KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly directed his barbs at Umno renegades who temporarily quit the party, saying he is not exactly looking forward to their…
Putrajaya open to either LRT or ART to link with JB-Singapore RTS line, Johor exco says
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – Putrajaya may consider a light rail transit (LRT) line despite previously agreeing with Johor’s proposal for an autonomous rapid transit (ART) system to link with the Johor…
Putrajaya lauds launch of single border controller MCBA, says Malaysia to benefit from more efficient and secure entry
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…