KUALA LUMPUR: The relationship between PAS and Bersatu remains strong and could pave the way for the revival of Muafakat Nasional (MN) as a platform for Malay and Islamic political unification. Sinar Harian reported that PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said their good relations extend not only to Bersatu but also to Umno, in...
ARAU: The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation and allegations be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the state’s new Mentri Besar on Sunday (Dec 28). "Various speculations and allegations, accusations and undesirable matters have occurred and been mentioned. “I...
PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says he issued the name of the party's candidate for the Mentri Besar post upon instructions from Istana Perlis. However, he said he never instructed state representatives to sign any statutory declarations (SDs) to oust the former Mentri Besar. In a statement issued on Saturday (Dec 27), the Perikatan Nasional (PN)...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviewing a more refined way to identify target groups for aid, including using disposable income as a fairer benchmark. Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib (pic) said the proposal needs further study to ensure it is workable and effective. “For now, most assistance is determined using the Poverty Line Income, covering...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has expressed deep regret over confusion about alcohol served at the Global Travel Meet gala dinner. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the confusion stemmed from his failure to announce the event was privately organised by tourism players. “The only mistake was not announcing during the dinner that it...
IPOH: PAS suggestion to set the Prime Minister’s age limit below 70 is being seen as a subtle way of rejecting Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as a candidate, says Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. The PKR Youth chief said this was given that the Perikatan chairman has already passed that age. He said the proposal appeared more political...
PETALING JAYA: In their quest for more revenue, public universities are not producing enough Malaysian graduates in critical sectors such as accountancy and engineering, says a Perikatan Nasional state leader. Kedah exco member and Jitra assemblyman Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah called this a "crisis in higher education" sparked by the government's policy for greater "internationalisation" of...
KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional leaders have raised concerns over the "no further action" (NFA) status of several recent harassment cases, despite the presence of compelling evidence. Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, together with Masjid Tanah MP Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin and Mersing MP Muhammad Islahuddin Abas, highlighted a case involving a young girl...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Opposition has proposed setting up a cross-party committee to examine the targets not achieved in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) said the proposed committee would also look into more effective implementation strategies for the success of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and beyond. "In the spirit of...
PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional MPs will not back Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s call for MPs to support the formation of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to look into the judicial appointments issue. Perikatan chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed that some MPs from the bloc had received a letter from Rafizi on...
