Archive - 2 March 2020

There has been no discussion with Muhyiddin on cabinet posts so far, says the party's chief whip Fadillah Yusof.

Singapore is anticipating the formation of the new cabinet to continue bilateral discussions soon.

Its president says AG, communications chiefs in gov't agencies should be from civil service due to their experience.

This comes after it was reported that activists are being investigated over their involvement in a peaceful gathering.

This comes after it was reported an ex-minister and ex-deputy minister came into contact with a Covid-19 patient.

He says he is cognisant that the people want a government that has integrity and is free from graft.

'I only stepped forward to save the situation when both PM candidates did not get majority support.'

CORONAVIRUS | The two had come into close contact with patient 26, a senior leader at Khazanah and Uda Holdings.

UPDATED 9.30PM | SUHAKAM INQUIRY | A witness tells a Suhakam panel he had seen the ex-minister's email to the couple.

Umno head managed to get trial postponed by claiming he had to meet Muhyiddin on new cabinet.

LETTER | Group says police should protect our democratic space in these trying times.

UPDATED 8.45PM | Adly Zahari no longer has the confidence of the majority of the assembly, state secretary says.

Group also calls for voters to contact their MPs and demand to know their allegiance.

LETTER | Everyone has the right to express their views and gather peacefully, as guaranteed by the Constitution.

Cops also investigating activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri for sedition.

Although Malay parties now dominate Putrajaya, 'M'sia must be managed through an approach that is inclusive', he says.

PAS needs two defections from Harapan assemblypersons to form state gov't, says Anuar Abdul Hamid.

83 popular brands including Apple, Nike implicated in a report suggesting 'forced labour' in supply chain.

MBSB performed well above average by posting a two digit growth.

The High Court has set April 28 to hear the Inland Revenue Board's application for a summary judgment.

They join two other Bersatu assemblypersons to form a Perikatan Nasional government with BN.

This comes after Umno head said cases against him were political and selective prosecution.

The Agong must convene the House not more than six months after the end of the previous sitting, he says.

Bersatu candidate's defeat to MCA in a Malay-majority seat in Muhyiddin's home state sent shivers down many a spine.

CORONAVIRUS | The total number of confirmed cases in the US is more than 75 with two reported deaths, both in Washington.

Foreign investors dumped RM1.26 billion worth of equities in the week of Feb 24-28.

Manja Ismail who was appointed soon after the May 2018 general election is expected to be replaced today.

One of the politicians is with Perikatan Nasional while another is with Pakatan Harapan.

The PMD clarifies in a statement that there is no meeting scheduled with any political leaders today.

Immediately after telling me that he (Muhyiddin Yassin) is loyal to me, (he betrays me), says Mahathir.

The incident allegedly took place during a legal fraternity dinner at a hotel more than six months ago.

These are just two out of 20 items Umno supreme council member Armand Azha Abu Hanifah's wishlist.

The Umno vice-president says Mahathir had committed to a plot to stay in power which was poorly planned to begin with.

CORONAVIRUS | Indonesian President Joko Widodo says the two individuals have been hospitalised.

Problems may erupt again if PM Muhyiddin Yassin fails to keep things under control, say political experts.

Several options have been evaluated to resolve key issues faced by the national carrier.

The Umno president also maintains that all cases of corruption involving him were fabricated.

CORONAVIRUS | Subang MP self-quarantines until test results of former minister, former deputy minister obtained.

He adds that none of the leaders with pending criminal investigations should be appointed into the new cabinet.

ADUN SPEAKS | A secret plot in the guise of a Malay only government was hatched some time back.

Judge grants single day postponement in the ex-deputy premier's corruption trial.

LETTER | The feeling of utter dejection may consume us today, but our desire to save Malaysia should never die

COMMENT | The book 'Memoirs of the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans' dwells into the role of the Chinese in the armed forces and its contribution to nation-building.

CORONAVIRUS | Aside from the 2,912 deaths in China, there are 54 in Iran, 34 in Italy, 20 in South Korea with several other countries also reporting fatalities.

At 9.05 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 22.83 points to 1,459.81 from last Friday’s close of 1,482.64.

COMMENT | Four fault lines in Malaysia's political environment plus the plague of party hopping are among the reasons for Harapan's dramatic collapse.

The particular Covid-19 is from case 26. He is a senior member of the Khazanah and UDA leadership.

Lawyers for Liberty calls on the police to cease investigating individuals for expressing themselves over current political developments.

The Bersatu president begins his first day as Malaysia's eighth premier.

He says the state is expected to once again reap the benefits of being part of the federal administration.

He calls on all parties to respect the concept of separation of powers between the executive, legislature and judiciary.

CORONAVIRUS | As of Sunday, there are over 86,500 cases globally and the outbreak has spread to 53 countries outside of China.

YOURSAY | 'There was treachery and betrayal, suspicion and miscalculations all around.'

YOURSAY | 'The battle to get rid of a gov’t that was voted in by the people, and bring back the gov’t you helped boot out?'