PKR top leadership would be discussing candidate nomination for the Sungai Bakap by-election this evening. PKR vice president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the meeting would include party president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and several other top leaders. “This evening, there is a meeting with the president, election director Rafizi Ramli, Penang PKR chairman Nurul…
The Election Commission confirmed that it did not receive any petitions against the results of the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, confirmed EC acting chairman, Azmi Shahrom. “So far none,” he said during a press conference today. Earlier on he chaired a meeting to fix the date for the Sungai Bakap by-election. The confirmation was made…
Election Commission has decided to hold the Sungai Bakap by-election on 6 July. Acting EC chairman Azmi Sharom said the nominations would be held on 22 June and early voting is set to be held on 2 July. The nomination and vote counting centre is Dewan Serbaguna Jawi, Jalan Serindit, Taman Desa Jawi, Penang. There…
The Russian Kazan Muslim Film Festival is set to take place at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda in Shah Alam from June 8 to June 10, showcasing a diverse selection of films and documentaries that highlight Islamic culture and values. This festival serves as a platform for cultural exchange and aims to promote understanding and appreciation…
The government is mulling over the establishment of a special committee to prevent the spread of fake news during the upcoming Sungai Bakap by-election, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He stressed that it is vital for misinformation against the federal government, that intends to help people, be stopped. “God willing, we will do it for…
US President Joe Biden had deliberately publicised the Gaza ceasefire proposal and the move was unilateral move without an aye from Israel. It was done in such a manner to prevent Israel and Hamas from backing away from the deal. “We didn’t ask permission to announce the proposal,” said a senior U.S. official, who was…
With PKR and Pas set to battle it out in Sungai Bakap, the next focus would be the candidates. Who are going to contest for their respective parties and coalitions? Media reported that PKR has five names shortlisted. The latest name under the spotlight for PKR is the current director of Institut Aminuddin Baki (northern…
A human rights organisation has raised alarm over the unethical methods vouched by Chinese Muslim convert preacher Firdaus Wong Wai Hung to convert under age non Muslim school going children to Islam. “The Global Human Rights Federation (GHRF) condemns the unethical actions depicted in the TikTok video, as they involve teaching children to lie and…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended heartfelt congratulations to Indian Narendra Modi on his consecutive victory for a third term with his coalition in the recently concluded Indian general elections. Anwar praised India’s impressive democratic process. “The democratic process and practice in India are indeed impressive, as more than 642 million citizens exercised their…
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil demanded Penang-based lawyer Shamsher Singh Thind to apologise to his deputy, Teo Nie Ching today. He reiterated that Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Teo did not direct MCMC to remove Penang-based lawyer Singh’s Facebook post. “The accusations against the deputy minister by certain individuals are not accurate, they are wrong,…
