Archive - 17 August 2008

‘The boy seeks justice in the sodomy case because he was a victim... One should question the accused instead, not the accuser,' says the prime minister on his campaign visit to Permatang Pauh.

Party leaders are openly questioning the wisdom of being in a coalition led by Umno and its persistent racial politics.

Permatang Pauh by-election The outspoken Toh Kin Woon says he supports Anwar because the PKR leader will strengthen democracy and make the opposition's voice stronger in Parliament. [VIDEO INSIDE]

updated 11.10pm So near yet so far! Another long wait for the Jalur Gemilang to be hoisted and the Malaysian anthem to be played at the Olympics as Lee Chong Wei fell tamely to China's Lin Dan in Beijing tonight.

Permatang Pauh by-election He denied claims that Barisan Nasional was paying voters not to vote for Anwar Ibrahim.

PAS deputy president Nasharuddin Mat Isa said he and two party leaders met the prime minister at a private home in Kuala Lumpur after the general election.

54th PAS muktamar The general consensus is that the party must find ways to cooperate with Pakatan Rakyat partners without compromising its Islamic principles.

54th PAS muktamar roundup PAS makes it clear to their Pakatan Rakyat partners that it is not happy being a ‘junior partner' in the fledging coalition.

breaking news Almost two months after the police report was lodged against him for sodomy, Anwar has finally got a copy of the crucial document.

Following an incident whereby two photographers were assaulted yesterday, BN candidate Arif Shah told journalists to look after their own safety.

However Permatang Pauh candidate Anwar Ibrahim cautioned that one should not jump to the conclusion that the perpetrators are PKR members.

updated 4.11pm He said the government had ordered its supporters to heckle their opposition opponents by yelling "sodomy, sodomy" at political events.

Former chief minister Koh comes under fire for making excuses and preparing a pre-debate defence to save face if wrongdoings in his administration were exposed.

54th PAS muktamar Hadi Awang says the Islamic party would not pursue the campaign against gambling and alcohol demanded by influential party scholars.