Avoid complacency, learn from the past
The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake. ― Eckhart von Hochheim, German Catholic theologian, philosopher and mystic The current government should not allow itself to be complacent and overlook potential risks. We can learn from past instances where this happened during the Barisan Nasional (BN) federal government before […]
Taib has brought about much progress, says Najib
KUCHING: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Sarawak has lost a respected political figure with the passing of the former Tuan Yang Di-pertua (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. “Throughout his tenure as the chief minister and later as the TYT, his close relationship with the federal administration and the prime […]
Official statement by Pardons Board expected this week
PUTRAJAYA: An official statement regarding the issue of pardon concerning former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is expected to be released this week, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa. “We await the statement (from the Pardons Board)… Insya-Allah, this week, we hope,” she said when commenting on […]
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife gets 14 years in state gifts case
ISLAMABAD: In a second such sentence in as many days, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison in the state gifts case, also known as the Toshakhana case, on Wednesday. The sentence was announced by a court in the northeastern garrison city of Rawalpindi’s […]
Muhyiddin done giving statement to police regarding political fatwa
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has finished giving his statement to the police regarding the issue of his political ‘fatwa’ allegedly claiming that it is ‘haram’ to vote for Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Suhaizan Kaiat in Pulai parliamentary by-election last week. The statement by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman was recorded […]
Thaksin returns to Thailand after 15 years in self-exile
BANGKOK: Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Thailand on Tuesday after 15 years in self-exile. His return coincides with Thailand’s bicameral vote for a new prime minister today, three months after the May 14 General Election. A private jet carrying the 74-year-old Thaksin from Singapore’s Seletar Airport touched down at the private jet […]
Muhyiddin freed of four power abuse charges
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today acquitted and discharged Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin of four counts of abuse of power involving RM232.5 million. Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin ruled that the four charges were vague, flawed and unfounded because they did not specify the details of the offences committed. “Therefore, the court allowed the […]
Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN for infection
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for treatment of an infection. In a post on Dr Mahathir’s official Facebook page yesterday, two photos were shared showing him going through some files at the ward. “Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad writing and going through some […]
I don’t understand the Mahathir of today
Our common humanity calls on each of us to speak out against racism, violence, prejudice and hatred. – Stephen V Sundborg, president, Seattle University FIRSTLY, let me say I believe I’m not the only one who does not understand what Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is really up to these days. Whenever a conversation about the […]
Peru’s former PM Betssy Chavez arrested
MEXICO: Peru’s former prime minister Betssy Chávez was arrested at her home in the country’s south, local media reported on Tuesday, according to German news agency (dpa). The South American country’s highest court had issued an arrest warrant for Chávez, the ex-cabinet chief of former president Pedro Castillo, who was ousted by parliament. The court […]
