Ex-Umno supreme council man applies to make public apology to judiciary

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Umno supreme council member Isham Jalil, who was accused of contempt of court over statements regarding the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and SRC International Sdn Bhd cases involving Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, has submitted a representation to the Attorney General (AG) to make a public apology to the judiciary. Deputy Public […]

Tiong slams Umno Youth chief’s divisive views on heritage food

KUCHING: Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has strongly criticised Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Sale for his divisive views on race and religion, cautioning that such rhetoric poses a threat to national unity. Tiong voiced his apprehension regarding what he termed as Akmal’s repeated attempts to exploit […]

This is my country too

I believe many people, including me, were offended by the remark made by Bozz Jebat, a former UMNO member, who stated that Malaysia is his country. While there is nothing wrong with being patriotic, how he expressed it is concerning. In a recent video, he said, “I don’t care if people criticise me. I am […]

Video clip described as cheap publicity

KUCHING: The statement by former United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) member Zool Amali Hussin, also known as ‘Bozz Jebat’, who recently insulted Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in a six-minute video clip, has been described as mere cheap publicity. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim […]

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 […]

No sacking of Umno members discussed at supreme council meeting  

KUALA LUMPUR: The issue over the dismissal of some Umno members was not raised in last night’s Umno supreme council (SC) Meeting, with the focus being on efforts to empower the party, says Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. He said the issue with regard to Umno supreme council member Isham Jalil’s statement about […]

Don’t be arrogant, Umno Youth chief

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humour, but without folly. –   Jim Rohn, American entrepreneur I chanced upon this post written by a reader in a national news portal […]

No longer ‘big brother’ Umno

The face of Big Brother faded away again and instead the three slogans of the party stood out – War is peace, Freedom is slavery, Ignorance is strength. – George Orwell, English novelist Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is in a place few politicians will want to be for now. The Umno president and deputy […]

Umno representative to be appointed as Penang exco

KUALA LUMPUR: The Democratic Action Party (DAP) has agreed to appoint an Umno assemblyman to represent Barisan Nasional (BN) as a member of the Penang State Executive Council in the spirit of the unity government. Secretary-general Anthony Loke. Its secretary-general Anthony Loke said the matter was unanimously agreed in the DAP central executive committee (CEC) […]

Do not sabotage party: Ahmad Zahid

SEREMBAN: Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reminded all party members not to sabotage the party and become a thorn in the flesh in the state election. Ahmad Zahid who is also Umno president said that even though no official report has been received by the Disciplinary Board regarding the act, […]