Archive - 21 April 2013

Lembah Pantai, Bandar Tun Razak Umno independents sacked

Lembah Pantai, Bandar Tun Razak Umno independents sacked

Lembah Pantai Umno division head Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin has denied that Independent candidate Rusli Baba, who is running for the Lembah Pantai parliamentary seat, is an Umno member.     
Umno disciplinary committee will act on Independents

Umno disciplinary committee will act on Independents

Johor Umno liaison chairman Abdul Ghani Othman wants the Umno disciplinary committee to act fast against party members contesting as independents in the general election.   
Zionists funding certain parties, claims Awang Adek

Zionists funding certain parties, claims Awang Adek

With no concrete proof to date, Umno continues to raise the Zionist bogey once again in the run-up to the hotly contested polls.
Reject Independents, says Umno veep Ahmad Zahid

Reject Independents, says Umno veep Ahmad Zahid

Disgruntled former party members do not deserve the voter’s support, says the Umno vice-president.
Kamilia declines comment, says, 'Read my Facebook'

Kamilia declines comment, says, 'Read my Facebook'

The former Umno Wanita deputy chief keeps mum to the media, while her former party colleagues liberally pour scorn on her.
Artistes at BN-linked events draw scorn

Artistes at BN-linked events draw scorn

NONE Netizens are targeting international artistes for taking part in two star-studded events last night.
Najib: PAS-PKR clash shows disunity

Najib: PAS-PKR clash shows disunity

BN component parties won't meet each other in the general election, unlike Pakatan Rakyat, says Najib Abdul Razak.
Penang BN still trying to get its act together

Penang BN still trying to get its act together

NONE MCA and Gerakan are on full steam, but Umno is still having problems because some leaders are still upset over...
EC: Okay for Sim to contest as independent as well

EC: Okay for Sim to contest as independent as well

NONE Sim Tong Sim's strange move to contest on both DAP's ticket and an Independent is legally sound, says the EC.
Gading Mas incumbent could lose chairperson's post

Gading Mas incumbent could lose chairperson's post

Tiki Lafe, sacked from SPDP, is contesting against the party's candidate as an Independent. There are calls he should be dropped as NSTB chair.

PKR-PAS Sg Acheh battle unfortunate, says DAP

PKR-PAS Sg Acheh battle unfortunate, says DAP

UPDATED 6.45PM It's too late as the ballot paper will have the names. We will ensure cases like this do not happen again, says DAP chief Karpal Singh.
Ghani: If Kit wins, Hadi might be PM

Ghani: If Kit wins, Hadi might be PM

Abdul Ghani Othman joins the dots to deduce that Lim Kit Siang's victory in Gelang Patah will contribute to a Abdul Hadi Awang premiership. [VIDEO]
Karpal: DAP independents have 24 hours to apologise

Karpal: DAP independents have 24 hours to apologise

NONE UPDATED 5.35PM Karpal Singh says it amounts to sabotage, and DAP would rather lose a seat than tolerate indiscipline.
Spoilt for choice, KK voters scratch heads

Spoilt for choice, KK voters scratch heads

Imagine having five parties canvassing for votes in one market at the same time. Sabah voters are in for confusing times.
GE13 post-nomination revelations

GE13 post-nomination revelations

COMMENT Excitement for May 5 election has intensified, with every seat being contested - and the largest number of independents in history.
MCA Kulai candidate dodges debate challenge, again

MCA Kulai candidate dodges debate challenge, again

azlan DAY 2 Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to the 13th general election.
Kit Siang: Withdraw and we'll reconsider sack

Kit Siang: Withdraw and we'll reconsider sack

This is his message to several disgruntled DAP leaders who have decided to contest as Independents in the general election.
Minister and ex-minister in tough battle for Segamat

Minister and ex-minister in tough battle for Segamat

NONE GE13 WATCH Expect a photo finish in the race between incumbent Segamat MP Dr S Subramaniam and PKR's Chua Jui Meng.
Siblings to do battle in several seats in GE13

Siblings to do battle in several seats in GE13

One major clash features PBS president Joseph Pairin Kitingan and his brother Jeffrey, the chairperson of Star, for the Keningau parliamentary seat.

Q&A: Hindraf explains deal with BN

Q&A: Hindraf explains deal with BN

NONE COMMENT Hindraf adviser N Ganesan tries to reply to the widespread and growing criticism it has sold out the marginalised Indians.
The rakyat sees a new moon rising

The rakyat sees a new moon rising

COMMENT ‘Overnight, thanks to the ROS, the impossible has happened. M'sians now believe DAP and PAS have forged a genuine partnership.'
Isa sees Aishah as political adversary, not singer

Isa sees Aishah as political adversary, not singer

NONE 'I do not care if she is a singer, ustaz, teacher or lawyer.' The fight for Jempol, he says, is not about candidates but politics.
Are they to serve the nation or to serve themselves?

Are they to serve the nation or to serve themselves?

FREE YOURSAY 'They want to prove to their parties that they are winnable. However, history shows that very rarely do Independents win!'
Ghani, your party virtually invented 'racial polarisation'

Ghani, your party virtually invented 'racial polarisation'

FREE YOURSAY 'Umno is the godfather of racism and racial polarisation. It is Umno-BN that is the master of the racial divide and rule.'
Shock, then relief for DAP candidate after overnight wait

Shock, then relief for DAP candidate after overnight wait

NONE UPDATED 12.20PM DAP Sri Tanjong candidate Chan Foong Hin's name was not on EC's final list yesterday, but it appeared today.

So Hindraf will now campaign for Ibrahim Ali

So Hindraf will now campaign for Ibrahim Ali

FREE YOURSAY 'Waytha, are you going to Pasir Mas to campaign for Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali? You should, to please your new master.'
When is an MOU a legally-binding document?

When is an MOU a legally-binding document?

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'And there it is - the proof we have been waiting for, that Hindraf is only seeking to be the new ‘mandore' for the Indians.'
Kit Siang wants to keep it clean

Kit Siang wants to keep it clean

NONE He has invited Ghani to form an accord that they will stick to the facts and avoid gutter politics. He's still waiting for Ghani's response.
Confirmed - Umno is under the thumb of Perkasa

Confirmed - Umno is under the thumb of Perkasa

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'This seems like the first time in history that a chosen BN candidate withdraws on nomination day.'