KUALA LUMPUR: A blog focused on the crisis in Sabah claims an email exchange between a US military officer and a whistleblowers’ advocacy group shows the US knew of the planning for the Sulu Sultanate’s incursion into Sabah – and the possible involvement of Malaysian Opposition politicians -- as early as August 2012.
In an email to the Editor, Ranesa Jagatheesa wrote:
The DAP and PKR can learn a lesson in humility--from Perkasa.
Perkasa Vice-Chairman Datuk Zulkifli Noordin has made an unreserved apology to the Indian community for the disparaging remarks he made against the Hindu religion, but no apology has been forthcoming from DAP and PKR for insulting remarks their leaders were reported to have made about Malaysian Indians. ...
KUALA LUMPUR -- Four new rules are among the improvements to be carried out in the 13th general election (GE13) to ensure transparency in the voting process. The improvements include the usage of indelible ink, early voting by police and military personnel to replace postal voting, allowing the disabled (OKU) to bring along someone to assist them vote and abolishing the process of protest during nomination and withdrawal of candidacy....
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today announced the dissolution of the Parliament, paving way for the 13th General Election. The Prime Minister when making the announcement at 11.30am said he had earlier sought the asssent of the Yang diPertuan Agong. “I would like to advise all State leaders to seek the assent of their respective Rulers and Heads of State to...
KUALA LUMPUR -- Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today the security forces will ensure a safe environment for the residents in eastern Sabah in the wake of a terrorist intrusion to enable them exercise their right as voters in the 13th general election. The prime minister said: "Every vote is important. Don't waste it; don't gamble away the future of our children and the country. ...
KUALA LUMPUR: Once parliament is dissolved for a general election, the existing government becomes a caretaker government and will serve until the new government is formed after the election. During the transition period, the executive powers still rest with the prime minister and his cabinet who will carry out their functions. ...
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Tian Chua dismissed speculations that a plot was being hatched to make party president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail the next Mentri Besar of Selangor.
The move purportedly aims at neutralising a conflict between current MB Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim and PKR deputy-president Mohamed Azmin Ali....
LAHAD DATU: After 28 days of its launch, Ops Daulat that started with offensive operations followed by mop-ups and searches, has entered into the third or stabilisation stage.Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Zulkifeli Mohd Zin said the third stage, which began Monday, focuses on restoring public confidence on the security situation and facilitating the people's return to their homes....
In the last instalment of a candid interview with Sarawak Chief Minister Pehin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud, he spoke about the political reality in the state and its direction in the future. "Sarawak is undergoing a very aggressive economic policy. We need a Federal Government that understands our process of development," Taib said....
Sarawak Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud who was implicated in a 'sting' video which was released last month by a non-governmental organisation Global Witness described the allegation as a smear campaign against Sarawak leadership and society. The video which was released last month alleged that there is a systematic corruption and illegitimate practices committed by Taib’s family on land matters including Sarawak’s deforestations....
