Expected counter-proposals, but I respect the Opposition’s rejection, says Fadillah

Expected counter-proposals, but I respect the Opposition’s rejection, says Fadillah

PETALING JAYA: Counter-proposals from the Opposition on the draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) on allocations to MPs were expected, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He added that he has yet to receive a formal response in writing from Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin and he only has come to know of … Read more

Don’t make demands as if we’re still dominant, Umno members told

Don’t make demands as if we’re still dominant, Umno members told

JOHOR BARU: Umno members should not be making demands as if the party is still strong and dominant in the government, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The Umno vice-president said that the party was just a small part of the unity government. “We cannot act as if we are still the dominant party (in … Read more

PAS not breaking away from Perikatan, says Takiyuddin

PAS not breaking away from Perikatan, says Takiyuddin

PETALING JAYA: There is no possibility of PAS joining the unity government, says Takiyuddin Hassan. In a statement on Sunday (June 23), the PAS secretary-general refuted the comment by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil who said that the Islamist party could join the unity government. “PAS remains with and will continue cooperating with Perikatan Nasional, which … Read more

Govt remains intact despite Opposition’s ‘monthly’ takeover attempts, says Anwar

Govt remains intact despite Opposition’s ‘monthly’ takeover attempts, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government remains intact even though there are ‘back door’ (tebuk atap) attempts by the Opposition to take over power almost every month, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Presently, the ‘roof’ is made of concrete… The relationship among political parties is good and there is no infighting. “This is despite attempts made … Read more