Congress to give citizens’ view of graft

In support of the Prime Minister's call to fight corruption, concerned citizens will host the National Congress on Integrity 2005 on July 16.

Dapsy to elect leaders directly

The DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) will hold direct elections next month with delegates casting their votes for the movement's five top leaders.

South Africa's Mbeki fires deputy Zuma over graft case

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African President Thabo Mbeki sacked his graft-tainted deputy and presumed successor Jacob Zuma on Tuesday in a step seen boosting Africa's declared drive against corruption.

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Chen seeks China talks but stays tough

Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian Saturday called for conciliatory talks with rival China while pledging to defend the island from any mainland invasion.

PKR appoints Tian Chua as info chief

Tian Chua, a pro tem Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president, who did not contest in last month's inaugural national congress, was appointed information chief.

Raja Kamaruddin resigns from PKR

A key division leader has resigned from the newly formed Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), which ended its three-day inaugural national congress in Ipoh yesterday.

Syed Husin wins PKR deputy president post

Former Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM) president Dr Syed Husin Ali has been elected Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president in the first elections of the newly-merged party.

Tian Chua, Saifuddin stay out of party polls

Parti Keadilan Rakyat leaders Tian Chua and Saifuddin Nasution will not be contesting any posts when the party holds its first national congress starting tomorrow.

Syed Hussein may face challenge in party polls

Fireworks are expected at the first national congress of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) on Saturday over key posts of the new party.