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...

10 Selangor Bersatu assemblymen hit out at ‘enemies within’

PETALING JAYA: Ten Selangor assemblymen from Bersatu have hit out at several of its leaders supposedly linked to a plot to oust party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, calling them “enemies within”. In a joint statement Tuesday (Sept 30), the Selangor state representatives criticised Bersatu supreme council member Wan Saiful Wan Jan, Sepang division chief Datuk...

Syed Saddiq directs lawyers to appeal after written judgement

PETALING JAYA: Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has instructed his lawyers to appeal his conviction in the criminal breach of trust (CBT) case following the release of the full written judgment. "Today, after anxiously waiting for more than 386 days, I have finally received the written judgment from the Yang Arif High Court Judge, which will...

Tenggara Bersatu division chief, committee members exit party

KOTA TINGGI: Tenggara Bersatu chief Hassan Rasid and division committee members announced their departure from the party on Saturday (Oct 2). He said the decision was made after considering several critical issues, including his growing lack of confidence in the party's top leadership, reported Sinar Harian. "The three Srikandi branches, namely Bandar Tenggara Selatan, Pengeli Timur and...

Johor Bersatu Youth accuses state govt of neglecting flood mitigation works in Mahkota

KLUANG: Johor Bersatu’s youth wing has claimed that flood mitigation works have not been conducted in the Mahkota constituency here despite the state government already allocating the required funds. State Bersatu Armada chief Mohamad Syafiq Mohd Khairul Sam said RM800,000 had been allocated for river deepening works and RM5mil for flood mitigation works at Sungai Melantai...

Mahkota polls: Muda, Pejuang playing active roles to support Perikatan, says Azmin

KLUANG: Despite their decision to sit out the Mahkota polls, Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) and Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) are still involved in the by-election through their support for Perikatan Nasional, says Datuk Seri Azmin Ali. The Bersatu supreme council member said Muda’s support would help Perikatan in drawing votes from young voters, which...

Nenggiri: Victory crucial to prevent Umno becoming ‘tombstone’ in Kelantan, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Winning the Nenggiri state seat is crucial to prevent Umno from becoming insignificant in Kelantan, says Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He stated that even a win by a single vote was still a victory and instructed that all lawful means should be employed to achieve this in Nenggiri. Ahmad Zahid mentioned...

Mahkota polls: Johor Perikatan shortlists three candidates

KLUANG: Johor Perikatan Nasional has shortlisted three names to stand for the upcoming Mahkota by-election, says its chairman Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal. Dr Sahruddin said the names of the three candidates, who are all men and locals, would be submitted to the coalition's central leadership. "We have identified three candidates and will submit their names to the...

Over 1,000 Jeli Bersatu members quit party

JELI: More than 1,000 leaders and members of Jeli Bersatu division announced leaving the party with immediate effect and pledged their support to the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Former Kedai Kuala Balah Bersatu deputy head Rodzi Muhamad said the decision involving eight branches and 18 Srikandi Bersatu branches in Jeli which also...

Chegubard arrested over corruption allegations

PUTRAJAYA: Police have confirmed the arrest of Badrul Hisham Shaharin (pic), also known as Chegubard. When contacted, Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said he would be remanded on Monday (July 29). "Yes, I can confirm that he has been arrested and we will apply for remand tomorrow," he said. His lawyer, Rafique Rashid Ali, stated...