Archive - 28 March 2021

Inappropriate for Zahid to issue resignation challenge, says Annuar

Inappropriate for Zahid to issue resignation challenge, says Annuar

Ketereh MP points out that he made a stand against calls for Zahid's resignation over his ongoing corruption charges.

Leong Ngah Ngah retains top Pahang DAP post

Leong Ngah Ngah retains top Pahang DAP post

The election sees all seven DAP assemblypersons and two MPs retaining their positions in the state leadership.

COMMENT | Umno AGM - an epic battle that fizzled out

COMMENT | Umno AGM - an epic battle that fizzled out

No matter what excuses will be given, all the public will see is Umno only playing at being heroes.
Ismail Sabri, Tajuddin ready to step down from PN govt posts

Ismail Sabri, Tajuddin ready to step down from PN govt posts

UMNO AGM | This comes after the general assembly ratifies the supreme council's decision to end ties with Bersatu.

While toeing party line, Sabah Umno may negotiate with Bersatu-GRS for GE15

While toeing party line, Sabah Umno may negotiate with Bersatu-GRS for GE15

'God willing, Sabah Umno will negotiate within GRS for GE15,' says Bung Moktar.

Empowered to decide PN exit timeline, Zahid dares 'parasite' minister to resign

Empowered to decide PN exit timeline, Zahid dares 'parasite' minister to resign

UMNO AGM | Umno president says party can quit govt anytime if elections not called soon.

Bersatu leaders hit out at Zahid's BN 'solo quest' ambition

Bersatu leaders hit out at Zahid's BN 'solo quest' ambition

They believe Umno's departure will only benefit DAP and PKR.

Pocket Rocketman bested by Shah Firdaus, M'sia bags gold, silver in keirin

Pocket Rocketman bested by Shah Firdaus, M'sia bags gold, silver in keirin

Australia's Matthew Richardson finished third at the Australian National Track Cycling Championships.

'PM is weak' - Johor Umno claims less than 20pct support PN in Pagoh

'PM is weak' - Johor Umno claims less than 20pct support PN in Pagoh

UMNO AGM | Hasni Mohamad says a survey of Malay voters throughout Johor also showed only 26pct supported PN.

LETTER: Convene special cabinet meeting on workers' welfare

LETTER: Convene special cabinet meeting on workers' welfare

Malaysia has failed to submit recommendations on labour issues to the ILO.

Johari ridicules Azmin's 'selective' FDI claims

Johari ridicules Azmin's 'selective' FDI claims

UMNO AGM | It's not as if MNCs such as Tesla, Samsung, Amazon, Apple are investing in M'sia, says ex-second finance minister.

PAS committed to defending unity of ummah - deputy president

PAS committed to defending unity of ummah - deputy president

UMNO AGM | Tuan Ibrahim says this is proven by the presence of PAS at the Umno general assembly this year.

Critics never had to deal with a pandemic - education minister

Critics never had to deal with a pandemic - education minister

Mohd Radzi Jidin observes they can only give advice but have never handled real-life crisis.

LETTER | Call to clean up PDRM deserves unreserved support

LETTER | Call to clean up PDRM deserves unreserved support

There should be an emergency parliamentary sitting calling for an action plan to address the issues at hand.

Don't lose one who truly loves you, says Taki as Umno-PAS ties tested

Don't lose one who truly loves you, says Taki as Umno-PAS ties tested

PAS Youth says senior party leaders grasped the message in the Umno president's speech this morning.

Covid-19 (March 28): 1,302 cases; spike in Sarawak - highest on record

Covid-19 (March 28): 1,302 cases; spike in Sarawak - highest on record

COVID-19 | This is the second time Sarawak has recorded more than 400 cases.

Education Minister reminds schools on Covid-19 SOP compliance

Education Minister reminds schools on Covid-19 SOP compliance

Important for parents also to ensure their children abide by the rules, says Mohd Radzi Jidin.

