Kluang Umno is confident that BN would retain the Mahkota state seat with a 10,000 majority in the by-election, said its chief Jais Sarday. The figure is twice the number of majority that the late Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain obtained in a four cornered tussle during the state polls in March 2022. “If this (BN-PH)…
Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed the notion that Umno would go solo in the next general as suggested by the party’s youth chief Dr Akmal Salleh yesterday. He said this on the basis that the deciding factor is the larger pool of voters being outside Umno. “If previously we took the…
The future presence of the Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza and Palestinian prisoner releases are two key issues obstructing the ceasefire and hostage deal between the Hamas and Israel, Reuters reported, quoting sources from the US mediated talks last week. The disagreements stemmed from demands Israel has introduced since Hamas accepted a version of a…
BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi disputed claims that Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had the support of 115 MPs based on the number of statutory declarations (SDs). “The Umno secretary general is the witness. The 115 that he claim includes 10 SDs by MPs who signed two SDs,” he said on…
Umno supreme council member Datuk Puad Zarkashi upped the ante on Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin by daring the latter to bring forward oral admissions of non PN MPs who are supportive of Muhyiddin. “That’s the way to prove your 115 statutory declarations (SDs) are authentic. I dare you to call up non…
Umno supreme council member Datuk Puad Zarkashi has called upon PN secretary general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin to tell the latter’s chairman to retire from politics. “It is impossible for a former prime minister who is still ambitious to be one to continue being insolent and not seek forgiveness. Preserve the institution of the Malay…
A group of 150 Hindus gathered to pray for Bangladeshi Hindus who have been victimised as part of the regime change in the South Asian nation. The event was organised by the Malaysia Hindu Dharma Maamandram at the Sri Sivan temple in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur last night. The prayers commenced at 8.00 PM with a…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in the Indian capital of New Delhi yesterday for a three-day official visit to strengthen the 67-year-old India-Malaysia ties and establish a multi-sector cooperation agenda for the future. The special aircraft carrying Anwar touched down at the Air Force Station, Palam, New Delhi, at 9.47 pm local time…
The ringgit continued its appreciation against the US dollar today as investors are bullish on the expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates, said an analyst. At 8am, the ringgit strengthened to 4.3700/4.3850 against the US dollar compared with 4.3805/4.3850 at the close on Monday. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist…
Federal opposition alliance Perikatan Nasional has distanced itself from the action of its chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin who questioned the ability of the 16th Agong and Pahang Ruler, Al-Sultan Abdullah. “PN will not defend any party leaders who is facing legal action for questioning and insulting the Agong if he is found guilty. “This party…
