Archive - 11 October 2022

Perak first to be granted audience for dissolution of state assembly

Perak first to be granted audience for dissolution of state assembly

MB will have an audience with Sultan Nazrin tomorrow. 
Wong Tack believes DAP will allow him to defend Bentong

Wong Tack believes DAP will allow him to defend Bentong

This will be his third time against MCA’s Liow Tiong Lai if he is fielded. 
COMMENT | Separate state polls in Penang good for Harapan, DAP and rakyat

COMMENT | Separate state polls in Penang good for Harapan, DAP and rakyat

Not dissolving state assembly will also help Penangites if hit by floods. 
PM blames dissolution of Parliament on PN ministers' letter to Agong

PM blames dissolution of Parliament on PN ministers' letter to Agong

UPDATED 7.54PM | Ismail Sabri says the 12 ministers' actions undermined the prime minister institution. 
EC to decide GE15, Bugaya polling dates in Oct 20 meeting

EC to decide GE15, Bugaya polling dates in Oct 20 meeting

UPDATED 7.33PM | It will also set other key dates including nomination day. 
Budget 2023 not a manifesto, nor done in vain - KJ

Budget 2023 not a manifesto, nor done in vain - KJ

UPDATED 10.20PM | Khairy says budget will be back if BN wins.
Harapan to field new faces in Gombak, Ampang despite Anwar speculation

Harapan to field new faces in Gombak, Ampang despite Anwar speculation

Amirudin says young candidates will add variety and strengthen Harapan.
Najib barred from campaigning in GE15 - Prison Dept

Najib barred from campaigning in GE15 - Prison Dept

Ex-PM subject to Prisons Act and regulations, Nordin says.
KJ: Where will I contest? Up to Umno leadership

KJ: Where will I contest? Up to Umno leadership

UPDATED 7.17PM | He says he will obey the party's decision. 
China's tech manipulation threatens all - UK spy chief

China's tech manipulation threatens all - UK spy chief

They seek to secure advantage through scale and control - Fleming.
Ukraine leader to ask G7 for air defence weapons after Russian strikes

Ukraine leader to ask G7 for air defence weapons after Russian strikes

Ukrainians wake up to the wailing of new air raid siren.
AstraZeneca Covid vaccine suffers setback in nasal spray trial

AstraZeneca Covid vaccine suffers setback in nasal spray trial

Immune response weaker than shot-in-the-arm vaccination.
Post-Parliament dissolution rush brings EC website down

Post-Parliament dissolution rush brings EC website down

Voters face difficulties in checking status, registering for postal voting. 
Prosecution will call Zeti to answer allegation Jho Low visited her

Prosecution will call Zeti to answer allegation Jho Low visited her

Najib's lawyers claim they have reliable information on this.
Indie candidate hopes to provide alternative in DAP stronghold Seputeh

Indie candidate hopes to provide alternative in DAP stronghold Seputeh

'I just want to serve my hometown,' says Lee Wai Hong.
Ex-MAHB senior manager charged for failing to report bribes

Ex-MAHB senior manager charged for failing to report bribes

Alleged bribes were to approve leasing lots at four airports.
Extend GE15 campaigning period to 21 days, KLSCAH urges EC

Extend GE15 campaigning period to 21 days, KLSCAH urges EC

Group puts forward three proposals to support the idea.
LETTER | Should Harapan accept Muda?

LETTER | Should Harapan accept Muda?

