Archive - 30 October 2022

Disrespectful: Cops probe man for damaging Deepavali 'kolam'

Disrespectful: Cops probe man for damaging Deepavali 'kolam'

He is investigated for the offence of causing disharmony by insulting religion.
DAP in Jerai will hurt Harapan in Kedah, sacked Amanah leader warns

DAP in Jerai will hurt Harapan in Kedah, sacked Amanah leader warns

Phahrolrazi says BN, PAS will seize on this to attack PKR, Amanah Malay credentials.
Anwar puts foot down, DAP gets Changkat Jong

Anwar puts foot down, DAP gets Changkat Jong

He says Amanah gave a compelling argument, but Harapan has decided.
After PKR refuses to budge on Sg Siput, PSM scraps pact with Harapan

After PKR refuses to budge on Sg Siput, PSM scraps pact with Harapan

PSM was given no seats at all by Harapan.

Unperturbed by power struggle, Zuraida aims to take PBM solo in GE15

Unperturbed by power struggle, Zuraida aims to take PBM solo in GE15

The decision is made during the party’s election committee meeting, she says. 
Changkat Jong clash: Anwar, Perak Amanah chief to discuss

Changkat Jong clash: Anwar, Perak Amanah chief to discuss

UPDATED 6.31PM | This comes after DAP and Amanah announced candidates for the constituency. 
Hanipa, three other incumbent MPs dropped from Amanah list

Hanipa, three other incumbent MPs dropped from Amanah list

UPDATED 6.52PM | The party will contest a total of 54 seats, 35pct increase from GE14.
Vote for BN, ex-minister Khairuddin urges PAS leaders and members

Vote for BN, ex-minister Khairuddin urges PAS leaders and members

Only BN can stop Harapan’s march to Putrajaya, he says. 
Perak Muda chief goes rogue, claims Tapah seat

Perak Muda chief goes rogue, claims Tapah seat

UPDATED 5.39PM | Muda leadership says seat is Harapan's, not theirs.

ROS confirms Larry Sng is PBM president, not Zuraida

ROS confirms Larry Sng is PBM president, not Zuraida

Any dispute needs to be resolved at the party level, says DG.
Bersatu veep Rafiq quits party, upset over seats allocation

Bersatu veep Rafiq quits party, upset over seats allocation

UPDATED 5.37PM | I wanted Tangga Batu but they offered other seats, he says. 
Asyraf: Umno not in the position to prevent support, even from nemesis

Asyraf: Umno not in the position to prevent support, even from nemesis

It proves BN cares for all regardless of race, he says. 
Pakatan Harapan will treat manifesto as 'holy book’, says youth chief

Pakatan Harapan will treat manifesto as 'holy book’, says youth chief

Current coalition supremo committed to fulfilling pledges, Yii says. 

Dr M: I will serve the country until my last breath

Dr M: I will serve the country until my last breath

Mahathir also dismisses claims of suffering from a trust deficit. 
LETTER | BN's notion of stability does not hit the mark

LETTER | BN's notion of stability does not hit the mark

BN's stability means hegemonic domination, corruption, and the patronage system.
Amanah sacks Kedah chief, terminates membership

Amanah sacks Kedah chief, terminates membership

Phahrolrazi has allegedly gone against the party's interests.
Ismail Sabri says will review rubber prices if re-elected

Ismail Sabri says will review rubber prices if re-elected

Caretaker PM says he is aware that many are requesting it.
Kelantan PN allocates nine seats to PAS, five to Bersatu

Kelantan PN allocates nine seats to PAS, five to Bersatu

Leadership will decide on Tuan Ibrahim and Takuyiddin’s candidacies soon.
Kedah govt approved special RM1.5k assistance for civil servants

Kedah govt approved special RM1.5k assistance for civil servants

The Kedah MB announced this when tabling the state's Budget 2023.
At least 100 people killed in car bombs: Somalia president

