SHAH ALAM - Anthony Loke's resignation as Transport Minister is a major loss for DAP and the Unity Government, given that he is a high-performing senior leader.Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Associate Professor Dr Syahruddin Awang Ahmad said this was evident from the numerous reforms implemented by the Seremban Member of Parliament throughout his tenure.During his service, he successfully implemented various reforms in the public transport sector, the Road Transport Department's digitalisation policy and improvements to the country's logistics infrastructure with distinction.His departure from this portfolio will reduce the number of party representatives with strong credentials in the highest level of the executive administration, he told Sinar.He said this when asked to comment on Loke's decision to announce his resignation in response to DAP's reaction to the house arrest decision involving former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.Meanwhile, when asked about the possibility of a major Cabinet reshuffle led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Syahruddin dismissed the possibility.He said the vacancy in the Transport Minister's post would automatically require Anwar to make adjustments to the Cabinet, but it would not necessarily lead to a major government reshuffle.PMX is also likely to either leave the portfolio vacant or fill it with another DAP candidate to maintain a stable party coalition quota formula.However, if the resignation triggers a portfolio swap among the main component parties, a more comprehensive reshuffle could take place, he said.Meanwhile, commenting on DAP candidates seen as suitable to replace Loke, he named several leaders with extensive experience in government administration.He listed Ipoh Barat Member of Parliament M Kulasegaran, Bukit Mertajam Member of Parliament Steven Sim and Iskandar Puteri Member of Parliament Liew Chin Tong.A change to a portfolio as important as the Transport Ministry is likely to prompt DAP to reshuffle the positions of the party's ministers and deputy ministers in the Cabinet.This internal reshuffle is also important to ensure a balance in leadership, efficient portfolio distribution and continuity in the ministry's policies, he said.

PUTRAJAYA - The "H" series Special Registration Number (NPI) recorded a total collection of RM91.21 million through bids conducted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in conjunction with the 2026 Malaysia Day celebration.Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the amount comprised RM89.27 million from the bids and RM1.94 million in service fees via the JPJeBid system, which ran from Sept 16 to 20."Overall, 34,664 bidders participated, with 8,223 registration numbers successfully bid on, showing an overwhelming response to the 'H' series NPI," he said in a statement on Monday.Loke said the number H 1 recorded the highest bid at RM10.78 million, followed by H 9 (RM4.97 million), H 3 (RM4.21 million), H 5 (RM4.01 million), H 8 (RM4 million) and H 6 (RM3.38 million).Meanwhile, H 1001 and H 100 recorded the highest participation with 37 bidders each, followed by H 1805 (36 bidders), and H 1777 and H 4818 (32 bidders each).He said the success of the series not only reflected the high demand for special registration numbers but also proved the success of the government's digital transformation through the JPJeBid platform, which makes the bidding process easier, faster, more efficient and transparent."More significantly, the revenue generated through this initiative will be returned to the people through various Ministry of Transport (MOT) and JPJ programmes, including road safety initiatives that directly benefit the community," he said.Loke also expressed his appreciation to JPJ personnel for their commitment in ensuring the NPI bidding process ran smoothly.He added that the ministry and JPJ recorded their highest appreciation to all bidders and Malaysians for their extraordinary response to the series."The government will continue to intensify the digitalisation of services and introduce high-impact initiatives that not only strengthen delivery efficiency but also ensure national revenue translates into benefits for the people," he said

