Archive - 8 May 2018

The choice is clear – Rafidah, Rafizi and Rais on 'pride vs bribe'

The choice is clear – Rafidah, Rafizi and Rais on 'pride vs bribe'

GE14 | The former minister, PKR vice-president and Bersatu strategist tell Malaysians to vote for pride.

Abang Jo issues last-ditch impassioned plea to S'wak voters

Abang Jo issues last-ditch impassioned plea to S'wak voters

GE14 | The S'wak CM urges locals to vote for state's continued stability.

On election eve, Dr M implores voters not to sacrifice nation for bribes

On election eve, Dr M implores voters not to sacrifice nation for bribes

GE14 | 'What is needed now is for us to vote and defeat a government that worships money'.

Flight attendants' union sees red over AirAsia's blue uniform for 'BN' jet

Flight attendants' union sees red over AirAsia's blue uniform for 'BN' jet

GE14 | Nufam says airline may have breached own SOP and demands an explanation.

Najib's extra goodies: Under-26 tax breaks, post-GE holidays, 5 toll-free days

Najib's extra goodies: Under-26 tax breaks, post-GE holidays, 5 toll-free days

GE14 | The BN chief dishes out a few more goodies on polling eve.

Dr M: A chance for Malays to redeem pride after Najib's 'catastrophe'

Dr M: A chance for Malays to redeem pride after Najib's 'catastrophe'

GE14 | 'For the Malays, this election is not merely about seeking victory for a political party but to redeem the pride of the race.'

The key party in GE14 is PAS

The key party in GE14 is PAS

COMMENT | PAS and Umno may form coalition at the state level.

Anwar urges peaceful transition of power if Harapan wins

Anwar urges peaceful transition of power if Harapan wins

GE14 | Mahathir and Wan Azizah must be given confidence to manage the situation, he says.

Ongkili assures no blackouts during GE14 electoral process

Ongkili assures no blackouts during GE14 electoral process

GE14 |  He says TNB has provided a total of 189 sets of mobile generators as a back-up.  

BN interfering in MTUC through 'Umno member' president, claims sec-gen

BN interfering in MTUC through 'Umno member' president, claims sec-gen

GE14 | J Solomon accuses Abdul Halim of being ignorant of the congress’ constitution.

Anina claims Mukhriz awarded land to dad, he calls it 'another lie'

Anina claims Mukhriz awarded land to dad, he calls it 'another lie'

She accuses him of abusing his powers as MB while he says her integrity is in question.

Poll: Majority of parliament seats in Johor will fall to Harapan

Poll: Majority of parliament seats in Johor will fall to Harapan

GE14 | Merdeka Centre says Harapan poised to take 14 out of the 26 seats in the Umno stronghold.

Najib expected to announce 'good news for rakyat' tonight

Najib expected to announce 'good news for rakyat' tonight

GE14 | BN sources say caretaker PM to make a special announcement during live address.

Rakyat already facing winter of discontent, Daim tells Pak Lah

Rakyat already facing winter of discontent, Daim tells Pak Lah

GE14 | 'While he says don’t change, I say we change when it’s dirty,' says the former minister.

Kedah PAS ex-MB's son joins Umno

Kedah PAS ex-MB's son joins Umno

GE14 | Ahmad Faiq, son of the late Azizan Abdul Razak, said his mom told him to join anyone but Amanah.

BN bersedia langkah 'pre-emptive’ HARAPAN - Zahid

BN bersedia langkah 'pre-emptive’ HARAPAN - Zahid

Katanya pembangkang sangat terdesak kerana prestasi BN berada pada tahap terbaik saat ini.

Can't access Malaysiakini? Here's what you can do

Can't access Malaysiakini? Here's what you can do

Here are some steps which you can take to ensure access to our coverage tomorrow.

Merdeka Centre's final poll: BN 100, Harapan 83, 37 too close to call

Merdeka Centre's final poll: BN 100, Harapan 83, 37 too close to call

UPDATED 7.20 | GE14 | The pollster, however, says the odds are in favour of BN to win GE14.

Zahid: GE14 best chance for BN to redeem itself

Zahid: GE14 best chance for BN to redeem itself

GE14 | He says in the earlier polls, BN was too comfortable after a big win in GE11.  

