Archive - 1 March 2020

Covid-19 patient came in close contact with ex-minister, deputy minister

Covid-19 patient came in close contact with ex-minister, deputy minister

It is learnt that at least one of them is under self-quarantine and will get checked soon.

Votes on 2018 general election counted for nothing

Votes on 2018 general election counted for nothing

LETTER | Hope the new government will be fair to all Malaysians.

Fight or retire? Marina talks about father at protest against new gov't

Fight or retire? Marina talks about father at protest against new gov't

'The only reason he came back is to save the country because he loves it. And let nobody say any different.'
Police arrest man for allegedly insulting King on Facebook

Police arrest man for allegedly insulting King on Facebook

Bukit Aman CID director says the 35-year-old man had allegedly posted it using his account 'Aaron Yee'.
Mukhriz, Syed Saddiq prepared to be punished by Bersatu

Mukhriz, Syed Saddiq prepared to be punished by Bersatu

The Bersatu supreme council never picked Muhyiddin as PM candidate, says Mukhriz.
Azmin condemns attack on Tian Chua, says PKR infiltrated by gangsters

Azmin condemns attack on Tian Chua, says PKR infiltrated by gangsters

It shows the party is on the verge of collapse, says the former PKR deputy president.

On fate of charged Umno leaders, Hadi says Harapan leaders let off too

On fate of charged Umno leaders, Hadi says Harapan leaders let off too

'What is important is we save the country first. Following this political crisis... we will consider everyone,' says PAS chief.
Khazanah senior exec down with Covid-19, contact-tracing underway

Khazanah senior exec down with Covid-19, contact-tracing underway

Sources say the employee is Case 26, one of four new cases announced by the Health Ministry today.

Behind closed doors, Dr M blames Muhyiddin and Anwar

Behind closed doors, Dr M blames Muhyiddin and Anwar

Former PM says Harapan was not in crisis and accuses Muhyiddin of using Anwar as an excuse to manufacture one.

Ex-army personnel accidentally shot while hunting

Ex-army personnel accidentally shot while hunting

Kelantan police say the victim was in the area to hunt for wild boars.

Chants of 'traitor' outside PKR HQ as leaders aligned to Azmin heckled

Chants of 'traitor' outside PKR HQ as leaders aligned to Azmin heckled

Among the leaders on target are Tian Chua, Afif Bahardin, Haniza Talha and Daroyah Alwi.

Back to square one after the heady days of Harapan rule

Back to square one after the heady days of Harapan rule

COMMENT | No shouts of joy greet the new PM who came to power through the palace door.

Covid-19 in M'sia: Patient 24 infects nurse and roommate, total cases now at 29

Covid-19 in M'sia: Patient 24 infects nurse and roommate, total cases now at 29

CORONAVIRUS | All four new patients have been admitted to the Sungai Buloh Hospital isolation ward.

Timeline: A week of political crisis in Malaysia

Timeline: A week of political crisis in Malaysia

Mahathir's resignation fractures a coalition with Anwar that had scored a surprise election victory in 2018.
Anwar: Azmin's supporters not privy to backdoor deals

Anwar: Azmin's supporters not privy to backdoor deals

'I have cautioned them some time back. This has been brewing for months,' says PKR chief.

Be strong, take courage

Be strong, take courage

COMMENT | Do not fear or be afraid. We need to learn three key lessons, and fight smarter moving forward.

MCA's Wee hopes India will accept M'sian palm oil again

MCA's Wee hopes India will accept M'sian palm oil again

He calls on India to reconsider its ban as the situation in M'sia has changed with Muhyiddin Yassin appointed as the 8th PM.

Bypassed no more: Malaysia's 'Malay first' PM takes over

Bypassed no more: Malaysia's 'Malay first' PM takes over

After decades of being overlooked, Muhyiddin Yassin finally stakes his claim on the premiership.

Umno sec-gen: PM has the prerogative to appoint ministers

Umno sec-gen: PM has the prerogative to appoint ministers

Muhyiddin will discuss with party leaders and appoint the people best suited to his cabinet, says Annuar Musa.

