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Anwar vows ongoing reforms, good governance under unity govt

KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government will continue to push for reforms and uphold good governance, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister, in a post on his official Facebook page, said the unity government will continue to correct wrongs that had resulted from irresponsible use of power and abuse of trust. "I acknowledge that the nation's...

Mahkota polls: Keep cool, Zahid tells govt parties as campaign enters home stretch

KLUANG: With polling in the Mahkota by-election less than two days away, Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged unity government component parties to maintain their cordial ties. The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Umno president, said there should not be any statements issued that could hurt the feelings of others. ALSO...

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...

Unity govt’s success in nurturing Islam disproves PAS’ narrative, says DPM’s religious advisor

KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government’s success in nurturing Islam in Malaysia has disproved the "Islam under threat" narrative created by PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, says the Religious Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali (pic). "It is not surprising that once again he (Abdul Hadi) feels the need to...

PM Anwar chairs unity govt secretariat executive council meeting

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar chaired the third meeting of the unity government secretariat executive council for 2024 on Tuesday (Aug 27). MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, who attended the meeting, said that various issues concerning national interests and public welfare were discussed at the meeting. "The Prime Minister has provided important...

PM Anwar chairs unity govt secretariat executive council meeting

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar chaired the third meeting of the unity government secretariat executive council for 2024 on Tuesday (Aug 27). MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, who attended the meeting, said that various issues concerning national interests and public welfare were discussed at the meeting. "The Prime Minister has provided important...

Umno will cease political cooperation if Islam, Malay agenda compromised, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Aware that its position in the unity government is constantly questioned, Umno has reiterated its pledge to cease political cooperation, should Islam and its struggle for the Malay agenda be compromised, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president said that despite assurances being made time and again, certain parties continued to...

Opposition urged to come forward to discuss amendments to Anti-Party Hopping Act

SHAH ALAM: The opposition should come forward to discuss amendments to the Anti-Party Hopping Act, says Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (pic). This was in response to the opposition's dissatisfaction over the retention of parliamentary seats by the six Bersatu MPs who have switched their allegiance to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Amirudin believes...

Sg Bakap polls: Unity government needs 4% increase in Malay support to win, says think tank

SHAH ALAM: The unity government alliance needs a 4% increase in Malay support to defeat Perikatan Nasional in the Sungai Bakap state seat, says a think tank. Institut Darul Ehsan (IDE) said the alliance comprising Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional garnered 32% of support from Malay voters in the 2023 state election, when Perikatan won the...

PAS not breaking away from Perikatan, says Takiyuddin

PETALING JAYA: There is no possibility of PAS joining the unity government, says Takiyuddin Hassan. In a statement on Sunday (June 23), the PAS secretary-general refuted the comment by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil who said that the Islamist party could join the unity government. "PAS remains with and will continue cooperating with Perikatan Nasional, which has been...