PM pledges to defend judiciary, slams rumours of govt interference

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says that he will continue to defend the judiciary's independence. Noting "disconcerting rumblings" that the executive was allegedly interfering with due process and strong-arming the judiciary, he said there is "not one iota of truth in these scurrilous allegations". ALSO READ: Judiciary will continue to act without fear or favour,...

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (pic, below) receiving the Pingat Peringatan Cemerlang Jubli Intan (Gold) from Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

DPM Fadillah heads Sarawak 60th anniversary honours list

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof heads a list of 77 recipients of medals awarded in conjunction with Sarawak's 60th independence anniversary celebration. Fadillah was one of 43 recipients of the Pingat Peringatan Cemerlang Jubli Intan (Gold) at the investiture ceremony graced by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg here on Wednesday...