PETALING JAYA, 19 May 2009: The post of Barisan Nasional (BN) chief coordinator for Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek was in the works even before he revealed that Pakatan Rakyat (PR) was wooing him, the MCA deputy president said today. Chua said the position had nothing to do with news that he was being […]
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BN post nothing to do with PR: Chua
PETALING JAYA, 19 May 2009: The post of Barisan Nasional (BN) chief coordinator for Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek was in the works even before he revealed that Pakatan Rakyat (PR) was wooing him, the MCA deputy president said today. Chua said the position had nothing to do with news that he was being […]
Perak, PAS and unity
Translation by Shanon ShahTHE ongoing Perak crisis, the upcoming PAS party elections, and Umno’s 63rd anniversary were topics covered widely in the Malay-language press from 11 to 17 May 2009. On 11 May, Berita Harian group editor Datuk Manja Ismail wrote a commentary, Apabila yang tewas enggan terima kekalahan, saying Perak needed to learn from Kelantan, post-2004 elections. […]
Chua made BN chief coordinator for PR states
By Deborah LohKUALA LUMPUR, 18 May 2009: MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has been given a newly-created post in Barisan Nasional — that of the coalition’s chief coordinator. The post will require him to oversee the four states — Kelantan, Kedah, Penang and Selangor — which are under Pakatan Rakyat (PR) rule, said […]
List of BN leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 May 2009: Following is the list of Barisan Nasional top leaders appointed today after the supreme council meeting at PWTC: Secretary-General: Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor Treasurer: Datuk Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah BN Chief Coordinator (new post): Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek Information Chief: Vacant (to be filled at the […]
BN not contesting in Penanti (Updated 7.57pm)
By Deborah LohUpdated 7.57pm, 18 May 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 18 May 2009: Barisan Nasional will not contest the Penanti by-election which it deems a “political game” by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the BN supreme council had unanimously decided against contesting the 31 May by-election today on the grounds that the […]
Chua meets Husam over Perak
By Gan Pei LingChuaPETALING JAYA, 18 May 2009: MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek met with PAS vice-president Datuk Husam Musa to discuss the ongoing Perak political impasse today. “In the discussion, both of us agreed that protracted politicking in Perak will not do anybody any good, especially the rakyat,” said Chua in a statement […]
IPF to apply to join BN
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 May 2009: The Indian Progressive Front (IPF) will apply to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for the party to join Barisan Nasional (BN), said its president Puan Sri Jayashree Pandithan. “We have remained loyal and faithful to the BN for the last 20 years and now it is already 21 […]
Ahmad Said will continue to helm Terengganu: Muhyiddin
KUALA TERENGGANU, 16 May 2009: The Terengganu state government will continue to be helmed by Datuk Ahmad Said as the menteri besar, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today. Muhyiddin, who is also Umno deputy president, said a change of menteri besar was never raised or discussed. “Who said [there will a change […]
Perak Speaker battle moves to court
By Chua Sue-AnnPETALING JAYA: With the legal dispute between the two Perak menteris besar still hanging in limbo, the battle for the powerful position of Perak state legislative assembly speaker will make its way to court. Pakatan Rakyat (PR) Speaker V Sivakumar will file a civil suit against Barisan Nasional (BN)-elected Speaker Datuk R Ganesan at 11.30am […]
