Archive - 18 November 2022

COMMENT | Muhyiddin’s gift to Harapan

COMMENT | Muhyiddin’s gift to Harapan

It will be a boon to Harapan in its attempt to woo GPS.
Cabinet size, minister salaries cut by half if we win: Anwar

Cabinet size, minister salaries cut by half if we win: Anwar

Don't want to bring culture of greed, Harapan chair says.
EC urges voters to check recommended voting times

EC urges voters to check recommended voting times

They can still vote any time, Ikmalrudin says.
Merdeka Center's projection has Harapan in the lead

Merdeka Center's projection has Harapan in the lead

Research house finds 45 seats too close to call.
'All lies' - Anwar denies signing 'Perikatan Harapan' MOU

'All lies' - Anwar denies signing 'Perikatan Harapan' MOU

'Lies by those who feel they'll lose if there’s healthy competition.'
Muhyiddin says 'Jewish agent' remark taken out of context

Muhyiddin says 'Jewish agent' remark taken out of context

Video selectively edited to tarnish his image, says PN chairperson.
COMMENT | Looking ahead: Rethinking stability in GE15

COMMENT | Looking ahead: Rethinking stability in GE15

Instability can be seen in internal coalition cohesion, identity politics, among others. 
Youth volunteers want EC to learn from postal ballot movement

Youth volunteers want EC to learn from postal ballot movement

EC hasn't bucked up, NGOs say while sorting thousands of ballots.
Harapan strongholds intact in Klang Valley, but tough battles in 9 swing seats

Harapan strongholds intact in Klang Valley, but tough battles in 9 swing seats

Harapan is up against PN’s ability to attract anti-BN votes. 
GE15 predictions - winners and losers

GE15 predictions - winners and losers

All surveys find no coalition will gain simple majority.
Battle of Tambun - Goliath tipped to crush David

Battle of Tambun - Goliath tipped to crush David

Voters appear to be rooting for invading giant, not local hero.
LETTER | How migrant workers’ life developed in Malaysia

LETTER | How migrant workers’ life developed in Malaysia

Migrant workers contribute significantly to Malaysia’s economy. 
New is what we need not what we want

New is what we need not what we want

A new prime minister who can command stability and gain international confidence.
Harapan hopes silver state will be its 'silver bullet'

Harapan hopes silver state will be its 'silver bullet'

Harapan hopes to capitalise on split in Malay votes. 
How the WHO might fight future pandemics

How the WHO might fight future pandemics

The global health body aims to enact a legally binding agreement.
Ahead of GE15, Shah Alam folk hold cards close to their chest

Ahead of GE15, Shah Alam folk hold cards close to their chest

Residents more concerned about what the candidates can do for them.
COMMENT | Go out and vote, don't let it be just another day

COMMENT | Go out and vote, don't let it be just another day

Vote against the obscene wealth of politicians.
Reject candidates 'covered in mud of corruption' - Perak's Friday sermon

Reject candidates 'covered in mud of corruption' - Perak's Friday sermon

UPDATED 6.50PM | Sermon urges Muslims to prove their determination to fight graft. 
LETTER | The disruption of traditional politics

LETTER | The disruption of traditional politics

Malaysia is entering uncharted territory as GE15 approaches.
No 'selected development' if Harapan wins GE15 - PKR leader

No 'selected development' if Harapan wins GE15 - PKR leader

The coalition will not challenge Malay rights, says Sathia Prakash.
COMMENT | A blue wave in GE15? All eyes on the hot seats - Part 3

COMMENT | A blue wave in GE15? All eyes on the hot seats - Part 3

In the final hours before polling begins, the contest remains too close to call. 
Don’t be desperadoes and resort to lies - Kit Siang tells Muhyiddin, Hadi

Don’t be desperadoes and resort to lies - Kit Siang tells Muhyiddin, Hadi

Muhyiddin is just parroting Hadi’s accusations, he says. 

