LANGKAWI, 7 May 2009: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today received the registration certificate for his yacht “Apanama”. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat who presented the certificate to Mahathir said registration of the 100th yacht was made under Langkawi international boat registration system. The yacht “Apanama,” being built by a local […]
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Dr M: BN takeover of Perak was hasty
By Chan Kok LeongPUTRAJAYA, 6 May 2009: Barisan Nasional (BN) acted too hastily in Perak and monarchs cannot remove elected heads of government. On the eve of the continuance of Perak’s constitutional crisis, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said: “Under the Federal Constitution, as far as I know, very clearly states that the monarch cannot remove […]
It’s not about winning or losing: Dr M (Updated)
Updated 7:31pm, 20 April 2009 CYBERJAYA, 20 April 2009: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today the Barisan Nasional’s (BN) decision on whether or not to contest in the Penanti by-election should not be based only on the chances of winning. “It’s not a question of winning or losing, we are the underdog […]
Dr M: Teach younger generation our history
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 April 2009: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today the younger generation should be taught the country’s history to ensure that they do not repeat past mistakes. “I’m pleading for the teaching of history,” he said, adding that an American philosopher, George Santayana, once said: “Those who forget the lessons […]
Zahid welcomes Dr M’s intended return to Umno
KOTA BARU, 30 March 2009: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today welcomed the announcement by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that he would rejoin Umno shortly. He said the statesman’s readiness to rejoin Umno showed that he loved the party. “Umno’s doors are always open to Tun (Dr Mahathir) and […]
Three independents ready to withdraw
SUNGAI PETANI, 29 March 2009: Three independent candidates who confirmed their candidacy for the Bukit Selambau state by-election on 7 April have indicated their willingness to withdraw for personal reasons. Major (Rtd) Anuar Abd Hamid said he was ready to withdraw if former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad rejoined Umno. The former Merbok Umno […]
Tee Keat: “Dr M is wrong about Chinese community”
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 March 2009: MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said today he disagreed with former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that there are Chinese Malaysian educationists who are not in favour of government policies. Ong said he disagreed with the allegation as the Chinese Malaysian community in the country also supported […]