Archive - 12 October 2022

Rela image, role can be improved - Hamzah

Rela image, role can be improved - Hamzah

Shouldn't just be crowd control at weddings, minister says.
Migrant worker issue: Don't know? Ask - Saravanan tells Rafizi

Migrant worker issue: Don't know? Ask - Saravanan tells Rafizi

I know that Rafizi is 'very clever', the minister says.
Sarawak Fire Dept helicopter sends food to flood-hit longhouses

Sarawak Fire Dept helicopter sends food to flood-hit longhouses

Floods, landslides cut off road access to nine longhouses.
Harapan presidential council gives nod to Muda pact

Harapan presidential council gives nod to Muda pact

Just electoral pact, not component party, Anwar says.
Why Russia's missiles on Ukraine have limited impact

Why Russia's missiles on Ukraine have limited impact

Hawks in Russia demanding that Putin escalate the conflict.

Ex-Pahang MB Adnan Yaakob announces retirement from politics

Ex-Pahang MB Adnan Yaakob announces retirement from politics

He compliments successor Wan Rosdy.
All 3 Harapan states to reach consensus on simultaneous polls

All 3 Harapan states to reach consensus on simultaneous polls

UPDATED 9.38PM | Penang chapter wants dissolution.
Thai nursery massacre unfolded over three hours of horror

Thai nursery massacre unfolded over three hours of horror

Panya killed 36 people in the rampage, 22 were children.

Free Najib? BN won't meddle in judiciary like Harapan - Asyraf

Free Najib? BN won't meddle in judiciary like Harapan - Asyraf

Umno accused of aiming to free Najib after GE15.
Umno's Razlan likely to fight PKR’s Fahmi in Lembah Pantai

Umno's Razlan likely to fight PKR’s Fahmi in Lembah Pantai

Party source says Umno supreme council member's name is on candidates list. 
Guan Eng withdraws appeal on transferring trial to High Court

Guan Eng withdraws appeal on transferring trial to High Court

Undersea tunnel trial to resume Oct 19.
PAS to continue pursuing cooperation with Umno under Muafakat

PAS to continue pursuing cooperation with Umno under Muafakat

Our objection against early elections won't affect us, says PAS veep.
Ismail Sabri acting on 'kleptocrats' orders' - Azmin Ali

Ismail Sabri acting on 'kleptocrats' orders' - Azmin Ali

PN leader slams outgoing PM for blaming coalition for political instability.
Perak MB seeks dissolution, but sultan wants to think it over

Perak MB seeks dissolution, but sultan wants to think it over

However, Saarani describes Sultan Nazrin’s stand as not unusual.
Prayers, wreaths mark 20th anniversary of Bali bombing

Prayers, wreaths mark 20th anniversary of Bali bombing

Two blasts killed 202, including 88 Australians.
Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 3 years over graft - source

Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 3 years over graft - source

She faces multiple other charges carrying combined terms of nearly 190 years.
India halts cough syrup production at factory linked to Gambia deaths

India halts cough syrup production at factory linked to Gambia deaths

Authorities found 12 violations of good practices at the factory.
Hu Chunhua: From rural roots to candidate for China premiership

Hu Chunhua: From rural roots to candidate for China premiership

He's considered to be top contender to become next premier.
Najib still wants King's Counsel for SRC case: Shafee

Najib still wants King's Counsel for SRC case: Shafee

UPDATED 5.42PM | His lawyer says Laidlaw's expertise is needed if Najib gets appeal rehearing. 
'No dissolution' gambit could put Harapan in tough spot

'No dissolution' gambit could put Harapan in tough spot

Analysts are split on views of jointly holding federal and state polls.
Ex-deputy chair: Rain or shine, EC workers prepared

Ex-deputy chair: Rain or shine, EC workers prepared

Unprepared parties using flood as excuse, says Wan Ahmad.
Opposition parties must form electoral pact if they want to beat BN - analyst

