Archive - 7 February 2009

Perakians see 'double' - 2 MBs at work

Perakians see 'double' - 2 MBs at work

It’s a case of 'double vision’ in Perak - the new menteri besar makes his first public appearance at a Chinese New Year event while the ousted menteri besar chairs a 'special exco’ meeting. [ VIDEO INSIDE ]
BN 'poaching' for more defectors

BN 'poaching' for more defectors

Sources say BN is desperately trying to woo non-Malay representatives in an effort to avoid an all-Malay line-up in the new Perak state executive council.

Najib: BN will survive in Perak

Najib: BN will survive in Perak

Remember the PAS government in Kelantan which survived for many years with just a single seat majority - if the members are loyal you can survive, says the deputy premier.
Constitutional expert: Sultan can't sack Nizar

Constitutional expert: Sultan can't sack Nizar

prof dr abdul aziz bari The tenure of a menteri besar must be determined by the state assembly through a vote of confidence to see if he still has the support of the majority, says constitutional expert professor Aziz A Bari.
Najib a no-show in Ipoh

Najib a no-show in Ipoh

updated 6.45pm Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will not be making an appearance at a much-publicised Chinese New Year function in Ipoh tonight. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Temple urged to withdraw police reports

Temple urged to withdraw police reports

A MIC leader today urged the Batu Caves Hindu temple to withdraw police reports lodged against thousands of Hindraf supporters who had gathered at the temple on Nov 24, 2007.
Ku Li: Nizar is still MB

Ku Li: Nizar is still MB

Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin is menteri besar until he resigns of his own accord, or is removed by a vote of no-confidence in a formal sitting of the assembly, says Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.
Twins escape death over identity confusion

Twins escape death over identity confusion

"I can't be calling the wrong twin to enter his defence. I can't be sending the wrong person to the gallows," the judge said as she acquitted the pair
2,000 in peace rally against Sri Lanka 'genocide'

2,000 in peace rally against Sri Lanka 'genocide'

Led by the Global Peace Initiative movement, the protest lasted for over two hours with representatives from non-governmental organisations as well as prominent politicians taking part.
Tainted silver in Perak

Tainted silver in Perak

najib pc on bn takeover of perak state with 4 aduns 050209 comment I saw how jub ilant Najib Razak was on television when he announced the coup in Perak. His joy may be all too premature.
Graft charges: No reprieve for duo

Graft charges: No reprieve for duo

jamaluddin mat radzi and osman jailu They may be BN-friendly representatives now but Mohd Osman and Jamaluddin will still have to answer to the corruption charges against them, says MACC.
'Rebel' Sabah consumer activists given the boot

'Rebel' Sabah consumer activists given the boot

The Consumers Association of Sabah and Labuan has been plunged into further controversy after its embattled president sacked two high-ranking members for 'washing dirty linen in public'.

Sultan's guestbook 'deactivated'

Sultan's guestbook 'deactivated'

The guestbook swelled with comments from all over the nation. The main sentiment was that the Sultan had let down the people with his decision to allow BN to govern the state.

Your Say 2: 'I am only a consultant...'

Your Say 2: 'I am only a consultant...'

free 'Your Highness, have you consulted the people of Perak? Have you heard the cries of the people of Perak?'

VoxPop 2: 'Ku Li, join us for a better M'sia'

VoxPop 2: 'Ku Li, join us for a better M'sia'

vox populi small thumbnail free 'Tengku, for the sake of Malaysia and her people, the most effective way for you to turn the tide of degeneration in Malaysia is to throw your support behind Pakatan Rakyat.'

'Tuanku, you've disappointed us'

'Tuanku, you've disappointed us'

your say free 'He has now agreed to swear in a new Perak government with tainted reps and party-hoppers. Does he really believe these people have principles?'

A 'ridiculous political sandiwara'

A 'ridiculous political sandiwara'

free 'We may have survived for the past 50 years, but I don't think we can for the next, with such despicable and low-blow politics.'