SHAH ALAM - Transport Minister Anthony Loke has reiterated that his resignation will take effect immediately once former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at his residence to begin serving the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.Loke said his decision remained unchanged despite Najib having settled the RM50 million fine imposed in the SRC International corruption case at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Friday morning.As soon as Najib arrives at his house, my ..

SHAH ALAM - Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has challenged Transport Minister Anthony Loke to honour his earlier pledge to resign if former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is released from prison, following confirmation that the latters RM50 million fine has been paid.Zahid said Loke should step down immediately if Najib was released today under the terms of his conditional pardon, which allows him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest."I hope he ..

MELAKA - Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Duyong state seat, Poo Long Suan, will embark on a 10-kilometre walk this Sunday under the "Langkah Abang Long mission to assess pedestrian walkways and other infrastructure in the area.Poo, 43, a former Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Councillor, said the mission would cover 10 stops, starting at 7am at Taman Seri Duyong and ending at Masjid Fathur Rahman in Pengkalan Rama. Melaka DAP chairman and Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong will join him on the ..

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's strategic location and extensive transport networks have made the country vulnerable to exploitation by international drug syndicates seeking to move illicit substances across borders.Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police intelligence and enforcement operations have identified the risk of Malaysia being used as a transit point for international drug smuggling and trafficking activities.He said organised crime syndicates could take advantage of ..

MELAKA - The large number of women contesting as candidates representing several political parties in the 16th Melaka state election reflects the parties' openness in providing women with greater opportunities to play a bigger role in political leadership.The opportunities given to women to contest in the election demonstrate that party leadership is no longer judging candidates solely based on gender, but rather on their credibility and ability to bring about change in society.In this ..

KUCHING - The Election Commission (EC) has set the polling date for the 13th Sarawak Election on Dec 12.EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the nomination date has been fixed on Nov 28, while early voting is on Dec 8, allowing a campaign period of 14 days.Ramlan said this at a press conference after chairing ECs special meeting to discuss the matter here today. - BERNAMA-- More to come.

KUALA LUMPUR - Parti Bersamas move to sign a pledge demanding a fresh investigation into the death of Teoh Beng Hock is an embarrassing blow to DAP, which has failed to resolve the case despite being in government.Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies senior lecturer Muhammad Ariff Asyrul Adnan said that while Bersamas move could be seen as an attempt to win Chinese votes, it also casts DAP in a negative light, despite Rafizi having ..

ALOR GAJAH: Claims that Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates are facing rejection in four constituencies in the Melaka polls reflect the views of political rivals, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.The Melaka BN chairman said allegations involving Kuala Linggi, Pantai Kundor, Klebang and Ayer Molek should be considered in light of who was making them.We have to accept all views and feedback, but we must look at where the source derives."If they come from political opponents, they will certainly paint a ..

MELAKA - Pakatan Harapan (PH) is seeking to win the support of about 40,000 Indian voters in the 16th Melaka state election through pledges to strengthen welfare assistance, expand business opportunities and improve access to affordable housing.Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy secretary-general G. Sivamalar said PHs manifesto, which outlines 12 aspirations under its Melaka Rumah Kita agenda, addresses the needs of the states multiracial population, including the Indian community.She said the ..

SHAH ALAM - Attracting high-value investments and expanding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to create better-paying jobs for young people are among Datuk Azman Abidin's priorities if he is elected as the Paya Rumput representative in the Melaka state election.The Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate said the constituency already had several industrial areas with numerous SMEs that could be expanded through new investments to stimulate local economic growth.He said attracting investors from ..

MELAKA - Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to four locations in Melaka is expected to boost Pakatan Harapan's (PH) campaign momentum as the coalition steps up its efforts to secure voter support ahead of the Nov 14 state election.Melaka PH chairman Adly Zahari said Anwar, who is also the coalition's chairman, would meet voters and campaign machinery in Klebang, Ayer Keroh, Paya Rumput and Machap Jaya on the sixth day of campaigning.He said the visit would provide encouragement to PH candidates ..

SHAH ALAM - Traffic congestion in Machap Jaya, where journeys that should take 10 to 15 minutes can reportedly stretch into several hours, has emerged as one of the infrastructure concerns raised by Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Datuk Ginie Lim Siew Lin during the Melaka state election campaign.Ginie, who is contesting the Machap Jaya state seat, said the growing population and increasing number of traffic lights had highlighted the need for improvements to the area's road ..

MELAKA: Bringing extreme religious labels into politics risks splitting a multiracial, multireligious society, says Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari.PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang had recently likened the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the government and Bersatu to a "Dajjal" (false messiah) approaching during the end times.Adly said PHrejected the use of religious sentiment to frighten voters."Using extreme religious labels in politics risks splitting a ..

MELAKA: Don't retaliate against campaign vandalism, Adam Adli Abdul Halim has warned Pakatan Harapan (PH) supporters following reports of damaged election flags.The Melaka PKR chairman urged supporters to exercise restraint and leave the matter to the authorities rather than take matters into their own hands."If we are subjected to such provocations, we must not retaliate. Police reports have been lodged, and we should leave it to the authorities to take appropriate action," he told reporters ..

