Pas named its Nibong Tebal division deputy chief Abidin Ismail to defend the Sungai Bakap seat in the upcoming by-election that is scheduled on July 6. Abidin was announced as a candidate by party deputy president Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man last night in Bandar Tasek Mutiara, Seberang Perai. Abidin, 56, is a local boy…
Two opposition activists claimed that converted Chinese Muslim proselytiser Firdaus Wong and converted Indian Muslim proselytiser Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu are nothing more than instigators and provocateurs “As you say, their job is only to instigate and provoke so that there are no peace in this country,” said Urimai’s protem secretary general Satees Muniandy in…
‘Pas would be going all out in the upcoming Sungai Bakap by-election to prove who is the boss in the opposition coalition, Perikatan Nasional, said independent senator, Datuk Sivaraj. “Observing from outside, it looks like there are problems between Pas and Bersatu. Pas did not go all out in Kuala Kubu Baharu (by-election). They may…
Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil pointed out that the targeted diesel subsidy implemented on June 10 has contained diesel smuggling. “Before June 10, some petrol stations were selling diesel every day, sometimes in the thousands and tens of thousands of litres, despite not being close to factories or industrial sectors. “However, after June 10, the amount…
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil revealed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would share positive updates on food items tomorrow. “We await the prime minister’s announcement tomorrow. It concerns some common food items that we consume daily, so there is good news from the prime minister, not more than that,” he said. “But it shows…
Local singer Freddie Huang Yi Fei mourned the loss of veteran singer Simon Mohan at his funeral. Mohan, a native of Perak is celebrated in local music industry as the first Indian to record a Mandarin album in the 1990s. Mohan’s (64) real name is Elanjselvan VM Mohan. He was renowned for singing Chinese songs. …
Ban Lee Hin Group chairman Datuk Tony Looi Chee Hong, a prominent figure in the local influencer community, disclosed that within this circle, first-tier influencers could earn up to RM20,000 if they engage with gambling syndicates. He said gambling syndicates often offered that much as remuneration to first-tier influencers for promotional purposes. He had once…
27 local influencers were arrested by police for allegedly promoting gambling activities for an online gambling syndicate. The police across several states including Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Perlis, Kedah, and Penang, were involved in nabbing them, reported China Press. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned school bus operators against raising fares since they do…
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has opted out of campaigning for the PKR candidate for the Sungai Bakap by-election Dr Joohari Ariffin. “No (I won’t), thank you,” he briefly commented when approached by reporters outside Masjid Al-Umm, Bandar Baru Bangi after Friday prayers. He did not reveal his reason for not campaigning for PKR…
Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli highlighted that one of the objectives of the targeted diesel subsidy is to invest in the nation’s critical infrastructure, particularly emphasizing public transportation infrastructure. “One of the goals of restructuring diesel subsidies is to ensure that only eligible individuals receive subsidies, with the remainder invested in the nation’s key infrastructure. “One…
