Archive - 18 September 2008

Pak Lah can't manage finance: Dr M

Pak Lah can't manage finance: Dr M

At 83 and still as witty as ever, the nation's elder statesman Dr Mahathir Mohamad continues to throw punches at his successor.
PM rejects 'no confidence' session

PM rejects 'no confidence' session

updated 8.25pm I don't see the need as Parliament will sit after Ramadan, he told reporters after chairing an Umno supreme council meeting at the party HQ this afternoon. [VIDEO INSIDE]
The time is now

The time is now

Beware the poisoned chalice and Halloween

Beware the poisoned chalice and Halloween

Snuff out the racial voices of MCA, Gerakan

Snuff out the racial voices of MCA, Gerakan

It's our right to live without fear

It's our right to live without fear

Guan Eng dares BN Chinese leaders to quit

Guan Eng dares BN Chinese leaders to quit

The Penang CM dared MCA and Gerakan leaders to follow de facto law minister Zaid's example and quit in protest of the ISA.
Gerakan tells BN to do more for Sabah, S'wak

Gerakan tells BN to do more for Sabah, S'wak

In the wake of Sapp's departure from the ruling coalition, partner Gerakan is asking the BN to do more for Sabah and Sarawak.
Samy moots inter-race council, MIC Youth slams ISA

Samy moots inter-race council, MIC Youth slams ISA

He said the inter-race relations council could be set up after the proposed Race Relations Act had become a reality.
The Sept 16 divide

The Sept 16 divide

Political impasse

Political impasse

Change is coming

Change is coming

ISA affects Malaysians psychologically

ISA affects Malaysians psychologically

Opposition leader's statement in full

Opposition leader's statement in full

The following is Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim's press statement at a press conference held at 2.30pm today.
Don't speculate on gov't takeover, warn police

Don't speculate on gov't takeover, warn police

police deputy inspector general ismail omar updated 6.40pm Deputy police chief Ismail Omar says that speculations and rumours of an impending change in the government were causing instability.
Let's look beyond politics

Let's look beyond politics

Pak Lah, repeal the ISA

Pak Lah, repeal the ISA

Sept 16: What some M'sians say

Sept 16: What some M'sians say

street poll Malaysiakini conducts a street poll to see what the people think about Anwar Ibrahim's date with destiny and the political coup which did not materialise.
'No reason to arrest me under ISA'

'No reason to arrest me under ISA'

updated 5.35pm Anwar describes the prime minister’s comment about him yesterday as 'reckless and irresponsible'.
A threat to whose security, exactly?

A threat to whose security, exactly?

Anwar seeks emergency House session

Anwar seeks emergency House session

updated 4.40pm The session will be to debate an urgent motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Najib expected to bring new blood into Finance Ministry

Najib expected to bring new blood into Finance Ministry

najib tun razak 040808 updated 5.35pm The DPM, who was made finance minister, is expected to rely on a group of high-level experts, including his brother Nazir, the CIMB banking group CEO.
Blogger remanded for a day, brought to KL

Blogger remanded for a day, brought to KL

Blogger Syed Azidi Syed Abdul Aziz who was arrested yesterday in Kelantan, is being brought to Kuala Lumpur today for police questioning.
The king needs to intervene

The king needs to intervene

sultan mizan agong comment Should the king find that the claim of Anwar - that he has got enough MPs to form the government - to be true, then the king should tell PM to tender his resignation.
Syed Hamid steers clear of ISA controversy

Syed Hamid steers clear of ISA controversy

syed hamid albar The home minister today kept clear of controversy by deflecting questions on whether Anwar Ibrahim would be arrested under Internal Security Act.
Hindraf rally: 27 slapped with RM1,000 fine

Hindraf rally: 27 slapped with RM1,000 fine

updated 6.15pm The men, who pleaded guilty to not adhering the police's order to disperse at the Nov 25 Hindraf rally, were fined RM1,000 each by the court.
Headlines online: Sept 18, 2008

Headlines online: Sept 18, 2008

Most newspapers headlined the biggest news of the day - Abdullah Ahmad Badawi swapping ministerial posts with his deputy, Najib.
Will history repeat itself?

Will history repeat itself?

comment One cannot help but wonder if Anwar Ibrahim is rushing again. Is he really pressed for time or will his lack of patience invite a repeat of history?
Bursa plunges nearly 4%, recovery in afternoon

Bursa plunges nearly 4%, recovery in afternoon

updated 5.35pm Dealers blame the plunge on steep overseas losses and growing political uncertainty, with players still digesting a move by the PM to pass the finance post to his deputy.

No entertainment please, we are Malaysians!

No entertainment please, we are Malaysians!

VoxPop: Anwar not a threat to economy

VoxPop: Anwar not a threat to economy

free 'Shame on you Pak Lah for insinuating that the ISA could be used on Anwar. Are you not aware of all the protests over last weekend’s arrests?'
Malaysia's 'worst in the world' taxis

Malaysia's 'worst in the world' taxis

teksi taxi driver 020907 'Flat rate, flat rate, no metre,' one rude taxi driver insists as the tourists try to find a cab to take them to their hotel, less than two kilometres away. They eventually paid RM25.
Formidable hurdles to dislodge BN

Formidable hurdles to dislodge BN

Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim must overcome a number of formidable barriers before pulling off the first change of government in Malaysia's history.