Archive - 22 November 2022

COMMENT | Minority govt backed by opposition may resolve impasse

COMMENT | Minority govt backed by opposition may resolve impasse

This can be done via CSA, similar to previous govt-Harapan deal.
Groups alarmed by May 13 disinformation, hate speech on social media

Groups alarmed by May 13 disinformation, hate speech on social media

The posts are well-coordinated, paid for, and target DAP, Chinese.
Iran situation 'critical' with more than 300 killed - UN rights chief

Iran situation 'critical' with more than 300 killed - UN rights chief

Official notes hardening stance of Iranian authorities, death of children.
Ismail: Caretaker govt will table special budget to pay civil servants if needed

Ismail: Caretaker govt will table special budget to pay civil servants if needed

Caretaker PM says govt is still functioning until new govt sworn in.
Muhyiddin rejects Agong's suggestion of unity govt with Harapan

Muhyiddin rejects Agong's suggestion of unity govt with Harapan

UPDATED 7.25PM | PN leader says coalition will not work with Harapan under any circumstances.
TikTok on high alert, aggressively removing 'violative' content

TikTok on high alert, aggressively removing 'violative' content

It also urges the public to report harmful content. 
Perlis MB: My post is a responsibility that must be carried out well

Perlis MB: My post is a responsibility that must be carried out well

I will work hard to implement PN manifesto, Shukri says. 
BN MPs summoned to palace tomorrow, King reiterates call for patience

BN MPs summoned to palace tomorrow, King reiterates call for patience

UPDATED 7.25PM | Audience with Agong to determine who has majority to form govt.
Many schoolchildren among 252 dead in Indonesian earthquake

Many schoolchildren among 252 dead in Indonesian earthquake

Authorities also record more than 100 aftershocks. 
Anwar: Search for a new PM is still on

Anwar: Search for a new PM is still on

The Agong hasn't made a decision today, he tells reporters.
Prosecution's appeal against Zahid's acquittal on VLN graft charges set on Jan 10

Prosecution's appeal against Zahid's acquittal on VLN graft charges set on Jan 10

Court gives another case management date as records of appeal not ready.
Predictive value of 'good' cholesterol level varies by race, US study finds

Predictive value of 'good' cholesterol level varies by race, US study finds

Lower level of 'good' cholesterol does not elevate risks for Blacks.
First non-BN Perlis MB sworn in

First non-BN Perlis MB sworn in

Perlis ruler consents to PN's appointment of Shukri Ramli as MB. 
Court instructs parties in Rosmah's appeal to file submissions

Court instructs parties in Rosmah's appeal to file submissions

Appeals will be fixed for case management on Dec 23. 

Johor police open 30 investigations, arrest 6 over GE15 offences

Johor police open 30 investigations, arrest 6 over GE15 offences

Cases being investigated under several laws including Penal Code, Election Offences Act.
'Toxic Twitter' activists ramp up pressure on brands after Trump account reinstated

'Toxic Twitter' activists ramp up pressure on brands after Trump account reinstated

Civil rights activists urge Twitter's advertisers to pull their ads off.
LETTER | Malaysia in crisis? Not necessarily…

LETTER | Malaysia in crisis? Not necessarily…

Malaysians are taking back their country from those who failed them. 
Six ex-staff of HK pro-democracy newspaper plead guilty to conspiracy

Six ex-staff of HK pro-democracy newspaper plead guilty to conspiracy

They are accused of colluding with foreign forces to destabilise Hong Kong.
1MDB: Jho Low threatened me, says The Edge chairperson

1MDB: Jho Low threatened me, says The Edge chairperson

In relation to the daily’s reporting on the 1MDB scandal, adds Tong.
Abusive man in viral video gets 3 months' jail, fined RM2,000

Abusive man in viral video gets 3 months' jail, fined RM2,000

He pleads guilty to causing hurt to his wife. 
Sarawak state assembly passes amendments to prevent party hopping

Sarawak state assembly passes amendments to prevent party hopping

The bill is passed with a more than two-thirds majority.
COMMENT | Intense discussions as M'sians await new govt

COMMENT | Intense discussions as M'sians await new govt

Diversity worked for us in the past and could work for us in the future.
Probe Hannah Yeoh, Bersatu women’s wing urges police

Probe Hannah Yeoh, Bersatu women’s wing urges police

This is for allegedly 'inciting' Sabahans and Sarawakians to reject PN.
Cops receive nearly 3,500 reports in total over GE15

Cops receive nearly 3,500 reports in total over GE15

Kedah records highest number of reported offences at 453. 
Najib's right to fair trial will be violated if audio recording allowed - Shafee

Najib's right to fair trial will be violated if audio recording allowed - Shafee

There are concerns over legality of how MACC obtained the recording.
LETTER | Assessment reforms in primary schools: Parental roles

LETTER | Assessment reforms in primary schools: Parental roles

Parents need to understand that they are their kids’ first teachers. 
COMMENT | Forming federal govt: How does anti-hopping law apply?