Australia confirms first Covid-19 death

Australia confirms first Covid-19 death

CORONAVIRUS | The 78-year-old man contracted the virus while on the Diamond Princess cruise ship.

'Blue skies' - Zahid celebrates passing of 'dark clouds' with return of BN

'Blue skies' - Zahid celebrates passing of 'dark clouds' with return of BN

'We will help as much as possible to ensure the rakyat is truly prioritised.'

Police warn against planned protest at Sogo

Police warn against planned protest at Sogo

Save Malaysia Demonstration Committee: The current political situation is unacceptable.

Our week-long struggle has succeeded, says Azmin

Our week-long struggle has succeeded, says Azmin

He says the gov't is committed to spur the economy, ensure prosperity, forge unity and ensure institutional reforms.

The second blackest day for Malaysia

The second blackest day for Malaysia

COMMENT |Will this day mark the end of a multi-racial government as we have known it?

South Korea closes churches as coronavirus tally passes 3,500

South Korea closes churches as coronavirus tally passes 3,500

CORONAVIRUS | For the first time in its 236-year history, South Korea’s Catholic church halt masses at more than 1,700 locations nationwide

Maszlee: I had a heavy heart sitting with Umno leaders

Maszlee: I had a heavy heart sitting with Umno leaders

I decided not to work with those we fought to defeat during the 2018 general election, says Maszlee Malik.

Harapan: Let Parliament convene on Mar 9 as scheduled

Harapan: Let Parliament convene on Mar 9 as scheduled

Best opportunity to determine support for (new) PM, end political crisis, says Harapan's presidential council.

Our 'coronapolitics' not a game of thrones, but toilet bowls

Our 'coronapolitics' not a game of thrones, but toilet bowls

COMMENT | The ugliness of race and religion politics will be back in full swing. Damn these politicians!

Saifuddin Nasution new Harapan sec-gen

Saifuddin Nasution new Harapan sec-gen

He is replacing Indera Mahkota MP Saifuddin Abdullah who left and joined Bersatu.

Muhyiddin rises from the ashes

Muhyiddin rises from the ashes

Having survived many political upheavals, Muhyiddin Yassin is now first among equals.

Muhyiddin takes oath as prime minister before King

Muhyiddin takes oath as prime minister before King

Pagoh MP Muhyiddin Yassin is Malaysia's eighth prime minister.

Dr M: I told Muhyiddin to wait until graft trials were over

Dr M: I told Muhyiddin to wait until graft trials were over

UPDATED 11.48AM | Dr Mahathir Mohamad reveals details of his disagreements with Muhyiddin Yassin on Bersatu's direction.

I feel betrayed by Muhyiddin, says Dr M

I feel betrayed by Muhyiddin, says Dr M

Muhyiddin was working on this for a long time, says interim PM Mahathir Mohamad.

King won't see me, 'GE14 losers' will form gov't - Mahathir

King won't see me, 'GE14 losers' will form gov't - Mahathir

'It is a very strange situation,' says Dr Mahathir Mohamad, moments before Muhyiddin Yassin's swearing-in as the 8th prime minister.

Has Muhyiddin turned Bersatu into 'Ber-1MDB'?

Has Muhyiddin turned Bersatu into 'Ber-1MDB'?

LETTER | Little did everyone know that Muhyiddin was the main actor in the 'backdoor gov't' play.

LIVE Day 8: After denying support, now Sri Aman MP backs Dr M again

LIVE Day 8: After denying support, now Sri Aman MP backs Dr M again

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

Yoursay: Muhyiddin is PM, but political crisis may not end

Yoursay: Muhyiddin is PM, but political crisis may not end

YOURSAY | ‘Everybody fought so hard to avoid an election, but inexplicably they all contributed to it.’
Muhyiddin appointed PM and 3 news from yesterday

Muhyiddin appointed PM and 3 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Bukit Gantang MP and Sri Aman MP deny supporting Mahathir

Bukit Gantang MP and Sri Aman MP deny supporting Mahathir

Their denials brings the number of Harapan MPs backing Mahathir down to 113.