Archive - 13 October 2022

Palestinian leader does not trust America but happy with Russia

Palestinian leader does not trust America but happy with Russia

Russia’s stand with justice is good enough for us, Abbas says. 
Rare political protest banners removed in Chinese capital

Rare political protest banners removed in Chinese capital

Many are upset over China’s strict Covid-19 lockdowns. 
Penang Gerakan candidate list ready for endorsement

Penang Gerakan candidate list ready for endorsement

It eyes four MP and 13 state seats in Penang. 
Resident takes S'gor govt to court over decision to demolish Shah Alam Stadium

Resident takes S'gor govt to court over decision to demolish Shah Alam Stadium

He seeks court to rule on state’s proposal. 
GE15 is finally here - What should we expect?

GE15 is finally here - What should we expect?

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Ideas: Better legal framework needed before local UNHCR office shuttered

Ideas: Better legal framework needed before local UNHCR office shuttered

Ratify the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention for a start. 
S'gor MB didn't mention dissolution in meet with sultan: Ruler's aide

S'gor MB didn't mention dissolution in meet with sultan: Ruler's aide

Sultan's private secretary clarifies 'inaccurate' news reports on the matter.
Nominate Najib? Give Pekan Umno a copy of the Constitution - Anwar

Nominate Najib? Give Pekan Umno a copy of the Constitution - Anwar

The Umno division submitted 5 GE15 nominees, including Najib.
Batu Puteh task force cites Dr M's possible 'negligence'

Batu Puteh task force cites Dr M's possible 'negligence'

For his failure to appeal against the ICJ decision, it says.
Task force report on Thomas' book will be declassified

Task force report on Thomas' book will be declassified

UPDATED 5.45PM | Caretaker PM makes no mention when it will be made public. 
Non-critical Covid-19 patients can vote in GE15: Health DG

Non-critical Covid-19 patients can vote in GE15: Health DG

EC will set SOP for them including using special voting channels. 
Russian official warns of World War Three if Ukraine joins Nato

Russian official warns of World War Three if Ukraine joins Nato

Russia fumes over Nato’s eastward expansion. 
China faces its 'Sputnik' moment after US export curbs

China faces its 'Sputnik' moment after US export curbs

The US move deals a blow to its chip ambitions.
GE15: Berjasa identifies 40 winnable candidates

GE15: Berjasa identifies 40 winnable candidates

Many of them come from professional backgrounds. 
US predicts Ukraine will battle through winter

US predicts Ukraine will battle through winter

Allies announce delivery of new air defences after Russian missle strikes.
Bersatu co-founder Rais Hussin, former Bera Umno leader join PKR

Bersatu co-founder Rais Hussin, former Bera Umno leader join PKR

Anwar makes the announcement at a press conference today. 
I never met Najib directly over his account: Ex-PM's banker

I never met Najib directly over his account: Ex-PM's banker

Joanna Yu: I only dealt with Jho Low on Najib's accounts.
MB to seek audience with Perlis Raja on dissolution of state assembly

MB to seek audience with Perlis Raja on dissolution of state assembly

State BN chapter is prepared for polls, he says. 
Fahmi denies Anwar set conditions for Dr M, Muhyiddin to work with Harapan

Fahmi denies Anwar set conditions for Dr M, Muhyiddin to work with Harapan

UPDATED 7PM | Cooperation with others must be based on reform agenda, he says. 
Extend campaign period to 21 days, Bersih urges

Extend campaign period to 21 days, Bersih urges

Vote for parties that support parliamentary reforms, it says. 
Perlis assembly passes anti-hopping enactment

Perlis assembly passes anti-hopping enactment

Act now needs to be gazetted and enforced.
Guan Eng slams BN for possible GE15 amid Deepavali

Guan Eng slams BN for possible GE15 amid Deepavali

DAP chairperson accuses BN of being 'disrespectful' of Indian community. 
GE15: I'm ready to contest - Annuar Musa

