Archive - 17 April 2009

If the Penanti by-election was a waste of time and money as suggested by the PM, Anwar suggested that BN spared the trouble by letting PKR retain the seat.

A report alleging abuse of power by Terengganu MB Ahmad Said has made it to the ears of PM and his deputy.

The Penang legislative assembly affirms the authenticity of Mohammad Fairus' resignation letter as Penanti state assemblyperson.

A last-ditch effort is being made by the Borneo Rhino Alliance to save the remaining 30 heads of Sabah’s Borneon Rhino, one of world’s most endangered species.

The prime minister said the government realised a comprehensive solution had to be found for the toll issue as "it is an issue the people dislike most".

The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry has appealed to the new PM to review the government procurement system.

On Feb 14, the state immigration issued a notice of refusal of entry to Sivarasa at the Kuching International Airport, forcing him to fly back to Kuala Lumpur.

breaking news updated 7.10pm The Perak state assembly will finally sit on May 7, just six days ahead of the compulsory six-month deadline.

updated 5.20pm While he gives the thumbs up for Khairy's exclusion, the former strongman however is unhappy with some of the individuals named in the new line-up.

The move to dismantle Hindraf's 10-member coordinating team was a strategy to re-brand the movement.

The Abolish ISA Movement informed Suhakam today that two Malaysians and an Indonesian have been detained under the ISA over the past two months. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Sondhi Limthongkul, founder of the 'Yellow Shirts' royalist movement that helped topple Thaksin, was out of danger after an operation to remove a bullet fragment from his skull.

The Hindu Sangam says DPM Muhyiddin Yassin has formed a three-member cabinet committee to look into the matter.

M Indira Ghandi's three young children, unbeknown to her, were converted to Islam by her estranged husband. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Minister Peter Chin however stressed that he needed time to be briefed about the latest developments before taking any actions.

Like many political observers, some bloggers are stepping up to condemn the flood of by-elections in recent months.

There were so many big stories reported in the main pages of dailies today - the Federal Court's decision to lift Zambry's suspension, the resignation of Fairus and MIC's decision to remain in the cabinet.

Najib is now scouting for suitable candidates to be his political secretary and press secretary for Chinese affairs.

updated 3.03pm The PM said this was not a time for politicking as the nation should be focussing on fighting and solving the deepening global economy crisis. [VIDEO INSIDE]

updated 2.09pm Led by the KL-based Global Peace Initiative, the protesters wanted the US president to urge the Sri Lankan government to stop targeting innocent Tamil civilians in their fight against the LTTE.

A major crisis is brewing in the Sarawak National Party again - this time over a show-cause letter sent by the president to his deputy and another leader.

While Umno has a strong presence in the constituency, it would take a brave person to bet against a PKR victory.

Among those dropped by Hindraf leader-in-exile P Waythamoorthy include the outlawed movement's national coordinator, RS Thanenthiran.

free ‘Have pity on him. The best he can muster up as ‘clever' plans and ‘winning' strategies have only been about ‘penyapu', cows, cars and ‘gambar bogel'.

free ‘If you need us, you don't talk to us this way. If you talk this way, we don't need you. You decide, not us. Please state your stand on whether the Chinese are ungrateful'.