Anwar pays last respect to Jiang Zemin
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today (Dec 6) paid his last respects to the late former Chinese president Jiang Zemin at the China Embassy, here. Anwar also signed the condolence book for the late president and commended his achievements and contribution for playing an extraordinary role in navigating and strengthening China’s relations […]
Respect for elders starts at home
‘You only have two options in life: Die young or get old. There is nothing else. The idea of dying young when you’re 25 is kind of cool — a bit romantic, like James Dean. But then you realise that life is too much fun to do that. It’s fascinating and wonderful and emotional.’ – […]
Respect us, Abdul Karim tells PN
KUCHING: Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has urged Perikatan Nasional (PN) Sarawak not to split the state up. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president said Sarawak PN and other Peninsular-based political parties must learn from Umno in respecting that the state wants to be governed by a local party. He was commenting on Parti […]
Rep respects Muhyiddin’s decision
MIRI: Although Bekenu assemblywoman Datuk Rosey Yunus described the resignation of the federal Cabinet as unexpected, she respected the decision if it manages to put an end to the political crisis that is shrouding the country. “We respect his (caretaker Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin) decision to resign if it can put an end […]
Muhyiddin’s decision fully respected
BETONG: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation as prime minister proves that he upholds the country’s constitution, said Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu. According to him, democracy in Malaysia is still strong, well-understood and practised diligently by the leaders and people alike. “When a prime minister no longer has the support of members of the Dewan […]
Karim applauds High Court’s ruling on emergency proclamation
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah applauds the High Court’s ruling that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decision to proclaim an emergency cannot be challenged in any court of law. He concurred with Justice Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid who said it was provided for under Article 150(8) of the Federal […]
Don’t speculate decision
KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has called on all parties not to speculate or interpret the High Court’s decision yesterday over the use of the word ‘Allah’ (God) by Christians. Hamzah in a statement today said all parties should respect the country’s legal and judicial process. He said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) […]
Agong’s decision on emergency proclamation can’t be challenged
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today ruled that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s proclamation and the ordinances enacted under the emergency law cannot be challenged in any court of law. Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid said this was provided for under Article 150(8) of the Federal Constitution which among others states that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decision […]
State reps observe moment of silence
The 18th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on its second day of sitting observed a moment of silence in honour of the late former Kedup assemblyman Datuk Frederick Bayoi Manggie, who passed away on Sept 21. DUN Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar introduced the brief moment prior to the commencement of the morning session […]
Respect is not acceptance, says Masing
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing has reiterated that respecting someone else’s belief is not tantamount to accepting his or her religion. “It is wise for Democratic Action Party (DAP) or critics of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to understand the difference between respect and acceptance of other people’s religion. “When Pakatan […]
