State elections: Social media platforms to be closely monitored for hate speech, says Teo
KUALA LUMPUR: Social media platforms will be monitored closely by the authorities for a rise in hate speeches and fake news in conjunction with the coming state elections, says Teo Nie Ching. Read full story
Unity meet: Activate polls machinery now, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Election machinery for the upcoming six state elections must be mobilised immediately, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Unity meet: Better a forced marriage to a loyal partner than a two-timing one, says Umno Youth chief
KUALA LUMPUR: It is better to be in a “forced marriage” with loyal partners than with a cheating partner, says Umno Youth chief Dr .Akmal Read full story
Turkey decides Erdogan’s future in knife-edge vote
TURKEY today voted in a momentous election that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 21-year grip on power or put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course. The presidential and parliamentary ballot has turned into a referendum on Turkey’s longest-serving leader and his Islamic-rooted party.
Perak PKR ready to support unity govt allies in polls
Perak PKR is all set to assist Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) machinery in facing the six state elections due this year. Perak PKR secretary Mohd Azlan Helmi said the arrangements would be finalised by the central leadership.
Category 5 Cyclone Mocha set to crash over Myanmar, Bangladesh
CYCLONE Mocha intensified into a category five hurricane today, hours ahead of its predicted landfall in Myanmar and Bangladesh, where hundreds of thousands of people evacuated from the coasts were taking shelter. Mocha was packing winds of up to 259kph, the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center said, the equivalent to a category 5 hurricane on […]
JPJ launches special ‘FF’ series number plate to mark 77th anniversary
SEREMBAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has launched a special “FF” vehicle registration series to mark its 77th anniversary. Read full story
Langkawi ferry operators urged to increase trips for Lima
SEREMBAN: Ferry operators must ensure there are more trips plying the route between Langkawi and the mainland during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima), says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Read full story
2,600 devotees in Penang mark post-pandemic return of 3-in-1 Wesak event
GEORGE TOWN: With clasped hands and chanting reverentially together, some 2,600 devotees here stood patiently in line waiting for their turn to bow and dip their fingers in fragrant water to symbolise touching the feet of Buddha. Read full story
Ku Li appointed Umno adviser, says party source
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has been appointed an adviser to the party, according to a party source. Read full story