Archive - 29 September 2008

Merdeka Centre's executive director Ibrahim Suffian said this was the first time the poll research organisation had pitted Anwar directly against Najib.

76% of Chinese Malaysian respondents to the Merdeka Center poll approved of the MCA vice-president who is vying for the party’s No 1 post.

Asian stocks tumbled today despite a deal being reached in Washington on a massive bailout plan for the US finance market and as the global credit crisis spread to Europe.

Malaysians and Filipinos were the most likely to chat with their neighbours, while Thais, Taiwanese and Hong Kongers were the least likely.

'It has been on a downtrend since the general elections and we expect it to remain so as there are no signs that the political situation is easing," says a senior analyst.

Abdullah’s days are numbered, and other key figures will potentially lose out too when he steps down from the party. Analysts pick those who may have to bear the consequences.

DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng says a merger between the two predominantly Chinese ruling parties would only result in cosmetic changes.

Perak Islamic Affairs Department will set up a special committee on Oct 6 to look into the case of sacked Perak Tengah district councillor Zul Hassan and businessman Fairul Azrim Ismail.

About 150 protesters gathered yesterday to launch a petition to claim back land intended for public amenities, but which is being used for commercial purposes.

The Selangor government has dismissed allegations against senior executive councillor Teresa Kok as baseless speculation.

Erratic and self-centered politicians should change their attitude and mentality to cooperate and assist the government.

The plan for the Murum dam comes at a time when uncertainty hangs over what to do with all the electricity to be generated from the mega-Bakun dam.

The three are fasting in solidarity with Muslim counterparts during Ramadan, to add to efforts to get the tough security law repealed.

Gerakan can choose to 'temporarily' leave the BN as a matter of principle until the BN changes its policies.

The dailies offered a mixed bag of coverage, ranging from good news for victims of a scam to protest action by a Selangor PKR leader.

By joining in the fight for deputy president, Lim has thrown a spanner in the works for Soi Lek. The two would split the anti-incumbent votes against Ka Chuan, elder brother Ka Ting.

free 'If the people have to shout themselves hoarse protesting the ISA, so be it. We will go on shouting until our prime minister listens to us,' says a reader.