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Isis attempting to kidnap leaders to raise funds, say cops

The attempts by Islamic State militants to kidnap several state leaders are believed to be aimed at raising funds to spread their ideologies. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Noor...

Review holders of important GLC posts, says Penang Umno Youth

Penang Umno Youth wants the government to review all holders of important positions in government-linked companies on whether they are still supporting the current government's desires and...

New PAS pact will add ‘colour’ to political landscape, says Zahid

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he personally welcomes PAS's decision to set up a new opposition pact. Zahid who is also Umno vice-president said the move would add...

Citizens’ Declaration Dr Mahathir’s personal agenda, says Najib

Datuk Seri Najib Razak took a swipe at his mentor-turned-critic Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today, saying the Citizens’ Declaration is just the retired politician’s method to oust him from...

El Nino, dry weather can contribute to smoke, says Met Department

El Nino which has prevailed since October last year and the dry weather associated with it could contribute to incidents of smoke in the country, according to the Meteorological Department. The...

Mustapa supports termination of Dr Mahathir’s Petronas appointment, too

The decision to terminate the services of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Petronas adviser is appropriate as he is involved in efforts to topple a legitimate government, says International Trade and...

Petitioner to remove Najib’s portrait in UK varsity facing online threats

When Cassandra Chung posted a petition for Nottingham University in the United Kingdom to remove its poster of Datuk Seri Najib Razak over his silence on the RM2.6 billion donation, she was...

Fair to fire Dr Mahathir as Petronas adviser, say Umno leaders

It was proper to terminate the appointment of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) adviser as he was conspiring with the opposition to topple the legitimate government,...

Sacking Dr Mahathir as Petronas adviser an abuse of power, says PKR

The removal of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as adviser of national oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) simply because of his political differences with the prime minister is an unlawful...

Who is PAS trying to fool with ‘third force’ efforts, ask observers

Islamist party PAS’s plan to form a new “third force” opposition coalition has been met with scepticism, as analysts and observers say voting for all third parties has no bearing on the outcome...

Cabinet’s decision to sack Dr Mahathir as Petronas adviser wise move, says minister

The Cabinet's decision to terminate the appointment of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as the adviser of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) is a wise move as he is no longer supporting the...

Irwan to replace Zeti as Bank Negara head, says WSJ

Tan Sri Irwan Serigar Abdullah will replace Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz as Bank Negara governor, despite the central bank’s efforts to name an internal candidate, The Wall Street Journal reports...

Heed Bank Negara’s advice on Zeti’s successor, PAS tells Putrajaya

Putrajaya should heed Bank Negara Malaysia's advice on who will replace Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz as the central bank's governor, PAS said today, after it was reported that the Treasury...

Sarawak’s rural-urban digital divide must be narrowed, says Adenan

The digital divide between the rural and urban areas in Sarawak needs to be further narrowed, said Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem. According to him, Communications and Multimedia Minister...

Brace for extreme heat on March 20, says ministry

The equinox on March 20 will result in extreme heat while the strong El Nino phenomenon is the cause of current high temperatures in the north of the peninsula, the Science, Technology and...

Angry with Najib, Kedah folk still back Dr Mahathir

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad remains popular in his home state of Kedah, despite Umno raining down criticism on him for collaborating with opposition leaders to oust Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib...

Ministry must deal with deluge of trainee doctors, says MMA

The Higher Education Ministry does not seem to appreciate the problems arising from the glut of medical graduates in the country, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said. The Star reported...

Goldman Sachs banker quits after ‘unauthorised’ reference letter

Tim Leissner, the former Goldman Sachs Group Inc banker, resigned from the firm after he was placed on leave in January over “inaccurate and unauthorised statements” in a reference letter,...

Putrajaya fires Dr Mahathir as Petronas adviser

The Cabinet has terminated Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as adviser to national oil firm Petronas, a week after the former prime minister formed a broad coalition to oust current Prime Minister Datuk...

South African family come forward with possible MH370 debris

Another piece of possible debris from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 may have been found by a South African family on a beach in Mozambique last December 30. Yahoo Australia reported that...