Archive - 21 February 2008

Perak: Kayveas to defend Taiping

Perak: Kayveas to defend Taiping

It’s confirmed. PPP’s Kayveas will be defending his Taiping parliamentary seat.
10y ago
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MCA introduces 22 new faces for parliament seats

MCA introduces 22 new faces for parliament seats

Among them are 12 rookies, including the political heirs of two former leaders and two comeback candidates.
18y ago
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Kedah: Mukhriz to fight Jerlun, Badruddin stays in Jerai

Kedah: Mukhriz to fight Jerlun, Badruddin stays in Jerai

Also retained is controversial Mohd Johari Baharom, the deputy minister who was embroiled in the 'freedom for sale' scandal.
18y ago
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PAS unveils oil-for-healthcare policy

PAS unveils oil-for-healthcare policy

PAS said it would use the country's oil profits to pay for healthcare and retain controversial fuel subsidies if it ruled the nation.
18y ago
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Feb 21: Polls round-up

Feb 21: Polls round-up

updated 7.55pm Malaysiakini brings you the latest elections news and snippets from around the web.
18y ago
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Kelantan BN places trust on Awang Adek

Kelantan BN places trust on Awang Adek

The deputy finance minister is their choice to be the state’s menteri besar if BN manages to recapture the state from PAS.
18y ago
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Sabah CM unveils 'incomplete' candidates list

Sabah CM unveils 'incomplete' candidates list

Musa Aman did not reveal the full list as the leaders of Upko, LDP and PBRS are still in negotiations with the prime minister.
18y ago
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Opposition to contest every seat for first time

Opposition to contest every seat for first time

Opposition parties will contest every seat in upcoming general elections for the first in the nation's history.
18y ago
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'Nothing' Anwar seems to be quite a something

'Nothing' Anwar seems to be quite a something

18y ago
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Bring Malaysia back to reality

Bring Malaysia back to reality

18y ago
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Forgive Samy and let him go

Forgive Samy and let him go

18y ago
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Critical mass reached for electorate mindset change

Critical mass reached for electorate mindset change

18y ago
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What is the country coming to?

What is the country coming to?

18y ago
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Sarawak: Taib makes way for son

Sarawak: Taib makes way for son

updated 6.45pm Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud is giving up the Kota Samarahan parliamentary seat in favour of his son, Sulaiman.

18y ago
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We're living under a state of oppression

We're living under a state of oppression

18y ago
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No place under Malaysian sun for many

No place under Malaysian sun for many

18y ago
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Indians should stop their whining

Indians should stop their whining

18y ago
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Local uni education mediocre

Local uni education mediocre

18y ago
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Practise religious tolerance, not talk about it

Practise religious tolerance, not talk about it

18y ago
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Koh to contest Batu Kawan, Chia's out of CM race

Koh to contest Batu Kawan, Chia's out of CM race

updated 8.50pm Gerakan acting president Koh Tsu Koon today confirmed that he will be contesting the Batu Kawan parliamentary seat in Penang.
18y ago
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Devotees mull legal action over unlawful detention

Devotees mull legal action over unlawful detention

They were travelling in an overnight trip from Penang to visit a temple in KL when the police stopped them just outside the federal capital and detained them for almost eight hours.
18y ago
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Gerakan, Umno tussle over Kepong

Gerakan, Umno tussle over Kepong

A party source reveals that Segambut Umno disagrees with Gerakan’s choice to field Segambut MP Dr Tan Kee Kwong in Kepong and are taking the matter to BN leaders.
18y ago
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Headlines online: Feb 21

Headlines online: Feb 21

daily news round up news roundup

News on the country’s 12th general election continues to dominate the front-pages of local dailies.

18y ago
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2008 equals 1986?

2008 equals 1986?

Instead of deciding with your feet, perhaps you might want to let your vote do the talking this time.
18y ago
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Penang: Guan Eng opts for Bagan

Penang: Guan Eng opts for Bagan

updated 7.30pm Opposition party DAP today released its list of parliamentary candidates that will lead the charge in Penang.
18y ago
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The KJ brand family business

The KJ brand family business

Khairy Jamaluddin for MP? If so, he'll be going into the contest carrying a lot of bad PR baggage and the stuff of which soap operas like 'Dynasty' are made.

18y ago
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BN, PAS showdown in Kelantan

BN, PAS showdown in Kelantan

It will be a tough call in Kelantan as the battle between religion and development continues, says an analyst.
18y ago
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Selangor: Mat Taib not on the list

Selangor: Mat Taib not on the list

updated 5.55pm The former menteri besar was tipped to make a political comeback in the March 8 polls more than 10 years after he quit in the wake of a scandal.
18y ago
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Q&A: EC not meant to be 'fully' independent

Q&A: EC not meant to be 'fully' independent

In 2003, Malaysiakini did a controversial interview with the Election Commission chief which led to then PM Mahathir expressing his unhappiness over what he told us.
18y ago
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Lembah Pantai: Holiday trips, cash for residents

Lembah Pantai: Holiday trips, cash for residents

A resident association in the Lembah Pantai constituency claims that their MP has been extremely generous to them.
18y ago
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PAS confirms Hadi in Marang, Rhu Rendang

PAS confirms Hadi in Marang, Rhu Rendang

In both the Parliament and state seats, the PAS president will be facing Umno rookies.
18y ago
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Chan confirms he's not contesting

Chan confirms he's not contesting

updated 7.30pm MCA deputy president Chan Kong Choy, citing his poor health condition, today announced that he was not contesting in the 12th general election.
18y ago
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Quit, Samy, quit

Quit, Samy, quit

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free updated 3.55pm Another term again is over the top. Indians have had enough of your bungling and bamboozling. Please give us a break and leave.

18y ago
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