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Are Zahid and IGP Khalid insecure bullies?
Nathaniel Tan | 8:22AM May 25, 2013
COMMENT The establishment seems to be busy on the treadmill in frenzied speed to stop the growing opposition to them but it is actually feeding them instead.

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Home minister sees PJ rally as 'an act of provocation' Bernama \| 9:17AM May 25, 2013 'I see the gathering as an act of provocation in their attempt to challenge the police's credibility,' says the home minister.	Pakatan fails to hold peaceful rallies as agreed, claims Zahid Bernama \| 8:55AM May 25, 2013 Home Minister Ahmad Zahid said most of the gatherings were held without a police permit and were "provocative".
Reps want GLC posts as PKR congress kicks off 8:37AM May 25, 2013 PAS' Chempaka rep joins PKR leaders in pressuring MB Khalid to appoint party members to posts in gov't-linked companies.	Police to appeal rejection of remand on trio Bernama \| 9:06AM May 25, 2013 'I have no intention to interfere in the business of the police, this is a normal procedure when a decision does not side with the police,' says Zahid.
Activist Adam Adli fatigued but still feisty Tharshinaa Chandran \| 9:44AM May 25, 2013 INTERVIEW Even after spending five days in a police lock-up, Adam remained unfazed, with talk of a better Malaysia.	Najib, how many more Indians must die? 10:07AM May 25, 2013 FREE YOURSAY 'My deepest condolences to the family. But that is just not enough. There are far too many extrajudicial killings.'
Two Pakatan leaders to be charged under PAA Tharshinaa Chandran \| 2:18PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 7PM DAP's Thomas Su and PKR's Mohammad Anuar Zakaria will be charged on Monday under the Peaceful Assembly Act.	Tian Chua, Tamrin and Haris released Hafiz Yatim \| 3:17PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 4.35PM The magistrate has rejected the application by the police for a seven-day remand for the trio.
PKR moots new panel to do redelineation 4:02PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 4.40PM An example is the Boundary Commission of the UK, which conducts redelineation every five years, says Azmin Ali. 'Resources crucial to avoid becoming lame-duck party'	Azmin wants dialogue with BN, but rules out unity gov't Koh Jun Lin \| 3:58PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 6.25PM The PKR deputy chief now says the dialogue he proposes with BN does not include any discussion to form a unity government.
Vigil participants file assault reports against police Ahmad Fadli KC \| 6:02PM May 24, 2013 Lawyer for Chua Siaw Ping and Teh Chia Lung wants Bukit Aman to probe the incidents; one victim's willing to attend an identification parade.	Hadi Awang slammed for PKR-PAS candidates clash Koh Jun Lin \| 7:01PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 10.45PM The PKR Youth chief says there must be no repeat of appointment letters being issued for candidates in GE13.
'Khalid Abu Bakar is the most political IGP' 4:48PM May 24, 2013 Instead of ensuring public safety and tackling crime, he is coming down hard on Pakatan leaders and activists, says Lim Kit Siang.	Am I illegal? Ask Putrajaya, says Paul Low Jiwi Kathaiah \| 7:10PM May 24, 2013 'No. I can't answer,' says the former TI-M head when asked if he was made a senator before sworn in as a minister.
Palanivel: Indian Affairs Unit under MIC, not Hindraf Bernama \| 6:41PM May 24, 2013 He is adamant that the unit be placed under MIC leadership. MIC chief denies 'no contest resolution' allegations	PKR claims extra votes appeared in ballot box Nigel Aw \| 12:59PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 3.05PM Rafizi says 424 votes were issued in stream two in Balik Pulau, but there were 562 votes in the ballot box.
Fraud? It's not true, Khairy tells The Economist 3:54PM May 24, 2013 There is 'no shred of evidence' to substantiate international media reports of fraud in GE13, says the newly-minted minister.	Azmin: Crackdown a return to Mahathirism 1:13PM May 24, 2013 Yesterday's arrests are a return to the days of Dr Mahathir, when civilians were held for asserting their civil rights, says PKR
Karpal: Return of Ops Lalang and era of oppression Susan Loone \| 2:36PM May 24, 2013 His advice to the PM is to take into account the 52 percent who rejected the BN; the nation can't do without reconciliation.	Auntie Bersih gives vigil-goers words of wisdom Ahmad Fadli KC \| 9:44AM May 24, 2013 Annie Ooi invited chuckles when she showed a bag of supplies, in case she needed to spend the night in the lock-up. [VIDEO]
Stop treating us like idiots, EC deputy chief told Nigel Aw \| 1:21PM May 24, 2013 Rafizi slams Wan Ahmad Wan Omar for brushing off claims of electoral fraud instead of taking them seriously.	PAS sends mixed signals on People's Gathering 1:10PM May 24, 2013 One leader says don't go, focus on strengthening the party, while another urges members to to turn up in numbers at the rally.
