Archive - 6 November 2021

Authorities deny Malacca borders closed for 15 days

Authorities deny Malacca borders closed for 15 days

Malacca police are still waiting for SOPs on the state polls.
PAS Ulama hopes Umno will lose so they will learn 'honest politics'

PAS Ulama hopes Umno will lose so they will learn 'honest politics'

'PAS voters must become political teachers to Umno,' says Mokhtar Senik.
'Delta Plus' variant detected in two M'sian students returning from the UK

'Delta Plus' variant detected in two M'sian students returning from the UK

The AY.4.2 subvariant is said to be more infectious than Delta.

BN moving solo in Malacca won't affect ties at federal level - Mahdzir

BN moving solo in Malacca won't affect ties at federal level - Mahdzir

'There's an understanding under the Malaysian Family concept.'

PAS 'slightly disappointed' in Malacca clash with Umno

PAS 'slightly disappointed' in Malacca clash with Umno

'Efforts to cooperate have failed,' says PAS deputy president.

Putra makes electoral debut with five candidates in Malacca polls

Putra makes electoral debut with five candidates in Malacca polls

Mohd Aluwi Sari to lead the charge, fielded in Pengkalan Batu.

Don’t politicise Undi18 - Wan Junaidi

Don’t politicise Undi18 - Wan Junaidi

EC not ready for it, says the minister.

Ziyad, coach take full responsibility for Paralympics mishap

Ziyad, coach take full responsibility for Paralympics mishap

Committee finds duo unable to prove time of arrival.

Zulfarhan case: Mindef respects court decision - deputy minister

Zulfarhan case: Mindef respects court decision - deputy minister

Ministry hopes such incidents won't happen again in the future.

Khairy urges public to continue with SOP to win Covid fight

Khairy urges public to continue with SOP to win Covid fight

'There's 40pct drop in hospital bed admissions for Covid-19 patients.'

Malacca polls: Dropped BN incumbents to be considered for Parliament seats

Malacca polls: Dropped BN incumbents to be considered for Parliament seats

Zahid says the decision is a new and bold approach.

Malaysia accepts travellers who receive Covaxin - Khairy

Malaysia accepts travellers who receive Covaxin - Khairy

The India-made vaccine recently received WHO approval.

PN to contest all Malacca state seats, PAS-Umno clash in 7 seats

PN to contest all Malacca state seats, PAS-Umno clash in 7 seats

UPDATED 7.55PM | Bersatu Malacca chief moves from Paya Rumput to Telok Mas

Refusing to work with 'frogs' in Harapan, Muda sits out Malacca polls

Refusing to work with 'frogs' in Harapan, Muda sits out Malacca polls

UPDATED 10.14PM | The unregistered youth party will focus on GE15 instead.

Umno defectors on Harapan ticket: PKR takes Idris, Nor Azman with Amanah

Umno defectors on Harapan ticket: PKR takes Idris, Nor Azman with Amanah

UPDATED 6.17PM | Idris moved from Sungai Udang to Asahan.

Sensitive issues handled well with PAS in federal govt - Takiyuddin

Sensitive issues handled well with PAS in federal govt - Takiyuddin

Party's presence should be defended, says PAS sec-gen.

S’wak DAP: No collab with PSB due to ‘suspicious’ funders

S’wak DAP: No collab with PSB due to ‘suspicious’ funders

UPDATED 7.25PM | The opposition party also finds PSB too similar to GPS.

Bersatu leader: Malaccans can do without 'corrupt' Umno, 'chauvinist' DAP

Bersatu leader: Malaccans can do without 'corrupt' Umno, 'chauvinist' DAP

Muhammad Faiz Na'aman says Perikatan Nasional is a third choice for voters.

PAS sec-gen uses 'ship and football' analogy to warn members on loyalty

PAS sec-gen uses 'ship and football' analogy to warn members on loyalty

Takiyuddin Hassan says all must play their roles for party to succeed.

Opposition risks ‘wipeout’ in unfair pandemic polls, claims S’wak DAP

Opposition risks ‘wipeout’ in unfair pandemic polls, claims S’wak DAP

UPDATED 7.17PM | Party worried caretaker govt will bend rules to its advantage.

PM launches Sabah Eastern Zone Pan Borneo Highway

PM launches Sabah Eastern Zone Pan Borneo Highway

The 58km stretch of highway costs RM877 million.

Malacca polls: Norhizam denies contesting on Pejuang ticket

Malacca polls: Norhizam denies contesting on Pejuang ticket

The former Pengkalan Batu assemblyperson said he will remain independent.

Covid-19 (Nov 6): 4,701 new cases, case count breaches 2.5m

Covid-19 (Nov 6): 4,701 new cases, case count breaches 2.5m

Selangor's R-naught breached 1.00, indicating uptrend in cases.

Hadi urges Malacca voters to choose PN

Hadi urges Malacca voters to choose PN

PAS president hopes Umno will come around before nomination day.

Hadi: PAS is a 'kingmaker', Muafakat not a 'closed' charter

Hadi: PAS is a 'kingmaker', Muafakat not a 'closed' charter

He says the party must not be a 'passenger' in politics.

COMMENT | Cotton wool, crutches, egg shells, and minefields

COMMENT | Cotton wool, crutches, egg shells, and minefields

'Nothing to do with religion, about garnering Malay votes.'

BN binding Malacca candidates to contracts to deter defections

BN binding Malacca candidates to contracts to deter defections

‘If they go against the agreements they sign, we will take them to court’.

BN not collaborating with others in Malacca, fields mostly new faces

BN not collaborating with others in Malacca, fields mostly new faces

UPDATED 12.15PM | Umno fields two more candidates than in 2018.

Kit Siang: EC should draw up election protocols for all NRP phases

Kit Siang: EC should draw up election protocols for all NRP phases

This is to facilitate democratic elections without bias.

COMMENT | A ‘wanted’ bulletin titillates but is it an ominous notice?

COMMENT | A ‘wanted’ bulletin titillates but is it an ominous notice?

Cops focusing on critics rather than wanted criminals.

UK scientists find gene linked to doubling risk of Covid-19 death

UK scientists find gene linked to doubling risk of Covid-19 death

It is found in 60pct of people of South Asian ancestry.

The toughest of tasks at UN climate talks - the CO2 markets

The toughest of tasks at UN climate talks - the CO2 markets

Progress on agreeing to those rules broke down at the last talks.
Incumbent Daro rep likely to defend seat - Abang Johari

Incumbent Daro rep likely to defend seat - Abang Johari

Safiee has served well, says PBB president.

YOURSAY | Growing pains in Malacca for Harapan

YOURSAY | Growing pains in Malacca for Harapan

‘The trend of Harapan voicing their disagreement in public continues.’
Covid-19 deaths (Nov 6): 47 reported deaths, total at 29,202

Covid-19 deaths (Nov 6): 47 reported deaths, total at 29,202

Deaths in Sarawak make up a third of the figure.

Amnesty launches online petition for Nagaenthran’s life

Amnesty launches online petition for Nagaenthran’s life

It also wants a moratorium on all executions.
Only laws can stop party hopping, not SDs - Loke

Only laws can stop party hopping, not SDs - Loke

SDs will not prevent elected reps from switching parties, he says.
Better sleep for better heart health

Better sleep for better heart health

Lack of sleep usually makes you feel grumpy or not working at your best. But did you know that it would affect your heart health too?