Archive - 3 November 2022

Shahidan to defend Arau under PN ticket

Shahidan to defend Arau under PN ticket

UPDATED 11.30PM | PN makes no mention of Zahidi in the announcement.  
Annuar: Continue serving Umno but reject those who are proud, arrogant

Annuar: Continue serving Umno but reject those who are proud, arrogant

He says this to Umno leaders who got dropped in GE15. 

PKR fields varsity student at a BN stronghold in Perlis

PKR fields varsity student at a BN stronghold in Perlis

Muhammad Syahmi Suhaimi is the youngest candidate so far at age 23.  
Former Pakistan PM Khan shot in foot in attack on party convoy – aide

Former Pakistan PM Khan shot in foot in attack on party convoy – aide

Reports say one was killed while several others were injured. 
Noh Omar loses Tanjung Karang; ex-PAS MP Khairuddin contests under BN

Noh Omar loses Tanjung Karang; ex-PAS MP Khairuddin contests under BN

UPDATED 9.19PM | BN has announced seven more candidates.
Muhyiddin presents PN's anti-corruption pledge ahead of polls

Muhyiddin presents PN's anti-corruption pledge ahead of polls

Ex-PM cites his 'long history' battling corruption to make his case.

Tian Chua keeps voters guessing on already cramped Batu race

Tian Chua keeps voters guessing on already cramped Batu race

It's also unclear if he will run as an independent.
‘No discussions on PN’s MB candidate for Perak yet’ - state secretary

‘No discussions on PN’s MB candidate for Perak yet’ - state secretary

PN leadership will decide on it, Zainol says. 
Sungai Buloh a safe seat for Khairy – Tok Mat

Sungai Buloh a safe seat for Khairy – Tok Mat

Khairy is a great leader with promising future, he says. 
Monsoon season arriving sooner than expected on Nov 7

Monsoon season arriving sooner than expected on Nov 7

It's expected to last until March next year.
Perlis PN to announce candidates tonight: Will Shahidan, Zahidi make the list?

Perlis PN to announce candidates tonight: Will Shahidan, Zahidi make the list?

Reports indicate the two BN 'heavyweights' may contest under the PN ticket.
Perak MB candidate: Let’s win first and talk later, Chang says

Perak MB candidate: Let’s win first and talk later, Chang says

UPDATED 7.19PM | Harapan has many qualified candidates, he says.  
'Water over dam, under bridge', Salahuddin says over Johor Amanah issues

'Water over dam, under bridge', Salahuddin says over Johor Amanah issues

Everyone must accept decision once it is made, he says. 

Group disappointed political parties not showing care for underpaid workers

Group disappointed political parties not showing care for underpaid workers

Jaringan Pekerja Kontrak Kerajaan said none responded to its memo.
What is China's zero-Covid policy and how does it work?

What is China's zero-Covid policy and how does it work?

After nearly three years, China is sticking with a strict containment policy.
'Considerable' monkeypox transmission happens before symptoms, study suggests

'Considerable' monkeypox transmission happens before symptoms, study suggests

Nearly 78,000 cases reported so far with 36 fatalities. 
'KJ should have improved Sg Buloh hospital during his time as minister'

'KJ should have improved Sg Buloh hospital during his time as minister'

Stop making 'sweet election promises', says his opponent R Ramanan.
TikTok seeks youth empowerment through its GE15 campaign

TikTok seeks youth empowerment through its GE15 campaign

The #BeliaSediaUndi campaign includes a bilingual election guide. 
Budget 2023 Is Important For Continuous Labour Market Recovery

Budget 2023 Is Important For Continuous Labour Market Recovery

The government had tabled the Budget 2023 with one of the aims to further improve the labour market conditions
BN candidate wants to bring pandas to Taiping Zoo

BN candidate wants to bring pandas to Taiping Zoo

Ex-diplomat sees a role for Taiping to mark China-Malaysia ties.
GTA contesting T'ganu not just to 'test market' - state Pejuang chief

GTA contesting T'ganu not just to 'test market' - state Pejuang chief

Wan Nazari says not impossible to win due to unstable political situation.
Umno 'letter of undertaking' triggers MACC probe, police report lodged

Umno 'letter of undertaking' triggers MACC probe, police report lodged

UPDATED 5.51PM | Umno leaders say the document is fake. 
Wanita Umno info chief: Did BN leaders forget 30pct women candidates vow?

