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Perikatan shake-up: Radzi, Azmin removed as coalition revamps leadership ahead of Johor, N. Sembilan polls

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) today announced a restructuring of its leadership, with the services of Bersatu vice-president Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin and Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri…

Sara Duterte ally loses Philippine Senate leadership

TTAP rejects PTI claims of no prior notice for 10,000-strong demonstration outside Adiala jail

ISLAMABAD: While the PTI leadership distanced itself from the call to gather 10,000 people outside Adiala jail on Tuesday, claiming that National Assembly Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai did not inform them, the…

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Puad Zarkashi ends six‑term run in Rengit, says age makes re‑election inappropriate

JOHOR BAHRU, June 17 — Johor legislative assembly speaker Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi has confirmed that he would not defend his incumbent Rengit seat in the upcoming state election. He said his decision was made a year…

Nanta confirms he will remain politically active, laughs off speculation on next move

KUCHING, June 17 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi remained tight-lipped on Wednesday over whether he would defend his parliamentary seat or transition to state politics.…

Ballot shortage issue fuels PPP infighting

The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is descending into open infighting over how far to push its challenge to the local elections after ballot shortages in several key electorates caused disruptions to voting,…

Info minister terms FY2027 budget 'relief-oriented'

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday termed the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year “relief-oriented”. He made the remarks while speaking to the media alongside State Minister for Finance Bilal…

Sara Duterte ally loses Philippine senate leadership ahead of her trial

Lawmakers have elected Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as president of the Philippine Senate, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano, who took over the post last month.

‘Mediation for sake of regional stability, not narrow interests’

ISLAMABAD: The motives behind recent mediation efforts by Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership were aimed at securing regional stability and peace among Muslim countries, rather than pursing narrower interests, a…

Privatising Discos won’t be enough

YEARS before I joined K-Electric, I led a large industrial company facing a choice many Pakistani manufacturers know well: keep relying on grid electricity or invest in captive generation. We chose captive power because…

UK announces £8m for anti-illegal migration efforts with Pakistan

• Acknowledges Islamabad’s role in brokering US-Iran peace deal • Both countries reaffirm commitment to economic cooperation and reforms ISLAMABAD: United Kingdom Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle…

PUNJAB BUDGET 2026-27: Punjab eyes Rs910bn surplus in Rs5.9tr budget

• Minister says no additional tax burden placed on public • Insists budget focuses on welfare, growth, self-reliance • Govt employees get 7pc salary raise; pensions increased by 3.5pc • Province targets Rs1.21tr revenue…

Bilawal warns of NA boycott if PPP’s demands not met

• Party claims budget differs from figures shared during pre-budget consultations • Questions provinces’ capacity to meet IMF-linked revenue targets • Another round of talks expected soon ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s…

Perikatan logo stays as Muhyiddin asserts Bersatu’s membership cannot be revoked unilaterally

PETALING JAYA, June 17 — Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today that it will remain as a component party in Perikatan Nasional (PN). As such, he said, Bersatu will also use the PN logo in the Johor and…

Fahmi: Madani communities must step up to ensure only verified information reaches the public

KOTA BHARU, June 16 — Madani Communities nationwide have been urged to ensure the public receives accurate, verified and reliable information on the government’s policies, initiatives and achievements. Communications…

Lee grapples with post-local election headwinds as party rift, ballot shortage issues deepen

President Lee Jae Myung is grappling with a difficult political moment at home as a widening rift with ruling party leadership and public backlash over ballot shortages in June 3 local elections are pulling down his…

Austrian chipmaker AT&S to invest up to RM9.4b more in Kulim, boosting Malaysia’s semiconductor ambitions, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft’s (AT&S) decision to expand its operations in Kulim, Kedah, through a new investment of up to €2 billion (RM9.4 billion) is expected to further…

Lee welcomes US-Iran ceasefire deal, hopes for resumption of safe Hormuz shipping

SEOUL/ROME — President Lee Jae Myung on Monday welcomed a ceasefire deal reached between the United States and Iran, expressing hope it will help restore regional stability and allow vessels transiting the Strait of…

Teraju’s move to PM’s Dept to accelerate Putera35 agenda, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister’s Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said…