Tok Mat: Malaysia rejects Trump’s proposal to ‘take over’ Gaza, calls it ‘ethnic cleansing’ and breach of international law
JEDDAH, March 8 — Malaysia has firmly opposed the proposal to annex Gaza, condemning it as a form of “ethnic cleansing” and a blatant violation of international law, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. In his national statement at…
Zahid hopes for ‘justice’ in Ismail Sabri’s corruption probe after RM170m seized from home, recalls his own court case
MASJID TANAH, March 8 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reportedly said he hopes justice will be served in the investigation against colleague Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri for alleged corruption. Ahmad Zahid related his own experience of being…
Malaysia, Asean and the tariff storm: Nothing to fear but fear itself?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — There are two recent interconnected events that I would like to highlight. They represent key opportunities for the country, but which should also make us cautiously optimistic in the face of challenges ahead. First, the…
Anwar: Carcosa Seri Negara, Sultan Abdul Samad Building restoration key to national identity
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The restoration of Carcosa Seri Negara and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building here will help strengthen national identity while enriching the experience of tourists and the local community, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime…
Peter Anthony’s daughter Priscella, 27, steps up as Sabah’s KDM party president after his conviction
PENAMPANG, March 8 — The Supreme Leadership of the Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) has decided that the party’s presidential duties, vacated by Datuk Peter Anthony, will be assumed by Deputy President Priscella Peter. Priscella who is Peter’s daughter, will…
Zahid: Putrajaya firm on religious issues to protect harmony, warns against exploitation
ALOR GAJAH, March 8 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the government remains firm in addressing religious issues to ensure harmony in Malaysia is preserved. “We know religious issues are sensitive, and we do not…
Police hunt four suspects after machete attack kills Myanmar worker in Tasek Gelugor restaurant
TASEK GELUGOR, March 8 — Police are tracking down four local men to assist in the investigation into a fatal attack on a Myanmar national at a restaurant in Taman Sepadu Jaya early yesterday morning. Seberang Perai Utara district police…
Teresa Kok denies approving alleged RM99,000 smart TV and smartboard purchases, calls out ‘serious breach of trust’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok is willing to cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which detained two of her former staff members on Thursday. The DAP vice-chairman posted on Facebook yesterday that she…
Fahmi: No compromise on racial and religious incitement, enforcement agencies told to act
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — All enforcement bodies and security agencies have been instructed to take swift and effective action — without compromise — against any party attempting to incite racial or religious hatred. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said…
MACC meets doctor treating Ismail Sabri as ex-PM’s statement postponed again, but says he’s not a witness
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed interviewing the doctor treating Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at a hospital in Selangor, yesterday evening. However, a MACC source clarified that the doctor is not a witness…
