Wong Choon Mei

Umno top guns advance after hectic weekend

Umno leaders aspiring for top party posts mostly made progress over the weekend, with many securing the minimum nominations needed to stand for election next March.

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DPM unveils manifesto for top Umno job

umno and najib Najib, en-route to the Umno topmost post and the country's premiership, unveils his manifesto promising to defend till the last drop of his blood the supremacy of the Malays .

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Racial politics, Najib, ISA and Hindraf in focus

Emotions may run high next week as racial issues and communal politics come to the fore, with Umno nominations in full swing and as BN partners protest the continued use of the ISA.

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Intrigue at Umno to topple Abdullah

To some, shifting Umno polls back to December is to shorten the campaigning period, not to oust Abdullah. Yet the PM himself has doubts and conspiracy theories abound in the intrigue-laden party.

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Cheaper fuel, but what about food?

Malaysians gave the thumbs-up to the latest cut in fuel prices, but blasted the government for not doing enough to keep food prices down.

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Shares rise 1.6%, but what's the backup plan

updated 6.30 pm Shares rebounded a second day in line with international markets, but local investors slam the govt's lack of backup plans to protect the economy from a spreading global crisis.

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Umno nominations resume, eye on Khairy

The focus is now very much on the Youth candidates Mukhriz, Khairy and Khir Toyo, while Wanita aspirants Rafidah and Shahrizat are also closely followed.

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Shares up 1.8% on relief rally

updated 7.10pm As expected, Malaysian shares staged a relief rally, but dealers are unconvinced of a sustained turnaround in the absence of concrete govt measures to deflect the global crisis.

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All eyes on Najib to shore up market confidence

updated 10.30 pm Another week of turbulent markets is in store after the G7 failed to produce specific plans, leaving Malaysians to wonder if new finance minister Najib has solutions to keep the worst at bay.

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Najib must turn to senior leaders

The outspoken comments from ex-premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad are likely to send a shiver across a large section of the country, fearing a return to authoritarian rule.

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Black Friday for Asian bourses, KLCI down 3.6 pct

Malaysian shares plunged nearly four percent on Friday, as huge overnight losses on Wall Street triggered a domino effect in Asia.

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VP race hots up, more posts eyed

breaking news updated 8.30 pm The race for the Umno vice- presidency is drawing one of the biggest line-ups ever seen as members bet on an increase in the number of posts available.

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Abdullah - short stay and weak legacy

Despite five years of mostly ineffectual performance, Abdullah will be fondly remembered for being the first PM to give the country greater democratic space.

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Malaysian shares tumble 2.7 pct

Updated 7.30 pm Malaysian shares dived in tandem with other regional bourses on growing realisaton the financial turmoil in the US and Europe was spreading and a recession may be inevitable.

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And can he overcome Altantuya, NEP?

As he prepares to succeed to the Umno presidency and the premiership, Najib will face scrutiny over two issues - the murder of a Mongolian national and the New Economic Policy.

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In for a hectic week as PM decides

Umno top guns get started on what is expected to be a gruelling marathon for the top party posts regardless of whether the PM decides to defend his presidency or not.

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All eyes on PM as he weighs his options

The countdown begins for the embattled PM to tell the nation his decision - will he step down in March or will he fight to stay on another term as Umno leader.

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PM unfazed by 'quit now' calls

The PM and his deputy have rejected calls from a few supreme council members for an early power transition and instead will defend their respective posts this December.

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Mahathir wants ringgit re-pegged

Mahathir, a former finance minister, argued that a peg would be able to lessen the effect of the global slowdown on the ringgit.

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Pak Lah-Anwar impasse headed for a climax

The standoff between Abdullah and Anwar may come to a head soon, with both sides finding a way forward after the PM assured he would not use the ISA against the opposition leader.

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Najib expected to bring new blood into Finance Ministry

updated 5.35pm The DPM, who was made finance minister, is expected to rely on a group of high-level experts, including his brother Nazir, the CIMB banking group CEO.

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Abdullah moves quickly to shore up power

The prime minister, who swapped his finance portfolio for his deputy's defence post, is seen moving quickly to shore up power ahead of challenges to his political position.

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M'sian shares dive on ISA scare

Malaysian shares lost 1.52 percent by midday, amid increasing fears of rising political turmoil following a government crackdown after market-close last week.

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Abdullah under siege to quit

The battle-weary PM is under pressure to quit by the year-end after Friday's shock crackdown backfired, allowing his political rivals to finally oust him from office.

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