PERMATANG PAUH, May 8 – The coalition managed to maintain the same sterling performance we did in 2013. This means, the momentum for change is still strong despite the regime’s numerous attempts to crush the opposition with the mighty weight of government machinery. One day before the poll, I wrote that
BUTTERWORTH, May 5 – Independent candidate Salleh Isahak is very confident he will not lose his deposit and contesting for the first time in Permatang Pauh Parliamentary by-election. He said he would get the votes as the opposition pact was facing an internal crisis when he met voters while campaigning, especially at mosques, surau
BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 5 – The works ministry will hold a discussion with the Penang Government to find ways to speed up the maintenance of roads in the state. Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the ministry had received many complaints on damaged roads in Penang, and found the state government was
PERMATANG PAUH, May 5 – Our Government of the communication and multimedia ministry is ready to increase the broadband penetration rate in the Permatang Pauh to enable the people to enjoy better Internet services, says deputy minister Datuk Jailani Johari. Jailani said Government (Barisan Nasional) will always brings reforms to the people and does not
PERMATANG PAUH, May 7 – Dato’ Seri Dr. Wan Azizah won back Permatang Pauh which have been announced by EC chairman Jusni Ismail today at IKBN Bukit Mertajam. Dr Wan Azizah garnered 30,316 votes which retained the seat for her party by an 8,841-vote majority with her nearest challenger with Barisan Nasional’s (BN)
PERMATANG PAUH, May 7 – The 103-year-old Othman Daud known as Tok Wan was among the earliest to cast his vote at Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Penanti here today which accompanied by his neighbour, Chombi Saidin. He was very proud that showing his inked finger after he walked gingerly out of the polling centre
PERMATANG PAUH, May 7 – Parti Keadilan Rakyat leader which represent Parkatan Rakyat candidate Dato’ Seri Dr. Wan Aziza Wan Ismail arrives at Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Penanti this morning 8:30am. She has cast her vote into the voting ballot at Saluran 1. “I feel disappointed due to this situation won’t be happen and
IPOH, May 6 – The Government urged to introduce legislation to make it compulsory for cars to install baby seats when ferrying infants and young children. Malaysian Consumers Association (Maconas) secretary-general Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill said it was imperative that such measures be made compulsory to help save lives of young children.
GEORGETOWN, May 5 – State Government today launched the Campaign Eating Out Up to aimed at creating public awareness on the importance of food and culture austerity measures. Exco Welfare, Caring Society and Environment, Phee Boon Poh said, in addition to fostering a culture of austerity, the objective of the campaign is
GEORGETOWN, May 5 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said that the refusal of the Barisan Nasional (BN) for the election (PRK) Investment constituency, Suhaimi Shabudin answered his questions concerning the awarding of contracts involving Bumiputera contractors in Penang has explained the truth. He said his reluctance (Suhaimi) tells the
GEORGETOWN, May 5 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng criticized the statement of the Chairman of Wanita MCA, Datuk Heng Seai Kie on the issue of Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is racist. “No matter what people though, everyone affected by GST. “I hope the party is ready to withdraw
IPOH, May 4 – Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah has described the book, “Hikayat Misa Melayu”, as a great work in the history of the Perak sultanate and a literary treasure left by Raja Muda Raja Chulan who wrote it in the 18th century. The Perak Sultan said this when launching the
PERMATANG PAUH, May 4 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has refused to answer pertinent questions raised by Penanti State Assemblyman Dr Norlela Ariffin at the state legislative assembly. He said the state speaker should instead, answer those questions. Lim, who is also DAP secretary-general, insisted the speaker, Law Choo Kiang
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
