Archive - 10 September 2008

Land scams: CM 'vindicated' by AG's report

Land scams: CM 'vindicated' by AG's report

Penang The auditor-general’s report has provided information on 11 cases of land improprieties during Dr Koh Tsu Koon’s rule.
Renegade leader unfazed by decision

Renegade leader unfazed by decision

The man behind the racial slur controversy has some parting words for his new nemesis - Gerakan acting president Dr Koh Tsu Koon. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Pak Lah: ISA not ruled out

Pak Lah: ISA not ruled out

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says the law can be invoked, if necessary, to deal with those stoking racial tension.
Intimidation, thuggery have no place in democracy

Intimidation, thuggery have no place in democracy

The alternative is the only way

The alternative is the only way

And now, furore over 'kill the journalist' remark

And now, furore over 'kill the journalist' remark

Just as the dust is about to settle on the Ahmad Ismail's racial slur issue, another top Umno leader has been caught in the controversy.
March 8: The day Malaysia woke up

March 8: The day Malaysia woke up

march8 the day malaysia woke up book Prominent writer, journalist and playwright Kee Thuan Chye launches the latest book on the March 8 political tsunami - 'The day Malaysia woke up'.
The effects of mere words

The effects of mere words

Muhyiddin wants PM to quit earlier

Muhyiddin wants PM to quit earlier

pak lah and muhyiddin yassin The Umno vice-president, in Singapore for a conference, told reporters it may not be tenable for the prime minister to wait until 2010 to hand over power.
Stay out of politics, PAS Youth tells army chief

Stay out of politics, PAS Youth tells army chief

The entry of the armed forces into the verbal war between BN component parties over racial issues may lead to it being exploited, said PAS Youth chief Salahuddin Ayub.
Ahmad suspended for 3 years

Ahmad suspended for 3 years

ahmad ismail updated 8.15pm This was announced by the Umno president Abdullah after an emergency supreme council meeting which lasted three hours. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Suhakam slams cops over 'mistaken identity' case

Suhakam slams cops over 'mistaken identity' case

m rajeshvari The human rights commission took the police to task over the way it handles the case of a 22-year-old Malaysian suspected of being an illegal immigrant.
Expect 'surprise' on Sept 16: Anwar

Expect 'surprise' on Sept 16: Anwar

anwar ibrahim ‘I will fly to Taipei if needs be if they want to meet me,’ Anwar quips as he insists that his plan to form government on Sept 16 is on track, even with most MPs in Taiwan.
Democracy is not waiting 5 years for change

Democracy is not waiting 5 years for change

The complexities of Chinese Malaysian politics

The complexities of Chinese Malaysian politics

Skewered view from the top

Skewered view from the top

Lawyer argues against transfer of sodomy case

Lawyer argues against transfer of sodomy case

Anwar’s lawyer Sulaiman Abdullah said there is no reason to refer the sodomy case to the High Court when the Sessions Court judge is competent enough to hear the matter.
PSM: No decision yet to join Pakatan

PSM: No decision yet to join Pakatan

PSM, which is now an officially recognised political party, will continue its cooperation with Pakatan Rakyat but has yet to decide on joining the opposition alliance.
Pensiangan, the next hot seat

Pensiangan, the next hot seat

Jui Meng guns for MCA No 1 post

Jui Meng guns for MCA No 1 post

The former vice-president officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the MCA, promising to transform the party into a ‘first class’ political vehicle.
Protect public from hazardous products

Protect public from hazardous products

Samad Ismail's place in history

Samad Ismail's place in history

The dangers of rhetoric

The dangers of rhetoric

Ahmad's supporters protest at Umno emergency meeting

Ahmad's supporters protest at Umno emergency meeting

umno protest support ahmad ismail 100908.jpg updated 9.05pm The protestors shout ‘Hidup Melayu' (Long Live the Malays) as Umno leaders arrived at the tower block which housed the party HQ.
Bakun land dispute: Solution in sight

Bakun land dispute: Solution in sight

There may finally be a solution soon to the land issue involving the government and the native farming community living near the multi-billion-ringgit hydro dam project in central Sarawak.

Irene's appeal delayed for third time

Irene's appeal delayed for third time

irene fernandez updated 2.05pm The court needs more time to catalogue and correlate documents that had gone missing earlier, and were subsequently retrieved.
PKR supremo: I may have to defer Sept 16

PKR supremo: I may have to defer Sept 16

He says he may have to postpone his Sept 16 deadline to form a new government following BN's decision to send two-thirds of backbenchers to Taiwan.
Pressure mounts on PM to act against Ahmad

Pressure mounts on PM to act against Ahmad

The embattled PM is facing mounting pressure to act swifty and decisively against his recalcitrant Umno chieftain - the man in the centre of a racial slur controversy.
Anwar, please accept democracy

Anwar, please accept democracy

Headlines online: Sept 10, 2008

Headlines online: Sept 10, 2008

The Ahmad Ismail issue continues to hog the limelight, with almost the dailies focussing on the Umno supreme council’s impending decision.

Barisan Nasional on the run

Barisan Nasional on the run

Your Say: M'sians are beyond race-based politics

Your Say: M'sians are beyond race-based politics

your say free 'A few years ago, Ahmad Ismail’s inflammatory remarks would have spelt trouble but Malaysians today are wiser to the political ploys of unscrupulous politicians.'

Anwar's case put off to Sept 24

Anwar's case put off to Sept 24

updated 4pm Justice Komathy fixed Sept 24 for the parties to argue on the validity of an order signed by Attorney-General Abdul Gani to transfer the case to the High Court.