SHAH ALAM When Perikatan Nasional (PN) handed its top leadership role to Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, replacing Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the question was immediate and unavoidable: is Bersatu still leading, or simply following?Inside the party, the answer is carefully framed.Armada information chief Harris Idaham Rashid calls it a rationalisation, not a demotion.But language, in moments like this, does more than describe reality it manages it.Harris does not ..

SHAH ALAM The official line from Bersatus top brass is neat, convenient and ultimately unconvincing: the recent internal upheaval was nothing more than a failed hit against the party leadership.But beneath that carefully managed narrative lies a more complex and politically dangerous reality. What is unfolding is not a simple power struggle, but a party grappling with internal dissent while trying to hold together an increasingly fragile coalition.Those aligned with Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin ..

SHAH ALAM In politics, disruption is never just noise. It is messaging, theatre, and strategy all rolled into one. But when the spectacle ends, what matters is not the chaos itself, but whether it changes the outcome.In Bersatus case, it didnt.Armada (Bersatu Youth) Information Chief Harris Idaham Rashid has laid out what he claims was a coordinated attempt to derail the partys annual general meeting (AGM) and weaken its president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin an attempt that, by his account, ..

KUALA TERENGGANU Uncertainty over the Opposition Leader post has been put to rest after Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar confirmed that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is no longer holding the position.Samsuri said that following the resignation, he had instructed PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan to submit an official letter to inform the Dewan Rakyat Speaker of the vacancy.I believe the letter will be sent tomorrow (Monday), as today is a public ..

SHAH ALAM Former Selangor Umno chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar has maintained that he will not return to Umno as long as the party continues its cooperation with DAP under the unity government.While Umno has opened its doors to former members wishing to rejoin, Noh said the current political alignment between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) remained the main barrier to his return.I repeat, I am Umno through and through. But I was among those who disagreed with Umno working with DAP. ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Umno, which is approaching its 80th anniversary, remains one of the oldest political parties in the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) region, with a legacy of struggle that reflects resilience and a key role in national development.The Deputy Prime Minister said that throughout its long history, Umno has undergone various phases of struggle and shifts in the political landscape, reflecting its experience, resilience and key role in ..

SHAH ALAM Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has criticised Kampar MP Chong Zhemin over his stance on fuel prices, accusing the latter of changing position after becoming part of the government.Akmal said opposition leaders had previously gone to great lengths, including staging protests nationwide, to question the same issue.He said he had long understood the fuel pricing mechanism since the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration.It is not me who failed to understand. We have long understood ..

SHAH ALAM - PKR has criticised Pas President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, accusing him of living in a fantasy and trying to mislead the public regarding the recent rise in fuel prices.Hadi claimed that there was no reason for the government to raise fuel prices, arguing that Malaysian ships were not included in the restricted passage list at the Strait of Hormuz.PKRs Bureau for Religious Understanding and Strengthening Chairman, Amidi Abdul Manan, challenged this reasoning, pointing out that the ..

SHAH ALAM - Sharifah Rashifa Aljunied of Muda has questioned why Member of Parliaments (MPs) who once vocally protested against the Malaysian Anti- Corruption Commission (Macc) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki are now silent, even as activists face detention for similar demonstrations.The Central Executive Committee member of Muda accused some political figures of hypocrisy, saying many who previously joined or supported the 'Tangkap Azam Baki' movement are now quiet after entering ..

KUALA LUMPUR Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli is reportedly under pressure following criticism from various quarters, including being labelled the most failed minister, says PKR founder Ng Lum Yong.Ng said the situation arose after Rafizi allegedly stopped supporting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, leading him to issue statements critical of the governments leadership.After he no longer supported Anwar, many negative stories about the Prime Minister began to circulate. This action is not ..

SHAH ALAM In Malaysias bureaucratic maze, the third tier of governmentthe local councilsoften feels like a ghost machine. They collect trash, fix streetlights, and manage business licenses, yet for most Malaysians, the people sitting in those council chambers remain nameless, faceless and most importantly, unelected.In a recent episode of the Top News podcast, Muda Secretary-General Ainie Haziqah Shafii laid out a defiant case for the return of local government elections. For Ainie, this isn't ..

SHAH ALAM In Malaysian politics, loyalty is often measured by how long one stays in a single party. For Ainie Haziqah Shafii, the newly appointed Secretary-General of Muda, her path has been less about staying

SHAH ALAM - In a political landscape where women are often relegated to symbolic roles, the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) is pointing to a rare outcome: a 100 per cent success rate for its female candidates in the partys inaugural polls.Speaking to Sinar Daily, Muda secretary-general Ainie Haziqah Shafii revealed that although only seven women contested the 25 available Central Executive Committee (CEC) seats, all seven secured victories.Addressing the relatively low number of ..

SHAH ALAM The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) says it has reached a turning point, following its inaugural party elections on March 14.Secretary-general Ainie Haziqah Shafii said the youth-led party has finally put to rest lingering questions over its direction and legitimacy an issue that had dogged it since its early days.I can finally say that were done, Ainie said in a recent Sinar Daily Top News Podcast interview. For the longest time, people kept asking: when will you hold ..

KUALA LUMPUR - PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar denies claims that she has stepped down from her position in the party.The former Permatang Pauh member of parliament said the allegations were untrue and confirmed that she would continue to carry out the mandate entrusted to her in line with party responsibilities and processes.I remain committed to carrying out this mandate in accordance with the party's responsibilities and processes, and there are no changes in the current leadership ..

SHAH ALAM - Umno may consider giving a role as information chief or an equivalent portfolio to its former youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.Umno Damansara deputy chief Amin Shukor said this was because Khairys current profile, if properly managed, would certainly have a direct and positive impact on the party."In my personal opinion, Umno can consider Khairy Jamaluddin."For me, it is not only Umno members who need to be refreshed with the direction and narrative, but the public must also be clearly ..

IN Malaysian politics, penetrating the bubble is often the hardest task for any party. For the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda), however, the key to expanding its grassroots reach may lie in an unexpected blend of star power and social advocacy.Dubbed the BASS phenomenon a portmanteau of Bella Astillah and Syed Saddiq the pairing of the celebrity singer and Mudas co- founder has opened doors to demographics that typically view politics with indifference or confusion.In a candid ..

PUTRAJAYA Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has warned that divisions among Malay leaders will hurt their chances of becoming Prime Minister.In a post on his official social media on Friday, he stressed that the ambition to become Prime Minister will not be achieved if Malay-based parties continue to split and contest against one another in general elections (GE).You will not become prime minister, he said in a statement.Dr Mahathir said some leaders still believe that becoming a party ..

KUALA LUMPUR - PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has strongly denied allegations that he received RM9.5 million from businessman Victor Chin to resolve alleged "corporate mafia" issues.Ramanan, who is also Human Resources Minister, described Chins claims as a smear campaign aimed at tarnishing the image of the party and government members of parliament.The Sungai Buloh MP said the individual had referred to several figures in his allegations, including a "Mr R", but deliberately avoided ..

KUALA LUMPUR - MIC has decided to maintain the status quo and remain with Barisan Nasional (BN) for the time being after the leadership change in Perikatan Nasional (PN), said deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.He said that when the decision to explore a potential coalition with PN was made during the partys annual general assembly (AGM) last year, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was still the PN chairman.However, with Pas now leading the opposition coalition following the appointment of its ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has made it clear he will not return to working with Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, signalling a firm break as he charts his current political direction.Hamzah said his decision reflects a conscious move to move forward rather than revisit past alliances.I have reset. I told him I am enemy number one and he is also enemy number one to me. Why? Because I do not want to go back.I am like being at a traffic light, whether to move forward, turn ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has alleged that insincerity among certain parties in efforts to unite Malay political forces under a big umbrella contributed to his expulsion from Bersatu.Hamzah said in fact, during a meeting chaired by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, he was entrusted to lead a committee aimed at bringing together Malay leaders.So it was not wrong for me to meet the Umno president (Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi), but I was expelled ..

SHAH ALAM MIC is facing a significant dilemma over its political future, with analysts warning that any move to leave Barisan Nasional (BN) may offer limited benefits and could create further instability within the coalition.Political analyst James Chin said MIC is caught between declining influence and limited options, as both BN and Perikatan Nasional (PN) present uncertain prospects.If they defect, PN may not take them seriously because MIC can no longer deliver Indian votes. At the same ..

SHAH ALAM The appointment of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as Opposition Leader after the 15th General Election (GE15) was a decision made by Pas and not by Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, as claimed by some quarters.Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said the selection was the result of ijtihad (deliberation) by Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, as well as Hamzahs loyalty (wala) to the Marang MP.I can confirm that Muhyiddin himself was very surprised when Ayah Chik ..

KOTA BHARU Perikatan Nasional (PN) has offered a more prominent role and position to MIC should the party join the coalition as a member.PN secretary- general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the coalition would issue an official letter to MIC to confirm its acceptance as a member party.He added that he is scheduled to meet MIC president Tan Sri S. A. Vigneswaran in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday night to explain the decision.MIC was accepted in December 2025 and the PN meeting on March 14 confirmed ..

PETALING JAYA - MIC denies it has joined Perikatan Nasional, clarifying that the party is still with Barisan Nasional.MIC is still with Barisan, as the party has not decided on anything," said Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.The MIC deputy president said in order to leave Barisan, the Central Working Committee (CWC) has to decide.We have not joined Perikatan. As of today, MIC is still in Barisan, he said when contacted Tuesday (March 17).According to reports, Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Datuk ..

PUTRAJAYA - The appeal application for former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin to rejoin the party is not expected to take long, said Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.Zambry, who is also the Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general, said Khairy's appeal would be brought to the Umno Supreme Council meeting and vice president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin had been appointed as the technical chairman to assess the process."I see that yesterdays (Sunday) meeting ..

SHAH ALAM Former Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has submitted a letter appealing to return to the party.Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the Sembrong MP is among several former leaders who have applied to rejoin Umno, in addition to former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.He said the party had received several letters from leaders who were previously suspended or expelled, expressing their intention to return and strengthen Umnos Rumah Bangsa.Very ..

SHAH ALAM Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin is seeking a return to the party, formally requesting that his expulsion be revoked and his membership reinstated.Khairy stated that the request was made in the spirit of the Rumah Bangsa initiative, following a recent meeting with Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the month of Ramadan.In a statement, Khairy expressed his appreciation for Zahids openness and generosity in receiving him to discuss his potential return.With ..

SHAH ALAM In a move that signals a notable shift toward reconciliation within Umno, former Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin has officially submitted his appeal to rejoin the party.The application was personally handed to Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi last night, in a gesture that reflect's the partys broader effort at unity. The announcement was amplified by current Umno Youth Chief Dr Akmal Saleh, who hailed the development as a win for cohesion over division.Sharing photos of a ..

SHAH ALAM - Former Umno youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has submitted an appeal letter to rejoin the party on Sunday.The development was shared by party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a Facebook post, today.Alhamdulillah, in the blessings of the 26th night of Ramadan yesterday, I received a visit from Khairy, who came to submit an appeal letter to return to Umno.This is among the true meanings of Rumah Bangsa an effort to reunite those who were once separated, to bring closer those ..

SHAH ALAM In a landmark moment for the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda), Amira Aisya Abd Aziz has been elected president for the 20262029 term, signalling a clear shift from the partys personality-driven origins to a collective leadership model.The historic first internal party polls saw delegates from 25 divisions nationwide vote for a 25-member Central Executive Committee (CEC) from 31 candidates.Under Muda's electoral system, the elected CEC members then immediately convened to ..

SHAH ALAM - Several Pas Members of Parliament (MPs) have emerged as potential candidates to take on the role of Opposition leader, with analysts pointing to their parliamentary experience, debating abilities and influence within the Perikatan Nasional (PN) bloc.Political analyst from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Mujibu Abd Muis said two names frequently mentioned were Kota Bharu MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan and Kubang Kerian MP Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.He said both leaders ..