Archive - 13 August 2023

Ahmad Yakob refuses to reveal the candidate's name. 

He calls on party leaders to be accountable for Umno's poor polls outing.

Pm can still forge strong ties with Umno/BN without Zahid.

He says state polls show the pact isn’t gaining traction among Malay voters.

Party member says existing executive committee members failed to deliver.

Outgoing MB Ahmad says he can't helm state due to age, health.

He says the party's cooperation with the Harapan party remains a sensitive issue.

He also urges rejected veteran party leaders to step aside. 

'Throwing out election goodies, making promises no longer work.'

The biggest early test for Anwar’s government is over.

Kit Siang, we don’t need another thorn in the flesh. 

Harapan's Aminuddin refuses to divulge who will be next MB.

Assessment will be conducted by Johor Bahru JKM office.

Anwar retained S’gor, Penang, N Sembilan for Harapan-BN, Hassan says.

DAP won polling district with many Malay voters, says party sec-gen.

'Need to be open-minded, accept ally’s certain advantages.'

Harapan-BN needs to rework its strategies for east coast states. 

Make Malays competitive to stem the rise of Islamists and nationalists. 

Former T’ganu Umno chief says Zahid should take responsibility.

We will encourage culture of advising, PAS president says.

UPDATED 11.48AM | He takes oath before Penang governor at 9.35am. 

Selangor Fire Dept receives distress call at 1.30am.

This includes seats won by slim majorities, he says. 

Kedah, K’tan and T’ganu have it today, S’gor and N Sembilan tomorrow. 

He says it was accidentally exposed when entertaining media requests.

Both are held under remand, police say. 

However, he stresses that it was his personal opinion. 

Harapan candidates top the list at 15. 

‘Swearing-in ceremony to happen in next few days, upon rulers’ consent.’

One is from Kedah and the other is from Negeri Sembilan. 

‘Zahid is a liability to both BN and unity govt.’

Polling centres have closed making way for the counting of ballots.

The outcome of the election is indicative of rising Malay support for the PN.

UPDATED 1.30AM | 'Come together, maintain national harmony.'