#general election

The Umno president wants to focus on taking care of the people's welfare.

The government has weathered many crises in its short tenure and is ready for elections, says the minister.

COMMENT | Politics in this country is still divided by the dirty race game and most politicians and political parties play the game.

UPDATED 5.50PM | Lee Hsien Loong says he's satisfied a ballot can be held safely, despite criticism it might endanger voters.

Bersatu and Azmin's new party are likely to contest as a coalition under Perikatan Nasional.

The Simpang Renggam MP hopes Anwar and Mahathir would join forces and combine their support.

Umno veep Mohamed Khaled Nordin says there have been no discussions for PN parties to contest as a single coalition.

If Harapan Plus holds together, the kleptocratic coalition of Najib and Muhyiddin has no room to manoeuvre and may crumble on its own.

Liew Chin Tong claims this is in contrast to Muhyiddin who is focusing on enticing more MPs to join him.

PN has made rules, amended codes, parlayed favours and done everything in its power to remain in charge until GE15.

Dr Muhammad Faiz Na'amant takes aim at Mukhriz Mahathir for politicking at a time when the country is facing health and economic crises.

Umno and BN lost the state following their defeat in the 2008 General Election.

COMMENT | While many M'sians are ready to move on, an equal number are angry that the gov't they voted for has been stolen from them.

LETTER | Hope the new government will be fair to all Malaysians.

Bersatu strategist also wants the cabinet reinforced with technocrats who can deliver.

UPDATED 3.20PM | Emir Research study shows 53pct of Malays would pick the opp if elections are called now.

This involves the election of the head boy in selected schools through a ‘general election’ mechanism, says minister.

LETTER | There is too much politicking within Harapan, and not enough work results to win the people over.

The by-election is different from the general election, which involves a much larger number of voters., says Ilham Centre.

The two leaders say they prefer to take power through elections.