Archive - 27 March 2010

Sex DVDs, bananas at MCA's 'final dinner'

Sex DVDs, bananas at MCA's 'final dinner'

mca unity dinner before re-election 270310 crowd They were found on a number of dinner tables, but were quickly removed by party workers.
Taib not against holding simultaneous polls

Taib not against holding simultaneous polls

Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud has not ruled out the possibility that Sarawak state polls may be held simultaneously with parliamentary elections in the future.
Do or die in MCA polls

Do or die in MCA polls

azlan ANALYSIS The result will nevertheless be a dim future for this once major BN partner, its strength drained away by the clash of egos.
Perkasa: Don't bow to Chinese 'blackmail'

Perkasa: Don't bow to Chinese 'blackmail'

In a resolution passed at its AGM, Perkasa urged the government not to bow to 'pressure and threats' from Chinese political parties and groups into sacrificing bumiputera rights for electoral votes.
Ignore fake dinner invitations, urged Liow

Ignore fake dinner invitations, urged Liow

On the eve of MCA elections, certain quarters seem to be trying every trick in the book to prevent rival CC candidates from meeting potential supporters.
Beware foreign-backed leaders, says Kedah sultan

Beware foreign-backed leaders, says Kedah sultan

A leader backed by foreign powers or funds could expose the country to colonisation, says Kedah Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah

Sodomy II under pressure from London

Sodomy II under pressure from London

London-based Malaysians have started an online campaign to lobby British MPs into exerting pressure on Putrajaya.
Mahathir to Najib: Listen to Perkasa

Mahathir to Najib: Listen to Perkasa

The ex-PM gives a stern reminder to Najib cannot ignore NGOs which are representing the Malays. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
Perak BN shoots down 5-day assembly proposal

Perak BN shoots down 5-day assembly proposal

Ganesan has shot down Pakatan’s proposal for a five-day assembly sitting, instead of the two-day sitting which is to begin on March 30.
Suaram: Release Benjy immediately

Suaram: Release Benjy immediately

The human rights body, outraged over the perceived abuse of detention without trial laws, calls for their repeal.
Nik Aziz 'happy' if not re-elected spiritual leader

Nik Aziz 'happy' if not re-elected spiritual leader

PAS’ Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat say today he would be happy if he were not re-elected as PAS’ mursyidul am (spiritual leader), saying his health was proving to be a deterrent in discharging his duties.
Hulu S'gor: No campaigning yet, warns EC

Hulu S'gor: No campaigning yet, warns EC

The EC warns all parties that until the campaign period and nomination date had been declared, campaigning is against the laws.
Manoharan urges PKR to field Uthaya

Manoharan urges PKR to field Uthaya

DAP state rep Manoharan today proposed that ex-fellow ISA detainee Uthayakumar be picked as the PKR candidate.
Ezam offers to help police probe Zul's claims

Ezam offers to help police probe Zul's claims

The former PKR Youth chief is offering what he knows to the police in their probe into claims by Zulkifli Noordin that he had been offered rewards to link the PM and his wife to the Altantuya murder.

Anwar's charm offensive vs Hulu Selangor Indians

Anwar's charm offensive vs Hulu Selangor Indians

NONE He is in his element before thousands as he leads the campaign to maintain Pakatan's by-election record. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Indigenous people's rights: Msia 'best model'

Indigenous people's rights: Msia 'best model'

merdeka march orang asli Malaysia is the best example in the Asia-Pacific region in handling the indigenous peoples' rights, said MP Dr Marcus Mojigoh.

Crowd size no barometer of success

Crowd size no barometer of success

Do the number of guests showing up at dinner parties give an indication on who will emerge victorious at the MCA polls tomorrow?
Thai protesters mount new Bangkok parade

Thai protesters mount new Bangkok parade

Some 80,000 red-shirted protesters fanned out through the Thai capital's old quarter today, reviving their campaign for new polls to replace a government they reject as undemocratic.
Who will be MCA boss tomorrow?

Who will be MCA boss tomorrow?

Who among the three candidates will MCA delegates put their faith in to lead the party in one of its most difficult period?
Sungai Siput MP to tap people's power

Sungai Siput MP to tap people's power

One way to kick bureaucratic butts is getting the public on board to remind them where their pay cheques come from.
A victim of a 'third force' conspiracy?

A victim of a 'third force' conspiracy?

Tee Keat connects the dots from the PKFZ scandal, Oct 10 EGM to Ka Ting's re-emergence and offers a compelling conclusion.
US justifies drone strikes for first time

US justifies drone strikes for first time

The US government for the first time has offered a legal justification of its drone strikes against Al-Qaeda and Taliban militants, citing the right to "self-defense" under international law.
Altantuya's dad: Please no gallows for them

Altantuya's dad: Please no gallows for them

shaaribuu setev altantuya mongolian murder father Despite the long years of agony, Altantuya's father pleads compassion from our goverment for her murderers.
Allawi in coalition talks after slim win over Iraq PM

Allawi in coalition talks after slim win over Iraq PM

Former premier Iyad Allawi was to begin talks on Saturday to form a government after his bloc edged out incumbent Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's coalition in declared results from Iraq's election.
Dr M launches Perkasa, group marches to police station

Dr M launches Perkasa, group marches to police station

UPDATED 6.40PM with Kit Siang's reaction Perkasa launched its first general meeting despite being hit recently by major blows to its image. [VIDEOS INSIDE]

'MCA forever will be Umno's bag boys'

'MCA forever will be Umno's bag boys'

free 'Please don't pull wool over our eyes. You certainly did not stand up to speak out then. What guarantees are there that you will now?'
By-election can go either way

By-election can go either way

free 'The Human Rights Party can only be a spoiler for Pakatan as they cannot hope to win this seat. If Pakatan loses in a tight contest, HRP will be condemned by all.'
Six killed as Netanyahu mulls US pressure

Six killed as Netanyahu mulls US pressure

Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers died in clashes on the Gaza border yesterday, as PM Benjamin Netanyahu consulted his security cabinet on US pressure on settlement building.
Vatican dismisses fresh New York Times allegation

Vatican dismisses fresh New York Times allegation

The Vatican fought on Friday to limit the damage from a report alleging Pope Benedict XVI failed to bar the transfer of a known paedophile priest.
Police chief beheaded in north Mexico

Police chief beheaded in north Mexico

The headless bodies of a police chief and another man presumed to be a police officer turned up in the trunk of a police car in north Mexico, local justice officials said on Friday.
Najib ready to meet Zulkifli

Najib ready to meet Zulkifli

'I'm glad to meet him and find out the truth because I believe the truth will prevail eventually,' he said.