Opposition parties must form electoral pact if they want to beat BN - analyst

'Without a united front, it would be very hard to defeat ruling regime.'
GE15: Major flood still a concern despite more manpower to handle it - Hamzah

GE15: Major flood still a concern despite more manpower to handle it - Hamzah

He reiterates PN's stance on not having the GE this year.
Anything can change: MIC chief wavers on contesting Sungai Siput

Anything can change: MIC chief wavers on contesting Sungai Siput

'Maybe somewhere nearer,' Vigneswaran says.
Warisan open to collaborating with Sabah parties only

Warisan open to collaborating with Sabah parties only

Party wants to 'reset' politics in the state.
MIC gives up on Cameron Highlands, to run in Teluk Intan instead

MIC gives up on Cameron Highlands, to run in Teluk Intan instead

UPDATED 5.12PM | BN leadership will make the official announcement, says Saravanan.
GE15: N Sembilan govt steadfast on 'no dissolution' stand

GE15: N Sembilan govt steadfast on 'no dissolution' stand 

However, MB notes Harapan presidential council has the final say.
Finance Ministry: Pensioners to get cash aid in January, Aidifitri aid in March

Finance Ministry: Pensioners to get cash aid in January, Aidifitri aid in March

Ministry clarifies matter as it was not mentioned during budget tabling.
Hamzah defends PN ministers' letter on GE15 to Agong

Hamzah defends PN ministers' letter on GE15 to Agong 

The PN sec-gen refers to objections to holding GE this year.
Zahid: Ismail Sabri could've fired PN ministers over petition to Agong

Zahid: Ismail Sabri could've fired PN ministers over petition to Agong

But he did not do so to avoid a bigger crisis, says Umno president.
MIC president: Zahid's speech was about Harapan's 'revenge politics'

MIC president: Zahid's speech was about Harapan's 'revenge politics'

It was not an admission to save BN's 'court cluster', says Vigneswaran. 
PKR to finalise GE15 candidate list by Oct 19

PKR to finalise GE15 candidate list by Oct 19

Rafizi says 1,673 people have nominated themselves as PKR candidates so far. 
COMMENT | Makcik Faridah and the vicious cycle of poverty

COMMENT | Makcik Faridah and the vicious cycle of poverty

What do the budget goodies mean to poor people?
46 intervention programmes for Pahang Barat Plus economic region

46 intervention programmes for Pahang Barat Plus economic region

MB lists technology park, halal hub as some of the 'quick win' projects. 
Metaverse is no longer a fad. Are you equipped to ride this wave?

Metaverse is no longer a fad. Are you equipped to ride this wave?

90% of crypto traders lose money due to lack of understanding of the fundamentals
Malacca BN among earliest states to submit candidates list

Malacca BN among earliest states to submit candidates list

Chairperson says each division proposed five names to be evaluated.
Ex-AmBank MD reiterates Jho Low introduced him to Najib

Ex-AmBank MD reiterates Jho Low introduced him to Najib

UPDATED 6.20PM | Cheah testifies going to ex-PM's house.
Incumbent Klang MP goes to court to stop GE15

Incumbent Klang MP goes to court to stop GE15

UPDATED 1.35PM | 'Ismail Sabri's request for Agong to dissolve Parliament is unconstitutional.'
Maria Chin hopes to defend PJ seat

Maria Chin hopes to defend PJ seat

She says will leave it to PKR to make a wise decision.
Can incarcerated Najib be GE15 candidate, Shafee asks

Can incarcerated Najib be GE15 candidate, Shafee asks

UPDATED 6.15PM | Legal action will be heard on Wednesday next week.
LETTER | Budget 2023: Debt we pass on will likely weigh down future incomes

LETTER | Budget 2023: Debt we pass on will likely weigh down future incomes

Too much debt impairs govt's ability to serve the rakyat.
Behave yourself online - PAS advises its leaders, supporters

Behave yourself online - PAS advises its leaders, supporters

Avoid slanderous posts against political rivals at all costs, warns its sec-gen.
BN agrees with manifesto theme of 'stability and prosperity'

