Tumpat police say 61mm mortar bomb found near Pantai Sri Tujuh resort
KOTA BHARU, Feb 2 — A 61-millimetre mortar bomb was discovered near the resort area at Pantai Sri Tujuh, Tumpat, yesterday. Tumpat police chief ACP Mohd Khairi Shafie confirmed that police were alerted to the discovery of a suspicious object…
Digital Minister Gobind says Putrajaya will study impact of DeepSeek, and how to adapt it for local use
SHAH ALAM, Feb 2 — The government is studying the impact of China’s open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform DeepSeek on Malaysia, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. DeepSeek is rapidly gaining popularity, and its AI model is reported to rival…
Johor says property overhang falling as JS-SEZ boosts demand for service apartments
KULAI, Feb 2 – The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has contributed significantly to reducing property overhang in Johor, according to Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. The Johor Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman highlighted that demand for serviced apartments…
Zahid denies being ‘political mastermind’ in Anwar administration, defends DAP against anti-Malay-Muslim accusations
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied that he is the “mastermind of political operation” behind strategic decisions in Umno and Putrajaya, saying that the Cabinet works through consensus. The Umno president also dismissed claims…
‘Keluar sekejap’ from Umno? You may as well not return, Zahid tells party renegades
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly directed his barbs at Umno renegades who temporarily quit the party, saying he is not exactly looking forward to their return. Although he did not name anyone, the…
Putrajaya open to either LRT or ART to link with JB-Singapore RTS line, Johor exco says
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – Putrajaya may consider a light rail transit (LRT) line despite previously agreeing with Johor’s proposal for an autonomous rapid transit (ART) system to link with the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. Singapore’s Straits…
Putrajaya lauds launch of single border controller MCBA, says Malaysia to benefit from more efficient and secure entry
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – The formation of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) will make entry into Malaysia for trade and travel easier, Deputy Prime Minister II Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof reportedly said today. Speaking at the…
Zahid denies being ‘political master’ in Anwar administration, defends DAP against anti-Malay-Muslim accusations
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied that he is the “master of political operation” behind strategic decisions in Umno and Putrajaya, saying that the Cabinet works through consensus. The Umno president also dismissed claims…
With mix of veteran and new leaders, Zahid says confident rejuvenated Umno can recapture seats where BN finished second
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – A mix of veteran and new leaders is the best formula for rejuvenating Umno, said its president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The deputy prime minister said the renewal process should not sideline leaders at…
‘We’ve seen their true colours’: Zahid warns against political misuse of Islam, rejects renewed ties with PAS
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 – Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reportedly warned against the misuse of religious teachings for political gain, saying it threatens Malay-Muslim unity and distorts Islamic principles. He said certain unnamed groups have been…
