Archive - 26 November 2022

Taiwan opposition wins big in local vote as president's China threat bet fails

Taiwan opposition wins big in local vote as president's China threat bet fails

Kuomintang wins 13 out of 21 city mayor and county chief seats.
GPS eyes works, rural and plantation portfolios

GPS eyes works, rural and plantation portfolios

Abang Johari will decide on GPS’ cabinet nominees, Alexander says. 
BN can’t demand cabinet posts but will accept appointments - MIC

BN can’t demand cabinet posts but will accept appointments - MIC

This is in tandem with BN's 'No Anwar, no DAP' resolution, Vigneswaran says. 
Singapore's Wong cements prospect of becoming PM with party post

Singapore's Wong cements prospect of becoming PM with party post

DPM Lawrence Wong is now PAP’s deputy secretary-general. 
Alumni PTD urges new govt to draft Public Service Act

Alumni PTD urges new govt to draft Public Service Act

This will create a professional civil service, its president says. 
Padang Serai folk still excited to cast their votes on Dec 7

Padang Serai folk still excited to cast their votes on Dec 7

This is despite the govt has been formed.
Anwar looks forward to closer federal-Sarawak ties

Anwar looks forward to closer federal-Sarawak ties

PM receives a visit from a delegation led by Sarawak premier.

Victory in Padang Serai will be best gift for PM - Harapan candidate

Victory in Padang Serai will be best gift for PM - Harapan candidate

'The response from the community is encouraging,' says Sofee.
I was just meeting ex-staffers, Ismail Sabri says over rumours of secret meeting

I was just meeting ex-staffers, Ismail Sabri says over rumours of secret meeting

BN leaders deny having a secret meeting at a golf resort. 

Kedah confident federal govt won't marginalise state

Kedah confident federal govt won't marginalise state

MB is convinced federalism concept will prevent Putrajaya from sidelining Kedah.
Harapan lodges report, wants swift action against hate speech

Harapan lodges report, wants swift action against hate speech

This includes any online talks, comments and speeches from PAS members. 
Umno has not nominated DPM candidate - source

Umno has not nominated DPM candidate - source

Party source says it is up to the prime minister. 
We may be few, but our crusade continues - Dr M to his voters

We may be few, but our crusade continues - Dr M to his voters

GTA chief writes open letter to his Langkawi voters to convey gratitude. 
Cops release columnist arrested for 'sedition'

Cops release columnist arrested for 'sedition'

Zulfadzli out on bail after being accused of posting videos with 'racial elements'. 
Taliban's treatment of women may be crime against humanity - UN experts

Taliban's treatment of women may be crime against humanity - UN experts

Taliban retaliates saying UN’s sanctions as crimes against humanity. 
Navy wants more helicopters to bolster Sabah, Sarawak security

Navy wants more helicopters to bolster Sabah, Sarawak security

Proposals will be extended to new administration, Reza says. 
Victory in Padang Serai will inject new spirit into BN - Sivarraajh

Victory in Padang Serai will inject new spirit into BN - Sivarraajh

Its candidate believes the BN wave can start in Padang Serai. 
Cuepacs wants Anwar to maintain goodies promised by ex-PM

Cuepacs wants Anwar to maintain goodies promised by ex-PM

Goodies should not be reviewed just because of a change in government.
COMMENT | Could it be a matured Malaysia?

COMMENT | Could it be a matured Malaysia?

We went from one ruling coalition to multiple blocs working together to govern. 
PAS will not be part of 'Harapan-DAP' federal govt

PAS will not be part of 'Harapan-DAP' federal govt

PAS respects ‘mandate of the majority’, Takiyuddin says. 
LETTER | Mr PM, keep 'vultures' and cronies at bay

LETTER | Mr PM, keep 'vultures' and cronies at bay

Never put political leaders on a pedestal and watch them closely. 
New govt urged to declare climate emergency

New govt urged to declare climate emergency

Malaysia must prepare for a looming environmental collapse, group says. 
Iranian fans savour victory but wrangle over protests

Iranian fans savour victory but wrangle over protests

Iranian supporters jeer at anthem, team sings quietly before 2-0 win against Wales. 
End of Qatar's football project or just the start?

End of Qatar's football project or just the start?

Some Qatari fans fume over their team’s 3-1 loss to Senegal. 
England showed the grit needed for World Cup, Southgate says

England showed the grit needed for World Cup, Southgate says

I’m happy with how the players performed, he says. 
Harapan candidate ready to make way for BN in Tioman if ordered

Harapan candidate ready to make way for BN in Tioman if ordered

Fadzli says Harapan presidential council has discussed it but no decision yet. 
Argentina honors Maradona anniversary, hopes memory can spur World Cup revival

Argentina honors Maradona anniversary, hopes memory can spur World Cup revival

Late Diego Maradona is revered by many in Argentina. 
Taiwan votes in local elections amid tensions with China

Taiwan votes in local elections amid tensions with China

It is about defending Taiwan’s democracy, its president says. 

S'wak govt hopes new regime will grant autonomy on health, education

S'wak govt hopes new regime will grant autonomy on health, education

State deputy minister points out this is in line with Harapan's manifesto. 
All is well between GRS, Sabah BN - Hajiji, Bung Moktar

All is well between GRS, Sabah BN - Hajiji, Bung Moktar

CM says they've agreed to focus on restoring Sabah's economy.
Freezing Ukraine gradually restores power after Russian strikes on grid

Freezing Ukraine gradually restores power after Russian strikes on grid

But six million people were still without power.
Gains for PAS a challenge for Anwar

Gains for PAS a challenge for Anwar

He will face challenges from PAS which emerged as one of the big winners in GE15.
Hamas looks forward to Anwar’s continued support of Palestinian cause

Hamas looks forward to Anwar’s continued support of Palestinian cause

Hamas leader expresses this in his congratulatory letter to Anwar. 
Wine-loving France gets a taste for the alcohol-free

Wine-loving France gets a taste for the alcohol-free

Non-alcoholic drinks are gaining popularity.
Chinese premier congratulates Anwar

Chinese premier congratulates Anwar

Li says he's willing to work with Anwar on comprehensive strategic partnership. 
COMMENT | Media's role to keep new regime in check

COMMENT | Media's role to keep new regime in check

Learn from how few questioned 1MDB and Najib.
Covid-19 (Nov 25): 3,024 new cases, 8 deaths

Covid-19 (Nov 25): 3,024 new cases, 8 deaths

Number of hospitalised Covid-19 patients still rising.
COMMENT | 'In my end is my beginning'

COMMENT | 'In my end is my beginning'

Anwar's favourite poet TS Eliot sheds light on his future trajectory.
COMMENT | A new, inclusive narrative for Malaysia

COMMENT | A new, inclusive narrative for Malaysia

A better narrative will bring M'sians together and bridge divisions. 

YOURSAY| New PM’s penultimate task is to rebuild trust and goodwill

YOURSAY| New PM’s penultimate task is to rebuild trust and goodwill

‘Counter race and religious propaganda with proper MCMC.’
COMMENT | Anwar made me believe in something

COMMENT | Anwar made me believe in something

Despite his faults, Anwar symbolises that hope can triumph over despair.