Category: Media Monitor

Ezam mum over report he will rejoin UmnoBy The StarFriday May 23, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Youth leader, Ezam Mohd Nor declined to confirm a report that he will rejoin Umno. When contacted Ezam, who is overseas said: “Cannot confirm. No final decision yet.??? The report in The Star on Thursday… Continue reading Ezam mum over report he will rejoin Umno

Ex-MCA assemblyman admits to ‘snoop squad’By David Yeow, The NST 21 May 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Former Damansara Utama assemblyman Datuk Lim Choon Kim has admitted that he was a member of the MCA ‘snoop squad’. He made the bombshell admission when he testified before a party panel set up to investigate allegations that such a squad exists… Continue reading Ex-MCA assemblyman admits to ‘snoop squad’

New Economic Agenda will not compromise rights of bumiputras, says AnwarBy The StarWednesday May 21, 2008 PETALING JAYA: The bumiputra community is ready for change under the New Economic Agenda because it will continue to be grounded on affirmative action to help the poor and the marginalised, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader… Continue reading New Economic Agenda will not compromise rights of bumiputras, says Anwar

ACA ordered to reinvestigate EusoffBy LOURDES CHARLES, The StarWednesday May 21, 2008 PUTRAJAYA: The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) has been ordered to reinvestigate former Chief Justice Tun Mohd Eusoff Chin and lawyer V.K. Lingam. The directive came from Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail who wants investigations to be centred on the New Zealand vacation in… Continue reading ACA ordered to reinvestigate Eusoff

Mokhzani quits UmnoThe Star, Wednesday May 21, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Businessman and former Youth wing treasurer Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir announced Wednesday that he was quitting Umno. His announcement comes two days after his father Dr Mahathir resigned from the party. On Tuesday, Umno Youth exco member and Jerlun MP Datuk Mukhriz, who is also Mokhzani’s… Continue reading Mokhzani quits Umno

Dr M’s resignation may hasten Anwar’s ascent to power By: Kong See Hoh, The Sun  Tue, 20 May 2008PETALING JAYA (May 20, 2008): Current affairs commentator Datuk Dr Cheah See Kian says former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s resignation from Umno may hasten Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s… Continue reading Dr M’s resignation may hasten Anwar’s ascent to power

The Mahathir gambit: Abdullah gets support of Umno MPsBy : V. Vasudevan, Eileen Ng and Joseph Sipalan, The NST 21 May 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: There will be no revolt in Umno or Parliament. Yesterday, Umno MPs unanimously voiced their support for Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as the prime minister and party president. They assured him… Continue reading The Mahathir gambit: Abdullah gets support of Umno MPs

PM: Don’t ignore cyber threats The StarWednesday May 21, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Increasingly wired countries must work together to develop effective shields against cyber attacks or risk major disruptions to their people’s lives. If societies and governments ignore cyber threats, it could lead to catastrophic consequences, warned Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. “Ironically,… Continue reading PM: Don’t ignore cyber threats

PM refuses to be cowed by ‘shocking’ decisionBy The StarTuesday May 20, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said he will not bow to pressure from former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to resign as prime minister and Umno president. He said he was “shocked and surprised??? over Dr Mahathir’s sudden decision to… Continue reading PM refuses to be cowed by ‘shocking’ decision

Dr M quits UmnoBy The StarTuesday May 20, 2008 ALOR STAR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has announced he is quitting Umno, in what is seen as his final push to force Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to step down as Prime Minister and party president. His wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali has also… Continue reading Dr M quits Umno