SHAH ALAM - The decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest is unlikely to transform Malaysia's political landscape 360 degrees in the immediate future, says political analyst Dr Mohammad Tawfik Yaakub.However, the Universiti Malaya lecturer said the development could alter several important political dynamics, particularly within Umno and among Malay voters.This decision does not necessarily change Malaysian politics by 360 degrees immediately, but it has the potential to change several important dynamics, particularly within Umno and among Malay voters.Najib still has symbolic value and a strong political network. Although he will be under house arrest and subject to the conditions of the pardon, his position, now closer to his family and supporters, could revive the spirit of the Bossku group, he told Sinar Harian.Tawfik's assessment comes after the Federal Territories Pardons Board granted Najib a conditional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, subject to conditions including payment of a RM50 million fine.Could Bossku return become an Umno factor?Tawfik said the development could influence Umno's political calculations ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16), although he described Najib as a factor that could strengthen the party's strategy rather than determine an election outcome.For me, Najib has the potential to become a symbol for reuniting part of the grassroots, activating the Bossku sentiment and helping Umno rebuild the confidence of its traditional supporters, particularly in Malay-majority areas.His presence closer to his family and supporters could also add value to Umno's mobilisation and campaign narrative, he said.Other analysts have similarly pointed to the potential political impact of Najib's house arrest, while noting that reactions could differ between Umno's traditional supporters and other voter groups.But Najib's political comeback is not automatic.Tawfik cautioned that the political impact should not be viewed as automatic, given Najib's legal restrictions, including the RM50 million fine and conditions attached to his house arrest.For me, this is not a full release that allows him to return openly to politics or lead campaigns as he did before, he said.He said the extent of the political impact would also depend on how Umno handles Najib's position going forward.If the party turns Najib into an overly prominent symbol of political resurgence, Tawfik said this could help it regain the support of hardcore supporters and some Malay voters.At the same time, he said such an approach could produce a different response among other voter segments, particularly those focused on integrity and governance.Tawfik said the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) issue could again become a liability among urban, undecided and non-Malay voters who place importance on integrity and governance.At the same time, the 1MDB issue could once again become a liability among urban, fence-sitting and non-Malay voters who assess issues of integrity and governance.For me, this change is more accurately viewed as an influencer of the political mood and sentiment, rather than a factor that immediately changes the entire balance of power, he said.Najib's house arrest decision has already triggered differing reactions within the political landscape, including within the Unity Government.DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke subsequently offered to resign as Transport Minister, while other DAP ministers agreed to remain in government.The immediate question, therefore, is less whether Najib's house arrest rewrites Malaysian politics overnight, and more how Umno, Pakatan Harapan and their respective supporters respond to his renewed presence outside prison.

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PUTRAJAYA - DAP secretary-general Anthony Lokes offer to resign as Transport Minister was the final decision of the partys Central Executive Committee (CEC) and must be respected.DAP CEC deputy secretary-general Hannah Yeoh said the CEC meeting last Saturday also heard various proposals and views before the decision was made."The CEC held a lengthy meeting, and various proposals and views were put forward

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SHAH ALAM - Bentong Member of Parliament Young Syefura Othman and Bangi Member of Parliament Syahredzan Johan are among two names seen as potential candidates to replace Anthony Loke should he insist on stepping down as Transport Minister.Political analyst Dr Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri said the two young DAP leaders have political backgrounds suitable for consideration if the party continues to be given the portfolio.He said apart from Young Syefura and Syahredzan, there is also a possibility that the portfolio could be considered for another DAP leader should Loke actually step down."I see Syahredzan moving upand perhaps Nga Kor Ming could move to the Transport Ministry."But Anthony may step down and Syahredzan comes in - that could be an interesting question

SHAH ALAM - The H1 vehicle registration number fetched a staggering RM10.7 million in the bidding for the H series registration numbers introduced by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).Bidding for the H1 to H9999 series was opened through the JPJeBid system from Sept 16 to 20, with the bidding results announced on Sept 21.The matter was shared by social media users, most of whom expressed surprise at the value of the bid.The H series was introduced in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrations and is the final special vehicle registration series using a single letter offered by JPJ.The letter H was chosen as a symbol of the word 'harmony', in line with the message of unity and harmony in conjunction with Malaysia Day.Previously, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli was reported to have said that the letter H was chosen as it was synonymous with the word harmoni, symbolising harmony among society and the nation in conjunction with Malaysia Day.He said that following the H series, JPJ would no longer offer special vehicle registration numbers using a single letter.The record for Malaysia's most expensive plate belongs to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, who has repeatedly outbid himself for prestige numbers.He first set a national record with a RM1.5 million bid for "GOLD 1" in February 2024, then broke his own record four months later with a RM1.75 million bid for "FFF 1", after previously winning "FF1" for RM1.2 million.The FF series alone generated RM35 million in revenue for RTD

