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- PM Najib joins youths at Sembang Mesra Belia
- GE13: Nik Aziz wants PAS member not to contest as independent
- GE13: Thousands gather to express support for Penang BN
| PM Najib joins youths at Sembang Mesra Belia Posted: 24 Mar 2013 08:49 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of young people joined Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Sembang Mesra Belia on Sunday night. The event was held in conjunction with the Astro Fiesta Mesra Belia 1Malaysia at the Tesco Ampang open car park here. In his speech, Najib said he was touched by the overwhelming support he received from youths. "I am pleased to see such an outstanding turnout here. Congratulations to all of you for showing your spirit and loyalty to Malaysia," he said. Najib spent about 10 minutes on stage with local artistes like Jay Jay, Black, Awie, Datuk DJ Dave and Datuk Hattan for a rendition of Inilah Barisan Kita. Also present were Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek and Pandan MP Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat. |
| GE13: Nik Aziz wants PAS member not to contest as independent Posted: 24 Mar 2013 08:31 AM PDT KOTA BARU: The move by a PAS member to contest as an independent in the Guchil state seat could split the opposition, noted spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat (pix). Nik Abdul Aziz, who was clearly disappointed with the action of Guchil Hulu PAS chief, Muhamad Bustaman Yaacob, to contest against the PKR candidate, said it was an unwise move by a PAS member. "In a tit-for-tat, DAP can also contest if it disagrees with a seat given to PAS, by putting up an independent. That will be disastrous for all," he said when met by reporters at his residence in Pulau Melaka here. According to reports, Muhamad Bustaman offered to contest as an independent against PKR incumbent Tuan Zamri Ariff Tuan Zakaria as he was dissatisfied with the latter for allegedly failing to fulfill the Pakatan Rakyat spirit. In the 2008 general election, Tuan Zamri Ariff won the Guchil seat when he defeated Barisan Nasional's Dr Shamsul Ikhwan Ashaari Azmi with a 1,000 vote majority. - Bernama |
| GE13: Thousands gather to express support for Penang BN Posted: 24 Mar 2013 06:12 AM PDT GEORGE TOWN: Thousands joined a "Himpunan Rakyat Bersatu" (United People's Gathering) at Padang Kota Lama here on Sunday to express their support for Barisan Nasional (BN). The programme, organised by Sekretariat Rakyat Bersatu Pulau Pinang, began at 5pm and was attended by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop. Penang Barisan chairman Teng Chang Yeow, state Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Zainal Abidin Osman and state MIC deputy chairman L. Krishnan addressed the two-hour gathering. They raised several issues, including low-cost houses, traffic congestion, the proposed construction of the undersea tunnel and alleged failure of the Penang DAP to fulfil pledges in its 2008 election manifesto. Teng said that Penang Barisan was ready to take over the state administration and had drawn up a New Economic Plan as well as various other development programmes. He said the Penang Barisan pledged to abolish toll imposed on motorcycles at the Penang Bridge if it was given the mandate to administer the state. Teng told reporters later that the presence of the large crowd showed that the people were prepared to support Barisan in the next general election. - Bernama |
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