Archive - 22 April 2013

Najib kicks off BN nationwide drive in Selangor

Najib kicks off BN nationwide drive in Selangor

SELANGOR BN chief ends his more than 14-hour campaign at SJK Cina Sungai Buloh in the Subang parliamentary constituency tonight.
Perkasa's Zul blasts Pakatan's racial game to woo voters

Perkasa's Zul blasts Pakatan's racial game to woo voters

SELANGOR 'BN has opened my eyes to the fact that unity among people of different races and religions could be a reality, not a dream,' he says.
2013-04-22

2013-04-22

Axed Umno members make up 22pct of Independents

Axed Umno members make up 22pct of Independents

Umno expels 61 members who have chosen to defy party decision and run as Independents in GE13, with Sabah Umno making up half that.
PSM: Marxist? Explain who you are referring to, Hadi

PSM: Marxist? Explain who you are referring to, Hadi

NONE PSM wants PAS president to explain his statement in a video that the Islamic party can't cooperate with 'Marxist' party. [VIDEO]
Najib: Zul Noordin will take care of Indians' welfare

Najib: Zul Noordin will take care of Indians' welfare

NONE UPDATED 7.30PM SELANGOR 'Indians have now warmed up to him. There are Indians who have even kissed him already.'
Be patient, BN candidate tells stateless Indians

Be patient, BN candidate tells stateless Indians

normala pasir gudang candidate bn 220413 JOHOR Gov't doesn't want to 'create another Sabah' in solving stateless Indians issue, BN's Pasir Gudang candidate says. [VIDEO]
Betting on GE results has started in Sarawak

Betting on GE results has started in Sarawak

Punters are alleged to have started to place their bets, according to SUPP publicity chief Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew.
Political ignorance

Political ignorance

Election choices are not driven by location.
Final clash between brothers Pairin and Jeffrey?

Final clash between brothers Pairin and Jeffrey?

Leadership of the Kadazandusun and Murut community is at stake and PBS president Joseph Pairin Kitingan is heavy favourite.

May 6 hearing to strike out terrorism charges

May 6 hearing to strike out terrorism charges

EX-ISA detainee Yazid Sufaat is alleged to have promoted terrorist acts and abetted in threatening the public in Syria last year.
BN needs to work hard to recapture Sungai Petani

BN needs to work hard to recapture Sungai Petani

Political observers predict a challenging journey for BN due to its unique mix of residents coming from urban, suburban and rural areas.

Weapons found on 11 putting up party flags

Weapons found on 11 putting up party flags

Eleven men putting up political party flags in Bayan Baru and in Butterworth were arrested early today for carrying weapons as well.
BN buying votes in Lanang and Sibu, claims DAP

BN buying votes in Lanang and Sibu, claims DAP

SARAWAK But the BN candidates for the two parliamentary seats in Sarawak have trashed the allegation, saying they are not involved.
Slow start for Liow in Bentong

Slow start for Liow in Bentong

NONE PAHANG About 150 folk attend Liow Tiong Lai's first campaign ceramah last night and were worked up when a video was screened.
Declare stand on graft, SUPP candidates challenged

Declare stand on graft, SUPP candidates challenged

NONE Make clear your stand on graft and power abuse in the BN, since you boast of a ‘clean' gov't, demands DAP's Chong Chieng Jen.
Pakatan expects to bag 11 MPs in Sabah

Pakatan expects to bag 11 MPs in Sabah

NONE UPDATED 5.35PM SABAH Although multi-corner fights are prevalent, DAP believes the real fight is between Pakatan and BN.
All about SPR and PRU: Selecting Possible Routes and Picking the Right University

All about SPR and PRU: Selecting Possible Routes and Picking the Right University

While politicians and the nation are busy discussing Malaysia’s destination for the next five years, our students are equally as busy putting in their applications for the same thing. With the results for SPM and STPM released only a few short weeks ago, students are busy finding the best representatives for their ideal universities to make this life-changing decision that will impact their lives for the next five years to come.

 

If you have a child going through this phase of finding the right university, you’ll know how important and difficult making this decision can be.

Begin with SPR: Selecting the Possible Routes.

When picking the right university , students can undergo a lot of unnecessary stress and complications. Unfortunately, just having a field in mind isn’t enough to make an educated choice. These students need transparency and be able to view important info from all ‘candidates’ to be able to make the best choice after careful comparisons. If you live in a rural area, or if your children are interested in pursuing their studies overseas, getting all this information to make comparisons can be extremely difficult.

