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Anwar signals early polls if unity government pressures persist
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned political partners in national unity government today that he is prepared to call for an early general election […]
Zambry: Higher education access must align with national policy, unity goals, stresses BM and History requirements for UEC holders
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The government is adopting a balanced, inclusive and responsible approach in its efforts to expand access to national higher education as part of building a […]
Talk to your own BN minister: Loke tells Wee Ka Siong where to bring UEC grouses
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has told MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong to direct his complaints regarding the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) to […]
Cabinet greenlights RM10b rapid transit project for JB, Loke confirms
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The federal government has approved the long-awaited rapid transit project aimed at alleviating chronic traffic congestion here, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. Speaking at […]
Labuan Corp lodges police report over viral online casino allegation tied to Pulau Papan
LABUAN, May 17 — Labuan Corporation (LC) has lodged a police report calling for a thorough investigation into a viral Facebook post that allegedly tarnished its image by linking it […]
Thunderstorms to lash large swathes of Malaysia until late evening
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for states across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, cautioning residents to brace for heavy rain, […]
Saifuddin Nasution: JS‑SEZ proof of Madani govt’s economic strategy success, accounts for 66pc of Johor investments
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — The development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is proof of the effectiveness of the Madani Government’s strategy in translating economic prosperity into direct […]
Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi quit PKR, will vacate Pandan and Setiawangsa seats
PETALING JAYA, May 17 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said they will vacate the Pandan and Setiawangsa seats tomorrow. In the announcement of their takeover […]
Chow Kon Yeow urges Pakatan not to be complacent in Penang stronghold
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chow Kon Yeow has reminded the coalition not to be lulled into complacency by its dominance in the state over […]
Senior police officer arrested over late-night extortion at Bukit Bintang restaurant
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) was arrested last Thursday for allegedly being involved in an extortion case involving RM5,000 in cash in an incident […]