Archive - 2 April 2009

Bukit Selambau Several independents contesting the Bukit Selambau seat are claiming that they have been offered money by some ‘PKR people’.

updated 7.55pm The KL High Court will decide on whether to grant leave to proceed in hearing Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin's judicial review to determine the rightful Perak menteri besar.

'You were young, just in your 20s. You were supposed to have lived your life but you died by coming to Malaysia. Who shot you?...' [VIDEO INSIDE]

What were the last words given by Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to his staff at the PM's Department this afternoon?

It was not a specific ban on the Altantuya case. The police explains that it covers all on-going court cases to avoid elements of subjudice.

Bukit Selambau Although there was much resistance from within PKR towards his nomination, S Manikumar is not perturbed and says he will work towards fulfilling his goals for Bukit Selambau no matter what.

The opposition makes a last ditch attempt to derail Najib's appointment as PM tomorrow.But it's unlikely the king will consider their request.

Bukit Selambau The PKR candidate says he is the epitome of Bangsa Malaysia.

Bukit Gantang Puteri Umno has a novel way of reaching out to the voters of Bukit Gantang. They pedal their way door to door.

P Chithrakala Vasu accuses MIC president S Samy Vellu of inculcating a culture of fear within the party and its education institutions resulting in mismanagement.

Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jin launches the ‘BN or PR?’ opinion poll which coincides with the Batang Ai by-election.

updated 5.50pm The movement's national coordinator RS Thanenthiran lashed out at his detractors who have accused him of being bought over by MIC chief Samy Vellu.

Bukit Gantang The crowd which attended a dinner bash at the fishing village of Kampung Baru Sepatang were treated to a sumptuous dinner and a sizzling performance by hot pants-clad beauties. [VIDEO INSIDE]

In my hazy estimation, among the three Pakatan partners, the most disciplined and the best organised party is PAS. DAP should come in second. PKR has to be last.

Today is Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's last day in power and almost all dailies played up this historic news.

Batang Ai Dayak bloggers receive another salvo from Alfred Jabu - this time, he calls them instigators who specialise in pitting one BN leader against the other.

Bukit Selambau For the first time in history, the polling paper will be bigger than A4, with an assortment of candidate symbols in addition to BN's 'dacing' and PKR's 'eye'.

Bukit Selambau The jury is still out on whether the newly-elected Umno president was the ‘right man’ to helm Putrajaya.

In 2006, writing about Abdullah's mid-term review, I asked if his leadership which started with a bang might end with a whimper. Today, this question has been answered.

'He must end all the rumours and allegations about the Mongolian case once and for all,' says political analyst Shahruddin Badaruddin.

Batang Ai Anwar, who was on a two-stop swing through Batang Ai, hoped to raise the consciousness of the Iban of their need for redemption from poverty.

How will Najib act with regard to Mahathir’s legacy of police, Proton and PPSMI?

updated 7.35pm As Abdullah left Istana Negara at 11.40am after submitting his resignation letter to King Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin, incoming PM Najib entered the palace.

free ‘What's wrong with him standing at BKt Selambau? Why are these people going against another Indian? I'm really disappointed with some Hindraf leaders.'

free ‘You would only be scared of the Altantuya issue if you had done something wrong! Why ban the name Altantuya? Is this by Najib's instruction?'