Archive - 21 November 2022

Peja: Not true PN didn't make offers to BN in Perak

Peja: Not true PN didn't make offers to BN in Perak

Bersatu leader says he met with Perak MB in KL.
Harapan-BN alliance could spell change in Putrajaya and Sabah

Harapan-BN alliance could spell change in Putrajaya and Sabah

A tie-up seems beneficial to all involved.
Indonesia quake kills more than 50, injures hundreds and destroys homes

Indonesia quake kills more than 50, injures hundreds and destroys homes

Death toll expected to rise as many trapped in isolated places.
PAS assures no oppressive policies, especially in Sabah, S'wak

PAS assures no oppressive policies, especially in Sabah, S'wak

UPDATED 10PM | Party to continue practising consultation, discussion, says sec-gen.
Time for 'Asalkan bukan PAS', says ABU founder Haris Ibrahim

Time for 'Asalkan bukan PAS', says ABU founder Haris Ibrahim

Now that Umno is down, time to focus on 'dangerous' PAS.
SDs not discussed within BN - MIC president

SDs not discussed within BN - MIC president

As such, there is no agreement on whom to support, he says.
May 13 warnings haunt TikTok after polling day

May 13 warnings haunt TikTok after polling day

UPDATED 8.55PM | Videos warn of DAP's dominance in govt.
Bursa Malaysia ends lower as market awaits new govt formation

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as market awaits new govt formation

Uncertainty over the new govt weighs on market sentiment.
'I speak when I want', says Cristiano Ronaldo about his interview

'I speak when I want', says Cristiano Ronaldo about his interview

He feels great about Portugal's chances of winning the World Cup. 
Police receive 3,417 reports on GE15 offences nationwide

Police receive 3,417 reports on GE15 offences nationwide

Senior officer says Kedah recorded the highest number of reports.
Sarawak to inject RM2.3m into forest landscape restoration next year

Sarawak to inject RM2.3m into forest landscape restoration next year

To restore ecological integrity of degraded forest landscapes - Abang Johari.
COMMENT | Desperate attempt to subvert Agong's prerogative

COMMENT | Desperate attempt to subvert Agong's prerogative

COMMENT | PAS should first try at forming govt.
Sarawakians worry about GPS-PAS alliance

Sarawakians worry about GPS-PAS alliance

Former political leaders, activists say it risks religious harmony.
Penang govt tables higher deficit budget for 2023

Penang govt tables higher deficit budget for 2023

Shortfall will be financed by state's accumulated savings.
Wee: I wasn't consulted on the forming of Perak's new coalition govt

Wee: I wasn't consulted on the forming of Perak's new coalition govt

BN supreme council never discussed this Harapan-BN move, he adds.
Tremors in Indonesia capital after earthquake in West Java

Tremors in Indonesia capital after earthquake in West Java

Magnitude 5.6 quake causes people to evacuate offices.
LETTER | Looking beyond the political bluster about PAS

LETTER | Looking beyond the political bluster about PAS

PAS' Islamic ambitions are just a lot of talk at this moment.
Half-month special financial aid for Penang civil servants

Half-month special financial aid for Penang civil servants

CM says the aid would benefit some 3,920 civil servants.
LETTER | Did Muhyiddin lie to all Malaysians?

LETTER | Did Muhyiddin lie to all Malaysians?

According to him, Agong gave him instructions.
MACC opens eight papers against Penang civil servants from 2020-2022

MACC opens eight papers against Penang civil servants from 2020-2022

For offences related to corruption, abuse of power and embezzlement.
Abang Johari tables surplus budget next year for Sarawak

Abang Johari tables surplus budget next year for Sarawak

Premier says the budget would continue to be expansionary.
Fact-check: List of 10 Umno MPs who back Muhyiddin is false

Fact-check: List of 10 Umno MPs who back Muhyiddin is false

Hishammuddin denies issuing the statement, circulating on social media.
Anwar confident of unity govt with BN, court charges not discussed

Anwar confident of unity govt with BN, court charges not discussed

UPDATED 4PM | BN wants more time to decide, Anwar is pleased with talks.
Fact-check: Malaysiakini did not report Sarawak MPs reject PN

Fact-check: Malaysiakini did not report Sarawak MPs reject PN

A widely-circulated image purported to be screenshot of a news article is false.

1MDB: Najib didn't say a word, showed me the door, Tong testifies

1MDB: Najib didn't say a word, showed me the door, Tong testifies

UPDATED 3.56PM | Edge chairperson says he warned Najib about Jho Low.
Zahid: BN MPs need more time to decide

Zahid: BN MPs need more time to decide

He indicates MPs are bound by rules to follow BN supreme council's decision. 
Who will pay for climate 'loss and damage'?

Who will pay for climate 'loss and damage'?

