KUALA LUMPUR: Anwar Ibrahim has issued a legal notice demanding Muhyiddin Yassin apologise for a claim that the prime minister received RM15 million for his services as the Selangor state government’s economic adviser. Anwar’s lawyers,
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MACC senior director of the special operations division Tan Kang Sai said that housing developers and contractors are known to bribe state officials to approve projects in their respective areas. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a small Cabinet of ministers. The deputy ministers will be announced later. PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a 28-member Cabinet for his unity government. As promised,
Read moreFreak storm wreaks havoc in Johor Bahru
Strong winds during the storm blew off the roof of a shop selling used cars in Kampung Pasir, Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, today. (Bernama pic) JOHOR BAHRU: A number of houses, shops and vehicles were
Read moreCrime index drops 19.3% but commercial offences go up 15.3%
Traffic offences went up 166%, with police issuing 14 million summonses last year compared to 5.3 million in 2020. KUALA LUMPUR: The crime index for 2021 showed a drop of 19.3% from 65,623 cases in
Read moreJohor sultan grants audience to Anwar
Anwar Ibrahim (left) in discussion with the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, in Kuala Lumpur today. (Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook pic) JOHOR BAHRU: Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of Johor granted an audience
Read moreAll BN MPs to meet King tomorrow morning
PETALING JAYA: All 30 Barisan Nasional MPs have been granted an audience with the King at 10.30am tomorrow morning. Istana Negara said this was so that the King can decide who to appoint as the
Read more65% voter turnout as of 3pm, says EC
Polling is scheduled to end at 6pm in the peninsula and 5.30pm in Sabah and Sarawak. PETALING JAYA: About 65% of eligible voters have gone out to cast their ballots as of 3pm, the Election
Read moreFitch Solutions’ research arm predicts BN victory in GE15
PETALING JAYA: Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research has predicted that Barisan Nasional will win the general election, though there remains “significant risks” of a hung Parliament. It said the outcome of the Melaka
Read moreChants of ‘KJ for PM’ as Khairy defies the impossible
KOTA DAMANSARA: Barisan Nasional candidate Khairy Jamaluddin has expressed greater confidence as he enters the second half of his election campaign in the Pakatan Harapan stronghold of Sungai Buloh. The former Rembau MP said he
Read moreI want to be PM someday, Khairy declares
PETALING JAYA: Former Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin said he is ready to lead the country and become prime minister. At a ceramah, the health minister said the time was right to declare his intention of
Read moreWe’re friends but our policies differ, says classmate of Leiking
KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah candidate Kenny Chua is looking to unseat his childhood friend Darell Leiking from Penampang who is hoping to extend his term for the third time. Speaking to FMT, Chua said
Read moreCrowded field as all Penang seats turn hot
GEORGE TOWN: All 13 parliamentary seats in Penang have turned into “hot seats” as there will be multi-cornered contests in all constituencies, with 58 candidates, including six independents, taking part. There are no straight fights
Read moreSalang expected to knock out Larry Sng in Julau comeback
PETALING JAYA: Larry Sng’s constant switching of political parties may cost him the Julau parliamentary seat in Sarawak at the coming general election, say two political analysts. Council of Professors fellow Jeniri Amir and Universiti
Read moreGobind defends decision to pick Ganabatirau over Santiago
PETALING JAYA: Selangor DAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo has defended the party’s decision to name V Ganabatirau as the candidate for the Klang parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15). He said the Kota
Read moreThank you Klang, yours sincerely, Charles Santiago
It’s been an incredible 15 years, where I have enjoyed your trust and friendship. I am deeply grateful for your support and I hope that I have done good by it. My biggest commitment to
Read moreDPMs from Sabah, Sarawak long overdue, says Ongkili
PETALING JAYA: The appointment of deputy prime ministers from East Malaysia is “long overdue”, caretaker Sabah and Sarawak affairs minister Maximus Ongkili said. Ongkili said his party, Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), will fully endorse any
Read moreHoliday traffic begins building up on major highways
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on major highways has started to slow down as holidaymakers headed out on the road for the Deepavali festival and long weekend. The Malaysian Highway Authority said traffic was slow on
Read moreTime to give 2 days off for Deepavali, says Syed Saddiq
PETALING JAYA: It is time for Deepavali to be given the same importance as other major festivals, when it comes to public holidays and days off for schools and universities, says Muda president Syed Saddiq
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