IPOH: The recent Christmas celebration at the Housing and Local Government Ministry is a reflection of how the diversity of Malaysia's society is its strength and uniqueness, its Minister Nga Kor Ming tells PAS. On a statement by the Islamist party that the celebration attended by Muslims was not appropriate, Nga said all festivals were celebrated...
MELAKA: Rembia state assemblyman Datuk Muhammad Jailani Khamis, who was previously part of the government bloc, has been moved to the opposition bloc, says Melaka State Assembly Speaker Datuk Ibrahim Durum. Ibrahim said the decision was made after reviewing several matters concerning Jailani's membership in PAS, following its secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan's announcement at a...
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (pic) announced his resignation from his position as the Perikatan Nasional treasure on Wednesday (Dec 11), reports Sinar Harian. The Malay language daily said that, according to PAS' Harakahdaily portal, the announcement of his resignation was made through a brief statement to the Islamist party's...
PETALING JAYA: Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria has apologised to Nga Kor Ming over a statement issued by him accusing the Teluk Intan MP of being involved in a parade where participants waved Chinese national flags. In a statement posted to the Perak PAS Facebook page on Wednesday (Dec 11), Razman apologised and admitted that he...
KUALA LUMPUR: People will be able to judge PAS's maturity level following a suggestion that members marry non-Malays to increase support for the Islamic party, says Fahmi Fadzil. "The people will understand and can view the maturity of certain parties which had spoken about the matter. "You can't help but smile if this is the level in...
PETALING JAYA: In a stunning reversal of fortune, Barisan Nasional has unofficially emerged victorious in the Nenggiri by-election in Kelantan, snatching the seat from PAS. Barisan candidate Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani has emerged victorious, garnering 9,091 votes against PAS candidate Mohd Rizwadi Ismail, representing Perikatan Nasional, who obtained 5,739 votes, says the Election Commission (EC). This...
KUALA LUMPUR: Winning the Nenggiri state seat is crucial to prevent Umno from becoming insignificant in Kelantan, says Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He stated that even a win by a single vote was still a victory and instructed that all lawful means should be employed to achieve this in Nenggiri. Ahmad Zahid mentioned...
PETALING JAYA: A true Muslim with a strong faith will not take bribes nor turn corruption into a racial issue, says Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police said that despite corruption being widely condemned in the Quran, many of those caught receiving bribes were Muslims and it was turned into a...
PETALING JAYA: The Terengganu government has never barred any parties from conducting cultural, heritage or religious performances, provided they follow the existing guidelines, says Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah. The state local government and health committee chairman said male and female non-Muslim performers were allowed, but it has to be in a closed area. "The exsiting guidelines...
PETALING JAYA: Gerakan president Datuk Dominic Lau has likened the tiff between his party and PAS to a spat between a husband and wife. Lau said differences were bound to exist in any team, country, company or family, adding that finding ways to resolve them is key to moving forward. "A husband and wife may have different...
