PETALING JAYA: After saying that he prefers Malay roti canai compared to mamak shops' roti, Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has sparked outrage among netizens for his remark, which has been branded a racial statement. The Machang MP had written a Facebook post in Kelantanese dialect on Thursday (Aug 3) morning, saying:...
BALIK PULAU: The PAS-linked "green wave" sweeping over Penang is just a psychological warfare tactic, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. The Barisan Nasional secretary-general said the most important thing for the coalition, especially Umno's machinery, was to build solidarity and have full confidence in the candidates being fielded for the Aug 12 state polls. "I...
KUALA LUMPUR: The late Tan Sri Dr Wong Mook Leong was a selfless party leader who paved the way for others to excel, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. "He could have easily been appointed minister if he wanted to or offered himself as a candidate during elections. "But he chose to stay out to work...
KUANTAN: A roadside durian stall assistant in Bentong was robbed of RM850 by a man who appeared to be carrying what looked like a gun, say police. Bentong district police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the 38-year-old female foreign worker was approached by the man who drove up to the stall near the Benus industrial...
PETALING JAYA: All 19 Muda candidates declared their assets, with the party's Bukit Gasing candidate VKK Raja (pic) having the highest net worth at RM13.9mil. The entrepreneur cum politician declared total assets of RM16mil, including shareholding and directorships in companies, properties, vehicles, and cash and liabilities of RM2.08mil. Muda's Kuala Kubu Bharu candidate Dr Siva Prakash Ramasamy declared a...
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for an infection. Sources told The Star that the 98-year old politician had been admitted on Tuesday (Aug 1) to treat the infection, which was not disclosed. The source added that Dr Mahathir is doing well, and expected to be released...
KOTA KINABALU: A tumour that has been growing on the cheek of a woman here for the past eight years has finally been removed. The woman, Nur Patma Jimlani, said she was diagnosed eight years ago with pleomorphic adenoma – a non-cancerous tumour that develops on the salivary glands. She said it started as a small bean-like...
A renovation contractor from Sarawak, who bought an i-System 12 ticket, won RM1.5 million from the jackpot. – AFP photo KUCHING (Aug 1): Lucky winners from Sarawak, Selangor and Johor shared the RM12 million Toto 4D Jackpot 1 on July 19. A renovation contractor from Sarawak, who bought an i-System 12 ticket, won RM1.5 million from the...
Trump has remained defiant despite an accumulation of legal woes that could see him tried in court and sent to prison before the presidential vote late next year. – AFP photo WASHINGTON (Aug 2): Donald Trump sought to spin his latest indictments into a 2024 campaign pitch today, with the former president arguing government “corruption” and...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's move to introduce cheaper internet prices through the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) is set to benefit everyone according to their respective needs. For students and traders in particular, having Internet access was considered crucial. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student and Alumni Affairs) Prof Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed described the...
