Archive - 4 July 2009

Though V Ganabathirau may be a celebrated Hindraf member, his recent defence of Penang CM has earned him brickbats from some of Hindraf’s ardent supporters.

Just as a real-life marriage takes perennial high maintenance, a political marriage of convenience needs constant nurturing and constant interaction.

A large demonstration to demand the repeal of the ISA, which allows for detention without trial, is scheduled for Aug 1 in KL.

The political crisis in Kedah deepens today with PAS MB Azizan Abdul Razak lashing out at the DAP state chief for “playing the racial card”.

In probably one of the worse executed PR exercise, a PKR woman from Kampung Buah Pala was caught by the media trying to firefight for the beleaguered Penang government.

He argued that top Umno leaders as well as the Malays have reacted positively to his bold economic liberalisation measures revealed earlier this week.

Yet another Indian-based political party, apparently to be headed by Hindraf supremo P Uthayakumar, is expected to emerge but details are thus far sketchy.

The surprise announcement is fueling swift speculation of a possible 2012 White House bid.

He is seeking to ensure that he would continue to serve as Perak MB should his ousted rival is successful in persuading the Federal Court to hear his appeal.

Apparently, the green-eyed Bukit Katil Umno Youth division couldn’t stomach the ‘successful’ voter registration drive by Pakatan in Melaka.

A deputy minister said he was shocked during a recent visit to the Cameron Highlands to find mothers as young as 11 and 12 years old in the maternity ward of a local hospital.

The demolition was delayed one month to allow an attempt to look for an alternative site, but it failed and the local council eventually lost patience. [VIDEO INSIDE]

comment The view by some that these talks are just that –‘talks’ – and should therefore not be seen to have greater political or electoral significance is plainly wrong.

Fraudulent withdrawals over the net have banks, customers and authorities up in arms as to how the cyber crooks can get round an almost impregnable and secure wall.

free 'Poorly designed abattoirs without proper waste disposal and treatment plants pose a serious environmental and public health threat.'

EXCLUSIVE The teen model, who claimed abuse by her royal husband, took time out in between shoots of a soap opera in Jakarta to talk to Malaysiakini. [VIDEO INSIDE]