DAP Caught Between Chinese Base and Push for Malay Support, Say Analysts
PETALING JAYA: DAP faces the challenge of maintaining its traditional Chinese support while convincing more Malay voters to back the party ahead of the next general election, political analysts say. International Islamic University Malaysia academic Syaza Shukri said DAP would need to address the perception among Malay voters that it is opposed to Malay and […]
Umno Leaders Reject Claims PAS Cooperation Won’t Last
PETALING JAYA: Umno leaders have rejected claims that the party’s renewed cooperation with PAS over Malay unity will not last, saying political alliances can evolve in response to changing voter sentiment and political trends. Umno Supreme Council member Nur Jazlan Mohamed said political calculations were constantly changing, particularly as voters’ preferences and broader political trends […]
DAP Must Address Anti-Malay, Anti-Islam Perception, Say Analysts
PETALING JAYA: DAP needs to address the perception that it is anti-Malay and anti-Islam if it wants to broaden its support among Malay voters, political analysts say. University of Tasmania academic James Chin said DAP was facing a difficult balancing act as it sought to retain its traditional Chinese support base while reaching out to […]
Umno Leaders Take Different Approaches to PAS Talks
PETALING JAYA: Different political considerations appear to be influencing how Umno’s top leaders approach ongoing discussions with PAS, according to a political analyst. Bait Al Amanah research fellow Syaza Shukri said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and deputy president Mohamad Hasan could have different priorities when it comes to potential cooperation with PAS. She said […]
Company Right To Sack Officer For Concealing Conviction, Court Rules
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6, 2026 — A company was justified in dismissing an employee after discovering that he had concealed a previous criminal conviction, the High Court has ruled. The court found that the employee’s failure to disclose his conviction amounted to a serious breach of his obligations to the company and justified the termination […]
Police Record Statements From 25 People Over KLIA Incident Involving AKPS ChiefPolice Record Statements From 25 People Over KLIA Incident Involving AKPS Chief
KUALA LUMPUR, October 5, 2026 — Police have recorded statements from 25 individuals in connection with an incident involving Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said police have also obtained closed-circuit television […]
Myanmar Nationals, School Safety Among Key Issues In Dewan Rakyat Today
KUALA LUMPUR, October 6, 2026 — The presence of Myanmar nationals in Malaysia and safety concerns involving students are among key issues expected to be raised at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. During the Minister’s Question Time, Pulai MP Suhaizan Kaiat is expected to ask the Prime Minister about government measures to address the long-standing presence […]