Archive - 15 August 2008

Anwar questions accuser's timing

Anwar questions accuser's timing

updated 10.20pm The opposition leader describes his accuser's swearing on the Quran today as a 'dirty trick' by a desperate Umno.
Goodies roll in, RM1 mil for Chinese schools

Goodies roll in, RM1 mil for Chinese schools

The Education Ministry has announced a RM1 million allocation for five Chinese schools in Permatang Pauh, says the BN candidate.
Saiful: Sodomy wasn't consensual

Saiful: Sodomy wasn't consensual

anwar ibrahim and saiful bukhari azlan updated 9.40pm Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan appeared in public today to swear on the Quran and denied he had consented to the alleged anal intercourse with Anwar Ibrahim. [VIDEO INSIDE]

PKR leader: Umno playing racial card

PKR leader: Umno playing racial card

Each time Umno and Barisan Nasional are under threat, they resort to racial politics, says Anwar Ibrahim.

Koh to debate Lim without documents

Koh to debate Lim without documents

The debate was arranged following a series of challenges and counter-challenges between the former and current chief ministers over three flawed land deals.

Dompok on Herald and Anwar

Dompok on Herald and Anwar

Catholic newsletter Herald has been writing about other things besides religious issues from time to time, says the minister.
Parties, police gear up for nomination

Parties, police gear up for nomination

A total of 3,000 police, including FRU personnel, will be on duty tomorrow to ensure the nomination for the 'mother of all by-elections' proceeds without any hiccups.
More posers on exhumation in Muslim cemetery

More posers on exhumation in Muslim cemetery

Answers wanted - there remains much to be explained on why the Mosque Charitable Board chose to exhume the Jalan Keretapi Muslim graveyard in Kuching.
Permatang Pauh: Mother of all by-elections

Permatang Pauh: Mother of all by-elections

PAS chief tells allies: Don't sideline us

PAS chief tells allies: Don't sideline us

PAS 54th Muktamar In a one-hour long speech, he asked for understanding from allies DAP and PKR and reiterated that PAS would not join Umno.
Are we ready for inter-faith dialogue?

Are we ready for inter-faith dialogue?

Cancelled forum: '1' for mob terror - '0' for democracy

Cancelled forum: '1' for mob terror - '0' for democracy

Aborted forum: Anwar must put his foot down

Aborted forum: Anwar must put his foot down

Police supported mob at forum event

Police supported mob at forum event

UiTM's racial policy clearly unconstitutional

UiTM's racial policy clearly unconstitutional

Bapa Malaysia was the greatest Muslim

Bapa Malaysia was the greatest Muslim

Disappointing Bar Council stopped forum

Disappointing Bar Council stopped forum

Do not target Anwar Ibrahim as an individual

Do not target Anwar Ibrahim as an individual

Slaves to symbolism

Slaves to symbolism

Only one thing can destroy Anwar

Only one thing can destroy Anwar

SPECIAL REPORT: '88 judiciary crisis revisited

SPECIAL REPORT: '88 judiciary crisis revisited

In a special report, Malaysiakini revisits the events that led to the day the judges were sacked and along with them, the confidence in the independence of the judiciary.
No cracks in Pakatan, insists PKR Youth

No cracks in Pakatan, insists PKR Youth

The rumours of internal cracks and public swearing ceremony are unceremoniously rejected by PKR Youth wing as efforts to sidetrack voters from pertinent issues.
Q&A: 'Don't blame judges, they are scared'

Q&A: 'Don't blame judges, they are scared'

After 1988, judges grew scared because the chief justice, attorney-general and chief secretary did not raise a finger to defend the judiciary, says Mohamad Azmi Kamarudin.
BN hoping for a miraculous feat with Arif

BN hoping for a miraculous feat with Arif

With Mandarin-speaking Arif Shah as the Umno candidate, it is expect that he will give Anwar a run for his money.
Q&A: 'We were treated like criminals'

Q&A: 'We were treated like criminals'

Former Supreme Court judge Azmi Kamaruddin was in a daze when he was suspended and was treated like a criminal during the days that followed.

Hadi non-committal on Anwar's PM bid

Hadi non-committal on Anwar's PM bid

pas muktamar 54th ipoh stadium opening day 150808 PAS 54th Muktamar updated 4pm The PAS president refuses to provide an affirmative answer when asked if his party would endorse Anwar as PM.
UiTM students in Permatang Pauh protest

UiTM students in Permatang Pauh protest

UiTM students are angry with the Selangor Menteri Besar for ‘compromising on Malay privileges in their own motherland'.
Conversion: Gov't happy to leave things in limbo?

Conversion: Gov't happy to leave things in limbo?

It is because they want to keep the Muslim fundamentalists happy and putting forward their Islamic credentials, claims a UM law professor.
Q&A: Anwar hunkers down for dirty by-election

Q&A: Anwar hunkers down for dirty by-election

exclusive The opposition Permatang Pauh candidate said he expects a lot of mudslinging in this final of a two-part interview with Malaysiakini.
Lower turnout expected, Penang mulls public holiday

Lower turnout expected, Penang mulls public holiday

exclusive But both Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and Permatang Pauh PKR candidate Anwar Ibrahim are against the idea. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Wise words, not flowery language

Wise words, not flowery language

Is Anwar Ibrahim a reformist?

Is Anwar Ibrahim a reformist?

No other politician has ever come as close as Anwar in challenging the ruling coalition. But if he wins, will he really be able to change the status-quo? The nation will have to wait and see.
Headlines online: Aug 15

Headlines online: Aug 15

The Regent of Perak's withdrawal of consent to two top PAS leaders from holding Friday sermons was the lead in an English daily today.
Of suffering and 'cangkul-ing' heads

Of suffering and 'cangkul-ing' heads

azmi kamaruddin special report In the fourth of a five-part series, ex-top judge Mohamad Azmi Kamaruddin recalls his suspension. He says he now used a cangkul to vent his anger.

Police report lodged against nursing college

Police report lodged against nursing college

updated 5.15pm A police report has been lodged against a nursing college in Cheras by PKR youth members for allegedly swindling student loan funds.

Is there life after Pairin?

Is there life after Pairin?

joseph pairin kitingan comment Joseph Pairin Kitingan weathers murmurs of discontent over his long stay as he fights to stay relevant, saying he will go when his time is up.
Students find ways to defy repressive laws

Students find ways to defy repressive laws

Malaysian students are forming groups and NGOs to oppose old, draconian laws and a regime that compares poorly with the dynamism found in Thai, Indonesian and Philippine campuses.
Defamation suit: RPK ignores it, Shafee sees red

Defamation suit: RPK ignores it, Shafee sees red

updated 4.45pm An upset Shafee drops the court papers on the floor. However, they remain on the floor with Raja Petra refusing to pick them up.
Another salacious saga we can do without

Another salacious saga we can do without

VoxPop: 'BN all set to play dirty'

VoxPop: 'BN all set to play dirty'

free 'BN-Umno cannot and will not have the chance to smell victory at Permatang Pauh without playing very dirty. This has been their tactic to get what they desire.'
'Non-bumis will be an asset for UiTM'

'Non-bumis will be an asset for UiTM'

your say free ‘Quoting one placard at the demonstration, the MB's suggestion might not only ‘ Selamatkan UiTM' (Save UiTM), but might propel it to be a world-class university...'