Archive - 8 September 2008

Penang Gerakan severs ties with state Umno

Penang Gerakan severs ties with state Umno

breaking news Penang Gerakan held an emergency meeting tonight and resolved to sever ties with its counterpart in the island state effective immediately.
Ahmad did it again, told Chinese not to be American Jews

Ahmad did it again, told Chinese not to be American Jews

updated Gerakan cuts ties Ahmad Ismail's explosive press conference ended with the photo of ex-CM Dr Koh Tsu Koon pulled down from the wall of Umno HQ and torn into half. [PHOTOS INSIDE]
Toh: Gerakan should consider merging with PKR

Toh: Gerakan should consider merging with PKR

The former Gerakan stalwart says the party maybe better off leaving the Barisan coalition and merging with PKR instead.
Court dismisses application to free Hindraf five

Court dismisses application to free Hindraf five

The High Court has rejected an application to free the five Hindraf leaders detained under the ISA since December.
'Frogs' on the plane

'Frogs' on the plane

Several possible defectors are en route to Taiwan but PKR deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali is adamant that there will be a change of government, just a day or two later than the original plan.

Ultimately, aren't we all 'pendatang'?

Ultimately, aren't we all 'pendatang'?

Anwar's Trojan horse

Anwar's Trojan horse

Ensure no flaws in new LRT line

Ensure no flaws in new LRT line

A new Merdeka coming?

A new Merdeka coming?

Ahmad has a right to express himself

Ahmad has a right to express himself

Squatters: Penny wise, pound foolish

Squatters: Penny wise, pound foolish

Time to hand over to Najib and Muhyiddin

Time to hand over to Najib and Muhyiddin

Stop the race-religion war for Malaysia's future

Stop the race-religion war for Malaysia's future

Don't neglect Sabah, please

Don't neglect Sabah, please

An interesting, albeit rhetoric article

An interesting, albeit rhetoric article

Pakatan trio flay BN over 'racial politics'

Pakatan trio flay BN over 'racial politics'

BN’s racist politics merely disguise the ruling coalition’s aim to 'protect the political elite and their cronies', said a joint Pakatan statement.
Jui Meng offers himself for MCA presidency

Jui Meng offers himself for MCA presidency

chua jui meng 010605 The former health minister has thrown in his hat for the top post in the MCA, setting the stage for a clash with vice president and Transport Minister Ong Tee Keat.
Malaysia, NZ to reopen free trade talks

Malaysia, NZ to reopen free trade talks

New Zealand announced today the resumption of free trade talks with Malaysia, ending a break of more than two years in negotiations.
Bar Council: Way to go, Syed Hamid

Bar Council: Way to go, Syed Hamid

Its human rights committee has lauded the home minister’s call to critics of the controversial DNA bill to quickly voice their grouses.
Sarawak natives from Bakun area join PKR

Sarawak natives from Bakun area join PKR

About 500 Orang Ulu today applied en masse to join opposition party PKR, while another 500 are due to make a similar move tomorrow.
Kuan Yew: Samad was prolific writer, shrewd man

Kuan Yew: Samad was prolific writer, shrewd man

Former Singapore prime minister Lee Kuan Yew describes the late A Samad Ismail as a prolific writer, and an able and shrewd person.
EC to decide on by-election after Sept 22

EC to decide on by-election after Sept 22

The EC chief says a by-election will be held if BN’s Joseph Kurup decides not to file an appeal against the Election Court’s decision today.
'Get people's approval first for 916'

'Get people's approval first for 916'

Opposition politicians anxious to form the federal government should first remember that they answer to voters, say activists.
Whither Muhibbah?

Whither Muhibbah?

The truth, as Najib himself knows, is that the interests and rights of the non-Malays will never be safeguarded.
49 BN MPs off to Taiwan beginning today

49 BN MPs off to Taiwan beginning today

breaking news updated 3.30pm Forty-one left today, while eight more will follow tomorrow. The entourage comprises 10 MPs from Sabah and 12 from Sarawak, with the rest from the peninsula.
'No whisky in MCA election'

'No whisky in MCA election'

ena ling Ena Ling, wife of former party president Dr Ling Liong Sik, has had enough of gossip that her husband is a puppeteer in the ongoing party election campaign.
Kurup's Pensiangan seat declared vacant

Kurup's Pensiangan seat declared vacant

joseph kurup updated 6.30pm Another by-election could be around the corner with the Kota Kinabalu election court today overruling the deputy minister's walkover win in this rural seat.
Is Our Future Bleak?

Is Our Future Bleak?

Your Say: 'Gerakan, pull out of BN now'

Your Say: 'Gerakan, pull out of BN now'

free 'Gerakan must face up to the fact that racial politics are no longer relevant in Malaysia’s new political landscape. Change or face extinction.'

Headlines online: Sept 8

Headlines online: Sept 8

Utusan Malaysia reminded everyone that it was not the right time to sensationalise racial issues as Malaysians have yet to overcome the race factor.
'MPs study trip a laughable excuse'

'MPs study trip a laughable excuse'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘There are 365 days in a year. Why must this so-called trip coincide with Anwar Ibrahim’s targeted day of takeover?’ asked a Malaysiakini reader.

AirAsia X to expand despite downturn

AirAsia X to expand despite downturn

It says that the budget airline would not meet the fate of UK-Canadian carrier Zoom and Hong Kong-based Oasis, which have gone under in recent months.