reign of terror against the country during the Emergency where scores […]
RPK fails to show up again
PETALING JAYA, 22 May 2009: Blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin failed to show up again for his sedition trial at the Sessions Court here today. Raja Petra, 59, who operates the http://www.Malaysia-Today.net website, had failed to appear at the court on 23 April for the continuation of the trial, which caused the prosecution to get […]
Umno introduces two formulas to win back Kedah
ALOR SETAR, 22 May 2009: Umno has introduced two formulas, known as SMSS and KBSM, in an effort to win back Kedah in the next general election. Umno information chief Ahmad Maslan said the SMSS formula stressed on working day and night while KBSM encouraged Umno leaders to attend four important occasions namely feasts, funerals […]
Provide equal opportunities for scholarships
PETALING JAYA, 22 May 2009: Gerakan Youth urged the government to ensure that our youth has equal opportunity to pursue local tertiary education to prevent brain drain. Its secretary-general Dr Dominic Lau said it was common for top scorers to pursue their tertiary studies overseas because of lack of opportunities in Malaysia. “Quite often, after […]
“Wholesale revamp” of scholarship system needed
By Zedeck SiewAzmi 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 […]
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 […]
