Archive - 22 March 2004

Five reasons why the opposition got mauled

Five reasons why the opposition got mauled

Detractors have always complained of the Malaysian political landscape's uneven playing field. But can this be the only reason responsible for the opposition's thrashing at the 11 th general election?
Now, Pak Lah must prove himself

Now, Pak Lah must prove himself

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has charmed the voters to cast the opposition into oblivion. Now he has the mandate but will he make good of his promises?
Syed Husin: Keadilan rejects election outcome

Syed Husin: Keadilan rejects election outcome

The party deputy president says the election process is a 'fraud' and accuses the government and the Election Commission of collusion.

Wan Azizah holds on to Permatang Pauh

Wan Azizah holds on to Permatang Pauh

Following a recount today, Keadilan president Dr Wan Azizah Ismail retains her Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat in Penang by a much slimmer 590 majority.
Malays the eldest brother

Malays the eldest brother

Well done Pak Lah; now for reforms

Well done Pak Lah; now for reforms

Dubious box practices at Bukit Bintang?

Dubious box practices at Bukit Bintang?

DAP for non-bumiputras

DAP for non-bumiputras

Revamp or suffer oblivion

Revamp or suffer oblivion

BN legal but not legitimate

BN legal but not legitimate

Lets vote this EC out

Lets vote this EC out

After 47 years of independence, we cannot even carry out a glitch-free general election. It is truly a shame and after all the big talk from the EC chief, it is truly an anti-climax.
It's a sad, sad day

It's a sad, sad day

A victory for all Malaysians

A victory for all Malaysians

new Though some may be apprehensive of ruling coalition's arrogance due to its spectacular performance in the 11 th general election yesterday, I view the results with buoyancy more than despondency.

Kit Siang: Victories point to DAPs relevance

Kit Siang: Victories point to DAPs relevance

DAP chairperson Lim Kit Siang says last night's performance not only proved the relevance of the party, but also the 'irrelevance' of its critics.

Opposition charges polls not free and fair

Opposition charges polls not free and fair

Opposition parties and a private election watchdog complained today that Sunday's vote was not free and fair, with irregularities in the electoral roll keeping thousands of voters from the ballot box.
Sistem pengendalian SPR lemah

Sistem pengendalian SPR lemah

Perdana Menteri tegur SPR mengenai kesilapan yang berlaku di pusat-pusat pengundian yang menyebabkan sejumlah pengundi tidak dapat menggunakan hak mereka mengundi.
Change in accounting course: Utar students cry foul

Change in accounting course: Utar students cry foul

They claim that the new programme offered by the university is not recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
Its official! PAS retains Kelantan

Its official! PAS retains Kelantan

PAS has managed to cling on to Kelantan with a simple majority by winning its 23rd out of the 45 state seats following a tensed recount today.
Kelantan: Ongoing recount to determine fate

Kelantan: Ongoing recount to determine fate

A recount is under way in Kelantan because of the small margin of the Islamic party PAS victory. The party won 19 seats as opposed to BN's 18 seats. Recount is ongoing for nine seats.
Undi rosak bagi Parlimen Pendang mencecah 700 undi

Undi rosak bagi Parlimen Pendang mencecah 700 undi

Calon PAS bagi Parlimen Pendang di Kedah menang dalam pengiraan awal malam tadi. Pengiraan semula sedang berjalan.
Recount underway in several seats

Recount underway in several seats

A total of eight parliamentary and 10 state seats are going through a recount now in five states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
The world after 9/11 and Iraq

The world after 9/11 and Iraq

In conjunction of the first-year anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq, many are looking back at the reasons for the military offensive and pondering if things could not have been better handled then and now.
New MB for Terengganu

New MB for Terengganu

Preparations are being made for the swearing-in ceremony of Trengganu Umno deputy chief Idris Jusoh as the next menteri besar.
BN victory a defeat for political Islam, say analysts

BN victory a defeat for political Islam, say analysts

There could only be one clear winner in the debate on Islamic governance after the general election results - and it is not PAS.
Abdullah sworn in as PM, will form new cabinet soon

Abdullah sworn in as PM, will form new cabinet soon

After overseeing an overwhelming victory early this morning, Barisan Nasional chairperson Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will waste no time in getting back to business.
Victory proves rakyat accepts BN, says Pak Lah

Victory proves rakyat accepts BN, says Pak Lah

At 1.48am, Barisan Nasional claimed a two-third majority to form the new government after the 11 th general election.
Pak Lah cements grip on power with electoral win

Pak Lah cements grip on power with electoral win

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi won a huge mandate for his five-month leadership and a victory over Islamic fundamentalists in Sunday's elections, analysts said.
Anwar magic fades as Keadilan loses in polls

Anwar magic fades as Keadilan loses in polls

The opposition party built to carry the torch of jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim was wiped out in Sunday's general elections, with his wife the most prominent victim, unofficial results showed.
PAS leader Hadi Awang concedes defeat

PAS leader Hadi Awang concedes defeat

The PAS opposition has conceded defeat in the key state of Terengganu in today's elections, party president Abdul Hadi Awang said.