Day: March 6, 2008

It's ink in the face for EC

NST: 6 March, 2008 PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission yesterday came under fire from most political parties for its decision not to use indelible ink to prevent multiple voting this general election. Leading the chorus of disgruntlement was Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

'BN prefers use of ink but polls must go on'

NST: 06 March, 2008 KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional would have preferred the use of indelible ink in the general election to check multiple voting. “The BN would have certainly welcomed such a move, but if it cannot be done, we cannot just forget our election…

EC: Don't blame us for fiasco

NST: 06 March, 2008 PUTRAJAYA: Election Commission secretary Datuk Kamaruzaman Mohd Noor has appealed to everyone not to blame the EC for its decision not to use indelible ink this general election. He said it was unfortunate that the EC had “overlooked” the law when

LRT, new roads to benefit Puchong

NST: 5 March 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Residents in Puchong can look forward to a light-rail transit (LRT) system which will help alleviate traffic congestion in the area.

Media Free In Covering Election

March 06, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) — There is media freedom in covering the country’s 12th general election, said BERNAMA Chairman, Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Annuar Zaini.

Govt Will Ensure Election Is Credible, Says Abdullah

March 06, 2008 03:12 AM PENANG, March 6 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Wednesday that the government would ensure Saturday’s general election is conducted credibly although the Election Commission (EC) had cancelled its plan to use indelible ink during the

Ink Cancellation Not Solely Because Of Police Advice

March 06, 2008  KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) — The decision to cancel the use of indelible ink during the voting process in Saturday’s election was not done solely on the advice of the police but was also based on the constitution, said Election Commission

BN threatens electorate

Malaysian Media Monitors Diary http://www.aliran.com/elections/2008/03/bn-threatens-electorate.html 5 March 2008 As polling day draws nearer, the Barisan Nasional has apparently stepped up its hard-sell in various ways, including alleging that Opposition parties are trying to rig elections by purchasing indelible ink, employing Mat Rempit to harass candidates,