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Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor said he would find out the reason behind the half a million increase in voters in Sabah.. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

EC to explain surge in new voter registrations in Sabah electoral roll, says CM

The caretaker PM gave his assurance to Malaysians that the country’s national security remained intact, adding that there should be no cause for alarm. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Ismail Sabri says will meet cops, NSC over alleged Israeli spy agency ops in Malaysia

Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said this would give candidates enough opportunities to meet voters, especially those in the interior. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

GE15 campaign period sufficient for Sarawak, says GPS sec-gen

Caretaker Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy), Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said 1.9 million were recorded last year and 2.1 million in 2020. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Tok Pa: 2.4 million foreigners working in Malaysia up to June 2022

Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan, representing the AGC, submitted that none of the respondents made the decision to dissolve Parliament, instead, the decision was made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA). ― Reuters pic

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

AGC objects to Pandan voter’s bid to stop GE15

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi speaks during an event at the Nusajaya Tech Park in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, October 20, 2022. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Onn Hafiz: Johor BN to carry momentum from state poll into GE15

Comptroller of the Royal Household for Istana Negara Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said His Majesty advised all candidates to engage in healthy campaigning and comply with the law and regulations set by the authorities, especially the Election Commission (EC) and the police. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

GE15: King calls on candidates, supporters to be civil throughout campaign period

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during the walkabout at a festival for hawkers, small traders and micro entrepreneurs at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, October 20, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Citing shared roots, Ismail Sabri promises to help hawkers if they back him as PM in GE15

Customs deputy director-general Datuk Abdul Halim Ramli (2nd, right) who is also acting as the department’s director-general shows a furniture table used as a hiding place for drugs at a press conference at JKDM headquarters narcotics branch in Nilai, October 20, 2022. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Customs Dept seize drugs worth RM7m hidden in furniture, bathrobes at KLIA

Caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob greeted by people during the Keluarga Malaysia Entrepreneurs and Cooperatives Carnival at Eco Grandeur Square, Puncak Alam, October 20, 2022. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Selangor carnival held for benefit of entrepreneurs, says Ismail Sabri after difficulty getting approval from state govt

KPDNHEP secretary-general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof (right) inspects the supply of food items at a supermarket in conjunction with the Deepavali Festival Maximum Price Scheme in Nilai, October 20, 2022. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry assures sufficient chicken eggs nationwide

Caretaker Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba briefed about the UAV CW-25DE drone at the Kuala Lumpur Global Drone Conference 2022 at Matrade Tower in Kuala Lumpur, October 20, 2022. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Mosti says preparing 200 drones to be sent to flood hotspots

The former two-time prime minister brought up the issue of voters being allowed to bring along their mobile phones when voting, saying that it could threaten voter secrecy, which in turn could lead to information being used for bribes. — Picture Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Enforce mobile phone ban in polling booths, address other flaws in electoral system, Dr Mahathir tells EC

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor said that the state Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties were trying to work out an amiable seat-sharing formula while respecting their pact. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Sabah asks national leaders not to meddle in state GE15 negotiations

Prisons Department senior director (Prison Policy) Supri Hashim (right) with Melaka Women’s Affairs, Family Development and Welfare Committee chairman Datuk Kalsom Nordin (centre) at an exhibition at the Banda Hilir Prison Museum in Melaka, October 20, 2022. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

Prisons Dept: Inmates, including former PM Najib, not allowed to issue statement on GE15

Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh said the EC will continue to broadcast the election processes via live streaming for selected polling centres and stations on its Facebook page as done previously. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 20 Oct 2022

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Sorry for any unpleasant stay in Malaysia, Tourism Minister Tiong tells tourists from China

It’s a ‘crazy era’ when you’re vilified for being transparent, PM Anwar says after travel expenses disclosure lambasted

‘I’m not poor’: Accused of acting holier than Prophet for refusing wages, PM Anwar says he’s still earning Parliament allowance

Appearing in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, US Navy’s USS Abraham Lincoln returns as first aircraft carrier to visit Malaysia in 12 years

Dubai’s Bin Zayed International pulls out of RM40b Langkasuka project in Langkawi, says ‘no longer saw its value’ since 2022

Sanctioned by PKR for slamming second 5G network award to U Mobile, Pasir Gudang MP says won't contest punishment

‘They deserve to be hanged’: Dr M backs ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants against ‘war criminals’ Netanyahu, Gallant

National mixed double shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei fall in China Masters semi-finals but qualify for BWF Tour Finals

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Lost your SPM cert? Education Ministry can reprint it for you with discount at the Madani govt’s anniversary event

US Republican Matt Gaetz takes a swipe at Biden admin for funding harm-reduction app for Malaysian gays, bisexuals

Playtime’s over: IGP says drones will swoop on cops shirking duties with golf breaks

Aaron-Wooi Yik get lucky, score spot in BWF World Tour Finals after China Masters exit

Continuous rain warning for six states until Nov 29

Thai authorities investigating Buddhist monastery for using cadavers in meditation

EC to explain surge in new voter registrations in Sabah electoral roll, says CM

Ismail Sabri says will meet cops, NSC over alleged Israeli spy agency ops in Malaysia

GE15 campaign period sufficient for Sarawak, says GPS sec-gen

Tok Pa: 2.4 million foreigners working in Malaysia up to June 2022

AGC objects to Pandan voter’s bid to stop GE15

Onn Hafiz: Johor BN to carry momentum from state poll into GE15

GE15: King calls on candidates, supporters to be civil throughout campaign period

Citing shared roots, Ismail Sabri promises to help hawkers if they back him as PM in GE15

Customs Dept seize drugs worth RM7m hidden in furniture, bathrobes at KLIA

Selangor carnival held for benefit of entrepreneurs, says Ismail Sabri after difficulty getting approval from state govt

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry assures sufficient chicken eggs nationwide

Mosti says preparing 200 drones to be sent to flood hotspots

Enforce mobile phone ban in polling booths, address other flaws in electoral system, Dr Mahathir tells EC

Sabah asks national leaders not to meddle in state GE15 negotiations

Prisons Dept: Inmates, including former PM Najib, not allowed to issue statement on GE15

EC: GE15, Bugaya state by-election estimated to cost RM1.01b