Archive - 26 October 2022

Relying on data may make parties overlook some voters - Latheefa

Relying on data may make parties overlook some voters - Latheefa

Need to go to the ground, says the political activist.
Tony Pua sits out GE15, Gobind to take his place in Damansara

Tony Pua sits out GE15, Gobind to take his place in Damansara

UPDATED 11.50PM | Bakri incumbent Yeo moves to Puchong.
Petrol, diesel prices unchanged until next Wednesday

Petrol, diesel prices unchanged until next Wednesday

RON95 unchanged at RM2.05 per litre.
Fadillah agrees DPM post should have power

Fadillah agrees DPM post should have power

 Post with no power is not beneficial for Sarawak, he says.
Bung Moktar urges Transport Ministry to control airfares for GE15

Bung Moktar urges Transport Ministry to control airfares for GE15

Otherwise, it would be difficult for some voters to return home to vote, he says. 
Germany to legalise cannabis use for recreational purposes

Germany to legalise cannabis use for recreational purposes

Private self-cultivation permitted to limited extent.
Global Covid-19 cases will increase in coming months - report

Global Covid-19 cases will increase in coming months - report

But at a slower pace, says a University of Washington analysis.
ROS still processing GTA's registration application

ROS still processing GTA's registration application

ROS says it has not been approved nor rejected yet. 
GRS forming committee to check Sabah voter increase - Hajiji

GRS forming committee to check Sabah voter increase - Hajiji

Sabah voters up 53.9pct since GE14.
With political future resting on Tambun voters, Anwar hits ground running

With political future resting on Tambun voters, Anwar hits ground running

From morning to evening, he will be wooing voters of all races tomorrow
Charles overwhelmed by show of support amid GE15 candidacy drop talks

Charles overwhelmed by show of support amid GE15 candidacy drop talks

He wonders: Will DAP listen to voters and retain my candidacy?
Sabah CM announces minor cabinet reshuffle

Sabah CM announces minor cabinet reshuffle

The swearing-in ceremony will be determined by Istana Negeri.
Pardon for Najib not up to govt or Umno - Ismail Sabri

Pardon for Najib not up to govt or Umno - Ismail Sabri

Up to judicial review and Pardons Board chaired by Agong.
Kedah BN moots 'new, popular' names in 50-50 candidate formula for GE15

Kedah BN moots 'new, popular' names in 50-50 candidate formula for GE15

The new faces comprise individuals known to the locals, says a source.
PKR candidate: Won't back down, fair chance for disabled M'sians

PKR candidate: Won't back down, fair chance for disabled M'sians

Noraisah hits out at criticism over move to field professionals.
PSB to field Baru in Lawas

PSB to field Baru in Lawas

The party is still searching for a candidate for Selangau.
All 6 on ill-fated helicopter found safe

All 6 on ill-fated helicopter found safe

Six victims are pilot and 5 medical personnel.
LETTER | Why not have three DPMs?

LETTER | Why not have three DPMs?

They can also helm other ministries, reduce bloated cabinet. 
Hadi never called Anwar a Freemason - PAS president's office

Hadi never called Anwar a Freemason - PAS president's office

Issue over letter allegedly sent by Hadi in 2020.
Seventh-day Adventists seek early voter status

Seventh-day Adventists seek early voter status

This is because these Adventists observe Sabbath on Saturdays.
PKR to field Nik Aziz's scion, experts and academics as new candidates

PKR to field Nik Aziz's scion, experts and academics as new candidates

Nik Omar will be assigned a seat in Perak, says PKR president. 
Wong Tack to take on Young Syefura in Bentong as indie candidate

Wong Tack to take on Young Syefura in Bentong as indie candidate

UPDATED 4.50PM | ‘I was told I would not fit into DAP’s grand strategy.’
LETTER | Vote wisely in this coming general election

LETTER | Vote wisely in this coming general election

Let's have a government that'll make the country better for all Malaysians.
Teen charged with culpable homicide over brother’s death

