Sarawak invites private sector to boost sports development among youths

KUCHING: Sarawak welcomes private sector initiatives to support the development of sports, particularly among young people, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister said this could be done by organising events or making financial donations to sports associations. "We hope the private sector will play its part and assist...

Amirudin prefers to continue leading Selangor despite speculation

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he is more comfortable to continue leading the administration of the state government, despite speculation about a potential Cabinet reshuffle at the federal level. He said that his commitment, among other things, was to ensure the continuation of the state development plan, particularly focusing on the...

Wan Ahmad Fayshal could face six-month suspension from Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal could face a six-month suspension from the Dewan Rakyat. This comes after the Perikatan Nasional lawmaker allegedly tarnished the reputation of several individuals when referencing a poison pen letter during debates in Parliament. The letter alleged that an Employees Provident Fund (EPF) was active in pushing for...

Cabinet reshuffle: Two former ministers return as deputy ministers

PUTRAJAYA: Two former ministers from previous governments have returned as deputy ministers in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government. The two deputy ministers will be among the new faces in the reshuffled line-up. Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad — who was the Higher Education Minister in Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s Cabinet — has been appointed...

Cabinet reshuffle: Line-up gives added value to unity govt, says Rafizi

IPOH: The new Cabinet line-up gives "added value" to the unity government's administration, says Rafizi Ramli. The Economy Minister, who retained his position, advised elected politicians to adopt a positive mindset. "Ministers like me focus on our duties and if we retained our position, it showed that we have added value to the government,” he told reporters...

Former minister auctions Rolex gifted by Saudi King, raises RM135,000 for Palestine

PETALING JAYA: Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) auctioned off a Rolex watch gifted to him by King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia to aid the country's efforts in assisting Palestine through monetary contributions. In a social media post, Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said he had received the luxury watch from...