Posts Tagged ‘PKR’

MIUP top leaders defect again

March 12th, 2008
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MIUP to close shop soon? Can we see any familiar pattern here? Maybe after this Nalla himself will “regret” his action and will join back PKR? » Read more: MIUP top leaders defect again

Xavier expected to be in Selangor EXCO

March 11th, 2008
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In Selangor, the Menteri Besar will be Khalid Hassan from PKR which won most seats. DAP by virtue of second largest party, should get some portfolios (they are targetting four) or even Deputy CM post. » Read more: Xavier expected to be in Selangor EXCO

Perak DAP in hot soup

March 11th, 2008
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Compared to Penang, in Perak, the situation is muddier. The constitution states a Malay Muslim is to be Menteri Besar, but the ruler can waive this requirement if he feels like it. Earlier, one name was proposed, a PAS candidate, even though PAS won less seats compared to PKR and DAP. » Read more: Perak DAP in hot soup

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

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