Archive - 15 November 2022

A few bad apples don’t mean whole Umno is corrupt, says Ismail Sabri

A few bad apples don’t mean whole Umno is corrupt, says Ismail Sabri

Those charged in court dealing with it without party’s interference, he says. 
Ismail Sabri: We want dominant position even if BN doesn’t win outright

Ismail Sabri: We want dominant position even if BN doesn’t win outright

We must include GPS and GRS in the equation, he says.
Court defers Sisters in Islam's fatwa appeal verdict

Court defers Sisters in Islam's fatwa appeal verdict

Panel chair says more time needed to deliberate the case.
Appeals by incumbent MP, voter to halt GE15 dismissed

Appeals by incumbent MP, voter to halt GE15 dismissed

Polling will proceed as scheduled this Saturday. 
PAS is PN founding member, Muhyiddin says BN left with three parties after 'divorce'

PAS is PN founding member, Muhyiddin says BN left with three parties after 'divorce'

He declines to comment on PN’s strategy if there is a hung Parliament. 
Perak PAS: PN best option to maintain Malay-Muslim dominance

Perak PAS: PN best option to maintain Malay-Muslim dominance

Malay-Muslim unity key to Malaysia’s political and religious stability, Razman says.
Show us your account and I’ll reveal ours, Muhyiddin dares Anwar

Show us your account and I’ll reveal ours, Muhyiddin dares Anwar

He dismisses claims that PN is the ‘richest coalition’ of them all. 
MetMalaysia issues flash flood warning for 4 states

MetMalaysia issues flash flood warning for 4 states

They are Penang, Perak, Kedah, and Sarawak.
Got inked for GE15? Businesses shower voters with freebies and discounts

Got inked for GE15? Businesses shower voters with freebies and discounts

Voters need only show their marked finger to claim various promotions.
Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad registers Q3 revenue  of RM338 million

Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad registers Q3 revenue of RM338 million

Leading dairy manufacturer, Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI) registered a revenue of RM338 million for its third quarter ended September 30 with a profit before tax of RM31.1 million.
NGOs prep to sort postal ballots flown home on passenger flights

NGOs prep to sort postal ballots flown home on passenger flights

They issue instructions on how to pack ballots and runner collection points. 
Voters still interested in election, high turnout likely - survey

Voters still interested in election, high turnout likely - survey

Nearly 80 percent of respondents say they are casting their ballots. 
'Boats, not yachts' - Peja admits making 'cheap' purchases during MCO

'Boats, not yachts' - Peja admits making 'cheap' purchases during MCO

He says he bought two boats from a European in Langkawi.
LETTER | Clarification on the Penang South Islands

LETTER | Clarification on the Penang South Islands

The project is being used as GE15 campaign fodder.
Rakyat gives kudos to PN government for handling the pandemic

Rakyat gives kudos to PN government for handling the pandemic

Perikatan Nasional assistance indeed helped Malaysians to survive during pandemic. 
I'm still alive and want to help, Ku Nan reacts to 'Jurassic Park' jibe

I'm still alive and want to help, Ku Nan reacts to 'Jurassic Park' jibe

He also denies dishing out RM300 to outstation voters.
Memoir probe report: Task force, gov't to file application to dismiss ex-AG’s suit

Memoir probe report: Task force, gov't to file application to dismiss ex-AG’s suit

Judge sets Jan 12 for further case management proceedings
LETTER | Media’s critical role in creating informed electorate for GE15

LETTER | Media’s critical role in creating informed electorate for GE15

Uphold ethics and quality in news reporting. 
Zelenskiy urges G20 to adopt Ukraine's plan to restore peace

Zelenskiy urges G20 to adopt Ukraine's plan to restore peace

It is time to stop Russia's war, he tells G20 meeting in Indonesia.
Fighting For Universal Fairness Is Key To Malaysia - Deepak

Fighting For Universal Fairness Is Key To Malaysia - Deepak

My mission is to bring Malaysia to a different plateau of courage to voice out your voice and favour.
Hishammuddin denies meeting PN leaders to discuss forming govt

Hishammuddin denies meeting PN leaders to discuss forming govt

UPDATED 11PM | It's another slander from the opposition, he says. 
Australia recommends against 5th vaccine dose as Covid-19 wave builds

Australia recommends against 5th vaccine dose as Covid-19 wave builds

Singapore’s evidence shows fifth shot has minimal effect on virus transmission. 
Victims' families want judges to clarify Russian role in MH17 downing

Victims' families want judges to clarify Russian role in MH17 downing

They say Russia had an overarching role in the tragedy.
KJ: Cases against Umno leaders won’t be dropped, image must be restored

