Archive - 5 May 2018

Expulsion of Umno veterans justified, says Hisham

Expulsion of Umno veterans justified, says Hisham

GE14 | 'Which party will allow members to go on the opposition stage to humiliate their own party.'

At Harapan ceramah, historian Khoo sees uncertainty after Umno sackings

At Harapan ceramah, historian Khoo sees uncertainty after Umno sackings

However, the historian says he was surprised to see so many young people getting involved in politics. 

Letter misattributed to Ramon Navaratnam

Letter misattributed to Ramon Navaratnam

Malaysiakini regrets the misattribution and apologises for the error.

Letter misattributed to Ramon Navaratnam

Letter misattributed to Ramon Navaratnam

Malaysiakini regrets the misattribution and apologises for the error.

2018-05-05

2018-05-05

After PM's 'bussed in' claim, TV3 now says Harapan crowds 'doctored'

After PM's 'bussed in' claim, TV3 now says Harapan crowds 'doctored'

GE14 | TV3 claims it was a 'desperate act' by the opposition to garner support.

In Ayer Hitam, Liew gets Malay star power as reinforcement

In Ayer Hitam, Liew gets Malay star power as reinforcement

GE14 |  Daim who goes on the stump for Chin Tong spoke of alleged abuses in Felda and Tabung Haji.

Shahrizat to be made minister if BN wins two-thirds majority - Zahid

Shahrizat to be made minister if BN wins two-thirds majority - Zahid

GE14 | Caretaker DPM says it would be a gift for her loyalty and not sabotaging the party.  

Survey: 80.3pct of youths think EC isn't fair and independent

Survey: 80.3pct of youths think EC isn't fair and independent

GE14 | This is according to a recent peninsular survey conducted by the Centre For Public Policy Studies.

Zahid: Age, health against Mahathir

Zahid: Age, health against Mahathir

GE14 | Caretaker DPM says GE14 would be Dr M's first and last general election on an opposition ticket.

Will a political earthquake rock M'sia on May 9?

Will a political earthquake rock M'sia on May 9?

COMMENT | I have not seen such levels of activism amongst M'sians since 2008.

8 Harapan game changers that make GE14's outcome uncertain

8 Harapan game changers that make GE14's outcome uncertain

COMMENT | There are at least eight “game changers” that can challenge BN's dominance, come May 9. 

Rafizi to be probed under Anti-Fake News Act

Rafizi to be probed under Anti-Fake News Act

GE14 | Police to record his statement over remarks against EC, following disqualification of Rantau candidate.

After Umno action, Rais to make Harapan campaign debut in Jempol

After Umno action, Rais to make Harapan campaign debut in Jempol

GE14 | The former minister is expected to campaign for Bersatu's Jempol candidate on the eve of polling day.

'They want to see me crawl, humiliate me'

'They want to see me crawl, humiliate me'

INTERVIEW | Mahathir, once again, defends himself against allegations of power abuse when he was PM.

DAP man takes aim at his party’s own anti-Najib ‘propaganda’

DAP man takes aim at his party’s own anti-Najib ‘propaganda’

GE14 | Amran Ahmad Nor claims he wasn’t paid for the revelation, and is ‘fighting for the truth’.

They’re bussing people in, claims Najib of large Harapan turnouts

They’re bussing people in, claims Najib of large Harapan turnouts

GE14 | He says BN need not resort to such tactics because it has genuine local support.

Dr M: Harapan will win hands down...

Dr M: Harapan will win hands down...

INTERVIEW | Buoyed by the outpouring of support, Mahathir is brimming with confidence.

KTM Komuter with BN, Najib ads vandalised

KTM Komuter with BN, Najib ads vandalised

GE14 | Several windows were smashed by rocks thrown by unknown persons last night.

行动党不认同宗教诅咒,黄田志否认出资制短片

行动党不认同宗教诅咒,黄田志否认出资制短片

“毕竟以宗教为攻击对手的手段,并非民主行动党的文化,更何况诅咒对手?”

‘Hakim syarie kempen untuk menteri Umno?’

‘Hakim syarie kempen untuk menteri Umno?’

Hakim syarie dirakamkan memberi nasihat percuma kepada pengundi Jerai, kerusi yang dipertahankan oleh Jamil Khir Baharom.

