Archive - 14 May 2023

Philippines places buoys in parts of South China Sea to assert sovereignty

Philippines places buoys in parts of South China Sea to assert sovereignty

This comes amid China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city, sparing major refugee camps

Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city, sparing major refugee camps

'The whole northern Rakhine has suffered severe damage.'
Peace, love and five commitments for M'sia at Unity Govt Convention

Peace, love and five commitments for M'sia at Unity Govt Convention

When foes become friends, shouts of 'reformasi' echo through heart of Umno's HQ.
PM lauds cooperative Kelantan MB, drubs 'arrogant snob'

PM lauds cooperative Kelantan MB, drubs 'arrogant snob'

The remarks on arrogance appear to be aimed at Kedah MB.
M'sia would be very different if it wasn't for Zahid, Umno - PM

M'sia would be very different if it wasn't for Zahid, Umno - PM

UPDATED 7.45PM | Anwar credits Umno president and MPs for helping shape history after GE15. 
Shafie: Coalition govt must learn from BN's ups and downs

Shafie: Coalition govt must learn from BN's ups and downs

Don’t doubt each other and be supportive, he tells allies. 
K'tan should respond to Anwar's invite to resolve water issues - Abim

K'tan should respond to Anwar's invite to resolve water issues - Abim

Abim welcomes PM's commitment to a comprehensive water project in the state.

'Nervous' Loke says never thought he'd speak at Umno headquarters

'Nervous' Loke says never thought he'd speak at Umno headquarters

Anwar more experienced as this is his old arena, he adds.
Zahid: If we back Anwar, Madani govt can go beyond GE16

Zahid: If we back Anwar, Madani govt can go beyond GE16

UPDATED 8.07PM | BN and Harapan's cooperation might be able to last further, DPM adds. 
‘Move on’: Wee says over BN-Harapan’s former rivalry

‘Move on’: Wee says over BN-Harapan’s former rivalry

It’s time to win over people’s hearts, he adds. 
Take care of ‘people’s economy’ or risk downfall, Umno veep tells govt

Take care of ‘people’s economy’ or risk downfall, Umno veep tells govt

Government must ensure food security and quality education, among others. 
Govt parties should enhance compatibility - Zahid

Govt parties should enhance compatibility - Zahid

The Umno president says Unity Govt Convention best platform to do so.
'Geng Perpaduan', a commitment to strengthen people's unity – DPM

'Geng Perpaduan', a commitment to strengthen people's unity – DPM

It will also attract youth to mobilise under unity agenda, Fadillah says. 
PKR MP challenges Anwar's enemies to declare assets as well

PKR MP challenges Anwar's enemies to declare assets as well

Sim says Anwar the first PM in history to declare his worth.
Umno appoints Ku Li as adviser - report

Umno appoints Ku Li as adviser - report

UPDATED 4.21PM | A party leader claims decision was made in party leadership meeting.
Grassroots take time to warm up to ex-rivals at unity convention

Grassroots take time to warm up to ex-rivals at unity convention

We now sit at the same table after decades of strife, says Noraini.
Increase number of trips to Lima '23, Loke tells airlines and ferry operators

Increase number of trips to Lima '23, Loke tells airlines and ferry operators

Transport operators will cooperate as it is beneficial to them too. 
Water disruption: Over 250k residents affected in parts of Kedah

Water disruption: Over 250k residents affected in parts of Kedah

Authorities will mobilise water tankers to affected areas.

Loyal 'forced marriage’ better than 'cheating' partner’ - Umno

Loyal 'forced marriage’ better than 'cheating' partner’ - Umno

We must move past political rivalries and work for the nation – Akmal. 
Harapan, BN in fear of SDs, says Sanusi

Harapan, BN in fear of SDs, says Sanusi

They are afraid it may turn out to be true, he says.
‘We were foes, now friends for better M’sia’ - DAP Women

‘We were foes, now friends for better M’sia’ - DAP Women

Let’s cast aside differences and accept each other- Chong Eng. 
At unity convention, PKR Youth chief sees end to decades of political rivalry

At unity convention, PKR Youth chief sees end to decades of political rivalry

Adam says parties in govt must come together despite differences.
Koskan Tambahan dispute: Residents to receive payout, temporary homes

Koskan Tambahan dispute: Residents to receive payout, temporary homes

Villagers given RM15k and deposits for temporary homes, among others. 
PN Youth livid as photos of Anwar, Nik Aziz’s sons meeting go viral

PN Youth livid as photos of Anwar, Nik Aziz’s sons meeting go viral

This is spawning ‘fake news’, strategy to counter PN’s popularity. 
COMMENT | Back PM to eradicate corruption and hardcore poverty

COMMENT | Back PM to eradicate corruption and hardcore poverty

Anwar was right to stress that the two issues are intertwined.
Israel, Palestinian Islamic Jihad agree Gaza truce

Israel, Palestinian Islamic Jihad agree Gaza truce

Both sides laud Egypt for the mediation. 
Old rivalries, new battle as Thailand goes to the polls

Old rivalries, new battle as Thailand goes to the polls

Some label it as battle between old guard and liberalist wave. 
Turkiye votes in pivotal elections that could end Erdogan's long rule

Turkiye votes in pivotal elections that could end Erdogan's long rule

This comes amid rising inflation, weakening currency and devastating earthquake. 
LETTER | Make Tawau an air transport hub

LETTER | Make Tawau an air transport hub

Its proximity to cities in neighbouring countries makes it ideal.
Sofea Helmy’s uphill battle to support local music talents

Sofea Helmy’s uphill battle to support local music talents

MALAYSIANSKINI | Despite online abuses and threats, she is soldiering on.
Guan Eng lauds Q1 economic growth, worries that OPR hike will hurt Q2

Guan Eng lauds Q1 economic growth, worries that OPR hike will hurt Q2

The former minister also questions rationale of OPR hike.
ADUN SPEAKS | A litmus test for the unity govt

ADUN SPEAKS | A litmus test for the unity govt

Anwar's administration must show M'sians that it means business.
All eyes on unity govt convention today

All eyes on unity govt convention today

The ruling coalition's 19 parties will gather and forge stronger cooperation.
COMMENT | From Kirkby to Kota Bharu to Anwar

COMMENT | From Kirkby to Kota Bharu to Anwar

The prime minister gives me hope for positive change.
Anwar announces another RM50m allocation for T'ganu flood victims

Anwar announces another RM50m allocation for T'ganu flood victims

This is in addition to RM50m announced last year.
YOURSAY | Don't silence contrarion views on May 13

YOURSAY | Don't silence contrarion views on May 13

'History is for both living and dead.'