Ki Mae Heussner

The main problem faced by the PKR-DAP-PAS government-in-waiting has been the choice of the deputy menteri besar.

The five opposition-led state governments will pursue business-friendly, free-market policies, assures PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim.

While it is true that Shahrizat’s reign saw the development of luxury condos and swank shopping centers, these pockets of wealth exist in stark contrast to the one-story flats occupied by many low-income families in the area.

Independent candidates are the recurring underdogs of Malaysian politics. Individuals contesting alone face nearly insurmountable odds - they almost never win.

More women are contesting the elections than ever before, but still account for less than 9 percent of the candidates.

Instead of a novice politician soliciting support for her race against a tried and true incumbent, Nurul Izzah looked like a celebrity graciously basking in a red carpet glow.

In yet another challenge to the integrity of the electoral roll, a candidate has discovered 26 unknown individuals registered as voters at her family’s home.

updated 7.30pm The DAP politician is fuming over posters which portray her as a 'loose woman'. A disappointed Kok says she expected more from a woman opponent.

The DAP politician is fuming over posters which portray her as a 'loose woman'. A disappointed Kok says she expected more from a woman opponent.

Penang Gerakan's Chia Kwang Chye says the people of Bukit Bendera want representatives who stay, and not those who treat the seat as a 'political playground'.

Jeff Ooi will make waves if he comes good in his first election outing, says a fellow-blogger.

In launching its state manifesto, the DAP secretary-general condemned the local government for refusing to listen to the concerns of Penang residents.