PAS leaders addressing the media following a party meeting amid ongoing discussions on leadership arrangements within Perikatan Nasional. KUALA LUMPUR : PAS has rejected accusations that it is being “greedy” for power amid the ongoing tussle over leadership positions within Perikatan Nasional (PN), insisting that its stance is guided by principles and the need to preserve stability within the coalition. Party leaders said PAS is merely upholding agreed frameworks and constitu

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh (representing government leadership) during a programme on national unity, where calls were made to curb the misuse of religious sentiment KUALA LUMPUR : Communications Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has warned against exploiting religious sentiments to incite hatred, division, and conflict in Malaysia’s multi-racial and multi-religious society. He said the misuse of religion for political or personal agendas could threaten national har

MIPP president Punithan Paramsivan speaking at a party event, addressing speculation of internal tensions within Perikatan Nasional. KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) president Punithan Paramsivan has dismissed speculation of a rift within Perikatan Nasional (PN), insisting that the coalition remains stable and united despite recent political developments. He said differences of opinion within a political alliance are normal and should not be misconstrued

Mohamed Fauzi is escorted to the Sessions Court to face charges over an alleged RM5 million criminal breach of trust case. KUALA LUMPUR : A senior officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), Mohamed Fauzi, was charged at the Sessions Court today with criminal breach of trust involving RM5 million. The accused, who held a key position in the organisation’s financial management division, is alleged to have misappropriated funds entrusted to him for personal use between 2022 a

PAS veteran leader Datuk Hashim Jasin speaking at a party event, where he urged decisive action amid ongoing leadership deadlock within Perikatan Nasional. KUALA LUMPUR : PAS veteran leader Datuk Hashim Jasin has suggested that the party should consider contesting the 16th General Election (GE16) on its own if the ongoing deadlock over the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmanship remains unresolved. Hashim said prolonged disagreements over leadership positions risk weakening the

PKR Information Chief Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak during a previous court appearance. The High Court has ordered Chegubard and a YouTuber to jointly pay him RM550,000 in damages for defamation. KUALA LUMPUR : The High Court today ordered political activist Chegubard and a YouTuber to jointly pay RM550,000 in damages to PKR Information Chief Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak after finding them liable for defamation. The court ruled that statements published in onlin

Perikatan Nasional (PN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Sanusi Junid speaking at a press conference, reaffirming the coalition’s adherence to its constitutional framework regarding the chairman’s position. KUALA LUMPUR : Perikatan Nasional (PN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Sanusi Junid has clarified that the position of PN chairman cannot be abolished as it is protected under the coalition’s constitution. He said any proposal to remove or restructure the role must comply strict

Officials from India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) reviewing the recent handover of a Malaysian crime suspect, describing the operation as efficient and orderly. NEW DELHI : India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has confirmed that the deportation of a Malaysian crime suspect was carried out smoothly and according to protocol. The agency described the handover as efficient, well-coordinated, and in full compliance with legal procedures. CBI spokesperson stat

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaking at a leadership gathering involving senior enforcement agency officials, where he stressed the importance of integrity, accountability and commitment to reform. KUALA LUMPUR : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a clear message to senior enforcement agency leaders, telling them to either remain in their positions with full commitment to reform or be prepared for reassignment, as the government intensifies effort

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang are seen during a Perikatan Nasional leadership meeting. Leaked internal correspondence has revealed sharp differences between the two leaders over the coalition’s leadership structure. KUALA LUMPUR : Leaked internal correspondence has revealed sharp disagreements between Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang over the leadership structure of t

Law minister calls for bipartisan cooperation to strengthen Malaysia’s justice system. KUALA LUMPUR : Law and Institutional Reform Minister Azalina Othman Said has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides of the political divide to cooperate in passing key criminal law reforms, stressing that public safety and justice should rise above partisan differences. Speaking during a parliamentary session, Azalina said comprehensive reforms were necessary to ensure that Mala

Legal challenge questions process behind government’s move to remove nicotine from controlled substances list. KUALA LUMPUR : The High Court was told today that the Health Minister’s 2023 decision to remove nicotine from the list of controlled substances was made without proper consultation and adequate stakeholder engagement, raising concerns over the legality and transparency of the move. During court proceedings, lawyers representing the applicants argued that the decisio