Bersih marked the end of fear, say rally goers
Protesters say Malaysians no longer afraid to express themselves, 15 years after first rally for free and fair elections.
How Bersih changed the conversation in Malaysia
Among other things, it helped people see they have a say in governance, that their voices mattered, lawmaker says.
Analysts tell Pakatan to review strategy, listen to voter sentiments
Replacing Anwar alone won’t solve its problems, coalition needs to reconnect with voters, they say.
BN must call for general election soon, say analysts
Malacca win shows Umno does not need PAS, they say.
Gifting Najib prized land sets bad precedent, civil society leaders tell Putrajaya
They say the govt approving ex-PM’s request will provoke the ire of the people.
Pollster predicts 11 seats in the bag for BN, 7 for Pakatan in Malacca
Ilham Centre says Barisan Nasional needs only 4 more seats to win simple majority.
Anwar slams ministers, deputies for high salaries, perks
Opposition leader says he rejected govt’s offer of high salary, minister status.
PAS tactic to win Malay votes by closing gambling outlets can backfire, warn analysts
It will result in party losing seats in GE15 and also scare off investors, they say.
Dr Mahathir assures non-Malay rights will not be trampled if Pejuang leads govt
Party pledges to uphold democratic principles, rule of law, chairman says.
Khalid Samad dares BN, Perikatan to accept debate challenge
Amanah man tells ruling coalitions to show courage, allow voters to judge what their CM candidates are made of.
Perikatan hopes Malacca polls won’t strain ties with BN at federal govt level
Muhyiddin expects PM to still work well with ministers from both sides regardless of election outcome.
Perikatan manifesto promises funds for tahfiz schools
Muhyiddin also pledges to form a youth state legislative assembly.
DAP tells police to be fair in enforcement of election SOPs
Cops appear to be only picking on Pakatan, says Kota Melaka rep.
Wan Junaidi appoints senior pathologist to Adib special committee
Penang Hospital consultant becomes latest addition to team tasked with uncovering what happened to firefighter.
Umno v Bersatu fight in Malacca puts Ismail Sabri in a corner, say observers
Polls a litmus test for prime minister, says James Chin.
