Archive - 17 September 2008

Kit Siang calls for new Budget 2009

Kit Siang calls for new Budget 2009

The DAP supremo called on new finance minister, Najib Abdul Razak, to table a fresh Budget 2009 as the one done by the PM on Aug 29 was "obsolete" and "outdated".

Teresa Kok's detention a mistake

Teresa Kok's detention a mistake

For less than saying 'boo' to a goose

For less than saying 'boo' to a goose

Proud to be Malaysian

Proud to be Malaysian

ISA is a bird in the hand

ISA is a bird in the hand

Speak up MPs or forever keep your peace

Speak up MPs or forever keep your peace

Anwar vs Abdullah: Who will fold first?

Anwar vs Abdullah: Who will fold first?

The morality of crossing over

The morality of crossing over

The night a new Malaysia was born

The night a new Malaysia was born

Sept 16: Is Anwar a failure?

Sept 16: Is Anwar a failure?

'Free Teresa' parliamentary caucus set up

'Free Teresa' parliamentary caucus set up

Among the first tasks of the caucus is to meet with the Deputy Inspector General of Police over Seputeh MP Teresa Kok's detention.
Pahang gov't ordered to pay RM60 mil to logging firm

Pahang gov't ordered to pay RM60 mil to logging firm

The ruling coalition suffers another blow today when the Federal Court ordered the BN-led Pahang government to pay a logging firm RM60 million for breach of contract over a controversial deal.
Abdullah moves quickly to shore up power

Abdullah moves quickly to shore up power

The prime minister, who swapped his finance portfolio for his deputy's defence post, is seen moving quickly to shore up power ahead of challenges to his political position.
Lawyer tells why Raja Petra was detained

Lawyer tells why Raja Petra was detained

Based on the charge sheet, the controversial blogger was arrested under the ISA for insulting the country’s leadership and Islam.
Kok lodges police report against 'culprits'

Kok lodges police report against 'culprits'

ISA detainee Teresa Kok has lodged a police report against Utusan Malaysia, a senior editor and the former Selangor menteri besar, claiming they were responsible for her arrest.
Another blogger arrested

Another blogger arrested

Popular blogger Syed Azidi aka Kickdefella was arrested at his home in Kota Baru before being taken to Kuala Lumpur by the police
PM's fate rests with Umno divisions

PM's fate rests with Umno divisions

comment Despite trying to relieve political pressure by swapping a portfolio with his deputy, is the pressure really off Abdullah? Only the Umno divisions can answer that.
Nazri: Zaid can keep senatorship

Nazri: Zaid can keep senatorship

Despite quitting his ministership, former Kota Baru MP Zaid Ibrahim gets to stay as senator until his term expires in 2011.
Khairy goes for Umno Youth top post

Khairy goes for Umno Youth top post

khairy jamaluddin updated 7.30pm The Umno Youth deputy chief today officially announced his decision to contest for the top post of the wing in the December party polls.
Yong's press statement in full

Yong's press statement in full

The following is the press statement given by Sapp boss Yong Teck Lee at 4.30pm after the party’s supreme council meeting in Kota Kinabalu.
Hindraf leader's habeas corpus application rejected

Hindraf leader's habeas corpus application rejected

The Kuala Lumpur High Court dismisses P Uthayakumar's habeas corpus application to release him from ISA detention on grounds of medical neglect.
Sapp pulls out of BN, stays independent

Sapp pulls out of BN, stays independent

updated 7.40pm Sabah Progressive Party today decided to pull out of Barisan Nasional to become an independent party.
PM may step down before 2010

PM may step down before 2010

It's a move seen as an attempt to quell any rebellion in the ruling party as his popularity fades.
BN dynasty crumbling, says Bukit Bendera MP

BN dynasty crumbling, says Bukit Bendera MP

DAP parliamentarian Liew Chin Tong sees ‘the beginning of end’ for Barisan Nasional after last week’s arrests under the Internal Security Act.
Fractures re-emerge within PAS over Sept 16 plan

Fractures re-emerge within PAS over Sept 16 plan

Harakah's unwillingness to carry a Nik Aziz statement attacking Mustafa Ali has widened the wedge in the party between two factions.
Another round of ISA for Anwar?

Another round of ISA for Anwar?

isa internal security act 040108 updated 6.05pm 'He has become a threat to the economy and possibly (national) security,' warned Abdullah - an accusation that could allow the government to detain Anwar.
Najib takes over as finance minister

Najib takes over as finance minister

updated 5.25pm PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today said he would pass his finance portfolio to his deputy Najib Abdul Razak, while he takes over as defence minister.
MCA, Gerakan told to work with Umno to kick PM out

MCA, Gerakan told to work with Umno to kick PM out

Not letting up on his attack against the PM, Mahathir is now calling on Umno, MCA and Gerakan to join forces to unseat Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
A slow changing of the guard

A slow changing of the guard

comment As yet, no one is telling the emperor that he has no clothes. There is widespread wishful thinking and living on hope in the corridors-of-power.
Is Anwar still bluffing?

Is Anwar still bluffing?

podcast realpolitik 4 line version yun yang and ong kian ming Sept 16 has come and gone and BN is still in power. Has Anwar failed to keep his promise? Is his credibility still intact?
Headlines online: Sept 17

Headlines online: Sept 17

It was all about the defectors list - asking Anwar to produce it or confirming that he has one, while the PM saying the Pakatan leader is bluffing.
The Sept 16 'heartbreaker'

The Sept 16 'heartbreaker'

september 16 comment The Day After - while some were relieved that the country did not plunge into chaos, the general feeling was one of being let down by a political arousal that failed to climax.
The many facets of Samad Ismail

The many facets of Samad Ismail

Only he could have written the great book about his life.

Moment of truth

Moment of truth

VoxPop: Pak Lah, ignorance is not bliss

VoxPop: Pak Lah, ignorance is not bliss

free ‘What has the PM got to lose by meeting Anwar for five minutes instead of this political soap opera being played out in the media indefinitely?’

MCA: Journalist's detention unwarranted

MCA: Journalist's detention unwarranted

The Barisan Nasional component party also rejects the reasons for the 18-hour detention of Tan Cheng Hoon.
Soi Lek eyes MCA deputy presidency

Soi Lek eyes MCA deputy presidency

updated 4.20pm The former MCA vice-president is seeking to make a political comeback by contesting the second most senior post in the party.
Of Pakatan, people, principles, patience and prudence

Of Pakatan, people, principles, patience and prudence