PAS looking at May state elections, say sources
PAS is looking at holding state polls in the three states it controls in early May to avoid the Hari Raya Haji period, said party sources. They told The Malaysian Insight that PAS thinks the May timeline is the most suitable period as it precedes the pilgrimage season.
Perikatan aims for simple majority in Negri Sembilan
PERIKATAN Nasional (PN) has started moving its election machinery in Negri Sembilan with hopes of taking over the state from Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the coming state elections. Negri Sembilan PN information chief Khairul Yazman Yahya said the pact was looking at winning the state with a simple majority, with the focus on winning the […]
RM1 billion to be invested in film and TV productions this year
UP to RM1.02 billion is expected to be invested in 25 movie and TV projects this year in Malaysia. National Film Development Corporation (Finas) CEO Prof Dr Md Nasir Ibrahim said 18 of the projects are international films and reality shows.
2 dead in another US shooting, this time in Iowa
TWO people died and a third was seriously wounded yesterday in a shooting at a youth outreach centre in Des Moines, Iowa, police said. Police responded to a report of a shooting at Starts Right Here, which runs a programme for at-risk youths, and found three people wounded, two of them critically.
Act against culprits who burned Quran, Swedish govt told
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has urged Sweden to take urgent measures against the perpetrators of the vile act by a Swedish far-right politician who burned a copy of the Quran in Sweden. Read full story
Former PAS rep passes away while on holiday
KLANG: Former Meru assemblyman Dr Abd Rani Osman (pic), 64, has passed away while on holiday with his family. Read full story
Housing policy set to get Madani makeover
PUTRAJAYA: The National Housing Policy will be reviewed in line with the Malaysia Madani framework, says the Local Government Development Ministry. Read full story
Penang roads amazingly quiet for the holidays
GEORGE TOWN: If you are still on your Chinese New Year break and have nothing urgent on your to-do list, going on a short holiday, such as to Penang, might be an idea. Read full story
Sarawak’s ‘harmony in diversity’ open house
KUCHING: Sarawak’s multicultural harmony was on full display at a Chinese New Year open house at Dewan Masyarakat in Padungan here. Read full story
Hajiji assures Sabahans of continued peace and harmony
KOTA KINABALU: Assuring the people in Sabah of continued peace and harmony, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the state will ensure everyone, regardless of race or religion, is able to celebrate his or her respective festival. Read full story