SHAH ALAM Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali has denied claims that he resigned as the Selangor Opposition leader, following a viral WhatsApp message alleging that he would vacate the position effective Oct 1.The Hulu Kelang assemblyman was alleged in the message to have informed others that he had taken the decision to step aside and allow Perikatan Nasional (PN) assemblymen to discuss a replacement.The same message also called on PN assemblymen to hold discussions to decide on a new opposition ..

PUTRAJAYA - Barisan Nasional (BN) reiterated its stance of being ready to work with any party ahead of the 17th Sabah state election, except with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).Its chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the collaborative approach was in line with BN's principle of avoiding overlapping seats that could potentially be won, especially through alliances with political partners such as Pakatan Harapan (PH) and other like-minded parties."BN-PH 'plus' 'plus' 'plus' means we are ..

IPOH - The Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) sees Pas proposal that the next prime minister be under 70 as a subtle move to reject Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as a candidate for the post.AMK chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said the proposal was Pas subtle way of putting forward a leader under 70 from its ranks as Perikatan Nasionals prime ministerial candidate."This is just Pas proposalin the past, when we had a prime minister over 90 years old, there was no such proposal, so I think this is perhaps ..

KOTA KINABALU - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) will appoint a Deputy Chief Minister from the Chinese community if the coalition is re-elected to form the state government, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.Hajiji, who is also GRS chairman, said this is to acknowledge the significant role and contributions of the Chinese community in Sabahs progress and development."If this government is once again given the mandate, and if many Chinese leaders are elected as state assemblymen, I will ..

PUTRAJAYA - Barisan Nasional (BN) is adopting a more structured strategy ahead of the 17th Sabah state election to avoid a repeat of past experiences, including the loss of seats due to party-hopping that altered the political landscape, says its chairman, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The Deputy Prime Minister described Sabahs political scene as fragile and dynamic, noting that contests had once seen up to 11 candidates vying for a single seat."Where else do you find elections with 11-cornered ..

ALOR SETAR Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor urged Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad, the former principal private secretary to Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, to clarify the flow of funds during the 15th General Election (GE15).He asked Marzuki to explain which parties had received the money allegedly channelled by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) to Pas.Sanusi, who was also the Election director for Pas and Perikatan Nasional (PN) stressed that Marzuki needed to explain in ..

SHAH ALAM Former prime minister and Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed concern over what he described as a serious lack of public confidence in the nation's direction.Citing recent figures, he stated that more than 70 per cent of Malaysians believed the country was not on the right path."Most people dont believe that the country is heading in the right direction... That is very serious," he said during a recent podcast with Sinar Daily.He called for a "reset" of national ..

SHAH ALAM - Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has criticised the governments decision to leave the Economy Ministry without a dedicated minister following the resignation of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.He said assigning the portfolio to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan in addition to the latter's current duties was a burden that could undermine accountability and effective management."I dont think its right to assign another minister to execute a function which is ..

SHAH ALAM Former Prime Minister and Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has reflected on the defining moment of his political career when speaking out against the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, which cost him his position as Deputy Prime Minister."You have to speak the truth, even when the truth is painful. I spoke. And what happened to me? It is history. I was sad," he told Sinar Daily, recounting his removal from the Cabinet in 2015 after publicly questioning the ..

SHAH ALAM Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reminded political leaders to prioritise uniting the Malay community instead of competing for the position of Prime Minister.Dr Mahathir said the opportunity for anyone to become Prime Minister depends entirely on the outcome of the next General Election (GE), where a party must win at least 112 seats to form the government.A candidate will not become Prime Minister if his party does not win 112 seats. To win, the party must contest ..

SHAH ALAM Revelations about Perikatan Nasionals (PN) election spending in the 15th General Election (GE15), allegedly borne by Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), have confirmed long-standing rumours about why ties between Umno and Pas did not last.Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said that he was not surprised by Pas willingness to abandon Umno in the Muafakat Nasional (MN) pact just to team up with Bersatu to form PN.No wonder Pas was willing to leave Umno in MN to ..

SHAH ALAM - Malaysian Indian Peoples Party (MIPP) president P. Punithan said there have been no formal discussions about the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) joining Perikatan Nasional (PN), stressing that any such move should come through proper channels."There have been no talks so far and Im waiting for MIC to open up," he told Sinar Daily.Punithan said although he maintained good friendship with MIC president Tan Sri S.A Vigneswaran, the matter has not been raised officially."You want to ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is entering the Sabah state election with the upper hand, strengthened by its position as the incumbent government and the personalities of its candidates, according to a recent Ilham Centre study.Ilham Centre executive director Hisomudin Bakar said their pre-election survey in June showed GRS ahead of other political parties.He pointed out that GRS benefited from access to government resources and strong candidate profiles at the state assembly ..

