Archive - 8 December 2013

Sacked, but Jenice still wants in on Selangor DAP polls

Sacked, but Jenice still wants in on Selangor DAP polls

NONE Ex-Teratai rep Jenice Lee says her sacking from DAP is pending appeal, thus she can still contest in the Selangor DAP polls.
'Forgiving' Malacca CM is arrogant, says PKR

'Forgiving' Malacca CM is arrogant, says PKR

NONE Idris Haron says he forgives Chinese voters. But PKR says Idris doesn't respect the rakyat's right to vote as they please.
Umno-Mandela comparison draws scorn

Umno-Mandela comparison draws scorn

NONE DAP reminds Najib Abdul Razak that Nelson Mandela fought 'white supremacy' while Umno is obsessed about 'Malay supremacy'.
DPM flayed over silence on poor education ranking

DPM flayed over silence on poor education ranking

DPM and Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been keeping quiet for over a year on Malaysia's slide in education rankings, says DAP.
Mat Sabu mulls suing Zahid over Shiite claim

Mat Sabu mulls suing Zahid over Shiite claim

NONE The PAS deputy president maintains he is Sunni and is discussing the home minister's allegations with his lawyer.
Yet again, Zahid sticks foot in mouth

Yet again, Zahid sticks foot in mouth

COMMENT Like he did before an Umno supporting audience two months back, the home minister again shoots from the hip - this time at PAS No. 2, Mat Sabu.
We Malaysians need our own Nelson Mandela

We Malaysians need our own Nelson Mandela

FREE YOURSAY 'We got rid of the colonial domination with Merdeka and now we face racial domination, apartheid! We need a Malaysian Nelson Mandela.'
Wee: Umno should look at the bigger picture

Wee: Umno should look at the bigger picture

INTERVIEW MCA deputy president hopeful Wee Ka Siong talks on Umno-MCA ties, taking up government positions and sappy movies.
Umno distracted by paranoia, says Nurul Izzah

Umno distracted by paranoia, says Nurul Izzah

Issues of national interest, like the GST, rising cost of living, and education, appeared to have escaped delegates at its AGM, says the PKR veep.

Teng: NGOs jumped the gun over Selangor councillors

Teng: NGOs jumped the gun over Selangor councillors

NONE Exco Teng Chang Khim says the 25pct quota for NGO participation in local councils not only stands, but has been formalised.
MCA also ticks off Umno for racial remarks

MCA also ticks off Umno for racial remarks

NONE Two days later, MCA finally comes forth to tick Umno off for alleged racist stands at the recently concluded Umno assembly.
Umno general assembly a headlong plunge to the right

Umno general assembly a headlong plunge to the right

NONE UMNO ASSEMBLY Racial politics and increasing religious conservatism dominated, at the expense of progressive politics...
Ku Nan waves off GE14 Malay tsunami as impossible

Ku Nan waves off GE14 Malay tsunami as impossible

NONE UPDATED 1.42PM The Umno sec-gen dismisses a warning that PKR and PAS are changing tactics to turn the tide against Umno.
Dying gays, secret Shiites... the Umno circus plays on

Dying gays, secret Shiites... the Umno circus plays on

FREE VOXPOP 'The mind boggles that we've got these guys steering the country. They should all be put in a time machine and sent to the Stone Age!'
Umno talks about race in wake of Mandela's death

Umno talks about race in wake of Mandela's death

FREE 'There is a heavy symbolism in this great man's death being timed to point to the shameful cowardice of Umno.'
Beyond Candi 11, can we rewrite history?

Beyond Candi 11, can we rewrite history?

COMMENT It would be timely for the policymakers to define their statement in an inclusive manner to call the destruction of Candi 11 un-Islamic.