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Name DCM 1 in 48 hours, CM tells Anwar

Name DCM 1 in 48 hours, CM tells Anwar

The PKR leadership should name its nominee for the deputy chief minister 1 post in Penang within the next 48 hours to thwart unnecessary speculations.
Resolve sensitive issues fast, PM urged

Resolve sensitive issues fast, PM urged

Penang MIC Youth is of the opinion that Najib should not sweep major issues, especially those affecting the people's sensitivity, under the carpet.
CM questions MACC's independence

CM questions MACC's independence

The Penang CM says he cannot chew the reasons as to why the anti-corruption watchdog drags its feet when it comes to allegations against BN leaders.
DCM post: Guessing game still on

DCM post: Guessing game still on

Anwar Ibrahim has asked for a week to decide on his choice for the Penang DCM 1 post. Meanwhile, speculations are still aplenty on the island state.

BN must learn fast to stay relevant

BN must learn fast to stay relevant

analysis The by-elections also revealed that BN has lost vast grounds among the non-Malay voters, raising questions on the relevance of MCA and MIC.

Penang might face a 'Fairus' dilemma

Penang might face a 'Fairus' dilemma

The Pakatan state gov't is concerned about rumours that outgoing DCM I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin will be declaring himself as an independent assemblyperson.

Observers: Pakatan still has the edge in both 'bukits'

Observers: Pakatan still has the edge in both 'bukits'

analysis However, the Pakatan majority margins in Bukit Selambau and Bukit Gantang could be affected by lower voters’ turnout.
Differences set aside to battle 'common foe'

Differences set aside to battle 'common foe'

Hindraf grassroots leaders and supporters have called a truce in order to back Pakatan candidates in next Tuesday's by-elections.
Waythamoorthy's stand divides Penang Hindraf leaders

Waythamoorthy's stand divides Penang Hindraf leaders

The Hindu Rights Action Force chairperson’s open support for all Pakatan candidates in next week’s by-elections in the country met mixed reactions from two leaders in Penang.
Sarala banking on flower power to win

Sarala banking on flower power to win

Bukit Selambau Being the only female candidate, the former PPP leader thinks she can garner the support of her ‘sisters', who make about 60 percent of the voters in Bukit Selambau.
Hindraf to back PKR's Manikumar

Hindraf to back PKR's Manikumar

p waythamoorthy Waythamoorthy quashed talks that Hindraf supporters will boycott the PKR candidate in Bukit Selambau after one of its leaders was not picked to contest the seat.
Kit Siang: Najib should clear his name first

Kit Siang: Najib should clear his name first

Bukit Selambau The jury is still out on whether the newly-elected Umno president was the ‘right man’ to helm Putrajaya.
Hindraf will not help PKR's Manikumar

Hindraf will not help PKR's Manikumar

Bukit Selambau No army of orange T-shirt electoral soldiers will descend on Bkt Selambau to support the PKR candidate as Hindraf will instead help PAS at Bkt Gantang.
It's an open contest, says analyst

It's an open contest, says analyst

Although the groundswell may favour Pakatan, the week-long campaign will determine whether ground sentiments will translate into votes.
PKR may lose out on crucial Indian vote bank

PKR may lose out on crucial Indian vote bank

By-election To win over Indian support, Pakatan leaders are reminding voters that Manikumar would be made an executive councillor if he wins.

Waythamoorthy's heart surgery postponed

Waythamoorthy's heart surgery postponed

waythamoorthy in hospital in london 050309 The surgery which was supposed to have been performed on Monday has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, providing the Hindraf leader is strong enough.

PKR under pressure over Bkt Selambau candidate

PKR under pressure over Bkt Selambau candidate

Supporters of one prospective candidate may exercise their Plan B if the party fails to choose him over the other three said to be on the shortlist.
'Kulim massacre': A family's nightmare

'Kulim massacre': A family's nightmare

R Dilip Kumar’s mother disputes the reason cited by police for shooting him dead at a house on Feb 17, saying he was no criminal.
Aggressive police action against language march slammed

Aggressive police action against language march slammed

anti ppsmi rally 070209 run from tear-gas 02 Water cannons and tear gas were used on 8,000 people taking part in a peaceful language protest march in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
PKR boss furious over youth leader's 'media stunt'

PKR boss furious over youth leader's 'media stunt'

Amizudin Ahmat had alleged last Friday that two party leaders have received bribes from three quarries in Penang.
A year later, Guan Eng soldiers on

A year later, Guan Eng soldiers on

March 8 anniversary Happily for the rookie chief minister of Penang, his government has done reasonably well but as always, the people expect more.
Hindraf leader for surgery in UK

Hindraf leader for surgery in UK

waythamoorthy in hospital in london 050309 Meanwhile, local Hindraf leaders, members and supporters will hold a special prayer session in Hindu temples across the country on Sunday night.
Memo to UN on 'cops killing Indians'

Memo to UN on 'cops killing Indians'

'It is actually a turkey shoot like in the wild wild west'. This is how B Kalaivanar, who will lead some 1,000 Kedah PKR Indians to the UN office, describes the manner in which the police handle Indian crime suspects.
Rights activist slams 'brutal cops'

Rights activist slams 'brutal cops'

The police should avoid being ‘misused’ by the government and the Umno elite, said the Penang-based human rights activist.