Author: Bernama

MUDA’s Cikgu Rahayu unfazed about standing in BN fortress Tanjong Karang

TANJONG KARANG: Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) candidate for the Tanjong Karang parliamentary seat, Siti Rahayu Baharin is unfazed about contesting in the Barisan Nasional (BN) stronghold and is even optimistic that the outcome will be in her favour on Nov 19. Siti Rahayu or better known as Cikgu Rahayu

PDRM hand over 3 women involved in human trafficking to Thai police

PETALING JAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today handed over three Thai women believed to be part of a syndicate involved in human trafficking into Malaysia, to the Royal Thai Police. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the three women, in their 30’s and on the

Fadillah: Abang Jo to decide on GPS’ relationship with PN

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will make a decision on the coalition’s relationship or cooperation with Perikatan Nasional (PN). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this came following PN’s move to contest four parliamentary seats namely Saratok,

Ismail Sabri remains BN’s PM candidate, says Ahmad Zahid

BAGAN DATUK: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reiterated the stance that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be retained as Prime Minister if the coalition wins the 15h general election (GE15). He said even though Ismail Sabri did not hold the top post in

Liek Hou triumphant in reclaiming world singles title

KUALA LUMPUR: National champion Cheah Liek Hou was satisfied to regain the SU5 ((standing/upper limb impairment) men’s singles title at the biennial World Para Badminton Championships at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday. Sharing his success, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games gold medalist disclosed that he actually had to

GE15: PN puts forward offers to form caring, clean, stable govt

SHAH ALAM: Perikatan Nasional (PN) yesterday put forward its offers for the 15th general election (GE15) that includes focusing on boosting the economy through a RM5 billion Special Investment Promotion Fund and the creation of 1 million high-income job opportunities. PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said at the launch

Para Sukma: Sarawak backup trio deliver surprise boccia gold

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak’s trio of backup boccia athletes made amends for missing out on the medals at the last edition of the Para Malaysia Games (Para Sukma) by delivering a surprise gold in the mixed team BC1/BC2 (cerebral palsy) category today. In the final of this year’s edition of Para

Tengku Adnan’s brave front for 6-cornered fight

PUTRAJAYA: Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said he has no qualms defending the Putrajaya parliamentary seat against the handful of candidates in the 15th general election (GE15). Speaking at the Precinct 16 food court here, the four-term incumbent said this was because he believes in

MOH continues to monitor COVID-19 cases during GE15 campaign

SUNGAI BULOH: The Health Ministry (MOH) will continue to monitor the increase in COVID-19 cases during the 15th general election (GE15) campaign, as well as intensify efforts to curb the spread of the virus. Its caretaker minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that although there had been an increase in daily COVID-19

Suicide bomber kills over a dozen in Somali

MOGADISHU: A suicide bomber blew himself up at the entrance of a military training camp in the southern part of Mogadishu on Saturday evening, killing at least 15 people, reported Xinhua. Civilians and new recruits were among the casualties, the Garowe news portal on Sunday quoted a military official as