Archive - 23 November 2022

Police: Flags in viral video not linked to extremist movements

Police: Flags in viral video not linked to extremist movements

The flags have 'syahadah' written on them.
Padang Serai polls: Harapan makes last-minute candidate switch

Padang Serai polls: Harapan makes last-minute candidate switch

Shamsul Anuar replaces Mohamad Sofee as the candidate.
2022 YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award winner's solution to improve food security

2022 YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award winner's solution to improve food security

Liew Wen Ching from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) emerged as the winner of the 2022 Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) Chrysalis Award Final Pitch held virtually on 23 November 2022.
Jewel Cafe opens at the AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Center in Klang, Selangor

Jewel Cafe opens at the AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Center in Klang, Selangor

Concept store Jewel Café, providing on-the-spot jewelry and branded goods appraisal and purchase with more than 250 outlets in Japan, opened its doors to customers on 7th of November 2022 at Klang’s AEON Bukit Tinggi Shopping Center. This marks the brand’s seventh store opening in Malaysia.
'Superman Hew' nabbed over controversial ceramah speeches

'Superman Hew' nabbed over controversial ceramah speeches

The speeches allegedly threaten public order.
Unity govt should represent all races and faiths, says PKR veep

Unity govt should represent all races and faiths, says PKR veep

'Not only represent parties but races, faiths, states, and territories.'
Executive, nonexecutive salaries to rise 5.4pct - MEF

Executive, nonexecutive salaries to rise 5.4pct - MEF

Employee performance said to be main criteria for determining raises.
COMMENT | Unity govt? Why not power-sharing through Parliament

COMMENT | Unity govt? Why not power-sharing through Parliament

Unity govt will be inclusive but has inherent flaws.
Harapan, BN work out 10-point formula for unity govt

Harapan, BN work out 10-point formula for unity govt

Coalition optimistic that 'Borneo Bloc' will lend its strength.
BN top brass to evaluate offers from Harapan and PN tomorrow

BN top brass to evaluate offers from Harapan and PN tomorrow

Decision will be conveyed to 30 MPs who must adopt party position.
Updated Covid boosters offer better protection than original - US study

Updated Covid boosters offer better protection than original - US study

They produce higher antibody responses against the BA.4/B.5 subvariants.
'That was my daughter': Parents mourn losses from deadly Java quake

'That was my daughter': Parents mourn losses from deadly Java quake

Authorities are still finding trying to find survivors amid devastating earthquake. 

AG's Report: S'gor management of Malay Reserve Land ineffective, ineffecient

AG's Report: S'gor management of Malay Reserve Land ineffective, ineffecient

It did not meet the target of 50pct.
Perak cops: Viral TikTok video of rioting, illegal assembly fabricated

Perak cops: Viral TikTok video of rioting, illegal assembly fabricated

The TikTok claimed the riot happened after Saarani was sworn in.
Harapan’s elected state reps sign SD supporting Wan Rosdy as Pahang MB

Harapan’s elected state reps sign SD supporting Wan Rosdy as Pahang MB

Wan Rosdy keeps mum on the political situation in Pahang. 
Penang cops receive 33 reports of identity fraud in GE15

Penang cops receive 33 reports of identity fraud in GE15

Four cases have been solved, with suspects charged in court.
Perak portfolios: BN takes finance, Harapan gets infrastructure

Perak portfolios: BN takes finance, Harapan gets infrastructure

This distribution consolidates the Harapan-BN govt in the state.
Tempers flare over 'Anwar for PM' letter to palace, MCA wants Zahid out

Tempers flare over 'Anwar for PM' letter to palace, MCA wants Zahid out

Sources tell of attempt to remove him as chair in BN meet.
Thunderstorms, rain expected nationwide till Nov 25 - MetMalaysia

Thunderstorms, rain expected nationwide till Nov 25 - MetMalaysia

Weather forecast indicates thunderstorms will start tonight affecting 9 states. 
GE15: PSB Lubok Antu candidate seeks to nullify election result

GE15: PSB Lubok Antu candidate seeks to nullify election result

Johnichal Rayong suffered a slim defeat in the parliamentary seat.
After-polls diary: A day-by-day summary of the attempt to form govt

After-polls diary: A day-by-day summary of the attempt to form govt

Malaysiakini summarises an unprecedented political event that has engulfed the country. 
COMMENT | Forming govt by SDs again risks post-Sheraton chaos

COMMENT | Forming govt by SDs again risks post-Sheraton chaos

The way forward is to adopt parliamentary conventions already used abroad.
COMMENT | Following parliamentary convention makes Agong's task simpler

COMMENT | Following parliamentary convention makes Agong's task simpler

With goodwill on all sides, Malaysia will prevail.
BN and PN leaders to meet today

BN and PN leaders to meet today

Agong decrees BN to be part of a unity government. 
Pianggu PAS Women's wing branch leader is PN candidate for Tioman

Pianggu PAS Women's wing branch leader is PN candidate for Tioman

Nor Idayu Hashim understands grassroots needs, says Pahang PN chief Saifuddin Abdullah. 
Police probe man for sedition after alleged post against Agong

Police probe man for sedition after alleged post against Agong

The 35-year-old has been remanded until Nov 25.
'Dejected' Dr M breaks silence after crushing defeat, to become historian

