updated 3.45pm The newly-elected Permatang Pauh MP was sworn in at 10.05am at the Dewan Rakyat immediately after prayer recitals in the House. [VIDEO INSIDE]MORE
The second reading of the controversial DNA Identification Bill was passed today under protest after new Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim led a walkout of Pakatan MPs.MORE
The newly sworn-in opposition leader wasted no time getting down to business in parliament today, straightaway slamming the BN on the controversial DNA billMORE
Parliament snippets The information minister asks why RTM should accord special treatment to Anwar Ibrahim and telecast his swearing-in ceremony live.MORE
updated 6.40pm Home Minister Syed Hamid defends blocking access to the errant website as it had ignored warnings against publishing 'libellous and slanderous' articles.MORE
Sabah and Sarawak MPs take the newly sworn-in opposition leader to task for allegedly stoking speculation that defections from their ranks could be imminent.MORE
BMC inquiry An FRU personnel claimed that allegedly assaulted mechanic Chang Jiun Haur had first hit him with his car, causing him momentary disorientation.MORE
analysis Anwar’s 67% share of the valid Malay vote in Permatang Pauh compares very favourably with Abdullah’s 66% share in Kepala Batas in the March general election.MORE
Budget 2009 PM Abdullah is widely tipped to unveil another populist budget for 2009 tomorrow, aimed to pump-prime the slowing economy and stem growing voter dissatisfaction with BN.MORE
free ‘The person who led the campaign wasn't Abdullah Badawi -it was Najib. Shouldn't they be calling for Najib to resign instead of Pak Lah, as it was Najib's failure?'MORE
free ‘Here is one government making mistake after mistake. Censorship of the Internet will anger more rakyat which will result in pushing more votes towards PR.'MORE
comment The present debacle for Umno in not winning the Permatang Pauh by-election - is largely due to their own attempt to overplay the sodomy charges and other conspiracies against Anwar.MORE
updated 8.45pm The region's biggest low-cost carrier posted net profits of RM9.4 million for the three months to June, compared with RM185.1 million a year earlier.MORE
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The second reading of the controversial DNA Identification Bill was passed today under protest after new Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim led a walkout of Pakatan MPs.
updated 6.40pm Home Minister Syed Hamid defends blocking access to the errant website as it had ignored warnings against publishing 'libellous and slanderous' articles.
Rational dialogue is the best way to solve thorny issues like hillslope development, says Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
free ‘The person who led the campaign wasn't Abdullah Badawi -it was Najib. Shouldn't they be calling for Najib to resign instead of Pak Lah, as it was Najib's failure?'