Archive - 6 February 2009

Don't be 'pondan', Umno told

Don't be 'pondan', Umno told

An articulate Mohammad Nizar reveals his combative streak and colourful vocabulary by challenging Umno to a duel.

Suhakam calls for fresh polls

Suhakam calls for fresh polls

Choosing a government of their choice is a basic human right and the people of Perak should not be denied of this, says the commission.
Perak turmoil: Battle moves to courtroom

Perak turmoil: Battle moves to courtroom

breaking news updated 8.10pm Anwar says Pakatan will not recognise Zambry as the new Perak MB and will file a law suit to declare his appointment as unconstitutional. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Report against HKL and doctor

Report against HKL and doctor

Uthayakumar's family lodges a police report against Kuala Lumpur Hospital and the doctor who attended to him on Feb 3.
Only no-confidence vote can force MB to step down

Only no-confidence vote can force MB to step down

A landmark court case in Sabah points to the fact that there is no constitutional provision for the dismissal of a chief minister by the ruler.
Online petition to sultan gathers steam

Online petition to sultan gathers steam

Netizens supporting fresh elections for Perak have started signing an online petition to the sultan to present arguments in favour of it.
Entry ban: Leave for judicial review dismissed

Entry ban: Leave for judicial review dismissed

The Kuching High Court has thrown out the application for a judicial review on the government's ban against MP N Gobalakrishnan from entering Sarawak.
Perak happenings may be legal but are they right?

Perak happenings may be legal but are they right?

The sickening political scenario of Malaysia

The sickening political scenario of Malaysia

Sultan cannot 'sack' an MB

Sultan cannot 'sack' an MB

Tussle for power: There can be no prisoners

Tussle for power: There can be no prisoners

Nizar had proven himself as the legitimate MB

Nizar had proven himself as the legitimate MB

PR played with fire and got burnt

PR played with fire and got burnt

Zaid questions sultan's decision

Zaid questions sultan's decision

The former law minister says the Perak sultan should consider justice and fairness when making decisions affecting public interests.
Don't get 'too close' to royalty

Don't get 'too close' to royalty

Allow due democratic process to take place first

Allow due democratic process to take place first

Ethical impotence signals democracy's death

Ethical impotence signals democracy's death

Allegedly 'independent' reps an insult to rakyat

Allegedly 'independent' reps an insult to rakyat

... Revoke his 'Datuk Seri' title

... Revoke his 'Datuk Seri' title

An Umno leader says the title bestowed on Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin by the Sultan of Perak should be revoked to serve as a lesson to those who commit treason.
MP to file emergency motion over police brutality

MP to file emergency motion over police brutality

Notice has been given to the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat by Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo to discuss the abuse of police detainees.
Give S'wak advance payment for 10th Plan: Taib

Give S'wak advance payment for 10th Plan: Taib

The Sarawak chief minister feels this will help cushion the state from the effects of the global economic crisis.
Zambry sworn in as new MB

Zambry sworn in as new MB

dr zambry abd kadir perak new cm updated 5.34pm Pangkor state assemblyperson Dr Zambry Abd Kadir was today sworn in at 4pm by the Sultan of Perak as the new Perak menteri besar.
Former FT imam: I was made a scapegoat

Former FT imam: I was made a scapegoat

ramlang porigi Former FT imam Ramlang Porigi claims that he was made a scapegoat by certain people who had asked him to witness the 'swearing' of Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan.
Experts: New Perak gov't will be shaky

Experts: New Perak gov't will be shaky

Political analysts are warning that BN’s takeover of the state government through the back door is unethical and will only spell trouble for Perak.

Karpal to sue Perak sultan

Karpal to sue Perak sultan

updated 3.55pm The veteran lawyer says the Perak sultan had acted beyond the state constitution because he “has no rights to dismiss the Pakatan government which is lawfully elected by the people”.
A constitutional crisis caused by the sultan

A constitutional crisis caused by the sultan

sultan azlan shah Sultan Azlan Shah could have let people elect the government they want. Instead, he killed off democracy by putting in place one which has been rejected by the people.
Protest and tear gas rock royal town

Protest and tear gas rock royal town

perak bn takeover protest mosque tear gas attack incident kuala kangsar rally 060209 26 LIVE REPORTS FRU fires several rounds of tear gas as more than 3,000 Pakatan supporters converge for a protest march at the Ubudiah mosque - about 1km from Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Doyen of Chinese education Sim dies

Doyen of Chinese education Sim dies

sim mok yu The pioneer of Chinese education and Dong Jiao Zong advisor, Sim Mok Yu, passed away yesterday at 9.15pm. He was 96.
Royal consent sought for special assembly sitting

Royal consent sought for special assembly sitting

V Sivakumar The Perak assembly speaker will be sending a letter to the sultan today seeking consent for a special assembly sitting to determine who controls the assembly.
BN's coup is actually good for Pakatan

BN's coup is actually good for Pakatan

analysis Pakatan’s momentum has been stopped. Anwar has been defeated at his own game. PKR and DAP have been tested and fell short. But not all is bad news for the opposition.
Dr M: A rib tickling lesson for Anwar

Dr M: A rib tickling lesson for Anwar

The political turmoil in Perak appears to be nothing short of comical and serves as a lesson to the opposition leader, says the former premier.
Ousted MB puts on a brave front when 'clocking in'

Ousted MB puts on a brave front when 'clocking in'

nizar jamaludin perak mb last day bn takeover 060209 03 Despite the impending end to his Pakatan gov’t, Mohd Nizar was still jovial and clocked in this morning for work. [VIDEO INSIDE]
We are all Perakians now!

We are all Perakians now!

Muslim world responds to Obama

Muslim world responds to Obama

In his Al Arabiya interview, he underscored the need to 'look forward and not simply think about all the conflicts and tragedies of the past'.
Nizar 'booted out' of MB's office

Nizar 'booted out' of MB's office

updated 2.35pm He found his files removed from his office and he was later escorted out of the building by the Ipoh police chief. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Headlines online: Feb 6, 2009

Headlines online: Feb 6, 2009

All the newspapers continue to headline the political developments in Perak.
Cry my beloved Malay soul

Cry my beloved Malay soul

'Tuanku must reverse decision'

'Tuanku must reverse decision'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘I think the sultan has been influenced by Najib. I just can't understand how a former Lord President can arrive at such an unreasonable decision.'
'Let us not forget their names'

'Let us not forget their names'

your say free ‘These four people have betrayed the trust of the rakyat. They will have to pay us back for their greed and avarice . It is not vengeance we seek but justice.'