Archive - 27 January 2007

Under-enrollment no longer an excuse: Kit Siang

Under-enrollment no longer an excuse: Kit Siang

The opposition leader says that the government's 'standard excuse' not to build new Chinese or Tamil primary schools - that they are still under-enrolled - is no longer valid.
NGOs lodge report on toll document thief

NGOs lodge report on toll document thief

The groups urge the police to probe an alleged theft of highway toll concession agreement documents because such acts 'threaten national security'.
Reformasi pays tribute to departed activists

Reformasi pays tribute to departed activists

They were the 'unsung heroes' of reformasi and were rightfully honoured in songs, poetry and speeches by those they left behind.
BN set for victory, Independent still hopeful

BN set for victory, Independent still hopeful

FINAL LAP BN looks set to win Batu Talam comfortably tomorrow, especially after many election strategies are deployed to woo voters, but the independent candidate still appears hopeful.
Video: Riverside problems

Video: Riverside problems

Ramli Ali came to Semai village 18 years ago after marrying his wife who came from the area. He tells malaysiakini of the pitfalls of living next to a river.
Video: Giving BN one more chance

Video: Giving BN one more chance

Malaysiakini spoke to rubber tapper Razli in Pos Buntu on the problems the villagers are facing.
Video: No cash offers, no sign of opposition

Video: No cash offers, no sign of opposition

Malaysiakini asked two Semai villagers in Pos Buntu if they have been offered money by the BN to vote or if the 'opposition' has offered them not to turn up at the polling station.
Resolving Supp branch dispute at next meet

Resolving Supp branch dispute at next meet

Supp Dudong branch dispute will be resolved at the party's next central working committee meeting, says its secretary-general.
Praya Batu Talam: Peratus pengundian esok dijangka rendah

Praya Batu Talam: Peratus pengundian esok dijangka rendah

Jentera kempen BN kini dilanda kebimbangan kerana sudah mendapat tanda bahawa peratus pemilih yang akan keluar mengundi dalam pilihanraya Batu Talam esok mungkin kecil.
No polling agents for Ind worries Mafrel

No polling agents for Ind worries Mafrel

An election watchdog is concerned over the absence of polling agents to represent the independent candidate during vote-counting tomorrow.
A country bumpkin's impressions of KL (Pt 1)

A country bumpkin's impressions of KL (Pt 1)

The quintessential KL persona is complemented by a set of suitable body language and public demeanour not dissimilar to a dominant beast in a primordial jungle.
Project M: Federal govt urged to step in

Project M: Federal govt urged to step in

Solve the problem now, says veteran politician Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, or else a new PKR state government will be the one to rid the problems caused by 'Project M'.
Turn out in full force to vote

Turn out in full force to vote

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi wants Batu Talam voters to come out in full force and vote tomorrow.