Najib: Empty promises, so Opposition can never deliver
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The people should be wary of those who promised them “the moon, stars or paradise on earth” as these things can never be delivered to them, Datuk Seri Najib Tun…
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Abdullah, BN Kedah tipu pengundi: Senaraikan calon yang pecah amanah
(Harakah) - Barisan Nasional (BN) khususnya di Kedah menerima tamparan hebat dan bakal kehilangan kepercayaan rakyat lantaran calonnya di Dun Bukit Pinang, Omar Saad telah dipecat daripada Koperasi…
MB: Don’t dig up the past
ALL first-time Barisan Nasional candidates in Selangor have been warned not to blame their predecessors for problems highlighted by the communities in their constituencies.
Kayveas Unfazed By Threats To Boycott His Campaign
TAIPING, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Taiping parliamentary seat candidate Datuk M. Kayveas is unfazed by the threats from certain quarters that they would boycott his campaign in Taiping.
Plenty of laughs, jeers and boos at dialogue
PETALING JAYA (Feb 28, 2008): There were plenty of laughs, jeers and boos in a dialogue organised by the parishioners of St Francis Xavier Church on the church grounds on Wednesday night.
Opposition DAP fields young Oxford-trained businessman
KUALA LUMPUR : The 12th Malaysia general election is seeing more young professionals being fielded as candidates.
ELECTION 2008: Difference between DAP’s rocket and Malaysia’s first spaceman
In the contrast between BN rule and the Opposition’s desire to rule, Datuk Seri Najib Razak invoked the difference between DAP’s "unlaunched" rocket logo and…
DAP to Lee: Tell us why you were dropped
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28, 2008): The DAP has challenged Barisan Nasional (BN)'s Bukit Bintang candidate Datuk Dr Lee Chong Meng to explain why he was dropped as a candidate at the eleventh…
Pahang BN Adopts “Adnan Cleans Out Anwar” Strategy
KUANTAN, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob has adopted the "Adnan Cuci Anwar" (Adnan Cleans Out Anwar) battle cry to counter Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)…
Malaysia’s Opposition Claims Electoral Roll Fraud
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP)--Malaysia's main Islamic opposition party said Thursday that electoral rolls were riddled with irregularities, including the listing of voters aged up to 128 years.
Anwar’s daughter steps into political wilderness
(Reuters) - The eldest daughter of Malaysia's opposition leader is making her electoral debut in next month's election that could make or break her family's political future.
ELECTION 2008: Two 128-year-olds may vote on March 8…but do they exist?
By : June Ramli, NEW STRAITS TIMESTwo of Selangor’s oldest voters – a man and a woman - is 128-year-olds and if they were to cast their ballots on March 8, they may well make their way…
Upcoming events – February 28 in Selangor and KL
Last night Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim was welcomed by crowds of over 10,000 people in Terengganu who stood in the pouring rain for hours to hear his call for change and reform in Malaysia.
Nor Mohd Yakcop : Royal Commission of Inquiry in 2008?
By Little BirdWell, it's like this. The Lingam Video talks about things that happened circa 1994. Now, a Royal Commission of Inquiry has been set up to investigate the Lingam Video, fourteen…
Harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi….who will save Universiti Malaya?
When Amin Jalaludin, UM’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor cum ENT surgeon turned developer announced on behalf of his boss, Rafiah Salim, lawyer turned banker cum UN Human Resources Manager cum…
Election briefs – 2 (28/2/08)
Rejection: S'kan PKR candidate lodges reportSandakan: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) aspirant Dr Yusuf Ahmad has lodged a police report, claiming that the returning officer of the nomination…
100 Days To Determine Success Of Bernama TV
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- BERNAMA TV's news channel which began its 24-hour transmission today is capable of becoming the top choice of viewers within 100 days, Malaysian National…
Second DPM in PKR’s Sabah manifesto
Kota Kinabalu: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sabah, launched another manifesto here themed "A New Hope for Sabah and Malaysia" promising a second Deputy Prime Minister if it rules the…
PKR claims ‘candidates offered lots of $’
Kota Kinabalu: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Vice-President Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan claimed several PKR candidates contesting both the parliamentary and state seats in Sabah had been offered…
Unthinkable, says Musa
Tuaran: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said he dread to think what will happen to Sabah if the State falls into the hands of the opposition.