KUALA LUMPUR - Transport Minister Anthony Loke will proceed with his scheduled official programme in China, where he will represent Malaysia at the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Ministerial Meeting in Beijing, taking place today and tomorrow.The Transport Ministry (MOT), in a statement today, said the programme would include several bilateral meetings and the signing of two memoranda of understanding (MoUs).The first MoU, on transport cooperation between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Peoples Republic of China, will cover the land, rail, maritime, aviation and logistics sectors.The second, between the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), will focus on aviation safety cooperation."The CAAM-CAAC MoU covers areas including airworthiness, aviation organisation certification, personnel licensing, operational oversight, and the mutual recognition of findings and certificates of compliance, the statement read.The MOT also said that after completing his official engagements in Beijing, Loke is scheduled to travel to Shanghai to join the Prime Ministers delegation before returning to Malaysia to attend to matters related to his resignation as Transport Minister."The MOT will continue to ensure that all ministry affairs and responsibilities are carried out as usual, in a professional and orderly manner, it said.Last Saturday, Loke offered to resign as Transport Minister following the DAPs position on the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak

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DAP secretary-general is in Beijing for the 12th Apec transport ministers' meeting and will join the PM's delegation in Shanghai after that.

SHAH ALAM - Several DAP leaders, including National Chairman Gobind Singh Deo and National Deputy Chairman Nga Kor Ming, reportedly expressed their willingness to resign from the Cabinet during the party's emergency Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting yesterday.According to a report by Oriental Daily, citing a source, the possibility of a mass resignation involving DAP ministers and deputy ministers was raised during the meeting.The source said the meeting reached an impasse at one point, with Nga reportedly suggesting that DAP's Cabinet representatives resign together.It does not make sense for only the secretary-general to resign what about the others? Initially, almost everyone felt that if they were to resign, they should resign together; if they were to stay, everyone should stay, the source was quoted as saying.However, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke reportedly maintained his position that he alone should resign as Transport Minister, despite differing views within the meeting.The source said Loke stated why he needed to step down personally and why other DAP leaders should remain in the government, before members of the meeting eventually accepted his proposal.If the secretary-general resigns, followed by Nga Kor Ming, then Gobind Singh, and after that Hannah Yeoh also resigns, that would already amount to a mass resignation, the source said.According to the source, DAP had to balance its moral responsibility in politics against the political risks that could follow if the party's representatives left the government entirely.It is not that we (DAP) did not consider the implications of leaving the government completely.But we believe that now is not the time to push for mass resignations or the dissolution of Parliament.After a complete resignation, there are still many other possibilities that could arise, the source told the Chinese daily.The source added that although the meeting had reached an impasse and there was a possibility of mass resignations, Loke eventually insisted that he would represent DAP by resigning from his Cabinet post to demonstrate the party's position.The other DAP leaders, meanwhile, would remain in the government and shoulder the pressure that would follow.The source said that although Nga, who is Housing and Local Government Minister, is now facing calls from several Malay leaders to also resign, Loke ultimately managed to convince those at the meeting that if someone had to represent the party's position, it should be the party's highest-ranking leader the secretary-general himself.At the same time, the other DAP leaders should remain in the government and carry out their responsibilities to ensure the stability of the Unity Government anchored by Pakatan Harapan.Nga had previously made remarks during the Johor election campaign in July that he would resign if Najib was released without serving his sentence.Nga subsequently clarified that his pledge applied if Najib were released without serving a sentence commensurate with his offence.Anthony Loke has certainly shown courage by resigning, but Nga Kor Ming also needs greater political courage to remain, because the pressure and attacks he will face from now on can be expected to become stronger, the source said.Loke announced yesterday that he would resign as Transport Minister as DAP's response to the decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.However, Loke reportedly said that other DAP ministers and deputy ministers would remain in the Unity Government.On Friday, the Federal Territories Pardons Board announced that Najib, 73, had been granted a conditional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, subject to conditions including payment of a RM50 million fine.

