Archive - 27 April 2018

Dr M’s GE14 promises for Langkawi - nothing

Dr M’s GE14 promises for Langkawi - nothing

GE14 | No need for chest-thumping when you have a track record like mine, says ex-PM.

Lose Kelantan? Our survey better, says Hadi

Lose Kelantan? Our survey better, says Hadi

PAS president brushes off Merdeka Center's gloomy prediction for Kelantan.

Last-minute change of PKR's Port Dickson candidate

Last-minute change of PKR's Port Dickson candidate

GE14 | Rosman Jonet had not filed his 2013 election budget report with the EC.

My calculation: Harapan to win 118 seats

My calculation: Harapan to win 118 seats

LETTER | It only needs another 12 seats from East Malaysia to form the next federal government.

Harapan banks on 'harum manis' to turn tide against PAS in Hulu Langat

Harapan banks on 'harum manis' to turn tide against PAS in Hulu Langat

GE14 | Candidate says Amanah is an attractive alternative for the voters.

Crying possible sabotage, Dr M says private jet could've crashed

Crying possible sabotage, Dr M says private jet could've crashed

He and his wife were forced to abandon the jet due to a malfunction.

Sad day if no Chinese rep in new govt: Najib

Sad day if no Chinese rep in new govt: Najib

BN would not be able to appoint Chinese leaders into the cabinet, he notes.

Two Koreas to sign historic peace treaty, end all hostilities

Two Koreas to sign historic peace treaty, end all hostilities

They reaffirmed a commitment to strictly abide by the existing mutual nonaggression pact.

GST does not burden the people: Mohd Irwan

GST does not burden the people: Mohd Irwan

He points out that it is not imposed on basic food items such as rice, sugar and cooking oil.

AG: Don't get too excited, abide by law during election period

AG: Don't get too excited, abide by law during election period

Action will be taken against those who flout the law, he warns.

PSM candidates are our seeds of hope

PSM candidates are our seeds of hope

COMMENT | PSM provides hope by focusing on the big issues and not personalities.

Losing a legacy, finding a nation in Sarawak

Losing a legacy, finding a nation in Sarawak

COMMENT | Voters may be forced to reconsider how today's leaders are trapped by the past.

1MDB not 'business' or 'business model' problem

1MDB not 'business' or 'business model' problem

LETTER | Those responsible for managing our resources are not held accountable.

Zulfarhan Osman dibawa ke rumah sewa pelajar, sehari sebelum meninggal

Zulfarhan Osman dibawa ke rumah sewa pelajar, sehari sebelum meninggal

Perbicaraan di hadapan Hakim Datuk Azman Abdullah bersambung 14 Mei.

Survey: Harapan, BN neck and neck in Johor popular vote

Survey: Harapan, BN neck and neck in Johor popular vote

GE14 | Harapan needs an additional 10 percent Malay and five percent Chinese support to win Johor.

The banality of Najib’s leadership

The banality of Najib’s leadership

COMMENT | How did such a character ascend to the highest office in the land?

'Christian state' claims mar Syerleena's Seri Delima campaign

'Christian state' claims mar Syerleena's Seri Delima campaign

UPDATED 6.10PM | She believes, however, that Penangites will be able to see through the lies.

Dr M questions 10-day notice requirement for GE14 ceramah

Dr M questions 10-day notice requirement for GE14 ceramah

GE14 | The Harapan chair says the move is yet another tactic by Najib to hinder the opposition.

Dr M is the father of foreign workers in Malaysia

Dr M is the father of foreign workers in Malaysia

COMMENT | Najib's administration had to solve the issue in a manner that would not collapse the economy.

Of Harapan and 'unelected' leaders, dictators and hypocrites

Of Harapan and 'unelected' leaders, dictators and hypocrites

COMMENT | Yes, vote for change. Vote to change the governments of Selangor and Penang.

Umno 16's lawyer warns of looming national crisis if appeal allowed

Umno 16's lawyer warns of looming national crisis if appeal allowed

GE14 | 'If the appeal is allowed it may bring the country to a national crisis.'

Caretaker Johor MB to Puad: Go ahead, take it out on me

Caretaker Johor MB to Puad: Go ahead, take it out on me

GE14 | Just focus on working for BN after you have finished venting, Khaled tells the ex-Jasa chief. 

