Archive - 23 January 2011

Anwar ready for simultaneous elections with S'wak

Anwar ready for simultaneous elections with S'wak

'The opposition pact is ready to face a general election held simultaneously with the Sarawak state elections.'
BN fears amendments will empower MB

BN fears amendments will empower MB

Selangor opposition leader Mohamad Satim Dimandoes not understand why the MB needs to have a say.
'Badrul still Adun unless court says otherwise'

'Badrul still Adun unless court says otherwise'

Regardless of the state constitution, S’gor BN will not recognise the speaker’s decision until the courts decide on the matter.
S'gor amendments will be a win for rakyat

S'gor amendments will be a win for rakyat

Civil society leaders see the Selangor amendments as a chance at regaining people power lost over the years.

By-election windfall for Tenang residents

By-election windfall for Tenang residents

TENANG POLLS Tenang residents are enjoying a deluge of generosity from government and related agencies, who claim it is just business as usual.
1Malaysia 'NGO' re-emerges with goodies in hand

1Malaysia 'NGO' re-emerges with goodies in hand

TENANG Calling themselves 'non-partisan', the group shows up at another by-election dishing out goodies, including a Najib poster.
Marginalised minorities to form power bloc

Marginalised minorities to form power bloc

Tired with the indifference of the BN government, minority groups vow to unite to fight for their collective interests.
Nine arrested at demo against 'Interlok' in Penang

Nine arrested at demo against 'Interlok' in Penang

interlok They refused to follow a police order to disperse while demonstrating in Taman Desa Puri, Tasek Gelugor.

 

Can Badrul Hisham attend S'gor assembly tomorrow?

Can Badrul Hisham attend S'gor assembly tomorrow?

A lawyer says the EC has to verify the Selangor speaker's decision to declaring the Port Klang assemblyman's seat vacant.

 

Police get reports of party flags torched

Police get reports of party flags torched

Two incidents of party flags having been torched were reported to the police today in the Tenang state by-election.

 

'Sarawak coming elections could be dirtiest ever'

'Sarawak coming elections could be dirtiest ever'

NONE Sarawak DAP chief Wong Ho Leng said S'wak BN were in a do-or-die situation and would want to win at all costs.
Police reports lodged nationwide over Interlok

Police reports lodged nationwide over Interlok

From Batu Gajah in Perak to Kota Bharu in Kelantan and Sentul in KL to PD in Negeri Sembilan, Indian groups from around the country lodged reports against the novel.
DAP: BN's religious freedom is only 'skin deep'

DAP: BN's religious freedom is only 'skin deep'

MP Tony Pua tells BN leaders to look at themselves in the mirror.
Pakatan proposes RM1 billion fund for Dayaks

Pakatan proposes RM1 billion fund for Dayaks

If it won the state election, if would set up this up to improve the economic welfare and educational standards of the Dayak community.
'S'gor govt not intending to restore sultan's powers'

'S'gor govt not intending to restore sultan's powers'

This was reflected in the issue by the Pakatan gov't of notice of the special sitting even before getting the sultan's consent, says Noh Omar.
Tenang: DAP gimmicks vs MCA bulletins

Tenang: DAP gimmicks vs MCA bulletins

TENANG The two parties are waging war for Chinese votes, bringing out old warhorses to strike fear into the electorate.
Jamil Khir: Don't manipulate Islam

Jamil Khir: Don't manipulate Islam

Islam could not be used as a tool to garner political support by confusing the people and subsequently disuniting them.
Chua must apologise, say Muslim lawyers NGO

Chua must apologise, say Muslim lawyers NGO

Zainul Rijal Abu Bakar 'The MCA president has been trying to portray adherents to Islam as anti-social and unable to serve the community.'
Anwar: Impossible to hide RM208b in illicit outflows

Anwar: Impossible to hide RM208b in illicit outflows

NONE The PKR leader, a former finance minister, said the gov't has something to hide if there is no probe. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Partyless Jeffrey confirms he will stand

Partyless Jeffrey confirms he will stand

Jeffrey said it wouldn't matter if by the time of the general election, a new political party he planned to form does not materialise.
Dr M echoes BN S'gor's stand on sultan's powers

Dr M echoes BN S'gor's stand on sultan's powers

mahathir mohamad 180108 UPDATED 8PM Like the S'gor BN, he believes that the sultan never lost his power to appoint top state gov't posts.
Tunisian revolution finds its way to Tenang

Tunisian revolution finds its way to Tenang

tenang by election 220111 anwar speech 03 TENANG 'The people didn't hate Ben Ali, they hated his wife who was corrupt, arrogant and rich.' [VIDEO INSIDE]
20 free houses for Tenang's Orang Asli

20 free houses for Tenang's Orang Asli

TENANG UPDATED 2.25PM Two villages receive a windfall, including free houses and with more to come from BN. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Yen Yen pours 'sweet honey' over Tenang

Yen Yen pours 'sweet honey' over Tenang

1malaysia goodies tenang FREE TENANG DAY 2 BN leaders and the like croon, cajole and otherwise play Santa Claus in the bid to win over Tenang residents.
Getting something done with very little

Getting something done with very little

dr jeyakumar 180108 FREE VOXPOP 'The project is born out of needs to help the Orang Asli to make their harsh lives a little easier.'
Bring Interlok issue to Tenang

Bring Interlok issue to Tenang

FREE YOURSAY 'Indian NGOs should inform all Indians from house to house about Interlok and get them to vote for Pakatan if their request to withdraw the book is not met.'
Umno vs PAS: What have Chinese got to lose?

Umno vs PAS: What have Chinese got to lose?

FREE YOURSAY 'What's the difference between the regret we have been living with over the past 50 years and the regret we are going to face in the future.'