Najib’s psy-war against Badawi
By Little BirdI am hearing more of this. The UMNO dunggus are talking about backstabbers. There were reports yesterday quoting Najib and others about 'backstabbing' in UMNO. In Kepala Batas,…
Anwar Ibrahim in a democratic limbo
World Futures.infoMalaysia’s hope for a change of regime rests in the hands of former deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim who was expected to create more than a storm in a tea cup. What has…
Of ‘badangs’ and ‘blogoticians’
The Internet is challenging the very root of informational hegemony; one that is built upon totalitarianism as a consequence of the 22 year-rule of the previous regime. The current regime is trying to…
Some quotes from your MPs – flip flops and contradictions
Usman BawangThere is no point in voting good BN candidates (if there is such a thing). You will see that there are good BN MPs/reps in UMNO/MCA/MIC etc. Politicians with a bit of spine and some…
Ethnic Indian party bids to shore up credibility ahead of Malaysia’s elections
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - AP: Malaysia's key ethnic Indian party took out advertisements in major newspapers Wednesday in a bid to shore up its credibility ahead of upcoming general…
Report card II: Excellence, glory, distinction (part 2)
Soon Li Tsin & Chan Kok Leong, MALAYSIAKINIIn the run-up to the 2004 general election, the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition unveiled an impressive manifesto under the slogan of…
Report card I: Excellence, glory, distinction (part 1)
Soon Li Tsin & Chan Kok Leong, MALAYSIAKINIIn the run-up to the 2004 general election, the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition unveiled an impressive manifesto under the slogan of…
ELECTION 2008: Probe into claims against candidate
JERLUN: The case of a Barisan National candidate accused of abusing his power to approve a land deal will be referred to the Election Commission and the attorney-general, said Prime Minister…
Bersama anak tanpa bini: Dolah diburu mimpi ngeri
Skandal pemimpin di Kedah, Pulau Pinang, Perak, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan dan Johor sedang menanti waktu untuk meledak sebagaimana berlaku di negeri Selangor. KAMAL AMIR MENULIS
ELECTION 2008: MCA is nobody’s lackey, says Ong
KUALA LUMPUR: The Chinese community cannot afford a split in its support for Barisan Nasional on political, economic, cultural and educational grounds.
THE CAMPAIGN DIARIES – Postcards from Sabah
Today we officially launched the PKR Manifesto in Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan's residence, Sokid Villa. Issues mentioned include the overall PKR National Manifesto but also additional objectives for…
Banker v spiritual leader in Kelantan
BN's Datuk Awang tries to woo voters with promises of developmentBy Reme Ahmad, THE STRAITS TIMESDATUK Awang Adek Hussin left a banking and corporate career eight years ago to take a plunge into…
The Najib interview
DPM Najib Razak talks about race issues and BN's chances in an exclusive interview with The Straits Times
BN has good chance of taking Kelantan from PAS, says Najib
But Deputy Premier concedes that Indian vote nationwide is shakyBy Carolyn Hong, Malaysia Bureau Chief, THE STRAITS TIMESBARISAN Nasional (BN) has a good chance of regaining control of Kelantan as…
Crowd forces Samy Vellu to cancel event
BUTTERWORTH - MORE than 1,000 opposition supporters turned unruly at a Tuesday dinner in Kedah that Malaysian Indian Congress president S. Samy Vellu was supposed to attend, forcing him to cancel the…
PAS’ odd woman out in Johor
VOTE FOR CHANGE: Ms Kumutha distributing party pamphlets in Ulu Tiram. The law graduate is the first non-Muslim to run for PAS. -- ST PHOTO: SHAHRIYA YAHAYA
Election briefs – 1 (28/2/08)
Fong: Tan a credible opponentALOR GAJAH: Datuk Seri Dr Fong Chan Onn will not underestimate DAP’s Tan Lay Siang in the run for the Alor Gajah parliamentary seat.
