Archive - 11 November 2022

LRT: Rapid Rail to ensure ATC is stable, safe before resuming operation

LRT: Rapid Rail to ensure ATC is stable, safe before resuming operation

Tests are being conducted on its systems before reopening it. 
DID issues notice of preparedness for possible floods in six states

DID issues notice of preparedness for possible floods in six states

Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Pahang and Sarawak are at risk. 
Asean leaders call for timeline on Myanmar peace

Asean leaders call for timeline on Myanmar peace

Activists, however, say Asean is not doing enough. 

Health minister seeks ‘PAS vaccine’ to save political career

Health minister seeks ‘PAS vaccine’ to save political career

‘PAS BFF’ Khairy attempts to convince the Islamist party’s supporters to back him.
Claims against military personnel a lie, Anwar must apologise - Ismail Sabri

Claims against military personnel a lie, Anwar must apologise - Ismail Sabri

Such claims had tarnished armed forces’ image, he says. 
Noh Omar: Tanjung Karang was ‘stolen from me’

Noh Omar: Tanjung Karang was ‘stolen from me’

Young voters will choose candidates over party, he says. 
Students' safety takes centre stage as five GE15 candidates converge in Batu

Students' safety takes centre stage as five GE15 candidates converge in Batu

Students of two schools in Jalan Ipoh face danger daily over traffic issues. 
Rafizi urges Harapan colleagues to understand Malay sensitivities

Rafizi urges Harapan colleagues to understand Malay sensitivities

Let Harapan Malay leaders deal with such matters, he says. 
Hadi worried Malay DAP candidates are being used

Hadi worried Malay DAP candidates are being used

'Anwar is used by DAP like how Yusof Ishak was used by PAP.'
Student group’s mock polling board taken down by university

Student group’s mock polling board taken down by university

Anonymous source says the polling board had no prior approval.
Mat Hasan sees hope for BN in Chinese, Indians' body language

Mat Hasan sees hope for BN in Chinese, Indians' body language

They avoided the 'dacing' in 2018 but are now 'friendly', he says.
Malaysia partners with Australia in developing The Malaysian Greenhouse Gas Information Management System

Malaysia partners with Australia in developing The Malaysian Greenhouse Gas Information Management System

The project was initiated during the first Australia-Malaysia Annual Leaders’ Meeting on 27 January 2021.
LETTER | The govt's role in preventing upcoming floods

LETTER | The govt's role in preventing upcoming floods

There are several measures authorities can implement to lessen flooding.
PODCAST | GE15 - Of manifestos and multi-cornered fights

PODCAST | GE15 - Of manifestos and multi-cornered fights

InsideKini sits down with our election coordinator, Andrew Ong, to get recent updates on GE15.
Rafizi’s assets: Home Ministry will only investigate if the need arises

Rafizi’s assets: Home Ministry will only investigate if the need arises

The investigation now will be carried out by MACC, adds Hamzah.
Candidates in Teluk Intan reject personal attacks

Candidates in Teluk Intan reject personal attacks

It’s an outdated practice no longer accepted by voters, they say. 
Repeat Covid-19 is riskier than first infection, study finds

Repeat Covid-19 is riskier than first infection, study finds

There's a risk of death, hospitalisation and serious health issue.
Malacca to follow suit if federal govt pays civil servants' salary early

Malacca to follow suit if federal govt pays civil servants' salary early

The chief minister says state on same page with federal govt.
Exchange rate not a barometer of health for Malaysia’s economy - BNM chief

Exchange rate not a barometer of health for Malaysia’s economy - BNM chief

Simplistic to use exchange rate alone without looking at other indicators, governor  says. 

Students boo as UiTM halts Fahmi Reza's Kelas Demokrasi midway

Students boo as UiTM halts Fahmi Reza's Kelas Demokrasi midway

Nearly 100 students attend the political literacy class made popular on TikTok.
Lukewarm campaigning in T'ganu, Malacca

Lukewarm campaigning in T'ganu, Malacca

Parties say new candidates, social media may be factors.
Dec 9 decision on preliminary objection in Bung Moktar, wife’s review bid

Dec 9 decision on preliminary objection in Bung Moktar, wife’s review bid

The judge needs more time to deliberate on written and oral submissions.
Police clarify only one walkabout permit needed per candidate

Police clarify only one walkabout permit needed per candidate

Permit will last the entire campaign period.

I am still an underdog in Sungai Buloh - Khairy

I am still an underdog in Sungai Buloh - Khairy

He says he will try to meet as many voters as possible.
Anwar alleges some military personnel voted today, got RM300

Anwar alleges some military personnel voted today, got RM300

UPDATED 7.13PM | EC must intervene and resolve this, he urges. 
Parliament is not like school, Hadi rebuts critics on attendance record

Parliament is not like school, Hadi rebuts critics on attendance record

PAS president says officials don't just 'sit around', they have other duties.
Asyraf's qualification, Islamic credentials strike a chord in Gerik

Asyraf's qualification, Islamic credentials strike a chord in Gerik

His Harapan rival, however, is finding it difficult to win over Malay support.
Malaysia not expecting recession in 2023 - Bank Negara governor

Malaysia not expecting recession in 2023 - Bank Negara governor

Shamsiah says Malaysia has started to see signs of demand-driven inflation.
Rafizi: MACC probing my assets is like investigating popular nasi lemak seller

Rafizi: MACC probing my assets is like investigating popular nasi lemak seller

PKR leader says his shares in own company not in MACC's purview.
Rafizi: RM2b project approved for direct tender right before Parliament dissolved

Rafizi: RM2b project approved for direct tender right before Parliament dissolved

PKR leader alleges Umno crony firm will be awarded flood mitigation project.
Nazri expects bittersweet outcome for Perak BN

Nazri expects bittersweet outcome for Perak BN

Umno veteran believes BN can retain Perak but only win 8 parliamentary seats. 
Huawei’s Latest Watch GT 3 SE Now Up For Grabs With  RM200 Rebate!

