Written by Bernama Published by New Straits Times July 3, 2008 A MEMBER of parliament yesterday suggested that former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad be given the opportunity to appear in court to explain the allegations hurled at him over the 1988 judicial crisis. Datuk Abdul Ghapur Salleh (BN-Kalabakan) said this would help resolve … Read more
By Deborah Loh, New Straits TimesJuly 3, 2008 PUTRAJAYA: Until a scientific way is found to measure integrity, mere perception will have to serve as a gauge. Based on that, the inaugural National Integrity Perception Index Report 2007 showed a commendable score of 6.97 out of 10 in the Malaysian public’s happiness with the level … Read more
document.write(parent.prscreen) By The StarThursday July 3, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: PKR’s plan to make Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Prime Minister by Sept 16 is still on track, said the party’s vice-president Azmin Ali. The Gombak MP, however, said with the latest allegations hurled against the de facto leader, there was some “slowing down of the process???. … Read more
By Philip BowringInternational Herald Tribune Tuesday, July 1, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: in Malaysia In the aftermath of elections in March that resulted in huge losses for the ruling United Malays National Organization and its coalition partners, the struggle for power in Malaysia has become more vicious and the outcome less certain. It is drawing rapt … Read more
OUR CORRESPONDENT 02 July 2008 Were the latest sodomy charges against Malaysia’s leading opposition politician trumped up? Malaysia’s long-suffering opposition, which four months ago glimpsed its first chance in the 50-year history of the country to take power, has to figure out where it goes from here in the wake of charges by a volunteer … Read more
Sholto Byrnes guardian.co.uk Tuesday July 1, 2008 With Anwar Ibrahim embroiled in scandal and rumours of corruption tainting the political class, Asia’s island of stability is being shaken For over 50 years, politics in Malaysia has been characterised by a stability unique in the region. The governing coalition, the Malay-dominated Barisan Nasional (BN), has never … Read more
By The StarJuly 2, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: The armed forces will be called in to assist police in maintaining public order if the security situation of the country warrants it, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan. “However, this will only be done after consultation with the Home Affairs and Defence Ministers,??? he told … Read more
By The StarWednesday July 2, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail presented details of an alleged conspiracy against her husband to the Prime Minister during a 20-minute meeting at Parliament House. Dr Wan Azizah said she and her daughter Nurul Izzah Anwar voiced their worries about Datuk Seri Anwar … Read more
By Hamidah Atan, New Straits Times July 2, 2008 PUTRAJAYA: The Anti-Corruption Agency has started a full-scale investigation into the report by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, alleging abuse of power by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan and Attorney-General, Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail. The investigation is led by ACA investigation director, Datuk Shukri … Read more
By New Straits TimesJuly 2, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed: If you click to open the Malaysia Today website just now, you will be greeted by a smiling Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad dressed in army fatigues, an obvious picture alteration to the Mel Gibson movie poster “We Were Soldiers.??? The site, edited and owned by the … Read more