Archive - 31 October 2022

Rina to contest Sepang, crowd cheers for ‘local candidate’

Rina to contest Sepang, crowd cheers for ‘local candidate’

UPDATED 1.05AM | The seat is expected to be a battleground for party Women chiefs. 
Instagram looking into issues after user complaints

Instagram looking into issues after user complaints

Instagram outage causes suspension for some accounts. 
BN, PN announcing candidates tomorrow

BN, PN announcing candidates tomorrow

Sources say Umno’s tardiness in announcing candidates due to sabotage concerns.
Zahidi wants to defend Padang Besar

Zahidi wants to defend Padang Besar

Elon Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users

Elon Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users

'Verified' users may have to pay a monthly fee.

Bukit Lagong quarrying won't affect Orang Asli, says Hee

Bukit Lagong quarrying won't affect Orang Asli, says Hee

Quarrying licences issued in accordance with due process, exco adds. 
Umno, MCA tussle over Ampang

Umno, MCA tussle over Ampang

Selangor voters increase more than 50pct for GE15

Selangor voters increase more than 50pct for GE15

EC attributes this to the implementation of Undi18 and automatic registration.
COMMENT | GE15 can go three ways

COMMENT | GE15 can go three ways

But Harapan must win to stop Malaysia's decline.
Zahid's trial: Defence cannot effectively participate in the impeachment hearing

Zahid's trial: Defence cannot effectively participate in the impeachment hearing

Defence calls for declassification of ‘contentious statement’ of third witness.
My service track record in Tapah will be BN manifesto - Saravanan

My service track record in Tapah will be BN manifesto - Saravanan

Government raises Monsoon Assistance to assist smallholders

Government raises Monsoon Assistance to assist smallholders

A total of RM600 million is allocated to smallholders this year.

Cosmoprof Asia 2022 – Singapore Special Edition returns after two years, highlighting next-level, post-pandemic trends

Cosmoprof Asia 2022 – Singapore Special Edition returns after two years, highlighting next-level, post-pandemic trends

Cosmoprof Asia 2022 and Singapore Special Edition will highlight next-level trends in the beauty and wellness industry
GE15: Check your polling station online

GE15: Check your polling station online

It can be done via the EC website or its mobile app. 
CAP calls for effective prevention against human-elephant conflict

CAP calls for effective prevention against human-elephant conflict

Constructions of dams and logging activities are among many threats elephants face.
COMMENT | Now everyone can vote: Youth electoral power

COMMENT | Now everyone can vote: Youth electoral power

Young voters may very well determine the outcome of GE15.
Four telcos agree to use state 5G network

Four telcos agree to use state 5G network

China Covid-19 curbs hit iPhone output, shut Shanghai Disney

China Covid-19 curbs hit iPhone output, shut Shanghai Disney

World food supplies at risk as Russia withdraws from Black Sea deal

World food supplies at risk as Russia withdraws from Black Sea deal

Wheat and corn futures soar due to supply concerns. 
Sabah DAP names three incumbents, four fresh faces for GE15

Sabah DAP names three incumbents, four fresh faces for GE15

We will be venturing into tougher seats, says state party chief Frankie Poon.
PSM: Our struggle will persist as long as there is poverty, inequality

PSM: Our struggle will persist as long as there is poverty, inequality

Sultanah’s suit against Sarawak Report founder dismissed

Sultanah’s suit against Sarawak Report founder dismissed

GE15: Upko to contest five parliamentary seats in Sabah

GE15: Upko to contest five parliamentary seats in Sabah

Its president Wilfred Madius Tangau will defend his Tuaran seat.
Khairy: Covid-positive candidates must be isolated during campaign

Khairy: Covid-positive candidates must be isolated during campaign

They may opt to continue campaigning online during the isolation period.
GTA asks if absence of sparks between Anwar, Zahid hints at pact

GTA asks if absence of sparks between Anwar, Zahid hints at pact

Penang Harapan Youth to Muda: Be sincere, use our logo

Penang Harapan Youth to Muda: Be sincere, use our logo

UPDATED 6.24PM | 'Show sincerity, cooperate as a team.'
Muda's Sharizal to battle Ongkili in Sabah

Muda's Sharizal to battle Ongkili in Sabah

UPDATED 4.27PM | We don’t fear facing a minister in elections, Amira says. 
KJ: M'sia facing another Covid-19 wave, not at worrying level yet

KJ: M'sia facing another Covid-19 wave, not at worrying level yet

Hospitalisations have increased but ICU occupancy remains low.
Payments made but why foreign workers not arriving, MPN asks

Payments made but why foreign workers not arriving, MPN asks

467k approved, only 76k arrived, Sulaiman says.
Ismail Sabri congratulates French Open champions Tan-Thinaah

Ismail Sabri congratulates French Open champions Tan-Thinaah

In the final, the pair upset two-time world champions from Japan.
BN uses Pasir Gudang water shortage to hose down opponents

BN uses Pasir Gudang water shortage to hose down opponents

The coalition is utilising social media to spread word of its work.
UKM revises saree, cheongsam ban in convocation dress code

UKM revises saree, cheongsam ban in convocation dress code

It now allows 'national costume' as long as they are formal.
ADUN SPEAKS | Indians need a level playing field, not ‘kingmaker’ label

ADUN SPEAKS | Indians need a level playing field, not ‘kingmaker’ label

Dismantle institutionalised racism instead of dishing out pittance to the community. 

