DR Mahathir Mohamad and 12 other former Pejuang members have joined Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra).
In a Facebook post, former Pejuang central executive committee member Armin Baniaz Pahamin confirmed the ex-members had signed with Putra.
Sampling RM5 meals
MENU Rahmah, which provides wholesome meals for the low-income group and the poor at just RM5 or less, has gained momentum since it was launched on January 31 by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.
Soon, there will be an app listing all the participating food outlets.
Ambank revises 2023 govt revenue forecast to RM292 billion
AMBANK Economic Research has revised upward its forecast of government revenue this year to RM292 billion – based on the Budget 2023 announcement yesterday – compared to the previous estimate of RM272.6 billion.
Tax revenue will be the largest contributor to government revenue, with a 74.9% contribution, it added.
Nigerians vote for new president in closely fought election
NIGERIANS vote today for a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari in a tightly fought race dominated by three political veterans.
Nearly 90 million people are eligible to vote in the poll, which is unfolding as Africa’s most populous democracy grapples with a security crisis, a sluggish economy and widening poverty.
Budget 2023 supports Malaysia's interests on world stage, says Wisma Putra
PUTRAJAYA: Budget 2023 supports Malaysia’s efforts in promoting, defending and protecting the country’s international interests, says the Foreign Ministry. Read full story
Umno polls: Ex-minister Reezal Merican to contest VP post
KUALA LUMPUR: Former minister and former Kepala Batas MP Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican has thrown his hat into the ring to contest one of the three Umno vice-presidents’ posts. Read full story
Budget 2023 empowers Local Govt Ministry, says minister
PUTRAJAYA: Budget 2023 has given the Local Government Development Ministr the mandate to continue strengthening the people’s well-being agenda in the housing sector, firefighting services, community and local authorities. Read full story
Budget 2023: Ensure balanced development of education system, says Huazong
PETALING JAYA: With the Education Ministry being the largest recipient of Budget 2023, there should be balanced development of the national education system, including for Chinese education, says the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Huazong). Read full story
Biden indicates re-election bid coming
US President Joe Biden indicated yesterday that he will indeed be announcing a 2024 bid for a second term – only not right away.
Speculation has been mounting over Biden’s plans. At 80, he is the oldest person ever in the US presidency and while he has repeatedly said he intends to run again, he has yet to commit.
Fahmi Fadzil to meet DNB, telcos today
COMMUNICATIONS and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil says he will be holding an engagement session with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and all telecommunications service providers today to discuss 5G coverage.
He said the main topic of discussion would be how DNB would be managed in a more transparent and open manner.