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...

State polls: Jempol MP to take over as BN’s Jeram Padang election director after candidate breaks leg

KUALA PILAH: Jempol MP Datuk Shamsulkahar Mohd Deli will be appointed as Barisan Nasional’s Jeram Padang election director effective Monday (July 31), says Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias. The Negri Sembilan Umno chief and Jelebu MP said Shamsulkahar would replace its previous director Datuk Mohd Zaidy Abdul Kadir. Mohd Zaidy, who is also Barisan’s Jeram Padang candidate, met...

State polls: Three-way fight for Bandar Utama

PETALING JAYA: Bandar Utama is set to see a three-way fight between incumbent Jamaliah Jamaluddin and two first-time candidates eyeing the seat. She will be up against Muda's environmentalist Abe Lim and Gerakan's Nur Aliff Mohd Tafid. Kampung Tunku incumbent Lim Yi Wei is also seeking a second term and she will be defending her seat in...

State polls: Juwairiya ready to take on Azmin in Hulu Kelang

GOMBAK: Although anticipating a tough fight, Pakatan Harapan’s Hulu Kelang candidate Juwairiya Zulkifli is all set to take on her former boss Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. Asked if she was worried that she would be facing a heavyweight, the deputy Wanita PKR chief said she did not fear her opponent. She added that Azmin was not...

State polls: Anwar claps back at Dr M’s Perikatan to ‘win big’ prediction

DUNGUN: Perikatan Nasional will not be able to “win big” in the six state polls following Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s “prediction”, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Pakatan Harapan chairman said Dr Mahathir’s prediction will be the opposite as reflected in the last 15th General Election where the former premier lost his deposit. He clapped...

Perikatan Nasional unveils candidates for Kelantan polls

KOTA BARU: Perikatan Nasional is set to contest at all 45 state seats in the Kelantan state legislative assembly with Pas having the most candidates. When making the announcement on Thursday (July 27) night, Kelantan Perikatan chairman Datuk Ahmad Yakob said Pas would field 39 candidates. As for Bersatu, the Kelantan Mentri Besar said the party was...

Disgruntled Penang DAP man alleges power struggle

GEORGE TOWN: A DAP man announced contesting as an Independent in the Perai state seat with the tagline "Save Penang from Lim Guan Eng" and alleged a power struggle to make Lim chief minister again. David Marshel, in a press conference on Thursday (July 27), openly criticised the DAP chairman and claimed that there were plans...

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...

It’s just a joke, I won’t be contesting in state polls, says actress Baby Shima

PETALING JAYA: Baby Shima (pic) has clarified that she won’t be standing in the upcoming state polls after all, claiming it was a joke gone wrong. According to Kosmo!, the popular actress, whose real name is Nor Ashima Ramli, said she did not expect the fanfare she received after she uploaded a video of herself announcing her intention...

State polls: If I betray the people, reject me, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Voters in the six state elections should reject politicians who are cruel to the people, such as being involved in corruption, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Pakatan Harapan chairman said he had never taken any government contracts nor provided special allowances to his wife or children during his service as the...