At DAP congress, Anwar backs 10-year PM limit, says ‘22 years, rosak negara’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today agreed that a Malaysian prime minister’s term should be capped at a maximum of 10 years, but said he still needs to get the support of two-thirds of…
DPM Fadillah: Next MA63 meeting expected in May
KUCHING, March 16 — The next Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) meeting is expected to take place in May, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said that discussions on various outstanding MA63 matters are still ongoing. “Many issues…
Anwar: Previous govts have failed Malaysia, we will not, reforms will happen
SHAH ALAM, March 16 —Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed his commitment to reforming Malaysia’s governance stating his tenure will not be dictated by fear-based politics but policies that strengthen government institutions and add to democratic accountability. Speaking at…
Whopper of a catch: Fisherman reels in giant 36kg Ikan Tapah in Kapit
KAPIT, March 16 — A massive 36-kilogramme Ikan Tapah, a type of catfish, was caught by a fisherman in the early hours of today along the Sungai Katibas, near Song. The extraordinary catch was transported by four-wheel-drive vehicle to Kapit…
DAP wants Malaysia to limit PM’s term to 10 years max, but continues backing Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — DAP today said it would like the federal government to amend the Federal Constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years, but also said it would continue backing current Prime…
DAP’s Loke proposes major party reforms, including CEC and honorary titles policy
SHAH ALAM, March 16 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has proposed several institutional reforms within the party, saying they are crucial for its future direction. During his keynote address at DAP’s 18th Congress at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in…
Pondok educators and religious teachers urged to maintain interfaith harmony, says Mohd Na’im
PENDANG, March 16 — Pondok institution educators and religious teachers have been urged to play a role in educating society to refrain from committing acts that insult any religion, which could disrupt harmony. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious…
Health Ministry: Medical officer placement stalls again over cybersecurity concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The placement selection for medical officers has been delayed yet again, with the re-application process pushed back by a week. The Star Online reported today that an email sent to medical officers confirmed that the…
TNG eWallet now supports Licence Plate Recognition parking, currently available at 12 locations
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Besides council street parking and QR code parking payments, Touch ‘n Go eWallet (TNG eWallet) has expanded its parking payment feature to include Licence Plate Recognition (LPR). With LPR Parking with TNG eWallet, users can…
Loke: Anwar has DAP’s full support, no room for betrayal
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Democratic Action Party (DAP) has reaffirmed its support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, vowing not to betray him. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke assured that the political upheaval of the Sheraton Move in…
