Archive - 10 October 2008

Behind closed doors, zero fireworks

Behind closed doors, zero fireworks

Gerakan 21st NDC All the debates at the Youth and Women's wings meet were held behind closed doors, but the real motive remains unclear.
Najib to decide later on running mate

Najib to decide later on running mate

The deputy premier will 'wait and see' before deciding on his running mate for the Umno top leadership contest next March.
Is the govt blind to economic crisis?

Is the govt blind to economic crisis?

According to DAP legislators, instead of coming up with concrete steps to deflect economic hardship, government leaders were more interested to jostle for political ground.
Khairy camp cries foul over Kimanis nomination

Khairy camp cries foul over Kimanis nomination

Supporters of the deputy Umno Youth chief are crying foul over the outcome of the Kimanis division meeting yesterday, where rival Mukhriz Mahathir won his first nomination.
Why should only 2,000 elect new PM?

Why should only 2,000 elect new PM?

Ponder the Abdullah years with an open mind

Ponder the Abdullah years with an open mind

MCA Youth backs RM1.5 bil trustee scheme

MCA Youth backs RM1.5 bil trustee scheme

There is no reason for MCA Youth to oppose the proposed establishment of a Central Board of Trustees for the party, says the wing’s secretary-general.
Go out with a big bang, Pak Lah

Go out with a big bang, Pak Lah

Pakatan Rakyat should wait!

Pakatan Rakyat should wait!

Seeing Umno for what it is

Seeing Umno for what it is

Gerakan's Gang of Four - Multiracial hypocrisy

Gerakan's Gang of Four - Multiracial hypocrisy

Hindraf has just causes to be aggrieved

Hindraf has just causes to be aggrieved

The despairing signs of our talent stagnation

The despairing signs of our talent stagnation

Black Friday for Asian bourses, KLCI down 3.6 pct

Black Friday for Asian bourses, KLCI down 3.6 pct

Malaysian shares plunged nearly four percent on Friday, as huge overnight losses on Wall Street triggered a domino effect in Asia.
Be prepared for increase in crime

Be prepared for increase in crime

Call for framework convention on alcohol control

Call for framework convention on alcohol control

Koh: Take baby steps towards full BN merger

Koh: Take baby steps towards full BN merger

Gerakan 21st NDC The newly-minted Gerakan president says Barisan Nasional can begin experimenting with electing their state and division leaders first.
Call for framework convention on alcohol control

Call for framework convention on alcohol control

Jabu, why was meeting called off?

Jabu, why was meeting called off?

The Sarawak Dayak Iban Association wants the deputy chief minister to reveal the real reason why a briefing for a group of local and foreign NGO representatives was axed at the last minute.

Revoke Utusan's permit, PM urged

Revoke Utusan's permit, PM urged

updated 6.30pm Hindraf chairperson P Waythamoorthy wants the Umno-ownerd daily’s publishing and printing permits revoked for ‘inciting racial sentiments’.
Anwar's challenge: US policy

Anwar's challenge: US policy

At a closed-door dialogue with Anwar Ibrahim a couple of years ago, a question was raised as to whether the wannabe prime minister’s US policy would be too friendly to be palatable to many, which had some pro-Washington attendants in the room nervous.

Always a smart player, Anwar referred to China, stating that the world’s most populous nation’s bilateral relations with the US were based on strong national principles, while not neglecting the sole superpower as an extremely important trading partner to many a developing country, including Malaysia.

Si Pin is new Gerakan Youth chief

Si Pin is new Gerakan Youth chief

lim si pin breaking news updated 4.30pm Gerakan Youth deputy chief Lim Si Pin, who is son of ex-president Lim Keng Yaik, has been elected Youth chief at party's 21st NDC today.
Ex-cop: How AG interfered in 'black eye' case

Ex-cop: How AG interfered in 'black eye' case

A retired police officer who led the probe team on the 1998 infamous ‘black eye’ incident relates how AG Abdul Gani Patail ‘tampered’ with evidence relating to the injury to Anwar Ibrahim.
5,000 MIC members set to join PKR

5,000 MIC members set to join PKR

Fed up with S Samy Vellu's authoritarian style, some 5,000 MIC members are set to close down their party branches and join PKR in Penang this Saturday.
Abdullah may yet have the last laugh

Abdullah may yet have the last laugh

The administration of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi may not have much to show off. No big legacy, except for some potentially huge white elephants if the regional corridors economic development are allowed to go on.
Special meeting proposed to discuss Gerakan's status in BN

Special meeting proposed to discuss Gerakan's status in BN

gerakan Gerakan 21st NDC Outgoing Gerakan Youth chief Mah Siew Keong moots a special meeting by party leaders to discuss the party’s status in Barisan Nasional.

'Cosmetic' changes at Sabah NRD

'Cosmetic' changes at Sabah NRD

No surprises were in store when the home minister publicly axed the Sabah National Registration Department Director Abdul Rahman Mohd Nor and brought in Abdul Jaffear Henry.
Final fantasy: Abdullah's reform plans

Final fantasy: Abdullah's reform plans

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah concerned worried news analysis What really pushed Umno president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi out of top-level politics, and can he now implement his reform agenda?
Tribal flesh trade comes to 'Truly Asia'

Tribal flesh trade comes to 'Truly Asia'

Headlines online: Oct 10, 2008

Headlines online: Oct 10, 2008

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?

VP race hots up, more posts eyed

VP race hots up, more posts eyed

breaking news updated 8.30 pm The race for the Umno vice- presidency is drawing one of the biggest line-ups ever seen as members bet on an increase in the number of posts available.

'Najib, respect us first, not we you'

'Najib, respect us first, not we you'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘It is appalling that a public figure like Najib should ask the people of Malaysia to ‘respect' politicians, when they are the ones who are the servants of the people.'
Muhyiddin checks in for No 2 spot

Muhyiddin checks in for No 2 spot

muhyiddin yasin muhyiddin yassin breaking news updated 6.15pm Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement today came as no surprise as he has been touted within and outside Umno circles as the next best bet to be deputy prime minister. [VIDEO INSIDE]