Archive - 5 March 2011

Poor crowd at Pakatan's launch of Orange Book

Poor crowd at Pakatan's launch of Orange Book

Only about 1,500 people attended the launch of the Orange Book and a celebration to mark the third anniversary of PKR-DAP-PAS rule in Selangor tonight.
Muhyiddin comes bearing gifts of cows

Muhyiddin comes bearing gifts of cows

MERLIMAU Flying into Merlimau via helicopter on the last day of campaign, the DPM came bearing gifts of cows.
Karpal wants RCI on 'deplorable' lock-ups

Karpal wants RCI on 'deplorable' lock-ups

Karpal, who is also DAP national chairman, said toilets at lock-ups were "not fit for humans".
Pollster: Disorganised PAS to hand Merlimau to BN

Pollster: Disorganised PAS to hand Merlimau to BN

An Ilham Centre poll shows that PAS, even with Chinese support, cannot match BN’s superior machinery and its 1Malaysia strategy.

Sarawak: Of difficult terrain and urban legend

Sarawak: Of difficult terrain and urban legend

Hilly terrains and urban legends abound in Sarawak, which contesting political parties in the coming state election will soon learn about.
Green light for 1M'sia logo on polling day

Green light for 1M'sia logo on polling day

EC says so long as the logos displayed are not directly related to BN or PAS, they are permissible.
Tensions rise as 1M'sia dinner clashes with DAP

Tensions rise as 1M'sia dinner clashes with DAP

The mysterious by-election 'NGO' was last night upstaged by DAP’s sellout dinner.
Results of twin by-election expected at 8pm tomorrow

Results of twin by-election expected at 8pm tomorrow

The results for the by-elections for the state seats of Merlimau in Malacca and Kerdau in Pahang are expected to be known at 8pm tomorrow.
'If you don't help us, we won't help you'

'If you don't help us, we won't help you'

NONE 'I always believe in 'you help me, I help you', and that it's not right if 'I help you, you makan (eat) me'.'
Kerdau Chinese unaware of alleged BN 'threats'

Kerdau Chinese unaware of alleged BN 'threats'

KERDAU They seem to be in the dark over what the opposition claims are BN's tactics using land titles to armtwist votes.
Snap threatens to quit Pakatan

Snap threatens to quit Pakatan

It has threatened to withdraw from Pakatan due to an apparent deadlock in seat allocation talks with PKR.
Ask for authority card when stopped by cops: S'gor CPO

Ask for authority card when stopped by cops: S'gor CPO

Members of the public can demand for authority cards when stopped by the police, said Selangor police chief Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah.
Felda saddling settlers with debt, claims Anak

Felda saddling settlers with debt, claims Anak

NONE KERDAU The NGO fired its last salvo in the Kerdau polls, stating that Felda can afford to clear the 80,000 settlers' debts.
The 'tongkat' may be weak, but Malays still need it: Dr M

The 'tongkat' may be weak, but Malays still need it: Dr M

NONE Mahathir said that Malays still need government assistance because the NEP did not achieve its goal.
Polls timing not linked to 30th year in office: S’wak CM

Polls timing not linked to 30th year in office: S’wak CM

Taib Mahmud said the timing of the state election will have nothing to do with his 30th anniversary in office this March 26.
DPM rubbishes Radio Free S'wak harassment claims

DPM rubbishes Radio Free S'wak harassment claims

Muhyiddin denies DJ Peter’s claim that his family in Sarawak is being systematically targeted and bedeviled by the state authorities.
BN to win Kerdau and Merlimau

BN to win Kerdau and Merlimau

PREDICTIONS The by-elections statistics so far indicate that the BN could triumph handsomely in latest polls, thereby triggering an early GE.
While EC promises, PAS prepares for phantom voters

While EC promises, PAS prepares for phantom voters

MERLIMAU/KERDAU Despite assurances, PAS says it's preparing to nab about 750 people tomorrow.
Debate challenge: Taib passes buck to Adenan

Debate challenge: Taib passes buck to Adenan

His firm stand is the BN's democracy is not about challenges or quarrels or demonstrations but all about serving the people.
PKR still sceptical over EC's postal voters explanation

PKR still sceptical over EC's postal voters explanation

There still appears to be a mystery over the various figures presented.
S’wak natives will sue if state fails to correct anomaly

S’wak natives will sue if state fails to correct anomaly

NCR land is mysteriously leased to a company linked to the CM after a joint venture is signed between the natives and another firm.
Work accidents now painful for Singapore PRs

Work accidents now painful for Singapore PRs

singapore flag Subsidies for M'sian PRs are history and employers no longer bear full medical costs for work-related accidents.
EC: Lenggeng Adun is still state rep

EC: Lenggeng Adun is still state rep

He will remain so until he exhausts all legal avenues or if the long process results in his disqualification or receives a Royal Pardon.
BN, Pakatan go head to head in ceramah war

BN, Pakatan go head to head in ceramah war

KERDAU Using all the tricks in the play book and then some, both sides engage in lively and at times, derogatory political debates. 
Six native Sabahan farmers win their appeal

Six native Sabahan farmers win their appeal

No law can supercede native customary rights ruling seems to have strengthened the hands of those who are fighting on their behalf.
Taib vows 'all-out battle' against opposition

Taib vows 'all-out battle' against opposition

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM He calls for an 'all-out battle' against the opposition in a fiery speech at the S'wak BN convention.
Anwar's magic still works but is it enough?

Anwar's magic still works but is it enough?

NONE His larger-than-life persona still holds a certain charm over voters, who came out in droves.
Zahid: We'll defend Najib to our death

Zahid: We'll defend Najib to our death

NONE MERLIMAU The defence minister's all gung-ho about his loyalty to the PM at an event which drew a crowd of 100.

Last-minute anti-PAS leaflets flood Merlimau

Last-minute anti-PAS leaflets flood Merlimau

azlan FREE FINAL DAY What's happening in the by-election campaigns in the state constituencies of Kerdau and Merlimau?
EC denies big spike in Pangkor postal voters

EC denies big spike in Pangkor postal voters

However, the truth of the matter is that the large number of military and police personnel were transferred to that constituency.
Gov't out to quash Hindraf's revival

Gov't out to quash Hindraf's revival

FREE VOXPOP 'By throwing criminal charges against all their key leaders, Umno hopes to kill off this human rights organisation.'
Removing NEP will unsettle the cronies and more

Removing NEP will unsettle the cronies and more

new economic policy nep FREE YOURSAY 'The NEP is not the problem. The problem is generally low standards of education.'
SCMP editor leaves as Star's influence increases

SCMP editor leaves as Star's influence increases

Fears over the independence of the Hong Kong top newspaper have been sparked by new top staff recruited from Malaysia's Star.
112 statement allegedly tampered? So what's new?

112 statement allegedly tampered? So what's new?

FREE YOURSAY 'I am not surprised that they have tampered with the 112 statement. Even Altantuya's immigration records have been deleted.'