Muda’s application to join Pakatan now in doubt

PETALING JAYA: Amid talk that Muda had caused a split in votes for Pakatan Harapan, a PKR leader has voiced reservations about the application from the Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman-led (pic) party to join the coalition. “I don’t think the Pakatan leadership will look kindly into Muda’s application after this episode,” said PKR central leadership...

‘Sanusi didn’t break any law by showing ballot paper’

PETALING JAYA: Caretaker Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor did not commit any election offence by displaying his ballot paper, according to two lawyers. Legal practitioner Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun said there was nothing in the law that prohibits anyone from voluntarily disclosing their own vote. “The relevant section would be Section 5...

Critics: Zahid should quit

KUALA LUMPUR: There are growing calls within Umno for Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to resign as party president and take responsibility for its disastrous showing in Saturday’s state elections. Leading the pack is former Terengganu mentri besar Tan Sri Idris Jusoh, who said Umno was wiped out in all seats across the state. “Umno lost...

State polls: Smooth going in Padang Kota voting so far, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN: Padang Kota candidate Chow Kon Yeow (pic) said voting has been going smoothly since Saturday (Aug 12) morning. “Today is the day for Penangites to decide who they want to lead them for the next five years. “Last night’s final ceramah in Karpal Singh Drive was the biggest and nothing untoward was reported. “It was held...

Ramasamy quits DAP

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Dr P Ramasamy has officially tendered his resignation as a DAP member. The incumbent Prai assemblyman and caretaker deputy chief minister announced his resignation at his service centre in Perai here on Thursday (Aug 10). "I've submitted my resignation as Chai Leng Park DAP branch chairman and Penang DAP deputy chairman. "The letters were sent to...

State polls: No public holiday for Penang on Aug 12, says caretaker CM

GEORGE TOWN: Penang has decided not to declare Aug 12 as a special state holiday for the state election. "However, employers are reminded to give priority and opportunity for employees who are working to go out and vote," said caretaker chief minister Chow Kon Yeow in a Facebook post Tuesday (Aug 8). Earlier, Bagan MP Lim Guan...

Chulia Street Wantan Mee, Penang

When it comes to Penang hawker food, I believe wantan mee is not going to be even top 5 for most people. Off top of my head it’ll usually come after char kuih teow, laksa, curry mee, prawn mee, kuih teow th’ng, and more. However, if you’re heading up to Penang for a food trip (what kinda other trip would you have to...

State polls: Kebun Bunga Independent candidate makes striking entrance in campaign trail

GEORGE TOWN: Whenever he embarks on his campaign trail for the Kebun Bunga seat, Independent candidate Datuk Razalif Mohamad Zain will make a striking entrance in a vibrant green Lamborghini Urus sports utility vehicle (SUV). His campaign convoy also includes an impressive fleet of four additional luxury vehicles - a Lamborghini Huracan, a Range Rover and...

State polls: No problem retaining Penang, Negri Sembilan and S’gor, says Rafizi

TASEK GELUGOR: Unity government parties will have no problems retaining Penang, Negeri Sembilan and Selangor in the Aug 12 state elections, says PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli (pic). He said that he expects more votes for these parties in the three states, which are traditionally Pakatan Harapan strongholds, this time around now that the coalition also...