DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke said the decision was made during an emergency Central Executive Committee meeting on Sunday night, though party leaders will continue serving the people

KUALA LUMPUR: On his last official day as a Cabinet Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that he will continue to serve the country in any capacity he can

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 On his final day as a Cabinet minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz signalled that h...

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) believes that Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is an inclusive leader who will act as a leader for all Sabahans

Its president Jeffrey Kitingan says the party will concentrate on providing checks and balances on the state government in the assembly.

PETALING JAYA: Several names are being floated ahead of a possible Cabinet reshuffle following the Prime Ministers recent announcement.Among these are Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R

Several GRS, independent assemblypersons air frustrations over national leaders entering Sabah's cabinet.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 2): Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has been given the responsibility of carrying out the duties and functions of the Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives effective tomorrow. Chief Secretary to the Government who is also Cabinet Secretary Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the decision was announced by [...] The post Nanta to carry out functions of Entrepreneur Developmentand Cooperatives Minister appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 2 Barely three days into the new government and some unease has emerged amidst the Gabungan R...

This is because the Cabinet only has about two years to serve, said Mr Anwar.

Veep says Sabahans overwhelmingly rejected peninsula parties, but BN now in govt.

KOTA KINABALU: After an election that saw no clear winner, Sabah has gone the way of the Federal Government, with a "unity government" that includes a broad spectrum of parties

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that a major reshuffle to his Cabinet is not on the cards but rather, vacancies in ministerial posts to be filled

KOTA KINABALU (Dec 1): The voice of Sabah’s youth has risen in protest over recent developments in the formation of the State Cabinet, following the decision to involve a non-Sabahan party in the state government’s structure

Communications chief Neow Choo Seong says it is wrong to assume the coalition is desperate for ministerial appointments.

KOTA KINABALU (Dec 1): The Sabah Human Development and Empowerment Association (SAHDEA) congratulates on the formation of the new Sabah Cabinet following the state election

KOTA KINABALU (Dec 1): UPKO President Datuk Ewon Benedick, has reaffirmed his commitment to championing a “Sabah First” agenda in the new Sabah state Cabinet

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 1 The new state Cabinet announced by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor reflects the...

KOTA KINABALU Sabahs Deputy Chief Minister I has confirmed that the Sabah Government is now a Unity Government.Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam said the government now comprises Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), Pertubuhan Kinabalu Progresif Bersatu (UPKO), Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN).Yes, it is a Unity Government. Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) has not joined, he said at a press conference at the Sabah Chief Ministers Official Residence, Sri Gaya, on Monday.Earlier, he read out the full list of Cabinet members as reported previously.Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam: Deputy Chief Minister I and Public Works and Utilities Minister.Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun: Deputy Chief Minister II and Finance Minister.Datuk Ewon Benedick: Deputy Chief Minister III, who is also Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport Minister.Datuk Arifin Arif: Local Government and Housing Minister.Datuk Jamawi Jaafar: Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister.Datuk Rubin Balang: Rural Development Minister.Datuk James Ratib: Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister.Datuk Jafry Ariffin: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister.Datuk Julita Mojungki: Women, Health and Community Well-being Minister.Datuk Nizam Titingan: Youth Development, Sports Advancement and Creative Economy Minister.

The positions are filled by assemblymen from GRS, Upko, PH and BN.

KOTA KINABALU The Sabah government formed after the 17th Sabah State Election includes Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN), with Datuk Jafry Ariffin appointed as a member of the State Cabinet.Earlier, he was present at Istana Seri Kinabalu for the swearing-in ceremony and is understood to be taking on the portfolio of Sabahs Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister.Latest (Unofficial) List of the New Sabah Government Cabinet MinistersDatuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam: Deputy Chief Minister I and Public Works and Utilities Minister.Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun: Deputy Chief Minister II and Finance Minister.Datuk Ewon Benedick: Deputy Chief Minister III, who is also Industry, Entrepreneurship and Transport Minister.Datuk Arifin Arif: Local Government and Housing Minister.Datuk Jamawi Jaafar: Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister.Datuk Rubin Balang: Rural Development Minister.Datuk James Ratib: Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister.Datuk Jafry Ariffin: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister.Datuk Julita Mojungki: Women, Health and Community Well-being Minister.Datuk Nizam Titingan: Youth Development, Sports Advancement and Creative Economy Minister.MORE TO FOLLOW...

Joachim, Masidi are also fellow deputies to Hajiji.

