KOTA BARU, Aug 20 – Kelantan Barisan Nasional (BN) is looking into the shortlisting of candidates who can win in the Parliamentary and state seats in the 14th general election (GE14), said its chairman Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. Mustapa, who is also Kelantan Umno Liaison chairman, said it was important to ensure
TELUK INTAN, Aug 20 – The opening ceremony of the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games (KL2017) last night was the best ever,” said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said he have seen the opening ceremonies of the SEA Games in Malaysia and in other countries, and he
TELUK INTAN, Aug 20 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for the Pasir Salak, Teluk Intan, and Bagan Datuk parliamentary constituencies to be included in the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) Plan. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bagan Datuk, said these
PETALING JAYA, Aug 20 – Malaysia made a dream start to the 29th SEA Games today with a royal golden touch as the Sultan of Terengganu galloped to the first triumph of the day in the 80km equestrian race. Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin led the country to a majestic start with a
SEOUL, Aug 20 – North Korea warned Sunday that the United States will be “pouring gasoline on fire” by conducting an annual war game in the South next week amid heightened tensions between Pyongyang and Washington. Combative rhetoric between the nations spiked after Pyongyang tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) last month
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 – Members of the public wishing to use the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Mass Rail Transit (MRT), and the Rapid KL to go to the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games 2017 (KL2017) especially at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium are advised to use the cashless mode. Rapid Rail chief
MANILA, Aug 20 – The head of the Philippines’ powerful Catholic Church called Sunday for an end to the “waste of human lives” following a brutal week in President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war in which a 17-year-old boy was among dozens killed. Police raids dubbed “One Time Big Time” saw at least
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 – Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today tendered an apology on behalf of Malaysia as 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games hosts to Indonesia over an error involving the republic’s national flag. It was conveyed by Khairy at a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Imam Nahrawi here today.
TELUK INTAN, Aug 20 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the upside-down image of the Indonesia flag in the souvenir book for the ongoing SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur (KL2017) was an error that was unintentional. He said they need to be open-minded about this matter. “I believe
BARCELONA, Aug 20 – Barcelona’s authorities came under fire Saturday for failing to put up security barriers at the seaside city’s main tourist thoroughfare, Las Ramblas, the site of a deadly jihadist attack two days ago. An outcry has erupted on social media and in the press about the absence of bollards
PETALING JAYA, Aug 20 – Former Felda Global Ventures Bhd (FGV) chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad was released from the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission custody on bail today after his five-day remand expired. The Magistrate’s court set bail at RM150,000 with a personal bond of another RM350,000, plus two sureties. Isa,
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 – Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has apologised to his Indonesian counterpart over a mistake on the Indonesian flag in a booklet on the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games 2017. He said that the mistake was purely unintentional. “Bapak Imam, please accept my sincere apologies for this. There
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 – The SEA Games has grown to become an important element in shaping up the community of Southeast Asian nations, said Youth and Sports Minister, YB Brig Gen Khairy Jamaluddin. YB Brig Gen Khairy, who is also Chairman of the Malaysian Organising Committee (MASOC) Kuala Lumpur 2017 said,
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 – It was a night to remember for 87,411 spectators – both local and foreign – who filled the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Saturday (August 19) for the official opening ceremony of the 29th SEA Games Kuala Lumpur 2017. They were mesmerised by the elaborate
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 – The 29th SEA Games Kuala Lumpur 2017 officially gets underway today in a glittering and spectacular opening ceremony which befits the prestigious status of the Games as the biggest sporting extravaganza in the region. In keeping with tradition, the Games were officially declared open by DYMM
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 – Malaysia and Singapore will decide the netball gold medal on Sunday (20 Aug). In the semi-finals played today at Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara, Tracey Robinson’s Malaysian squad triumphed 70-28 over Brunei whilst defending champions Singapore endured some rough and anxious moments before prevailing 55-43 against
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 – Thailand’s women’s water polo team stamped their prowess with a 5-1 win over Singapore in the finals of the water polo event at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil on Saturday. The Thais were in their elements throughout the match, adopting defensive and counter attack
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 – excitement is growing as fans eagerly await for the official opening ceremony which commences at 8pm on Saturday. Fans, spectators from all walks of life began trickling into Bukit Jalil area as early as 12pm, absorbing and enjoying the atmosphere of the Games in Bukit
LANGKAWI, Aug 19 – AirAsia, the World’s Best Low-Cost airline today celebrated its new direct route from Langkawi to Shenzhen, with an officiating ceremony by YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia at Kompleks Lang Merah, Langkawi International Airport. This new direct flight which will
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 – Thailand lived up to their top billings when they defeated Malaysia 3-0 in the final round-robin match of the Men’s Team Regu competition held at the Titiwangsa Stadium on Saturday (19 Aug), denying the hosts’ mission to end its 26-year drought in the competition. For Thailand,
