Archive - 25 March 2008

Selangor gov't seeks takeover of PKFZ

The Selangor menteri besar said he is in a good position to spearhead the effort to turn PKFZ around, given his experience in the privatisation of Kontena Nasional.

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Kudos to cops for 'professional conduct'

The premier said the police had maintained security during the general elections in a professional and neutral manner.

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Independent mulls election petition

Lembah Pantai independent candidate N Periasamy is upset by the way he was allegedly slandered by PKR leaders in their ceramah.

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A united front for independents

Yang Berhormat wannabes of all creeds and colours, with or without experience and ideologies can now be independent candidates under the umbrella body of United National Independent Front.

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Opposition leader Wan Azizah unveils bold agenda

Malaysia's first woman opposition leader unveiled a five-point manifesto which focused on anti-corruption measures and equality for the various races in the country.

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Politicians come and go, Rulers here to stay

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Place nation at centre of political compass

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T'ganu MB prerogative of Sultan

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'Thank you, point taken': Pak Lah to voters

The prime minister thanks voters for sending him a strong signal in the recently concluded polls. In his second term, he promises to pursue a bold agenda.

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Who will save UM now?

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Increase pay of our ministers

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Mainstream media urgently needs new philosophies

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What now, MCA?

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Push now for gov't for the people

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Let candidates know postal votes breakdown

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Some advice for the new MIC minister

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PM announces streamlining of KLSE

The idea is to help to catalyse more high-quality listings to add to the vibrant and dynamic nature of the equities market.

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Idris apologises to sultan

breaking news updated 9pm A repentant Idris Jusoh says he will accept all possibilities, including foregoing his post. But also takes a swipe at Ahmad Said’s appointment, calling it 'unlawful' and 'unconstitutional'.

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Appoint Indian businessmen to local councils

The Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) urges all menteris besar and chief ministers to give this proposal serious thought.

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Umno polls to be postponed?

updated 5pm There is a big possibility that the party elections may be postponed to next year to avoid “havoc” said its information chief.

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Abdullah: Big mistake to ignore cyber-campaign

'We certainly lost the Internet war, the cyber-war,' admits the priemier when commenting on the heavy defeat suffered by the BN in the general election.

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PAS: Umno showing true colours in MB protests

updated 4.40pm 'They call themselves fighters for Malay rights, but, at the same time, they are challenging the Malay Rulers by holding gatherings and displaying banners and slogans.'

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Thoughts on the elections, Part 2

Democratic culture has yet to develop in this country to put relationship between government and opposition on a mutually more respectful footing.

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Palace should explain Ahmad's appointment

The Terengganu palace caught in the heart of the menteri besar selection crisis can calm the situation by explaining its decision, says PKR deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali.

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Another twist to MB crisis?

newsflash Former Terengganu menteri besar Idris Jusoh has called for a press conference over the current crisis. Will there be another twist to the already twisted saga?

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PM: Certain parties exploiting MB issue

updated 3.45pm These parties are exploiting the issue to further their personal agendas, says the premier, who also stresses on the importance of remaining 'cool'.

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Headlines online: March 25

All dailies continue to frontpage the new Terengganu menteri besar saga while Ahmad Said starts work today amid the controversy.

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New politics and the Indian Malaysian

A new political language needs to be framed the new young parliamentarians who will now speak for all of us.

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Leadership integrity for Malaysia?

We can all learn and reflect from history on what it also means to have leadership integrity in being leaders of all Malaysians.

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New MB Ahmad starts work

updated 12.18pm The palace-backed Ahmad revealed that not all of the BN assemblypersons were against him, adding that he also had the support from the rakyat.

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Malaysiakini: free or pay? (Pt 3)

vox populi free ‘Like it or not, Malaysiakini has some obligation to be close to a non- profit organisation whose mission is to provide independent news'.

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T'ganu MB: What would you do?

vox populi free ‘If the Sultan orders that you do A, and your PM orders that you do B, what do you do? Who will you obey? Kesetiaan kepada Raja dan Negara or Kesetian kepada Umno ?'

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