Armenia protest leader Pashinyan elected PM

Armenia protest leader Pashinyan elected PM

Pashinyan's election caps a peaceful revolution against corruption and cronyism in the ex-Soviet republic.

Will GE14 result in a hung parliament or minority gov't?

Will GE14 result in a hung parliament or minority gov't?

LETTER | Our objective as voters should be to build a more competitive political system.

The Malay dilemma – Harapan, BN or PAS

The Malay dilemma – Harapan, BN or PAS

COMMENT | How Malays will vote given these three choices will decide GE14 outcome.

Presiden MTUC bela BN lepas setiausaha gesa undi HARAPAN

Presiden MTUC bela BN lepas setiausaha gesa undi HARAPAN

PRU14 | Kenyataan Solomon ditandatangani sebagai setiausaha agung MTUC tanpa sebut jawatan lain.

2018-05-08

2018-05-08

拉曼达兰讥职工总会,竟挺“工会克星”马哈迪

拉曼达兰讥职工总会,竟挺“工会克星”马哈迪

更新 “这是最好笑的事,因为希盟的首相人选马哈迪,被视为是最糟糕的工会克星!”

All set for the big day

All set for the big day

An Election Commission official checking ballot boxes for the 14th general election at the Petaling Jaya City Council, Selangor.

If Guan Eng jailed, no more Chinese CM - BN campaign turns racial

If Guan Eng jailed, no more Chinese CM - BN campaign turns racial

GE14 | Penang BN head says if Lim Guan Eng goes to jail, then Saifuddin Nasution will be CM. 

Why election predictions are at odds with Harapan's optimism

Why election predictions are at odds with Harapan's optimism

LETTER | Pollsters and think-tanks are speaking a different story from Harapan leaders and supporters - here's why.

GE14: EC introduces new tools to update voters

GE14: EC introduces new tools to update voters

GE14 | This includes the MySPR Semak app, and election results broadcast live on Facebook. 

Abdul Rahman: Amusing for MTUC leaders to back 'union buster' Dr M

Abdul Rahman: Amusing for MTUC leaders to back 'union buster' Dr M

GE14 | On May 2, MTUC president Abdul Halim Mansor praises Najib's concern for workers.

Gov't has transformed our lives, say Felda settlers

Gov't has transformed our lives, say Felda settlers

'The people who criticise Felda are actually jealous of what the government has given us,' says one settler. 

From Johor to Kedah, murmurs of discontent may trigger Malay wave

From Johor to Kedah, murmurs of discontent may trigger Malay wave

GE14 | It remains to be seen how far Harapan can ride the wave as PAS threatens to dissipate it.

Azmin Ali’s address to S'gor and nation on eve of GE14

Azmin Ali’s address to S'gor and nation on eve of GE14

LETTER | Vote with a clear conscience and vote with full conviction to make the change.

Will ‘bodoh’ Sarawakians be Najib’s saviour?

Will ‘bodoh’ Sarawakians be Najib’s saviour?

COMMENT | I hope and wish that outsiders would learn and understand S'wak and its people better.

I feel betrayed by you, Rafidah tells Najib

I feel betrayed by you, Rafidah tells Najib

GE14 | 'I would be betraying the country and rakyat if I sit on the sidelines and watch the erosion'.

Suhakam seeks revamp of EC, adopt 'wholesome' practices

Suhakam seeks revamp of EC, adopt 'wholesome' practices

GE14 | Razali Ismail says it's necessary because the playing field for polls has been marred by irregularities.

I considered spoiling my vote, but...

I considered spoiling my vote, but...

COMMENT | A Harapan win would shatter the myth that only one party can govern M'sia.

Hong Kong-based tycoon, ex-Petronas boss to help Harapan in fiscal reforms

Hong Kong-based tycoon, ex-Petronas boss to help Harapan in fiscal reforms

GE14 | Harapan leaders say several eminent figures have agreed to assist the coalition with fiscal reforms if it comes into power.

On eve of polling, Warisan is upbeat - but warns of fraud

On eve of polling, Warisan is upbeat - but warns of fraud

GE14 | Cautiously confident of its chances, its chief Shafie Apdal also warns of 'money from the clouds'.

