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I am willing to listen, says Guan Eng
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said Umno leaders need not take to the streets to express their disappointment as they can always meet him on issues affecting Penang Malays.

Group protests outside S’gor secretariat
A small group of people marched from the state mosque to the state secretariat building here Friday to protest against DAP’s decision to abolish the New Economic Policy (NEP).

Sabah maintains status quo
Sabah maintained the status quo in the composition of parties in the state cabinet though Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman dropped two senior state Umno leaders in the line-up.

Report lodged over important Selangor documents
Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lau Weng San has lodged a police report requesting police to investigate whether certain parties purportedly destroyed important documents belonging to the Selangor state government.

Betty not leaving Malacca for Penang
Wife of the chief minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng, Kota Laksamana assemblyman Betty Chew dispelled talk of her giving up her seat and leaving Malacca for the northern state.

Police disperse protestors in Penang (update 2)
A big crowd of protesters, mostly Umno members and supporters, took to the streets around Komtar after Friday prayers to protest against Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's remarks on the New Economic Policy.

Selangor MB to meet auditor
Newly-appointed Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim says he will be meeting the state auditor and secretary to find out the current asset status of Selangor.

Keep mega projects, urges Dr Koh
Former Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon has appealed to the federal government to continue with the implementation of mega projects in the state although it is now run by an opposition government.

Deal struck on exco line-up in Perak
The DAP-PKR-PAS coalition in Perak has come to an agreement over the formula for its make-up of the 10 state executive councillors.

Dr Md Isa Sabu appointed Perlis MB (updated)
Bintong assemblyman Datuk Dr Md Isa Sabu has been appointed the new Mentri Besar for Perlis by Raja Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail.

Muslim NGOs meet Penang CM (updated)
Twenty-two Muslim non-governmental organisations have expressed support for the state government's call for transparency in implementing the New Economic Policy (NEP).

Kok denies asking S'gor MB to abolish NEP
Kinrara state assemblyman Teresa Kok Friday lambasted those who spread rumours that she had asked the new Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim to abolish the New Economic Policy in the state.

Police: Ignore SMS calling for Shah Alam gathering
Selangor CPO Deputy Comm Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar has warned the public to refrain from illegally gathering at the state secretariat building in Shah Alam.

IGP: Don't gather at Komtar
Inspector-General Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan on Friday warned people not to gather illegally at the Komtar building in Penang. 

Swearing-in called off
The swearing-in of the new Perak Mentri Besar has been postponed indefinitely. The ceremony, which was scheduled for 4pm at Istana Iskandariah on Thursday, was called off after leaders of the new DAP-PKR-PAS coalition government had an audience with the Regent of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah.

PKR ‘no’ to 8 slots for DAP
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) does not agree to DAP having eight executive councillor posts in the Perak government.

PM given Cabinet lists
The process of forming the new Cabinet has begun with Barisan Nasional component leaders submitting names of prospective candidates for ministerial posts to Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Umno leaders advised to accept reality check
Umno leaders at all levels should accept the reality that the people have made their decision, and respect it, the party’s youth wing said.

Hisham: ‘New’ BN will start with the government
The new Cabinet line-up will form the thrust of the rejuvenation process of the Barisan Nasional to fulfil the aspirations of the people.

Nazri: We may see end of NEP
The election results signal the beginning of the possible demise of the New Economic Policy (NEP) and special rights for the Malays, said Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz.

DAP decision will affect all Malaysians, says Hisham
The DAP’s decision to abolish the New Economic Policy (NEP) could cause national instability, said Umno Youth chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

Shahidan gets appointment letter
The poser over who would be appointed Perlis Mentri Besar was answered last night with incumbent Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim announcing that he received his letter of appointment on Tuesday.

PAS government to review Langkawi projects
The PAS-led state government will review all tourism projects in the state, especially in Langkawi, to avoid any “adverse effects” on the state and its people.

No Deputy MB yet for Selangor
Selangor will not have a Deputy Mentri Besar for now to prevent friction among the three parties forming the state government.

Wanita Umno backs party leaders
Wanita Umno has pledged its support to the party leadership, saying it was now time to move forward and not lay blame for the loss in the general election.

DAP lodges police report against Khir
The DAP has lodged a police report against Datuk Seri Dr Mohamed Khir Toyo for allegedly signing a contract on behalf of the Selangor Government with Puncak Niaga Holdings a day before polling.

Pahang exco has two new faces, two more positions still vacant
Two new faces were among the eight state executive councillors sworn in before Sultan Ahmad Shah Sultan Abu Bakar of Pahang at the Istana Sultan Abu Bakar here yesterday.

Focus now on national unity
Leaders and politicians, especially those who were defeated in the recent general election, should now focus on national unity and development.

Lim: Treat new government as your friend
Penangites should treat the new state government as their friend and not enemy, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

Call to scrap mega projects
The state Umno will “persuade” the Federal Government to scrap all the mega projects in the state in view of the people’s clear rejection of Barisan Nasional.

Negri MCA: Stop calling for Ong’s resignation
The Negri Sembilan MCA which has pledged full support for party president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting, has told disgruntled members to stop calling for his resignation.

Wong: Time to take stock, do not be bitter
This is not the time for the MCA to be acrimonious, rather the party should take stock and find out why some of its candidates lost in the recent general election.

Selangor Wanita MCA backs Ong
Selangor Wanita MCA has urged party president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting to give the “utmost consideration” when making any decision affecting the party, community and nation.

Step down, Chua tells Ka Ting
Datuk Chua Jui Meng, who was defeated by Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting for the MCA presidency, has asked his former opponent to step down.

DAP can fight it out in court
DAP can try to bring back local council elections although the Local Government Act does not allow it, a senior professor of law said.

Denial syndrome must end
The winds of change have swept through not only the political landscape but also the media environment. It's time for media practitioners to do some serious soul-searching to stay relevant and accurately feel the pulse of the nation.

All eyes on Abdullah’s picks
Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has many things to consider as he forms the next Cabinet. With fewer MPs to choose from and a dismal coalition performance, all eyes will be on him next week.

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah shaking hands with Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim as newly elected Gombak Setia assemblyman Datuk Dr Mohd Hasan Ali looks on. – By K.K. SHAM / The Star

New MB for Selangor set on cutting costs
NEWLY appointed Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim does not want a new car nor any refurbishment to be done to his office as part of the new state government’s drive to cut costs.

Free parking in Klang?
MOTORISTS in Klang who have been breaking the law such as failing to display parking tickets and placing their cars at undesignated parking lots seem to have escaped punishment for the last one week.

City Hall to work with all parties
THE Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will continue to work together with all parties regardless of the results in the 12th general election.

No need to fear cops presence, says Ramli
THE increased police presence at the State Secretariat building in Shah Alam is not aimed at scaring people away, said Selangor state secretary Datuk Ramli Mahmud.

Negri Sembilan may have fewer excos
DATUK Seri Mohamad Hasan, who was sworn in as Mentri Besar for a second term on Wednesday, is likely to announce a smaller exco line-up following the poor showing by Barisan Nasional component parties in Saturday's polls.

PAS MP vows to end Bandar Mahkota Cheras residents’ frustrations
LITTLE can be done about the Bandar Mahkota Cheras road closure issue because the case has gone to court.