Archive - 18 March 2008

Umno Youth: No action against Mukhriz

Umno Youth: No action against Mukhriz

updated 9.35pm Umno Youth chief Hishammuddin Hussein says the movement will not take any action against Mukhriz and will leave his fate in the hands of the party president.
No surprises in MCA cabinet line-up

No surprises in MCA cabinet line-up

Of the total four ministerial posts, MCA secretary-general Ong Ka Chuan - who is party president Ka Ting’s elder brother - is the only newcomer to the federal level.
Malaysiakini swamped! - do please bear with us

Malaysiakini swamped! - do please bear with us

To all our readers and subscribers, please bear with us as we try to improve our services. We are facing multiple bottlenecks and a number of technical issues which we are trying to resolve as soon as possible.

Shahrizat made special adviser with minister status

Shahrizat made special adviser with minister status

The former minister, who was defeated in the March 8 polls, will be advising the prime minister on women and social development affairs.

MTUC wants to meet PM over minimum wage

MTUC wants to meet PM over minimum wage

The trades union umbrella body is seeking a meeting with the premier and will also take its cause to ‘labour-friendly state governments’.
Kedah MB: Ban on vices only with Chinese community's agreement

Kedah MB: Ban on vices only with Chinese community's agreement

The ban on the sale of hard liquor and gambling in the state is still possible but this will only happen if the Chinese community agrees to it, says Kedah Mentri Besar Azizan Abdul Razak.
Relaxed Abdullah faces the press

Relaxed Abdullah faces the press

He responded to questions ranging from calls for him to resign to his relationship with deputy premier Najib Abdul Razak.
NEP: PKR Youth backs Guan Eng

NEP: PKR Youth backs Guan Eng

PKR Youth slams Umno Penang for exploiting the issue for political mileage and stir up racial sentiments in the state which fell into opposition control in the March 8 polls.
Change: Pak Lah now the one to do it

Change: Pak Lah now the one to do it

Wrong choices for cabinet

Wrong choices for cabinet

NEP: Malaysian Economic Agenda no different

NEP: Malaysian Economic Agenda no different

But Pak Lah said demos 'not our culture'...

But Pak Lah said demos 'not our culture'...

Voting days should be public holidays or Sundays

Voting days should be public holidays or Sundays

Shariah law can be modern

Shariah law can be modern

Blame cronyism for poor public transport

Blame cronyism for poor public transport

A Paleolithic constitution, an 'adjustable' judiciary

A Paleolithic constitution, an 'adjustable' judiciary

Fuel price bound to go up

Fuel price bound to go up

Should Malaysiakini go free?

Should Malaysiakini go free?

Kit Siang: New cabinet sends mixed signals

Kit Siang: New cabinet sends mixed signals

The line-up shows that the premier is listening to the truth as well as returning to the old politics patronage.
Cabinet 2008: Reform or no reform?

Cabinet 2008: Reform or no reform?

updated 6pm The jury is still out, given the very mixed reactions to the new cabinet from NGOs, political analysts and political parties.
Who's in, who's out?

Who's in, who's out?

Sixteen out of 32 ministers have kept their jobs - no change for eight and new portfolios for another eight. Ten have been given a promotion while eight moved to new ministries.
Resign, Hindu Endowments Board members told

Resign, Hindu Endowments Board members told

With their political masters shown the exit in the March 8 polls, a Penang-based Hindu NGO calls on the board's commissioners to throw in the towel.

Ministers, deputies to declare assets

Ministers, deputies to declare assets

updated 8.05pm Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says it is important that the public know how much his ministers and their deputies are worth.
Anwar predicts more turmoil in Umno

Anwar predicts more turmoil in Umno

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 updated 4.35pm The other BN partners are also in serious trouble, according to the de facto PKR leader, who sees the cabinet line-up as falling short of expectations.
Those who didn't make it

Those who didn't make it

updated 1.50pm A total of 16 ministers did not make it into the new cabinet. They are the following:
What's next for Pak Lah?

What's next for Pak Lah?

analysis The premier has the 5 'R's' option in the wake of BN’s disastrous showing in the March 8 polls. He can Resign, be Replaced, use greater Repression, Remain or Reform.
Full list of 2008 cabinet

Full list of 2008 cabinet

The following is the list of cabinet ministers and their deputies as announced by the prime minister at 12 noon today.
How not to become the new BN

How not to become the new BN

Old allegiances and ways of thinking must change in tandem with the people who want to see a more open, democratic, vibrant and tolerant multiracial, multi-religious nation.
PM for all? Now's the time

PM for all? Now's the time

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail vox populi free ' Now is the time for Pak Lah to step up to the plate and call for calm among Umno supporters. Be our PM. Now more than ever.'

The sinking of Umno

The sinking of Umno

But unlike the ill-fated Titanic , Umno has a chance to sail again - but this time in the unchartered waters of a new Malaysian agenda.
PM unveils 'trimmed-down' cabinet

PM unveils 'trimmed-down' cabinet

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah concerned worried breaking news updated 4.25pm Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announces his 'trimmed-down' cabinet - dropping many veterans in favour of fresh faces.