Archive - 9 May 2018

Dr M says Harapan has more than 112 seats, claims EC refusing to sign form

Dr M says Harapan has more than 112 seats, claims EC refusing to sign form

UPDATED 12.51AM | GE14 | The premier-in-waiting also announces that Harapan has captured six states.

German teacher barred from wearing headscarf at work

German teacher barred from wearing headscarf at work

Berlin court states children should be free of the influence exerted by religious symbols

DAP: Harapan retains Penang government

DAP: Harapan retains Penang government

GE14 | Penang DAP chief confirms it retains all seats, and will once again form the state gov't

Alternative links to M'kini LIVE results

Alternative links to M'kini LIVE results

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At 9.45pm: Two ministers, four deputies defeated

At 9.45pm: Two ministers, four deputies defeated

GE14 | MCA and MIC presidents Liow and Subramaniam have lost Bentong and Segamat.

PKR's Santhara turns giant-killer after crushing MIC chief

PKR's Santhara turns giant-killer after crushing MIC chief

GE14 | Subramaniam, the four-term Segamat MP, is defeated by a first-time election contender.

Solo cyclist completes tour early to vote

Solo cyclist completes tour early to vote

GE14 | Septuagenarian Wan Hashim Wan Mahmood arrives home two days earlier than planned.

Kedah police receive 5 reports over failure to vote

Kedah police receive 5 reports over failure to vote

GE14 | They say all reports lodged will be referred to the EC for further investigation.

Penang BN chief criticises EC over slow polling process

Penang BN chief criticises EC over slow polling process

GE14 | 'In certain rooms, only one voter was casting ballot despite two booths prepared.'

Standoff at Taman Dato' Harun polling centre after 5pm deadline

Standoff at Taman Dato' Harun polling centre after 5pm deadline

UPDATED 10.02PM | GE14 | FRU personnel are deployed as late voters insist on being allowed to vote. 

EC: Polling centres crowded as voters arrived simultaneously

EC: Polling centres crowded as voters arrived simultaneously

GE14 | That's why voters were urged to vote in stages to avoid this in the first place, EC chief says.

Voting ends in toughest election yet for the ruling coalition

Voting ends in toughest election yet for the ruling coalition

GE14 | BN faces a far greater challenge than ever before with public anger over rising prices and the 1MDB scandal. 

LIVE: Follow Malaysiakini's GE14 results here

LIVE: Follow Malaysiakini's GE14 results here

GE14 | There are also instructions on what to do if Malaysiakini becomes inaccessible.

Najib expresses appreciation to voters, election workers

Najib expresses appreciation to voters, election workers

GE14| More than 14 million voters cast their ballots at 8,253 polling stations nationwide.

Voting ends at 5pm, no extension

Voting ends at 5pm, no extension

GE14 | EC chief says votes cast past 5pm can be challenged in court.

Dr M optimistic of winning Langkawi seat

Dr M optimistic of winning Langkawi seat

GE14 | The Harapan chairperson says voter turnout on track.

EC told to extend voting period due to long queues

EC told to extend voting period due to long queues

GE14 | Azmin Ali is among those who urged the EC to extend the voting period. He tells the EC chief 'not to sleep'.

Reporters quit Phnom Penh Post en masse after sale to M’sian

Reporters quit Phnom Penh Post en masse after sale to M’sian

They protest at what they called editorial interference following its sale to a M'sian businessman.

Don't budge even after 5pm, Bersih tells voters stuck in long queues

Don't budge even after 5pm, Bersih tells voters stuck in long queues

GE14 | 'If you are already there before 5pm, EC must allow you to vote and cannot ask you to leave.'

Harapan sends SOS, urges more to turn out to vote

Harapan sends SOS, urges more to turn out to vote

GE14 | Bersatu says voter turnout is lower compared to the last polls.

It's fake, Batu independent says of letter 'supporting' BN

It's fake, Batu independent says of letter 'supporting' BN

GE14 | Tian Chua says the letter attributed to P Prabakaran is an attempt to confuse voters.

EC chief apologises for late delivery of postal votes

EC chief apologises for late delivery of postal votes

GE14 | We will investigate this matter, Hashim tells a press conference in Putrajaya.

