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More assemblymen backing me, says Dr Md Isa
Datuk Dr Md Isa Sabu who was on Friday appointed Mentri Besar by the Raja of Perlis claimed that more assemblymen are backing him compared to his predecessor.

Cops warn against Ipoh gathering
Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Azisman Alias has warned the public against gathering on Sunday at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreational Park (Polo Grounds).

Penang CM did not say he would do away with NEP, says DAP chairman
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng did not make any statement that he would do away with the New Economic Policy (NEP), DAP chairman Karpal Singh said.

T'ganu MB to be sworn in Sunday
The swearing-in of the Terengganu Mentri Besar is expected to take place Sunday. However, who the next Mentri Besar will be is not yet clear.

Support on the streets for new Perlis MB
More than 20 banners have sprung up at various locations here in support of Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail’s decision to appoint Datuk Dr Md Isa Sabu as the new Mentri Besar of Perlis.

I accept leadership decision, says Idris
After a tumultuous week of events over the appointment of the Terengganu Mentri Besar, state Barisan Nasional chief Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said he is willing to accept any decision made by the leadership on whether he is to be MB.

Bernama apologises to Penang CM
Bernama (Malaysian National News Agency) has apologised to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng for its news story on March 12 which mistakenly quoted Lim as commenting on the May 13 incident.

Mafrel doubts elections were completely transparent
The Malaysians for Free and Fair Elections (Mafrel) group has reservations on whether the 12th general election was adequately transparent despite the Opposition winning over four states.

No deputy MB for us, says Johor
The state will continue not have a deputy mentri besar (MB) unlike other states, some of which have two deputy MBs or Chief Ministers.

PKR may nominate candidates of different races for Perak exco
PKR has hinted that the party may nominate candidates of different races for the state executive councillor post in the soon-to-be-formed Perak state government.

Umno Youth to discuss action against Mukhriz
Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir's fate will be known after the Umno Youth executive council meets soon to discuss action to be taken against him for urging the Prime Minister to step down.

Street demos not the way to air grievances, says Koh
All Barisan Nasional component parties must adhere to the stand that street demonstrations are not the proper way to convey views and express feelings, especially in a multi-national society, acting Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon said. 

Palaces intervene in appointment of two MBs
A constitutional crisis is looming in Perlis as the Raja of Perlis has rejected the Barisan Nasional's choice for the state's Mentri Besar but has instead appointed another assemblyman who is also a member of the ruling coalition.

What Selangor folk wish for
SELANGOR has a new Mentri Besar in Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim who was sworn in on Thursday before Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at Istana Bukit Kayangan in Shah Alam.

Be careful with statements, Pak Lah tells Opposition
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi wants Opposition parties to be more responsible when making statements in order not to jeopardise racial harmony.

PM: Younger generation of voters has different aspirations
Following is an extract of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s interview with Bernama TV (BTV) commentator Sharkawi Jirim at Seri Perdana, here yesterday.

Ruler picks Md Isa as Perlis MB
The Raja of Perlis Raja Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail has named Bintong assemblyman Datuk Dr Md Isa Sabu as the new Perlis Mentri Besar.

MCA will work harder to look into the woes of Selayang folks
THE Selayang MCA service centre in Wisma Selayang MCA, Rawang will continue to open its doors to the public.

Yeoh to meet constituents twice a week
NEWLY elected Subang Jaya assemblyman Hannah Yeoh said her service centre would be officially opened on March 18.

Shahidan believes Radzi and Azmi behind it
Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim suspects two senior Umno members may be responsible for him not being appointed Perlis Mentri Besar.

Raja of Perlis has the right to pick MB
Under the Perlis Constitution, it is the prerogative of the Raja of Perlis and not the Prime Minister to decide who commands the confidence of the majority and should be made Mentri Besar after the elections, said constitutional law expert Prof Shad Faruqi.

Terengganu reps to meet regency council
The state’s Regency Advisory Council has asked to meet 23 Barisan Nasional assemblymen in Putrajaya today, in the latest twist to the Terengganu Mentri Besar saga.

