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...

Federal Govt greenlights early works for Pahang’s priority projects, says PM Anwar

KUANTAN: The Federal Government has agreed to proceed with the preliminary works for five priority projects in Pahang, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said these five projects include the construction of the Bukit Rangin elevated interchange, the Kuantan-Chukai road (FTO3), the upgrading of the FT012 Kuantan-Segamat road spanning 51 kilometres, and Package Six of...