PUTRAJAYA Pas has questioned Pakatan Harapan's (PH) reaction, which it described as "panicking", following claims by Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang about United States (US) interference in efforts to topple the Malaysian government before 2018.Its information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said Hadi had only claimed there were US efforts to interfere in the country's political affairs, without linking any party from PH to the matter."The US Embassy in Malaysia has denied this. There is a ..

MELAKA - Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants a decision on political cooperation for the Melaka state election (PRN) to be announced soon.Ahmad Zahid said this was important to allow the party machinery, particularly young members, to make preparations for the election.He also gave Melaka chief minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh the mandate to negotiate and choose a partner capable of helping Barisan Nasional (BN) secure victory."Datuk Rauf, use this support from the young ..

KOTA BHARU The Pas Muslimat Council has called for the government to establish a National Safe Working Hours Framework for healthcare workers, saying working hours should be treated as a patient safety and workforce sustainability issue.Its representative Wan Syahirah Wan Jafri said long working hours, staff shortages and heavy on-call workloads could lead to fatigue and burnout, affecting the welfare of healthcare workers, clinical performance and patient safety.She said the issue could not be ..

SHAH ALAM - Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) has questioned the actions of Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, who has been accused of going to great lengths to defend Umno by claiming that Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) was riding on the strength of the party.AMK information chief Danish Hairudin said Tuan Ibrahim's remarks raised questions over whether Pas was now acting as Umno's "spokesperson" in the dispute between Umnoand PKR."I was rather puzzled reading the statement by the ..

KOTA BHARU Pas has confirmed it will attend the 2026 Umno General Assembly (PAU), which begins on Sep 9 at the World Trade Centre (WTC), Kuala Lumpur.Pas Secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said he is among four top party leaders set to attend.He said Pas hopes the Ummah unity agenda would be among the main issues raised and debated at the assembly."We believe that is an emphasis from the Umno president himself and that is what we understand the agenda to be. We were invited and we ..

KOTA BHARU Pas' efforts to strengthen political cooperation with Umno and other parties would continue, particularly ahead of the Melaka state election, said Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.He said Perikatan Nasional would discuss ways to strengthen political cooperation with its existing partners, including Barisan Nasional, while negotiations between Pas and Umno would also continue.The discussions, he added, would eventually cover not only state seats but parliamentary ..

KOTA BHARU Perikatan Nasional is set to decide on Bersatus position in the coalition at an upcoming meeting.According to the Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan the meeting, expected to be held in about two weeks, would discuss the status of existing component parties as well as the possibility of new parties joining the coalition.One of the agendas may be to look at the position of our component parties. Another is that there may be new parties that want to join Perikatan ..

KOTA BHARU Pas says negotiations with Umno will continue despite the absence of Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi from the 72nd Pas Annual Muktamar, with discussions expected to focus on political cooperation ahead of the Melaka state election.Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said Zahids absence should not be interpreted as a sign that Umno would contest the Melaka election on its own.I can confirm that because I am directly involved in the discussions, he told ..

KOTA BHARU - The 16th General Election (GE16) will see a new-era battle involving the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a key weapon against political rivals in the online arena.Pas central information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said to meet this challenge, the party had produced 43 graduates through the Pas Influencer Academy to serve as frontliners in the battle of perception.He said all the participants completed the course, out of a total of 81, after passing several stages of ..

KOTA BHARU - The Pas Ulama Council wants Muslim unity to be made a strategic national agenda, including closer political cooperation among Malay-Muslim parties ahead of the next general election (GE).PasUlama Council representative Zulkarnain Hassan said Muslim unity was crucial to strengthening the community, ensuring political stability, fostering social harmony and safeguarding the country's wellbeing.He said political divisions and partisan competition could weaken Muslim unity and the ..

KOTA BHARU - Pas has called for greater unity among Muslims, saying internal divisions weaken the community's political strength and undermine its dignity.Pas Pahangdelegate Nasaruddin Hassan urged the party's leaders and supporters to replace a politics of punishment with education, guidance and nurturing in efforts to strengthen unity.He said there should be no attempts to create conflict or undermine the unity agenda, while cautioning members against using harsh or divisive language in their ..

KOTA BHARU - Pas Youth Councilhas called for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate allegations of a "corporate mafia" network with links to political figures and enforcement officials.Moving the motion at the muktamar, Pas Youth Councildelegate Muhammad Nazrul Hakim Md Nazir said the allegations, first raised in an international report in February 2026, involved a network of businessmen said to have connections with senior political leaders and enforcement ..

KOTA BHARU Pas has proposed for Parliament to be dissolved to allow the people to give a fresh mandate to a new administration, following claims that the Madani Government is in turmoil.Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man claimed that parties within the government, particularly Pakatan Harapan (PH), were openly attacking Barisan Nasional (BN) despite currently being in cooperation with the coalition government.The situation is now out in the open and is no longer a secret. ..

