Foreigners impressed with Penang’s diverse culture during celebration to pay homage to Jade Emperor
GEORGE TOWN: The crowd started to build up along the stretch of clan jetties along Weld Quay here to pay homage to the Jade Emperor as early as 6pm Sunday (Jan 29). Read full story
Khaled calls for unity after being reappointed as Johor Umno chairman
JOHOR BARU: Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin is calling for unity within Johor Umno after being reappointed as its chairman following the party’s purge. Read full story
PM says Nurul Izzah qualified for role as economic, financial advisor
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the appointment of former Permatang Pauh member of Parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar, who is also his daughter, as his senior economic and financial advisor was made based on her qualifications. Anwar said Nurul Izzah had a degree in engineering and another in public and social policy from Johns Hopkins University, […]
Anwar to consider unity govt principles before accepting ex-Umno members
PAKATAN Harapan (PH) will take into account the views of its component party leaders before deciding to accept sacked Umno leaders. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PH chairman, said this is important to preserve cooperation in the unity government.
China resumes issuing visas for Japanese citizens
THE Chinese embassy in Tokyo announced Sunday that it would resume issuing visas to Japanese citizens. The move ends a retaliatory step against Japan’s decision to require Covid-19 testing for travellers arriving from mainland China, where the number of infections were surging.
Negri Sembilan says its African swine fever outbreak under control
AFRICAN Swine Fever (ASF) infections in Negri Sembilan are under control and there are no more reports of deaths in wild boar populations or commercial pig farms, says the Veterinary Services Department (DVS). It said in a statement today said the department is aware of the confusion that spread recently regarding ASF, but said ASF […]
Najib’s son offers to contest for deputy Umno Youth chief post
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s son, Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Najib, has offered himself to contest for the deputy Umno Youth chief post in the coming party polls. Read full story
Anwar: I offered Nurul Izzah senior adviser post without allowance
IPOH: Nurul Izzah Anwar is not paid any allowance as a senior adviser to the Prime Minister on economics and finance, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Domestic Trade Ministry to meet telcos over service quality, says Salahuddin
KLUANG: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will hold a meeting with all the country’s telecommunications companies next week to discuss the quality of communications services at present, says its minister, Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story
Sembrong Umno to meet branch members to explain Hishammuddin's suspension
KLUANG: The Sembrong Umno division will be meeting up with their branch members to give an explanation regarding their former division chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein’s six-year suspension. Read full story