SHAH ALAM Kepala Batas Bersatu division chief, Khaliq Mehtab Mohd Ishaq has resigned as chairman of the partys Legal and Constitutional Bureau, citing differences of opinion with party President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.In a statement, Khaliq thanked Muhyiddin for the trust placed in him during his tenure as a member of the Supreme Council (MPT) member, adding that he had carried out his duties with integrity and full commitment to the partys cause.However, I accept that my service as a member ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is revealed to have been offered the opportunity to lead a unity government with Pakatan Harapan (PH) following the 15th General Election (GE15).Former Principal Private Secretary to Muhyiddin, Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad said the former prime minister had chosen the more difficult path by continuing to uphold Bersatu and Perikatan Nasionals (PN) principle of not cooperating with DAP.After GE15, he (Muhyiddin) was offered to form a unity ..

SHAH ALAM - Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has confirmed that Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth Treasurer Datuk Shahrul Nasrun Kamarudin will be temporarily relieved of his duties following a viral controversy sparked by his ex-wifes allegations involving prostitutes, OnlyFans subscriptions and a secret sex den.Dr Akmal said the decision was made to allow Shahrul the necessary space to address his personal matters amid the growing public attention surrounding the issue.For now, Datuk Shahrul ..

KOTA KINABALU - Sabah Barisan Nasional will field a candidate in the Pintasan state seat amid a candidacy tussle among the parties within their opponents in Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).Sabah Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin confirmed that Barisan would be fielding a candidate from Umno for the seat in Kota Belud district, about 80km north of the state capital.However, he did not name the potential candidate only saying that the individual will be winnable and acceptable to the ..

SHAH ALAM - Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth Treasurer Datuk Shahrul Nasrun Kamarudin has expressed regret over his ex-wife Datin Amyera Zainal public allegations about their past marriage and denied his fiance Meerween Hanees Natasha Meeat had any involvement in the allegations.He said the statements shared online have caused unnecessary public speculation and harm to those who were not involved."I want to stress that my fiance, Meerween Hanees Natasha, has no connection whatsoever with the ..

KUALA LUMPUR Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said he had no intention of joining another political party following Bersatus decision to suspend his membership for one term.The former Bersatu Armada chief stressed that he and other members facing disciplinary action were determined to focus their energy on restoring the partys strength and integrity.For now, we will fight to fix Bersatu. I believe, God willing, God will help us because we did not do anything wrong, he told ..

SHAH ALAM A local entrepreneur and influencer has made explosive claims against her ex-husband, a Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth leader, alleging that he frequently hired prostitutes, subscribed to OnlyFans and kept a collection of sex toys.These revelations, she said, were the real reason behind their divorce.In a series of posts shared on her Instagram Stories, the entrepreneur broke her silence about her past marriage, saying she could no longer tolerate her ex-husbands alleged infidelity and ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Indera Mahkota MP Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah has been dropped as PahangPerikatan Nasional (PN) chairman.PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said thatSaifuddin will be replaced by Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.Azmin also said that the PN Supreme Council that met tonight also dropped Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli as Perlis PN chairman and that Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim will take over the position."The appointment of the PN ..

SHAH ALAM - Former Bersatu federal territories secretary, Dr Mahathir Mohd Rais, has called on the Registrar of Societies (ROS) to launch a full investigation into claims of manipulation in Bersatu internal election, saying the matter threatens the integrity of the partys democratic process.Mahathir said the allegations made by Machang Member of Parliament (MP), Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, regarding a so-called sleight of hand in the recent election were not political rhetoric but a ..

SHAH ALAM - Bersatus youth wing Armada, has slammed party Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah for his open criticism of the party's president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, calling it a self-serving move that threatens party unity.Armada information chief Harris Idaham Rashid said the remarks made by Saifuddin were clearly driven by personal and factional motives that could weaken Bersatu from within.This open attack clearly reveals the intent and motive behind it. If he has lost ..

KOTA KINABALU - The ongoing dispute between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Parti Warisan (Warisan), both claiming credit for development projects, has been described as a display of cheap politics ahead of the 17th Sabah state election.Beaufort Umno Division chief Datuk Awang Aslee said the public was now witnessing a meaningless quarrel between the two parties, each racing to claim that certain projects were the result of their own efforts.However, the real question is not who implemented the ..