Pahang MB claims he has proof Bersatu trying to lure Cameron Highlands MP

Pahang MB claims he has proof Bersatu trying to lure Cameron Highlands MP

Wan Rosdy says Bersatu overtures insincere and playing dirty.

LETTER | 'Elegant silence' on workers' plight

LETTER | 'Elegant silence' on workers' plight

Successive governments didn't address issues related to conditions of workers.

Philippines sends fighter aircraft over Chinese vessels in South China Sea

Philippines sends fighter aircraft over Chinese vessels in South China Sea

Over 200 Chinese vessels are parked at the Whitsun Reef.

Bikes with loud exhausts: No summons issued against offenders - Wee

Bikes with loud exhausts: No summons issued against offenders - Wee

Instead, says the minister, the riders will get a notice to appear at any RTD branch for investigation.

COMMENT | A quick two-day history lesson on Mahathir

COMMENT | A quick two-day history lesson on Mahathir

There was a time the Special Branch was 'misused' by him.

Unlike Bersatu, PAS didn't steal Umno members, says Perak Umno chief

Unlike Bersatu, PAS didn't steal Umno members, says Perak Umno chief

Saarani Mohamad says Bersatu also is seen as a traitor to Umno.

MP SPEAKS | EC, PM must explain why they are stifling voting rights of youth

MP SPEAKS | EC, PM must explain why they are stifling voting rights of youth

MP SPEAKS | Why Undi18 implementation taking a long time when already approved by Parliament?

PN Youth: We'll focus on people despite attempts to destablise govt

PN Youth: We'll focus on people despite attempts to destablise govt

Its information chief gives an optimistic account of the PN's achievements.

If possible, Umno members should quit govt posts today, says Ku Li

If possible, Umno members should quit govt posts today, says Ku Li

UPDATED 2.11PM | Now that the AGM has backed the supreme council's decision, there's no reason to stay, contends the Umno veteran.

Zahid to lead BN in solo quest for power in GE15

Zahid to lead BN in solo quest for power in GE15

As leader of the pact, the Umno chief has set his sight on making his party the dominant force in a coalition government.

COMMENT | Of nucleic acids and pandemics

COMMENT | Of nucleic acids and pandemics

A great degree of openness and transparency has been at work for scientists these days.

Cops to probe organiser of Neelofa's marriage solemnisation over SOP

Cops to probe organiser of Neelofa's marriage solemnisation over SOP

Ceremony organiser and hotel management will be called first, says Dang Wangi police chief.

Ku Li: If PAS insists on being with PN, we'll fight them too

Ku Li: If PAS insists on being with PN, we'll fight them too

Gua Musang MP confident Umno can do well on its own.
Zahid to PAS - 'Both feet must be on same ground'

Zahid to PAS - 'Both feet must be on same ground'

UMNO AGM | He says it's not too late for PAS, which joined the PN coalition, to return to the Muafakat pact.

Umno pledges to amend Federal Constitution to strengthen syariah law

Umno pledges to amend Federal Constitution to strengthen syariah law

UMNO AGM | Its president says this will happen when Umno secures two-thirds majority support in Parliament.

BN going solo: Decision in the hands of party delegates, says Annuar

BN going solo: Decision in the hands of party delegates, says Annuar

The Ketereh MP believe it's Zahid's right to choose his narrative in his policy speech.

Suspected suicide bombing at Indonesian church wounds 14 people

Suspected suicide bombing at Indonesian church wounds 14 people

Police say two suicide bombers were responsible for the act.

PAS Youth: Betrayal starts with certain Umno leaders supporting Anwar

PAS Youth: Betrayal starts with certain Umno leaders supporting Anwar

S'gor PAS deputy youth chief Mohamed Sukri Omar says this in reply to Asyraf Wajdi's statement over PAS' stance on Bersatu.

'Loneliness' is real at PWTC, say Umno delegates

'Loneliness' is real at PWTC, say Umno delegates

The convention centre is unusually quiet and solemn despite the party's AGM.