KJ: Cases against Umno leaders won’t be dropped, image must be restored

'Ismail, Hisham and I are quite firm in where we want to take Umno.'
1MDB Trial: Prosecution wants to use Najib audio that MACC revealed

1MDB Trial: Prosecution wants to use Najib audio that MACC revealed

Audio recording is to bolster prosecution's argument, says Sri Ram.
Incumbent Tanjong Malim MP's billboard vandalised with red paint

Incumbent Tanjong Malim MP's billboard vandalised with red paint

A police report has been lodged, he says. 
Takiyuddin flip-flops on statement over PN-BN cooperation after GE15

Takiyuddin flip-flops on statement over PN-BN cooperation after GE15

He claims his original statement was 'taken out of context'.
Nurul Izzah: I'll continue fighting for fisherfolk affected by PSI project

Nurul Izzah: I'll continue fighting for fisherfolk affected by PSI project

The Penang South Island project involves the reclamation of three islands.
Taman Sri Muda residents claim negligence in flood petition to S'gor MB

Taman Sri Muda residents claim negligence in flood petition to S'gor MB

They say floods could be prevented but nothing was done for years.
'Baseless propaganda' - Najib denies BN win will lead to his freedom

'Baseless propaganda' - Najib denies BN win will lead to his freedom

Ex-PM urges his political rivals to stop such propaganda. 
Once bitten, twice shy - Ismail warns Felda settlers against voting Harapan

Once bitten, twice shy - Ismail warns Felda settlers against voting Harapan

Caretaker PM says governments after BN were lacklustre.
Rafizi: Harapan can cross the 100-mark soon

Rafizi: Harapan can cross the 100-mark soon

PKR leader says coalition will retain its strongholds and make gains elsewhere.
Management buyout of Quint Malaysia, company changes name to MindMagine Asia

Management buyout of Quint Malaysia, company changes name to MindMagine Asia

Education Director of Quint Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Jean Yong, has successfully completed a management buyout of the local subsidiary of Quint Holding BV of the Netherlands.
Hamzah: Majority of Malays will reject BN because of Zahid

Hamzah: Majority of Malays will reject BN because of Zahid

Whole nation doesn't want Zahid, claims PN sec-gen.
In last leg of GE15, Anwar storms BN strongholds in Perak

In last leg of GE15, Anwar storms BN strongholds in Perak

Harapan chairperson receives rousing welcome in every location.
DPP: If no ‘dirty linen’, Najib should allow PAC access 1MDB audit report

DPP: If no ‘dirty linen’, Najib should allow PAC access 1MDB audit report

UPDATED 2.43PM | 'The act of preventing the report going out itself is surreptitious.'
In Sungai Buloh, Khairy fights for political survival

In Sungai Buloh, Khairy fights for political survival

Whether BN wins or loses, he will gain, but only if he wins the seat.
KJ: If Ismail becomes PM, he should be Umno president

KJ: If Ismail becomes PM, he should be Umno president

Khairy also hints at possible alliance between him, Ismail and Hishammuddin for Umno polls.
Ismail Sabri: PN's rule was chaos, I restored calm

Ismail Sabri: PN's rule was chaos, I restored calm

Caretaker PM cites economic recovery, improving Covid-19 situation, political MOU.
LETTER | Rawang folk initiate petition to tackle air pollution

LETTER | Rawang folk initiate petition to tackle air pollution

Residents call on Selayang candidates to look into white smoke problem. 
Covid-positive voters to be separated from others, says EC

Covid-positive voters to be separated from others, says EC

The voting process for them would be done as quickly as possible.
Contracted COVID-19? Act fast and don’t delay treatment if you have symptoms

Contracted COVID-19? Act fast and don’t delay treatment if you have symptoms

Vigilance towards COVID-19 remains a priority for high-risk groups
87 students win cash prizes total RM20,400 at the National Fun(d) for Life Financial Literacy Summit

87 students win cash prizes total RM20,400 at the National Fun(d) for Life Financial Literacy Summit

The inaugural National Financial Literacy Summit by Fun(d) for Life was held from 28th - 30th October 2022, which saw the convention of students and educators across the country to elevate and showcase their financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.
COMMENT | Measures to mitigate flood hazard during GE15

COMMENT | Measures to mitigate flood hazard during GE15

Govt must provide TV-radio adverts and alerts to highlight the dangers.
Group launches browser game on voter literacy

Group launches browser game on voter literacy

'Are You Yang Bijak?' helps address electoral misinformation, among others. 
Climate justice gets harder as world population passes 8 billion

Climate justice gets harder as world population passes 8 billion

More hardship is in store for regions already facing resource scarcity.
LETTER | Sg Buloh constituents need solution to traffic issues

