Nurhidayah Che Rose, Penang’s PKR women’s chief, and Dr Amar Pritpal Abdullah, Nibong Tebal’s PKR chief, are contenders to represent Pakatan Harapan in the upcoming Sungai Bakap by-election. “Nurhidayah’s name is in the lead now, but the Nibong Tebal branch chief is also said to be interested (in contesting the seat). The PKR leadership is…
DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng praised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Cabinet’s decision to reinstate the cabotage exemption for non-Malaysian vessels repairing undersea cables, stating it will boost and recover digital investments. He said Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s reinstatement of the exemption, which was widely anticipated, would help to recoup and recover digital…
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh Tseow Tsuan declined to comment on the controversy related to Asia Mobility Sdn Bhd, a company linked to her husband, which was appointed to manage public transport services. “This is a youth and sports ministry event, and that has nothing to do with the ministry,” Yeoh said, reported FMT….
Malaysian Army Public Relations Division urged the public not to worry if they hear gunfire or see military operations in Seberang Takir, Kuala Nerus, and the Setiu districts from May 28 to June 6. “This activity is part of a planned and strictly supervised exercise. Residents are advised to cooperate and adhere to instructions given…
DAP Selangor treasurer Ong Kian Ming said Malaysia need strategic thinking in advancing policy goals during engagements with Chinese officials at various government levels. He highlight three areas with examples in a statement. Comprehensive and coordinated strategy “Firstly, we need to have a comprehensive and coordinated strategy to attract high quality investments from China which…
The full report on the collision of two naval helicopters in Lumut, Perak that led to the death of 10 personnel is the headline in China Press. The crash happened because one of the helicopters was not at its designated altitude and it entered the flight path of the second helicopter. Nanyang Daily led by…
Penang PKR Wanita chief Nurhidayah Che Rose, 33, who was defeated in Sungai Bakap during the state polls last year is ready to battle it out again. “God willing, I am ready to contest again to represent Harapan-BN if given the opportunity. It will be my chance to make up for my narrow defeat in…
Penang Pas has downplayed talks that it would field the widow of deceased Sungai Bakap assemblyman Nor Zamri Latif, Musalmah Yusop as mere speculations. There are talks at the grassroot level that Musalmah would be fielded on behalf of Pas and its coalition, Perikatan Nasional. Penang Pas secretary Iszuree Ibrahim said there has been no…
ASEAN has to take lead in the multilateral trade agreement Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). This is among the resolutions passed in the Roundtable on Strengthening Economic Cooperation that was held in Vientiane, Laos. Participants at the Roundtable echoed and endorsed the view of Professor Mari Pangestu, Indonesia’s former Trade Minister and one of the…
The Unity Government has proven its mettle, said Wanita Keadilan vice woman chief Sangetha Jayakumar. She was referring to earlier reports stating that Google has committed to investing RM 9.4 billion (USD $2 billion) in establishing a data centre and cloud region in Malaysia. “… the Unity Government has proven its mettle, especially amid global…
