Analysis
Weapons drawn for new battle
Even as Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s court trial looms close, he has been in top oratory form in the last few weeks while officiating at PKR gatherings around the country.
Too close for comfort
Storm clouds are gathering over Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat for appointing his ambitious son-in-law as CEO of the state subsidiary Perbadanan Menteri Besar Kelantan.
PAS takes a hard look at itself
PAS vice-president Salahuddin Ayob was a very worried man at the start of the party’s political seminar yesterday.
All eyes on the ulama under siege
The boyish-looking Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin shot to fame during his tenure as mufti of Perlis but he is now under siege from Islamic groups who are questioning his standing as an ulama.
Seminar a good start to healing rift
The PAS political seminar tomorrow aims to resolve issues that have caused a fallout between its two leading ulama and may fracture the party.
Controversy follows ex-mufti
Who are the ‘black hands’ behind the arrest of the charismatic but controversial former Mufti of Perlis?
Coming apart at the seams
The bubble has burst and Pakatan Rakyat leaders are finding the road to Putrajaya more uphill than they thought it would be.
The Perak impasse worsens
The political divide in Perak is as bitter as ever but Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir has tightened his hold on the state now that he has pushed through the Budget.
Another battle in the war for Perak
There is a do-or-die air to the Perak Legislative Assembly session today, with the legality of the Barisan Nasional government at risk.
Lobby for hot seat warms up
It looked like a storm in a teacup but the recent tiff between PKR vice-president Azmin Ali and rising star Datuk Zaid Ibrahim looks like a prelude to a tussle for the PKR No. 2 post in next year’s party elections.
A thinking president in charge
The Umno general assembly was very much about the leadership of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. It is clear he is in control of his party and party members believe he is the man to lead them out of their political dilemma
Najib’s speech fulfills expectations
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s presidential speech did not fail expectations and marked his first big moment as Umno president.
Be ready for sweeping changes
Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s speech at the Umno general assembly today will outline the tough measures needed to reform the party.
Isa – from zero to hero
Mohd Isa Samad’s phenomenal win in Bagan Pinang is a crucial and timely boost for Umno’s morale.
Out to inject a dose of fear
There will be a “fear factor” in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s maiden speech at the opening of Umno’s Wanita, Youth and Puteri wings as he intends to hammer home the message that the three wings have to help the party change and survive.
Isa set to claim Bagan seat
Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad is on course to return to active politics as Bagan Pinang assemblyman. He has been unafraid to take tough questions during the campaign, which has won him the grudging respect of the new media.
Cool breezes and hot politics
The political temperature in Bagan Pinang has gone up with Barisan’s Isa carrying the hopes of Umno on his shoulders, whereas PAS’ Zulkefly is hard pressed to maintain Pakatan’s domino effect.
New road map takes shape
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is about to ring in bold and radical changes in Umno at his first general assembly as Umno president and his inaugural speech will signal that Umno wants to take the middle ground.
Pakatan now the underdog
Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad is Umno’s controversial choice as candidate for Bagan Pinang, but he looks set to end the Opposition’s winning streak.
Crucial month for coalition
October may present Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak with the political turning point for his ruling coalition.
Hasan has Selangor govt reeling
PAS leader Datuk Dr Hasan Ali was a brilliant motivational speaker before he went into politics, but he may be skating on thin ice with his ultra-political style.
Is a marriage on the cards?
At one level, Pakatan Rakyat politicians are openly at war with each other but at another, the leaders are planning to commit the parties to a formal coalition.
No sign of burying the hatchet
There is talk of a solution to the Terengganu political crisis after Hari Raya but few see the warring factions meeting halfway because they have burnt their bridges.
A by-election dilemma for Isa
The Umno ground does not care about Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad’s disciplinary issues in Umno and want him as the candidate in Bagan Pinang. But will the swing voters accept him as whole-heartedly?
Rough sailing for BN armada
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak knows where he wants to take his armada and what he has to do to get there. But the other ships in the fleet are still in dire shape.
Spiralling out of control?
Speculation of people preparing to jump ship in Selangor has led to talk that the state administration is about to follow the way of Perak.
Choice of candidate matters
The Malay ground has been shifting in Umno’s favour but its candidate for the Permatang Pasir by-election was flawed and carried too much baggage for the party to advance its ground.
New rules to change old ways
Sweeping reforms on how Umno elects its future leaders are in the cards but reaction has been mixed with some claiming that it is to block ambitious challengers and others hailing it as greater democracy in the party.
Anti-Ahmad forces getting restless
THE crowd at Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s birthday kenduri was bigger than that at last year’s do.
Only complacency can hurt Pakatan’s chances
The by-election which will be called in Permatang Pasir looks set to be an uphill battle for Barisan, but if Manek Urai is any indication, Pakatan Rakyat had better not be too complacent.
All abuzz over conspiracy theories
The Teoh Beng Hock tragedy has stunned Malaysians and shaken a key government body to the core.
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