Archive - 2 November 2022

PN drops Che Abdullah, Nik Abduh as candidates

PN drops Che Abdullah, Nik Abduh as candidates

Mumtaz and Syahrir are the candidates for Tumpat and Bachok respectively.
'Zahid for PM' document circulates on social media, BN claims it's fake

'Zahid for PM' document circulates on social media, BN claims it's fake

It’s a malicious attempt to discredit BN nearing polls, Shamsul says. 
Syed Saddiq to defend Muar seat

Syed Saddiq to defend Muar seat

UPDATED 11.07PM | He'll go up against Muar Umno Youth chief and Johor PAS state commissioner.
DAP gets to contest Pontian seat - Loke

DAP gets to contest Pontian seat - Loke

New face Syazwan will be the candidate for the seat.
PSM to contest in only BN strongholds, not targeting Harapan seats

PSM to contest in only BN strongholds, not targeting Harapan seats

UPDATED 11.16PM | We will not join any other coalitions, Arutchelvan says. 
Tok Pa sits out GE15 over doctor’s advice

Tok Pa sits out GE15 over doctor’s advice

My health condition does not permit it, he says. 
Reezal Merican to be retained in cabinet if he wins Kepala Batas seat - Ismail Sabri

Reezal Merican to be retained in cabinet if he wins Kepala Batas seat - Ismail Sabri

Reezal Merican is a hardworking minister, he says. 
‘Uncle Kentang’ counting on Puchong folk to root for him as next MP

‘Uncle Kentang’ counting on Puchong folk to root for him as next MP

Kuan Chee Heng says he will contest as independent again.
Govt never discriminates opposition-led states, constituencies

Govt never discriminates opposition-led states, constituencies

Vote for us as we are sincere, Ismail Sabri says. 
Parti Cinta Malaysia names new candidate for Bukit Bendera

Parti Cinta Malaysia names new candidate for Bukit Bendera

Razalif is replaced by the PCM Youth chief. 
Prices of petrol, diesel remain unchanged

Prices of petrol, diesel remain unchanged

This will be for the period of Nov 3 to Nov 9.
Russia says it resumes participation in Ukraine grain deal

Russia says it resumes participation in Ukraine grain deal

The deal runs out on Nov 19.
'I can be PM candidate for GTA too', says Ibrahim Ali

'I can be PM candidate for GTA too', says Ibrahim Ali

GTA is not about making Mahathir PM again, he reiterates. 
For what he's worth - Rafizi declares assets ahead of Pandan contest

For what he's worth - Rafizi declares assets ahead of Pandan contest

As of Oct 31, his net assets were valued at RM18,851,350. 
Perak BN announces last 4 state candidates, Makkal Sakti gets Jelapang

Perak BN announces last 4 state candidates, Makkal Sakti gets Jelapang

UPDATED 7.50PM | Hamidah Muhamad from Makkal Sakti will contest in Jelapang.
Quarries in Bukit Lagong forest 'will harm FRIM's Unesco application'

Quarries in Bukit Lagong forest 'will harm FRIM's Unesco application'

So warns a former director-general of the Forest Research Institute.
GPS to decide on collaboration with others after GE15 - Fadillah

GPS to decide on collaboration with others after GE15 - Fadillah

Coalition seeks to win polls first. 
I won't ride on my dad's popularity, BN candidate Ridhwan says

I won't ride on my dad's popularity, BN candidate Ridhwan says

He is the eldest son of Malacca Governor Ali Rustam. 
'We have no seats for you,' Dr M tells Shahidan, Annuar and Tajuddin

'We have no seats for you,' Dr M tells Shahidan, Annuar and Tajuddin

UPDATED 7.22PM | This comes after the three were dropped by Umno from contesting.
Not bitter over state seat - Najib’s son glad for experience

Not bitter over state seat - Najib’s son glad for experience

Gaining knowledge important before moving higher, says Nizar.
Tian Chua: Anwar's aura may help in Tambun but constant moving is not good

Tian Chua: Anwar's aura may help in Tambun but constant moving is not good

Hard to build rapport with constituents if we keep moving, he says. 
Sweet promises, scant development: Manjoi folk bemoan neglect

