Archive - 20 October 2013

Razali: BN needs 30pct of the Chinese vote

Razali: BN needs 30pct of the Chinese vote

If BN is capable of securing 30 percent of the Chinese vote, it would be able to have a strong government.
EGM over, but Chua-Liow feud still on

EGM over, but Chua-Liow feud still on

ANALYSIS The EGM results do not favour either Dr Chua Soi Lek or Liow Tiong Lai and instead sets the stage for a battle royale in December.
Dr M: I foresaw Mukhriz's defeat

Dr M: I foresaw Mukhriz's defeat

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he had predicted that Mukhriz had a '50-50 chance or less' and he thus was right.
Locals fume over new incinerator, launch petition

Locals fume over new incinerator, launch petition

incinerator kepong signature campaign 201013The Kepong Jinjang Anti-Incinerator Committee kickstarts a signature campaign to demand for answers.
PM: Old team can still bring 'transformation'

PM: Old team can still bring 'transformation'

The premier urges the public to give the newly re-elected top Umno leadership a chance to fulfil the transformation agenda.
Who will be the next transport minister?

Who will be the next transport minister?

Now that MCA has reaffirmed its stand on barring members from accepting cabinet positions, this post is likely to be given to an Umno member.
Liow non-committal on working with Soi Lek

Liow non-committal on working with Soi Lek

NONEvideo icon smallLiow Tiong Lai skirts the question on how he can work with Dr Chua Soi Lek despite being pressed multiple times by reporters.
AG: Words affecting national security can be banned

AG: Words affecting national security can be banned

NONEThe Court of Appeal's decision in the Herald case signifies that the home minister has this power, says attorney general Gani Patail.
Allah and the practice of my faith

Allah and the practice of my faith

COMMENT 'Who are you to tell me what name I should call or give the God I believe and worship? It is my freedom of expression and the way I relate to God.'
MCA EGM - Liow escapes censure, 'no' to cabinet posts

MCA EGM - Liow escapes censure, 'no' to cabinet posts

NONEvideo icon smallUPDATED 4.12PM MCA delegates today rejected a resolution to allow party members to accept cabinet positions but passed resolutions to accept other gov't positions.
No debates at EGM, delegates cry foul

No debates at EGM, delegates cry foul

video icon smallThere were no debates allowed on the four resolutions to be voted on at the MCA EGM because the CC had decided against it.
Kit Siang: Will Ali Rustam blame the Chinese again?

Kit Siang: Will Ali Rustam blame the Chinese again?

NONEWith the ex-CM getting only seven votes in the Umno polls, the DAP veteran muses if the Chinese will as usual take the rap.
Sulu sultan who ordered Lahad Datu incursion dies

Sulu sultan who ordered Lahad Datu incursion dies

NONESelf-proclaimed Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III passed away at the Phillipine Heart Centre at 4.42am today, says daughter Jacel.
Khairy: Umno delegates voted for continuity

Khairy: Umno delegates voted for continuity

The newly reelected Youth chief sings high praise for the return of the incumbent veeps to their next term as a thumbs up for Najib's 'transformation'..
Student intimidation abroad is bad PR for Malaysia

Student intimidation abroad is bad PR for Malaysia

Anwar in AustraliaCOMMENT The gov't's attempt to stop M'sian students attending an Anwar event in Adelaide may also have broken Australian law.
In victory, Zahid tips hat to pro-opposition websites

In victory, Zahid tips hat to pro-opposition websites

NONEThe controversial Umno veep thanks pro-opposition elements on the internet for increasing his popularity.
Liow's life and death battle at EGM today

Liow's life and death battle at EGM today

video icon smallUPDATED 1.21PM The MCA deputy president faces a vote of censure and the result will have a considerable impact on his chances of rising to the presidency.

Is ROS now a BN component party?

Is ROS now a BN component party?

FREE YOURSAY 'Wonderful, now the ROS director-general is also required to preempt quarrels amongst Umno pets in BN while getting paid by us taxpayers.'
DAP: So how are Christians to pray in native language?

DAP: So how are Christians to pray in native language?

NONEKampung Tunku rep Lau Weng San poses this question in the wake of the controversial 'Allah' decision at the Court of Appeal.

Umno polls show that what goes around comes around

Umno polls show that what goes around comes around

NONECOMMENT How will Mahathir and his loyalists react? There is anger and disappointment. For some, even a sense of betrayal.
When coming to the peninsula, leave 'Allah' behind

When coming to the peninsula, leave 'Allah' behind

herald allah case government appeal ibrahim ali 100913 thumbnailFREE 'By Mahathir's logic, Christian ministers and MPs from Borneo should drop their religion when they come to the peninsula.'
Najib, Taib need not declare assets? Shocking!

Najib, Taib need not declare assets? Shocking!

FREE YOURSAY 'What UM lecturer Muhammad Asri meant is that they would have amassed a fortune that cannot stand up to any close scrutiny.'

Defeated Mukhriz seeks appointed post in council

Defeated Mukhriz seeks appointed post in council

'It's my hope that party president (Najib Razak) will still consider giving me a place in the Umno supreme council,' says Mukhriz in the wake of his defeat.
Official: Hishammuddin 100, Mukhriz 91

Official: Hishammuddin 100, Mukhriz 91

Mukhriz obtains 91 votes, just nine votes behind Hisham, while Ali Rustam and Mohd Isa only secured seven votes each.
All the president's men keep Mahathir at bay

All the president's men keep Mahathir at bay

NONEANALYSIS The triumph of the three incumbent VPs over Mukhriz shows Umno prefers to retain its current lineup for GE14.