Archive - 29 March 2009

Bkt Selambau creates history with 15 candidates

Bkt Selambau creates history with 15 candidates

What makes this contest even more interesting is the 13 confident independent aspirants battling side by side with bigwigs from BN and Pakatan.

Seoul warns Pyongyang over rocket launch

Seoul warns Pyongyang over rocket launch

The US, Japan and South Korea believe Pyongyang is actually testing a long-range Taepodong-2 missile that could, in theory, reach Alaska.
All 13 Independents confident of victory

All 13 Independents confident of victory

bukit selambau by election nomination day crowd shots 290309 09 Most of the independent candidates are optimistic of following the legacy of the previous elected representative, V Arumugam, who won the constituency as an independent.

Famous world landmarks go dark

Famous world landmarks go dark

The pyramids at Giza in Egypt, the Acropolis in Athens and the Houses of Parliament in London cut their power as part of a campaign to raise awareness on climate change.

Over 26,000 jobs lost in three months

Over 26,000 jobs lost in three months

More than 26,000 people have lost their jobs in Malaysia so far this year as the economic slowdown forced employers to cut back.
Umno to zoom in on Nizar's defiance of sultan

Umno to zoom in on Nizar's defiance of sultan

The government is campaigning heavily on the opposition's defiance of the Perak sultan's order to surrender power.
Tensions run high in Bukit Gantang

Tensions run high in Bukit Gantang

bukit gantang by election nomination day crowd shots 290309 04 Against the backdrop of the majestic Maxwell Hill, Pakatan and Barisan Nasional supporters squared off with a slogan shouting match while the nomination took place.

It's PKR vs BN at Batang Ai

It's PKR vs BN at Batang Ai

updated 5.55pm Former five-term MP for Lubok Antu, Jawah Gerang, of PKR will face Malcolm Mussen of the BN in this Sarawak state seat.

Azalina will not quit

Azalina will not quit

Embattled Tourism Minister Azalina Othman Said will not quit from her cabinet portfolio following her shocking defeat in the Umno supreme council elections.
Najib faces first test as campaign kicks off

Najib faces first test as campaign kicks off

najib tun razak 01 The incoming PM faced the first test of his leadership today, as campaigns were launched for three by-elections seen as a barometer of his popularity.
A tale of two crowds in Lubok Antu

A tale of two crowds in Lubok Antu

Nomination Day crowds are not a sufficient indicator of voting strength or the prospects for victory. But they do show the level of racial diversity.
Umno has keris, DAP the rocket, why not the 'clenched fist'?

Umno has keris, DAP the rocket, why not the 'clenched fist'?

psm 'Umno is allowed to use the dagger logo while DAP uses the rocket symbol. So why can't we use the fist?' asks PSM secretary-general S Arutchelvan.
It's 15, 3 and 2-way duels on April 7

It's 15, 3 and 2-way duels on April 7

LIVE REPORTS It's a three-way fight in Bukit Gantang. Meanwhile, Bukit Selambau will see a 15-cornered contest and Batang Ai a straight fight. [VIDEO INSIDE]