Archive - 7 March 2011

More PKR leaders, members to join Kita, says Zaid

More PKR leaders, members to join Kita, says Zaid

The founder and head of the party said they had expressed intentions to join Kita because they were confident with the direction of the party.
Nik Aziz finds it hard to accept BN wins in by-elections

Nik Aziz finds it hard to accept BN wins in by-elections

The PAS spiritual leader alleged that the government machinery was
biased.
Dr M recounts Anwar's 'sexual liaisons' in memoirs

Dr M recounts Anwar's 'sexual liaisons' in memoirs

NONE BOOK REVIEW He speaks about the events that led to Anwar's sacking, his ethnicity, and Operasi Lalang in his memoirs.
Agong tell MPs to behave

Agong tell MPs to behave

sultan mizan zainul abidin They should conduct themselves as befits their rank, station and responsibilities to those who voted for them.
Accept debate on NCR without delay, Taib urged

Accept debate on NCR without delay, Taib urged

Sarawak PKR’s Nicholas Bawin says the CM must not hide behind his cronies to put to rest this issue once and for all.
Twitter, Facebook blocked to 'prevent congestion'

Twitter, Facebook blocked to 'prevent congestion'

NONE PARLIAMENT Politicians from across the divide cried foul after access to Twitter and Facebook was disabled in Parliament.
Urban constituencies in BN's bull's-eye

Urban constituencies in BN's bull's-eye

The BN is set to target urban seats where they are usually weak, while Pakatan may mull inroads into more rural areas.
Phone calls analyses not given to Teoh inquest

Phone calls analyses not given to Teoh inquest

NONE TEOH RCI UPDATED 7.55PM The reason why the reports were submitted earlier - nobody requested them.
Taib meets senior PBB leaders

Taib meets senior PBB leaders

A CM aide, when pressed for comment, says the meeting is a normal weekly meeting chaired by the chief minister.
Newly-elected Merlimau rep sworn in

Newly-elected Merlimau rep sworn in

NONE The oath-taking ceremony takes place at the Malacca legislative assembly in front of the speaker.
Najib: Non-Malays increasingly 'fond' of BN

Najib: Non-Malays increasingly 'fond' of BN

The return of non-Malays' support for BN is encouraging as is their 'spontaneous' fondness for the party.
Youths allured by BN's light and breezy approach

Youths allured by BN's light and breezy approach

ANALYSIS Young voters made the difference in BN's resounding victory at the Kerdau by-elections, as PAS reels from its failure to reach them.
Kedah MB, excos sworn in for another year

Kedah MB, excos sworn in for another year

All except for two state executive councillors, Phahrolrazi Zawawi and Amiruddin Hamzah, retained their portfolios.
Ibrahim to Nazri: Don't be childish

Ibrahim to Nazri: Don't be childish

The Perkasa chief contends that Nazri should know better than to challenge the Malay rights NGO to contest in a political election.



Dip in Merlimau Indian support is Pakatan's fault

Dip in Merlimau Indian support is Pakatan's fault

Sabah BN 'neglecting' NCR issues

Sabah BN 'neglecting' NCR issues

Dusun-based political parties have not provided leadership to their communities on issues involving native customary rights to land, says an activist.
No 'trick or threat' in obtaining Anwar's samples

No 'trick or threat' in obtaining Anwar's samples

SODOMY II UPDATED 5.35PM The prosecution submits that no trickery was used, but concedes that certain items were obtained in unfair manner.
Karpal: Arrest illegal, items should be excluded

Karpal: Arrest illegal, items should be excluded

SODOMY II UPDATED 6:14PM He says the items, from which DNA profiling was gained, were retrieved through improper means.
Keep Greater KL cost overrun below 10 percent

Keep Greater KL cost overrun below 10 percent

It is important for the government to manage and plan effectively in order to minimise the cost overrun, says Asli CEO.
'ROS sitting on Pakatan application'

'ROS sitting on Pakatan application'

NONE It has applied for formal registration, but the Registrar of Societies has yet to approve it. [VIDEO INSIDE]
TBS: 1st class facility and 3rd world mentality

TBS: 1st class facility and 3rd world mentality

S'wak BN can't afford to lose more seats, says Wong

S'wak BN can't afford to lose more seats, says Wong

The SUPP leader says the BN will win four state seats with the assistance of the party's Sibu women leaders.
Court grants further injunction to Sebugan Ibans

Court grants further injunction to Sebugan Ibans

The injunction against Taib sister’s logging company stops all logging activities until the trial is completed.
Human rights: Thailand must transcend rhetoric

Human rights: Thailand must transcend rhetoric

The worst is over for BN, says Perkasa chief

The worst is over for BN, says Perkasa chief

ibrahim ali 231105 So says Pasir Mas MP Ibrahim Ali, who thinks there is no longer any danger of Pakatan Rakyat capturing Putrajaya.
Egyptian revolution sidelining women?

Egyptian revolution sidelining women?

Headlines online: March 7, 2011

Headlines online: March 7, 2011

BN’s victory with increased majorities in the Kerdau and Merlimau by-elections was the main focus in the newspapers today.
RCI wants psychiatrists to interview Teoh's wife

RCI wants psychiatrists to interview Teoh's wife

TEOH RCI  UPDATED 8.15PM The RCI wants three psychiatrists to interview Teoh's colleagues, MACC interrogator and family to determine his mental state before death.
Merlimau: Pakatan's failed experiment in Malacca

Merlimau: Pakatan's failed experiment in Malacca

ANALYSIS The polls result means Pakatan is unable to retain the support it received in 2008, nor has it made inroads into the state.
Malaysia firm hits out at Vietnam state shipbuilder

Malaysia firm hits out at Vietnam state shipbuilder

The Lion Group has blamed problems at Vinashin for the failure of a multi-billion-dollar joint venture.
King expresses concern over raising of racial issues

King expresses concern over raising of racial issues

He says that to ensure peace in the country, NGOs should avoid touching on issues which can jeopardise harmony and undermine the nation's image.
Good cop, bad cop routine

Good cop, bad cop routine

Najib and Mahathir complement each other.
BN can't be too comfortable with twin wins

BN can't be too comfortable with twin wins

NONE 'However, BN is now on the right track to face the next general election," the analyst says.
Hindraf appeals for funds... from non-Indians?

Hindraf appeals for funds... from non-Indians?

FREE VOXPOP 'As a non-Indian, why should I contribute as Hindraf does not speak for me or even acknowledge me as an equal human being in their racist eyes?'
Palanivel, Indians need a Felda-type scheme

Palanivel, Indians need a Felda-type scheme

FREE YOURSAY 'Maybe it would be good if Palanivel send some of the MIC Datuks and Tan Sris to live and work in the estate for RM700.'

Final arguments before crucial decision in mini-trial

Final arguments before crucial decision in mini-trial

LIVE REPORTS The trial resumes today with both sides making final submissions in the 'trial within a trial'.
The tide is turning against Pakatan

The tide is turning against Pakatan

pakatan rakyat penang rally 160608 FREE YOURSAY 'It's time Pakatan stopped giving excuses and re-strategises. Otherwise, BN is heading for a landslide.'