6-cornered fight for Bersatu’s 3 VP posts
Among the contenders are deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu and information chief Razali Idris.
(FMT) - There will be a six-cornered race for the three positions of Bersatu vice-president at…
Monthly Archives
October 2024
The contest between East and West Malaysia for the 35 percent agenda heats up
At the end of the day, if it has 35 percent of the seats, it might be in a position to replace Semenanjung as the paramount power in the federation.
Nehru Sathiamoorthy
In recent weeks, the…
Tie constituencies in Malaysia to total number of voters, not total trees
It’s criminal — or at least reprehensible — to contemplate passing Borneo at least a third of the parliamentary seats when a redistribution concurrently with a seat increase occurs.
Praba…
Sabah, Sarawak having a third of Dewan will cause major electoral distortions, says NGO
Engage points out that the two states only have a combined electorate of 17.4% of Malaysia’s eligible voters, among others.
(FMT) - Giving Sarawak and Sabah 35% of Dewan Rakyat seats will lead…
Sabah, Sarawak’s one-third seat demand non-negotiable, say don, activist
A political observer and an activist have dismissed the need for Sabah and Sarawak to draw up an alternative plan in case Putrajaya snubs their collective demand for one-third representation in…
Press Statement: Ten points about exiting Malaysia
Read the 10 points here
Malaysia-Today is not willing to publish the full text
Murray Hunter
THE TEN POINTS ABOUT EXITING MALAYSIA
Please find below the 10 key points on exit…
Nazir Razak: Don’t overlook 1MDB’s systemic problems by focusing too much on Najib [WATCH]
'Look, whatever happened, you're my brother. I love you very much. I never wanted to bring you down. I was just very focused on this scandal happening at 1MDB and, whether you knew or not, you…
Seismic shift in the Malaysian political landscape about to occur
It’s no longer ‘breaking news’ that there is some form of understanding between PAS and PKR. By default, such an understanding makes Bersatu and DAP redundant.
Murray Hunter
Some scribblings…
Azmin partly to blame for PN’s Mahkota defeat, 2 opposition leaders claim
The result might have been different if someone else had been chosen to lead PN’s campaign in the by-election.
(FMT) - The leaders, who spoke on condition of anonymity, say the PN election…
Apologise, Tiong tells Johor Umno Youth chief
Noor Azleen appeared unappreciative of the contribution of Chinese voters in the by-election, as there was no expression of gratitude, but instead, the community was blamed, leading to great…
Mahkota win doesn’t mean DAP, Umno have buried hatchet, says analyst
James Chin of the University of Tasmania says ‘one swallow does not make a summer’, and that animosity has ‘neither increased not decreased’.
(FMT) - An analyst has played down the impact of…
Selangor declares GISB promotes deviant teachings
Selangor has become the latest state to declare Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) as an entity that promotes deviant teachings contrary to Islamic teachings.
(NST) - The Royal…
Samsuri downplays talk of Pas-Bersatu tensions after Mahkota defeat
Pas vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has downplayed speculation of strained relations between Pas and Bersatu following Perikatan Nasional's (PN) defeat in the Mahkota…
Rina Harun drops out of Wanita Bersatu race
The vice-chief of the women’s wing, Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, is expected to succeed her.
(FMT) - Wanita Bersatu chief Rina Harun has decided against defending her post in the party elections…
Congrats on by-election wins, but don’t get cocky, PKR man tells Nur Jazlan
Najwan Halimi says there is no single dominant political party that deserves to puff its chest following the outcome of GE15.
(FMT) - A PKR man has hit back at Umno Supreme Council member Nur…
Now, Nur Jazlan says Amanah, PKR merely passengers in unity govt
The Umno Supreme Council member criticises the two parties for ‘acting like they hold more authority than they actually do’ in the unity government.
(FMT) - Amanah and PKR are merely the…
Preacher ordered to remove TikTok video advising minors to secretly convert
A preacher has been ordered to remove a video on TikTok in which he allegedly advised minors on secretly converting to Islam.
(NST) - High Court judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh ordered Firdaus Wong…
Syed Saddiq apologises to Najib’s ex-adviser over defamatory claim
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has apologised to a former adviser to Najib Razak, to settle a defamation suit.
(FMT) - Syed Saddiq read out his statement of apology…
Najib’s Third World Excuse to Justify his corruption
The “selfless” excuse that a person like Najib claims is also, by the way, self-evidently false.
Nehru Sathiamoorthy
Former prime minister Najib Razak's team's contention that he should not…
Why Najib won’t be released under Anwar’s watch
Najib’s continued incarceration in Kajang Prison is convenient for Anwar.
Murray Hunter
Some scribblings from the hospital bed under the influence……………..
Although former prime minister Najib…
Stronger PH-BN ties a definite threat to Perikatan, says analyst
“This by-election showed there was an absolute transfer of votes from PH to BN, which is key as it validates that PH voters can accept and cast their ballot for a BN candidate, who used to be…
Bersatu wing rejects retracting education subsidies for well-off students
Bersatu associate wing leader R Sri Sanjeevan says this plan goes against efforts to develop an inclusive national education system.
(FMT) - Bersatu’s associate wing has opposed the…
Sabah has proposed number of seats needed to achieve one-third target
At present, Sabah and Sarawak account for 25% of the 222 parliamentary seats.
(The Vibes) - SABAH has proposed the number of parliamentary seats it requires to achieve one-third representation…
Kelantan govt open to collaboration with federal govt for people’s welfare
The state government is committed to fostering a mature and prosperous political culture and is always open to collaborating with the federal government to benefit its people, regardless of…
Why Sabah and Sarawak is unlikely to get 35 percent of the Dewan Rakyat’s seat
There is not a single soul in Semenanjung that wants Putrajaya to give Sabah and Sarawak 35 percent of the seats in the Dewan Rakyat.
Nehru Sathiamoorthy
Even if the MA63 agreement has…
AKPK lapor 53,000 individu bawah 30 tahun tanggung hutang terkumpul RM1.9 bilion
Seramai 53,000 individu berumur bawah 30 tahun didapati dibebani hutang terkumpul berjumlah hampir RM1.9 bilion, kata Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK).
(Harian Metro) - Menteri…
Sabah to pursue one-third parliamentary representation for Bornean states
Sabah will also pursue having 35 per cent of the seats in the Dewan Rakyat reserved for Sabah and Sarawak, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
(NST) - Hajiji remarks come a few days…
Silence by PM, multiple agencies in Farhash controversy lends credibility to Bloomberg report, lawyer warns
It is not about Anwar Ibrahim, says Haniff Khatri Abdulla as pressure mounts on the prime minister.
(MalaysiaNow) - A lawyer has questioned the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on…
We heard footsteps but no one came, says Beng Hock family on Anwar’s promise
The family of the late DAP officer criticises the absence of any action despite assurances from the prime minister.
(MalaysiaNow) - The family of the late Teoh Beng Hock, which is seeking to…
Daim’s wife demands task force to probe ‘power abuse’ report
Naimah Khalid’s lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan questions the adequacy of a police inspector handling the investigation.
(FMT) - Naimah Khalid, wife of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, has…