Archive - 24 November 2022

Warisan's Padang Serai candidate still in race despite withdrawal announcement

Warisan's Padang Serai candidate still in race despite withdrawal announcement

EC returning officer says he was not informed of the withdrawal. 
New PM Anwar says two deputies likely from BN, GPS

New PM Anwar says two deputies likely from BN, GPS

On cabinet posts for MPs with court cases, Harapan will discuss it with govt partners. 
Parliament will convene on Dec 19, first agenda vote of confidence - Anwar

Parliament will convene on Dec 19, first agenda vote of confidence - Anwar

UPDATED 10.55PM | Newly minted PM also announces public holiday next Monday. 
UEM Sunrise kicks off 'Happy Goals by UEM Sunrise' campaign with free NFTs and property showcase

UEM Sunrise kicks off 'Happy Goals by UEM Sunrise' campaign with free NFTs and property showcase

UEM Sunrise has begun its final campaign for the year, a football-inspired campaign featuring the use of 'Non-Fungible Tokens' (NFTs), called 'Happy Goals by UEM Sunrise' in conjunction with the most anticipated football tournament of the year.
Anwar caps arduous political journey with premiership

Anwar caps arduous political journey with premiership

After over 20 years and 2 jail stints, 75-year-old finally bags top job. 
Syed Husin: Anwar deserves chance, may be nation's turning point

Syed Husin: Anwar deserves chance, may be nation's turning point

'He has to establish national unity, destroy corruption.'
Anwar declared PM makes headlines worldwide

Anwar declared PM makes headlines worldwide

BBC, CNN, Xinhua and Al Jazeera were among outlets that flashed the news.
Amanah veteran Ishak Surin dies

Amanah veteran Ishak Surin dies

The long-time activist passes away at 4am at the age of 88. 
Penang hopes new govt can facilitate infrastructure projects

Penang hopes new govt can facilitate infrastructure projects

State govt hopes to solve worsening road congestion issue.
Amirudin likely to remain Selangor MB

Amirudin likely to remain Selangor MB

Amirudin says he'd like to stay in the post when asked about moving to federal level. 
Anwar needs to mend fences with opposition - analysts

Anwar needs to mend fences with opposition - analysts

This is to prevent his administration from being ousted before five-year term. 
Anwar's unity govt will lead to political stability, growth - economists

Anwar's unity govt will lead to political stability, growth - economists

Stability expected to encourage investment.
Umno division chiefs, supporters rally behind Zahid amid calls to resign

Umno division chiefs, supporters rally behind Zahid amid calls to resign

They say MCA and MIC turned on Umno despite past assistance.
No PM salary and other off-manifesto Harapan promises

No PM salary and other off-manifesto Harapan promises

Anwar promised not to take salary, slash cabinet size, salary, among others.
Ringgit soars 1.8pct as new PM sworn in

Ringgit soars 1.8pct as new PM sworn in

UPDATED 7.34PM | Local note gains 815pct points against greenback.
GPS agrees to join Anwar-led unity govt

GPS agrees to join Anwar-led unity govt

UPDATED 6.45PM | Abang Johari says his coalition abides by the Agong’s decree for stable govt.
'Decision on state govt formation will be made with Pahang BN leaders'

'Decision on state govt formation will be made with Pahang BN leaders'

Wan Rosdy says he will not make the decision alone. 
Bursa rallies on political clarity, KLCI up 4.04pct

Bursa rallies on political clarity, KLCI up 4.04pct

UPDATED 6.28PM | Turnover increases to 6.87b units worth RM4.19b.
Singapore's gig workers to get work injury, pension coverage

Singapore's gig workers to get work injury, pension coverage

Govt has approved proposed legislative changes, implementation by late 2024.
Anwar sworn in as 10th prime minister

Anwar sworn in as 10th prime minister

The PKR president will lead a unity government.
Insisting he has 115, Muhyiddin wants Anwar to show SDs proving majority

Insisting he has 115, Muhyiddin wants Anwar to show SDs proving majority

UPDATED 5.54PM | PN chief claims palace acknowledged receiving SDs from him.
With voters deeply divided, will Anwar extend olive branch to PN?

With voters deeply divided, will Anwar extend olive branch to PN?

This could spare Anwar’s govt from protests, attacks from conservative elements.
COMMENT | Stop demonisation, continue democratic consolidation

COMMENT | Stop demonisation, continue democratic consolidation

Offer olive branches, strengthen institutions.
Cops nab man who raised alarm over May 13 TikTok videos

Cops nab man who raised alarm over May 13 TikTok videos

He is being investigated over a video that 'could cause racial tensions'.
Top In Tech Ep32: Digital Transformation in the 5G Era

Top In Tech Ep32: Digital Transformation in the 5G Era

Tune in to this episode as Karamjit Singh, CEO of Digital News Asia and the panelists addresses enterprises' role in ensuring business readiness in capitalising opportunities, why 5G is crucial in advancing the country’s digital economy and more! He will be speaking to Gopi Kurup, CEO, Axiata Enterprise; Adrian Lim, Partner, EY and Khairil Anwar, Head of Telco, IDC ASEAN.

