Archive - 23 March 2009

Bkt Selambau: Tear gas fired at Anwar's ceramah

Bkt Selambau: Tear gas fired at Anwar's ceramah

bukit selambau anwar ceramah police fru attack 240309 Volleys of tear gas were fired into the crowd minutes after Anwar Ibrahim took the podium in a ceramah tonight at Bukit Selambau, Kedah.
Nizar is PAS' Bkt Gantang candidate

Nizar is PAS' Bkt Gantang candidate

nizar and perak updated 11.55pm Ousted Perak Menteri Besar Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin will be the PAS candidate for the Bukit Gantang by-election on April 7.
Zaid: I've finally decided which party to join

Zaid: I've finally decided which party to join

But for now he is keeping mum on the political party of his choice. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Federal Court returns Perak cases to High Court

Federal Court returns Perak cases to High Court

The apex court ruled that the Nizar vs Zambry case and the suit by three Perak assembypersons against the speaker must be heard at the High Court first.

MCA leader slams Dr M over apartheid remark

MCA leader slams Dr M over apartheid remark

His accusation that Chinese educationist movement Dong Jiao Zong practised apartheid by rejecting the vision schools does not go down well with MCA leader Dr Wee Ka Siong.
A party in crisis convenes, all eyes on Najib

A party in crisis convenes, all eyes on Najib

umno analysis The mammoth task of reforming the party awaits incoming president and all eyes are on him to see if he could help Umno in reclaiming lost ground.
'One-sided, vicious media against Pakatan'

'One-sided, vicious media against Pakatan'

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim takes a swipe at the state-controlled media for the partisan coverage of Pakatan Rakyat’s campaigns for the three upcoming by-elections.
Chua to cooperate with MACC on 'land scam'

Chua to cooperate with MACC on 'land scam'

The former health minister said that he will cooperate with the anti-corruption commission over a purported land scam involving his former political secretary and the ministry.
Has Fairus also vacated Penanti state seat?

Has Fairus also vacated Penanti state seat?

updated 7.48pm Intense speculation in the Chinese media has it that PKR’s Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin has resigned as elected representative. If this is true, the party is not telling - yet.
Harakah, Suara Keadilan banned 3 months

Harakah, Suara Keadilan banned 3 months

suara keadilan and harakah suspended updated 11.20pm PAS' Harakah and PKR's Suara Keadilan has been suspended for three months, effective immediately.

Burglars hit Klang MP's service centre

Burglars hit Klang MP's service centre

The service centre is not insured as it only started operating last year and there were insufficient funds to pay for the insurance.
Protes rally: Court hearing for 45 on June 24

Protes rally: Court hearing for 45 on June 24

Among those charged are PAS vice-president Mohamad Sabu, PAS Kuala Selangor MP Dzulkifli Ahmad and PKR information chief Tian Chua.

'Wrong Muthu, democracy is alive in MIC'

'Wrong Muthu, democracy is alive in MIC'

MIC's sec-gen counters the allegation by M Muthupalaniappan that democracy is dead in the party following his disqualification from the presidential contest.
Don't be naive, race-based politics here to stay

Don't be naive, race-based politics here to stay

Is Umno sincere in decimating corruption?

Is Umno sincere in decimating corruption?

Khairy's offence: a crime is a crime is a crime

Khairy's offence: a crime is a crime is a crime

Voodoo politics at its best in Umno

Voodoo politics at its best in Umno

The MIC 'chendol' and Bukit Selambau

The MIC 'chendol' and Bukit Selambau

Pakatan's assets declaration more meaningful

Pakatan's assets declaration more meaningful

Achievement - lesson of the Malayan sun bear

Achievement - lesson of the Malayan sun bear

More transparency needed from EPF

More transparency needed from EPF

Mahathir should examine his own heritage

Mahathir should examine his own heritage

Economic crisis a Western conspiracy

Economic crisis a Western conspiracy

Motion to return MP privileges for Gobind rejected

Motion to return MP privileges for Gobind rejected

parliament The motion to set aside the decision to withhold Puchong DAP MP Gobind Singh Deo's allowance and perks following his suspension from Parliament was rejected in chambers.
Norza barred from contesting

Norza barred from contesting

updated 7.10pm Umno supreme council member Norza Zakaria, widely seen as a PM loyalist, has been barred from contesting in the party polls this Thursday.
'Cash aid' to reporters sparks rumours

'Cash aid' to reporters sparks rumours

Some reporters who attended press conferences held by the two Bukit Selambau Independent candidates have received cash handouts, but the duo firmly deny any involvement in this.
Najib's fatal mistake - failure to call Perak assembly meet

Najib's fatal mistake - failure to call Perak assembly meet

tengku razaleigh exclusive 'Whoever claims he is the menteri besar, he is not MB until he is voted in by the majority in the assembly,' Razaleigh told Malaysiakini.
'I did not try to extort Khairy'

'I did not try to extort Khairy'

tuah dan sial khairy jamaluddin yahya ismail updated 4.30pm Political writer Yahaya Ismail denies that he tried to extort Umno Youth chief aspirant Khairy Jamaluddin, who has since filed a police report against him.
S'wak by-election: Anwar warns BN against dirty tactics

S'wak by-election: Anwar warns BN against dirty tactics

The PKR leader said that the Sarawak Land and Survey Department had sent letters to many Iban voters in Batang Ai to ask for copies of identity cards as well as bank account details.
Are we seeing a failed M'sia?

Are we seeing a failed M'sia?

Resolving the southern Thai conflict

Resolving the southern Thai conflict

He's not going to be a 'nice guy'

He's not going to be a 'nice guy'

umno and najib 'He has to show he is tough. In Umno, nice guys don't last... so I'm 100 percent sure he's not going to be a nice guy,' said analyst James Chin from Monash University.

Sabah opposition leader all for use of 'Allah'

Sabah opposition leader all for use of 'Allah'

Sabah PKR deputy chief Ansari Abdullah says he would feel ‘proud’ if everyone uses the term ‘Allah’ for God, as has been the convention for a long time.
Headlines online: Mar 23, 2009

Headlines online: Mar 23, 2009

Most newspapers led with the RM3.2 billion worth of projects to stimulus the economy as well as incoming president Najib's call for changes in Umno.
Cater for the disabled, banks told

Cater for the disabled, banks told

An association for the disabled in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur is unhappy that infrastructure and facilities at banks in the Klang Valley do not cater for those with special needs.
VoxPop: 'Syed Hamid, arrest the rain tree under ISA'

VoxPop: 'Syed Hamid, arrest the rain tree under ISA'

free ‘You have said you use the ISA after careful thought. So send the ‘reign tree' to Kamunting so that it reverts to being a rain tree and does not continue to ‘disturb the peace.'
'Let Pak Lah serve out his term'

'Let Pak Lah serve out his term'

your say free ‘Instead of naming someone other than Najib to be premier, why not simply keep Abdullah until his term expires? After all, he was elected by the people.'
PKR names Jawah Gerang for Batang Ai

PKR names Jawah Gerang for Batang Ai

jawah gerang updated 1.41pm Pakatan supremo Anwar Ibrahim said that he has decided on the ex-MP after getting a positive feedback from several longhouse elders.
High Court fixes April 22 to mention Karpal's case

High Court fixes April 22 to mention Karpal's case

updated 2.20pm Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh's sedition trial was transferred to the KL High Court this morning and a new mention date was fixed.