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Three things we learned from: 2022 Johor state election Posted by: superadmin - 03-13-2022, 09:10 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies JOHOR BARU, March 13 — Barisan Nasional (BN) made a triumphant comeback in Johor yesterday by bagging 40 out of 56 seats in the state legislative assembly, after losing the state for the first time since its inception in 2018.  This represents the second convincing win for BN after the Melaka state election last year, and signals a momentum that could continue to build until the general election, should it be called this year. The following are the three main things that we learned from the state election: 1. Low turnout, disunity hurt Pakatan and its allies State Pakatan Harapan (PH) chief Aminolhuda Hassan said that the coalition will conduct a post-mortem to analyse the weaknesses, mistakes and reasons for its dismal performance yesterday. However, he also said that chief among the reasons were the low voter turnout of only 54.9 per cent as well as the split votes shared among non-BN candidates. “In my own area, the difference between my votes and that of the BN candidate was only about 1 per cent,” he said of his loss in the Parit Yaani seat by only 294 votes. On the other hand, the Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate, who came in third, grabbed more than 5,000 votes. - More -   Biggest winners and losers from the Johor polls Posted by: superadmin - 03-13-2022, 08:44 AM - Forum: Politics - Replies (1) PETALING JAYA: With Barisan Nasional notching up another landslide election victory in Johor last night, the success of the youth party, Muda, in securing one seat highlights the dismal showing of the other parties. Pakatan Harapan, which had 27 seats in the old state assembly, was cut down by half and Perikatan Nasional could only muster three seats after having won 12 in 2018. A drubbing was in store for newcomers Pejuang, backed by Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and Sabah-based Warisan, making its electoral debut in the peninsula. Umno An obvious pick, and winners in more ways than one. Not only did the coalition secure power in the state, it also managed to maintain momentum from its other dominant state election wins in Melaka and Sarawak. Influential Umno leaders had already been pushing Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob to call for an early general election, and last night’s results will only make these calls grow louder and harder to ignore. After securing a two-thirds majority in three straight elections, the bloc will likely be confident it will bounce back strongly from the shock loss it incurred in 2018. - More -   China: A democracy that works? Why is China a democracy? Posted by: superadmin - 03-12-2022, 05:40 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies China: A democracy that works? Why is China a democracy? Is Beijing's rule legitimate?   Russian banks already using China's UnionPay as Visa, Mastercard cut links, Economy t Posted by: superadmin - 03-12-2022, 11:05 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies   Johor election day: Will BN prove the pundits right and outmuscle the Opposition agai Posted by: superadmin - 03-12-2022, 10:50 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies Johor election day: Will BN prove the pundits right and outmuscle the Opposition again?[/align [/align JOHOR BARU, March 12 — A total of 2.5 million Johoreans have the power to determine who takes the reins of the state government today, as polling day dawns on an election campaign that started long before nomination day on February 26. Crucially, the state polls will go down in the history books as the first time that voters aged 18 to 21 get to participate in the election process in Malaysia. It will also be seen as a way for the country's ruling coalition — Barisan Nasional (BN) — to gauge public support as it gears up for a highly anticipated general election. - More -   8 hot seats to watch in the Johor polls Posted by: superadmin - 03-12-2022, 10:36 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies JOHOR BAHRU: As Johoreans go to the polls today, many observers expect Barisan Nasional to bulldoze its way to another decisive election victory four months after notching up a landslide win in Melaka. A low voter turnout, less to do with the Covid-19 pandemic and more because of a jaded electorate, has worked against Pakatan Harapan in Melaka as well as in Sarawak in December. The big question remains whether one of the three coalitions (BN, PH, or Perikatan Nasional) or even Pejuang, would form the next Johor state government. The answer may lie in some highly-anticipated contests in eight hot seats. Political analysts Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara, Oh Ei Sun of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya weigh in on the likely winners. Gambir Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to not defend the seat he won in 2018 surprised some observers, with PN’s Solihan Badri seeking to fill the Bersatu president’s shoes. Solihan, a former executive councillor, will be challenged by BN’s Shahrihan Jani, PKR’s Naim Jusri and Pejuang’s Suraya Sulaiman for the seat. Muhyiddin had won with only a 3,088 majority in 2018, hardly a landslide. While it is a Malay majority seat, nearly 40% of voters there are Chinese, giving them a huge say on who takes Gambir. Analysts’ verdict: Azmi: BN Oh: PKR Awang Azman: BN - More -   Big win for BN in GE15 doesn’t mean Ismail Sabri stays as PM: analyst Posted by: superadmin - 03-11-2022, 08:19 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies JOHOR BARU – A