BN candidates assessed over the past five years - Najib

BN candidates assessed over the past five years - Najib

GE14 | Among the criteria considered are the candidates' relationship with the local community, and level of support they get.

Haliza answers Puad's allegations about being 'immoral'

Haliza answers Puad's allegations about being 'immoral'

GE14 | She refuses to comment on the 'khalwat' allegations against her, saying the matter is over. 

Let's have a public discussion on 1MDB, says writer after Arul calls him 'coward'

Let's have a public discussion on 1MDB, says writer after Arul calls him 'coward'

Business writer responds to 1MDB CEO's outburst against him.

Report: Harapan confident of retaining S'gor, two-third majority

Report: Harapan confident of retaining S'gor, two-third majority

GE14 | Meanwhile, Tony Pua says Selangor DAP is expecting a clean sweep of all contesting seats.

Stealing GE14

Stealing GE14

COMMENT | To overcome the odds, there is only one avenue left: we must vote, and vote in droves and overwhelmingly.

Clock ticking against Harapan to turn Malay ripple into tsunami

Clock ticking against Harapan to turn Malay ripple into tsunami

GE14 | Ardent PAS supporters are a key obstacle to Harapan's quest for Putrajaya, according to Merdeka Centre survey.

Gan to address letter of complaint after GE, her focus now is to defeat BN

Gan to address letter of complaint after GE, her focus now is to defeat BN

GE14 | If the issue prolongs, it may undermine the momentum for change, says the ex-PKR rep.

Bersih calls for vigilance in observing early and postal voting process

Bersih calls for vigilance in observing early and postal voting process

GE14 | The electoral watchdog also wants the Election Commission to reveal the total number of registered postal voters. 

Nazir Razak to EC: I hope you have good reason for rejecting Suhakam

Nazir Razak to EC: I hope you have good reason for rejecting Suhakam

GE14 | All effort must be made to ensure the rakyat's confidence in the ballot process, he says.

PKR's Jenifer Lasimbang to contest Moyog seat under Warisan

PKR's Jenifer Lasimbang to contest Moyog seat under Warisan

UPDATED 7.28PM | Lasimbang describes decision to use Warisan's logo as a 'tactical move'.

In Taman Medan, PKR's fresh face seeks to win over grassroots

In Taman Medan, PKR's fresh face seeks to win over grassroots

GE14 | Syamsul Firdaus acknowledges there may be some doubts from local party members.

Is endorsing Harapan  a support for Dr M?

Is endorsing Harapan a support for Dr M?

COMMENT | However, it would very arrogant of PSM to determine the will of the majority in a democracy. 

Call me anti-Malay, Islam if you dare – Kit Siang vows to sue Najib

Call me anti-Malay, Islam if you dare – Kit Siang vows to sue Najib

GE14 | DAP veteran tells caretaker PM to stop hiding behind Mahathir's remarks about DAP in the past.

Cemented in voters’ hearts, Gan’s ouster threatens to tip Rawang

Cemented in voters’ hearts, Gan’s ouster threatens to tip Rawang

VOXPOP | Voters think PKR’s decision may render the once MCA fortress no longer safe.

Warisan's 'pretty' Jo-Anna not using looks to fish for votes

Warisan's 'pretty' Jo-Anna not using looks to fish for votes

CALONKINI | Law grad Jo-Anna Sue Henley Rampas just wants in on remaking Sabah.

Shafie set to defend Semporna and face cousin in Senallang state seat

Shafie set to defend Semporna and face cousin in Senallang state seat

UPDATED 1.41PM | GE14 | The Warisan chief made the announcement earlier today. 

Analyst: BN has bounced back from GST and 1MDB, likely to win GE14

Analyst: BN has bounced back from GST and 1MDB, likely to win GE14

GE14 | BN has recovered enough from previously low ratings, says Merdeka Center's Ibrahim Suffian.

Moon, Kim shake hands, begin historic meeting at border

Moon, Kim shake hands, begin historic meeting at border

The North Korean leader also stepped on South Korean soil, the first to do so since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War.

DAP lawmaker: EC's attitude towards Suhakam reeks of 'arrogance of power'

DAP lawmaker: EC's attitude towards Suhakam reeks of 'arrogance of power'

GE14 | Rejection of observer status to Suhakam flies in the face of reason, says M Kulasegaran.