KOTA KINABALU - Sabah must not remain trapped in a cycle of political instability that results in a change of government every term, but instead focus fully on stabilising its administration to ensure continuous and smooth state development.This view was expressed by head of the Lumadan division of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) Datuk Mazlan Joehari Manan who emphasised that political stability was a crucial foundation for bringing real progress to the people of Sabah.We no longer ..

KOTA KINABALU - United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) President Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia believes that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has no other choice but to field him as a candidate for the Pintasan state seat in the 17th Sabah State Election.Citing his position as GRS Deputy President and leader of one of its component parties, Pandikar is confident the coalitions leadership will take into account his role when deciding on the candidate for Pintasan.The former Dewan Rakyat Speaker said ..

SEREMBAN Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan) has identified three constituencies to be considered by Perikatan Nasional (PN) for the upcoming Sabah state election.Its president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau said the proposed constituencies included two in Sandakan and another in Kota Kinabalu.He said the final decision on the matter was expected to be known on Monday after PNs supreme council meeting to determine the number of seats and candidates to be fielded by each component party.For Gerakan, ..

KOTA KINABALU Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) president Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan alleges that attempts are underway to weaken his party by offering cash incentives to division chiefs to resign and leave STAR.He said several division leaders had been called to meetings and asked to publicly announce their resignation, accompanied by monetary offers.We received reports that several division chiefs were called to a meeting and asked to resign and make a statement to leave the party. ..

DUNGUN Bersatu Dungun division has decided to submit a motion calling for party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to take a break from his duties while also proposing changes to the secretary-general and information chief positions.Bersatu Dungun chief Datuk Aziz Ismail said the decision was reached through a joint agreement among the divisions leadership, including Srikandi and Armada, during a meeting held on Oct 20.He said the proposal was not made hastily or as an act of defiance, but ..

SHAH ALAM - Former PKR Deputy President Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has signalled that he may never return to the partys leadership, suggesting it is time for him and PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to part ways.In a Facebook post today, Rafizi said it was better for both of them to move forward separately, adding that he will continue to share his views on party and political matters regardless of how others react.I just hope that PKR and its current leadership will stop overreacting and ..

SHAH ALAM - The action of a political party in not inviting leaders from other parties to attend its general assembly is nothing new, said Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.He said that MIC's decision not to invite him or any other party leaders, including those from BN, could be due to the party's top leadership or its members wanting to focus on resolving several crucial outstanding issues affecting the party."They are holding their AGM (annual general meeting) this ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has expelled Supreme Leadership Council member Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan and suspended Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal for one term following disciplinary action by the partys Disciplinary Board.According to an official statement by Bersatus Disciplinary Board on Tuesday, the decision was made following written complaints from party members against several individuals accused of violating the partys constitution and code of conduct.A ..

SHAH ALAM Former MCA vice president Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker has slammed Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi over his recent remarks belittling MCA and MIC, which Ti described as 'begging for toys.'Ti said the statement was deeply insulting not only to Barisan Nasionals (BN) component parties but also to the very foundation and dignity of the coalition itself."BN was founded on mutual respect, equality, consensus and shared responsibility among its component parties."When its president ..

PUTRAJAYA - As Sabah braces for another election cycle, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged voters to choose a good government - yet warned that the states political culture, driven by personalities, parties and suku kaum (ethnic tribes), may prevent that from happening.In a candid interview, the statesman expressed concerns that despite pressing issues from alleged corruption scandals involving the state's assemblymen to natural disasters and high-profile bullying cases, ..

KOTA KINABALU - Political cooperation between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) is seen as the right move for both coalitions to combine their influence and secure a comfortable majority in the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election.Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) senior lecturer Associate Prof Dr Syahruddin Awang Ahmad said only a strong majority would enable the establishment of a stable government in Sabah, as desired by all its people.The Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social ..

KOTA KINABALU Sabah Umno Chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin warns that Barisan Nasional (BN) Sabahs downfall was not due to voters rejection but betrayal by assemblymen who defected after the 2018 General Election.Bung said history had shown that the fall of the BN government was not the will of the people but the result of betrayal by several state assemblymen who refused to remain loyal to the coalition when it became the opposition at the federal level.Their actions not only disrupted ..

SHAH ALAM The uncertainty surrounding the dissolution of the Sabah state legislative assembly (DUN) finally ended after Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced it on Monday.The announcement, made at the Sabah State Administrative Centre (PPNS), officially sets the stage for the 17th Sabah state election (PRN17).All eyes are now on the Election Commission (EC), which will convene a special meeting to determine the dates for nomination, early voting and polling day.A total of 73 seats ..