SHAH ALAM - DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke's decision to offer his resignation as Transport Minister following the issue of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's conditional pardon has raised questions among the public.Former Subang MP Wong Chen questioned why Loke had chosen to take responsibility and offer to step down when other DAP leaders were also linked to the issue but had not taken similar action.He said the main question was why Loke had offered to resign when other leaders associated with the matter had not done so.Essentially, people are questioning why Anthony Loke offered to resign, while Hannah Yeoh, who is a member of the Pardons Board, did not offer to step down.Likewise, Nga Kor Ming, who had previously openly stated that he might resign if Najib were released, has also not offered to step down

KLANG - Every millennials worst highway nightmare appeared to become a reality in Klang on Saturday when a load of steel piles fell from a lorry and struck a passing car.The incident happened at about 4.25pm at the Jalan Kapar-Persiaran Hamzah Alang intersection, involving a lorry and a car.Klang Utara district police chief Assistant Commissioner Ramsay Embol said the lorry, driven by a man in his 40s, was travelling from Jalan Kapar towards Meru.Preliminary investigations found that as the lorry was making a left turn, a technical problem occurred at the rear of the lorry, causing the load of steel piles to fall onto the road and hit the front right side of a car driven by a woman in her 40s, he said in a statement on Sunday.Thankfully, no injuries were reported in the incident.The dramatic scene sparked a familiar fear among motorists, with videos of the incident circulating on social media and showing traffic congestion believed to have been caused by the lorry carrying the steel piles.For anyone who has watched the Final Destination films, specifically the second movie with the highway scene where disaster begins when a massive steel chain snapping on a flatbed logging truck triggers a terrifying chain reaction.Police said the case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, as well as Rules 94 and 170/59.Members of the public with information about the incident are urged to contact Assistant Investigating Officer of the Klang Utara Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division, Sergeant Mohammad Mohd Kodin, at 011-23831459 to assist investigations.

I understand because he is a principled person and, from the beginning, he has consistently opposed arrangements that could give the impression that we are weak or lenient towards corrupt practices.Especially when we have taken many other actions, including against petty corruption. So it is better for me to meet him, hear his views and only then can I make a decision, he told reporters after attending the Perintis Reformis Reunion Hi-Tea here on Sunday.Loke was reported on Saturday to have announced his intention to resign as Transport Minister as a reaction to the party's position on the conditional pardon granted to Najib.The Seremban MP said the decision was made after his proposed resignation was discussed during an emergency meeting of the DAP Central Executive Committee (CEC).Anwar said he would meet Loke soon to discuss the matter further.He is also going to Shanghai

SHAH ALAM - DAP Central Executive Committee (CEC) member Kelvin Yii has praised the party's leader Anthony Loke for taking responsibility and stepping down as Transport Minister following DAPs decision over former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razaks conditional pardon.In a statement posted on social media on Sunday, the former DAPSY national chief said Lokes decision had prompted questions about why he should bear the consequences of a decision made at the prerogative of another.Many have asked me, why did Anthony have to resign when the decision was made at the prerogative of another? Why should the actions of others cost us a hardworking, competent and principled Minister? he said.Loke announced his resignation after a three-hour DAP CEC meeting on Saturday, while the partys other ministers agreed to remain in the Federal Cabinet to maintain political stability.Yii, who is Bandar Kuching MP, said the situation reminded him of advice Loke had given him years ago when he was entrusted to lead DAPSY.Leadership is something many desire, but few want to take responsibility for

Anwar said Loke had informed him of the matter but they had not discussed it in detail.

DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook yesterday said he would resign as transport minister following the conditional pardon granted to former prime minister Najib Razak.

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DAP sec-gen Loke resigns as Transport Minister over Najibs house arrest decision, DAP ministers remain in government PETALING JAYA : DAP Secretary-General Loke Siew Fook has announced his resignation as Transport Minister to take a stand regarding former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak being granted house arrest

KUALA LUMPUR: A Perodua Viva caught on video attempting to evade a Road Transport Department (RTD) enforcement vehicle in Sabah has been seized.

KOTA TINGGI: The decision on whether Transport Minister Anthony Loke will resign rests solely with the prime minister, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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2. Impact on DAP Anthony Loke has announced his intention to resign as Transport Minister, while DAP's other ministers will remain in the Unity Government

Anthony Loke resigned as Transport Minister today (19 Sep) in protest over Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest order and in the same breath, confirmed that every other DAP minister would remain in their posts.

Other DAP ministers stay in the Cabinet to prevent further destabilisation of Anwar Ibrahims government.

