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Zahid tells BN machinery to start now as Melaka election race heats up
MELAKA, Oct 25 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged the coalition’s machinery to strengthen unity and intensify groundwork immediately for the 16th Melaka State Legislative Assembly election. He said all coalition machinery members must
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Anwar explains Waze review, says Malaysia cannot ignore security risks
MELAKA, Oct 25 — The government is taking into account national security and sovereignty concerns in considering a restriction on the use of the Waze navigation application among civil servants, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is
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Don’t chase votes by exploiting race, religion or royalty, Teo tells parties
KULAI, Oct 25 — All political parties, candidates, and supporters must use artificial intelligence (AI) technology responsibly and refrain from playing up religion, race, and royalty (3R) issues during election campaigns, says Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Teo, who
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Singapore shrugs off Indonesian gas cuts, urges importers to take legal recourse
SINGAPORE, Oct 25 — A sudden reduction in piped natural gas supplies from Indonesia will account for less than 2 per cent of Singapore’s total daily gas demand, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) confirmed, adding that alternative liquefied natural gas
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Indonesia cuts natural gas exports to Singapore amid regional haze dispute
JAKARTA, Oct 25 — Indonesia cut exports of natural gas to Singapore on Saturday to prioritise domestic demand, an official said, with the two countries at loggerheads over regional air pollution emanating from wildfires on the vast archipelago. The head
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France arrests nearly 1,000 as cost-of-living protests turn violent across country
PARIS, Oct 25 — Clashes broke out Saturday in Paris and other French cities amid demonstrations held a week after others that degenerated into street violence and prompted a robust security backlash as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to restore order.
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Selangor Sultan rebukes Tabung Haji mismanagement, says politicians must serve rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed disappointment over the mismanagement of Tabung Haji, stressing that funds entrusted for religious purposes must be managed with accountability and responsibility. His Royal Highness said
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Anwar unveils 21 Pakatan Harapan candidates for Melaka, tells voters to back change
MELAKA, Oct 25 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) last night announced 21 candidates to contest the Melaka state election next month. The list was announced by PH chairman and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Melaka PH candidate announcement
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Barisan Nasional unveils Melaka lineup, keeps Ab Rauf and Akmal while fresh faces emerge
MELAKA, Oct 25 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest 21 of the 28 seats in the upcoming Melaka polls, retaining its three key leaders as candidates, including Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. Ab Rauf, who is also Melaka
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After 25 years on the throne, Selangor Sultan says people remain his priority
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Sultan of Selangor hopes his legacy will be one of progress, strong institutions and social harmony, with the interests of the people remaining at the heart of his reign. His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin
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