ALOR SETAR A political analyst has urged Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to step out of his comfort zone and reclaim the post of Opposition Leader to revive Bersatus strength and solidify the Perikatan Nasional (PN) bloc.Dr Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri said the move should be made urgently as Bersatu is now grappling with internal leadership issues and a loss of direction following its 2025 Annual General Meeting (PAT).Zaharuddin described Muhyiddin as the true architect of Bersatu who must ..

SHAH ALAM - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) says Barisan Nasional (BN) failed to resolve the peoples fundamental needs during its 34 years of rule in the state, leaving Sabah far behind Peninsular Malaysias development progress.GRS Information Chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that Umno War Room Secretariat Chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslans recent remarks claiming BN had developed Sabah were misleading.Jonistan said BNs long rule had left behind problems that are now being carried by the GRS ..

KOTA KINABALU - Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is scheduled to hold a meeting with state leaders and backbenchers at 2 pm today at Menara Kinabalu, the states administrative centre.The matter was confirmed by the Sabah Chief Ministers Department through a media invitation."The meeting will be held at the Banquet Hall, Level 3, Menara Kinabalu, the invitation read.Earlier today, the car carrying Hajiji was spotted entering Istana Seri Kinabalu at 8.51am, followed by the vehicle ..

IPOH - Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) have agreed not to contest against each other in the upcoming Sabah state election, with both coalitions adopting an incumbent seat formula to preserve their cooperation.DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said both sides reached a consensus to let the incumbent party retain the right to contest in seats it previously won.This is a basic principle reached between PH and BN, which is to follow the incumbent. If any seat was won by their side, ..

KUALA TERENGGANU Pas Vice-President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has downplayed talk of internal conflict within Perikatan Nasional (PN), describing differences between Pas and Bersatu as normal and part of efforts to strengthen the coalition ahead of the next general election.Samsuri said minor differences in opinion were common within any political alliance and should be viewed as healthy discussions aimed at reinforcing PNs foundation.I am 100 per cent confident that PN will continue ..

KOTA KINABALU - The situation is calm at several main focus locations in Kota Kinabalu following speculation that the Sabah State Legislative Assembly will be dissolved.A Bernama team at Istana Seri Kinabalu saw the vehicle carrying Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor entering the palace grounds at 8.51am.Meanwhile, the vehicle carrying the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, entered the palace grounds at 9.20am.Several media personnel had also converged in front of the palace as ..

PONTIAN - The withdrawal of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) and Parti Maju Sabah (SAPP) from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has shaken the coalitions stability, offering Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) a potential advantage in the coming state election.Umno War Room secretariat chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the move provides an opening for BN and PH to strengthen their position ahead of the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN17), which is expected to take place soon.This latest ..

SHAH ALAM - The alleged endorsement of Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as Perikatan Nasional's (PN) Prime Minister candidate became the subject of a press conference today, with Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan opting for a non-committal stance.According to a report by Malaysiakini, Takiyuddin maintained that the person who made the allegation was responsible for providing proof.He also dismissed the existence of a special meeting for the purpose of ..

SHAH ALAM Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob insists he has never left the political arena, despite appearing less visible in recent public debates and commentary.He said he resumed serving as Umno Bera division chief and remained the Member of Parliament for the constituency.I never completely left politics. Some think I am no longer active, but I am still the division chief."During my time as Prime Minister, my schedule in Bera was very limited, so now, without a top post, ..

SHAH ALAM Sabah voters view all leaders as the same, making a candidates personality, closeness to the people and access to resources the key factors that will likely determine victory in the upcoming Sabah state election.Ilham Centre executive director Hisomudin Bakar said this sentiment will give incumbents an advantage, while the campaign period itself was expected to be a crucial determinant for contesting candidates.He said the findings came from a study conducted in June, which remained ..

SHAH ALAM The Sabah government is currently in a favourable position to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly following recent developments that have eased several heated issues.Ilham Centre executive director Hisomudin Bakar said public attention on matters such as Zara Qairina Mahathir's case and the Sabah corruption issue appeared to be subsiding, creating a calmer political climate for all parties to campaign.He noted that the findings revealed so far in the Zara Qairina inquest have ..