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Umno polls in Dec, Ahmad backed as MB

Umno polls in Dec, Ahmad backed as MB

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah concerned worried updated 9.45pm Two important decisions were made at the supreme council - the decision not to defer party polls and to support the palace-backed Ahmad Said's appointment as Terengganu menteri besar.

Q&A First Madam Opposition: It's a daunting task

Q&A First Madam Opposition: It's a daunting task

Malaysia’s first female parliamentary Opposition Leader talks about her new role, the need to strengthen ties among the three opposition parties, the possibility of her not quitting politics as yet and the opposition’s First Family.
No rush for hubby to contest, says Azizah

No rush for hubby to contest, says Azizah

wan azizah exclusive Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail says her husband will not stand in a by-election immediately after April 15 as their priority now is to work on the possibility of forming the next government. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Idris apologises to sultan

Idris apologises to sultan

breaking news updated 9pm A repentant Idris Jusoh says he will accept all possibilities, including foregoing his post. But also takes a swipe at Ahmad Said’s appointment, calling it 'unlawful' and 'unconstitutional'.
We serve all, says Perak's PAS MB

We serve all, says Perak's PAS MB

He said this in response to concerns that the rights of the Malays will be undermined and the protest against the state’s executive council line-up.

Hisham: Time not right for Ku Li to go for No 1

Hisham: Time not right for Ku Li to go for No 1

hishamuddin hussein The Umno Youth chief poured cold water on Razaleigh’s idea and said the Youth wing will not support the veteran politician’s bid to challenge the party’s boss.
Shahrir: We need more aggressive ministers

Shahrir: We need more aggressive ministers

The newly-minted domestic trade and consumer affairs minister says his first task is to obtain feedback from consumer NGOs amid grouses over the rising living cost.
BN won't be toppled, says Abdullah

BN won't be toppled, says Abdullah

The premier says the government and his party remain strong and united in the wake of speculations that it may be 'toppled' by a string of crossovers by BN reps to the oppositions.
Guan Eng: These are not populist policies

Guan Eng: These are not populist policies

The move to waive summonses and to appoint a Malay and an Indian as DCMs are not meant to be populist policies, says the new Penang chief minister.
Penang CM slams PM, denies stoking racial tension

Penang CM slams PM, denies stoking racial tension

lim guan eng and penang ‘I said we will have an open-tender system. What’s the problem with that? Unless Abdullah doesn’t like open tenders but corruption, cronyism and inefficiency.’
PGCC project 'not even approved yet'

PGCC project 'not even approved yet'

There is a major defect with the RM25 billion development project in Penang - local government agencies have not approved it to date.
Penang: Mohd Fairus, Ramasamy deputy CMs

Penang: Mohd Fairus, Ramasamy deputy CMs

updated 3.55pm The decision to appoint a Malay and an Indian as deputy CMs was to have a state leadership which represents all communities.
Lim: From ex-prisoner to Penang CM

Lim: From ex-prisoner to Penang CM

‘When you are in jail, you lose all your humility. You have to fight everyday to stop yourself from turning into a mere digit,’ says the new Penang CM who was officially sworn in today.
Guan Eng sworn in as Penang CM

Guan Eng sworn in as Penang CM

updated 7.45pm The newly-minted Penang chief minister unveils a set of new initiatives for the state including doing away with NEP in favour of non-racially-based policies.
Mukhriz's press conference causes a stir

Mukhriz's press conference causes a stir

It was said he would come out openly to echo his father's call for Abdullah to quit but when it took place after a 90-minute delay, it was an anti-climax.
Tsu Koon offers to quit as Gerakan chief

Tsu Koon offers to quit as Gerakan chief

updated 8pm This comes after the Gerakan’s dismal performance in the election yesterday which saw it losing the state government.
No rigging: Anwar says PM 'lying'

No rigging: Anwar says PM 'lying'

According to the PKR leader, the PM is concerned about intelligence reports which indicate that the opposition has grown in popularity.
DAP accuses BN of playing fear tactic

DAP accuses BN of playing fear tactic

dap fear tactic pc 070308 banner Fear is being instilled among the Chinese voters in Penang, warning that a DAP rise would see the lost of the Chinese chief ministerial post.
Penang: So near, yet so far for opposition

Penang: So near, yet so far for opposition

analysis It looks set to take up to eight more state seats in Penang, which would bring its total of 10 since 2004, but this will not be enough to unseat Barisan Nasional.
Ruling coalition bashes Anwar, Guan Eng

Ruling coalition bashes Anwar, Guan Eng

BN top guns gathered in Penang last night in a show of force to turn a 3,500-strong rally into an session bashing opposition figures Anwar Ibrahim and Lim Guan Eng.
Motorola, toll issues: Opposition demands answers

Motorola, toll issues: Opposition demands answers

Koh continues to come under intense fire over the controversial Motorola deal and an impeding toll hike at the Penang bridge.
Koh defends Motorola deal

Koh defends Motorola deal

Confirming his controversial move to keep the company in Penang, Dr Koh Tsu Koon denied that it was politically motivated.
No announcement on Penang CM for now

No announcement on Penang CM for now

koh tsu koon and penang updated 6.10pm Outgoing chief minister Dr Koh Tsu Koon says this is to 'cool-off' the intense speculation on the issue so that candidates can focus on their respective election campaigns.
Hock Nan: I was told be prepared to be CM

Hock Nan: I was told be prepared to be CM

The senior Gerakan leader says this is in relation to the possibility that he would be named the next Penang chief minister.