Archive - 14 October 2022

Batu PKR vice-chief arrested for 'obstruction'

Batu PKR vice-chief arrested for 'obstruction'

Cops are investigating Rozan for allegedly causing danger, obstruction or injury.
UK's Truss sacrifices finance minister, scraps tax plan in fight to survive

UK's Truss sacrifices finance minister, scraps tax plan in fight to survive

The PM admits new monetary policies were too fast and too far.
Students slam UM ‘crackdown’ on free speech forum

Students slam UM ‘crackdown’ on free speech forum

UM graduate Wong Yan Ke was among panellists at the forum.
Klang incumbent MP Charles gets backing of 21 local Chinese groups

Klang incumbent MP Charles gets backing of 21 local Chinese groups

'Why change something that is working so well?' asks representative.
Bringing back Jho Low no easy task - Wan Junaidi

Bringing back Jho Low no easy task - Wan Junaidi

Especially since China and M'sia have no extradition treaty.
People's mandate best to restore political stability - Ismail Sabri

People's mandate best to restore political stability - Ismail Sabri

Incumbent PM says people should use GE15 to elect capable govt.
Cameron Highlands MP: BN the only one that offered Orang Asli a federal seat

Cameron Highlands MP: BN the only one that offered Orang Asli a federal seat

Lawmaker says he will accept BN, Umno's decision on his constituency.
Pandan voter files court challenge against holding GE15 during monsoon

Pandan voter files court challenge against holding GE15 during monsoon

This is another bid to halt GE15 after Charles Santiago’s attempt. 
PODCAST | GE15 is finally here - What should we expect?

PODCAST | GE15 is finally here - What should we expect?

InsideKini | we sat down with our News Editor and Election Coordinator, Andrew Ong, to discuss the upcoming election and how Malaysiakini is gearing up for it.

GE15 will be Muhyiddin's last

GE15 will be Muhyiddin's last

Incumbent Pagoh MP will serve another term if elected, retire if not.
Caretaker PM, EC file to strike out legal challenge against GE15

Caretaker PM, EC file to strike out legal challenge against GE15

They say Agong has sole discretion to dissolve Parliament.
No info on imprisoned Najib's nomination for Pekan: Wan Rosdy

No info on imprisoned Najib's nomination for Pekan: Wan Rosdy

Caretaker MB says split with PAS won't affect BN's chances.
AEON launches “Sayap Bagimu” drama in conjunction with AEON 38th Anniversary

AEON launches “Sayap Bagimu” drama in conjunction with AEON 38th Anniversary

AEON CO. (M) BHD. (AEON) continues to spread its wings to get closer with the customers by launching the drama series titled “Sayap Bagimu” at the Gala Screening and Press Conference event held at TGV, AEON Mall AU2, Kuala Lumpur.
Dutch Lady Milk celebrates World School Milk Day 2022 to raise awareness on stunting and malnutrition

Dutch Lady Milk celebrates World School Milk Day 2022 to raise awareness on stunting and malnutrition

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI), the leading dairy manufacturer in the country, hosted the World School Milk Day celebrations on October 13 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) with the primary objective of raising awareness about the importance of child nutrition in the country.
Yes Launches The First Experience Store Powered by 5G in Malaysia

Yes Launches The First Experience Store Powered by 5G in Malaysia

Yes continues to spearhead 5G enablement for all towards a truly connected, digital community with its flagship store.

Key areas from Malaysia’s Budget 2023 for business leaders to keep an eye on

Key areas from Malaysia’s Budget 2023 for business leaders to keep an eye on

Boosting the halal industry is one of the key areas from Malaysia’s Budget 2023 for business leaders to keep their focus on. 

Khairy preparing health-related proposals for BN manifesto

Khairy preparing health-related proposals for BN manifesto

It includes the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022.
US extends Covid-19 public health emergency declaration

US extends Covid-19 public health emergency declaration

Decision preserves measures like high payments to hospitals, expanded Medicaid.
Four in five of world's cities surveyed face climate hazard risk, study shows

Four in five of world's cities surveyed face climate hazard risk, study shows

Nearly two-thirds of cities will face more intense hazards in future.
Long Covid at 12 months persists at 18 months, study shows

Long Covid at 12 months persists at 18 months, study shows

Many suffer from issues like breathlessness and ‘brain fog’. 
Haris includes Azmin & Co in ABU - ‘anything but the untrustworthy’

Haris includes Azmin & Co in ABU - ‘anything but the untrustworthy’

Activist urges voters to shun politicians who can't be trusted. 
Caretaker PM, EC enter appearance against legal challenge over GE15

Caretaker PM, EC enter appearance against legal challenge over GE15

DAP MP attempts to halt GE15 temporarily due to flood risks. 
'Umno in murky waters of bribery' - Hadi on why PAS is picking PN

'Umno in murky waters of bribery' - Hadi on why PAS is picking PN

And he likens the Muafakat collaboration to consuming 'unripe durian'.
Amendment of Political Financing Law in Malaysia

Amendment of Political Financing Law in Malaysia

Rosmah cites 127 grounds in solar corruption appeal

Rosmah cites 127 grounds in solar corruption appeal

She insists her ex-aide Rizal Mansor ‘masterminded’ the whole thing. 

