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Some in UMNO dissatisfied over Azmin’s appointment as PM’s right hand

By Desk Writer
March 13, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR –  Umno’s Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said some of UMNO’s member (including himself) are uncomfortable over Muhyiddin’s appointment of Azmin as his right hand and senior minister. “That is not so good. We’re not comfortable looking at it.” He added. Tajuddin said Azmin’s appointment is a way for Bersatu to strengthen itself to the …

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Covid-19: Nine new cases recorded today

By Desk Writer
March 13, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia has recorded nine new positive Covid-19 cases, bringing the total to 158 cases according to Health Ministry (MoH) director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said one of the new cases were related to the religious gathering in Sri Petaling, while the other were related to the first cluster, cases 26 and 33. Dr Noor Hisham said …

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1MDB trial postponed over Covid-19 fears

By Desk Writer
March 12, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – 1Malaysia Development Bhd trial has been postponed today by the High Court after the defence team in the trial was said to have a member self-quarantined due to suspected Covid-19 infection. Lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah informed the court that lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah received a phone call from his wife that his …

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Wan Azizah: Anwar to lead opposition

By Desk Writer
March 12, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – According to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is most likely to lead the country instead of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said that while the coalition has not been decided yet, it will most likely be Anwar who will get the votes. The possibility of …

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Azmin to take charge of cabinet meeting if Muhyiddin is not around

By Desk Writer
March 12, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA – Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says that although the four senior ministers in the Perikatan Nasional government are of equal stature, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali would be taking charge of Cabinet meetings in he’s not around. “They are all equal. But I told the Cabinet Datuk Seri Azmin will handle the meetings and …

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Mahathir: Vote of no confidence likely for fail

By Desk Writer
March 12, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PETALING JAYA – Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that a vote of no confidence against Muhyiddin may not be successful and predicts that the new Cabinet of his successor will last until the next general election. Dr Mahathir claimed that the PH coalition had 114 seats in the past but is now decreasing. “We had more than …

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From among 129 cases of Covid19, one more patient now recovers

By Desk Writer
March 11, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR- The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a report today that one patient, the 87th case, has recovered and already discharged from the hospital. It also said that, “To date, 25 people have fully recovered and have been discharged,” While there are new twelve cases confirmed, making it a total of 129 in the country. According to the …

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Time to stop political fighting, says Deputy Chief Tangau

By Desk Writer
March 11, 2020
in :  Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU – Now that the new Federal Cabinet has been established by the new Prime Minister and all have been sworn, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau urges to dismiss any political dispute that may only extend economic crisis of the country. He says that on the state government’s side, they will work alongside the Federal …

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Mahathir: Anwar wanted to be my deputy PM

By Desk Writer
March 11, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

PETALING JAYA – Dr Mahathir Mohamad revealed that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had reportedly gunning for the deputy prime minister position during the recent political crisis.     Dr. Mahathir said that this was what Anwar sought when PH decided to support him instead of the PKR president for the post. Mahathir felt the timing was not suitable and insisted instead that …

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MACC should investigate new ministers

By Desk Writer
March 11, 2020
in :  Geo Politics, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – PKR strategic communications director Fahmi Fadzil said that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should launch an investigation on some members of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhiyiddin Yassin’s Cabinet. The Lembah Pantai MP claimed that 3 out of 4 of them had signed statutory declarations (SD) in support of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on February …

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