
Pakatan's political tweaks for rural votes
COMMENT
It should continue to strengthen its multicultural and ‘welfare state’ policies, not get into ethnic politics or vote buying.


COMMENT
If Pakatan Rakyat is to progress in the next election, it must expand its support among rural and suburban communities.






A new scheme by the state PKR pledges true partnership for native landowners in inclusive, participatory development.


Taib Mahmud's prediction for BN contrasts with PKR state leader Baru Bian, who feels Pakatan will win 11 to 13 parliamentary seats out of 31 at stake.

Sarawak land right activist Surik Anak Muntai will not give up his cause despite being attacked with machetes and clubs.



Sarawak BN is likely to lose Baram parliamentary seat to PKR in the polls, due to the fallout from the Baram dam project.




COMMENT
Religious affronts are likely to turn Sarawakian non-Muslim voters - and some Muslim voters - against the BN, in a tight GE.

ANTIDOTE
Police must establish if the Molotov attack on See Chee How's home was related to his work as a land rights lawyer.

While the Penan are among the poorest people in Malaysia, the Sarawak chief minister is said to have RM45 billion in his name.

ANTIDOTE
Winning this libel campaign over the HK firm Regent Star affair may resemble shifting deck chairs on the Titanic.


