NST apologises to Bersih 2.0, Suaram, CIJ and Merdeka Center for groundless allegations
New Straits Times Online | 14-Nov-2013 – ON 21.9.2012, we published in our daily newspaper, and online newsportal, NST Online (http:///www.nst.com.my/) an article entitled ‘Plot to destabilise govt” with the subtitle “Exposed: RM20 million paid to several Malaysian organizations since 2005” [“Article”].
NST to apologise for ‘plot to destablise gov’t’ report
Malaysiakini.com | 13-Nov-2013 – It was a victory for responsible journalism in Malaysia today when mainstream daily New Straits Times (NST) had to bend to demands from four NGOs to apologise for publishing a fabricated story. The apology was part of the conditions set by polls reform movement Bersih 2.0, human rights group Suaram, Centre for […]
NSTP, reporter apologise to Ambiga and Bersih 2.0 over defamatory article – By Maizatul Nazlina
The Star Online | KUALA LUMPUR, 13-Nov-2013 : The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd (NSTP) and its reporter apologised Wednesday in a High Court here to Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan and 14 Bersih 2.0 steering committee members over a defamatory article published last year. The group and its reporter Farrah Naz Karim also apologised to […]
NSTP tenders apology to end Bersih libel suit
themalaymailonline.com | KUALA LUMPUR, 13-Nov-2013 — Bersih will discontinue its defamation suit against the publisher of the New Straits Times after it agreed to apologise for allegedly linking the polls watchdog and three others to a purported plot to destabilise the government. The apology, which was read out in court today, will also be reproduced in […]
Bersih and three others withdraw defamation suit after NST apology
The Malaysian Insider | 13-Nov-2013 – The New Straits Times today apologised to electoral reforms coalition Bersih 2.0, human rights watchdog Suaram, the Centre for Independent Journalism and the Merdeka Centre over the publication of a report about them in September last year. The four non-governmental organisations had sued the newspaper for defamation as the […]
Four Suits Over Bersih Resolved After NSTP Makes Apology
Bernama.com.my | KUALA LUMPUR, 13-Nov-2013 — Four suits over an article on Bersih 2.0 published by the New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd (NSTP) were resolved Wednesday after the publishing company tendered an apology in the High Court. The suits were filed by Bersih chairman Datuk S. Ambiga and 14 Bersih 2.0 steering committee members, […]
Class, gender divide seen in GE13 voting trends, says Merdeka Center – By Zurairi AR
Yahoo! News Malaysia | PETALING JAYA, 16-May-2013 — Women and poorer Malaysians voted for Barisan Nasional (BN) while men and the middle- and upper-class voters leaned towards Pakatan Rakyat (PR) parties in Election 2013. Ibrahim Suffian, the director of independent pollster Merdeka Center, also said today that 55 per cent of respondents in a recent […]
GE13 not a ‘Chinese tsunami’, says Merdeka Center – By Boo Su-Lyn
The Malaysian Insider | KUALA LUMPUR, 10-May-2013 — Election 2013 was not simply a “Chinese tsunami” as it showed a major swing among the multiracial urban and middle-class electorate against Barisan Nasional (BN), independent pollster Merdeka Center said yesterday. Sinar Harian Online reported Merdeka Center executive director Ibrahim Suffian (picture)today as saying that Prime Minister Datuk […]
Malaysia Election Is Tight Race Two Days Before Vote, Poll Shows
Bloomberg.com | 03-May-2013 – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s ruling coalition is “almost evenly tied” with the opposition alliance ahead of a May 5 election, according to an opinion survey released today. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s group received backing from 42 percent of voters, while Najib’s Barisan Nasional trailed with 41 percent, according to the Merdeka […]
BN’s Tengku Adnan refutes claims Malay support for government waning
Malaysia Insider | KUALA LUMPUR, 28-Feb-2013 — Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor today refuted claims that Malay support for the government was waning. He said the result of a survey conducted by the Merdeka Center earlier this month might not necessarily give an accurate picture although the decline was only […]