Close to nomination day, PKR draws huge crowd in Lembah Pantai
With just a couple of days to go to nomination day, Anwar and his team drew a huge crowd at the closely watched Lembah Pantai seat in KL last night.
Exposing the ‘Penang free port’ sham promise
Promises are being made that Penang will get back its free port status if certain political parties are elected. Guest writer SamG exposes the ‘free port’ myth.
Tearful Kit Siang reacts to ROS shocker (Video)
Lim Kit Siang reacts emotionally to the ROS’ unjust action “at the behest of its political masters” two day’s before nomination day.
DAP to use PKR, Pas logos
So the DAP has decided to use PKR and Pas logos in the coming general election.
Why did 1MDB put RM7bn bond redemption in Cayman Islands outfit? (Updated)
Some serious questions are being raised about the proceeds of 1MDB’s RM7bn bond redemption, arising from the disposal of its investment in a joint venture with Petro Saudi International (PSI).
PKR orator Siti Aishah takes aim at BN cronies, kingpins (Video)
PKR young women’s chief Siti Aishah Shaik Ismail is fast emerging as a popular speaker at opposition ceramahs.
ROS action sparks confusion, uncertainty
Update: The ROS assures DAP it can use its logo for the 5 May general election. But the DAP has given the ROS until 3.00pm tomorrow, Friday, to revoke its letter, failing which it will use Pas and PKR logos in GE13.
In freezing the DAP central committee over the conduct of the party’s polls, the Registrar of Societies has sprung a shock, creating much confusion and uncertainty only two days before nomination day.
Pakatan parties bullying PSM?
It is sad to see one or two of the Pakatan parties bullying the PSM over the use of the PSM logo and over which areas it can stand to avoid three-corner contests. .
Perak ripe for change? (Video)
Anwar speaks at Kampung Manjoi in Perak drawing another large crowd.
Nurul Izzah vs Raja Nong Chik debate (Video)
This video clip shows Nurul Izzah crossing swords with Raja Nong Chik in Parliament. You be the judge as to who makes more sense.
Bangsar folks urge DBKL officers to act impartially (Videos)
Bangsar residents were filmed urging DBKL officers to act impartially when the latter removed flags bearing PKR colours from a roundabout in Lucky Garden.
Looking beyond Pope Francis’ groundbreaking gestures
An article I wrote for the Herald on 3 April 2013 about the implications of Pope Francis’ first few gestures as the new leader of the church.
Has your polling station been changed? Please check!
Blog reader Desmond has sent us this alert. We would do well to check the SPR website to find out our polling station.
‘Reformasi’ music videos
Yasin Sulaiman sings of reformasi and the people’s awakening. The people are standing up and making their votes count.
Ambiga: You are not alone in GE13 (Video)
Blog reader Desmond sent this video link with the message: “See Ambiga at her radiant best.”
Live – Voices from the margins ahead of GE13
Komas hosts a discussion on marginalised communities and the coming general election.
Segamat DAP closes ranks with PKR’s Chua Jui Meng
Segamat DAP led by its chief Pang Hok Liong has shocked political pundits by turning up in full force to extend help to Chua in his electoral battle in the town, reports chuajuimeng123.
Maduro squeezes through in Venezuela poll
The late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez’s annointed successor Nicolas Maduro has squeezed through in the country’s elections with 51 per cent of the popular vote, according to reports.
Anwar highlights widening income inequality at large Selangor rally (Video)
A large crowd turned up at Hulu Kelang last night and listened intently as Anwar highlighted the growing gap between the top 20 per cent and the bottom 40 per cent.
Clowns, angpows and beer – Enjoy, Amigos!
Diners at the free 1Malaysia dinner at Pulau Tikus market last night were somewhat surprised to see an unfamiliar brand of beer being served.