Another term as Speaker for Asfia
KUCHING: Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar’s tenure as Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) has been extended for another three years. He took his oath before Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Astana here today. Asfia has served as the DUN speaker for 20 years. The event […]
Beyond a reasonable doubt
The collection of taxes which are not beyond reasonable doubt absolutely required, which do not contribute to the public welfare, is only a species of legalised larceny. — Calvin Coolidge, 30th US President Policymakers coin such cute phrases and expect to judge the wrongdoer to this standard that must be met by the prosecution’s evidence […]
Motion to vacate Speaker post according to constitution
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof said his termination from the post was in accordance with the constitution. He said this was reasonable and observed all the principles in the constitution. “I do not have a problem, the decision was adhered to and it was made by the Members […]