All quiet on the Sarawak front

All quiet on the Sarawak front

COMMENT | Make no bones about it, the contests in Sarawak will be important.

Malaysiakini mounts constitutional challenge against Anti-Fake News Act

Malaysiakini mounts constitutional challenge against Anti-Fake News Act

UPDATED 1.32PM | The judicial review names the Home Ministry and the government as respondents.

EC denies claims dead man’s name reinstated in electoral roll

EC denies claims dead man’s name reinstated in electoral roll

Commission says the deceased's name remained in the system even after his demise in 2003 and promises to delete it. 

Umno 16's bid to dissolve party dismissed

Umno 16's bid to dissolve party dismissed

UPDATED 1.27PM | The KL High Court cites Section 18C of the Societies Act, which says a party's internal dispute cannot be raised in court. 

Seasoned electioneer Cobbold stays the course for Dayak rights

Seasoned electioneer Cobbold stays the course for Dayak rights

GE14 | This will mark the PBDSB president's third attempt to win S'wak's Sri Aman seat. 

Jasa unaffected by Puad's resignation - Salleh

Jasa unaffected by Puad's resignation - Salleh

It is business as usual for the government propaganda arm, says caretaker minister. 

If DAP's cruel, why not fight it in Penang, PAS asked

If DAP's cruel, why not fight it in Penang, PAS asked

GE14 | PKR sec-gen slams PAS for contesting only one seat against DAP in the state, after accusing the latter of cruelty. 

Yoursay: Still not too late to avoid PSM-Harapan battle in Sg Siput

Yoursay: Still not too late to avoid PSM-Harapan battle in Sg Siput

YOURSAY | ‘PSM cannot have the best of both worlds, especially not at this present moment.’

PKR's Rashid uses Penang azan to exorcise DAP 'bogeyman' in Batu Pahat

PKR's Rashid uses Penang azan to exorcise DAP 'bogeyman' in Batu Pahat

GE14 | Attempts to woo Malay support focused on dispelling propaganda that DAP is anti-Islam.

BN poised to take Kelantan, says analyst

BN poised to take Kelantan, says analyst

GE14 | Harapan lacks a conservative figurehead to attract Muslim voters in the state, says Merdeka Centre's Ibrahim Suffian. 

EC slammed for rejecting Suhakam as election observer

EC slammed for rejecting Suhakam as election observer

GE14 | State your reasons or are you not interested in free, fair elections, the EC is told

Cornered by party, Puad hints at dirt on BN candidates

Cornered by party, Puad hints at dirt on BN candidates

GE14 | The dropped Batu Pahat contender talks of those who badmouth the PM and those with moral issues become BN candidates.

Khaled returns to Pasir Gudang in fight for political life

Khaled returns to Pasir Gudang in fight for political life

GE14 | His dual candidacy has led to speculations that his time as Johor MB is coming to an end.

PAS man proud, and relieved, to battle 'retired' Dr M

PAS man proud, and relieved, to battle 'retired' Dr M

GE14 | Zubir Ahmad is a little relieved as Dr M is no longer at height of political power.

Arul Kanda tries to clean 1MDB's image in BN ‘grey’ seat

Arul Kanda tries to clean 1MDB's image in BN ‘grey’ seat

GE14 | In a Negeri marginal seat, Arul Kanda claims the 1MDB scandal is but a ‘business problem’.

Najib 'sanguine' on BN win; Ka Chuan regrets supporters' behaviour

Najib 'sanguine' on BN win; Ka Chuan regrets supporters' behaviour

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

Arul Kanda: Do not make 1MDB political fodder

Arul Kanda: Do not make 1MDB political fodder

GE14 | Argue based on facts or policies, not name calling, he says, singling out DAP

Yoursay: With these ‘clowns’, GE14 silly season is upon us

Yoursay: With these ‘clowns’, GE14 silly season is upon us

YOURSAY | ‘With friends and family like this, who needs enemies?’

Husam: K'tan Harapan fielding doctors because country is 'sick'

Husam: K'tan Harapan fielding doctors because country is 'sick'

GE14 | The state Harapan chair reveals that six medical doctors make the state's candidates' lineup.