Racial, religious rhetoric a ticking bomb, govt warned
Researcher says Putrajaya must introduce early education on democracy and politics
Civil servants backed Perikatan in state elections, says pollster
He adds that Umno has lost the support of young Malay voters, Felda settlers as well.
Umno must act now to stay relevant, says researcher
He stresses that the party is facing a serious leadership crisis, loss of Malay support.
Bookstore owner questions government’s reform agenda
Controversial writer says book banning is a sign of repressive, authoritarian regime.
Umno first to play up race, religion to win votes, say observers
Parties have been using identity politics for decades to win support – at the cost of nation-building.
Is it time for Umno to contest under own banner, asks Azalina
Information chief says Malay party needs new way to mobilise election campaign, not new president.
Malaysia becoming police state under unity govt, says Dr Mahathir
Former Pejuang chairman says administration practices ‘double standard’, acts like ‘dictator’.
All remains of victims retrieved from crash site, says IGP
Razarudin says 21 personal items also recovered.
Hunt on for black box, says Anthony Loke
Transport minister says probe opened into cause of crash near Elmina.
At least 3 dead in plane crash near Bandar Elmina
Light aircraft plummets to ground, explodes on impact.
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Bersih demands govt account for voter identity theft in elections
It also wants a response from the Election Commission.
PSM seeks new approach in facing polls
S. Arutchelvan says party first needs to study elections outcome.
Kit Siang suggests Muda join forces with DAP
Ex-DAP leader says he advised youth-based party against standing in polls.
Pakatan-BN loses Malay votes while Perikatan fails to gain non-Malay support
Anwar has to do more to prevent further erosion of faith in his administration, say analysts.
PAS projected to keep Kelantan but lose some seats to Pakatan-BN
Analysts say many view Islamist party as ‘heritage’.
