“We Are One Federation, But We Demand the Implementation of MA63 as a Bloc” – Ewon

KOTA KINABALU: President of the United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO), Ewon Benedick, said Sabah and Sarawak remain integral parts of the Federation of Malaysia, but both states are firmly demanding the full implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the rights enshrined in it. He said the demand is made collectively as Sabah and […]

Awang Kadin Appointed Acting SAFA President Until Year-end

KOTA KINABALU — Sabah Football Association (SAFA) deputy president Datuk Awang Kadin Tang has been appointed acting president until the end of this year. SAFA secretary-general Shamsuddin Mohd Shah said the appointment was unanimously decided at an SAFA Executive Committee meeting following the resignation of president Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, which took effect on Jan 1. […]

Election Court Upholds Fairuz Renddan’s Victory In Pintasan

KOTA KINABALU — The Election Court here today affirmed the victory of Datuk Fairuz Renddan as the Pintasan Assemblyman in the 17th Sabah State Election held in November last year. The decision was delivered by Judge Datuk Faridz Gohim Abdullah after dismissing and striking out a petition by former Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar […]

West Asia Conflict: Stable Supply Of Essential Goods; Avoid Panic Buying

KUALA LUMPUR — The domestic economy and supply of essential goods in the country remain very stable and are not facing any significant impact following the escalating conflict in West Asia. In relation to this, consumers and the public are advised to remain calm and not enter into panic buying but instead manage their spending more […]

18 Malaysian Sailors Still on Duty in West Asia Conflict Zone

KUALA LUMPUR -– A total of 18 Malaysian offshore seafarers who are also members of the Malaysian Offshore Seafarers Association (MOS) are reported to be working in several operational areas in West Asia which are currently categorised as conflict zones. MOS president Captain Tunku Ismail Tunku Yahaya said the information was obtained through the association’s […]

540 Illegal Routes Identified Nationwide – IGP

KUALA LUMPUR — As many as 540 illegal routes have been identified nationwide as of February, said Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. He said the routes consisted of 316 land routes and 224 maritime routes across 10 states except Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Terengganu and Pahang. “Malaysia has extensive land and maritime […]

Gulai Rusa Cicah Roti Benggali, Special Menu Moreh Perdana

KEPALA BATAS — About 1,000 visitors to the Mahabbah@Bertam Square Carnival here were excited to enjoy a dish of gulai rusa cicah roti Benggali, a special menu served by the organisers in conjunction with the Moreh Perdana program with the Deputy Chief Minister I of Penang last night. Programme organiser Zaini Aboo Hassan said three […]

Buntong Assemblywoman Urges Swift Action Over Alleged Insult to Religious Symbol

KUALA LUMPUR — Buntong assemblywoman Thulsi Manogaran has called on authorities to act swiftly and fairly following a viral incident involving the alleged desecration of a Hindu religious symbol. In a statement issued today, the Perak leader from Democratic Action Party (DAP) said incidents touching on religious sensitivities must be addressed promptly to maintain harmony […]

UMNO News Dismisses Negative Labels, Focuses on Rebuilding Party Strength — Mohamad

SEREMBAN — UMNO has chosen not to entertain the various negative labels thrown by certain quarters, instead determined to focus on strengthening the party’s internal harmony as the main step to rise again. UMNO Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the party is currently in the process of rebuilding its strength starting from the […]

Maintain the Spirit of the Johor People, Strengthen Unity – Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU — The people of Johor are asked to continue to maintain the spirit of Bangsa Johor and strengthen unity with each other so that success can be achieved together and ensure that the harmony and stability of the state is maintained. This is an important message that Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi […]