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PAS stays in Perikatan for now despite Bersatu split, says party’s information chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 9 — PAS leadership has remained tight-lipped over the party’s position in Perikatan Nasional (PN) following its announcement to end political cooperation with Bersatu. However, PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari indicated that the party is, for
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Genting inheritance dispute: Lim Goh Tong’s daughter signed will in hospital, court told
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The High Court hearing of the Genting Group family’s will dispute heard today that one of the contested wills was signed at a private hospital while the late Lim Siew Kim, daughter of Lim Goh
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New MACC chief orders all officers to declare assets within one month, pledges to lead by example
PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner, Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, has required all agency personnel to submit or update their asset declarations within one month of receiving an official notification, which will be issued
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PM Anwar heads to Japan to meet Takaichi, push new Malaysia‑Japan cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for Tokyo today to lead the Malaysian delegation on the Madani Diplomacy mission to strengthen strategic cooperation and national energy security, as the world faces a global energy
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Nancy Shukri says new care standards will safeguard dignity, rights across Malaysia’s care services
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The National Care Standards for Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities is expected to be launched in October this year as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s care economy framework. Women, Family and Community
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Crisis task force chief says rationalised subsidy policy shields Malaysia, but soaring RM5b bill unsustainable
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 —The government’s subsidy policy is increasingly focused on ensuring public funds reach those who need them most, shifting from broad-based assistance to more targeted support that reduces leakages and improves fiscal sustainability. Chairman of the Crisis
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Saifuddin Nasution says Pakatan has settled all 56 Johor seats, approval now rests with presidential council
PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said the coalition has finalised the allocation of all 56 state seats for the upcoming Johor state election following discussions at its secretariat meeting. Saifuddin Nasution
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Govt to use up existing passport, MyKad stocks before switch to new supply contract, says home minister
PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said existing stocks of Malaysian passports and MyKad will continue to be used despite the expiry of the previous supply contract on June 1. He said the government would
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‘In Johor, we have our own way’: Onn Hafiz draws distinction between state politics and federal BN-Pakatan cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today said DAP would not be part of a future Barisan Nasional (BN) state government in Johor, while stressing that the state’s political circumstances differ from those at
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Rafizi says Bersama preparing Melaka election push, candidate list due in August
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) expects to announce its candidates and the seats it will contest in the Melaka state election as early as August, as it steps up preparations for what is expected to be
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