Archive - 17 November 2022

Penang MCA candidate gets down on his knees for votes

Penang MCA candidate gets down on his knees for votes

Tan is going up against DAP's Guan Eng in Bagan.
Dutch court confirms MH17 shot down by Russian-made missile

Dutch court confirms MH17 shot down by Russian-made missile

2014 tragedy saw deaths of 283 passengers, 15 crew.
Look in the mirror first before reforming Umno - Anwar tells KJ

Look in the mirror first before reforming Umno - Anwar tells KJ

PKR chief also wants Muhyiddin, PAS leaders to go on leave.
No more in Titiwangsa but Rina used as campaign fodder there

No more in Titiwangsa but Rina used as campaign fodder there

Voters uncertain of who to choose, snub 'sweet promises'.
Two terms under Ahmad Jazlan no guarantee Machang safe for BN

Two terms under Ahmad Jazlan no guarantee Machang safe for BN

Machang voters are starting to open up to PN's candidate Wan Fayhsal. 
Election in Padang Serai postponed following candidate's death

Election in Padang Serai postponed following candidate's death

UPDATED 9.07PM | Harapan's Karupaiya Mutusami died on Tuesday.
Global economic uncertainty calls for stable govt - Zafrul

Global economic uncertainty calls for stable govt - Zafrul

Policies introduced had good results, says BN's Kuala Selangor candidate.
Floodwaters recede in several areas in Selangor

Floodwaters recede in several areas in Selangor

Kuala Selangor, Sepang, and Klang especially hit.
EC workers prepare ballot boxes for GE15

EC workers prepare ballot boxes for GE15

Preparing the counting centre in Shah Alam for Saturday's polls.
Covid-19 wave, including Omicron XBB variant under control - Khairy

Covid-19 wave, including Omicron XBB variant under control - Khairy

The result of the people listening to the ministry’s advice, he adds.
GE15: EC issues step-by-step voting guidelines

GE15: EC issues step-by-step voting guidelines

Guide for voters, from entering polling station to leaving.
PKR veep confident of some big Perak wins, better returns in rural areas

PKR veep confident of some big Perak wins, better returns in rural areas

Chang believes Harapan's decision to make Perak its frontline state will pay off. 
Apex court sets Jan 5 to hear appeal leave bids against GE15

Apex court sets Jan 5 to hear appeal leave bids against GE15

It will be heard way after elections have concluded. 
Myanmar junta to free Suu Kyi's Australian adviser

Myanmar junta to free Suu Kyi's Australian adviser

Altogether, 5,774 prisoners were granted amnesty.
Shadow cabinet just a psy war tactic by opposition - Ismail Sabri

Shadow cabinet just a psy war tactic by opposition - Ismail Sabri

He says the opponents have no 'product' to sell to the voters.
Geopolitics to stay in focus at APEC summit in Thailand

Geopolitics to stay in focus at APEC summit in Thailand

The Ukraine-Russia war and its regional implications loom over bloc members.
Over 40,000 to receive welfare aid in Perlis if BN wins GE15 - MB

Over 40,000 to receive welfare aid in Perlis if BN wins GE15 - MB

State to seek RM10m annually to lessen the burden of the needy.
RM285m project approved in Nov 2020, not after Parliament dissolved – ministry

RM285m project approved in Nov 2020, not after Parliament dissolved – ministry

No contracts formed after Parliament dissolved, Environment Ministry says. 
LETTER | Electoral justice and first-past-the-post system in Malaysia

LETTER | Electoral justice and first-past-the-post system in Malaysia

Malapportionment is fine as long as it’s within confines of Federal Constitution. 
Wireman fined RM4.5k for damaging GE15 campaign flags

Wireman fined RM4.5k for damaging GE15 campaign flags

The fine was meted out in default of 12 months' jail.
GE15: Police issue 2,148 ceramah permits nationwide, detain four men

GE15: Police issue 2,148 ceramah permits nationwide, detain four men

They were arrested under the Election Offences Act and Penal Code.

Transparency International blasts govt for apathetic reaction to data leaks

Transparency International blasts govt for apathetic reaction to data leaks

Graft watchdog says govt merely announces investigation, no one held accountable.
Acer’s Asia Pacific Predator League 2022 Finals conclude  after 3 days of intense competition

Acer’s Asia Pacific Predator League 2022 Finals conclude after 3 days of intense competition

The Asia-Pacific Predator League 2022 Grand Finals took place in Tokyo, Japan from November 11-13, where 30 teams from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered to showcase their skills in intense team battles.
Video of massive crowd in red from Taiwan rally, not Harapan

Video of massive crowd in red from Taiwan rally, not Harapan

A voice message has claimed it's at a Harapan rally in Kelantan.
Floods: Ismail Sabri orders related agencies to be on alert

Floods: Ismail Sabri orders related agencies to be on alert

Tragedy that befell Sri Muda should reoccur, he says. 
Research: Hadi a 'key amplifier' of race-based narratives

Research: Hadi a 'key amplifier' of race-based narratives

He amplifies 'intolerant, hate-based narratives', says CIJ study.
Peja thought 'Vietnam colonised Tambun', turns out to be Harapan flags

Peja thought 'Vietnam colonised Tambun', turns out to be Harapan flags

He says ‘sea of red flags’ looked like Tambun celebrating Vietnam’s national day.
KINIGUIDE | What happens if no one wins GE15?

KINIGUIDE | What happens if no one wins GE15?

The country could experience a hung Parliament for the first time. 
Incumbent Tanah MP denies offering money for outstation voters

Incumbent Tanah MP denies offering money for outstation voters

Claims circulating online are meant to instigate hate, he claims.
Hulu Kinta rep denies colluding with developer over farmers’ eviction

Hulu Kinta rep denies colluding with developer over farmers’ eviction

PKR man says he did not force them to accept compensation.
Guan Eng vows to sue Azmin for making 'unprovoked personal attacks'

Guan Eng vows to sue Azmin for making 'unprovoked personal attacks'

'I had never used the IRB to target Chinese businesspeople,' he says.
Court awards RM652k to man who lost leg after falling into pothole

Court awards RM652k to man who lost leg after falling into pothole

The pothole in Machang was filled with water during the 2019 incident.
Prof Agus proud to be among 70 academics backing Anwar as PM

Prof Agus proud to be among 70 academics backing Anwar as PM

'We support Anwar as we want to see changes in this country.'
Court declares abandoned orphan a Malaysian citizen

Court declares abandoned orphan a Malaysian citizen

Woman succeeds in her challenge to quash NRD's refusal to grant citizenship.
Fifth time's the charm? Bidor Orang Asli get another water-supply project

Fifth time's the charm? Bidor Orang Asli get another water-supply project

Village head says water-supply issues unresolved since 1986 after multiple projects.
Tasked to contest after retirement call, Dzul faces difficulty regaining support

Tasked to contest after retirement call, Dzul faces difficulty regaining support

Some voters feel Zafrul is more enthusiastic politically than incumbent. 
Ikmal Hisham gives Rafizi 7 days to retract howitzer purchase allegations

Ikmal Hisham gives Rafizi 7 days to retract howitzer purchase allegations

Deputy minister says Rafizi 'playing rough' by targeting his family members.
COMMENT | A hung Parliament – what M'sia needs but most dread?

COMMENT | A hung Parliament – what M'sia needs but most dread? 

It offers a way out from ethnoreligious and patronage politics. 
EC should decide now on polling hours of flood-prone seats - Nurul Izzah

EC should decide now on polling hours of flood-prone seats - Nurul Izzah

Extension should be decided early so voters, candidates can prepare, she says.
High court bins NGOs bid to challenge development at Bukit Cherakah

High court bins NGOs bid to challenge development at Bukit Cherakah

They will file an appeal against the verdict, counsel says. 

Perak PN unveils goodies-laden manifesto, funds for weddings included

Perak PN unveils goodies-laden manifesto, funds for weddings included

UPDATED 1.45PM | It is to create progressive and dynamic society, Peja says. 
COMMENT | Vote Anwar for next PM to enable reforms

COMMENT | Vote Anwar for next PM to enable reforms

There are no perfect leaders, but he is our best bet.
North Korea fires missile, vows 'fiercer' responses to US and its allies

North Korea fires missile, vows 'fiercer' responses to US and its allies

Pyongyang fumes over military drills by US and its allies there. 
Letter was for negotiations, not project approval - Zafrul tells Rafizi

Letter was for negotiations, not project approval - Zafrul tells Rafizi

Months before project is finalised, issue being politicised, he says.
Nato, Poland say missile was Ukrainian stray, easing fears of wider war

Nato, Poland say missile was Ukrainian stray, easing fears of wider war

 Tuesday's blast killed two people at a grain facility in Poland.
MH17: Judges to rule in murder trial for 2014 downing of flight

MH17: Judges to rule in murder trial for 2014 downing of flight

Four suspects are put to trial in absentia. 
Zoomers urged to 'get mad' and vote to end political merry-go-round

Zoomers urged to 'get mad' and vote to end political merry-go-round

Young voters form a sizeable portion of the six million newly eligible to cast a ballot.
Ismail commits to people's wellbeing, economy, religion if re-elected

Ismail commits to people's wellbeing, economy, religion if re-elected

Caretaker PM urges voters to continue supporting BN.
Myanmar junta releases 6,000 prisoners including four foreigners

Myanmar junta releases 6,000 prisoners including four foreigners

They are released under a Myanmar National Day amnesty.
Nik Aziz's widow does not approve of son's PKR candidacy

Nik Aziz's widow does not approve of son's PKR candidacy

'We've educated our children to remain steadfast in the Islamic struggle with PAS.'

