Permatang Pauh Election

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	NOMINATION DAY: AUG 16 \| POLLING DAY: AUG 26
	March 08 Results: Voters: 32,098; Turnout: 80%; Malays: 67.7%; Chinese: 26.3%; and Indians: 5.7%

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Najib happy with progress of polls in Permatang Pauh
A smiling Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was happy that the voting process was going smoothly at all 25 polling centres in Permatang Pauh. He said there had been no incidents so far and voters were carrying out their duty without any problem.
Permatang Pauh Goes To Vote
Waiting in line from 7.30am, the first voters have begun trickling into centres here. Many are privately employed residents who have to go to work this morning while the rest of the state sleeps in on this holiday.
Police release two Hindraf supporters, remand seven
Police have released two of the nine Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) supporters detained for creating a pandemonium at a temple here yesterday.
Why Indian voters in Permatang Pauh should support BN
What is the best way to get to the Indian voter? It appears both the MIC and PKR think alike: organise a concert and distribute DVDs and VCDs.
AKIM candidate Hanafi Hamat arrives in Permatang Pauh, finally
It's been five days of hard hitting speeches and feverish door-to-door campaigns for candidates in the Permatang Pauh by-election - but not Hanafi Hamat.
Anwar: We have permit for ceramah
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today denied that all the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) �ceramah" (talks) in the Permatang Pauh by-election were being held without a permit.
Arif Shah confident of beating Anwar
He is the underdog but Datuk Arif Shah Omar Shah is quietly confident of an upset over Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the Permatang Pauh by-election on Aug 26.
Anwar says he is short of campaign funds, could not afford to sponsor drinks, meals for supporters
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was short of campaign funds and could not even sponsor drinks or meals for supporters who turn up at his ceramahs (political rallies).
No slowdown for campaigners
PERMATANG PAUH, Mon: While most Malaysians had their eyes glued to the television set last night watching Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei take on World No 1 Lin Dan of China for the country's first Olympic gold, thousands of folks here set their sights on a giant screen outside the Umno Permatang Pauh building which featured a host of ceramah by former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Youth chief Mohamad Ezam Mohd Nor and re-run of Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan's swearing upon the Quran that he had been sodomised by PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Arif picked to take on Anwar
Seberang Jaya state assemblyman Datuk Arif Shah Omar Shah is Barisan Nasional's choice to do battle with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat.
Diary of Events
The following are the events for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday (Aug 18)
'3' a good sign for Arif
The number �three� is a good sign in starting the campaign, said Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Permatang Pauh by-election, Datuk Arif Shah Omar Shah, referring to his being listed third on the ballot paper.
NAJIB: BN expects tough battle, but confident of winning Permatang Pauh
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today Barisan Nasional (BN) expects a tough battle in the Aug 26 Permatang Pauh parliamentary by-election but is confident of winning the three-corner fight.
ANWAR: Normal for PAS supporters to want their leader to be selected
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that he respects the view of the PAS Ulama Council on who should be the prime minister should the opposition succeed in forming the federal government after Sept 16.
Police begin probe into protest
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have begun investigations into Saturday's gathering at the Bar Council building by a large group of Muslims protesting against the forum on conversion to Islam.
'Closed-door meeting not the way forward'
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bar Council is undeterred by the uproar over its forum last Saturday.
PKR rebuffs Zulkifli's actions at Bar Council forum
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat has distanced itself from the actions of its member, Zulkifli Noordin, at the Bar Council public forum here last Saturday.
Arif will not contest for post of head of Umno division is he wins by-election
Datuk Arif Shah Omar Shah, the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Permatang Pauh by-election, said today he would not contest the post of head of that Umno division if he wins the by-election on Aug 26
GUAN ENG: Arif Shah is most qualified and capable
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng acknowledges the qualities and capabilities of the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Aug 26 Permatang Pauh by-election, Datuk Arif Shah Omar Shah.
Don�t engage in character assassination, says political analyst
The prospective Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat should avoid engaging in �character assassination� as such tactic will not work in the current political scenario, according to a political analyst.

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