At least 100 people killed in car bombs: Somalia president

No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Don’t threaten party if dropped from GE15, Peja warns PN members

Don’t threaten party if dropped from GE15, Peja warns PN members

Respect decisions made by PN leadership, he says. 
Syerleena, Guan Eng's sister named MP candidates by Penang DAP

Syerleena, Guan Eng's sister named MP candidates by Penang DAP

UPDATED 1.32PM | Syerleena will contest Bukit Bendera while Lim Hui Ying will take Tanjung. 
Rafizi: Harapan has flexibility to use best assets

Rafizi: Harapan has flexibility to use best assets

He is commenting on PKR fielding Amanah candidates for GE15.
Youth will not be sidelined in agenda to develop Johor – MB

Youth will not be sidelined in agenda to develop Johor – MB

Young people must be involved in developing Johor. 
COMMENT | Pakatan Harapan is inhospitable to Indian reps of intellect

COMMENT | Pakatan Harapan is inhospitable to Indian reps of intellect

Stellar Indian reps like Charles and Sivarasa refuse to play factional politics. 
Johor BN aims to win 17 parliamentary seats - Ahmad Maslan

Johor BN aims to win 17 parliamentary seats - Ahmad Maslan

The target is 3 fewer than the central leadership's.
COMMENT | Elon Musk’s covert war on free speech

COMMENT | Elon Musk’s covert war on free speech

Free speech is no excuse to spread disinformation and lies. 

Anwar engaging a ‘proxy war’ for Gombak, Azmin claims

Anwar engaging a ‘proxy war’ for Gombak, Azmin claims

Don’t be deceived by BN and Harapan, he says. 
Russia halts Ukraine Black Sea grain exports, Biden outraged

Russia halts Ukraine Black Sea grain exports, Biden outraged

Moscow says it cannot guarantee civilian ships' safety following drone attack.
Anwar has final say on candidates, not me - Rafizi

Anwar has final say on candidates, not me - Rafizi

PKR No 2 says he is perceived as being the decision maker.
Rapper Altimet grooves to the political beat

Rapper Altimet grooves to the political beat

MALAYSIANSKINI | He shares about his life and what drove him to active politics. 
Authorities raid KL Halloween party with drag performers

Authorities raid KL Halloween party with drag performers

Activists say 20 were detained but have been released on bail.
Report: Muhyiddin more popular than Zahid

Report: Muhyiddin more popular than Zahid

Umno president the least popular of all party leaders among survey respondents.
GE15: Harapan to contest 14 Kedah parliamentary seats, leaves Langkawi unnamed

GE15: Harapan to contest 14 Kedah parliamentary seats, leaves Langkawi unnamed

Coalition keeping mum on who will run in seat won by Dr Mahathir in 2018.
Covid-19 (Oct 30): 3,189 new cases, 1 new death

Covid-19 (Oct 30): 3,189 new cases, 1 new death

Active cases are currently up 28.5pct compared to 14 days ago.
Nearly 150 die in South Korea Halloween stampede

Nearly 150 die in South Korea Halloween stampede

The event was the first since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.
Prioritise Bersatu's crusade, Peja advises veep against drastic decisions

Prioritise Bersatu's crusade, Peja advises veep against drastic decisions

Party veep Rafiq is rumoured to be quitting the party.
PKR rep: Rakyat had a say in Kajang and PD moves

PKR rep: Rakyat had a say in Kajang and PD moves

Jason Ong points out the by-elections were democratic, unlike Sheraton Move.
Incumbent PKR MP wants answers on Bkt Lagong before GE15

Incumbent PKR MP wants answers on Bkt Lagong before GE15

Do not hide behind technicalities, disingenuous arguments, says William Leong.
YOURSAY | Should Syed Saddiq contest now that his defence is called?

YOURSAY | Should Syed Saddiq contest now that his defence is called?

‘Like Rafizi Ramli, Syed Saddiq should clear his name before contesting in Muar.’