KOTA BHARU Pas has welcomed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commissions (MACC) decision to suspend the use of its orange lock-up attire for individuals under investigation who are brought to court for remand proceedings.Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the move was appropriate as the individuals involved had not been charged with any offence and were only being brought to court for an extension of their remand.So, when they are made to wear orange attire, handcuffed, it ..

KOTA BHARU - Pas Terengganu has a candidate for prime minister from the state, should Perikatan Nasional (PN) go on to govern Malaysia at the upcoming 16th General Eection (GE16).Pas Terengganu delegate Dr Wan Mat Sulaiman said this is based on the successes and achievements already secured in administering the state."We are not just playing identity politics. We are also able to prove that Pas has the capability to govern well and deliver the best performance," he said while tabling a motion ..

KOTA BHARU - Pas Selangor has urged that the state's Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman be appointed from within the party's leadership without delay, to sharpen preparations ahead of the 16th general election (GE16).Pas Selangor delegate Mohamed Sukri Omar said the appointment can no longer be dragged out, given that PN needs to swiftly organise its efforts to topple the Pakatan Harapan (PH) state government."If the PN chairman is still being cosy with the Menteri Besar, this is not the time for ..

ALOR SETAR - Umno must be brave enough to clear up the questions arising from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report if it genuinely wants a fresh mandate from the people at the 16th General Election (GE16).Parti Amanah Negara vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar said the proposal for GE16 to be held earlier should not be used as a "curtain" to shut down questions related to the Tabung Haji RCI that still need answers.He said he agrees that Malaysians should eventually be given ..

KOTA BHARU Umno-Pas cooperation should not be mistaken for a revival of Muafakat Nasional (MN), but rather as support for efforts that could bring the two largest Malay-Muslim parties closer together, says Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.He stressed that the current cooperation was not a continuation of MN, but an effort to support agendas aimed at strengthening Malay unity while promoting political stability in the country.This is not Muafakat Nasional. As mentioned by our ..

KOTA BHARU Umno supports efforts to strengthen cooperation with Pas, with Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki saying both parties must work towards political stability, harmony and prosperity.He said Umno accepted Pas invitation to the 72nd PAS Annual Muktamar after the matter was discussed by the partys supreme council.We received the official invitation and discussed it in the supreme council. As Malays and Muslims, we accepted the invitation with an open heart, he told ..

KOTA BHARU Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang rejects claims that he plays a dominant role in decision-making within Perikatan Nasional (PN), stressing that decisions are made collectively through consultation.Speaking during a press conference with media members at Pusat Tarbiyah Islam Kelantan (PUTIK) here today, Hadi said Pas practised an open approach in its internal discussions, where leaders were free to express their views.That is not true. We make decisions through consultation. We ..

KOTA BHARU Pas has shifted its focus from winning elections to consolidating power and expanding its reach nationwide as it prepares for the 16th General Election (GE16).In his policy speech at the party's 72nd Annual Muktamar, Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang outlined a strategy centred on strengthening the party's governing base while making deeper inroads into new political territory.At the core of the plan is the continued development of the State Base" or SG4 states - Kelantan, ..

KOTA BHARU The era of elites determining the countrys direction is over, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor declared, urging ordinary Malaysians to rise and take control of their own fate.He said the wealthy were estimated to make up only 10 per cent of the population but controlled between 75 and 80 per cent of the wealth, while the remaining 90 per cent of ordinary people shared only about 25 per cent of the wealth.So, I feel that this is unfair. It is time for ordinary ..

KOTA BHARU Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is absent from the 72nd Pas Annual Muktamar here today, despite earlier expectations that he would attend the event.Representing Umno was its secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said Asyraf was attending on Zahids behalf, after the Umno president was unable to make it at the last minute.Zahid could not attend due to unavoidable circumstances, he said at Pusat Tarbiyah Islam ..

KOTA BHARU Pas does not need to include a ban on gambling in its manifesto as the partys position is already clearly enshrined in its policies and constitution.Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the Islamic principles championed by Pas clearly reject gambling as part of efforts to establish Islamic values in the country.Pas policy is Islam, Pas call is Allahuakhbar, and in Islam itself, gambling is not allowed.It is already stated in the Pas Constitution, Clause 5. There ..

KOTA BHARU Pas and Umno are considering retaining seats for the incumbent party as part of efforts to avoid contesting each other in the Melaka state election.Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the matter was among the principles that needed to be considered if both parties reached an agreement during negotiations over seat allocations.When there is an agreement, there are several things that need to be prioritised, including retaining the incumbent with the winning ..

KOTA BHARU The 16th General Election (GE16) should be expedited to enable the country to move beyond the current political turmoil and uncertainty, said Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.He said the current political uncertainty needed to be resolved by returning the right to the people to make their choice through the democratic process.I see a need for an earlier general election. I agree that in an uncertain situation such as this, we need to move beyond the turmoil we ..

