This special issue of Daily News Alert compiles news articles relating to the 15th Malaysian General Election, to be held on 19 November 2022. The regular Daily News Alert will be released after 4 pm today.
This issue includes the following commentaries and articles with citations attributed to ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and its researchers. You can click on the links to go to these articles directly.
1. 50 inisiatif ditawar kepada penduduk Jelebu jika BN menang – Jalaluddin [50 initiatives to be offered to Jelebu resident if BN wins]
Abnor Hamizam Abd Manap
Berita Harian (Malaysia), 10 November 2022
2. 6,010 temporary relief centres on standby for floods – Rina
Bernama, 10 November 2022
3. GE15: Independent candidates offer something different
Bernama, 10 November 2022
4. GE15: Rural vote will be determining factor
Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar
Bernama, 10 November 2022
5. Party loyalty no longer factor in Kuala Nerus Parliamentary – Political analyst
Bernama, 10 November 2022
6. Commentary: It’s Game of Thrones all over again for Malaysia’s GE15
James Chin
Channel News Asia, 10 November 2022
7. In Najib Razak’s former Pahang constituency, BN candidate wants to continue jailed ex-PM’s legacy
Aqil Haziq Mahmud
Channel News Asia, 10 November 2022
8. Good to have more diversity in DAP’s top leadership, admits Syahredzan
Ainin Wan Salleh
Free Malaysia Today, 10 November 2022
9. Never-say-die Sabah independents banking on GE15 to beat odds
Tracy Bul
Free Malaysia Today, 10 November 2022
10. PN banking on ‘warlord’ Shahidan to win Perlis
Free Malaysia Today, 10 November 2022
11. Disenchantment in Muar? Perhaps among youth, but not older voters
Yiswaree Palansamy
Malay Mail Online, 10 November 2022
12. GE15: Crowded battlefield could leave voters confused, but not a big issue, say observers
Malay Mail Online, 10 November 2022
13. GE15: While you sip your tea and read them promises
Praba Ganesan
Malay Mail Online, 10 November 2022
14. In first election foray, BN’s Tengku Zafrul feels sense of apathy among young voters
Kenneth Tee
Malay Mail Online, 10 November 2022
15. To Rumah Pangsa Simpang Kuala residents in Alor Setar, party logos more familiar than its seven candidates
R. Loheswar
Malay Mail Online, 10 November 2022
16. 10 direct consequences of a BN-PN victory
P Gunasegaram
Malaysiakini, 10 November 2022
17. Ex-Harakah editor riding DAP’s rocket into Umno stronghold
Ng Xiang Yi
Malaysiakini, 10 November 2022
18. Harapan should campaign on its manifesto, not anti-Zahid rhetoric
S Thayaparan
Malaysiakini, 10 November 2022
19. In Ayer Hitam, DAP’s Malay-candidate gambit not paying dividends yet
Fion Yap
Malaysiakini, 10 November 2022
20. Youth voters grill Anwar at lecture hosted by student unions
Koh Gah Chie
Malaysiakini, 10 November 2022
21. Youth voters not clued in, but still eager to vote
Malaysiakini, 10 November 2022
22. After Umno sacking, Shahidan says Perlis ready for PAS govt
Mohd Farhan Darwis
Malaysian Insight, 10 November 2022
23. Don’t call me traitor, says Zuraida
Ravin Palanisamy
Malaysian Insight, 10 November 2022
24. GE15: Tuaran voters want water, infrastructure problems solved
Olivia Miwil
New Straits Times, 10 November 2022
25. Liow: PH lacks institutional experience, common identity to govern country
New Straits Times, 10 November 2022
26. Malaysia’s Perak becomes key election battleground for PM hopefuls
AMY CHEW
Nikkei Asia, 10 November 2022
27. GE15: Ismail Sabri is Barisan’s number one choice for PM, there is no other, says Johor MB
MOHD FARHAAN SHAH
Star, 10 November 2022
28. INTERACTIVE: These are GE15’s record-holding seats
RAZAK AHMAD & DIYANA PFORDTEN
Star, 10 November 2022
29. Peja-Anwar fight stirs Tambun
Ivan Loh
Star, 10 November 2022
30. Push for higher voter turnout
Fatimah Zainal and Cassandra Victor
Star, 10 November 2022
31. The Sungai Buloh dilemma
Wong Chun Wai
Star, 10 November 2022
32. Cuepacs advises civil servants to exercise their right to vote
Bernama, 9 November 2022
33. Influx of voters not expected at Johor entry points on Nov 19
Bernama, 9 November 2022
34. Malaysia GE15: Ismail Sabri promises projects worth RM6 billion in Johor if BN gets elected
Amir Yusof
Channel News Asia, 9 November 2022
35. Money Mind – S1E26: 5 things you need to know about Malaysia’s general elections
[20-minute audio clip]
