Archive - 12 October 2008

Mukhriz, Hishammuddin first to qualify for election

Mukhriz, Hishammuddin first to qualify for election

The two sons of former premiers effortlessly breezed past the finishing post, with Mukhriz winning 40 nominations while Hishammuddin took 23.
Pakatan to hold fresh elections after taking over

Pakatan to hold fresh elections after taking over

The opposition alliance wants to hold fresh general election once it captures the federal government which it plans to do during the parliamentary session starting on Monday
All eyes on Najib to shore up market confidence

All eyes on Najib to shore up market confidence

updated 10.30 pm Another week of turbulent markets is in store after the G7 failed to produce specific plans, leaving Malaysians to wonder if new finance minister Najib has solutions to keep the worst at bay.

Gerakan seeks to be a louder conscience for BN

Gerakan seeks to be a louder conscience for BN

Gerakan 21st NDC It was a weekend of introspection for Gerakan grassroots as they try to breathe new life into their cause and find surer footing through uncharted waters.
Dompok: Tide against BN in Sabah

Dompok: Tide against BN in Sabah

sabah While the Upko president pledged to remain with the BN as the “the coalition’s conscience” for now, he warns the tide in Sabah, as elsewhere in Malaysia, is very much against the ruling coalition.
Najib must turn to senior leaders

Najib must turn to senior leaders

The outspoken comments from ex-premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad are likely to send a shiver across a large section of the country, fearing a return to authoritarian rule.
Outcry over Datukship for Bollywood heartthrob

Outcry over Datukship for Bollywood heartthrob

shahrukh khan Shah Rukh Khan has been conferred with the governor's award for promoting Malacca state after filming a movie there and for his contribution to the region's film industry.
Umno nominations in full swing

Umno nominations in full swing

umno updated 8.40pm Delegates' conferences at 191 Umno divisions across the country gather steam with some surprises in voting trend already emerging.
Citizenship for Sabahans a right, not privilege

Citizenship for Sabahans a right, not privilege

Sabah leader Eric Mojimbum ticks off Home Minister Syed Hamid for saying citizenship for Sabahans was a priviledge and not a right.
Is banning Hindraf  the solution?

Is banning Hindraf the solution?

hindraf gandhi comment Why resort to banning an unregistered body when the Barisan Nasional government can listen to its grouses and find sincere ways to help overcome them?
Altantuya-Najib allegations resurface

Altantuya-Najib allegations resurface

updated 10.00 pm Najib Abdul Razak and the murdered Mongolian beauty are back again in the spotlight following a Malaysia Today article entitled ‘Abuse of power by the deputy prime minister’.