Archive - 14 August 2023

No DAP-Muda merger, says Loke

No DAP-Muda merger, says Loke

UPDATED 11.13PM | 'Party will instead focus on strengthening its own youth wing.'
DAP wants one Penang exco post for Umno

DAP wants one Penang exco post for Umno

UPDATED 11.03PM | Decision made at central executive committee meeting.
PAS mulls election petitions in several seats

PAS mulls election petitions in several seats

Party sec-gen, however, did not specify which ones.
Harapan’s Sg Kandis election machinery lodges report over polls result

Harapan’s Sg Kandis election machinery lodges report over polls result

They claim they found a discrepancy in vote counts.
Harapan's sole Kelantan rep gets down to business

Harapan's sole Kelantan rep gets down to business

Kota Lama rep already identifies issues and vows to solve them.
Probe on Siti Kasim car bomb hits dead end - police

Probe on Siti Kasim car bomb hits dead end - police

CID director says no potential suspects or their fingerprints turned up.
Wan Ji fails to refer constitutional issues of sedition charges to Federal Court

Wan Ji fails to refer constitutional issues of sedition charges to Federal Court

Bench unanimously allows prosecution’s preliminary objection.
Man gets 702 years jail, 234 lashes for raping daughters

Man gets 702 years jail, 234 lashes for raping daughters

Suspect pleads guilty to 19 rape, 11 sexual assault charges.
MAS flight from Sydney turned back after mid-air incident

MAS flight from Sydney turned back after mid-air incident

UPDATED 8.40PM | Passenger detained after causing a disturbance.
1MDB taskforce meant to charge ex-PM Najib, effect govt change: Lawyer

1MDB taskforce meant to charge ex-PM Najib, effect govt change: Lawyer

UPDATED 5.27PM | Ex-BNM governor denies that this was its intent.
Khalid: PN's thoughts a loss for Malay-Muslims

Khalid: PN's thoughts a loss for Malay-Muslims

He says this stems from the coalition not emphasising their states' performance. 
Aminuddin reappointed as Negeri Sembilan MB

Aminuddin reappointed as Negeri Sembilan MB

UPDATED 5.31PM | State Harapan chief has been sworn in before the state ruler.
Amanah leader: Even with two reps, we can deliver in K’tan assembly

Amanah leader: Even with two reps, we can deliver in K’tan assembly

Amanah leader also stresses that Kelantan will not be ignored. 
LETTER | Embark on genuine people-friendly engagements post-state elections

LETTER | Embark on genuine people-friendly engagements post-state elections

This will forge a path towards a more united and prosperous Malaysia.
Formulate govt-opposition peace deal, Bersih reiterates

Formulate govt-opposition peace deal, Bersih reiterates

PM must get the ball rolling for nation’s sake, it adds. 
Kit Siang renews calls for govt to declassify CEP and IRC reports

Kit Siang renews calls for govt to declassify CEP and IRC reports

‘No reason to classify reports that are of public interest.’
Mardi launches 4 new hybrid coconut varieties

Mardi launches 4 new hybrid coconut varieties

They are low-maintenance and resistant to diseases, DG says.  
Research houses positive on economic outlook after state elections

Research houses positive on economic outlook after state elections

With polls over, it gives PM time to focus on economic programmes. 
Nurul Izzah: Let’s focus on improving messaging, economic schemes

Nurul Izzah: Let’s focus on improving messaging, economic schemes

People still in ‘pandemic frame of mind’ despite improving economy, she says. 
Sanusi vows to be fair to all, Gerakan rep can join govt

Sanusi vows to be fair to all, Gerakan rep can join govt

He assures there will be no discrimination against non-Malays. 
Survey: Punctuality, expensive fares major public transport issues

Survey: Punctuality, expensive fares major public transport issues

Lack of cleanliness also a concern among passengers. 
LETTER | No quick fix analyses please

LETTER | No quick fix analyses please

Harapan-BN must plead for rakyat's understanding, as it takes time.
Najib never asked source of RM2.6b in account: Ex-BNM governor

Najib never asked source of RM2.6b in account: Ex-BNM governor

Zeti denies knowledge of husband's company probed for  1MDB-linked transactions.
SC alerts public on unauthorised usage of name, logo

SC alerts public on unauthorised usage of name, logo

No endorsement or approval of any cash trust investment products, it says.
LETTER | A nation divided, for now

LETTER | A nation divided, for now

Focus on your base to weaken opposition's incendiary attacks. 
COMMENT | Identity politics is not reducible to materialism

COMMENT | Identity politics is not reducible to materialism

One cannot address ideological issues using economic growth alone. 
Umno leaders jump to Zahid's defence over calls for latter to quit

Umno leaders jump to Zahid's defence over calls for latter to quit

Asking party president to resign is not the solution, Puad says. 
LETTER | A new status quo

LETTER | A new status quo

PN now 'owns' conservative base, Harapan-BN must reform. 
Najib seeks acquittal if judge recused from 1MDB trial

Najib seeks acquittal if judge recused from 1MDB trial

UPDATED 11.44AM | This is part of the relief sought in recusal application - counsel. 
Umno should have remained with Bersatu, PAS - PN Youth leader

Umno should have remained with Bersatu, PAS - PN Youth leader

He says the party should have given priority to protecting Malay interests.
COMMENT | A (still) divided electorate - Reflections on polls outcome: Part 2

COMMENT | A (still) divided electorate - Reflections on polls outcome: Part 2

Ethnic voting findings point to a serious concern for Malaysia’s national unity. 
Swiss Court to hear Taib daughter’s defamation suit against environmentalists

Swiss Court to hear Taib daughter’s defamation suit against environmentalists

It is for linking Taib Murray's real estate investments to S'wak logging corruption.
Sanusi sworn in as Kedah MB

Sanusi sworn in as Kedah MB

He took oath before Kedah ruler at 10.15am. 
COMMENT | How to stop the ‘Green Wave’?

COMMENT | How to stop the ‘Green Wave’?

We must redraw electoral boundaries, among others. 
Zahid should quit as president for 'sabotaging' Umno, says Noh Omar

Zahid should quit as president for 'sabotaging' Umno, says Noh Omar

He says the party’s poor showing in state polls was the DPM's own doing.
PAS eyes experienced reps to be new Kelantan MB, deputy

PAS eyes experienced reps to be new Kelantan MB, deputy

Final decision will be made by Kelantan ruler, Takiyuddin says. 
MP SPEAKS | The limits of Perikatan Nasional

MP SPEAKS | The limits of Perikatan Nasional

What it achieved on Aug 12 is as far as it can get.
Unity govt may pander to conservatives for Malay votes

Unity govt may pander to conservatives for Malay votes

The majority traditional voter base finds Madani coalition unpalatable.
Zuckerberg vs Musk fight not likely to happen - Meta owner

Zuckerberg vs Musk fight not likely to happen - Meta owner

‘It’s obvious Musk wasn’t serious about it.’
COMMENT | PN continues its political war of attrition

COMMENT | PN continues its political war of attrition

Harapan should offer alternative, reform institutions that reinforce toxic ideas.
More seats for Madani pact in PN states if different election system used

More seats for Madani pact in PN states if different election system used

It will benefit all political parties by limiting possibility of wipeouts. 
YOURSAY | Harapan, Umno must focus on reforms

YOURSAY | Harapan, Umno must focus on reforms

’Everyone will benefit from reforms, including Malays.’ 
PN wave grows

PN wave grows

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