Six Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs will be involved in Exercise Elangaroo which starts today. The exercise will give the Royal Malaysian Air Force a glimpse into what air combat beyond the 21st century will look like.
Battle for Indian votes in GE15: Will MIC win more than two Parliament seats?
Political analyst Datuk B. Anbumani said it will be an uphill battle for MIC in GE15 with votes among the Indian community set to be split. Political parties, including MIC, must offer something different to voters, especially the younger generation, who are keen on results- and people-oriented services.
Two-horse race between me and KJ in Sungai Buloh, says independent Syed Abdul Razak
Syed Abdul Razak Syed Long Alsagoff, who will contest the Sungai Buloh parliamentary seat as an independent, says he is only worried about Barisan Nasional’s Khairy Jamaluddin despite five others vying for the same seat.
In axing veterans, Ahmad Zahid has done what no other Umno leader dared to do
After dropping several big names from Malaysia’s 15th General Election, some from within are unhappy with Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. For others, there is a newfound appreciation for the Umno president who has dared to do what his predecessors had feared.
Pakatan Harapan supporters, Akbal and Sachdeep, steal limelight at Sungai Buloh nomination centre
Father-and-son duo Akbal and Sachdeep Singh show support for Pakatan Harapan in bid to stop Barisan Nasional’s strongman Khairy Jamaluddin from winning in Sungai Buloh in the upcoming 15th General Election in Malaysia.
Khairy: A vote for me is for Ismail Sabri, not Ahmad Zahid
Barisan Nasional’s candidate for the Sungai Buloh parliamentary seat, Khairy Jamaluddin, denies that a vote for him equates to tacit support for beleaguered Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
In fulfilling right and obligation, elders eager to vote in GE15
Many of those in their golden years still believe their votes matter, and are determined to participate in the upcoming 15th General Election in Malaysia, writes Graig Nunis.
As ‘parachute MPs’ work to win new hearts, will past voters miss them?
Several familiar names, including Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Gobind Singh Deo, and Khairy Jamaluddin will contest in new parliamentary seats in GE15. Some voters are unperturbed, while others admit the politicians will be missed.
Not many political party flags in Subang Jaya, but election fever hotting up
A stage, complete with backdrop, is the main attraction at the Subang Jaya nomination centre as residents pose for pictures. Nomination for Malaysia’s general election will be held tomorrow.
Money isn’t reason for Newcastle’s rise, argues Malaysian fan
Newcastle is the richest club in the world following a takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund 13 months ago. Yet, the Magpies are in the top four of the English Premier League partly due to players who were there before the new owners.
‘People’s politics’ comes first as Wong Tack continues fighting for greener Bentong
Wong Tack, who is set to contest as Bentong’s independent candidate, says DAP is the ‘spoiler’ for dropping him from GE15. He reiterates his support for Pakatan Harapan and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to be prime minister.
Met Dept warns monsoon to hit next week, DAP man again questions EC plans ahead of possible floods
The Meteorological Department said the monsoon season is expected to begin on Nov 7. With nomination day less than two days away, former Klang MP Charles Santiago has taken the Election Commission to task, and asks what the commission’s plans are, should floods hit on polling day.
Asean ‘paralysed by internal divisions’ over Myanmar imbroglio
The situation in Myanmar is best described in four letters – N.A.T.O; no action, talk only, says Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) chair, Charles Santiago. He adds Asean’s five-point consensus should be thrown into the bin.