LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live updates on the developing situation following a flurry of political movements yesterday.
Kit Siang responds to 'Kit Siang di airport, mau lari ka?' viral post
12.15pm: Lim Kit Siang says the thought of fleeing Malaysia has not entered the mind of any DAP leader because “we are not thieves, robbers or rogues but dedicated and patriotic Malaysians.”
The DAP veteran is commenting on viral social media post which stated that he was spotted at the airport .
“Kit Siang di kesan berada di airport, mau lari ka…? Mohon standby di airport, tahan pemimpin DAP, PKR, PAN yang nak lari keluar negara,” read the post by an Umno leader.
Lim says he was at the Penang Airport last night waiting for the flight to Kuala Lumpur to attend a court case today.
He stresses that DAP leaders want to end Malaysia plunging along the trajectory of a failed, rogue and kleptocratic state.
“DAP men and women want to do good for the country for all Malaysians, regardless of race, religion or region.
“We are in politics because we believe that politics is an honest, honourable and even noble avenue to make Malaysia a better nation for our children and children's children; that it is politicians and not politics which is dirty; and we hold to this belief,” he adds.
FBM KLCI is down 35.74 points to 1495.46
12.10pm: The FBM KLCI is down 35.74 points to 1495.46, extending its losing streak amid market uncertainty.
The ringgit is also weakening against the US dollar, falling to 4.2215 as of 12.10pm.
Commenting on the bourse's negative performance, former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak tweets that regardless of whether Harapan stays, falls or Parliament is dissolved, political instability must be resolved as soon as possible.
Fahmi Fadzil: I have a good feeling
12.07pm: PKR communications chief Fahmi Fadzil arrives at the PKR headquarters in Merchant Square, Petaling Jaya carrying what looks like a cup of coffee with him.
Asked on what would be discussed during the party leadership's meeting scheduled this afternoon, he declines to comment, except that "I have a good feeling".
A few minutes later, Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar also arrives at the premises.
She, however, declines to say anything to the media members, who have been swarming the front door to the headquarters.
All good, business as usual - Perak exco
12.05pm: Selangor speaker and Sekinchan assemblyperson Ng Suee Lim arrives at the DAP headquarters.
He deflects questions about the stability of the Selangor government.
Meanwhile, Perak exco and Pasir Pinji assemblyperson Howard Lee also arrives.
“All good, business as usual,” says Lee when asked about the Perak government.
Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching, DAP national chairperson Tan Kok Wai, DAP vice-chairperson Chong Chieng Jen are all here as well.
Top DAP leaders yet to be seen include secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, deputy chairperson Gobind Singh Deo and vice-chairperson M Kulasegaran.
Deputy secretary-general Teresa Kok tells Malaysiakini that she is skipping today’s meeting as she is in Sabah.
Organising secretary Anthony Loke is on official business in the UK, Malaysiakini understands.
Meeting at PM's residence still ongoing - report
11.40am: Anwar Ibrahim and Lim Guan Eng are reported to have arrived at Mahathir's residence at Country Heights, Seri Kembangan almost an hour ago.
Amanah president Mohamad Sabu is also said to be there.
Astro Awani reports that the meeting is ongoing.
Dozens of reporters are stationed at entry points into the prime minister's residence.
All DAP elected reps invited for meeting, not just CEC members
11:35am: Malaysiakini has learnt that DAP has invited all elected representatives and senators, and not just its central executive committee (CEC) members, for a meeting at its headquarters today.
This tallies with arrivals at the entrance of the building, among them - Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy, Beruas MP Ngeh Koo Ham, Bagan Jermal assemblyperson Soon Lip Chee, senator AK Das and Sungkai assemblyperson A Sivanesan.
We are still the government, says health minister
11.30am: It's business as usual for Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.
"From what I understand, we are still the government today. We still carry out our duties as long there is no change," he told reporters at a ministry event in Kuala Lumpur this morning.
He adds that Amanah's stance is that Harapan should stick with the presidential council decision on Friday, which saw the coalition entrusting Mahathir to decide on when he would step down himself.
