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More election analysis

March 10th, 2008
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Grim outlook for Barisan allies
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Analysis by Chok Suat Ling

IN the aftermath of Saturday’s political tsunami, Barisan Nasional has to now sift through the detritus and take stock of its future.Key party leaders in the MCA, MIC, Gerakan and People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) were trounced. It would be fair to say that no one, not even the opposition, anticipated the massive Chinese and Indian vote swing which contributed to the decimation of the chiefs of the MIC, Gerakan and PPP in their seats. » Read more: More election analysis

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one for you, one for me

March 10th, 2008
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sources indicate that each of the three states – Penang, Perak and Selangor will have an Indian Deputy Menteri Besar. The Chinese community will also be getting a Timbalan in each the state. means have one Menteri Besar/Chief Minister and 2 Timbalan for each state. » Read more: one for you, one for me

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Entertainment ban in PAS ruled states

March 10th, 2008
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 PAS must be careful and not treat other states like it does in Kelantan. Perak and Kedah have substantial amount of Chinese and Indians. Plus, PAS will be ruling with support of other parties, and not on its own merit. By making statements without any consultation, it is asking for trouble. » Read more: Entertainment ban in PAS ruled states

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Tussle for Perak MB seat

March 10th, 2008
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Hmm..looks like this will be sticky point for the new government. DAP won most seats, but the Perak constitution says:

…that the candidate for Mentri Besar must be a Malay and profess the Muslim religion.

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Don’t announce, just Resign

March 10th, 2008
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Its funny how in our country, people will go around announcing they will/may resign “if people want them to” or “if members decide so”. Then, a hoard of people will come and shower their words of support to their boss. Then the resignation drama will be forgotten. » Read more: Don’t announce, just Resign

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