Sng suspends PBM secretary-general and information chief

KUCHING: Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) has suspended its secretary-general Nor Hizwan Ahmad and information chief Zakaria Bin Abdul Hamid, with immediate effect. Incumbent Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng in a Facebook today reiterated that he remains as the legitimately recognised President of PBM. “According to the records of the Registrar of Society today I am […]

Once again – a call for S’wak DPM

Whoever from GPS is picked to hold the position of deputy prime minister is not important. The bottom line is that GPS’ contribution to the formation and stability of the government should be acknowledged. In politics, acknowledgement is in a form of a position given to a party which contributes to that stability. – Tan […]

Amran named new Foreign Ministry sec-gen

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Amran Mohamed Zin has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Foreign Ministry effective today, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. Prior to the new appointment, Amran was the deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Relations) of the ministry. He is replacing Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob whose service contract expired on […]

UN chief pledges to defeat Covid-19, rebuild fairer world

NEW YORK: United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres pledged on Saturday night that all human beings should unite as one to combat the common enemy of coronavirus and rebuild a fairer world, reported Xinhua news agency. “Together, we will defeat this virus and rebuild a fairer world — as united global citizens and united nations,” the UN […]

Mohd Zuki chairs special meeting with ministry sec-gens

KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Mohd Zuki Ali has chaired a special meeting with secretaries-general from all ministries to ensure it is business as usual in the civil service. Mohd Zuki said the meeting was held to ensure continuity of planning and implementation of government’s existing policies for the benefit of the people […]

Dr Mahathir occupies Education Minister’s Office today

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today occupied the Education Minister’s office for the first time since his appointment as acting head of the ministry on Jan 3. On his arrival at the ministry at about 2.40 pm, Dr Mahathir was greeted by secretary-general Datuk Dr Mohd Gazali Abas, as well as other members […]