KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak admitted that he was hurt by the many personal attacks launched by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad against him. Najib, who is also UMNO president, said he could accept all the criticisms made by the former prime minister if it were
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Monday confirmed sending its officials to the Middle East to meet with the donor of RM2.6 billion fund. MACC investigation director Datuk Azam Baki said they would submit a report on the matter to the Attorney-General as soon as the investigation
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 – The former Umno member Anina Saaduddin had failed in her bid to challenge her dismissal from the party after the Kuala Lumpur High Court today had struck out her suit on grounds that it had no jurisdiction to hear the case. Judicial Commissioner S. Nantha Balan
BEIJING, Dec 8 – China’s capital on Monday issued its first ever “red alert” for pollution, as the city government warned that Beijing would be shrouded in heavy smog from Tuesday until Thursday. China’s leadership has vowed to crack down on environmental degradation, including the air pollution that blankets many major cities,
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 – Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is former deputy prime minister, urged UMNO party members to get rid of those who have become “cancerous cells” in the organisation. He said it was now up to party members to take action as he had already
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 – Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s share (TNB) will be suspended tomorrow (Dec 8), with effect from 9am, pending a material announcement. According to it said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia Monday that the trading in structured warrants relating to TNB will also be suspended at the same
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 – Umno Party are urged to respect the right of free speech by deputy president, just like the rights granted to the President of the party. Former Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the barred of himself to speak at the General
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 – UMNO deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is repeated his concerns over 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) to thousands of supporters tonight after being barred from speaking at this year’s Umno general assembly at Kelab Sultan Sulaiman in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur here today, one day before the Umno
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 7 – Penang Barisan Nasional (BN) today welcomed the state government’s decision to declassify the agreements on land reclamation. Its chairman Teng Chang Yeow said they would like to remind the state government that it was not just the Seri Tanjong Pinang (STP) agreement but all agreements of
WASHINGTON, Dec 7 – Asserting that the terrorist group, Islamic State (IS) does not speak for Islam, US President Barack Obama has urged Islamic leaders across the world to speak out against the terrorist outfit and its ideology, reports Press Trust of India (PTI). In a rare address to the
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 – The gathering to be attended by UMNO deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at Kelab Sultan Sulaiman tonight hopefully will not become a platform to break up harmony in the party. UMNO Vice-President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said although the assembly was approved in terms
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 – UMNO Deputy President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin can speak at a rally scheduled in Kuala Lumpur tonight but was reminded ‘do not cross the line.’ UMNO secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said this when asked to comment on talks that Muhyiddin will address a rally at
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 – The Facebook account who operating under the username of Muhammad Syam Danielz was an alleged Malaysian Islamic State (IS) militant which gaining popularity on social media with more than 2,600 “friends”. The man was claims that to be a “mujahedeen” fighting alongside the terrorist group in Syria and Iraq. His Facebook account has been active
KUCHING, Dec 7 – Lembah Pantai member of Parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar was barred from entering Sarawak when she landed at the Kuching International Airport about 4pm Sunday. State Immigration director Datuk Mohd Zulfikar Ahmad, who confirmed the restriction order said ban on Nurul Izzah was instructed by state authorities, and the
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 7 – The Health Ministry will carry out a thorough investigation on the claims made by a nurse at a private hospital who was allegedly sacked for refusing to wear short-sleeve uniform to work. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said action would be taken if the hospital
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 – Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will ensure water is released in a controlled manner at several of its hydroelectric dams during the monsoon period. TNB senior general manager of Corporate Affairs and Communication Datuk Mohd Aminuddin Mohd Amin said in a statement on Sunday that the controlled release
WASHINGTON, Dec 7 – President Barack Obama will try to reassure a nervous nation on Sunday that he has a plan to defeat the fast-evolving threat of terrorism, as fears multiply of ISIS attacks on the homeland and public trust in his handling of the threat has dipped to record lows. Obama’s rare
WASHINGTON, Dec 7 – President Barack Obama on Sunday forcefully declared the shooting in San Bernardino, California, a terrorist attack and said the United States will overcome such threats with a relentless, strong and smart campaign against ISIS that is consistent with the nation’s values. Obama said this was an act
WASHINGTON, Dec 7 – With President Barack Obama set to address the nation on ISIS and terrorism, a new CNN/ORC Poll finds Americans increasingly displeased with the President’s handling of terrorism and more willing to send U.S. ground troops into the fight against ISIS. For the first time in CNN/ORC polling, a majority
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 – Preparations for the 2015 UMNO General Assembly which begins on Wednesday with the meetings of Wanita, Youth and Puteri wings, is near completion. UMNO executive-secretary Datuk Abdul Rauf Yusoh said preparations for the opening ceremony of the assembly on Thursday was 90 percent completed. He said the
