Archive - 31 July 2008

Khalid: Unleash Ezam against Anwar

Khalid: Unleash Ezam against Anwar

The Selangor MB says that Umno should allow this battle between the former PKR youth chief and his one-time mentor provided the former is ‘brave enough’.
Controversial Gerakan book launched

Controversial Gerakan book launched

The launch went without a hitch after the court today dismissed a bid from the younger brother of Gerakan secretary-general Chia Kwang Chye to stop the launch of the new book on Gerakan.
Perdana: 'War criminal' Blair's visit shocking

Perdana: 'War criminal' Blair's visit shocking

Mahathir believes it is an abomination for Malaysia to allow former British prime minister Tony Blair to speak on the rule of law, when he himself is a 'war criminal'.
PM rules out emergency rule

PM rules out emergency rule

‘I don't think we are going down that road; definitely not,’ said Abdullah when asked whether the government would imposed emergency rule should there be massive street protests.
Dr M: It's like cross breeding cat and kambing

Dr M: It's like cross breeding cat and kambing

This is Mahathir's response to the possibility of an Umno-PAS merger. The doctor says cross breeding between two different species is 'a bit difficult'.
Sarawak CM irks activist over dams

Sarawak CM irks activist over dams

To the scathing attack by the Sarawak chief minister on activists resisting dam constructions, an activist sarcastically asked him to just keep building dams and ignore the plight of the people.
PAS - Once bitten, never shy? (Pt 2)

PAS - Once bitten, never shy? (Pt 2)

In the second part of the analysis of Umno’s overture to PAS, ideas of other nations' experiences and realpolitik are rationalised.
Help us to get 'timber' money, Kedah tells Penang

Help us to get 'timber' money, Kedah tells Penang

timber logs kayu balak 110907 Kedah is asking Penang for some solidarity in getting promised compensation from Putrajaya, instead of hounding them over proposed logging of catchment areas.
PAS-Umno talks: We'll bite the bullet again

PAS-Umno talks: We'll bite the bullet again

Secularism destroyed: Will Umno allies just sit back?

Secularism destroyed: Will Umno allies just sit back?

PAS' faith wavering in face of Umno's money

PAS' faith wavering in face of Umno's money

King should appoint independent panel

King should appoint independent panel

Why I would not want Najib as my PM

Why I would not want Najib as my PM

PAS loyalty well-proven

PAS loyalty well-proven

PM, please intervene and save the nation

PM, please intervene and save the nation

Windfall tax on IPPs won't help employees

Windfall tax on IPPs won't help employees

Sexual urge subordinate to the intellect

Sexual urge subordinate to the intellect

One has right to free speech but not slander

One has right to free speech but not slander

Mahathir: My wife would do the same

Mahathir: My wife would do the same

The former premier responds with his trademark sarcasm when asked to comment on his former protege-turned-nemesis Anwar Ibrahim announcing his decision to contest in a by-election. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Cops wrap up sodomy probe, up to AG to act

Cops wrap up sodomy probe, up to AG to act

updated 5.55pm Home Minister Syed Hamid says the police have completed their investigations into the sodomy accusation against Anwar Ibrahim.
He may be arrested 'in next 48 hours'

He may be arrested 'in next 48 hours'

He may be arrested in the next 48 hours, a senior party official said today, arguing it was to stop him contesting a by-election.
Anwar to contest Permatang Pauh

Anwar to contest Permatang Pauh

anwar ibrahim freed from police ipk detention pc 170708 updated 5.50pm Wife resigns, husband takes over - Anwar is to contest a by-election in the parliamentary seat vacated by PKR leader Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. [VIDEO INSIDE]

PAS: No to cooperation, yes to meetings

PAS: No to cooperation, yes to meetings

hadi awang and umno updated 6.20pm Party president Abdul Hadi Awang rules out any form of cooperation with Umno, including the possibility of forming a joint government. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Wee unfazed by false SMS

Wee unfazed by false SMS

updating 7.20pm Text messages are circulating that the MCA Youth secretary-general would be resigning from all posts, ostensibly for being involved with a student from China.
How Proton-esque is the picturesque Obama?

How Proton-esque is the picturesque Obama?

How do Proton and politicians get away with getting people to buy their sell?
Clock is 'cliquing' for MCA polls

Clock is 'cliquing' for MCA polls

analysis Teams and cliques have become so synonymous with MCA in light of the power struggles and leadership battles throughout its history that nobody really cares any more.

Anwar's political battle rages on

Anwar's political battle rages on

Analysis Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's de facto opposition leader, is locked in a political battle of wills with ruling coalition leaders and determined to wrest federal control despite fresh charges of sodomy brought up against him.
Experts: Saiful's first medical report relevant

Experts: Saiful's first medical report relevant

While the physical examination of Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan appeared to be brief and not sodomy-related, it is nevertheless still relevant.
Gov't may cut fuel prices: official

Gov't may cut fuel prices: official

petrol price hike 090608 Lower petrol prices? The government may reduce fuel prices in the weeks ahead if global oil prices continue to fall, a senior Finance Ministry official said today.
Forget mega-projects, SMEs are our 'golden' goose

Forget mega-projects, SMEs are our 'golden' goose

comment The playing field for our local businesses must be levelled. Malaysian business pay a much higher cost of operation compared to their counterparts in Thailand and Taiwan.

VoxPop: 'We were better off colonised'

VoxPop: 'We were better off colonised'

f ree ‘After nearly 51 years of independence, and with the present political wind, we would be better off if the colonial masters still ruled this country.'
Headlines online: July 31

Headlines online: July 31

A campaign is being undertaken by some unknown parties against MCA Youth leader Wee Ka Siong by implicating him in a sex scandal involving a girl from China, reported a daily today.
'Not sodomy-related? Let's not be anal'

'Not sodomy-related? Let's not be anal'

your say free 'This was not a sodomy inspection? Let's not be anal. Then why pray tell me, would the doctor look at his anus? For fun?' argues a Malaysiakini reader.