Zahid's GE15 gambit risks backfiring as Harapan, PN carve up peninsula

Zahid's GE15 gambit risks backfiring as Harapan, PN carve up peninsula

Things don't look good for BN, north to south of Peninsular Malaysia.
PM: M'sia supports Dutch court's verdict in MH17 trial

PM: M'sia supports Dutch court's verdict in MH17 trial

Court finds two Russians, one Ukrainian of downing MH17, murdering 298.
Will Zahid 'drown' in Bagan Datuk?

Will Zahid 'drown' in Bagan Datuk?

Constituents aware of incumbent MP’s court charges, express concerns. 

EC postpones Padang Serai polling to Dec 7

EC postpones Padang Serai polling to Dec 7

UPDATED 5.03PM | Nomination day will be on Nov 24, while early voting is on Dec 3. 
Tuan Ibrahim sues Rafizi over tender claims

Tuan Ibrahim sues Rafizi over tender claims

PKR leader fails to respond to minister's letter of demand.
COMMENT | One night where I saw change

COMMENT | One night where I saw change

A repeat of the miracle of 2018 could happen.
Decades-long rivalry takes new form in MIC's last bastion

Decades-long rivalry takes new form in MIC's last bastion

It's a case of 'Sara vs Saras' in Tapah.
Despite BN's state polls win, Labis voters still dream for a change

Despite BN's state polls win, Labis voters still dream for a change

Voters seem to like both DAP’s incumbent and his BN challenger. 

Fierce fight between PN, Harapan in Kedah, BN on sidelines

Fierce fight between PN, Harapan in Kedah, BN on sidelines

PN and Harapan are expected to retain most of their seats there.
COMMENT | Life under Harapan, Umno-Baru, or PN? You choose

COMMENT | Life under Harapan, Umno-Baru, or PN? You choose

Don't believe the propaganda of racist politicians.
Shahril leans into his Chinese side in bid to secure non-Malay votes

Shahril leans into his Chinese side in bid to secure non-Malay votes

BN's underdog chasing support as he goes up against minister, ex-CM for Alor Gajah.  
Harapan wins Gopeng, all 220 seats accounted for

Harapan wins Gopeng, all 220 seats accounted for

The Election Commission has started the counting process for the 220 parliament seats and 116 state seats after polling closed at 6pm. The election for two parliament seats has been postponed.
Anwar: Muhyiddin's 'Jewish agent' claim shows he's running out of issues

Anwar: Muhyiddin's 'Jewish agent' claim shows he's running out of issues

Muhyiddin shouldn’t be PM due to poor Parliament attendance, he says. 
Postal voter baffled to receive ballot papers twice

Postal voter baffled to receive ballot papers twice

The ballots are identical except for the serial numbers, she says.
Anwar tries to lock in lead amid close election race

Anwar tries to lock in lead amid close election race

Large number of undecided voters makes it difficult to predict GE15’s outcome. 
COMMENT | Asean should take climate change seriously, starting in M'sia

COMMENT | Asean should take climate change seriously, starting in M'sia

Southeast Asia is increasingly grappling with the effects of climate change.
LETTER | M'sians in Norway unite to fly ballot papers home

LETTER | M'sians in Norway unite to fly ballot papers home

M'sians abroad are doing what they can to ensure their votes count. 
COMMENT | M'sians must vote in the right people in GE15

COMMENT | M'sians must vote in the right people in GE15

Voters must stop the country's decline at the ballot box.
Japan's Kishida condemns Pyongyang after missile lands in their waters

Japan's Kishida condemns Pyongyang after missile lands in their waters

We cannot tolerate such actions, he says. 
Number of flood evacuees rises in Pahang, Perak but drops in S'gor

Number of flood evacuees rises in Pahang, Perak but drops in S'gor

UPDATED 12.10PM | Little change in flood situation for Johor, Kelantan and Sarawak. 
The Election Handbook - Be ready for the ballot box

The Election Handbook - Be ready for the ballot box

In today’s issue, let's prepare ourselves before you head to the ballot box and make the important decision this Saturday. 
‘Gotong-royong’ delivers record overseas ballot

‘Gotong-royong’ delivers record overseas ballot

How M’sians abroad, working across borders, ensure their votes are counted.  
Flight MH17: Australia welcomes Dutch court conviction of 3 for murder

