Archive - 22 April 2018

Kayveas: MyPPP did not endorse Loga's BN candidacy in Segambut

Kayveas: MyPPP did not endorse Loga's BN candidacy in Segambut

GE14 | 'I will not stop anyone to contest in Segambut and it is apparent that Loga is interested.'

DAP confirms Kit Siang to defend Iskandar Puteri

DAP confirms Kit Siang to defend Iskandar Puteri

GE14 | The announcement is made by his son Guan Eng in a fundraising event tonight. 

Bernama lodges report over fake news in its name

Bernama lodges report over fake news in its name

They lodge a report over news claiming postponement of the Terengganu BN line-up.

Najib lambasts opposition for spreading fake news on VEP

Najib lambasts opposition for spreading fake news on VEP

He says it was a malicious act aimed at instigating hatred against the government.

Caretaker minister sacked in preemptive move ahead of GE14

Caretaker minister sacked in preemptive move ahead of GE14

GE14 | Parti Rakyat Sarawak chief says the decision to expel Joseph Entulu Belaun was unanimous. 

Time running out as delegation fails to strike deal with Wan Azizah

Time running out as delegation fails to strike deal with Wan Azizah

GE14 | Wan Azizah did not say okay or not okay to S'gor PKR's list, says a S'gor PKR leader.  

Najib: Retain current gov't to continue housing agenda

Najib: Retain current gov't to continue housing agenda

GE14 | 'We are building houses today for all, the grandchildren will inherit a valuable asset.' 

PAS keeps 'em guessing on fielding Khalid Ibrahim in GE14

PAS keeps 'em guessing on fielding Khalid Ibrahim in GE14

GE14 | However, PAS Youth chief says more candidates will be announced on Wednesday. 

MyPPP allocation reduced to single seat for GE14

MyPPP allocation reduced to single seat for GE14

GE14 | Barring any changes, MyPPP will be the only BN party to be allocated one seat.

Scratching the itch out east with Warisan

Scratching the itch out east with Warisan

COMMENT | Can Najib's ‘good friend’ Shafie sweep out Sabah's incumbents and deliver power to Mahathir?

MIC list: No Jelebu swap after uproar, Kayveas left out in the cold

MIC list: No Jelebu swap after uproar, Kayveas left out in the cold

GE14 | This comes after Umno grassroots in Jelebu threatened to suspend their election operations.

Don't threaten Wan Azizah, reformasi veterans warn Azmin's 'cartel'

Don't threaten Wan Azizah, reformasi veterans warn Azmin's 'cartel'

GE14 | Apart from rumours of members quitting, there are also threats to boycott PKR during the polls, says Otai Reformis.

PBS lodges police report on claims it quit BN

PBS lodges police report on claims it quit BN

Party sec-gen Johnny Mositun says what has been spread via Whatsapp was totally untrue.

MCA: Bandar Tun Razak traded for Ampang

MCA: Bandar Tun Razak traded for Ampang

GE14 | The swap, party president Liow Tiong Lai says, was done in the BN spirit. 

UPP: We'll support any S'wak BN candidate for Lanang

UPP: We'll support any S'wak BN candidate for Lanang

GE14 | In the spirit of the MOU signed with SUPP, party will throw support behind any candidate BN chooses.

Ex-finance minister Daim criticises GST relief for China firm

Ex-finance minister Daim criticises GST relief for China firm

'What is the reason? To reduce cost. Then the people will ask, what about my cost? I am also suffering.'

Accept BN candidates named for GE14 with open heart - Shahrir

Accept BN candidates named for GE14 with open heart - Shahrir

GE14 | Continue with BN’s struggle in safeguarding people’s interests and welfare, he adds.

Israel denies assassinating Palestinian lecturer in KL

Israel denies assassinating Palestinian lecturer in KL

Defence minister says country not responsible for assassination, though Fadi al-Batsh was 'no saint.'

About 100 BN flags set on fire in Seremban village

About 100 BN flags set on fire in Seremban village

GE14 | State MCA info chief says the party regretted the incident which occurred for the first time in Mambau.

Tian Chua not keen on moving south, fine with not being fielded

Tian Chua not keen on moving south, fine with not being fielded

GE14 | 'If I am not selected to contest in Batu, I am okay not to contest in this election'.

Azmin plays down alleged crisis in PKR over S'gor candidate list

Azmin plays down alleged crisis in PKR over S'gor candidate list

GE14 | Azmin denies having submitted a list of candidates aligned to him which was rejected Wan Azizah.

Tian Chua remains in PKR, but tells leadership to be careful

Tian Chua remains in PKR, but tells leadership to be careful

GE14 | Singling out Anwar and Wan Azizah, he believes the pair has the strength to withstand pressure to keep PKR united.

Kit Siang: Najib's indecisiveness led to Umno becoming 'illegal'

Kit Siang: Najib's indecisiveness led to Umno becoming 'illegal'

COMMENT | The best time for Najib to hold GE14 would have been in 2016, after victories in S'wak and two by-elections.

With oil prices going up, shouldn’t GST be going down?

With oil prices going up, shouldn’t GST be going down?

LETTER | The GST was initially sold as a way to make up for the drop in oil prices.

No sabotage in Bdr Tun Razak - MCA man sets sadness aside for BN's sake

No sabotage in Bdr Tun Razak - MCA man sets sadness aside for BN's sake

GE14 | Chew Yin Keen, who was tipped to be the candidate, says the focus now is to ensure the Umno candidate's victory.

