Beh Lih Yi

As soon as he took his seat which faces Abdullah directly, Anwar was seen smiling at Abdullah and the premier acknowledged the gesture in their first meeting, after 10 years, in Parliament yesterday.

With reaction from other Pakatan leaders Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim has given the thumbs-down for the Budget 2009, saying that fundamental flaws exist. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The second reading of the controversial DNA Identification Bill was passed today under protest after new Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim led a walkout of Pakatan MPs. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Now that his ticket to the Parliament is in the bag, the PKR leader wants to concentrate on his reform agenda in line with the people's demand for fundamental changes.

The EC's decision to deny space for a PC added further frustration for the journalists who were already upset with the overzealous attitude of Anwar's bodyguards. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Permatang Pauh interview There is no better government than the BN to represent the people, says the ruling coalition's candidate Arif Shah Omar Shah. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Permatang Pauh The state police chief says that extra measures have been put in place to spot and stop any potential troubles from brewing during polling tomorrow.

Permatang Pauh Confusion reign over the status of 700 voters and was left unanswered at a heated Election Commission press conference today. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Permatang Pauh MCA's Ng Yen Yen today handed out RM200 each to 156 elderly people, and then reminded them to remember to vote for BN.

Permatang Pauh The two men, both of whom are considered ‘PM-in-waiting’, campaigned at the same market this morning in the final push for votes. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Permatang Pauh With less than 48 hours to go before Permatang Pauh voters cast their vote, the BN candidate has a bold prediction.

Permatang Pauh Stacks of ‘fake’ leaflets, purportedly released by groups from within PAS and PKR itself, attacking Anwar were found during a visit to several BN campaign offices.

Permatang Pauh An obvious underdog in the contest, the BN now appears to be gaining some momentum after a week-long campaign as Khairy and ex-PKR leaders continue their attacks on Anwar.

analysis The final four days of the campaign will see both BN and PKR battling it out in the Malay heartlands, changing focus and strategies.

Permatang Pauh The Umno Youth deputy chief trains his guns on the opposition leader. He says the by-election is a mission to save the country from Anwar. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Permatang Pauh It's time to separate the men from the boys. With the fight shifting into higher gear, Anwar supporters are now focusing on deputy premier Najib.

Permatang Pauh Is BN's campaign all about being a better version of Anwar Ibrahim's 'Merdekakan Rakyat'? Information about the campaign suggests that. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The Gerakan acting president, who is saddened over the departure of the ‘very important leader' from the party, however says he is not expecting more leaders to follow suit.

The third candidate in the three-cornered battle says he has his own style even as his high-profile rivals lock themselves into one of the toughest by-election fights ever.

The BN candidate denies he was in any way linked to his tycoon brother Amin Shah Omar Shah's involvement in a controversial RM24.3 billion defence deal of high-tech vessels.

Permatang Pauh by-election Anwar says Ezam is the one who has all this while been claiming to have custody of the six boxes of documents containing evidence of high-level government corruption.

Anwar Ibrahim thanks his Gerakan 'friend' Dr Toh Kin Woon for the support, saying it is a sign that even his political foes will finally accept a party with principles.

BN ‘weapon' Ezam challenges Anwar to reveal the contents of the six boxes of documents the latter claims to have containing evidence of high-level corruption.