MCMC probing scam calls flooding Harapan, BN leaders'  phones

MCMC probing scam calls flooding Harapan, BN leaders' phones

UPDATED 4.20PM | GE14 | The commission finds bot attacks being initiated by anonymous sources.

Jeyakumar says BN may win Sg Siput, blames 'unwise' Harapan

Jeyakumar says BN may win Sg Siput, blames 'unwise' Harapan

GE14 | If they can back an independent candidate in Batu, he asks, why not a two-term incumbent?

The amazing race to send postal ballots back home

The amazing race to send postal ballots back home

GE14 | M’sians abroad are taking their votes more seriously than the institutions now failing them.

EC chief: Ballot papers with no stamp can be valid votes

EC chief: Ballot papers with no stamp can be valid votes

GE14 | Returning officer has the discretion to receive such ballot papers, says Hashim.

Curfew in Esszone extended until May 25

Curfew in Esszone extended until May 25

Those living in the affected areas are not allowed to enter the waters between 6pm and 6am.

Najib confident BN will emerge victorious

Najib confident BN will emerge victorious

GE14 | His confidence is based on success of policies being introduced over the past five years.

Three police reports lodged on electoral discrepancies

Three police reports lodged on electoral discrepancies

UPDATED 4.12PM | GE14 | Reports on marked ballot papers and 'use' of voters' identity.

Nik Abduh still sore with brother ditching PAS for Harapan

Nik Abduh still sore with brother ditching PAS for Harapan

GE14 | He continues to bring up their mother's alleged estrangement due to Nik Omar's Chempaka contest.

A political storm is coming

A political storm is coming

COMMENT | And expect clouds to remain long after the votes are counted. 

Najib victim of own misleading voting shot, deletes pix

Najib victim of own misleading voting shot, deletes pix

UPDATED 2.21PM | GE14 | The pix led netizens to believe he mixed up state, parliament ballot boxes, only he didn't. 

Dr M questions funds for Najib's 'last minute goodies'

Dr M questions funds for Najib's 'last minute goodies'

GE14 | He asks if Najib plans to borrow the money or sell the country to meet his promises.

Guan Eng slams officer for barring voter in short pants from voting

Guan Eng slams officer for barring voter in short pants from voting

GE14 | This flies in the face of EC chief's earlier confirmation there is no dress code on polling day.

Hackers spoil the day for Harapan, BN leaders

Hackers spoil the day for Harapan, BN leaders

UPDATED 1.42PM | GE14 | DAP's party organ Roketkini and Invoke are also down.

Facebook shakes up management, launches blockchain division

Facebook shakes up management, launches blockchain division

The shakeup appears to be to consolidate power at the sprawling internet company.

Invoke's findings mere political gimmick, says Hisham

Invoke's findings mere political gimmick, says Hisham

GE14 | He says the survey was merely to create a virtual perception or virtual reality on social media.

Yoursay: AirAsia boss bringing embarrassment to airline?

Yoursay: AirAsia boss bringing embarrassment to airline?

YOURSAY | ‘AirAsia as a public-listed entity must stay neutral and apolitical.’

Sending my vote home, thanks to the kindness of strangers

Sending my vote home, thanks to the kindness of strangers

COMMENT | 'I thought my GE14 story was over when my ballot paper didn't arrive in London by last week.'

Yoursay: On the eve of the polls, it’s sen vs sensibility

Yoursay: On the eve of the polls, it’s sen vs sensibility

YOURSAY | ‘A true leader going into battle would outline his vision, not give out candy.’

GE14: Take heed of the silent majority

GE14: Take heed of the silent majority

COMMENT | Why large turnouts at Harapan-Dr M rallies do not signal the regime change many are expecting.

M'sians vote in toughest election the ruling coalition faces

M'sians vote in toughest election the ruling coalition faces

GE14 | BN is expected to win, although Harapan is predicted to get more votes on the peninsula.

POLLING DAY: Malaysia waits as voting for GE14 ends

POLLING DAY: Malaysia waits as voting for GE14 ends

GE14 POLLING DAY LIVE | Follow our live blog as we bring you the latest from the polls.

Election eve goodies; BN headwinds rise from the south; trade unions weigh into GE14

Election eve goodies; BN headwinds rise from the south; trade unions weigh into GE14

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