Reformist Anwar finally becomes prime minister

Reformist Anwar finally becomes prime minister

Anwar has been within striking distance several times past three decades.
Selangor allocates RM1.47m to repair Ampang slope

Selangor allocates RM1.47m to repair Ampang slope

Deadly landslide affected the area in March.
Congratulatory messages flood social media after Anwar proclaimed PM

Congratulatory messages flood social media after Anwar proclaimed PM

The PKR president is also making global headlines for his 'comeback'.
Nurul Izzah: Proud of you Papa, but the struggle has not ended

Nurul Izzah: Proud of you Papa, but the struggle has not ended

She reminds her father to demand justice for all after PM appointment.
No feedback yet on feasibility study for tunnel project - Penang exco

No feedback yet on feasibility study for tunnel project - Penang exco

Penang Port Commission and Penang Port Sdn Bhd to give feedback.
Aziz Bari: Relieved to be backbencher if new Perak govt delivers

Aziz Bari: Relieved to be backbencher if new Perak govt delivers

DAP man acknowledges years of rivalry between BN, Harapan.
Wish come true - M'sians to fulfil sacred vows made for Anwar

Wish come true - M'sians to fulfil sacred vows made for Anwar

Going bald, giving charity and praying at temple are among vows made.
School kids returning home saying Harapan anti-Islam, leaders share

School kids returning home saying Harapan anti-Islam, leaders share

They repeat claims that girls have to wear skirts if Harapan wins.
MOF officers had direct access to Najib, ex-Treasury sec-gen testifies

MOF officers had direct access to Najib, ex-Treasury sec-gen testifies

Irwan Serigar disagrees with the testimony of a previous witness.
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Anwar is Malaysia's 10th PM

Anwar is Malaysia's 10th PM

He will be sworn in this evening.
GRS' support for Muhyiddin wavers

GRS' support for Muhyiddin wavers

All eyes are on the allegiance of Sabah Bersatu's four MPs.

DAP apologises to Abang Jo for any hurt caused in Sarawak

DAP apologises to Abang Jo for any hurt caused in Sarawak

Anthony Loke says this after holding a meeting with the state premier. 
Siti Bainun ordered to enter defence on charges of abusing Bella

Siti Bainun ordered to enter defence on charges of abusing Bella

UPDATED 4.06PM | Court rules prosecution has succeeded in establishing a prima facie case.

LETTER | Who gets the first right to form govt - a way forward

LETTER | Who gets the first right to form govt - a way forward

Past precedents and Constitution show that Muhyiddin should be given first right.
LETTER | Countering 'Harapan most popular coalition' narrative

LETTER | Countering 'Harapan most popular coalition' narrative

A sizable majority do not want Harapan and Muda to be in Putrajaya.
Six-way tussle for Padang Serai

Six-way tussle for Padang Serai

Another election campaign is underway, this time for the Padang Serai parliamentary seat.
Russian missile barrage forces Ukraine to shut nuclear power plants

Russian missile barrage forces Ukraine to shut nuclear power plants

Blackouts forced the shutdown of two major reactors.
Asia on the march as Japan comes from behind to stun Germany 2-1

Asia on the march as Japan comes from behind to stun Germany 2-1

This comes after Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina.
Stunning Spain joins World Cup 100 club with 7-0 Costa Rica rout

Stunning Spain joins World Cup 100 club with 7-0 Costa Rica rout

‘We feel hurt and ashamed’, Costa Rica defender Kendall Waston says. 
Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as president implores UN to punish Russia

Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as president implores UN to punish Russia

UN is unlikely to take any action in response to the appeal.
Germany under pressure after losing to Japan, says Flick

Germany under pressure after losing to Japan, says Flick

Team captain Neuer says team ‘let the game slip’. 
BN sec-gen: Don't wash dirty linen in public

BN sec-gen: Don't wash dirty linen in public

Maintain BN’s spirit of consensus at all times, Zambry says. 
COMMENT | Wrong approach in formation of the govt

COMMENT | Wrong approach in formation of the govt

Parliament is the only place to determine who enjoys a simple majority.
Belgium fail to fire in unconvincing win over Canada

Belgium fail to fire in unconvincing win over Canada

We have to keep growing, Belgian coach says. 
POST-GE15 DAY 5 | Anwar answers burning question: Public holiday on Monday

POST-GE15 DAY 5 | Anwar answers burning question: Public holiday on Monday

'I discussed this with chief secretary and Agong.'
COMMENT | Three possible variants of a unity govt

COMMENT | Three possible variants of a unity govt

It's now up to political parties to put aside their personal agendas.
Germany players cover mouths in team photo amid armband row

Germany players cover mouths in team photo amid armband row

Germany’s interior minister sports the ‘OneLove’ armband in solidarity. 
YOURSAY | Umno’s statement ambiguous, hints at seeking PM’s post

YOURSAY | Umno’s statement ambiguous, hints at seeking PM’s post

‘It will sleep with anybody but it wants the best deal.’
COMMENT | Life after May 13 - lest we forget

COMMENT | Life after May 13 - lest we forget

Some quarters have been threatening a repeat, post-GE15.
Covid-19 (Nov 23): 3,537 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 23): 3,537 new cases, 8 deaths

There are 1,978 Covid-19 patients who are hospitalised.
COMMENT | Malaysia is getting better

COMMENT | Malaysia is getting better

Democracy is alive and well in Malaysia - everyone can play a part.
COMMENT | Don't disrespect palace's wishes

COMMENT | Don't disrespect palace's wishes

Muhyiddin's public stance sets a dangerous precedent.
GE15: PN optimistic of winning Tioman state seat

GE15: PN optimistic of winning Tioman state seat

Polling for this Pahang state seat will be held on Dec 7.
Girl dies from suspected abuse, stepfather arrested

Girl dies from suspected abuse, stepfather arrested

He claims that she always caused problems.
Supreme council wants Zahid to continue leading Umno, BN

Supreme council wants Zahid to continue leading Umno, BN

Umno AGM will be held from Dec 21 to 24.
Umno backs joining 'non-PN led' unity government

Umno backs joining 'non-PN led' unity government

UPDATED 2.13AM | The move all but ensures a Harapan-BN government.