Archive - 17 January 2009

Jubilant Wahid vows to do his best

Jubilant Wahid vows to do his best

The victorious candidate says that he will have to work hard in his two posts as newly-elected MP and state rep.
Defeat 'spells trouble for Najib'

Defeat 'spells trouble for Najib'

Bridget Welsh, a Southeast Asian expert who observed the by-election, said PAS' victory would pose tough questions on incoming premier Najib Abdul Razak.
Pig head issue: Student group's HQ searched

Pig head issue: Student group's HQ searched

Police conduct a search at a predominantly Chinese group's election headquarters in connection with a pig head found at the UM surau.
Umno leader: PAS won one, 3 too close to call

Umno leader: PAS won one, 3 too close to call

A senior official in Umno said one of the four state constituencies in the Kuala Terengganu electorate had fallen to PAS.
PM heads to Gulf for official visit

PM heads to Gulf for official visit

Prime Minister Abdullah departed for an official visit to Bahrain, Qatar and United Arab Emirates - his first official visit as a premier to these three Gulf countries.
Action against sexist MPs lauded

Action against sexist MPs lauded

There is also a call for the "suspension of between two and six months without pay or allowances" and "heavier penalties" for repeated offenders.
Only five (yes, 5) turn up at forum

Only five (yes, 5) turn up at forum

It was to be an important forum to discuss an important issue - integrity. But it seems the subject is one few bother to know, if the attendance at a forum today is any indication.
EC says it again: No phantom voters

EC says it again: No phantom voters

'The hantu does not know how to ride a bus. I said it before, there is no 'phantom' voters in this by-election,'said the EC head.
Procession route mars Thaipusam joy in Penang

Procession route mars Thaipusam joy in Penang

The Penang authorities' interference into the long-established route of the chariot procession during Thaipusam is causing much unhappiness among Hindus.

S'pore to tighten laws against protests

S'pore to tighten laws against protests

A legislation is expected to be passed in time for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in November which could attract both local and overseas protesters.
The Dayak dilemma Part 4

The Dayak dilemma Part 4

comment Money politics has made a mockery of the democratic process, corrupted the political will of the people, and sent public morality to the sewers.

Key issues in KT by-election

Key issues in KT by-election

Some of the issues that could determine the voting pattern of the voters in the Kuala Terengganu by-election today.
Money for journalists: It's not from me, says Wan Farid

Money for journalists: It's not from me, says Wan Farid

kuala terengganu by election money given to media reporters at media centre 160109 Barisan Nasional candidate Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh refutes claims that he was involved in distributing money to a group of journalists yesterday.
'Hudud' issue only theoretical

'Hudud' issue only theoretical

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘It has been used by MCA to frighten the Chinese back to BN. But too bad for MCA, the Chinese seem to have lost their fear of PAS and hudud .’
DPM: KT by-election peaceful

DPM: KT by-election peaceful

The deputy prime minister says the campaign is different from previous by-elections and is happy that it was conducted in a peaceful manner.
Israel poised to call unilateral halt to Gaza offensive

Israel poised to call unilateral halt to Gaza offensive

israel gaza attack 140109 Israel is expected to call a unilateral halt to its offensive on Gaza after winning pledges from US and Egypt to help prevent arms smuggling into the Hamas-run enclave.
Missing engines hamper New York air crash probe

Missing engines hamper New York air crash probe

Divers battle vicious currents in the Hudson River to find the engines from a US Airways Airbus that crashed with no loss of life thanks to what is being called the pilot's heroism.
BN wants to win 'fair and square'

BN wants to win 'fair and square'

kuala terengganu by election polling day type05 Ahmad Farid has rejected allegations of dirty tricks including vote-buying and coercion, and said he wants to win "fair and square".

PAS wins KT by 2,631 votes

PAS wins KT by 2,631 votes

kuala terengganu by election 170109 victoy parade LIVE! DPM Najib in conceding defeat said the result was not a reflection of Malaysians' lack of confidence in him. [PHOTOS & VIDEO INSIDE]
'PAS to win by 7,000 majority'

'PAS to win by 7,000 majority'

comment Poll analyst Ong Kian Ming goes out on a limb to predict that PAS will win today’s crucial by-election in Kuala Terengganu with a landslide.