COMMENT | Forming federal govt: How does anti-hopping law apply?

Here are answers to FAQ on anti-hopping law post-GE15. 
Perak swears in BN-Harapan excos

Perak swears in BN-Harapan excos

Three excos from BN, seven from Harapan.
LETTER | Malaysian politicians, can I advise you something…

LETTER | Malaysian politicians, can I advise you something…

Malaysia’s current situation will not inspire foreign investors.

Hadi calls for cease of provocations, respect voters’ decisions

Hadi calls for cease of provocations, respect voters’ decisions

UPDATED 12.50PM | Don’t stir the hornet’s nest, he says. 

LETTER | About time for unity govt

LETTER | About time for unity govt

It has taken far more time to form federal govt than to elect 221 MPs. 
Fifa rejects Belgium's away shirts due to word 'Love'

Fifa rejects Belgium's away shirts due to word 'Love'

The design was inspired by music festival Tomorrowland.
World Cup's most valuable teams - which squads are worth most?

World Cup's most valuable teams - which squads are worth most?

England has the most valuable squad and player. 
US journalist says he was detained at World Cup over rainbow shirt

US journalist says he was detained at World Cup over rainbow shirt

Security denies stadium entry to journalist, asks him to take off shirt. 
Analysis: Bale saves the day again as Wales makes long-awaited World Cup return

Analysis: Bale saves the day again as Wales makes long-awaited World Cup return

‘He never let us down, has he’, coach says. 
Dutch stages winning return to World Cup with 2-0 victory over Senegal

Dutch stages winning return to World Cup with 2-0 victory over Senegal

Gakpo and substitute Klaassen produce late goals for the team.
US veep visits Philippine island on edge of contested South China Sea

US veep visits Philippine island on edge of contested South China Sea

Harris earlier pledged US would defend its ally if it came under attack in waterway. 
Fact-check: Clip of 'Sarawakians rejecting PN' is from Indonesia

Fact-check: Clip of 'Sarawakians rejecting PN' is from Indonesia

It is a clip of an event in Indonesia but made out to be from Sarawak.
Who should be PM? GPS looks to Agong for directions

Who should be PM? GPS looks to Agong for directions

UPDATED 11.20AM | Coalition's latest statement does not mention Muhyiddin as its nominated PM. 
Two-vehicle collision near Sg Buloh leaves two dead, six injured

Two-vehicle collision near Sg Buloh leaves two dead, six injured

The deceased include a little girl and an adult male.
COMMENT | Can GPS change PAS? Can Abang Jo manage Hadi?

COMMENT | Can GPS change PAS? Can Abang Jo manage Hadi?

Sarawakians would expect GPS to do more. 
May 13: Never again

May 13: Never again

The deadly 1969 riots are being used to fan tensions on social media after GE15
'Close call' in shelling near nuclear reactor on Ukraine's frontline

'Close call' in shelling near nuclear reactor on Ukraine's frontline

It damages a radioactive waste storage building.
China's great reopening may come too late for many businesses

China's great reopening may come too late for many businesses

'People are not going to flick a switch and go back to the way life was before.'
POST-GE15 DAY 3 | BN leaders affirm neutrality, want royal audience delayed

POST-GE15 DAY 3 | BN leaders affirm neutrality, want royal audience delayed

Coalition leaders say bloc will neither support PN nor Harapan.
Indonesian rescue workers race to find victims trapped by deadly quake

Indonesian rescue workers race to find victims trapped by deadly quake

At least 162 people died in a West Java town, hundreds injured.
COMMENT | Who’s best to lead in wake of GE15?

COMMENT | Who’s best to lead in wake of GE15?

The people have spoken, now the politicians will have to decide.
Covid-19 (Nov 21): 2,121 new cases, 12 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 21): 2,121 new cases, 12 deaths

There have been 134 deaths reported this month so far.
COMMENT | Democratic reality is preferring what you dislike over what you despise

COMMENT | Democratic reality is preferring what you dislike over what you despise

Political choice often entails preferring the undesirable over the intolerable.
Harapan blindsided in Permatang Pauh but voters not surprised

Harapan blindsided in Permatang Pauh but voters not surprised

UPDATED 10.25AM | 'What has Anwar's family done for us?' voters ask.
YOURSAY | Can bitter foes come together for M’sia?

YOURSAY | Can bitter foes come together for M’sia?

‘This unity govt, if it materialises, will be historic.’
India proposes guidelines to combat fake online reviews and ratings

India proposes guidelines to combat fake online reviews and ratings

Govt drafted guidelines for internet firms and various companies to follow.
LETTER | A strong PAS in govt spells doom and gloom

LETTER | A strong PAS in govt spells doom and gloom

More racial and religious polemic is the last thing we need.