SHAH ALAM Bersatu is facing an increasingly difficult political dilemma after losing all 24 seats it contested in the Negeri Sembilan state election, with the party now having to determine whether to move closer to Pakatan Harapan (PH), seek cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN) or remain in Perikatan Nasional (PN).The uncertainty comes as Bersatu has shown signs of opening up to new political alignments, while its relationship with PN becomes increasingly uncertain.On Wednesday, PN ..

SHAH ALAM The 72nd Pas Muktamar, which begins tomorrow (Friday), comes at a pivotal moment for the Islamic party as it seeks to consolidate its position as the country's largest opposition force and sharpen its strategy ahead of the next general election.While Pas remains outside the federal government, it dominates Perikatan Nasional (PN), controls four states Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis and commands the largest bloc of Malay-Muslim support among opposition parties.This year's ..

SHAH ALAM - Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) will unveil its Shadow Budget 2027 on Oct 6, three days before Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to table the national budget in the Dewan Rakyat.Bersama founders Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, together with party president Syukri Razab, said the initiative was part of the partys policy development process to shift Malaysian politics towards a stronger focus on competing ideas and policy solutions.In a joint ..

KOTA BHARU Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki and Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh are confirmed to attend the upcoming 72nd Pas Annual Muktamar at the Pusat Tarbiah Islamiah Kelantan (Putik) here.Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said Umno representatives attending the Pas muktamar was not a new development.He said Pas had previously welcomed Umno leaders to its muktamar, including during the Pas muktamar in Pahang in 2019.Previously, during ..

KOTA BHARU Pas confirms it will attend the Umno General Assembly (PAU) 2026 at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTC KL), scheduled from Sept 9 to 12.Pas secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the party had only received the official invitation from Umno on Tuesday, through a letter dated Aug 28, to attend the opening ceremony of the assembly.He said the invitation was addressed to the Pas president, secretary-general and two other representatives from the party."I ..

KOTA BHARU Perikatan Nasional (PN) is set to hold discussions after the 72nd Pas Annual Muktamar to address several matters, including issues involving Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) within the coalition.Pas secretary- general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said discussions among PN component parties were expected to take place soon after the muktamar ends.He said this when met after attending the final preparation meeting for the 72nd Pas Annual Muktamar at the Kelantan Islamic Tarbiah ..

SHAH ALAM Former Bangi MP Dr Ong Kian Ming has walked away from DAP, bringing an end to his 14-year journey with the party - but his political exit comes with a significant twist.Ong announced that he had resigned as a DAP member effective Monday (Aug 31), saying he no longer intends to play an active political role and has no plans to contest in the 16th General Election (GE16).But he has also made it clear that stepping away from party politics does not mean stepping away from public life.The ..

MELAKA - Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Melaka plans to announce its candidates for the upcoming state election earlier to give its new faces sufficient time to be fully prepared before facing voters.Acting chairman of the Melaka PKR Leadership Council Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the candidate selection process is undergoing several stages of screening, starting at the branch and state levels, before being submitted to the central level to be finalised by the party president."We have a history, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had not been informed of any invitation for former PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali to rejoin the party."Has anyone invited him? Was there an invitation? I was not informed, the Prime Minister said briefly when asked after officiating the National Innovation and Commercialisation Expo (NICE) 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today.On Tuesday, Azmin, now secretary-general of Parti Pribumi Bersatu ..

ALOR SETAR Kedah PKR questions Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nors decision to blame Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over the issue of gambling premises licences in the state.Kedah Keadilan State Leadership Council communications director Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said the state government itself had taken the matter to court before its application for leave to appeal was also rejected by the Federal Court.He said court decisions must be respected and should not be linked to ..

SEREMBAN A total of 17 Pakatan Harapan (PH) state assemblymen, including six who lost their seats in the last state election, and two constituency coordinators in Negeri Sembilan have been asked to return allocations received for July to September within a month.Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the repayment was sought as they no longer held any function following the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly (Dun) on June 5, with the allocations having been approved at a State ..

MELAKA Negotiations between Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) on political cooperation for the upcoming Melaka state election have begun.Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said the discussions, which began three days ago, involved representatives from the central leadership of both parties.Although the negotiations remain at an early stage, he said the talks had so far shown positive progress."Preparations at the party level have already begun and are ongoing and these ..

IPOH - MCA leaders and members have been cautioned against becoming complacent or overly excited by the partys early gains, with its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong stressing the need to maintain momentum ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16).He said party leaders at all levels needed to demonstrate strong commitment by providing excellent service to the people in preparation for GE16."The strength of a political party directly provides added value and an advantage in political ..

SHAH ALAM Muda has strongly denied speculation that its co-founder and sole Member of Parliament, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, is preparing to leave the party and support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims administration as an independent lawmaker.Muda secretary-general Ainie Haziqah Shafii said there was no basis to claims circulating in political circles that the Muar MP was considering severing ties with the youth-based party.She said Syed Saddiq remained committed to Muda and ..