KOTA MELAKA - Dozens of Pakatan Harapan (PH) flags put up around the Kota Laksamana state seat were allegedly vandalised in an incident in the early hours of Wednesday.The incident, at about 2am, took place along the main road in Kampung Lapan here.PH candidate for the Kota Laksamana state seat, Low Chee Leong, said he regretted the incident, which is believed to have been carried out by three men based on witness accounts and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage at the location.Based on ..

SHAH ALAM The decision by Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) to contest 16 seats in the Melaka state election will test whether dissatisfaction with established political coalitions can translate into support for a new political alternative or turn the party into a vote-splitting force.Political analyst Anis Anwar Suhaimi said Bersama could appeal to voters frustrated with Pakatan Harapan (PH) but who remained attached to the reform-oriented aspirations that initially drew them to the ..

MELAKA - The 16th Melaka state election should mark the starting point of efforts to restore a healthy political culture founded on ideas, principles and values, rather than a scramble for power, said Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Ayer Keroh state seat, Kerk Chee Yee.Kerk, who has held the seat for the past two terms, said the countrys political landscape in recent years has become increasingly focused on power and numbers of supporters, causing some young people to grow disillusioned ..

MELAKA - Political parties have been urged to use the election campaign period to outline their policy platforms and explain their respective records in government to voters.Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari said democratic practice required all parties to explain the implementation status of development projects and the capabilities of their candidates, while emphasising the importance of checks and balances as part of elected representatives' responsibilities.The PH candidate ..

SHAH ALAM Caretaker Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has been urged to disclose the latest progress of 55 state development projects that had yet to begin before seeking a fresh mandate in the state election.Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy secretary-general G Sivamalar said the public deserved an update on the projects after almost 17 months, including how many had been completed, remained delayed or had yet to commence.She said Ab Rauf should make the implementation records ..

SHAH ALAM - Smaller political parties may face an uphill battle in winning constituencies in the upcoming Melaka state election, but their participation could influence the outcome of closely contested seats by splitting votes and narrowing the winning margins of major coalitions.International Islamic University Malaysia political analyst Associate Professor Dr Syaza Shukri said parties such as Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) could challenge the ..

SHAH ALAM Parti Wawasan Negara (Wawasan) president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is confident that the Blue Wave, which began in Negeri Sembilan, will spread to Melaka before expanding nationwide, with Putrajaya as its eventual destination.He said the movement represented more than a political alliance, describing it as a resurgence of hope aimed at bringing the people's voices to the national level.Hamzah said the movement would not be confined by state borders but would continue to expand across ..

HANG TUAH JAYA A mobile service counter, improved public amenities and a community fund are among three pledges made by Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Jason Tze Xi Nathan to improve services and address residents' needs in the Pengkalan Batu state constituency.The 31-year-old said the initiatives formed part of his personal manifesto, aimed at making it easier for residents to reach their elected representative and seek assistance.His first pledge is to introduce a mobile service counter called ..

MELAKA - Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka has called on the state government to disclose the full status of abandoned development projects, including expenditure, parties responsible and plans for their revival, stressing that public funds must be protected regardless of which administration approved them.PH Melaka chairman Adly Zahari said a comprehensive and transparent review was necessary to establish how much public money had been spent, where it had gone and who should be held responsible for ..

WASHINGTON - Democrats won the House and were within reach of taking over the Senate in a rapidly building midterms wave Tuesday projected to sweep Republicans aside and deliver a stinging repudiation of Donald Trump's bruising presidency.CNN and CNBC projected a Democratic House majority, giving the opposition the power to block Trump's legislative agenda and launch sweeping investigations of his administration during the final two years of his presidency.The elections were a nationwide ..

JASIN Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed allegations that its Rim candidate misused government premises and machinery during campaigning, describing them as excuses by parties desperate to gain an advantage in the Melaka state election.He said he did not consider the matter a problem, pointing out that other political parties had also organised programmes attended by ministers and deputy ministers.Zahid said all parties should conduct their campaigns ..

ALOR GAJAH - Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) is confident of winning all seven state seats it is contesting in the 16th Melaka state election, with party president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu attributing the optimism to young voters' support for Pakatan Harapan (PH) and the coalition's decision to field younger candidates.He said the party was confident of securing victories across all seven constituencies.Amanah is contesting seven seats and we are confident of winning all seven, InsyaAllah, he said ..

MELAKA Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Klebang state seat Datuk Lim Ban Hong is willing to consider taking part in a debate with his election rivals, but believes voters should assess candidates based on their service records and engagement with the community rather than their debate performances alone.Ban Hong, who is also MCA Melaka chairman, said he had yet to receive an official invitation to participate in the proposed debate but would consider it if his schedule allowed.So far, I ..