decisive win in Johor for Barisan Nasional (BN) does not necessarily cement a victory for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob should a general election be called later this year. Even if BN secures a convincing win at the federal level, Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri may not be chosen to lead the country. Universiti Malaya academic Prof Awang Azman Awang Pawi said these calls from Umno for an early federal election is because the opposition is perceived to be in a weak position after major losses in Sarawak and Melaka. Any delays, he said, could see the opposition getting its act together to pose a credible threat to BN. “If BN has a general election at the end of the year or next year, the opposition’s position could strengthen. “That’s why BN wants the election to happen as soon as possible,” Awang told The Vibes. However, calls for a snap election is very much dependent on BN’s performance in Johor tomorrow. If the results are not as favourable as BN expects, there is a possibility that Ismail Sabri will wait it out as the momentum is not as strong as during the Melaka polls. - More -   Beware the silent killer of chronic kidney disease – M’sian Society of Nephrology Posted by: superadmin - 03-11-2022, 06:49 PM - Forum: Health News - Replies (2) KIDNEY disease is on the rise and continues to be a major public health problem in Malaysia. It is often referred to as a silent killer, as only 5% of people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are aware they have the disease.  In a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study published in 2020 on the prevalence of CKD and its associated factors in Malaysia, it was found that awareness of CKD diagnosis was still low at 5%. People may not know they are experiencing loss in kidney function until they develop symptoms at the end stage. Early screening for high-risk groups, especially those with diabetes and hypertension, is important for early intervention to delay the progression of the disease. It is important to manage CKD as early as possible so patients can live life uninterrupted without the need for dialysis or any forms of kidney replacement therapy for years. Through a simple blood test called a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) test, experts are able to determine the health of kidneys and assess the risk of CKD. If CKD is at an early stage, there are certain early interventions that can be introduced to delay progression of disease and give the patient a better quality of life. We are concerned as the prevalence of CKD increased from 9.1% in the 2011 National Health and Morbidity survey to 15.5% in 2018. The number of Malaysians requiring kidney replacement therapy is increasing while diabetes is the leading cause for end stage kidney failure in the country. The Malaysian Dialysis and Transplant Registry reported that 8,431 new patients received dialysis in 2018 and by the end of 2018 there were 44,136 patients on dialysis. The number of end-stage kidney disease patients is estimated to reach 106,000 in 2040. This burden will cost the healthcare system an estimated RM3.2 billion annually. As part of our awareness campaign for World Kidney Day this year, the Malaysian Society of Nephrology advises those who are at high risk of CKD, especially those with diabetes and hypertension, to ensure they go for routine GFR tests with their family doctors and not miss any follow-up appointments as regular monitoring can improve outcomes. World Kidney Day on March 10 is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness on the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. The theme for this year’s World Kidney Day is Kidney Health for All. – The Vibes, March 10, 2022   Ready for GE15: Zahid’s push signals lobbying to dissolve Parliament? Posted by: superadmin - 03-11-2022, 06:42 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies JOHOR BARU – Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s push for a general election after July seems to confirm insider talk of intense lobbying for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to dissolve Parliament. Buoyed by the decisive win in Melaka, Umno is equally confident of taking Johor as the southern state heads to the polls tomorrow. Once Umno regains its stronghold, it is learnt that party grassroots and warlords will demand for party vice-president Ismail Sabri to call for a general election. In a press conference after a ceramah here, Zahid cited “feel-good factors” are on Barisan Nasional’s (BN) side and opportunity is ripe for a general election after July. He said since the factors are favourable for BN, there should be a new federal mandate to return stability to the country. He added that the opposition should not be given the chance to get its act together and that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the federal government and Pakatan Harapan ends in July. - More -   BN will win in 35 seats in Johor, says think tank Posted by: superadmin - 03-11-2022, 05:37 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies PETALING JAYA: A local political and policy think tank has predicted that Barisan Nasional (BN) will secure 35 seats in tomorrow’s Johor elections, enough to form the state government, while Pakatan Harapan (PH) could win 10. A close race is expected for the remaining 11 seats, among BN, PH and Perikatan Nasional. In its report, based on a study of 1,391 participants in the southern state, the Ilham Centre concluded that BN’s success would largely come from the 39 constituencies where Malays make up the ethnic majority. - More - Pages (1309): « Previous 1 … 848 849 850 851 852 … 1309 Next » Jump to page: