Search and rescue operation resumes for missing woman and granddaughter in Kuala Kubu Baharu

KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue operation for an elderly woman and her 12-year-old granddaughter, who were believed to have lost their way while trekking to a durian orchard in Bukit Buluh Telur, Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor, on Sunday (June 16), resumed on Monday (June 17) morning. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations,...

KKB polls: Where the votes came from

Change in trends from Indians, Malays and voters in their 40s PETALING JAYA: The Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election saw the biggest change in voting patterns from ethnic Indians, Malays and voters in their 40s. Collectively, they played the biggest role in Pakatan Harapan’s victory on Saturday. However, a closer look at the results in 18 polling districts...

KKB polls: Muted atmosphere at Perikatan’s operations room

HULU SELANGOR: Perikatan Nasional's operations room in Bandar Baru Batang Kali here is devoid of the usual election buzz, with no viewing party for supporters to follow vote-counting for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election. There were also no top Perikatan leaders seen. It has been learnt that the viewing party is a closed-door affair. Perikatan's Khairul Azhari Saut...

KKB polls: Why wait to file an election petition if you have proof of wrongdoing, Loke tells opposition

HULU SELANGOR: The opposition should file an election petition immediately if it has proof of offences being committed in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign, says Anthony Loke. "Why does Perikatan Nasional want to wait until after the election to file a petition?" the DAP secretary-general said after attending an event at a driving school here...

KKB Polls: KKB by-election too close to call

Campaigns expected to kick into high gear after slow start, say analysts HULU SELANGOR: With four days to go, the outcome of the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election is still too close to call, says analyst Tunku Mohar Tunku Mohd Mokhtar. “There is also no guarantee that DAP will retain the seat, especially when there are worries of...

KKB Polls: Two early voting centres open at 8am

HULU SELANGOR: Two early voting centres for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election, namely at the multi-purpose hall of the Royal Malaysian Police College and the 4th Infantry Division of the Royal Signals Regiment, were opened simultaneously at 8am Tuesday. The early voting process for the by-election involves 625 police personnel and 238 military personnel and...

PAS dismisses claims Perlis MB being detained over MACC probe

HULU SELANGOR: Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (pic) has rubbished claims that Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was arrested, adding that the latter was merely giving a statement to the police. Tuan Ibrahim, who is PAS deputy president, also accused news reports of sensationalising the matter. “He was not even arrested. This is sensational news...

KKB polls: Three reports lodged so far, say cops

HULU SELANGOR: Three reports have been lodged throughout the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign period to date, according to police. In a statement on Thursday (May 2), Hulu Selangor OCPD Supt Ahmad Faizal Tahrim said that three police reports had been lodged throughout the campaigning period, and an investigation paper had been opened under the Election...

KKB by-election: Fahmi unfazed by Ramasamy’s efforts to convince voters to snub Pakatan

HULU SELANGOR: PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil is unfazed by former DAP leader P Ramasamy’s efforts to urge locals - especially Indians - to vote against Pakatan Harapan’s candidate in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election. In a sarcastic jab, Fahmi said Ramasamy’s actions to undermine Pakatan in the by-election could be due to a lack of...

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...