Archive - 28 April 2018

Police 'ground' seven drones flown over nomination centres

Police 'ground' seven drones flown over nomination centres

GE14 | Nine drone operators have also been arrested.

Candidacy denial: Streram disputes IGP, claims cops threatened to cuff him

Candidacy denial: Streram disputes IGP, claims cops threatened to cuff him

The PKR member also clarifies he didn't forget to bring EC pass, but was not provided one.

'Top Amanah leadership agreed to go against Warisan in Sabah'

'Top Amanah leadership agreed to go against Warisan in Sabah'

It was decided during a meeting among top Amanah leaders on Wednesday in KL.

Liow's aide lodges police report over MyKad incident

Liow's aide lodges police report over MyKad incident

He says the incident had given a wrong portrayal of the caretaker transport minister.

Remove unreasonable restrictions on election candidates

Remove unreasonable restrictions on election candidates

COMMENT | They fuel public perception that the EC and police are not independent institutions.

Puad says Johor sultan talked him out of going solo

Puad says Johor sultan talked him out of going solo

UPDATED 9.01PM | The Batu Pahat Umno chief says he decided to obey sultan's advice, and refrain from contesting independently.

Aviation authority: Dr M's jet not sabotaged, only technical fault

Aviation authority: Dr M's jet not sabotaged, only technical fault

It says baseless allegations could hurt the country's aviation reputation.

MPs, assemblypersons have different job specs

MPs, assemblypersons have different job specs

LETTER | People should get their facts right before complaining about them.

Don’t mail postal votes at the last minute, reminds EC chief

Don’t mail postal votes at the last minute, reminds EC chief

GE14 | Postal votes must reach returning officers by 5pm on polling day, says Mohd Hashim Abdullah.

Harapan leaders slam Tian Chua's nomination rejection

Harapan leaders slam Tian Chua's nomination rejection

GE14 | They say it is 'a tragedy' that has 'tarnished the democratic process'.

Calling himself Batu MP, defiant Tian Chua pledges to continue campaigning

Calling himself Batu MP, defiant Tian Chua pledges to continue campaigning

GE14 | The PKR veep claims BN used 'dirty' tactic to disqualify him, promises to ensure its defeat in Batu. 

'CM candidate' Shamsul explains U-turn in contesting state seat

'CM candidate' Shamsul explains U-turn in contesting state seat

GE14 | Party wanted a choice for chief minister should Malacca fall, he says.

Puad skips nomination for daughter's wedding after last-minute advice

Puad skips nomination for daughter's wedding after last-minute advice

GE14 | Batu Pahat Umno chief says many advised him against contesting independently, but declines to elaborate further.

EC chief: Those unhappy with nomination decisions are free to appeal

EC chief: Those unhappy with nomination decisions are free to appeal

UPDATED 5.12PM | Mohd Hashim suggests legal redress, in response to questions about PKR veep Tian Chua's disqualification. 

After Dr M's query, IGP explains rule on 10-day notice

After Dr M's query, IGP explains rule on 10-day notice

GE14 | He says candidates can invite anyone to speak provided the speaker is listed in the permit.

US files formal request for Indonesian help to seize Equanimity

US files formal request for Indonesian help to seize Equanimity

After the previous seizure was ruled ‘invalid’ by the Indonesian court, DOJ now plays by the book.

Day 1: Ceramah audience member raps Arul Kanda on 1MDB

Day 1: Ceramah audience member raps Arul Kanda on 1MDB

GE14 LIVE DAY 1 | Candidates have 11 days to campaign up to May 8, after which Malaysians go to the polls.

PAS sacks Nik Omar, says Harapan candidacy an 'insult'

PAS sacks Nik Omar, says Harapan candidacy an 'insult'

This follows Nik Omar showing up to submit his form for the Chempaka seat under Amanah's ticket.

IGP denies cops prevented PKR's Rantau candidate from filing papers

IGP denies cops prevented PKR's Rantau candidate from filing papers

GE14 | Mohamad Fuzi Harun is responding to an earlier claim made by PKR veep Rafizi Ramli. 

Relieved Tan gets to contest after MyKad 'scare'

Relieved Tan gets to contest after MyKad 'scare'

GE14 | EC accepts her candidacy although her MyKad was produced after the end of the nomination period. 

Several Harapan candidates fall even before starting GE14 battle

Several Harapan candidates fall even before starting GE14 battle

UPDATED 3.12PM | GE14 | Court fines, bankruptcy, and missing documents are among the reasons.

'Awkward' to contest against former colleagues, admits Mukhriz

'Awkward' to contest against former colleagues, admits Mukhriz

GE14 | But he hopes the temperature during the campaign is kept at a cool level as they know each other.

