Archive - 15 February 2008

'Forgotten' Anwar: Why afraid of me then?

'Forgotten' Anwar: Why afraid of me then?

The PKR's de facto leader says if he is indeed 'nothing' and 'forgotten' as claimed by Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, then the general election would have been in April to allow him to contest.
Ex-driver: Lingam rude and aggressive

Ex-driver: Lingam rude and aggressive

Lingam tape inquiry D Ramachandran tells of an incident where Lingam’s wife allegedly used him as a human shield as her husband was about to hit her.
'Arrogant' DAP forces 3-way fights

'Arrogant' DAP forces 3-way fights

There will be three-cornered fights for the Sungai Siput parliamentary seat and the Jalong state seat in Perak because DAP refuses to back down, says PSM.
The erosion of democracy

The erosion of democracy

The original principle of democracy was to make those in power accountable to the people. Here, it is now used only to enrich a select few, creating a political fiefdom along the process.

Civil society enters election fray

Civil society enters election fray

A dozen prominent NGO activists are contesting in the election, adding their voices and giving alternatives to the voters.

Fong to be squeezed out of Batu Gajah?

Fong to be squeezed out of Batu Gajah?

Sources say that state DAP leaders want to give the seat to someone else while asking Fong Po Kuan to contest elsewhere, a charge denied by the leaders.
Bersih PC disrupted, two arrested

Bersih PC disrupted, two arrested

updated 8.35pm The police had maintained a close watch on the group and decided to take action as soon as Bersih called for a press conference after submitting their memorandum to the King. [ VIDEO LINK INSIDE ]
There are some who are above the law

There are some who are above the law

Seat talks: Let 'give and take' be the rule

Seat talks: Let 'give and take' be the rule

Ballot box vital weapon, use wisely

Ballot box vital weapon, use wisely

Reduce BN majority before it's too late

Reduce BN majority before it's too late

Will 'silent majority' vote for opposition?

Will 'silent majority' vote for opposition?

Trust Pak Lah at your own risk

Trust Pak Lah at your own risk

The seven successful habits of S Samy Vellu

The seven successful habits of S Samy Vellu

King can help ensure clean elections

King can help ensure clean elections

Does the EC really want us to vote?

Does the EC really want us to vote?

Can a nation's heart Change?

Can a nation's heart Change?

Leadership crisis in Hindraf

Leadership crisis in Hindraf

Its top brass hurl accusations at each other while the movement’s chairperson-in-exile expresses surprise.

Hindraf's rose campaign to proceed tomorrow

Hindraf's rose campaign to proceed tomorrow

rose and w vwaishhnnavi waythamoorthy daughter hindraf About 200 children will be at the Parliament tomorrow morning to give roses to the prime minister although the gathering has been declared illegal by the police. [VIDEO INSIDE]
New Rudd gov't challenges in 2008

New Rudd gov't challenges in 2008

The election of the new Rudd government has aroused expectations of hope and for change amongst many sections of the community.
Give BN mandate? Why?

Give BN mandate? Why?

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free updated 7.10pm Give a mandate to BN for what? What kind of slavery is this by Malaysians to BN? First of all, the people should vote for a neutral EC.

Recusal applications rejected

Recusal applications rejected

updated 8.10pm Commission member Mahadev Shankar said that the application made against him was an attempt to scandalise and scuttle the inquiry.
Headlines online: Feb 15

Headlines online: Feb 15

All newspapers in the three languages highlighted the nomination and polling day for the 12th general election which will be held on Feb 24 and Mar 8 respectively.
'Be gentlemen and return our seats'

'Be gentlemen and return our seats'

PPP president Kayveas is at it again. He is insisting that seats which traditionally belonged to his party be returned for this election. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Penang MIC chief lets go state seat

Penang MIC chief lets go state seat

Prai state representative Dr K Rajapathy has declined party nomination and wants a fresher face to replace him.