SHAH ALAM Rising cost of living and youth well-being are at the top of the agenda, according to Bersatu Armada chief Muhammad Hilman Idham, who spoke of the urgent need for humanity-driven policy responses.He pointed out the harsh reality young Malaysians face today, balancing their lifestyles and career aspirations amid economic strain.He said the cost of living was the gravest challenge confronting them.In response, Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Bersatu were already listening and planning ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu Armada chief Muhammad Hilman Idham has slammed the Madani government for what he claims is a failure to uphold its promises on civil liberties, particularly the right to free speech.Responding to questions about freedom of expression, Hilman argued that the government had not lived up to its reformist image and instead had shown a growing tendency to suppress dissent.He said that freedom of speech was not merely a political slogan but a constitutional right that must be ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu Armada chief Muhammad Hilman Idham spoke of the need for strategic political cooperation and a clear commitment to principles as the party prepares for the upcoming Sabah state election.While acknowledging that groundwork is already being laid, Hilman confirmed that internal discussions are ongoing about whether Bersatu should formalise political alliances before or after the election.What is certain, he said, is that no single party can afford to contest alone in todays ..

PUTRAJAYA Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party has not received any appeal letter from former Rembau Member of Parliament Khairy Jamaluddin regarding his expulsion two years ago.When asked about claims that Khairy had submitted an appeal through his officer, Zahid responded, No, I have not received it yet.Khairy, who was removed from Umno in January 2023 together with Tan Sri Noh Omar, recently signalled openness to returning to the party.On July 6, he said he was ready ..

SHAH ALAM Bersekutu, the Associate Wing of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), is positioning itself as a vital bridge to ensure the voices of non-Malays are represented within the party and the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.According to Bersekutu Vice President and Bersatu Supreme Council member Sri Sanjeevan Ramkrishnan, the party has long been misunderstood as a Malay-exclusive entity, but in reality, it upholds inclusive and moderate values that extend to all Malaysians."There ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu Vice President and Bersatu Supreme Council member Sri Sanjeevan Ramkrishnan has openly welcomed the possibility of MIC aligning itself with Perikatan Nasional (PN), stating that the decades-old partys contributions to the Indian community cannot be overlooked.The remarks come amid growing speculation that MIC, one of the oldest Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties, may be rethinking its political alignment after years of diminishing influence within the ruling ..

SHAH ALAM Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has retained his position as Pas President, a post he has held for 23 years, after being confirmed to have won uncontested at the partys 71st Annual General Assembly.Hadi, who is also the Marang Member of Parliament and former Terengganu Menteri Besar, was declared the winner for the 20252027 party leadership term.Pas Central Election Committee (JKPP) chairman Wan Rohimi Wan Daud said the confirmation was made after all nomination replies were received and ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu Federal Territories Information Chief, Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz has rebuked Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders, urging them to address their own internal problems before criticising others.Responding to comments made by PKR Communications Director Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Tun Faisal accused PH of ignoring its own unresolved issues with component parties and internal factions.Pakatan Harapan has even more internal issues with Rafizi, together with the so-called 'Group of Nine.' Their ..

SHAH ALAM The government should have conducted a pilot test of the MySara credit system before launching it nationwide, said Bersatu Federal Territory Information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz.He criticised the lack of preparation behind the initiative, arguing that it appeared to have been implemented without adequate stress testing or contingency planning.They should have run a few pilot tests to see how much load the system could handle. What are the alternatives if the system crashes?I dont ..

SHAH ALAM - Perikatan Nasional (PN) has criticised the governments move to disburse RM100 cash assistance to all Malaysians regardless of income, describing it as wasteful and an insult to the people.Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said that the governments blanket handout of RM2 billion failed to address the real needs of households struggling with the rising cost of living.Any form of assistance by the government should be more targeted. Recently the government gave RM100 to all ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Azmin Ali has declared that the political strategies of Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming state election are 'history'and will not affect Bersatu's own preparations or strategy.Azmin confirmed that the party's preparations, led by Sabah Bersatu chief Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee, are underway, including identifying seats to be contested and potential candidates.We will ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu leaders have downplayed the circulation of an anonymous letter allegedly targeting the partys leadership, stressing that such tactics should no longer have a place in Malaysian politics.Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, when asked to respond on the partys responses to the contents of the letter, said the party would not be sidetracked by baseless claims.Well, you call it a surat layang. A surat layang is a surat layang. How do we control it? We must stop ..

SHAH ALAM - MCA and MICs cooperation with Pas is seen as a risky move, as it not only fails to restore traditional support from the Chinese and Indian communities, but could also add political burdens to the two race-based parties.Political analyst Mujibu Abd Muis said the traditional support of the Chinese and Indian communities for MCA and MIC had already eroded since the 2008 political tsunami, making it difficult for both parties to make a comeback.Mujibu, who is also a Research Fellow at ..

