Archive - 30 March 2009

'Iron Lady' hits the campaign trail

'Iron Lady' hits the campaign trail

Bkt Gantang Despite being defeated in her bid to retain the Wanita Umno chief post last week, veteran politician Rafidah Aziz hits the campaign trail.
DVD arrest: BN's increasing intolerance 'worrying'

DVD arrest: BN's increasing intolerance 'worrying'

The latest trend in the use of police by the BN saw the arrest of DAP's state rep Ong Boon Piow in Ipoh for distributing self-made DVDs.
'MIED not authorised to give out study loans'

'MIED not authorised to give out study loans'

MIED is not authorised to give out study loans but only scholarships, says an ex-MIC leader. He wants the party chief to explain.
Jawah takes fight deep into a BN bastion

Jawah takes fight deep into a BN bastion

Batang Ai It was at Panjai Ruai, a supposedly BN stronghold, that PKR candidate for the Batang Ai by-election, Jawah Gerang, chose to kick off his nightly ceramah round.
CIMB urges staff to take unpaid leave

CIMB urges staff to take unpaid leave

The top investment bank has urged its staff to go on unpaid leave for up to six months in a move to cut costs.
Incoming No 2: Polls not a referendum on new boss

Incoming No 2: Polls not a referendum on new boss

Muhyiddin has called on the people not to turn the upcoming by-elections into a referendum on the leadership of the incoming premier.
Najib on 'pilgrimage to rid Umno of corruption'

Najib on 'pilgrimage to rid Umno of corruption'

Najib has embarked on a pilgrimage to rid the ruling party of corruption, says cabinet minister Bernard Dompok.
It's an open contest, says analyst

It's an open contest, says analyst

Although the groundswell may favour Pakatan, the week-long campaign will determine whether ground sentiments will translate into votes.
Anwar to hit by-election campaign trail tomorrow

Anwar to hit by-election campaign trail tomorrow

He is in Bangkok for a conference, an arrangement which was made before EC’s announcement of the nomination day for the three by-elections.
Ganesan goes for a jog, Manikumar visits the market

Ganesan goes for a jog, Manikumar visits the market

s ganesan and s manikumar bukit selambau Bkt Selambau Both heavyweight candidates from Pakatan and BN have kicked off their campaigning for the much-coveted state seat of Bukit Selambau in Kedah.

Tuan Guru Nik the right man for PAS members

Tuan Guru Nik the right man for PAS members

Checkmate Barisan Nasional in Perak

Checkmate Barisan Nasional in Perak

Uthaya got a beef with his chicken sambal

Uthaya got a beef with his chicken sambal

p uthayakumar ISA detainee and Hindraf leader P Uthayakumar wants action against the home minister and Kamunting authorities for serving him beef in violation of his religious beliefs.
Is MCA thawing towards Chua?

Is MCA thawing towards Chua?

Bkt Selambau After being out in the cold since the MCA elections last October, deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek had his day in the Bukit Selambau sun. What does it signify?
25 killed in Sri Lanka sea battle: navy

25 killed in Sri Lanka sea battle: navy

At least 24 Tamil Tiger rebels and a navy sailor were killed in a major sea battle off Sri Lanka's northeast coast on Monday, a navy spokesman said.
Eight-point blueprint to ensure Najib's success as PM

Eight-point blueprint to ensure Najib's success as PM

Malaysia and Malaysians are not the same anymore

Malaysia and Malaysians are not the same anymore

A schism may form between Anwar, Indians

A schism may form between Anwar, Indians

MIC CWC should issue 'show-cause' to Vell Paari

MIC CWC should issue 'show-cause' to Vell Paari

Where have all the good old days gone to?

Where have all the good old days gone to?

The race to discover the 'sacred scroll'

The race to discover the 'sacred scroll'

Shocking conditions at Wildlife Dept mini-zoo

Shocking conditions at Wildlife Dept mini-zoo

Outside forces creating mayhem in Iraq, Pakistan

Outside forces creating mayhem in Iraq, Pakistan

Q&A: If I'm a traitor, what would that make Umno?

Q&A: If I'm a traitor, what would that make Umno?

Mohd Nizar said that the ‘penderhaka' accusation goes back to even before the Perak constitutional crisis emerged in this first part of his interview with Malaysiakini.
Pakistan police academy stormed, 20 dead

Pakistan police academy stormed, 20 dead

Gunmen stormed a Pakistan police academy today, weeks after a brazen assault on the Sri Lankan cricket team.
Pak Lah: Stop pestering me on handover date

Pak Lah: Stop pestering me on handover date

The outgoing PM tells the media not to pester him on the date for the transition of power. 'Don't ask me to say anything'.
Sabah plans buy back of water catchment areas

Sabah plans buy back of water catchment areas

'Villagers have complained that suddenly their water catchment areas have been alienated to land applicants.'

Nizar: This is no mere by-election

Nizar: This is no mere by-election

exclusive The significance of the Bukit Gantang by-election goes beyond the Perak turmoil, said the ousted menteri besar and PAS candidate. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Now it's all up to Muhyiddin 'the doer'

Now it's all up to Muhyiddin 'the doer'

muhyiddin yassin news analysis Umno’s new deputy president Muhyiddin Yassin has been plunged into a baptism of fire as he heads the BN campaign in the three by-elections.
Let a royal commission clear Najib first

Let a royal commission clear Najib first

comment It is imperative that a royal commission be set up to clear Najib Abdul Razak of all suspicions before his appointment as PM.
AVIMA 2009: And the winners are...

AVIMA 2009: And the winners are...

avima music award 2009 free Malaysia's top indie ban Pop Shuvit was among the big winners at the inaugural Independent Asian Music Awards (AVIMA) 2009.
PM told to do one last deed - free all ISA detainees

PM told to do one last deed - free all ISA detainees

The PM should perform his final good deed by releasing all ISA detainees, says Hindraf chairperson P Waythamoorthy.
PKR's Kalai quits over by-election snub

PKR's Kalai quits over by-election snub

bukit selambau by election b kalaivanar quits pkr pc breaking news updated 4.15pm He is upset that the party has failed to reward him for all the hard work he has done in the constituency.
'Stop quarreling, time to work together'

'Stop quarreling, time to work together'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘To all politicians, be humble and truthful to the rakyat, and the rakyat will return the favour by voting you in again. In short, stop quarreling and get back to work.'
Headlines online: March 30, 2009

Headlines online: March 30, 2009

All newspapers zoomed on the nomination for the by-elections in two state and one parliament seats respectively.
Dr M expects 'firm' leadership from new PM

Dr M expects 'firm' leadership from new PM

mahathir and najib big thumbnail The grand old man of Malaysian politics expects Najib to be a much more assertive leader than Abdullah, who resigns on Thursday.
Gov't duty to uphold human rights

Gov't duty to uphold human rights

Cyber-espionage: M'sian embassy 'targeted'

Cyber-espionage: M'sian embassy 'targeted'

A shadowy cyber-espionage network based mostly in China has infiltrated government and private computers around the world.