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 that nearly half of the 1,019 registered voters surveyed believed the registry contained dubitable entries that included foreigners.
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‘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 themselves “Bersih 4.0” told reporters today that over 100 lawyers have indicated their willingness to represent the traders in a suit against the electoral reforms group.“More than a hundred lawyers have called me and stated their willingness to represent traders whose ... 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 (PR) lose an election that must be held within the year.The former prime minister said in a blog posting that the opposition will continue with their protests until the results of the 13th General Election are rejected and a new government is formed.“Then they will try to hold ... 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 as it is unclear if the translated version, “Allah, Kebebasan & Cinta”, is affected.ZI Publications also said its distributors have begun the process of formally requesting the book to be recalled and taken off bookshelves with the co-operation of bookstores nationwide.“The ... Read More
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PM diminta campur tangan selesai masalah kuota haji
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Mei — Kerajaan sedang melakukan beberapa langkah proaktif bagi memastikan jumlah kuota haji untuk jemaah Malaysia tahun ini tidak terjejas ekoran perhimpunan haram yang diadakan di Mekah dan Madinah pada 26 April lepas.Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom berkata ramai jemaah telah menyatakan kebimbangan sama ada mereka masih berpeluang menunaikan haji pada tahun ini atau tidak ekoran insiden yang telah mengundang perhatian serius ... Read MoreEnam pelombong emas mati tertimbus tanah runtuh
JAKARTA, 25 Mei — Sekurang-kurangnya enam pelombong emas haram mati tertimbus dalam kejadian tanah runtuh di Gunung Pilar, daerah kecil Jasinga, Bogor, Jawa Barat, malam tadi.Ketua Bidang Pengurusan Bencana Daerah Bogor, Budi Aksomo berkata ada kira-kira 20 pelombong di kawasan itu apabila kejadian itu berlaku pada kira-kira pukul 8 malam."Pada masa ini pasukan mencari dan menyelamat masih menjalankan operasi di tempat kejadian," katanya hari ini, sambil menjelaskan bahawa ... Read MoreBusiness
French banks plan for Greek euro zone exit, say sources
PARIS, May 25 — French banks, which are among the lenders most exposed to Greece, have stepped up their efforts on contingency plans for the debt-laden country leaving the euro zone, sources familiar with the situation said.The heightened preparations by banks, including Credit Agricole (CAGR.PA), BNP Paribas (BNPP.PA) and Societe Generale (SOGN.PA), come after euro zone sources told Reuters earlier this week that each member of the common currency would have to prepare a ... Read More
Rubber prices close lower due to mild buying interest
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Rubber prices in the local rubber market continued to trade lower today due to mild buying support, dealers said. They said the demand for commodities globally were hampered by continued wariness about the eurozone debt saga."Despite the current tight rubber supply, local traders were still hesitant to take any major move although the benchmark Tokyo rubber contract managed to edge higher today," they said.At noon, the Malaysian Rubber Board's official ... Read MoreWorld
Lebanese hostages in Syria to be released ‘within hours’, says cleric
BEIRUT, May 25 — Lebanese hostages kidnapped in Syria will be set free "within hours", an Islamist cleric who is brokering their release said today."The process is in its final stages, they will be released within hours God willing," Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zoaby told Reuters.A dozen Lebanese Shi'ite men were among a group of pilgrims returning to Lebanon from Iran when gunmen stopped their bus after it crossed into Syria from Turkey. They released the women and kept the men.The ... Read MoreEgypt to pick Islamist or military man as president
CAIRO, May 25 — The Muslim Brotherhood said on Friday its candidate in Egypt's first free presidential vote had won through to a run-off next month against ex-air force chief Ahmed Shafiq, who was deposed leader Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister.This week's first-round vote has polarised Egyptians between those determined to avoid handing the presidency back to a man from Mubarak's era and those fearing an Islamist monopoly of ruling institutions. The run-off is planned ... Read More
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