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Mahathir will set Harapan's direction, claims Bersatu

Mahathir will set Harapan's direction, claims Bersatu

UPDATED 6.27PM | However, Amanah says the direction will be collectively decided by the Harapan presidential council. 

Make up your mind on DAP's role, Bersatu strategist tells Salleh

Make up your mind on DAP's role, Bersatu strategist tells Salleh

UPDATED 4.37PM | Rais Hussin claims the Harapan line-up is sending shivers and resulting in irrational behaviour.

Harapan vows to scrap GST within 100 days of taking power

Harapan vows to scrap GST within 100 days of taking power

The coalition also commits to a two-term limit for the PM post.

Who is Noh - asks Azmin after Tanjung Karang challenge

Who is Noh - asks Azmin after Tanjung Karang challenge

'My match is (prime minister) Najib (Abdul Razak). Who is this Noh? Only a 'cicak mengkarung' (grass lizard),' quips S'gor MB.

Dr M: Why is 'young' Khairy afraid of old men?

Dr M: Why is 'young' Khairy afraid of old men?

'If he's afraid of old men then he shouldn't be in politics,' former premier tells Umno minister. 

Wife claims custodial death victim died due to police negligence

Wife claims custodial death victim died due to police negligence

UPDATED 4.16PM | Suaram calls for IGP's resignation for 'poor track record' in handling custodial death cases.

Treasury sec-gen denies claim country's fiscal deficit widened

Treasury sec-gen denies claim country's fiscal deficit widened

UPDATED 5.43 PM | 'We look at the whole year. Wait for December, the figures will show you,' says Irwan Serigar Abdullah. 

Najib blames predecessor for 'nightmare' inflicted upon MAS

Najib blames predecessor for 'nightmare' inflicted upon MAS

UPDATED 4.49PM | The PM, however, pledges to put it right and make MAS one of the leading airlines in the world. 

Dr M adamant he did not make a mistake in thwarting Anwar's first PM bid

Dr M adamant he did not make a mistake in thwarting Anwar's first PM bid

This is despite warming to the possibility that Anwar may be prime minister in future.

It's the art of haggling, Dr M says of perception on 'domineering' Bersatu

It's the art of haggling, Dr M says of perception on 'domineering' Bersatu

UPDATED 8.31PM | The chairperson gives this analogy when referring to claims of Bersatu trying to dominate its partners.

I've nothing to hide, Hisham says on PM 'gave intel chief millions' claim

I've nothing to hide, Hisham says on PM 'gave intel chief millions' claim

Defence minister points out that the military has ‘never been political’.

Tanjung Karang hospital evacuated after fan catches fire

Tanjung Karang hospital evacuated after fan catches fire

UPDATED 11.30AM | Hospital staff acted immediately to put out the fire, says fire and rescue station chief.

In S'gor, it is still Pakatan Rakyat gov't, says Azmin

In S'gor, it is still Pakatan Rakyat gov't, says Azmin

'The rakyat voted in PAS, DAP and PKR. That mandate was given for five years. (So) wait for the next election'.

S'gor gets injunction to stop EC from submitting redelineation report to PM

S'gor gets injunction to stop EC from submitting redelineation report to PM

UPDATED 8.55PM | Judge rules there can be only one report to be given to the prime minister and it cannot exclude Selangor. 

Education Ministry probing caning incidents in S'gor, Malacca

Education Ministry probing caning incidents in S'gor, Malacca

Kamalanathan says the ministry is looking into the cases and will take appropriate action.

Experts: Subject contract doctors to BM proficiency tests

Experts: Subject contract doctors to BM proficiency tests

Policy experts propose something similar to Toefl or Ielts, instead of a Bahasa Malaysia exam pass.

Rosmah launches 'Permata room' for child witnesses in sexual crime cases

Rosmah launches 'Permata room' for child witnesses in sexual crime cases

Child witnesses will be placed in the room instead of the courtroom while testifying in sexual crimes cases against children.

Gov't looking to expand special court for child sex crimes

Gov't looking to expand special court for child sex crimes

UPDATED 2.46PM | Azalina Othman says the gov't may first set up courts in Selangor, Johor, and Penang.

DAP MP: Why not protest at US embassy over DOJ filing?

DAP MP: Why not protest at US embassy over DOJ filing?

Lim Lip Eng comments on Abdul Rahman Dahlan's call to the DOJ to reveal the complainants behind the suit.

Cabinet did not approve GST on 60 new food items, insists Johari

Cabinet did not approve GST on 60 new food items, insists Johari

In explaining the about-turn, he says any new items to be taxed must first be approved by cabinet.

Gov't urged to give solutions to curb bullying

Gov't urged to give solutions to curb bullying

Table a white paper in Parliament to explain the problem, says Ramon Navaratnam. 

'Anwar’s move signals it's time to move on from ‘PM candidate’ issue'

'Anwar’s move signals it's time to move on from ‘PM candidate’ issue'

Although 'saddened' by the decision, several opposition leaders agree the coalition should focus on other more pertinent issues to win GE14. 

Anwar's proposal hard to pull off, says Bersatu man

Anwar's proposal hard to pull off, says Bersatu man

A chairperson without an executive role will be difficult, says Rais Hussin.

Bersatu admits proposing Mahathir as Harapan chairperson, but...

Bersatu admits proposing Mahathir as Harapan chairperson, but...

Making Muhyiddin Yassin Harapan president was not part of the discussion, say Bersatu leaders.