PERMATANG PAUH BY-ELECTION
Thursday, August 28, 2008‘BN should not feel upset’
Barisan Nasional should not feel upset over Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s win in Permatang Pauh as the seat has always been his base, said Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
Defeat not an emerging trend, says PM
The loss suffered by the Barisan Nasional in the Permatang Pauh by-election should not be read as an emerging trend for other constituencies.
Dr Mahathir fires a salvo at Anwar
Just a day after Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim won the Permatang Pauh Parliamentary seat, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad fired his first salvo at him by claiming the PKR adviser could “convince even the devil to follow him”.
Umno dissidents want change in leadership
Certain dissidents in Umno are calling for a leadership change in the party following the Permatang Pauh by-election defeat while others are claiming that Barisan Nasional was ill-prepared to take on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
An impressive comeback
Formidable obstacles remain for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, not least the sodomy allegation that is still hanging over his head.
Independent Hanafi claims ‘victory’ for his party
Independent candidate Hanafi Hamat has claimed victory in promoting his organisation’s agenda despite losing his RM10,000 deposit and securing only 92 votes in the Permatang Pauh by-election.
Lim: Now, we can celebrate
With the rise of Permatang Pauh voters as the pioneers of Bangsa Malaysia generation, there is a reason to celebrate the 51st National Day on Aug 31, said DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang.
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