MALAYSIA'S three main opposition parties are considering a formal alliance after their strongest showing in 50 years in the March 8 general election, said former deputy prime minister Anwar…

By Hazlin Hassan, THE STRAITS TIMESTHE Islamist Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) yesterday sought to dispel fears that it would try to impose strict Islamic laws in states where it is a dominant partner…

For the first time in Malaysia's history, the opposition - which has little experience in governing - will be in charge of five states, several with established industrial bases and robust…

By Chow Kum Hor, THE STRAITS TIMESPENANG - A NEWSPAPER vendor moved from table to table with a stack of Chinese dailies.

Democratic Action Party leader Lim Guan Eng, who was sworn in as Penang Chief Minister, told reporters yesterday that his experience behind bars had made him a much stronger person.

Lim pledges to end pro-Malay policies but analyst says he has no jurisdiction over themBy Chow Kum Hor, THE STRAITS TIMES

PAS choice for Perak said to have been rejected; Selangor Sultan asks to see all coalition partnersBy Reme Ahmad, THE STRAITS TIMES

Got an interesting mail today. It says:Proof that Mukhriz Mahathir, son of Mahathir Mohammad, cheated in the 2008 Malaysian General Election !!

Agenda ekonomi KeADILan telah jelas terbukti menerima mandat rakyat pada 8 Mac yang lalu, apabila rakyat Malaysia telah mengundi dan menambah empat kali ganda bilangan kerusi Parlimen yang dipegang…

by Syed Jaymal Zahiid(Malaysiakini):On Saturday night, the initial count for the Rembau parliament constituency in Negri Sembilan showed that PKR had taken the seat by a razor-thin majority of 141…

by Kazi MahmoodThey argue that if Anwar had managed to build a united coalition, the BN might have bitten the dust in more states and lost power altogether. The only chance the BN had in these…

by Kazi Mahmood Boosted by the big wins in the 12th General Elections, the opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim must set the right agenda for change in Malaysia. Press freedom, human rights and the…

Mohd Rashidi Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Mac (Harakah) - Pakatan pembangkang diketuai Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim akan membentuk Kabinet bayangan sebagai alternatif kepada kerajaan BN yang berada…

The Prime Minister must not resign for this is a golden opportunity to redeem himself; that is of course if he is wiling to work hard instead of dozing off all the time. Without compromise, he must…

S. Ali Mahmud Firstly, I would like to congratulate my fellow Malaysians for the 12th General Election's result. The result has proven to us that the Rakyat want change and that power to change…

By Natasha RudraIt is an unfamiliar feeling. Malaysian politics is no longer a monolith of government. The weekend's reversal of fortunes has stunned the ruling coalition, which has grown content…

YAB Tuan Guru Dato' Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat kekal mengetuai Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan yang baru sahaja di bentuk di Istana Negeri, Kubang Kerian pada malam ini. Beliau telah memegang jawatan…

The 8th day of March 2008 is a milestone in Malaysian history; and the 9th, the following day, witnesses a new morning.

Sidang media khas tentang “apa yang berlaku di Rembau?” bersama Badrul Hisham Shaharin a.k.a Chegubard akan diadakan esok. Butirannya dibawah:

By 'Abidin MuhrizIt is easy to succumb to hyperbole after what might initially seem to be seismic shifts. But I do not hesitate to add my falsetto to the growing chorus declaring a…

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Mac: PAS mencadangkan agar lima buah negeri yang dikuasai Barisan Alternatif (BA) sekarang bergabung membentuk koridor ekonomi di negara ini.

Bridget WelshThe historic defeat on Malaysia's ruling coalition represents a break with the closed, racialised politics that have dominated the country's politics since independence in 1957,…

PETALING JAYA (March 11, 2008): DAP Selangor representative, Kinrara assemblyman Teresa Kok, today had audience with the Sultan of Selangor, during which she declared her party's support for PKR…

PETALING JAYA (March 11, 2008): Agreements and contracts made between previous state governments and the private sector will be honoured, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader Datuk Seri…

PETALING JAYA (March 11, 2008): Already reeling from a huge polls defeat, the MCA appears to be heading for a split, with a group mounting a campaign to oust president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting and…

Asia Sentinel Staff Government-linked companies and projects take a hit despite national coalition’s return to power

PENANG, March 11 (Bernama) -- Just a few hours after being sworn in as Penang Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng Tuesday announced that the DAP-Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) coalition government will run its…

The Malays were smart enough to dump UMNO when they saw it to be unable to deliver its promises so it’s not inconceivable for the Malays to join what they perceive to be a ‘Chinese’…

Naib Presiden PAS, Dato’ Haji Husam Musa hari ini berkata dia tidak sanggup melihat ahli-ahli PAS mengadakan rundingan dengan BN dengan tujuan mengheret PAS menjadi Parti komponen BN.

The main scourge of this country is corruption, which is the root cause of high crime rate and inefficient government which in turn is a contributing cause to economic hardships manifested by stagnant…