Wanita Umno info chief: Did BN leaders forget 30pct women candidates vow?

Don’t make promises you can’t keep, Norshida says. 
LCS scandal: MACC to decide on calling Zahid after meeting Raja Petra

LCS scandal: MACC to decide on calling Zahid after meeting Raja Petra

The blogger alleges Zahid received RM66m kickbacks from the project's contractor.
Court rules developer misrepresented housing project in brochure

Court rules developer misrepresented housing project in brochure

OSK subsidiary is instructed to pay housebuyers RM50,000 each plus other damages.
Association wants EC to let people with disabilities vote earlier

Association wants EC to let people with disabilities vote earlier

Allow Orang Kurang Upaya cardholders to vote on Nov 15, it suggests.
Zahid: We're not like them, we don't win polls and drop charges

Zahid: We're not like them, we don't win polls and drop charges

Umno president denies election candidates had to sign letter of undertaking.
Stick with Umno come what may, Nazri advises axed incumbent MPs

Stick with Umno come what may, Nazri advises axed incumbent MPs

'The party is bigger than any individual,' says Umno veteran.
Bank Negara raises OPR by 25 basis points to 2.75pct

Bank Negara raises OPR by 25 basis points to 2.75pct

Ceiling and floor rates of the OPR corridor are 3.00pct and 2.50pct respectively.
Asset declarations meant to restore voters’ faith in elected reps - Rafizi

Asset declarations meant to restore voters’ faith in elected reps - Rafizi

UPDATED 3.56PM | Other parties should follow suit, says the PKR deputy president.
Outgoing PAS Tumpat MP confirmed as BN's candidate for the seat

Outgoing PAS Tumpat MP confirmed as BN's candidate for the seat

Che Abdullah is considered one who can win - Kelantan BN chief.
KJ likely to be sidelined post-GE if he wins Sungai Buloh, says Rafizi

KJ likely to be sidelined post-GE if he wins Sungai Buloh, says Rafizi

UPDATED 3.50PM | Zahid sees Khairy as a threat, claims the PKR deputy president.
Rafizi: I wanted Sivarasa for Sungai Buloh but was overruled by Anwar

Rafizi: I wanted Sivarasa for Sungai Buloh but was overruled by Anwar

UPDATED 3.28PM | PKR No 2 says he respects the president's discretion on candidate selection.
LETTER | Don't know who to vote for?

LETTER | Don't know who to vote for?

Maybe it's time to experiment with greenhorns rather than the same old.
Source: Noh Omar’s fate in the balance, final talks for candidacy underway

Source: Noh Omar’s fate in the balance, final talks for candidacy underway

Many Umno warlords have been dropped, amid a rift within the party.
Warisan president ropes in brother, retains all incumbents

Warisan president ropes in brother, retains all incumbents

Shafie and Yusof will contest in Semporna and Lahad Datu respectively.
GPS to field Willie Mongin as candidate

GPS to field Willie Mongin as candidate

UPDATING 4.39PM | Willie scored an upset win in 2018 before defecting to Bersatu.
Annuar tells party workers in Ketereh not to close operation rooms

Annuar tells party workers in Ketereh not to close operation rooms

'Don't be agitated... don't lose hope.' 
Shahidan a mentor to me, says new BN Arau candidate

Shahidan a mentor to me, says new BN Arau candidate

Rozabil never intends to 'usurp' the incumbent, simply following party orders.
Umno info chief offers 4 reasons why viral letter of undertaking is fake

Umno info chief offers 4 reasons why viral letter of undertaking is fake

Shahril points out wrong letterhead, odd spacing in viral document. 
Johor BN chief downplays sabotage concerns after big names dropped

Johor BN chief downplays sabotage concerns after big names dropped

Hasni says all parties have committed to launch their respective machinery.
Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) will benefit 12,400 new residents

Program Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) will benefit 12,400 new residents

