Archive - 7 April 2010

MCA encouraged by Hulu S'gor Chinese support

MCA encouraged by Hulu S'gor Chinese support

MCA president Dr Chua Soi Lek said today early assessment on the ground showed that Chinese voters in the Hulu Selangor parliamentary constituency supported the Barisan Nasional (BN).
Najib: By-election crucial for S'gor BN

Najib: By-election crucial for S'gor BN

Delegates take ‘Darul Ehsan Declaration' pledge as proof of commitment to making Selangor Umno the ‘people's champion' in Selangor.
S'gor MB: YBK land matter won't affect votes

S'gor MB: YBK land matter won't affect votes

The menteri besar says he does not think that the dispute will sway the sentiments of voters during the upcoming Hulu Selangor by-election.
Soi Lek Jr joins MCA presidential council

Soi Lek Jr joins MCA presidential council

PKR braces for possible BN surprise

PKR braces for possible BN surprise

ANALYSIS Intense manoeuvring is going on in BN camp to choose a winning candidate while PKR adopts a wait-and-see attitude.
'This is not a 1Malaysia government'

'This is not a 1Malaysia government'

PARLIAMENT  The composition of the civil service by far does not represent does not represent the races in the country equitably, says Lim Kit Siang.
Mafrel to press on regardless EC decision

Mafrel to press on regardless EC decision

The election watchdog says it will still proceed with its independent observer work despite its status as one being withdrawn by the EC.
Top Utusan editor attacks Malaysiakini

Top Utusan editor attacks Malaysiakini

NONE He blamed Malaysiakini as the source of today's problems and described its editor as “a frustrated media person”.
'Umno-Apco' jibe 'paralyses' House

'Umno-Apco' jibe 'paralyses' House

PARLIAMENT Pokok Sena MP Mahfuz Omar has been referred to Rights and Privileges Committee for chanting "Umno-Apco, Umno-Apco" in the House. 

Khazanah to dump Pos Msia shares, union worried

Khazanah to dump Pos Msia shares, union worried

Pos Malaysia Union is seeking a meeting with the Prime Minister to seek clarifications over plans by Khazanah to divest its shares in Pos Malaysia.
All top students should be rewarded equally

All top students should be rewarded equally

DAP MP wants to know why only 30 out of 214 top students in the SPM were awarded national scholarships.
Six factors why S'gor voters rejected BN

Six factors why S'gor voters rejected BN

The Selangor BN has identified six causes for the voters' rejection of the party which resulted in the coalition losing its stronghold to the opposition pact.
'Where have all the ministry funds gone to?'

'Where have all the ministry funds gone to?'

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 7.29PM While the government’s procurement website lists out contracts awarded by the various ministries, crucial data is missing.

Race not crucial for Hulu Selangor

Race not crucial for Hulu Selangor

ANALYSIS Contrary to popular perception, Hulu Selangor did not vote according to racial lines at the 2008 general elections.
Najib says it's MIC but leaves Palanivel in limbo

Najib says it's MIC but leaves Palanivel in limbo

UPDATED 6.50PM The BN candidate will come from MIC, but Najib falls short of endorsing Palanivel. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'NGO-organised ceramah sabotaged by Pakatan'

'NGO-organised ceramah sabotaged by Pakatan'

The Kepala Batas Youth Movement claim banners, buntings and posters were ripped apart and shredded into pieces among other obstructionist tactics.
Perkasa lodges police report against Karpal

Perkasa lodges police report against Karpal

Pressure group Perkasa lodged a police report against DAP chairperson Karpal Singh today over his statement which it claimed questioned the rights and privileges of the Malays.
PKR leaders: Nalla's claims are 'crazy'

PKR leaders: Nalla's claims are 'crazy'

Anwar’s one-time bosom buddy had claimed that PKR would turn Sarawak into an independent country if the party wins the next state election.
Bare-knuckle attack on Anwar

Bare-knuckle attack on Anwar

Old friends turn enemies, casting doubt on his character and questioning whether he is fit to become PM.
Reading Najib's lips

Reading Najib's lips

Najib's constant mouthing of promises has proven to be a lip readers' dream.
MCA: No surprises in Chua's line-up

MCA: No surprises in Chua's line-up

chua soi lek and mca He picked his running mate Kong Cho Har, who lost the deputy president race, to fill the powerful sec-gen's post. [VIDEO INSIDE]
S'wak election: Pakatan finalising seat distribution

S'wak election: Pakatan finalising seat distribution

State DAP chairman Wong Ho Leng said today the fourth round of the talks would be held by the middle of this month.
Kapar MCA stages walkout at BN confab