魏家祥轰“打小人”视频无可救药,要行动党负责

魏家祥轰“打小人”视频无可救药,要行动党负责

更新 关丹多个马华支部主席昨天联合向警方报案,要求彻查网路疯传的“打小人”视频。

巫统开除达因与拉菲达,调查莱士雅丁

巫统开除达因与拉菲达,调查莱士雅丁

下午5点12分更新 “可能他们就是要我们开除他们,然后他们就可以对巫统说三道四。”

Nik Aziz's widow calls Nik Omar 'anak derhaka'

Nik Aziz's widow calls Nik Omar 'anak derhaka'

UPDATED 1.15PM | GE14 | In a video clip, she says she told her son to withdraw from Chempaka contest on nomination day.

A tightening ‘Umno Belt’ in Malacca, NS, Pahang

A tightening ‘Umno Belt’ in Malacca, NS, Pahang

COMMENT | These three states are often overlooked because they didn’t seem to matter in the past.

Najib jadi penentu buat pengundi Pagoh pilih Muhyiddin atau Umno

Najib jadi penentu buat pengundi Pagoh pilih Muhyiddin atau Umno

Pada PRU13 sebahagian besar penduduk Kampung Pergam mengundi menyokong Muhyiddin yang mewakili BN.

Najib tipping the scales for voters torn between Umno, Muhyiddin

Najib tipping the scales for voters torn between Umno, Muhyiddin

GE14 | Caretaker PM's record appears to be the tiebreaker for those in Pagoh loyal to both. 

Gooi in Bukit Tengah - will the giant slayer slay on, or be slayed?

Gooi in Bukit Tengah - will the giant slayer slay on, or be slayed?

GE14 | Bukit Tengah is proving a tough seat for PKR, as its Penang newbie races against time to know the voters.

For Bersatu's youngest candidate, it's a double first in GE14

For Bersatu's youngest candidate, it's a double first in GE14

CALONKINI | At 24, Abdul Hannaan Khairy qualifies to vote for the first time but will also stand as Bersatu's candidate. 

Tears and threats on the Bagan Dalam campaign trail

Tears and threats on the Bagan Dalam campaign trail

GE14 | DAP's Satees Muniandy will not be cowed by alleged attempts to derail his campaign.

Touting Malay wave, doctor poses strongest challenge yet to MCA's last bastion

Touting Malay wave, doctor poses strongest challenge yet to MCA's last bastion

GE14 | A close fight is expected between Bersatu's Md Farid and MCA's popular Wee Jeck Seng.

Altantuya – the Malaysian scene of the crime

Altantuya – the Malaysian scene of the crime

INTERVIEW | Author ES Shankar wants to find out who allegedly ordered the killing of Altantuya.

Zahid: RM25mil allocation for Sg Petani upon BN win

Zahid: RM25mil allocation for Sg Petani upon BN win

GE14 | The allocation will go towards building a sports complex and other facilities there.

All aboard the sinking mothership?

All aboard the sinking mothership?

COMMENT | Pro-BN voters should ask what the opportunity cost has been.

MCA man wants ‘hit the villain’ video of BN leaders probed for fake news

MCA man wants ‘hit the villain’ video of BN leaders probed for fake news

GE14 | A report is lodged over a video of the ritual involving cursing cutouts of non-Malay BN leaders.

Yoursay: As desperation sinks in, even Shahrir plays racial card

Yoursay: As desperation sinks in, even Shahrir plays racial card

YOURSAY | ‘By resorting to racial fear-mongering, it proves BN is bankrupt of ideas.’

The gaping hole in our nation

The gaping hole in our nation

COMMENT | There’s a hole in our nation that only Mahathir can fill.

'No excuses for constitutional crisis this time around'

'No excuses for constitutional crisis this time around'

INTERVIEW | Constitution expert Tommy Thomas explains the scenarios that could play out post May 9.

Day 8: Hannah - I never dreamed Rafidah would campaign for me

Day 8: Hannah - I never dreamed Rafidah would campaign for me

GE14 LIVE DAY 8 | Follow our live blog as we bring you the latest from the frontline of the campaign.

Yoursay: A court decision that flies in the face of justice

Yoursay: A court decision that flies in the face of justice

YOURSAY | ‘There’s no need to wait for GE14 to be over to address Tian Chua’s disqualification.’

Dr M apologises; Najib warns against upsetting China

Dr M apologises; Najib warns against upsetting China

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