Archive for March, 2008

Buntong ADUN Siva quits DAP!

March 31st, 2008
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It was highlighted by NST that DAP initially allocated two positions for Indians in EXCO, and the balance four for the Chinese assemblymen. Howeve, only one was selected in the end. Now, Buntong assemblyman causes a bomb by quitting DAP. He will be independent candidate or will join MIC 😉 » Read more: Buntong ADUN Siva quits DAP!

Minister accuse bloggers of bias

March 31st, 2008
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hmmm…definitely not talking about me  😆  small fishes like me and (thousands more like me) is not the threat or problem for anyone. I think its the heavyweights who retain loyal readers and large visitor numbers who have major impact in recent election. » Read more: Minister accuse bloggers of bias

MIC members join PAS!

March 31st, 2008
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Something that won’t even appear in Samy’s worst nightmare before this, has become a reality! » Read more: MIC members join PAS!

Media bias during election campaigning period

March 31st, 2008
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Earlier, CIJ came out with a one-week analysis of newspaper coverage during the election campaigning period. Their final analysis indicates Utusan as the worst of the 6 papers monitored (gap between pro-BN and pro-oppositon was the highest) , while the Sun was the most partial (gap was lowest). The Sun also had the most neutral news, while both Tamil papers had the least neutral news. » Read more: Media bias during election campaigning period

Samy tries to free Hindraf 5

March 30th, 2008
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Well, after Syed Hamis insulted Gerakan indirectly by saying government will not listen to political parties when asked about releasing the 5 Hindraf ISA detainees, Samy Vellu throws his weight and asks the government to release 4 out of the 5 detainees. He specifically mentions that one of the is sick while another has been elected as assemblyman. 2 others are not much involved in the rally organisation. He did not mention about Uthayakumar. » Read more: Samy tries to free Hindraf 5