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The sun sets on Dr M’s legacy
Malaysiakini turns 23
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With none of the coalitions winning enough seats to form a government on its own, this resulted in a fresh round of the game of thrones. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has given the parties until 2pm today, Nov 21, to present him with an answer on who can form the government.
GPS said it will form a government together with Perikatan Nasional (PN), BN and Sabah's GRS but PN chairperson, Muhyiddin Yassin, left out BN in a separate statement later.
BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is coming under pressure to step down, then dismissed GPS’ claim and reminded the coalition’s MPs of inking a pledge giving him the mandate to determine any political cooperation to form a government.
Pakatan Harapan chairperson Anwar Ibrahim continues to insist that he has the numbers to set up the new government.
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The sun sets on Dr M’s legacy
In the last general election, Dr Mahathir Mohamad had transformed into a hero from the arch-villain in the eyes of Pakatan Harapan supporters. Twenty-two months later, the Harapan government collapsed and the nonagenarian was relegated to his previous role.
In one of the major upsets, the 97-year-old politician was routed in the polls, losing his deposit in the bid to retain the Langkawi seat. His son, Mukhriz, suffered a similar fate in Jerlun, in Mahathir’s home state of Kedah.
Mahathir had spearheaded the Gerakan Tanah Air movement, which fielded 168 candidates, all of whom lost their deposits.
In Penang, the curtain came down on Pakatan Harapan chairperson Anwar Ibrahim’s legacy in Permatang Pauh after his daughter failed to retain the seat, which has been held by the family since 1982.
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Malaysiakini turns 23
Malaysiakini celebrated its 23rd birthday yesterday. The independent news portal was founded in 1999 by two journalists, Steven Gan and Premesh Chandran, who wanted to break the government’s stranglehold on information.
Telling truth to power and holding leaders accountable ruffled feathers and there were numerous attempts to silence Malaysiakini. However, the multiple police raids and legal suits failed to deter the team from providing Malaysians with the news and views that matter.
Gan, in his remarks, at a recent heads of departments meeting, spoke of how he often asks himself: what is it that Malaysiakini does?
“The answer is in our staff handbook - (1) to provide independent and balanced news to the public, (2) to set new standards in journalism, and (3) to support the development of freedom of speech, social justice and democracy in Malaysia.
“I see our mission as much bigger than that, and it is this - to leave the world better than the one we inherited. That is what we do. It is who we are. It is why we do what we do.”
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Other news that matter
The daggers are out for Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after BN’s dismal performance in the election. The Umno president himself was nearly ousted in his so-called stronghold of Bagan Datuk, crossing the finish line with a mere 348-vote majority.
PN will hold discussions with BN about forming the Perak state government soon.
Experts share their views on what a hung Parliament means for the Malaysian economy, with one pointing out that there will be a period of uncertainty. However, Maybank Investment Bank’s analyst, Suhaimi Ilias, said regardless of the outcome, fiscal consolidation will remain a priority.
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