Archive - 21 April 2007

Had the police, Election Commission and political parties played their respective roles, the fracas could have been avoided, says the election watchdog.

Since the pro-tem Umno committee was established in September last year, it has set up 35 branches throughout the state.

analysis Many things are at stake in this by-election - racial policies, debates on national issues and of course, personal issues surrounding the deputy premier.

The Malaysian semi-conductor firm will buy Advanced Interconnect Technologies to enhance its position as a leader in chip assembly and testing.

The alleged mob was said to have tried to stop the PKR candidate and two freelance photographers from leaving in their cars.

A day after threatening to sue Malaysiakini, the Sarawak chief minister has sent a similar legal letter to two Kuching-based Parti Keadilan Rakyat leaders.

updated version The battle between the two DPMs - one axed, one current - which began in Machap has now moved on to Ijok. [VIDEO INSIDE]

All things considered, PKR should consider the Ijok contest as an honourable victory if they lose by a majority of less than 500.

Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba and Abdullah Ahmad Badawi agree to strengthen economic ties and increase trade at a meeting in Windhoek.

The ball is now in the AG's chambers court on whether to prosecute the embattled deputy minister or not over the RM5 million corruption allegation.

Amidst the uncertainty over what RapidPenang will bring, the state government is already thinking of increasing parking rates and reducing public parking bays.

Those close to the Barisan Nasional candidate say Parthiban's interest in politics started at a young age with his keen interest to reach out to those in need.