SHAH ALAM - Allegations of betrayal against Bersatu Deputy President Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin have reignited internal party tensions.Insiders claimed the accusations were deliberately crafted to weaken his influence ahead of the next general election.The controversy stemmed from claims that Hamzah was involved in collecting over 120 statutory declarations (SD) from division chiefs demanding a leadership change.Some accused him of being a Si Kitol who betrayed Bersatu President Tan Sri ..

SHAH ALAM - The 71st Pas Muktamar scheduled to open on Sept 16 at the Pas Complex in Kedah, will see no contests for the partys top leadership.Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang continues as president, while Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man retains the deputy president post.Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, Bagan Serai MP Datuk Idris Ahmad and Datuk Mohd Amar Abdullah remained as vice-presidents following Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Sanusi Md Nors withdrawal.Speaking ..

KOTA BHARU Former Minister in the Prime Ministers Department P. Waytha Moorthy has moved closer to Pas and the opposition bloc due to a shared political objective which is to challenge the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.Pas vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar Abdullah said Waytha reached out to the party on his own initiative, not through an invitation, after recognising a common stance in rejecting the current government.He (Waytha) is the one moving closer to us (Pas), lets ..

SHAH ALAM - Pas will hold its annual assembly this month, focusing on healing, stability and strengthening the party, while also addressing national and international issues.Pas vice-president Datuk Idris Ahmad said the gathering will reflect the partys calm and disciplined approach compared to other political movements."This Pas assembly is for healing; it is calm and not chaotic compared to other parties. The first focus is internal party development. The second is on national political ..

SHAH ALAM Pas is ready to work with Umno again, provided the terms of cooperation are clear and prioritise the formation of a stable government, said Pas Vice President Datuk Idris Ahmad.Speaking on the possibility of rekindling ties with Umno, Idris stressed that Pas had never closed its doors to any Malay-based party, including Umno."Pas is always ready. Whether Umno needs to join Perikatan Nasional (PN) or not can be discussed."What is important is forming a government together. The ..

SHAH ALAM Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has identified the individual allegedly behind a movement involving statutory declarations (SDs) said to be aimed at ousting party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.Bersatu Armada chief Muhammad Hilman Idham said the actions of several individuals involved were unethical and went against the resolutions made during Bersatus annual general assembly, where delegates had unanimously backed Muhyiddins leadership.The SD issue should no longer be ..

KUALA LUMPUR Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah has called on Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties to resolve disputes through dialogue, stressing that unity is crucial in the current political landscape.He said there is no benefit in division when members and the people want a stable party to represent them.If it is possible to sit down and discuss, that would be the best. The reality is that we need each other. There is no meaning in us being divided when ..

SHAH ALAM - MICs political future appears to be at a crossroads after a private meeting with former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, reportedly signaling the partys intent to bid farewell to Barisan Nasional (BN).According to a report by online news portal Malaysiakini, the meeting, which lasted about an hour, was attended by MIC president Tan Sri S.A. Vigneswaran, deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, vice-president Datuk M. Asojan and secretary-general Datuk S.Ananthan.The meeting ..

SHAH ALAM - Perikatan Nasionals (PN) target to secure an additional 15 to 22 parliamentary seats through the participation of non-Malay parties has been described as overly ambitious unless the coalition undertakes major reforms to its image and strategy.Universiti Malaya sociopolitical analyst Datuk Professor Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said although bringing in non-Malay parties could, in principle, help PN gain support in mixed constituencies, the coalition still faced entrenched challenges ..

SHAH ALAM - Pas long-standing leadership may place the party at risk of stagnation, with analysts warning it could struggle to attract younger voters and fresh political ideas as the 16th General Election (GE16) approaches.Universiti Malaya senior lecturer Dr Mohammad Tawfik Yaakub said the partys move to retain its top leadership without contest could alienate young fence-sitters from Pas.He said the driving force behind this decision was the concept of walak (loyalty), which continues to hold ..

SHAH ALAM The formation of a loose coalition by Perikatan Nasional (PN) is seen as its latest strategy to strengthen the Opposition bloc ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16), while countering the perception that the coalition only represents the Malay-Muslim community.Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Associate Professor Dr Mazlan Alin believed the move was an effort to create a space for non-Malay parties, which previously found it difficult to engage with PN due to the dominant image ..

SHAH ALAM The decision to once again nominate Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the Prime Minister candidate signals Bersatus continued dependence on his leadership credentials and personal appeal to galvanise public support.According to political analyst Associate Professor Dr Mohd Azhar Abd Hamid, Muhyiddins credibility remained a key pillar, especially among traditional voters and grassroots supporters of Perikatan Nasional (PN).So far, no other figure within Bersatu had been able to match his ..

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 ..