Archive - 6 April 2018

I will defy ROS; come Najib, arrest me: Mahathir

I will defy ROS; come Najib, arrest me: Mahathir

The ex-premier says Bersatu members will continue to wear their official attire and hold meetings.

Amanah reveals candidates for central Johor

Amanah reveals candidates for central Johor

The party says they are individuals of very high calibre.

US imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, officials

US imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, officials

US moves to punish Moscow for what it called a range of 'malign activity'.

PM pans 'copy and paste' Harapan manifesto

PM pans 'copy and paste' Harapan manifesto

GE14 | He says the opposition's pledges are illogical.

Dr M to contest under Anwar's logo in GE14

Dr M to contest under Anwar's logo in GE14

UPDATED 11.37PM | Dr M confirms that he and the rest of Pakatan Harapan will adopt PKR's logo for GE14.

Predict your own GE14 outcome with Malaysiakini's free simulator

Predict your own GE14 outcome with Malaysiakini's free simulator

GE14 | Readers are invited to experiment with their own election outcome predictions.

S’wak DAP: BN parties playing to the gallery

S’wak DAP: BN parties playing to the gallery

They say one thing at the state level but practise another at the deferal level, says DAP chair's special assistant.

Authorities confirm Seremban attacked by caterpillars

Authorities confirm Seremban attacked by caterpillars

Sixty-two people have sought treatment as a result, they say.

Russia files lawsuit to block Telegram messaging app

Russia files lawsuit to block Telegram messaging app

The company refuses to hand over access to its users’ secret messages.

No Malay tsunami? Wait and see, says Dr M

No Malay tsunami? Wait and see, says Dr M

The Malay tsunami will sink you forever, he adds.

Nazri pricks Rafidah, tells her dead mosquito cannot bite

Nazri pricks Rafidah, tells her dead mosquito cannot bite

The minister was referring to the provisional deregistration of Bersatu.

Uproar at Harapan fundraiser over bid for Dr M's watch

Uproar at Harapan fundraiser over bid for Dr M's watch

Bidding for the item was abruptly interrupted.

Facebook confirms data of 2.7m Europeans 'improperly shared'

Facebook confirms data of 2.7m Europeans 'improperly shared'

The EU said it received a letter from the social media giant late on Thursday.

Rafidah: Regardless of whose ear turns red, I'll continue speaking

Rafidah: Regardless of whose ear turns red, I'll continue speaking

She responds to a former Bersatu founder who criticised her for her remarks on the ROS' decision.

I am not going to #UndiRosak this GE14

I am not going to #UndiRosak this GE14

LETTER | I don't like Pakatan Harapan but BN has gone too far.

Trump denies knowledge of payment to porn star

Trump denies knowledge of payment to porn star

The US president, in his first public response on the issue, tells reporters to ask his lawyer who allegedly made the payment.

We share Chen's pain on common logo, says Kit Siang

We share Chen's pain on common logo, says Kit Siang

GE14 | All DAP supporters, members and leaders know this is painful yet necessary, says Lim Kit Siang. 

Penang's appeal vs EC fixed for next month at Federal Court.

Penang's appeal vs EC fixed for next month at Federal Court.

Leave to appeal Election Commission’s redelineation of constituencies has been fixed for April 23.

Najib hugged me, I didn't hug him - Hadi explains 'premier' cuddle

Najib hugged me, I didn't hug him - Hadi explains 'premier' cuddle

PAS president says party will never join BN again, for 'we want to hancurkan (destroy) BN'.

S'wak man who treated dog bite himself dies of rabies

S'wak man who treated dog bite himself dies of rabies

He had nursed the wound using medicine he bought from a pharmacy.

Register as postal voters by tomorrow, Bersih reminds overseas voters

Register as postal voters by tomorrow, Bersih reminds overseas voters

GE14 | The deadline for postal voting registration is the day the Parliament dissolves, which is tomorrow. 

