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Seremban post-election rally draws tens of thousands (Video)

Media Rakyat estimated the crowd at the Oakland Commercial Centre in Seremban last night at 50000 while Malaysiakini put the figure at 30000.

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More on the post-polls payouts in Penang

Aliran continues its photo expose of the recent post-GE13 payouts in Penang.

Cybertroopers hijack online polls on Anwar

As suspected, cybertroopers have manipulated two recent online polls on whether Anwar should quit as Pakatan leader following the coalition’s failure to capture Putrajaya.

Youthful protesters put BN on notice

One eye-witness said the vast majority of the people at the ‘blackout rally’ at Kelana Jaya Stadium on 8 May were youths below the age of 35.

What’s happening at Bukit Gambir in Penang?

Several people have been complaining about a hill-slope at Bukit Gambir near USM in Penang Island that has been stripped bare.

Photograph: Utusan
Photograph: Utusan

Legitimacy crisis in post-election Malaysia

Large crowds have turned out in protests in major cities on peninsular Malaysia in response to a general election marred by allegations of irregularities and vote-buying.

The banker

The naturalist, author, comedian and actor Bill Oddie presents his take on a new invasive species – the banker, in this video produced by Global Witness, also featured in The Guardian.

Live – Panel discussion reviewing GE13

Komas hosts this live discussion on the recent general election.

60000 brave drizzle for Johor post-polls rally

Despite a change in venue to Taman Puteri Wangsa, 8km from Johor Bahru, some 60000 have braved a drizzle to attend this rally in the southern state. The crowd is expected to increase when Anwar arrives.

Many others have been unable to reach the venue because of the jam, says a contact in Johor. People are have parked their cars a good distance away from the venue and are walking.

New cabinet line-up: Najib retains control of Finance

Najib continues to control the Finance Ministry as he unveils his new cabinet line up.