BAGAN DATUK: The move by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to require all social media and internet messaging services to apply for an Application Service Provider Class Licence under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) is a step in the right direction, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime...
JELI: Umno will finalise its candidate for the Nenggiri state by-election next week, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said Gua Musang Umno has compiled a shortlist of potential candidates for the polls fixed for Aug 17. "I appreciate the names of potential candidates submitted...
PUTRAJAYA: Barisan Nasional may want to field a candidate should a by-election be held for the Nenggiri state seat in Kelantan, says its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is Deputy Prime Minister, pointed out that the Barisan candidate had only lost by a margin of 800-odd votes in the state polls. “We...
PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to carry out a cloud-seeding operation in Kelantan from June 21 to 23 to address the depletion of the Kelantan River and to mitigate the impact of the hot weather phenomenon and the Southwest Monsoon, which is expected to persist. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is...
BEIJING: More than 5,000 Malaysian students will be sent to China for short-term to long-term courses in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Dubbed a "game changer" for Malaysian TVET, the Deputy Prime Minister said such opportunities would provide Malaysian students with high-tech equipment skills and foster a...
KINABATANGAN: The federal government has been giving priority in allocation to Sabah as the Rural and Regional Development Ministry channelled funds to the ministry's agencies as well as also through Sabah Land Development Board (SLDB) and Sabah Rubber Industry Board, said Deputy Prime Minister Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid who is also...
HULU SELANGOR: Let’s leave personal issues aside and prioritise the rakyat’s agenda, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said this in response to reports that both him and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin have agreed to end a personal dispute between them involving a defamation suit at the High Court. “Both...
KLUANG: The government has decided to ease the conditions for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme to attract more applicants, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said, however, that the revision of conditions would not compromise national security. “The matter was decided in the tourism and culture Cabinet committee meeting that...
PUTRAJAYA: Umno will continue to seek a full royal pardon for Datuk Seri Najib Razak, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister and Umno president said this was to fulfil the wishes of the former prime minister and his family. However, the effort would be made with full respect towards His Majesty Sultan...
PUTRAJAYA: There is no decision yet by the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) on the representation letter sent by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to review the prosecution's appeal against his acquittal involving 40 corruption charges, the court heard. Deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob said this at the beginning of the foreign visa...