SHAH ALAM Controversies involving Bersama and criticism of its leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli could affect the party's support in the Melaka state election, an Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) leader has claimed. AMK executive council member Dzul Hilmi Zainol said voters could reject Bersama, which is led by Rafizi, over what he described as misleading narratives frequently raised by the former minister and his record in government.He also said the recent alleged khalwat controversy involving Nik ..

HANG TUAH JAYA - Young candidates should be given opportunities to contest in the Melaka state election to strengthen their representation in the democratic process and develop the experience needed to become future leaders.Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Melaka acting chairman Adam Adli Abd Halim said the participation of younger candidates reflected changing voter demographics following the introduction of automatic voter registration and the lowering of the voting age to 18.Adam said candidate ..

MELAKA - Age should not be the deciding factor in selecting election candidates, as greater emphasis should be placed on their ability to champion the people's aspirations, said Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the 16th Melaka state election, Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir.Farzana Hayani, popularly known as Nana, said candidates should be judged on their ability to serve the community and resolve issues affecting their constituencies."Look at (Prime Minister) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Even at 80, ..

JASIN, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged all candidates and parties contesting the 16th Melaka State Election to adopt a good and clean campaign approach and comply with democratic rules.The Deputy Prime Minister said all parties should not blow minor or trivial matters out of proportion to create unnecessary controversies."I hope we campaign in a good and clean manner. The people have already made up their minds regarding the choice of ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli turned up at the Bukit Aman Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Headquarters today to give his statement regarding a speech he delivered at a ceramah in Selayang, Selangor, last month.Rafizi, who is also founder of the Bersama party, arrived at about 10.57am accompanied by his lawyers Nik Zarith Nik Mustapha, Adi Zulkarnain Zulkafli and Wan Ahmad Qushairi Adzmi.Yesterday, Rafizi confirmed in a statement that he had received a police notice ..

MELAKA - Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) has unveiled its Melaka Rumah Kita manifesto, outlining three main thrusts and 12 aspirations aimed at improving public welfare, expanding economic opportunities and promoting clean, transparent and efficient governance.Its chairman, Adly Zahari, said the first thrust focused on transforming Melaka into a smart state to improve efficiency, security and quality of life."Under the second thrust, PH proposes allocating 30 per cent of local authority contracts ..

SHAH ALAM Six prominent political figures considered difficult to unseat are attracting attention ahead of the 16th Melaka State Election, with 79 candidates contesting 28 state seats on Nov 14.Their political influence, leadership records and strong personal brands are seen as giving them an advantage in defending their respective seats, despite stiff competition from rival candidates.Among those in the spotlight are Melaka Chief Minister and Barisan Nasional (BN) Melaka chairman Datuk Seri Ab ..

SHAH ALAM - The contest for the 28 State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats in the Nov 14 Melaka state polls is not merely a battle to determine whether the dominance of the Blue Wave, now comprising the Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) cooperation, can continue.Instead, it will be a crucial test of Pakatan Harapan's (PH) strength, particularly in defending several hot seats where voter support is undergoing changes.The spotlight is on the Ayer Keroh and Bukit Katil ..

ALOR GAJAH - Amanah is optimistic about winning all seven seats it is contesting in the 16th Melaka State Election, said its president, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.He said the confidence was based on the support of young people for Pakatan Harapan (PH), as well as the coalitions approach of fielding representatives from the new generation."Amanah is contesting seven (seats), and we are confident of winning all seven, Insya-Allah, he told reporters after giving a ceramah at Jalan Telok Gong, ..

SHAH ALAM - Six prominent political figures seen as difficult to unseat are drawing attention ahead of the 16th Melaka state election, with 79 candidates contesting 28 state seats on Nov 14.Their political influence, leadership records and strong personal brands are seen as giving them an advantage in defending their respective seats despite stiff competition from rival candidates.Among those in the spotlight are Melaka Chief Minister and Barisan Nasional (BN) Melaka chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf ..

MELAKA As the 16th Melaka state election campaign got underway, BN sought to portray its opponents as desperate and reliant on propaganda and inducements, while PH focused on the Madani governments contributions and its candidates commitments to public concerns.The contrast offered an interesting glimpse into how both coalitions intended to win over voters ahead of polling on Nov 14.For BN, the opposition parties had little ammunition beyond political attacks, allegations and attempts to ..

KOTA MELAKA DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke's move to seek the disclosure of minutes from the Pardons Board meeting involving former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has been described as politically motivated, with the aim of securing support from Chinese voters in the Melaka state election.Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate for the Kesidang state seat, Albert Kok, also viewed the move as an attempt to challenge the institution of the Malay Rulers, particularly the Yang di-Pertuan ..

MELAKA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Muhammad Mukhlisul Mubin Julasapiyah, who is standing as a Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate in the 16th Melaka State Election has rejected claims that he did not complete his bachelors degree at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).The youngest candidate in the 16th Melaka State Election, affectionately known as Mukhlis, maintained that he had completed his law degree at the university, dismissing claims circulating on social media about his academic qualifications."In ..