Archive - 9 September 2008

BN to let Umno decide on Ahmad

updated 8.35pm The component parties want stern action to be taken against the recalcitrant Penang Umno chieftain, but will let his party decide on his fate [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Gerakan reps quit BN Youth in protest

Four Youth leaders say they will not tolerate their party leader Koh Tsu Koon being subjected to ‘such humiliation and utter contempt’ by Umno.

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Village chiefs sacked for backing opposition

Kuching Seven village chiefs in western Sarawak were allegedly sacked for campaigning in favour of opposition parties during the March general election.

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PKR fears Anwar's bail revoked tomorrow

'If there is an application to withdraw the bail tomorrow, we will oppose it,' said lawyer Sankara Nair.

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Reject sectarian passions

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Umno must go

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Peaceful co-existence must not be compromised

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'Jus soli' vs 'jus sanguinis'

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A misconstrued cry for help

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Sept 16: Where are we headed?

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Democracy or pseudo-democracy?

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Why it is moral for MPs to switch sides

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A short biography of a national leader

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An unfounded, yet all-assuming article

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PSM gets official recognition

After fighting a court battle for more than a decade, the Socialist Party has been finally recognised as a full-fledged political party. Will it now join Pakatan?

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Sin Chew Daily: We did no wrong

Under attack from Umno chieftain Ahmad Ismail and a host of others, the Chinese daily clears the air and maintains that it stands strongly by its reporter.

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NGOs: Don't use Sedition Act on Umno leader

The use of the Sedition Act against Ahmad Ismail will only legitimise the draconian act which has long been condemned by civil society and opposition parties.

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The real danger of Ahmad Ismail

comment Amidst the sound and fury, does Ahmad Ismail’s racism represent an undercurrent of resentment? Or is it a desperate throwback to the failed strategies of the ruling party.

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MCA too wants stern action

updated 5.25pm Unhappy with the attitude of Bukit Bendera Umno division head Ahmad Ismail, MCA urges that stern action be taken against him.

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Muhyiddin: I've invited Dr M back to Umno

breaking news updated 5pm 'I told him that if he wanted to fix the problems (in the party), he should then come back,' he said of a meeting he had with Mahathir.

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Umno chieftain meets PM in Putrajaya

updated 4.55pm But no immediate action has been taken against the defiant Ahmad as the PM wanted to discuss the matter at the BN meeting scheduled later today. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Sanusi: Mahathir to back Ku Li

Mahathir will back former rival Razaleigh Hamzah for Umno's No 1 post against incumbent president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, said a veteran Umno member.

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MCA polls - of flash floods and popcorn

analysis Today's spotlight will be on its secretary-general Ong Ka Chuan who is expected to declare his candidacy.

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Headlines online: Sept 9, 2008

The headlines today suggest that Umno Bukit Bendera division chief Ahmad Ismail is in deep trouble, for demanding the expulsion of Gerakan from Barisan Nasional.

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Racial issues: Army chief tells gov't to act

breaking news updated 4pm Armed Forces chief General Abdul Aziz Zainal urges the government to take stern action against those who raise racial issues.

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Is Anwar the great reformer?

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Why it is now or never

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Najib: Taiwan trip not linked to defection deadline

updated 12.45pm The DPM rejected claims that 49 BN backbenchers have been whisked away to Taiwan to avert potential defections to Pakatan. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Rakyat's dignity denied?

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'Sack Ahmad and detain him under ISA'

updated 1.35pm Gerakan Wanita today issued a strong call for Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Ahmad Ismail to be sacked and detained under the ISA for his racist rants.

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VoxPop: 'Our MPs won't learn anything in Taiwan'

free 'This study trip to Taiwan will accomplish nothing as it will never be translated into improvements in farm outputs and yields.'

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