Malaysia

‘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 that nearly half of the 1,019 registered voters surveyed believed the registry contained dubitable entries that included ... 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 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 themselves “Bersih 4.0” told reporters today that over 100 lawyers have indicated their willingness to represent the traders in a suit against the ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 Supreme Council member, said the rumour was spread with the aim of sidelining him from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Umno mainstream politics.“I’m still in BN, ... Read More

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