Archive - 4 February 2009

Nizar: No need for me to quit

Nizar: No need for me to quit

updated 1.04am He said that he was still the head of the government until the state assembly was dissolved by the sultan.
No money involved, says Najib

No money involved, says Najib

The deputy prime minister denies having offered money to four Perak state assemblypersons who defected from their parties and paved the way for a BN takeover of the state.
BN leaders back formation of 'new' state gov't

BN leaders back formation of 'new' state gov't

Barisan Nasional component party leaders have expressed support for the coalition to form a new state government in Perak.
Perak turmoil: Sultan has final say

Perak turmoil: Sultan has final say

sultan azlan shah The state constitution is very clear - the MB must step down when he loses majority support in the assembly or convince the sultan to pave the way for a snap election.
'This is not the way  to do it'

'This is not the way to do it'

Several political leaders and an academic are crying foul over the manner in which BN has upstaged the Perak Pakatan government. Among them is a BN Youth leader.
BN may face backlash over takeover

BN may face backlash over takeover

Political analyst Ibrahim Suffian says the new state government will be predominantly made up of Malay legislators, not reflecting the large Chinese community in Perak.
Perak crisis: Let the people decide

Perak crisis: Let the people decide

While the situation in Perak is shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty, political experts say the people should be given the final say.
Dr M blasts Umno for accepting tainted reps

Dr M blasts Umno for accepting tainted reps

mahathir mohamad 180108 Mahathir blasted the Umno leadership for 'stooping low' in accepting two former PKR assemblypersons who have been charged with corruption.
Snap polls in Perak will further destabilise BN

Snap polls in Perak will further destabilise BN

Alleged RM50 mil offer shows moral bankruptcy

Alleged RM50 mil offer shows moral bankruptcy

Election Commission's decision ultra vires

Election Commission's decision ultra vires

History's verdict of Pak Lah? 'He blew it'

History's verdict of Pak Lah? 'He blew it'

Perak voters, prepare for 'goodies' avalanche

Perak voters, prepare for 'goodies' avalanche

Crossovers: The political joke of the year

Crossovers: The political joke of the year

EC once more shows its incompetence and bias

EC once more shows its incompetence and bias

Mother tongue: MIC has got priorities wrong

Mother tongue: MIC has got priorities wrong

America Become

America Become

Water catchment areas must be protected

Water catchment areas must be protected

PKR's newest rep returns to Umno

PKR's newest rep returns to Umno

nasarudin hashim updated 6pm Bota state assemblyperson Nasarudin Hashim, who joined PKR on Jan 25, is now back with Umno. [PRESS STATEMENT INSIDE]
Bloggers' take on the Perak crisis

Bloggers' take on the Perak crisis

Bloggers are having a go at picking apart the political crisis in Perak and what lies ahead for both the Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional.
Of dates and disputes

Of dates and disputes

comment In rejecting the resignation letters of the two defecting assemblymen in Perak, has the country’s much-criticised Election Commission overstepped its powers?

DAP state rep Hee quits party

DAP state rep Hee quits party

hee yit foong BREAKING NEWS! updated 4.55pm After playing a game of hide and seek for several days, DAP's Jelapang state rep Hee Yit Foong has resigned from her party.
'If I suffer, she must also suffer'

'If I suffer, she must also suffer'

tan lian hoe and ahmad ismail Suspended Penang Umno division leader Ahmad Ismail asks why Gerakan Wanita chief Tan Lian Hoe remains unpunished when he has been penalised for racist comments.
The great Batu Caves clean-up

The great Batu Caves clean-up

'Sampah Masyarakat', a non-profit organisation will be organising the largest clean-up in Malaysia on Feb 9, the day after Thaipusam.
Putrajaya MIC division office sealed

Putrajaya MIC division office sealed

The division office was sealed yesterday after the leader failed to pay almost a year's worth of rent.
100,000 Indonesian workers to be sent home

100,000 Indonesian workers to be sent home

Nearly 100,000 Indonesian workers in Malaysia will be laid off and sent home by the end of the year as the economic downturn hits.
Peeved with president, Indian business group leaders quit

Peeved with president, Indian business group leaders quit

updated 1.45pm Three principal office-bearers of the Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Maicci) have resigned with immediate effect. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Perak gov't collapses - BN claims power

Perak gov't collapses - BN claims power

najib announce new bn perak state govt 040209 15 updated 5.50pm BN has at 5pm claimed control over Perak after the defection of four Pakatan reps. Follow the drama as it unfolded in Malaysiakini. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Umno - the end of the end or ...?

Umno - the end of the end or ...?

Are we witnessing the demise of Umno? While numerous writings of late described such a scenario and eventuality, are we truly seeing the end of Umno? Much as I wish it is the case, I beg to differ.
Origins of the 'Malays' - Final Conclusion (Pt 3)

Origins of the 'Malays' - Final Conclusion (Pt 3)

Ironically, it was not the Arabs or Persians who brought Islam into the region. In the second century, all Arabs would have either been Christian, Judaic, Animistic Pagans or Hindu. Prophet Muhammad was only born 500 years later. And Mohenjo Daro and Harrapa were just next door.

Who to believe, Fauzi or Zainal?

Who to believe, Fauzi or Zainal?

vox populi small thumbnail free 'Fauzi's accusation of being offered RM50million by Najib is intriguing. But Zainal Abidin Zin has denied that such an offer had been discussed. Who is telling a lie?'
Headlines online: Feb 4, 2009

Headlines online: Feb 4, 2009

The political dispute in Perak is continuing to play itself out, as the Election Commission delivered its decision on by-elections for two state seats.
Altantuya murder: Sirul claims being made the scapegoat

Altantuya murder: Sirul claims being made the scapegoat

Making his statement from the dock, Sirul said that he was made a victim in order to protect the police in the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Missing in action

Missing in action

'I screwed up', says Obama in face of bombshell withdrawal

'I screwed up', says Obama in face of bombshell withdrawal

An embarrassed President Barack Obama admitted today "I screwed up" after Tom Daschle, his pick to lead health reform, withdrew in a storm over personal tax issues.
Pakatan mulls snap polls

Pakatan mulls snap polls

Pakatan Rakyat is contemplating calling for snap elections to fend off the possibility of Barisan Nasional taking over the state through defections.