In terms of political strategy, it's only wise for Harapan to do so.
No dissolution: Ruler assents to Selangor govt 'continuing' - MB

No dissolution: Ruler assents to Selangor govt 'continuing' - MB

UPDATED 5.15PM | Focus on flood, economic recovery, says Amirudin.
Ismail Sabri's defamation suit: Lokman ordered to file defence today

Ismail Sabri's defamation suit: Lokman ordered to file defence today

The court fixed Nov 25 for further case management.
Toyota records positive sales in September, introduces new and improved Toyota Harrier

Toyota records positive sales in September, introduces new and improved Toyota Harrier

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) cruises into Q4 2022 registering sales of Toyota for September 2022 at 9,098 units, while Lexus recorded total sales of 135 units. Total sales for the month of September 2022 stood at 9,233 units (Toyota + Lexus), compared to 9,091 units (Toyota + Lexus) recorded in August 2022.
Ministry launching road policy to build sustainable infrastructure

Ministry launching road policy to build sustainable infrastructure

Reduce damage if natural disaster strikes, senior minister says.
UN rejects Russia's call for secret vote on Ukraine

UN rejects Russia's call for secret vote on Ukraine

The general assembly decided 107-13 in favour of a public vote.
GE15: Police hunt individuals over protest banners in Kota Tinggi

GE15: Police hunt individuals over protest banners in Kota Tinggi

Stern action will be taken against those involved, cops say
Huawei Mate 50 Pro, setting new benchmark for flagship smartphone with these 5 new technologies

Huawei Mate 50 Pro, setting new benchmark for flagship smartphone with these 5 new technologies

Featuring all the cutting-edge technology in HUAWEI’S new flagship device

Ringgit slumps as most other Asian currencies also fall

Ringgit slumps as most other Asian currencies also fall

Ringgit expected to remain under pressure in period before polling.
Umno stands to lose GE15 if voters reject 'bribes' - Dr M

Umno stands to lose GE15 if voters reject 'bribes' - Dr M

UPDATED 2.44PM | Ex-PM says Zahid misinterpreted his statement that Umno will win.
Penang DAP wavers on 'no dissolution' stand

Penang DAP wavers on 'no dissolution' stand

Sources say leadership decided state polls should be held with parliamentary election.
#CarpoolGE15 back as polls loom

#CarpoolGE15 back as polls loom

Some have also taken a dig at the monsoon season elections.
COMMENT | Will Zahid's gamble pay off or tank?

COMMENT | Will Zahid's gamble pay off or tank?

Monsoon may affect Umno voter turnout on peninsula's east coast.
97-year-old Mahathir to defend Langkawi seat in GE15

97-year-old Mahathir to defend Langkawi seat in GE15

UPDATED 1.57PM | GTA candidates will also use the Pejuang logo.
Reveal flood mitigation plans, Klang MP reiterates call to EC

Reveal flood mitigation plans, Klang MP reiterates call to EC

EC’s silence is 'irresponsible and arrogant', lambasts Charles Santiago.
Azmin: GE15 during monsoon because some want low voter turnout

Azmin: GE15 during monsoon because some want low voter turnout

'This way, they have a higher chance of winning.'
PSM awaiting Harapan's response on GE15 electoral pact

PSM awaiting Harapan's response on GE15 electoral pact

The party wants to contest traditionally MIC stronghold Sungai Siput.
EC: Application for GE15 observers opens today until Oct 21

EC: Application for GE15 observers opens today until Oct 21

It will be subjected to the stipulated terms and conditions, says EC secretary.
1MDB trial: Judge warns Najib’s lawyers over delay to cross-examine witnesses

1MDB trial: Judge warns Najib’s lawyers over delay to cross-examine witnesses

'If no one's available, the prosecution will be allowed to re-examine.'
LETTER | How Federal Constitution safeguards consolidated fund

LETTER | How Federal Constitution safeguards consolidated fund

All govt revenues and monies received must be accounted for in a fund.
Zahid: Withholding state polls work of 'power hungry’ Harapan

Zahid: Withholding state polls work of 'power hungry’ Harapan

Umno chief blasts opposition coalition for not dissolving state assemblies.
Fahmi: Many things caretaker cabinet can't do, not just policy decisions

Fahmi: Many things caretaker cabinet can't do, not just policy decisions

Govt can't sign large contracts, cabinet must return govt assets, etc.
The Intersection of Sustainability & Technology

