Archive - 8 July 2012

Nong Chik: 2nd Kampung Baru idea foolish

Nong Chik: 2nd Kampung Baru idea foolish

The opposition’s idea to create a second Kampung Baru outside Kuala Lumpur has been described as a foolish act and irrelevant.
Wan Azizah may opt to support rather than contest

Wan Azizah may opt to support rather than contest

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail is still considering whether to contest in the coming 13th general election.   
Rahim Thamby Chik: RM42 million HQ for Risda

Rahim Thamby Chik: RM42 million HQ for Risda

The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) is building its new headquarters costing RM42 million in Ampang Hulu, said its chairman, Rahim Thamby Chik.    
Show the RM1bil cheating, Khalid challenges MCA

Show the RM1bil cheating, Khalid challenges MCA

The Selangor menteri besar is done commenting on the Talam issue until MCA can show where they claim the RM1 billion scandal lies.
Lim scores 50 marks, says 'Ms Tow Truck'

Lim scores 50 marks, says 'Ms Tow Truck'

S'gor MCA Beliawanis chief Jessie Ooi thinks Lim Guan Eng did better than the first debate, where she rose from obscurity into national spotlight.
Debate 2.0: Better, but much more of the same

Debate 2.0: Better, but much more of the same

NONE The rematch sees elements of real debate, but the feeling of duelling ceramah remains unshakeable to the noisy end.
MCA's red shirts taunt DAP over 'affair'

MCA's red shirts taunt DAP over 'affair'

chua lim debate 080712 Decked in red shirts and small bandages, a group of MCA supporters taunts DAP's Lim Guan Eng over his alleged affair.
Chua, Lim too focused on past instead of future

Chua, Lim too focused on past instead of future

Analysts prefer Chua and Guan Eng to place less emphasis on their past achievements, and instead provide a precise blueprint of the future.
Lim won't debate Chua again, wants PM vs Anwar

Lim won't debate Chua again, wants PM vs Anwar

NONE Using Soi Lek's arguments, Guan Eng says there is no point for a third debate and that a PM candidates debate was better.
'Lim unethical for digs at MCA ministers'

'Lim unethical for digs at MCA ministers'

NONE Soi Lek cries foul at Guan Eng picking on MCA leaders, but sees no problem with allowing discussion of the CM’s alleged affair.
Ex-CJ: Anwar's acquittal proves judiciary is free

Ex-CJ: Anwar's acquittal proves judiciary is free

NONE All parties should stop accusing the executive of interfering in the affairs of the country's judiciary, said former CJ Zaki Azmi.
Dr M prefers separate polls for federal and state

Dr M prefers separate polls for federal and state

He said BN could focus all its resources to winning the general election without having to divert its energies to winning at state level.

Chua: Why involve my wife, is she the partner?

Chua: Why involve my wife, is she the partner?

UPDATED 4.13PM The MCA president was referring to Guan Eng's wife Betty Chew's appeal yesterday to Chua's wife, to stop the attacks on Guan Eng and her.

Chin Woo 'will not surrender' stadium for development

Chin Woo 'will not surrender' stadium for development

chin woo stadium 080712 The historic Kuala Lumpur stadium will stand against the onslaught of the MRT and Menara Warisan, says its sec-gen.
Utusan: Anwar got off Sodomy II on a technicality

Utusan: Anwar got off Sodomy II on a technicality

The Sodomy II acquital was the result of a technicality, claimed an editorial in Mingguan Malaysia , the weekend edition of Utusan Malaysia .
Soi Lek vs Guan Eng debate Round 2

Soi Lek vs Guan Eng debate Round 2

LIVE REPORTS As the debate winds up, Lim is seen smiling throughout while Chua seems tense and agitated. [PHOTOS & VIDEOS]
Utusan admits Kit Siang never S'pore PM's press sec

Utusan admits Kit Siang never S'pore PM's press sec

NONE Utusan Malaysia, in a rare move, admits its mistake in linking the DAP supremo to the Singapore ruling party PAP.
Mahathir blames Malays for TAR College cert recognition

Mahathir blames Malays for TAR College cert recognition

NONE UPDATED 2.58PM He says the recognition of the certificates was a major concession caused by Malay 'stupidity'.
Jawi wants Borders case quickly disposed off

Jawi wants Borders case quickly disposed off

NONE It is prosecuting a Muslim manager of the bookstore for distributing a banned book. It now wants it over fast, to which the defence objects.

 

Soi Lek and son - epitome of leadership shortage

Soi Lek and son - epitome of leadership shortage

FREE VOXPOP 'MCA made two attacks on DAP/Pakatan last week and came out severely bruised. Such is the quality of leaders in MCA today.'
All innuendoes and not a shred of evidence

All innuendoes and not a shred of evidence

FREE YOURSAY 'Umno had used the sex issue on Anwar without success. They are now trying their luck on Guan Eng.'
GE13 shapes as clash of personalities

GE13 shapes as clash of personalities

najib razak anwar ibrahim COMMENT Rhetorical broadsides and counter fire suggest the GE13 is shaping to be a contest of antagonist personalities.
Mahathir is the unspoken kingmaker in Umno

Mahathir is the unspoken kingmaker in Umno

FREE YOURSAY 'Khairy won the Umno Youth election, he was not given a minister's post. Mahathir's son lost, but he became a deputy minister.'
Why does Dr M hates Pak Lah and Anwar so much?

Why does Dr M hates Pak Lah and Anwar so much?

FREE YOURSAY 'For the past two hours, I have been thinking what is it about this man that I can like. I couldn't come up with anything.'