Archive - 3 December 2022

Brazil football legend Pele under palliative care amid cancer battle - report

Brazil football legend Pele under palliative care amid cancer battle - report

A newspaper reports that chemotherapy had stopped having the expected results.
Perlis exco: No M'sians involved in railway blast in Sadao, Thailand

Perlis exco: No M'sians involved in railway blast in Sadao, Thailand

No deaths or injuries have also been reported in the explosion.
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Indonesia's West Java

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Indonesia's West Java

Officials say no risk of tsunami.
MPA: New T'ganu Syariah amendment may lead to more baby dumping

MPA: New T'ganu Syariah amendment may lead to more baby dumping

Medical group says it will prevent girls from seeking help instead.
Loke: DAP working with BN, not Zahid

Loke: DAP working with BN, not Zahid

UPDATED 9.25PM | Decision to join Anwar's coalition govt 'based on circumstances'.
DAP was willing to forgo positions for Anwar to be PM - Loke

DAP was willing to forgo positions for Anwar to be PM - Loke

UPDATED 8.43PM | This is if the party was stumbling block to form govt.
Ministry to resolve disability law amendment, rights convention in 2023

Ministry to resolve disability law amendment, rights convention in 2023

Official says changes needed to keep up with the times.
Viral video on rally is an old clip - IGP

Viral video on rally is an old clip - IGP

There will be no rally on Dec 8 as claimed, video from 2018. 
Hamzah: PN to play important role as opposition in Parliament

Hamzah: PN to play important role as opposition in Parliament

PN sec-gen says coalition will look at 'all possibilities'.
Respect PM's prerogative in appointing cabinet - Azis

Respect PM's prerogative in appointing cabinet - Azis

Warisan info chief urges party members to prove they were not after positions.

Azalina's priority - address outdated laws, bring them up to speed

Azalina's priority - address outdated laws, bring them up to speed

These include the role of the attorney-general, citizenship for children, etc.
NUTP hopes new education minister, MOHE introduce progressive policies

NUTP hopes new education minister, MOHE introduce progressive policies

'Future generations will depend heavily on policies from these ministries.' 
Making Zahid DPM unpopular but necessary, say analysts

Making Zahid DPM unpopular but necessary, say analysts

'Anwar has no choice as Zahid leads both BN and Umno.'
Gobind says he received cabinet post offer, but declined to focus on MP duty

Gobind says he received cabinet post offer, but declined to focus on MP duty

Damansara MP denies claims the decision is linked to Zahid being appointed DPM.
Two DPMs, 25 ministers sworn in before Agong

Two DPMs, 25 ministers sworn in before Agong

They also sign official appointment documents at Istana Negara. 
Zahid's appointment does not affect pending court cases - Amanah

Zahid's appointment does not affect pending court cases - Amanah

Anwar 'bound' by fact that Zahid leads govt partner, Mujahid says.
Ministers chosen collectively, not just by PM - Fahmi

Ministers chosen collectively, not just by PM - Fahmi

Newly appointed minister rebuts Muhyiddin's allegations of poor governance.
Saifuddin Nasution will seek tips from Hamzah

Saifuddin Nasution will seek tips from Hamzah

New home minister wants to learn more from his predecessor. 
Chong explains absence of Sarawak DAP reps in cabinet

Chong explains absence of Sarawak DAP reps in cabinet

'Certain quarters' insisted on caveat before supporting PM, says state DAP chief.
Which teams are out of Fifa's World Cup tournament?

Which teams are out of Fifa's World Cup tournament?

Here is an overview of eliminated teams and those going to knockout phase. 
Waiting is the hardest part as South Korea reaches last 16

Waiting is the hardest part as South Korea reaches last 16

After winning against Portugal, S Korea's advancement relied on Uruguay-Ghana match results. 
Ronaldo denies he swore at Portugal coach over substitution

Ronaldo denies he swore at Portugal coach over substitution

Portugal's captain clarifies his comments were directed at South Korean player. 
I will carry out duties with integrity - Tengku Zafrul

I will carry out duties with integrity - Tengku Zafrul

Zafrul appointed international trade and industry minister by Anwar.
Slick Switzerland edges Serbia in goal fest to reach last 16

Slick Switzerland edges Serbia in goal fest to reach last 16

Switzerland advances to meet Portugal for a spot in quarter finals.
Penang DAP laments 'unbalanced' political composition of new cabinet

Penang DAP laments 'unbalanced' political composition of new cabinet

Chow says some parties with fewer Parliament seats than DAP got more cabinet spots. 
COMMENT | Can the PMX-Men, and women, deliver?

