Archive - 14 April 2008

Pakatan tells members to toe the line

Pakatan tells members to toe the line

Pakatan Rakyat has ordered its members to stop airing views that are contradictory to those agreed by the opposition coalition.
I'm ready to face royal commission: Dr M

I'm ready to face royal commission: Dr M

mahathir and param cumaraswamy Mahathir vs Param: In the latest tit-for-tat feud between the two, the ex-PM said he was ready to face a royal commission of inquiry over allegations of abuse of power.
PM: I'll contest in Umno polls, succession can wait

PM: I'll contest in Umno polls, succession can wait

najib and pak lah abdullah ahmad badawi updated 8.50pm Apparently he is in no mood to quit - he will hand over power only when the time is right and this will be sometime after Umno polls in December.
Q&A: 'I know I'm doing the right thing'

Q&A: 'I know I'm doing the right thing'

In the first of a three-part interview, MCA president Ong Ka Ting takes on allegations ranging from having engineered the dramatic downfall of Dr Chua Soi Lek to the presence of a spy group in the party.
Ka Ting: I didn't plot Chua's downfall

Ka Ting: I didn't plot Chua's downfall

ong ka ting and mca exclusive For the first time, the MCA chief categorically denies allegations that he had orchestrated the sex-tape scandal involving ex-leader Dr Chua Soi Lek.
Rais Yatim backs succession plan

Rais Yatim backs succession plan

'I feel if the succession plan is announced, then the grassroot leaders would know the time frame, and that is good to stabilise the party.' he said.
Disrespect for Hindraf 5 is disrespect for all Indians

Disrespect for Hindraf 5 is disrespect for all Indians

Hindraf 5: Not guilty, says our 'supreme court'

Hindraf 5: Not guilty, says our 'supreme court'

Uthayakumar's medical condition dangerous

Uthayakumar's medical condition dangerous

Can BN deliver the reforms promised?

Can BN deliver the reforms promised?

List of Umno members guilty of sabotage

List of Umno members guilty of sabotage

Tourism Malaysia, Matrade must be apolitical

Tourism Malaysia, Matrade must be apolitical

Cheated but Malaysian police not moving

Cheated but Malaysian police not moving

Foreign universities giving it to us real good

Foreign universities giving it to us real good

Coin designs need to reflect nation's diversity

Coin designs need to reflect nation's diversity

Conversion: Family, spouse should officially acknowledge too

Conversion: Family, spouse should officially acknowledge too

MCA disappointed with crown prince's remarks

MCA disappointed with crown prince's remarks

The party said Tengku Faris’ remarks that non-Malays should not seek equality could destroy unity and harmony in this country.
M'sia no longer top palm oil producer

M'sia no longer top palm oil producer

updated 5.05pm Indonesia has already overtaken us in terms of production, says plantation minister Peter Chin.
Umno rep behind pig farm project

Umno rep behind pig farm project

Tanjung Sepat assemblyperson Dr Karim Mansor reveals that he was among the original initiators of the project in 2002.
Islamic banking needs regulator support: Moody's

Islamic banking needs regulator support: Moody's

Apart from Malaysia, the growth of Islamic banking has been 'somewhat patchy' in the region, says the ratings agency.
MIC: Form strong integration plan to fortify BN

MIC: Form strong integration plan to fortify BN

samy vellu and mic Embattled MIC president S Samy Vellu says the time has come for the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition to build a truly united nation through a robust integration programme.
Next steps for Pakatan (Pt 1)

Next steps for Pakatan (Pt 1)

It will have to work four times as hard, because the Barisan Nasional will work twice as hard to win back the minds and hearts of the people.
Headlines online: April 14

Headlines online: April 14

daily news round up news roundup Major dailies highlighted the PM's meeting with all BN elected reps today. Among the top news is the police warning not to attend the ‘illegal Black 14' gathering tonight.
Khir tells PM to spell out exit plan

Khir tells PM to spell out exit plan

The former Selangor MB also wants the quota system for the party polls be dropped.
20,000 defy police to celebrate Anwar's ban expiry

20,000 defy police to celebrate Anwar's ban expiry

updated 11.55pm About 20,000 people defied a police ban to attend a gathering in Kampung Baru to celebrate Anwar Ibrahim's 'political liberation'.

Reflections on a sinking Bahtera Merdeka

Reflections on a sinking Bahtera Merdeka

I want to especially see systematic programmes of mass indoctrination go down together with the sinking ship.
Kok: Utusan turned pig issue ugly

Kok: Utusan turned pig issue ugly

The Selangor exco is seeing red with the Malay daily for taking her coments out of context and making it 'ugly and distasteful'.
MCA must face the inconvenient truth (Pt 2)

MCA must face the inconvenient truth (Pt 2)

analysis The MCA is seen as falling short in providing education, services and security, despite being a key partner in government.
'Are we still afraid of the Old Tiger?'

'Are we still afraid of the Old Tiger?'

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free It is time the government set up a commission of inquiry on the abuse of power during the time when Dr M was the PM of Malaysia.

On eve of political liberation, Anwar is in a forgiving mood

On eve of political liberation, Anwar is in a forgiving mood

‘As for those who have vilified me and sullied my name and my honour with their boundless hate and envy … this much I can offer them: to err is human, to forgive divine…,” Anwar quoting Indonesia’s Hamka.
Stay out of politics, civil servants told

Stay out of politics, civil servants told

updated 11.30am Prime Minister Abdullah reminded the civil servants to concentrate on their job and leave political issues to politicians.
Can Khairy reinvent himself?

Can Khairy reinvent himself?

khairy jamaluddin analysis Is he Anakin Skywalker or Darth Vader? Can Khairy Jamaluddin reinvent himself and break away from the ultra image he worked so hard to acquire?