Archive - 25 February 2020

Amanah communications director Khalid Abdul Samad says Harapan would have sufficient numbers to maintain a simple majority.

The context had rapidly changed in just three days. Last Sunday, Putrajaya appeared within grasp for BN and PAS.

It is sparked by rumours that he was establishing a 'unity government' with terms the two parties cannot agree with.

COMMENT | There is every possibility that they could well end up in the dustbin of history where they rightfully belong.

KINIGUIDE | For the first time in history, virtually every member of Dewan Rakyat are being subjected to interviews by the King.

He has proposed forming a unity government, inviting lawmakers from rival parties to join a new coalition.

"The plan now is for a non-partisan unity government," one source reportedly tells Reuters.

'The state gov't machinery is still functioning normally amidst certain developments at federal level.'

Nuraini Jalaluddin says by gaining an education, she can change the fate of her family towards a better future.

Wong Yan Ke says he received a call from the police informing he will be charged at the KL High Court tomorrow.

The party's leaders have taken various positions with regards to cooperation with PAS and DAP.

EC is allowed to exist, function lawfully in event of vacancies in their membership, court panel rules.

Four judges in separate courts reach the decision after the prosecution did not wish to proceed with the case.

Ex-finance minister says Mahathir has indicated he will announce the package on a date he has yet to set.

Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan says more than 200 neighbourhoods affected by the floods which paralyses large parts of the city.

The King fetes media personnel outside Istana Negara with burgers and fries.

Mahathir made this clear to Bersatu on Sunday, says the supreme council member.

This is possible if the interim PM gains enough support from majority MPs.

It must take place due to heightened economic uncertainties, economist says.

The ex-Federal Court judge receives his instrument of appointment from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong today.

Party veep Mohd Amar says situation is taking an adverse toll on nation's economy.

He also urges the public to proceed with their daily affairs as usual in light of the current political issues.

He says he still commanded majority support of the state's assemblypersons.

90 MPs will be interviewed today, and the rest tomorrow.

Party calls for empowerment of working-class politics to battle opportunistic and avaricious elites.

CORONAVIRUS | The mission is expected to bring back to Malaysia 75 individuals, including spouses and children.

Amirudin spoke with sole Bersatu member in state cabinet, Abdul Rashid Asari, but did not say if he will join opposition.

LETTER | It’s been difficult to catch a breath with all the political drama unfolding over the last couple of days.

UPDATED 5.34PM | This is based on a survey of 1,000 Malaysians on the ongoing political upheaval by research firm Vase.ai.

He is seen entering Perdana Putra this morning.

With the exit of Bersatu from Harapan, the state assembly is hung 28 to 28.

With Bersatu having quit Harapan, we no longer have the numbers in the legislature, says Malacca DAP chief Tey Kok Kiew.

MP SPEAKS | And, will they also back Harapan’s GE14 manifesto and the arrest and trial of Najib Abdul Razak and former top BN leaders?

YOURSAY | 'Honourable people do not renege on their promises.'

LIVE DAY 82: Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib's SRC International trial.

The former movie producer was taken off to jail in handcuffs in what is seen as a victory for #MeToo movement.

COMMENT | Lack of inspirational teachers who are bilingually competent is more of the critical issue with the programme.

Time is fast running out as a forest in Tanjung Malim, home to two million rare trees, is being demolished right now.

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

Driver arrested, witnesses say they saw driver targeting children and rammed into crowd at 'full throttle'.