Sweet promises, scant development: Manjoi folk bemoan neglect

Residents tell of a burst drain, abandoned pond, rundown stadium.
Gerakan to focus on Penang state seats as strategy to return as govt

Gerakan to focus on Penang state seats as strategy to return as govt

I’m not contesting for an MP seat, its president says. 
MCA reaches agreement on seat exchange, to contest in Batu

MCA reaches agreement on seat exchange, to contest in Batu

Padang Serai is handed over to MIC.
Most Sabah Umno defectors not being fielded again

Most Sabah Umno defectors not being fielded again

The only defector to make the cut is Jonathan Yasin for Ranau. 
No Malaysians killed in Itaewon tragedy - Wisma Putra

No Malaysians killed in Itaewon tragedy - Wisma Putra

One local female was injured but in stable condition, ministry says. 
Battle of Tambun: Umno aims to be 'giant killers'

Battle of Tambun: Umno aims to be 'giant killers'

Tambun Umno division chief declares Anwar and Faizal would be defeated.
Batu seat: 6 and counting, Tian Chua gets poetic

Batu seat: 6 and counting, Tian Chua gets poetic

Harapan expected to face BN, PN, Warisan, and two independents.
Anti-discrimination pledges a major theme in Harapan manifesto

Anti-discrimination pledges a major theme in Harapan manifesto

Affordable homes, wage gap, citizenship, and disability issues in manifesto.
BN's Pekan candidate counts on experience working with Najib to face GE15

BN's Pekan candidate counts on experience working with Najib to face GE15

Sheikh Mohd Puzi Sheikh Ali, ex-aide to Najib, is confident of winning the seat. 
Harapan promises 40pct revenue entitlement for Sabah

Harapan promises 40pct revenue entitlement for Sabah

From the state's revenue - if Harapan takes over the federal govt.
Shahidan to run with 'PAS, Bersatu support', Annuar teases Muafakat platform

Shahidan to run with 'PAS, Bersatu support', Annuar teases Muafakat platform

'I will be a candidate against Zahid,' says incumbent Arau MP. 
Azlan Man: Umno grassroots members in Arau, Padang Besar will stay loyal

Azlan Man: Umno grassroots members in Arau, Padang Besar will stay loyal

He says this after Zahid dropped ‘heavyweights’ Shahidan and Zahidi. 
PBM kiss and make up, Sng to sign off on candidates

PBM kiss and make up, Sng to sign off on candidates

'Other matters, party administration, discuss after GE15.'
Give us clear majority for GE15, Anwar appeals to fence-sitters

Give us clear majority for GE15, Anwar appeals to fence-sitters

Choosing BN would only perpetuate graft and abuse of power, he says. 
Johor PAS accepts PN's 'give and take' of four seats

Johor PAS accepts PN's 'give and take' of four seats

We can’t please everyone, Abdullah says. 

Zahid’s corruption trial postponed next year

Zahid’s corruption trial postponed next year

Judge fixes 21 days between January and May. 

MIC, MCA chiefs contradict over which party will contest Batu

MIC, MCA chiefs contradict over which party will contest Batu

UPDATED 3.30PM | Wee must raise changes with BN chair Zahid, says Vigneswaran.
16 Umno reps will defend seats in Perak

16 Umno reps will defend seats in Perak

Ex-MB Zambry will only contest in the Lumut parliamentary seat.
'Like rubbish in Zahid's eyes', rues dejected Langkawi Umno

'Like rubbish in Zahid's eyes', rues dejected Langkawi Umno

Division submits five names but Zahid picks an outsider to battle Mahathir.
MIC decides to contest in GE15

MIC decides to contest in GE15

UPDATED 3.50PM | BN was fair to MIC in terms of seat allocation, Vigneswaran says. 
Harapan list finalised, Anwar says after BN reveals candidates

Harapan list finalised, Anwar says after BN reveals candidates

UPDATED 4.31PM | DAP sec-gen Loke concurs his party's list also finalised.
C4 urges politicians facing corruption cases not to run for GE15

