Archive - 16 November 2022

Muhyiddin: All Covid-19 funds were used legitimately

Muhyiddin: All Covid-19 funds were used legitimately

This comes after Harapan said it would probe ex-PM's alleged RM500b spending.
No special lane for Covid-19 positive voters, says health minister

No special lane for Covid-19 positive voters, says health minister

This is the best option after considering resources and constraints, adds KJ.
Petronas confirms fire incident at Sabah-S'wak gas pipeline

Petronas confirms fire incident at Sabah-S'wak gas pipeline

One person was reportedly killed while two others were injured. 
Shah Alam flood mitigation project to begin in December

Shah Alam flood mitigation project to begin in December

The project is in the tender awarding process.
EC to meet on Friday to fix date for Padang Serai contest

EC to meet on Friday to fix date for Padang Serai contest

This comes following Harapan candidate M Karupaiya’s demise. 
Anwar demands RM10m from Sanusi for calling him 'morally bankrupt'

Anwar demands RM10m from Sanusi for calling him 'morally bankrupt'

PKR president also wants Kedah PAS chief to retract statement and apologise. 
Salahuddin: Post-election talks possible as long as Anwar made PM

Salahuddin: Post-election talks possible as long as Anwar made PM

That condition will be non-negotiable, he says. 
Klang Independent Candidate Deepak To Fight Direct Allocation to RA

Klang Independent Candidate Deepak To Fight Direct Allocation to RA

Flood Mitigation Plan To Be Developed Within 100 Days If Elected
Incumbent MP, voter file leave to appeal in bid to halt polls

Incumbent MP, voter file leave to appeal in bid to halt polls

They are turning to Federal Court after appellate court rejected their appeals. 
Dec 16 decision on Altantuya family's RM100 million suit

Dec 16 decision on Altantuya family's RM100 million suit

The judge will deliver the decision via Zoom - family lawyer.
Kit Siang discovers someone worse than Najib

Kit Siang discovers someone worse than Najib

Zahid putting up a brave front despite ‘wind of change blowing hard’. 
No concrete evidence on who fired missile, Poland's Duda says

No concrete evidence on who fired missile, Poland's Duda says

Two people have been killed in the explosion in Przewodow.
Big pharma not doing enough to improve drug access - analysis

Big pharma not doing enough to improve drug access - analysis

'Pharmaceutical industry prioritising countries where there is a market.'
Prices of petrol, diesel remain unchanged

Prices of petrol, diesel remain unchanged

This is to protect consumers from soaring crude oil prices. 
Biden: Missile that killed 2 in Poland may not have come from Russia

Biden: Missile that killed 2 in Poland may not have come from Russia

Nevertheless, Poland increases readiness of some of its military units. 

No discussion between BN, other coalitions to form govt - Umno veep

No discussion between BN, other coalitions to form govt - Umno veep

Khaled Nordin says BN candidates and leadership are now focusing on campaigning.
GE15: ‘Ceramah’ without permits should not arise

GE15: ‘Ceramah’ without permits should not arise

It's an easy process to obtain a permit.
Tian Chua signs SD backing Anwar as PM

Tian Chua signs SD backing Anwar as PM

He says this should stop claims that his Batu run is to foil Anwar's PM bid. 
24 non-Muslim houses of worship receive grants totalling over RM1.5 million

24 non-Muslim houses of worship receive grants totalling over RM1.5 million

Allocation part of govt’s commitment to Keluarga Malaysia - Halimah
Kubang Pasu: Is Dr M still influential?

Kubang Pasu: Is Dr M still influential?