Thankfully, for both you and your children, easyuni.com is here to make your lives and the university selection process simpler. As the largest education portal in Asia, easyuni.com lists over 1,500 universities from 26 different countries, with a database of over 50,000 courses to choose from – and steadily growing! With choices of applying to local universities like INTI University and Sunway University, to going overseas and studying in Ireland or Australia ), easyuni.com allows students to compare courses and universities by providing the necessary information they need to make the best choice.

 

Edwin Tay, the CEO of easyuni.com
Edwin Tay, the CEO of easyuni.com
“easyuni is all about making things easy for the students,” said Edwin Tay, the CEO of easyuni.com. Through our portal, students can browse and apply to universities with no cost, no hassle, no registrations, and they’ll be able to compare courses from all over the world to make the best choice. We’re constantly seeking out new ways to make students’ lives easier through using our portal.”

 

Casting their vote : Picking the best choice.

Gone are the days where our decisions are made only through what we hear from those close to us. Gone are the days where we make choices only through what the media shows us. easyuni.com is a platform that students and parents alike can use to ensure that they make the best decision for surviving this year’s PRU: Picking the Right University.

 

With easyuni search engine, it’s easier for you to compare the courses of your choice!
With easyuni search engine, it’s easier for you to compare the courses of your choice!
Through easyuni.com’s portal, students will no longer face the hassle of needing to visit different universities to make the best choice. It’s all there at the edge of their fingertips, accessible anytime, anywhere. They’ll get all the information they need through the university’s own official sources.

 

“easyuni’s education portal provides our institute with better online exposure, which in turn gives us a better probability of getting inquiries from potential students or parents who are researching on colleges for their children. Thank you Easyuni!” says Kenneth Tang, a representative of Raffles College of Higher Education.

Best of all: you can even start applying directly to universities securely through easyuni.com. So don’t worry, and make your lives easier. Visit easyuni.com today and let us make PRU easier for you!

easyuni.com is an online educational portal that was incorporated in 2008, then launched online by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia, Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah on April 10, 2012. Though the portal, students can searh for universities and colleges around the world and compare institutions, courses and scholarships with great ease. easyuni.com is ranked as the No. 1 education portal in Malaysia and Indonesia.



PKR-PAS seat overlap settled except for Kota Damansara

PKR-PAS seat overlap settled except for Kota Damansara

NONE While PAS and PKR have agreed to take three seats each of the six overlapping, Kota Damansara remains stuck in negotiations.
DAP's Sim withdraws from Kota Laksamana contest

DAP's Sim withdraws from Kota Laksamana contest

UPDATED 4.10PM MALACCA Sim Tong Him had registered as an Independent candidate for the state seat, but now admits he was wrong to do so.
In both manifestos, graft issues take a back seat

In both manifestos, graft issues take a back seat

KINIBIZ When stock market investors want a clue on what the GE13 factor may do to their investments, they need look no further back than the last GE.
Netizens crown SUPP Wanita chief 'Kak Angry'

Netizens crown SUPP Wanita chief 'Kak Angry'

NONE SARAWAK Netizens, angered by a video clip capturing Amy Tnay's tirade, are also urging voters in Sarawak not to vote SUPP.
'Malay nationalism' a hurdle for Johor Pakatan

'Malay nationalism' a hurdle for Johor Pakatan

NONE GE13 ANALYSIS ‘Our target is 35 percent of Malay votes. I think we are not far from there,’ notes DAP election strategist Liew Chin Tong.
Perak BN apes free water promise, claims originality

Perak BN apes free water promise, claims originality

NONE UPDATED 5.45PM PERAK Incumbent Perak MB claims Pakatan stole BN’s original ideas to help the poor with subsidies for utilities.
Leave my family out of it, Nong Chik tells Nurul Izzah

Leave my family out of it, Nong Chik tells Nurul Izzah

NONE Raja Nong Chik hits out at Lembah Pantai challenger Nurul Izzah for raising family matters, and urges her to practice ‘clean campaigning’.
GE13 campaign ads provide comic relief

GE13 campaign ads provide comic relief

Netizens finding plenty of humour in visuals such as those of ‘Drain Man’ Raja Nong Chik and MCA’s singing Bukit Bintang candidate. [VIDEO]
Anwar threatens to jail TV3 top guns for slander

Anwar threatens to jail TV3 top guns for slander

PERAK Slander will never be allowed if Pakatan takes over at Putrajaya... the government will be based on high moral values, says the PKR leader.
EC: No withdrawals allowed - names will be on ballots

EC: No withdrawals allowed - names will be on ballots

NONE UPDATED 3.10PM Finalised candidates cannot withdraw from GE13, says deputy chairperson Wan Ahmad Wan Omar.
MCA undaunted by challenges in Selangor

