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Khairy says nostalgia, stability fuel rising youth interest in Umno

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Umno returnee Khairy Jamaluddin said more young Malaysians are now showing interest in joining Umno, attributing the trend to the party’s strong historical track record and perceived stability. He…

Prime Minister calls for restraint, stresses economy over politics in Negeri Sembilan crisis

RAWANG, May 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to remain calm in addressing the situation in Negeri Sembilan and to prioritise efforts to revive the economy and safeguard the interests of…

Prime Minister Anwar calls for restraint, stresses economy over politics in Negeri Sembilan crisis

RAWANG, May 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to remain calm in addressing the situation in Negeri Sembilan and to prioritise efforts to revive the economy and safeguard the interests of…

Decision on Pritam signals WP leadership’s support for him but cadres will decide his future: Analysts

Northern entry points at risk of smuggling should be led by police, says border agency chief

PUTRAJAYA, May 1 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has proposed that all entry points in the north of Peninsular Malaysia at risk of being exploited for smuggling activities be led by senior…

PTI leaders turn up for Adiala jail visit following 2-week gap

ISLAMABAD: After skipping Adiala jail visits for two consecutive weeks , PTI leaders on Thursday managed to reach the prison for a meeting with incarcerated party founder Imran Khan, which was once again denied. The…

Hajiji hits back: Sabah CM insists he’s ‘never afraid’ in 40pc revenue talks

KOTA KINABALU, April 30 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor pushed back against assumptions that he was not assertive in pursuing Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement, insisting he has “never been afraid”…

What happened at Johor military camp? Family questions how healthy soldier ended up in vegetative state

PETALING JAYA, April 30 — The family of a Grup Gerak Khas (GGK) personnel from the 22 Commando Regiment, Trooper Abdul Hamid Talib, has urged the government to provide an explanation and conduct a thorough investigation…

IGP urges restraint over N. Sembilan political crisis, assures public order intact

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has urged for calm and restraint amid an ongoing political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, as law enforcement work to ensure public order. Inspector-General of Police…

Bersatu info chief apologises after dog sticker post sparks outrage, says conduct was inappropriate

PETALING JAYA, April 30 — Melaka Bersatu information chief Datuk Hishamuddin Abdul Karim has apologised to state executive councillor Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman after a party assemblyman posted an image of him…

Penang renames seafront road after engineer behind first Penang Bridge

GEORGE TOWN, April 30 — An 800-metre stretch of Jalan Persiaran Pantai Sinaran here was today renamed in honour of the late Tan Sri Chin Fung Kee, Penang’s visionary engineer who played a pivotal role in the…

‘Domestic pressures in US, Iran may stall peace deal’

• Speakers at discussion on Islamabad talks warn oil prices may go beyond $120 per barrel if war resumes • Tehran proposal on Hormuz reopening gains traction, ex-envoy claims • Conflict described as ‘non-contact war’…

Prasarana CEO Amir Hamdan to step down after nearly eight years at helm

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Public transport provider Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has confirmed that Amir Hamdan will be ending his tenure as group president and chief executive officer (CEO) after almost eight years with the…

Drap lab in Karachi achieves WHO prequalification, ministry says

ISLAMABAD: The national health services ministry has announced that the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) Karachi, a statutory laboratory of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap), has successfully achieved World…

Analysis: Setting a risky precedent

ON paper, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) meeting convened for April 28 was about a routine administrative matter: the transfer of a few high court judges under Article 200 of the Constitution. In reality,…

N. Sembilan political impasse: Umno backs BN reps’ no-confidence in MB, calls for Pakatan talks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Umno has expressed support for Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan who have withdrawn confidence in the menteri besar, while urging continued backing for the unity government to…

STEM professors take helm of Korean universities in AI era

A growing number of professors with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are being appointed as university presidents, demonstrating a rapid shift in the leadership landscape that…

Negeri Sembilan MB: Vacant exco seats will be finalised next week, rumour of meetings with Umno reps to fill them untrue

SEREMBAN, April 29 — Any decision regarding the vacancy of four Executive Councillor (Exco) positions vacated by Barisan Nasional (BN) State Assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan will be made next week, according to Menteri…

Karachi mayor Murtaza Wahab believes it's 'improper' to compare Karachi and Lahore's governance

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday expressed objection to comparisons between Karachi and Lahore in terms of infrastructure and governance, noting that both provincial capitals had different ground realities.…

Johor police confirm no criminal elements in shooting incident involving former Bersatu leader Tan Lek Khang

JOHOR BAHRU, April 29 — Johor police said they are ruling out criminal elements or the involvement of another party in the shooting incident involving former Johor Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) associate…