Teen charged with culpable homicide over brother’s death

Girl pleads not guilty for allegedly causing her brother's death. 
Agong grants audience to Singapore PM during state visit to republic

Agong grants audience to Singapore PM during state visit to republic

The visit reflects the close bilateral ties established 57 years ago.
DAP candidate denies insulting Pahang royalty, blames Umno

DAP candidate denies insulting Pahang royalty, blames Umno

This is all a spin initiated by Umno, says Zulpuri.
Loke dodges PM's Tommy Thomas 'trap'

Loke dodges PM's Tommy Thomas 'trap'

DAP sec-gen says Ismail Sabri looking for political capital.
M'sia not dumping ground for overseas plastic waste - Tuan Ibrahim

M'sia not dumping ground for overseas plastic waste - Tuan Ibrahim

He says 286 containers of plastic waste were returned to the origin country.
Car vandalised, Rawang rep alleges political influence involved

Car vandalised, Rawang rep alleges political influence involved

Chua claims certain quarters want to interfere with his duties.
Court rules against govt, Perak teen to get citizenship after 14-year wait

Court rules against govt, Perak teen to get citizenship after 14-year wait

Leave to appeal bid to deny her citizenship has been dismissed.
Kit Siang: DAP clueless about Icerd and Rome Statute, Muhyiddin knows

Kit Siang: DAP clueless about Icerd and Rome Statute, Muhyiddin knows

Dismissing Hadi’s ‘tall tale’, he warns PAS president set to ‘tear Malaysia apart’.

Bar: 'Untimely' declassification of report on Thomas an abuse of power?

Bar: 'Untimely' declassification of report on Thomas an abuse of power?

Malaysian Bar raises concern over potential impartiality of the report. 

Analysts: Picking Nizar for Pekan could save Najib's legacy

Analysts: Picking Nizar for Pekan could save Najib's legacy

Pekan voters will not easily forget services rendered by Najib's family, they say.

Kit Siang sets trap for 'chameleon' Hadi with 'pro-communist' quiz

Kit Siang sets trap for 'chameleon' Hadi with 'pro-communist' quiz

DAP veteran also accuses PAS president of giving Islam a bad name.
Azmin prepared to continue serving Gombak

Azmin prepared to continue serving Gombak

PN info chief says he's aware many rivals are keen to challenge him.
Asean chair alarmed over escalating Myanmar violence

Asean chair alarmed over escalating Myanmar violence

Myanmar has seen some of the bloodiest incidents in recent weeks. 
Pahang DAP drops Wong Tack, Young Syefura to take on Liow in Bentong

Pahang DAP drops Wong Tack, Young Syefura to take on Liow in Bentong

UPDATED 1.45PM | Candidates for Cameron Highlands, Lipis and Raub are also announced.
LETTER | 7 reasons why Indians should not vote BN-MIC in GE15

LETTER | 7 reasons why Indians should not vote BN-MIC in GE15

Silence on unfair budget allocation and Mitra scandal are among the reasons. 
Court of Appeal upholds jail time for Lokman in contempt case

Court of Appeal upholds jail time for Lokman in contempt case

UPDATED 12.20PM | Bench unanimously dismisses Lokman's appeal to set aside committal ruling.
Anwar rubbishes 'outsider' label - nine years in Perak, two at Kamunting

Anwar rubbishes 'outsider' label - nine years in Perak, two at Kamunting

This comes after he was reminded of how to speak the local dialect.
GE15 right time for Perakians to 'end' Anwar's political career - Umno leader

GE15 right time for Perakians to 'end' Anwar's political career - Umno leader

Anwar not an asset that must be handed victory, says Shamsul Nasarah.
M’sia aims to reduce prison occupancy rate by two-thirds in 8 years

M’sia aims to reduce prison occupancy rate by two-thirds in 8 years

Two-thirds of convicted prisoners should undergo community corrections.
DAP reshuffle: Bee Yin, Hong Pin, Gobind to contest in new seats

DAP reshuffle: Bee Yin, Hong Pin, Gobind to contest in new seats

Bee Yin is expected to contest in Puchong, while Gobind in Damansara.
‘Sharing same pillow, different dreams,' Zahid claims disunity in Harapan, PN