BN agrees with manifesto theme of 'stability and prosperity'

Sec-gen says BN is committed to ensuring people's welfare is strengthened.
Bersih seeks volunteer election observers

Bersih seeks volunteer election observers

It needs 100 volunteers to ensure a 'clean and fair' process.
Implement sufficient campaign period for overseas voters - Global Bersih

Implement sufficient campaign period for overseas voters - Global Bersih

Otherwise, some overseas voters risk losing chance to vote, group adds. 
Muhyiddin: PM 'irresponsible' for blaming Parliament dissolution on PN

Muhyiddin: PM 'irresponsible' for blaming Parliament dissolution on PN

'It's because Umno/BN has drawn ire from public for calling for GE.'
Plus Xnergy powers up renowned BOH Tea Plantations

Plus Xnergy powers up renowned BOH Tea Plantations

Leading solar solutionist, Plus Xnergy has deployed close to RM2 million worth of solar solutions for world renowned tea grower, BOH Tea at its facilities in Bukit Cheeding, Selangor and Cameron Highlands, Pahang.
Uyghur activists disappointed with M'sia, other allies over aborted UN debate

Uyghur activists disappointed with M'sia, other allies over aborted UN debate

'We feel that China tried to manipulate the system and it worked.'

Zahid's speech at MIC AGM comes under scrutiny

Zahid's speech at MIC AGM comes under scrutiny

He says BN leaders could face criminal trials if BN loses.
GE15: Bersatu candidates in Sabah to contest under GRS logo - Muhyiddin

GE15: Bersatu candidates in Sabah to contest under GRS logo - Muhyiddin

'That is the understanding that was agreed upon, no issues or problems.'
Iranian journalist who broke news on Mahsa Amini pays heavy price

Iranian journalist who broke news on Mahsa Amini pays heavy price

She was soon arrested and her Twitter account listed as suspended.
Telur Pecah 2.022 is more than just an art exhibition

Telur Pecah 2.022 is more than just an art exhibition

It serves as a platform to bring Malaysian artworks together.
Nasa says DART mission succeeded in altering asteroid's trajectory

Nasa says DART mission succeeded in altering asteroid's trajectory

'This is a watershed moment for planetary defence,' says Nasa chief.
Nobel laureate Ressa to fight conviction at Supreme Court

Nobel laureate Ressa to fight conviction at Supreme Court

The appeals court in its Oct 10 decision upheld its earlier ruling. 
Covid-19 (Oct 11): 1,291 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 11): 1,291 new cases, 3 deaths

Hospitalisation numbers continue to trend downwards.
Last goodbyes as Thailand marks lives of child massacre victims

Last goodbyes as Thailand marks lives of child massacre victims

A line of funeral pyres for 19 of the nursery school victims was set ablaze.
COMMENT | Thousands of promises which are hardly fulfilled

COMMENT | Thousands of promises which are hardly fulfilled

Some will be swayed by sweeteners but beware of Greeks bearing gifts.
YOURSAY | Make Umno pay for GE in monsoon season

YOURSAY | Make Umno pay for GE in monsoon season

‘Only the rakyat can keep Umno from forming the next govt.’
Environmentalists want lifetime ban on repeat polluters

Environmentalists want lifetime ban on repeat polluters

They also want perpetrators to clean up the pollution they caused. 
Acer unveils the world’s lightest 16-inch OLED laptop

Acer unveils the world’s lightest 16-inch OLED laptop

Acer today introduced the Acer Swift Edge (SFA16-41), the world’s lightest3 16-inch OLED laptop. Designed to help maximize the productivity and creativity demands of the present-day hybrid workforce, the 16-inch laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors.
Ex-district council president charged for accepting RM22,100 bribe

Ex-district council president charged for accepting RM22,100 bribe

Mohamad Zain pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out.
Harapan to discuss Penang’s simultaneous polls request today

Harapan to discuss Penang’s simultaneous polls request today

Penang DAP wants the decision to put off state polls reversed.
King dissapointed

King dissapointed

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