Archive - 23 April 2013

What have you contributed, Nong Chik asks Nurul

What have you contributed, Nong Chik asks Nurul

KUALA LUMPUR Raja Nong Chik, the BN candidate for Lembah Pantai, said he had thrown the challenge to Nurul Izzah a few times but the latter had yet to answer.
RM7 billion is safe, 1MDB rebuts critics

RM7 billion is safe, 1MDB rebuts critics

1MDB says the US$2.3 billion fund is proceeds and profits originating from its initial 1MDB-PetroSaudi International joint venture.
Vote for the right person

Vote for the right person

Apply your choice to destroy graft.
2013-04-23

2013-04-23

Scorpene investigators to subpoena two M'sian lawyers

Scorpene investigators to subpoena two M'sian lawyers

UPDATED 7.15PM This is in relation to late PI Bala's second statutory declaration, which they see as linked to their Scorpene submarines probe.
RTM cameraman dies of heart attack after scuffle

RTM cameraman dies of heart attack after scuffle

Mohamed Yaakub had been involved in a scuffle with a party supporter whose vehicle had blocked the former’s way leading to his house.
Dr M: Pakatan rule will herald 'failed Islamic state'

Dr M: Pakatan rule will herald 'failed Islamic state'

UPDATED 8.41PM PERAK If voters are swayed by emotions and vote the wrong people into power, Malaysia risks becoming a failed state, says Dr M.
Tian Chua denies defaming Umno over Sabah crisis

Tian Chua denies defaming Umno over Sabah crisis

The PKR veep states his statement was fair comment, made on an occasion of qualified privilege as an MP and was in the public interest.
Kit Siang: Reject Independent candidates in GE13

Kit Siang: Reject Independent candidates in GE13

The DAP supremo says GE13 is a battle for political change and should be a contest between Pakatan and BN, with no place for a third choice.
Explosion rocks BN political campaign in Nibong Tebal

Explosion rocks BN political campaign in Nibong Tebal

During the explosion at 10.15pm, about 3,000 people were gathered to listen to a political talk by Penang Gerakan chief Dr Teng Hock Nan.
MCA crooner gets Soi Lek's thumbs up

MCA crooner gets Soi Lek's thumbs up

NONE JOHOR After watching BN's Bukit Bintang candidate Frankie Gan's music video for the first time, he remarks: 'Not bad, what.'
Ongkili describes disappointed Mozihim as 'sour grapes'

Ongkili describes disappointed Mozihim as 'sour grapes'

SABAH He says Motunggong incumbent Sarapin Magana was chosen over Jornah Mozihim to defend the seat because he is a winnable candidate.
'BN supporters are 90pct back, rest will follow suit'

'BN supporters are 90pct back, rest will follow suit'

KEDAH The Kedah BN chief says protests against certain BN new faces have subsided and their supporters are with the party again.
Postal ballot papers to be sent out tomorrow

Postal ballot papers to be sent out tomorrow

The EC gives an assurance that the process of sending and receiving the ballot envelopes is safe and overseas voters need not worry.
'If Onn Jaafar failed after Umno, what more Lajim?'

'If Onn Jaafar failed after Umno, what more Lajim?'

SABAH Umno is greater than any individual, claims BN head Najib Abdul Razak, dismissing the defection of Lajim Ukin.
A vote for BN is a vote for blueprint, says Hindraf

A vote for BN is a vote for blueprint, says Hindraf

NONE The group’s annual convention apes the familiar BN battlecry and urges delegates to ‘stop Pakatan from reaching Putrajaya’.
'Ideological clash' causing Kota Damansara fix

'Ideological clash' causing Kota Damansara fix

UPDATED 5.16PM SELANGOR Anwar says a few more days are needed and urges PSM to concede its claim over Semenyih and Jelapang.

Over 28,000 'foreign' voters on electoral roll

Over 28,000 'foreign' voters on electoral roll

UPDATED 5.23PM Sabah and Selangor have the most - 55.6 percent and 15.1 percent respectively - but all were apparently born in Malaysia.
PKR questions award of RM1.3 billion project

PKR questions award of RM1.3 billion project

UPDATED 4.35PM Rafizi Ramli claims it went to the company of a BN candidate for a parliamentary seat in Perak that is not active in construction.

Anwar: Kiss from an Indian won't redeem Zul Noordin

Anwar: Kiss from an Indian won't redeem Zul Noordin

NONE SELANGOR It is rare that we have a politician full of racial bigotry, who is yet picked by Najib to contest, says the PKR leader.
Sabah multi-corner fights blamed on SAPP, Star

Sabah multi-corner fights blamed on SAPP, Star

UPDATED 3.40PM SABAH Singling out Pakatan Rakyat’s ‘allies’ for the problem, Anwar Ibrahim says the demands of the two parties are ‘unacceptable’.
'BN gave out cash vouchers on nomination day'

'BN gave out cash vouchers on nomination day'

NONE UPDATED 5.09PM Such incidents were reported in nearly all the 22 places monitored since April 20 by Pemantau.
Pemantau: PAS members assaulted PKR's Chegubard

Pemantau: PAS members assaulted PKR's Chegubard

NONE UPDATED 4.43PM The election watchdog claims this occurred on April 20, when he was filing his nomination papers.
Muhyiddin gives Kedah gov't a poor 'Grade E'