Dec 7 verdict on legal action by Johor voter barred from voting

Dec 7 verdict on legal action by Johor voter barred from voting

Voter seeks to quash EC decision, declaration that EC acted illegally.
Police arrest two hospital employees for damaging Deepavali 'kolam'

Police arrest two hospital employees for damaging Deepavali 'kolam'

Johor Amanah leader rips into 'weak' bosses over seat distribution

Johor Amanah leader rips into 'weak' bosses over seat distribution

He says members and supporters are frustrated by their poor decision-making.

LETTER | Sabahans want change, make voting easy

LETTER | Sabahans want change, make voting easy

Klang PN moots local doctor as candidate

Klang PN moots local doctor as candidate

Both Gerakan and PAS endorse Dr Jaya Chandran’s candidacy. 

Warisan names three young candidates to contest in GE15

Warisan names three young candidates to contest in GE15

LETTER | Desecration of 'kolam': It’s not only about being ‘unprofessional’

LETTER | Desecration of 'kolam': It’s not only about being ‘unprofessional’

Years of political indoctrination rearing its ugly head. 
DAP Malay candidates are mere puppets - Mahdzir

DAP Malay candidates are mere puppets - Mahdzir

They are given tough seats to contest, he claims. 

AVM’s ‘Cloud-in-a-Box’ now in Generation 2 to offer 'best of both worlds' OPEX model

AVM’s ‘Cloud-in-a-Box’ now in Generation 2 to offer 'best of both worlds' OPEX model

TIME dotCom Berhad subsidiary AVM Cloud Sdn Bhd has been growing strongly for the past decade and, today, is one of Malaysia’s leading cloud players on par – and even better – than some international brand names.
Man attacks UK migrant processing centre, kills himself

Man attacks UK migrant processing centre, kills himself

Attack comes as migrant policy in the UK comes under public scrutiny. 
Takiyuddin: Harapan is the enemy of PAS, not Umno

Takiyuddin: Harapan is the enemy of PAS, not Umno

LETTER | The curious case of DAP dropping Charles and Wong Tack

LETTER | The curious case of DAP dropping Charles and Wong Tack

Leaving out stellar candidates from GE15 defies logic. 
Innovator of The Year Johnson Lam is creating max impact on his ‘Bonus Time’

Innovator of The Year Johnson Lam is creating max impact on his ‘Bonus Time’

Near death experience leads to drastic change in life direction & purpose
Govt behind violations of struggling sole breadwinner mum - PSM

Govt behind violations of struggling sole breadwinner mum - PSM

South Korea vows thorough probe into deadly Halloween stampede

South Korea vows thorough probe into deadly Halloween stampede

Covid-19 (Oct 30): 3,129 new cases, 2 deaths

Covid-19 (Oct 30): 3,129 new cases, 2 deaths

Hospitalisation of Covid-19 patients continue to rise.
Philippine death toll from Storm Nalgae rises to 98 - disaster agency

Philippine death toll from Storm Nalgae rises to 98 - disaster agency

Losses are estimated at over RM30 million. 
YOURSAY | Tommy Thomas strikes back with his 'bullets'

YOURSAY | Tommy Thomas strikes back with his 'bullets'

'The STF is a shot across the bow warning civil servants against spilling the beans.'
COMMENT | Charles Santiago – the party or the man

COMMENT | Charles Santiago – the party or the man

The people of Klang need Charles more than ever.
COMMENT | Should those with ongoing cases contest GE15?

COMMENT | Should those with ongoing cases contest GE15?

Better for them to stay out, come back with clean slate.
Rafizi: Dr M did not bring in Malay votes, no need to work with him

Rafizi: Dr M did not bring in Malay votes, no need to work with him

This is based on Rafizi's data from the previous GE14. 
Brazil's Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win presidency again in stunning comeback

Brazil's Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win presidency again in stunning comeback

Perak Muda chief apologises over Tapah gaffe, will fight another 'minister'

Perak Muda chief apologises over Tapah gaffe, will fight another 'minister'

Pay your former employees, MTUC tells Utusan Melayu

Pay your former employees, MTUC tells Utusan Melayu

DAP fields Fatin Zulaikha in BN stronghold Mersing

DAP fields Fatin Zulaikha in BN stronghold Mersing

The seat has been a BN stronghold since 1986.
DAP vs Amanah

DAP vs Amanah

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