(Updated 5:46pm, 31 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 31 March 2009: Several Umno leaders are being investigated for alleged money politics in the run-up to the Umno general assembly last week, said a member of the party’s Disciplinary Board Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas. He said the probe was carried out by officers of the […]
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Heavy duty for Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 March 2009: Perhaps it is fair to say that the foremost challenge facing Umno Youth after its elections, is changing the negative perception about the movement from within and outside the party. This definitely includes the negative perception of its leader Khairy Jamaluddin, who was constantly booed by the delegates each time […]
Further action by MACC highly unlikely
By Chan Kok LeongKUALA LUMPUR, 20 March 2009: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is highly unlikely to pursue further criminal investigations and charges against the 15 Umno members penalised by the party’s disciplinary board for allegedly being involved in money politics, sources said. This is despite suggestions by some quarters, including Umno veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, and police […]
Respect Umno disciplinary board’s decision: Rais
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: The Umno disciplinary board’s decision should be accepted and respected by all, though some may feel the decision can be appealed, said Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. “If the principles and decisions are not upheld, the credibility and integrity of Umno would be tarnished,” he said. […]
Warning to KJ no advantage to me, says Mukhriz
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 March 2009: The warning issued by Umno’s disciplinary board yesterday to Umno Youth deputy head Khairy Jamaluddin over money politics did not give his opponent any added advantage in the fight for the Umno Youth chief post The Jerlun Member of Parliament Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir, who is contesting the post, said it […]
Paya Besar Umno wants Adnan to step down
KUANTAN, 18 March 2009: Paya Besar Umno today asked Pahang Menteri Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob to step down as Pahang Umno chief in taking responsibility over Umno’s disciplinary board finding four of the division’s leaders to have violated the party’s code of ethics. Its head Datuk Ahmad Tajuddin Sulaiman claimed that the division had witnesses […]
All Umno election candidates should be investigated
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 March 2009: Umno Youth chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said all party election candidates, including him, should be investigated. The Umno vice-presidential candidate said if there was strong evidence of any alleged wrongdoing, then the action taken by the party’s Disciplinary Board and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency should be fair as their (candidates) […]
MACC awaits Umno disciplinary board’s report
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 March 2009: The Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has to wait for the Umno Disciplinary Board’s report regarding any money politics allegations involving leaders and members of the party before it can any take further action. MACC Investigation Director Datuk Syukri Abdul told Bernama this here today. “We need basic information and reports from […]
Abolish Umno wings to halt money politics
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Jan 2009: Umno should restructure its organisation by abolishing its wings if it is really serious in getting rid of money politics. The party’s Disciplinary Board chairperson, Tan Sri Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen, in making the suggestion, said the move was necessary to rebuild Umno’s image and strengthen the party. He said the […]
Umno Disciplinary Board refutes Mubarak’s claim
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Dec 2008: The Umno Disciplinary Board today refuted an allegation by the Association of Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak) that the board dragged its feet over action against complaints of money politics and corruption in the party. Board chairman Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail circulated to the media a six-page document […]