The PPR public housing scheme is an initiative to help first-time home buyers own a home
Budget 2023: Government carrying out various measures to empower women

Budget 2023: Government carrying out various measures to empower women

Budget 2023 recognises important roles of women from all walks of life
Perak Muda chief moves to Malacca, will contest Masjid Tanah

Perak Muda chief moves to Malacca, will contest Masjid Tanah

This comes after Mutalib wrongly declared himself for Tapah last week. 
Two retired top judges called to bar before ex-subordinate

Two retired top judges called to bar before ex-subordinate

Presiding judge acknowledges ex-judges' wisdom, decades of experience.
Teacher allegedly punishes student over velcro shoes, cuts holy string

Teacher allegedly punishes student over velcro shoes, cuts holy string

Student claims teacher also asked her to remove pottu (black dot) from forehead. 
LETTER | What happened to greater women representation?

LETTER | What happened to greater women representation?

Some are just there to make the numbers and given 'sure lose' seats.
First heat, then floods wipe out farms in Pakistan's chilli capital

First heat, then floods wipe out farms in Pakistan's chilli capital

Floods that wrecked havoc across Pakistan in August and September.
Tuan Ibrahim: PAS not trying to end Nik Aziz's legacy, his son chose not to contest

Tuan Ibrahim: PAS not trying to end Nik Aziz's legacy, his son chose not to contest

Nik Abduh wants to give way to younger candidates.
North Korea fires possible ICBM; residents in Japan told to shelter

North Korea fires possible ICBM; residents in Japan told to shelter

The launches came a day after North Korea fired at least 23 missiles.
'Calon kayangan' label doesn't bother Zafrul

'Calon kayangan' label doesn't bother Zafrul

Umno grassroots in Kuala Selangor also seem to have accepted him.
COMMENT | Persecuted Indians and disingenuous political narratives

COMMENT | Persecuted Indians and disingenuous political narratives

We get the government we deserve. 
KJ anxious about contesting 'pitch-black' Sungai Buloh

KJ anxious about contesting 'pitch-black' Sungai Buloh

Outgoing health minister says PKR has been retaining its stronghold convincingly.
COMMENT | Not nomination day yet, but sparks already flying

COMMENT | Not nomination day yet, but sparks already flying

There are no permanent friends or enemies but permanent interests.
First-time women candidates are not just here to fill quotas

First-time women candidates are not just here to fill quotas

It’s about making politics a woman’s territory and refusing to be pigeonholed.
COMMENT | Will GE15 be free and fair given impending floods?

COMMENT | Will GE15 be free and fair given impending floods?

Some may not be able to vote at all due to floods.
Don’t experiment with your votes - Mohamad Hasan

Don’t experiment with your votes - Mohamad Hasan

'Choose BN for its proven track record of managing the country.'
YOURSAY | The rewards awaiting ‘Friends of BN’

YOURSAY | The rewards awaiting ‘Friends of BN’

‘It’s better to try and die, maybe GLC positions may come your way.’
PKR to name former state secretary as Perak MB candidate

PKR to name former state secretary as Perak MB candidate

PKR aims for Zainal Azman to be MB if it wins the state.
Covid-19 (Nov 2): 3,969 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 2): 3,969 new cases, 2 deaths

New daily cases highest since Aug 18.
COMMENT | PKR risks losing Sungai Buloh

COMMENT | PKR risks losing Sungai Buloh

Who is R Ramanan and why is he picked as a candidate?
Big brands set to miss plastic sustainability targets

Big brands set to miss plastic sustainability targets

Study: Some firms use more despite pledging to reduce virgin plastic.
Police confirm drug-laced vape liquids being sold openly

Police confirm drug-laced vape liquids being sold openly

Actions to combat such activities are being taken, says PDRM secretary.
'Some in Umno undermining BN' - Hadi's claim on BN-Harapan pact

'Some in Umno undermining BN' - Hadi's claim on BN-Harapan pact

PAS president the latest to declare that foes are becoming friends.
Military veterans’ party to sit out GE15

Military veterans’ party to sit out GE15

Following a case filed against Home Ministry over registration issues.