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(Cracked.com) - When we have a strong opinion on an issue and have researched and validated that opinion, it can be exceptionally difficult to see why anyone would have the opposite viewpoint. Here's the thing: The person who holds the opposite viewpoint is thinking the exact same thing. 

Boo Su-Lyn, TMI

Student activist Adam Adli Abdul Halim was arrested this afternoon under the Sedition Act that his lawyer believes is due to his remarks at a forum on May 13.

(Borneo Insider) - SAPP president Datuk Yong Teck Lee has called on the Home Affairs Minister, Datuk Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to disclose the names of the three opposition leaders, one of whom is from Sabah, whom Zahid had alleged to have been involved in the Philippine Sulu incursion at Lahad Datu.

An overnight candlelight vigil will be held tonight in front of the Jinjang police remand centre, in protest against the arrest of student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim earlier today.

The opposition leader tells a crowd of 20,000 at a Black 505 rally in Seremban that he may be branded a traitor

Zefry Dahalan, FMT

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim last night told of about 20,000 at a Black 505 rally in Seremban last night that he may be arrested soon and charged.

Sean Augustin, fz.com

Efforts by Indonesia to negotiate a political truce between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been described as "futile" and a "waste of time".

(Asia News Network) - Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised the new Cabinet line-up, questioning the decision to pick Hindraf chairman P. Waythamoorthy as Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.

(The Star) - DAP national chairman Karpal Singh said the state’s ‘thanksgiving mega ceramah’ on Saturday night did not need a permit as it is a state function.

(Bernama) - The DAP chairman, Karpal Singh today said the federal constitution should be amended to abolish the senate.

(The Star) - GEORGE TOWN: The police and the state government are heading for a showdown as the state is planning to proceed with its “thanksgiving mega ceramah” in the Esplanade tonight although the police have not approved the permit application for the gathering.