Archive - 25 February 2008

EC contradicts itself again

EC contradicts itself again

A case in point - what its chairperson Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman said yesterday contradicted the instructions given by secretary Kamaruzaman Mohd Noor.
Feb 25: Polls round up

Feb 25: Polls round up

Malaysiakini brings you the latest elections news and snippets from around the web. Find out here who is up to what and where; who’s saying what about who and why and who’s planning what against who and how!
Day 2: On the campaign trail

Day 2: On the campaign trail

Here are some snippets from the sidelines of the various candidates’ campaigns.
Po Kuan's quit decision an elaborate ploy

Po Kuan's quit decision an elaborate ploy

According to the assistant of DAP Perak chairperson, Fong Po Kuan's initial decision not to contest in Batu Gajah was a ploy to arm-twist the party.
MAS back in the black with record profit

MAS back in the black with record profit

Website wants you to write letters to Pak Lah

Website wants you to write letters to Pak Lah

Six special interest groups are behind this idea to allow Malaysians to express their hopes, ideas and suggestions to the prime minister.

Ruling coalition targets inflation anger

Ruling coalition targets inflation anger

It acknowledges unhappiness over the government's plans to dismantle fuel subsidies that are draining state coffers.
Inflation likely to rise, warns Bank Negara

Inflation likely to rise, warns Bank Negara

Inflation is likely to rise in the first half of 2008 as the impact of high prices for commodities and food make their mark, says Bank Negara.
Reversal of roles in Titiwangsa

Reversal of roles in Titiwangsa

While most would imagine a BN 'worldly' professional pitting his secular skills and pragmatism against a PAS' 'other-worldly' cleric citing scripture and Islamic tenants, this contest suggests an aberration from the usual.
BN manifesto: Security, peace, prosperity

BN manifesto: Security, peace, prosperity

updated 9.05pm Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi launches the ruling Barisan Nasional's manifesto under the slogan 'Security, Peace and Prosperity'.
DAP says 'Just change it'

DAP says 'Just change it'

updated 9.15pm Safer streets, better living standards, quality education, healthy environment, cleaner water and transparent government - these are some of DAP's promises.

'I was assaulted by mat rempit in BN shirts'

'I was assaulted by mat rempit in BN shirts'

bn mat rempit injured victim 250208 sulutan talking Mohd Sulutan Ali was hospitalised with serious head injuries after he was attacked by an angry mob of 'mat rempit' in BN T-shirts in Bandar Tun Razak. [VIDEO INSIDE]
DAP 'cili padi' serves it hot to PM

DAP 'cili padi' serves it hot to PM

fong po kuan In her first ceramah for the 2008 polls, Batu Gajah incumber Fong Po Kuan trains her guns at Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and spares him no mercy.

'Misunderstood' Bintulu incumbent earns respect of foes

'Misunderstood' Bintulu incumbent earns respect of foes

It appears that the once ‘misunderstood’ MP has now become a popular and acceptable candidate on both sides of the political divide... in Bintulu, at least.

Pensioners will link up with Bersih, Hindraf

Pensioners will link up with Bersih, Hindraf

Am I naive to expect equality in Malaysia?

Am I naive to expect equality in Malaysia?

Four main concerns in Johor

Four main concerns in Johor

Axed MIC candidate denies 'boycott' claim

Axed MIC candidate denies 'boycott' claim

M Soorianarayanan says the allegations concerning him were 'cheap tactics' by the opposition to garner Indian votes.
Vote for BN if all this is okay...

Vote for BN if all this is okay...

A voting guide for PJ residents

A voting guide for PJ residents

High food prices can't be stomached

High food prices can't be stomached

Overcome fear, vote for change

Overcome fear, vote for change

Bar Council, Lazar, Haidar improper

Bar Council, Lazar, Haidar improper

Easy loans can lead to problems

Easy loans can lead to problems

Use other highways, Rapid KL

Use other highways, Rapid KL

Will urban voters trigger the tipping point?

Will urban voters trigger the tipping point?

analysis The BN behemoth may seem unshakable. But according to the ‘Tipping Point’ theory, even with the slightest push - in just the right place - it can be tipped. Will it happen on March 8?
Headlines online: Feb 25

Headlines online: Feb 25

All papers featured Barisan Nasional’s lead over the opposition after normination day in the 12th general election.
MB slams Hadi for handshake snub

MB slams Hadi for handshake snub

Calling him 'arrogant' and 'egoistic', Idris Jusoh takes the PAS president to task for what he describes as un-Islamic behaviour.

Of 'badangs' and 'blogoticians'

Of 'badangs' and 'blogoticians'

The real winner in Malaysia's general elections is again, technology of the body - the Internet and cyberspace
Deny them a two-thirds' majority

Deny them a two-thirds' majority

What have they achieved that cannot be achieved by a simple majority? Do you need a two-thirds majority to wipe out corruption, to be transparent and accountable?
Choo Keong: Flying Dutchman no more

Choo Keong: Flying Dutchman no more

So says the 53-year-old Kota Bharu-born and Penang-raised lawyer, alluding to the legend of the ship captain who was doomed to sail the oceans because no port would allow him to dock.
Anwar confident of daughter's victory

Anwar confident of daughter's victory

nurul izzah and shahrizat lembah pantai Describing Nurul Izzah as a talented young girl, the PKR de facto leader says she is capable of upsetting the incumbent - Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Subra bows out after raising expectations

Subra bows out after raising expectations

s subramaniam comment S Subramaniam, ex-MIC No 2, has the unenviable task of portraying himself as a ‘rebel’ to gain mileage from Hindraf but at the same time remain loyal to MIC.
What now, migrated phantom voters?

What now, migrated phantom voters?

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free We have heard of dead voters coming out to vote during election but there is another group of voters created by the EC since 2004.