Opposition leaders convey congratulations to Sultan Ibrahim, pledge loyalty to the King

PETALING JAYA: Opposition leaders have conveyed their congratulations to newly appointed Yang di-Pertuan Agong His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofia Queen of Malaysia. Opposition leader and Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin congratulated the Royal Couple and pledged loyalty to Their Majesties. “All Perikatan MPs and myself have full...

No motion of no-confidence against Anwar so far, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker

PETALING JAYA: Dewan Rakyat speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul says that he has not received any no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim so far. He said even though the first meeting of the third term will start next month, the Opposition could submit a motion to be included in the list. "We have yet...

Govt remains intact despite Opposition’s ‘monthly’ takeover attempts, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government remains intact even though there are 'back door' (tebuk atap) attempts by the Opposition to take over power almost every month, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "Presently, the 'roof' is made of concrete... The relationship among political parties is good and there is no infighting. "This is despite attempts made in July...

Opposition MP support for PM does not violate Anti-Party Hopping Act, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: The action of several Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition bloc in pledging their support to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Unity Government recently does not violate the Anti-Party Hopping or the Constitution (Amendment) Act (No.3) 2022 (Act A1663), says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic). The Minister in the Prime...

PAS meet: People’s mandate shows confidence in our ability to govern, says Takiyuddin

SHAH ALAM: The mandate given by the people in recent elections shows confidence that PAS can be in the Federal Government, says party secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. In his welcoming speech at PAS' 69th muktamar (general assembly) here on Friday (Oct 20), the Kota Baru MP also said PAS taking over Putrajaya was not an...

Muktamar in Selangor to thank Selangorians for voting Perikatan, says PAS deputy president

SHAH ALAM: PAS made the right decision to join Perikatan Nasional and stay as the opposition despite offers to join the present federal government, says party deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. He said that this proves PAS does not betray its partners and voters and added that the party left it to the...

Opposition asks if pixman who claimed MP was vaping in the House has been called up

KUALA LUMPUR: Tanah Merah MP Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham wants to know if the photographer who claimed he was vaping in the Dewan Rakyat has been called up. Ikmal, from Perikatan Nasional, said the photo by a photographer from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had garnered over a million views. He said he had already declared that...

PN unanimously chooses Azmin for Selangor Opposition chief

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Perikatan Nasional has unanimously selected Hulu Kelang assemblyman Datuk Seri Azmin Ali as the state's Opposition chief. Speaker Lau Weng San, who announced the appointment, said Perikatan had sent a letter to the House on Sept 15 informing it of the decision. With the appointment, Azmin, a former Selangor mentri besar, will lead the...

Opposition needs to be constructive, stop talking about government transition, says Asyraf Wajdi

KUALA LUMPUR: The opposition needs to play its role constructively in the system of a democratic country and stop playing with sentiments of government transition, says Umno Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (pic). He said this was because such sentiments would not bring any benefit to the country and the opposition should give the 19...