Archive - 6 August 2008

Sodomy allegations against Anwar Ibrahim are hardly matters which can deflect attention from the problems currently plaguing the government, says the prime minister.

The following is the full press statement released by de facto PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim today after being told he would be charged for sodomy tomorrow.

There is a possibility that my sarong and songkok will appear without me (in the campaign), quipped Anwar Ibrahim.

A Royal Commission of Inquiry could recommend more rational and transparent forestry governance and policies to benefit all.

updated 9.23pm The prime minister said that he may also participate in the by-election campaign and that he would uphold the role as the party leader.

The former US vice-president said that the government was engaged in character assassination to silence an effective leader of the political opposition.

PKR information chief Tian Chua has condemned the Election Commission's decision to hold the Permatang Pauh by-election on a Tuesday, instead of on the weekend which is usual practice.

Permatang Pauh Umno chief Abdul Jalil Abdul Majid believes he has a good chance of upsetting opposition supremo Anwar Ibrahim if picked as the BN candidate.

Pakatan Rakyat state leaders and social activists are keen for the use of indelible ink for the Aug 26 contest in Permatang Pauh.

The Sarawak PKR chief has come out strong in his condemnation of the present plans to build 12 dams in the state for power security.

This is in regards to a complaint made by an Umno veteran yesterday that the two top leaders had abused their powers in the run up to the party elections later this year.

updated 7.35pm PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim says that the prime minister was pressing for the sodomy trial so that he can deflect attention away from him. [VIDEO INSIDE]

He has had a roller-coaster political career - sacked as deputy premier, jailed on corruption and sodomy charges, and then returning to the political stage.

Malaysian travellers are seen making 25.2 million departures in the July-December period, the highest number of the 12 regional markets surveyed by MasterCard.

updated 6.10pm PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim said he had been informed he would be formally charged with sodomy tomorrow - a crime punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment.

updated 2.35pm The Permatang Pauh by-election will be held in three weeks. EC today announced that polling day is on Aug 26 with a 10-day campaigning period. [VIDEO INSIDE]

While he is expected to win, political observers will be watching how big his winning majority would be to gauge how well his agenda for change is accepted by Malaysians.

Subramaniam denied all allegations, saying that the salary deductions were legal and that no labour law was violated.

The division feels that it would be better for the BN to field a local as it would be easier for the local candidate to approach the voters to address the issues raised by the opposition.

The NST headlined that the Anti-Corruption Agency would investigate the Middle Ring Road II fiasco.

free ‘I was left speechless when I saw how the photographer was manhandled and choked. It reminded me of an unruly Umno crowd.'

free 'Now that a report has been lodged, let us all guess what is going to happen to the PM and DPM - will the ACA will find ‘no evidence' and the case be closed?'