Kapar MCA stages walkout at BN confab

UPDATED 6.40PM Among others, they were upset over Noh Omar's speech, which alluded that non-Malays be grateful for their citizenship.
Anwar allowed to amend suit against Anifah

Anwar allowed to amend suit against Anifah

Anwar was today allowed to amend his statement of claim to specifically name the foreign minister as the defendant in his RM100 million defamation suit.
'Red Shirt' protesters storm Thai parliament

'Red Shirt' protesters storm Thai parliament

Anti-government protesters stormed Thailand's parliament Wednesday, smashing through the gates with a truck, as mass demonstrations caused chaos in Bangkok's tourist hub for a fifth day.
Headlines online: April 7, 2010

Headlines online: April 7, 2010

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the newspapers?

Pocket-money for elderly: BN jealous, says Lim

Pocket-money for elderly: BN jealous, says Lim

BN criticism of Penang’s senior citizen monetary award scheme has irked the CM who lambasted opponents for being envious.
Dayaks battle against gangsters and spin doctors

Dayaks battle against gangsters and spin doctors

NONE Iban communities are battling against loggers out to intimidate them, and allege they are getting scant help from the police.
Mohd Zin: Umno cannot wrest S'gor alone

Mohd Zin: Umno cannot wrest S'gor alone

NONE Selangor BN convention today saw a rare admission of Umno's dependency on its coalition allies.
'Distrust of Umno will hobble NEM'

'Distrust of Umno will hobble NEM'

SPECIAL REPORT ‘BN and Umno will never change until they taste defeat’, says one expert in a panel interviewed on implementation of the New Economic Model.
Deja vu again at Hulu Selangor

Deja vu again at Hulu Selangor

What? Yet another Penang Transport Master Plan?

What? Yet another Penang Transport Master Plan?

Setiu shrimp farm raises concerns

Setiu shrimp farm raises concerns

Law of contempt review may be necessary

Law of contempt review may be necessary

Don't place false hopes on the NEM

Don't place false hopes on the NEM

Local polls benefits outweigh dangers of racial imbalance

Local polls benefits outweigh dangers of racial imbalance

Civil society representatives in Penang reject Putrajaya’s claim that local elections will cause imbalances in racial representation.
Najib says it again, 1Malaysia not from Israel

Najib says it again, 1Malaysia not from Israel

Najib said the 1Malaysia concept was an original idea and not copied from Israel or anywhere else in the world.
Karpal booted out as Apco row escalates

Karpal booted out as Apco row escalates

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 2.50PM Karpal was evicted after repeated protests and for calling the speaker a 'dictator'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Death toll 95 in Brazil flooding, mudslides

Death toll 95 in Brazil flooding, mudslides

The most intense rain in half a century triggered flooding and mudslides that killed at least 95 people in southeastern Brazil, most of them in the Rio de Janeiro area, authorities said Tuesday.
Ngeh ready to file defamation suits

Ngeh ready to file defamation suits

ngeh koo ham Police reports have been filed againsthe state DAP chief and he is ready to sue if they are found to be false. 
British politicians hit the campaign trail for May 6 poll

British politicians hit the campaign trail for May 6 poll

Britain entered its first full day of campaigning Wednesday for a May 6 general election, with party leaders set for a final parliamentary showdown ahead of the vote.
S'gor BN rallies troops ahead of by-election

S'gor BN rallies troops ahead of by-election

UPDATED 1.30PM The campaign to wrest back Selangor is already in first gear with today’s launch of the state BN convention in Shah Alam - the first gathering of its kind in the country.
White House hints Karzai visit could be in doubt

White House hints Karzai visit could be in doubt

The United States pointedly declined to call Afghan President Hamid Karzai an ally, and hinted his White House invitation could be withdrawn if he repeats his anti-foreigner outbursts.
Anwar ups the ante in Parliament

Anwar ups the ante in Parliament

NONE COMMENT Threatened with suspension, he raises his cards on foreign penetration of our national security apparatus.
7.8 quake hits Sumatra, tsunami alert

7.8 quake hits Sumatra, tsunami alert

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia's Sumatra island at 6.15am, triggering a tsunami alert in Thailand.
Defence Ministry suit: Another cover-up?

Defence Ministry suit: Another cover-up?

free 'This is a classic case of stealing from the thief to give to the robber. You think this Langkawi R&D is a saint? Noticed the similarity to the Shah Alam hospital?'
Kudos to eagle-eyed MP Tony Pua

Kudos to eagle-eyed MP Tony Pua

free 'Good work, Pua, Make sure a screwdriver does not cost RM2,000 by adding a few zeros. If no one notices, then the difference will be in someone's pocket.'