Archive - 30 November 2008

Indian home minister quits over terror attack

Indian home minister quits over terror attack

The 73-year-old politician tenders his resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the wake of the terror attacks which left at least 185 people dead.

PKR caught in a royal dilemma

PKR caught in a royal dilemma

PKR Congress The opposition party appears to be unclear about its stand on the call to restore immunity for the Malay rulers.
Azmin scotches rumours of rift with Khalid

Azmin scotches rumours of rift with Khalid

PKR Congress The relationship between the two was recently put under the spotlight after speculations that Azmin could be picked to replace Khalid as the Selangor MB.
Pua leads charge in S'gor DAP new line-up

Pua leads charge in S'gor DAP new line-up

tony pua Selangor DAP has picked a number of first-time MPs and state reps as part of its new central committee line-up with PJ Utara MP Tony Pua leading the charge.
Kayveas' ultimatum - amend ISA or we quit BN

Kayveas' ultimatum - amend ISA or we quit BN

kayveas 'The problem with Barisan was its success in the past 50 years. Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose'.
Deputy Penang CM to be dropped?

Deputy Penang CM to be dropped?

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng does not rule out the possibility that his deputy from PKR, Mohamad Fairus Khairuddin, may be replaced.
Zaid must explain presence at PKR meet

Zaid must explain presence at PKR meet

Umno vice-president Muhyiddin Yassin says it does not make sense for the former minister to be present at an opposition event.
Form shadow cabinet now, Pakatan chief told

Form shadow cabinet now, Pakatan chief told

PKR Congress Another PKR delegate calls on Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim to form a shadow cabinet immediately to monitor the administration of the BN-led federal government.
Pakatan's doors open for Arif Shah

Pakatan's doors open for Arif Shah

arif shah omar shah Pakatan welcomes Umno's Arif Shah Omar Shah, who contested against Anwar Ibrahim in the Permatang Pauh by-election, to join the opposition alliance.
High-rise projects: Penang to consult Unesco

High-rise projects: Penang to consult Unesco

The Penang government will consult with Unesco to find an amicable solution to resolve the controversy caused by impending four high-rise building projects in the George Town heritage vicinity.
Flood situation worsens in Terengganu, Kelantan

Flood situation worsens in Terengganu, Kelantan

The flood situation in Terengganu and Kelantan worsened today with more than 6,899 people evacuated until this morning, from 4,140 people yesterday.
MIC saddened by M'sian woman's death

MIC saddened by M'sian woman's death

MIC president S Samy Vellu expresses shock and disbelief over the death of Hema Kassipillay in the Mumbai terror attacks.
PKR leader: Not easy to explain Sept 16

PKR leader: Not easy to explain Sept 16

PKR Congress Claiming that he has a back-up plan, the opposition leader says there are many things which he cannot reveal about the Sept 16 debacle.