Archive - 7 November 2022

BN manifesto: Employees to get birthday leave as token of appreciation

BN manifesto: Employees to get birthday leave as token of appreciation

UPDATED 10.56PM | Employers will also be mandated to pay an allowance to all interns.
Absolute poverty to be eradicated, BN vows in manifesto

Absolute poverty to be eradicated, BN vows in manifesto

UPDATED 10.35PM | The coalition will introduce an assistive basic income scheme.
BN ready to amend constitution on overseas-born children

BN ready to amend constitution on overseas-born children

UPDATED 10.31PM | 'Patriotism and the love of the country come from harmony and inclusion.'
'Make allegation clear and I'll sue,' Khairy tells Ramanan

'Make allegation clear and I'll sue,' Khairy tells Ramanan

The Harapan candidate has challenged him to explain 'the ECM Libra issue'.
Zahid: Free higher education for all B40 students if BN forms govt

Zahid: Free higher education for all B40 students if BN forms govt

UPDATED 9.54PM | 'BN will also give free laptops to all B40 students.'
Harapan reps slam Ismail Sabri’s flood ‘afterthought’

Harapan reps slam Ismail Sabri’s flood ‘afterthought’

He says EC may call off GE if there's massive flooding.
BN's architect candidate vows to elevate Johor Bahru

BN's architect candidate vows to elevate Johor Bahru

Johan wishes to see JB reach its full development potential.
Covid-19: New cases surge 57.3pct in a week - Health DG

Covid-19: New cases surge 57.3pct in a week - Health DG

The number of deaths in ME 44 increased by 45pct.
With good response, NGOs add more free buses for GE15 voters

With good response, NGOs add more free buses for GE15 voters

High demand for Ipoh–Taiping, Kota Bharu, Penang route.
PSM candidate declares RM992.50 assets, tells others to do so

PSM candidate declares RM992.50 assets, tells others to do so

Create clean candidates and representatives, says Bawani.
LETTER | A message for all new voters in this 15th general election

LETTER | A message for all new voters in this 15th general election

'As a voter, please be mindful of the country's future and well-being.'
Reach consensus - Hisham on Anwar, Rafizi's seat contradiction

Reach consensus - Hisham on Anwar, Rafizi's seat contradiction

He sidesteps poser on Rafizi’s claim that Harapan can win 13-15 seats in Johor.
LETTER | Kick out the recycled, stubborn faces in GE15

LETTER | Kick out the recycled, stubborn faces in GE15

Many ordinary people are extremely tired of the government.
8 youths debate issues on amending political financing law in Malaysia

8 youths debate issues on amending political financing law in Malaysia

Vote for your favourite debater and if you agree / disagree to the debaters’ statements 

Pressed on Invoke shareholdings, Rafizi tells BN, PN to declare assets

Pressed on Invoke shareholdings, Rafizi tells BN, PN to declare assets

'Rashid won with PKR in GE14, partly thanks to Invoke.'
Explainer-COP27: What is 'Loss and Damage' compensation, and who should pay?

Explainer-COP27: What is 'Loss and Damage' compensation, and who should pay?

Some 200 countries likely to lock horns on climate-fuelled disasters.
Sultanah appeals in defamation suit against S’wak Report founder

Sultanah appeals in defamation suit against S’wak Report founder

Civil action is over 'Inside Story of 1MDB' book.
British minister to meet Taiwan president, drawing China's anger

British minister to meet Taiwan president, drawing China's anger

Trade Minister Greg Hands will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen.
Police arrest two in Kedah, Penang over election offences

Police arrest two in Kedah, Penang over election offences

Investigations on promoting hostility, committing mischief by fire or explosion.
207 flood victims housed at four relief centres in Kelantan

207 flood victims housed at four relief centres in Kelantan

The victims are from 45 families.
PKR senior leader tells Tian Chua to withdraw from Batu race immediately

PKR senior leader tells Tian Chua to withdraw from Batu race immediately

Lee Boon Chye: Political struggles should never be about personal interest.
Malacca to allocate RM1.3m to non-Muslim houses of worship

Malacca to allocate RM1.3m to non-Muslim houses of worship

The aid is for maintenance, repair and emergency works, says CM.
An albatross named Zahid weighing down BN, Harapan

An albatross named Zahid weighing down BN, Harapan

Speculation about Anwar and Zahid working together is not new.
Choose capable and honest reps, NGOs say

Choose capable and honest reps, NGOs say

Elections are a platform to get rid of corrupt leaders, they say. 
PKR candidates declare assets, but Anwar's still missing

PKR candidates declare assets, but Anwar's still missing

Wan Azizah, sec-gen Saifuddin’s declarations 'to be updated'.

Rafizi: Caretaker govt trying to bulldoze billions in tenders for cronies

Rafizi: Caretaker govt trying to bulldoze billions in tenders for cronies

He claims one project in Malacca worth RM578.6 million is already awarded. 
Cuepacs proposes a special public holiday on Nov 18

Cuepacs proposes a special public holiday on Nov 18

This will allow Malaysians to travel back to vote. 