Several crucial details need to be worked out.
BN-Harapan on course to form govt in Pahang

BN-Harapan on course to form govt in Pahang

UPDATED 3.12PM | Twenty-one seats are needed to form the state govt.
COMMENT | Umno’s options: Govt or CSA opposition? PN or Harapan?

COMMENT | Umno’s options: Govt or CSA opposition? PN or Harapan?

We need Umno to compete rigorously to offer sound policies.
LETTER | Don't focus on who wins, GE should be about voters

LETTER | Don't focus on who wins, GE should be about voters

'We now have work to do to serve the people'.
Key takeaways from the COP27 climate summit in Egypt

Key takeaways from the COP27 climate summit in Egypt

Deals struck at the talks also give hope for faster action.
Fact-check: No free petrol to celebrate PN Permatang Pauh win

Fact-check: No free petrol to celebrate PN Permatang Pauh win

Claim was made in poster circulating on social media.
'Not our best,' says Qatar coach after opening loss to Ecuador

'Not our best,' says Qatar coach after opening loss to Ecuador

Qatar conceded two goals in the first 31 minutes. 
Migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen

Migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen

Rights groups accuse authorities of failing to protect lower-income workers.
Citing UK convention, ex-AG says Agong must appoint Anwar as PM

Citing UK convention, ex-AG says Agong must appoint Anwar as PM

 Thomas says Anwar must be given 'the first bite of the cherry'.
Perlis PN will present MB candidate's name to state ruler today

Perlis PN will present MB candidate's name to state ruler today

Perlis PAS commissioner says formation of govt proceeding smoothly.
UEFA welcomes Fifa pledge to tackle Qatar

UEFA welcomes Fifa pledge to tackle Qatar

A legacy fund was also created to help vulnerable communities. 
US VP Harris to affirm defense commitment to Philippines

US VP Harris to affirm defense commitment to Philippines

Philippines has filed protests over China's encroachment.
Perak Harapan backs BN to form state govt, Saarani stays as MB

Perak Harapan backs BN to form state govt, Saarani stays as MB

UPDATED 5.19PM | The MB swearing-in ceremony will be held today. 
Italy's Mancini admits tactical failure in Austria friendly loss

Italy's Mancini admits tactical failure in Austria friendly loss

European champions Italy will take a break until the new year. 

New Zealand court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory

New Zealand court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory

Advocacy group wants the age lowered to include 16 and 17-year-olds.
As Biden turns 80, Americans ask 'What's too old?'

As Biden turns 80, Americans ask 'What's too old?'

He is the oldest person to serve as US president. 
Hung Parliament: Ringgit falls 290bps against greenback

Hung Parliament: Ringgit falls 290bps against greenback

'GE15 results may fail to ease concerns over political instability.'
Trump snubs Twitter after Musk announces reactivation of account

Trump snubs Twitter after Musk announces reactivation of account

The ex-US president says he would stick with his new platform Truth Social.
As Zahid keeps mum, some Umno leaders weigh options

As Zahid keeps mum, some Umno leaders weigh options

It's time BN took its place in Parliament as the opposition, a leader says.
Kedah not dissolving assembly before March - Sanusi

Kedah not dissolving assembly before March - Sanusi

This is despite strong momentum for PN, he says.
Free Forum this Thursday morning, 24 Nov: Is Your Business Ready For 2023?

Free Forum this Thursday morning, 24 Nov: Is Your Business Ready For 2023?

One of Malaysia’s leading business publications, Business Today, is organising a free forum for business owners this Thursday, 24 November 2022, staring from 9.00am to 1.30pm. 
Russia's war: UN warns of disaster as Ukraine nuclear power plant shelled

Russia's war: UN warns of disaster as Ukraine nuclear power plant shelled

Russians have been attacking Ukrainian power-generating infrastructures.
Covid-19 (Nov 20): 1,633 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 20): 1,633 new cases, 2 deaths

There are 1,857 Covid-19 patients who are hospitalised.
COMMENT | On the cusp, Anwar is baulked by forces he forged

COMMENT | On the cusp, Anwar is baulked by forces he forged

He is not exempt from the law of unintended consequences.         
POST-GE15 DAY 2 | Anwar reaches out to GPS, offers alliance

POST-GE15 DAY 2 | Anwar reaches out to GPS, offers alliance

Harapan chief says his coalition a better partner for GPS.
YOURSAY | Harapan should be given first shot at forming govt

YOURSAY | Harapan should be given first shot at forming govt

'If Harapan fails, only then can it be PN's turn.'
COMMENT | Hadi is laughing all the way to Putrajaya

COMMENT | Hadi is laughing all the way to Putrajaya

Sooner, rather than later, Hadi will get his Islamic state.
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