Massive overhaul in PM’s Dept with MACC, EC among agencies placed under Parliament
PETALING JAYA: A total of nine government agencies will operate as independent entities beginning Sunday (July1), and will report directly to Parliament. Among the agencies are the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the Election Commission (EC), the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam), the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the National Audit Department. This is just part…
Umno leader summoned by MACC over alleged misappropriation of funds
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has summoned an Umno Supreme Council member for questioning over alleged misappropriation of donations of nearly RM900,000 in a foundation. A report by Sinar Harian today cited MACC’s Investigation Division Director Datuk Simi Abdul Ghani as saying the senior Cabinet minister under the former administration was being…
Umno leader summoned by MACC over alleged misappropriation of funds
Glad to see MACC in action Umno leader summoned by MACC over alleged misappropriation of funds The report said the documents seized by MACC suggested records of the payment transactions and that the misappropriation began in 2014. ― Picture by Azneal Ishak KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has summoned an…
In Indonesia, Dr M attacks European hypocrisy in anti-palm oil campaign
The prime minister urges Indonesia to join hands to fight the campaign, saying it is more for economic reasons than environmental concerns.
Parliament briefing
This morning I attended the briefing to the MPs (especially new MPs) by parliament staffs in the Parliament. I was happy to see all the MPs of both political divides. Now former BN ministers become backbenchers and many backbenchers (including me) become ministers or deputy ministers now. We were happy to see certain MPs were…
Teresa Kok Melawat Dato’ Seri Shahidan Kassim, Bekas Menteri
Gerakan leaves BN, will remain in opposition
Finally, Gerakan leaves BN. I still remember how its leaders defended the corrupt PM and the corrupt regime prior to GE14. ……. Gerakan leaves BN, will remain in opposition ‘Unanimous decision’ of Central Committee leaves the former ruling coalition back as independence-era Alliance of Umno, MCA and MIC.