Archive - 14 May 2018

Youth chief Wong Kah Woh says Harapan is not a garbage bin to accept those without principles.  

MCA meanwhile says BN must stick together.

The police cordon off the entrance to his residence, and media prohibited from entering.

Source adds the former chief is 'willing to assist in restoring the MACC's image'.

Thousands turn up at Padang Kota Lama in an emotional send-off for the former CM. 

Anwar's lawyer R Sivarasa also confirms the postponement in a separate statement.

She says the country is bolstered by a favourable economic environment such as higher global oil prices.

Former MIC chief says he had always maintained the highest respect for Mahathir.

'May Allah save the other civil servants,' says Lokman Adam in a Facebook post.

The Bersatu leader says Mahathir assured those who 'preserve the nation's interest' will be protected.  

It can be done by increasing the efficiency of the public sector and avoiding wastage, she adds.

The daily regrets misquoting the source, thus causing unintended damage to the PKR veep.

However, she does not state the time frame for Anwar to become active in politics again.

Saifuddin Nasution says supporters arriving from across the country should be patient,

The report is the first of its kind under the Harapan gov't, and was common practice during the Najib-era.
 

The outgoing chief congratulates Mahathir and thanks the MACC for the support it had given him.

EXCLUSIVE | Council of elders' spokesperson says this is because the 95-year-old billionaire is 'very frail'.

COMMENT | Even more so when the person named is the former president of the Malaysian Bar.

'Was the pardon based on the Agong's initiative without the PM's acknowledgement?'

Surayati Ibrahim says she has yet to receive any instructions from Harapan government.

LETTER | It should not be in the business of nominating selective candidates for attorney-general.

UPDATED 7.54PM | The PM's statement contradicts Harapan's earlier pledge to repeal the draconian piece of legislation.

莫哈末哈欣驳斥净选盟的指控，否认该委员会涉及操纵大选，意图偏袒助某方胜选。

The taskforce will collect information from the public before deciding on whether relevant authorities should probe further.

He says if the law says he cannot be sworn-in yet, then they will wait.

After Dzulkifli's exit, will former chief Abu Kassim return to finish his job, or will it be someone new?

State Harapan chairperson says project will proceed after fresh auditing is done.

UPDATED 6.55PM | PKR confirms meeting will be held two days from now, not tomorrow as reported. 

LETTER | I call for legislation that prevents politicians in active public service from sitting on the boards of GLCs.

LETTER | We hope the new gov't can consider new practices for those with disabilities.

UPDATED 8.05PM | The PM also reiterates that the final decision on cabinet appointees is up to him. 

Youth chief says those who have grassroots' support should take charge.

LETTER | Voters have shown that they have already woken up from their deep sleep of almost 60 years.

UPDATED 6.25PM | Ali Hamsa says Irwan's contract as treasurer-general will end on June 14.

After the polls, Malaysiakini now reverts to its subscription model today.

The two did not defect but had merely expressed support for ruling coalition.

The attack at police station comes just one day after yesterday's blasts at three churches there, which killed 13 people. 

EXCLUSIVE | The Manifesto Monitoring Committee will comprise civil society organisations, activists and appointed reps from Harapan parties.

Did Mahathir say he was not going to abolish the law, asks the finance minister-designate.

LETTER | Our constitution has created a monstrous, shadowy figure who is legally allowed operate.

If there is a report, the police will start a probe 'if necessary', says IGP. 

UPDATED 9.35PM | However, he did not elaborate if this included negotiations with Harapan.

LETTER | Put nation first before party's interest.

UPDATED 9.50PM | De facto Umno president says that at the time, he was performing a solat hajat at home.

UPDATED 7.40PM | 'On our promise to get a pardon for Anwar, it will continue, but the process will be followed.'

Among reforms proposed are to review and gazette KL2020 plan and implement open tenders for all projects.

LETTER | The determination of Malaysian Indians to change this Umno/BN government ran in their blood.

NGO says if the new government is going after Najib, it must also against this person 'who is richer than Robert Kuok'.

LETTER | We must not let the urban-liberal and the rural-religious divide to grow.

UPDATED 9.40PM | However, he says an official request to extradite Jho Low to M'sia has not been made.

