Archive - 6 May 2018

GE14 | The caretaker deputy minister replies to a question on Twitter about the late arrival of ballot papers to overseas Malaysians. 

GE14 | They will become obsolete without reforms, he says, but fears it is already too late.

GE14 | The Umno veteran received a warm welcome from the folk in Jelebu, where he once served as MP. 

GE14 | He calls the Malay subtitling of the circulating video 'untrue and dangerous slander'.

GE14 | The Umno veteran relayed this message to Najib after hearing news of his purported sacking from the party.

GE14 | She claims Rafidah, Daim and Rais enriched themselves during Mahathir's time as PM.

GE14 | Among the aspirations are the separation of powers between the three branches of the gov't.

A group of teenagers play football against a backdrop of political party flags in Taman Keramat, Selangor.

GE14 | The wind of change is blowing. But uprooting the three-term incumbent from Umno remains a tall order.

COMMENT | 'Zero opposition is certainly bad for democracy. In fact, it is not even democracy or good governance.'

GE14 | Wan Ismail Wan Jusoh is alleged to not have paid child support since 2011. 

'I hereby humbly and with an open heart, invite Lee Kim Yew'.

COMMENT | The current PAS leadership cares little for victories on the west coast.

GE14 | 'Go ahead and visit, and put on a sad face while you're at that,' says Mokhtar Senik.

GE14 | Offences include fracas in Yong Peng, in which a senior citizen was pushed off a stage.

GE14 | Its research centre says tsunami may also help it win in mixed constituencies against non-Muslim opponents.

GE14 | The ex-minister shares with voters the words of 18th-century philosopher Edmund Burke.

GE14 | Caretaker DPM warns of a 'surprise' attack from the opposition, ahead of the election. 

GE14 | Residents proud of once sleepy town now becoming an automotive hub.

GE14 | Nga Kor Ming jokes about Mahathir having one unfinished business before...'Goodbye my love'.

COMMENT | 'A strong message must be sent in GE14 by denying BN the vote, and the mandate to govern.'

GE14 | Husam also indicates he will be involved with federal gov't if Harapan captures Putrajaya.

GE14 | Wear yellow T-shirts or tie a yellow ribbon on May 7 and 8 as a sign of protest against unjust elections, it says. 

INTERVIEW |  Lee Kim Yew says Najib has 'acknowledged' his accusers' claims in the scandal by not suing. 

COMMENT | Reduced GE14 hype doesn't necessarily mean reduced votes for the opposition.

GE14 | This after Najib says the government would not stop developing the legendary island.  

COMMENT | The attorney-general must be a lawyer first, politician second.

His lawyers are looking into Malaysiakini columnist's P Gunasegaram's article, which he claims may contain defamatory remarks.

GE14 | It features a smiling Najib next to a faceless man with his arms crossed.

GE14 | Among others, Najib may use NSC Act or flee the country, claims Haniff Khatri.

GE14 | He recalls how Mahathir hurled insults at the PAS leader in the past, telling the latter he is too old and should quit.
 

GE14 | She says she doesn't interfere with her husband's official duties, and only takes care of the household.

GE14 | The DAP sec-gen says don't be fooled by BN's 'checks and balances' sales pitch, as they are unworthy.

GE14 | Ex-PM says he will visit the grave if he is in Kelantan after the general election.

GE14 | 'If we unite... to amplify the voice of reason, justice and honour, God willing, this will prevail over deceits, lies and falsehood'.

GE14 | Tengku Razaleigh says they want to listen to the issues raised by opposition and this happens in every election.

GE14 | Bersih slams EC chief's reminder to postal voters as an 'irresponsible statement'.
 

GE14 |  Lumut is now only left with two state seats, Pangkor and Pasir Panjang - both Malay-majority.

GE14 | It's a family affair at the Sabah seat contest as Joseph Kitingan and in-law Justin Alip vow to unseat him.

GE14 | Ex-PM says coming together of forces with opposing ideologies just to wrest political power will not be good for the nation.

GE14 | 'It is now up to you. Electoral fraud and manipulation can only be overcome if all Malaysians turn up to vote as we did in 2008 and 2013'.

GE14 | You are rich, fine. But don't insult the poor who need help, says caretaker PM.

CALONKINI | Gerakan Ong Siang Liang shares his plans to unite Malaysia and make Kepong hip.
 

GE14 | He can visit my father's grave after the general election, says Nik Adli.

GE14 | The caretaker Deputy Home Minister says this was to avoid the people from being influenced by fake news.

YOURSAY | ‘Whatever his meaning, his initial advice to navy personnel is timely.’

GE14 | The PAS president says Mahathir had a personal agenda to oust Najib as prime minister.

GE14 | Zairil Khir Johari says many hillslopes and highrise projects were approved during BN's rule.

GE14 | He says his confidence was based on the rounds he had made around the country and briefings from leaders.

GE14 | Najib says he was determined to continue the BN legacy in Parliament that started since the era of his father.

GE14 | He believes he can become a giant-killer the second time if he gets the swing in Malay votes.

INTERVIEW | The former premier shares about forgiveness, Anwar's arrest and the black-eye.

SPECIAL REPORT | Removing 3,000 acres of mangrove tips the ecosystem, livelihoods and possibly votes.

GE14 LIVE DAY 9 | Follow our live blog as we bring you the latest from the frontline of the campaign.

INTERVIEW | The Harapan chair refers to possibility that the BN chief may flee M’sia if he loses.

YOURSAY | 'Despite what Dr M had done, we still need to support Harapan to rectify all the wrongs.'

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

GE14 | Dr M's campaign has come full circle and Kedah is a key battleground state in this election.

GE14 | She says if voters don't send in a new gov't to Putrajaya, Bukit Kiara 'can go missing'.

GE14 | While Harapan opts for ceramah in Sekinchan, BN's Sg Besar candidate holds a karaoke session.