Archive - 10 May 2018

UPDATED 12.50am | GE14 | PM says he would first need to convene a meeting of the Harapan's presidential council.

GE14 | The new PM says changes are afoot among certain heads of government agencies and authorities.

GE14 | However, there are no details whether they will form it with PAS or when they will meet the sultan.

GE14 | This comes after Jeffrey Kitingan earlier claimed that Sabah BN leaders will be leaving BN.

GE14 | The PKR de facto leader appears cheerful over Harapan's triumph over Putrajaya. 

UPDATED 11.55PM | GE14 | 'I just congratulated Mahathir on his appointment as the 7th prime minister.'

GE14 | The 7th PM holds the record as the world's oldest head of government.

GE14 | State PAS chief says they will not stop their struggles, including the move to amend Act 355.

GE14 | Abang Johari says despite being the 'opposition', his gov't will work closely with its federal counterpart for people's benefit.

UPDATED 11.41PM | GE14 | The swearing-in takes place in the wake of Harapan’s victory in the general election yesterday.

GE14 | Istana Negara also denies that the king had delayed Mahathir's appointment as PM.

GE14 | Fuzi says transition process must be expedited and should not be delayed to avoid unhealthy speculation.

UPDATED 2.05PM | GE14 | This is because the Umno/BN era is over, the Star president adds.

GE14 | 'People voted loudly and clearly for change, this never happened before'.

COMMENT | 'The arrival of this moment is surreal, the emotions it brings indescribable.'

GE14 | The CIMB boss also comments on Harapan's promise to abolish the GST. 

GE14 | Put the people's welfare first before personal interests, the Johor prince reminds the victors.

GE14 | The incoming government, he adds, allows for the narrative on this scandal to be changed.

GE14 | They say current issues, such as the 1MDB, GST and high living cost, contributed to the shift.

GE14 | Ex-MP says by moving to Ayer Hitam he managed to set up some positive waves to other seats.

Pahang BN chairperson Adnan Yaakob says the state exco line-up will also be decided soon. 

GE14 | State Harapan chief Aminuddin Harun confirms that his name has been put forth as the MB candidate.

LETTER | It's a sea change that will correct previous excesses owing to lapses in governance.

It is now time to bring the people together, says MIC's S Vell Paari.

GE14 | 'They (Harapan) failed to win a single seat because their approach was not suitable in Kelantan,' says Ahmad Yakob.

LETTER | We, the people, are expecting you to fulfil the promises made in your manifesto.

GE14 | Ex-minister also reminds Harapan's incoming PM that his first task will be to abolish GST.

GE14 | Palace says the ruler regretted that such fake news was being speculated in the social media.

GE14 | Hamzah Zainuddin blames public sentiments against the tax as a contributor to BN's defeat. 

GE14 | Liow and Mah reveal that both parties will hold meetings to discuss about their respective future.

LETTER | After all, she’s the leader of the party with the most number of seats.

LETTER | 'Mahathir's swearing-in ceremony as the prime minister must proceed expeditiously and without incident.'

COMMENT | Against all odds, we have returned 'Merdeka' - freedom, independence - to our shores.

GE14 | 'For without the rule of law, we are a nation bereft of justice and fair play'.

GE14 | The federal constitution is clear on the question of majority, and Najib should now resign.

UPDATED 7.02PM | Heads of civil service, police, and army will also reportedly present the Agong with power transition process. 

GE14 | The Perak rep and law expert says the constitution does not specify 'a party' must have the majority per se.

UPDATED 5.01PM | GE14 | Star president Jeffrey Kitingan confirms that his party will cooperate with BN in Sabah.

GE14 | Don't waste time in appointing gov't and PM, urges Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

Attorney-general's statement draws flak from the incoming PM.

COMMENT | And I am concerned the wide-ranging transformation programme of the Najib gov’t will be interrupted.

Dr M says his team is not out for revenge, but the rule of law must be 'fully implemented'.

