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Johor Perikatan lodges police report over Puad’s China trip

KLUANG: Perikatan Nasional has lodged a police report against Johor Speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi, claiming that his visit to China could bring communist ideology back to Malaysia. State Perikatan chairman Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal said he was concerned that Puad and his delegation’s visit to several political schools in China could have adverse effects...

Johor Bersatu Youth accuses state govt of neglecting flood mitigation works in Mahkota

KLUANG: Johor Bersatu’s youth wing has claimed that flood mitigation works have not been conducted in the Mahkota constituency here despite the state government already allocating the required funds. State Bersatu Armada chief Mohamad Syafiq Mohd Khairul Sam said RM800,000 had been allocated for river deepening works and RM5mil for flood mitigation works at Sungai Melantai...

Mahkota polls: Federal Govt stability more important than unity govt in Johor, says state Amanah chief

KLUANG: Despite hopes for a unity government in Johor, the main focus is to ensure the stability of the Federal Government, says Johor Amanah. Its chief, Aminolhuda Hassan, stated that they were prioritising the stability of the Federal Government over internal state government issues. "Johor Amanah has been advocating for a unity government in the state since...

Mahkota polls: Rice aid was distributed before Mahkota campaign started, says Ahmad Maslan

KLUANG: The rice aid under the Bantuan Kasih Johor initiative was distributed before the Mahkota by-election campaign started, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (pic). The Umno supreme council member dismissed claims that the state government initiative is being used to woo voters in the Mahkota by-election. "We did not distribute the rice during the by-election; it was...

Nenggiri polls: Voter turnout at 68.21% as of 3pm, says EC

GUA MUSANG: The voter turnout for the Nenggiri state by-election as of 3pm was 68.21%, exceeding the Election Commission's (EC) expectations of 60% It also exceeded the voter turnout recorded in the 15th state election in August last year which was 61.09% There are 20,216 ordinary voters in Nenggiri out of a total of 20,259 registered voters, A...

Mahkota polls: Johor Perikatan shortlists three candidates

KLUANG: Johor Perikatan Nasional has shortlisted three names to stand for the upcoming Mahkota by-election, says its chairman Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal. Dr Sahruddin said the names of the three candidates, who are all men and locals, would be submitted to the coalition's central leadership. "We have identified three candidates and will submit their names to the...

Lau likens Gerakan-PAS tiff to spat between husband and wife

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...

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...

Sg Bakap polls: Supporters of both sides make final push on last day of campaigning

NIBONG TEBAL: Supporters from both sides in the Sungai Bakap by-election are counting down with a last push to campaign for their candidates before polling on Saturday (July 6). Hundreds lined the roads, brandishing placards and banners, while others waved party flags at passing cars. Vehicles adorned with party logos drove by, flags waving from windows and...