COMMENT | Can the PMX-Men, and women, deliver?

The 10th prime minister's upsetting but justifiable cabinet.
'Do not misuse Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation's name'

'Do not misuse Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation's name'

Raja Zarith Sofiah warns against using foundation's logo, name for commercial gain.
Stunned Uruguay wins but dumped out of World Cup on goals scored

Stunned Uruguay wins but dumped out of World Cup on goals scored

This is Uruguay's first group-stage exit in two decades.
Beijing, Shenzhen loosen more Covid curbs

Beijing, Shenzhen loosen more Covid curbs

Easing of China's virus curbs gathers pace.
Beating Brazil tempers Cameroon disapppointment over World Cup exit

Beating Brazil tempers Cameroon disapppointment over World Cup exit

Cameroon strikes late to stun Brazil's second-string team 1-0.
Mat Sabu hopes for further strengthening of ringgit, lower food import cost

Mat Sabu hopes for further strengthening of ringgit, lower food import cost

Amanah president points out PM kept his promise to form smaller cabinet. 
LETTER | Reminding govt of public's high expectations for reform

LETTER | Reminding govt of public's high expectations for reform

Hope PM won't appoint too many deputy ministers, special envoys.
Muhyiddin: PM 'pawns' good governance by picking 'kleptocrat'

Muhyiddin: PM 'pawns' good governance by picking 'kleptocrat'

This cabinet line-up most disappointing in country's history, adds PN chief.
Bung disappointed with cabinet, claims Sabah 'marginalised'

Bung disappointed with cabinet, claims Sabah 'marginalised'

None of 7 Sabah BN MPs appointed ministers, MP says.
COMMENT | Where is our nation heading towards?

COMMENT | Where is our nation heading towards?

Can Umno cooperate with Harapan?
COMMENT | Questionable appointments underline need to expedite reforms

COMMENT | Questionable appointments underline need to expedite reforms

Anwar must double down on efforts to fulfil manifesto to fight corruption.
Four senators sworn in at Dewan Negara

Four senators sworn in at Dewan Negara

This is after their appointment to the cabinet last night.
Kedah MB dubs Anwar's cabinet appointments 'unnatural'

Kedah MB dubs Anwar's cabinet appointments 'unnatural'

Govt goes against people's will and aspirations, says Sanusi.
ADUN SPEAKS | Govt of compromise: Choice between stability and instability

ADUN SPEAKS | Govt of compromise: Choice between stability and instability

Without Umno support, Harapan would not have formed govt at all.
Early voters start casting ballots in Padang Serai, Tioman

Early voters start casting ballots in Padang Serai, Tioman

Early voting officially began at 8am today.
Stop provocations, focus on developing country, Zahid says

Stop provocations, focus on developing country, Zahid says

Umno president says he is humbled to be DPM.
COMMENT | New cabinet: The bright, and dark, side

COMMENT | New cabinet: The bright, and dark, side

In Harapan-Umno-GPS-GRS cabinet, compromises had to be made.
COMMENT | Qatar 2022: Will virtual kill the TV star?

COMMENT | Qatar 2022: Will virtual kill the TV star?

Many still watch World Cup on TV, online watching rising.
Covid-19 (Dec 2): 2,421 new cases, 9 deaths

Covid-19 (Dec 2): 2,421 new cases, 9 deaths

Active cases gone down 11pct compared to 14 days ago.
COMMENT | Open letter to the 10th prime minister of Malaysia

COMMENT | Open letter to the 10th prime minister of Malaysia

Where is credibility when losers taken on board?
YOURSAY | A cabinet of 'beggars who can't be choosers'

YOURSAY | A cabinet of 'beggars who can't be choosers'

'Ministers chosen to prevent Sheraton 2.0.'
DK-MY Properties Hosts Buyer Appreciation Day with  Football Fever Fiesta

DK-MY Properties Hosts Buyer Appreciation Day with Football Fever Fiesta

DK-MY Properties embraces the importance of community building while promoting

the spirit of neighbourliness. 

BN announces candidate withdrawal from Padang Serai polls

BN announces candidate withdrawal from Padang Serai polls

BN election machinery will back Harapan candidate, says Jamil.