Wanita Umno, Sabah warlords signal unhappiness and Anwar claims dozen BN MPs ready to defect KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 – Wanita Umno is restless. Some Sabah component parties are unhappy. And Anwar…

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s new administrative line-up suffered an early hiccup with two deputy ministers declining their posts.

By Azman Ujang KUALA LUMPUR,March 18 (Bernama) -- Datuk Anifah Aman sprang a surprise tonight by turning down his appointment as Deputy Transport Minister in the new Cabinet line-up announced by Prime…

KUALA LUMPUR (AP) - THE secretary-general of Malaysia's ruling party says he is quitting the party after being dropped from the Cabinet in the wake of disastrous election results for the ruling…

The NS editorial, ‘A Time for Healing’ (16th March) is to be commended for its realistic appraisal of the post-election political situation.

I am giving you and everyone from higher authority involved in giving the green light to this project to drop this within 14 days from date of this protest. Otherwise, I will apply to Court for an…

Perak Menteri Besar-designate Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin of PAS turned up at the ”What's Coming Next” political forum held in Ipoh Sunday (16 Mar) and immediately stunned the Chinese…

A REALITY CHECK ON SPIN OUTSPUN!The mass media, as we know it, is under microscopic scrutiny post elections. And the ones who are holding up the big magnifying glasses are none other than advertisers…

AL JAZEERAMalaysia's prime minister has unveiled a much leaner cabinet after dropping veteran politicians and appointing new faces following unprecedented losses in the March 8 general elections.…

At a glance one may be forgiven for being glad that this is a Khairy free cabinet. If you're thinking this... think again! Some hints of his influences are seen below. Nevertheless, it is clear…

More on the ‘UMNO General Assembly Cabinet’.Unconfirmed reports said two Deputy Ministers named in PM ‘Flip-Flop’ Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s newly announced…

PAS wants a review of the National Economic Policy (NEP), which it claims has failed to improve the economic and social well-being of the Malays and fulfill the needs of all races.

Many must be wondering why Badawi would call an election 15 months early with such disastrous results.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has promised to look for the files that have reportedly gone missing from the offices of executive councillors.

Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail has stressed that there was no tussle between the Regent of Terengganu, the Regency Advisory Council and the state government regarding the appointment of…

Malaysian PM's Cabinet choices may lead to major upheaval in UmnoYesterday's announcement of the Cabinet line-up offered clues to Datuk Seri Abdullah's political gameplan in the coming…

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Umno Youth vice-head Khairy Jamaluddin said he would not accept any offer to join the Cabinet as long as Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is the Prime Minister.

MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has stressed that there is no rift between him and his deputy and that their relationship is good.

A RESPECTED banker, a rich lawyer, a maverick politician and a controversial former menteri besar are among the new ministers that Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi hopes will rejuvenate his beleaguered…

PETALING JAYA: PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured all communities that their needs will be attended to in the five states controlled by the PKR-DAP-PAS coalition.

The ministers who are out

THE new Cabinet announced yesterday by Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi was notable for its ins and outs.

UMNO'S women's wing acted quickly when Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi dropped Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz from the Cabinet yesterday without replacing her with a full minister from the wing -…

Trade minister's post gives Abdullah loyalist a stronger platform and more supportersSOON after Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi became Prime Minister in October 2003, there was widespread speculation…

Despite losing ministerial post, she is still most powerful woman in local politicsAS MALAYSIA'S most powerful female minister for two decades, Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz has been described as…

Pauline PuahPETALING JAYA (March 18, 2008): The Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong) met Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.

Pauline Puah KUALA LUMPUR (March 18, 2008): Umno Youth today decided that no action would be taken against its exco member Datuk Muhkriz Mahathir for calling for the resignation of Prime Minister (PM)…

PENANG (March 18, 2008): Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says the government must avoid cronyism and corruption while the people should view "us like a 'kawan setia' (faithful friend).

PENANG (March 18, 2008): Organising street protests will only reflect negatively on Penang Umno members, PAS vice president Datuk Husam Musa said today.

By Ishwar Nahappan In the euphoria of severely denting Barisan Nasional’s overwhelming dominance of the Malaysian Parliament and further taking control of 5 state governments, the Barisan Rakyat…

Pada zaman awal kebangkitan kuasa Khairy Jamaluddin, telah dikemukakan oleh para pendukungnya yang muda segenerasi dengannya bahawa ini melambangkan kebangkitan 'Golongan Muda' baru dalam…

Kalau aku jadi Pak LahAku mengaku salahJawatan PM aku serahAku sedar dan pasrahOrang tak mau aku dahParti aku terima padahAku sedar yang aku lemahSelama ini aku ambik mudah

For one, limit the terms of the elected people in office. Two terms is more that sufficient for a man (or woman) to make any significant change. Anything more, is fertile ground for nepotism, cronyism…

Peluang amat cerahUntuk BA memerintahPak Sheikh sudah atur langkahPak Lah sudah menggelabahKabinet baru mengundang padahWalaupun dibuang kak RapidahTapi kayu mati pun dilantik Pak Lah

Mesyuarat Exco Pemuda UMNO yang baru selesai jam 6.45petang tadi memutuskan bahawa tiada tindakan yang akan diambil oleh Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO Malaysia keatas Exconya, Dato’ Mukhriz Mahathir…

The political situation in Malaysia has changed after the 8 March general elections. The fact is the people showed politicians a power that should not be ignored.

Tenom: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice youth chief Rudy Sulaiman blamed the State PKR liaison leadership headed by Ansari Abdullah for the poor results achieved by the party in Sabah in the recent…

Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid will hold a press conference today to clear the air over the missing official documents from the offices of the Kedah Mentri Besar and state executive councillors.

Wong Chin Huat, THE SUNMerely 56,822 votes - that's how close Barisan Nasional (BN) came to losing its federal power in the wake of March 8's electoral tsunami. BN led DAP with 51 votes in…

PUTRAJAYA, March 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today dispelled rumours of plans to pass a vote of no confidence against him, saying that he had the strong support of…