DR Mahathir Mohamad today blamed the Memali tragedy on the “Amanat Hadi”, espoused by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang in 1981.
Selayang MP quits PKR political bureau over PAS talks
William Leong says he will remain a member of the party but will not defend his parliamentary seat in GE14. KUALA LUMPUR: Selayang MP William Leong Jee Keen has quit the PKR political bureau after the party leadership said it will continue to try and work together with PAS to prevent three-cornered fights.
Police chief Khalid to retire on Sept 5
Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar will retire on Sept 5, when he turns 60, after serving as the nation’s top police officer for four years. “This is my own decision. It is time for me to take a break,” he told Berita Harian. Khalid began his career with the police in 1976 at the age…
Penang declassifies 2015 meeting minutes on illegal factory to prove exco’s role
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — The Penang state executive council decided today to release the full minutes of a 2015 meeting over a Sungai Lembu illegal factory controversy that has involved one of its members, Phee Boon Poh.
The State of the Nation: Looking beyond headline reserves and strong GDP numbers
THE country’s headline numbers are looking good. Bank Negara Malaysia’s foreign reserves are at their highest in two years and the upcoming second-quarter gross domestic product growth numbers are expected to add to the feel-good factor.
DAP will put re-election on hold if no RoS confirmation
Party vice-chairman Teresa Kok says RoS also invited to sent representatives to party convention on Sept 10 to observe re-election process, but no reply has been forthcoming. KUALA LUMPUR: DAP vice-chairman Teresa Kok said the party may have to postpone it’s party re-election if the Registrar of Societies (RoS) fails to send a letter of confirmation…
PAS to contest 9 seats in FT
AMPANG: PAS will be gunning for 9 out of 13 parliamentary seats in the Federal Territory during the 14th general election.
DAP proposes Sept 10 party re-election at meeting with ROS
DAP has proposed to hold the party’s leadership re-election on Sept 10, while the Registry of Societies (ROS) want to iron out a few a details on the party.