EC sees no need to debate with opposition Bernama \| 4:56PM May 24, 2013 Deputy chairperson Wan Ahmad Wan Omar says there was no need for debate since those dissatisfied with the GE results could file petitions.	Anwar unfazed by government crackdown Zulaikha Zulkifli \| 9:15AM May 24, 2013 'If these arrests are a signal to rattle me, I'm telling you now that I'm not afraid as long as the rakyat are with me.'
Forces of darkness gaining upper hand, warns bishop Terence Netto \| 8:31AM May 24, 2013 Catholic prelate Paul Tan describes the latest Sedition Act crackdown as ‘an eerie reminder' of Operation Lalang in 1987.	PSM may review ties with Pakatan 1:35PM May 24, 2013 Its sec-gen S Arutchelvan says it will send a letter to PAS and PKR over the three-way contests in the Kota Damansara and Semenyih seats.
Muhyiddin backs proposal to merge BN Bernama \| 2:49PM May 24, 2013 ‘We must see whether the time has come for the formation of a party named BN, and no longer in the form of a merger,' says Muhyiddin Yassin.	Uthaya: We didn't anticipate losing our deposit S Thayaparan \| 8:51AM May 24, 2013 INTERVIEW In Part 2, he talks about his loss in GE13 and what he hopes will be the future role of Hindraf he claims to represent.
Ex-judge Mohd Noor has Umno protection 11:47AM May 24, 2013 FREE YOURSAY 'He's even worse than reported in the media. How did he get to be a judge? How many cases had he ‘mis-judged'?'	Netizen nabbed for seditious remark against sultan 7:42PM May 24, 2013 The person has been detained by police for allegedly posting a seditious comment on Facebook against the Terengganu sultan, says MCMC.

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Home minister sees PJ rally as 'an act of provocation' Bernama \| 9:17AM May 25, 2013 'I see the gathering as an act of provocation in their attempt to challenge the police's credibility,' says the home minister.	Pakatan fails to hold peaceful rallies as agreed, claims Zahid Bernama \| 8:55AM May 25, 2013 Home Minister Ahmad Zahid said most of the gatherings were held without a police permit and were "provocative".
Reps want GLC posts as PKR congress kicks off 8:37AM May 25, 2013 PAS' Chempaka rep joins PKR leaders in pressuring MB Khalid to appoint party members to posts in gov't-linked companies.	Police to appeal rejection of remand on trio Bernama \| 9:06AM May 25, 2013 'I have no intention to interfere in the business of the police, this is a normal procedure when a decision does not side with the police,' says Zahid.
Activist Adam Adli fatigued but still feisty Tharshinaa Chandran \| 9:44AM May 25, 2013 INTERVIEW Even after spending five days in a police lock-up, Adam remained unfazed, with talk of a better Malaysia.	Najib, how many more Indians must die? 10:07AM May 25, 2013 FREE YOURSAY 'My deepest condolences to the family. But that is just not enough. There are far too many extrajudicial killings.'
Two Pakatan leaders to be charged under PAA Tharshinaa Chandran \| 2:18PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 7PM DAP's Thomas Su and PKR's Mohammad Anuar Zakaria will be charged on Monday under the Peaceful Assembly Act.	Tian Chua, Tamrin and Haris released Hafiz Yatim \| 3:17PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 4.35PM The magistrate has rejected the application by the police for a seven-day remand for the trio.
PKR moots new panel to do redelineation 4:02PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 4.40PM An example is the Boundary Commission of the UK, which conducts redelineation every five years, says Azmin Ali. 'Resources crucial to avoid becoming lame-duck party'	Azmin wants dialogue with BN, but rules out unity gov't Koh Jun Lin \| 3:58PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 6.25PM The PKR deputy chief now says the dialogue he proposes with BN does not include any discussion to form a unity government.
