PERMATANG PAUH, May 4 – “I will only talk about things that are important.” That was the response from BN’s Permatang Pauh by-election candidate Suhaimi Sabudin when asked to comment on PKR secretary-general Rafizi Ramli ‘s remark on the former’s personality today. To refute Rafizi ‘s remark, Suhaimi explained that he had been working and
BUTTERWORTH, May 4 – It is not easy being the director of two by-elections, in places which are almost 700 kilometres apart, ensuring the smooth flow of operations. Nonetheless, Deputy Chairman of Barisan Nasional (BN) Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has successfully shouldered the responsibilities of director of the by-elections for the
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 – Police Monday detained PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu, or Mat Sabu, to assist in the investigation on the gathering to protest against the Goods and Services Tax (GST), last Friday. Kuala Lumpur CID chief SAC Zainuddin Ahmad said Mat Sabu was detained under Section 143 of
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 – Malaysia Airlines Monday said recent speculation on the airline offering some of its fleet for sale or lease is too premature when nothing concrete has been achieved. In fact, exploring fleet options to enhance viability of long haul sectors is one area being looked into by
MUADZAM SHAH, May 4 – With less than 12 hours to go before the campaign period for the Rompin parliamentary by-election ends, PAS, which previously targeted FELDA settlers, has now set its sights on the orang asli. PAS vice-president Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said in the final phase of the
IPOH, May 4 – For the first time in Pos Malaysia’s history of more than 200 years, it has utilised ‘gold printing’ for each stamp worth 60sen, 80sen and RM1.20 to commemorate the enthronement of the Sultan of Perak. “Gold ink has a distinction that Pos Malaysia has never used before,”
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 – “Capture the individuals who hit my father in the car acccident,” said Nur Firuza Amira Fairuz Nizam to Home Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. This was the request made by Nur Firuza Amira during Ahmad Zahid’s goodwill visit to the family of Fairuz Nizam Husain, the
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 – Thunderstorms occurring over the waters off Sulu and Palawan are expected to continue until late afternoon, today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department in a statement issued here Monday, said this condition might cause strong winds up to 50 kilometres per hour (kmph) and rough seas with waves
BUTTERWORTH, May 4 – YB Dato Dr Wee Ka Siong having a Penang Joint Chamber of Commerce press conference today 1:30pm at Sunway Carnival Hotel. He was discussed a number of issues and government policies concerning SMEs entrepreneurs of the country and encourage businessmen with local entrepreneurs to target the international market larger population. Besides that,
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 – Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will make a two-day working visit to Singapore beginning today to attend the Malaysia-Singapore 6th Leaders’ Retreat. During the retreat, Najib is scheduled to have a four-eyed meeting with his counterpart Lee Hsien Loong, followed by a delegation
BAKU, May 4 – Malaysia’s state-owned oil and gas giant Petronas has completed its transaction for the acquisition of oil and gas related assets in Azerbaijan, following a sales and purchase agreement it signed with Norway-based Statoil in October last year. Petronas’ Azerbaijan Country Chair Zainal Abidin Zainudin said Petronas completed
ROMPIN, May 3 – The Election Commission (EC) Sunday advised voters in Rompin parliamentary constituency to check their election information, including their designated polling centres, ahead of the by-election scheduled for Tuesday. In a statement here, the EC said the voters could do so at the EC’s official website at www.spr.gov.my
BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 3 – The Permatang Pauh by-election polling day on a working day does not give any advantage to any party as claimed by the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leadership, said Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth chairman Khairy Jamaluddin. He said the Election Commission (EC) had fixed the date and
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 – Buddhists in the country celebrated Wesak Day Sunday with humility and special remembrance for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Nepal. At the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields here, devotees started to arrive as early as 6am to participate in prayers and to pay
PERMATANG PAUH, May 3 – The early voting centre for the Permatang Pauh by-election at Dewan Gemilang, Seberang Perai Tengah District Police Headquarters here closed at 5pm with 519 voters coming out to vote. Election Commission (EC) acting director for Penang, Azizal Ahmad said 89.6 per cent of the 597 voters
ROMPIN, May 3 – The reduced price of houses for the second generation Felda settlers is not candy for the voters in the Rompin parliamentary seat by-election, as claimed by the opposition. UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussien said, on the other hand, the move, as announced by Prime Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 – Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek today hit out at a news portal for allegedly twisting his statement on the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Ahmad Shabery said he had never stated that the action of a hypermarket chain to absorb the GST as
NUSAJAYA, May 3 – The first 500 fans who come dressed in their favourite Star Wars character to Legoland Malaysia Resort tomorrow will walk away with special goodie bags as part of the theme park’s Star Wars Day celebrations. They will receive a Legoland Malaysia shopping voucher worth RM100, an exclusive
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he would continue to prioritise home ownership for the benefit of the people. This included home ownership by Felda settlers, he said. “I will always give priority to the issue of home ownership for the benefit of the people,
KATHMANDU, May 3 – The Nepal April 25 massive earthquake death toll continues to swell as rescuers found more dead bodies from the rubble of the collapsed houses on Sunday. So far, 7,040 bodies had been recovered from the rubble of which 6,650 were handed over to the relatives for their last
