Archive - 19 February 2008

DAP, PKR settle key state Perak

DAP, PKR settle key state Perak

pkr keadilan and dap No major surprise or a swap of seats are expected following their seat talks which sees PKR agreeing not to contest any seat in the Kinta Valley.

PKR-DAP to lock horns in S'wak

PKR-DAP to lock horns in S'wak

It looks certain that both opposition parties will end up in three-cornered fights in at least four of the seven Chinese-majority parliamentary seats.
Old project 'revived' as MCA election goody

Old project 'revived' as MCA election goody

For the third time in recent weeks, an election goody was today presented to the Chinese community by the Selangor government and MCA.
Question for parties - hey, remember us?

Question for parties - hey, remember us?

Parti Mahasiswa Negara is far from impressed with all political parties, slamming them for ignoring the needs of young Malaysians.
Feb 19: Polls round-up

Feb 19: Polls round-up

undi 2008 general election 2008 vote 050208 type 02 64 Malaysiakini brings you the latest elections news and snippets from around the web - who is contesting and who’s not; who’s chosen and who’s dropped. Find out here.
Toni Kassim pulls out of elections

Toni Kassim pulls out of elections

She had recently declared her candidacy as an Independent, but poor health has forced her out of the polls.
Permatang Pauh: Hilmi vs Wan Azizah?

Permatang Pauh: Hilmi vs Wan Azizah?

However if that happens, the BN should be prepared for a revolt in Hilmi’s present seat as his backers don’t want to lose him and neither are they happy with the replacement candidate, Nor Mohamed Yakcob.
Lies, lies and more lies!

Lies, lies and more lies!

Why did Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi lie to the nation? This question was posed by the writer’s 17-year-old son.

Samy: This 'may be' my last term

Samy: This 'may be' my last term

updated 4.15pm The veteran MIC president says he is even prepared to go now if this is what the Indian community wants.
Cabinet's fiercest fighter - Samy

Cabinet's fiercest fighter - Samy

Najib cure K'tan? It's the other way round

Najib cure K'tan? It's the other way round

Fong Po Kuan: 'rakyat' ultimate losers

Fong Po Kuan: 'rakyat' ultimate losers

Opposition must transcend BN divisions

Opposition must transcend BN divisions

Pak Lah encouraging Hindraf support

Pak Lah encouraging Hindraf support

Foreign investment at record level: Rafidah

Foreign investment at record level: Rafidah

The minister however said that the uncertain global outlook would likely have an impact on investment flows, with intense competition continuing in 2008.
Easy for armchair critics to bash Hindraf

Easy for armchair critics to bash Hindraf

Lingam tape: MGG Pillai was right all along

Lingam tape: MGG Pillai was right all along

Korean scandal probe should be re-opened

Korean scandal probe should be re-opened

Po Kuan: Shameless partisanship by papers

Po Kuan: Shameless partisanship by papers

Guan Eng: We may lose Batu Gajah

Guan Eng: We may lose Batu Gajah

The DAP secretary-general believes that the fallout from Fong Po Kuan’s decision not to defend the Batu Gajah seat will cost the party dearly.
Indelible ink - what about false fingernails?

Indelible ink - what about false fingernails?

Penan leader's death to be investigated

Penan leader's death to be investigated

The police yesterday obtained a court order to exhume the remains of a Penan tribal leader who died under mysterious circumstances.
The rising sons, daughter and son-in-law

The rising sons, daughter and son-in-law

Apart from the tough battles anticipated, the March 8 national polls will also see a number of leading politicians’ heirs making their electoral debuts.
Perils of parachuting into KL seats

Perils of parachuting into KL seats

Veteran MCA politician Dr Lee Chong Meng said candidates without a track record in Kuala Lumpur can expect a rough landing.
Of blockheads, buffoons and bigots (Part 2)

Of blockheads, buffoons and bigots (Part 2)

The once looking good PM who had the people feeling good has failed to deliver the goods of transparency and accountability.
Headlines online: Feb 19

Headlines online: Feb 19

All major dailies highlighted national level election issues as the nomination date approaches.
General election: The hidden battles

General election: The hidden battles

analysis While election campaigns will focus on the battle between the incumbents and the challengers, silent battles are being waged within parties and within respective alliances.
'Election promise' with a difference

'Election promise' with a difference

Voters in the Telok Datuk state seat in Selangor have vowed to get rid of their three-term representative, if he doesn’t get rid of a landfill in Sungei Sedu.
Sothi: Teluk Kemang is in the bag

Sothi: Teluk Kemang is in the bag

There is speculation that the Negeri Sembilan parliamentary seat may witness a swing in votes but the MIC incumbent is unperturbed.

Indian M'sians vent fury on MIC leaders

Indian M'sians vent fury on MIC leaders

Four MIC functions over the past week have been disrupted by angry members of the community, who are demanding answers for the party’s failures. [VIDEO INSIDE]
MIC - mice in the corner!

MIC - mice in the corner!

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free updated 3.05pm The people have been tolerating MIC’s poor representation of the Indians for years now.