Posts Tagged ‘Election 2008’

Johor EXCO list

March 15th, 2008
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As expected, Asojan was named as MIC’s representative, taking over Balakrishnan’s place. He handles Unity, Human Resources, and Science, Technology and Innovation (a bit like Prof Ramasamy). » Read more: Johor EXCO list

Perak Gets Going

March 14th, 2008
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After a protracted saga:

– From one name, to two names to three names submitted to Raja Nazrin for Menteri Besar post;

– DAP CEC not agreeing to PAS candidate as MB;

– Miscommunication between DAP CEC and State;

– PKR unhappy with EXCO allocation;

– Postponement of MB swearing-in;

Finally, the three parties managed to work out an agreement: » Read more: Perak Gets Going

Why Penang UMNO ask to cancel mega projects

March 13th, 2008
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 This is one of the most ridiculous thing I have heard this year! Maybe these guys forget that the money belongs to the country, not political parties or governments. Anyway, I think the new government had already mentioned that it will review all mega projects to judge its viability. Maybe these fellows have another reason to ask to stop these projects – it may implicate them in scandals! » Read more: Why Penang UMNO ask to cancel mega projects

Jeram Padang Mogan says MIC still have support

March 13th, 2008
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Mogan won by majority of 1808 votes compared to 4084 in 2004 by Datuk Krishnan. With the introduction of new generation voters, Mogan will be in trouble if he does not engage the younger generation. Starting off by saying Indians still support MIC may not be the smartest thing to do. » Read more: Jeram Padang Mogan says MIC still have support

PKR threatens to pull out of Perak coalition

March 13th, 2008
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Just when we think the storm has calmed down, PKR decides to rock the boat.

PKR is requesting that:

that the composition of the exco must reflect the composition of the population of Perak and represent the interests of all ethnic groups fairly,” » Read more: PKR threatens to pull out of Perak coalition