DAP supremo arrives at party HQ
11am: DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang (below) arrives at party headquarters.
“We have a meeting later,” he tells the media at the entrance, declining to answer other questions.
Earlier, DAP central executive member Chong Eng says she is attending a meeting as well.
Non-CEC members Teratai assemblyperson Lai Wai Chong and Ayer Keroh assemblyperson Kerk Chee Yee are also here.
Will Azmin join Gerakan? Party to hold meeting at 4pm
10.55am: Gerakan president Dominic Lau confirms the party will hold a central committee meeting at its headquarters at 4pm.
He tells Malaysiakini that one of the agenda is to discuss the possibility of Azmin Ali and his faction joining Gerakan.
"This is one of the agenda. But we will discuss mainly on the political situation, be it on our position, strategy and our response. We will talk about our role when there is a change of government," he says.
Lau, however, declines to comment when asked whether Azmin and his team had applied to join Gerakan or will the group attend the meeting later today.
Dr M not at PMO - Anwar, Wan Azizah, Guan Eng head to PM's residence
10.50am: Malaysiakini has learnt from sources in the Prime Minister's Office that Mahathir was not in when Anwar Ibrahim, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Lim Guan Eng arrived.
It is understood that the trio is headed to Mahathir's residence in Seri Kembangan.
NGOs to gather at Bersih's office
10.49am: Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism executive director Cynthia Gabriel says NGOs are coming together for a press conference about the current political situation at Bersih's office at 4.30pm.
"We will have the press conference right after Anwar meets the Agong. Stay tuned," says Gabriel.
Anwar, Guan Eng leave PMO, so does Syed Saddiq
10.25am: Anwar and Lim Guan Eng leave Perdana Putra, with neither stopping their vehicles to speak to the press.
Just minutes earlier, Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is also spotted leaving the Prime Minister's Office.
Syed Saddiq, who is at the wheel, slows down to wave at the press before driving off.
PKR sec-gen skips all ministerial events today
10.20am: PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution is skipping all his ministerial events today, according to his aide.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry secretary-general Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad will be representing him instead.
Tony Pua arrives at DAP HQ
10am: Two hours before a scheduled central executive committee (CEC) meeting, DAP national publicity secretary Tony Pua arrives at the party headquarters in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur.
He responds “I don’t know” when asked by the media if he is here for the 12pm meeting, adding that he has come to work for “other matters” today.
Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi is also seen arriving at about 9.30am.
Anwar meets Mahathir
9.30am: PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng are meeting Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Prime Minister's Office to discuss the latest developments.
The latter is believed to be forming a new coalition which will back him to serve a full five year-term instead of keeping to Pakatan Harapan's promise of a handover to Anwar.
Anwar and his wife, Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, are expected to meet with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at 2pm today.
Both PKR and DAP have scheduled emergency meetings at noon.
Najib denies signing SD
9.15am: Ex-prime minister Najib Abdul Razak denies a report claiming that he had signed a statutory declaration backing Mahathir to serve a full term
Maria Chin says no to backdoor gov't, won't leave PKR
8.45am: Embattled Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah has reminded the ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition that it was given a mandate by the voters and that any changes to the administration must not go against the will of people.
Maria (above), a former chairperson of electoral reform coalition Bersih 2.0, came under heavy fire from supporters who learnt that she was present at a meeting of PKR leaders led by the party's deputy president Azmin Ali, who appears poised to lead a group of defectors out of the party and renege on the coalition's promise that party president Anwar Ibrahim would be the next premier.
"I won't leave PKR," she told Malaysiakini.
The formation of a new government to replace Pakatan Harapan appears imminent after Azmin Ali's faction in PKR, BN, PAS, Bersatu, GPS and Warisan met with Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday.
MIC president SA Vigneswaran told the media that Bersatu may quit Harapan while Azmin had quit PKR. This was not confirmed by Azmin.
There has been no official announcement from Mahathir or any party on the matter as of this morning.
Mahathir himself only appeared at a Bersatu meeting in the afternoon but was not present at the multi-party gatherings at the Istana and Sheraton PJ. - Mkini
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