MCA undaunted by challenges in Selangor

MCA’s Donald Lim says he is unperturbed by matters such as voters' expectations, Tee Keat's dropped candidacy and tackling graft.
Sabah BN can't yet commit to 'special IC' plan

Sabah BN can't yet commit to 'special IC' plan

NONE UPDATED 7.10PM However, the issue of illegal immigrants stays at the top of pledges in state BN manifesto.
Ibrahim appeals for no action against Che Johan

Ibrahim appeals for no action against Che Johan

KELANTAN 'I appeal that no action be taken against Che Johan as what he did was actually good for Barisan Nasional,' says the Perkasa chief at his ceramah.
Hadi explains reason for PKR-PAS overlapping seats

Hadi explains reason for PKR-PAS overlapping seats

NONE 'There are even some who put up pictures of Lenin, Stalin and Karl Marx... PAS cannot work with such candidates,' he says.
DPM: Husam insincere about standing in Putrajaya

DPM: Husam insincere about standing in Putrajaya

NONE Muhyiddin says the fact that Husam is also contesting the Salor state seat shows that he is afraid of losing in Putrajaya.
Kamilia denies Umno offered her seat for GE13

Kamilia denies Umno offered her seat for GE13

UPDATED 2.03PM PERAK PM Najib had reportedly said the sacked Umno Wanita deputy chief had declined the offer of the Bukit Chandan state seat.
Only PAS can lead M'sia to Islam, declares Mat Taib

Only PAS can lead M'sia to Islam, declares Mat Taib

NONE UPDATED 2.15PM Joining PAS today, he explains that he has to back the party ‘that can bring true guidance’. [VIDEO]
Chegubard forges ahead with Sg Acheh candidacy

Chegubard forges ahead with Sg Acheh candidacy

NONE UPDATED 2.15PM The PKR candidate for the state seat says he will abide by instructions to continue with his campaign.
BN gov't gave Sabah beyond Pakatan's 20pct oil royalty

BN gov't gave Sabah beyond Pakatan's 20pct oil royalty

UPDATED 3.13PM SABAH Special payments and grants mean the gov't has gone beyond Pakatan's promise, says BN state chief Musa Aman.

Dr M's hand seen in Perkasa top duo's candidacy

Dr M's hand seen in Perkasa top duo's candidacy

NONE UPDATED 12.55PM DAP strongman Lim Kit Siang says Dr Mahathir Mohamad continues to wield 'absolute power' in Umno.
'Ghani - from Malay gentleman to extremist'

'Ghani - from Malay gentleman to extremist'

NONE UPDATED 12.50PM Lim Kit Siang revises his opinion of Ghani Othman, his Gelang Patah rival, after remarks post-nomination day.
Be transparent, reveal Hindraf-BN MOU in full

Be transparent, reveal Hindraf-BN MOU in full

FREE YOURSAY 'Ganesan, let's end this debate as to whether the MOU is good for the Indians - scan and release in full the MOU so we can read for ourselves.'
Hindraf, ask Najib to apologise with full-page ads

Hindraf, ask Najib to apologise with full-page ads

FREE YOURSAY 'Only Hindraf has been trumpeting BN's apology to the Indians. We have not heard a squeak from the BN leaders directly.'
Sim won't back down, ready to be booted out of DAP

Sim won't back down, ready to be booted out of DAP

MALACCA Determined to contest the Kota Laksamana state seat as an Independent, Sim Tong Him has a Plan B in mind.
A ploy by DAP to fish for sympathy?

A ploy by DAP to fish for sympathy?

The stunning suggestion by DAP to use the PAS logo was a deliberate ploy to draw public sympathy, say party insiders.
Logo imbroglio helps bring Pakatan together

Logo imbroglio helps bring Pakatan together

FREE YOURSAY 'This is the best answer to BN's racial politics. Show that you have successfully united the rakyat through your cooperation within the coalition.'
PAS vs PKR in seven seats a recipe for disaster

PAS vs PKR in seven seats a recipe for disaster

FREE YOURSAY 'Let the candidate with the best chance of winning take on BN, otherwise they will laugh all the way to Parliament.'
Pakatan sees state model guiding path to power

Pakatan sees state model guiding path to power

Integrity is a central battle cry for the three-party Pakatan  opposition as it pursues its best chance of ending 56 years of rule by the BN.
Tee Yong: Cops 'harassing' us

Tee Yong: Cops 'harassing' us

NONE DAY 3 Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to the 13th general election.
Waytha wants to be the new Samy, says Uthaya

Waytha wants to be the new Samy, says Uthaya

NONE Kota Raja candidate P Uthayakumar lashes out at his younger brother over the Hindraf-BN pact. 'This cannot be forgiven,' he says.