Anwar is Malaysia’s 10th PM

Anwar is Malaysia’s 10th PM After days of negotiations and political uncertainty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong decided to appoint the prime minister after meeting with the Conference of Rulers. Anwar is expected to lead a unity government with BN as Harapan’s main partner. In a statement from the palace, the king said Anwar’s appointment was… Continue reading Anwar is Malaysia’s 10th PM

Even if GPS supports Muhyiddin, he would still have ONLY 105 MPs behind him

LETTER | PN’s numbers don’t add up LETTER | At a press conference after his meeting with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday (Nov 22), Muhyiddin Yassin said he had told the king that his Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition with not work with Pakatan Harapan when the Agong suggested a unity government. Muhyiddin also said PN… Continue reading Even if GPS supports Muhyiddin, he would still have ONLY 105 MPs behind him

How can Muhyiddin still claim that PN has majority when BN has declared that none of its 30 MPs supports PN!?

“No matter what is the purpose, we will not agree to it. So, when I was asked to sign the offer letter, I signed ‘disagreed’,” Muhyiddin said during a press conference at his residence in Bukit Damansara. There you have it, Malaysia. Straight from the horse’s mouth. It’s never about the nation, compromise, and collaboration.… Continue reading How can Muhyiddin still claim that PN has majority when BN has declared that none of its 30 MPs supports PN!?

The tide is turning, Harapan can win outright in GE15

COMMENT | The tide is turning, Harapan can win outright COMMENT | Pakatan Harapan’s loss of power after upsetting Umno/BN’s 61-year reign in 2018 has resulted in a dangerous despair leading to apathy at GE15, even among those who voted for them previously. But there is more than a glimmer of hope that things have… Continue reading The tide is turning, Harapan can win outright in GE15

What would happen if no coalition crosses magic line of 112 seats after GE15?

The prime minister’s appointment after GE15 – Tommy Thomas THE consensus among poll-watchers is that it will be a close outcome after the ballots are counted and results announced this weekend: a finish too close to call. But what happens if none of the coalitions crosses the magic line of 112 seats? How would the… Continue reading What would happen if no coalition crosses magic line of 112 seats after GE15?

Sheraton Move was treachery of the highest order by a group of dishonest and self-interested politicians

COMMENT | Hidden blessings of the Sheraton Move COMMENT | It’s awful to say this, but if Pakatan Harapan wins in GE15, it could be because of the Sheraton Move. Like many Malaysians, I could not forget the night of Feb 23, 2020 as I saw MPs entering Sheraton Hotel smiling and waving as they… Continue reading Sheraton Move was treachery of the highest order by a group of dishonest and self-interested politicians

PH has 90 seats in the bag and can cross the 100 mark soon

Rafizi: Harapan can cross the 100-mark soon GE15 | With just five days to go before polling, PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has projected that Pakatan Harapan has 90 seats in the bag and was well on its way to cross the 100 mark. Speaking at a ceramah at Balik Pulau, Penang yesterday, Rafizi, who… Continue reading PH has 90 seats in the bag and can cross the 100 mark soon

A vote for Umno-BN is NOT a vote for stability

COMMENT | A blue wave in GE15? An overview and context– Part 1 COMMENT | When Umno-BN pressured for the 15th general election (GE15) to be called, they expected to win. Now, three days out from the polls, BN appears far from achieving its “big” win. Rather than build momentum, another coalition using blue colours… Continue reading A vote for Umno-BN is NOT a vote for stability

A crushing defeat for Azmin in Gombak according to survey

GE15: think-tank predicts crushing defeat for Azmin in Gombak SHAH ALAM – Gombak incumbent MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, who is now defending his seat under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) banner, is expected to suffer a humbling defeat in he coming general election (GE15). This is based on a survey conducted by Selangor government-linked… Continue reading A crushing defeat for Azmin in Gombak according to survey

PH continues its push to reclaim Putrajaya

GE15: ‘momentum on Pakatan’s side, BN and PN will hoist white flag soon’ KUALA LUMPUR – In the week where political opponents are showing signs of internal strife, Pakatan Harapan (PH) continues its push to reclaim Putrajaya with its ever-so-familiar mega ceramah programmes. Its latest, held in a cul-de-sac nestled between blocks of apartments in… Continue reading PH continues its push to reclaim Putrajaya