Archive - 30 May 2010

'The current political scenario is too strain that requires PKR to lead the pact despite the various setbacks,' says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

'You can say whatever you like, (it) doesn't matter. I will take my time.' [VIDEO INSIDE]

The Selangor administration has come under criticism from within, including on the need for transparency and the issue of corruption.

In the new version of the scuttled 'May 13' programme, non-Malays also could join the event, though they have to send a letter to the organiser.

'Anwar is out of touch with reality and is a racist as he will go to the extent of creating a special post to win the support of the Chinese community,' says Umno Supreme Council member Saifuddin Abdullah.

Only 3,500 people turned up for the rally, whereas rebel leader V Mugilan had expected 15,000. [VIDEO INSIDE]

PKR CONGRESS Though Anwar's promise to expose the ill-gotten gains of defectors fell flat, the party No. 2 offered some details.

Progress is spelling an end to a Malaysian community.

'I don't know. We've not discussed it. That's Anwar's personal opinion,' he says.

The Selangor government will not allow premises in the state to be used for football betting, says Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

PKR CONGRESS ‘Bear with me’ says Khalid to standing ovation, but were the delegates convinced?

Najib’s speech last night suggests he may lack the stomach to implement the NEM in the face of internal resistance.

'As Umno president, I will not forsake the Malays who form the majority,' says the prime minister.

He is still keeping the public in suspense over claims that Umno baited defectors with RM2 million and lucrative contracts. [VIDEO INSIDE]

PKR CONGRESS Bad apples amongst the party youths are dragging PKR down, says Srikandi member.

UPDATED 4.40PM S Murugessan, however, responds by thanking the MIC chief for the chance to serve the party.

LIVE UPDATED 6.30PM Ex-MIC Youth leader V Mugilan has issued a one-week ultimatum for S Samy Vellu to resign.

PKR CONGRESS Though party polls have yet to be fixed, subtle campaigning has already started.

Dayaks kick off the two-week Gawai celebrations tomorrow. Central to the thanksgiving is the making of the festive brew 'tuak'.

MCA finally wakes up to the fact that it needs to regain Chinese support, but mere talk is not enough.

free 'Anwar, why wait and dish out the evidence little by little, bit by bit?'

free 'Otherwise all the rakyat's belt-tightening will go into the pockets of greedy politicians and businessmen.'