‘Sharing same pillow, different dreams,' Zahid claims disunity in Harapan, PN

This is over their component parties’ decision to use own logo.
Uyghur group challenges Britain over 'slave labour' cotton

Uyghur group challenges Britain over 'slave labour' cotton

It says British govt unlawfully failed to probe cotton produced with 'slave labour'.
Azmin: Real treachery took place in Kajang and PD, not Sheraton Move

Azmin: Real treachery took place in Kajang and PD, not Sheraton Move

'Forcing by-elections true example of betrayal.'
Malaysia falls a rank in Rule of Law Index, places 55 of 140

Malaysia falls a rank in Rule of Law Index, places 55 of 140

This comes amid global trend of weakening rule of law.
Stand a chance to walk away with prizes worth up to RM138,000* in conjunction with Focus Point's 33rd Anniversary!

Stand a chance to walk away with prizes worth up to RM138,000* in conjunction with Focus Point's 33rd Anniversary!

Focus Point is celebrating 33 years of vision care together this year. In marking Focus Point’s 33rd Anniversary, they are running a giveaway campaign nationwide with RM138,000* worth of prizes awaiting you!
Pakistan ex-PM Khan announces march on capital to call for early elections

Pakistan ex-PM Khan announces march on capital to call for early elections

He was removed from office by a no-confidence vote in parliament in April.
IWK collaborates with Menum Industries in producing Black Soldier Fly Larve & enhances cooperation with Kelantan utilities Mubaarakan

IWK collaborates with Menum Industries in producing Black Soldier Fly Larve & enhances cooperation with Kelantan utilities Mubaarakan

Through this collaboration, IWK seeks to reuse treated bio-solids as feed to Black Soldier Fly Larvae to produce full-fat protein meal and reduce the disposal of biosolids to landfill. 
Indonesia police detain woman carrying gun outside presidential palace

Indonesia police detain woman carrying gun outside presidential palace

President Joko Widodo was not there at the time.
UN criticises Malaysia's deportation of Myanmar refugees

UN criticises Malaysia's deportation of Myanmar refugees

 It violates international law on non-refoulement, says UNHCR.
Harapan turned away attempt to topple Ismail Sabri, Mat Sabu reveals

Harapan turned away attempt to topple Ismail Sabri, Mat Sabu reveals

Attempt in the works before Parliament was dissolved, he adds.
COMMENT | Harapan should start courting GPS

COMMENT | Harapan should start courting GPS

Waiting for Nov 19 to act might be too little too late.
No official discussion between PN and GTA on GE15 - Hamzah

No official discussion between PN and GTA on GE15 - Hamzah

PN leadership to decide on the official discussion, he adds.
Dr M: Strange that no action taken against Apandi over 1MDB

Dr M: Strange that no action taken against Apandi over 1MDB

This is despite many police reports lodged against him, ex-PM adds. 
YOURSAY | PAS sleeping with ‘wife’, dreaming of a ‘mistress’

YOURSAY | PAS sleeping with ‘wife’, dreaming of a ‘mistress’

‘Bersatu and PAS have an enviable record of flirting with multiple partners.’
Covid-19 (Oct 25): 1,743 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 25): 1,743 new cases, 5 deaths

Hospital bed use by Covid-19 patients rising.
Anwar: Hadi knew 'communist DAP' is untrue, signed the 2008 document

Anwar: Hadi knew 'communist DAP' is untrue, signed the 2008 document

'He, Kit Siang and I signed an agreement upholding Malay rights and Islam.'

Utusan Melayu VSS staff are trustees, not creditors - High Court judge

Utusan Melayu VSS staff are trustees, not creditors - High Court judge

They are entitled to proceeds from sales of UMMB properties - judge.
'What era are you in?' Anwar slams caretaker PM's refusal to debate

'What era are you in?' Anwar slams caretaker PM's refusal to debate

He rubbishes Ismail Sabri's claim that debating 'is not a culture'.
BN vs youths

BN vs youths

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