From The Nut Graph
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 Dec 2008: Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim was tonight sacked from Umno with immediate effect due to his actions, such as attending the opposition parties’ annual assemblies.
Meanwhile, Petaling Jaya Selatan Umno division chief Kapt (Rtd) Zahar Hashim’s party membership was suspended for three years for making statements criticising the party.
From The Edge Daily
by Chua Sue-Ann
SHAH ALAM: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is casting their eyes towards Sabah and Sarawak in their bid to takeover the government, promising petrol royalties and greater East Malaysian participation in federal participation.
Continue reading ‘East Malaysia holds the key for PKR’s takeover bid’
From Bloomberg
By Chan Tien Hin and Angus Whitley
Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) — Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who missed two deadlines to unseat the government this year, renewed his commitment and urged supporters to be patient as Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak prepares to assume power.
Continue reading ‘Anwar Renews Commitment After Missing Malaysian Power Deadline’
From The Sun
By Husna Yusop and Giam Say Khoon
KARPAL SINGH (DAP-Bukit Gelugor) today managed to get the signatures of 57 MPs — a quarter of the total of 222 — to file a motion under Standing Order 36(8) and Article 127 of the Federal Constitution to debate the conduct of Chief Justice Tan Sri Zaki Azmi.
At a press conference at the parliament lobby, Karpal said the 57 were made up of Pakatan Rakyat MPs as well as an independent MP from Sepanggar, Datuk Eric Enchin Majimbun.
He said Article 127 of the Federal Constitution allows for the debate on the conduct of a judge with the support of one-fourth of the MPs.
Continue reading ‘Karpal gets 57 signatures for debate on Zaki’
From The Edge Daily
by Sharon Tan
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of parliament (MPs) from both sides of the bench stopped their usual bickering and crossed partisan lines yesterday to support a motion tendered by Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi (Batu Pahat-BN) to discuss Israel’s ongoing blockade of the Gaza.
In rejecting the motion, Deputy Speaker Datuk Ronald Kiandee said the Malaysian government has made its stand known to the world on the matter through a statement in October when it asked for strict action to be taken against the Israeli regime.
“I am satisfied that the issue is not urgent and need not be discussed here,” he said, drawing protests from both sides of the House.
Continue reading ‘House unites on Israel’s blockade of Gaza’
From The Edge Daily
by Pauline Puah
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) can look back to an eventful year as it convenes its fifth AGM this weekend.
As delegates head for the AGM, managing the party’s unexpected success and its relationship with coalition partners would be among its top priorities.
The loose coalition galvanised and now led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, performed very well at the March 8 elections. Although the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) was unable to form the federal government, it now has control of five states.
Continue reading ‘Is Anwar the only key to Pakatan Rakyat’s future?’
By Shannon Teoh
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 – Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim appeared to stop short today of saying his Pakatan Rakyat (PR) alliance will have to wait until the next general election to make a serious bid for power.
He told reporters that he would not explain why the PR alliance has not yet taken power at this weekend’s PKR party congress.
“There is nothing to explain. It will happen,” Anwar said in Parliament. He did not set another deadline.
Continue reading ‘Anwar will not set a new deadline for power’
From Malaysiakini
By Praba Ganesan
A motion by Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim to discuss the problem of negative foreign investment inflow into Malaysia was rejected by the deputy speaker Ronald Kiandee this morning.
“I am rejecting the motion to discuss, although it is specific and of public interest, it is not necessarily an immediate concern.
“Already during two different instances - the Trade Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Oct 30 and the parliamentary committee on Nov 20 - have already dealt with this issue,” said Kiandee.
Anwar wanted the House to confront the issue in light of the unstable global economy.
From Malaysiakini
The police today moved in to disperse a group of people who had gathered at a field in Ampang Jaya since 8pm for the launch of an anti-ISA campaign.
In the process, it is learnt that about seven people have been arrested for failing to disperse.
Police light strike force unit started dispersing the crowd - numbering less than 100 - at about 9.26pm just as PAS vice-president Mohammad Sabu started to address the crowd.
By about 10pm, the police managed to remove the people from the field, with the assistance of a heavy rain.
Only a handful of people, armed with umbrellas, remained behind by the edge of the field.
Dari Malaysiakini
Oleh Jimadie Shah Othman
Polis malam ini bertindak menyuraikan orang ramai yang berhimpun di padang Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ) sejak jam 8 malam untuk menghadiri majlis pelancaran kempen mansuhkan ISA di situ.
Difahamkan tujuh orang ditahan dipercayai kerana enggan bersurai dari situ.
Menurut Setiausaha Gerakan Mansuhkan ISA (GMI), E Nalini, tiga daripada mereka yang ditahan itu ialah Ketua Unit Amal PAS wilayah Persekutuan (WP), Saifuddin Abdullah, Ketua Pemuda PAS WP, Kamaruzzaman Mohamad dan Ketua Penerangan Pemuda PAS Selangor, Mohd Sany Hamdan.
Continue reading ‘Polis surai perhimpuan anti-ISA di Ampang, 7 ditahan’
From Malaysiakini
By Sim Kwang Yang
Should Abdul Taib Mahmud - the chief minister of Sarawak - step down, after 27 years at the helm of near absolute power in the resource rich state?
Does PBB - his party that holds half the number of seats in the Sarawak State Assembly - bully the other component parties of the Sarawak Barisan Nasional? The answer to both questions is a resounding yes!
Dari Malaysiakini
Oleh Jimadie Shah Othman
Ketua Pembangkang, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim akan melancarkan kempen mansuhkan Akta Keselamatan Dalam Negeri (ISA) Ahad ini.
Majlis pelancaran tersebut akan berlangsung di Dataran Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ), Pandan Indah pada jam 9 malam.
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