Hearing of govt suit against NFC resumes tomorrow

Hearing of govt suit against NFC resumes tomorrow

Suit is to recover RM253.6m from the company.
COMMENT | Ignoring half the sky: Women displacement and GE15

COMMENT | Ignoring half the sky: Women displacement and GE15

Tremendous disservice to M'sia, not only to its women but everyone.  
1MDB trial: Jho wanted Arab letters to be secret - witness

1MDB trial: Jho wanted Arab letters to be secret - witness

Letters were to confirm Najib's funds from alleged Arab donations.
Zahid: Dr M using 'Anwar pact' to deflect from looming wipeout

Zahid: Dr M using 'Anwar pact' to deflect from looming wipeout

'He is known as the father of diversion.'
Johari: BN must learn from past mistakes to wrest back KL

Johari: BN must learn from past mistakes to wrest back KL

Titiwangsa candidate says Harapan's Khalid not a threat.
Penang artist and community leader presents painting to University of Wollongong Australia

Penang artist and community leader presents painting to University of Wollongong Australia

An artist who is also a successful entrepreneur, Dato' Ch'ng Huck Theng, unveiled a painting he presented to his alma mater at the UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College's 2022 Convocation ceremony on Sunday 6th November.
Zahidi: Whose political career will end? Mine or Zahid's?

Zahidi: Whose political career will end? Mine or Zahid's?

If other parties win because of Zahid, Umno will be buried, he says.
Muhyiddin: Ismail Sabri refused to enable loan moratoriums

Muhyiddin: Ismail Sabri refused to enable loan moratoriums

PN also mulls another EPF withdrawal if elected.
Tian Chua apologises to Anwar for contesting in Batu

Tian Chua apologises to Anwar for contesting in Batu

'I've no intention to provoke him... his expression of disappointment is real.'
Special perils coverage for ease of mind

Special perils coverage for ease of mind

It is beneficial to protect yourself against any special perils, which are usually caused by natural disasters. As one of the leading general insurance companies in Malaysia, Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad upped the ante on its special perils coverage for its SOMPO Home Content and SOMPO Motor.

Make Shamsul 'giant killer 2.0' - Nurul Izzah woos Bagan Datuk crowd

Make Shamsul 'giant killer 2.0' - Nurul Izzah woos Bagan Datuk crowd

'Hopefully, on Nov 19 we will have a new parliamentarian in Bagan Datuk.'
1MDB trial: Jho referred to Najib as Optimus Prime, says ex-banker

1MDB trial: Jho referred to Najib as Optimus Prime, says ex-banker

UPDATED 12.45PM | 'OP' used in 2014 Blackberry message.
‘Islam prohibits slander’  - Asmuni slams Razman over remarks

‘Islam prohibits slander’ - Asmuni slams Razman over remarks

He says the Perak PAS chief should instead focus on people’s woes.
Pursuing growth, BeliGas is now Edar.com as it aims to be Malaysia’s D2C Grocery chain

Pursuing growth, BeliGas is now Edar.com as it aims to be Malaysia’s D2C Grocery chain

EDAR.Com shares its progress after winning the ‘Most Innovative Growth Company’
PLAY LINE FRIENDS now in Kuala Lumpur

PLAY LINE FRIENDS now in Kuala Lumpur

PLAY LINE FRIENDS has opened at Metrojaya at Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur bringing along LINE FRIENDS and BT21. 
LETTER | Moving around Johor Bahru is hellish, unlike Perlis

LETTER | Moving around Johor Bahru is hellish, unlike Perlis

The nation’s fourth-largest city has very poor transport facilities.
Zaidi, Nurul Izzah with different missions to win Permatang Pauh

Zaidi, Nurul Izzah with different missions to win Permatang Pauh

Four candidates are vying for the seat. 
Covid-19 (Nov 6): 3,913 new cases, 5 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 6): 3,913 new cases, 5 deaths

The total cumulative cases now stand at 4,927,451.
COMMENT | In the fray for glory, fame and materialistic gains

COMMENT | In the fray for glory, fame and materialistic gains

Once in five years, it’s a sacrifice worth making.
In southern Johor, BN's fortunes at state polls may evaporate

In southern Johor, BN's fortunes at state polls may evaporate

Johor Harapan confident of big wins with higher turnout in GE15.
Day 3 | Umno sacks 4 for running in GE against party’s candidates

Day 3 | Umno sacks 4 for running in GE against party’s candidates

They are Zahidi, Shahidan, Ismail Abd Muttalib and Azhar Ahmad.
YOURSAY | Expect more racist slurs in GE15 campaign

YOURSAY | Expect more racist slurs in GE15 campaign

'Name-calling shows how uneducated and shallow these people are.'
COMMENT | Khairy Jamaluddin should get your vote

COMMENT | Khairy Jamaluddin should get your vote

Harapan has made it extremely easy for voters to choose KJ.
GPS launches manifesto -  stability, progress and prosperity

GPS launches manifesto - stability, progress and prosperity

The document will be based on five main pillars, says Sarawak premier.
First floods of GE15

First floods of GE15

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