PM: Recommendation letter handed to Shahidan
The letter of recommendation was only meant for Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim to be made the Mentri Besar of Perlis, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

PM leaves it to Hisham
Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has left it to Umno Youth to take action against Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir, an executive committee member of the movement, for asking the prime minister to step down.

DAP's four names for Selangor exco posts
DAP has submitted four names to be considered for the Selangor state executive council including veteran politician Teng Chang Khim who was initially said to have been excluded.

Opposition MPs to jointly look into people's woes
THE newly-elected Federal Territory MPs from the non-Barisan Nasional coalition hope to form a joint secretariat to look into the people's problems.

Lawyer lodges report against Penang CM
A lawyer lodged a police report against Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng over his statement that he would run the state administration free of the New Economic Policy (NEP).

Palace may not agree to appointing two Deputy MBs
The DAP-PKR-PAS coalition, which is attempting to form the Perak state government, has run into another problem – it has run foul of the Regent of Perak Dr Raja Nazrin Shah.

Reps submit own pledges
The 31 DAP-PKR-PAS assemblymen have had to submit individual pledges consenting to the formation of Perak's new coalition government and appointment of Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin as Mentri Besar.

Support from Muslim NGOs
Twenty-two Muslim non-governmental organisations have expressed support for the state government’s call for transparency in implementing the New Economic Policy (NEP).

Anwar: I’ll make sure plight of Malays not ignored
PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that, being a Penangite, he will not allow the DAP-led state government to ignore the plight of Penang Malays.

‘Keep all mega projects’
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng found an unlikely ally in his political foe Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon when both leaders urged the Federal Government not to scrap all major projects in the state.

Keng Yaik lashes out at Perak’s incoming government
The soon-to-be formed DAP-PKR-PAS government in Perak is an “opportunistic” administration, Gerakan adviser Datuk Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik said.

Selangor PAS reps to give 30% of pay to the poor
All PAS MPs, assemblymen and state executive councillors in Selangor will contribute 30% of their allowances to help the poor in the state.

PAS: DAP decision won’t affect Malay rights
The decision by the DAP to abolish the New Economic Policy (NEP) in Penang will not diminish the special rights of the Malays, says Selangor PAS Commissioner Datuk Dr Mohd Hasan Ali.

Khalid to ascertain state assets
Newly-sworn in Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim said one of his priorities will be to see how the previous government ran the state.

Lim’s remarks spark protest
A big crowd, comprising mostly Umno members and supporters, took to the streets around Komtar after Friday prayers yesterday to protest against Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s remarks on the New Economic Policy (NEP).

MCA briefing tomorrow
MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting will give a special briefing to some 1,000 grassroots leaders at the party’s headquarters at Wisma MCA here tomorrow.

Stop the blame game, Tee Keat tells party members
MCA vice-president Datuk Ong Tee Keat has called on members to stop pointing fingers over the party’s poor showing at last weekend’s general election.

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

‘Mukhriz acted alone’
Umno Youth has distanced itself from Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir’s call for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to resign.

Umno duo dropped from Sabah Cabinet
Sabah maintained the status quo in the composition of parties in the state Cabinet, although Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman dropped two senior state Umno leaders.

Independent MP has strong advice for Guan Eng
Independent Pasir Mas MP Datuk Paduka Ibrahim Ali urged Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to be mindful of his words especially when the country is embroiled in political uncertainty.

I am not leaving Malacca, says Guan Eng’s wife Betty
The wife of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, Betty Chew, has dispelled talk that she would be giving up her seat and leaving Malacca for the northern state.

No one jumping ship, says state MCA Youth
Selangor MCA Youth has quashed rumours of party members joining the Opposition following Barisan Nasional’s dismal performance in the recent general election.

Wong fears SUPP could become next victim of political tsunami
The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will become the next victim of a political tsunami unless it takes drastic steps to re-invent itself to remain relevant to the current generation of voters, warned a senior party and state leader.

Abide by rule of law, Perak Umno wing told
Perak Umno Youth members have been told to remain rational and abide by the rule of law, its chief Zainol Fadzi Paharudin said.

New realities in political landscape
The overwhelming change in the decision of the voters in the recent general election has sounded the death knell of old world politics. It is hard for some to adjust but a change is definitely inevitable.