DAP using common logo 'not against Penang anti-hopping law'

DAP using common logo 'not against Penang anti-hopping law'

Its Penang chief says DAP representatives are not changing party but merely using another symbol.

Salahuddin: I've no intention to be Johor MB candidate

Salahuddin: I've no intention to be Johor MB candidate

This is because I prefer to be with the federal government should Harapan win, adds the Amanah deputy president.

Najib looked like a coward when calling for GE14 - Muhyiddin

Najib looked like a coward when calling for GE14 - Muhyiddin

GE14 | 'He (Najib) knows what is going to happen, he knows BN will fall, so he is worried,' says the former DPM.

Caretaker gov't necessary to ensure smooth national administration

Caretaker gov't necessary to ensure smooth national administration

GE14 | The role of the caretaker gov't is an accepted practice, but not stated in the constitution, says academic. 

Perak teacher acquitted of UPSR leak

Perak teacher acquitted of UPSR leak

P Mageswari is acquitted at the end of the defence stage after a reasonable doubt was raised. 

DAP founder disagrees with grounding of 'rocket' for GE14

DAP founder disagrees with grounding of 'rocket' for GE14

Chen Man Hin is disappointed and surprised by the party CEC's decision.

Don't post postal votes, send to returning officers, reminds EC

Don't post postal votes, send to returning officers, reminds EC

GE14 | Perak EC says a lot of postal voters were found to have put their ballots in normal postboxes in GE13. 

GE14: What will China do?

GE14: What will China do?

COMMENT | No other country has more riding on the outcome of this election than China.

BN is now a caretaker government

BN is now a caretaker government

COMMENT | This means no use of gov't property or funds during campaigning.

Annuar likens Bersatu's fate to Dr M's 'trick' with Umno in '88

Annuar likens Bersatu's fate to Dr M's 'trick' with Umno in '88

GE14 | The Umno information chief says this part of 'Mahathirism'.

ECRL could be a Malaysian disaster

ECRL could be a Malaysian disaster

MP SPEAKS | Malaysians, it’s time to lose the economic gambit and choose wisely.

Dr M: If Najib wins, we can kiss goodbye to democracy in GE15,16,17

Dr M: If Najib wins, we can kiss goodbye to democracy in GE15,16,17

GE14 | He accuses the PM of 'killing democracy' and wanting to 'eliminate the opposition'.

'Vote for PAS to ensure Hadi's motion gets debated and passed'

'Vote for PAS to ensure Hadi's motion gets debated and passed'

GE14 | Islamic party’s Rantau Panjang MP Siti Zailah Mohd Yusof calls upon Muslims to vote for the party in GE14.

Dr M: Will cops, military wait till I'm killed before coming to their senses?

Dr M: Will cops, military wait till I'm killed before coming to their senses?

UPDATED 2.30PM | GE14 | 'With this man, I am worried about anything', he says when asked if he truly fears for his life.

PM gives early reminder election results not based on popular vote

PM gives early reminder election results not based on popular vote

GE14 | Even before the election date is set, the PM is playing down the popular vote.

Najib appeals for stronger mandate in GE14

Najib appeals for stronger mandate in GE14

UPDATED 2.20PM | GE14 | The PM will go nationwide, with his deputy and ministers, to convince voters on BN manifesto. 

Several states confirm dissolution of state assemblies tomorrow

Several states confirm dissolution of state assemblies tomorrow

UPDATED 7.41PM | GE14 | This after PM Najib called state governments to dissolve their assemblies for simultaneous polls nationwide. 

Pedra Branca: Malaysia's arguments to be heard on June 18

Pedra Branca: Malaysia's arguments to be heard on June 18

The International Court of Justice will hear submissions from both M'sia and Singapore, in The Hague. 

PJ Council files challenge against EC’s redelineation

PJ Council files challenge against EC’s redelineation

Filing made under Thirteenth Schedule of the Federal Constitution, which requires the EC to hold a local inquiry.