'Dejected' Dr M breaks silence after crushing defeat, to become historian

Pejuang forced to drop all plans for nation after losing, he says. 
BN back to drawing board after palace seeks unity govt

BN back to drawing board after palace seeks unity govt

Umno, BN leaders to meet and discuss Agong's decree.
1MDB: Zeti has high fever, unable to testify tomorrow – prosecutor

1MDB: Zeti has high fever, unable to testify tomorrow – prosecutor

Prosecution says ex-central bank chief is on medical leave for 2 days. 
COMMENT | To stop Anwar, PN will slay sacred cows

COMMENT | To stop Anwar, PN will slay sacred cows

We have seen what PAS and Bersatu are like when running the country.
Klang residents advised to be wary of extreme high tide phenomenon

Klang residents advised to be wary of extreme high tide phenomenon

Get updated on weather conditions from related agencies, authorities say. 
LETTER | Plea from entrepreneur for a quick resolution to political impasse

LETTER | Plea from entrepreneur for a quick resolution to political impasse

Political stalemate is affecting the economy and people’s lives. 

'PAS can't afford to pay voters like in the video' - Sanusi

'PAS can't afford to pay voters like in the video' - Sanusi

Doesn't make sense PAS would commit election offence so openly, he says.
#Kitakawan makes rounds to counter hate narratives on social media

#Kitakawan makes rounds to counter hate narratives on social media

People share pictures of Malaysia’s multiracial spirit on social media. 
Ukraine promises shelters for its people as harsh winter looms

Ukraine promises shelters for its people as harsh winter looms

Russian strikes have decimated Ukraine's electricity infrastructure.
Traumatised relatives await news of missing in quake-hit Indonesia

Traumatised relatives await news of missing in quake-hit Indonesia

Authorities say death toll is now at 268. 
Frappart becomes first female official at men's World Cup match

Frappart becomes first female official at men's World Cup match

She has an extensive resume in officiating matches, including French Ligue 1. 
Saudis celebrate shock defeat of Argentina in World Cup

Saudis celebrate shock defeat of Argentina in World Cup

King Salman declared a public holiday to mark the achievement.
Tomorrow is nomination day for Padang Serai, Tioman

Tomorrow is nomination day for Padang Serai, Tioman

Polling postponed after candidates died.
Roadblocks are part of crime prevention efforts, IGP says

Roadblocks are part of crime prevention efforts, IGP says

Please cooperate and abide by police’s instructions, he says. 

ADUN SPEAKS | What is so abhorrent about unity govt?

ADUN SPEAKS | What is so abhorrent about unity govt?

Ungracious of Muhyiddin to outrightly reject a noble idea from Agong.
France beat Australia 4-1 in opener as Giroud equals scoring record

France beat Australia 4-1 in opener as Giroud equals scoring record

'They are world champions for a reason.'
LETTER | Minority government could be the way out of political deadlock

LETTER | Minority government could be the way out of political deadlock

Malaysia needs political stability as global recession fears loom. 
LETTER | PN's numbers don't add up

LETTER | PN's numbers don't add up

MPs are also trivialising statutory declarations in their horse-trading.
US appeals court grills Trump lawyer in seized documents dispute

US appeals court grills Trump lawyer in seized documents dispute

US Justice Department seeks access to all documents seized from ex-president’s premises. 
What is the Unification Church, and how will Japan's probe affect it?

What is the Unification Church, and how will Japan's probe affect it?

What's in store for it in Japan?
Car bomb kills one, hurts nearly 30 in southern Thailand

Car bomb kills one, hurts nearly 30 in southern Thailand

A single perpetrator dressed as a police officer parked the car filled with explosives.
GPS reps summoned to Istana Negara - source

GPS reps summoned to Istana Negara - source

Five leaders from the Sarawak coalition are expected to attend.
COMMENT | 7 reasons to support a unity government

COMMENT | 7 reasons to support a unity government

Muhyiddin’s blunt rejection of Agong’s suggestion must be a feeling of anger.
POST-GE15 DAY 4 | Umno powwow continues over four hours

POST-GE15 DAY 4 | Umno powwow continues over four hours

LIVE | A negotiating committee makes its case for PN or Harapan.
COMMENT | BN’s neutralism at a time of moral crisis

COMMENT | BN’s neutralism at a time of moral crisis

The electorate got what it deserved in not choosing BN?
LETTER | Chinese and Indians will lose their voices if PN comes into power

LETTER | Chinese and Indians will lose their voices if PN comes into power

Perikatan Nasional does not have any Chinese or Indian MP!
YOURSAY| Muhyiddin rude to reject Agong's unity gov't suggestion

YOURSAY| Muhyiddin rude to reject Agong's unity gov't suggestion

‘He did not even say that he would think about it...’
COMMENT | Why does a majority race fear minorities?

COMMENT | Why does a majority race fear minorities?

It is mainly due to politicians who should know better.
Selangor's Budget 2023 to focus on avoiding recession - MB

Selangor's Budget 2023 to focus on avoiding recession - MB

Amirudin says it will include incentives for youth and women.
Shukri Ramli, from teacher to Perlis menteri besar

Shukri Ramli, from teacher to Perlis menteri besar

Shukri taught for 28 years before starting a political career.
Race for Putrajaya

Race for Putrajaya

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