Archive - 4 November 2022

Penang planning more reclamation activities to increase land reserves

Penang planning more reclamation activities to increase land reserves

This is to ensure next generation has housing, Jagdeep says. 
Wan Junaidi backs Nancy's candidacy in Santubong

Wan Junaidi backs Nancy's candidacy in Santubong

I respect PBB’s decision because I’m a party man, he says. 
PN's Ketereh candidate gets his authorisation letter to contest at long last

PN's Ketereh candidate gets his authorisation letter to contest at long last

This comes just hours before tomorrow's nomination day.
Noh remains loyal to Umno despite being dropped

Noh remains loyal to Umno despite being dropped

I will campaign to ensure BN’s victory in Selangor, he says. 

AELB is now known as Atom Malaysia

AELB is now known as Atom Malaysia

Public Service Department approved the name change, Aminuddin says. 
GE15 may be my last hurrah - Ku Li

GE15 may be my last hurrah - Ku Li

Put people’s interest above everything else, he says. 

GTA names candidates for two parliamentary, six state seats in Perlis

GTA names candidates for two parliamentary, six state seats in Perlis

GTA is focused on capturing Putrajaya not states, Tajul says. 
Amirudin: ‘Interesting’ to go against Azmin-Azwan brothers in Gombak

Amirudin: ‘Interesting’ to go against Azmin-Azwan brothers in Gombak

Anyone eligible can contest in a democracy, he says. 
DAP won't control Harapan, Anwar says

DAP won't control Harapan, Anwar says

Harapan chairperson assures that DAP is a faithful ally, respects Constitution.  
Azwan joins GE15 race to 'bury' brother Azmin in Gombak

Azwan joins GE15 race to 'bury' brother Azmin in Gombak

Controversial celebrity says it's all about 'dignity'. 
Twitter temporarily closes offices as layoffs begin

Twitter temporarily closes offices as layoffs begin

This comes after Elon Musk decides on cost-cutting measures. 

Anwar: No decision on Perak MB candidate, let’s win first

Anwar: No decision on Perak MB candidate, let’s win first

UPDATED 9.13PM | It will be decided by Harapan leadership later, he says. 

‘Ask Noraini’, Halimah says over BN's low number of women candidates

‘Ask Noraini’, Halimah says over BN's low number of women candidates

National unity minister insists only BN Wanita chief can provide answers. 
Teenage innovators from Penang on a mission to destigmatise mental health

Teenage innovators from Penang on a mission to destigmatise mental health

Top In Tech Innovation Awards inspires young innovators to pursue their skills in solving problems in society
Wan Fayhsal apologises after old tweets lambasting PAS surfaces

Wan Fayhsal apologises after old tweets lambasting PAS surfaces

Set to contest under PAS banner in Machang, he deletes Twitter account.
Survey: BN trails Harapan in voter preference for GE15

Survey: BN trails Harapan in voter preference for GE15

However, fence sitters form the biggest chunk in Merdeka Center survey.
Jamal: Teresa is desperate to prevent me from contesting

Jamal: Teresa is desperate to prevent me from contesting

No one is insolvent until court issues bankruptcy notice, he says. 
LETTER | A battle of principles - A war for the future

LETTER | A battle of principles - A war for the future

Come election day, we must be pragmatic about voting.
I have big heart, will accept party's decision - Halimah

I have big heart, will accept party's decision - Halimah

UPDATED 6.25PM | She has been replaced with Khaled to contest in Kota Tinggi.
LETTER | Honouring Bangi's Ong Kian Ming

LETTER | Honouring Bangi's Ong Kian Ming

The incumbent MP has set a high standard of service for successor.
Assets declaration usually done after cabinet appointment - Khairy

Assets declaration usually done after cabinet appointment - Khairy

'I declared mine when I was science, technology and innovation minister.'
DAP fields highest number of women candidates - wing’s chief

DAP fields highest number of women candidates - wing’s chief

Chong Eng says 14 out of its 55 candidates are women.
Wrong of two Umno leaders to contest on another party's ticket - Mahdzir

Wrong of two Umno leaders to contest on another party's ticket - Mahdzir

He refuses to comment on whether Umno would punish the duo. 
PBM fields son of convicted Tronoh rep in his seat

PBM fields son of convicted Tronoh rep in his seat

Brian Yong describes his father Paul as his political mentor. 
PN's Ketereh candidate has not got his authorisation letter to contest

PN's Ketereh candidate has not got his authorisation letter to contest

Khlir Mohd Nor: Attempts to get my 'watikah' have been unsuccessful.
Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine but Kyiv fears trap

Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine but Kyiv fears trap

Some believe Moscow is spreading disinformation to lure forces into a trap.
Pfizer, BioNTech start Covid-flu combination vaccine study

Pfizer, BioNTech start Covid-flu combination vaccine study

It aims to evaluate the combination shot's safety, tolerability and immunogenicity.
Batu MCA closes operations centre in anger, disappointment

Batu MCA closes operations centre in anger, disappointment

This comes after MIC was given Batu seat instead of MCA. 

