Recently, media outlets have reported on allegations made by Bersatu Information Chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan who claimed that there had been secret talks between teams representing Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and People’s Justice Party (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar denied allegations that the party was having secret talks with Umno regarding cooperation in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15).
Nurul Izzah Anwar, Vice-President of the People’s Justice Party (PKR). | Photo extracted from Nurul Izzah’s video on Instagram
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“The answer’s obvious, we as MPs, did not want the Parliament to be dissolved as it would force Malaysians to face potentially dangerous natural disasters and the monsoon season.
“We do not want to use such political manoeuvres and these are just rumours associated with the upcoming GE15,” said Nurul Izzah to the reporters after attending the launch of the Penang Keadilan Prihatin Deepavali roadshow in Georgetown.
Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail announced the dissolution of the 14th Pahang state legislative assembly effective today, allowing state elections to be held simultaneously with the 15th general election (GE15 ).
Wan Rosdy bin Wan Ismail, First Minister of Pahang at the Pahang state-level celebration of Malaysia Day 2022. 16 September 2022. | Photo by Wan Rosdy bin Wan Ismail Official Facebook
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According to Wan Rosdy, he was granted an audience with the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah to seek consent for the dissolution of the state assembly, and the Regent had given his consent for the state assembly to be dissolved today (14 October).
“This date is chosen to allow the state 2023 budget to be tabled and debated, then passed so it can be implemented next year.
“All of these were done for the sake of the people because a bulk of the budget revolves around helping the people in this state,” said Wan Rosdy.
“If Pahang does not take part in GE15, we will have to go through the election process again at the state level. This will require huge resources, time and focus, which can be avoided if Pahang joins the elections at the Federal level,” he said.
Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, affirmed that the Health Ministry has suggested a separate lane and voting stations for Covid-19 positive patients to cast their votes during the 15th General Election (GE15).
“They will have to have a separate lane and place but that is our recommendation. The implementation depends on the Election Commission(EC),” added Khairy at the press conference after the CRM Trial Connect 2022 conference held today.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. | Photo by khairykj.com
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Yesterday, the Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that individuals who are Covid-19 positive but not in critical condition will be allowed to vote in the GE15, but would have to comply with strict standard operating procedures which would be announced by the Election Commission (EC).
At the national-level World Sight Day 2022 celebration in Kuala Terengganu today, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said, “Individuals who are Covid-19 positive but not in critical condition will be allowed to vote in the 15th General Election (GE15).”
He added that they would, however, have to comply with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) which will be announced by the Election Commission of Malaysia (EC).
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Noor Hisham bin Abdullah, Director-General (DG) of Health of Malaysia. Photographed in 2018 | Photo by US Embassy KL/Wikimedia Commons
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According to Dr Noor Hisham, the Health Ministry had given several recommendations to the EC to be included in the SOPs to ensure the election process is smooth and safe.
“There will be special channels for them (those with Covid-19), they will not be mingling with the rest.
“The use of face masks and face shields is also important, in addition to sanitisation. However, we did not suggest the use of personal protective equipment (PPE),” explained Dr Noor Hisham.
According to the chairman of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, PH will form an electoral pact with the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) for the 15th General Election (GE15), and a committee will be formed to continue discussions on the cooperation with Muda.
“There are several matters for mutual understanding and discussions will continue. If there is an agreement on seats and logos, we have no objections,” said Anwar.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, President of the People’s Justice Party (PKR) and Chairman of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. | Photo by Suara Keadilan (via Facebook)
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Muda applied to officially join PH last month to avoid clashes in GE15, which was met with reluctance from certain PKR leaders.
Anwar explained that so far, it will be an electoral pact because to be an official member of the coalition, Muda must go through the Registrar of Societies (RoS).
“So, I don’t think the RoS will approve anything now,” continued Anwar after a Pakatan presidential council meeting at PKR’s headquarters in Merchant Square today.
The Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS)’s central working committee held a meeting today to discuss their strategies for the 15th General Election (GE15).
PAS President, Abdul Hadi Awang, said in a statement that PAS will be strengthening its cooperation with the National Alliance (PN) to face GE15, on the principle of uniting the ummah.
Abdul Hadi Awang, PAS President. | Photo by Media Presiden PAS
“We also discussed the seats in the state with the National Alliance, and the list of candidates from the state needs to be picked up for evaluation by the Shura Ulama Council,” he added.
Abdul Hadi also said, “PAS maintains our position not to dissolve the Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah state assemblies.”
The Election Commission of Malaysia (EC) announced that a special meeting to discuss and determine the important dates of the 15th General Election (GE15) and the Bugaya state assembly by-election in Sabah will be held on Thursday, 20 October 2022 at 10.00am at Menara SPR in Putrajaya.
Source: Election Commission of Malaysia
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EC Secretary, Dato’ Indera Ikmalrudin Ishak, said, “The special meeting will be chaired by YBhg. Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, Chairman of the EC, who will discuss the important dates of the 15th General Election and the N.66 Bugaya DUN by-election, such as the dates of the Election Writ, Candidate Nomination Day, Election Day, the Voter Register to be used, and others preparations to carry out the two elections. A press conference will be held immediately after the meeting.”
The Election Commission of Malaysia (EC) announced that applications for election observers for the 15th General Election (GE15) will be open from today, 11 October 2022, and will close on 21 October 2022.
EC Secretary, Dato’ Indera Ikmalrudin Ishak, said, “Observers are allowed to make observations for election processes such as candidate nomination process, campaigning, early voting, voting process and vote counting and vote tallying up to the declaration of election results.”