The Intersection of Sustainability & Technology

Discovering ways of technology contributing into sustainability
LETTER | Malaysians should reject politics of self interest

LETTER | Malaysians should reject politics of self interest

Voters should think of the bigger picture instead of themselves.
COMMENT | Enhancing Malaysia’s early warning system to save lives

COMMENT | Enhancing Malaysia’s early warning system to save lives

Agong’s decree to accord priority to critical areas comes at crucial moment.
Nyawa helps underprivileged get affordable counselling

Nyawa helps underprivileged get affordable counselling

Association between economic inequality, poor mental health - Farihin.
LETTER | GE15: Opposition must unite to beat BN

LETTER | GE15: Opposition must unite to beat BN

GE15 is not about your political philosophies or your egos.
Key issues as Malaysia gets set to go to the polls

Key issues as Malaysia gets set to go to the polls

Here are the key issues that will determine how M'sians vote.
Umno veep: No deal with PAS on 27 seats

Umno veep: No deal with PAS on 27 seats

PAS has failed to meet Umno’s conditions, says Khaled Nordin.
Thai PM orders tighter gun control, drugs crackdown after mass killing

Thai PM orders tighter gun control, drugs crackdown after mass killing

A total of 36 people including 24 children were killed in a knife and gun rampage.
MIC hopes to recapture former stronghold Sungai Siput

MIC hopes to recapture former stronghold Sungai Siput

Party also aiming for 9 parliamentary seats, 18 state seats.
China urges 'patience' as Covid-19 cases rebound ahead of key congress

China urges 'patience' as Covid-19 cases rebound ahead of key congress

Across China, 1,939 locally transmitted cases were reported on Oct 9.
COMMENT | Why has Malaysia fallen behind other nations?

COMMENT | Why has Malaysia fallen behind other nations?

There are many factors. Here are some of them.
COMMENT | Flood polls show govt's cynical priorities

COMMENT | Flood polls show govt's cynical priorities

Politics, positions seem more important than the rakyat.
GE15: Progress in Harapan-Muda talks, says Anwar

GE15: Progress in Harapan-Muda talks, says Anwar

'We did not reject Muda as claimed,' says the Harapan chairperson.
Papar latest Sabah district to open evacuation centre for flood victims

Papar latest Sabah district to open evacuation centre for flood victims

A total of 88 victims from 16 families have been evacuated.
Covid-19 (Oct 10): 1,241 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 10): 1,241 new cases, 3 deaths

There have been 29 deaths attributed to Covid-19 this month.
YOURSAY | ‘It's time to retake the country from the thieves’

YOURSAY | ‘It's time to retake the country from the thieves’

‘The govt we vote for is the govt we get.’
Perak, Perlis to seek rulers' consent to dissolve legislative assemblies

Perak, Perlis to seek rulers' consent to dissolve legislative assemblies

States under Harapan and PAS have decided not to dissolve.
Umno says PM's position untenable after BN declared 'main enemy'

Umno says PM's position untenable after BN declared 'main enemy'

Dissolving Parliament the best way forward, says Ahmad Maslan.
PBM wanting to join BN gets positive response - Zuraida

PBM wanting to join BN gets positive response - Zuraida

She says some matters needed to be studied Zahid.
COMMENT | Challenges await monsoon election

COMMENT | Challenges await monsoon election

The economic, social and environmental impacts are quite grave. 
Ministers will continue to serve in caretaker govt - Zuki

Ministers will continue to serve in caretaker govt - Zuki

However, the cabinet cannot decide on policy matters. 
Red Cross pauses Ukraine field work for security reasons

Red Cross pauses Ukraine field work for security reasons

This is after Russia fired missiles at cities across Ukraine.
New voters urged to prove youth voice matters

New voters urged to prove youth voice matters

'Now the power is in your hands to decide,' says Undi18.