A senior ally of Malaysias Anwar Ibrahim announced his resignation from cabinet on Saturday a day after confidence in the prime ministers administration took a severe hit when disgraced former leader Najib Razak was allowed to serve out his jail term under house arrest

KUALA LUMPUR - DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says he will resign as Transport Minister, stating that this was partys response to the house arrest granted to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.Announcing this today after the partys central executive committee meeting, Loke said the other DAP ministers would not be resigning.He said he would submit his resignation letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.Loke said the decision to resign from Cabinet will only involve him and not other existing DAP ministers.This is to ensure political stability, he said during a press conference after a three-hour meeting at the DAP headquarters.Ministers come and go, the ministry wil function as usual

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The decision was reached during an emergency meeting of Democratic Action Party's central executive committee on Saturday (Sep 19), a day after Najib Razaks pardon was granted by the Malaysian king.

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KUCHING - Police seized various types of drugs worth an estimated RM17.2 million in two separate operations in Kuching and Limbang on Sept 11 and 14, arresting two men.Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Management director Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, who is also the Sarawak Police Commissioner, said the operations were conducted jointly by the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) and the Sarawak NCID.He said in the first operation on Sept 11, police arrested a 39-year-old local man at a house in Kuching and seized 107.518 kilograms (kg) of drugs.The seizure comprised 50.1 kg of MDMA powder, 32.3 kg of ketamine, 25 kg of liquid MDMA and 0.118 kg of Erimin 5 pills, with an estimated value of RM12.89 million."The syndicate is believed to have been active since July 2026 and used a terrace house to process, package and store the drugs before distributing them around Kuching."The suspect's initial urine screening tested positive for methamphetamine/amphetamine. He is currently remanded for seven days from Sept 12 to 19 to assist in the investigation," he said.Mohamad Zainal said in the second operation on Sept 14, police arrested a 23-year-old man at Jalan Mendamit, Limbang and seized 84.07 kg of drugs."The seizure comprised 81.21 kg of syabu, 2.06 kg of ketamine and 0.80 kg of MDMA powder, with a total estimated value of RM4.3 million."The syndicate is believed to have been active since November 2025 and used a four-wheel-drive vehicle to transport the drug supply from Miri to Sabah by road

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SHAH ALAM The recent reports surrounding the physical condition of Kelat, one of the three Malaysian elephants transferred to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan, earlier this year, have sparked urgent calls for an independent health assessment.Expressing deep concern over allegations of significant weight loss, Malaysian Chinese Associations (MCA) Youth information chief Neow Choo Seong urged the Taiping Municipal Council (MPT) and the The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) to intervene immediately to ensure the welfare of Dara, Amoi and Kelat (DAK)."It has been almost three months since I completed the 250-kilometre Solo Solidarity Run for DAK on June 22, to raise public awareness over the welfare of Dara, Amoi and Kelat, who were transferred to Tennoji Zoo on March 11," Neow said in a statement.He noted that since the relocation, Malaysians have followed their status closely in the hope that all three animals remain healthy and properly cared for, making the recent reports of Kelat's deteriorating condition deeply concerning.To resolve the uncertainty, Neow called on the relevant authorities to send a qualified Malaysian veterinary team to Japan within 14 days."A qualified Malaysian veterinary team should be sent to Tennoji Zoo within 14 days to conduct direct physical examinations, with full and unrestricted access to the animals and relevant welfare records," he said.He added that the assessment should cover body weight, body condition, skin, eyes, feet, and nails, alongside blood tests, stress assessments, and parasite screening to determine whether Kelat's condition is due to normal musth-related changes or underlying chronic stress.Neow also insisted that the investigation extend to the living environment provided by the Japanese facility, including enclosure size, daily diet, and management practices involving isolation.He advocated for full transparency, urging that laboratory results, weight records and video documentation be made public and reviewed by independent international elephant-welfare specialists.Should issues be identified, Neow reminded NRES and MPT of their obligation to review the placement agreement between Zoo Taiping & Night Safari and Tennoji Zoo."If Tennoji Zoo is unable to provide satisfactory assurances and access for an independent assessment, or if credible medical evidence establishes deterioration in the health or welfare of any of the three elephants, NRES and MPT must act decisively and activate the appropriate mechanism to bring DAK home," he said.Addressing the separate issue of accountability, Neow highlighted the previous detention of four individuals by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding the transfer investigation, noting that no court charges have yet been filed.He urged the authorities not to let the matter fade, stating that those entrusted with safeguarding Malaysia's wildlife must act with urgency and transparency because DAK represents a vital part of the nation's natural heritage.Previously, the transfer of the three elephants was previously finalised under a 25-year international cooperation agreement, with MPT serving as the official representative for Taiping Zoo. Relocating the animals involved a complex process, including sedation, carefully coordinated transport, and a period of adjustment to help them acclimatise to their new environment.In April 2026, the story gained widespread traction online when Malaysian tourists visiting Tennoji Zoo shared viral TikTok videos showing the three elephants reacting instantly to their Malay names, Amoi, Dara and Kelat.The poignant footage stirred an intense emotional response among viewers, rapidly escalating into a public movement across social media.Under the hashtag #KembalikanDAK, concerned members of the public have rallied together, with online petitions gathering over 100,000 signatures to demand the immediate return of the elephants to Malaysia.