LETTER | Sg Buloh constituents need solution to traffic issues

Whoever wins the seat must address these pressing congestion problems. 
Zahid: Agong will decide who becomes PM after GE15

Zahid: Agong will decide who becomes PM after GE15

PN 'shooting blindly' by claiming he's working with Harapan, BN chief says.
Lawyer hopes to push for better sexual offence laws if he wins Dungun

Lawyer hopes to push for better sexual offence laws if he wins Dungun

Ghazali Ismail wants to improve Evidence Act to avoid victimisation of accused.
G20 Summit: What you need to know now

G20 Summit: What you need to know now

Host Indonesia pleads for unity and concrete action on global economy.
Muhyiddin dismisses Takiyuddin's PN-BN post-GE alliance idea

Muhyiddin dismisses Takiyuddin's PN-BN post-GE alliance idea

'PN's objective is to form a govt without collaborating with BN or Harapan.'
COMMENT | Appointing the prime minister after GE15

COMMENT | Appointing the prime minister after GE15

The Agong must be above party politics and represent the national interest.  
LETTER | Choosing the party or candidate in GE15

LETTER | Choosing the party or candidate in GE15

Can MPs vote according to their conscience in Parliament?
FMM-Taiwan Excellence to Strengthen Collaboration in Metal Processing 4.0

FMM-Taiwan Excellence to Strengthen Collaboration in Metal Processing 4.0

Three winners of Taiwan Excellence Award-AXILE, AXISCO, and HONOR SEIKI shared their iconic products and solutions.
Ronald contesting under PN: We acted fairly, Muhyiddin says

Ronald contesting under PN: We acted fairly, Muhyiddin says

BN and PN to clash in Beluran despite political pact.
G20 starts in Bali as Ukraine war, raging inflation top agenda

G20 starts in Bali as Ukraine war, raging inflation top agenda

The group accounts for more than 80pct of the world's GDP.
Biden and Xi clash over Taiwan in Bali but Cold War fears cool

Biden and Xi clash over Taiwan in Bali but Cold War fears cool

The two leaders pledge more frequent communications.
MTUC urges govt to gazette Nov 18, 19 as public holidays fast

MTUC urges govt to gazette Nov 18, 19 as public holidays fast

Some 'unpatriotic' companies are trying to postpone polling day holiday, it alleges.
Takiyuddin - PN, BN may work together to form govt after GE15

Takiyuddin - PN, BN may work together to form govt after GE15

PAS sec-gen also completely rejects cooperating with Harapan.
COMMENT | Hidden blessings of the Sheraton Move

COMMENT | Hidden blessings of the Sheraton Move

We can compare govts of Harapan, PN, BN in past 4 years.
The Election Handbook - How much do first-time voters know?

The Election Handbook - How much do first-time voters know?

Be it knowledge of the political landscape or the electoral process, first-time youth voters are less aware but this has not dampened their enthusiasm to cast their ballots on Nov 19.
Muar fisherfolk hoist Muda's black flag, BN seeks to turn the tide

Muar fisherfolk hoist Muda's black flag, BN seeks to turn the tide

Perhaps Umno got a bit too comfortable, says a voter.
DAY 11 | Anwar enchants Batu crowd of 3,000

DAY 11 | Anwar enchants Batu crowd of 3,000

Harapan leader says Indians and Orang Asli are among the poorest.
COMMENT | The money factor in elections and politics

COMMENT | The money factor in elections and politics

Some of the candidates are better funded than others.
LETTER | Polling day: What you should know?

LETTER | Polling day: What you should know?

Know the basic facts about voting - so that you'll do this correctly.
YOURSAY | PAS leader Sanusi’s misogyny is obnoxious

YOURSAY | PAS leader Sanusi’s misogyny is obnoxious

‘So why should women vote for PAS candidates in GE15?’
Covid-19 (Nov 14): 1,749 new cases, 6 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 14): 1,749 new cases, 6 deaths

There are 1,866 Covid-19 patients who are hospitalised.
Middle East's Fertile Crescent dries up as rains fail

Middle East's Fertile Crescent dries up as rains fail

More turmoil fuelled as communities fight over dwindling water resources.
Voters cry data breach after calls, WhatsApp messages from campaigners

Voters cry data breach after calls, WhatsApp messages from campaigners

UPDATED 3.53PM | The messages contain details, including polling centre and IC numbers.
Zahid on Zaid: Habitual hopper’s return proves BN is best

Zahid on Zaid: Habitual hopper’s return proves BN is best

He believes in BN, that there is no better party - BN chief.
DPM post not discussed yet - Ismail Sabri

DPM post not discussed yet - Ismail Sabri

This will be discussed if BN wins the polls, he says.