Archive - 17 October 2022

No vindictiveness in GE15 candidate selection, says Zahid

No vindictiveness in GE15 candidate selection, says Zahid

BN chief says past state elections proved only the best are chosen.
Zahid: BN to retain Saarani as MB if it wins Perak election

Zahid: BN to retain Saarani as MB if it wins Perak election

Saarani has an excellent record in managing the state, says Zahid.
Selangor budget may be tabled in November - MB

Selangor budget may be tabled in November - MB

Many state officials will be involved in GE15, says Amirudin.
Disciplinary board to inform maths teacher its decision tomorrow - Radzi

Disciplinary board to inform maths teacher its decision tomorrow - Radzi

Education minister says the board met today on the teacher's criticisms.
PM: I should've sacked the ministers who wrote the letter to Agong

PM: I should've sacked the ministers who wrote the letter to Agong

He refers to the 12 who objected to the dissolution of Parliament.
Almost all Umno divisions support Ismail Sabri as PM after GE15

Almost all Umno divisions support Ismail Sabri as PM after GE15

UPDATED 9.54PM | Their own initiative, not instructed to do so, says party veep. 
Bersih cautions S'wak against string-attached travel subsidy for voters

Bersih cautions S'wak against string-attached travel subsidy for voters 

Especially if they're told the party or person to vote for.
Movement launches election mandate highlighting lack of basic rights

Movement launches election mandate highlighting lack of basic rights

They want the eradication of poverty and the enforcement of existing laws.
Defamation suit: Khalid Samad fails to get leave to appeal

Defamation suit: Khalid Samad fails to get leave to appeal

Former minister sued Iksim CEO Mahamad Naser Disa.
High Court orders a new judge to hear Bersih activist’s case

High Court orders a new judge to hear Bersih activist’s case

UPDATED 9.57PM | After finding Sessions Court judged Sarajun Hoda guilty before his trial.
Negeri Sembilan GTA proposes ex-IGP Hamid to face Tok Mat in Rembau

Negeri Sembilan GTA proposes ex-IGP Hamid to face Tok Mat in Rembau

'Someone popular needed to square off against Umno No 2.'
Russian drones attack central Kyiv, heavy fighting in east Ukraine

Russian drones attack central Kyiv, heavy fighting in east Ukraine

Drones suspected to be Iranian made, Tehran has denied involvement.
LETTER | Love your eyes

LETTER | Love your eyes

MSO continues to carry the flag for ophthalmology in Malaysia.
China to refine Covid measures, reiterates need for persistence

China to refine Covid measures, reiterates need for persistence

'Our epidemic prevention measures are the most economical, effective.'
Budget 2023 will be presented again before year-end: Ismail Sabri

Budget 2023 will be presented again before year-end: Ismail Sabri

We want to give several goodies but approval needed, PM adds.
Govt agrees to write off debts of Felcra participants

Govt agrees to write off debts of Felcra participants

Less viable projects caused their debts to rise to RM233.8mil.
Orang Asli village heads to get RM1,000 one-off payment

Orang Asli village heads to get RM1,000 one-off payment

PM says this shows Keluarga Malaysia govt's appreciation for their contributions.

What did Cikgu Fadli do?

What did Cikgu Fadli do?

The teacher is facing the sack over FB posts criticising the national syllabus.

Kayaks and candles: PKR division preps for GE and floods

Kayaks and candles: PKR division preps for GE and floods

Hulu Selangor PKR says ready to assist 250k residents.

Gerakan rather sit out polls than use 'moon' logo in PAS states

Gerakan rather sit out polls than use 'moon' logo in PAS states

We will only use PN's logo, Oh says.
COMMENT | Batu Puteh – between a rock and a hard place

COMMENT | Batu Puteh – between a rock and a hard place

Those willing to compromise on the country's sovereignty must be held accountable.
LETTER | Seeding right concepts for a sustainable M'sia

LETTER | Seeding right concepts for a sustainable M'sia

Future reps should pledge and act on these concepts for good governance. 
The government needs to establish a green lane policy specifically for MSME sector

The government needs to establish a green lane policy specifically for MSME sector

MPN: Supporting MSMEs for a more sustainable and resilient recovery

1MDB suit: Court sentences Jho Low, father to jail for contempt

1MDB suit: Court sentences Jho Low, father to jail for contempt

This is for not complying with a restraining order against them.
Muar Umno Youth denies involvement in Muda ceramah heckling

Muar Umno Youth denies involvement in Muda ceramah heckling

Its chief says he did not order commotion, rejects provocation in politics. 
Signboard of Kedah MB's residence splashed with paint

Signboard of Kedah MB's residence splashed with paint

UPDATED 3.11PM | Sanusi reportedly in KL on an official trip.

