Archive - 26 February 2020

The Kedah MB is expected to convene a special meeting with state executive councillors tomorrow night.

Muhyiddin Yassin among those summoned for an audience with Johor Sultan.

Mahathir's unanimous support in the Dewan Rakyat evaporated after parties couldn't accept his non-political coalition idea.

Nearly 200 wounded with many suffering gunshot wounds amid looting and arson attacks, a doctor says.

There is no public interest in stifling a peaceful protest, says Suaram executive director Sevan Doraisamy.

The legal action targets the Pardons Board’s advice to the Agong, says Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz.

Baru Bian, Ali Biju and Willie Mongin show support for Mahathir's formula of an inclusive and non-partisan gov't.

'If Bersatu support PAS and Umno, then the parties that have lost would form the government.'

Interim PM asks to set aside party politics to form a gov't that ‘does not side with any party’ and prioritises national interests.

'We will take immediate action and if it is necessary for further investigation, we will do so.'

Perak MB's office goes to rainforest tree site and stops bulldozers with immediate effect.

The 94-year-old politician confirms speculation that he wanted to form a unity government.

Hasanah Abdul Hamid was appealing against the High Court's dismissal of her lawsuit against the gov't and MACC.

They had been charged with receiving 1MDB funds from the personal account of former PM Najib Razak.

'Numbers is the prerogative of the king. We are not supposed to play with numbers.'

Anti-corruption body reminds lawmakers not to offer or receive bribes in any form in their bid to secure positions.

Director-general of public services reminds civil servants to remain neutral, stay calm and continue with duties.

Adly Zahari says the meeting is to ensure the Malacca state govt administration could run effectively.

It is unclear if the PKR president has struck a deal with the interim prime minister.

The economic package is to stimulate Malaysia’s economy and mitigate adverse repercussions from the Covid-19 outbreak and external uncertainties.

A group of more than 200 gathered outside to voice their objections to the controversial move to degazette the forest reserve.

The division leadership says it fully supports party president Anwar Ibrahim to become the eighth prime minister.

UPDATED 3.27PM | Wong Yan Ke pleads not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court today.

DAP's exclusion was never part of the negotiations, says the Bersatu strategist.

ADUN SPEAKS | Sacrificing wellbeing of society in exchange for personal interests is completely unforgivable.

COMMENT | We have not lost our voice for change just because we have lost our government.

LETTER | The theory describes decision-making in politics, where players may not always act for public interest.

LETTER | In the current dilemma, we can witness the two classes of politicians that make up our political landscape.

The announcement at the annual budget today is to cushion the blow from the coronavirus outbreak and months of protests.

CORONAVIRUS | The city says the move is to boost its coronavirus preparedness and raise public awareness of risks.

Father and one of his sons survived the early morning blaze but sustained injuries.

CORONAVIRUS | The Hubei province reports 401 new cases yesterday, down from 499 a day earlier.

COMMENT | In light of the worst treachery in politics, politicians should leave both coalitions to help build progressive Third Force.

He called after realising unredacted US diplomatic cables were about to be dumped on the internet, his lawyer said.

The legislation would make tampons and sanitary pads available at designated public places.

CORONAVIRUS | Iran's deputy health minister and a lawmaker have both tested positive for Covid-19.

LIVE DAY 83: Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib's SRC International trial.

COMMENT | Just 919 nabbed for drink-driving in Kuala Lumpur last year? Heck, you should be able to nab a lot more in some KL neighbourhoods on a Saturday night.

UPDATED 10.46AM | CORONAVIRUS | The plane lands safely about 6.50am, carrying 66 of the 75 people scheduled to return.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live updates on the developing situation following the collapse of the 20-month-old Harapan government.

COMMENT | Interim PM Dr Mahathir now has to also deal with the fact that Umno and PAS have withdrawn their support.

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

COMMENT | What would Mahathir's cabinet look like, now that he has a free hand to make appointments?