Archive - 4 May 2013

Mahathir, not Anwar, saved economy in 1997, says Husni

Mahathir, not Anwar, saved economy in 1997, says Husni

PERAK The caretaker second finance minister says PKR de facto leader was only taking credit for former prime minister's good work and wisdom.
Ghani advises voters not to succumb to emotions

Ghani advises voters not to succumb to emotions

NONE JOHOR The outgoing MB says they should instead think carefully before casting their votes as the next term would be crucial for Johor.
Le Chatelier's Principle in GE13

Le Chatelier's Principle in GE13

Angry farmers dump veggies on Tee Yong's turf

Angry farmers dump veggies on Tee Yong's turf

NONE JOHOR We are bringing our produce here to state we are being productive, we want to expand but the gov't is not helping,' they say.

Only Star can truly bring change to Sabah

Only Star can truly bring change to Sabah

'No gov't servant to be sacked if Pakatan wins'

'No gov't servant to be sacked if Pakatan wins'

'Not a single civil servant would become political victims even if they hold different political beliefs," says PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz.

The last ballad of PI Balasubramaniam

The last ballad of PI Balasubramaniam

NONE COMMENT For Bala, his legacy and his final message is clear to me. What he wanted, was justice. Justice for the murdered Altantuya.
'Your old friend' Ghani's last bid to woo Chinese voters

'Your old friend' Ghani's last bid to woo Chinese voters

NONE JOHOR Meanwhile, state BN embarks on a scare campaign and DAP’s Lim Kit Siang reaches out to the Malay electorate.
Nurul queries Nong Chik's role in RM475mil deal

Nurul queries Nong Chik's role in RM475mil deal

NONE UPDATED 6.34PM KUALA LUMPUR She wonders about Raja Nong Chik's role when Bukit Kiara land was sold to a private firm.
Now, DAP copycats free dinner to win over voters

Now, DAP copycats free dinner to win over voters

PERAK But the party dismisses complaints against the event, saying the whole affair was sponsored by supporters, which can't be wrong.
Chin Tong runs a people's campaign in Kluang

Chin Tong runs a people's campaign in Kluang

COMMENT Liew Chin Tong, who is acknowledged a key party strategist, is an early proponent for a DAP thrust into Johor.
M'sia second to China in approval of nation's direction

M'sia second to China in approval of nation's direction

In terms of the economic situation of country, 85 percent described Malaysia's economic situation good, up from 76 percent in 2007.
Fraud worries ahead of tomorrow's election

Fraud worries ahead of tomorrow's election

An election monitor group today warns of fraud in tomorrow's polls amid reports of transport being arranged for voters by political parties.
Absolutely reject Pakatan, vote boldly for BN

Absolutely reject Pakatan, vote boldly for BN

Online GE13 battles take a nasty turn, M'kini targeted

Online GE13 battles take a nasty turn, M'kini targeted

NONE Online news sites have emerged in recent years to challenge the dominance of mostly government-linked media.
Pakatan sure of five seats in Sarawak

Pakatan sure of five seats in Sarawak

NONE GE13 WATCH SARAWAK The opposition coalition harbours great hopes for another five which should set it well on the road to Putrajaya.

Thousands turn up to grab 1MDB forms in Air Putih

Thousands turn up to grab 1MDB forms in Air Putih

PENANG Many from the crowd tell The Malay Mail they were not there to collect the forms but to get a cash handout of RM500.
No reason to support Anwar, says Najib

No reason to support Anwar, says Najib

NONE PAHANG He says the people should make their own evaluation because many prominent PKR members have left the party.
Anwar vows no retributive justice for political foes

Anwar vows no retributive justice for political foes

PENANG Pakatan's PM-designate seems to have adopted a forgive, don't forget attitude to ensure that ill-gotten wealth is returned to the rakyat.
Emotions run high at pre-polls deaths

Emotions run high at pre-polls deaths

JOHOR Two deaths, one in a robbery and another, in an accident, result in a spillover effect which may influence the candidate's chances tomorrow.
Ah Lek turns on charm to boost Liow's hopes

Ah Lek turns on charm to boost Liow's hopes

PAHANG MCA stalwart Lim Ah Lek was there to throw his support behind incumbent Bentong MP Liow Tiong Lai and Ketari candidate Woong.
Cops plan to stop alleged 'Malaysian Spring' demo

Cops plan to stop alleged 'Malaysian Spring' demo

They claim the yellow flags planted around KL are meeting points for an alleged Arab Spring type protest on polling day.
Subra's bid to counter Nube courts more problems

Subra's bid to counter Nube courts more problems

NONE JOHOR The Sabah Bank Employees Union denies it consented for its name to be used on a billboard thanking the caretaker minister.
Nong Chik's personalised leaflet to a phantom

Nong Chik's personalised leaflet to a phantom

NONE KUALA LUMPUR A leaflet has unwittingly revealed the existence of a Muslim voter registered at the home of a Hindu family.
Vote without fear, Anwar urges Malaysians

Vote without fear, Anwar urges Malaysians

pakatan ceramah seremban anwar300413 thumbnail His call sounded like a war cry to prevent electoral fraud, with Pakatan’s own security council of ex-senior security personnel on watch.
Pakatan's grip on three hot seats in the balance

