Umno will not support URA if convention resolutions not included, says Johari

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani warns that the party would not support the proposed Urban Renewal Bill in Parliament if the resolutions from the Urban Renewal Convention are not reflected in the legislation. Johari said he had written to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming last week regarding the matter. “I...

Umno AGM: Veep reminds unity govt component parties to be mindful of words against Umno

KUALA LUMPUR: Parties within the unity government are reminded to be mindful of their words against Umno, says Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. The Umno vice-president stressed that the current administration's component parties should refrain from making rude and disrespectful statements that can hurt the feelings of Umno members. “Umno has never interfered in the internal...

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...

Anwar meets with Thai PM Srettha for first time in New York

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with his Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin for the first time in New York on Thursday (Sept 21) evening. This meeting was also attended by delegations from both countries who are attending the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). "This meeting provides opportunities to strengthen existing cooperation while exploring...