S’kan LDP denies claim, pledges support for Liew
Sandakan: Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Vice President Isaac Pang said former Youth deputy chief David Fong Vun Fui's claim of over a hundred members from the Youth wing having resigned…
Disgruntled Malaysian tsunami victims threaten protest vote
KEDAH – AFP: MALAYSIA'S tsunami victims are threatening to cast a protest vote against the government in March 8 polls over broken promises for new homes and mismanagement of relief…
Testing Truly Malaysia
For people in fully democratic nations, the target set by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, that Barisan Nasional (National Front) -- which won 91 percent of parliamentary seats in the…
Match-making manifesto woos M’sian voters
KUALA LUMPUR – AFP: MALAYSIA'S conservative Islamic party pledged to provide match-making services for older women and cut the cost of dowries in an election manifesto for its…
Bloggers test their popularity in Malaysia election
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The Internet is changing the face of Malaysian politics, becoming a virtual political party of its own as the country gears up for elections next month.
A chip off the old block
We were on a family outing once and my father pointed to a JKR lorry and asked whether I knew what 'JKR' means. “Jabatan Kerja Raya,” I replied. My mother went into shock when my…
TO THE PEOPLE OF BATU KAWAN AND PRAI
PEOPLE OF PENANG, NOW IS YOUR ONLY CHANCE TO BRING ABOUT CHANGEFrom students of Professor Dr P Ramasamy, who have benefited tremendously from your guidance and encouragement. For not only…
Seputeh DAP Election Publicity Materials Taken Down By DBKL
The demand of DBKL to take down my elections publicity materials that hung at the flyover of Kuchai Lama is unfair and unjust
The ANWAR IBRAHIM effect
Oon Yeoh, TODAYONLINEWhen people ask "Is Anwar Ibrahim a factor in the polls?" what they really mean is "Did the Malaysian government set the general elections for next month to prevent…
IDR: good or bad?
TO the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) party, it is a multi-billion-ringgit ladder to success. To the opposition, it is a multi-billion-ringgit flop.
Inflation angers Malaysian voters
Malaysia's governing coalition unleashed a media blitz yesterday in a bid to ease public anger over escalating food and fuel prices that could undercut its support at the March 8 general…
Eminent Journalist Said Zahari Stands Tall Against the Hired Underlings of Today
Said Zahari, the former editor -in- chief of the Utusan Melayu group, has penned the second volume of his memoir entitled “The Long Nightmare”. He was detained for 17 long years by the…
Seloka Pilihanraya 2008 (Siri 1)
Suratkhabar penuh dengan berita pilihanrayaSeperti biasa BN memperalatkan media perdanaSelain dari menggunakan Kemas dan BalairayaDan memegang tengkok kontraktor untuk danaBN terus menguasai TV satu,…
Election Manifestos
Center for Public Policy StudiesBelow you can find manifestos of several political parties in Malaysia. Click on the name to download the file.
PSM cries foul as speech halted
KUALA LUMPUR: As the election campaign gathers momentum and parties vie for the attention of the voting public, the ugly side of politicking reared its head.
Only flags of candidates allowed
PUTRAJAYA: Political parties cannot put up any election paraphernalia in parliamentary and state constituencies where they do not have any candidates contesting.
No-show PKR candidate ‘was in PD with family’
KAPAR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat candidate for the Sementa state seat, Suzaimi Salam, was in Port Dickson with his family on nomination day on Sunday.
New breed of voters now more discerning
By M. Mahalingam, NEW STRAITS TIMESLong-time politician Tan Sri M. Mahalingam, 73, whose public office and political career spans five decades since joining MIC in 1958, shares his views with K.…
‘I’m no proxy for Shahrizat’
KUALA LUMPUR: Lembah Pantai independent candidate Periasamy Nagaratnam has denied accusations that he is a proxy for Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil or that he is a supporter of the Hindu…
Locals upset over ‘parachute candidates’
BN and opposition members against 'imports' running in their districtsBy Reme Ahmad, THE STRAITS TIMESMR NASHARUDIN Mat Isa was born in Negeri Sembilan, contested in Kedah in 1999,…
BN advertises efforts to keep lid on prices
By Jeremy Au Yong, THE STRAITS TIMESAMID growing concern over rising prices, the ruling coalition has launched an advertising blitz to convince Malaysians that backing the Barisan Nasional (BN) is the…
Election briefs -1 (26/2/08)
Lim: Rafidah should have been disqualifiedGEORGE TOWN (Feb 25, 2008): DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng today hit out at the Election Commission for allowing Kuala Kangsar incumbent Datuk Seri…
Promises, promises… parties go all out to woo voters
BN issues 'report card' manifesto while DAP and PAS dangle handoutsBy Carolyn Hong, THE STRAITS TIMESHOLDING hands and grinning broadly, party leaders of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition…
Highlights Of BN’s Initiatives In The Last Four Years
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) - Following are the highlights of the Barisan Nasional's initiatives in the last four years to reduce the burden of price increases, increase disposable…
Chan: Bagan will be tough for MCA
PENANG (Feb 25, 2008): The three state seats in the Bagan parliamentary constituency will be a tough challenge for the MCA but the party will remain optimistic about its chances.
DAP proposes RM35b fiscal stimulus plan
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 25, 2008): The DAP election manifesto unveiled today proposes the use of half of Petronas' profits to finance a RM35 billion fiscal stimulus plan to enhance living…
Shahidan refutes ‘few supporters’ report
KANGAR: Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim says he enjoys statewide support despite reports that only several hundred supporters accompanied him to the nomination centre on Sunday.
Anwar reinvents himself again
ANALYSIS BY BARADAN KUPPUSAMYAnwar Ibrahim changed his image from a Muslim youth leader to a Malay nationalist. Now, he has reinvented himself again by projecting himself as a populist leader…
