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Painful experience with DAP led to Bersatu's exit, says deputy minister

Painful experience with DAP led to Bersatu's exit, says deputy minister

INTERVIEW | Infighting in PKR and pressure mounted on Dr M to step down also contributed to the fall of Harapan, adds Wan Fayhsal.

Slim polls: Umno expected to win, but a lot bubbling under the surface

Slim polls: Umno expected to win, but a lot bubbling under the surface

ANALYSIS | Experts feel that PN's cooperation will outshine their rivals and help them gain the heavily Malay seat.

Wan Fayhsal: Bersatu a more progressive force within PN

Wan Fayhsal: Bersatu a more progressive force within PN

INTERVIEW | 'We are the most progressive thus far among all Malay parties... more nimble, we are more flexible and more open.'

SRC case: Eight takeaways from the judge's verdict

SRC case: Eight takeaways from the judge's verdict

'That he honestly believed the funds were donations is nothing but an implausible concoction'.

COMMENT | 1MDB court case: Shaping a Malay leadership battle

COMMENT | 1MDB court case: Shaping a Malay leadership battle

Tomorrow, the court will decide whether Najib will remain Muhyiddin’s most potent rival.
COMMENT | Not so fast, ‘US$3.9bil’ deal with Goldman another lousy one

COMMENT | Not so fast, ‘US$3.9bil’ deal with Goldman another lousy one

That so-called settlement is not worth US$3.9bil - the cash sum is just US$2.5bil.
Form an alternative cabinet line-up appointed by PM-designate, opposition urged

Form an alternative cabinet line-up appointed by PM-designate, opposition urged

INTERVIEW | The call comes from former minister Liew Vui Keong, who says the line-up can take over Putrajaya, should the PN govt collapse.

Young women name, shame abusers online in #metoo resurgence

Young women name, shame abusers online in #metoo resurgence

SPECIAL REPORT | In a culture where sexual harassment allegations are often brushed off or swept under the carpet, this breaks new ground.

It was Amanah, DAP who suggested me, says Shafie on PM candidate issue

It was Amanah, DAP who suggested me, says Shafie on PM candidate issue

Shafie says Amanah and DAP suggested the idea as a solution since neither Mahathir nor Anwar can work together.
Windows open for snap polls amid fractured Harapan, economic concerns

Windows open for snap polls amid fractured Harapan, economic concerns

The best window for PN to return to power with the people's mandate is in October, according to insiders.

Toppling Umno – Dr M succeeded where others failed, reminds Shafie

Toppling Umno – Dr M succeeded where others failed, reminds Shafie

The Warisan president explains the reason he is backing Mahathir and not Anwar as Harapan Plus' PM candidate.
Battle for Putrajaya

Battle for Putrajaya

Tracker | Keep track of the current balance of power and the changing of allegiances in the Dewan Rakyat following the 'Sheraton Move' and subsequent change of government.
COMMENT | Shattered dreams of reformasi?

COMMENT | Shattered dreams of reformasi?

COMMENT | To say this is failing to understand reformasi and underestimates the sentiments and political shifts taking place on the ground.

Separated by Johor Straits, red tape: Husband begs to be united with ailing wife

Separated by Johor Straits, red tape: Husband begs to be united with ailing wife

His wife Kavitha is ill, and S'porean Mahendran pleads M'sian govt to grant him permission to return home to her.

Murky procurement of 'blacklisted' X-ray scanners

Murky procurement of 'blacklisted' X-ray scanners

SPECIAL REPORT | The equipment which assists humans to detect wrongdoings is tangled with an allegation of fraud.

COMMENT | Reconsider contempt proceedings against Malaysiakini

COMMENT | Reconsider contempt proceedings against Malaysiakini

Allowing readers to post instant and unscrutinised comments is a ‘new normal’ for the online media.
Dr M: I never break my promises

Dr M: I never break my promises

EXCLUSIVE | 'You can check my conduct when I was prime minister and even before that. I have never reneged on my promises'.

Mechanisms in place to ensure Dr M steps down in six months, explains DAP

Mechanisms in place to ensure Dr M steps down in six months, explains DAP

EXCLUSIVE | 'If we play the blame game, one side will blame Mahathir, his side will blame another. There will be no end to that.'

Dozens of stranded tourists held in Covid-19-ridden immigration depot since May

Dozens of stranded tourists held in Covid-19-ridden immigration depot since May

They were nabbed for 'overstaying' their visa, even though all flights to their home countries were suspended.

Covid-19 'death in custody' was a stranded tourist - but immigration says he didn't die

Covid-19 'death in custody' was a stranded tourist - but immigration says he didn't die

The Indian High Commission told his family the man, who entered Malaysia in March, has died, but Immigration Dept denies this.

'Mahathir PM, Anwar DPM' - DAP urges PKR to state stand

'Mahathir PM, Anwar DPM' - DAP urges PKR to state stand

EXCLUSIVE | Anthony Loke says DAP, Amanah, Warisan, and Mahathir's supporters have backed the arrangement, but PKR passed its deadline yesterday without declaring its stand.

'Lazy Malays' and tactical blunders - Anwar reflects on Harapan in power

'Lazy Malays' and tactical blunders - Anwar reflects on Harapan in power

Failure to strengthen the Malay base was one of previous government's costly mistakes, said the coalition's leader.

Stalemate over PM candidate: Is Dr M seeking an honourable exit?

Stalemate over PM candidate: Is Dr M seeking an honourable exit?

Mahathir is accustomed to ending illustrious political careers and not having someone end his, says one political observer.
Anwar 'cautiously confident' of being named PM candidate

Anwar 'cautiously confident' of being named PM candidate

EXCLUSIVE | The Harapan leader, however, says he is not power crazy or obsessed with becoming prime minister.