Huawei’s Latest Watch GT 3 SE Now Up For Grabs With RM200 Rebate!

Health and sports enthusiasts can now get a hold of the highly-anticipated smartwatch from HUAWEI, the WATCH GT 3 SE

COMMENT | The politics of fear: Tawfik's close call

COMMENT | The politics of fear: Tawfik's close call

Be aware of BN's dirty tricks, take countermeasures and expose the cowards.
Q3 GDP hits 14.2pct partly lifted by low base effect

Q3 GDP hits 14.2pct partly lifted by low base effect

UPDATED 6PM | Full-year growth to exceed the 7pct projected earlier. 
Govt appoints independent firm to probe LRT, including sabotage angle

Govt appoints independent firm to probe LRT, including sabotage angle

UPDATED 3.10PM |Issue causing service suspension rectified, but further tests necessary, says minister.
Pro-Harapan e-hailing drivers offer free rides to affected LRT commuters

Pro-Harapan e-hailing drivers offer free rides to affected LRT commuters

It will run during peak hours from Universiti station towards Pasar Seni.  
Asset declaration can be 'stupid' - Hadi

Asset declaration can be 'stupid' - Hadi

UPDATED 2.12PM | PAS president believes candidates need to showcase qualities, not wealth.
Don't equate Kajang, PD by-polls to Sheraton Move, Saifuddin tells Azmin

Don't equate Kajang, PD by-polls to Sheraton Move, Saifuddin tells Azmin

'Voters could choose in by-elections, they could not in Sheraton Move.'
LRT disruption: DBKL provides more GoKL free bus routes

LRT disruption: DBKL provides more GoKL free bus routes

There will be buses every 10 minutes during peak hours.
Three parties' candidates declare assets so far, Harapan parties differ

Three parties' candidates declare assets so far, Harapan parties differ

UPDATED 1.07PM | Amanah lets candidates decide, DAP says only necessary when elected.
S'gor folk face floods amid GE15 campaign

S'gor folk face floods amid GE15 campaign

With arrival of monsoon season, people fear possible floods on polling day.  
Staying happy and fit is a choice

Staying happy and fit is a choice

You can choose to be fit and happy. Not every day will be good, but there will always be something good in every day. You can choose to let sad things roll off your shoulders and be thankful for the things that happen every day that make you fit and happy.
Online sleuths scrutinise candidates' credentials amid questions

Online sleuths scrutinise candidates' credentials amid questions

Two candidates clarified their educational status, two others kept mum.
Biden seeks to build 'floor' for China relations in Xi meeting

Biden seeks to build 'floor' for China relations in Xi meeting

This will be Biden's first face-to-face meeting with Xi as US president.
Myanmar to dominate Asean agenda, but 'little progress expected'

Myanmar to dominate Asean agenda, but 'little progress expected'

ASEAN-SUMMIT:Myanmar to dominate ASEAN agenda, but 'little progress expected'
Biden's visit to Asean summits, G20 set to herald in new phase in US-Asean ties

Biden's visit to Asean summits, G20 set to herald in new phase in US-Asean ties

The US president's visit will boost working cooperatively with Asean members.
Ukrainian troops reclaim dozens of towns from Russian control, close in on Kherson

Ukrainian troops reclaim dozens of towns from Russian control, close in on Kherson

This is the third time the smaller Ukrainian military has pushed back the Russians.
Day 7 | Do you know how big RM50b sum is, BN's Kajendran asks Mat Sabu

Day 7 | Do you know how big RM50b sum is, BN's Kajendran asks Mat Sabu

BN's candidate for Kota Raja rubbishes incumbent's flood relief plan. 
Govt: 2021 Taman Sri Muda floods 'acts of God'

Govt: 2021 Taman Sri Muda floods 'acts of God'

Govt says so in defence statement against 50 residents' legal action.
Difference between honours vs non-honours degree

Difference between honours vs non-honours degree

When researching higher education courses, you’ve most probably seen degrees labelled as bachelor’s degrees and others as honours degrees. However, perhaps you are not entirely sure what this implies or the distinction between them.
Covid-19 (Nov 10): 3,436 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 10): 3,436 new cases, 8 deaths

As of yesterday, number of hospitalised patients nearly double that of a month ago.
YOURSAY | Can Khairy be a fair PM to all races?

YOURSAY | Can Khairy be a fair PM to all races?

‘Based on his anti-Icerd stance, the answer is no.’
Fahmi Reza teaches democracy on TikTok

Fahmi Reza teaches democracy on TikTok

Thousands of young voters tune in to learn more about electoral politics.
Polls candidates postpone campaigning to visit flood victims

Polls candidates postpone campaigning to visit flood victims

So far, three temporary flood relief centres have been opened.
GTA unveils 'Agenda Baharu Malaysia' manifesto for GE15

GTA unveils 'Agenda Baharu Malaysia' manifesto for GE15

Among the aims: Make the nation an Asian Tiger again - Dr M.
Amanah's Nizar sees wisdom in declining federal move

Amanah's Nizar sees wisdom in declining federal move

Former Pakatan Rakyat MB decides to contest Perak state seat.
Ambiga’s impassioned plea

Ambiga’s impassioned plea

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