Archive - 28 August 2008

DNA bill: PKR supremo leads walkout in protest

DNA bill: PKR supremo leads walkout in protest

parliament The second reading of the controversial DNA Identification Bill was passed today under protest after new Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim led a walkout of Pakatan MPs. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Stop spreading rumours, Anwar told

Stop spreading rumours, Anwar told

parliament Sabah and Sarawak MPs take the newly sworn-in opposition leader to task for allegedly stoking speculation that defections from their ranks could be imminent.
Speaker cuts DNA bill debate short

Speaker cuts DNA bill debate short

parliament Temperature's reached boiling point when the House speaker made an unpopular move to cut short the debate on the controversial DNA bill.
Permatang Pauh: Sign of a new dawn

Permatang Pauh: Sign of a new dawn

comment Anwar Ibrahim's victory in Permatang Pauh has been likened to 'good triumphs over evil' - a line Umno finds difficult to swallow.
AirAsia profits plummet 95%

AirAsia profits plummet 95%

updated 8.45pm The region's biggest low-cost carrier posted net profits of RM9.4 million for the three months to June, compared with RM185.1 million a year earlier.
Cop: Mechanic knocked me over

Cop: Mechanic knocked me over

BMC inquiry An FRU personnel claimed that allegedly assaulted mechanic Chang Jiun Haur had first hit him with his car, causing him momentary disorientation.
MCA slams Umno leader's 'Chinese squatter' remark

MCA slams Umno leader's 'Chinese squatter' remark

MCA-led Chinese groups slam racist remarks allegedly made by an Umno division chief who described the community as selfish and unjust.
Live telecast: Why give him special treatment?

Live telecast: Why give him special treatment?

Parliament snippets The information minister asks why RTM should accord special treatment to Anwar Ibrahim and telecast his swearing-in ceremony live.
Malaysia extends mission in Mindanao

Malaysia extends mission in Mindanao

'Three months would be a reasonable amount of time to play our role,' says Foreign Minister Rais Yatim.
'Townhall' meeting makes debut in Selangor

'Townhall' meeting makes debut in Selangor

hillslopes development dialogue 280808 audience Rational dialogue is the best way to solve thorny issues like hillslope development, says Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
Seven reasons why BN lost big

Seven reasons why BN lost big

Let us pray hard that good BN MPs will do it

Let us pray hard that good BN MPs will do it

Oh, what a night!

Oh, what a night!

If anyone should resign it should be Najib

If anyone should resign it should be Najib

I will fly the flag upside down because...

I will fly the flag upside down because...

Sodomy allegation against Anwar goes limp

Sodomy allegation against Anwar goes limp

Rakyat watch helplessly as disgusting events unfold

Rakyat watch helplessly as disgusting events unfold

Non-Malays only want clean, fair government

Non-Malays only want clean, fair government

Subsidising private transport won't work anymore

Subsidising private transport won't work anymore

Dangerous stretches: Why is Plus reticent?

Dangerous stretches: Why is Plus reticent?

Stop raising Dr M issues, opposition told

Stop raising Dr M issues, opposition told

parliament It is unfair to raise issues related to the former premier since he is not in the House to answer them, says minister Nazri.
Anwar attacks bill in parliamentary debut

Anwar attacks bill in parliamentary debut

parliament The newly sworn-in opposition leader wasted no time getting down to business in parliament today, straightaway slamming the BN on the controversial DNA bill
Sept 16: Pakatan supremo keeps 'em guessing

Sept 16: Pakatan supremo keeps 'em guessing

At his first press conference as parliamentary opposition leader, Anwar continues to keep everyone guessing on his Sept 16 takeover bid.
Minister defends Malaysia Today ban

Minister defends Malaysia Today ban

raja petra and syed hamid updated 6.40pm Home Minister Syed Hamid defends blocking access to the errant website as it had ignored warnings against publishing 'libellous and slanderous' articles.
Headlines online: Aug 28

Headlines online: Aug 28

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said that Barisan Nasional was not adversely affected by PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim's win in the Permatang Pauh by-election on Tuesday.
The tale of two MPs

The tale of two MPs

Preview: Record expansionary budget expected

Preview: Record expansionary budget expected

BUDGET 2009 PM Abdullah is widely tipped to unveil another populist budget for 2009 tomorrow, aimed to pump prime the slowing economy and stem growing voter dissatisfaction with BN.
By-election: PKR gets more Malay votes

By-election: PKR gets more Malay votes

analysis Anwar’s 67% share of the valid Malay vote in Permatang Pauh compares very favourably with Abdullah’s 66% share in Kepala Batas in the March general election.
Where are the principled politicians and activists?

Where are the principled politicians and activists?

Anwar's New Malaysia

Anwar's New Malaysia

The opposition leader shares his vision of a new Malaysia and says "Patriotism, and I will include here racial politics, is the last refuge of the scoundrel."
Umno's gamble fails spectacularly

Umno's gamble fails spectacularly

comment The present debacle for Umno in not winning the Permatang Pauh by-election - is largely due to their own attempt to overplay the sodomy charges and other conspiracies against Anwar.
VoxPop: Ban Malaysia Today, more votes for Pakatan

VoxPop: Ban Malaysia Today, more votes for Pakatan

free ‘Here is one government making mistake after mistake. Censorship of the Internet will anger more rakyat which will result in pushing more votes towards PR.'
Sworn in, Anwar is Opposition Leader

Sworn in, Anwar is Opposition Leader

anwar ibrahim enters parliament building as mp 280808 updated 3.45pm The newly-elected Permatang Pauh MP was sworn in at 10.05am at the Dewan Rakyat immediately after prayer recitals in the House. [VIDEO INSIDE]

It's Najib who must quit, not Pak Lah

It's Najib who must quit, not Pak Lah

your say free ‘The person who led the campaign wasn't Abdullah Badawi -it was Najib. Shouldn't they be calling for Najib to resign instead of Pak Lah, as it was Najib's failure?'