IT was a landmark Penang islanders were very proud of. It rose from the red roof-tops of George Town, a towering icon of progress that was a signature of Penang's development 20 years ago.

Leslie Lau answers five often-asked questions on the campaign trailTwo groups of issues dominate this election: High-brow issues, such as judicial integrity and corruption, versus…

Dear all, living and dead. The Dead Voters Society would like to clarify a few issues surrounding our eligibility to vote this March 8.

8,666 VOTERS AGED OVER 100, AND 'THEY'RE ALIVE' The Election Commission (EC) has found nearly 9,000 people aged more than 100 on its electoral rolls - a discovery that is likely to…

BN's position in state is safe, despite unhappiness among Chinese and Indian votersBy Carolyn Hong, Malaysia Bureau Chief, THE STRAITS TIMESJOHOR Menteri Besar Abdul Ghani Othman frowned slightly…

By Chow Kum Hor, THE STRAITS TIMESTHE opposition Democratic Action Party is banking on 'brand names' against the Barisan Nasional in Penang in a high-stakes battle for both sides.

KANGAR: PAS’ hope of capturing one parliamentary and seven state seats in Perlis will be dashed as Umno has already solved its problems, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan…

He asks residents to vote for BN candidate Awang Adek Hussin, a homegrown successBy Reme Ahmad, Assistant Foreign Editor, THE STRAITS TIMESPRIME Minister Abdullah Badawi said yesterday that Barisan…

SEREMBAN: After a week of campaigning, all state Umno candidates look well on their way to securing convincing victories.

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Barisan Nasional is redoubling its efforts to blunt inroads made by the opposition, particularly the DAP, in the Skudai state constituency, one of the hottest seats in the…

KUALA TERENGGANU: In the past week Barisan Nasional, especially Umno, has been going all out to reconcile the staunch supporters whose favoured wakil rakyat have been replaced by new…

KUANTAN: Umno members who break the law and tarnish the party's image while campaigning will face disciplinary action, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said.

Kuala Lumpur, March 1 - On the stump, in between the sharp rhetoric, fiery speeches and cutting comments about the Barisan Nasional (BN) government, leaders of the main Opposition Democratic…

RAUB: MCA will go all out to identify those who betray the party by campaigning for the opposition.

29 February 2008Alhamdulillah setakat ini kutipan dana adalah sebanyak lebih kurang RM37,200-00.

PETALING JAYA (Feb 29, 2008): "An individual who fails in business will not necessarily be unsuccessful in politics", said Seputeh parliamentary seat incumbent Teresa Kok, who sprang…

KEPALA BATAS (Feb 29, 2008): The bait has been dangling for many days, but the fish wasn't biting. The issue of the prized position of Chief Ministership of Penang -- and who has been…

SUNGAI SIPUT (Feb 29, 2008): A barrage of banners and posters of Barisan Nasional and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) greets visitors entering the town where Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu has been…

Outgoing Penang chief minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon takes on Prof Dr P. Ramasamy in a seat that will see much development especially with two multi-billion ringgit projects -- the Penang Turf…

Aliran Many social issues related to the Hindraf demands are, in fact, shared by the disadvantaged of all communities, points out Tong Veng Wye.If we can, it is far better for us to stand…

BACHOK, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said it was the PAS' strategy to cause confusion by claiming that the Kelantan Umno is facing an internal…

PENANG, Feb 29 (Bernama) -- The Tanjong parliamentary constituency in Penang is seeing rapid development despite under the opposition.

In the Aljazeera Channel East 101 interview with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, the Q&A touched on various election issues - press and campaigning freedom, sedition,…

AliranBarisan leaders are constantly calling for national unity - plenty of pronouncements and platitudes - but their deeds do not match their words, notes our special correspondent.

SINGAPORE: A Malaysian blogger-turned-opposition-politician launched an online fundraising campaign last week.

JOHOR: Many high-profile new candidates in the Malaysia general election this year come from prominent political families.

Judging by the number of election talks held in churches across the country and the enthusiastic response to critical speakers and opposition candidates, it appears likely that Christian voters…

SUNGAI PETANI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The construction of the RM240 million crystal mosque in Terengganu will bring long-term benefits to the state as well as place the country on the world map,…

By Dr. Mavis Puthucheary“They all have different ideologies and opposing views. You cannot form a government like that,” caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi…

Dalam tempoh kempen untuk pilihanraya umum ke-12 kali ini, kita dapat lihat beberapa insentif telah dijanjikan kepada semua peneroka Felda. Nilai insentif yang dijanjikan ini menjangkau nilai ratusan…

Mohd Rashidi Hassan, HARAKAHApakah Pilihan Raya Umum ke 12 yang berlangsung sekarang ini akan menyaksikan kejutan besar dengan kemenangan besar Barisan Nasional akibat penipuan yang dilakukan, hasil…

The story of Kumutha Rahman begins with a misspelling on a birth certificate 29 years ago.

Malaysia’s most successful Opposition party in years, PAS, is glad the mass media is playing down its profile in this election for whatever reason.

The Malaysian Insider has been told that BN chairman Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has been getting daily briefings on ceramahs, the frequency of house-to-house visits, the visibility of posters…

Malaysian churches are opening their doors to politicians from both camps in an unprecedented way as they strive to explore their political voice, perhaps for the first time in Malaysian history.

By Little BirdThe Keadilan folks are saying a lot about the Port Klang Free Trade Zone scandal. They say that Ling Liong Sik, Chan Kong Choy, and their UMNO friends, have made a clean RM900 million…

Below you can find fact sheets on several topics.Please click on the name of the fact sheet to download it.

Daftar Pemilih Induk (DPI) yang diguna pakai dalam pilihan raya umum ke-12 (PRU 12) ini yang diwartakan pada 5 Feb lalu dan mengandungi 10,922,139 pemilih telah dibersihkan daripada senarai pemilih…