Saarani summoned for an audience with Perak Sultan today

Saarani summoned for an audience with Perak Sultan today

No information yet on the audience, which took place at noon.
Mukhriz to defend Jerlun seat

Mukhriz to defend Jerlun seat

Pejuang president throws his hat in the ring for GE15.
GE15 will still proceed - Ismail Sabri

GE15 will still proceed - Ismail Sabri

'Every state has the right to dissolve its legislative assembly at any time.' 
Work together for the people’s sake, Jomo urges opposition

Work together for the people’s sake, Jomo urges opposition

Addressing people’s plight is paramount, not personal differences. 
Without PAS, Umno and BN still strong in GE15 - Tengku Adnan

Without PAS, Umno and BN still strong in GE15 - Tengku Adnan

BN has clear direction, says the incumbent Putrajaya MP.
Singapore now has its own 'Lee Chong Wei'

Singapore now has its own 'Lee Chong Wei'

However, their version won't be winning them any medals.
Youth to role play as MPs to discuss amendment of political financing law in Malaysia

Youth to role play as MPs to discuss amendment of political financing law in Malaysia

Watch 10 youths give suggestions for a better political financing law in Youth Parliamentary Debathon 2022
Royal-linked sea reclamation project in Muar obtains EIA approval

Royal-linked sea reclamation project in Muar obtains EIA approval

The approval for the Maharani Energy gateway was granted on Aug 25.
Ramkarpal: Hold state polls, rakyat will know we were forced

Ramkarpal: Hold state polls, rakyat will know we were forced

Don’t burden people for Putrajaya’s ‘selfish’ decision, he says.
Court drops charge against Fahmi over satire jabbing PAS

Court drops charge against Fahmi over satire jabbing PAS

Judge rules charge was baseless, groundless and defective. 
Elon Musk is under federal investigations, Twitter says in court filing

Elon Musk is under federal investigations, Twitter says in court filing

It did not say what the exact focus of the probes was.
Raja of Perlis consents to state assembly dissolution

Raja of Perlis consents to state assembly dissolution

Perlis has 15 state seats and three parliamentary seats.
Authors trace Jho Low to new British Virgin Islands firm based in Shanghai

Authors trace Jho Low to new British Virgin Islands firm based in Shanghai

He may have used 1MDB funds for new venture, they claim. 

Pahang state assembly dissolved

Pahang state assembly dissolved

The Regent of Pahang has given his consent.
GE15: PAS to use own logo in the states it leads

GE15: PAS to use own logo in the states it leads

In other states, party likely to use PN logo.
Consensus from allies needed on concurrent polls in Penang - Ramasamy

Consensus from allies needed on concurrent polls in Penang - Ramasamy

Harapan parties must not be seen as being unprincipled.

LETTER | Turning 2-way streets into 1-way may backfire

LETTER | Turning 2-way streets into 1-way may backfire

Motorists would have to take a much longer, circuitous route.
COMMENT | Will the Malays unite and change the government?

COMMENT | Will the Malays unite and change the government?

Have the ordinary Malays learnt their lessons?
Sources: PAS-Umno clash inevitable in 27 parliamentary seats

Sources: PAS-Umno clash inevitable in 27 parliamentary seats

‘PAS risks losing many of the 'traditional Umno' seats won in GE14.’
GRS reaffirms cooperation with BN

GRS reaffirms cooperation with BN

GRS-BN ties solid in Sabah while its national leaders bicker. 

COMMENT | So much drama in Malaysia

COMMENT | So much drama in Malaysia

Do the celebrities we put on pedestals deserve worship?
Dancer Rohini Umesh Shetty journeys into the world of Kathak

Dancer Rohini Umesh Shetty journeys into the world of Kathak

She comes from a line of renowned Indian classical dancers.
Check out Wollongong if studying in Australia is your plan

Check out Wollongong if studying in Australia is your plan

Wollongong is a city in Australia's New South Wales with a population of a little over 300,000. Compare that with Ipoh, Perak, which has a population of almost 850,000. The low population density of this city full of heritage buildings that was first settled in the 1800s has made it the ideal city for international students.
Covid-19 (Oct 13): New cases cross 2,000 mark

Covid-19 (Oct 13): New cases cross 2,000 mark

Greater Klang Valley accounts for more than half of new cases.
'GRS-BN cooperation to choose federal leaders to champion Sabah's interests'

'GRS-BN cooperation to choose federal leaders to champion Sabah's interests'

We need leaders who can champion region’s interests, he says.  

COMMENT | General election: Here they go again, folks

COMMENT | General election: Here they go again, folks

Zahid sounds like he suffers from 'selective paranoia'. 

Warisan appoints new treasurer-general, information chief

Warisan appoints new treasurer-general, information chief

Azis Jamman is now party information chief. 
YOURSAY | Where have all the good leaders gone?

YOURSAY | Where have all the good leaders gone?

‘The dire straits this country is in now is because of Umno.’
Putin seeks to kindle anti-Western sentiment among Asian leaders

Putin seeks to kindle anti-Western sentiment among Asian leaders

New centres of power emerging in Asia, he says. 
Dr M sees parallels between 'Undi Banjir' and 2018's Wednesday polls

Dr M sees parallels between 'Undi Banjir' and 2018's Wednesday polls

Both meant to discourage high voter turnout, he claims. 
When the AI goes haywire, bring on the humans

When the AI goes haywire, bring on the humans

Fico's case shows human intervention is still needed, despite AI advancements.
Kedah, T'ganu accept decision not to dissolve state assemblies

Kedah, T'ganu accept decision not to dissolve state assemblies

Penang wants to dissolve its legislature but awaits Harapan decision.
To dissolve or not to dissolve?

To dissolve or not to dissolve?

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