Archive - 1 November 2022

Carpet trader Deepak to face big guns Nur Jazlan and Salahuddin in Pulai

Carpet trader Deepak to face big guns Nur Jazlan and Salahuddin in Pulai

Deepak says will go all out to avoid 'false prosecution'.
Axe falls on 9 incumbent BN MPs, several candidates still being mulled

Axe falls on 9 incumbent BN MPs, several candidates still being mulled

UPDATED 11.15PM | Najib and 2 retired won't defend seats, KJ to Sg Buloh.
Big names revealed at PN election candidate announcement

Big names revealed at PN election candidate announcement

UPDATED 11.11PM | Azmin to defend Gombak, Bersatu info chief Wan Saiful contests Tasek Gelugor.
Betrayal killed Harapan govt, not fight for PM post - Saifuddin

Betrayal killed Harapan govt, not fight for PM post - Saifuddin

PKR sec-gen refutes Shafie Apdal's claim of govt's fall.
Group calls for DAP to field Indian candidate in Teluk Intan

Group calls for DAP to field Indian candidate in Teluk Intan

Some party members claim DAP traditionally fielded Indian candidates there. 
MIC skips BN candidate launch, mulls withdrawing from GE15

MIC skips BN candidate launch, mulls withdrawing from GE15

Party to hold emergency leadership meeting to discuss matter tomorrow.
Miri MP dropped, fresh faces galore as S'wak PKR names 16 candidates

Miri MP dropped, fresh faces galore as S'wak PKR names 16 candidates

PKR also contesting seats of three defectors.
Zahid often gave donations, alms using his own money - witness

Zahid often gave donations, alms using his own money - witness   

Two senior officers who worked with him testify this.
Arul: Rafizi is either lying or ignorant about Sungai Siput

Arul: Rafizi is either lying or ignorant about Sungai Siput

PSM leader points out party has been contesting seat since 1999.
Amanah names candidates for 20 seats in Pahang

Amanah names candidates for 20 seats in Pahang

Party will contest four Parliament, 16 state seats there.
China launches final module to its permanently inhabited space station

China launches final module to its permanently inhabited space station

This will be the second outpost in low-earth orbit, after Nasa.
PM: The Keluarga Malaysia Government Guarantees Food Security in Malaysia

PM: The Keluarga Malaysia Government Guarantees Food Security in Malaysia

Government’s intervention for short-term and long-term policy on prices in the food supply chain
Almost-full oil supertanker runs aground near S'pore gas pipeline

Almost-full oil supertanker runs aground near S'pore gas pipeline

No injuries or oil spills have been reported.
'All lies': Zahid denies he made BN candidates sign pledge

'All lies': Zahid denies he made BN candidates sign pledge

Umno president denies gathering support to form cabinet if BN wins.
Prosecution appeals Shafee’s acquittal in RM9.5m laundering case

Prosecution appeals Shafee’s acquittal in RM9.5m laundering case

Lawyer was acquitted by High Court last week.
India bridge collapse death toll rises to 141

India bridge collapse death toll rises to 141

About 400 were on the bridge when it fell Sunday.
Elon Musk becomes sole director of Twitter, fires entire board of directors

Elon Musk becomes sole director of Twitter, fires entire board of directors

This comes a week after he took over the social media giant.
PKR moots democracy incentive for first-time voters

PKR moots democracy incentive for first-time voters

Party says caretaker govt can encourage voting with incentive.
Halloween raid: Cops okayed event as long as not viral - organiser

Halloween raid: Cops okayed event as long as not viral - organiser

However, raid has put the event in the spotlight.
Rafizi says Sungai Siput was won under PKR since GE12

Rafizi says Sungai Siput was won under PKR since GE12

It’s not about giving PSM a chance… but one with the best chance.
Hadi fires another 'communist' rocket, packed with Chin Peng's ashes

Hadi fires another 'communist' rocket, packed with Chin Peng's ashes

PAS president recalls how 'they celebrated the communist's struggle in Kajang.'
Sir, have you checked your prostate?

Sir, have you checked your prostate?

Find out more about prostate screenings and other cancer care services at Columbia Asia Hospital
‘The Merchist by Nuffnang’ grows from strength to strength

‘The Merchist by Nuffnang’ grows from strength to strength

Since its launch in early-2022, the merchandising marketplace ‘The Merchist by Nuffnang’ (The Merchist) has seen rapid growth, exemplified in the 500% expansion of its gross merchandise value (GMV) over that time.
Nik Abduh to contest under BN ticket?

Nik Abduh to contest under BN ticket?

This follows rumours that the Bachok incumbent has been dropped from PAS' list.
COMMENT | Persecuted Indians - the big pity party

COMMENT | Persecuted Indians - the big pity party

COMMENT | Politicians made Indians dwell in victimhood.
GE15: BN to field up to 70pct new faces in Pahang - Wan Rosdy

GE15: BN to field up to 70pct new faces in Pahang - Wan Rosdy

These new faces will ensure victory for BN, he declares.
Tenggara, Kota Tinggi Umno want Adham, Halimah spared from Zahid's axe

Tenggara, Kota Tinggi Umno want Adham, Halimah spared from Zahid's axe

Division leader says not fielding Adham for a second term could be disastrous.
Rafizi: Harapan to form govt with Sabah, S'wak, not Umno

Rafizi: Harapan to form govt with Sabah, S'wak, not Umno

'Cheapskate' to say Anwar working with Zahid, says PKR no 2.
'Never lost in Tambun' - Peja goes on billboard offensive

'Never lost in Tambun' - Peja goes on billboard offensive

An apparent wordplay on the town’s famous amusement park - Lost World of Tambun.
Kit Siang to Sabahans: This election to choose PM, not CM

Kit Siang to Sabahans: This election to choose PM, not CM

Shafie is not a PM candidate, says the DAP veteran.
Nov 15 appeal hearing over 'deviant group' fatwa on Sisters in Islam

Nov 15 appeal hearing over 'deviant group' fatwa on Sisters in Islam

SIS seeks to overturn fatwa, likely to raise apex court ruling at hearing. 
Warisan eyes 26 parliamentary seats in Peninsular

Warisan eyes 26 parliamentary seats in Peninsular

UPDATED 4.30PM | Its top recruit is former MCA president Ong Tee Keat.
LETTER | Dissecting Malaysian politics amidst the coming GE15

LETTER | Dissecting Malaysian politics amidst the coming GE15

Today’s political order is not designed to be united.
Azmin: Foreign investment highest during Muhyiddin era

Azmin: Foreign investment highest during Muhyiddin era

High-wage jobs for our children, said PN info chief.
As axe looms for Umno rebels, Annuar says there are 'other govt parties'

As axe looms for Umno rebels, Annuar says there are 'other govt parties'

Ketereh incumbent calls for calm as being a candidate is 'not everything'. 
Shareholders appeal to make Bank Rakyat independent of govt

Shareholders appeal to make Bank Rakyat independent of govt

Their judicial review leave application has been denied by the High Court.
Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid inquiry into 150 deaths

Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid inquiry into 150 deaths

Agency claims two firms produced drugs with substandard raw materials. 
PAS targets winning at least 40 parliamentary seats

PAS targets winning at least 40 parliamentary seats

Party won 18 parliamentary seats in 2018.
LGMS is Malaysia’s ‘Cybersecurity Company of the Year’ as it continues moving to greater heights

LGMS is Malaysia’s ‘Cybersecurity Company of the Year’ as it continues moving to greater heights

LGMS Berhad was recently recognised by Cybersecurity Malaysia as the country’s ‘Cybersecurity Company of the Year’, while LGMS Berhad Executive Chairman Fong Choong Fook commended as ‘Cybersecurity Professional of the Year’.
AG, IGP taken to court over decision not to prosecute Muslim preacher

AG, IGP taken to court over decision not to prosecute Muslim preacher

Five groups file judicial review after Syakir Nasoha's case is classified as NFA.

Faizal: DAP finance minister again if Harapan wins?

Faizal: DAP finance minister again if Harapan wins?

Bersatu deputy president responds to claim that bumi interests were sidelined.
COMMENT | Is there something rotten in the state of Perak?

COMMENT | Is there something rotten in the state of Perak?

Absence of broadsides suggests something going on between Zahid and Anwar.
COP27: Conversations to watch at the climate summit

COP27: Conversations to watch at the climate summit

A key issue: Compensation for losses from climate-related disasters.
Umno cedes Tangga Batu to MCA

Umno cedes Tangga Batu to MCA

Tangga Batu Umno division chief says its leadership has accepted the decision.
UN says no ships in grain corridor when Russia says it was attacked

UN says no ships in grain corridor when Russia says it was attacked

Ukraine accused of using drones to target vessels in Bay of Sevastopol.
Muda's minister hunt might earn greenhorn party some scalps

Muda's minister hunt might earn greenhorn party some scalps

Tanjong Karang incumbent Noh Omar experiencing decline in support.
In Australia, a hacking frenzy spurred by an undersized cybersecurity workforce

In Australia, a hacking frenzy spurred by an undersized cybersecurity workforce

Companies are scrambling to hire more cybersecurity employees. 
US and allies have limited options to 'deter' N Korea

US and allies have limited options to 'deter' N Korea

This is as options for preventing nuclear tests dwindle.
KTMB provides special train, additional ETS services for GE15

KTMB provides special train, additional ETS services for GE15

Ticket sales will open from tomorrow at 2pm.
COMMENT | DAP disappoints by retaining Guan Eng

COMMENT | DAP disappoints by retaining Guan Eng

‘If only Guan Eng had declined to contest...’

Zaid sues Bar president over abusing judicial process claim

Zaid sues Bar president over abusing judicial process claim

UPDATED 12.28PM | Accusation of abusing judicial process in Najib's SRC appeal.
Covid-19 (Oct 31): 2,913 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 31): 2,913 new cases, 9 deaths

There were 101 deaths reported last month.
YOURSAY | Muhyiddin the dark horse in GE15?

YOURSAY | Muhyiddin the dark horse in GE15?

‘As far as who is most popular, it will be decided on Nov 19.’
Nga clarifies statement, says no intention to offend Singaporeans

Nga clarifies statement, says no intention to offend Singaporeans

DAP leader claims it was taken out of context and used against him. 
Why parents should explore the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Why parents should explore the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

One of the most important roles a parent can play is to ensure their child has the skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. As parents, we look for a school where the curriculum encourages critical thinking by immersing students in a relevant environment.
The Private & International School Fair is back in Kuala Lumpur

The Private & International School Fair is back in Kuala Lumpur

The upcoming 17th Private & International School Fair in Kuala Lumpur will be held on 5 and 6 November 2022 at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
M'sian in Singapore death row acquitted after providing new evidence

M'sian in Singapore death row acquitted after providing new evidence

Punithan was sentenced in May 2020 for trafficking in diamorphine.
Immigration checks on all travellers between Labuan and Sabah

Immigration checks on all travellers between Labuan and Sabah

The checks, starting today, are to improve security and border control.
Shafie: M'sia won't perish without Dr M, Anwar and Muhyiddin

Shafie: M'sia won't perish without Dr M, Anwar and Muhyiddin

Warisan chief tells voters to shun leaders lusting for the PM post.
1.5m-high water hits Baling, villagers rue constant floods

1.5m-high water hits Baling, villagers rue constant floods

Since the fatal July floods, villagers have been continuously inundated.