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Amendments to UUCA passed

Amendments to UUCA passed

parliament The amendments to the restrictive university law were passed this evening after opposition MPs failed in their final attempt to push for the rights of university students to join politics.
RM5 mil to light up court complex

RM5 mil to light up court complex

parliament snippets From May 2007 to July 2008, the electricity bill for the new court complex in Jalan Duta has exceeded RM5 million.

PM's residence: '3 days rental could buy 1 low-cost house'

PM's residence: '3 days rental could buy 1 low-cost house'

An opposition MP has lambasted the astronomical sum paid as rental and maintenance fee for the prime minister’s official residence, equivalent to more than RM16,000 a day.
Minister dismisses education group's street protest threat

Minister dismisses education group's street protest threat

What Dong Jiao Zong plans to do regarding the language-switch policy is 'meaningless', says Hishammuddin Hussein.
Pak Lah: Gov't spends RM6 mil on my house

Pak Lah: Gov't spends RM6 mil on my house

parliament The premier reveals that his official residence cost the government RM6 million a year in rental and maintenance.
Confirmed: New anti-graft body will not have prosecutory powers

Confirmed: New anti-graft body will not have prosecutory powers

The proposed MCMC will not have direct authority to initiate prosecution against those suspected of corrupt practice, putting paid to hopes that it will operate with a free hand.
JAC to remain firmly under PM's thumb

JAC to remain firmly under PM's thumb

judiciary gavel The prime minister will have extensive powers over the proposed Judicial Appointments Council, from selection of commission members to judges.
Premier tables two 'reform' bills

Premier tables two 'reform' bills

The much-awaited Malaysian Commission on Anti-Corruption and the Judicial Appointments Commission bills were tabled for first reading in Parliament today.
Pak Lah: PPP can quit BN

Pak Lah: PPP can quit BN

pak lah abdullah ahmad badawi and m kayveas updated 7.50pm Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said that PPP is free to leave BN since the government has no intentions of amending the ISA.
Tight squeeze for debate on key bills

Tight squeeze for debate on key bills

MPs will have little time to study two key bills that will create bodies to tackle corruption and judicial appointments respectively. These are expected to be passed next Thursday.
Switch or we strike, warns education group

Switch or we strike, warns education group

Influential Chinese education movement Dong Jiao Zong has given the government an ultimatum - discontinue the teaching of Science and Maths in English or face a massive nationwide protest.
Akim chief denies suspension rumours

Akim chief denies suspension rumours

Hanafi Hamat denies rumours of being slapped with a six-month suspension and insists that he is still president of the party.
Jenice Lee - first woman Dapsy deputy chief

Jenice Lee - first woman Dapsy deputy chief

jenice lee Teratai state rep and DAP pretty face Jenice Lee Ying Ha became the party's first women deputy youth chief today after she beat a male challenger for the post.
Reform of Umno doubtful, says sacked ex-minister

Reform of Umno doubtful, says sacked ex-minister

Zaid Ibrahim states that his sacking underscores the fact that Umno leaders are not open to the ideas of change which he advocates.
Zaid: No intention to join any party now

Zaid: No intention to join any party now

zaid ibrahim interview 140308 updated 2.15pm The recently-sacked Umno member says he wants to concentrate on his foundation which he set up in October. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Victory glee, hero worship dominate PKR meet

Victory glee, hero worship dominate PKR meet

PKR Congress round-up While the thumbs went up for the logistics, observers and some delegates however appeared a little disappointed with the matters raised during the three-day event.
PKR caught in a royal dilemma

PKR caught in a royal dilemma

PKR Congress The opposition party appears to be unclear about its stand on the call to restore immunity for the Malay rulers.
Deputy Penang CM to be dropped?

Deputy Penang CM to be dropped?

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng does not rule out the possibility that his deputy from PKR, Mohamad Fairus Khairuddin, may be replaced.
Pakatan's doors open for Arif Shah

Pakatan's doors open for Arif Shah

arif shah omar shah Pakatan welcomes Umno's Arif Shah Omar Shah, who contested against Anwar Ibrahim in the Permatang Pauh by-election, to join the opposition alliance.
Anwar stays mum over Sept 16

Anwar stays mum over Sept 16

PKR Congress The opposition leader, again, fails to offer any explanation over his aborted plan to topple the BN-led federal government in a much-awaited speech. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Zaid, Teck Lee show up at PKR meet

Zaid, Teck Lee show up at PKR meet

PKR Congress updated 1.50pm Ex-minister Zaid Ibrahim and Sapp president Yong Teck Lee were among more than 4,000 people at the opening of the PKR annual congress.
'Rid Pakatan-led states of BN elements'

'Rid Pakatan-led states of BN elements'

PKR Congress Youth chief Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin says the Pakatan-led states should immediately honour the election promise to eliminate ‘BN-Umno’ influence in their administration.
Saiful unhappy with sodomy trial delays

Saiful unhappy with sodomy trial delays

saiful bukhari azlan 040708 updated 3.30pm Making a public appearance after a long absence, he expressed disappointment with the continuous delays in Anwar’s trial. [VIDEO INSIDE]
24 arrested at PJ vigil 'may not face charges'

24 arrested at PJ vigil 'may not face charges'

The police have cancelled bail imposed on 24 individuals arrested at the Nov 9 candlelight vigil - an indication that action will not be taken against them.