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Suhakam to probe Bersih 3.0 for police violence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has agreed to conduct a public inquiry into the Bersih 3.0 rally, saying today it could “no longer wait” for Putrajaya’s independent panel to release its terms of reference.

The commission, in a brief statement here, added that its decision to conduct the inquiry was made ... Read More

Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail, who is charged with defrauding the National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp), arriving in court in Kuala Lumpur for his trial on May 21, 2012. — Picture by Jack Ooi
Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail, who is charged with defrauding the National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp), arriving in court in Kuala Lumpur for his trial on May 21, 2012. — Picture by Jack Ooi Read More

Gamuda says to make ‘expenses and losses’ claims, not VO

By Lee Wei Lian
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Gamuda has denied news reports that it is seeking an additional RM1.5 billion to complete the Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Track (EDTP), but admitted that it will be seeking ... Read More

No Umno-PAS talks, says Hadi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — PAS insisted today there will be no talks between PAS and Umno, blaming the media for misreporting a proposal for a “muzakarah” (discussion) between the two Malay Muslim ... Read More

Anwar, Azmin to face charges over Bersih rally

By Shannon Teoh
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and PKR deputy president Azmin Ali will be the first persons to be charged under the Peaceful Assembly Act less than a month after the new law aimed at ... Read More

What tactics?

By Anthony Row
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — I was among the thousands who walked in the April 28 rally. There were no tactics.I walked because I want free and clean elections. I walked because I want this current government ... Read More

President says glad Bar not being replaced, wants end to attacks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee welcomed today Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s statement that Putrajaya is not looking to replace the existing Malaysian Bar, and called for an end to ... Read More

Irene Fernandez blasts cops for sedition probe, says bid to ‘intimidate’ her

By Lisa J. Ariffin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Prominent activist Irene Fernandez lashed out today at the police for investigating her for sedition instead of dealing with reports of Malaysian authorities’ abuse of migrant ... Read More

Indian minister faces questions over Maxis-Aircel affair

By Lee Wei Lian
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — India’s Home Minister P. Chidambaram is now under pressure from the country’s opposition over questions arising from the unfolding probe into the alleged favourable treatment ... Read More

Wanted: Clean and fair elections

By Mohamed Haji Said
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — My name is Mohamed Haji Said. I am 65 years old, a retired corporate executive, a law graduate from the UK and called to the English Bar in 1968.The only reason I attended Bersih ... Read More

Judge wants no more delays in Kong Choy’s trial

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — A High Court judge warned prosecutors against any further delay in Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy’s cheating trial over the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) scandal, pointing out that he did not ... Read More

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