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Hamzah to unveil new party next month, says source
A source aligned with the former Bersatu deputy president says preparations for the launch of a new political party in Kuala Lumpur are almost complete.
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PN presidential council no longer relevant for PAS, say analysts
They say PAS’s growing dominance in the coalition reduces the need for a new decision-making structure.
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PKR’s Wong Chen to step down as MDV chairman on May 31
The Subang MP aligned with Rafizi Ramli claims this termination is 'abrupt' though he reluctantly accepted the post in May 2023.
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Costly EV lesson from across the border
Economists say Thailand’s EV challenges highlight the need for Malaysia to balance affordability with investment and long-term ecosystem readiness.
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JB firm says pay dispute being resolved, workers claim otherwise
About 50 migrant workers of Esstar Vision Sdn Bhd claim they have not been paid for eight months, but owners say the process is ongoing.
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Bersatu risks becoming ‘another Pejuang’ without PAS, say analysts
UM's Awang Azman Pawi says Bersatu risks being seen by Malay voters as an elite party with no strong grassroots.
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Penangites show diversity can be unifying factor, says governor
Ramli Ngah Talib says one of the clearest lessons from his first year in office is that Penangites still value kindness, tolerance and mutual respect.
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Israeli strikes kill 31 in south Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations
The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for at least 50 towns and villages on Tuesday, as it intensifies attacks despite a truce with Hezbollah.
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Online age verification must include digital education, says MCCA
Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association president Siraj Jalil says broader explanations and engagement sessions are necessary.
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PM to visit Tehran at ‘appropriate time’
Anwar Ibrahim says he was invited during a call with Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian, who thanked Malaysia for its consistent stand on peace and humanitarian principles.
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Armed forces welcome to hold military drills in Johor, says Tunku Ismail
The Tunku Mahkota of Johor says such exercises are vital to better prepare the armed forces and refine their skills to protect the country’s sovereignty.
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IPR’s survival depends on stable PN, says PAS treasurer
Iskandar Abdul Samad says in order for PN to remain stable, all parties within the coalition must respect the new leadership under PAS.
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Anwar says yet to meet Zahid over Johor polls
The Pakatan Harapan chairman said on May 17 that he planned to meet with his BN counterpart to discuss matters pertaining to the Johor polls.
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Govt to announce measures to tackle job losses
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says those who recently lost their jobs can look for new opportunities in IT and AI-related fields.
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Cops to record Azam Baki’s statement after Albert Tei allegedly threatened
Bukit Aman CID chief says the case is being investigated for criminal intimidation.
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Naimah, sons not in Malaysia, says Bukit Aman
CID director M Kumar says police have been trying to contact Daim Zainuddin's widow since launching their probe into an alleged plot to topple the government.
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Think tank moots govt takeover of private hospital in PJ
Galen Centre says Putrajaya could lease the facility for 10 years while a public hospital is built, or initiate a permanent takeover through a negotiated acquisition or long-term concession.
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Blaming PAS for poverty is lazy analysis
It is dishonest to blame PAS for every social problem in its states while treating identical problems elsewhere as 'complex national challenges'.
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Indian court restrains S’porean directors in JV dispute involving Temasek-backed projects
Lee Kim Tah (Pte) Ltd secures an ex-parte order against two brothers, one previously convicted in Malaysia, amid alleged governance failures and financial irregularities.
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Amirudin replaces Nurul Izzah as PKR election director
PKR says Nurul Izzah Anwar will instead play a strategic role by focussing on developing the capacity of its election machinery and work flow.
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High Court allows Hydroshoppe director’s bid to transfer bribery cases
Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Noor Ruwena Nurdin says Abdul Hamid Shaikh Abdul Razak Shaikh established sufficient merit to justify the transfer.
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Zahid applies to stop Bar from challenging AG’s move for DNAA
Umno president files five legal questions in his bid to obtain leave from the Federal Court to have the merits of the appeal heard.
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Roll-out of new Malaysian passport postponed
Malaysians can still renew their passports as usual.
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Bersatu man rubbishes talk of working with PH again
Bersatu Youth information chief Harris Idaham Rashid says the party's clear stand is that it doesn't want to work with DAP.
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Military drills subject to strict SOPs, state govt approval, says MKN
This comes after the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang ordered the armed forces to obtain the sultan's consent before conducting military exercises in the state.
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PAS’s strength, entrenched loyalty give Hadi clout in PN, say analysts
Though no longer a member of the PN Supreme Council, Abdul Hadi Awang continues to assert undeniable influence over the crisis-ridden coalition, they say.
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PAS rule produces poor states, but do voters care?
PAS has profited from deep historical divides and decades of intense factionalism within the Malay-Muslim community.
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Zafrul, KJ touted as new face of Malaysian politics
An analyst notes that the two former ministers project a vision of the country built on tolerance, togetherness, and cooperation rather than the communal and religious divide.
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As Hadi makes room for Hamzah, should Bersatu stay or leave PN?
Does Bersatu still want to be PAS’s main partner in Perikatan Nasional, or move on to Muhyiddin Yassin’s loose Ikatan Prihatin Rakyat coalition?
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You see it on your payslip, but what does Perkeso really do?
FMT takes a closer look at what Perkeso contributions pay for, how they benefit workers, and why they matter.
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Things could do with a little prompting from the very top
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warns against the tyranny of the minority but it would help if he himself can check the hate mongers now and then.
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WHO urges DRCongo’s neighbours to act immediately on Ebola risk
Experts suspect the true spread of the virus, which circulated under the radar for some time, was probably much wider.
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Melaka Bersatu leader rubbishes claim 200,000 backing Hamzah’s ‘Reset’ movement
Hishamuddin Abdul Karim says the assertion by Rahim Thamby Chik is ‘detached from reality’.
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PAS seeks clarity on Bumi equity rule for GLC, GLIC transactions
The economy ministry’s new 50% Bumiputera ownership rule applies to the disposal by GLCs and GLICs of properties valued above RM20 million.
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I apologised to Zahid after calling for his resignation, says Onn Hafiz
The Johor menteri besar says he met the Umno president to express regret over remarks he made after GE15 following advice from the Johor palace.
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Onn Hafiz says surprise ground visits not meant to embarrass civil servants
The Johor menteri besar says the reports he receives often differ from reality.