Bugaya by-election: Voters want better facilities, economy and education

Bugaya by-election: Voters want better facilities, economy and education

We do not want to lag behind other areas of Sabah, they declare.
Govt's rating stands at only 31pct - Merdeka Center survey

Govt's rating stands at only 31pct - Merdeka Center survey

About 72pct of respondents feel country heading in 'wrong direction'.
Set aside differences to ensure victory for BN candidates - Ismail Sabri

Set aside differences to ensure victory for BN candidates - Ismail Sabri

He also calls on members, supporters to maintain discipline during nomination tomorrow.
Amanah announces candidates for Perlis state seats

Amanah announces candidates for Perlis state seats

They include 3 new faces and 2 incumbents.
Covid-19: 6-day cases surge to over 20k, 60pct increase

Covid-19: 6-day cases surge to over 20k, 60pct increase

This is after new daily cases surpassed the 4k mark again.
MIC veep: Nothing wrong with Zahid as PM if he's cleared of charges

MIC veep: Nothing wrong with Zahid as PM if he's cleared of charges

BN’s main focus is on GE15, not the PM, adds Kohilan.
CGS-CIMB Securities welcomes Chinese fund houses with AUM of approximately RMB 8.1 trillion

CGS-CIMB Securities welcomes Chinese fund houses with AUM of approximately RMB 8.1 trillion

CGS-CIMB Securities International Pte. Ltd. (“CGS-CIMB”) and its group recently hosted a five-day business visit for five Chinese fund houses with Asset Under Management (“AUM”) of approximately RMB 8.1 trillion in its Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand offices. The exercise took place from 31 October 2022 till 4 November 2022.
Pandan voter fails in bid to get EC halt GE15

Pandan voter fails in bid to get EC halt GE15

The applicant fails to establish requirements to grant an injunction.
Thanks but I'll stick to Umno, replies Annuar to contest offers

Thanks but I'll stick to Umno, replies Annuar to contest offers

Incumbent Ketereh MP not being fielded for GE15.
Family to take legal action over schoolgirl's punishment

Family to take legal action over schoolgirl's punishment

UPDATED 4.24PM | Father alleges cover-up, non-action by Education Department.
PN announces 2 more Perlis state seat candidates

PN announces 2 more Perlis state seat candidates

This completes its candidate list for state seats after 13 were revealed yesterday. 
Lipis MCA chief is BN's candidate for Pahang's Cheka state seat

Lipis MCA chief is BN's candidate for Pahang's Cheka state seat

Ho Fong Mee has been in politics since he was 21.
KJ urges sidelined colleagues to remain loyal to BN

KJ urges sidelined colleagues to remain loyal to BN

'We have all faced ups and downs in politics.'
Orang Asli group sends team to support Batu hopeful Siti Kasim

Orang Asli group sends team to support Batu hopeful Siti Kasim

JKOAK will also help campaign for BN's Ramli Nor and PKR's Bob Manolan. 
Stop making internal party discussions public, Saifuddin tells Rafizi

Stop making internal party discussions public, Saifuddin tells Rafizi

This is after Rafizi revealed internal friction concerning GE15 candidates selection.
In Penang, 'associates' lend coalitions a hand

In Penang, 'associates' lend coalitions a hand

A significant number of members from two major coalitions are fielded.
Sivarasa confirms health was an issue, accepts Anwar's decision

Sivarasa confirms health was an issue, accepts Anwar's decision

The thyroid cancer survivor says his vocal cords are impaired.
Zahid explains why it is 'raining men' in BN

Zahid explains why it is 'raining men' in BN

Umno president says there are also 'tactical considerations' to be made.
Kit Siang asks Dr M, Ku Li not to contest in GE15

Kit Siang asks Dr M, Ku Li not to contest in GE15

DAP veteran wants them to give way to younger leaders. 
Bersatu man questions if Rafizi built wealth using public donations

Bersatu man questions if Rafizi built wealth using public donations

UPDATED 5.27PM | This comes after Rafizi declared his assets.
Political stability and the nation’s economic growth

Political stability and the nation’s economic growth

Learn more about the correlation between government effectiveness and the nation’s economic growth
Party campaigners urged to keep voters safe amid rising Covid-19 cases

Party campaigners urged to keep voters safe amid rising Covid-19 cases

Infectious diseases expert wants parties to promote mask-wearing during ceramah.
Ex-PKR man Ezam to contest Petaling Jaya under PRM

