Agus resigned as J-Kom chief

Agus resigned as J-Kom chief

Community Communications Department (J-Kom) director general Agus Yusoff has resigned, FMT reported, quoting a source. “Yes (he has resigned), effective yesterday,” the source who is familiar with the matter. Earlier today, online broadcast channel, Suara.TV claimed that Agus tendered his resignation effective today. Agus was appointed to the position in February this year. He had…

Malaysia can help reduce tensions between major powers

Malaysia can help reduce tensions between major powers

Middle powers like Malaysia can help reduce tensions between major powers such as the US and China as they approach relations both pragmatically and judiciously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says. “We will work with partners to minimise risks, namely outright conflict or the bifurcation of the global economy into rigid blocs. Neither seems…

Unsold real estate, poverty and overdevelopment in KL to be raised

Unsold real estate, poverty and overdevelopment in KL to be raised

Unsold real estate properties, poverty and the complex problem overdevelopment and rising population growth rate of Kuala Lumpur are among the key issues raised in Dewan Rakyat today. Suhaimi Nasir (BN-Libaran) asked Local Government Development Minister on the efforts undertaken by the minister to overcome unsold real estate that is caused by real estate value…

Farhash denies allegations of bribing lawmakers to support Anwar

Farhash denies allegations of bribing lawmakers to support Anwar

7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd chairman Datuk Farhash Wafa Salvador denied accusations that he is among the individuals responsible to gain support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ibrahim by offering bribe or threatening opposition lawmakers. “I strongly deny the false and baseless allegations against me. I have no knowledge of those allegations made by Wan Fayshal…

Death row review hearing proves restorative justice principle preserved

Death row review hearing proves restorative justice principle preserved

Restorative justice principle under the country’s criminal justice system will always remain preserved and this is proven through the hearing of 11 death row review hearings, said Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. The Federal Court will be hearing 11 review applications today, and another 14 on…

Umno focused on wresting back seats from Bersatu, not Opposition MPs support

Umno focused on wresting back seats from Bersatu, not Opposition MPs support

Umno is maintaining its focus on wresting back the seats it lost to Bersatu – PN in the 15th general election instead of Bersatu MPs who have thrown support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. We in Umno must not feel too comfortable with their (Bersatu MPs) support for the Prime Minister. “Of course…

Zahid hints Kemaman by-election candidate probably a party hierarchy outsider

Zahid hints Kemaman by-election candidate probably a party hierarchy outsider

Umno’s candidate for the Kemaman by-election could be someone from outside the party hierarchy, hinted Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “We have tried this direct candidate without taking into account hierarchy in the party (the candidate’s position in Umno) and it was well accepted. “Thus, there is huge possibilities that we are adopting…