SHAH ALAM The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has publicly reprimanded Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim.In several videos circulating on social media, the ruler was seen telling a group of people at a mosque that Ismail had written to the Keeper of the Rulers Seal to say that Tuanku Muhriz was no longer the state's Yang Dipertuan Besar.Tuanku Muhriz then questioned why Ismail wanted an audience with him."Why does he want to see me? Until he retracts what he ..

KUALA LUMPUR Perikatan Nasional (PN) is close to finalising seat allocation negotiations with its political allies ahead of the Melaka state election.PN secretary Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the discussions involved seat allocation among the coalition's component parties as well as negotiations with its political partners.One set of negotiations is between us and our political partners, while the other involves discussions among our own component parties on seat allocation and ..

PUTRAJAYA - Malaysia needs leaders with vision who genuinely care about the peoples struggles, particularly those from low-income groups and workers who contribute to the countrys development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.The Finance Minister said leaders must understand the challenges faced by the people, including padi farmers, taxi drivers, farmers and fishermen, while also addressing childrens schooling needs, the welfare of university students and whether lower-paid civil ..

MELAKA Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has hinted that he may contest in a different constituency in the upcoming Melaka state election instead of defending his Merlimau seat.In a Facebook post on Wednesday, he thanked the people of Merlimau and asked whether he should consider contesting in another constituency."Thank you, Merlimau. Where should I go next? Would Serkam or Sungai Rambai be an option, or do you have any other suggestions?" he wrote.The post drew various reactions ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the implementation of the Parliamentary Services Act 2025 as a key step by the MADANI Government towards fulfilling its reform pledge to the people, including limiting powers traditionally held by the government.He said the move was a key pillar of the countrys reform agenda, reflecting the governments commitment to strengthening Parliaments independence and advancing the maturity of the countrys parliamentary democracy."I ..

SHAH ALAM Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has proposed coordinated diplomatic pressure and restrictions on bank financing for companies linked to slash-and-burn practices to address the recurring haze crisis linked to Indonesia.Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, he said Malaysia should work with other Asean countries to pressure parties responsible for the problem.We hit them where it hurts them the most, then there will be action, he said when asked how he would address the haze crisis ..

KUALA LUMPUR Politicians should focus on policies instead of using race to win elections, as racial rhetoric can create tension and affect national unity, Deputy National Unity Minister Yuneswaran Ramaraj said.Speaking at the 13th National Conference on Non-Discrimination 2026, Yuneswaran said politicians had a responsibility to avoid statements that could increase racial tension and create hatred between communities.As politicians, we should debate on policies instead of using the racial card ..

KUALA LUMPUR Perikatan Nasional (PN) was not granted an interim stay against a notice issued by the Registrar of Societies Malaysia (RoS) suspending the coalitions activities, pending a hearing of its application to challenge the notice.Judge Datuk Azizan Md Arshad set Oct 22 for the hearing of PNs application for an inter partes stay of the suspension notice.The court also granted PN leave to initiate judicial review proceedings to challenge the notice.The decisions followed submissions by ..

MELAKA - Two Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders have filed a lawsuit challenging a state constitutional amendment on the appointment of assemblymen.The suit was filed by Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong, in his capacity as a registered voter in Melaka, and Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari, who is also Bukit Katil assemblyman. The Melaka state government is named as the defendant.The writ of summons was served on the Melaka State Secretarys Office and the State Legal Advisers Office at Kompleks ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The 2027 Budget reflects the Madani Governments commitment to safeguarding the nation and improving the peoples well-being, with record allocations for assistance programmes, subsidies and public housing.Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Minister Nga Kor Ming described the budget as one of the most people-centric, highlighting measures to support households across different income groups, strengthen businesses and improve access to education, healthcare and essential ..

KUALA LUMPUR The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) will continue prioritising high-impact programmes for rural communities despite receiving only a modest increase in its allocation under Budget 2027.Its minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the ministry appreciated the additional funding and understood the country's current financial position, stressing that resources should be channelled towards programmes that deliver meaningful benefits to their intended recipients.I ..

PADANG TERAP Pas may use its own party logo in the upcoming Melaka state election if Perikatan Nasional (PN) is unable to use the coalitions logo.Pas central election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the proposal had yet to be finalised and would be discussed at a party meeting next Monday.He said the matter also took into account developments surrounding the status of the PN logo with the Registrar of Societies (RoS).I heard PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan had ..

KUALA LUMPUR Pakatan Harapan (PH) holds a stronger position in naming its candidate for Prime Minister ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16), expected to take place within a year, given Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims track record and ability to lead the country, particularly in economic and social development.Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Faculty of Law and International Relations professor, Professor Dr Mohd Afandi Salleh said Anwar offered familiar leadership and an administrative record ..

