Archive - 22 August 2008

Permatang Pauh enters the final lap

Permatang Pauh enters the final lap

analysis The final four days of the campaign will see both BN and PKR battling it out in the Malay heartlands, changing focus and strategies.
By-election: CM may declare holiday

By-election: CM may declare holiday

updated 7.50pm The Penang state government may declare next Tuesday a state holiday to allow voters to cast their ballots. [VIDEO INSIDE]
RM16m scandal in HK: Report lodged against Sabah CM

RM16m scandal in HK: Report lodged against Sabah CM

musa aman 02 A police report has been lodged against Sabah CM Musa Aman, alleging his involvement in a RM16 million smuggling scandal following the arrest of his foster brother in HK.
VIP hospital patient says 'Back Anwar'

VIP hospital patient says 'Back Anwar'

Recovering from fatigue, charismatic PAS spiritual adviser Nik Aziz Nik Mat calls on Permatang Pauh voters to rally behind Anwar Ibrahim and reject the sodomy allegations.
Girl power to rock DAP committee?

Girl power to rock DAP committee?

hannah yeoh and janice lee ying hua Six women eye seats in the party’s powerful but male-dominated central executive committee. Two are shoo-ins, leaving the other four to fight it out.
Inflation hits a new 27-year high

Inflation hits a new 27-year high

The inflation rate rose to a new 26-year high of 8.5 percent in July, driven higher by the escalating cost of fuel and electricity.
Gov't slashes petrol price by 15 sen

Gov't slashes petrol price by 15 sen

BREAKING NEWS! updated 7.20pm The government announces that price of RON97 petrol will go down by 15 sen from RM2.70 to RM2.55 per litre at the pumps beginning midnight.
Gambling licence: Yong responds to Najib's allegation

Gambling licence: Yong responds to Najib's allegation

The Sapp chief reveals from 1996 to 1998, it was only the state government which held firm in its stance to resist the federal licence granted to a 4-digit lottery company to operate in Sabah.
The paradox of intellectual honesty

The paradox of intellectual honesty

Understanding the bumiputera's position 2008

Understanding the bumiputera's position 2008

Barisan Nasional or rakyat's Olympic medal?

Barisan Nasional or rakyat's Olympic medal?

BN component parties there only to 'satisfy' Umno

BN component parties there only to 'satisfy' Umno

Retardation of a nation

Retardation of a nation

Gus Dur's support for Anwar draws flak

Gus Dur's support for Anwar draws flak

Described as an 'erratic and discredited' personality, the former Indonesian president's credibility is questioned in an article by the national news agency.
Choo!Choo! All aboard for the Dream Team train!

Choo!Choo! All aboard for the Dream Team train!

Are we ready for a DNA Bill?

Are we ready for a DNA Bill?

Affirmative action results here pathetic

Affirmative action results here pathetic

When will we learn to say no to plastic bags?

When will we learn to say no to plastic bags?

Gov't projects woefully lacking in power-sharing

Gov't projects woefully lacking in power-sharing

Cops raid RPK's house over doc's SD

Cops raid RPK's house over doc's SD

breaking news updated 6.45pm Blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin's house was raided by the police in connection with the statutory declaration made by the doctor who first examined Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan.
'Spy vs Spy' in Permatang Pauh

'Spy vs Spy' in Permatang Pauh

Confusing the Malay voters, which form the majority in Permatang Pauh, with accusations from Anwar’s former comrades is sure to dent the PKR campaign. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Give homeboy a chance, PM tells voters

Give homeboy a chance, PM tells voters

He says if the voters chose an outsider, the representative would not be able to 'understand what we want'.
Jamaluddin released, Perak MB seeks apology

Jamaluddin released, Perak MB seeks apology

breaking news updated 6.55pm Perak exco member Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi was released on a RM20,000 Anti-Corruption Agency bail today after his two-day remand period expired.
Sarawak remains Taib's country, even if Anwar rises

Sarawak remains Taib's country, even if Anwar rises

analysis Someone has to emerge to lead the opposition in Sarawak, but will the PKR leader get Taib’s support first and then become PM or will it be the other way around?
Anwar laments attitude of ex-buddies

Anwar laments attitude of ex-buddies

The PKR leader is not surprised by attacks from Umno leaders, however attacks from locals have hurt the former Permatang Pauh division chief.
Why Gerakan should root for Anwar

Why Gerakan should root for Anwar

podcast realpolitik 4 line version oon yeoh and ong kian ming The option of joining Pakatan might seem like a good ideological fit but would leave Gerakan in an even weaker position politically.
Headlines online: Aug 22

Headlines online: Aug 22

It was all about Prime Minister Abdullah's decision to test out the public transport system yesterday. He was utterly disappointed with the KTM Kommuter and LRT services.
China must not seek to dominate others

China must not seek to dominate others

There’s little doubt China's time has come after centuries of suffering and humiliation. The hope of all now is that its leaders and people will find a peaceful way to relate to the rest of the world.

The Beijing Polympics!

The Beijing Polympics!

History has shown us separating politics from the Olympics is as hard as weeding out corruption in Malaysia.

Georgia on Putin's mind, for now

Georgia on Putin's mind, for now

Arif drops out of 'bogus' PhD study

Arif drops out of 'bogus' PhD study

arif shah omar shah The BN candidate admits dropping his PhD study after the university he signed up with was suspected of selling bogus diplomas and fraudulent degrees.
VoxPop: 'BN's self-destruct button now on'

VoxPop: 'BN's self-destruct button now on'

free ‘How much longer can the ruling government be oblivious towards the current trend? By doing what they are doing, they are earning hatred from the public.'
Khairy, it's BN that will be buried

Khairy, it's BN that will be buried

your say free ‘Indeed, it may be BN's plan to 'bury' Anwar but the reality is that the rakyat will ‘bury' BN. Consequently it may be Khairy's political career that will be ‘buried'.