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Abdullah: Umno is not a bully

Abdullah: Umno is not a bully

updated 2.45pm The premier, in rebutting a remark made by the outgoing MCA chief, has denied that Umno has ever ‘bullied’ other component parties at their expense.
'Arrest Khairy under ISA'

'Arrest Khairy under ISA'

Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin, who was one of the VIPs present at the MCA Youth assembly, came under fire from a Perak delegate.
Liow: Review social contract from time to time

Liow: Review social contract from time to time

Despite a stern reminder by the Malay rulers yesterday that the social contract should not be questioned, the outgoing MCA Youth chief says it should be looked at from time to time to safeguard national unity.

MCA wants second deputy BN chief's post

MCA wants second deputy BN chief's post

breaking news updated 2.40pm Outgoing MCA Youth chief Liow Tiong Lai demands that a second deputy BN chairperson's post be created to accommodate the Chinese-based party. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Kit Siang stands by 'meddling AG' claim

Kit Siang stands by 'meddling AG' claim

The opposition stalwart says he will not retract his claim made in Parliament yesterday that Abdul Gani Patail had abused his power to fabricate evidence in Anwar’s trials 10 years ago.
AG's meddling 'confirmed' in Anwar trials

AG's meddling 'confirmed' in Anwar trials

gani patail ghani patail updated 8pm A high-level probe is said to have concluded that AG Abdul Gani Patail had abused his power to fabricate evidence in Anwar’s trials 10 years ago. However a minister denies this.
Najib: No abuse of power in SMS, will explain chopper deal

Najib: No abuse of power in SMS, will explain chopper deal

updated 7.30pm The newly-minted finance minister also says that he will announce special measures next Monday to weather the current global economic crisis. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Investigate Najib over text-messages'

'Investigate Najib over text-messages'

The deputy premier should not be shielded in the wake of allegations of text-messages exchanged purportedly between him and a senior lawyer, says Anwar Ibrahim.
New mechanism for fuel-price adjustment?

New mechanism for fuel-price adjustment?

Fuel prices may soon be reviewed more frequently than once a month, says domestic trade and consumer affairs minister Shahrir Abdul Samad.
Anwar calls for a fresh budget

Anwar calls for a fresh budget

anwar ibrahim and najib updated 4pm The opposition leader argues that MPs cannot debate an 'outdated budget' which was presented more than a month ago. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PM: I cannot implement all reforms

PM: I cannot implement all reforms

The prime minister, who is scheduled to hand over the reign to his deputy Najib Abdul Razak next March, concedes he has been unable to carry out all the promised reforms.

Surprise in Parliament on Monday?

Surprise in Parliament on Monday?

No big surprise is expected to take place when Parliament reconvenes after a one-month break next Monday as the opposition confirms it has yet to file in any no-confidence motion.

BN mulls new multi-racial group

BN mulls new multi-racial group

Gerakan 21st NDC updated 2.45pm Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has mooted the idea of creating a new group within Barisan Nasional to allow for direct membership into the ruling coalition.

Ex-cop: How AG interfered in 'black eye' case

Ex-cop: How AG interfered in 'black eye' case

A retired police officer who led the probe team on the 1998 infamous ‘black eye’ incident relates how AG Abdul Gani Patail ‘tampered’ with evidence relating to the injury to Anwar Ibrahim.
Court lifts gag order over AG's role

Court lifts gag order over AG's role

updated 7.40pm The KL Sessions Court has lifted a gag order against publishing details of AG Abdul Gani Patail’s alleged involvement in tampering with evidence in Anwar Ibrahim’s trials 10 years ago.
PM-designate ticked off for his silence on reforms

PM-designate ticked off for his silence on reforms

anwar ibrahim and najib tun razak updated 5.45pm ‘He never talked about reforms of the judiciary, free media, and democratic process... These are all worrying signs,' said the opposition leader.
Media gag on Abdul Gani's role

Media gag on Abdul Gani's role

gani patail ghani patail updated 7pm The Sessions judge has issued a gag order to stop publication of details of AG Abdul Gani’s alleged involvement in tampering with evidence in Anwar Ibrahim’s trials 10 years ago.
Sodomy trial: High Court rejects prosecution bid

Sodomy trial: High Court rejects prosecution bid

updated 4.25pm The application was against the Sessions Court decision yesterday which allowed Anwar's lawyers to submit against the proposed transfer of the case to the High Court.
Anwar clears first hurdle in sodomy trial

Anwar clears first hurdle in sodomy trial

anwar ibrahim and saiful bukhari azlan updated 7.55pm The court rules in his favour by rejecting a preliminary objection by the prosecution, paving the way for the opposition leader to argue why he is against the transfer of his case to a higher court.
Is Zahid a check on Muhyiddin?

Is Zahid a check on Muhyiddin?

ahmad zahid hamidi Relatively junior Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s surprise announcement to contest for the party’s No 2 post has stirred up more excitement over the Umno polls in March.
Police report on 'teach Kok a lesson' SMS

Police report on 'teach Kok a lesson' SMS

teresa kok A DAP member lodges a police report after receiving text-messages containing ‘offensive remarks’ against Seputeh MP and Selangor exco Teresa Kok.
'Musical chairs' in Umno transition plan

'Musical chairs' in Umno transition plan

Abdullah’s days are numbered, and other key figures will potentially lose out too when he steps down from the party. Analysts pick those who may have to bear the consequences.
Q&A: You can go on guessing, says Pak Lah

Q&A: You can go on guessing, says Pak Lah

Pressed on the exact date of his resignation during the press conference today, the prime minister tells close to 100 journalists that they can keep on guessing. [VIDEO INSIDE]
AGM postponed, PM may quit in March

AGM postponed, PM may quit in March

updated 4.20pm Umno supreme council dealt a blow to Abdullah by putting off party polls to March next year in the bid to force the party leader to hand over power to his deputy in six months.