Albeit weaker, ex-PM still wields some influence over Kubang Pasu voters. 
Shafie apologises for his comment offensive to the Chinese community

Shafie apologises for his comment offensive to the Chinese community

The Warisan president says sorry for getting 'emotional' during campaigning.
Don't discuss party election during the GE15 campaign - Ismail Sabri

Don't discuss party election during the GE15 campaign - Ismail Sabri 

We must focus on ensuring the BN’s victory, the PM adds.
Padang Serai: Candidate’s death casts doubt if polls still on for Nov 19

Padang Serai: Candidate’s death casts doubt if polls still on for Nov 19

UPDATED 6.55PM | The confusion centres around the early voting, which took place yesterday.
Less than half surveyed say Ismail's right man for the job

Less than half surveyed say Ismail's right man for the job

45.6pct surveyed by pollster Ilham Centre believe so. 
Orang Asli set to play kingmaker in 6 Perak parliamentary seats

Orang Asli set to play kingmaker in 6 Perak parliamentary seats

This includes Gerik, Parit, Sungai Siput, Pasir Salak, Tapah and Tanjong Malim. 
Prosecution drops appeal against decision to stay Peter Anthony's sentence, conviction

Prosecution drops appeal against decision to stay Peter Anthony's sentence, conviction

On the former Sabah minister's conviction for using falsified documents.
Don't be influenced by findings of independent survey bodies - Ismail

Don't be influenced by findings of independent survey bodies - Ismail

He says it could be seen as psychological warfare by the opposition parties.
Rafizi reveals MOF approved RM285m project 17 days after Parliament dissolved

Rafizi reveals MOF approved RM285m project 17 days after Parliament dissolved

This letter details the approval of a reservoir sewerage upgrade project.
Irked by 'still need daddy’s help' jibe, Soi Lek points at Kit Siang

Irked by 'still need daddy’s help' jibe, Soi Lek points at Kit Siang

Ex-MCA president is campaigning in Labis for his son.
Najib showed me the door when I warned him about Jho Low - Edge MD

Najib showed me the door when I warned him about Jho Low - Edge MD

UPDATED 5.20PM | He says this during Najib’s 1MDB corruption trial. 
The Election Handbook - Find your candidates and their manifestos

The Election Handbook - Find your candidates and their manifestos

In today’s issue, we want to focus on the candidates and manifesto comparisons to help you make up your mind before you head to the ballot box.
COMMENT | A blue wave in GE15? My projections - Part 2

COMMENT | A blue wave in GE15? My projections - Part 2

With possibility of a hung Parliament, Borneo regions hold key to Putrajaya. 
Harapan's Padang Serai candidate dies

Harapan's Padang Serai candidate dies

UPDATED 4.23PM | PKR's M Karupaiya first won the seat in 2018 polls.
In Larut, PAS flexes muscles for Hamzah and crushes 'traitor' tag

In Larut, PAS flexes muscles for Hamzah and crushes 'traitor' tag

With PAS doing the heavy lifting, the minister is expected to cruise to victory.

Civil Servants in Setiawangsa cheered on PN's initiatives

Civil Servants in Setiawangsa cheered on PN's initiatives

The civil servants in Setiawangsa gave positive feedback to the Perikatan Nasional initiative during the pandemic.
Nik Nazmi: Harapan vows to let KL-ites have a say in DBKL

Nik Nazmi: Harapan vows to let KL-ites have a say in DBKL

'Whether it's going to be direct local election is to be discussed.'
Immigration ordered to pay RM50k to S'porean over unlawful detention

Immigration ordered to pay RM50k to S'porean over unlawful detention

This is the second court victory for Wong Chun Khuen in his legal challenge.
COMMENT | A blue wave in GE15? An overview and context – Part 1

COMMENT | A blue wave in GE15? An overview and context – Part 1

Harapan and PN seem to have gained momentum, unlike Umno. 
LETTER | My dear homeland, Malaysia

LETTER | My dear homeland, Malaysia

Let us vote wisely and pray for the best. 
A look back into Malaysia's tumultuous political journey

A look back into Malaysia's tumultuous political journey

Recap: From Sheraton Move to dissolution in 22 episodes
Malaysian-born Syabira Yusoff bakes her way to the top

Malaysian-born Syabira Yusoff bakes her way to the top

The winner of the Great British Bake Off was an early crowd favourite.
Rafizi: Second raid on Invoke by MACC today, Customs Dept later

Rafizi: Second raid on Invoke by MACC today, Customs Dept later

He says it’s a last-ditch effort to find dirt on Harapan.
YouGov: Harapan likely to win largest vote share

YouGov: Harapan likely to win largest vote share

Muhyiddin and Anwar are among the most popular leaders.
Caught between rock and hard place: The Batu dilemma

Caught between rock and hard place: The Batu dilemma

As GE15 looms, voters here are torn between choosing incumbent and former MP. 

