Malaysia

Malaysia – The Barisan Nasional (BN) is not a member of the newly formed Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). Only Bersatu, Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR), and the Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) are formally members of the coalition, according to its pro-tem chairman, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. GRS was formed by Sabah Perikatan Nasional (Bersatu, STAR, SAPP, …

Malaysia – Despite its defeat in the Johor state election, Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) head Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday that the party would continue to “fight” in Malaysia’s political arena. Pejuang had recognized many flaws that had contributed to its defeat in the state elections, according to the former prime minister, and stated that his party …

Malaysia – Today, all eyes are set on the 2021 Umno General Assembly, which will be convened face-to-face after two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The meeting last year was held in a hybrid format, as it had not been convened the year before because of the rising cases and the risk of spreading the Covid-19 virus. The assembly, …

Malaysia – Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, an Umno veteran, has requested the Election Commission (EC) to assume control of all political finances to be utilized for election campaigns so that they may be properly monitored. According to the Gua Musang MP, the EC might then ask all parties to submit proposals for the projected amount of money they would …

Malaysia – Employees Provident Fund (EPF) participants will be allowed to make a special withdrawal of RM10,000 from their accounts beginning today, allowing individuals affected by the Covid-19 pandemic to clear their outstanding obligations. The majority of Umno members who favor the withdrawal claim that it would also assist to improve people’s lives and invigorate the local economy, particularly for …

Malaysia – Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, the vice president of Umno, stated that the party must become stronger in order to rule efficiently. He said that if the party becomes stronger, it would be able to help Malays who have struggled since the coalition’s loss in the 2018 general elections. According to him, they all need to accept that their …

Malaysia – Following a delay in his appointment to the position, Johor Mentri Besar designate Datuk Hasni Mohammad said that he would not lead the southern state and will hand over to a younger contender. According to him, in light of the support and position of youths who are vital to the state’s growth and long-term success, he proposed that …

Malaysia – Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali, Member of Parliament for Kuala Nerus, has resigned from the Islamist party PAS, effective on March 14. At 2.30pm in Parliament, Khairuddin, who was recently removed in the position of PAS Syura Ulama Council secretary, handed in his letter of resignation to PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. He said that he would …

Malaysia – Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, head of the Barisan Nasional (BN), termed the coalition’s huge win in the Johor poll as “unexpected.” He said that the BN has regained people’ confidence in order to rule the Johor government once again. He said that however, I would want to caution the party not to be conceited in light of …

Malaysia – Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz’s spouse, Datuk Tawfiq Ayman, has been connected to 1Malaysia Development Berhad, according to the Singapore police (1MDB). The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) said earlier this month that they are awaiting approval from Singapore to visit the island nation and continue their 1MDB-related probe into Tawfiq. Datuk Mohd Kamarudin Md Din, deputy director of …