Avoid complacency, learn from the past
The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake. ― Eckhart von Hochheim, German Catholic theologian, philosopher and mystic The current government should not allow itself to be complacent and overlook potential risks. We can learn from past instances where this happened during the Barisan Nasional (BN) federal government before […]
Amizar Abu Adam BN and Kasim Samat PN candidates for Pelangai by-election
BENTONG: Datuk Amizar Abu Adam, Bentong Umno committee member, is the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Pelangai state by-election on Oct 7. Pahang BN chairman Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail made the announcement here yesterday. “We as party members need to help our friend (Amizar) to win in Pelangai. “There are 3,040 Umno […]
Don’t let ‘green wave’ to ‘Kelantanise’ Johor: Ahmad Shabery
MUAR: Barisan Nasional (BN) strategic communications director Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek has urged voters in the Simpang Jeram and Pulai by-elections to ensure victory for the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate and strengthen the existing administration. He said that Johor, which had progressed under BN before, was now seen to be getting stronger under the […]
Opposition worried over unity government: Mohamad Sabu
JOHOR BAHRU: The strong sense of unity forged between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) has worried the Opposition to the extent that it has to play up divisive sentiments aimed at shattering the partnership and sowing confusion among Malaysians. Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the way all parties in the unity […]
Ahmad Zahid denies talk of seven BN MPs vacating seats
SHAH ALAM: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed rumours that seven Barisan Nasional (BN) members of parliament are vacating their seats. The BN chairman said this was just a rumour as BN MPs are tied as they have signed a cooperation pact earlier. “Most importantly, if they want to make […]
PH, BN candidates my candidates: Anwar
KUALA BERANG: The strong consensus between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) can enable the alliance to retain the leadership at the Federal level, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this was proven when he and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi were never selective in only campaigning […]
No rules to stop Suhakam chief from contesting in polls: BN chairman
RAWANG: There is no regulation which prevents the candidacy of Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) commissioner Hasnal Rezua Merican Habib Merican to represent Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Kuang state constituency in the Selangor state election. Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he had reviewed the matter with lawyers on nominating Hasnal Rezua […]
MIC Ramasamy’s appeal hearing adjourned to Aug 1
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has postponed to Aug 1 to hear Barisan Nasional candidate Tan Sri M. Ramasamy’s appeal to challenge the 15th general election (GE15) results for the Segamat parliamentary seat as his lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is unwell. A three-member bench led by Justice Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof postponed the […]
Parties busy setting dates to announce candidates
KUALA LUMPUR: With only eight days to go before the nomination day for the state polls in Selangor, Kedah, Penang, Kelantan, Terengganu and Negeri Sembilan, political parties in the country are starting to set dates to announce their respective candidates to be fielded in the national political arena. The country’s two giant political alliances, Pakatan […]
BN to announce candidates on July 21: Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional (BN) will be announcing its list of candidates for the election in six states on July 21. The matter was stated by Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman who is UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after the Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council meeting lasty night. “For BN, we will announce […]
