Chan Kok Leong

BN stars camp in to ensure victory

BN stars camp in to ensure victory

Permatang Pauh While Abdullah was nonchalant of Anwar's return to Parliament, he knows that the by-election in Permatang Pauh means more than that.
Arif Shah clarifies 'paid spy' issue

Arif Shah clarifies 'paid spy' issue

Permatang Pauh Each political party has its own spies but that does not mean they are buying votes, says BN candidate.
By-election: CM may declare holiday

By-election: CM may declare holiday

updated 7.50pm The Penang state government may declare next Tuesday a state holiday to allow voters to cast their ballots. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Spy vs Spy' in Permatang Pauh

'Spy vs Spy' in Permatang Pauh

Confusing the Malay voters, which form the majority in Permatang Pauh, with accusations from Anwar’s former comrades is sure to dent the PKR campaign. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR: We stand by our men in Perak

PKR: We stand by our men in Perak

PKR leaders defended their assemblymen arrested for corruption, counter-accusing the ACA of unfair conduct. They also questioned the agency's timing of the arrests.
Arif eyes a slim win

Arif eyes a slim win

arif shah omar shah Permatang Pauh The Barisan Nasional candidate is unperturbed by his underdog tag, and is quietly moving about garnering support. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Toh boost for Anwar

Toh boost for Anwar

Permatang Pauh The ex-Gerakan leader says that the agenda championed by PKR is similar to Gerakan and hence he is not betraying his former party by backing the opposition leader. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Toh quits Gerakan

Toh quits Gerakan

toh kin woon breaking news updated 6.20pm Barely a day after expressing his support for Anwar in the Permatang Pauh by-election, Dr Toh Kin Woon has resigned from his party.
Ex-Indonesian president believes Anwar is innocent

Ex-Indonesian president believes Anwar is innocent

updated 2.04pm Abdurrahman Wahid, popularly known as Gus Dur, said that that was his personal belief and said that it was also a view shared by many Indonesians.
UUCA amendments half baked

UUCA amendments half baked

Not good enough! A group of academics say that the amendments to the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 seem half hearted at best.
Saiful: Sodomy wasn't consensual

Saiful: Sodomy wasn't consensual

anwar ibrahim and saiful bukhari azlan updated 9.40pm Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan appeared in public today to swear on the Quran and denied he had consented to the alleged anal intercourse with Anwar Ibrahim. [VIDEO INSIDE]

PM: Arif Shah our best man

PM: Arif Shah our best man

abdullah ahmad badawi and arif shah omar shah The Seberang Jaya assemblyman was picked because Umno-BN believes he has the best chance to beat the opposition icon in Permatang Pauh.
PM: No fuel price reduction before Sept 1

PM: No fuel price reduction before Sept 1

updated 4.24pm Many have speculated that the government would announce new fuel prices just before the Permatang Pauh by-election which is on Aug 26.
Salahuddin: I'm against the use of ISA

Salahuddin: I'm against the use of ISA

The PAS Youth leader claims that he did not call for Bar Council members to be cited under ISA for organising a forum on conversion.
Ambiga stands firm amidst ISA calls

Ambiga stands firm amidst ISA calls

ambiga sreenevasan Bar Council chairperson Ambiga Sreenevasan says the powerful body with 13,000 membership will continue to do what it thinks is best for the public and its members.
PAS opposes Bar's Islam forum

PAS opposes Bar's Islam forum

The party joins the bandwagon of Islamic groups opposed to the Bar Council's public forum on Article 121 (1A) of the Federal Constitution.
Permatang Pauh: By-election  Aug 26

Permatang Pauh: By-election Aug 26

permatang pauh by election updated 2.35pm The Permatang Pauh by-election will be held in three weeks. EC today announced that polling day is on Aug 26 with a 10-day campaigning period. [VIDEO INSIDE]
BN will not give Anwar an easy run in by-election

BN will not give Anwar an easy run in by-election

updated 8.15pm Deputy Prime Minister Najib brushes aside calls made by several Umno leaders to just give a walkover to Anwar as the seat seems unwinnable. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Cops wrap up sodomy probe, up to AG to act

Cops wrap up sodomy probe, up to AG to act

updated 5.55pm Home Minister Syed Hamid says the police have completed their investigations into the sodomy accusation against Anwar Ibrahim.
Wee unfazed by false SMS

Wee unfazed by false SMS

updating 7.20pm Text messages are circulating that the MCA Youth secretary-general would be resigning from all posts, ostensibly for being involved with a student from China.
He seeks trial in people's court, says Abdul Latiff

He seeks trial in people's court, says Abdul Latiff

It's all a ploy to switch a trial by a court of law to a court of public opinion according to the deputy health minister today.
Saiful's uncle rubbishes leaked medical report

Saiful's uncle rubbishes leaked medical report

saiful bukhari uncle pet Uncle Pet, as he is known, nevertheless concedes that his nephew had initially gone to Pusrawi before heading to Hospital Kuala Lumpur. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Sapp to reply show cause tomorrow

Sapp to reply show cause tomorrow

breaking news But Sabah party does not intend to back down from its earlier decision to back no-confidence motion against PM.
PM confirms power share deal with PAS

PM confirms power share deal with PAS

updated 7.50pm He says Umno offered to share power with PAS in Selangor after the general election as it was within its rights as the incumbent state government.