Archive - 29 February 2020

Dr M publishes list of 115 MPs, hopes Agong will accept

Dr M publishes list of 115 MPs, hopes Agong will accept

UPDATED 12.22AM | He has written a letter to the King and hopes the explanation will be accepted.

'Lying to be PM?' Mukhriz questions Bersatu numbers backing Muhyiddin

'Lying to be PM?' Mukhriz questions Bersatu numbers backing Muhyiddin

However, Bersatu deputy president may be wrong about Maszlee and Eddin Syazlee.

Parliament sitting on March 9 is the next battleground

Parliament sitting on March 9 is the next battleground

Muhyiddin's command of a majority in the Dewan Rakyat is still in question and can be challenged by lawmakers.

Agong appoints Muhyiddin as 8th prime minister

Agong appoints Muhyiddin as 8th prime minister

King opines that Muhyiddin has majority confidence of Dewan Rakyat following interviews today.

How Dr M and Anwar struck deal to thwart return of the 'corrupt'

How Dr M and Anwar struck deal to thwart return of the 'corrupt'

The duo decided to work together to prevent the people from suffering, source says.

Bersih supports Dr M-led gov’t but with certain conditions

Bersih supports Dr M-led gov’t but with certain conditions

The terms include being a Harapan gov't and commitment to fulfiling the Buku Harapan manifesto, says the electoral watchdog.

PKR says Serian MP has defected to its side

PKR says Serian MP has defected to its side

The party announces that Richard Riot has joined PKR on its Facebook page this afternoon.

Bersih blames lack of clear transition plan for current political turmoil

Bersih blames lack of clear transition plan for current political turmoil

It adds that the situation is too fluid and a bit too early to declare another Bersih rally.

GPS: If anyone wants our help, they must help us in return

GPS: If anyone wants our help, they must help us in return

Its chairperson says any decision made to help end the current political crisis will prioritise national interests and Sarawak's rights.

New coronavirus case of unknown origin in California

New coronavirus case of unknown origin in California

CORONAVIRUS | The number of confirmed cases in the US is still relatively small at 62.

Muhyiddin now in open war with Dr M, declares self as acting Bersatu chair

Muhyiddin now in open war with Dr M, declares self as acting Bersatu chair

He says since Mahathir had resigned therefore he, as the party president, automatically becomes the acting chairperson.

How long can coronavirus survive on surfaces?

How long can coronavirus survive on surfaces?

Similar viruses can remain infectious on inanimate surfaces for up to nine days at room temperature.
PKR MP: Deal with Dr M will see a Harapan 2.0 gov't, not unity gov't

PKR MP: Deal with Dr M will see a Harapan 2.0 gov't, not unity gov't

Wong Chen says the prospect of an Azmin/Umno/PAS gov't is so unthinkable and that they would try to salvage the Pakatan Harapan gov't.

Trump postpones summit with Asean leaders amid coronavirus fears: sources

Trump postpones summit with Asean leaders amid coronavirus fears: sources

President Trump had invited leaders of the 10-member Asean to meet in Las Vegas on March 14.
Of gluttony for power, pride and ego

Of gluttony for power, pride and ego

ANALYSIS | In the end, Malaysians are resilient and know how to exercise their democratic power to correct the wrongs in the country.

A Dr M-Anwar ticket to end Malaysia’s impasse

A Dr M-Anwar ticket to end Malaysia’s impasse

Q&A | ‘The price of not working with each other is the collapse of their agenda to save and reform Malaysia.’
Global downturn looms as WHO raises global risk for coronavirus to 'very high'

Global downturn looms as WHO raises global risk for coronavirus to 'very high'

World shares were on course for their largest weekly fall since the 2008 financial crisis, bringing the global wipeout to US$5 trillion.
My friend Tommy Thomas

My friend Tommy Thomas

COMMENT | 'Make no mistake. Tommy wanted the Umno crooks prosecuted and placed behind bars. No compromise.'
Yoursay: Tommy Thomas should have stayed till the very end

Yoursay: Tommy Thomas should have stayed till the very end

YOURSAY | ‘Others may fill your post, sir, but none can fill your shoes.’
Mahathir says he has the numbers, Harapan backs him in bid to thwart Muhyiddin

Mahathir says he has the numbers, Harapan backs him in bid to thwart Muhyiddin

UPDATED 10.15AM | A deal was brokered after Harapan leaders met with Mahathir this morning.

We should apologise for endorsing Dr M, not be an apologist for him

We should apologise for endorsing Dr M, not be an apologist for him

COMMENT | Has Mahathir publicly given any indication of the criteria of people who would be chosen to save this country?

Yoursay: Muhyiddin’s triumph and the return of the kleptocrats

Yoursay: Muhyiddin’s triumph and the return of the kleptocrats

YOURSAY | ‘What a frightening concept. The crooks are back.’
Syed Saddiq rebels against Bersatu: I won't work with the corrupt

Syed Saddiq rebels against Bersatu: I won't work with the corrupt

The Bersatu's Muar MP conceded that his position may upset certain parties but indicated that he won't budge.

Day 7: Harapan forgets to include Hulu Selangor MP in list

Day 7: Harapan forgets to include Hulu Selangor MP in list

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live updates on the developing situation following the collapse of the 20-month-old Harapan gov't.

Muhyiddin emerges as frontrunner for PM, and 9 news from yesterday

Muhyiddin emerges as frontrunner for PM, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Two European tourists reported missing in S'wak nature reserve

Two European tourists reported missing in S'wak nature reserve

Two men failed to emerge from the forest when the centre closed at 4.30pm, says Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department.