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The opposition-led state government has asked the Barisan Nasional federal government for nearly RM1 billion in funding to carry out flood mitigation projects.

Ahmad Ismail's three-year suspension from Umno over his racist outburst drew mixed reactions from several politicians across the northern region.

Penang The auditor-general’s report has provided information on 11 cases of land improprieties during Dr Koh Tsu Koon’s rule.

Four Youth leaders say they will not tolerate their party leader Koh Tsu Koon being subjected to ‘such humiliation and utter contempt’ by Umno.

The High Court has rejected an application to free the five Hindraf leaders detained under the ISA since December.

Opposition politicians anxious to form the federal government should first remember that they answer to voters, say activists.

He claims many Malay-Muslim groups have expressed support for him in not apologising for a speech which some quarters deemed as racist.

The Penang CM, having met Petronas' chairperson, has turned his ire on IPPs for depriving Malaysians from getting their gas for households and industries.

breaking news updated 9.30pm The elusive Bukit Bendera Umno chief has been located by Malaysiakini, and his response was “Why apologise?”

The ruling coalition must accept the verdict of Permatang Pauh voters and reform itself if it wants to stay relevant and avoid sinking into political oblivion.

Chinese parties continue to press police for action against Umno leader Ahmad Ismail, who has yet to clear the air despite escalating demands that he apologises for making racist remarks.

The mystery behind the ban on Malaysia Today grows as critics blast the various bodies said to be involved in the decision.

updated 7.40pm The opposition leader said the public holiday would strengthen the solidarity between Malaysians in the Peninsular and those in Sabah and Sarawak.

Hindraf is facing a devastating split in the ranks. In a shocking disclosure, P Waythamoorthy accused T Vasanthakumar - who is being detained under ISA - of being a police agent.

comment Anwar Ibrahim's victory in Permatang Pauh has been likened to 'good triumphs over evil' - a line Umno finds difficult to swallow.

According to Anfrel, the proposals are imperative to ensure the right voter casts the right ballot in a free and fair electoral process.

Social reform movement Aliran says that the voters have an important duty to remind BN that they cannot be bought over with ad hoc allocations, goodies, lunch and dinners.

Ad-hoc surveys, intelligence reports and bookies odds concur Anwar should win, but the main question is whether he can better or at least equal Wan Azizah's majority.

EC is seen to be departing from practice by using an ungazetted, but more recent electoral roll for tomorrow's polling.

Permatang Pauh An international election watchdog alleges that certain candidates in the Permatang Pauh by-election have utilised government machinery and resorted to money politics.

Permatang Pauh A youth organisation tells Indian voters not to fall for BN's 'cosmetic' gestures and urges them to vote for Anwar Ibrahim.

The remaining seven who were held during a protest yesterday have been moved to the North Seberang Perai district police headquarters.

updated 9.35pm Nine Hindraf leaders, including national co-ordinator TS Thanenthiran, were arrested for illegal demonstration outside a Chinese temple in Seberang Jaya, Penang.