Mat Sabu confirmed as Kota Raja candidate

Mat Sabu confirmed as Kota Raja candidate

UPDATED 4.54PM | GE14 | Khalid stays in Shah Alam and Dzul returns, as Amanah announces candidates.

Azwan joins GE14 race with manifesto to 'strip Azmin naked'

Azwan joins GE14 race with manifesto to 'strip Azmin naked'

GE14 | The flamboyant brother of the PKR deputy adds more family drama to the coming polls.

Azmin slams 'irrelevant' protests over Dr M's use of PKR logo

Azmin slams 'irrelevant' protests over Dr M's use of PKR logo

GE14 | The group claims that PKR was set up in the wake of Harapan chair's actions. 

Crisis in PKR? All eyes on Tian Chua's press conference

Crisis in PKR? All eyes on Tian Chua's press conference

UPDATED 5.40PM | GE14 | Talk is rife that Tian Chua may announce his resignation. 

BN pledges to sponsor mass weddings in FT manifesto

BN pledges to sponsor mass weddings in FT manifesto

GE14 | Wedding bells and whistles in manifesto, which also contains initiatives for youth and low income groups.

Zahid calls for fostering unity at primary school level

Zahid calls for fostering unity at primary school level

He says this is the age that is most suitable for fostering ethnic integration.

T'ganu BN retains ex-MB in lineup to defend Kijal

T'ganu BN retains ex-MB in lineup to defend Kijal

GE14 | This puts an end to speculation on Ahmad Said being dropped for GE14. 

MCMC to investigate pro-BN bot activity on Twitter

MCMC to investigate pro-BN bot activity on Twitter

GE14 | Umno IT bureau denies being behind the bots spamming Twitter with anti-opposition messages.

CPM leader Shamsiah's granddaughter is DAP's pick for Bandar Utama

CPM leader Shamsiah's granddaughter is DAP's pick for Bandar Utama

GE14 | Jamaliah Jamaluddin says her late grandmother is her idol and inspiration.

Islamic party aims to hold the key in Malaysia's election

Islamic party aims to hold the key in Malaysia's election

GE14 | 'PAS is a religion. For thier supporters, PAS is the only Muslim party.”

With a passion for policy, PKR's Nurainie takes up GE14 challenge

With a passion for policy, PKR's Nurainie takes up GE14 challenge

CALONKINI | The young lawyer wants to see changes in law, because goodwill alone cannot solve the rakyat's problems.

Ex-finance minister Daim promises to assist Harapan if it forms gov't

Ex-finance minister Daim promises to assist Harapan if it forms gov't

GE14 | Veteran newsman Kadir Jasin says the Umno veteran has pledged to share his experience and expertise.

Ku Nan denies 40pct of BN candidates to be dropped

Ku Nan denies 40pct of BN candidates to be dropped

GE14 | He dismisses report that early annoucement of candidates scuppered by 'internal sabotage'.

Two seats for Chow as Guan Eng plans Penang ‘succession’

Two seats for Chow as Guan Eng plans Penang ‘succession’

GE14 | He has been earmarked for CM post in case of a conviction in Lim's graft case. 

BN dares Harapan to debate on gov't debt, tells them to be brave

BN dares Harapan to debate on gov't debt, tells them to be brave

BN strategist takes a swipe at Guan Eng in the process, calling him a 'debate dodger'.

Yoursay: A desperate MO1 tries to rope in peeved DAP man

Yoursay: A desperate MO1 tries to rope in peeved DAP man

YOURSAY | ‘The BN chief supporting a DAP MP? Politics in M’sia must have turned on its head.’

Yoursay: The one question that Arul Kanda has trouble answering

Yoursay: The one question that Arul Kanda has trouble answering

YOURSAY | ‘How long can 1MDB chief Arul Kanda keep up this act?’

Ronnie Liu returns, six new faces as DAP announces S'gor seats

Ronnie Liu returns, six new faces as DAP announces S'gor seats

UPDATED 11.45AM | GE14 | It will contest in four parliamentary and 16 state seats.

Law don proposes two-week strike to protest 'dirty' polls

Law don proposes two-week strike to protest 'dirty' polls

GE14 | Azmi Sharom says people have constitutional right to protest fraudulent elections peacefully.

GST: Relief for some, burden for the rest

GST: Relief for some, burden for the rest

COMMENT | Why we keep giving China concession after concession is a mystery.

BN unveils FT seats, Umno takes MCA's Bandar Tun Razak

BN unveils FT seats, Umno takes MCA's Bandar Tun Razak

UPDATED 5PM | GE14 | However MCA manages to get back Wangsa Maju out of the four seats given to it.

At least we're not thieves, 'rude' Rafizi tells Rosmah

At least we're not thieves, 'rude' Rafizi tells Rosmah

The PKR veep tells Najib's wife to answer not just about the ring, but the DOJ's pink diamond.

Now Mahathir warns of Bangladeshi phantom voters in GE14

Now Mahathir warns of Bangladeshi phantom voters in GE14

GE14 | 'Maybe Bangladeshis will vote too,' he muses over possibility of election fraud.

Vote early before someone else takes your vote, warns Marina

Vote early before someone else takes your vote, warns Marina

GE14 | She tells those who have been registered without their knowledge not to let others take their place at the polling booth.

Umno rebels sacked; Sabah Amanah lashes out at allies

Umno rebels sacked; Sabah Amanah lashes out at allies

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

Sabah Amanah opens fire on Warisan, state Harapan over unequal treatment

Sabah Amanah opens fire on Warisan, state Harapan over unequal treatment

GE14 | Sabah Amanah chief Hamzah Abdullah laments party's zero-seat allocation under Harapan's pact with Warisan.