PETALING JAYA: Umno is a partner in the struggles within the framework of the unity government, says PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Whether it was with Umno or DAP, he said he was "not apologetic" about his views. "Why can't we adopt such an approach, which is reasonable in the context of fulfilling the mandate...
SHAH ALAM: Malay political parties in the country tend to take on impossible tasks and then question their own failures, says Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim. The former law minister said, in a post on X on Sunday (March 10), that this can be seen from the actions of some of the leaders of major political parties...
BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who is also commerce minister, dismissed talk that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will start influencing the country’s administration now that he is out on parole. Phumtham said on Feb 19 that those who have such concerns are stuck in the past. Thaksin, who formed the Thai Rak...
JAKARTA (Reuters): Asian currencies were subdued on Monday, with the Indonesian rupiah extending losses on concerns the country's finance minister may resign, while Singapore's dollar was largely flat after monetary policy was left unchanged, as expected. The Indonesian rupiah, among one of the worst performing currencies so far in 2024 after falling nearly 3%, slipped 0.2%...
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA's priority is to stand up for the people and solve their problems, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said the party would also play a check and balance role while continuing to speak up for the Chinese community. "We hope leaders and members from Chinese guilds and associations will continue...
PETALING JAYA: Terengganu MCA has mobilised its members to ensure a good Chinese voter turnout for the Kemaman by-election on polling day, says Dr Monna Ong Siew Siew. The state liaison committee chairman said that such an effort has been ongoing since Nomination Day on Nov 18. "We will ensure as many Chinese voters as possible turn...
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has never supported nor endorsed anyone to set up a new political party, says the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). "The PMO views seriously attempts to misuse the Prime Minister's name for vested interests without approval from the PMO. "Such an attempt is very irresponsible and gives a negative impression of the...
PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has set the dates for the Jepak by-election, with Nomination Day falling on Oct 21 and polling day on Nov 4. Early voting has been fixed for Oct 31. ALSO READ: Notice of vacancy for Jepak state seat sent to EC, says S'wak Speaker The dates were announced by EC deputy chairman Dr Azmi...
KUALA LUMPUR: The 2023 MCA party election has seen a new leadership line-up for its Wanita and Youth wings in the early hours of Sunday (Sept 24). Party secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon (pic) announced that Wong You Fong has defended her position as Wanita MCA chairman, while Ling Tian Soon emerged as the new MCA Youth chief. Wong...
SHAH ALAM: Former Banting assemblyman Lau Weng San has been appointed Selangor state assembly Speaker. The appointment makes DAP's Lau, 45, the state's 12th Speaker. It was announced at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly here on Tuesday (Sept 19). The selection was made through a secret ballot conducted by assembly secretary J. Gayathri Prasena as there were two...
