I am glad that there is at least one other fraternity in the legislative circle that feels the same way as I do with regard to the proposed Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Bill.
The Sabah JPs (Justices of the Peace) had recently come out into the open and also declared that the JAC is “unconstitutional” as it conflicts with Article 122 B and 161 E (2)(b) of the Federal Constitution, as reported here.
When petrol price at the pump jumped to a high of
The present Datuk Bandar Kuala Lumpur, Yg Bhg Dato’ Ab Hakim Borhan, will be retiring at the end of this month. There was speculation that Yg Bhg Dato’ Ab Hakim Borhan will be extended for another two years.
This morning, the Government has tabled the Bills below for debate
during the remaining 5 days of this Parliamentary Session!
Pihak pentadbiran membentangkan Rang undang-undang berikut untuk dibahas dalam 5 hari yang tinggal lagi untuk sesi parlimen ini!
1. Rang Undang-Undang Suruhanjaya Perlantikan Kehakiman 2008
(Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2008)
2. Rang Undang-Undang Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia
(Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2008)
Given the potential unprecedented downturn, I sincerely hope this is not true …
Extra: Malay Mail here has a report on yesterday’s landslide at Jalan Semantan, Damansara. Luckily there was no loss of life.
My worst fear had been confirmed and my condolences go out to the families that have lost dear ones in this latest tragedy. I urge the relevant authorities to do all they can to save lives that can be saved and take further measures to prevent more losses at this site and possibly elsewhere.
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a scheme that ensures “savings for one’s old age” and has, to a great extent, enabled the rakyat to retire from their jobs with some peace of mind when the time comes. It is a highly benevolent scheme where the rakyat and their employers both contibute to its success. The government of the day, as trustee, must ensure its continuity and grow the fund with utter care for the long-term benefit of the rakyat.
What actions have been taken on the ‘Royal Commission Recommendations On V K Lingam Tape Scandals’ so far?