'I hope the new govt will give more freedom of speech and space to political cartoonists to criticize the govt.'

UPDATED 5pm | Court finds that it defamed PKR leader in report alleging his involvement in Lahad Datu incursion. 

Based on 'numerous complaints' against him, Mahathir says government decided to give him a holiday.

COMMENT | The key question is: who are Malaysia’s enemies and what appropriate weaponry do we need?

UPDATED 7.15PM | All 10 exco members were sworn in before the Sultan Sharafuddin today.

This includes vote-buying, phantom voters, and campaigning on polling day. 

Sepang MP recalls how Raus' appointment was controversial and 'violated' the Federal Constitution.

Beng Hock died in July 2009, after falling nine floors from MACC's previous Selangor headquarters.

He refuses to confirm or deny the contents of a WhatsApp message currently doing the rounds.

The letter to that effect has been sent to Musa's aide earlier today. 

Khalid also pledges to cooperate if a RCI on 1MDB is formed, saying he has nothing to hide.

New chief minister also outlines plan for his first 100 days in office.

The new Sabah chief minister assumes office today after days of intrigue.

PKR veep says his recent statement was an attempt to send the correct message.

The meeting will be at 5pm and Anwar is expected to freed tomorrow.

Bar president says she would be perfect for the role as she is not a politician. 

UPDATED 4.13PM | The viral message claiming to be from the Finance Ministry that GST has ended is not authentic.

Kedah menteri besar says the method of granting the provision will be decided later. 

UPDATED 2.45PM | All projects planned for hillslopes and public spaces have also been put on hold.

UPDATED 6.40PM | Any re-trial, he says, must be based on evidence, and not rumours or allegations.

COMMENT | I hope there’s no shuffling of new cards on the past polarised politics of race and religious intolerance.

EXCLUSIVE | A second list of names related to 1MDB and other investigations is pending PM's approval.

UPDATED 3.25PM | They should resign, failing which they must be removed from their positions, Bersih demands.

UPDATED 3PM | They say the draconian law cannot be rehabilitated in any way, nor 'redefined.'

The Brunei ruler is the first foreign leader to meet Mahathir, after the latter's swearing-in on Thursday. 

Osman Sapian says the matter requires more deliberation in the state executive council. 

LETTER | income inequality is getting worse and there is no proper welfare system for Malaysians.

The culture of 'what’s in it for me and my party' is over, Patriot reminds Harapan.

To be a strong viable opposition – and to ensure its future survival – Umno must undergo a transformation.

Two Umno assemblypersons notably absent from the swearing in ceremony at Seri Mutiara. 

UPDATED 12.56PM | It is uncertain why the checks are taking place, however. 

COMMENT | The early days of freedom are always heady; now the hard work begins.

Dzulkifli Ahmad tenders his resignation to the chief secretary this morning.

It falls as much as 10 pct on Monday in the first trading session since GE14.

UPDATED 1.13PM | Lawyer N Surendran calls the move 'disgraceful,' saying that Harapan had promised to repeal the law.

COMMENT | Many people did not lower themselves to his level and praise Najib.

Umno's Pitas and Sugut reps, and Upko's Kuamut and Kuala Penyu reps meet new CM. 

COMMENT | A fairy tale of a prince, an old man and many frogs.

COMMENT | Speaking directly to the media at the first instance, while cathartic, can be politically damaging to a new gov't.

Investors show confidence and embrace sweeping changes in political landscape.

COMMENT | Transformation can only happen with greater inclusion of women in decision-making.

COMMENT | It should keep its grubby little political paws off the media.

The Kijal rep says said Najib’s resignation as party and BN chief is ‘too little too late’.

The prime minister shares his government's aspirations with the national news agency and RTM. 

Several heads of state gov’t have been sworn in, while the situation's still unclear in Sabah.

COMMENT | Malaysians followed BN’s advice – ‘Make Malaysia great again’.

COMMENT | We can no longer afford to have the commission be more of an enforcer than a regulator.

YOURSAY | 'What is true or fake cannot be determined by anyone, least of all the gov't.'

Mas Ermieyati also calls for Umno to unite ahead of the party elections next month.

YOURSAY | Hashim should realise that honesty is the best policy.