
New inter-racial policies needed, says Anwar
The former deputy premier calls on the Malays to free themselves from the belief that they cannot survive without certain race-based economic policies.

The former deputy premier calls on the Malays to free themselves from the belief that they cannot survive without certain race-based economic policies.

Anwar Ibrahim has ended his legal action over the 'black eye' incident, in return for a public apology and an undisclosed sum in damages.



PKR Youth leader Mohd Ezam Mohd Noor says embattled minister Rafidah Aziz should also be grilled on the allocation of bumiputera shares.



Mahkamah mendapatinya bersalah menulis maklumat palsu dalam buku"50 Dalil Mengapa Anwar Tidak Boleh Jadi PM".

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The ex-Perwaja Steel boss fails in his bid to reverse an earlier ruling that allows evidence gathered by the prosecution in Hong Kong to be included in his criminal breach of trust trial.



Despite the Court of Appeal saying it would only decide on whether overseas evidence can be used in Eric Chia's trial on July 1, the prosecution will take the risk and leave for Japan next Wednesday.



Several controversial decisions are expected when the PAS central working committee names the commissioners for three states, as part of its routine review.

It will be a step backwards for the Malaysian judiciary if
the decision that recognised the Orang Asli's right to ancestral land is
reversed, lawyer Dr Cyrus V Das tells the Court of Appeal.

While observers say he was appointed because of his close ties with the ex-deputy premier, Ahmad Awang attributes it to his vast experience in Islamic missionary activities.



While official results will only be known tomorrow morning, the impatient delegates may have reasons to believe that a wind of change is sweeping the party with a 43-year-old leader elected as the new deputy president.



