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MCA 'snoop-squad' findings convincing?

MCA 'snoop-squad' findings convincing?

mca spy snoop squad analysis Will the findings of the three-member panel of inquiry into the alleged snoop squad come back to haunt MCA leaders during the party elections?
We need a more caring, innovative government

We need a more caring, innovative government

analysis The majority will agree that changing the government is much easier than changing their lifestyle and that Malaysians deserve a more caring, wise and innovative government.
PKR moves into new home on Sunday

PKR moves into new home on Sunday

pkr keadilan new headquaters office 050608 The opposition party is moving into a five-storey building in Tropicana, northwest of Kuala Lumpur, which will serve as its spanking new headquarters.
MCA eschewing democratic principles in leadership disputes

MCA eschewing democratic principles in leadership disputes

analysis 'The fish always rots in the head first', best described by Dr Ling Liong Sik, figuratively pointed to the 'leadership rot' that invariably begin from the highest level of the political leadership.
Snoop squad probe: Yap hits out at MCA chief

Snoop squad probe: Yap hits out at MCA chief

The former MCA veep also tells the probe team of his meetings with someone who did the job for the party president.
Dr M pressing self-destruct button?

Dr M pressing self-destruct button?

mahathir and umno analysis What really drives former strongman Dr Mahathir Mohamad has never been pinned down, and he continues to stump his critics even in retirement.
Ezam to make a timely move back to Umno

Ezam to make a timely move back to Umno

updated 3.07pm A reliable Umno source says that the party had been courting the former PKR strongman for sometime now.
Snoop squad - will the truth prevail?

Snoop squad - will the truth prevail?

analysis Those implicated will agree the issue is politically motivated. There are no victors in the dispute and the party will eventually be the major loser.

Yap to give snoop squad panel a miss

Yap to give snoop squad panel a miss

mca spy snoop squad The former MCA president says that his request for a new date as well as for more details on the panel's terms of reference have fallen on deaf ears.
MCA's clandestine squad to spy on political rivals

MCA's clandestine squad to spy on political rivals

mca spy snoop squad analysis It remains to be seen whether the three-man inquiry committee will be able to conduct its role to ensure that the truth on the ‘snoop controversy’ can emerge.

MCA kicks off Watergate-style probe

MCA kicks off Watergate-style probe

updated 9.20pm Wong Leong, the key witness in MCA snoop squad probe, today named the members of the clandestine group set up to spy on party rivals allegedly with full knowledge of the party president.
'Save MCA campaign' forges ahead

'Save MCA campaign' forges ahead

The organising committee is set to hold more activities nationwide due to overwhelming response from the party grassroots.

Snoop squad whistleblower to reveal all

Snoop squad whistleblower to reveal all

wong leong MCA veteran leader Wong Leong is expected to reveal all the details after his meeting today with the three-man committee set up to investigate the matter.

Dodgy record of MCA elections

Dodgy record of MCA elections

analysis In the annals of MCA, several of its presidential elections do no one proud, as many party veterans can recall.
'Dirty tricks' in MCA electioneering

'Dirty tricks' in MCA electioneering

analysis In times of leadership crises, a powerful party president would make strategic, if unethical, use of all resources to ensure that his team comes out on top.
MCA embroiled in another land scam

MCA embroiled in another land scam

The MCA Kapar division is alleging that the party treasurer Lau Yin Pin had made a false declaration about his place of residence in purchasing a land in Klang in 2005.
MCA's Catch-22 political marriage (Part 2)

MCA's Catch-22 political marriage (Part 2)

analysis The emergence of a two-party system will exert greater pressure on Barisan Nasional’s component parties to reform. MCA and Umno will be significantly affected.
MCA's Catch-22 political marriage (Part 1)

MCA's Catch-22 political marriage (Part 1)

analysis In 1952, MCA and Umno embarked on a marriage of communal convenience. Today, they are paying the price.
Perak MCA embroiled in controversial land deal

Perak MCA embroiled in controversial land deal

Details are emerging that the Ipoh Timur division had intended to make a tidy profit from the land deal by selling a portion of the land to a soy factory.
Pigs, politicking and pacesetters

Pigs, politicking and pacesetters

analysis Pakatan Rakyat is showing BN how to manage the pig-farming industry without the drama of race-based politicking.
MCA: Changing fortunes of leaders

MCA: Changing fortunes of leaders

analysis The party has never before been placed in a victimised position caused by its own fallible leadership.
Save MCA campaign kicks off in Ipoh

Save MCA campaign kicks off in Ipoh

anti ong gathering ipoh Party president Ong Ka Ting and his brother Ka Chuan, also the party secretary general, come under fire for leading the party to a appalling defeat in the recent general election.
Political culture under siege

Political culture under siege

new For once, many veteran politicians were treated like diapers and Malaysian voters had the courage to throw them out.
Blame-storming in MCA

Blame-storming in MCA

analysis If the leadership wants an explanation of its debacle in the general election, it can be found among those who are not part of the inner circle.