Sabah Umno says keen on forging new alliances for upcoming state polls

Sabah Umno says keen on forging new alliances for upcoming state polls

KOTA KINABALU, May 17 — After appointing representatives from the state’s opposition to the controversial federal Madani Village Development Committees (JKDM), Sabah Umno indicated today that it may likely be forming a new alliance going into the upcoming state elections. Its chief Datuk Bung Moktar Radin said that it was inevitable that parties needed to … Read more

KKB polls: Pakatan practices mature politics in engaging voters, says Saifuddin Nasution

KKB polls: Pakatan practices mature politics in engaging voters, says Saifuddin Nasution

HULU SELANGOR, May 9 ― Pakatan Harapan (PH) remains committed to practising mature politics while engaging voters in the Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) state by-election campaign. PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the coalition, along with all component parties in the Unity Government, strictly avoided engaging in politics of vengeance and hatred, as … Read more

KKB polls: Pakatan Youth says Perikatan’s statement to file petition clearly to intimidate voters

KKB polls: Pakatan Youth says Perikatan’s statement to file petition clearly to intimidate voters

HULU SELANGOR, May 8 ― The Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) statement that it will file a petition in the Election Court if Pakatan Harapan (PH) wins the Kuala Kubu Baru state by-election was clearly issued to intimidate voters, said PH youth information chief Ammar Atan. He said if PN had solid evidence that there had been … Read more

Zambry: Presence of party machinery in KKB polls is proof of unity government’s togetherness

Zambry: Presence of party machinery in KKB polls is proof of unity government’s togetherness

Advertisement HULU SELANGOR, May 3 ― The presence of and commitment shown by the unity government party machinery campaigning in the Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) state by-election to ensure victory for its candidate is clear proof of the government’s integrity. Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said it also dismisses certain allegations … Read more

Zambry: KKB polls not first BN campaign for unity govt candidate

Zambry: KKB polls not first BN campaign for unity govt candidate

HULU SELANGOR, May 2 ― Barisan Nasional (BN) says it has no qualms in campaigning for Pang Sock Tao, the unity government’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate in the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election. BN secretary-general, Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir, noted that this is not the first time such a coalition has occurred, citing previous instances … Read more

Kuala Kubu Baru polls: Be familiar with graft laws and Election Offences Act, MACC tells candidates, agents 

Kuala Kubu Baru polls: Be familiar with graft laws and Election Offences Act, MACC tells candidates, agents 

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

DPM Zahid: Unity govt parties have ways to ensure victory in Kuala Kubu Baru polls 

DPM Zahid: Unity govt parties have ways to ensure victory in Kuala Kubu Baru polls 

BAGAN DATUK, April 20 — Parties in the unity government have their methods to ensure a win in the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election next month, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, said this was discussed at the unity government secretariat meeting on Wednesday. “…certainly … Read more

After infighting rocks WAO, ousted executive director urges immediate fresh polls to avert disaster

After infighting rocks WAO, ousted executive director urges immediate fresh polls to avert disaster

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Women’s Aid Organisation must urgently elect a new leadership to replace interim appointments made in the wake of mass resignations, said a former executive director who warned that failure could lead to the group’s deregistration. Sumitra Visvanathan told Malay Mail the current exco was formed against the advice of … Read more

BN central leadership to decide whether Sabah BN teams up with anyone in state polls, says Tok Mat

BN central leadership to decide whether Sabah BN teams up with anyone in state polls, says Tok Mat

REMBAU, March 24 — The federal Barisan Nasional (BN) leadership has the final say on whether Sabah BN will go it alone or team up with any other party in the next Sabah state election, said BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said no decision has been taken on this matter yet and … Read more

Sabah polls: GRS must have quality, winnable candidates, says Hajiji

Sabah polls: GRS must have quality, winnable candidates, says Hajiji

TUARAN, March 16 — Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) needs to identify quality candidates to represent the coalition in the next Sabah state election instead of candidates who only lobby for seats to contest, its chairman, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said. Hajiji, who is also Sabah Chief Minister stressed that this is crucial as only quality … Read more