Archive - 8 April 2009

V Arumugam returns from India

V Arumugam returns from India

The former Kedah state executive council member said he left the country because of threats on his life and that of his family.

JUDGMENT DAY has arrived

JUDGMENT DAY has arrived

altantuya razak baginda mongolian murder 050707 Tomorrow, the Shah Alam High Court will decide the fate of the two police special action force personnel charged with murdering Altantunya Shaariibuu.
PAS admits dip in Malay votes

PAS admits dip in Malay votes

Bukit Gantang PAS concedes that the party lost a portion of Malay votes and attributes this to the BN candidate Ismail Saffian, who is an established local leader.
Nizar's case will be heard on May 5

Nizar's case will be heard on May 5

Mohd Nizar is seeking a writ of quo warranto - which is one of the remedies available to determine the legality of BN Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir's appointment.

Kugan case: Police seize forensics samples

Kugan case: Police seize forensics samples

kugan samples raided by police 080409 01 updated 6.45pm The confiscation of the items means that the pathologist will not be able to conduct one final test and complete his post-mortem report.
Dr M: No deal with Najib on Mukhriz

Dr M: No deal with Najib on Mukhriz

Former strongman Mahathir said he had not brokered a deal with Najib for the inclusion of his son Mukhriz in the cabinet.
Poll result does not affect me: defector

Poll result does not affect me: defector

“Furthermore, I am not the appropriate person to comment on the matter,” says the Changkat Jering assemblyperson.

By-election defeats: What excuse will they give now?

By-election defeats: What excuse will they give now?

'Place smart people at the top to solve problems'

'Place smart people at the top to solve problems'

Results are a clarion call for change

Results are a clarion call for change

Public cynical because gov't is full of tricks

Public cynical because gov't is full of tricks

Najib's political future at stake

Najib's political future at stake

Go for a 'No 1 Malaysia' rather than '1 Malaysia'

Go for a 'No 1 Malaysia' rather than '1 Malaysia'

Ignore public opinion at your own peril

Ignore public opinion at your own peril

Kugan's death: ministry's report suspicious

Kugan's death: ministry's report suspicious

Public transport - put Shahrir in driver's seat

Public transport - put Shahrir in driver's seat

Flag burners must pay for their crime, says Sabahans

Flag burners must pay for their crime, says Sabahans

Outraged by a group of Suluks burning the state flag, Sabahans want the sternest possible action to be taken against the suspects who are still in police custody.
Global warming not caused by propaganda

Global warming not caused by propaganda

MCA against slashing of cabinet quota

MCA against slashing of cabinet quota

Party chief Ong is hoping that the PM's decision to trim his cabinet would not result in MCA losing one minister and two deputies.
Unfettered powers of the executive (Pt 1)

Unfettered powers of the executive (Pt 1)

It has been recently pronounced by many that the Federal Constitution is dead. What happened in the Perak fiasco would warrant one pronouncing its state constitution as equally so.
Tribute to Wan Azizah, 'rock of PKR'

Tribute to Wan Azizah, 'rock of PKR'

Anwar showered accolades on his wife, describing her as the backbone of the party and that she worked harder than him at times.
Samy: Defeat not due to candidate

Samy: Defeat not due to candidate

Bukit Selambau There were other reasons, including the present sentiments on the ground, for the defeat of S Ganesan, said the MIC chief.
Voters send  two crucial messages

Voters send two crucial messages

The outcome of the by-elections sent two crucial messages - a rejection of the new BN leadership and the people of Perak want a fresh state elections.
Was Jawah's bravado naive?

Was Jawah's bravado naive?

Batang Ai The by-election was deemed a curtain-raiser to Dayak political resurgence in Sarawak, but why didn’t Jawah deliver the state seat to PKR?
BN must learn fast to stay relevant

BN must learn fast to stay relevant

analysis The by-elections also revealed that BN has lost vast grounds among the non-Malay voters, raising questions on the relevance of MCA and MIC.

All uphill now for PKR's Manikumar

All uphill now for PKR's Manikumar

Bukit Selambau The rookie has overcome the odds to win the state seat, but will he be able to perform without being propped up PKR supremo Anwar Ibrahim?
Anwar: M'sians reject new PM

Anwar: M'sians reject new PM

updated 3.05pm He said the by-election results indicated that PM Najib's so-called reforms have failed. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Pakatan's rising hills, Najib's declining slope

Pakatan's rising hills, Najib's declining slope

comments bridget welsh The 2-1 victory shows that both Pakatan and BN held onto their original seats. But the final tallies do not suggest a status quo. Far from it.
Fireworks display caps PAS victory

Fireworks display caps PAS victory

nizar jamaluddin win bukit gantang Bukit Gantang A fireworks display in Taiping after 10 days of gruelling campaigning was a fitting finale to Nizar's victory. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
PM to unveil new cabinet at 3pm tomorrow

PM to unveil new cabinet at 3pm tomorrow

After hours of meetings and horse tradings with BN coalition partners, new PM Najib is finally ready to unveil his new look and slimmer cabinet.
Headlines online: April 8, 2009

Headlines online: April 8, 2009

All newspapers headlined that it was status quo in the three by-elections with the competing parties retaining their own seats.
No, it's not exactly status quo

No, it's not exactly status quo

comment There's more to the triple by-election results than meets the eye. Look closer, and it is clear that the wave of change continues to pound Malaysian shores.
Let it rain on Najib's parade

Let it rain on Najib's parade

Rotan in schools: 'Excellent move'

Rotan in schools: 'Excellent move'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘But it must be only for severe offences and must be done in front of the class or school assembly as this will be a deterrent itself for any student.'
'Dr M has come to haunt you, Najib'

'Dr M has come to haunt you, Najib'

free ‘Can't Umno see that it is being shown as unprincipled by admitting the jeer leader of their immediate past president? Doesn't the party have any principles?'
BN to PR shift of power 'unavoidable'

BN to PR shift of power 'unavoidable'

your say free The two by-election results are significant. The people showed the powers-that-be how their repression would be repaid by victory for the opposition'.
Najib dealt a blow in by-elections

Najib dealt a blow in by-elections

'He will now have to look again at how he is going to win back the support of Malaysians and to ensure the BN is not routed in the next general elections.'