Faekah: I’m just an expensive postman
Selangor MB's political secretary Faekah Husin says she only forwards letters addressed to the MB and herself to the relevant state GLCs. (FMT) - Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim’s political…
Beer, boobs and books
Umno and the Islamic departments seem oblivious to their abuse of authority and power. Malays cannot openly criticise members of royalty even if the latter are responsible for assault, have accrued…
Rafizi’s resignation further fuels PKR internal rift
What exactly happened during that PKR election? First Nurul Izzah Anwar was allegedly denied of her right to contest for the deputy president position which eventually went to Azmin. Then there…
When your sins can be cleansed
Adolf Hitler should have converted to Judaism instead of committing suicide when he knew that Germany was losing the war. Then he would have been forgiven for the tens of millions of deaths, six…
‘Good riddance to bad rubbish’
MIC Youth chief say defections of troublesome leaders would be a blessing in disguise. (FMT) - The MIC is hoping that PKR will embrace the defectors who are said to be crossing over to the opposition…
Guan Eng wins second defamation suit against Utusan
(The Malaysian Insider) - The Penang High Court today found Utusan Malaysia guilty of defaming Lim Guan Eng, the second such ruling in six months, and ordered the Umno daily to pay him RM200,000 in…
Mahathir says…
During his administration, Mahathir adopted the authoritative style of leadership, which led to many disgraceful events, including the Operation Lalang, suspension of judges and the movement to…
Former ACA Director urged to lodge police report
(Bernama) - Three MPs today urged former Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) director Datuk Abdul Razak Idris (pic) to lodge a police report without delay on his allegation that he was instructed to make a…
MACC quizzes Ummi over case
(The Star) - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) questioned Ummi Hafilda Ali for five hours in relation to allegations that Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had amassed about…
Mass Rapid Transit awards RM13.8bil jobs in 31 packages
(The Star) - Mass Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has awarded 31 out of the total 85 Klang Valley MRT packages for Line 1 to date, valued at RM13.83bil.
Anwar’s courtship with danger
The opposition leader is said to be courting several MIC leaders to join PKR. But is this a worthwhile venture or a possible shot to the foot? The opposition bloc’s main charge against BN is that…
DAP has failed to voice out for the Chinese, says MCA chief
(The Star) - “It is unbecoming because DAP never questions what the state government does even if the policies or directives affect non-Muslims here”
PKR strategic director’s sudden resignation sparks outcry
(The Star) - PKR strategic director Rafizi Ramli has quit as chief executive of the Selangor state economic advisory office, citing his wish to concentrate on party work. His sudden resignation,…
Pakatan’s new plan to capture Putrajaya
(Free Malaysia Today) - Key opposition leaders may move out of their safe seats to contest elsewhere in an attempt to seize control of the administrative capital.
Banks flouting the law
(Malay Mail) - CERTAIN banks have been flouting banking and financial regulations in the disposal of non-performing loans (NPL) right under Bank Negara's nose.Despite the regulatory body claiming…
PAS Hypocritical for Suggesting Non-Muslims as Party Leaders, Says Umno MP
(Malaysian Digest) - Idris stressed that Umno has always been tolerant and always embracing the idea of diversity. “My advice is PAS should follow Umno's footsteps in order to survive the Malaysian…
JAWI ignores justice and fairness
Photograph: Malaysiakini P Ramakrishnan, Aliran Executive committee member Justice and fairness is the much emphasised virtue in the Islamic faith and tradition. There is no dispute regarding this.…
No Putrajaya for PR without total Indian support
The consensus at the grassroots level is that the 13th GE won’t see a repeat of the 2008 political tsunami in Peninsular Malaysia despite the alternative media because the vital Hindraf Makkal…
Founding Fathers or MM kept us apart?
In his years as PM and Education Minister how much more acute and ingrained did it get? Does he suggest that the BTN, MARA institutions, policies in the admission of students to public…
PR don’t need friends to win in GE with enemies within BN
Lee Kee It was most amusing to read The Star’s analysis with the headline “No calm before the storm” (June 21, 2012).Amusing because it shows the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) don’t need friends to win the…
And what did I tell you?
Tan Kay Hock, chairman of Johan Holdings Berhad and George Kent (M) Berhad, is Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s golf buddy. Tan is also a member of the Iskandar Regional…
Nazri supports Westminster election system
The minister says that it is 'fairer' to have a fixed five-year term for Parliament like the Westminster system. (FMT) - Minister in Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Abdul Aziz today said that…
Rafizi quits from S’gor economic office
In a short email, Rafizi says he quit the job as he found it difficult to cope with his office duties and party commitments. (FMT) - PKR strategic director Rafizi Ramli has quit his post as the…
Malays should ride with DAP
In the past Malays were dependent on Umno to champion their plight, but since BN remains an underdog in Penang, the community has better prospects with Pakatan. (FMT) - DAP will not last a week in…
Anwar in ‘secret’ talks to lure MIC leaders
The opposition leader met several national and division leaders at PKR headquarters, according to sources. (FMT) - Opposition Leader and PKR de facto chief Anwar Ibrahim has stepped up efforts to…
Gerakan ‘Pecat Faekah’ didalangi anggota PKR?
Faekah harus dikekalkan pada jawatanya walaupun wujud desas-desus dan rasa tidak puas hati oleh pihak lawan mahupun rakan-rakan sendiri, kata wakil PKR Selangor. (FMT) - PKR Selangor tidak menolak…
New leads in Anwar probe
(Asia One) - New leads in the investigation into Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's alleged control over 20 accounts worth RM3 billion have been claimed to link him to dozens of properties across the…
I am an anarchist and proud of it
Do you know what people like me are called? They would call me an anarchist. Anarchists are opposed to all forms of government. Anarchists are against all forms of domination and control. All…
‘SD done on Anwar’s order’
2009 PROBE: Statutory declaration cleared ex-DPM of allegedly stashing RM3b(NST) - A FORMER Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) official has shed light on why he drafted the statutory declaration clearing…
Najib, Altantuya and submarine
Many versions have come out about the murdered Mongolian lady and the link to the submarine deal, and many more may be in the pipeline. Zaidel Baharuddin, FMT Finally, I have decided to touch on a…
