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Dr M, snap out of your imagined self-importance

Dr M, snap out of your imagined self-importance

COMMENT | ‘The only person able to run Malaysia’  is one of the worst self-praise statements from the PM.

Succession plan: 'Court intrigue' fails to faze Anwar

Succession plan: 'Court intrigue' fails to faze Anwar

The PKR president also thanks Mahathir for his latest assurance regarding the succession plan.

Transition issue can be discussed at Harapan presidential council meeting - Dr M

Transition issue can be discussed at Harapan presidential council meeting - Dr M

The prime minister was responding to Deputy PM Wan Azizah Wan Ismail's statement that she was ready to discuss the matter.

Umno sec-gen: BN MPs will intervene as one if Harapan can't decide on PM

Umno sec-gen: BN MPs will intervene as one if Harapan can't decide on PM

This comes amid speculations that competing factions are trying to woo Umno MPs.

Kit Siang: Siren song grows louder, PM transition last bid to kill Harapan

Kit Siang: Siren song grows louder, PM transition last bid to kill Harapan

Conspirators' siren song growing louder and more brazen because of desperation, says DAP veteran.

Gov't spends almost RM21m on PM's 30 official visits abroad

Gov't spends almost RM21m on PM's 30 official visits abroad

PARLIAMENT | It included the expenses for gov't officers who accompanied the PM, minister says. 

Yoursay: Mahathir, your work will never get done

Yoursay: Mahathir, your work will never get done

YOURSAY | 'What is he trying to accomplish now, which he has not done all these years?'

Syed Husin: Is Dr M steering nation towards 'kleptocratic cronyism'?

Syed Husin: Is Dr M steering nation towards 'kleptocratic cronyism'?

INTERVIEW | PKR founding member claims PM has reverted to the 'old Mahathir' and enriching those close to him.

Difficult to set succession date if work half done – Dr M fuels burning speculation

Difficult to set succession date if work half done – Dr M fuels burning speculation

UPDATED 12.55PM | His remarks come amid raging speculation that the agreement to pass the baton to Anwar will not be honoured.

Ezam urges 'false reformist' Dr M to step down, backs Syed Husin

Ezam urges 'false reformist' Dr M to step down, backs Syed Husin

He calls on those who cherish the spirit and principles of reformasi to lend their support to the former PKR deputy president.

Three years at the most - Mahathir says he will then bow out

Three years at the most - Mahathir says he will then bow out

The prime minister adds he needs to accomplish a few things during the three-year period.
If PM steps down as promised - Wan Azizah on 'no vacancy' poser

If PM steps down as promised - Wan Azizah on 'no vacancy' poser

She was responding to questions about the cabinet not having any room to accommodate Anwar Ibrahim.

Dr M, spare Sabah, Sarawak the sermons

Dr M, spare Sabah, Sarawak the sermons

COMMENT | It smacks of double standards. It is even hollow.

Bersatu man: Changing PM not solution, collective de-escalation needed

Bersatu man: Changing PM not solution, collective de-escalation needed

Solve issues with wisdom and tolerance, says Ulya Awamah Husamuddin.

Responsibility as PM this time three times heavier - Dr M

Responsibility as PM this time three times heavier - Dr M

This because he inherited a 'dirty' administration, he says.

IPCMC bill - minister acknowledges concerns over scope of PM’s power

IPCMC bill - minister acknowledges concerns over scope of PM’s power

UPDATED 3.26PM | VK Liew says he will address civil society concerns on this within two weeks.

Bersatu leaders express support for Dr M after closed-door meet

Bersatu leaders express support for Dr M after closed-door meet

'We extend our full support to Mahathir and will focus to fight for the people,' tweets Syed Saddiq.

Like Harapan, Dr M keeps his promises - Guan Eng on 'full-term' poser

Like Harapan, Dr M keeps his promises - Guan Eng on 'full-term' poser

'The political situation is stable and there should not be uncertainties regarding this.'

Maszlee wants space for Mahathir to serve as PM

Maszlee wants space for Mahathir to serve as PM

The education minister says this will allow Harapan's planned reforms to be carried out.

Don't obsess over PM issue, when so much else needs fixing

Don't obsess over PM issue, when so much else needs fixing

MP SPEAKS | Malaysians more interested in promises of unity, freedom, justice, excellence and integrity being fulfilled.
Johor Bersatu picks full term for Dr M over 'personal political interest'

Johor Bersatu picks full term for Dr M over 'personal political interest'

Its chief says the support is to ensure political stability which will ultimately benefit the country and people.

PAS MP: We prefer Dr M as PM because he isn't easily influenced

PAS MP: We prefer Dr M as PM because he isn't easily influenced

Che Abdullah Mat Nawi says Anwar appears susceptible to the nfluence of forces other than PKR.

Anwar needs enough runway to lead Harapan into GE15 - analysts

Anwar needs enough runway to lead Harapan into GE15 - analysts

One analyst says Anwar needs PM transition to happen at least two years before the next election.

Fratricidal warfare threatens our multiracial vision

Fratricidal warfare threatens our multiracial vision

ADUN SPEAKS | Responsible leaders must come to their senses and halt the internecine warfare within PKR.