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MPSP controversy caused by PKR negligence

MPSP controversy caused by PKR negligence

With that and coupled with Mansor's timely arrival, PKR believes it can finally put its house in order and take on DAP.
PKR rebuffs CM's demands to sack councillor

PKR rebuffs CM's demands to sack councillor

updated 10pm In a fiery two-hour meeting, some 30 PKR representatives backed whip councillor Johari Kassim and rejected CM Guan Eng's call for the former to be sacked.
Crisis deepens in Penang Pakatan

Crisis deepens in Penang Pakatan

updated 3.25pm Two state DAP leaders today put more pressure of eight PKR councillors to just resign if they were unhappy with the state's appointment of a civil servant as a council head.
Fairus says it again: I quit

Fairus says it again: I quit

updated 6.15pm Former Penang DCM Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin has reiterated his resignation as Penanti assemblyperson in a press statement today.
Anwar: Fairus stays despite tempting offers

Anwar: Fairus stays despite tempting offers

Anwar said the embattled former Penang DCM was lured with millions of ringgit by certain quarters to defect.
Penanti polls: PKR has the upper hand

Penanti polls: PKR has the upper hand

While Umno has a strong presence in the constituency, it would take a brave person to bet against a PKR victory.
'If money politics is not corruption, theft is not a crime'

'If money politics is not corruption, theft is not a crime'

The Penang CM has blasted Umno's warped logic in claiming that money politics, an euphemism for vote buying, does not amount to a corrupt practice.
Weekend bash in Penang to mark March 8 victory

Weekend bash in Penang to mark March 8 victory

When Pakatan Rakyat swept Penang on March 8 last year, the celebration was somehow subdued. What should have been the biggest and grandest electoral victory bash never took place.
Political vengeance - BN vs Pakatan

Political vengeance - BN vs Pakatan

Recent scandals affecting Pakatan reflect a wrath of vengeance by rival BN and the way out for the opposition coalition is to work hard and prove itself, say ex-DAP leaders.
Karpal takes MACC chief to task

Karpal takes MACC chief to task

The opposition stalwart says Ahmad Said Hamdan’s statement that there was evidence of alleged wrongdoing on the Selangor MB’s part is a clear violation of the law.

Karpal gets bullets in the mail

Karpal gets bullets in the mail

karpal singh live 9mm bullets warning letter on sultan and malay rights 200209 breaking news updated 7.05pm A handwritten note warns the renowned lawyer not to challenge the Malays and the royalty. It was accompanied by two bullets.
No, Pak Lah, fresh polls is the best solution

No, Pak Lah, fresh polls is the best solution

An election would end the turmoil and restore political stability in Perak, says an USM lecturer from the School of Social Sciences.
Former rep may contest Bukit Selambau

Former rep may contest Bukit Selambau

Sources said MIC chief Samy Vellu was seriously considering nominating V Saravanan, seen as the man with best chance to wrest back the seat from PKR.
Experts: New Perak gov't will be shaky

Experts: New Perak gov't will be shaky

Political analysts are warning that BN’s takeover of the state government through the back door is unethical and will only spell trouble for Perak.

Najib behind 'disappearance' of PKR men: Anwar

Najib behind 'disappearance' of PKR men: Anwar

Anwar took a swipe at the PM-in-waiting for proving to be an expert in 'safeguarding and protecting' missing persons.
Penang gov't to sever contract lifeline

Penang gov't to sever contract lifeline

Many Umno-linked companies have enjoyed a monopoly of municipality contracts in Seberang Perai, but all this is about to change.
No to civil servants as Penang councillors

No to civil servants as Penang councillors

The state will no longer appoint them to the positions but will instead allocate the places to politicians in a move towards restoring the ‘third vote’.
Guan Eng's new year resolution - be nice

Guan Eng's new year resolution - be nice

The Penang chief minister seeks to control his sharp tongue and inject more diplomacy into his dealings with the federal government.
1,500 rally to defend Malay rights, ISA

1,500 rally to defend Malay rights, ISA

Protesters in Penang today called on Malay rulers to revoke the citizenship of Malaysians who dispute Malay special rights.
Pakatan to form youth movement

Pakatan to form youth movement

DAP Youth wants to take the lead in forming Pakatan national and state youth committees so as to create better understanding and cooperation among its coalition partners.
'Show proof on Anwar'

'Show proof on Anwar'

lim guan eng Penang CM Lim Guan Eng wants Gerakan leader Dr Teng Hock Nan to stop linking Anwar Ibrahim to the controversies surrounding the Seberang Perai Municipal Council.

Anwar: We don't need another landslide report

Anwar: We don't need another landslide report

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 ‘We've already had one for the past 15 years,’ said Anwar, who as DPM was in charge of the search-and-rescue and relief operations in the Highland Towers tragedy.
Arsonists torch Jerit bicycles

Arsonists torch Jerit bicycles

breaking news At least eight bicycles were damaged by the fire which was set by arsonists at about 3am in mainland Penang where the cyclists have stopped for the night.
Penang to monitor hillside development

Penang to monitor hillside development

Shaken by the tragic events in Bukit Antarabangsa, the CM wants immediate inspections on hillside developments in the island, especially in Batu Ferringhi and Penang Hill.