South Africa's Zuma to appear in court on corruption charges

South Africa's Zuma to appear in court on corruption charges

He is to face 16 charges, including fraud, racketeering, corruption and money laundering.

Rais smells something fishy in ROS' announcement on Bersatu

Rais smells something fishy in ROS' announcement on Bersatu

The registrar could have dealt directly with party leaders instead of calling a press conference, says the former minister.

The right mosquito can kill, Rafidah warns

The right mosquito can kill, Rafidah warns

Former minister responds to Nazri Abdul Aziz, who likened Bersatu to 'mosquito bites'.

First 100 days of Harapan gov’t will see a thorough house cleaning

First 100 days of Harapan gov’t will see a thorough house cleaning

MP SPEAKS | Out with the old and slimy, starting with draconian BN laws like Sosma, Fake News law.

Brazil judge orders ex-president Lula jailed

Brazil judge orders ex-president Lula jailed

He has to turn himself in within 24 hours to serve a 12-year sentence for a graft conviction.

ECRL will help further boost Malaysia’s economy

ECRL will help further boost Malaysia’s economy

As part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, ECRL will boost national economic growth, says a former minister.

S Korea jails Park 24 years for bribery

S Korea jails Park 24 years for bribery

UPDATED 4.02PM | The former president was also fined 18 billion won (US$16.9 million) for abuse of power and coercion.

Why is a veteran journalist supporting the fake news bill?

Why is a veteran journalist supporting the fake news bill?

COMMENT | It’s shocking to see ex-Bernama chief Abdul Rahman supporting the Bill.

Najib announces Parliament to be dissolved tomorrow, next stop - GE14

Najib announces Parliament to be dissolved tomorrow, next stop - GE14

UPDATED 12.55PM | BREAKING NEWS | The PM also spells out his administration's initiatives and successes since his last mandate in 2013.

Warisan VP: We’ll only work with relevant parties in Sabah

Warisan VP: We’ll only work with relevant parties in Sabah

GE14 | We don’t need Harapan in Sabah, but will cooperate at national level to beat BN, says Junz Wong.

Cut by half in Malacca, DAP grapples with recovery

Cut by half in Malacca, DAP grapples with recovery

GE14 | Six Malacca state assembly seats held by DAP were suddenly slashed to three last year.

Leadership challengers are in 'GE14 list', says Penang Gerakan chief

Leadership challengers are in 'GE14 list', says Penang Gerakan chief

GE14 | Teng Chang Yeow says those who challenged him in the 2013 party polls will still be considered for candidacy in the general election. 

Finally, Dr M abandons Samy Vellu

Finally, Dr M abandons Samy Vellu

COMMENT | What Mahathir said about the MIC veteran shows that to him there are no sacred cows.

Dr M: Business as usual for Bersatu as ROS appeal proceeds

Dr M: Business as usual for Bersatu as ROS appeal proceeds

Stirred, not shaken, he says Harapan’s GE14 plans are still intact and forging forward.

Bersatu files judicial review over ROS' provisional dissolution move

Bersatu files judicial review over ROS' provisional dissolution move

UPDATED 11.03AM | It applies to the court to allow it to contest as a valid political party.

Yoursay: Coming home to fight the good fight

Yoursay: Coming home to fight the good fight

YOURSAY | ‘Reading this article reminds me that there is still hope for our future generation.’

Yoursay: Redelineation, anti-fake news law, and now deregistration

Yoursay: Redelineation, anti-fake news law, and now deregistration

YOURSAY | ‘Rafidah is right - Bersatu deregistration is an not act of a warrior.’

Dissolved, but Bersatu's spirit to take Putrajaya burns brighter

Dissolved, but Bersatu's spirit to take Putrajaya burns brighter

Incensed members say ROS’ move only makes them more determined to win GE14 with Harapan.

Bersatu temporarily dissolved; Dr M trumps Najib in PM poll

Bersatu temporarily dissolved; Dr M trumps Najib in PM poll

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

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