Huge turnout at carnival shows support for BN, says Zin
(The Star) - The turnout of 500,000 visitors at Karnival Sayangi Selangor indicates growing support for Barisan Nasional, said state coordinator Datuk Seri Mohd Zin Mohamed.
Workers left to pick up mounds of trash after New Year revelry ends
(The Star) - The party's over but while the hundreds of thousands of revellers went back home to enjoy their morning sleep-in after the night's New Year bash, hundreds of others had to stay up and…
Find mystery lawyer behind Bala’s second SD first, Bar Council told
Lawyer Americk Singh Sidhu has lashed out at the Bar Council for allegedly dragging its feet over the identity of the mystery lawyer. Debra Chong, The Malaysian Insider The Bar Council was today…
Claiming credit for other people’s work
Sure, we fight for freedom of speech. And that is one of the reasons why we oppose Umno and Barisan Nasional -- because we want freedom of speech. But freedom of speech means you are free…
For BN and PR, fresh candidates a must in Election 2013
New voters make up one in five among Malaysia 13.1 million registered voters, with a total of 2.9 million registering between this year and 2008, when the last general election was held. This new…
Anti-Lynas gathering fails to draw crowd
(Bernama) -- A peaceful gathering organised by the Himpunan Hijau anti-Lynas group in front of the Gebeng industrial area here last night failed to draw the anticipated participation when only 500…
Portal claims hunger strikers seen eating
(The Star) - Anti-Lynas protesters on a 100-hour hunger strike at Dataran Merdeka have allegedly been caught on camera sneaking out to eat.
Malaysia’s strong economy and new politics
Mohamed Ariff, INCEIF, East Asia ForumSurprisingly, the Malaysian economy could grow at a creditable pace in 2012, despite dismal export performance associated with the slow expansion of the US…
Leaving God
Adelyn Yeoh, The Malaysian Insider For the last couple of years, I have had an obsession about God and our fragile existence. At this point, I want to make the distinction between faith and…
Resolving contradictions within Pakatan Rakyat
Apang, Hornbill Unleashed The Barisan Nasional or BN is the “known devil” among large sections of Malaysians, while to others, the BN seems to be angelic. In electoral terms, there will always be a…
In final leg before polls, Bersih to train Malaysians to spot GE13 fraud
Clara Chooi, The Malaysian Insider Fraudsters will have to tread carefully during the 13th general election as thousands of extra pairs of trained eyes will be helping the Election Commission (EC)…
BR1M will likely boost BN’s chances in the next election
Zurairi AR, The Malaysian Insider As the federal government prepares to hand out cash aid to millions of Malaysian households in the next few weeks, the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition is set to be…
Buku berkaitan pengelibatan Deepak dalam akaun bersumpah mula diedar
Mohd Farhan Darwis, The Malaysian Insider Seperti yang dijanjikan, buku berkaitan pengelibatan peniaga karpet Deepak Jaikishan dalam penukaran akuan bersumpah pertama kepada yang kedua P.…
The Church & Allah
KTemoc Konsiders I'm not surprised by the adverse feedback I've received regarding my post Now, who are the Arab wannabes? here as well as at Malaysia-Today, because firstly, it’s an issue related…
‘Allah’ belongs only to Muslims and Islam: Jakim
(Bernama) - The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) today repeated its stand that the word 'Allah' is a holy word that belongs only to Muslims and Islam and cannot apply to non-Muslims…
Seeing is believing
Note one thing: your perception is influenced by your values and standards. It is not about what the other person is. It is about what you are. If you think drinking is bad then your perception…
DAP Protestors Caught Eating During Hunger Protest!
STOP THE LIES What a bunch of scums! These Anti-Lynas protestors attempted to fool their zombie supporters and the press that they were staging a hunger protest.
Pakatan yakin dapat 35 dari 60 kerusi Dun Sabah
"Selain itu juga 15 kerusi parlimen akan turut kita perolehi bagi membantu Pakatan Rakyat menawan Putrajaya," jelas beliau kepada Harakahdaily.(Harakah) - Pakatan Rakyat Sabah yakin dapat menawan…
Be realistic with seat demands, Anwar urges SAPP
Ida Lim, The Malaysian Insider Hard-nosed Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) negotiators may jeopardise Pakatan Rakyat’s (PR) bid to make inroads into the east Malaysian state considered a key Barisan…
‘Endorse our blueprint if you want our support’
Hindraf is not prepared to give any political block free lunch as it did in 2008 general election. Athi Shankar, FMT Hindraf Makkal Sakti will only support a political coalition that gives written…
‘Hisham’s liaison officer more powerful than IGP’
MyWatch is claiming that the Home Minister's special liaison officer has powers to bypass the Inspector-General of Police himself. Teoh El Sen, FMT Anti-crime watchdog MyWatch alleged today that a…
Sabah DAP will bury hatchet with SAPP if…
Sabah DAP totally agrees with Anwar’s comment that each party should not demand too much during seat negotiations. Queville To, FMT KOTA KINABALU: Sabah DAP has urged Sabah opposition parties, Sabah…
Standards of evidence
Can you respect my different political faith and beliefs the same way you respect my different religious faith and beliefs, asks Raja Petra.Faith, in a way, can be described as the word to explain…
Umno looks to penetrate Permatang Pauh
Party insiders say Najib may opt for a more credible candidate with strong oratory skills and sound financial background. Athi Shankar, FMT PENANG: Local Umno is quietly confident of penetrating into…
Why is the court trying to block Rosli from giving his statement?
What is it that the court is trying to block Rosli from revealing? How will Rosli’s testimony hurt those who walk in the corridors of power? We should be concerned about what they are…
Dubious backers of regime change
AS Malaysia prepares for a general election, distrust of the political opposition and accusations of foreign interference have been major talking points in the political frequencies emanating from…
MCA bantah harga siling telefon pintar RM500
Mohd Farhan Darwis, The Malaysian Insider MCA menyuarakan bantahan terhadap penetapan harga siling telefon pintar bagi rebat RM200 kerana golongan belia hanya akan mendapat telefon pintar “cikai”…
Soi Lek kecewa dengan blogger Umno, dakwa tidak beretika
Mohd Farhan Darwis, The Malaysian Insider Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek hari ini mengecam tindakan blogger Umno memutar belit kenyataannya ketika pertemuan dengan mereka Rabu lalu, dan menuduh blogger…
Could Malaysia elect an Islamist prime minister?
Farish M. Noor, East Asia Forum The recent general assembly of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) was notable for less talk of theology or doctrine and an increased focus on PAS’ upcoming…
Trust your PM
Everyone must understand that BN MPs are already disclosing their assets to the prime minister who is the keeper of the gate. If you cannot trust your own PM, who else can you trust? CT Ali, FMT I…
