Video of three Warisan reps quitting party to support Hajiji goes viral
KOTA KINABALU: A video of three Parti Warisan assemblymen announcing that they are quitting the party has gone viral on social media. Read full story
Those with clean hands need not fear MACC probe, says PM
PETALING JAYA: There is no need for political parties to fear any graft investigation if they are free from corruption, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Drugs seized, 16 foreign women arrested in anti-vice raid
KUALA LUMPUR: An anti-vice operation led to over RM10,000 worth of drugs seized after an entertainment outlet here was raided by the police. Read full story
PKR to discuss with Umno before accepting latter’s ex-members, says Anwar
THERE will be discussions with Umno before any decision is made to accept their former members into PKR, Anwar Ibrahim said today. Although some have expressed keen interest to join PKR, party president Anwar said that no decision had yet been made.
Disaster team to assist in search op in quake-hit Turkey
THE Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) will be deployed to assist in the search and rescue of earthquake victims in southern Turkey. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties) Armizan Mohd Ali said a total of 75 SMART members will be flown to Turkey tonight via a Turkish Airlines aircraft bringing along with […]
Beijing confirms balloon flying over Latin America is Chinese
CHINA confirmed today that a balloon identified by Washington and Bogota flying over Latin America is Chinese, after a similar device was shot down by the United States over the weekend. The Pentagon said on Friday that a second suspected Chinese spy balloon had been seen across Latin America.
Don’t use religion to defend corruption, abuse of power, says Anwar
POLITICAL leaders should not use religion to defend themselves against corruption charges, Anwar Ibrahim said today. Referring to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) decision to freeze Bersatu’s bank accounts, the PKR president said the move was not new in politics and urged them not to use religion as an excuse.
Anwar provides assurance Nurul Izzah will neither abuse position nor take an allowance
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim today reiterated that his daughter Nurul Izzah will never abuse her position for self-gain. In defending his appointment of Nurul as a senior adviser on economics and finance, the PKR president said that her expertise and experience were needed.
PSG in talks with Messi over renewing contract
PARIS Saint-Germain’s football adviser Luis Campos said he will be “delighted” if Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi agrees to extend his contract with the French champions. The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon D’Or winner achieved his lifetime ambition of winning the World Cup in December but has maintained a decent run of form on his return to France.
Flash floods hit Pahang again
KUALA LUMPUR: While Pahang has been hit by floods again, the situation in Johor has shown a positive development and Sabah has fully recovered. Read full story