Archive - 6 June 2009

PAS spiritual leader and president are heading in opposite directions on the issue of forming a unity government with arch-rival Umno.

French investigators said the Air France jet which plunged into the Atlantic had speed monitors that had often failed on other planes.

Nasharuddin Mat Isa’s victory in retaining his deputy president post comes as no surprise to many PAS delegates. Malaysiakini talks to some of them.

PKFZ audit report Kuala Dimensi has issued an ultimatum to PricewaterhouseCoopers to prove that the firm had overcharged the government millions of ringgit in interest.

'With the rate of support from the non-Muslim community, PAS in the next general election should be able to win seats that are BN strongholds.'

Some 300 Indian Malaysians living in Kampung Buah Pala in Bukit Gelugor, a quiet Tamil settlement located in heart of rapidly developing eastern part of Georgetown, face eviction this Thursday.

The ousted Perak MB has been voted into the PAS central working committee with the highest number of votes.

analysis With the party boss apparently backing the incumbent, the two challengers will have to fight hard, and even forge a partnership, to stand a chance of winning.

He reiterated today that talks with Umno does not mean that the Islamic party is considering joining forces with its arch rival. [VIDEO INSIDE]

This time it came from PKR - the other PAS ally in the opposition Pakatan coalition.

Despite losing in the polls, Husam says his political agenda will be continued by others from the 'Erdogan' camp. [VIDEO INSIDE]

MMSP, formed by a breakaway group of Hindu Rights Action Force, will not be doing what Hindraf is best at.

With G Palanivel seated by his side, the MIC president launches an attack on his former estranged deputy S Subramaniam. He also takes a swipe at S Sothinathan.

The results of the PAS party polls indicate that the party grassroots want the best of both worlds.

updated 4.10pm There were many newborn babies in part of the center where the fire caused the roof to collapse.

'Leaders of the Islamic opposition party need to recognise the needs and demands of the public, and be sensitive to the new political realities on the ground.'

An 18-day sea expedition discovered minimal or no government presence, security gaps and disturbing signs of neglect in the numerous islands dotting Sabah waters.

Gerakan is going through a rough patch. It has been some 14 months since the last general elections but party reforms have yet to bear any tangible results.

An intense sea operation to find the remains of an Air France jet that plunged into the Atlantic this week was being bolstered after days of fruitless searching.

updated 12.20pm He garnered 480 votes against Husam’s 281 while outgoing vice-president Mohamad Sabu bagged 261 votes. [VIDEO INSIDE]