KOTA KINABALU (Dec 1): The new Sabah Cabinet was sworn-in today with three deputy chief ministers in the line-up

KOTA KINABALU: In a surprise inclusion, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has brought Sabah Umno secretary Datuk Jafry Ariffin into the new state Cabinet that was sworn in by Governor Tun Musa Aman at Istana Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 1 Sabahs new Cabinet line-up features mostly familiar faces, with the exception of Pak...

KOTA KINABALU: The swearing-in ceremony for Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor's new Cabinet has begun

There are currently three unfilled Cabinet posts, with one more expected on Tuesday after Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his tenure as senator.

Only vacant positions will be filled as GE16 not far off, Anwar explains.

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 1 Barisan Nasional (BN) is expected to be part of the new Sabah Cabinet after state Umno secr...

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 1 Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is expected to hold a press conference this afternoon...

KOTA KINABALU (Dec 1): Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is expected to hold a press conference this afternnoon to announce his new Cabinet line-up

BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says parties which backed GRS were told to submit a list.

BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says parties which backed GRS were told to submit a list.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Barisan Nasional has forwarded its list of proposed state ministers and deputy ministers for...

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 1): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that while key vacancies in the Cabinet must be filled, any upcoming reshuffle is unlikely to be extensive

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 1 Sabahs new state Cabinet line-up is expected to be sworn in later today.Sources say...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that while key vacancies in the Cabinet m...

KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will announce a new role for Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz on Wednesday (Dec 3).He said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, who completes his second senatorship term on December 2, still has responsibilities to carry out.He will continue to work under his new role which will be announced on Dec 3, said Anwar.Tengku Zafrul, who has served as a senator since 2020, completes his six year tenure in the Dewan Negara on Dec2.He was appointed to the Dewan Negara for a second term in December 2022.Tengku Zafrul was first appointed a senator in 2020 to join the Cabinet under then prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.He has since served in multiple administrations including the government led by Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.On November 13, Tengku Zafrul told the Prime Minister he intended to assist his successor after his ministerial tenure ends

It will directly affect me, she said, adding that the ban was another way to keep the voice of youth out of the narrative.Sameerah Sasi, 13, from Gombak, is flat out against the ban, which she described as an unfair move by the government.We use it for school projects, to connect with friends and learn new things.So the usage is for positive things because we are watching educational videos and learning new skills such as coding and cooking.This ban will affect our personal growth because well miss out on learning how to use social media responsibly and be behind our friends who are allowed to use it, she said.Sameerah also agreed with views that the ban was a way to silence them as their age group will not have a say in decisions made involving them.It signals that our opinions on matters pertaining to us will be discounted.Meanwhile, Aisha Nazeeha, 13, from Ulu Kelang said social media should only be banned for those under 11 years old.Parents should monitor their children especially the younger ones with digital devices and on online platforms. This is because they lack the understanding and are more vulnerable, making them easy targets for people who want to harm them, she said.Those who are older than 12 can have phones but should also be monitored by their parents.Some parents dont give proper attention to their child, which causes depression, suicidal thoughts and loneliness among them, she added.When asked about her social media and mobile phone usage, Aisha said she only uses them for educational purposes and connecting with friends.She pointed out that only a handful may use social media for bullying others, which warrants stern action, but it should not be a blanket ban for all.I think if they go ahead with the ban, it will affect many of the young users, who feel like they are not being taken seriously.It is just another form of silencing a group of people, she said.Based on the United Nations Childrens Fund Our Lives Online report in 2020, 91 per cent of Malaysian children aged 13 to 17 surf the Internet every day with 70 per cent of them having been exposed to disturbing content.The proposal, according to Dr Ima Liana Esa, is very appropriate and relevant, given that various studies have shown that uncontrolled use of social media is one of the causes of social problems among young people.The Universiti Teknologi Mara senior lecturer reportedly said that although social media has its own benefits, the misuse of the platform is becoming more widespread, especially with the emergence of technology-based crimes such as paedophilia, online fraud and increasingly complex cyberbullying.Although the move was deemed timely, the National Parents-Teacher Associations Consultative Council stressed that the spread of immoral behaviour among students cannot be attributed to social media alone.Its president, Datuk Dr Mohamad Ali Hasan, said other channels including programme content on paid streaming platforms can also pose risks when consumed as uncensored entertainment, potentially affecting the moral development of the next generation.On Nov 23, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet has proposed that Malaysians below 16 be barred from creating social media accounts starting next year.He said that the measure forms part of the governments broader effort to strengthen online safety for minors through new verification rules.Fahmi also said that the upcoming ban is aligned with protections under the Online Safety Act, which takes effect on Jan 1.All platform providers are expected to be ready to implement eKYC (electronic-Know-Your-Customer) by next year.Additionally, the government will monitor Australias age limit on social media users closely.However, the law in Australia, which is seen as necessary to protect children from harmful content and algorithms, is being challenged in the nations highest court, with teenagers alleging the law is unconstitutional