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Indonesias latest ferry disaster has exposed persistent weaknesses in maritime safety oversight, experts have said, with poor enforcement and inadequate supervision continuing to leave passengers vulnerable across the sprawling archipelago. The capsizing of the Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea on Sunday has intensified scrutiny of a system that analysts say too often comes under pressure only after deadly accidents, rather than preventing them

KUALA LUMPUR - The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) today objected to an application by two men seeking leave for a judicial review to challenge the decision by the Prime Minister, the government and three Cabinet ministers to remove and retarget diesel subsidies in Peninsular Malaysia on June 10, 2024.Senior federal counsel Mohammad Sallehuddin Md Ali contended that the decision to end the subsidies cannot be challenged through judicial review, as the matter is not governed by any written law."The granting or withdrawal of subsidies is not a right provided under the law; rather, it is a form of financial assistance and a policy decision that the court cannot adjudicate," he said during the hearing of the leave application today.Mohammad Sallehuddin also argued that the court need not examine the issue at all, since it had become academic after diesel prices and subsidy methods were standardised nationwide on July 1 last year.The application for leave to commence judicial review was filed on Oct 7, 2024, by Azhani Marlan @ Abd Halim, 49, and Mohd Hatta Sanuri, 50.They named Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, Transport Minister Anthony Loke and the government as the first to sixth respondents.The two men are seeking, among other things, a declaration that the defendants' decision on June 9, 2024, to scrap the diesel subsidy and set the retail price at RM3.35 per litre, up from RM2.15, a 56 per cent jump, is null and void in law.The move took effect on June 10, 2024, in Peninsular Malaysia, with Sabah and Sarawak exempted.Meanwhile, the applicants lawyer Mohaji Selamat argued that the decision is amenable to judicial review because it involves neither national security nor any specific prerogative power that is ordinarily non-justiciable."The government's decision on diesel subsidies is subject to the law, including Article 8 of the Federal Constitution and Section 6(2)(g) of the Control of Supplies Act 1961."Article 8(1) of the Federal Constitution states that all persons are equal before the law and entitled to equal protection of the law

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KUALA LUMPUR - The Keretapi Sarong 2026 (KS26) programme held nationwide today drew tens of thousands of Malaysians dressed in traditional attire, strengthening local cultural heritage and fostering unity in conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebrations.In KUALA LUMPUR, the 10th edition of KS26, centred at Raintree Plaza, TRX, saw a vibrant gathering of around 25,000 participants.LOCCO co-founder Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman said after a decade, the programme had evolved into a platform for community unity and was no longer merely an event involving people travelling on public transport dressed in sarongs.One of this years new initiatives was the Womens Station at Titiwangsa MRT station, providing a more comfortable and inclusive space for women."Many have said that they would like to join, but they are a little introverted and less comfortable in very large crowds

Four years in the making, the Pinglu Canal cuts the journey to the sea for goods from southwestern China by more than 560km, generating annual transport savings of more than five billion yuan (US$745 million), according to state news agency Xinhua.

KUALA LUMPUR - Ever looked at a taxi's and wanted a plate number starting with H? Now's your chance.The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is opening bids for its special H-series vehicle registration numbers from Wednesday to Sunday, with numbers H1 to H9,999 up for grabs, in a nod to Malaysia Day.JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said bids go through the JPJeBid app, with winners announced on Sept 21.Prices start from RM300 for regular running numbers, climbing to RM500 for popular numbers, RM2,500 for attractive numbers, RM5,000 for premium numbers and RM20,000 for golden numbers.Here's the kicker: H is the last single-letter series JPJ will ever release

Buses and trains are once again ferrying passengers across parts of the city as public transport services gradually resume.

