Archive - 14 January 2023

Umno assembly wrap-up: Zahid strengthens hold on party

Umno assembly wrap-up: Zahid strengthens hold on party

Top 2 posts to be uncontested in upcoming Umno polls.
Pejuang quits GTA, to focus on strengthening party

Pejuang quits GTA, to focus on strengthening party

The party is open to talks for the coming state elections.
Zahid defends validity of ‘no contest’ resolution

Zahid defends validity of ‘no contest’ resolution

'Motion fully compliant with several articles of party constitution.'
ROS can decide if Umno's 'no contest' motion valid: Ismail Sabri

ROS can decide if Umno's 'no contest' motion valid: Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 10.30PM | Decision for top 2 posts to be uncontested.
No water disruption despite polluted rivers - Selangor rep

No water disruption despite polluted rivers - Selangor rep

Quick action by authorities kept treatment plants running, Hee says.
Let's explore new political dynamics: Mat Hasan to Umno members

Let's explore new political dynamics: Mat Hasan to Umno members

Party number two says priority is Umno's survival.
Cabinet ministers to attend retreat tomorrow - Fahmi

Cabinet ministers to attend retreat tomorrow - Fahmi

Will set KPIs for ministries, plan for state elections.
Microchip shortage causes 6-month delay for MyKid

Microchip shortage causes 6-month delay for MyKid

However, parents can still submit new applications.
Russia claims capture of Ukraine's Soledar, but Kyiv says still fighting

Russia claims capture of Ukraine's Soledar, but Kyiv says still fighting

Small salt-mining town has been the focus of a relentless Russian assault for days. 
Jamal wants KJ suspended over ‘phantom voter’ claim

Jamal wants KJ suspended over ‘phantom voter’ claim

Former Rembau MP alleged phantom voters in Umno general assembly.
Thousands of Indonesian workers protest against president's job decree

Thousands of Indonesian workers protest against president's job decree

Protesters fear erosion of employees' rights, environmental protections.
Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is 43pct of US Covid cases - CDC

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is 43pct of US Covid cases - CDC

Subvariant may spur more cases, WHO says.
Shafie: Warisan not part of Sabah putsch plot, only concerned about law

Shafie: Warisan not part of Sabah putsch plot, only concerned about law

Warisan chief explains cancelled presser was to question Hajiji's legitimacy based on law.
Don’t blame others when Umno losing Malay support - Saifuddin

Don’t blame others when Umno losing Malay support - Saifuddin

Decreasing support because of Umno's own weakness, Bersatu leader says.
Umno assembly rules no contest for party president, deputy posts

Umno assembly rules no contest for party president, deputy posts

UPDATED 5.32PM | Khaled confirms majority voted in favour. 
Don't let outsiders use us to topple Zahid, Umno veteran urges delegates

Don't let outsiders use us to topple Zahid, Umno veteran urges delegates

Umno Veterans Club believes top two party posts should be left uncontested.
Selangor polls: Rafizi predicts Harapan to win 45 seats, lose 8

Selangor polls: Rafizi predicts Harapan to win 45 seats, lose 8

Uncertain how many Umno votes can be transferred to Harapan.
Plead to PKR appeals board, not Anwar - Rafizi advises Tian Chua

Plead to PKR appeals board, not Anwar - Rafizi advises Tian Chua

Party deputy president says a direct appeal to Anwar will give negative impression. 
Kedah Umno wants Zahid to be its 'bapa angkat' in Parliament

Kedah Umno wants Zahid to be its 'bapa angkat' in Parliament

The chapter no longer has representatives in Dewan Rakyat and Putrajaya.
KJ calls out Tok Mat for hiding behind N Sembilan delegate’s no-contest motion

KJ calls out Tok Mat for hiding behind N Sembilan delegate’s no-contest motion

'Do it more discreetly,' he quips on TikTok.
K'tan delegate: Umno lost because GE15 held when there were 'no eggs'

K'tan delegate: Umno lost because GE15 held when there were 'no eggs'

