Archive - 16 August 2008

Najib: Umno division is united and ready for battle

Najib: Umno division is united and ready for battle

According to Najib, leaders of different factions in Permatang Pauh Umno have vowed to close ranks as they understand nothing is more important than to win the Aug 26 by-election.
I'm not here as spoiler, says Hanafi

I'm not here as spoiler, says Hanafi

The soft spoken Kelantan-based leader of a little known Islamic party plans to introduce his brand of politics and share his vision with Permatang Pauh voters
Penang Pakatan slammed for excluding PAS

Penang Pakatan slammed for excluding PAS

54th PAS muktamar A Penang PAS delegate voices his disappointment with the Penang state government for not including the party in its decision-making process.
Syed Hamid defends consensual sodomy charge

Syed Hamid defends consensual sodomy charge

The AG’s Chambers used its discretion to charge Anwar with consensual sodomy based on the evidence in its possession, explains the minister.
'Arif a good choice but he can't beat Anwar'

'Arif a good choice but he can't beat Anwar'

mahathir mohamad 180108 The Permatang Pauh by-election promises to be one of the most intense ever, but despite BN efforts in fielding a good candidate, the former premier thinks Anwar will still win.
UUCA amendments half baked

UUCA amendments half baked

Not good enough! A group of academics say that the amendments to the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 seem half hearted at best.
Delegates: Woo non-Muslims

Delegates: Woo non-Muslims

When justice is mere lip service

When justice is mere lip service

comment The game plan this time, a re-run of an earlier plan ten years ago, may be to put away Anwar Ibrahim for a longer stretch unless he can be persuaded to go away into political exile.
Huge turnout as Anwar launches comeback bid

Huge turnout as Anwar launches comeback bid

Some 15,000 supporters shouted Anwar's battle cry of 'reformasi' and waved party flags, facing off against 5,000 government supporters.
The Labour pain of transition

The Labour pain of transition

Muhyiddin: Govt to help mitigate oil price hikes

Muhyiddin: Govt to help mitigate oil price hikes

The government will do all it can to help local businesses survive the unprecedented spikes in prices of crude oil and raw materials.

Watan back after 13 years

Watan back after 13 years

Watan, a political daily, makes a comeback today after a 13-year break, but this time as a weekly tabloid called Mingguan Watan that will be circulated nationwide.
PAS leader slams Saiful's swearing act

PAS leader slams Saiful's swearing act

Permatang Pauh: It's a three-way fight

Permatang Pauh: It's a three-way fight

updated 7.20pm A PKR 'spare candidate' pulled out after the objection period, making the Aug 26 by-election a three-cornered contest involving Anwar, Arif Shah and Hanafi Hamat, president of PAS splinter Akim. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Selangor MB's unnecessary honesty

Selangor MB's unnecessary honesty

Can Chong Wei deliver first gold?

Can Chong Wei deliver first gold?

lee chong wei Malaysians are pinning their hopes on shuttler Lee Chong Wei to bring home the nation's first Olympic gold medal. He will face China's Lin Dan in the final tomorrow.

Hadi allays PAS Youth's concerns

Hadi allays PAS Youth's concerns

hadi awang 010807 54th PAS muktamar Party president Abdul Hadi Awang comes up with a policy speech that has soothed angry grassroots sentiments on several thorny issues.
Nike raising the bar? Don't hold your breath, says MTUC

Nike raising the bar? Don't hold your breath, says MTUC

Relying on MNCs to improve labour standards is a flawed practice, governments must step in and lead the change.

Najib: Up to Muslims to decide on Saiful's action

Najib: Up to Muslims to decide on Saiful's action

It is up to Muslims to evaluate Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan's decision to swear on the Quran, says the deputy prime minister.

Shouts of liwat vs reformasi

Shouts of liwat vs reformasi

LIVE REPORTS Both candidates, BN's Arif Shah Omar Shah and PKR's Anwar Ibrahim, are at the nomination centre each backed by vocal supporters. [VIDEO INSIDE]