The newly minted state assembly legislator Pang Sock Tao believes that the by-election in Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) is the perfect formula to win in mixed constituencies. “The election results prove that defending a mixed constituency requires support from all communities. Even if you aim to push Malay support to 80 percent, it may not…
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that the attack on the Ulu Tiram police station in the wee hours yesterday morning was a lone wolf attack. “Based on interrogation made on over 40 individuals and checks on the suspect’s house, the man was acting as a lone wolf. “Police investigation started right after…
Chasseur Group executive director Munira Mustaffa told Singapore based CNA yesterday the attack on Ulu Tiram police station is an isolated case by the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terror group in Malaysia. Chasseur Group is a security research and analytical consulting firm. “I think it is more likely isolated because from what we know so far,…
Singapore have advised its citizens who are travelling to or are in Malaysia to be vigilant following the attack by Jemaah Islamiyah militants on the Ulu Tiram police station. “Singaporeans in or travelling to Malaysia are advised to exercise vigilance and take all necessary precautions to ensure their personal safety,” said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign…
AMANAH was established to represent all races in Malaysia, not just certain races, said its deputy president, Senator Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa. “We aspire that from the beginning and we said that in our constitution, the objective of the party is to include all race and all religion in all territories, that include…
Nik Azmi Nik Fathil who is the press secretary of Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly AHmad has apologised to the media fraternity over his unprofessional action during the ministry’s press conference held yesterday. “I believe I owe an apology for the unfortunate incident earlier (yesterday). I am sorry (that such an incident) happened and…
Malaysia recorded a higher gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter of this year compared to the last quarter of 2023, announced Bank Negara Malaysia. It recorded a growth of 4.2 percent due to stronger private expenditure and positive turnaround in exports. Malaysia managed a GDP growth rate of 2.9 percent in the…
AMANAH set to implement a strategy plan named Project AMANAH (Pro Amanah) by the end of June, said AMANAH deputy president Senator Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa. “Project AMANAH outlines our plans up to 2026, focusing on AMANAH’s position and status by then. It considers whether AMANAH can compete in the new political landscape,…
Two representations to dismiss the sedition charges against Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, who is also Perikatan Nasional election director, has been dismissed by the Attorney General’s Chambers. This was confirmed by deputy public prosecutor Masri Daud during a case mention at the Shah Alam High Court, reported Berita Harian. He…
In light of the vacancy for the position of Election Commission (EC) chair, former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming has suggested four names. Of the four, two are serving in the EC and the balance are well known personalities in the civil society and academia. They are EC deputy chief Azmi Sharom, EC member Dr…