Flight MH17: Australia welcomes Dutch court conviction of 3 for murder

Aussie PM urges Russia to hand over those responsible for downing MH17. 
At least 21 killed, several others hurt in Gaza Strip fire

At least 21 killed, several others hurt in Gaza Strip fire

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls it a national tragedy. 
In Muar, Muhyiddin warns 'Jewish and Christian' agenda

In Muar, Muhyiddin warns 'Jewish and Christian' agenda

UPDATED 6.30PM | PN leader says Jews, Christians want to colonise Malaysia.
LETTER | Let’s reform our higher education system

LETTER | Let’s reform our higher education system

Malaysia’s higher education system needs a complete overhaul, group says. 
COMMENT | Malaysia’s diaspora sends tens of thousands of votes

COMMENT | Malaysia’s diaspora sends tens of thousands of votes

Overseas M’sians are working overtime to ensure their ballots are counted.
Man dies in 5-vehicle collision near Slim River

Man dies in 5-vehicle collision near Slim River

Accident blocked all 4 lanes of Plus highway, deceased not yet identified.
Exodus from Klang Valley on eve of voting

Exodus from Klang Valley on eve of voting

UPDATED 10.44AM | Highway authority reports traffic congestion in several areas due to accidents.
Wee: MCA fully backs Ismail Sabri as PM if BN wins GE15

Wee: MCA fully backs Ismail Sabri as PM if BN wins GE15

This is to ensure continuity of policies under current govt.
Difficult for dropped Umno incumbents to win seats - Shahrir

Difficult for dropped Umno incumbents to win seats - Shahrir

Party leader says Umno also won't accept them if they return.
Reject traitor Kamarudin, Anwar urges Bandar Tun Razak voters

Reject traitor Kamarudin, Anwar urges Bandar Tun Razak voters 

He betrayed you by switching parties, Anwar says as the crowd cheers.
COMMENT | How Ijok sheds light on Harapan’s current surge

COMMENT | How Ijok sheds light on Harapan’s current surge

BN won Ijok by-election in 2007 but suffered severe setback months later.
Day 14 | Anwar at final rally: Nation's leader must be compassionate

Day 14 | Anwar at final rally: Nation's leader must be compassionate

Harapan's PM hopeful chides rivals for making disrespectful remarks.
Govt identifies 3 Kelantan districts with lanthanide deposits worth RM125b

Govt identifies 3 Kelantan districts with lanthanide deposits worth RM125b

The districts are Tanah Merah, Jeli and Gua Musang.
COMMENT | Remember, M’sians: Together, we achieve more

COMMENT | Remember, M’sians: Together, we achieve more

‘Let’s pick up the broken pieces and mend the nation together.’
In Lembah Pantai, Fahmi tackles some unwavering BN resistance

In Lembah Pantai, Fahmi tackles some unwavering BN resistance

His win in 2018 was with a majority of 7pct of the votes.
Covid-19 (Nov 17): 3,457 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 17): 3,457 new cases, 9 deaths

Deaths due to Covid-19 on track to be higher this month.
COMMENT | Save the country, choose the right PM

COMMENT | Save the country, choose the right PM

Country needs visionary leaders who will bring us forward. 

YOURSAY | Ignore the surveys, get out and vote tomorrow

YOURSAY | Ignore the surveys, get out and vote tomorrow

‘The numbers look damn good but only if the voters turn up in droves.’
Gombak rumble: PN, BN amp up anti-DAP narrative at Malay-majority seat

Gombak rumble: PN, BN amp up anti-DAP narrative at Malay-majority seat

Racial messaging forces Harapan's Amirudin to go on the defensive.
Anwar as PM triggers southern Johor wave in absence of 'clear villains'

Anwar as PM triggers southern Johor wave in absence of 'clear villains'

Voters focus on who will make best PM leading up to polling day. 
PAS has no intention to form govt with Bersatu - Rafizi

PAS has no intention to form govt with Bersatu - Rafizi

PAS knows PN will not win GE15, adds the PKR deputy chief.
M'sia headed for a hung Parliament?

M'sia headed for a hung Parliament?

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