KUALA LUMPUR - PKR is finalising its list of candidates who will contest in the 16th Melaka State Election on Nov 14, said its vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.He said the announcement of the candidates representing the party in the state election could be made within the next two or three weeks."So far, we are in the process of finalising the candidates who will contest in Melaka, he said when commenting on PKRs preparations for the Melaka state election after the launch of MyBakat Week ..

SEREMBAN Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has rejected calls for him to step down, saying he will continue carrying out his responsibilities and safeguarding the interests of the people.The Juasseh state assemblyman said no party could force him to resign, adding that he remained committed to ensuring the state continued to progress despite the leadership challenges it was facing.Who are they (certain parties) to tell me to resign? There is no need.As I said in my speech ..

SHAH ALAM The Civil Society and Expert Group of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption (CSEG APPG-IGAR) has called on the Government and Parliament to turn Malaysias institutional reform commitments into concrete action within the current parliamentary term.The group said reforms must result in effective laws, independent institutions and enforceable accountability mechanisms that remain credible regardless of changes in political leadership.In a ..

SEREMBAN: Ten former Negeri Sembilan executive council members have filed an originating summons at the High Court here challenging the validity of a notification in a Sept 24-dated state gazette regarding the revocation of their appointments.Their lawyers, Messrs Hafarizam Wan & Aisha Mubarak, in a statement, said the summons was filed against the Negeri Sembilan state secretary and the state government on Oct 5.The plaintiffs are seeking a declaration from the High Court on whether the ..

MELAKA The 16th Melaka state election will be held on Nov 14, with nomination day on Oct 31, the Election Commission (EC) announced.EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said early voting would be held on Nov 10, while the 14-day campaign period would run from Oct 31 to Nov 13.Applications for postal voting opened on Sept 23, he said.The closing date for postal voting applications is Oct 28 for Category 1A, namely election workers, EC members and officers, police personnel, military personnel and ..

KUALA LUMPUR Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) newly appointed member S. Sashi Kumar has called for stricter enforcement against foreign nationals who breach Malaysia's laws and immigration regulations.Kumar said foreigners, including refugees and visitors who overstayed their visas, should face firm action if they failed to comply with the conditions of their stay.Speaking to Sinar Daily after a PBM press conference at the party's headquarters in Pusat Perdagangan Kuchai Lama, he said repeated ..

MELAKA Pas Melaka has denied a viral list purportedly showing the partys candidates for four state seats in the upcoming Melaka state election.In a statement on Tuesday, Pas Melaka said the list was not official party information and warned that its circulation by irresponsible parties could mislead the public.Pas Melaka takes seriously the actions of irresponsible parties in spreading the material, which could mislead the public.The public is advised not to believe or share unverified ..

KUALA LUMPUR Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) member S Shashi Kumar has called for an end to racial and religious politics, saying divisive narratives are damaging Malaysias social cohesion and could have economic consequences.Kumar said politicians had increasingly used race and religion in their political narratives, contributing to greater polarisation among Malaysians.He recalled growing up in a time when people from different ethnic backgrounds maintained close social ties and celebrated each ..

KUALA LUMPUR The 'first podcaster' to be arrested Shamsul Saad, widely known as Sam, has officially stepped into the political arena following his appointment as a new leader in Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM).Speaking after the partys press conference on its leadership induction and national budget recommendations at Pusat Perdagangan Kuchai Lama, the 62-year-old business figure explained that his decision to join politics stems from a desire to address structural issues in governance, education ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) will not contest in the upcoming Melaka state election, says its president Datuk Larry Sng Wei Shien.He said the party would instead make its debut in the Sarawak state election, although it would contest only a handful of seats."PBM will debut in Sarawak PRN but will only be contesting in a handful of seats."Undoubtedly, we are the underdogs in this election, but we want to offer people a choice," he said during press conference at the PBM ..

KUALA LUMPUR Anthony Lokes resignation as Transport Minister is not real because it comes with a condition, and veteran politician Ronnie Liu Tian Khiew is wasting no words in tearing into both the move and the party Loke leads.Liu, a former DAP stalwart of 41 years, questioned why Lokes resignation should depend on when former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak begins serving the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.Personally, I think the resignation is not real. If you really want ..

KUALA LUMPUR Human rights lawyer and activist Siti Zabedah Kasim has yet to decide which constituency she will contest in the 16th General Election (GE16) after joining Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM), but believes she stands a better chance in an urban seat.Siti said she had not seriously considered a specific constituency but hoped to contest in an area where voters could understand her message regardless of race.I haven't thought about the areas that I'm going to contest. I believe there are ..

KUANTAN Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Pahang has hit back at Perikatan Nasional (PN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan after he labelled the party cowardly.Bersatu Pahang information chief Zakaria Abdul Hamid said the party rejected any attempt to undermine its position and rights within PN.He said courage was not merely about speaking out in front of a microphone, but also meant being willing to sit at the same table, answer questions raised and defend decisions based ..

