KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 ― Universiti Malaya law lecturer Dr Azmi Sharom today hailed the victory of “common sense” in Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali’s decision to drop the sedition charges against the former. “I’m thankful that common sense has finally prevailed,” Azmi told Malay Mail Online, after Apandi used his discretionary powers to…
Will Deepa’s daughter be allowed to practise Hindu faith, asks Teresa
With the dust barely settled on the custody battle between Hindu mother S. Deepa and her Muslim convert ex-husband, many questions remain unanswered over the fate of their two children, DAP said today. The party’s vice chairperson Teresa Kok who described yesterday Federal Court decision as “disappointing overall” said that one poser now was whether…
More Malaysians will suffer Deepa, Indira’s fate if constitution unamended, DAP MP says
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — The Federal Constitution needs to be amended to avoid more Malaysians from suffering the fate of Hindu mothers M. Indira Gandhi and S. Deepa — who were both forced into long legal battles for custody of their children, DAP MP Teresa Kok said today. Despite the Federal Court’s ruling yesterday…
Perkasa concerned over A-G’s ‘sudden’ plan to tweak OSA
Malay rights group Perkasa today expressed concern over the attorney-general’s plan to amend the Official Secrets Act 1972 (OSA), saying the move could cause a revolt. Its information chief Hassan Basri Muhammad said the group was concerned that Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali’s intention to change laws on confidential government information by imposing a heavier…
First day of CNY
Today is the first day of CNY. I went for CNY mass at the Catholic Church of Jesus Caritas at Kepong Baru together with my mother, sister, nieces and nephew. It is very full of Chinese traditional flavor. All of us received Ang Pao and mandarin oranges from the priests. The parish priest Father Michael…
Reunion dinner with my fellow family members
Last night was Chinese New Year eve, as usual, I have had reunion dinner with my family members. After dinner, I joined my brothers and sister to give greetings to my parents. We blessed our parents and parents blessed us with nice words and Ang Pau. This has been the tradition of my family. I…
I was removed for criticising Najib over 1MDB, RM2.6 billion, says Mukhriz
Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir says he was removed as Kedah menteri besar because of his criticism of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and RM2.6 billion donation. Mukhriz told a press conference in Wisma Darul Aman today that those were the real reasons Umno no longer wanted him to…
Msia’s reputation going down the tubes, says Aussie daily
PETALING JAYA: The reputation of Malaysia as a moderate Muslim nation is going down the tubes as the government continues to attract attention and for all the wrong reasons, said Australian daily Sydney Morning Herald (SMH). In an editorial, SMH cited the jailing of former Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, almost one year ago, for what…