Kuala Lumpur, Oct 8 (PTI) Malaysian authorities have indicated they are considering to impose a ban on the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf), which hit headlines last year after it organised a…

CLIFFORD COONAN in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIAN PRIME minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announced yesterday that he will step down in March, paving the way for his deputy, Najib Razak, to take over the…

By Robin Brant BBC News, Kuala Lumpur Abdullah Badawi said he had not been forced out. When I asked him if he regretted being pushed, he gestured to the man sitting beside him, his deputy and heir…

Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon, who has just officially become Gerakan President said that the two term time frame set when he decided to contest for the post was meant to complete his political work,…

PETALING JAYA (Oct 8, 2008) : MCA Klang division chairman Datuk Teh Kim Poo says he will write to the federal government to cancel grants totalling RM7.05 million for three new village projects in…

(NST) PETALING JAYA: Confusion between the words menyiasat (investigate) and memeriksa (search) in the Sessions Court yesterday momentarily led to a witness being blamed for lying.

By Rita Jong, NSTThe press were gagged by court order yesterday to prevent them from publishing details of alleged abuse of power by the Attorney-General in handling Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's…

(NST) MCA member Datuk Theng Book, who shot to fame this year with his "snoop squad" allegation aga-inst outgoing president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting, is at it again.

(The Malaysian Insider) The decision by Abdullah Badawi to cut short his leadership is unlikely to end the larger political battle between a resurgent opposition led by former deputy prime minister…

(The Malaysian Insider) Malaysia's prime minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, said Wednesday that he would step down in March, paving the way for his anointed successor to take control of a governing…

(The Star) The “kidnapping” of people by certain governments and denying them trial will be among the highlights of the Lawasia Conference here on Oct 29.

For Umno to remain relevant and appeal to the masses, it has to evolve to suit the expectations of a fast-changing Malaysian society.P. Gunasegaram, The Star

(The Star) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi officially announced his decision not to defend his Umno presidency in March, thus effectively giving up his premiership then.

(The Star) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s decision to not contest in the Umno elections in March will be good for Umno as it can rebuild itself.

The Malaysian Insider Commentary Having witnessed the forced exit of Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is now training his guns on his other nemesis: Khairy Jamaluddin.

(Bernama) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is glad he was wrong because he thought Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi would not be stepping down as Umno president and prime minister.

As I have sat here and happily read all the comment posted and kept myself entertained for about 8 months I begin to wonder what the hell am I actually doing? Am I just seeking some entertainment…

By Ooi Kee BengThe best form of defence is a good offence. Judging from the bad shape the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) is in despite having had seven months to control the damage done to…

OCT 8 - For once, there was no flip, there was no flop. No flap even as Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today stuck to his widely-expected decision to not defend his Umno presidency and step down as…

ANALYSISOCT 8 - Several months ago, when it became obvious that Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's drive to push through the Judicial Appointments Commission was flagging, a government official…

PENANG, Oct 8 — Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was forced to retire against his will at a time not of his choosing.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 - Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is glad to admit he was wrong because he had thought that Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi would not step down as Umno president and prime minister.

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s decision not to defend his Umno president post was lauded by his Barisan Nasional fellows.

One of the basis why human rights are habitually violated is the granting of arbitrary powers to the security forces by the “repressive law” such as the Internal Security Act and as…

The global financial meltdown is threatening to leave a blazing trail across the planet. Yet, our politicians back home are just too busy with power brokering. Who cares?

Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) will not return to the Barisan Nasional (BN) fold even if Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi were to announce the leadership transition…

By Adib ZalkapliKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 – Sabah Barisan Nasional leaders believe that the reform agenda set by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi will continue to be implemented should his…

By VIJAY JOSHI, Associated Press Writer AP KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's prime minister announced Wednesday he will step down in March and hand over power to his deputy, averting an open…

Received a call from ASP Sydney of Dang Wangi Police Station. Apparently, he was looking for me & a few other Anti ISA Activists / Bloggers, whom went to Pak Lah's Hari Raya Open House to…

kitsam was in court this morning on Day Three of the RPK trial and sends us this report: