Archive - 12 March 2022

Landslide victory: BN secures supermajority in Johor polls

Landslide victory: BN secures supermajority in Johor polls

It wins 40 out of 56 seats and can now govern without PN's help.
Kit Siang: Extra week of campaigning would have given Najib a 'slap'

Kit Siang: Extra week of campaigning would have given Najib a 'slap'

He sees a silver lining in DAP holding on to 10 seats.
Police confirm case of death at Muar voting centre

Police confirm case of death at Muar voting centre

Cops say the 78-year-old man suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness.

Puchong Prima robbery suspect used pistol belonging to cop

Puchong Prima robbery suspect used pistol belonging to cop

Police say the lance corporal was killed in 2017.
Low voter turnout in Johor could be due to Covid-19 concerns - Hasni

Low voter turnout in Johor could be due to Covid-19 concerns - Hasni

The pandemic has made voters less enthusiastic to vote, he says.

Fighting rages outside Kyiv, Ukraine says evacuations threatened again

Fighting rages outside Kyiv, Ukraine says evacuations threatened again

At least 1,582 civilians in Mariupol have been killed so far.

S'gor sultan as religious council head in line with recommendation

S'gor sultan as religious council head in line with recommendation

This is to clarify a 'misleading' news report regarding Jakim.

LIVE | BN supporters chant 'bubar Parlimen'

LIVE | BN supporters chant 'bubar Parlimen'

Malaysiakini reports live on Johor polls results. 
PM 'surveying' voting process in BN shirt an election offence - Bersih

PM 'surveying' voting process in BN shirt an election offence - Bersih

Campaigning is not allowed in the constituency on polling day.

Bersih: It's unconstitutional to block Covid-19 patients from voting

Bersih: It's unconstitutional to block Covid-19 patients from voting

EC needs to find a way to accommodate these voters. 

DAP candidate shocked EC closing some polling stations earlier

DAP candidate shocked EC closing some polling stations earlier

'They should open them until 6pm to uphold the rights of voters.'

Johor polls: A story in photos

Johor polls: A story in photos

Will new young voters brave high Covid numbers?
New Johor voters happy to be eligible, credit automatic registration

New Johor voters happy to be eligible, credit automatic registration

'I feel like it's a milestone to be able to vote now.'
Covid positive voter fined RM1,000 after showing up at polling centre

Covid positive voter fined RM1,000 after showing up at polling centre

Health inspector ordered her to immediately head home.



Ample supply of self test kits, refrain from panic buying - MMA

Ample supply of self test kits, refrain from panic buying - MMA

There is no need to do the self-test daily unless indicated.

DAP rep alleges BN candidate flouted election law with FB video

DAP rep alleges BN candidate flouted election law with FB video

Yong Peng candidate's wife featured in a clip.
PM playing taichi on RM1.5k minimum wage - PSM

PM playing taichi on RM1.5k minimum wage - PSM

Arutchelvan says govt should table bill on it.
Covid: 99.4pct of new cases in categories 1, 2 – Health DG

Covid: 99.4pct of new cases in categories 1, 2 – Health DG

The infectivity rate recorded nationwide as of yesterday was at 1.03.

COMMENT | The change Muda makes must transcend all demographics

COMMENT | The change Muda makes must transcend all demographics

Fresh ideas and new methods will also be able to pull in new voters.

Paediatric ICU admission rate shows significant spike due to Covid-19

Paediatric ICU admission rate shows significant spike due to Covid-19

Underage patients between Category 3 to 5 have shot up in March. 

Fines, fear, self-censorship: Russia's new Ukraine law casts chill

Fines, fear, self-censorship: Russia's new Ukraine law casts chill

The Kremlin did not respond to a request for comment.

YOURSAY | Flash floods: Climate change or human incompetence?

YOURSAY | Flash floods: Climate change or human incompetence?

‘Is there something more than meets the eye about the ‘flash’ floods?’

COMMENT | A new Malay protector? PN nips at Umno’s heels

COMMENT | A new Malay protector? PN nips at Umno’s heels

PN will fall short, but it has made gains on the Malay ground.

Johor polls close

Johor polls close

UPDATED 6PM | Last published turnout as of 4pm is 50 percent.

LETTER | Count on our uniformed heroes in our time of need

LETTER | Count on our uniformed heroes in our time of need

These officers face danger, hazards and risks every time they go out.

PM urges private sector: Pay workers minimum RM1.5k monthly

PM urges private sector: Pay workers minimum RM1.5k monthly

This will help especially low-income groups, Ismail Sabri says.
US accuses Russia of violating nuclear safety principles in Ukraine

US accuses Russia of violating nuclear safety principles in Ukraine

It demands invading forces to stop firing on nuclear power plants.

US, European allies intensify economic pressure on Russia

US, European allies intensify economic pressure on Russia

Ban on imports of Russian seafood, vodka, and diamonds.
'Risk worth taking': US rushes Manpads to Ukraine

'Risk worth taking': US rushes Manpads to Ukraine

Highly portable missiles such as Stinger can help win wars.

Zelenskiy defiant as Russian forces, despite setbacks, regroup near Kyiv

Zelenskiy defiant as Russian forces, despite setbacks, regroup near Kyiv

Russian ground forces were still making only limited progress.

Unlicensed moneylenders: 12 women among 18 arrested

Unlicensed moneylenders: 12 women among 18 arrested

Suspects arrested at Sungai Chua, Kajang.
COMMENT | Status quo or game changer in Johor?

COMMENT | Status quo or game changer in Johor?

Will Umno-Baru and PAS be taught a lesson?
Fears of global food shortages as Ukraine farmers stalled

Fears of global food shortages as Ukraine farmers stalled

Farmers hit by lack of manpower, fertilisers, fuel.
India says it accidentally fired missile into Pakistan

India says it accidentally fired missile into Pakistan

India says it was due to 'technical malfunction' during maintenance.
Police receive 140 reports, 37 investigation papers opened

Police receive 140 reports, 37 investigation papers opened

Offences include destroying political parties’ posters or banners.
N Korea accused of testing ICBM system, restoring nuclear test site

N Korea accused of testing ICBM system, restoring nuclear test site

Escalation in tensions follows election of conservative S Korean president.
Polls open in pivotal Johor election

Polls open in pivotal Johor election

Voting starts at 8am and will continue until 6pm.

Shelved anti-haze law in upcoming Suhakam clean air report

Shelved anti-haze law in upcoming Suhakam clean air report

PN has scrapped plans to introduce the new law.

Covid-19 (March 11): 32,800 new cases, 76 deaths

Covid-19 (March 11): 32,800 new cases, 76 deaths

An average of 77 people have died daily over the past week.
Harapan, PN and BN top off Johor campaign with 11th hour ceramah push

Harapan, PN and BN top off Johor campaign with 11th hour ceramah push

Johor polls campaign period ends at midnight, Johoreans go to polls tomorrow.