Archive - 20 February 2008

Muslim groups unveil election demands

They reject the notion that Malaysia is a secular state and are against the setting up of an interfaith commission.

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Backlash expected over new Selangor faces

BN Selangor has decided to field fresh faces for the coming election but will this move cost them votes instead of gaining more?

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Feb 20: Polls round-up

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.

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T'ganu BN places rookie in Marang

Dr Ahmad Ramzi Md Zubir, political secretary to Terengganu Menteri Besar Idris Jusoh, looks set to take on PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

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Veteran MCA MP: Ka Chuan, recontest Batu Gajah

Veteran MCA parliamentarian Dr Ting Chew Peh insists on a fresh face in Gopeng, which he has defended so well for five terms.

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Dr Tan: Why spend RM72,000 on Jawi road signs?

DAP’s veteran incumbent backs his voters in asking the KL City Hall to explain the rationale for the use of Jawi in road signs in the constituency.

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A to Z of the great Maika betrayal

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Khairy: Anwar and kin no threat

It was Anwar-bashing night in Kampung Kerinchi last night. The Umno Youth deputy chief hurls loads of insults and allegations against the opposition leader.

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Anwar: We can deny BN two-thirds majority

The PKR de facto leader believes that opposition parties will achieve its aim despite that the electoral process is not entirely clean and fair.

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PSM wants straight fight in Jalong

Standing in the way is DAP which has announced its decision to run for the state seat in Perak. PSM is hoping that the party would reconsider.

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MIC: 13 new faces for state seats, 2 for parliament

updated 7 .05pm MIC will field 13 new faces for the 19 state seats the party controls while changes have been made to two of the nine parliamentary seats.

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Guan Eng confirms contesting in Penang

breaking news Following months of speculations, the DAP sec-gen announced today he will be leading the charge in Penang.

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Uthayakumar: It's not my signature

The Hindraf leader claims that his signature was forged in a statement that called for removal of the movement’s national coordinator.

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MIC should unilaterally declare new leader

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Koh's successor will seal Gerakan's fate

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Penangites shouldn't try to be smart

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Po Kuan's withdrawal too big a risk

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BN reps can't voice out for the people

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Let 'Barisan Rakyat' take on BN this time

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Why reject roses from a child?

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Poor denied right to vote

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Perlu haram buku?

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DAP woos 'king-makers' of Bukit Bintang

Incumbent Fong Kui Lun is not taking the Indian Malaysian voters for granted in this parliamentary seat.

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Headlines online: Feb 20

Malaysiakini compares key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?

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More to MP' duties than drains, garbage

Those in Kuala Lumpur should focus on exerting pressure on local authorities from Parliament, argues MDP’s Wee Choo Keong.

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Aspiring MIC hopefuls to know their fate

After days of sleepless nights and anxiety, the party's existing candidates and aspiring hopefuls will know their fate this afternoon.

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Another BN illection

Whatever the eventual outcome, the verdict is in - expect the process to be sick and sordid.

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'Phantoms' rock electoral rolls in Penang

Several hundred ‘voters’ have been traced to an abandoned army base in Georgetown, Penang.

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Penang: PKR to field new faces

With it's de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim's campaign style, coupled with the right strategies and candidates, the opposition party hopes to score a big win.

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Penang: Possibly a dozen seats 'at risk'

analysis A cocktail of political factors has made the contest in Penang one to watch. The opposition is expected to do better this time but which seats could fall on March 8?

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Winning hearts and minds in cyberspace

The election campaign is going online as opposition parties turn to blogs, SMS and YouTube to dodge a virtual blackout on mainstream media.

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Yes Samy, we want you to go now

free updated 5.55pm Finally, this is what we have been waiting for all this while. It took so long for him to realise that he is not wanted.

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