BANGKOK - Thailands political landscape has been thrown into uncertainty after the Constitutional Court on Friday disqualified Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, setting the stage for intense parliamentary manoeuvring to fill the leadership vacuum.With 143 MPs, the opposition Peoples Party (PP) has emerged as the kingmaker, holding nearly one-third of the lower house and being aggressively courted by both the ruling Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties to secure a parliamentary majority.Its ..

PETALING JAYA Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) expects the 16th General Election (GE16) to take place next year, potentially alongside several state elections.Bersatu secretary-general, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali stated that this years Annual General Assembly (PAT) is a vital opportunity for the party to assess its on-the-ground performance and strengthen its readiness for the coming political contest.This involves strengthening training for our election teams across all levels and ..

PAPAR Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has hinted that the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (DUN) may be dissolved in the near future, but declined to reveal the exact date.Responding to questions from reporters, he joked that members of the media still had the chance to take a holiday within the next one to two weeks before any announcement is made.Dissolution is still a while away you can still take a holiday for another one or two weeks, he said after officiating the ..

SHAH ALAM Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims decision to stay silent over the Rafizi-Farhash scandal appeared politically calculated to avoid worsening internal disputes within PKR.However, analysts warned that his silence had instead intensified public perception of deepening divisions in the party.Political analyst Associate Professor Dr Syaza Shukri from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) said the controversy had worsened existing concerns about factionalism within ..

SIK Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has yet to confirm whether he will contest the Pas vice-president post despite being nominated.He said the decision will only be made within the next few days.I have never chased positions within the party. Even my current post was given by the elders, who pointed me to where I should be. I am aware of my own standing and do not feel the need to climb any higher in the hierarchy.However, I also have to respect those who nominated me... ..

KUALA TERENGGANU Pas vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has confirmed that he will defend his position in the upcoming party elections, following nominations from party divisions.He expressed gratitude for the support and affirmed his readiness to continue carrying out the responsibility."Yes, as the incumbent, InsyaAllah I will be defending this position. I am thankful for the nominations given by the divisions," he said in a video post on his official social media account on ..

SHAH ALAM The Pas Central Selection Committee has announced the list of candidates for the party's internal election for the 20252027 term, with both the president and deputy president positions remaining uncontested.Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang was named the sole candidate for the presidents post while Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man remained unchallenged as the only nominee for deputy president.In a statement, its chairman Wan Rohimi Wan Daud, emphasised that the candidate list covered ..

SHAH ALAM Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has confirmed it will not join the opposition coalition announced by Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, citing discomfort with the ethnic-based politics practised by many of the parties involved.PSM chairman Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj said the decision was made after internal discussions, with members concluding the coalition did not align with the partys principles.In that coalition Muhyiddin put together, many of the parties play on ethnic ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Veterans Malaysia has stressed that the action of Umno Youth Chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, in raising the issue of the Jalur Gemilang being flown upside down, has no political agenda, contrary to claims made by DAP.Its secretary, Datuk Mustapha Yaakub, said the statement by DAP Secretary- General Anthony Loke, who accused Dr Akmal of attempting to exploit the situation, was untrue, as the matter clearly involved an insult to the national flag."The Jalur Gemilang was ..

SHAH ALAM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced a new loose coalition comprising 11 Opposition parties, raising both optimism and concern about whether such an alliance can endure given their ideological differences.The Perikatan Nasional (PN) Chairman described the coalition as a platform to address issues that the Madani Government has allegedly failed to resolve.The coalition brings together Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), Pas, Gerakan, Pejuang, Muda, Malaysian Indian Peoples ..

SHAH ALAM The newly formed loose coalition of 11 Opposition parties faces an uphill battle against public sentiment that its creation is merely an effort to bring down the government.Political analyst from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Professor Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian said the coalition must manage these sentiments with wisdom and rationality to earn public confidence.He said the coalition needs to show its uniqueness and strength, instead of being viewed as just another grouping ..

SHAH ALAM The Attorney-Generals Chambers (AGC) has confirmed that several individuals, including Umno Youth Chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and Bersatu Armada chief Muhammad Hilman Idham, will be charged soon over statements deemed to have disturbed public order.In a statement on Tuesday, the AGC said it had reviewed investigation papers submitted by the police regarding remarks made by Akmal on the Facebook page Akmal Saleh and by Hilman via the TikTok account alfah.channel.tv.Based on the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The formation of a loose coalition involving 11 Opposition parties, announced by Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been described as a positive development in the countrys political landscape ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim said the coalition was expected to create a more stable political balance when facing the 18 political parties aligned with the Madani government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The formation of a loose coalition involving 12 opposition parties, announced by Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been described as a positive development in the countrys political landscape ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim said the coalition was expected to create a more stable political balance when facing the 18 political parties aligned with the Madani government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar ..

