Archive - 19 October 2022

Parliament dissolved before bill was tabled, Idris says. 

It includes Langkawi, which is being contested by Mahathir. 

He is now held under a seven-day remand. 

NGOs' applications to extend interim stay order have also been granted.

Final decision, however, will only be known tomorrow. 

UPDATED 9.22PM | Police want to know how NST obtained details of the kidnapping.

This is to ensure schools remain safe for students. 

Further delay on the pact will stall candidates' preparations, Arutchelvan says.

They are Rembau, Kuala Pilah and Port Dickson.

UPDATED 8.11PM | I can still answer people’s questions, former PM says. 

WITC sees that Islamic tourism and cross-sectoral collaborations are the way to for global economic recovery

UPDATED 8.03PM | The Malays dislike Harapan component member DAP, he adds.

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BN to field new faces in 21 parliamentary seats in the state.

It is to protect consumers amid soaring oil prices, ministry says. 

The former education minister has been given the mandate to contest there.

SOPs must have contingency plans to avoid vote suppression, says group.

Senior federal counsel objects to former PM's bid to attend Parliament.

Rozan Azen was arrested last Friday for political activity in Batu.

Islamist party given 2 days to meet Umno's conditions for electoral pact.

The incident may strain an already sour Beijing- London ties. 

'If I was serious, they would have been sacked.'

Things can change very quickly if Ukraine war lost, they say.

'Their latest pledges will only worsen droughts, storms and floods.'

Researchers eager to learn whether naltrexone can benefit long Covid sufferers.

It runs contrary to Malaysia’s criticism against the military junta.  

KL police chief says a news report has created the speculations.

Umno leader says people must exercise their right come rain and shine.

It's up to Abang Johari to decide who will be selected, says SUPP president. 

Those who call for a 'united opposition' are oblivious to history.

Top five will decide who will contest there, he says. 

Some quarters are expecting another weekday election.

The S'wak DAP leader implies some have not been performing.

Warisan info chief reminds Poon of Sabah's political history.

Are digital talents crucial to the success of the digital market in Malaysia? 

Reform our education system for the better.  

Ng to be sentenced in US, causing delay in M'sian case.

However, PKR paints a rosier picture, saying that negotiations still underway.

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Funds already there for budget, others can promise anything in manifestoes.

8,400 residents object to the development of Bukit Dinding.

Ex-DPM urges members to steer party back to the right path.

They similarly want a two-term lifetime limit for the PM position.

Journalist recounts her four months serving as press secretary to Lim.

Aide accuses PN secretary of plucking numbers out of thin air.

He says the caretaker PM should uphold the constitution, not subvert it.

Party to focus on Islamic agenda, people's welfare, says official.

UPDATED 1.48PM | Prosecution reveals this after defence brings up contempt of court against them. 

'Looks don't work, voters want to see if you are capable.'

The technology can help circumvent traditional barriers to women’s empowerment.

PN sec-gen points out it's a practice that affects all parties. 

It will undertake its biggest arms buildup since World War Two.

'PM can create history by sacking cabinet members during 'injury time'.'

She says she had competed without a headscarf 'unintentionally'.

Tajuddin tries to kiss Zahid's hand before the latter pulls back.

In conjunction with World Sight Day 2022,  Focus Point is advocating eye health and the importance of caring for sight via a series of CSR initiatives and activities which kicked off starting October month. 

Voters want to know why we have the problems we have.

'Waves of populism have spread hatred, discord and discontent.'

Rural voters still unable to connect with opposition. 

After this, Umno supreme council member met with his party president.

'Convince the lazy, the 'couldn't care less', the cynical, and the irresponsible to vote.'

Active cases remains relatively stable over the past two weeks.

Incumbent MP says vital training was cancelled after the dissolution.

‘Was the dissolution of Parliament a cabinet decision?’

My 'poor health' surprisingly didn't stop me from working, he says. 

This comes after claims of RM80 million not paid to its subcontractors. 

Pressure to swap seats may erode Indian community’s support. 

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