UPDATED 3.40PM | GE14 | New Selangor state government will be formed as soon as possible.

GE14 | The Pasir Pekan seat seat winner will serve his second term as head of the PAS gov’t

Dr M also reveals that all Harapan parties have signed a pledge to uphold the Federal Constitution.

GE14 | As Johor BN chief, I accept the result with open heart, says caretaker MB Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

UPDATED 3.21PM | The 113 MPs from Pakatan Harapan components are joined by 8 from Warisan and an independent.

UPDATED 2.45PM | With the interim gov't term expired, delay means we have no gov't, no law and no constitution, says Mahathir.

GE14 | The new Petaling Jaya MP urges rakyat to hold EC accountable for GE14 controversies.

GE14 | Now Bahri Mohd Zin says the culprit being the SRC International money scandal will be brought to justice.

Two of the Upko leaders meet with the Warisan chief, but keep mum on the reason for their visit.

UPDATED 1.27PM | Najib says this counters claims made against BN during the election.

UPDATED 12.36PM | GE14 | The choice of PM lays with the Agong, he says.

GE14 | Short-term economic shocks are to be expected with change of a decades-long regime.

'We shall continue to ensure the rule of law without fear or favour,' he declares.

COMMENT | The time for healing the land and binding up the wounds of division and distrust.

GE14 | Malaysiakini breaks down the results and how they can affect the new government.

GE14 | All Sarawakians have had their eyes open and realised that kleptocratic BN must go, says Chong Chieng Jen.

POST-GE LIVE | Follow our live blog as we bring you the latest developments of the GE14 aftermath.

LETTER | Today Malaysia is given a second chance. Mahathir has been given a second chance. I hope they make the most of it.

GE14 | Following Harapan’s announcement of a two-day holiday, markets will reopen on Monday, says Bank Negara.

GE14 | Muhyiddin will meet the Johor Sultan this morning over Harapan’s menteri besar, yet to be announced.

COMMENT | The opportunity to save Malaysia and radically change the political landscape has come!

GE14 | Harapan-DAP's Tony Pua garners a 106,903-vote majority over BN's Ho Kwok Xheng.

GE14 | PAS won 15 out of 26 state seats in yesterday's general election.

GE14 | Teng Chang Yeow retires after Gerakan, MCA, MIC lose all seats in the state.

YOURSAY | ‘A reminder for Harapan: with great power comes great responsibility.’

GE14 | Mukhriz Mahathir says several names are being considered as it forms the new Kedah gov't.

GE14 | They include Abdul Rahman Dahlan, Salleh Said Keruak, Johari Abdul Ghani, as well as the presidents of MCA and MIC.

COMMENT | Harapan will now have to take heed of what M’sians want.

LETTER | Malaysians endured, they are the champions now.

GE14 | Star's two seats will be enough for either BN or Warisan-DAP-PKR to form the state gov't.

Upon receiving a pardon, he says, Anwar will need to contest in an election or be made a senator to succeed him as PM.

COMMENT | The multiracial rakyat of Malaysia has rejected the politics of divisiveness, parochialism, and xenophobia.

GE14 | For states that have Friday and Saturday as a weekend, Sunday will be a public holiday.

GE14 | He also states that Harapan will work towards obtaining a pardon for Anwar.

GE14 | State Harapan chief hopes there will be a 'smooth' transition of power from BN to Harapan.

GE14 | He and Wan Azizah will have an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong today.

EDITORIAL | The tsunami did happen. But it was a 'Malaysian' wave that swept Harapan to power.

GE14 | The press conference will be held at the Putra World Trade Centre at 11am.

GE14 | Jeffrey Kitingan earned 6,136 votes over Pairin’s 5,099 votes.

GE14 | The ringgit one-month non-deliverable forward fell to 4.0461 against the dollar.

GE14 | K'tan Harapan chief Husam Musa is also defeated in the contest for Kota Bahru seat.