Special Issue on the Malaysia GE15 – 9 Nov 2022

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 one commentary contributed by James Chai, Visiting Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. You can click on the link to go to the article directly.


1. Manifesto BN akan ditambah perkara dalam konteks Sabah – Bung Moktar [Sabah to add to BN manifesto – Bung Moktar]
Berita Harian (Malaysia), 9 November 2022
 
2. GE15: Intense battle of two presidents in Julau
Frank Julian Martin
Bernama, 9 November 2022
 
3. What Malaysia’s young opposition leaders want: A government with integrity, courage
Tan Ai Leng
Business Times, 9 November 2022
 
4. Malaysia GE15: Flash floods hit several areas leaving candidates to suspend campaigning
Channel News Asia, 9 November 2022
 
5. Split Malay vote means minorities could play crucial role in Malaysia GE15 outcome: Experts
Rashvinjeet S Bedi
Channel News Asia, 9 November 2022
 
6. Unfamiliarity could see Warisan facing Peninsula voter contempt
SK Devi
Free Malaysia Today, 9 November 2022
 
7. Chin Tong offers Pakatan as hope to Malaysia’s gig economy workers
Ben Tan
Malay Mail Online, 9 November 2022
 
8. Is Rembau a shoo-in for BN with titan Tok Mat replacing Khairy? Here’s what locals think
Soo Wern Jun
Malay Mail Online, 9 November 2022
 
9. Khairy: I’m ready to be PM, but not now, let me win Sungai Buloh first
Malay Mail Online, 9 November 2022
 
10. The hottest federal seats in GE15: Where, who and why
Debra Chong
Malay Mail Online, 9 November 2022
 
11. Bersih launches #VoteFuture campaign to get people voting
Malaysiakini, 9 November 2022
 
12. Rafizi claims hung Parliament with Harapan leading could turn DAP ‘Malay’
Fion Yap & Raveena Nagotra
Malaysiakini, 9 November 2022
 
13. The Election Commission should be independent and impartial
Hafiz Hassan
Malaysian Insight, 9 November 2022
 
14. GE15: BN, PN candidates have their own edge
Bernama
New Straits Times, 9 November 2022
 
15. GE15: Sungai Buloh win will pave my way to premiership, says Khairy
Zanariah Abd Mutalib
New Straits Times, 9 November 2022
 
16. GE15: Parliamentary seats in numbers
[An infographic]
Star, 9 November 2022
 
17. Voters facing various barriers
Fatimah Zainal
Star, 9 November 2022
 
18. GE15: Local political parties shine brighter than national parties in Sarawak
Muhammad Ammar Shafiq Hamzah
Bernama, 8 November 2022
 
19. Anwar warns against possible vote buying, says he will not take salary if elected Malaysia PM
Amir Yusof
Channel News Asia, 8 November 2022
 
20. Gabungan Parti Sarawak in the dark over pact with Barisan Nasional to form government after Malaysia GE15
Channel News Asia, 8 November 2022
 
21. PAS may face tricky battle to win over Kelantan state amid economic slowdown
Alif Amsyar & Jalelah Abu Baker
Channel News Asia, 8 November 2022
 
22. Pakatan Harapan’s muddled GE15 narrative
Zulkifli Salleh
Free Malaysia Today, 8 November 2022
 
23. GPS’ chances to win Lubok Antu rises with support of veteran Sarawak politician, says PRS Youth chief
Sulok Tawie
Malay Mail Online, 8 November 2022
 
24. PAS-Bersatu cooperation in Perikatan only benefiting Bersatu, says Ismail Sabri
Malay Mail Online, 8 November 2022
 
25. A slow cooking campaign
Bridget Welsh
Malaysiakini, 8 November 2022
 
26. BN’s basic income offer will help B40 but concerns raised on implementation
Geraldine Tong
Malaysiakini, 8 November 2022
 
27. Youth campaign blasts multiple misuses of race and religion in GE15
Malaysiakini, 8 November 2022
 
28. GE15: Unique GRS-BN collaboration brings harmony and stability, says Hajiji
Paul Mu
New Straits Times, 8 November 2022
 
29. GE15: Youth to be appointed adviser to MB if BN retains Perak
Zahratulhayat Mat Arif
New Straits Times, 8 November 2022
 
30. GRS launches GE15 manifesto
Olivia Miwil
New Straits Times, 8 November 2022
 
31. Malaysia’s 15ᵗʰ General Election: Tracking a Shifting Partisan Landscape
Meredith L. Weiss
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 8 November 2022
 
32. A mix of real and impossible promises
Ragananthini Vethasalam
Star, 8 November 2022
 
33. Anwar received with much fanfare in Tambun but victory not certain
Lok Jian Wen
Straits Times, 8 November 2022
 
34. Malaysia GE2022: Mentor-protege clash tests opposition hold in Gombak
Nadirah H. Rodzi
Straits Times, 8 November 2022
 
35. States to watch: Perak becomes microcosm for Malaysia’s fierce election battle
Ram Anand
Straits Times, 8 November 2022
 
36. Commentary: Here’s what Malaysian Gen Zs really want in the next government and leadership
JAMES CHAI
Today, 8 November 2022
 
37. For Ewon Benedick, a win in Penampang is a seat for Upko at the table
Julia Chan
Malay Mail Online, 7 November 2022


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