GE15: I'm ready to contest - Annuar Musa

He can help ensure Umno's victory if he contests, he says.
Suraya resigns from Kedah state executive councillor position

Suraya resigns from Kedah state executive councillor position

The 53-year-old has been Sungai Tiang rep since 2004.
Aliff Syukri pleads not guilty to uploading an offensive video

Aliff Syukri pleads not guilty to uploading an offensive video

The Aidilfitri video featured male dancers displaying effeminate behaviour.
Perlis mufti 'stunned' by 'win GE to avoid criminal charges' speech

Perlis mufti 'stunned' by 'win GE to avoid criminal charges' speech

If this happens, the country will become a corruption haven, says Mohd Asri.
Harapan to reveal electoral pact draft to Muda, PSM

Harapan to reveal electoral pact draft to Muda, PSM

Coalition sending draft deal to them today containing basic agreement. 
No dissolution of PAS states, Hadi vows to bolster ties with PN

No dissolution of PAS states, Hadi vows to bolster ties with PN

UPDATED 7.58PM | Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah won't have concurrent polls with GE15.
LETTER | Are passengers protected from disgraceful airline operations?

LETTER | Are passengers protected from disgraceful airline operations?

Mild reprimands, intense monitoring can only do so much if there's no political will. 
SRC case: Attempts to adjourn was wrong strategy - DPP

SRC case: Attempts to adjourn was wrong strategy - DPP

Lawyers complacent, expected Najib entitled to adjournment - Mohamad Ashrof.
Ex-DPM Ismail's scion seeks to battle Zahid in polls

Ex-DPM Ismail's scion seeks to battle Zahid in polls

Tawfik's 'rakyat vs rasuah' campaign aims to fight Zahid for his seat. 
GE15: MIC expected to contest Teluk Intan, Padang Serai

GE15: MIC expected to contest Teluk Intan, Padang Serai

Party veep Murugiah appointed appointed Teluk Intan coordinator.
United against BN: Muda leader welcomes electoral pact

United against BN: Muda leader welcomes electoral pact

UPDATED 5.30PM | Party stresses unity against 'real foe' BN.
Guan Eng: Concurrent polls needed to deal 'double blow' to Umno-BN

Guan Eng: Concurrent polls needed to deal 'double blow' to Umno-BN

Separate state, federal elections risks voter turnout, DAP leader says.
Bersatu open to consider working with Pejuang - Muhyiddin

Bersatu open to consider working with Pejuang - Muhyiddin

If they're serious, we're ready to consider, the Bersatu president says.
Najib’s ex-banker: Jho Low introduced to me two years before 1MDB

Najib’s ex-banker: Jho Low introduced to me two years before 1MDB

Yu testifies she had attended a meeting with Low and several others.
Ismail Sabri: I don't blame PN ministers, they followed orders

Ismail Sabri: I don't blame PN ministers, they followed orders

UPDATED 12.28PM | They acted on Muhyiddin's instructions, PM notes.
Zahid: I'll never abandon Umno, come hell or high water

Zahid: I'll never abandon Umno, come hell or high water

Umno president insists his court cases are 'selective prosecution'.
Sulu claim: No way Sabah will ever be handed to Philippines - Wan Junaidi

Sulu claim: No way Sabah will ever be handed to Philippines - Wan Junaidi

He clarifies that his remarks referred to claim made by private individuals.  
Negeri Sembilan MB may replace Anwar in PD seat

Negeri Sembilan MB may replace Anwar in PD seat

Harapan chairperson has not named seat to contest for GE15.
Agong, Raja Permaisuri pay courtesy call on King Charles

Agong, Raja Permaisuri pay courtesy call on King Charles

Sultan Abdullah and King Charles also discuss bilateral relations. 
Consuming high content of purine food can increase risk of getting gout!

Consuming high content of purine food can increase risk of getting gout!

