Chief Minister Taib Mahmud's arrogance in chiding the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has come back to haunt the BN. Sarawak PAS Youth scoffs at BN graft-fighting manifesto as an empty promise. It's chief Arifiraizul Paijo questions Taib's refusal as an admission of guilt.
Again, desperate BN tries to pit PKR against PAS over a purported seat tussle that did not exist. PKR's candidate for Kota Samarahan Dr Ramlan Rahmat says BN continuous lie will backfire. He also confirms that his campaign agents are well-trained in the election law and understands the importance of Form 14A.
While PR state leaders in both Penang and Selangor had surrendered their official vehicles in upholding the principles of a caretaker government, BN is still shamelessly abusing state resources. Malaysiakini reporter Koh Jun Lim shares his story of being intimidated by Umno campaigners when he tried to question them about the abuse of the Information Department's vehicles at a political ceramah in Batu, Kuala Lumpur.
Money-bag strategy is losing its appeal among poor electorate in Sarawak. PKR's Nicholas Bawin believes the enlightened rakyat could discern PR's manifesto that addresses poverty at its root compared to BN's handouts that not only provide temporary relief but is insulting in nature.
Put back the billboards or face legal action, warns DAP's potential candidate for Serian, Edward Luak against the Serian District Council. The party's Serian branch chairman questions the move as the council has accepted the payment for the placement of the billboards with Easter greetings. His colleague, Chong Chieng Jen says this is a positive sign that BN is fearful of losing the Bidayuh-majority seat.
The effect of the stinging 'squatter' label on Dayaks from the Global Witness video is still felt. Some 300 NCR landowners showed their displeasure in a peaceful demonstration in Kuching led by NCR activist and PKR Sri Aman candidate Nicholas Mujah.
