SUPP hopes political quarrels will end with new federal government
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) hopes that the formation of a new federal government will end all political quarrels so complete focus can be given to the wellbeing of the country and the people. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting said these few days were critical for the future of the nation. “We believe in […]
Masing to MPs: Get your act together
KUCHING: Malaysia can rise above the ashes if racism, religious bigotry, and unfairness are thrown aside and the nation starts putting a square peg into a square hole, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. “Let the Malaysian people decide who they want to be their prime minister in time […]
Muhyiddin hopes new gov’t will be formed soon
KUALA LUMPUR: Caretaker Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed hope that a new government can be formed as soon as possible so that there are no disruptions to the country’s administration. He said the next two months were extremely important as Malaysia is expected to achieve herd immunity in October. “All plans outlined […]
Official: PM Muhyiddin resigns
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today resigned after only 17 months of being the country’s 8th Prime Minister. Also resigning with him were 29 members of his Perikatan Nasional (PN) Cabinet. “It is obvious that I have lost the majority support. So, there is no longer a need to ascertain my legitimacy as the […]
Muhyiddin offers olive branch, promises reforms
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday said he could not resign because no one else commanded the majority to replace him. He said a government was needed to ensure that the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination programme continued as scheduled. He also appealed to the opposition to back him in the coming confidence vote and he […]
GE15 in July 2022 at very latest
KUALA LUMPUR: The 15th General Election (GE15) will be held by the end of July next year at the very latest, depending on the Covid-19 pandemic situation then, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. The Prime Minister said that would be his promise, and that it was the right thing to return the mandate to the […]
Minister dismisses PM resignation talk
PUTRAJAYA: Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee today dismissed the speculation of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin resigning soon. “Haven’t heard such a rumour,” he said when asked on the viral message claiming that Muhyiddin, who is also Bersatu president, will tender his resignation effective today. Ronald, who is also Bersatu vice-president, […]
PM attends Johor DUN sitting
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today attended the first day of the Johor State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Sultan Ismail here. Muhyiddin, who is Gambir assemblyman, arrived at 9.30am. The Prime Minister, who is also Member of Parliament for Pagoh and president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), was seated in the same […]
Legitimacy of PM unquestionable
By Nor Fariza Mohd Razhi & N.Sevagamy The legitimacy of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as Prime Minister and Perikatan Nasional as the governing body is unquestionable until Members of Parliament cast their vote on a motion of confidence on Prime Minister at next month’s Parliament session. Former Federal Court Judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram […]
Abang Jo, PN leaders meet Muhyiddin
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today spent about three hours meeting top leaders of component parties and partners of Perikatan Nasional (PN) at Perdana Putra here. Among those present were Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman, and MCA president and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka […]
