Archive - 22 April 2010

PKR lawmaker had harsh words for Malaysiakini over reports speculating about his departure from party.

According to Zaid Ibrahim, Kota Bharu Umno division campaign workers are distributing RM500 to numerous households in Hulu Selangor.

From the parliamentary dock , the opposition leader bombards Najib’s administration for a ‘lallang-type’ foreign policy which he says is the result of Apco advice.

'It does not matter if the candidate is not a Malay. He is a Malaysian citizen and has promised to work.'

Residents fete their triumph in preserving cherished forest reserve in Kota Damansara by holding the  Mega Earth Day celebration.

The long, painful saga of the MIC company is set to come to an end with the introduction of a new player and shareholders will see some returns finally.

ANALYSIS At the halfway mark, the results of the Hulu Selangor by-election is anybody’s guess but most observers believe that BN has a slight lead over PKR.

Kamalanathan's gesture of kissing the DPM's hand shows that he knows Malay culture.

In an interconnected global village, we cannot escape the fury of nature.

The new line-up is drawn from various backgrounds, from experienced veterans to youths, says Ng Yen Yen.

The movement is also considering taking legal action against the EC and says upset voter in Hulu Selangor should also undertake the same.

The award winning ntv7 journalist explains the reason for his shock resignation as producer for the current affairs talk show ‘Editor's Time'.

COMMENT Let there be no mistake. Hulu Selangor is not about Zaid Ibrahim. It’s about the collective Malay and Indian dislike for S Samy Vellu and the MIC.

The headlines of major dailies today ranged from planes able to fly again in Europe to Ezam Mohd Noor saying he will prove Anwar an 'Israeli puppet'.

Kelantan MB criticised the Kickdefella , describing it as nonsensical for trying to topple him with various accusations against the state government.

In a letter to the book’s Malaysian distributor, the Home Ministry said ‘Malaysian Maverick’ has been given “clean approval”. 

Muhyiddin said the opposition was beginning to feel pressured and would resort to anything, including circulating slanderous leaflets against BN leaders.

Over 6,000 voters working in nearby towns and mostly young, could make all the difference to PKR’s chances of winning.

UPDATED 5.09PM The PM ought to take leave of absence and make way for on-going submarine investigations.

INTERVIEW Kamalanathan puts his public relations skills to work by avoiding straight answers to questions involving controversial statements.

Two key figures in the prevailing unsettled political climate in Perak will know tomorrow if they are to be tried for corruption or not.

In commemorating Earth Day today, Malaysia launched a nationwide campaign to plant 26 million trees by 2014.

In the oil palm and rubber estates of rural Hulu Selangor, the prevailing voter sentiment is simple; “an Indian votes for another Indian”.

Perakians frown at the awarding of a datukship to a politician who had jumped ship and doing little for her electorate since then.

UPDATED 4.33PM Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua has accused the government of intending to buy 257 8X8 armoured personnel carriers (APC) far above market price.

Mahathir and a few other Malay BN bigwigs are due to turn up the heat in Hulu Selangor.

P Kamalanathan’s strong command of BM is to be expected.

His meeting with US president is an acknowledgment that BN has done a good job thus far.

The two-day postal voting began today in the Hulu Selangor by-election, being conducted at three places designated by EC.

COMMENT Will writing off Hindraf and supporting Perkasa help his candidacy?

The Penang Umno warlord's re-entry plans on hold until after Hulu Selangor by-election.

COMMENT It will have to deal with ethnocentric and theocentric mindsets which will be watching their work with deep suspicion.

The high and mighty are in trouble with the changes sweeping the country,the Hulu Selangor polls give a peep into the future.

LIVE Anwar is now likely to face suspension from Parliament. [VIDEOS INSIDE]

The by-election for the Hulu Selangor constituency is also a referendum on the new direction of the country, said Najib Abdul Razak.

free What’s happening in Hulu Selangor today? Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they occur in P94.

Pro-government protestors rallied outside parliament here for a second day on Wednesday, blocking access to the building to opposition lawmakers seeking to overturn a decree by President Daniel Ortega.

Wildlife researchers said Thursday they have discovered 123 new species on Borneo island, including a lungless frog, the world's longest insect and a slug that fires "love darts" at its mate.

free 'Let him who has not sinned cast the first stone. Let the private or personal matters remain such; unless of course if the elected person is drunk and cannot do his/her job.'

free 'Are you saying that because you are Umno's candidate you can do better?'

COMMENT Today’s debate to cite Anwar for misleading Parliament is likely to be theatrical rather than substantive about the issue under discussion.

Belgian lawmakers are set Thursday to impose a ban on wearing the Islamic burqa in public, the first clampdown of its kind in Europe, unless the nation's political crisis disrupts their vote.