Archive - 19 March 2022

Umno's top leaders take heed of grassroots’ wishes - Najib

Umno's top leaders take heed of grassroots’ wishes - Najib

Ex-PM says Umno leadership has complied with what delegates want on GE. 
After aggressive push for GE15, Zahid implies it may not happen before July 31

After aggressive push for GE15, Zahid implies it may not happen before July 31

UPDATED 8.40PM | Umno president, deputy indicate that they will wait out MOU. 
Maybe Mat Hasan will be PM after GE15, Zahid teases number two

Maybe Mat Hasan will be PM after GE15, Zahid teases number two

Umno president also says he is not jealous that Ismail Sabri is PM.
Govt to make it compulsory for foreign students to learn BM

Govt to make it compulsory for foreign students to learn BM

This is one of two measures to uplift the language. 
RM1,500 minimum wage starting May 1, PM tells Umno AGM

RM1,500 minimum wage starting May 1, PM tells Umno AGM

UPDATED 8.28PM | However, small companies may be exempt from new rate.
PM: If BN can win GE15, we won't wait 1 second to dissolve Parliament

PM: If BN can win GE15, we won't wait 1 second to dissolve Parliament

UPDATED 8.24PM | 'Dissolution will be discussed in cabinet before meeting Agong.'
Govt paid RM1.5m compensation to Adib's family - PM

Govt paid RM1.5m compensation to Adib's family - PM

UPDATED 5.34PM | The payment was made on Nov 29 last year.

Ramadan bazaars return to K'tan after two-year hiatus

Ramadan bazaars return to K'tan after two-year hiatus

Thirteen Ramadan bazaar sites have been approved. 
Minister sees red over sexually suggestive scene in TV drama

Minister sees red over sexually suggestive scene in TV drama

UPDATED 8PM | Director explains scene is a rerecording that may not air. 
Govt seeking long-term solution to Felda issues – Mustapa

Govt seeking long-term solution to Felda issues – Mustapa

A study will be carried out in three months.
MPs question MOE's transparency on school dropouts

MPs question MOE's transparency on school dropouts

Ministry allegedly failed to provide data requested in Parliament. 
Digitalisation of education system needs to move faster– Mustapa

Digitalisation of education system needs to move faster– Mustapa

This is to produce highly skilled workers.

Only ‘cluster’ in Umno is love and affection, bring on GE15 - Reezal

Only ‘cluster’ in Umno is love and affection, bring on GE15 - Reezal

He said that most importantly, the rakyat benefits from their win. 

Anti-PM poison pen letters calling for polls found at Umno AGM

Anti-PM poison pen letters calling for polls found at Umno AGM

'Puppet on stage pushed back to give way to Bossku.'
DAP: Zafrul must clarify increase of bumi equity in 5G rollout works

DAP: Zafrul must clarify increase of bumi equity in 5G rollout works

'The government should clarify this increase to 61 percent of bumiputera interest.'

Umno sees PAS as 'scabies', end cooperation now - T'ganu delegate

Umno sees PAS as 'scabies', end cooperation now - T'ganu delegate

'The miracle cure would be to end our political relationship with PAS.'
COMMENT | What’s wrong with Pakatan Harapan?

COMMENT | What’s wrong with Pakatan Harapan?

Mistakes the coalition made post-Sheraton Move.
Ex-Suhakam commissioner made M'sian rep to AICHR

Ex-Suhakam commissioner made M'sian rep to AICHR

Aishah Bidin is new rep for 2022-2024 term.
'Umno-PAS cooperation hindered by three individuals'

'Umno-PAS cooperation hindered by three individuals'

Zawawi Othman says if no Hadi, we can discuss again. 
COMMENT | Putin chose war, we must remain united with Ukraine

COMMENT | Putin chose war, we must remain united with Ukraine

Moscow’s actions threaten fundamental int'l principles vital to global peace. 
Umno man sorry for 'dinosaur' post that slighted Zahid

Umno man sorry for 'dinosaur' post that slighted Zahid

Instead, he said the 'dinosaur' in Zahid allowed him to devour opponents.
Lee Zii Jia beats Momota at All England Badminton Open

Lee Zii Jia beats Momota at All England Badminton Open

He will face Indian prodigy Lakshya Sen next.

COMMENT | Adhering to a Westminster constitutional monarchy

COMMENT | Adhering to a Westminster constitutional monarchy

Are the rakyat getting less say regarding who leads their government?
Xi says improper handling of Taiwan issues will hit China-US ties

Xi says improper handling of Taiwan issues will hit China-US ties

US is seeking Beijing's help in restoring peace in Ukraine.

US military aircraft crashes in Arctic Norway, 4 onboard

US military aircraft crashes in Arctic Norway, 4 onboard

Because of bad weather, rescue aircraft could not land.
ADUN SPEAKS | PH’s adulterated reform agenda

ADUN SPEAKS | PH’s adulterated reform agenda

After being ousted from power no attempt was made to take stock of things.

DAP's principles not abandoned to woo Malays, Guan Eng tells critics

DAP's principles not abandoned to woo Malays, Guan Eng tells critics

He also talks about his role after stepping down as party sec-gen.
New Russian team arrive at space station amid Ukraine war tension

New Russian team arrive at space station amid Ukraine war tension

Events on Earth may complicate ties in space.
Zuraida: New Jakim head shows women can lead on religion, anti-LBGT

Zuraida: New Jakim head shows women can lead on religion, anti-LBGT

'Comwel hopes Hakimah will be able to develop reform measures.'
Russia 'tightening noose' on Ukraine's Mariupol port

Russia 'tightening noose' on Ukraine's Mariupol port

Biden tells China not to fuel assault.
MP SPEAKS | Hopes and pitfalls in transitioning to endemicity

MP SPEAKS | Hopes and pitfalls in transitioning to endemicity

The word 'endemic' has also been unintentionally misused.

S'gor legislative assembly approves RM160m additional allocation

S'gor legislative assembly approves RM160m additional allocation

This is to enable certain payments to be made for state services.

Malacca AJA reclamation project rejected by DOE

Malacca AJA reclamation project rejected by DOE

Two Malacca Umno leaders own the concession areas. 
YOURSAY | We deserve the government we vote for

YOURSAY | We deserve the government we vote for

‘Malaysia is well on the road to perpetual mediocrity.’

Covid-19 (March 18): 24,241 new cases, 59 deaths

Covid-19 (March 18): 24,241 new cases, 59 deaths

New cases remain high but are coming down.
Umno expected to pass resolution on early GE15

Umno expected to pass resolution on early GE15

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and his faction want snap election.