Channel News Asia, 9 November 2022
36. After 18 years, is it sayonara for Ongkili?
Tracy Bul
Free Malaysia Today, 9 November 2022
37. Muhyiddin criticised for PN’s GE15 entry into Sarawak
Oliver Lee
Free Malaysia Today, 9 November 2022
38. Pay staff early so they can go home to vote, employers urged
Free Malaysia Today, 9 November 2022
39. Sabah allocates RM54mil for non-Islamic institutions
Free Malaysia Today, 9 November 2022
40. Umno’s finished if voter turnout hits 80%, says Muhyiddin
Mohamad Fadli
Free Malaysia Today, 9 November 2022
41. Waiting for the day when top BN leaders stand in urban seats and PH in rural ones — Zulkifli Mohd Salleh
Malay Mail Online, 9 November 2022
42. Why Umno? Tengku Zafrul says because proven track record and BN’s multi-ethnic representation resonates with his belief
[Link to 23-minute interview with Tengku Zafrul]
Kenneth Tee
Malay Mail Online, 9 November 2022
43. Predicting victory in seats a game of perceptions, analysts say
Ahmad Mustakim Zulkifli & Teoh Yee Shen
Malaysia Now, 9 November 2022
44. Waiting for the day that top BN leaders stand in urban seats and PH in rural ones
Zulkifli Mohd Salleh
Malaysia Now, 9 November 2022
45. Some still think I’m with Harapan, Muhyiddin with BN
Isabelle Leong
Malaysiakini, 9 November 2022
46. We don’t need promises, just ensure our welfare, say Kemasik fishermen
Malaysian Insight, 9 November 2022
47. Why do voters need ice cream, petrol and beer?
Mustafa K. Anuar
Malaysian Insight, 9 November 2022
48. GE15: BN considering studies on Malaysian democratic system in secondary schools
Kalbana Perimbanayagam
New Straits Times, 9 November 2022
49. RM7.3m in allowances for Pahang village safety committees
Roselan Ab Malek
New Straits Times, 9 November 2022
50. Malaysia’s Ismail Sabri optimistic on remaining prime minister
P Prem Kumar
Nikkei Asia, 9 November 2022
51. GE15: Battle for Putrajaya
[42-minute video]
Star, 9 November 2022
52. GE15: Pahang Perikatan launches 12-point manifesto
Star, 9 November 2022
53. Tell us your plans for the economy
WONG CHUN WAI
Star, 9 November 2022
54. BN set for strong showing in Johor as opposition aims for swing seats
Zaihan Mohamed Yusof
Straits Times, 9 November 2022
55. PH’s ‘giant killer’ looks for historic win on Umno chief’s home turf
Ram Anand
Straits Times, 9 November 2022
56. Analysts see fierce fight in Ampang’s battle of women candidates
Nur Hasliza Mohd Salleh
Malaysia Now, 8 November 2022
57. Anti-political sentiments in the cross hairs ahead of polls
Nur Hasliza Mohd Salleh
Malaysia Now, 8 November 2022
58. Umno’s impending implosion
M. Bakri Musa
Malaysian Insight, 8 November 2022
59. Wakil rakyat pemalas, kaki ponteng Parlimen [Lazy people’s representatives, skipping Parliament]
Faisal Tehrani
Malaysian Insight, 8 November 2022
Media, Technology & Society
60. GE15: Cost, strategy, social media bearing on poster war
Bernama, 10 November 2022
61. Any which way to woo voters
Fazleena Aziz
Star, 10 November 2022
62. Army says viral content on election campaigns in camps is fake
Bernama, 9 November 2022
63. Creative videos on social media add colour to GE15 campaign
Bernama, 9 November 2022
64. Second-oldest candidate Ku Li embraces TikTok to woo young voters
Haspaizi Zain
Malaysiakini, 9 November 2022