KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Former Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Razak today backed current incumbent Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi that the latter has the power to decide on the debaters of this year’s Umno Annual General Meeting (AGM) debaters.....

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Puteri Umno must be seen as a platform for young people in the country to fight for their cause, not just a party helper to win the election, said Puteri Umno chief Datuk Zahida Zarik Khan. Zahida said as the youngest wing....

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Umno’s former president Datuk Seri Najib Razak today said that his party will rely on the “principle of loyalty” as a cornerstone in deciding who gets to remain in the party or contest the 15th general election. The.....

MUAR, March 27 ― Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today called on the people to immediately register for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. He said the public should take advantage of the immunisation programme that provides...

KUCHING, March 27 ― Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) civil society today said it is unacceptable and ludicrous for the Election Commission (EC) to blame the Covid-19 pandemic for the delay in implementing the voting age from 21 to 18 years and the...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Berjaya Corporation Bhd founder and executive chairman Tan Sri Vincent Tan has announced that he will give half of his wealth to charity when he is no longer around, whilst appealing to more wealthy Malaysians who have...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Around 100 of young protesters marched towards the Parliament today to protest the Election Commission’s (EC) delay in allowing 18-year-olds to vote, and also the closure of lawmakers from sitting in the House. As they...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — DAP MP Lim Kit Siang has today questioned the contrasting approach between Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and the Health Ministry, ahead of the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri season. The Iskandar Puteri MP said...

BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 27 — The Penang state government has urged the Federal Government to intervene to overcome its water dispute with Kedah. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he hoped that the ministry involved could play its role in...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan jokingly told reporters today that he will be the party’s candidate as prime minister in the next general election. However, he later backtracked by saying that any decision....

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today joined the voice of dissent from his party members on the postponement of Undi18, calling on the government to honour the amendments made in the Parliament. “For us,...

SEPANG, March 27 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will not compromise with anyone suspected of child abuse and committing offences under the Child Act 2001. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Rina Harun said the ministry viewed...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad today asked her party president for a 30 per cent quota for female candidates in her party to be involved in politics, assuring that Umno female leaders possess a strong sense of.....

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― The road leading up to the Parliament has been blocked ahead of a protest that will be held at the entrance of the building today. Several heavily-armed police officers with assault rifle and body armour could be seen...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Umno Youth chief Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has stressed today that so-called “hypocrites” must not be given any spotlight or the chance to represent the party. “Umno still has dignity and self-esteem. Don't try t...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― A total of 828 Malaysians contracted Covid-19 abroad since last year, said Deputy Foreign Minister, Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar. He said the cases involved Malaysians residing in 38 countries, including Singapore. “Based on...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today cautioned about enemies within the party, and said such people should be dropped from the party indefinitely. In his keynote address today, the politician known as Tok...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― AirAsia co-founder and group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes today revealed that the low-cost airline would be venturing into the ride-hailing market next, after dipping its toes into the food delivery service since the start...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Umno lawmaker Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim has today denied party deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan’s claim that his party has a submissive role in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) Cabinet. In response to the politician....

MUAR, March 27 ― The government will study thoroughly whether interstate travel and visits can be allowed in conjunction with Aidilfitri, which falls in May, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. At the same time, he hinted at the...

MUAR, March 27 ― Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today officiated the premises and foodtruck of Fani Soy, a Bumiputera small and medium industry (SMI) company based on soybean products in Felcra Bukit Kepong, Labis near here. On arrival at....

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― The government and its relevant agencies will always emphasise the importance of financial knowledge and planning to the people as this can help to avert unmanageable debt, bankruptcy as well as various scams. Finance...

IPOH, March 27 — The authorities have confirmed that perpetrators have encroached on Gua Matsoorat here, which resulted in the fossil teeth found there being damaged. Perak's Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Nolee Ashilin....

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― A coalition of youth groups have urged the Election Commission (EC) to grant the youths their democratic right to vote as promised by the Undi18 bill that was passed in Parliament in 2019. In a statement signed by sixteen.....

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today opened the 2020 Umno annual general meeting (PAU2020) with a blunt message to his Perikatan Nasional (PN) ally, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. In his keynote address,...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Some vehicle owners, whose hobby and passion is modifying their vehicles, are willing to disregard the law, despite being aware of the dangers, including of causing road accidents. Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― A new study out of the United Kingdom underscores just how much e-cigarettes can help smokers kick the habit. Published by King's College London, the study shows there are “clear benefits” to using e-cigarettes as ...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― Deputy Federal Territories minister Datuk Seri Edmund Santhara Kumar was allowed to undergo just home quarantine because he returned from a low-risk country and his home was suitable for quarantine, said the Health...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 ― The Election Commission (EC) cannot be blamed for the delay in implementation of Undi18 and its accompanying automatic voter registration (AVR), its former deputy chairman Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Wan Omar said. In an...

KUALA LUMPUR,  March 27 ― The numerous reports on accidents at construction sites of late indicate the need for stricter enforcement of compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to avoid further mishaps. This is because most cas...