Source: Election Commission of Malaysia
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“Those who are interested in participating in this programme must submit their applications before the application closing date,” reminded Ikmalrudin.
Applications as observers representing organizations are subject to the conditions set. More information and the application form are available on EC’s official website.
The Election Commission of Malaysia (EC) announced today that the postal voting application for inside and outside the country for the 15th General Election (GE15) is now open immediately, while the closing date will be announced after the commission decides on the polling dates.
EC Secretary Dato’ Indera Ikmalrudin Ishak, in a statement, said that postal voting applications by those classified under Category 1A, which includes Election Officers, officers/ members of the EC, police officers, military personnel and media officers, must be manually submitted using Form 1A that is available on the EC’s official website and posted to the Electoral Division Officer’s address stated on the website.
Source: Election Commission of Malaysia
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“Meanwhile, for those classified under Category 1B (Malaysian citizens who are currently outside the country) and Category 1C (agencies/ organisations), applications must be submitted online through the MySPR portal,” he added.
Ikmalrudin also said, “The EC will hold a special meeting to discuss and determine the important dates for the 15th General Election (GE15) which will also take into account the Bugaya state assembly by-election in Sabah to be held on a date that will be informed later.”
In a special address earlier today, Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of the Parliament effective immediately, paving the way for GE15 within a maximum of 60 days.
The circular economy’s newest innovation has been unveiled by Pentas Flora Group, a company that has been managing scheduled waste management for the past ten years. The recently announced Re-refined Eco-Base Oil (EBO) by Pentas Flora created an eye-opening moment for everyone at this distinguished event, which was held at the EQ Hotel in Kuala Lumpur with a variety of attendees from the automotive, oil & gas, and banking industries.
From left: Datuk Mohammad Pintaz Badar; Dr. Ng Ee Chin, Head of Laboratory of Pentas Flora Group; Dr. Ernest H. Henderson; and Mr Oon Kin Seng. | NHA File Photo
Re-refined oil is used motor oil that has undergone a protracted re-refining process to eliminate impurities and provide a base oil that is as good as new. After being sold to blenders, this base oil is used to create lubricants like motor oil, transmission fluid, and grease by adding additive packages.
Re-refined oil undergoes rigorous processing, filtering, distillation, and dehydration to remove both soluble and insoluble contaminants, in contrast to recycled oil, which only has its soluble impurities like dirt and heavy metals removed. In summary, re-refined oil is cost-effective compared to conventional motor oil and isn’t harmful to the environment.
Mr. Oon Kin Seng, the executive director of Pentas Flora Group, proudly acknowledged in his opening remarks that Pentas Flora has successfully developed this Eco-Base Oil (EBO) SN150 for the benefit of consumers, the environment, and the industry as a whole after a decade of research and development.
Mr Oon Kin Seng unveiled the Pentas Flora Eco-Base Oil (EBO) SN150. | NHA File Photo
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle are the three R’s that Pentas Flora Sabah Director Datuk Mohammad Pintaz Badar emphasised further. “Purity is Good” is a catchphrase that we are very proud of, not merely a trendy catchphrase. We think waste needs to be managed carefully, and making something of this calibre out of the waste that would have otherwise been discarded deserves vigorous applause,” he said.
Dr. H. Ernest Henderson, flew in all the way from the United States of America proudly signing his name to a memorable event. | NHA File Photo
Dr. Ernest H. Henderson, Technical Director (Base Oil and Lube Products) of Pentas Flora Group, provided a more detailed explanation of the various advantages of re-refined base oil and that of Pentas Flora during his keynote address. “This Pentas Flora Eco-Base Oil checks all the criteria for a sustainable contribution to the economy. Re-refined base stock yield lowers the carbon footprint and unintended CO2 emission output. It benefits sustainability and the environment”, explained Henderson.
Dr. Ernest H. Henderson delivered his presentation on the advantages of re-refined base oil. | NHA File Photo
He went on to say that restrictions on industrial and vehicular activity during the Covid-19 period clearly reduced pollutants and enhanced air quality. This demonstrates unequivocally the harmful substances that were regularly released into the environment during the Covid period as a result of these actions. From its re-refining operation, Pentas Flora creates a high-quality base stock that can be used to create medium and top-tier engine oils, as well as driveline and industrial oils.
Dr. Henderson and Dr. Ng Ee Chin (Head of Laboratory of Pentas Flora Group) demonstrated the usage of base oil. | NHA File Photo
Ybhg Datin Zameema Banu, Head, Group Sustainability of AmBank Group, supported the event and gave a speech recognising the sustainable impact of the EBO. She stated in her remarks that AmBank, a steadfast backer of Pentas Flora, is indeed happy and excited that this product is made with re-refined lubricants.
YBhg Datin Zameema Banu from AmBank delivered her speech. | NHA File Photo
“It is very satisfying to see successes like this, as AmBank was the first bank to support Pentas Flora and has remained the company’s primary banker to this day, continuing to support their growth, aspirations, and passion in producing solutions from waste that can be purified and reused,” she continued.
The function was further honoured with the presents of Mr. Lim Aik Fu – Group Managing Director of Pentas Flora Group, Mr. Sashi Ambi – Head of Communications & Sustainability (BMW Group Malaysia), Yvonne Chan – Executive Vice President of Wholesale Banking Coverage of AmBank, Ms. Tan Bee Yan –Senior Vice President of Wholesale Banking Coverage of AmBank, as well as Mr. Lim Aik Hoe and Mr. Lim Aik Kiat, Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director of EXSIM Group – the holding company of Pentas Flora Group.