LETTER | Favourable political weather for kingmakers

LETTER | Favourable political weather for kingmakers

No coalition is expected to win majority, giving other parties major influence.
Play On! Children's Festival at AISM - Sunday, 27th November 10am - 4pm

Play On! Children's Festival at AISM - Sunday, 27th November 10am - 4pm

Welcome to our festival for families – where children are warmly welcomed; not only seen but heard. 

Customs Dept: We only served notice to Invoke, no raid

Customs Dept: We only served notice to Invoke, no raid

Don't spread rumours or speculate on the matter, it says. 
Geutanyoe Malaysia Bhd. open tender for qualified suppliers

Geutanyoe Malaysia Bhd. open tender for qualified suppliers

Geutanyoe Malaysia Bhd. invites the submission of food and non-food items (NFIs) bids from qualified suppliers
1MDB trial postponed as prosecution witnesses not ready, Shafee on MC

1MDB trial postponed as prosecution witnesses not ready, Shafee on MC

Prosecution witnesses given short notice, only two of five available.
LETTER | Vote out BN, it has ‘unfinished business’

LETTER | Vote out BN, it has ‘unfinished business’

Five years as opposition will force BN to reinvent itself. 
New Harapan govt will find you, Rafizi warns MACC chief after Invoke raids

New Harapan govt will find you, Rafizi warns MACC chief after Invoke raids

'You better not blame your brother again.'
COMMENT | The drama before the greatest show

COMMENT | The drama before the greatest show

Malaysians will see politicians at their element after GE15. 
COMMENT | Padang Serai scenario: A legal perspective

COMMENT | Padang Serai scenario: A legal perspective

No need to postpone polls there as early voting had commenced. 
COMMENT | Anwar Ibrahim has rediscovered his mojo

COMMENT | Anwar Ibrahim has rediscovered his mojo

Harapan has the numbers to leverage the best deal for Malaysia. 
Anwar calls on voters to kick Azmin out of Gombak in GE15

Anwar calls on voters to kick Azmin out of Gombak in GE15

He has betrayed the voters who supported him, the PKR chief adds.
COMMENT | Make GE15 the Waterloo for corrupt politicians

COMMENT | Make GE15 the Waterloo for corrupt politicians

The nation cries for deliverance. A vote for change is a vote for your country.
Tuan Ibrahim: Sanusi is like a bouquet, no need to act against him

Tuan Ibrahim: Sanusi is like a bouquet, no need to act against him

‘There are small flowers, and big, attractive flowers.’
Anwar: Muhyiddin's assets must be probed over RM500b govt contracts

Anwar: Muhyiddin's assets must be probed over RM500b govt contracts

Swearing alone is not enough, for integrity is also involved - Anwar.
Late Padang Serai MP a highly disciplined, dedicated man, says son

Late Padang Serai MP a highly disciplined, dedicated man, says son

The deceased was fielded to defend the seat in a six-cornered fight.
LETTER | LRT, KVDT2 and ECRL fiascos have made Wee unelectable

LETTER | LRT, KVDT2 and ECRL fiascos have made Wee unelectable

It's now down to Ayer Hitam voters to stamp their rejection.
Day 13 | GE15 debutante tells of voters’ messages of support

Day 13 | GE15 debutante tells of voters’ messages of support

Noraishah says civil servants have messaged her to pledge support.
Covid-19 (Nov 16): 3,304 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 16): 3,304 new cases, 8 deaths

The number of hospitalised patients continues to rise.
YOURSAY| MACC’s Invoke raid a free promotion for Harapan

YOURSAY| MACC’s Invoke raid a free promotion for Harapan

‘By raiding Invoke, BN has signed its own death warrant.’
Embattled Rashid seeks to be first two-term Batu Pahat MP in three decades

Embattled Rashid seeks to be first two-term Batu Pahat MP in three decades

Which way voters will sway may come down to their views on party-hopping. 
COMMENT | The tide is turning, Harapan can win outright

COMMENT | The tide is turning, Harapan can win outright

There is more than a glimmer of hope that things have turned around.
Malaysian pilots, volunteers pitch in to fly thousands of ballots home

Malaysian pilots, volunteers pitch in to fly thousands of ballots home

UPDATED 9.40AM | It's an 'Amazing Race' again for postal voters as ballots arrive late. 
Overnight downpour causes floods in parts of Klang Valley, several states

Overnight downpour causes floods in parts of Klang Valley, several states

UPDATED 11.50AM | The states are Johor, Perak and Kelantan.
Tambun, Kanthan farmers bank on Anwar to turn 'nightmare' into hope

Tambun, Kanthan farmers bank on Anwar to turn 'nightmare' into hope

Farmers pin their hopes on Anwar to save their lands from developers.