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Pakistan sends subtle messages to India
ISLAMABAD — The annual Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad, held on a rainy March 23, showcased the country’s military arsenal in a big way to allies, while sending clear but distinct messages to India and the United States. The
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Najib mocks Mujahid over Nurul Izzah’s criticism on Dr Mahathir
PUCHONG: Former premier Najib Razak took a pot shot at Minister in Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Islamic Affairs Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof by questioning whether the present government is going through a period filled with turbulence and chaos.
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Thailand’s pro-army party leads in election; results delayed
BANGKOK: A pro-military party was leading in Thailand’s first election since a 2014 coup, with the unofficial result delayed until Monday afternoon likely to indicate whether junta chief Prayuth Chan-Ocha can gain enough seats to remain prime minister. The Election
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Mohamad Hasan not a racist
SEREMBAN: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has denied allegations that he is a racist that was made by his detractors seeking political mileage. He said they should look at his work in Negri Sembilan before accusing him of being prejudiced against
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Kiandee will be replaced in PAC, says Dr M
BANTING: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has given his assurance that Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Ronald Kiandee will be replaced once the replacement have been identified. “This is not a legal matter, it is a promise made by
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Possible dowry for Umno – PAS reunion?
PUCHONG: PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang reminded his party members of the possible dowry that can be obtained from the Umno – PAS reunion during the Rantau Panjang PAS division meeting last night. Alcohol consumption ban, dancing in public and
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Heatwave till May, water shortage expected in six states
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to experience the extreme hot weather and dry season until May, said Water, Land and Natural Resource Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar. He added that six states – Negri Sembilan, Johor, Perak, Kedah, Pahang and Kelantan
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Najib’s supporters and students probed
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are probing the confrontation between supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak and university students under Section 160 of the Penal Code for committing affray. The section outlines punishment for committing an affray, which
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55 drug offenders rounded up in drug swoop in KK
KOTA KINABALU: City police rounded up 55 individuals for drug offences in a week-long operation covering Likas, Sembulan and Tanjung Aru that started on March 15. City police chief ACP Habibi Majinji in a statement here today said the ages
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Muslims should look within for the causes of Islamophobia says Dr M
PAKISTAN: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad pointed out that Muslims should look for factors from within the Muslim society that contributed to the spread of Islamophobia instead of just blaming critics. “Have we done anything to deserve that kind
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