I did not manipulate Qardhawi’s words, says Anwar

By Adib Zalkapli

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim(picture) dismissed today the allegation that he had manipulated the words of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Yusof Qardhawi to support him in his Sodomy II trial.

Yip retracts resignation, says Perlis Speaker

By Clara Chooi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The Perlis Speaker claimed this evening that Titi Tinggi assemblyman Yip Sun Onn, who caused an uproar yesterday when he quit his state seat, has withdrawn his resignation letter

Speaker Yazid Mat confirmed with The Malaysian Insiderthat he had received an SMS from Yip (right) in the early evening, informing him of his retraction.

Experts say Anwar’s failed Sept 16 bid not seditious

By Neville Spykerman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Constitutional and legal experts have disagreed with Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz’s view that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Sept 16 government takeover plans two years ago was seditious.

Perlis Speaker, stick to the book! — P. Ramakrishnan

by P.Ramakrishnan

MARCH 24 — Perlis state assembly member Yip Sun Onn, must be commended for resigning from his Titi Tinggi seat over his differences with the MCA/BN leadership.

Perlis Speaker will not submit quit letter to EC

By Clara Chooi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Perlis Speaker Yazid Mat will not submit the resignation letter of Titi Tinggi assemblyman Yip Sun Onn to the Election Commission.

Perlis MCA crisis spreading to Umno?

By Adib Zalkapli

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The simmering discontent with Perlis Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Md Isa Sabu among his Umno rivals in the state is threatening to boil over following the resignation of Titi Tinggi assemblyman Yip Sun Onn.

Anwar’s exposure about BN-Zionist connections is serious

Martin Davidson    The revelation by Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim on March 17 in parliament about the role of public relations firm Apco in the development of 1Malaysia concept should not be taken lightly.

Mujahid: Anwar didn't mention King or armed forces

Wong Choon Mei  

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22: Pakatan Rakyat leaders have questioned the veracity of recent comments made by Bayan Baru MP Zahrain Mohd Hashim, who told Parliament that Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim had claimed to have the support of the King and the armed forces in taking over the federal government in 2008.

Why overreact over 1Israel, did Anwar hit bulls-eye?

Wong Choon Mei
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22: Pakatan Rakyat has slammed the move by Umno-BN to discipline Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim over his recent accusations in Parliament that Prime Minister Najib Razak’s 1Malaysia slogan was linked to 1Israel, a platform devised by Israeli leader Ehud Barak a decade ago.

Harakahdaily's English edition finds new home

Harakahdaily  

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22: Starting today, the English language edition of Harakahdaily, the online web edition of PAS organ Harakah, will be available to readers.

Three-cornered fight for MCA presidency

By Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — There were no surprises after nomination closed for MCA’s keenly contested fresh polls with confirmation that the contest for the party’s presidency will be a three-way battle between incumbent Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek, and former MCA president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting.

Ka Ting: I will not use Chua’s sex CD in polls

By Clara Chooi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Former MCA president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting, who created headlines last week when he announced his intention to vie for the party presidency, has promised not to use Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek’s sex scandal as a part of his campaign for the polls this March 28.

Only political change can bring economic reforms, says Ku Li

By Debra Chong

PETALING JAYA, March 23 — Saying that only political change can bring economic reforms to Malaysia, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah (picture) last night blamed the Najib Administration for crippling the national economy by putting politics ahead of policy reforms.

Soi Lek goes for MCA presidency

By Clara Chooi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — Former MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek today confirmed he would join the presidential race this March 28, paving the way for a fiery three-cornered fight with estranged incumbent Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat and former president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting.

Will Najib be the last UMNO Prime Minister and the RAHMAN prophecy fulfilled in next general election

By Lim Kit Siang

Coming to the end of Najib’s first year as Prime Minister, the country is bogged down with many unresolved questions and issues, including:

Not money for nothing — Farida-Hani M. Yacob

MARCH 18 — I regret Andrew Aeria’s caustic and ill-tempered criticism in “Looks like it, sounds like it” of the Penang state government’s Senior Citizens Appreciation Programme giving at least RM100 cash yearly to all senior citizens above 60.

Malaysia should heed the gentle warning of Japanese ambassador

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Malaysia should heed the gentle warning of Japanese ambassador Masahiko Horie of losing out in foreign direct investments from Japan if the manpower shortage faced by the manufacturing sector prolongs and energy supply disruptions by Tenaga Nasional Bhd are not resolved. Penang is not surprised that these were the same complaints made by Japanese companies located here.

Nik Aziz slams exposé by ex-party members

KOTA BAHARU, March 19 — PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat (picture) has slammed politicians who resort to disparaging other leaders or party chiefs in public after quitting their parties.

PAS rolls out red carpet for Ku Li in T'gganu

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

SHAH ALAM, March 19 — Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim is pushing for a discussion with the Elections Commission (EC) on the possibility of conducting local government elections in the state.

Selangor MB ready to meet EC to discuss third vote

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal

SHAH ALAM, March 19 — Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim is pushing for a discussion with the Elections Commission (EC) on the possibility of conducting local government elections in the state.