KUALA LUMPUR, 2 July 2009: Amendments to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) Act were passed despite protests by opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) today who questioned the neutrality of some commissioners and of the selection committee. The Act now no longer states that the prime minister is not bound by the recommendations of […]
Chief Secretary to the Government
Perak assembly secretary “acted correctly”
PUTRAJAYA, 3 March 2009: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan said today the Perak legislative assembly secretary acted correctly in declaring that the assembly’s emergency sitting called by the Speaker was illegal. Mohd Sidek said Abdullah Antong Sabri was only discharging his responsibilities. “If a public officer is acting in accordance […]
