Three Umno leaders facing corruption charges heaved a sigh of relief in separate courts Friday. Party President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid was freed of all 40 corruption charges involving the foreign visa contract (VLN)
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed denies allegations that he joined Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) to avoid being investigated for corruption.
In the spotlight: All eyes will be on the august House when Parliament convenes later this month. Filepic/The Star
WITH Parliament likely to reconvene this month, what will the Perikatan Nasional coalition government be facing when MPs walk into in the august House?
To begin with, it is unlikely that there will be a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Universiti Utara Malaysia political lecturer Prof Dr Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani gives two reasons.
First, such a move requires the Parliament whip and Dewan Rakyat Speaker to support it, which is unlikely. Second, this will be a special sitting, not a “regular” one.