Police probe into Jom Ziarah programme
POLICE have opened an investigation paper on the “Jom Ziarah” programme organised by an agency under the Youth and Sports Ministry. Kuala Lumpur police chief Azmi Abu Kassim said although the programme was cancelled yesterday, police received a report on the matter.
It's official: Wan Rosdy, Khaled, Johari secure Umno veep posts
KUALA LUMPUR: The Umno state liaison committee chairmen for Pahang, Johor and the Federal Territories – Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani – were officially confirmed as the party’s vice-presidents for the term 2023-2026 upon the conclusion of the party polls held on Saturday […]
It’s fine to be an activist, but don’t turn into a lackey, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: It is fine for young students to be activists, but they shouldn’t end up as lackeys or staunch party loyalists, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
We’ll not surrender to those forcing cancellation of Malay Proclamation gathering, says Marzuki
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malay Proclamation gathering would have only attracted a mere 300 people if it was allowed to go on, says secretariat chair Datuk Marzuki Yahya. Read full story
Umno polls: Change of leadership for 11 out of Johor's 26 party divisions
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Umno has seen a change in leadership at 11 of 26 divisions that were being contested, says the party’s state secretary Datuk Samsolbari Jamali. Read full story
If EPF withdrawals allowed one more time, nation’s finances will be affected, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: If withdrawals from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) were allowed again, it would adversely affect the country’s finances, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
3 killed as car crashes into crane
THREE people were killed after a car rammed into a crane in Jalan Syed Putra, Bukit Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur early this morning. Operations commander K. Segar said 10 firefighters from the Hang Tuah fire and rescue station rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 3.46am.
Uniform exemption for Johor students affected by floods, says exco
STUDENTS who are affected by floods in Johor have been given a two-month exemption from wearing school uniforms. Johor Education, Information and Communications Committee chairman Norlizah Noh said the exemption was given to lessen the burdens of families affected by floods who need to replace their children’s uniforms.
Protesters denounce UK plan to halt migrants’ Channel crossings
ANTI-RACISM protesters marched in London yesterday to denounce the government’s controversial plan to tackle cross-Channel migrant crossings by preventing arrivals from applying for asylum. Around 2,000 protesters, many carrying signs reading “no human being is illegal” and bearing trade union logos, marched towards Downing Street, the prime minister’s official residence.
Dr Mahathir slams Anwar’s ‘dictatorship’
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim is running a dictatorship and oppressive government that takes actions and places restrictions against government critics and opposition lawmakers, Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. Dr Mahathir said the current administration also practiced hypocrisy as it has in the past held street protests against policies or actions taken by the Barisan Nasional (BN) […]