Bersatu veep questions deputy minister’s presence at Arun’s charging

PETALING JAYA: Questions have been raised over the presence of a deputy minister during the charging of activist Arun Dorasamy for making statements with the intent to cause public alarm at a Jawi Magistrate's Court in Penang. Bersatu vice-president Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin asked whether it was right for a member of Cabinet to...

Claims of Bersatu making overtures to PH are malicious disinformation, says Muhyiddin

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has denied claims that Bersatu is attempting to establish closer ties to Pakatan Harapan. The Bersatu president said there has never been any discussion within the party about forging closer ties with its rival, Pakatan, and that any suggestion of this is merely disinformation. "These are baseless and malicious accusations intended...

Bersatu urges Malaysia to raise US action against Venezuela at UN

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must take action through international platforms, including the UN General Assembly, to hold the United States to account over its controversial military action against Venezuela, says Bersatu. Its secretary-general, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, said the United States’ incursion to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro amounted to a unilateral and unlawful use of...

PAS-Bersatu ties strong, says Hadi, as calls for Muafakat Nasional revival grow

KUALA LUMPUR: The relationship between PAS and Bersatu remains strong and could pave the way for the revival of Muafakat Nasional (MN) as a platform for Malay and Islamic political unification. Sinar Harian reported that PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said their good relations extend not only to Bersatu but also to Umno, in...

Perlis Ruler calls for end to speculation, allegations following appointment of new MB

ARAU: The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation and allegations be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the state’s new Mentri Besar on Sunday (Dec 28). "Various speculations and allegations, accusations and undesirable matters have occurred and been mentioned. “I...

New Perlis MB pledges to maintain unity among state Perikatan assemblymen

ARAU: Newly appointed Perlis Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has pledged to maintain unity and rapport among Perikatan Nasional state assemblymen, comprising PAS and Bersatu representatives. Abu Bakar, who is the Kuala Perlis assemblyman, welcomed the decree from the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, urging all Perikatan assemblymen to unite and collaborate for the well-being...

Appointment of new Perlis MB tests Perikatan’s ability to restore public confidence, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah (pic) as the new Mentri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. Universiti Malaya sociopolitical analyst Prof Datuk Awang Azman Awang Pawi said that though the appointment ended...

Muhyiddin says Bersatu name submitted for Perlis MB post, had no hand in SDs

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says he issued the name of the party's candidate for the Mentri Besar post upon instructions from Istana Perlis. However, he said he never instructed state representatives to sign any statutory declarations (SDs) to oust the former Mentri Besar. In a statement issued on Saturday (Dec 27), the Perikatan Nasional (PN)...

Muhyiddin should step down, says Bersatu supreme council member

IPOH: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's personal issues have become a liability and are tarnishing Bersatu's image, says Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin. The party's Pasir Salak chairman supreme council member said Muhyiddin, as president, should put the interests of Bersatu first before anything else and step down. "We respect Muhyiddin, who is facing an ongoing trial. "The issue with...

Bersatu reminds members not to be involved with individuals undergoing disciplinary action

SHAH ALAM: Leaders and members of the United Indigenous Party of Malaysia (Bersatu) are reminded not to be involved in any form of organising, meeting or discussion with any party that has been punished by the party's Disciplinary Board. The matter was based on internal instructions issued by the Secretary-General, as seen by Sinar Harian in...