2024

Ex-deputy minister Ong Kian Ming says the increase in support for Perikatan Nasional in the Sungai Bakap by-election is driven by a small increase in its overall support and a significant decline in…

The six seats held by Bersatu rebels will not be vacated despite a notice issued by the party, as confirmed by Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. (NST)…

Despite rationalising diesel subsidies, the government continues to bear the burden of RM10 billion in annual subsidies, says Finance Ministry. (NST) - Despite rationalising diesel subsidies, the…

(FMT) - PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has downplayed claims that the implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy scheme was solely to blame for the unity government’s loss in the Sungai…

FMT understands that the decision was made by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul (FMT) - The six MPs who recently ceased to be members of Bersatu will not need to vacate their seats, FMT has been…

Both the Malays and the non-Malays clearly do not want Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister, so why delay the inevitable? Tajuddin Rasdi, FMT When the Sungai Bakap by-election was announced, I…

Two political analysts say PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli must adopt a humbler approach to regain public trust. (FMT) - Two political analysts have urged Rafizi Ramli to practice humility…

PKR leaders have acknowledged that the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) national unity campaign for the Sungai Bakap by-election lacked cohesion.   (TMI) - This supposedly contributed…

Tuan Ibrahim says even Chinese voters have rejected Pakatan. (The Vibes) - PAS will not work with Umno as long as the Malay nationalist party is led by Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. PAS deputy…

Jeli Member of Parliament (MP) Zahari Kechik said he is now an independent MP under the unity government. (NST) - In his first statement after being terminated from Parti Pribumi Bersatu…

Lawyer says the prosecution’s appeal that reversed an earlier High Court ruling was ‘bad in law’. (FMT) - The Court of Appeal will rule on Aug 20 whether to allow former prime minister Muhyiddin…

The status quo established in the 2022 General election still remains. The government today is no more stable than the government that was established in the aftermath of the 2022 General…

It took MCA about four decades to lose support among the Chinese, but Chinese disillusionment with DAP might require a shorter period. It is already happening! P Ramasamy, FMT The Umno…

Barisan chairman cites PAS’ betrayal on joint decisions. (The Vibes) - UMNO today said it will not cooperate with PAS as long as Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang is president of the Perikatan Nasional…

The source tells FMT that the opposition tries to suit local needs, while Pakatan Harapan decides based on party position. (FMT) - Perikatan Nasional’s strategy of choosing an election candidate…

Despite previous vows never to work with those who “stabbed him in the back,” he finds himself in the same boat as the same political enemies that tormented him in his first tenure as prime…

The lack of real reforms led to low turnouts among Chinese voters in Sungai Bakap, said Prof James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania. (Harapan Daily) - “Not only…

Murray Hunter The Penang State seat of Sungai Bakap is located right in the middle of a PKR stronghold, just south of the Seberang Perai area. Sungai Bakap is one of three state seats (the…

(Malay Mail) - The Umno Veterans Club today expressed concern over the low turnout of Chinese voters during the Sungai Bakap by-election yesterday, after Perikatan Nasional (PN) won the seat.…

(NST) - The defeat of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate in the Sungai Bakap by-election needs to be evaluated, said Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Mohamad, who is…

Ilham Centre’s executive director, Hisommudin Bakar, says voters were swayed by disappointment with economic performance and dissatisfaction over targeted fuel subsidy. (Free Malaysia Today) -…

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim says Anwar Ibrahim has three years to avoid the fate of British PM Rishi Sunak. (FMT) - Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has reminded the government coalition that food on…

Nurul Izzah Anwar expressed regret that the opposition had used dirty tactics to influence voters. (FMT) ) - Perikatan Nasional’s tendency to play the race card and run a campaign that centred…

Naran Singh says the PKR leader is ignorant of basic rights of accused persons and could be cited for contempt. (Malaysia Now) - The defence lawyer for an Israeli-French man facing firearms charges…

Perikatan Nasional menang dengan majoriti 4,267 undi mengalahkan Pakatan Harapan di PRK Sungai Bakap. Ian McIntyre, TMI BANYAK faktor memainkan peranan dalam Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) kerusi DUN…

Ling called on the Education Ministry and Higher Education Ministry to clarify the details to ensure consistency between what is announced and what is implemented, to avoid discrepancies between…

Perikatan Nasional is believed to have secured a 4,133-vote majority with seven out of eight polling districts counted. (FMT) - Perikatan Nasional has retained the Sungai Bakap state seat in…