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DAP believes Malay appeal still sound without Tunku Aziz

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — Despite their initial shock at Tunku Aziz Tunku Ibrahim’s resignation, DAP leaders believe his sudden departure would not affect the party’s appeal to the Malay electorate.

DAP Socialist Youth chief Anthony Loke told The Malaysian Insider that the DAP has been successful so far in its quest to encourage more Malay ... Read More
Umno leaders wave to the crowd at the start of the party’s 66th anniversary celebrations at the Bukit Jalil stadium in Kuala Lumpur on May 11, 2012. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Umno leaders wave to the crowd at the start of the party’s 66th anniversary celebrations at the Bukit Jalil stadium in Kuala Lumpur on May 11, 2012. — Picture by Choo Choy May Read More

Tunku Aziz a man of principle and integrity, says Kit Siang

By Shannon Teoh
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Lim Kit Siang has called Tunku Aziz Tunku Ibrahim “a man of principle and integrity” despite the former DAP vice-chairman accusing Lim’s son of being untrustworthy and lacking ... Read More

Ahmad Maslan urges all Malays in DAP to quit party

PONTIAN, May 16 — The resignation of DAP vice-chairman Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim proves that the Malays have no place in that opposition party, says Umno information chief Datuk Ahmad Maslan.In this ... Read More

Guan Eng thanks Tunku Aziz, says will not trade barbs

By Shannon Teoh
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Lim Guan Eng has refused to “exchange personal attacks” with Tunku Aziz Tunku Ibrahim despite the latter claiming the DAP secretary general had insulted him by “dangling” a job ... Read More

Bar Council now a ‘political party’, says Dr M

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal
PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has backed calls to form a second Malaysian Bar as an alternative for lawyers who disagree with the present Bar Council’s alleged pro-opposition stand.The ... Read More

Muhyiddin: Over 24,000 teachers could be up for promotion

KUALA KANGSAR, May 16 — A total of 24,053 teachers who have completed the required duration of service will be considered for promotion between June 1 and December 31, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri ... Read More

Nazri: Bar Council has no right to reject law academy

JAKARTA, May 16 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz today said that the Bar Council had no right to reject the proposed setting up of a Law Academy.He (picture) ... Read More

DBKL, police keep watch over Ambiga’s residence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 – Police and the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement unit today patrolled the residence of Datuk S. Ambiga at Jalan Setiakasih 1, Bukit Damansara here.Two DBKL vans with 10 ... Read More

PAS always ready to talk Islam with Umno, says Nik Aziz

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat said today PAS is ready to hold talks with political archrival Umno on issues concerning Muslims as national polls edge closer, two Malay-language dailies ... Read More

EC: List of voters with shared addresses now online

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The Election Commission (EC) is displaying the electoral roll of voters who registered in groups using common addresses for verification by the voters concerned.Its public relations ... Read More

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