Muhyiddin gives Kedah gov't a poor 'Grade E'

NONE UPDATED 1.43PM KEDAH The caretaker DPM says the Pakatan-ruled state's report card was not impressive at all.
'Sarawak may have new CM if Pakatan takes Putrajaya'

'Sarawak may have new CM if Pakatan takes Putrajaya'

NONE SARAWAK Pakatan’s government will give MACC a free hand to probe Taib Mahmud’s graft claims, says Lim Guan Eng.
Blunder by ROS a GE game changer

Blunder by ROS a GE game changer

NONE COMMENT ‘It gave an opportunity to the Pakatan parties to become closer, which their senior leaders immediately accepted’.
PKR queries 1MDB's RM7bil transfer to the Caymans

PKR queries 1MDB's RM7bil transfer to the Caymans

NONE UPDATED 2.22PM Rafizi Ramli says Najib must explain the need to move the funds to a 'secret' offshore account.
Anwar has a huge ego, says his Permatang Pauh BN rival

Anwar has a huge ego, says his Permatang Pauh BN rival

NONE PENANG His refusal to shake hands with Umno's Mazlan Ismail on nomination day reflects Anwar's true character, reports Utusan.
Khaled: You help Normala, I'll help you ...

Khaled: You help Normala, I'll help you ...

JOHOR Khaled Nordin smilingly asks Kampung Melayu Pandan residents to help novice Normala Abdul Samad win the Pasir Gudang seat for BN. [VIDEO]
A Pakatan Johor better for business, says Anwar

A Pakatan Johor better for business, says Anwar

Anwar says investors 'cannot assume that business must be as usual' should the special zone Iskandar Malaysia comes under Pakatan rule.
Mat Taib to help attract Malay votes for Pakatan

Mat Taib to help attract Malay votes for Pakatan

NONE SELANGOR Hitting the ground in Hulu Selangor and helping Pakatan retain Selangor are the main tasks given to Muhd Taib.
Sim gives in but leaves scar on DAP campaign

Sim gives in but leaves scar on DAP campaign

FREE YOURSAY 'Now that he has withdrawn from the Kota Laksamana seat, he runs the risk of losing even the Kota Melaka seat in the elections.'
Padang Serai voters wary of 'frogs'

Padang Serai voters wary of 'frogs'

UPDATED 1.06PM KEDAH After seeing three defections from PKR in and around the constituency, they are more cautious about who to support.
Yawn... Umno still playing same old racial record

Yawn... Umno still playing same old racial record

FREE YOURSAY 'Ghani could not help it. He is a product of a system that survives on sowing fear and distrust among the people.'
Independent candidate Tiki's NS post at risk

Independent candidate Tiki's NS post at risk

NONE SARAWAK Fate of National Service Council chief who has decided to contest as an Independent hangs in the balance.
'Hadi preferable to Muhyiddin as PM'

'Hadi preferable to Muhyiddin as PM'

FREE YOURSAY 'What if BN wins narrowly? Is Muhyiddin Yassin fit for the PM position? And will he also head the Finance Ministry?'
NCR lifeline for Sarawak's natives

NCR lifeline for Sarawak's natives

NONE A new scheme by the state PKR pledges true partnership for native landowners in inclusive, participatory development.
Cronyism allegations not a personal matter, Nong Chik

Cronyism allegations not a personal matter, Nong Chik

FREE YOURSAY 'When public funds are involved, you as a public servant can expect your family members to be subjected to public scrutiny.'
Gary Lim fears sabotage by Ong's camp

Gary Lim fears sabotage by Ong's camp

NONE SELANGOR The BN candidate for Pandan urges MCA members to unite against the Pakatan opposition in the coming GE.
DAP caught between upset allies in Sungai Acheh

DAP caught between upset allies in Sungai Acheh

UPDATED 1.45PM PENANG It has been wondering whether to support the PKR or PAS campaign, given the strained relations between the two parties.
Buying support - Najib's 'commercialisation' of GE13

Buying support - Najib's 'commercialisation' of GE13

NONE GE13 SPECIAL Najib has spent a total of RM57.7bil over the past four years since he became PM on election-related incentives.
Mahathir gets letter of demand over remarks about Kit Siang

Mahathir gets letter of demand over remarks about Kit Siang

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been told to apologise and retract his claims made in a blog post on April 11.
Police stop DAP ceramah at KK - location 'unsuitable'

Police stop DAP ceramah at KK - location 'unsuitable'

NONE DAY 4 Quotable quotes, planned events and unplanned incidents as they take place in the run-up to the 13th general election.
In battle for Labis, MCA legacy on Chua Jr's shoulders

In battle for Labis, MCA legacy on Chua Jr's shoulders

NONE ANALYSIS JOHOR This is one of the state's most vulnerable seats, and BN’s Chua Tee Yong has a fight on his hands to defend it.
Ex-admiral: Postal votes no longer BN's 'fixed deposit'

Ex-admiral: Postal votes no longer BN's 'fixed deposit'

NONE PERAK Pakatan's four candidates from the police and military should draw sizeable number of postal votes from the services.
Ex-army chief to take JB with 'Bosnia war plan'

Ex-army chief to take JB with 'Bosnia war plan'

NONE JOHOR Ex-army chief Hashim Hussein, who's battling veteran Shahrir Samad in JB, says he has a plan for victory. [VIDEO]