Zahid: Muar in danger? Razali can jump into a well if he loses

Zahid: Muar in danger? Razali can jump into a well if he loses

GE14 | BN deputy chairperson rubbishes reports that the coalition is in danger of losing Muar.

Think-tank: Johor may fall, support for BN at 'critical level'

Think-tank: Johor may fall, support for BN at 'critical level'

GE14 | Ilham Centre's research shows Harapan also has a 50-50 chance of taking Kedah and Perak as well.

Selangor PAS confident of forming new state gov't

Selangor PAS confident of forming new state gov't

GE14 | PAS needs 29 seats, and its election director says it can retain 15 seats and win at least eight new seats.
 

Harapan releases first 100 days fiscal reforms

Harapan releases first 100 days fiscal reforms

GE14 | It claims several respected Malaysians are onboard to improve the country's fiscal situation.

Bring us together again after polls - Nazir tells leaders on both sides

Bring us together again after polls - Nazir tells leaders on both sides

GE14 | 'Winners must not take everything and losers must not lose everything'.

Harapan's polling agent lodges report on hacked handphone

Harapan's polling agent lodges report on hacked handphone

GE14 | Adrian Yeo says he received messages and calls from strangers, scolding him for lewd messages.

Together, we will make history

Together, we will make history

COMMENT | We will be writing our story in less than 24 hours. What will the ending be?

Syed Hamid tweets for 'change'

Syed Hamid tweets for 'change'

GE14 | 'Change' will be refreshing, and rejuvenating, says former minister. 

What check and balance, Teng? Umno has 10 reps in Penang

What check and balance, Teng? Umno has 10 reps in Penang

GE14 | Guan Eng denies that the BN-led opposition in Penang was not respected under his rule.  

PAS reiterates 'green tsunami' after Invoke predicts wipeout

PAS reiterates 'green tsunami' after Invoke predicts wipeout

GE14 | Research centre says Harapan desperate as Muslim voters shift support from BN to PAS.

Jet-setter Khairuddin hits the tarmac in pursuit of Jasin seat

Jet-setter Khairuddin hits the tarmac in pursuit of Jasin seat

GE14 | Along the way, the Amanah candidate is discussing 1MDB with the rural folk. 

Ex-Bersatu member reveals '488 firms controlled' by Dr M and children

Ex-Bersatu member reveals '488 firms controlled' by Dr M and children

GE14 | Anina says she is willing to accompany Mokhzani to the companies commission office in Langkawi.

Bid to stop Shafie from contesting in GE14 dismissed

Bid to stop Shafie from contesting in GE14 dismissed

GE14 | The High Court in Kota Kinabalu rules that the applicant, an Umno member, has no locus standi in the suit. 

Gooi: I'll fix foreign workers' hostel issue if elected, don't politicise it

Gooi: I'll fix foreign workers' hostel issue if elected, don't politicise it

Harapan's hopeful for the Bukit Tengah state seat in Penang says the issue is at the top of his agenda. 

Yoursay: Dedak galore; even caretaker health minister gives agro funds

Yoursay: Dedak galore; even caretaker health minister gives agro funds

YOURSAY | ‘S Subramaniam's act is not only unlawful, but a criminal act of bribery.’

From Perth to Pendang: An appeal to all M’sian voters for GE14

From Perth to Pendang: An appeal to all M’sian voters for GE14

LETTER | We are going to celebrate a new dawn for Malaysia.

Anina: Najib didn't ask 'who's this woman' when quizzed on RM2.6b

Anina: Najib didn't ask 'who's this woman' when quizzed on RM2.6b

GE14 | Responding to Daim's question 'who's this bloody woman to challenge', the ex-Bersatu member says she is a M'sian citizen.

I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore!

I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take this anymore!

COMMENT | After decades of being ruled by Umno, things have to change.

MTUC backs Harapan, urges 14m workers to show their might

MTUC backs Harapan, urges 14m workers to show their might

GE14 | Sec-gen J Solomon says workers should vote out an anti-labour and kleptocratic gov't.

