Malaysia’s GDP grew 4.2% in Q1, fastest in a year
Robust consumption and export recovery help lift economy
(Nikkei Asia) - Malaysia's economy expanded 4.2% in the January to March quarter from a year earlier, its fastest pace of growth in a…
AGC rejects Sanusi bid to dismiss sedition charges
The trial is scheduled to commence on July 22 and continue until Aug 13.
(Focus Malaysia) - THE Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has dismissed representations from Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi…
Even small uptick in Umno support is a big deal, says analyst
Azmi Hassan said the marginal increase in Malay support for PH was ‘significant’ given the unity government’s challenges.
(FMT) - Considering the challenges that Pakatan Harapan (PH) and the…
Despite KKB win, many still unhappy with govt, says Umno man
Many Kuala Kubu Baharu voters backed Pakatan Harapan (PH) at the polls because they had no better choice.
(FMT) - Puad Zarkashi agrees with DAP’s Ong Kian Ming that the by-election victory…
IGP said Ulu Tiram police attacker believed to be from extremist group
THE suspect behind the attack on the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor Bahru early this morning is believed to have been a member of the Southeast Asian extremist group Jemaah Islamiyah or JI.…
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as Asean’s second-biggest auto market
Malaysia has overtaken Thailand to become Southeast Asia's second-largest auto market, after Indonesia, a major shift in a region that has become a key battleground for Asian automakers, Japan’s …
Bersatu will lose support if it remains with PAS, says assemblyman
He said despite all its preaching on religion, the party could not even honour a simple agreement.
(FMT) - Abdul Rashid Asari, who in March backed the Selangor menteri besar, says the Islamic…
Bersatu rep says betrayed twice by party
Abdul Rashid Asari cites an incident involving seat negotiations with PN as well as a time when his recommendations for division chiefs were ignored.
(FMT) - A Bersatu assemblyman who spoke…
Rally behind drive to get 40 per cent of state revenue, Sabah DCM tells people
The presence of hundreds of people at the court complex here today showed the level of public support for the state's claim to revenue rights, said a deputy chief minister.
(NST) - Leaders and…
Cabinet to address Najib’s house arrest bid with transparency, urges Zaid
“The saga of house arrest is not a bid by Najib; it came about because the government was not acting on the royal pardon. Najib had to initiate legal action because the government was unwilling to…
Beware Misplaced Trust In Pseudo-Intellectuals
The outfit which supplied the NRC key metrics had a Researcher from the People's Republic of China (PRC) as their key researcher. Not surprisingly PRC was among the first 3 countries to recognise…
Najib house arrest application must follow process, says PM
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim has once again stated that he would not override the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s authority with regard to a royal pardon for Najib Razak.
(TMI) - Speaking in an interview…
Loh’s children to remain as Hindus
“The Federal Court judgment in Indira Gandhi’s case is binding throughout the nation”
(The Star) - The Federal Court has denied leave for the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay…
No clause in party constitution prohibiting me from campaigning for govt, says Bersatu rep
“There is no clause or provision stating that members can be disciplined for participating in any ceramah.
(Focus Malaysia) - SELAT Klang assemblyman Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari has shot down…
PN leader dismiss Zaid’s calls for Hadi, Muhyiddin to step down
"The situation remains the same. The inclination of Malay and young voters towards Pakatan Harapan (PH) is still significantly declining. It has never recovered"
(NST) - A Pas leader has…
Bersatu grassroots want change to ‘top 5’ candidate rule, says source
The source says grassroots members want the requirement limiting the candidacy for the top five party positions lifted.
(FMT) - Bersatu’s defeat in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election last weekend…
Malaysia: UNICEF study highlights the stark realities of poverty in Malaysia
Government must do the hard work
Murray Hunter
Just over two months ago, prime minister Anwar Ibrahim claimed that efforts to eradicate poverty in Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan have…
3 suggestion for Muhyiddin and Hadi to take PN to the next level
I would like to give PN 3 new ideas to think about, so that it might have something new to offer.
Nehru Sathiamoorthy
Following PN’s defeat in KKB, many people, including Former law minister…
Questions about PN’s ‘value proposition’ after by-election loss
"More importantly, it needs to do its job as the opposition instead of constantly raising the spectre of toppling the government"
(MalaysiaNow) - While it remains the coalition of choice for…
PH’s KKB win a morale booster but meaningless, says analyst
University of Tasmania’s James Chin says it does not reflect the future of Malaysian politics as most Malay voters still favour PN and PAS.
(FMT) - Pakatan Harapan’s success in defending the…
Dwindling press freedom under reformasi government?
Press freedom is not just about not arresting journalists or closing down publications but also about being able to write without fear of police knocking on your door.
A. Kathirasen, FMT
Two…
Eventful week on Palestinian conflict in Malaysia points to West’s ‘second rehabilitation’ of Anwar?
The prime minister, often seen as more of a friend to the West than his former boss, appears to have dialled back on pro-Palestine speeches.
(MalaysiaNow) - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is…
Politics will continue as usual now the KKB byelection is over
There is now more confidence that PH and UMNO together can pull-off the next general election. Its most likely, the ‘unity government’ will continue with business as usual without making any…
Missteps led to PN’s defeat
"PH's ability to secure a very respectable majority was because Umno voters voted not only for a DAP candidate, but also someone who is closely linked to Nga, which is very rare. We cannot…
KKB: Did boycotts lead to PN’s loss?
According to expert, the PN machinery, especially Pas from Selangor, was seen as less enthusiastic about helping Bersatu to campaign for votes.
(Sinar Daily) - The boycott movements initiated…
KKB polls: Where the votes came from
The biggest rise in support for Pakatan came from Malaysian-Indian voters, which registered a 10-point bump from 60% support in the state election to 70% in Saturday’s poll
(MSN News) - The Kuala…
Analysts say KKB vote shows Perikatan’s ‘green wave’ has hit saturation point, leaders need to rethink appeal
“Umno and Bersatu have done it before, and so can PAS. It is about employing strategies that do not alienate non-Malays.
(MMO) - Perikatan Nasional (PN) has reached a fork in its election…
Umno veep calls for national cooperation beyond politics
"Voters are wiser, they will not accept politicians who use sentiments. A person's race is not important, but their contribution to the people, is what matters"
(NST) - Politicians should be…
How the KKB by election might itself trigger of more by-elections
The KKB by-election might not be the last by-election that we will likely be seeing in the foreseeable future. For all we know, the KKB by-election itself will cause at least 2 or more by-elections…
Perikatan loses KKB as voting trends stick
Perikatan Nasional could not win enough votes to cause an upset, having already achieved the most number of Malay votes it could get in the last election.
(The Vibes) - Non-Malay voters stood…