Archive - 16 April 2013

Eight new faces among 31 Sarawak BN candidates

Eight new faces among 31 Sarawak BN candidates

NONE The new faces include SPDP chief William Mawan (Saratok) and Rabiah Wang (Kota Samarahan) to replace Taib's son.
Rosmah denies meddling in selection of GE candidates

Rosmah denies meddling in selection of GE candidates

NONE PM's wife Rosmah Mansor has denied allegations by certain quarters that she meddled in the selection of BN candidates.
DAP presents two 'flowers' to Kulai in Johor

DAP presents two 'flowers' to Kulai in Johor

NONE Incumbent Serdang MP Teo Nie Ching is to contest Kulai parliamentary seat while Wong Shu Qi will run for Senai state seat. [VIDEO]

Kedah BN candidates

Kedah BN candidates

Following is the list of BN candidates in the 13th general election for Kedah.
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Penang BN candidates

Penang BN candidates

Following is the list of BN candidates in the 13th general election for Penang.
Selangor BN candidates

Selangor BN candidates

Following is the list of BN candidates in the 13th general election for Selangor
Ibrahim Ali: Why Zul Noordin but not me?

Ibrahim Ali: Why Zul Noordin but not me?

NONE Although Ibrahim Ali is happy for Zulkifli Noordin, he felt that BN should have at least told him why he was not being fielded.
Johor BN candidates

Johor BN candidates

Following is the list of BN candidates in the 13th general election for Johor
BN must not ban online news portals

BN must not ban online news portals

Cheers and boos as Sabah Umno candidates announced

Cheers and boos as Sabah Umno candidates announced

NONE UPDATED 6.45PM Musa Aman’s announcement that Ronald Kiandee would defend the Beluran seat was met with loud boos.
Change not for sake of change but for the better

Change not for sake of change but for the better

MASwings to replace ageing Twin Otter aircraft

MASwings to replace ageing Twin Otter aircraft

Its chief executive officer, Captain Mohd Nawawi Awang, says MASwings will take delivery of the first DHC6-400 by end-August this year.
Reject 'racist DAP', Muhyiddin tells Gelang Patah voters

Reject 'racist DAP', Muhyiddin tells Gelang Patah voters

UPDATED 8.10PM All races work together and respect one another without jealousy in Johor, claims BN deputy chief Muhyiddin Yassin.
BN uses ministry meeting with teachers to campaign

BN uses ministry meeting with teachers to campaign

NONE UPDATED 7.30PM A 'special meeting' between Chinese school staff and the DPM turned into a Pakatan-bashing fest.
Save our country - go for change

Save our country - go for change

Ping Siew: Hou Kok Chong has my full support

Ping Siew: Hou Kok Chong has my full support

Dropped as a GE13 candidate, the MCA veep declines to respond when asked whether his links with Ong Tee Keat led to his fate.
Teo Nie Ching to Kulai to boost DAP's Johor assault

Teo Nie Ching to Kulai to boost DAP's Johor assault

However, there is a possibility of last-minute changes before party secretary-general Lim Guan Eng makes the announcement tonight.
Mohd Zin: Zul Noordin a 'transformation' candidate

Mohd Zin: Zul Noordin a 'transformation' candidate

UPDATED 4.17PM The fielding of Zulkifli Noordin in an Umno-held seat is in itself transformation, says the Selangor BN coordinator.
Mohd Zin confident of BN retaking Selangor

Mohd Zin confident of BN retaking Selangor

NONE Selangor BN can already form a government - what we are striving for is a two-thirds majority, says Mohd Zin Mohamed.
What is the '1Malaysia-Penang Welfare Club'?

What is the '1Malaysia-Penang Welfare Club'?

Ibrahim Ali out, Saifuddin Abdullah in

Ibrahim Ali out, Saifuddin Abdullah in

UPDATED 6.35PM While Saifuddin Abdullah will defend his Temerloh seat in Pahang, the Perkasa chief is not in Kelantan BN’s list.
Dr M, stand against Kit Siang or hold your peace

Dr M, stand against Kit Siang or hold your peace

Penang BN warns against sabotage by those not fielded

Penang BN warns against sabotage by those not fielded

NONE UPDATED 3.20PM Whichever party they come from, they will be expelled straight away, says Teng Chang Yeow.
Najib: After errors, new lineup to redeem Selangor BN

Najib: After errors, new lineup to redeem Selangor BN

UPDATED 2.55PM We have been through a perilous journey and have learnt from our mistakes, admits state liaison chief Najib Abdul Razak.
S'gor Pakatan to give stake in water industry to rakyat

S'gor Pakatan to give stake in water industry to rakyat

UPDATED 1.13PM It pledges to restructure it and start an entity where its equity will be held as unit trusts by the people of Selangor.

A full minister will have an edge in Segamat, says MIC

A full minister will have an edge in Segamat, says MIC

UPDATED 2.20PM A full minister will always have more support when up against an 'ordinary person' as a rival, says MIC president G Palanivel.
MIC pledges clean sweep of lost federal seats

MIC pledges clean sweep of lost federal seats

NONE UPDATED 2.15PM Party chief G Palanivel will contest Cameron Highlands, with incumbent SK Devamany moving to Sungai Siput.
Who is legally responsible?

