Getting kids ready to start school a costly affair
KULAI: Back to school preparations for a single mother who was affected by the recent floods here is proving to be both costly and painful. Read full story
‘Unfair to dismiss PKP officers’
KOTA TINGGI: The termination of all 70 new village development officers (PKP) nationwide is not in line with the spirit of the unity government, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
Taking in the sights over a cuppa and some biscuits
KEPALA BATAS: It does not get better than this. A mug of coffee and some biscuits with vast padi fields and Sungai Muda for a view. At no charge at all. Read full story
Sabah tourism scores big wins in regional awards
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has been named the “most outstanding tourism board” for 2022 at the inaugural Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards. Read full story
2 Umno divisions face re-election
ELECTIONS in the Lahad Datu and Johor Baru Umno divisions are facing problems, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. “The votes may have to be recounted,” he said at the Umno headquarters at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur last night.
Fight mars Lahad Datu Umno meeting
THE Lahad Datu Umno division delegates’ meeting at Dewan Sri Perdana today was marred by a fight that resulted in two people being injured. Lahad Datu district police chief Rohan Shah Ahmad said in the 2.45pm incident, one of the injured was identified an Umno employee from the Sabah Umno liaison committee office while the […]
Pahang MB ahead in Umno veep race
PAHANG Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail is almost certain to secure the Umno vice-president’s post after getting 67 votes from 189 divisions in the party elections for the 2023-2026 session today. As of 11pm, he was closely followed by incumbent and Johor Umno communications chairman Mohamed Khaled Nordin who obtained 64 votes.
Zii Jia crashes out in All England semis
NATIONAL men’s singles ace Lee Zii Jia’s hopes of ending his 10-month title drought were dashed after he was knocked out by China’s Shi Yu Qi in the semi-finals of the 2023 All England badminton championships tonight. World number four Zii Jia, whose last triumph came in the Thailand Open last May and who was […]
Umno polls: Wan Rosdy and Khaled look set to win VP posts
KUALA LUMPUR: Two of the three Umno vice-president posts look set to be filled by Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin, who are leading in the race. Read full story
Less than 5% Umno division nationwide have issues in party polls, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Less than 5% of Umno divisions had issues during the party polls, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story