Archive - 6 April 2008

Two local dailies were incorrect in arguing that foreign investors were moving out from Penang due to lack of confidence in the new administration, says Jeff Ooi.

Both past and present PMs today traded barbs and accusations over responsibility for Umno's disastrous performance in last month's general elections.

The bulk of the subsidies would go for a new octane 95 fuel for use in most vehicles, while a higher octane petrol for luxury cars and SUVs would get less state support.

updated 8.50pm That's what Dr Mahathir Mohamad tells Umno members at a party meeting today as he continues his campaign against his handpicked successor.

updated 5.10pm Some 14 parliament and 22 state seats were lost in last month's general elections as a result of acts of sabotage by Umno members.

In one, Abdullah is expected to defend his position while at the other his chief detractor Dr Mahathir would be adding more pressure on the Umnoo president to quit.