Pakatan-BN likely to retain Selangor, Negri, Penang, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: The groundswell of support drummed up by political heavyweights from both Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional in the first week of the campaigning period bodes well for the unity government alliance, which is likely to retain Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Penang when state elections are held on Aug 12. The aggressive campaigning, especially political...

Guan Eng denies eyeing Penang exco post

GEORGE TOWN: Lim Guan Eng denies that he is eyeing a post in the Penang executive committee should the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional pact win the upcoming state polls. "I was the Penang chief minister. Do you think I still want to become an exco member? You must be joking! "Chances must be given to others. How can...

State polls: Pak Lah likely to vote in Penang if health permits

KEPALA BATAS: Former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who currently resides in Kuala Lumpur, will likely come back to cast his vote in the Bertam state seat in the Penang state polls on Aug 12. This was confirmed by Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. "This will depend on his health. God-willing he...

State polls: I have a New Zealand PR, not citizenship, says Pakatan candidate

BUTTERWORTH: Pakatan Harapan's Sungai Puyu candidate Phee Syn Tze says that she has a permanent residency (PR) to study and work in New Zealand and not a citizenship. Responding to queries on social media about her citizenship, Syn Tze said she went to study in New Zealand in 1997 and subsequently found work there, so applying...

Loke downplays criticisms over Penang candidates selection

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has downplayed recent criticisms by party leaders over the selection of candidates for the Penang state polls, saying "it's normal". “Issues on candidates... is a normal matter. “They (the leaders) will give their views and I will focus on our work on growing the nation’s economy and to bring about prosperity...

State polls: DAP being ruled by ’emperor’, a danger to democracy in Penang, says incumbent rep

BUTTERWORTH: A DAP lawmaker has claimed that the party is being dictated by one person and there's no democracy. Incumbent Bagan Dalam assemblyman M. Satees, 28, said this following the announcement of DAP candidates for the upcoming state polls on Tuesday (July 25). Satees, who has not been named as a candidate, said the leader acted like...

Penang cops nab 85 during raid at nightclub

Penang cops nab 85 during raid at nightclub

GEORGE TOWN: A total of 85 people including 35 women were detained in a raid at a nightclub here on Sunday (July 23). George Town OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong said the raid by George Town Narcotic Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) took place at Lebuh Noordin at about 2.15am. ACP Soffian said urine samples were taken from...

Penang launches Merdeka campaign

GEORGE TOWN: A crimson fire engine stood out among the roughly 40 vehicles that took part in the Kembara Merdeka and Jalur Gemilang 2023 convoy at the Esplanade. A sea of Jalur Gemilang could also be seen being waved by participants here as the state launched the National Month and Fly Jalur Gemilang 2023 campaign yesterday. The...

Pakatan likely to contest 44 seats in Selangor, Barisan 12

Pakatan likely to contest 44 seats in Selangor, Barisan 12

PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan is expected to contest 44 seats in Selangor while Barisan Nasional will contest 12. The 12 seats speculated to be contested by Barisan candidates are Dusun Tua, Semenyih, Gombak Setia, Batang Kali, Kuang, Jeram, Sijangkang, Dengkil, Jeram, Selat Kelang, Sungai Burong and Sungai Panjang. The Gombak Setia seat was won by Hilman Idham...

Ewein Chairman Ewe Swee Keng Found Dead In Luxury Condo In Penang

Police received a phone call at 5am this morning (Tuesday, 5th October) with some dreadful news. A member of the public had found a body in a high-end condominium at Kelawei Road, Penang. Sources say the deceased is Ewe Swee Kheng (尤瑞庆), the president and group managing director of Ewein Bhd. Investigations. Additionally, he was a...