Archive - 11 April 2008

Prepare succession plan: Johor Umno tells Pak Lah

Prepare succession plan: Johor Umno tells Pak Lah

updated 10.45pm Following this, Umno vice-president Muhyiddin Yassin revealed that Abdullah will discuss with his deputy Najib on the transition of power to the latter.
BN's setback: PM admits fault

BN's setback: PM admits fault

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah 110907 updated 8.20pm Abdullah Ahmad Badawi admits being a factor which caused the ruling coalition to suffer heavy losses in the March 8 polls.

GMI: Enough of 6 years of ISA cruelty

GMI: Enough of 6 years of ISA cruelty

The Abolish ISA Movement (GMI) says six years of detention for 10 alleged Jemaah Islamiah members was too long, and called for public support in seeking their release.
Meet Salehuddin, the sec-gen in a rush

Meet Salehuddin, the sec-gen in a rush

salehuddin hisham exclusive His first brush with politics was at the age of six. The newly-minted PKR sec-gen was seated on his father's shoulders and waving the new Malayan flag. Now, he's back to usher in the government-in-waiting.

Supporters rally for ill Uthaya

Supporters rally for ill Uthaya

uthayakumar taiping hospital new look Some 300 Hindraf supporters rallied in Taiping today to protest against alleged denial of medical attention to their leader P Uthayakumar who is detained under ISA.
Calls for PM to resign will be handled internally

Calls for PM to resign will be handled internally

Umno will deal internally the calls made by several Kedah Umno leaders for party president and Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to step down, Najib said today.
Leadership crisis hits UM students council

Leadership crisis hits UM students council

The students want a representative council that is “progressive and aggressive” in voicing their aspirations in face of the challenges and issues facing society.
Miba: Kudos to 'architect' Anwar

Miba: Kudos to 'architect' Anwar

The opposition icon's assurance that Pakatan Rakyat will not push for a no-confidence vote against the prime minister is lauded by an Indian business group.

No choice - we've to change federal gov't now

No choice - we've to change federal gov't now

Sabah BN won due to foreigners

Sabah BN won due to foreigners

Don't hold breath for radical Gerakan reform

Don't hold breath for radical Gerakan reform

An open letter to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

An open letter to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Economic downturn: pray for soft landing

Economic downturn: pray for soft landing

Umno need to be re-invented based on new model

Umno need to be re-invented based on new model

A bridge too far for Pak Lah

A bridge too far for Pak Lah

Malaysiakini, you're no longer 'alternative media'

Malaysiakini, you're no longer 'alternative media'

Traffic jams affecting productivity

Traffic jams affecting productivity

Local Indians unqualified to build Hindu temples

Local Indians unqualified to build Hindu temples

Headlines online: April 11

Headlines online: April 11

daily news round up news roundup Judiciary issues - from the sweeping judiciary reforms to be introduced and the government’s decision not to say sorry over the 1988 judiciary crisis - dominate today’s headlines.
Land scam team: Hand over the documents

Land scam team: Hand over the documents

The special executive team formed to look into alleged land scams in Penang want the relevant departments and agencies to submit the necessary documents.

Election petition against Kurup's victory

Election petition against Kurup's victory

The PKR candidate for the Pensiagan constituency files a petition against Deputy Minister Joseph Kurup’s election to the seat in the March 8 polls.
MCA, MIC welcomes notice-to-convert requirement

MCA, MIC welcomes notice-to-convert requirement

updated 4.50pm Apart from the BN parties, the move is also lauded by a leading inter-religious council which calls it a positive step.
Two-party system taking shape

Two-party system taking shape

The move is hailed by pro-democracy activists as the first step in the creation of a viable two-party political system, probably the first stable, working system in Southeast Asia.
Armed airport patrols launched after shootout

Armed airport patrols launched after shootout

Police chief Musa Hassan said armed personnel would patrol the Kuala Lumpur International Airport departure and arrival halls around the clock.

Commission on Mahathir's abuses needed

Commission on Mahathir's abuses needed

The eminent jurist responds to a letter by Dr Mahathir, giving justification for the latter to be investigated for abuse of power during his tenure as prime minister.
Azalina vs the 5 PR states: Your say (Pt 2)

Azalina vs the 5 PR states: Your say (Pt 2)

free ‘It is akin to a child refusing to work on a school project with friends because they rejected her on the playground.’
Don't blame Dr M, blame tribunal

Don't blame Dr M, blame tribunal

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free ‘To solely blame Dr M for the judiciary’s crisis is not fair. What about the tribunal that recommended the dismissals?’