District police chiefs should look into welfare of subordinates - IGP

District police chiefs should look into welfare of subordinates - IGP

This is to avoid any untoward incidents involving policemen, says the top cop.

Zahid's three nos - no Bersatu, no Anwar, no DAP

Zahid's three nos - no Bersatu, no Anwar, no DAP

Umno president flatly denies having discussions with any of these parties.

They tried to buy Umno but I resisted all attempts - Zahid

They tried to buy Umno but I resisted all attempts - Zahid

The party's dignity is not for sale says Umno president.

Zahid warns Umno dissidents to toe the line or face the music

Zahid warns Umno dissidents to toe the line or face the music

UPDATED 1.20PM | The Umno president says he will leave it to delegates to take action if anyone goes against the decision to cut ties with Bersatu.

Umno Youth deputy moots govt guaranteed jobs to stem youth unemployment

Umno Youth deputy moots govt guaranteed jobs to stem youth unemployment

Shahril Hamdan said Umno should make this part of their election promise.

Once you stood for electoral reform, not gerrymandering - DAP MP to PAS

Once you stood for electoral reform, not gerrymandering - DAP MP to PAS

Wong Shu Qi reminds Khairuddin that PAS once backed free and fair elections.
Umno AGM: Shocked by 'traitor' poster, Annuar questions who approved it

Umno AGM: Shocked by 'traitor' poster, Annuar questions who approved it

Annuar implies circulation of poster was greenlit by certain quarters.

Umno vows to win back all seats lost due to defections

Umno vows to win back all seats lost due to defections

UPDATED 3.41PM | The party saw 15 MPs defecting to Bersatu following the general election in 2018.

Woman claims sexual harassment, cop says 'produce milk' remark misunderstood

Woman claims sexual harassment, cop says 'produce milk' remark misunderstood

Instead, the police personnel claims he was only asking if the woman had made the milk

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Recalling spirit of Muafakat launch, Annuar laments current lack of unity

Recalling spirit of Muafakat launch, Annuar laments current lack of unity

He says positive spirit has been replaced by suppression and disunity.

Ahmad Said wants Umno vs PAS friendly contests in T'ganu, K'tan, Kedah

Ahmad Said wants Umno vs PAS friendly contests in T'ganu, K'tan, Kedah

This will let the people decide who is more suited to lead, says the former T'ganu MB.

Saifuddin: Questions arise because parties in PN govt but not coalition

Saifuddin: Questions arise because parties in PN govt but not coalition

Pahang Bersatu leader calls for larger coalition to ensure stable administration.

Canadian PM says China sanctions over Xinjiang 'unacceptable'

Canadian PM says China sanctions over Xinjiang 'unacceptable'

China sanctioned Canadian MP Michael Chong after report concluded that atrocities in Xinjiang constitute crimes against humanity and genocide.

YOURSAY | The permutations for GE15 get even weirder

YOURSAY | The permutations for GE15 get even weirder

‘The opposition should form a new coalition consisting of parties that are not tainted.’
Myanmar forces kill 114, including children, in 'horrifying' day of bloodshed

Myanmar forces kill 114, including children, in 'horrifying' day of bloodshed

The killings, which took place on Armed Forces Day, resulted in the bloodiest day of violence since last month's coup.

After missing dad’s funeral, man wishes he was given the Santhara treatment

After missing dad’s funeral, man wishes he was given the Santhara treatment

Airline pilot Tan KS wonders why Health Ministry turned down his request for home quarantine.

COMMENT | Umno-PKR partnership: Game changer or playing the same game?

COMMENT | Umno-PKR partnership: Game changer or playing the same game?

As long as people put the cart of power in front of the horse of principles, we will remain stuck in toxic politics.

Former Jasa director Tun Faisal suspended six years from Umno

Former Jasa director Tun Faisal suspended six years from Umno

He is a supporter of Umno rebel Annuar Musa.