Give Anwar time to fix economy, says Sultan Ibrahim

PETALING JAYA: More time should be given to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to improve the country’s economy, says Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. The Johor Ruler said he recognises the financial challenges facing Anwar’s administration. “Anwar only came to realise the government’s financial distress after taking office. I believe he needs more time,” His Majesty said...

Claim that 54,000 Chinese nationals will be given citizenship untrue, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Claims that the Unity Government will be granting Malaysian citizenship to 54,000 Chinese nationals are not true, says Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil (pic) Through a video shared on his Facebook page on Saturday (Aug 26) night, Fahmi said the figure was actually the total number of applications received from 2017 to...

‘China is a good and reliable ally’

Johor Ruler: Crucial for Malaysia to maintain ties with key trading partner PETALING JAYA: It’s crucial for Malaysia to maintain friendly relations with China, says Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar (pic). Describing the Asian superpower as a “good and reliable” investment partner, His Majesty said Johor has had a long-standing good relationship with China...

Seven permits approved by police for campaigning, ceramah in Johor by-elections

JOHOR BARU: Police here have approved seven permits for ceramah and campaigning for the Pulai parliamentary and Simpang Jeram by-elections. Johor police by-election spokesman Supt Ibrahim Mat Som added that as of Sunday (Aug 27), no investigation papers (IPs) have been opened, and those involved in the campaign are advised not to create any provocation. “For Pulai,...

Why concert venue was changed, Dr Wee asks Penang govt

IPOH: The Penang government should provide reasons for the change in venue for a concert that was supposed to be held in Kepala Batas, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said he found it strange that the venue was changed, despite both locations being part of the state. "I don’t know what the...

KL shop says sorry over belly dance performance

KUALA LUMPUR: The Buy & Save store has apologised over its controversial belly dance performance. The company said it would take full responsibility for the incident and would cooperate with the authorities in their investigations. Recently, video clips of a group of women performing a belly dance outside a store in Bukit Bintang here went viral on...

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi marched with the Pakatan Harapan candidate for P161 Pulai Parliament, Suhaizan Kaiat towards the Nomination Center, Dewan Sultan Ibrahim Diamond Jubilee today. With them are Amanah President Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Johor Umno Chairman Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and several leaders of the Unity Government.

Ahmad Zahid predicts easy win for Pakatan candidate in Pulai

JOHOR BAHRU: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that the Pakatan Harapan candidate, who is representing the Pakatan-Barisan alliance, can easily win the Pulai parliamentary by-election on Sept 9. Ahmad Zahid, who is Deputy Prime Minister, said this was because the former Member of Parliament for Pulai, the late Datuk Seri...

Ukraine will speed up advance on southern front -commander

ORIKHIV AREA, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces believe they have broken through the most difficult line of Russian defences in the south and will now be able to advance more quickly, a commander fighting in the south told Reuters. Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in June, but well-prepared Russian defence lines reinforced by minefields have slowed their...

Crowd throngs Star Education Fair 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: Students, parents and teachers turned up in droves when the doors opened at 11am at the Star Education Fair 2023, held at the Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre here on Saturday (Aug 26). A string of highlights is in store for the visitors, as a total of 39 institutions occupying 71 booths are participating...

Nur Jazlan denies Pulai Umno not in support of Pakatan’s candidate

JOHOR BARU: Pulai Umno division chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has denied that they do not support Pakatan Harapan candidate Suhaizan Kaiat. This was in response to several banners claiming that branches in the Pulai division were against Suhaizan's nomination, photos of which went viral on social media. "This is a dirty tactic by some to confuse...