KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — A new group of traders based in the city now want to hold a two-day protest in front of Datuk Amibga Sreenevasan’s house over the loss of income due to the chaotic April 28 rally, despite previous protestors calling off further events at the Bersih chief’s home.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — A bipartisan roundtable has urged that the proposed Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on illegal immigrants being given citizenship in Sabah be given power to identify and take action against those responsible.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Kidnap victim Nayati Shamelin Moodliar said yesterday the thought of his father rescuing him was what kept him strong through his week-long ordeal. 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has insisted he will not run in the upcoming general election despite earlier reports that PAS had convinced its president to defend his seats. 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Lim Guan Eng has slammed Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the police for not acting against protesters who he said “sexually harassed” Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan. 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Former police chief Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Mohd Noor has alleged that Bersih used “Marxist” tactics, echoing his predecessor Tun Hanif Omar and accused the opposition of wanting bloodshed as it was not confident of taking over Putrajaya. 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Umno’s Young Ulama (Ilmu) will grab the chance to contest in a general election that must be held within a year amid heightening religious rhetoric as the ruling Umno battles for the key Malay vote with PAS. 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The two recent protests in front of Bersih co-chaiman Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan’s house will not affect the electoral reforms movement’s decision on whether to hold a fourth rally for free and fair elections.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 – Lim Kit Siang today said delays in the general elections will favour Pakatan Rakyat (PR), giving the opposition more time to “debunk lies” by the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 – A group of parents today demanded a cement plant to stop operations near the Kuen Cheng (2) primary school and move out, alleging that the cement dust is giving their children coughs, eczema and boils.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 – Despite the government disallowing any events involving lesbian writer Irshad Manji, her appearance today in Kuala Lumpur to promote her latest book went on without a hitch.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Retired senior policeman Datuk Fauzi Shaari will join PAS tomorrow, the first big name to sign up with the Islamic party which has embarked on a campaign to recruit key establishment figures to help shore up voter support ahead of looming polls.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The government will not allow any events involving Irshad Manji, a lesbian writer who has stirred up controversy during her visit here to promote her book on Islam, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat will sue the New Straits Times, former police chief Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Noor and three others next week over the Umno-controlled newspaper's May 8 report labelling the PAS spiritual leader as the "father of kafir (infidels)."

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Election Commission (EC) has asked the government for airtime on national television to hold forums for all political parties during the campaign for a general election that must be held within the year.

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Selangor will seek a judicial review of Datuk Seri Peter Chin’s ministerial powers after the energy, green technology and water minister said his hands were tied in the Selangor water deadlock.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili has ordered the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) to respond over issues raised by residents appealing against the nuclear regulator’s decision to award Lynas Corp a licence for its controversial rare earths plant.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Umno Youth ulama (Ilmu) today expressed hopes the talks on Islam between Umno and PAS will become a platform to discuss issues concerning Muslims in Malaysia, but said these should be cancelled if they were only for political expedience.