Ex-PKR man Ezam to contest Petaling Jaya under PRM

The party will also take on Khairy Jamaluddin in Sungai Buloh.
Political stability helps strengthen flood management, both in the short and long term

Political stability helps strengthen flood management, both in the short and long term

Budget 2023 provides an allocation of over RM1 billion for flood disaster relief operations.
Multi-coalition govt may return post-GE15, say analysts

Multi-coalition govt may return post-GE15, say analysts

They say no single coalition seems able to win GE15.
A stable government is needed to face the economic crisis in 2023-2024

A stable government is needed to face the economic crisis in 2023-2024

Efficient economic governance is required to steer Malaysia's economic recovery in 2023 and 2024
GTA to contest five parliamentary seats in Penang

GTA to contest five parliamentary seats in Penang

All the candidates are new faces.
PBM to go solo, will support new govt after election - Zuraida

PBM to go solo, will support new govt after election - Zuraida

Incumbent Ampang MP is confident she will retain her seat.
COMMENT | The hallmark of democracy

COMMENT | The hallmark of democracy

People have to pull their weight, not just blame the government.
Hadi claims more BN leaders to join PN

Hadi claims more BN leaders to join PN

'Applications still in process, announcement to be made tomorrow.'
How a night of Halloween revelry turned to disaster in South Korea

How a night of Halloween revelry turned to disaster in South Korea

A picture is emerging of how a celebration spiralled into disaster.
Teresa: Jamal owes me money, candidacy qualification doubtful

Teresa: Jamal owes me money, candidacy qualification doubtful

'Bankruptcy proceeding against him is still ongoing.'
Anwar: Sivarasa dropped as Sungai Buloh candidate over 'health issues'

Anwar: Sivarasa dropped as Sungai Buloh candidate over 'health issues'

Utusan quotes Anwar: 'Sivarasa's sickly appearance could impact Harapan'.
Ronald Kiandee didn't make the cut

Ronald Kiandee didn't make the cut

All 5 Sabah MPs who defected from Umno to Bersatu not named.
To the sea: The final journey of a victim of Thailand's nursery massacre

To the sea: The final journey of a victim of Thailand's nursery massacre

On Oct 6, 'Model' and many of her classmates were murdered at their nursery.
In meat-loving South Africa, climate concerns whet appetite for veggie burgers

In meat-loving South Africa, climate concerns whet appetite for veggie burgers

'Shifting to plant-based foods is a vital fight against climate change.'
YOURSAY | Khairy’s daunting task in Sungai Buloh

YOURSAY | Khairy’s daunting task in Sungai Buloh

‘Umno is a party for rural areas and not an urban one.’
Digital marketing course Malaysia

Digital marketing course Malaysia

Brands and companies used to focus on traditional forms of marketing. This included publishing advertisements in newspapers and magazines, plastering advertisements on billboards with heavy traffic, sending brochures through direct mail, and finding airtime to broadcast a commercial on TV or radio.
Thousands in Australian inland towns flee homes amid major flood warnings

Thousands in Australian inland towns flee homes amid major flood warnings

More than 100 flood warnings were issued in New South Wales.
Covid-19 (Nov 3): 4,711 new cases - highest in 3 months

Covid-19 (Nov 3): 4,711 new cases - highest in 3 months

Hospitalised Covid-19 patients on a sharp rise over the past two weeks.
COMMENT | Chance of a last-minute switchback for PKR in Sungai Buloh?

COMMENT | Chance of a last-minute switchback for PKR in Sungai Buloh?

Will PKR revert to Sivarasa rather than Ramanan for the seat?
PN urged to reconsider Segamat candidate

PN urged to reconsider Segamat candidate

'Poobalan is not quite popular there,' says wing's divisional chief Sivarajah.
Warisan to contest eight state and four parliamentary seats in Perak

Warisan to contest eight state and four parliamentary seats in Perak

Candidates were chosen based on analysed data, Sunther says. 
Why is North Korea testing so many missiles?

Why is North Korea testing so many missiles?

Pyongyang is furious over South Korea-US joint military drills. 
NGOs offer free bus ride for GE15 voters from Puchong to 5 states

NGOs offer free bus ride for GE15 voters from Puchong to 5 states

Those interested must register by Nov 16. 

World falling short on funding for climate adaptation - UN report

World falling short on funding for climate adaptation - UN report

Over RM1 trillion annually is needed to help poorer nations, it says. 
Penang cops investigating student's punishment claims at school

Penang cops investigating student's punishment claims at school

The teacher also lodged a report denying it, police say. 
Zahid lands in MACC’s crosshairs

Zahid lands in MACC’s crosshairs

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