KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – The formation of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) will make entry into Malaysia for trade and travel easier, Deputy Prime Minister II Datuk Seri…
Zahid denies being ‘political master’ in Anwar administration, defends DAP against anti-Malay-Muslim accusations
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied that he is the “master of political operation” behind strategic decisions in Umno and Putrajaya, saying that the Cabinet works…
With mix of veteran and new leaders, Zahid says confident rejuvenated Umno can recapture seats where BN finished second
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – A mix of veteran and new leaders is the best formula for rejuvenating Umno, said its president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The deputy prime minister said…
‘We’ve seen their true colours’: Zahid warns against political misuse of Islam, rejects renewed ties with PAS
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly warned against the misuse of religious teachings for political gain, saying it threatens Malay-Muslim unity and distorts Islamic…
After quitting Bersatu, former FT secretary Mahathir Rais says will join a new party
PETALING JAYA, Feb 1 — Former Federal Territories secretary for Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, Mahathir Rais, has announced that he will be joining a new political party after leaving Bersatu last month….
Floods in Sarawak slightly improves, more evacuated to shelters in Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — The flood situation in Sarawak has slightly improved this morning, while in Sabah, the number of evacuees at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) has increased compared to last…
Melaka says still studying proposal to close 2.3km of roads in Banda Hilir to cars
MELAKA, Feb 2 — The proposed permanent road closure in the Vehicle-Free Zone at Banda Hilir here is still under study. Senior state executive councillor for Housing, Local Government, Climate Change, Drainage…
Abang Jo: With RM14.2b in income, Sarawak among top five best-performing states economically
SIBU, Feb 2 — Sarawak ranked among the top five states in Malaysia for economic performance last year, according to Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that the state…
MB calls for probe after mosque delivers Friday sermon prepared by Penang Islamic authorities rather than Perak’s
IPOH, Feb 2 — The Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) has been urged to investigate a khatib in Parit Buntar for allegedly delivering a Friday sermon prepared by the Penang Islamic Religious…
Perak Bomba: 17-year-old teen drowns at Lata Tebing Tinggi near Selama
IPOH, Feb 2 — A 17-year-old teenager drowned while swimming with his friends at Lata Tebing Tinggi near Selama yesterday afternoon. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of operations, Sabarodzi…