SHAH ALAM DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected accusations that the party had compromised constitutional principles for narrow political interests, saying the focus should instead be on the actions of 10 Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (Exco) members.Loke said the 10 Exco members had taken their oath of loyalty before Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir on Aug 7, before later endorsing the Proclamation to Remove Tuanku from the Throne on Sept ..

THE cooperation between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) in Penang is now more important than it was after the 2023 state election.Initially seen as part of the formation of the unity government, the cooperation has increasingly become a political reality in the state administration.The decision by Penang PH to retain a BN representative in the state administration until the next general election shows that the cooperation is not merely temporary.Instead, it has continued based on ..

SHAH ALAM Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has confirmed that negotiations and discussions with Pas ahead of the Melaka state election are ongoing.He said the talks, which include the potential use of party logos, have been progressing positively between both parties."Yes, negotiations and discussions with Pas have taken place and are currently ongoing. Very positive, Alhamdulillah," he said briefly in a Facebook post on Friday.In the same post, Asyraf Wajdi shared a link to ..

ALOR GAJAH - Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has suggested that Barisan Nasional (BN) announce its candidate list for the Melaka state election early.Ahmad, who is also Umno War Room Secretariat chief, said an early announcement would give shortlisted candidates sufficient time to prepare and introduce themselves to voters."The earlier, the better. We hope the best candidates will be fielded, whether they are incumbents or new faces," he told reporters after attending the ..

PETALING JAYA - Former MP Lee Chean Chung has hinted that he intends to remain in Petaling Jaya for the next general election but has not indicated if he would join Bersama, the party launched by former PKR leaders Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad."I want to stay in PJ," Lee said when asked if he would contest the same parliamentary seat in GE16.Lee announced his resignation as an MP without conditions, effective Friday (Oct 2), during a press conference.He said he would submit ..

PETALING JAYA - Lawyer-activist Siti Kasim has joined Parti Bangsa Malaysia, describing it as a new chapter in her fight for a fairer, fr

PETALING JAYA: Lee Chean Chung has announced his decision to resign as the Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament without any conditions, effective Friday (Oct 2).He announced the decision during a press conference today and said he will issue his resignation letter as a PKR member on Monday (Oct 5).On Sept 30, I received the decision that my membership has been suspended for three years and that I have received the black and white for that.As such, I have made the decision to resign (as the ..

SEREMBAN - Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim left Istana Hinggap following an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.He slipped past reporters waiting at the front gates by leaving through the palaces back entrance at around 1.45pm on Tuesday (Sept 29).He had arrived at the palace three hours earlier for an audience with the state ruler to propose ways to resolve the ongoing customary and constitutional crisis in the state.The Undang of Sungei ..

KUALA LUMPUR: Anthony Loke says resignation from Cabinet will take effect once former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak returns home to serve house arrest.The Transport Minister said he had hand-delivered his resignation letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim after meeting him on Monday (Sept 28) to discuss the matter."I want to stress that my resignation letter has been handed directly to the Prime Minister and I had a discussion with him afterwards."During the discussion, he ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Perak PKR chairman Mohamad Hairul Amir Sabri today took his oath of office as a Senator representing the state for a three-year term from Sept 10, 2026 to Sept 9, 2029.Mohamad Hairul Amir, 38, was sworn in before Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah at a ceremony held at the Senate here.He was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Amanah vice- president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof, whose term as Senator ended on May 24.On Sept 10, the Perak State Legislative ..

SEREMBAN Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim had an audience with the Yang di- Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, at Istana Hinggap here on Tuesday.A vehicle carrying the Juasseh State Legislative Assemblyman (ADUN) was seen arriving at the palace at about 10.50am.Also seen were vehicles belonging to two of the four undisputed Undangs, namely Undang Luak Rembau Dato' Sedia Raja Hassan Ab Hamid and Undang Luak Sungei Ujong Dato' Klana Petra Muhammad Faris Johari, as well ..

SHAH ALAM Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) has yet to decide whether to contest the upcoming Melaka state election, with party president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz saying the party would only enter if it could offer voters something that genuinely mattered.Amira said Muda did not contest elections simply for the sake of participating, stressing that a clear purpose and objective had to come first."When Muda wants to enter any election, we don't just want to enter elections to be part of an ..

NEW YORK - Conflicts in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are no longer issues affecting only the region concerned, as their repercussions are also being felt far beyond its borders, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.The Foreign Minister said the developments showed that the impact of wars today is no longer confined to the countries or regions directly involved, but also affects people around the world in terms of the economy and daily life due to increasing interconnectedness ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Negeri Sembilan government must continue to function as usual to ensure the well-being and interests of the people are not affected by the current political crisis in the state.Negeri Sembilan Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said this was the main focus of a special meeting chaired by Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi with Negeri Sembilan BN state assemblymen at Menara Dato Onn last night."The main focus of the ..