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Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the coalition must work towards re-establishing its political dominance. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional hopes to expand its presence in the Federal Territories by contesting five parliamentary seats at the next general election, BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said BN will have discussions with its […]
Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the smaller budget and reduced deficit show the state’s focus on prudent spending, especially as revenues continue to decline. (X pic) GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has tabled a RM940.2 million budget for 2025, which is slightly lower than this year’s RM1.047 billion. The budget also features a […]
Razarudin Husain said Malaysian police work closely with their counterparts in Myanmar as both police forces are part of the regional Aseanapol grouping. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The police have no information about claims that Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, is hiding in Myanmar. Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain also said the military junta-led […]
Finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan said feedback from wealth management firms has been ‘very strong’. PETALING JAYA: The Forest City special financial zone (SFZ) in Johor will not directly compete with Singapore, says finance minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan. Amir said, instead, the SFZ aims to attract a different market segment by offering lower […]
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (second from left) presenting a large Quran to the president of Mesquita da Luz, Mohamed Zeinhom Mohamed El Fateh Mohamed Abdien, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday. (Bernama pic) RIO DE JANEIRO: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim began his visit to Brazil on Sunday with a casual discussion with the Muslim […]
Warisan president Shafie Apdal said integrity is not just about words or actions, but also about honesty. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Warisan has ruled out working with any party that has previously “poached” its assemblymen, says its president, Shafie Apdal. Shafie claimed that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairman Hajiji Noor had once expressed interest in working […]
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said foreign spouses who have a long-term social visit pass are permitted to work or operate businesses if they meet specific requirements. PETALING JAYA: The government may consider allowing foreigners married to Malaysians to work in the country in a bid to boost the economy and reduce reliance on foreign […]
From Walter Sandosam Much is being said by various parties about an alleged conversation about money and possible corrupt activities involving some state assemblymen. Let’s first be clear on the provisions of the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (WPA) and the spirit under which it was first conceived and subsequently came to be enacted. It is […]
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook expressed shock over Gobind Singh Deo’s failure to gain a seat on the Selangor DAP committee. BUTTERWORTH: DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said Gobind Singh Deo’s loss in the state party elections yesterday was “normal” and part of the democratic process. Loke said Gobind, who served as the Selangor DAP […]
Videos of dumped puppies were reportedly posted by a former municipal councillor. (X pics) PETALING JAYA: The Manjung municipal council (MPM) has filed a police report over allegations that it had “cruelly” disposed of dead stray dogs by dumping them in a pit. The council said a viral video on the issue had led to […]