Archive - 31 March 2008

Don't parrot BN, Selangor MB told

Don't parrot BN, Selangor MB told

abdul khalid ibrahim His rhetoric is most discouraging and regresses to language commonly known to be associated with the BN government, says rights group Suaram.
Pressure mounts against quotas in Umno polls

Pressure mounts against quotas in Umno polls

A growing band of Umno leaders are backing the abolition of the quota system that determines who can contest top posts in the party polls.
Proton recalls Savvy over bearing fears

Proton recalls Savvy over bearing fears

It was recalling its new 'Savvy' models amid fears that water could enter and damage its rear-wheel bearing.
'Two-faced' Samy slammed on HIndraf 5

'Two-faced' Samy slammed on HIndraf 5

samy vellu and mic The Abolish ISA movement has described the unexpected call to free the Hindraf 5 from the MIC supremo as ‘dishonest’ and politically motivated.

Shafie: Sabah deserves some reward

Shafie: Sabah deserves some reward

The pressure is not about to let up on the premier, who will have to deal with Sabah Umno’s unhappiness over ‘under-representation’ in the federal cabinet.
PKR: Put us in power, get 20% oil royalties

PKR: Put us in power, get 20% oil royalties

Under the petroleum sharing agreement signed in the 1970s after national oil company Petronas was set up, the federal government pays 5% royalties to the states for oil and gas.
Gov't says it's confident of 6% growth

Gov't says it's confident of 6% growth

The government today said it was confident economic growth for 2008 will hit six percent despite troubles in key trading partner the United States.
Perak assigns exco portfolios, no deputy MB posts

Perak assigns exco portfolios, no deputy MB posts

Portfolios have finally been assigned to members of the Perak exco, and it can get down to work 24 days after the polls.
PAS urges Muslims to boycott Dutch goods

PAS urges Muslims to boycott Dutch goods

PAS today urged Muslims worldwide to boycott Dutch products to protest against an anti-Islamic film by a far-right Dutch lawmaker.
Ku Li right, Pak Lah should make way

Ku Li right, Pak Lah should make way

Abdullah's best chance for everlasting fame

Abdullah's best chance for everlasting fame

Matter of time before Umno implodes

Matter of time before Umno implodes

M'sian PM must pass party test first

M'sian PM must pass party test first

How to straighten-out the judiciary

How to straighten-out the judiciary

DAP needs a full-time PR team

DAP needs a full-time PR team

It's time to move ahead - finally

It's time to move ahead - finally

Rebrand the MIC? No, thank you

Rebrand the MIC? No, thank you

Fuel price can remain, I want local elections

Fuel price can remain, I want local elections

Postal voting system must be suspended

Postal voting system must be suspended

Can Singapore replicate our political tsunami?

Can Singapore replicate our political tsunami?

analysis If even the PM has acknowledged the political impact of the Internet, does that not make Singapore – with its far greater Internet penetration levels – ripe for an electoral tsunami?
The 'political tsunami' explained

The 'political tsunami' explained

It’s all in the ‘swing’ by voters who crossed race and religious lines to drive home their confusion, desperation and frustration.
Blame-storming in MCA

Blame-storming in MCA

analysis If the leadership wants an explanation of its debacle in the general election, it can be found among those who are not part of the inner circle.
Enter Khir Toyo the blogger

Enter Khir Toyo the blogger

The blog world no longer belongs to dissenters. The former Selangor MB joins the growing list of BN leaders launching themselves into cyberspace.
CM: Use petro dollars to build second bridge

CM: Use petro dollars to build second bridge

lim guan eng Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says this will not be the first time that Petronas will be funding an infrastructure project in the country.
Islam: A blessing to M'sians? (Pt 1)

Islam: A blessing to M'sians? (Pt 1)

Non-Muslims in Malaysia seem to be asking for exactly the same rights as Muslims in the West are fighting for.
MIUP falling apart in Penang

MIUP falling apart in Penang

The fledgling party's local leaders are upset with founder KS Nallakaruppan's political style.
DAP Perak rep U-turns hours after quitting

DAP Perak rep U-turns hours after quitting

a sivasubramaniam breaking news updated at 7.25pm In a dramatic turnaround, the Buntong state rep retracted his resignation from DAP seven hours after he made his announcement.
MAS to buy 55 Boeing planes for RM13.4 bil

MAS to buy 55 Boeing planes for RM13.4 bil

updated 6.55pm The national carrier today announced it will acquire at least 55 narrow-body 737-800 aircraft from US-based Boeing for RM13.4 billion (US$4.2 billion).
A challenge from the Tun?

A challenge from the Tun?

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free ‘Malaysians should response to this challenge by getting the government to appoint a royal commission.’