C4 urges politicians facing corruption cases not to run for GE15

It is concerned with recent candidate announcements by BN, Harapan and PN.
Jamal, KJ and Zafrul to make Selangor debut

Jamal, KJ and Zafrul to make Selangor debut

BN's attempt to make inroads in Harapan-led state.
Quit being angry, Zahid tells BN leaders axed from GE15 line-up

Quit being angry, Zahid tells BN leaders axed from GE15 line-up

It's time 'old faces' make way for new ones, says BN chairperson.
Harapan manifesto: Pledge to lower Plus highway toll charges

Harapan manifesto: Pledge to lower Plus highway toll charges

UPDATED 4.13PM | Final goal is to eliminate tolls.
Emergency meet of MIC heads on 'family thing', skip Pahang do

Emergency meet of MIC heads on 'family thing', skip Pahang do

UPDATED 1.27PM | MIC absent from BN candidates event yesterday.
Najib's son to contest state seat under Pekan

Najib's son to contest state seat under Pekan

UPDATED 12.23PM | BN fields Nizar in Peramu Jaya. 
Hadi's 'ugly behaviour' slammed, welcomed to debate DAP

Hadi's 'ugly behaviour' slammed, welcomed to debate DAP

Lip Eng fires at PAS chief's accusation of DAP communist links.
PKR to revise Sungai Buloh candidate after BN named KJ

PKR to revise Sungai Buloh candidate after BN named KJ

PKR president will decide if it will continue to field ex-MIC member Ramanan. 
Preacher Kazim pulls out from Larut contest

Preacher Kazim pulls out from Larut contest

UPDATED 2.50PM | BN replaces the preacher with Shafiq Fhadly Mahmud as its candidate. 
Where is BN's 30pct women promise, asks dropped incumbent

Where is BN's 30pct women promise, asks dropped incumbent

Out of 160 candidates announced last night, only 18 women.
Bersatu to debut in Sarawak

Bersatu to debut in Sarawak

The party has been assigned three constituencies and PAS one.
BN candidates take oath to quit MP job if expelled from party

BN candidates take oath to quit MP job if expelled from party

They swear to abide by all the terms of their contract with the coalition.
COMMENT | Before the contest begins - some early thoughts

COMMENT | Before the contest begins - some early thoughts

GE15 will be like no other that we have seen. 
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Pasir Salak Umno leaders thank Zahid for destroying the division

Pasir Salak Umno leaders thank Zahid for destroying the division

UPDATED 2.16PM | They reject Khairul Azwan as Pasir Salak candidate.
COMMENT | How Harapan can motivate disillusioned urban voters

COMMENT | How Harapan can motivate disillusioned urban voters

Urban voters are hard to please and quick to complain.
Ahead of COP27, researchers want climate compensation fund

Ahead of COP27, researchers want climate compensation fund

Vulnerable nations could be compensated by rich countries.
Recap: From Sheraton Move to dissolution in 22 episodes

Recap: From Sheraton Move to dissolution in 22 episodes

As we head to the polls, here are the key events to get you up to speed.

Covid-19 (Nov 1): 2,913 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 1): 2,913 new cases, 3 deaths

Active cases increases by a third in just two weeks.
YOURSAY | Can Mahathir deliver Malay votes?

YOURSAY | Can Mahathir deliver Malay votes?

‘We will never know the truth about his role…’.
Gombak Umno: Without Dr M lending a hand, Azmin faces uphill task

Gombak Umno: Without Dr M lending a hand, Azmin faces uphill task

Without Mahathir in Bersatu or Harapan, voters may return to BN.
Thai police arrest local woman with links to Wang Kelian human trafficking

Thai police arrest local woman with links to Wang Kelian human trafficking

She has been on the run for the past seven years. 
PN keeps candidacy for Arau open, Shahidan weighing options

PN keeps candidacy for Arau open, Shahidan weighing options

The outgoing federal territories minister vows to defend his seat.
Friends of BN to debut in GE15, MCA swoops up most Gerakan seats

Friends of BN to debut in GE15, MCA swoops up most Gerakan seats

Umno gets another five seats, MIC allocated four more.
Zahid's axe falls on rebels

Zahid's axe falls on rebels

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about