PAS meet: People’s mandate shows confidence in our ability to govern, says Takiyuddin

SHAH ALAM: The mandate given by the people in recent elections shows confidence that PAS can be in the Federal Government, says party secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. In his welcoming speech at PAS' 69th muktamar (general assembly) here on Friday (Oct 20), the Kota Baru MP also said PAS taking over Putrajaya was not an...

Johor to table state budget on Nov 23, says MB

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Budget 2024 is expected to be tabled on Nov 23, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The Mentri Besar said among the issues that would be given focus in the budget announcement next month is food security. “Looking at the ongoing climate change, which will not be going away any time soon, food security...

Muktamar in Selangor to thank Selangorians for voting Perikatan, says PAS deputy president

SHAH ALAM: PAS made the right decision to join Perikatan Nasional and stay as the opposition despite offers to join the present federal government, says party deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. He said that this proves PAS does not betray its partners and voters and added that the party left it to the...

Airline co-founder under observation for alleged dubious activities

KUALA LUMPUR: The co-founder of a local airline has been on the radar of authorities for the past two years for alleged dubious activities, including alleged scams and money laundering. Datuk Allan Goh Hwan Hua, his wife Datin Neow Ean Lee and their son Goh Tze Han, who were remanded yesterday, are not only being investigated...

Judiciary will continue to act without fear or favour, says CJ

KUALA LUMPUR: The judiciary will continue to serve its function without any fear or favour, says Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. "As the head of the Malaysian judiciary, I can assure you that the judiciary, through the principles of rule of law espoused by the Asean collaboration, will continue to perform its function without...

PM pledges to defend judiciary, slams rumours of govt interference

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says that he will continue to defend the judiciary's independence. Noting "disconcerting rumblings" that the executive was allegedly interfering with due process and strong-arming the judiciary, he said there is "not one iota of truth in these scurrilous allegations". ALSO READ: Judiciary will continue to act without fear or favour,...

Co-founder’s other firms mired in controversies

PETALING JAYA: Even before the launch of the now-grounded carrier MYAirline, companies linked to its co-founder were mired in controversies, many involving financial discrepancies. Just two months before the low-cost airline started operations in January this year, a company owned by Datuk Allan Goh Hwan Hua and his wife Datin Neow Ean Lee was reprimanded by...

Chicken and egg price float must be win-win for all, says association

KUALA LUMPUR: Chicken and egg prices should be floated at a reasonable rate to create a win-win situation for consumers, farmers and suppliers, says the Malaysian Federation of Hawkers and Petty Traders Associations. Its president Datuk Seri Rosli Sulaiman said the float should be carried out meticulously and monitored to prevent any parties from taking advantage,...

Cops on the hunt for four suspects after high-speed chase in Seremban

SEREMBAN: Police are looking for four men who escaped on foot after abandoning their car, which crashed following a high-speed police chase. Seremban police chief Asst Comm Arifai Tarawe said the four in a Honda Jazz were first spotted near a hypermarket in Senawang around 2.40am on Tuesday (Oct 17). He said the car's driver suddenly stepped...

UN should deploy peacekeeping troops to end atrocities in Palestine, says Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations (UN) must send its peacekeeping troops to end the atrocities in Palestine by the Israeli regime, says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. The opposition leader said the government could make such a motion during the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit. “Perikatan is urging the Malaysian government to fully utilise the GCC this Thursday...