Archive - 20 March 2010

No romance in MCA's Three Kingdoms

No romance in MCA's Three Kingdoms

Emotional homecoming for Najib in Lipis

Emotional homecoming for Najib in Lipis

Prime Minister Najib Razak's one-day visit to Kuala Lipis, his first to his birthplace since becoming the prime minister on April 3 last year, was steeped in meaning.
Social media can help bring change

Social media can help bring change

With more than 90 percent of Malaysians considered as avid users of online social media, the medium is emerging as an influential tool.
'TAY 1' is Malaysia's most expensive number plate

'TAY 1' is Malaysia's most expensive number plate

Vehicle registration number plate 'TAY 1' issued by the Terengganu Road Transport Department (RTD) created history when it was bought for RM220,000, the highest paid in Malaysia so far.
DAP willing to vote with BN on anti-hopping law

DAP willing to vote with BN on anti-hopping law

The DAP is willing to work with the BN government on the amendment of the Federal Constitution to outlaw party-hopping.
Ku Li claims Petronas makes 'huge oil discovery'

Ku Li claims Petronas makes 'huge oil discovery'

Oil royalty dispute not legal but political

Oil royalty dispute not legal but political

PM to announce pay rise for police next week

PM to announce pay rise for police next week

'Infamous Five' deny role in Sept 16 putsch

'Infamous Five' deny role in Sept 16 putsch

All five Sabah MPs named by Bayan Baru MP Zahrain Hashim as being involved in the opposition’s Sept 16 putsch have furiously denied the allegation.
I inherited Ka Ting's problems: Tee Keat

I inherited Ka Ting's problems: Tee Keat

It is “common knowledge,” said incumbent MCA president Ong Tee Keat, he that he had inherited many problems from his predecessor Ong Ka Ting that have plagued MCA.
300 student leaders defy ban to attend meet

300 student leaders defy ban to attend meet

Zaid slams Perkasa for twisting facts

Zaid slams Perkasa for twisting facts

Their irresponsible leadership is stirring up emotions despite Malays being in the majority and their rights can never really come under danger.
Najib to leave it to authorities to investigate

Najib to leave it to authorities to investigate

Ditch the old, vote for new MCA: Incumbent party boss

Ditch the old, vote for new MCA: Incumbent party boss

In a less than subtle jab at his predecessor and rival Ong Ka Ting, the incumbent MCA president is calling on party members to leave the 'old' ways behind and vote for a 'new' MCA.
Two evenings with Anwar in London

Two evenings with Anwar in London

COMMENT He spoke of the deaths of Teoh Beng Hock and A Kugan before he said, ‘I understand what freedom is all about’ and then he insisted that he would not be convicted this time.
What Pakatan could learn from Ku Li-Musa rivalry?

What Pakatan could learn from Ku Li-Musa rivalry?

REFLECTION Rivalry in the second tier of leadership of pivotal parties must be managed lest banal, or worse, baleful time-servers ghost through the gap. 
Anything goes in race for MCA chief

Anything goes in race for MCA chief

Political shenanigans reach creative heights as the party gears up for its polls with the president's post grabbing the most attention.
Six other laws to be amended along with ISA

Six other laws to be amended along with ISA

NONE

The PM said the review was also to keep abreast with times and the wishes of the people.

All bets are off on nomination day

All bets are off on nomination day

Tee Keat: I will not withdraw

Tee Keat: I will not withdraw

Kong Cho Ha to go for MCA No 2

Kong Cho Ha to go for MCA No 2

NONE UPDATED 3.45PM The former veep today announced that he will be contesting for the deputy president's post.
Sabah parties squabble among themselves

Sabah parties squabble among themselves

Sapp is not making itself any friends as it finds itself at loggerheads with Sabah DAP as well as former opposition-aligned PBS.
The week that Anwar lost

The week that Anwar lost

He fails to shine in the House as his erstwhile comrade-in-arms turns against him for being unable to take over Putrajaya as promised.
'Why China Press punished, not Utusan?'

'Why China Press punished, not Utusan?'

free 'The oft-repeated double standards and arrogance exhibited by the Umno regime in dealing with non-Umno parties is demonstrated here again.'
Umno's dilemma on suspending Anwar

Umno's dilemma on suspending Anwar

NONE free 'Suspending Anwar from Parliament, which is not difficult for Umno, will further strengthen the opposition...'
Nigeria to hold key talks after cabinet sacking

Nigeria to hold key talks after cabinet sacking

Nigeria's ruling party will hold key talks after Acting President Goodluck Jonathan in a shock move sacked a government he inherited from the country's ailing head of state.
Mideast Quartet tells Israel to halt settlements

Mideast Quartet tells Israel to halt settlements

The Middle East Quartet on Friday urged Israel to stop building settlements and set a bold target for a final deal with the Palestinians by 2012 as it tried to kickstart the stalled peace process.
Irish group wants Pope to apologise, admit cover-up

Irish group wants Pope to apologise, admit cover-up

The pope should apologise to Irish sex abuse victims and admit the Catholic church abused its power and deliberately covered up the activities of paedophile priests, a leading victims' group said Friday.
US breaks up vast Malaysia, China smuggling ring

US breaks up vast Malaysia, China smuggling ring

Two Malaysians were among those charged over a vast smuggling ring that brought in hundreds of thousands of counterfeit shoes and handbags.