KUALA LUMPUR Police is open to assisting the Ministry of Health (MOH) with mercy flights to transport patients requiring emergency treatment from remote areas.Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail, however, said the Police Air Operations Force (PGU) currently faced constraints in terms of available air assets, given its vast operational area and the size of the force nationwide.He said the air assets currently available in Sarawak were limited to two fixed-wing aircraft and one helicopter.While the need may be quite urgent at this moment, I believe this is something we can consider for the future and to foster better cooperation with the ministry concerned.Perhaps through the acquisition of new assets or other means, we can facilitate collaboration between the ministry and agencies to ensure that their duties and responsibilities are carried out more effectively in the future, he said.He was speaking at a press conference after the Senior Police Officer Rank Insignia Presentation and Handover of Duties Ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here today.It was previously reported that Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said four government agencies would assist MOH in operating mercy flights to ensure residents in remote areas requiring medical treatment continued to have access to healthcare services.The temporary mercy flight service will be provided pending the completion of an investigation into the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crash in Miri, Sarawak, on Sept 8, in which the aircraft caught fire.On the progress of the crash investigation, Mohd Khalid expressed his condolences to the victims families and said police had so far recorded statements from 20 witnesses.He said additional statements would be recorded before the investigation papers were completed.Meanwhile, Mohd Khalid said police were finalising their investigation into a report lodged by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, who claimed he had been coerced into signing the Proclamation Instrument seeking to remove the 11th Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.He said the matter was sensitive and required thorough scrutiny, taking into account both the police investigation and the customs and traditions of Negeri Sembilan.We are still preparing the investigation papers and may require further action, as well as input from the Attorney Generals Chambers and other relevant parties, he said.Ismail had claimed that he was forced to sign the document before lodging a police report on Sept 8 to enable the authorities to investigate the matter

KUCHING: The Sarawak Transport Ministry (MOTS) and Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), through the Logistics Productivity Nexus (LPN), have launched the Cross-Border Operational Guidebook for Sarawak-Brunei-Sabah Transportation Efficiency, aimed at facilitating smoother and more efficient movement of goods and passengers across Borneo.

At yesterdays launch of the new H number plate series, the road transport department (JPJ) revealed that it has collected around RM36.6 million from the sales of special number plate series so far this year

The Virgo Transport 8 ship carrying 243 people went missing due to bad weather early on Sept 13.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (RTD) is developing a new feature for its JPJeBid platform that will allow expired vehicle registration numbers to be offered to the public again.

KUALA LUMPUR: The letter H, which the Road Transport Department (RTD) associates with harmony, has been launched as a Special Registration Number series for Malaysia Day on Sept 16.

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SUNGAI BULOH - DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said he will propose to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Presidential Council convene to discuss recent political developments following statements made at the Umno General Assembly.He said the recent statements raised concerns regarding political certainty and stability, which could affect investor and public confidence in the country.Loke said the developments were viewed with concern and serious consideration, adding that he would request Anwar, who is PH chairman, to call for a Presidential Council meeting to review and discuss the latest developments upon his return from his overseas trip."Some of the statements made are of course not good in terms of political certainty and political stability in the country, as component parties in the government seem to not be heading in the same direction."So this is something which would not give much confidence to investors and to the public. The Prime Minister must also make this clear with all component parties, the Transport Minister said.Loke said this when met by reporters after officiating the Carsome Academy M.V.15 Vehicle Inspection Centre at the Carsome Dealer Hub here.He was responding to media queries on remarks made by Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in his winding-up speech at the recently concluded Umno assembly, which touched on Barisan Nasionals (BN) position in the Unity Government.On whether PH would seek clarification on BN's position or the challenges issued by the Umno leadership, Loke maintained that any official top-level response should come directly from the Prime Minister

The Kelantan road transport department (JPJ) seized 10 excessively-modified cars and two motorbikes under Ops Ekstrem between midnight and 8am last Friday around Kota Bharu, Bernama reports

Indonesia berduka lagi apabila sebuah feri dilaporkan terbalik ketika belayar di Laut Jawa pada awal pagi Ahad. Feri yang dikenali sebagai Virgo Transport 8 yang membawa 213 penumpang serta 30 anak kapal itu dilaporkan dalam perjalanan dari Surabaya, Jawa Timur menuju ke Kalimantan, sebelum terputus hubungan dengan syarikat perkapalannya

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At least six people have died after the Virgo Transport 8 ship capsized on Sunday.

