Pandikar Amin Mulia consented to be Speaker of Dewan Rakyat

Sabah veteran politician Pandikar Amin Mulia has consented to be the BN government’s choice for Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat.

It is good to hear that Pandikar has given his consent. I think Abdullah would not want to find another sudden turn of event. The PM has appointed two parliamentarians from East Malaysia to be Deputy Ministers, but both later declined.

IOC Chief Jacques Rogge denies reports that Olympic Games global torch relay would be scrapped; no discussion of canceling any legs of relay.

Terengganu executive councilor were sworn in at Istana Maziah, Kuala Terengganu; portfolios to be decided at a meeting this afternoon.

Penang government has cleared former CM Dr Koh Tsu Koon of involvement in Rifle Range land fraud; the land is owned by municipal council.


PKR’s Danny Anthony Andipai has filed Sabah’s first election petition for the Pensiangan parliamentary seat won uncontested by Joseph Kurup.

CM Lim Guan Eng says that Penang is to set up Inter-Religious Goodwill Council to promote relationship, understanding and respect among different faiths.

Malaysia and Indonesia are expected to sign MOU in June to tackle transboundary haze issues, sub-regional ministerial steering committee said.

European Commission has given approval to the use of handphones on planes flying in European airspace; phones can be used at 3000 m altitude.