Ahmad Fuad Yahya

Philippines’ decision will help curb kidnappings in Sabah, says Zahid

Philippines’ decision will help curb kidnappings in Sabah, says Zahid

This is on the decision to allow Malaysia to enter its waters in pursuit of kidnappers.

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Zahid: UK keen to promote M'sia's 'Wassatiyyah' initiative

Zahid: UK keen to promote M'sia's 'Wassatiyyah' initiative

UK wants to promote the moderation concept globally, to tackle terrorism, says DPM.

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Duterte’s visit to M’sia will open new chapter, says DPM

Duterte’s visit to M’sia will open new chapter, says DPM

He says it will help resolve issues surrounding Mindanao, the influx of Filipinos into Sabah and security.

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Malaysia determined to get into Tier One of US list

Malaysia determined to get into Tier One of US list

This refers to the State Department's Trafficking in Persons Watch List, says DPM Zahid Hamidi.

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Zahid succeeds in strengthening M’sia-UK ties

He also ties up cooperation in new specialist fields during this first visit as DPM.

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DPM: Anwar can bring in foreign specialists

DPM: Anwar can bring in foreign specialists

Anwar is being treated locally and he is also allowed to bring foreign specialists in, he tells UK gov’t.

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No ransom paid for kidnapped manager’s release, says Zahid

She was released following negotiations between Malaysian authorities and her captors, says the DPM.

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Zahid: M'sia keen to copy UK's new national security measures

Zahid: M'sia keen to copy UK's new national security measures

He said some elements introduced by the UK National Security Council could be applied to Malaysia.

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PM arrives in Kazakhstan for official visit

Najib arrives in Astana for a three-day visit to enhance bilateral ties.

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My appointment not political reward, says Zahrain

Malaysia’s Ambassador to Indonesia Zahrain Mohamed Hashim has refuted allegations by some parties in Malaysia that the appointment was a political reward.

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Five docs sacked over Jakarta protest against M'sian docs

Five contract doctors of Tangerang Selatan Hospital (RSU Tansel) in Jakarta who were involved in demonstrations to protest the presence of two Malaysian doctors at the hospital last week and on Monday, have been sacked by the by Tangerang Selatan Health Department.

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Students in Aceh asked for sex organ measurements

The mother of a student says she was shocked when shown the form by her child who did not really know how to answer the questions.

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Haze gets worse in Riau

The haze situation in Riau has taken a turn for the worse with the Air Pollutants Index in Pekanbaru reaching 300 yesterday.

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264 hotspots detected in Riau, haze disrupts flights

Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency says satellite monitoring has detected 264 hotspots in Riau.

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Indonesia gets set for Malaysia's op against illegals

Indonesia’s consul-general in Sabah, Soepeno Sahid, says the consulate had made the necessary arrangements to receive its nationals.

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Malaysian firm named as suspect in Riau forest fires

National Police spokesperson Ronny F Sompie says the firm allegedly carried out burning practices at its concession area in Riau.

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Aceh earthquake death toll rises to 30

The death toll of the Aceh earthquake which registered 6.2 on the Richter scale continued to rise and as at noon today as Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported 30 people were killed while 12 more were reported missing.

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Malaysia, Indonesia to work together on haze woes

During the meeting, Palanivel informed Balthasar that Malaysia was ready to offer assistance to Indonesia in fighting the forest and peat fires.

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Indonesia's haj quota cut by 20 percent

Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali said he had received the official notification letter from the Saudi Arabian government on the matter.

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Golkar MP in Quran-buying scandal gets 15 years' jail

The court also handed down an eight-year prison term for Zulkarnaen Djabar’s son, Dendy Prasetya, for aiding his father.

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Indonesia to ban shark and manta ray hunting

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sharif Cicip Sutardjo said his ministry was preparing a ministerial decree to ban shark hunting.

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Singer Jupe to serve jail sentence at Pondok Bambu prison

Popular dangdut singer and actress Julia Perez who was found guilty of allegedly hurting fellow dangdut artiste Dewi Persik will serve her three-month jail term at the Pondok Bambu prison in Jakarta.

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Alert status withdrawn for West Java volcano

The authorities have withdrawn the alert status for the Tangkuban Parahu volcano in West Java, allowing the nature tourism area to be reopened to visitors after almost a month of closure.

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Dangdut star Julia Perez sought to serve jail term

Jupe was sentenced to three months' jail by the court after being convicted of hurting fellow artiste Dewi Persik (popularly known as Depe).

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