Who is legally responsible?

Who's in charge in a caretaker gov't?
Isa to face singer Aishah in Jempol, Rais dropped

Isa to face singer Aishah in Jempol, Rais dropped

NONE UPDATED 1.50PM Isa, the Felda chairperson, had contested the Bagan Pinang state seat in the 2009 by-election.
Idris for Malacca CM, Khaled for Johor MB?

Idris for Malacca CM, Khaled for Johor MB?

NONE UPDATED 1.15PM Idris Haron's move to the Sungai Udang seat further fuels speculation that he is slated as the Malacca CM.
Not afraid of Islam, just its self-appointed guardians

Not afraid of Islam, just its self-appointed guardians

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'I've never been fearful of Islam except for some Muslims in power, who can make decisions affecting me.'
13 new Umno candidates in Penang BN list

13 new Umno candidates in Penang BN list

NONE UPDATED 2.45PM Newcomer Mazlan Ismail will take on PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim in Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat.
Unwise for PAS to embrace tainted Mat Tyson

Unwise for PAS to embrace tainted Mat Tyson

FREE YOURSAY 'Is Muhd Taib afraid of a possible gov't change and hopes he won't be prosecuted? And why is PAS even bringing pond scum into its fold?
1MDB to kick-start RM18bil M'sia-Abu Dhabi alliance

1MDB to kick-start RM18bil M'sia-Abu Dhabi alliance

KINIBIZ This comes after 1MDB successfully raised US$3 billion for investments in several strategic and important high-impact projects.
Mukhriz's move to Ayer Hitam fuels MB speculation

Mukhriz's move to Ayer Hitam fuels MB speculation

NONE UPDATED 2.30PM This comes after BN announces that the incumbent Jerlun MP is contesting in the state seat instead. [VIDEO]
Perkasa veep Zulkifli Noordin takes on Khalid Samad

Perkasa veep Zulkifli Noordin takes on Khalid Samad

UPDATED 2.40PM Zulkifli, the Kulim-Bandar Baru incumbent, moves to Shah Alam - his name was announced by BN head Najib Abdul Razak. [VIDEO]
Fellow despots across the Causeway are nervous

Fellow despots across the Causeway are nervous

FREE YOURSAY 'It goes to show the Singapore's government's fear of a spillover effect should Pakatan take over the federal government.'
PSM compromises on use of Pakatan logos but...

PSM compromises on use of Pakatan logos but...

NONE UPDATED 1.35PM Should Pakatan Rakyat refuse to make way in four seats, PSM will fielding candidates under its own banner. [VIDEO]
Hindraf should not become Umno's fool

Hindraf should not become Umno's fool

NONE COMMENT 'The group should send out a message to their grassroots that they should cast their votes as their conscience dictates.'
Three seats to watch in the Federal Territories

Three seats to watch in the Federal Territories

NONE Its Nong Chik vs Nurul (Lembah Pantai), Kok Eng vs Abdul Khalid (Bandar Tun Razak) and Ku Nan vs Husam (Putrajaya).
MCA candidates 'missing' in three seats in Johor

MCA candidates 'missing' in three seats in Johor

UPDATED 12.05PM They were among those announced by MCA yesterday, but not in the state BN candidates list.
Umno asks Mustafa, Harakah to apologise over video

Umno asks Mustafa, Harakah to apologise over video

It has filed a letter of demand through legal adviser Mohd Hafarizam Harun against the two for linking the party to a sex video.
It's Ghani vs Kit Siang in Gelang Patah

It's Ghani vs Kit Siang in Gelang Patah

NONE UPDATED 2.05PM Ghani says he's not out to ‘bury’ Lim in the battle between the veterans, but to defend what Johor has achieved.
Malaysiakini goes free from tomorrow for GE13!

Malaysiakini goes free from tomorrow for GE13!

NONE It will be accessible to all until the gov't is formed after May 5 so as to help voters make an informed decision. [VIDEO]
Defenestration of the MCA

Defenestration of the MCA

COMMENT It is a party whose president is not ‘winnable’ enough to be fielded for the polls, and it continues giving up seats to Umno.
Gerakan and MCA hope to avoid getting an 'egg'

Gerakan and MCA hope to avoid getting an 'egg'

GE13 WATCH After their miserable outing in 2008, the BN allies will  be relying on newcomers to improve their performance.
Anwar: Pakatan's rapport deep despite seat squabble

Anwar: Pakatan's rapport deep despite seat squabble

NONE 'I admit there are difficulties here and there over seats but amongst the top leadership, things get better all the time,' he says.
MCA supporters vent anger at Soi Lek in Gelang Patah

MCA supporters vent anger at Soi Lek in Gelang Patah

NONE MCA members rallied in support of dropped candidate Jason Teoh last night and urged him to contest as an Independent.
Who will win the war of the manifestos?

Who will win the war of the manifestos?

KINIBIZ Both documents are written from different principles, offering two almost contrasting ways of doing 'Malaysian' business.
Najib's dilemma over selection of candidates

Najib's dilemma over selection of candidates

NONE GE13 SPECIAL Given the low apparent turnover of incumbents, Najib appears terribly afraid that infighting in his party.