KUALA LUMPUR A total of 12 opposition parties have agreed to form a loose coalition to champion issues they claim the Madani government has failed to address, including unfulfilled reform promises.Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, said that although a consensus has been reached, the official name of the coalition will only be announced at the next meeting.He said that the coalition involved Bersatu, Pas, Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan), Parti ..

KUALA LUMPUR A total of 11 opposition parties have agreed to form a loose coalition to champion issues they claim the Madani government has failed to address, including unfulfilled reform promises.Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, said that although a consensus has been reached, the official name of the coalition will only be announced at the next meeting.He said that the coalition involved Bersatu, Pas, Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan), Parti ..

SHAH ALAM The recent attack on Pandan Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramlis child could cast a chilling effect on public commentators in Malaysia, instilling fear that retaliation could extend beyond individuals to their families.This climate of intimidation may silence voices that would otherwise expose scandals or criticise policies, leaving ordinary Malaysians as the true victims, deprived of open discourse and vital information.If such an attack could happen to a high-profile ..

SHAH ALAM - As Sabah heads for a state election, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Secretary-General Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi gave his take on the state's political scene describing it as 'crowded with leaders vying for the top post, unlike Sarawaks more structured hierarchy'.Speaking during Sinar Daily's Top News Podcast titled Billions Spent but Are Our Roads Any Safer?, Nanta drew comparisons between the political cultures of the two East Malaysian states, noting that in Sabah, there ..

SHAH ALAM Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has slammed Penang DAP Youth's call for their party leadership to cut political ties with him. The call was made following allegations that his actions were provocative.Dr Akmal said that any move to sever ties with him should not be viewed in isolation from the organisation he represents.Cutting ties with me means cutting ties with Umno Youth, which means cutting ties with Umno. Ok. Bring it on, he said in a Facebook post on Friday.The ..

SHAH ALAM Sabah Umno Information Chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir has described the upcoming Sabah state election as a do-or-die fight for the party's political survival.Speaking to Free Malaysia Today at Parliament earlier today, the Libaran Member of Parliament (MP) admitted a major challenge lies ahead as the party strives to reclaim its pre-14th General Election (GE14) dominance.He believes the election results will serve as a clear indicator of the partys prospects in the 16th General Election ..

SHAH ALAM - In Malaysia, it is highly uncommon for perpetrators to target a politicians family member, especially a child, over the politician.The recent syringe attack against Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramlis 12-year-old son has been described by Manipal University College Malaysia criminologist Nadiah Syariani Md Shariff as an unusual and premeditated act that sends a chilling message nationwide.She said from a criminological standpoint, attacks on family members of high-profile figures ..

SHAH ALAM - The unprecedented attack on Pandan Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramlis child has drawn sharp condemnation from political analysts, who warn it could mark a disturbing escalation in Malaysias political climate if proven to be politically motivated.Malaysia has witnessed attacks on politicians before, but an incident targeting a child is unheard of and has drawn strong condemnation from political observers.Political analyst Associate Professor Dr Syaza Shukri from ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says there are three possible explanations for the substance injected into his 12-year-old son during an attack on Wednesday.Speaking at a press conference at the Parliament building on Thursday, he said medical results would only be known within six months, after a series of tests and monitoring.Firstly, what was injected could have been either drugs or poison. Secondly, it could have been viral in nature, such as hepatitis, HIV and so ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says he believes that the recent attack on his child is connected to his meeting with a group of whistleblowers about a scandal.Speaking at a press conference in the Parliament building on Thursday, Rafizi described the incident as both a warning and an attempt to silence him from pursuing the matter further.In my view, this attack is a way to make sure I move on, skip this altogether.So, I will leave this to the police, he said.MORE TO COME.

SHAH ALAM Setiawangsa Member of Parliament Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has reaffirmed his commitment to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Pakatan Harapan (PH), making it clear that he intends to serve his full term and contest in the next General Election (GE) under the same political banner.He emphasised that his focus was on fulfilling his current responsibilities and continuing his political journey within the coalition.I have said this before. My loyalty lies with the mandate given to me by the ..

SHAH ALAM Setiawangsa Member of Parliament Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has made it clear that he has no intention of leaving Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) or Pakatan Harapan (PH), stressing that he remains committed to the mandate given to him by the people.He intends to serve his full term and contest in the next General Election (GE) under the same banner.My loyalty lies with the mandate given to me by the people, which is to serve as part of Keadilan and PH. That was the platform I contested on, and ..

SHAH ALAM Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has urged Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek to improve her crisis management and public engagement, saying the tragic death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir highlights the urgent need to address bullying in schools.The former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had made it clear that the case must be investigated thoroughly and transparently.There are still many aspects being ..