Zawawi says if GE15 had been called earlier, Umno would be dominant govt party. 
‘Fighting anti-palm oil lobby with Indonesia will put pressure on EU’

‘Fighting anti-palm oil lobby with Indonesia will put pressure on EU’

MPOB says it’s one option that can be taken to fight discrimination.
US FDA, CDC see early signal of Pfizer bivalent Covid shot's link to stroke

US FDA, CDC see early signal of Pfizer bivalent Covid shot's link to stroke

This is according to preliminary data analysed by US health authorities.
US calls for UN to urge Taliban to reverse bans on women

US calls for UN to urge Taliban to reverse bans on women

The security council is urged to adopt a resolution.
MCMC to improve internet access for Orang Asli in Gua Musang

MCMC to improve internet access for Orang Asli in Gua Musang

Under National Digital Interconnection Plan, internet usage quota will be increased. 
Save us or we'll have to harm elephant, say Orang Asli folk after fatal attack

Save us or we'll have to harm elephant, say Orang Asli folk after fatal attack

Pahang villagers on self-imposed curfew after elephant trampled teen to death. 
Johor Umno against motion for no contest of top two party posts

Johor Umno against motion for no contest of top two party posts

State delegate questions how proposal could even be debated without motion submission. 
Practice makes perfect

Practice makes perfect

KINILENS | Lion dance preparation in full force for CNY.
Remember your faith and drop agenda to topple govt - Khairuddin

Remember your faith and drop agenda to topple govt - Khairuddin

'As long as there's a devil, this devil's move will continue.'
DPM's special officer Ramesh Rao passes away

DPM's special officer Ramesh Rao passes away

UPDATED 12.05PM | Zahid's special officer in charge of Indian affairs reportedly died this morning. 
No egg shortage in Malacca following import of supply from India

No egg shortage in Malacca following import of supply from India

However, the public is advised not to buy in bulk.
Puad: 'Booing' part of democracy, even when it is immoral

Puad: 'Booing' part of democracy, even when it is immoral

This is over the motion to reject contests for Umno's top posts. 
PM orders postponement of Kg Sg Baru development to resolve issues

PM orders postponement of Kg Sg Baru development to resolve issues

This is to enable a renegotiation with residents and interested parties.
COMMENT | Review govt control over higher education institutions

COMMENT | Review govt control over higher education institutions

Restore the National Council on Higher Education.
US strongly committed to Japan defence, Biden tells Kishida

US strongly committed to Japan defence, Biden tells Kishida

The US president also hails Tokyo’s security build-up.
Brazil's prosecutors ask top court to investigate Bolsonaro role in Brasilia riots

Brazil's prosecutors ask top court to investigate Bolsonaro role in Brasilia riots

The anti-democratic acts resulted in vandalism and violence.
Anwar doesn’t want turbulent relationship with Dr M to persist

Anwar doesn’t want turbulent relationship with Dr M to persist

He says he wants to focus on his duties as PM.
Covid-19 (Jan 13): 320 new cases, 3 deaths

Covid-19 (Jan 13): 320 new cases, 3 deaths

Active cases down 8.9pct compared to 14 days ago.
All depts, agencies urged to share data on OpenDOSM Nextgen platform

All depts, agencies urged to share data on OpenDOSM Nextgen platform

This is to make Malaysia a digital and informed society, Uzir says. 

Filmmaker: M'sia can’t claim award-winning Michelle Yeoh its own

Filmmaker: M'sia can’t claim award-winning Michelle Yeoh its own

'She owes nothing to the arts policy of this country.'
'5G implementation policy to be tabled in cabinet before end of first quarter'

'5G implementation policy to be tabled in cabinet before end of first quarter'

I’m discussing it with several agencies, Fahmi says. 
YOURSAY | Most unbecoming of DPM to interfere with judiciary

YOURSAY | Most unbecoming of DPM to interfere with judiciary

'Where is your evidence of political persecution?'