Umno unlikely to get targeted 10 Selangor seats, says PKR source
UMNO is highly unlikely to be given the 10 seats it asked for to contest in the forthcoming Selangor polls, a high-ranking PKR leader said. The source said apart from the five seats Umno will defend, the party wanted an additional five seats.
Anwar must reshuffle cabinet for quicker reforms, say analysts
ANWAR Ibrahin should reshuffle his cabinet to hasten reforms and win over the key Malay electorate, analysts told The Malaysian Insight. They said ministers such as Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu are floundering after five months in office.
It pays to listen to dissent
* Commentary by Mustafa K. Anuar. DISSENT has its place in a democracy where, as in the case of Malaysia Madani, diversity of opinions is crucial.
Baldwin film ‘Rust’ to resume filming this week
FILMING will resume this week on Alec Baldwin’s “Rust,” producers said yesterday, some 18 months after it was halted by the fatal on-set shooting of the movie’s cinematographer. Hollywood star Baldwin was holding a Colt .45 gun during rehearsals for the film in the southwestern state of New Mexico when it discharged, killing Halyna Hutchins […]
Melaka to have 2,700 cops on duty on first two days of Raya
MELAKA: Some 2,700 policemen will be on duty during the first two days of Hari Raya as Melaka police anticipate more than 81,000 vehicles to be on the state roads during the festive season. Read full story
Several goodies in store for prepaid users
PETALING JAYA: Prepaid users on selected telcos will enjoy free additional Internet data and cashback, among other perks, in conjunction with the Hari Raya celebration, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi FadzilAccording to him, U Mobile users will get an additional 10GB with their Unity Package plans, valid until May 31. Read full story
‘Muda yet to prove itself politically’
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) will continue to be sidelined by Pakatan Harapan if the party cannot offer any political contribution to the coalition, said analysts. Read full story
Syed Saddiq gets passport released for two conferences
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has allowed an application by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman for the temporary release of his passport to enable him to attend two international conferences in Switzerland and South Korea next month. Read full story
Affordable Raya clothes
PASIR GUDANG: Some clothing stores are selling Hari Raya attire at reasonably low prices. Read full story
MBS denies graft claims over hawker lots
SEREMBAN: The Seremban City Council (MBS) has rubbished claims of corruption in the awarding of trading lots at the Dataran Senawang 1, 2 and 3 Aidilfitri bazaar. Read full story