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
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Chants 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
Read moreAhead of monsoon season, Malaysia finds itself in election mode with fragmented coalitions and new electoral rules
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): After heavy speculation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, with the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, finally dissolved Parliament on Monday (Oct 10). The
Read moreS’pore recalls 2 more Mie Sedaap products from Indonesia
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency has extended the recall of two additional Mie Sedaap products from Indonesia due to the presence of ethylene oxide. The agency said it has directed Arklife Distributors Pte Ltd to
Read moreSex education not wide reaching enough, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR: Although sex education is being taught in Malaysia, it has had a limited reach, an expert with an NGO working against sexual exploitation of children said. Andrea Varrella, a legal research coordinator with
Read moreOverseas job scams to feature in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to help victims of overseas job scams are expected to feature in the morning session of the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the order paper, Fasiah Mohd Fakeh (Bersatu-Sabak Bernam) has asked the
Read moreReport on Tommy Thomas memoir to be made public
PETALING JAYA: Results of a government investigation into the memoirs of former attorney-general Tommy Thomas are to be made public, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today.Ads by “We will reveal it,” he said when
Read morePopularity on social media key to attracting youth vote, says analyst
KUALA LUMPUR: Election candidates who are active and popular on social media have a higher chance of winning the hearts of voters, especially young people who will be voting for the first time in the
Read moreOnly woman to do fierce battle with Samy Vellu not proud of what she did
KUALA LUMPUR: In 2008, high-flying Malaysian Indian education supremo P Chitrakala Vasu was accused of caste politics.Ads by The accusation, according to Chitrakala, came from then MIC president S Samy Vellu after he failed to
Read moreStay put order surprises 3,500 doctors offered permanent posts
PETALING JAYA: More than 3,500 contract doctors absorbed into permanent service recently were pleasantly surprised to be told that they will remain where they are when they tried to state their posting choice online. During
Read moreEx-AG under fire over ‘failed Malay govt’ remark
PETALING JAYA: The National Council of Professors has accused former attorney-general Tommy Thomas of making a racist statement by suggesting that the opposition tell the public a “Malay government” had failed. The council’s president Raduan
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