Pakatan's grip on three hot seats in the balance

GE WATCH SELANGOR Even a mere 2.5 percent vote swing in favour of BN could see Kuala Selangor, Kuala Langat, and Hulu Langat return to the latter.
Hot seats in GE13 ablaze with attention

Hot seats in GE13 ablaze with attention

GE13 WATCH Certain seats are fixed in the public's eye - in news and popular chatter, online, in print and in coffee shop banter.
Head-shaving 'gimmick' abuse of temple, says Soi Lek

Head-shaving 'gimmick' abuse of temple, says Soi Lek

NONE UPDATED 3.50PM JOHOR He says the act of the CM's wife’s of shaving her head at a temple was purely to garner sympathy.
PM or not, Anwar Ibrahim has won

PM or not, Anwar Ibrahim has won

COMMENT Even if he does not become PM, Pakatan supremo Anwar has already carved out an imperishable niche in our political history.
Pakatan Perak win with simple majority possible

Pakatan Perak win with simple majority possible

NONE ANALYSIS PERAK It's going to be a close call, with the Malay majority electorate playing the key role plus the BN power grab backlash.
Klang MP: Dubious voters to face citizen's arrest

Klang MP: Dubious voters to face citizen's arrest

NONE UPDATED 3.08PM DAP's Charles says they are forced to take drastic action as the EC won't act on the 2,000 dubious voters found.
Beware of fake SMS news alerts

Beware of fake SMS news alerts

Fake news, purportedly from top Malaysian news websites, are being sent to voters in the final hours of the GE13 campaign.
After capital flight, will the VVIPs follow?

After capital flight, will the VVIPs follow?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Let's hope Ismail Omar will discharge his duty... Otherwise he could end up as one of those VVIPs fleeing.'
Tough road ahead for Pakatan to wrest N Sembilan

Tough road ahead for Pakatan to wrest N Sembilan

NEGRI SEMBILAN BN could retain its hold on the state as it remains popular in the outskirts with a Malay-majority electorate.
Under Pakatan, crony capitalism will be slain

Under Pakatan, crony capitalism will be slain

FREE YOURSAY 'The economy would be free from wastage and baggage. This can pave the way for real efficiencies and lead to real progress.'
PAS Titiwangsa candidate bred for outreach

PAS Titiwangsa candidate bred for outreach

NONE COMMENT Sired in Sentul, all that comes with the sense of belonging to one's place of origin is difficult for Ahmad Zamri to erase.
Only a massive turnout can mitigate illegal voters

Only a massive turnout can mitigate illegal voters

FREE YOURSAY 'It is obvious that the EC is working for Umno. How else can all this gerrymandering take place? How else can Project IC take place?'
Anybody's guess on Penang's marginal seats

Anybody's guess on Penang's marginal seats

GE13 WATCH PENANG Poorly placed candidates, internal bickering and split votes make the result of certain seats hard to predict.

 

Tomorrow, keep an eye on suspicious voters

Tomorrow, keep an eye on suspicious voters

FREE YOURSAY ‘If those allegations were true, this must be the biggest airlift of people from East Malaysia to the peninsula in our history.'
Ripples to hit Johor, tsunami remains to be seen

Ripples to hit Johor, tsunami remains to be seen

NONE ANALYSIS JOHOR Pakatan’s ‘invasion’ into the state will definitely cause a ripple, but whether it's enough is still anyone's guess. [VIDEO]
Time for Malaysians to reclaim the country

Time for Malaysians to reclaim the country

malaysian flag COMMENT Come tomorrow, do we want reform by way of the ruling coalition? Or real change through a pair of new hands?
Vote-buying - Guan Eng claims BN in bed with builder

Vote-buying - Guan Eng claims BN in bed with builder

NONE PENANG The caretaker CM claims the duo are offering everyone RM3,000 to vote against him, in a ploy to unseat him in Air Putih.
Bersih slams the thousands of air-flown dubious voters

Bersih slams the thousands of air-flown dubious voters

NONE It described such efforts as a blatant move to defy the wishes of genuine voters with a view to steal the elections from the rakyat.
BN has to keep marginal seats to retake Selangor

BN has to keep marginal seats to retake Selangor

GE13 WATCH SELANGOR Nine of BN's 24 state assembly seats were won with a slight majority, ranging from a mere 45 to 700 votes.
Thousands throng Pakatan's final rallies in major cities

Thousands throng Pakatan's final rallies in major cities

NONE DAY 15 LAST DAY Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to GE13 . [PHOTO GALLERY]
I'm no Romeo, says DAP Likas candidate

I'm no Romeo, says DAP Likas candidate

SABAH Junz Wong claims graphics of him and many women were cropped from pictures on his Facebook account, and were from before he joined politics.
Lend me your votes, says Beng Hock's widow

Lend me your votes, says Beng Hock's widow

NONE JOHOR Soh Cher Wei appeals to 3,000 Johoreans to vote for DAP and help her seek the truth behind her husband's death. [VIDEO]
100,000 rally in Penang in wake of vote-buying claims

100,000 rally in Penang in wake of vote-buying claims

penang dap rally 030513 audience thumbnail PENANG This is Pakatan's biggest rally on the island where it managed to collect a record RM505,000 in donations. [VIDEO]