Vigil participants file assault reports against police Ahmad Fadli KC \| 6:02PM May 24, 2013 Lawyer for Chua Siaw Ping and Teh Chia Lung wants Bukit Aman to probe the incidents; one victim's willing to attend an identification parade.	Hadi Awang slammed for PKR-PAS candidates clash Koh Jun Lin \| 7:01PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 10.45PM The PKR Youth chief says there must be no repeat of appointment letters being issued for candidates in GE13.
'Khalid Abu Bakar is the most political IGP' 4:48PM May 24, 2013 Instead of ensuring public safety and tackling crime, he is coming down hard on Pakatan leaders and activists, says Lim Kit Siang.	Am I illegal? Ask Putrajaya, says Paul Low Jiwi Kathaiah \| 7:10PM May 24, 2013 'No. I can't answer,' says the former TI-M head when asked if he was made a senator before sworn in as a minister.
Palanivel: Indian Affairs Unit under MIC, not Hindraf Bernama \| 6:41PM May 24, 2013 He is adamant that the unit be placed under MIC leadership. MIC chief denies 'no contest resolution' allegations	PKR claims extra votes appeared in ballot box Nigel Aw \| 12:59PM May 24, 2013 UPDATED 3.05PM Rafizi says 424 votes were issued in stream two in Balik Pulau, but there were 562 votes in the ballot box.
Fraud? It's not true, Khairy tells The Economist 3:54PM May 24, 2013 There is 'no shred of evidence' to substantiate international media reports of fraud in GE13, says the newly-minted minister.	Azmin: Crackdown a return to Mahathirism 1:13PM May 24, 2013 Yesterday's arrests are a return to the days of Dr Mahathir, when civilians were held for asserting their civil rights, says PKR
Karpal: Return of Ops Lalang and era of oppression Susan Loone \| 2:36PM May 24, 2013 His advice to the PM is to take into account the 52 percent who rejected the BN; the nation can't do without reconciliation.	Auntie Bersih gives vigil-goers words of wisdom Ahmad Fadli KC \| 9:44AM May 24, 2013 Annie Ooi invited chuckles when she showed a bag of supplies, in case she needed to spend the night in the lock-up. [VIDEO]
Stop treating us like idiots, EC deputy chief told Nigel Aw \| 1:21PM May 24, 2013 Rafizi slams Wan Ahmad Wan Omar for brushing off claims of electoral fraud instead of taking them seriously.	PAS sends mixed signals on People's Gathering 1:10PM May 24, 2013 One leader says don't go, focus on strengthening the party, while another urges members to to turn up in numbers at the rally.
EC sees no need to debate with opposition Bernama \| 4:56PM May 24, 2013 Deputy chairperson Wan Ahmad Wan Omar says there was no need for debate since those dissatisfied with the GE results could file petitions.	Anwar unfazed by government crackdown Zulaikha Zulkifli \| 9:15AM May 24, 2013 'If these arrests are a signal to rattle me, I'm telling you now that I'm not afraid as long as the rakyat are with me.'
Forces of darkness gaining upper hand, warns bishop Terence Netto \| 8:31AM May 24, 2013 Catholic prelate Paul Tan describes the latest Sedition Act crackdown as ‘an eerie reminder' of Operation Lalang in 1987.	PSM may review ties with Pakatan 1:35PM May 24, 2013 Its sec-gen S Arutchelvan says it will send a letter to PAS and PKR over the three-way contests in the Kota Damansara and Semenyih seats.
Muhyiddin backs proposal to merge BN Bernama \| 2:49PM May 24, 2013 ‘We must see whether the time has come for the formation of a party named BN, and no longer in the form of a merger,' says Muhyiddin Yassin.	Uthaya: We didn't anticipate losing our deposit S Thayaparan \| 8:51AM May 24, 2013 INTERVIEW In Part 2, he talks about his loss in GE13 and what he hopes will be the future role of Hindraf he claims to represent.
Ex-judge Mohd Noor has Umno protection 11:47AM May 24, 2013 FREE YOURSAY 'He's even worse than reported in the media. How did he get to be a judge? How many cases had he ‘mis-judged'?'	Netizen nabbed for seditious remark against sultan 7:42PM May 24, 2013 The person has been detained by police for allegedly posting a seditious comment on Facebook against the Terengganu sultan, says MCMC.