Chinese Vote Swing In Ijok Due To Service, National Issues: MCA


PETALING JAYA, May 1 (Bernama) -- The swing of some Chinese votes to the opposition in the recent Ijok by-election was due to the unhappiness of the Chinese with the service of the previous assemblyman as well as several sensitive national issues, MCA President Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.

Ijok Proves Democracy Still Thriving, Says Najib


KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said democracy is still thriving in this country as proven during the by-election for the Ijok state constituency in Selangor on Saturday.

Kelantan BN Buoyed Up By Ijok Win


KOTA BAHARU, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Barisan Nasional (BN) win in the Ijok by-election will spur Kelantan BN to victory in the next general election, Kelantan Umno Liaison Chairman Datuk Seri Annuar Musa said.

Ijok A wake-up Call For BN Reps


By Zulkifli Salleh

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Barisan Nasional (BN) may have won the Ijok by-election with an increased majority but the close fight should serve as a "wake-up call" for its elected representatives, denoting that the days of easy victories are over.

Police Open 28 Files Relating To Ijok By-election


LANGKAWI, April 29 (Bernama) -- Police have opened 28 files to investigate various reports received during the Ijok by-election that was won by Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate K. Parthiban.

Parthiban Vows To Prove Voters' Decision Correct


KUALA SELANGOR, April 29 (Bernama) -- A day after he was elected the new state assemblyman for Ijok, K. Parthiban lays down his plans and promises to launch efforts immediately after he sworn in, to get them done.

30 Students May Face Disciplinary Action For Campaigning In Ijok


JELI, April 29 (Bernama) -- About 30 students of public institutions of higher learning in the Klang Valley were found to have campaigned in the recent Ijok state by-election and may face disciplinary action, Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said.

Ijok Victory Boosts BN Confidence, People Again Reject Opposition


By Roslan Ariffin

KUALA SELANGOR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The victory of K. Parthiban in the Ijok by-election today was sweet for the Barisan Nasional (BN) as it boosted confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.