KOTA KINABALU - Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is expected to balance his new state Cabinet with freshly elected leaders of the GRS-Pakatan Harapan alliance.Having been sworn in as Chief Minister for a second term in the wee hours of yesterday, Hajiji is likely to accommodate Upko, Parti KDM and at least five Independents in his new 11-member line-up.Upko president Datuk Ewon Benedick has announced that his party, which won three seats, is backing Hajiji who also apparently has the support of the five Independent assemblymen.It is learnt that Parti KDM, which won one seat, has also aligned itself with GRS which secured 39 seats in the 73-seat state assembly.In the next few days, Hajiji is also expected to propose six nominated assemblymen to be appointed by Governor Tun Musa Aman that will give the GRS coalition government an overall 45 seats in the expanded 79-member assembly.Sources said Hajiji is likely to include Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) acting president Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, GRS secretary-general Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun and Gagasan Rakyat vice-presidents Datuk Mohd Ariffin Arif and Datuk James Ratib in his Cabinet.PBS might also get an additional ministerial post with the party winning six seats under the GRS banner.Two former state Cabinet members Sabah DAP chairman Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe and Datuk Ellron Angin lost in the election.According to sources, there is a possibility that PKRs sole winner Datuk Jamawi Jaafar in Melalap and Parti KDMs Datuk Rusdin Riman in Paginatan are among those considered for the 18 state assistant minister positions.Sabah Barisan Nasional led by Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has not indicated if its six assemblymen want to align with the new GRS coalition government, with some party sources saying they would prefer to remain in the opposition.GRS won 29 (Gagasan Rakyat 23; PBS six) of the 55 seats it contested while its electoral partner Pakatan won only one of the 12 seats it contested.All eight of Pakatans Sabah DAP candidates lost.Opposition Parti Warisan under Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal won 25 of the 73 seats it contested, with Sabah STAR taking two of 46 seats it contested

He added that not all assemblymen supporting GRS shouldor are qualified toreceive positions in the state government. Many state assemblymen or MPs from ruling parties do not have cabinet or government positions.

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 30 Tanjong Kapor assemblyman Datuk Ben Chong Chen Bin could be one of three deputy chief mini...

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 30 United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko), which won three seats in yesterday...

WILL it be a different kind of childhood in Malaysia starting next year? Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil revealed that starting 2026, children 16 years old and younger would be banned from possessing social media account. In announcing this, he said the Cabinet considered this a critical measure to shield individuals from harassment, fraud and [...] The post When the online arena becomes hazardous appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

Fahmi says it was mentioned at cabinet meeting but there are no details yet.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 28 Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said that the prime minister has instructed C...

Fahmi says PM issued the reminder when briefing the cabinet on the issue.

The deal, which was hailed by the country's oil industry but panned by environmentalists, signaled a shift in Canada's energy policy in favour of fossil fuel development and is already creating tensions within Carney's minority government. Steven Guilbeault, who served as environment minister under Carney's predecessor Justin Trudeau, said he was quitting the cabinet over concerns that Canada's climate plan was being dismantled

Sarawak DAP Youth's Wong King Yii says there is a need to eliminate overlaps and ensure each ministry has clear responsibilities.

Anwar Ibrahim says he has consistently affirmed in Parliament and Cabinet his administration's commitment to respecting the state's entitlement.

KUCHING (Nov 26): Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) has firmly rejected a proposal to expand the State Cabinet, labelling the move as “unnecessary and offering no tangible benefit to the public”

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26 Malaysias Gender Gap Index (MGGI) rose to 0.708 in 2024, a 0.3-percentage point increas...

MIRI (Nov 25): Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central has expressed strong support for the state government’s decision to increase the number of ministers, citing the move as essential to keep pace with Sarawak’s rapid development. In a statement, vice chairman Kelvin Hii said expanding the cabinet is crucial to prevent bottlenecks that could [...] The post SUPP Youth supports increase in Swak ministers to improve governance efficiency appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Nov 25): The state government has been urged to use the upcoming Cabinet expansion to break the gender glass ceiling by appointing Sarawak’s first woman Deputy Premier

KUCHING (Nov 25): The proposed increase in the number of Sarawak Cabinet members through the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill 2025 should lead to a stronger and more targeted focus on rural development, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dato Dennis Ngau

The law and institutional reform minister says the proposed law received Cabinet approval on Nov 21.

