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
SEPANG, Dec 7 – Malaysia will push for a new legally binding global climate change agreement for 2020 at the 21st United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties in Paris this year. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said it would be an
KUCHING, Dec 7 – Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president Tan Sri Adenan Satem said PBB would be fielding 10 new faces in the coming state election. Sarawak Chief Minister, who is also the state Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman also said that out of the 40 seats that PBB will probably be
GEORGETOWN, Dec 6 – More than 150 participants was gathered at the Penang Botanical Garden on Saturday early morning to show their support towards the disabled community and Yayasan Orang Kurang Upaya Kelantan (YOKUK) at “Run, Walk and Wheel”, a charity sporting event. In conjunction with the International Day of People
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 6 – In conjunction with the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) sanctioned by the United Nations, Carnival Love, Care and Hope was organized on the 4th of December 2015 at Universiti Sains Malaysia as a part of Projek [email protected] Carnival Love, Care and Hope was organized
SINGAPORE, Dec 6 – Officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) found about 1.4 kg of heroin and 1 kg of cannabis worth S130,400 (S$1=RM3.01) within the trailer cabin of a Malaysian registered lorry at Woodlands Checkpoint on Friday. A joint statement Saturday by ICA and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)
KEPALA BATAS, Dec 6 – Persatuan Ummah Sejahtera Malaysia (PasMa) announced today that it will support Pakatan Harapan in the next general election. PasMa president Datuk Phahrolrazi Mohd Zawawi said the party was Pakatan Harapan supporter and gave the freedom to its members to choose any party in the coalition. “PasMa would
JOHOR BAHARU, Dec 6 – The Tunku Laksamana Johor, Tunku Abdul Jalil Sultan Ibrahim who passed away yesterday due to liver cancer, was laid to rest at Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum, here, at 3.20 pm today. The prince, 25, was interred on the right side of the tomb of his paternal grandfather,
JOHOR BAHARU, Dec 6 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak arrived at Istana Besar, here, this afternoon to pay his last respects on Tunku Laksamana Johor, Tunku Abdul Jalil Sultan Ibrahim, who passed away Saturday. The car carrying the prime minister and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor was
