Hisham regrets wielding kris

Umno Youth chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has admitted that his raising of the keris was among the causes of the Barisan Nasional’s poor performance in the general election. Describing it as a “sad lesson”, he said as a leader, he must be gracious and accept the consequences because the party came first.

Pork sellers against Move by Dept DG

Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Pork Sellers Association has strongly objected to the Veterinary Services Department Director-General Datuk Dr Aziz Jamaluddin's statement that the meat be banned from being sold openly in markets.

Suhakam queries ‘no show’ at Sabah roundtable

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) is disappointed that a chance to shed light on illegal immigrants and issuance of fake identity cards in Sabah has gone a-begging.

Punishing non-Muslims for khalwat against Constitution

PETALING JAYA (4 April 2008): It is unconstitutional to punish non-Muslims for committing khalwat (close proximity) as there is no provision in law for it.

Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism president Datuk A. Vaithilingam said yesterday that Article 121(A) of the Constitution allowed for separation between the Civil and Syariah courts.

“Khalwat is not recognised (as an offence) under civil law.

“It is not wrong for non-Muslims. Syariah law is only applicable to Muslims,” he said yesterday.

Pak Lah has 'no shame' for refusing to quit

Apr 1, 08 5:14pm Veteran ex-leader Dr Mahathir Mohamad launched his strongest ever attack against Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today, and again called for his resignation following disastrous election results.