Archive - 26 February 2011

S'gor gov’t to reveal GLC financial reports next month

S'gor gov’t to reveal GLC financial reports next month

'I will expose the state GLC accounts (in stages) beginning with the State Assembly sitting in March,' says the MB.
1.2 million BN members yet to register as voters

1.2 million BN members yet to register as voters

He wants efforts to be intensified to ensure that about 1.2 million members of the BN component parties are registered as voters.
Boom gate delays firemen in saving woman, daughter

Boom gate delays firemen in saving woman, daughter

It was a tragic case of so near, and yet so far. A woman and her daughter perished in a fire as their housing area's gated entrance delayed firemen.
DPM wants to win by-elections with bigger majority

DPM wants to win by-elections with bigger majority

BN can retain the Kerdau and Merlimau state seats in the by-elections on March 6, but he wants the coalition to win with a bigger majority of votes.
Be wary of sweet promises made by opposition: Taib

Be wary of sweet promises made by opposition: Taib

They are like a man who will make all kinds of promises merely to win the heart of a woman, said the Sarawak CM.

BN is back in business, declares Zahid

BN is back in business, declares Zahid

The Umno VP says BN has now been accepted again by the majority compared to the support given to the opposition in the last general election.
PKR chief dares Taib to NCR land debate

PKR chief dares Taib to NCR land debate

The challenge is the result of hearing too many times that NCR land issue is an old issue and should not be brought up anymore.
Police chief issues stern warning to Hindraf

Police chief issues stern warning to Hindraf

Police warned today that legal action will be taken against anyone attending an unlawful gathering sponsored by Hindraf tomorrow.
Politicians tread carefully in Kerdau

Politicians tread carefully in Kerdau

NONE Cautious optimism is the name of the game as both sides stay coy on their strategies to win over Kerdau's voters.
Malacca CM: Help will come only if BN wins

Malacca CM: Help will come only if BN wins

ali rustam In an 'I help you, you help me' moment, the Malacca CM repeats that help will come only with a BN victory.
HRP rally to proceed tomorrow despite no permit

HRP rally to proceed tomorrow despite no permit

This is despite the red light from the police and the government.
Pakatan will leave no seat uncontested in S'wak

Pakatan will leave no seat uncontested in S'wak

It has more or less agreed on the seat allocations after three rounds of talks.
MCA denies helping mysterious 1M'sia NGO

MCA denies helping mysterious 1M'sia NGO

NONE EXCLUSIVE The mysterious NGO has galloped on to Merlimau, getting a little help from local MCA leaders but...
History closing its chapter in Libya

History closing its chapter in Libya

protest at libyan embassy 220211 COMMENT Another despot is counting the days remaining of his political life.
Interlok fails textbook guidelines; why keep it?

Interlok fails textbook guidelines; why keep it?

Merlimau: Battle for the Malay vote begins

Merlimau: Battle for the Malay vote begins

BN will be out to recapture lost ground, while PAS will capitalise on the constituency’s growing awareness of national issues.
MCA seeks to claw back Chinese support

MCA seeks to claw back Chinese support

MCA marks its 62nd anniversary tomorrow as it plods along the road to revival following its dismal electoral performance in 2008.
Malaysian tigress moves German hearts

Malaysian tigress moves German hearts

She suffers from severe arthritis in her right hip, necessitating its replacement with a prosthetic hip.
Six M'sians in Christchurch earthquake found alive

Six M'sians in Christchurch earthquake found alive

Six of seven Malaysians reported missing in Christchurch, New Zealand in Tuesday's earthquake have been found alive and safe, Deputy Foreign Minister Richard Riot said today.
Malaysia's Formula One circuit loses lustre

Malaysia's Formula One circuit loses lustre

carmen electra and the malaysian formula one The circuit's boss admits the shabby stadium and tropical temperatures have caused ticket sales to plunge.
Anti-Taib campaign kicks off in UK on Monday

Anti-Taib campaign kicks off in UK on Monday

Sarawak Report, which is part of the protest, has also highlighted alleged corruption over a RM18 mil Miri access road project.
MRT EIA report too vague, claims think tank

MRT EIA report too vague, claims think tank

The worry is instead of improving environmental quality as claimed by the report, the project could actually worsen an already bad situation.
Dr M, the master revisionist

Dr M, the master revisionist

mahathir perdana global peace forum pc COMMENT On a host of issues, he blithely applies his cut-and-paste style, caring not a jot for historical veracity.  
One-woman army against the White Rajah

One-woman army against the White Rajah

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'It is people like Clare Rewcastle Brown who make life worth living again.'
By-elections: Pakatan on the defensive

By-elections: Pakatan on the defensive

ANALYSIS But despite BN's victories in recent by-elections, neither side is coming out to be the clear winner.
By-elections: Pakatan on the defensive

By-elections: Pakatan on the defensive

ANALYSIS But despite the BN’s victories in recent by-elections, neither side is coming out to be the clear winner. 
Observer: 'Amateur' EC chief not fit for role

Observer: 'Amateur' EC chief not fit for role

A polls watchdog wants EC chief Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof to step down since he is "not an expert" on inducements during polls.
'Not an expert' EC chief must go!

'Not an expert' EC chief must go!

FREE YOURSAY The EC chief receives a tongue-lashing from readers for his admission. 

EC auto voter registration  remark draws fire

EC auto voter registration remark draws fire

PKR views with suspicion the EC deputy head's dismissive comment that if implemented, voter turn out will be even lower.
Straight fights in double by-elections

Straight fights in double by-elections

LIVE REPORTS It’s nomination day for Merlimau in Malacca and Kerdau in Pahang. Both contests see straight fights between Umno and PAS. [PHOTOS & VIDEOS]