Archive - 1 August 2008

Petrol price will be streamlined from Sept 1

Petrol price will be streamlined from Sept 1

Effective Sept 1, the retail price of petrol will be streamlined and based on the average monthly market price of world crude oil with the government maintaining the subsidy rate at 30 sen per litre.

73 DAP leaders nominated for 20 CEC posts

73 DAP leaders nominated for 20 CEC posts

The party’s national congress on Aug 23 and 24 will elect the party leadership, and strong competition from new faces is expected.
By-election: Wanita Umno geared for battle

By-election: Wanita Umno geared for battle

Rafidah Aziz says the wing will fire up its machineries and devise strategies on how to capture seat from PKR.
From hardcore politics to 'plain mama'

From hardcore politics to 'plain mama'

exclusive Following her husband's arrest in 1998, Wan Azizah was thrust headlong into the political arena. Ten years on, she is ready to throw in the towel for good and devote her time to her children. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Pak Lah's popularity hits new low

Pak Lah's popularity hits new low

updated 7.30pm This is the first time that Abdullah's popularity has plunged to below 50 percent from a high of 91 percent in late 2004.
If Anwar comes to power...

If Anwar comes to power...

Between a dream and a nightmare...

Between a dream and a nightmare...

PM: No one will stop him from running

PM: No one will stop him from running

Anwar can run (in the by-election) but he cannot hide. That's the message from the PM who says the country's laws pertaining to the sodomy allegation will take their course.
Liars' lair

Liars' lair

Wan Azizah, a towering M'sian woman

Wan Azizah, a towering M'sian woman

Would you kill a snatch thief?

Would you kill a snatch thief?

Keep 'Asean values' out of our human rights

Keep 'Asean values' out of our human rights

I weep for Malaysia

I weep for Malaysia

Mr PM, please answer my daughter

Mr PM, please answer my daughter

'Don't believe in what the opposition says'

'Don't believe in what the opposition says'

Buck stops with MCA leaders

Buck stops with MCA leaders

China dances, US worries

China dances, US worries

China’s rise in regional relations through a combination of charm and force is worrying a pro- Washington scholar of how it will impact US power.
Anwar to kick off by-election campaign on Sunday

Anwar to kick off by-election campaign on Sunday

protes fuel price hike rally mppj stadium 070708 anwar The charismatic leader is heading to Penang this weekend to launch his electoral campaign in a bid to retake his old parliamentary seat. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Umno's Pirdaus ready for Round 3

Umno's Pirdaus ready for Round 3

updated 3pm Twice he was defeated by Anwar's wife in the contest for Permatang Pauh but the former imam is willing to take another crack at the seat.

Gov't set to announce fuel price cut

Gov't set to announce fuel price cut

'If possible, I want to reduce the fuel price right now. Be patient, the government will announce it later,' said Prime Minister Abdullah.
Survey: Only 11% believe in sodomy claims

Survey: Only 11% believe in sodomy claims

The Merdeka Centre also found that two-thirds of the respondents believed that the accusations against Anwar Ibrahim were politically motivated.
Another smear campaign, another face of PAS

Another smear campaign, another face of PAS

The "Anwar factor", as it has come to be known, has sprung back like a rubber ball kept under pressure for a long time.
By-election: Umno candidate wants third bite

By-election: Umno candidate wants third bite

breaking news Permatang Pauh's defeated candidate in the last two elections Pirdaus Ismail feels that the BN stands a chance of finally wrestling the seat away from PKR in the coming by-election.
Najib: Permatang Pauh tough for BN

Najib: Permatang Pauh tough for BN

updated 1.10pm Najib and Anwar, who have been involved in a protracted political feud, will square off again as the DPM is likely to lead Barisan's campaign in the PKR leader's home turf. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Get Anwar: Cops in driver's seat

Get Anwar: Cops in driver's seat

comment Is the present police exercise an attempt to find out the truth about the sodomy allegation or is it an all-out effort to fix Anwar Ibrahim?
Illegals - the perennial nightmare

Illegals - the perennial nightmare

Illegals are a perennial nightmare which feeds on Malaysia’s insatiable demand for labour - a stark reminder as the August crackdown against illegals looms.

Wan Azizah ... the real hero

Wan Azizah ... the real hero

wan azizah comment updated 6.55pm Anwar steals the limelight once again but we should not forget the true hero who had held the fort for her husband.

'Ban sectarian politics'

'Ban sectarian politics'

Sectarian politics only create racial stereotypes which divide and weaken the country, says a prominent civil society activist.
Ramasamy: 'Penang Indians sidelined' claims untrue

Ramasamy: 'Penang Indians sidelined' claims untrue

p ramasamy While it is unfair to expect drastic improvements to the lot of ethnic Indians just five months after the March 8 election, Penang has seen several achievements.
Headlines online: Aug 01

Headlines online: Aug 01

The main news today is PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim's decision to contest in a by-election in Permatang Pauh.
VoxPop: PAS' delicate balancing act

VoxPop: PAS' delicate balancing act

free ‘I doubt Nik Aziz is seriously proposing hudud implementation but that this is more of an attempt to gauge Umno's sincerity in pursuing these talks.'
Did the police cover all angles?

Did the police cover all angles?

your say free ‘Incredibly, the police did not appear to probe the possibility that the accusation against Anwar might be fabricated. This is an insult to the intelligence of Malaysians.'