PETALING JAYA, 18 June 2009: While civil societies welcomed the government’s decision to provide a mandatory off-day for domestic workers, MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has called on the government to review its plan. The Bar Council and regional network Caram Asia today even urged the government to go a step […]
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Chua’s second coming
By Deborah LohChua Soi Lik explaining his role as BN chief coordinator THE post of Barisan Nasional (BN) chief coordinator has been called a “consolation prize” for MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, who has been sidelined in the party by his boss, Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat. There’s also talk that the post […]
BN components warned to toe the line
PUTRAJAYA, 19 May 2009: Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties have been warned against making statements that could be misinterpreted and jeopardise solidarity within the coalition. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said everyone in the country had their own views but they should have the interest of the party at heart and adhere to […]
New BN post nothing to do with PR: Chua
By Deborah LohPETALING 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 […]
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 […]
MCA did not sanction Chua-Husam meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 May 2009: MCA, the largest Chinese-based party in the country, never endorsed or authorised its deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek to initiate talks with PAS vice-president Datuk Husam Musa on the Perak political crisis. MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, in clearing the air on the issue, said […]
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 […]
Perak ruler urged to end political stalemate
By Gan Pei LingKUALA LUMPUR, 12 May 2009: The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) and politicians have urged the Perak ruler to dissolve the Perak legislative assembly, to pave the way for fresh elections and end the current political stalemate. Bersih spokesperson Wong Chin Huat said fresh elections were the only way to end the Perak […]
Spotlight on Soi Lek
Translation by Gan Pei LingFOR the week of 4 to 10 May 2009, the Chinese press highlighted the possibility of Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek switching camps, the chaotic Perak assembly sitting, and the meningitis outbreak in Malacca. Chua The Nut Graph’s report on 30 April that Pakatan Rakyat (PR) has been trying to court MCA deputy president […]
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By The Nut Graph teamWE’RE starting a new section today. Inspired by Ernest Hemingway‘s genius, the Six Words On… section challenges readers to give us their comments about a current issue, contemporary personality or significant event in just six words. The idea behind the section is to get readers engaged in an issue that The Nut Graph identifies, while […]
