Tag - Mentri Besar

Get used to my spot checks at entry points, says Johor MB

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The staff at Johor's entry points will just have to get used to his spot checks until commuters’ pain points are addressed, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said fixing the many legacy issues continuing to "haunt" commuters trumps the unhappiness some have over his presence and surprise visits. “I know many are...

PAS-led Perlis govt will function as usual, says state Perikatan deputy chief

KANGAR: The PAS-led Perlis government will continue to function as usual and will not be affected by the detention of Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). ALSO READ: MACC detains Perlis MB Mohd Shukri Perlis Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman Abu Bakar Hamzah said the central leadership would later decide the way forward for...

MB’s son among six remanded over document forgery, false claim case

KANGAR: The son of a Mentri Besar is among six individuals remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) here to assist in investigations regarding a case of submitting false documents and claims involving RM600,000 over the past two years. Magistrate Ana Rozana Mohd Nor granted the remand order for all suspects starting Wednesday (April 24) until...

MB in hot water over RM6mil

PUTRAJAYA: Graft investigators are expected to call up a Mentri Besar over alleged corruption amounting to RM6mil involving a football association. It is learnt that a probe into this claim came after a report was lodged by several contractors who alleged they were promised projects in the state if funds were channelled to the accounts of...

Floods: Kelantan MB’s house inundated as situation worsens in the state

PETALING JAYA: The house of the Kelantan Mentri Besar has been flooded as the situation worsens in the state, but this has not stopped Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud from carrying out his duties. "The water level rose quite rapidly. Last night (Dec 26), my residence and the surrounding area of Kampung Meranti were also flooded. "Thank God,...

Johor to table state budget on Nov 23, says MB

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Budget 2024 is expected to be tabled on Nov 23, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The Mentri Besar said among the issues that would be given focus in the budget announcement next month is food security. “Looking at the ongoing climate change, which will not be going away any time soon, food security...

Penang investors keen to expand into Perak, says Saarani

IPOH: Investors from Penang are seeking to expand their business to Perak, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad (pic). He said among the locations targeted by these investors is the state's northern region. “Following the Automotive High Technology Valley (AHTV) project in Tanjung Malim, Silver Valley Technology Park in Ipoh, and the Lumut Maritime Industrial City...

I’ll check with PM before announcing Selangor exco line-up, says Amirudin

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Amirudin Shari will seek Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's opinion before announcing the portfolios for his exco line-up. Speaking to reporters after a gathering with the state's civil servants on Tuesday (Aug 22), Amirudin said the portfolios would be announced and allocated accordingly the following day. Asked if there would...

Amirudin sworn in as Selangor MB for a second time

KLANG: Sungai Tua assemblyman Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has been sworn in for a second term as the Selangor Mentri Besar. The swearing-in and oath-taking was carried out before Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at the Istana Alam Shah at 11am Monday (Aug 21). Dressed in a black baju Melayu with a songket sampin and headgear,...

Mohd Nassuruddin is new Kelantan MB

KOTA BARU: Meranti assemblyman Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud was sworn in as the 9th Mentri Besar of Kelantan today (Aug 15). Mohd Nassuruddin, 58, took his oath of office before the Sultan of Kelantan, Sultan Muhammad V at Istana Negeri, Kubang Kerian, here. At the swearing-in ceremony, Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan was sworn in as the...