‘TIS the season for by-elections, or so it must feel to Malaysians, who have been subject to six — Permatang Pauh, Kuala Terengganu, Batang Ai, Bukit Gantang, Bukit Selambau, and now Penanti — since the general election in March 2008. And now, we stand on the brink of yet another one — in Manik Urai, Kelantan. […]
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PKR admits reps met Aminah, denies bribery (Updated)
By Shanon ShahUpdated 5.50pm, 26 May 2009 BUKIT MERTAJAM, 26 May 2009: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) today acknowledged that two of its members had met independent candidate Aminah Abdullah over the Penanti state by-election, but denied that any attempt was made to bribe her. In a press conference today, PKR elections director Saifuddin Nasution said the party […]
PKR’s Mansor goes all out in Penanti
By Shanon ShahNOBODY seems to be paying attention to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) exco and Bukit Tambun assemblyperson, Law Choo Kiang, on this muggy night on 24 May 2009. The 300-odd Chinese Malaysians in Kampung Sungai Lembu are more interested in piling their plates sky-high with the range of buffet dishes spread before them. The basketball court […]
Aminah: “I was offered money, posts to withdraw”
By Shanon ShahCorrected at 3.35pm, 25 May 2009 BUKIT MERTAJAM, 25 May 2009: Independent candidate for the Penanti by-election, Aminah Abdullah, today alleged that two Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leaders met her on 13 May and offered her money. “They said if I win the contest, I could rejoin the party and I would be given the […]
Report bribe allegation to MACC: Tian Chua
By Shanon ShahPENANTI, 24 May 2009: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) strategic director Tian Chua challenged the Penanti state by-election contenders accusing the party of bribing them to report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Election Commission. “When it comes to any wrongdoing on the part of Pakatan Rakyat (PR), I’m sure these two bodies will be […]
BN-less Penanti still a diverse contest
By Shanon ShahDr Mansor OthmanBUTTERWORTH, 23 May 2009: Despite the Barisan Nasional (BN) not contesting, the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) will still have to face an intriguing challenge from three very different independent candidates. There would have been a fourth to contend with, Mohd Saberi Othman, 49, but the Election Commission (EC) disqualified him after finding that he […]
Underneath the hot Penanti sky
By Shanon Shah
IT was a hot, humid morning in Penanti on nomination day, 23 May 2009. It could have been the heat, or the Barisan Nasional (BN)’s absence, that made proceedings a tad more subdued compared to the tri-elections of 7 April. Nevertheless, a 1,000-strong crowd turned up to support the Pakatan Rakyat (PR)’s candidate, Dr Mansor […]
Nomination day in Penanti (Updated 12.14pm)
By Shanon ShahUpdated 12.14pm, 23 May 2009 (popcorn © Adirana Herbut / sxc.hu) BUKIT MERTAJAM, 23 May 2009: The Penanti state by-election is shaping up to be an interesting four-cornered fight. With Barisan Nasional sitting this one out, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)’s Dr Mansor Othman, 56, faces three independents: former Penang PKR Wanita chief Aminah Abdullah, 56, […]
Why Pakatan needs Penanti
By Shanon ShahCorrected 9:18am, 23 May 2009 NOMINATION day for the Penanti state by-election takes place tomorrow (23 May), but this time around, the traditional blue and white banners of the Barisan Nasional (BN) will be missing from the scene. The coalition announced on 18 May that it would not contest the Penanti by-election. Prime Minister Datuk […]
BN supreme council to decide on Penanti
KOTA KINABALU, 5 May 2009: The Barisan Nasional (BN) supreme council will decide whether the party should contest the Penanti State seat in Penang on 31 May, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said. “I don’t think it (Penanti) is only an Umno issue because when we contest, we do so on the Barisan Nasional […]