'Harapan could lose S'gor over forest' - Otai Reformis wants ombudsman

'Harapan could lose S'gor over forest' - Otai Reformis wants ombudsman

Group doubts the ability of the state govt to administer forestry affairs.
Dr M heads to Langkawi to check on 'worrying' floods

Dr M heads to Langkawi to check on 'worrying' floods

This morning, 44 still at flood evacuation centres.
Shafie still undecided on defending Semporna seat

Shafie still undecided on defending Semporna seat

Warisan president may contest against defector in Lahad Datu.
PKR leaders back MB after Azmin questions Selangor govt's performance

PKR leaders back MB after Azmin questions Selangor govt's performance

They're out in force to protect PKR’s ability to govern its bellwether state. 
Ismail Sabri to stump for Zahid in Bagan Datuk at solidarity event

Ismail Sabri to stump for Zahid in Bagan Datuk at solidarity event

Umno's two rival camps look set to bury the hatchet. 
China's 20th Communist Party Congress: What you need to know

China's 20th Communist Party Congress: What you need to know

Xi opened session with speech touting China's fight against Covid.
Typhoon submerges villages, farmlands in northern Philippines

Typhoon submerges villages, farmlands in northern Philippines

Authorities evacuate nearly a thousand people. 
Ringgit opens at new all-time low vs US dollar

Ringgit opens at new all-time low vs US dollar

Local note depreciated against dollar from 4.7025 to 4.7105.
News clipping on meeting between Sabah CM, his deputy and governor is false

News clipping on meeting between Sabah CM, his deputy and governor is false

Clipping is on a news report after the state election in 2020.
Mat Sabu: I may be dead soon, up to youths to save nation

Mat Sabu: I may be dead soon, up to youths to save nation

Amanah president commends Muda's inception amid tumultuous politics. 
Prosecution to object Bung, wife’s review bid in RM2.8m corruption case

Prosecution to object Bung, wife’s review bid in RM2.8m corruption case

The review is to overturn the decision for duo to enter their defence.
COMMENT | Gearing up for mother of all parties

COMMENT | Gearing up for mother of all parties

The reverberations of fear are rattling a few.
Anwar fears Malay voters’ rejection in Azmin's Gombak - PN leader

Anwar fears Malay voters’ rejection in Azmin's Gombak - PN leader

PKR president's refusal to contest there shows this, claims Mansor Othman. 
Analysis: Xi's new generals face tough military challenges post-congress

Analysis: Xi's new generals face tough military challenges post-congress

China rapidly expanded its military in 10 years of Xi's rule.
Razlan: Hadi given 'minister status' even though he can't work

Razlan: Hadi given 'minister status' even though he can't work

Umno man backs non-cooperation with PAS as it means compromising less. 
MetMalaysia warns of continuous rain in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan

MetMalaysia warns of continuous rain in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan

More than six hours of thunderstorms are expected in an area.
Sultan Nazrin consents to dissolving Perak state assembly - MB

Sultan Nazrin consents to dissolving Perak state assembly - MB

UPDATED 10.30AM | The dissolution is effective today. 
The Power of Feedback in Developing Resilient Learners

The Power of Feedback in Developing Resilient Learners

By Simon Brooks, Principal, Australian International School Malaysia 

Covid-19 (Oct 16): 1,712 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 16): 1,712 new cases, 2 deaths

Hospitalised Covid-19 patients hit 1,000 mark for the first time since Sept 30.
E-waste smuggled into the country leaves a trail of pollution

E-waste smuggled into the country leaves a trail of pollution

Sources: Tonnes come from developed nations, through ports, undetected.
COMMENT | Harapan should not run a negative campaign

COMMENT | Harapan should not run a negative campaign

Voters need a coalition which they believe will listen to them.
YOURSAY | Will MCA’s new aspirants stand up to kleptocrats?

YOURSAY | Will MCA’s new aspirants stand up to kleptocrats?

'They must find out why the people rejected the party.'
Rowdy youths disrupt Syed Saddiq's report card briefing in Muar

Rowdy youths disrupt Syed Saddiq's report card briefing in Muar

The MP's team accuses Umno of planting the hecklers.
DAP, Umno 'youth' leaders set to clash in Malay-heartland Gerik

DAP, Umno 'youth' leaders set to clash in Malay-heartland Gerik

Long time BN stronghold could be a safe seat for Umno Youth chief.
S'gor MB hits back at 'syok sendiri' Azmin with economic growth data

S'gor MB hits back at 'syok sendiri' Azmin with economic growth data

Amirudin says the state did better after Azmin left the MB's office.
Latiff willing to let new face contest Mersing seat

Latiff willing to let new face contest Mersing seat

A new leader who is 'ready and energetic' to serve the constituency.
Jho Low's new '1MDB-funded' biz

Jho Low's new '1MDB-funded' biz

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