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Amid Self-Imposed Deadline, Pakatan Harapan is Still Undecided for Their Prime Minister Candidate

By Katherine S
June 17, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) debate on his nominee for prime minister is still underway, its chief secretary Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said tonight in the middle of this evening’s self-imposed deadline for decision. In a brief comment, Saifuddin, who is also Secretary-General of PKR, denied many media outlets stating otherwise, claiming that they are not the official stand of either …

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Mahatir seeks no confidence motion against muhyiddin
ASEAN News

Support for Dr M’s vote of no confidence in Muhyiddin was Approved

By Katherine S
May 8, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Geo Politics, Malaysia

The Dewan Rakyat has approved a motion to hold a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof shared that the the resolution, tabled by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, will be forwarded to the upcoming one-day meeting on May 18. Mohamad Ariff reported that Dr Mahathir got two motions …

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Anwar he was frustrated not being able to become PM
Geo Politics

The Expectation of being the Next Prime Minister has made Anwar frustrated

By Jasmine C.
April 30, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

As Sarah Dessen quoted once, “There are certain things that you rely on in this world, like a sure bet. And then they let you down, moving from where you carefully put them, your confidence shakes right where you are.” Here’s an honest answer from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after four decades in the Malaysian political scene, He revealed that …

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Geo Politics

Mahathir: Vote of no confidence likely for fail

By Desk Writer
March 12, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PETALING JAYA – Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that a vote of no confidence against Muhyiddin may not be successful and predicts that the new Cabinet of his successor will last until the next general election. Dr Mahathir claimed that the PH coalition had 114 seats in the past but is now decreasing. “We had more than …

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Geo Politics

Mahathir: Anwar wanted to be my deputy PM

By Desk Writer
March 11, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PETALING JAYA – Dr Mahathir Mohamad revealed that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had reportedly gunning for the deputy prime minister position during the recent political crisis.     Dr. Mahathir said that this was what Anwar sought when PH decided to support him instead of the PKR president for the post. Mahathir felt the timing was not suitable and insisted instead that …

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Geo Politics

Prayut shelves B2,000 handouts plan

By Desk Writer
March 9, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Thailand

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has shelved a plan to hand out more money to low income earners in a bid to prop up a sagging economy now reeling under the added impact of the coronavirus epidemic. Gen Prayut said on Monday the proposed 2,000 baht handout will not go into the cabinet on Tuesday, but other measures were on course …

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Indonesia

Azam Baki is the new MACC chief

By Desk Writer
March 9, 2020
in :  Indonesia

PUTRAJAYA –   Azam Baki has been named as the new MACC chief commissioner, replacing Latheefa Koya who resigned last week. The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that Azam’s promotion is effective today. Azam, 57, Seen as one of the country’s top graft-busters, played a key role in the anti graft agency’s investigations on 1MDB-related matters and led investigations …

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Malaysia

Mahathir to Muhyiddin: Get rid of UMNO first if you want to meet me

By Desk Writer
March 9, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Sunday  that he would only allow to set up a meeting with the new PM on one condition – He must get rid of all  political leaders from Umno implicated in corruption. The former premier was qouted saying in an interview with  Astro Awani that there is no need for him …

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Geo Politics

PM Muhyiddin meets high-ranking Miti officials

By Desk Writer
March 6, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA – Newly appointed prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin met with the high ranking officials from the International Trade and Industry Ministry where they discussed issues related to the country’s foreign investments and international trade. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s Office today, March 5. Ministry secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali were also present to brief the …

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ASEAN News

New Malaysia leader vows to fight graft

By Desk Writer
March 3, 2020
in :  ASEAN News, Thailand

Malaysia’s new Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has pledged to fight corruption and strengthen governance, saying he is no traitor but stepped in to save the country from political turmoil. Muhyiddin, 72, was named prime minister on Saturday by the country’s monarch after a weeklong struggle for power following Mahathir Mohamad’s sudden resignation amid bickering in his former coalition. The new …

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