So, this step by the government is indeed appropriate.Society, especially parents, must also realise that excessive exposure to social media at a young age can impact this group significantly, particularly their mental and emotional wellbeing.These effects may disrupt their focus, increase social pressure, interfere with the formation of self-image and expose them to cyberbullying and toxic content. At this age, they are simply not mature enough to critically filter information, she told Sinar.Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday said the government aimed to enforce the social media ban for individuals under 16 beginning next year.He said the restriction followed a Cabinet decision to curb cybercrimes across age groups, including protecting children from sexual predators.Commenting further on the risks faced by young children exposed to social media too early, Fauziah said the most worrying impact was addiction, both to screens and to content that was inappropriate for their age.This age restriction can significantly reduce risks, especially cybercrimes involving children, but its effectiveness depends on enforcement and parental cooperation, she added.She also reminded parents to act as digital gatekeepers by monitoring gadget use, ensuring their children do not create fake accounts, educating them on digital safety and building open communication at home.Parents themselves must model healthy technology use so that this policy can be implemented effectively, she said.

Malaysia is the latest country with plans to limit social media use by age. On Sunday, the country's cabinet approved a ban on social media accounts for anyone under the age of 16, The Associated Press reports

The Cabinet currently comprises the premier and 10 ministers.

The Cabinet currently comprises the premier and 10 ministers

KUCHING (Nov 24): The Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill 2025 to increase the number of Cabinet ministers from 11 to 15 was passed on Monday with the support of 74 august House members

KUCHING (Nov 24): Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen has criticised the proposed increase in the number of ministers from 11 to 15, calling it contradictory to the Premier’s own push for a ‘leaner and more agile government’. Speaking during the debate on the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill 2025, Chong reminded the [...] The post Padungan rep slams Sarawak Cabinet expansion over cost, efficiency concerns appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (Nov 24): The Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill 2025, which seeks to increase the number of members in the state Cabinet from 11 to 15, was tabled in the august House by Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

KUCHING (Nov 23): Sarawak has a small population and does not really need a larger State Cabinet, said political analyst Prof James Chin

The current Sarawak Cabinet that is made up of 11 ministers and 26 assistant ministers will be expanded due to the state assembly expansion from 82 to 99 seats, confirmed Sarawak assembly speaker Tan Sri Asfia Awang Nassar

State assembly speaker Asfia Awang Nassar says some Cabinet members holding multiple portfolios may have their workloads reduced.

KUCHING, Nov 22 The Sarawak Cabinet will be expanded to accommodate a larger line-up of ministers in line with t...

The tax hike is one part of a broader fiscal plan approved by the Cabinet on Nov 18.

I feel as if there is a personal agenda.If that is the case, do not blame Umno and BN because we are allies and have fought together for over 70 years. If you want to leave, just leave, no need to go around in circles, he told Sinar on Wednesday.Mani also emphasised that MIC should be transparent with the public about its true intentions, mentioning that if the Cabinet positions are at stake, only the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim can decide, not Zahid.He cautioned that if the decision to exit BN is motivated by personal interests, it would be a loss for the Indian community, as MIC is one of the founding members of Malaysias oldest political coalition.He added that the decision appeared hasty, unlike MCA, which has chosen a different path despite not holding any government posts.Meanwhile, Mani highlighted that the Indian community in Perak has not been sidelined under the state government led by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, who also serves as BN state chairman.In Perak, not only are specific allocations provided to the Indian community, but MIC leaders are also given positions in GLCs (government-linked companies) and appointed as members of local authority councils.So I do not see Indians being sidelined, including MIC in Perak, he said.He added that the postponement of the decision by MIC delegates harms members and supporters who relied on government assistance.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 The Cabinet meeting last Friday approved a three-week suspension of operations on two minin...

The controller's buttons don't rattle when you shake it, the inputs have a good feel to them, the vibration isn't harsh and pairing is quick and easy. That said, I did run into latency issues if I was more than about 10 feet away from the system, or if I closed the door on the cabinet that held the Analogue 3D

Two of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnrs most senior cabinet members have resigned, as mass protests and corruption allegations intensify pressure on his embattled administration over the widening flood control corruption scandal

KOTA KINABALU (Nov 17): UPKO Honorary President and Tuaran MP Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau has taken issue with comments by DAP Secretary General Anthony Loke, who described UPKO president Datuk Ewon Benedict’s resignation from the Federal Cabinet as “playing to the gallery.” Madius in a statement on Monday said Loke’s remark was misplaced, as Ewon [...] The post UPKO leaders hit back at Loke over Ewons resignation appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

Its the second major reshuffle in Marcos Cabinet since he took office in 2022.

Senator awaiting Anwar's decision on his future role in govt.