'Mother of all' scares and blunders on nomination day

'Mother of all' scares and blunders on nomination day

GE14 | Candidates are left on the brink of disqualification and parties forced to make last-minute switches due to bungles.

Top leaders submit papers to defend, contest seats

Top leaders submit papers to defend, contest seats

GE14 | Najib is defending the Pekan seat which he held since 1976 and Mahathir is going for Langkawi.

Azmin confirms Gan dropped over complaint letter

Azmin confirms Gan dropped over complaint letter

GE14 | However the PKR deputy says she has furnished proof of her innocence, and they will hear her out.

Tian Chua disqualified in Batu over RM2k fine

Tian Chua disqualified in Batu over RM2k fine

UPDATED 1.19PM | GE14 | He was allowed to contest in GE13 despite RM2k fine but EC officer says that doesn't apply in GE14.

Puad no-show at nomination centre, Ku Nan and candidate thankful

Puad no-show at nomination centre, Ku Nan and candidate thankful

GE14 | Tengku Adnan is happy the Umno supreme council member has come to his senses.

Caretaker Negeri MB Mohamad Hasan wins Rantau unopposed

Caretaker Negeri MB Mohamad Hasan wins Rantau unopposed

PKR's S Streram fails to bring along his candidate pass to enter nomination centre.

No go for Papagomo, blogger withdraws from election race

No go for Papagomo, blogger withdraws from election race

GE14 | The blogger says he is stepping back to give way to MCA's candidate.

Arul Kanda’s war of words

Arul Kanda’s war of words

COMMENT | He could have taken up Guna’s offer for a public discussion.

Set Malaysia free - let this be the objective of all in GE14

Set Malaysia free - let this be the objective of all in GE14

COMMENT | Set it free from corruption, abuses of power, injustices and all forms of exploitation.

Yoursay: Barring of Suhakam by EC the final straw

Yoursay: Barring of Suhakam by EC the final straw

YOURSAY | ‘How is it that even a gov’t-appointed body cannot be observers?’

Yoursay: EC is tying hands and legs of BN’s opponents

Yoursay: EC is tying hands and legs of BN’s opponents

YOURSAY | ‘Its new rules are unfair, unnecessary and confusing.’

Dr Mahathir is a good actor

Dr Mahathir is a good actor

COMMENT | A good actor is not pretending, he IS that character.

Riding on Johor political legend, Khairi seeks to chip away at Kit Siang

Riding on Johor political legend, Khairi seeks to chip away at Kit Siang

CALONKINI | Mohammad Khairi Malik sharpens his knives to take down the DAP veteran.

Shahrizat stayed out of GE14 to ‘concentrate on helping BN win’

Shahrizat stayed out of GE14 to ‘concentrate on helping BN win’

She claims she made the decision not to contest in the GE two months ago.

Tok Guru’s son Nik Omar looks to be Harapan's bet for Chempaka

Tok Guru’s son Nik Omar looks to be Harapan's bet for Chempaka

UPDATED 11.16AM | GE14 | He arrives at nomination centre, confirming speculation he'll contest under Amanah.

Najib's challenger unfazed despite warnings of mortal harm

Najib's challenger unfazed despite warnings of mortal harm

INTERVIEW | GE14 | Zahid believes Pekan folks don't want a kleptocrat for an MP.

Najib makes it to Bloomberg Businessweek cover

Najib makes it to Bloomberg Businessweek cover

In the interview he calls change a ‘cliche’ and claims M’sians aren’t ready for it.

EC explains Suhakam rebuff; survey indicates ripple, not tsunami

EC explains Suhakam rebuff; survey indicates ripple, not tsunami

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

3-cornered for Dr M, 4-cornered for Najib, 5-way tussle for Wan Azizah

3-cornered for Dr M, 4-cornered for Najib, 5-way tussle for Wan Azizah

Nomination will be from 9am to 10am, kicking off a 11-day campaign for May 9 polls.

At 11th hour, Zahid’s ex-staff defects, made Harapan candidate

At 11th hour, Zahid’s ex-staff defects, made Harapan candidate

GE14 | Muslimin Yahya left Umno on Wednesday, will be Harapan's candidate today.

Najib urges those who didn't make the cut to accept decision

Najib urges those who didn't make the cut to accept decision

GE14 | On the eve of nomination day, Najib Razak tries to soothe discontent in the ranks.

Gov't orders probe into Dr M's jet sabotage claim

Gov't orders probe into Dr M's jet sabotage claim

GE14 | Caretaker transport minister says captain and owner of the jet will be called in.