Introducing Ural, the effective urinary alkanizer for gout!

Bicycle tragedy: Driver’s appeal hearing set for March next year

Bicycle tragedy: Driver’s appeal hearing set for March next year

It's an appeal to quash her guilty verdict, jail sentence and fine.
PM: Toll charges on six Klang Valley highways to go down

PM: Toll charges on six Klang Valley highways to go down

UPDATED 1.22PM | It will take place within the next three months.
UN denounces Russian 'annexation', West backs Ukraine with more air defences

UN denounces Russian 'annexation', West backs Ukraine with more air defences

143 countries of the 193-member General Assembly voted in favour of a resolution.
No plans to field Najib's children in Pekan - Umno division chief

No plans to field Najib's children in Pekan - Umno division chief

'The plan is to hand the seat back to Najib after he's pardoned.'
2022-10-13

2022-10-13

When Chinese protesters came up against Xi's security machine

When Chinese protesters came up against Xi's security machine

Jack Yao, a Chinese Communist Party member, never wanted to be an activist.
China's 20th Communist Party Congress: Who could be in Xi's new team?

China's 20th Communist Party Congress: Who could be in Xi's new team?

President Xi Jinping is widely expected to secure his status.
The largest home décor avenue in Putrajaya at the Phase 2 of IOI City Mall

The largest home décor avenue in Putrajaya at the Phase 2 of IOI City Mall

 IOI City Mall will soon be featuring the largest home décor avenue in Putrajaya. 
Global wildlife populations have sunk 69pct since 1970 - WWF report

Global wildlife populations have sunk 69pct since 1970 - WWF report

Deforestation, human exploitation, pollution and climate change biggest drivers of loss. 
COMMENT | Zahid's MIC speech - frightening signals being sent

COMMENT | Zahid's MIC speech - frightening signals being sent

Zahid’s insinuation is more than an indictment of wrongdoing.

Agong officiates opening ceremony of Battersea Power Station

Agong officiates opening ceremony of Battersea Power Station

M'sian-owned landmark transforms into London’s new retail destination. 
COMMENT | Will Umno-BN be a legitimate govt if they win GE15?

COMMENT | Will Umno-BN be a legitimate govt if they win GE15?

The short answer is yes.
Malaysian athletes of mixed parentage may be considered for Paris 2024

Malaysian athletes of mixed parentage may be considered for Paris 2024

This is for those from overseas with good performance track records.
Covid-19 (Oct 12): 1,628 new cases, 1 death

Covid-19 (Oct 12): 1,628 new cases, 1 death

Hospitalisation of Covid-19 patients continues to ease.
COMMENT | The real fight is between Harapan and Umno

COMMENT | The real fight is between Harapan and Umno

There will be increasing pressure for Harapan to wheel and deal.
Ex-national swimmer Ong sets the law on sexual harassers

Ex-national swimmer Ong sets the law on sexual harassers

Two men charged after police report made over lewd remarks.
YOURSAY | Not much of a choice, but vote, we must

YOURSAY | Not much of a choice, but vote, we must

‘You are either voting for ‘more Umno’ or ‘less Umno’
LETTER | Patriot appeals to voters to have some dignity

LETTER | Patriot appeals to voters to have some dignity

Don't accept any bribes, inducements for votes.
Zahid accuses opponents of 'spinning' his MIC speech

Zahid accuses opponents of 'spinning' his MIC speech

Umno accused of wanting immediate election to save 'court cluster'.
Penang BN has submitted a list of candidates to central leadership

Penang BN has submitted a list of candidates to central leadership

After DAP called for dissolution of the state assembly as well.
US FDA authorises updated Covid booster shots for children aged 5

US FDA authorises updated Covid booster shots for children aged 5

This will expand the US government's fall vaccination campaign.
Two Immigration officers detained to assist in human trafficking case

Two Immigration officers detained to assist in human trafficking case

The two were involved in a syndicate smuggling illegal immigrants.