Archive - 27 February 2008

Badminton and politics meet in Gopeng

Badminton and politics meet in Gopeng

Dropping a rostrum for a badminton racquet, MCA's Gopeng parliamentary candidate Ling Hee Leong played a match today which featured the country's top singles player.

Exercise restraint, Hindraf leader tells supporters

Exercise restraint, Hindraf leader tells supporters

The movement's chairperson P Waythamoorthy calls on supporters not to engage in personal attacks against BN leaders.
Day 4: On the campaign trail

Day 4: On the campaign trail

updated 7.55pm Here are some snippets from the sidelines of the various candidates’ campaigns.
PM: Opposition jealous of BN

PM: Opposition jealous of BN

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah and chinese society people The premier says the opposition parties are envious of BN's success in administering the country and commanding the support of the people.
Azmin revives Gombak BN candidate's 'past'

Azmin revives Gombak BN candidate's 'past'

The PKR candidate reminded voters that Said Anuar Said Ahmad had been suspended for three years allegedly over money politics.
Samy: PKR 'samseng' behind demos

Samy: PKR 'samseng' behind demos

samy vellu and mic updated 8.15pm The embattled MIC leader accuses the opposition of using booze and thugs leading to the cancellation of his Lunas visit yesterday. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Syed Shahir woos Pandan's working class

Syed Shahir woos Pandan's working class

syed shahir syed mohamud While BN candidates talk about protecting Malay, Indian and Chinese interests, the MTUC president talks about protecting the interest of all workers.

Feb 27: Polls round-up

Feb 27: Polls round-up

Malaysiakini brings you the latest election news and snippets from around the web.
Grandma Maimun 'cycling' to Parliament

Grandma Maimun 'cycling' to Parliament

maimun yusof independent candidate terengganu story 270208 She has no election machinery, party workers, operations centre or money. But the 89-year-old grandmother aspires to be a parliamentarian.
Economic growth beats forecasts, 6.3% in 2006

Economic growth beats forecasts, 6.3% in 2006

The economy beat expectations to grow by 6.3 percent in 2007, fueled by robust domestic demand.
For a responsible caretaker gov't

For a responsible caretaker gov't

Three reasons why Malaysia needs to appoint a caretaker government when Parliament is dissolved.
GE 2008: Time to punish Umno

GE 2008: Time to punish Umno

Awang Adek: PAS will scare off investment

Awang Adek: PAS will scare off investment

Investors might be deterred if PAS retains control of its stronghold in Kelantan, says the deputy finance minister.
Hisham a failure as education minister

Hisham a failure as education minister

Sekolah kebangsaan milik semua kaum

Sekolah kebangsaan milik semua kaum

Report card II: Excellence, glory, distinction

Report card II: Excellence, glory, distinction

How did the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition fare in fulfilling its 2004 election promises of 'Excellence, Glory, Distinction'? Here's our verdict.
ACA, IRB new tools for BN?

ACA, IRB new tools for BN?

For god's sake, vote carefully

For god's sake, vote carefully

Don't license BN to rob

Don't license BN to rob

Not all Indians are professionals

Not all Indians are professionals

Exempt non-recognised docs from MMC exam

Exempt non-recognised docs from MMC exam

Ripped off by insurance company

Ripped off by insurance company

Public inertia and surfeit of religious scholars

Public inertia and surfeit of religious scholars

Insulting Malaysians' intelligence

Insulting Malaysians' intelligence

The BN manifesto is such a litany of vague generalities that it is an affront to any Malaysian with a brain cell.
Slow campaign: Calm before the storm?

Slow campaign: Calm before the storm?

The election mood seems sober and uncannily quiet. Some residents even expressed surprise at the lack of a poster war unlike previous general elections.
MIC may be shaken and stirred in Kapar

MIC may be shaken and stirred in Kapar

All’s not well in the MIC stronghold and the nation’s largest constituency, as the spectre of Hindraf looms large. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Headlines online: Feb 27

Headlines online: Feb 27

All the updates on the elections as campaigning entered the third day yesterday.
Jeff Ooi - from digital to political clout?

Jeff Ooi - from digital to political clout?

jeff Jeff Ooi will make waves if he comes good in his first election outing, says a fellow-blogger.
Sivarasa: In politics, the dice is always rolling

Sivarasa: In politics, the dice is always rolling

r sivarasa 270208 The 52-year-old lawyer and PKR candidate for Subang is fairly sure the electoral pendulum is swinging in favour of greater representation for the opposition.
Kepala Batas: Student party cries foul

Kepala Batas: Student party cries foul

They had wanted to take on the PM in Kepala Batas but they claim that the police had deliberately caused them to miss the nomination deadline.
DAP quicker off the mark in Ipoh

DAP quicker off the mark in Ipoh

From walkabouts to roundabouts, the DAP presence has been felt since nomination day, but rivals from MCA are not worried about playing catch-up.
High stakes in Penang

High stakes in Penang

analysis Penang is the battleground where all key contesting parties - Gerakan, DAP, PKR and Umno - will be facing their acid test.
'Husband, wife'? More like cats and dogs

'Husband, wife'? More like cats and dogs

vox populi small thumbnail free updated 2.47pm Even if MIC and the community’s ties were like a husband and wife, then the wife should divorce the husband and sue him for everything he is worth.