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Dr Mahathir: It’s my prerogative
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that he appointed human rights lawyer Latheefa Koya as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief because the parliament select committee (PSC) on public appointments can’t do so legally. “Others can give views, but
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PSC can only scrutinize candidates’ suitability
PUCHONG: The parliament select committee (PSC) on public appointments is neither authorized to recommend candidates nor introduce laws that enables it to do so. Its chairman Selayang William Leong Jee Kern of PKR confirmed that the PSC could only scrutinize
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Ramkarpal: Don’t equate Dr Zakir’s case with Sirul’s
PUCHONG: Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh pointed out that Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad erred in equating Australia’s refusal to return Sirul Azhar Umar to the cabinet’s stand of not giving up Indian Muslim preacher, Dr Zakir Naik to
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Latheefa’s appointment as MACC chief is final
ALOR SETAR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has put his foot down amidst criticism over his appointment of Latheefa Koya as the new MACC chief. The premier said he would not replace Latheefa with another official to lead the
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Dr M: Judiciary RCI stands on judiciary misconduct
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad dismissed the proposal for an internal inquiry into allegations of judicial misconduct as suggested by former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram. “There are many different opinions, but largely, the public
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New CEO for Telekom not Imri Mokhtar
PUTRAJAYA: Acting Telekom chief executive officer (CEO) Imri Mokhtar would not be helming the company, confirmed Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad amidst delays over the position that has been in the spotlight recently. Previous CEO, Datuk Seri Mohammed Shazalli
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Dr M: My sole decision to appoint Latheefa as MACC head
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has confirmed that the appointment of lawyer and former PKR member Latheefa Koya to head the Malaysian Anti – Corruption Commission was his sole decision that was not discussed in the cabinet. Mahathir
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Buck up and tell Malaysia’s success stories, Mr Ministers
PUCHONG: Cabinet ministers especially those in charge of economy, finance and trade have been urged to buck up in telling the success stories of Malaysia instead of relying on Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “It’s unreasonable to leave everything
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Dr M: Let’s have gold based currencies
TOKYO: Malaysia is proposing a new currency based on gold as it is more stable as opposed to the present currency trading which is manipulative, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad . He said that gold can evaluate trading
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Dr Mahathir: Use Facebook as a positive platform
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad today stressed Facebook and other social media platform providers to continue cooperating with the government as well as law enforcement agencies to ensure social media remains a platform for positivity. Mahathir said while
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