PARLIAMENT | Speaker warns MPs not to fan flames which can lead to racial discord after Guan Eng's controversial remark is raised.

But the analysts add that Ismail Sabri Yaakob should be given a chance.

SEMENYIH POLLS | Ismail Sabri points out that few would tune in to the planned candidates' debate.

UPDATED 2.16PM | He will assume the duties of the deputy president since the incumbent is now the de facto president.

PD POLLS | This is because Umno has decided to completely not get involved in the election, says party veep.

INTERVIEW | The Umno veep on the president, resignations and why more time is needed to get things right.

Ismail Sabri notes how some ridicule the party as a privately owned firm – 'DAP Sdn Bhd'.

Ex-minister claims the Felda settler defamed him by alleging he abused his ministerial position.

UPDATED 6.55PM | Ismail Sabri's lawyer says both parties are seeking an amicable settlement.  

Ismail secured the votes of 146 divisions and Mahdzir 99, with the final VP to be announced tomorrow. 

The date was fixed by Judicial Commissioner Darryl Goon in chambers following case management today. 

UPDATED 5PM | Court rules that allegations over her meeting with 'Sulu princess' Jacel Kiram are defamatory. 

KL High Court postpones decision pending additional submissions from both parties. 

But the idea was objected to by then Felda chairperson Raja Muhammad, the minister adds.  

The Court of Appeal, however, orders the minister to amend his statement of claim. 

KK High Court jurisdiction limited to cases registered in the state, says judge in suit by Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

'There is no political issue in this matter,' says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

'It is better for them to explain themselves than the politicians,' says the Bera MP.

Graft body has nearly completed investigations into Mara property scandal, according to Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

This disrupts the gov't efforts to provide complete infrastructure to all Orang Asli settlements nationwide, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Judge says article appears on the Internet and that the plaintiff is from Peninsula Malaysia.

Minister files suit after the reports were published last year.

He says the call for a debate is clearly to find fault and not to help solve any problems faced by the people.

The judge asks for the defamation suit over the Sulu princess photo incident to try mediation first.

Ismail Sabri says this includes RM32m in loans, expected to benefit 360 entrepreneurs.

Ismail Sabri tells Sarawakians that if BN falls, bumiputeras will lose all their privileges.

One analyst believes Ismail Sabri now stands a better chance in securing a vice-president post.

The rural and regional development minister says he is waiting for a full report from Mara on the matter. 

The two entities are only allowed to provide education-related sponsorships for now, says minister.

Minister says ex-PM has an axe to grind, and also wants to boost son's political career.