Archive - 27 February 2020

It is believed that Mahathir will discuss Bersatu's PM candidate and the formation of a new government.

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah: Local woman confirmed as latest case, bringing the number of infections to 23.

Azmin and 10 former PKR parliamentarians say they are committed to the government agenda.

All processes related to the election of the new prime minister in the Dewan Rakyat will be announced later, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof.

It is believed the helicopter encountered problems about one minute before landing.

Matta deputy president Mohd Akil: The package will help hotels mitigate the dip in occupancy amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

The new rate will be effective starting April 1 until the end of the year.

Johor MB Sahruddin sidesteps question on whether Mahathir was consulted over Johor Bersatu’s political re-alignment.

ANALYSIS | Interim prime minister Mahathir Mohamad still has the upper hand in political imbroglio.

Several other MPs also question Mahathir's motive for announcing the Dewan Rakyat sitting.

With two reps left out, there is a risk of a hung assembly should the two choose to remain with Harapan, says Bersih.

Unlike Muhyiddin, the interim PM reiterates that he will not work with Umno as a party.

But if Dewan Rakyat fails to do so, there will be snap elections, interim PM says.

She says Malaysia can ill-afford a general election at this juncture amid an economic downturn and Covid-19 outbreak.

Mind your manners on social media, do not break laws and disrupt public order, he says.

The ball is now in the King's court as Mahathir wants unified administration while Anwar wants the top post.

LETTER | But even that may not bring good tidings for all as any election is dicey especially after the collapse of gov't.

More voices weigh in to reject Selangor gov't plan to develop a large swathe of previously protected land.

CORONAVIRUS | The state of emergency will allow better coordinative and preventative actions.

CORONAVIRUS | The US is managing 59 cases, most of them Americans repatriated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.

COMMENT | Let’s look at the main three options ahead, recognising that the situation is rapidly evolving.

CORONAVIRUS | The new case with an unknown source of infection was confirmed in northern California.

'We change by the day', he says when asked about Harapan's relationship with Bersatu.

CORONAVIRUS | It is working with the country's health team to monitor and take the necessary preventive measures.

Malaysiakini compiles reforms, plans, events, bilateral discussions and appointments that now hang in the balance.

The High Court was bound by the Federal Court decision which previously ruled the right to travel abroad was not an absolute right.

The sultan is 'satisfied that the new coalition has a simple majority to form the government,' says palace statement.

Dr M's wife hands out chocolates to media personnel outside Perdana Putra.

The Agong has been meeting with the country's political leaders and is expected to meet his fellow Rulers tomorrow morning.

Jonathan Yasin uploaded a new post saying he will be discussing his position with PKR committee members today.

DAP sec-gen claims interim PM expressed this during their Feb 25 meeting.

LETTER | Harapan members and ex-PKR man had denounced gutter politics, but look who turned around to play dirty at rakyat's expense.

In the straight fight by-election, Mohamad defeated Warisan candidate Karim Bujang with a 2,029-vote majority.

ANALYSIS | Can Mahathir form a unity gov't as he proposed or will Anwar finally claim the PM seat?

At 9am, the local note appreciated 100 basis points to 4.2130/2200 against the US dollar.

COMMENT | Come the next battle of the ballot box, we will go all-out to restore true democracy to you.

CORONAVIRUS | It is also banning entrance of tourist visa holders from countries with virus outbreaks.

COMMENT | Mahathir knew he wanted to be PM again after resigning, he should not use his caretaker position for his own interest.

LIVE DAY 84: Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib's SRC International trial.

CORONAVIRUS | For the first time, the number of new cases in China overtaken by fresh cases elsewhere.

UPDATED 11.17PM | The controversial rare earth processing plant in Pahang has been granted a three-year extension.

The Young Tiger not only wanted to be king of the hills but also the entire kingdom.

COMMENT | This will 'improve' democracy, making pesky voters and their tiresome demands irrelevant once and for all.

Veteran unionist K Veeriah reminds the interim PM that the coalition is a democratically-elected government.

Fifty-four state assemblypersons have ben split into two groups, with two more yet to make official their stand.

Harapan will get enough numbers to form a gov't under Anwar Ibrahim's leadership, adds Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

At this point, those backing Mahathir or Anwar might be more than what meets the eyes of observers.

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

A unity gov't will put politicians back on the road to salvaging the economy, says Mahendhiran Nair.