KKB polls: PAS denies boycott of Perikatan candidate, says machinery hard at work on the ground

HULU SELANGOR: PAS has dismissed claims it is boycotting Perikatan Nasional's Kuala Kubu Baharu candidate following the absence of party leaders on nomination day for the by-election. Selangor PAS Youth chief Mohamed Sukri Omar stressed that the party's central and state machinery had been on the ground in the constituency since the candidate was announced on...

Akmal insists boycott will continue

SEPANG: Upon his return from Kota Kinabalu where Dr Muhammad Akmal Saleh had a run-in with the police, the Umno Youth chief says he will continue boycotting KK Super Mart. He also said he would give full cooperation to the police and would give further statements if needed. Dr Akmal said he was ready should he be...

Take responsibility and stop inflaming the situation, Saifuddin warns those calling for KK Super Mart boycott

PETALING JAYA: Those who called for the boycott of KK Super Mart must take responsibility for stoking racial tensions and stop inflaming sentiments, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said while calling for a boycott might not be an offence, public trespass and vandalism were. "It is clearly an offence when the public trespasses...

Tone down on socks issue, Khairy tells Akmal

PETALING JAYA: It is time to temper the rhetoric over the socks issue as all the points have been presented, said Khairy Jamaluddin to Umno youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh over the issue involving the KK Supermart chain. Khairy, who is also a former Umno youth chief, said the legal processes have already been ongoing, and...

‘Wrong shop bro’: Sock issue protesters mistake 99 Speedmart for KK Super Mart

KUALA LUMPUR: Protesters demonstrating over the "Allah" socks issue became a laughing stock online when they were found protesting outside the wrong supermarket. The group's mistake was caught on camera in a 13-second video posted by user "Mesinbasuh" on Reddit. The protest was also being carried out after the store had closed for the day, although the...

McDonald’s seeking RM6m in damages from boycott advocates

A group advocating for boycotts against major international brands in response to the Israeli invasion of Gaza is facing an RM6 million claim for damages suffered by fast food chain McDonald’s. Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd (GAR), the franchise owner of McDonald’s in Malaysia, was claiming the sum for revenue loss (RM3 million), compensation for employees...

McDonalds Malaysia says pursuing legal action against BDS for defamation

KUALA LUMPUR: Legal action for defamation is being pursued against Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia says McDonalds Malaysia. It said in a statement issued on Friday (Dec 29) that it has been transparent and consistent in its stance that it does not support or condone the current conflict in Gaza. "Like all Malaysians, our utmost sympathies go...

Angelababy Edited Out Of Chinese Variety Show Proving Rumours That She Is Cancelled In China Are True

Peak editing skills at work. It looks like all those rumours about Angelababy, 34, getting cancelled in China for allegedly watching Blackpink Lisa’s super hyped-up Crazy Horse performance is true. Yes, even after the Parisian cabaret came out to say that allegations are fake news and that Angelababy wasn't even there. The star, who has yet to address the controversy, has been...

Spain’s World Cup winning team says they will not play again if Rubiales remains

BARCELONA, Spain (AP): Less than a week after winning the Women's World Cup, Spain's national team players announced Friday that they will not play any more games unless the president of the country's soccer federation steps down for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after their victory. Luis Rubiales, who was also chastised for grabbing...