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Save Malaysia Movement to crowdfund, won’t accept money from tycoons, says Zaid

The Save Malaysia Movement will seek funds from the people to support its activities, as it might be problematic to take money from businessmen. Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, a member of the movement,...

Wall Street Journal like a ‘beauty queen with rashes’, says BN MP

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) cannot be trusted as it sensationalises its reports to gain more readers, a Barisan Nasional MP said today, likening the business newspaper to a "beauty queen with...

Court orders Taib Mahmud’s son to pay ex-wife RM30 million

The Shariah High Court today awarded Shahnaz Abdul Majid RM30 million in muta’ah (conciliatory payment) in her trial against Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir Abdul Taib. Judge Muhammad Abdul Karim...

Hadi will support no-confidence vote against Najib, PAS sec-gen says

PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang will back an ouster of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak if it is done through a vote of no confidence tabled in Parliament, party secretary-general...

A third of RM30 million award to go to single mums, abused women, says Bekir’s ex-wife

Shahnaz Abdul Majid, who was awarded RM30 million in muta’ah (conciliatory payment) following her divorce from Sarawak businessman Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir Abdul Taib today, will give...

Don’t sensationalise Terengganu no-confidence issue, says Zahid

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today described the motion of no confidence against the Terengganu menteri besar as a small issue that need not be sensationalised. He said...

Higher fruit and veggie prices due to ringgit drop, says Tajuddin

The high prices of fruits and vegetables are closely associated with the drop in ringgit value, said Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman. He...

Selangor Mubarak says willing to mediate in Dr Mahathir-Najib spat

The Selangor chapter of the Malaysian Council of Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak) today expressed its willingness to mediate between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former prime...

Citizens’ Declaration a wrong move, says Annuar

The Citizens' Declaration will not have any effect as is a wrong move made by those involved in a bid to change the system of democracy practised and supported by the people in Malaysia. Umno...

Appreciate Najib’s efforts to raise status of women, says Rohani

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's efforts to uplift the status of women in the country should be appreciated, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul...

Possible MH370 debris arrives in Malaysia for analysis

A piece of debris found in Mozambique arrived in Malaysia on Thursday for initial investigations into whether it came from missing flight MH370 before being taken to Australia for deeper...

We need more tie-ups with overseas training centres, says deputy minister

The Education Ministry wants an enhanced strategic collaboration between local and international training centres to produce skilled graduates to meet the needs of various industries. Deputy...

Move to oust Najib exercise in futility, says Adenan

Tan Sri Adenan Satem has poured cold water on the Citizens’ Declaration aimed at removing Datuk Seri Najib Razak as prime minister. The Star Online quoted the Sarawak chief minister as saying...

Tony Pua to propose that PAC investigate SRC International

DAP lawmaker Tony Pua said he would propose that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) investigate former 1Malaysia Development Berhad subsidiary SRC International once the panel completes its...

Solidarity will help BN win GE14, says Pahang MB

Umno leaders and members should focus on the party's solidarity to help Barisan Nasional (BN) in retaining power in the 14th General Election, said Pahang Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk...

Another petition against Najib to remove portrait at UK’s Nottingham University

A petition has been started to lobby Nottingham University, United Kingdom, to remove the portrait of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak from a wall at his alma mater. The petition,...

Graft in public projects adds to cost of living, says MACC

Corruption in public procurement has a direct correlation to the increase in cost of living, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). This was because the amount of money received...

World oil prices do not dictate land public transport, says SPAD

Fares for land public transport such as buses and taxis are not dictated by world oil prices even though the latter had been declining of late. Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman...

PAS to set up new opposition bloc with multiracial party

PAS is setting up a new opposition bloc that will eventually grow to be as big as Pakatan Harapan by the next general election, says Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan. The Islamist party's...

Cabinet to study plan for new parliamentary panels, says Azalina

The Cabinet needs more time to study the setting up of new select committees as proposed by the Dewan Rakyat Committee on Transformation, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk...