Archive - 29 April 2018

'Streram's action smacks of intentionally designed warfare strategy'

'Streram's action smacks of intentionally designed warfare strategy'

GE14 | Caretaker MB says this was because the opposition knew it was not possible to win Rantau seat.  

Panjamothy's MIC membership terminated for contesting as independent

Panjamothy's MIC membership terminated for contesting as independent

GE14 | This rarely happens and it will not affect the MIC machinery, says president Subra.

Zahid delights Bagan Datuk Chinese voters with Mandarin phrase

Zahid delights Bagan Datuk Chinese voters with Mandarin phrase

GE14 | He also receives thunderous applause after speaking Malay with a Chinese dialect. 

Jet firm: Technical issue with Dr M's jet did not jeopardise safety

Jet firm: Technical issue with Dr M's jet did not jeopardise safety

'Another VistaJet aircraft was immediately made available to fulfil the customer's schedule.'

Gerakan man promises to rid Puchong of tolls

Gerakan man promises to rid Puchong of tolls

GE14 | David Ang points out the Selangor gov't too has interest in toll collection.

'Hadi dreamt of one-legged Nik Aziz day before his son joined Harapan'

'Hadi dreamt of one-legged Nik Aziz day before his son joined Harapan'

GE14 | PAS veep Mohd Amar says the president had confided in him.

Crisis averted, dropped Sepanggar candidate says he's still with BN

Crisis averted, dropped Sepanggar candidate says he's still with BN

UPDATED 11.59PM | Jumat says he spoke to Najib after he was contacted by Salleh Keruak over loyalty to Umno.

Chin Tong claims Johor tycoon pumping millions against him

Chin Tong claims Johor tycoon pumping millions against him

GE14 | He says tycoon is aiding BN in the parliamentary seats of Ayer Hitam, Labis and Sembrong.  

Khairy to take legal action against Rafizi

Khairy to take legal action against Rafizi

GE14 | This is over Rafizi's alleged remark on the nomination day incident in Rantau. 

MCA candidate: How can women bully women, Chinese insult Chinese?

MCA candidate: How can women bully women, Chinese insult Chinese?

GE14 | 'Thank you for the person who set the trap and the person who recorded,' says Heng Sinn Yee.

Engineer with 'Datuk Seri' title detained for corruption

Engineer with 'Datuk Seri' title detained for corruption

The suspect is alleged to have solicited the bribe from a former DG to help close a case.

Berjasa man says ditched PAS-led coalition, PAS insists still buddies

Berjasa man says ditched PAS-led coalition, PAS insists still buddies

GE14 | Berjasa is unhappy that PAS wants to put the party in Chinese majority seats.
 

Caretaker MB disappointed dirty tactics used to smear him

Caretaker MB disappointed dirty tactics used to smear him

GE14 | Perlis' Azlan Man claims to be the target of a netizen with malicious intent.  

Russian Twitter accounts tried to help opposition in UK election

Russian Twitter accounts tried to help opposition in UK election

Study finds that 6,500 automated Twitter accounts sent messages praising Jeremy Corbyn. 

Let nomination day gaffes be the last of their kind

Let nomination day gaffes be the last of their kind

COMMENT | The opposition must practice the organisational discipline and standards expected of a future gov't.

Be fisherman for a day before you represent us, candidates told

Be fisherman for a day before you represent us, candidates told

GE14 | Fisher folks want the authorities to provide enough compensation to those affected by reclamation.

All smiles, but MCA candidate gets a hard time at KL market

All smiles, but MCA candidate gets a hard time at KL market

GE14 | 'We will support BN to become the opposition,' Cheras candidate Heng Sinn Yee gets told.

2018-04-29

2018-04-29

Muhyiddin or Mahiaddin contesting in Pagoh - Bersatu chief asks EC

Muhyiddin or Mahiaddin contesting in Pagoh - Bersatu chief asks EC

GE14 | Muhyiddin says the unfamiliar name could cause confusion among voters.

How the internet can help Harapan produce an upset win in GE14

How the internet can help Harapan produce an upset win in GE14

COMMENT | A second wind is coming from diehard Harapan supporters using the internet to urge political change.

After losing six seats, Kit Siang says Harapan must treble efforts

After losing six seats, Kit Siang says Harapan must treble efforts

GE14 | He says what happened only validated The Economist's report that GE14 would be 'stolen'.

Not bothered about talk regarding my wealth, says Dr M's son

Not bothered about talk regarding my wealth, says Dr M's son

GE14 | Mokhzani says BN used to seek his help in the past, but declines to comment if he is funding Harapan.

Najib: M’sia spends more on education than Asean neighbours

Najib: M’sia spends more on education than Asean neighbours

Caretaker PM issues reminder on how much education is subsidised in Malaysia. 

PKR’s Teo hot on trail to defend Miri seat

PKR’s Teo hot on trail to defend Miri seat

GE14 | He says the campaigning period is a bit too short to adequately cover Miri. 

EC chief, PKR Youth leader inducted into Bersih's 'Hall of Shame'

EC chief, PKR Youth leader inducted into Bersih's 'Hall of Shame'

GE14 | EC chief Hashim Abdullah also wins the unenviable 'Five Star Award of Shame'.

Ice-cold drink lowers temperature of Teluk Intan's heated battle

Ice-cold drink lowers temperature of Teluk Intan's heated battle

GE14 | Nga and Mah meet during the Chitra Pournami festival when canvassing for Indian votes.

No bias in removing Chin Tong’s ‘Rosmah billboard’, says EC official

No bias in removing Chin Tong’s ‘Rosmah billboard’, says EC official

GE14 | 'Rosmah has nothing to do with the polls,' official says on billboard featuring caretaker PM's wife.

DAP's Zairil braves insults at condo residents' dialogue on hillslope project

DAP's Zairil braves insults at condo residents' dialogue on hillslope project

GE14 | The Tanjung Bungah candidate finds himself on a slippery slope amidst angry locals.

Kit Siang: GE14 voters will decide if Najib, Dr M is next PM

Kit Siang: GE14 voters will decide if Najib, Dr M is next PM

GE14 | Unlike the previous 13 polls, he says Malaysians will get to choose who becomes their next prime minister.

Which is worse, forgetting IC or being a thief, asks Azmin

Which is worse, forgetting IC or being a thief, asks Azmin

UPDATED 5PM | GE14 | He defends Wangsa Maju candidate Tan Yee Kew, as people are tolerating worse.

Disgraceful start! Bersih condemns nomination day incidents

Disgraceful start! Bersih condemns nomination day incidents

GE14 | Electoral watchdog cites three cases, which it claims have compromised the integrity of the polls.

Hit and miss with Harapan's Johor Bahru blitz

Hit and miss with Harapan's Johor Bahru blitz

GE14 | Campaign period kicks off with three ceramah on same day, some more successful than others.

Saya jawab setiap soalan dengan baik, kata Arul Kanda

Saya jawab setiap soalan dengan baik, kata Arul Kanda

PRU 14 | Beliau nafi diasak oleh soalan hadirin tentang 1MDB dalam satu ceramah semalam.

Bersatu's 'smiling skinhead' Ashraf battles for Paya Besar

Bersatu's 'smiling skinhead' Ashraf battles for Paya Besar

CALONKINI | The former Nazi Punk fan, who now decries racial prejudice, aims to win over Umno stronghold.

Nik Aziz considered Husam his favourite son, says Chempaka candidate Nik Omar

Nik Aziz considered Husam his favourite son, says Chempaka candidate Nik Omar

GE14 | The new Harapan recruit sings praises of his new state chief, after being booted from PAS.

Kulim-Bandar Baharu incumbent wary of Bersatu sympathisers

Kulim-Bandar Baharu incumbent wary of Bersatu sympathisers

GE14 | 'The thing is, there was no Bersatu then and now there is Bersatu,' says Abdul Aziz Sheikh Fadzir.

Defamation suit against Clare starts Monday, Hadi 80pct confident

Defamation suit against Clare starts Monday, Hadi 80pct confident

PAS president says lawyer has indicated that there is a strong chance of winning the case.

Dr M insists jet sabotaged, claims friend was 'warned'

Dr M insists jet sabotaged, claims friend was 'warned'

He claims one of his friends was warned against lending him a jet as if someone knew the jet he rented cannot fly.

Debunking DAP's toll propaganda, will Pua question his DAP boss?

Debunking DAP's toll propaganda, will Pua question his DAP boss?

GE14 | 'Perhaps Pua forgot he issued a statement in 2012 titled 'Dr Mahathir's criticism of Maju Expressway sale smacks of hypocrisy...'

BN's Abdul Aziz banking on roadworks in Kulim-Bandar Baharu

BN's Abdul Aziz banking on roadworks in Kulim-Bandar Baharu

GE14 | Incumbent promises that an upgraded road connecting the two towns is still in the works.

Arul Kanda denies being 'rapped' during BN ceramah

Arul Kanda denies being 'rapped' during BN ceramah

GE14 | 1MDB CEO says he spent more than 10 minutes addressing each question raised by a member of the audience during a ceramah last night.

Power and place in Penang

Power and place in Penang

COMMENT | Harapan will hold the state but many seats will be closely fought.

Bersatu will sack independents, warns Muhyiddin

Bersatu will sack independents, warns Muhyiddin

GE14 | He says this after Kamarolzaman Mohd Jidi stands as an independent for Ayer Molek.

BN’s biggest mistake in GE14 - playing the race card

BN’s biggest mistake in GE14 - playing the race card

COMMENT | BN's strategy of demonising other races to win Malay votes is increasingly ineffective - here’s why.

Malacca CM curious why PAS gunning for all Malay seats except his

Malacca CM curious why PAS gunning for all Malay seats except his

GE14 | Caretaker CM Idris Haron is however grateful they are staying out of the race.

Amanah’s Faiz to carry on father’s legacy, not just bay at PAS moon

Amanah’s Faiz to carry on father’s legacy, not just bay at PAS moon

INTERVIEW | Out of Fadzil Noor’s shadow and into the fray, as he contests PAS stronghold within PKR fortress.

Idris Haron: Shamsul as CM? Go fly a kite

Idris Haron: Shamsul as CM? Go fly a kite

GE14 | He says it would be 'unfortunate' for voters if Shamsul was elected.

Rocky start for Harapan; Cops blamed for failed Rantau nomination

Rocky start for Harapan; Cops blamed for failed Rantau nomination

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

Day 2: Despite Tian Chua’s exit, BN rep vows to go all out to win Batu

Day 2: Despite Tian Chua’s exit, BN rep vows to go all out to win Batu

GE14 LIVE DAY 2 | Follow our live blog as the Malaysiakini team brings you the news as it takes place.

Yoursay: Suhakam should not accept EC’s infantile logic

Yoursay: Suhakam should not accept EC’s infantile logic

YOURSAY | The honourable thing for Suhakam commissioners to do is to resign en bloc.

Yoursay: Confirmed - ROS can do whatever it likes

Yoursay: Confirmed - ROS can do whatever it likes

YOURSAY | Does decision on Umno 16 mean political parties and ROS are above the law?

Not much time left but I must make amends, Dr M says in teary video

Not much time left but I must make amends, Dr M says in teary video

GE14 | The Harapan chair explains that he has to help 'rebuild the country' to two children.