Archive - 20 May 2012

PKR gung-ho on minimum 105 seats for Pakatan

PKR gung-ho on minimum 105 seats for Pakatan

At the launch of its Selangor election campaign machinery, party leaders are upbeat on closing in on a simple majority.
MIC submits 56 potential candidates to Najib

MIC submits 56 potential candidates to Najib

MIC has submitted the list of potential candidates for the coming 13th general election to Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak.  
Stop the sabotage, Dr M tells Umno leaders

Stop the sabotage, Dr M tells Umno leaders

NONE The former PM sings the golden oldie, ‘the defeat of Umno would be akin to the Malays losing power in their own country’.
Muhyiddin attends Nasha's daughter's wedding

Muhyiddin attends Nasha's daughter's wedding

The DPM and a host of Umno leaders including Khairy Jamaluddin and ex-PAS exco Hasan Ali are feted in Bangi.
Jakim finds Irshad Manji's book 'dangerous'

Jakim finds Irshad Manji's book 'dangerous'

Islamic Affairs Minister Jamil Khir Baharom has called on the Home Ministry to probe Irshad Manji's book because it is dangerous to Muslims.
5,000 rally for Chinese high school in Kuantan

5,000 rally for Chinese high school in Kuantan

For the past 26 years, students who wanted to continue studying in Chinese had to leave the state, and the rally-goers want the situation redressed.

Kong: Don't compare accident rates

Kong: Don't compare accident rates

Transport Minister Kong Cho Ha says Malaysia had a high number of motorcyclists which contributed to the high accident rate.
Hindraf to field Uthayakumar for GE13

Hindraf to field Uthayakumar for GE13

NONE UPDATED 6.45PM He will be contesting in the Pakatan-held Kota Raja parliament seat and Sri Andalas state seat.
No free thosai telur for deputy IGP

No free thosai telur for deputy IGP

As Khalid Abu Bakar has declined the offer by NGO WargaAman, it has called off plans to deliver the Indian dish to his house.

 

 

Traders plan two-day market at Ambiga's house

Traders plan two-day market at Ambiga's house

NONE Sixty petty traders will be setting up stalls at Ambiga Sreenevasan's house to recoup losses incurred during the Bersih 3.0 rally.
K'tan Umno bigwig supports oil royalty claim

K'tan Umno bigwig supports oil royalty claim

Former Kelantan Umno deputy chief Annuar Musa was among the signatories of a petition on Kelantan’s claim for oil royalties.
Guan Eng predicts polls in July at latest

Guan Eng predicts polls in July at latest

UPDATED 7.18PM He senses BN is in a hurry as the economic outlook doesn't look rosy.

Jasin Umno: Eggs and stones weren't supposed to fly

Jasin Umno: Eggs and stones weren't supposed to fly

merlimau protest 200512 The division’s youth sec admits they were at the Merlimau protest but denied the attacks were part of the plan.
Penang not consulted over Perak LCCT

Penang not consulted over Perak LCCT

The Penang government has expressed regret that there it was not consulted over Perak’s plans to establish a low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT).
Probe crash at PM's residence, police told

Probe crash at PM's residence, police told

DAP say the abundance of CCTV cameras in the vicinity should aid getting to the bottom of the incident involving a police car.
PAS president firm on sitting out of GE13

PAS president firm on sitting out of GE13

NONE The party had unanimously rejected his decision but Abdul Hadi Awang says he will find suitable candidates to replace him.
Hasan Ali: PAS-Umno union can solve many problems

Hasan Ali: PAS-Umno union can solve many problems

The former S'gor PAS chief says the tie-up could address the threat of liberalism and problems concerning Muslim faith, Christianisation and LGBT movements.

Tibai claims top Pakatan man flirted with student

Tibai claims top Pakatan man flirted with student

NONE New anti-Pakatan NGO Tibai claims that a Pakatan leader had flirted with a male university student and sought his nude photo.
Protesters say no  to Suke Highway

Protesters say no to Suke Highway

suke protest 200412 The elevated highway may likely end up at residents' doorsteps or by their windows, says Pandan MP Ong Tee Keat.
'Penang BN chief and CM will be from Gerakan'

'Penang BN chief and CM will be from Gerakan'

State Umno liason chief Zainal Abidin Osman says this was the agreement when BN was formed and would continue to be respected.

Ex-IGP: Pakatan wanted bloodshed at Bersih 3.0

Ex-IGP: Pakatan wanted bloodshed at Bersih 3.0

NONE Rahim Noor says Pakatan wanted to cause bloodshed during Bersih 3.0 as a backdoor method to gaining Putrajaya.
Penang BN's new leader 'firm and brave', says Umno

Penang BN's new leader 'firm and brave', says Umno

NONE Penang Umno chief Zainal Abidin Osman hails Teng as a leader who has given Penang BN a new lease of life.

 

Zuckerberg's latest FB update: Married

Zuckerberg's latest FB update: Married

NONE Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg informed the whole world he married his longtime sweetheart, where else but on his Facebook page.
BN MP urges rural folks to reject 'money politics'

BN MP urges rural folks to reject 'money politics'

joseph salang anak gandum 01 Julau MP Joseph Salang says there will be attempts by certain quarters to use money to topple BN in the next general election.
Kayveas: Local authorities must transform

Kayveas: Local authorities must transform

Inefficiencies and abuse of power by local government authorities have given BN a bad name, says PPP chief M Kayveas.
Two cops charged: It's just media eye candy

Two cops charged: It's just media eye candy

FREE YOURSAY 'Don't believe me? Just wait and see. Personally, I'm not interested in waiting, for I know the conclusion already.'
By backing PM, Tunku Aziz sinks to a new low

By backing PM, Tunku Aziz sinks to a new low

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'There are a thousand ways to say ‘no'. A man his age could easily have made a dignified exit.'
Malaysia needs more Irshad Manjis

Malaysia needs more Irshad Manjis

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Bersih 3.0 fatwa is skewed thinking, made for a political agenda. It is certainly not divine revelation.'
No regrets joining Bersih 3.0, says MCA septuagenarian

No regrets joining Bersih 3.0, says MCA septuagenarian

NONE Kian Sit Har's presence at the rally earned the wrath of Malacca CM Mohd Ali as the 73-year-old is no ordinary MCA member.