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Umno leader furious over Rohaizat attack

Umno leader furious over Rohaizat attack

Umno vice-president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was clearly unhappy when reporters questioned on the political credibility of the party's candidate for Permatang Pasir by-election.
Ex-legal partner: BN man lying

Ex-legal partner: BN man lying

NONE UPDATED 1.21PM Yusri Isahak, the former legal partner of Rohaizat Othman, has refuted claims that the Ptg Pasir candidate was innocent of wrongdoings. [VIDEO INSIDE]
DPM now jumps to Rohaizat's defence

DPM now jumps to Rohaizat's defence

UPDATED 10.48PM Muhyiddin said the BN candidate will make a statutory declaration, if necessary, to clear his name from allegations pertaining to his disbarment.
Pakatan MP slams Rohaizat

Pakatan MP slams Rohaizat

He calls on Umno's Rohaizat to withdraw from the Permatang Pasir by-election and avoid further embarrassment to his already tainted candidature.
Friday - D-Day for High Chaparral

Friday - D-Day for High Chaparral

The Federal Court will decide on whether to allow or dismiss the application by a senior resident M Ayamah which could determine the future of the villagers.
'Tainted candidate should not contest'

'Tainted candidate should not contest'

UPDATED 6.35PM Pakatan wants the Umno candidate to quit the by-election following today’s disclosure that the lawyer was struck off the rolls for professional misconduct.
Gobala charged with obstructing police

Gobala charged with obstructing police

NONE UPDATED 1.25PM PKR's Padang Serai MP N Gobalakrishnan was charged with obstructing the police during the Permatang Pasir by-election nominations yesterday.
PKR MP arrested, cries assault

PKR MP arrested, cries assault

NONE UPDATED 4PM PKR leader N Gobalakrishnan has reportedly fractured his hand when cops 'pounced on him' during the nomination process. The police chief denies the charge. [VIDEO INSIDE]

'Gov't doesn't want me to return'

'Gov't doesn't want me to return'

exclusive Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leader P Waythamoorthy, who has received political asylum in Britain, claims this is why he has not been given a fresh passport to return home.
Straight fight for Permatang Pasir

Straight fight for Permatang Pasir

NONE UPDATED 2.35PM The by-election will see a contest between BN candidate Rohaizat Othman and PAS' Mohd Salleh Man. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Hindraf still a force for Indians, says Waytha

Hindraf still a force for Indians, says Waytha

waytha moorthy EXCLUSIVE The Hindu Rights Action Force, after roughing out a turbulent period, is still relevant and calling the shots, says its leader-in-exile P Waythamoorthy
Ustaz Salleh is PAS man to take on Rohaizat

Ustaz Salleh is PAS man to take on Rohaizat

NONE PERMATANG PASIR BY-ELECTION PAS state chief Mohd Salleh Man will square it off with the youthful Rohaizat Othman from Umno.
By-election: Young lawyer to lead BN charge

By-election: Young lawyer to lead BN charge

NONE UPDATED 10.57PM Permatang Pauh Umno division secretary Rohaizat Othman is Barisan Nasional's candidate for the upcoming Permatang Pasir by-election in Penang.
Demolition postponed to Sept 1

Demolition postponed to Sept 1

UPDATED 6.30PM The demolition of houses in Kg Buah Pala has been put off to Sept 1 following impromptu negotiation.

Resilient villagers stop bulldozers in their tracks

Resilient villagers stop bulldozers in their tracks

NONE UPDATED 3.30PM Bulldozers rolled into Kg Buah Pala to demolish the houses standing on a bitterly disputed land. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Never-say-die Kamarul to contest again

Never-say-die Kamarul to contest again

NONE The Independent candidate who has lost two election outings to date does not mind if a hattrick awaits in the Permatang Pasir by-election - he has reasons to go it again.
Permatang Pasir: 'BN a confident underdog'

Permatang Pasir: 'BN a confident underdog'

Few give Umno the edge over PAS in the by-election on Aug 25, but the Penang Barisan Nasional is bent on putting out a strong performance.
Batu Kawan to kick start HRP's Indian agenda

Batu Kawan to kick start HRP's Indian agenda

Indian empowerment plan to strengthen the community's presence in the country's political landscape is the road to end marginalisation, says party chief. [VIDEO INSIDE]
High Chaparral rejects 'double-storey house' offer

High Chaparral rejects 'double-storey house' offer

kg buah pala offer Embattled Kampung Buah Pala villagers today said that unacceptable conditions were attached to the offer of 'double-storey terrace houses' by the developer.

Stand-off continues as deadline expires

Stand-off continues as deadline expires

UPDATED 8.32PM The villagers face eviction tomorrow to pave way for luxury condominium project, called the Oasis, to be built by developer Nusmetro Venture.
High Chaparral: Evening in Paris gives some hope

High Chaparral: Evening in Paris gives some hope

Rep from Kg. Buah Pala meets Unesco heritage specialist and conveys predicament of villagers at the international level.
High Chaparral battle gets French connection

High Chaparral battle gets French connection

A Kg Buah Pala representative has gone to Paris to present the case to declare the village a heritage site.
Project revoked but villagers still worry about land

Project revoked but villagers still worry about land

UPDATED 6.50PM After a meeting with the embattled villagers, CM Lim said the state government had revoked the development order for the Oasis condo project. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Kg Buah Pala: Make offer to right party, MIC told

Kg Buah Pala: Make offer to right party, MIC told

updated with Vell Paari's reaction The MIC should be making an offer to buy back Kg Buah Pala to Koperasi Pegawai Pegawai Kanan Kerajaan Pulau Pinang and not the state government, says Penang DAP socialist youth