KOTA KINABALU, May 6 — The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition said today it is not officially looking at working with any other partners outside of their current working relationship with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Sabah. GRS deputy secretary-general Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said that there have not been any discussions held with any other … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Two men, who were arrested for displaying the photo of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia on a vehicle for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign, will be charged today. Inspector-general of police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stated that both individuals, aged 66, will be charged at the Kuala … Read more
GUA MUSANG, April 25 — Candidates and agents involved in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baru by-election campaign are urged to get a good grasp of anti-corruption laws and the Election Offences Act 1954, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said. He said this to ensure smooth conduct leading to the May … Read more
APRIL 9 — Undi18 strongly urges Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to ensure that the Madani government’s spirit of transparency, accountability, and reform is reflected in the appointment of the new Election Commission (EC) Chairperson. With the current EC chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, due to retire in May 2024, the government must … Read more
KOTA KINABALU, April 2 — Sabah Umno has identified new faces to be featured as candidates in the 23 state constituencies the party is targeting in the next Sabah State Election. Sabah Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said, however, the party was not ready to reveal the names of the candidates … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Malaysia has less than 30 per cent of women lawmakers in Parliament, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said today, calling it alarming. Calling for a change, the women, family and community development minister said action must be taken to address the low representation of women politicians, lawmakers, and other top-decision making … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his congratulations to Datuk Mutang Tagal on his election as the 20th President of the Dewan Negara today. In a Facebook post, Anwar expressed his hope that the former Member of Parliament for Bukit Mas would fulfil his responsibilities to the best of … Read more
NEW YORK, Jan 28 — Irreverent US comedian Jon Stewart, an icon among American liberals due to his biting political sarcasm, will return to satirical news programme The Daily Show as a part-time host and an executive producer for the US election cycle, the show confirmed Wednesday. “Here it is, your moment of Zen,” the … Read more
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 5 — Malaysians are advised to avoid unnecessary travel to Bangladesh during the country’s general election on January 7, 2024, said the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra). The ministry in a statement today also urged Malaysians who are residing in Bangladesh to remain vigilant and avoid any political gatherings. According to the statement, the … Read more
KUCHING, Jan 1 — Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will present recommendations to the Election Commission (EC) regarding a possible redelineation exercise of Sarawak’s electoral boundaries. Its president Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the party has a special committee responsible for overseeing redelineation issues. “For now, the matter (redelineation) is still under study. We … Read more