Najib saddened by Umno veterans' 'betrayal'

Najib saddened by Umno veterans' 'betrayal'

UPDATED 1.03PM | 'It's unfortunate that those who gained so much from Umno are willing to backstab at this time,' rues party president.

Mahathir has 'mortgaged' Malay nationalism for power - Azalina

Mahathir has 'mortgaged' Malay nationalism for power - Azalina

The caretaker minister also asks the Harapan chairperson to emulate 'loyal' Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. 

Arul Kanda grilled by vocal Bangsar folk over 1MDB

Arul Kanda grilled by vocal Bangsar folk over 1MDB

GE14 | While at times defensive, he duly answers every one of the questions posed.

The two pieces of paper that will decide nation’s fate

The two pieces of paper that will decide nation’s fate

COMMENT | On election day, the voter is more powerful than politicians.

The day after May 9

The day after May 9

COMMENT | Let us all pray for a smooth and peaceful transition of the administration.

On polling eve, Altantuya's dad reaches out to Mahathir

On polling eve, Altantuya's dad reaches out to Mahathir

Setev also urges Malaysians to remember Altantuya at the ballot box tomorrow.

Lawyer Haniff says police can see him after Thursday

Lawyer Haniff says police can see him after Thursday

On the report lodged against him for saying Najib may run away from the country after GE14.

Rais rubbishes spectre of DAP, asks Malays to vote for change

Rais rubbishes spectre of DAP, asks Malays to vote for change

GE14 | He says voters will opt to take bread and butter issues into account, rather than BN's fear-mongering. 

New York state AG denies report of abusing women

New York state AG denies report of abusing women

'I have not assaulted anyone. I have never engaged in non-consensual sex,' says Eric Schneiderman.

Choosing between continuity and change

Choosing between continuity and change

LETTER | Voters will be faced with a dilemma tomorrow: more of the same, or a step into the unknown.

Day 11: Crowds gather for final push before the polls

Day 11: Crowds gather for final push before the polls

GE14 LIVE DAY 11 | Follow our live blog as we bring you the latest from the frontline of the campaign.

In northern Johor, cracks appear in BN's top guns' last line of defence

In northern Johor, cracks appear in BN's top guns' last line of defence

GE14 | Felda settlements will determine the fate of MCA’s Chua and MIC chief Subramaniam.

Mark your 'X', give change a chance

Mark your 'X', give change a chance

COMMENT | Tomorrow, M'sia makes its tryst with destiny after its spirit has been long suppressed.

AirAsia’s dubious support for BN

AirAsia’s dubious support for BN

A QUESTION OF BUSINESS | I’m a great fan of AirAsia and yes, even of Tony Fernandes but…

Young Afghan women design games on opium abuse, inequality

Young Afghan women design games on opium abuse, inequality

More than 20 young women coders have uploaded more than 20 games on digital app stores.

Rakyat M'sia adakan bantahan di London lambat terima kertas undi

Rakyat M'sia adakan bantahan di London lambat terima kertas undi

Mereka berpakaian berwarna kuning dan berulang kali melaungkan antaranya “Mana kertas undi saya?”.

Kennedy Center rescinds top prizes bestowed on Bill Cosby

Kennedy Center rescinds top prizes bestowed on Bill Cosby

They voted to rescind his Kennedy Center Honors and Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Blood is not thicker than water in the battle for Sg Besar

Blood is not thicker than water in the battle for Sg Besar

GE14 | Sg Besar unlikely to turn 'biru muda' as kin rue Bersatu candidate's defection from Umno.

Yoursay: Grand finale – Dr M vs Najib vs Langkawi concert

Yoursay: Grand finale – Dr M vs Najib vs Langkawi concert

YOURSAY | ‘Has Najib forgotten about the Psy concert in Penang before GE13?’

M'sians protest in London over late arrival of ballot papers

M'sians protest in London over late arrival of ballot papers

GE14 | Bersih UK also mulls legal action against the EC for mismanagement of postal votes.

Season of GE14 letters; Dr M on transition of power; Invoke predicts slim Harapan win

Season of GE14 letters; Dr M on transition of power; Invoke predicts slim Harapan win

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

2018-05-07

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