LETTER | Why Sungai Buloh voters should not choose Khairy

LETTER | Why Sungai Buloh voters should not choose Khairy

Khairy should reform Umno first before talking about becoming PM. 
Digital Transformation in the 5G Era

Digital Transformation in the 5G Era

Trump launches 2024 US presidential run, getting jump on rivals

Trump launches 2024 US presidential run, getting jump on rivals

He criticises Biden's presidency in his announcement speech.
Ismail Sabri: PAS should not play second fiddle to Bersatu

Ismail Sabri: PAS should not play second fiddle to Bersatu

This is following conflicting statements issued by leaders of both parties.
China's Covid frustrations spark unrest in Guangzhou as cases rise

China's Covid frustrations spark unrest in Guangzhou as cases rise

Crowds of people crash through Covid barriers 
Cambodia PM leaves G20 after positive Covid test

Cambodia PM leaves G20 after positive Covid test

He expresses concern for the health of other world leaders.
Unconfirmed report of Russian missiles hitting Polish village sparks worries across Nato

Unconfirmed report of Russian missiles hitting Polish village sparks worries across Nato

Russia denies this - while Nato is coordinating an investigation with Poland.
Day 12 | Over 5,000 show up at Harapan's S'gor grand finale ceramah

Day 12 | Over 5,000 show up at Harapan's S'gor grand finale ceramah

Amirudin loses slipper squeezing through the overwhelming crowd. 
Cracks emerge in Muhyiddin's Pagoh fortress as Malay votes split

Cracks emerge in Muhyiddin's Pagoh fortress as Malay votes split

Bersatu president also cannot count on non-Malay support.
COMMENT | Politicians who blow the dog whistle on DAP

COMMENT | Politicians who blow the dog whistle on DAP

Muhyiddin appears to suggest that a DAP-linked Anwar is a Malay Uncle Tom.  
Covid-19 (Nov 15): 2,852 new cases, 12 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 15): 2,852 new cases, 12 deaths

November will likely see more Covid-19 deaths than previous month.
Dr M pans poll findings that Harapan is preferred choice

Dr M pans poll findings that Harapan is preferred choice

Merdeka Center got it wrong in the last general election, says Mahathir.
Nur Jazlan affirms Ismail is BN's PM candidate - if it wins enough seats

Nur Jazlan affirms Ismail is BN's PM candidate - if it wins enough seats

Negotiations will decide on PM if BN wins 'less seats', he adds.
YOURSAY | ‘PKR back from the dead, the race is more competitive’

YOURSAY | ‘PKR back from the dead, the race is more competitive’

‘Sheraton Move’s negative outcome produced positive rewards.’
COMMENT | This election, take a cue from King T'Challa and Occam

COMMENT | This election, take a cue from King T'Challa and Occam

What's holding Malaysia back from becoming what it can be?
Police deny permission, Kuala Selangor candidates’ forum cancelled

Police deny permission, Kuala Selangor candidates’ forum cancelled

Debates not allowed are among the reasons given by the cops. 
Exco's statement an insult to media practitioners in Malacca – group

Exco's statement an insult to media practitioners in Malacca – group

Media plays an important role in preserving state’s image. 
World making little progress on food waste, a big climate problem

World making little progress on food waste, a big climate problem

Few nations on track to halve food waste by 2030 - UN. 
Eggs rationing at some British supermarkets as avian flu hits supply

Eggs rationing at some British supermarkets as avian flu hits supply

Britain is now facing its largest-ever outbreak of bird flu.
Rafizi predicts lead

Rafizi predicts lead

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
Ismail Sabri pledges to reduce cabinet size and include technocrats

Ismail Sabri pledges to reduce cabinet size and include technocrats

I will prioritise expertise and skills for my next team, he says.