The Virgo Transport 8 ship carrying 243 people initially went missing in bad weather on Sept 13.

# Insiden Virgo Transport 8: Tiada petunjuk rakyat Malaysia terlibat - Wisma Putra KUALA LUMPUR - Kementerian Luar Malaysia belum menerima sebarang maklumat yang menunjukkan terdapat rakyat Malaysia terlibat dalam insiden kapal penumpang Virgo Transport 8 di Laut Jawa, Indonesia

Kapal tangki MT Mauhau milik PT Pertamina Patra Niaga menyelamatkan 16 penumpang KMP Virgo Transport 08 selepas feri RoRo itu dilaporkan tenggelam di Laut Jawa pada Ahad.

Wisma Putra sentiasa berhubung dengan pihak berkuasa Indonesia bagi mendapatkan senarai rasmi penumpang.

Wisma Putra memaklumkan pihaknya sedang memantau laporan mengenai kapal penumpang berkenaan dan berhubung dengan pihak berkuasa Indonesia yang berkaitan bagi mendapatkan senarai rasmi penumpang serta maklumat lanjut yang telah disahkan mengenai insiden itu.

Seorang maut dan 102 diselamatkan selepas feri penumpang Virgo Transport 8 berdepan masalah di Laut Jawa ketika membawa 243 penumpang, menurut agensi SAR Indonesia.

SHAH ALAM - Kementerian Luar Negeri masih belum menerima sebarang maklumat yang menunjukkan terdapat rakyat Malaysia terlibat dalam insiden kapal penumpang Virgo Transport 8 yang dilaporkan hilang di Laut Jawa, Indonesia pada Ahad.Wisma Putra dalam satu kenyataan memaklumkan, pihaknya sedang memantau perkembangan insiden itu dan berhubung dengan pihak berkuasa Indonesia bagi mendapatkan senarai rasmi penumpang dan maklumat lanjut telah disahkan."Pada peringkat awal ini, kementerian belum menerima sebarang maklumat yang menunjukkan bahawa rakyat Malaysia terlibat dalam insiden tersebut."Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di Jakarta terus berhubung dengan pihak berkuasa Indonesia bagi mengesahkan maklumat penumpang serta mendapatkan perkembangan lanjut," katanya dalam kenyataan pada Ahad.Sebelum ini, media melaporkan kapal penumpang Indonesia yang membawa 243 orang hilang selepas terputus hubungan di Laut Jawa ketika cuaca buruk.Kapal Virgo Transport 8 dilaporkan berlepas dari Surabaya, Jawa Timur pada Sabtu menuju Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan sebelum hubungan dengan kapal tersebut terputus.Dalam pada itu, Wisma Putra menasihatkan rakyat Malaysia yang menetap atau berada di Indonesia supaya mematuhi sebarang arahan yang dikeluarkan pihak berkuasa tempatan.Rakyat Malaysia turut digalakkan mendaftar dan mengemas kini maklumat hubungan melalui portal e-Konsular bagi memudahkan komunikasi dan mendapatkan bantuan konsular sekiranya diperlukan.Orang ramai mempunyai maklumat berkaitan atau memerlukan bantuan konsular boleh menghubungi Kedutaan Besar Malaysia di Jakarta menerusi talian pertanyaan am +62 21 522 4947, talian kecemasan selepas waktu pejabat +62 813 8081 3036 atau e-mel mwjakarta@kln.gov.my.Kementerian Luar Negeri akan terus memantau perkembangan insiden berkenaan dan menyalurkan maklumat lanjut sekiranya terdapat perkembangan yang telah disahkan.

Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.

She stayed to look after their parents instead. Certified as a carer, she now freelances around Kuala Lumpurs Klang Valley, earning up to 25 ringgit (US$6) an hour for round-the-clock shifts, with clients providing her meals, transport and housing

NEW DELHI: India and Chinas leaders pledged on Saturday to build up business and transport links, New Delhi said, as both rebuild ties badly damaged by a 2020 military clash on their disputed Himalayan border.