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‘Nearly all’ peninsula voters want roll vetted before polls, survey shows

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — More than nine in 10 voters in peninsular Malaysia want the electoral roll cleaned up before the general election that must be called within the year, according to a survey conducted just days before tens of thousands joined the April 28 Bersih rally for free and fair polls.

Independent pollsters Merdeka Center found ... Read More

Halau 1.0 chairman Shahrul Nasrun Kamarudin handing the memorandum to the Bersih 3.0 Co-Chairman Datuk A. Samad Said at Datuk Ambiga’s house in Kuala Lumpur, May 24, 2012. – Photo by Jack Ooi
Halau 1.0 chairman Shahrul Nasrun Kamarudin handing the memorandum to the Bersih 3.0 Co-Chairman Datuk A. Samad Said at Datuk Ambiga’s house in Kuala Lumpur, May 24, 2012. – Photo by Jack Ooi Read More

‘Traders’ say will also sue Bersih over ‘losses’

By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Anti-Bersih traders said today they will sue the organisers of last month’s Bersih 3.0 rally, claiming it caused them “extensive” financial losses.A group of over 60 traders calling ... Read More

Expect ‘unceasing violence’ if Pakatan loses elections, says Dr M

By Shannon Teoh
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad warned today that violence from protestors at the April 28 Bersih rally is only the beginning of “unceasing violent demonstrations” should Pakatan Rakyat ... Read More

Irshad Manji says book ban ‘insult’ to Malaysians, publisher to appeal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Irshad Manji called the ban on her book “Allah, Liberty & Love” in Malaysia “an insult to a new generation of Malaysians”, while her publisher said today it will appeal the decision ... Read More

Lajim blasts quit rumours, cries sabotage

SANDAKAN, May 25 — Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Lajim Ukin today hit out at those who spread rumours that he was quitting Umno.The Beaufort member of parliament, who is also an Umno ... Read More

Perak radioactive waste site ‘safe’, says Ongkili

BATU GAJAH, May 25 — The natural radioactive waste disposal project currently being carried out at the Long Term Storage Facility (LTSF) in Bukit Kledang, Perak is safe and complied with the scientific ... Read More

Zahid pushes PAS for view on non-Malay PM

BAGAN DATOH, May 25 — PAS should state its stand on the issue of appointing a non-Malay as prime minister as championed by DAP national chairman Karpal Singh, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad ... Read More

Pakatan to use joint manifesto, says Azmin

ALOR SETAR, May 25 — Pakatan Rakyat (PR) has agreed to use only one manifesto with emphasis on major economic and educational issues for the 13th general election.Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy ... Read More

Najib, Rosmah back from trips abroad

SEPANG, May 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrived home today after working visits to the United Kingdom and United States.The plane carrying Najib and wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, touched ... Read More

Jamil Khir says can seize any book that threatens Islam

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) today said it does not need any court order to seize the book “Allah Liberty & Love – Courage To Reconcile Faith & Freedom” ... Read More

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