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‘Time to rebrand Sabah BN’, Zahid says after naming Arthur Kurup as state chairman

KINABATANGAN, Jan 23 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said PBRS president Datuk Seri Arthur Kurup has…
Kedah Umno cautious over Sanusi’s call to revive Muafakat Nasional

Going solo in GE16 not a winning strategy for Kedah Umno, says analyst

On Monday, Kedah Umno information chief Shaiful Hazizy Zainol Abidin urged the party’s central leadership to grant the state chapter…
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Over 62,000 voters set to cast ballots tomorrow in Kinabatangan and Lamag by-elections

KINABATANGAN, Jan 23 — A total of 48,526 voters are set to cast their ballots for a new Member of…
BERNAMA - Kinabatangan, Lamag By-elections: 93 Pct Early Voter Turnout

Kinabatangan, Lamag By-elections: 48,526 Voters Set To Cast Ballots Tomorrow

KINABATANGAN, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- A total of 48,526 voters are set to cast their ballots for a new Member…
Malaysia’s curry leaf politics | FMT

Malaysia’s curry leaf politics | FMT

Something that Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said in his keynote address at the Umno General Assembly on Jan 16…
MIC's potential PN move sparks debate on BN's future

MIC’s potential PN move sparks debate on BN’s future

Political analysts are split on whether MIC joining Perikatan Nasional would significantly weaken Barisan Nasional’s standing.PETALING JAYA: Analysts are divided…
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South China Sea Code of Conduct is a stability framework, not a tool to resolve territorial claims, Tok Mat tells Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — The South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC), expected to be finalised this year, is…
Publicise draft on separating roles of AG, public prosecutor, govt urged

Further discussions on Sabah’s special grant on Jan 28

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reiterated that Putrajaya respected Sabah’s right to the special grant as stipulated under the Federal Constitution.…
Arthur Kurup dilantik pengerusi BN Sabah, pacu momentum jelang PRU16

Arthur Kurup dilantik pengerusi BN Sabah, pacu momentum jelang PRU16

Arthur Kurup dilantik Pengerusi BN Sabah, diharap bawa momentum pragmatik dan jenama semula gabungan di peringkat negeri menjelang PRU16.KINABATANGAN: Pelantikan…
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Putrajaya mulls using net disposable income as new benchmark for aid, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — The government is considering the use of Net Disposable Income (NDI) as a new benchmark…
Arthur Kurup to lead Sabah BN into next general election

Arthur Kurup to lead Sabah BN into next general election

Arthur Kurup’s appointment as Sabah BN chairman aims to revitalise the coalition and strengthen ties with the state’s ruling Gabungan…
Use Indonesia as benchmark for Malaysia-US deal, Hamzah tells govt

Hamzah dares Umno to reiterate objection to Urban Renewal Bill

Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has asked Umno MPs if their party remains opposed to the Urban Renewal Bill. PETALING JAYA:…
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Zahid calls for stronger BN‑GRS cooperation to ensure Sabah stability

KINABATANGAN, Jan 22 — Cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) must continue to be strengthened to…
Govt exploring net disposable income as new aid benchmark

Govt exploring net disposable income as new aid benchmark

Deputy economy minister Shahar Abdullah said current aid eligibility is based on poverty line income and the B40, M40 or…
B40 Children Get Priority In Expansion Of Free Preschool Classes

B40 Children Get Priority In Expansion Of Free Preschool Classes

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Children from low-income B40 households are being prioritised for admission to Ministry of Education…
Ahmad Zahid Calls For Stronger BN-GRS Cooperation To Ensure Sabah Stability

Ahmad Zahid Calls For Stronger BN-GRS Cooperation To Ensure Sabah Stability

KINABATANGAN, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) must continue to be strengthened to…
Kelas prasekolah percuma: Kanak-kanak keluarga B40 diutamakan

Kelas prasekolah percuma: Kanak-kanak keluarga B40 diutamakan

PARLIMEN | Kanak-kanak daripada keluarga berpendapatan rendah B40 diberi keutamaan dalam kemasukan ke kelas prasekolah Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) sebagai usaha…
BN candidate launches 10-point manifesto for Kinabatangan by-election

BN candidate launches 10-point manifesto for Kinabatangan by-election

BN’s Mohd Kurniawan Naim pledges strategic council, financial transparency, and public transport in his 10-point manifesto for the Kinabatangan parliamentary…
BERNAMA - Malaysia-Singapore Maritime Border Negotiations Based On Unclos 1982

BERNAMA – Malaysia-Singapore Maritime Border Negotiations Based On Unclos 1982

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore are currently actively continuing maritime demarcation negotiations involving several marine areas…
Hishammuddin urges Fadhlina for more details

Hishammuddin urges Fadhlina for more details

PARLIAMENT | Former education minister Hishammuddin Hussein (BN-Sembrong) today questioned the viability of Putrajaya’s 2026-2035 Education Plan, particularly on enrolling…
Teo Nie Ching says banning games like Roblox won’t keep children safe, calls for stronger in‑game protections

Foreign minister: Malaysia’s maritime border talks with Singapore ongoing, guided by UNCLOS rules

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Malaysia and Singapore are currently actively continuing maritime demarcation negotiations involving several marine areas and…
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Arthur Kurup appointed Sabah BN chairman

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 22 — Barisan Nasional’s (BN) supreme council has appointed a Sabah BN coordinating committee, naming Datuk Seri…
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Loke says tougher checks on heavy lorries are paying off, with fewer fatal crashes in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — The Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) tougher enforcement against heavy vehicles, including overloaded lorries, since October…
South China Sea code of conduct not for resolving territorial disputes

South China Sea code of conduct not for resolving territorial disputes

The South China Sea Code of Conduct is a framework for safe navigation, not for resolving territorial disputes, says Malaysia’s…
Analysts divided over Umno’s odds with PN under ‘grand coalition’ plan

Analysts divided over Umno’s odds with PN under ‘grand coalition’ plan

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on the final day of the party’s general assembly revealed plans to unite all Malay-…
South China Sea code of conduct to be finalised this year, says Tok Mat

South China Sea code of conduct to be finalised this year, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: The Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea is expected to be finalised this year, says…
Umno walking pro-govt, anti-DAP tightrope, says analyst

Umno walking pro-govt, anti-DAP tightrope, says analyst

Umno’s decision to attack unity government partner DAP at its recent general assembly was more pragmatic repositioning rather than an…
Ball in MIC’s court now as Muhyiddin confirms PN green light for application

Ball in MIC’s court now as Muhyiddin confirms PN green light for application

MIC president SA Vigneswaran (right) and deputy president M Saravanan, whom Muhyiddin Yassin said he has been in regular contact…