2+ week, 4+ day ago (723+ words) KOTA KINABALU, Nov 12 " Parti Warisan today unveiled a candidate list with 60 per cent newcomers for the Sabah state election, but which unexpectedly dropped deputy president Datuk Darell Leiking. In an announcement that otherwise retained Warisan's core leadership, president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal will defend his Senallang seat as the party aims to rebound from a series of defections that have diminished its numbers in the state assembly. In the biggest surprise of the announcement, Leiking, was replaced in the Moyog seat by party vice president Datuk Terrence Siambun. Leiking later said that he opted out to focus on his role as the party's election director. In another significant change, Shafie dropped Silam assemblyman Dumi Masdal in favour of his own brother, Datuk Yusof Apdal. Among the notable new candidates is Fauziah Fuad Stephens, the youngest daughter of Sabah's first chief…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (723+ words) KOTA KINABALU, Nov 12 " Parti Warisan today unveiled a candidate list with 60 per cent newcomers for the Sabah state election, but which unexpectedly dropped deputy president Datuk Darell Leiking. In an announcement that otherwise retained Warisan's core leadership, president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal will defend his Senallang seat as the party aims to rebound from a series of defections that have diminished its numbers in the state assembly. In the biggest surprise of the announcement, Leiking, was replaced in the Moyog seat by party vice president Datuk Terrence Siambun. Leiking later said that he opted out to focus on his role as the party's election director. In another significant change, Shafie dropped Silam assemblyman Dumi Masdal in favour of his own brother, Datuk Yusof Apdal. Among the notable new candidates is Fauziah Fuad Stephens, the youngest daughter of Sabah's first chief…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (243+ words) PUTRAJAYA, Nov 7 " Official documents related to the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) are now available for public access on the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) website, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced today. Fahmi, who is the Madani Government spokesperson, said the Cabinet had deliberated on the agreement during its meeting earlier today. "There is no issue as alleged by a particular Member of Parliament during the Prime Minister's Question Time (at the Dewan Rakyat sitting) on Tuesday. The matter has been thoroughly reviewed by the Cabinet," he told reporters at his weekly press conference. On November 4, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim assured the Dewan Rakyat that the agreement contains no provisions contradicting the Federal Constitution. In fact, Anwar said the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) played a key role in vetting the agreement to ensure…...

3+ week, 14+ hour ago (506+ words) KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 " Pakatan Harapan's (PH) candidate for the N.22 Tanjung Aru seat, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, is determined to bridge the development gap in the area by leveraging his extensive experience in government administration. He aims to bring a new breath of development to Tanjung Aru so that the people can enjoy more equitable, prosperous, and inclusive progress. According to Chan, although Tanjung Aru falls under the Putatan parliamentary constituency, socio-economically and in terms of the people's livelihoods, the area is actually closer to Kota Kinabalu and is an important part of the Greater Kota Kinabalu region. The incumbent assemblyman for Tanjung Aru is Datuk Junz Wong from Warisan since May 2018. Chan added that recent visits to Pulau Gaya and Sembulan highlighted the urgent need to upgrade infrastructure and strengthen the well-being of residents, given the significant disparity between old…...

22+ hour, 10+ min ago (129+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 " The following are the full official results of the State Legislative Assembly seats won by each party in Saturday's 17th Sabah State Election.A total... KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 " The following are the full official results of the State Legislative Assembly seats won by each party in Saturday's 17th Sabah State Election. A total of 73 DUN seats were contested in this election, and any party or political coalition that secures a simple majority of 37 seats may form the state government. According to the official results released by the Election Commission, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) won 29 seats, followed by Warisan (25), Barisan Nasional (BN) (6), UPKO (3), STAR (2), KDM (1), Perikatan Nasional (PN) (1), Pakatan Harapan (PH) (1) and Independent candidates (5)....

2+ week, 1+ day ago (532+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 " Malaysia has made rapid responses and engaged with Asean member states to outline what the region intends to do in light of this year's sudden shift in global trade sentiment, particularly regarding the new United States (US) tariffs. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said the country understands what needs to be done and is reacting fast enough with the knowledge that whatever happens this year will have a permanent impact on the world. "We cannot stop changes globally, especially by major powers, and the impact on us. "We have to recognise that we are not isolated, and as a small country aspiring to be a middle power but not very big, we will have to deal with the fallout when it comes to global events," he said in his speech at the Ministry…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (744+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 " The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has asked the High Court to ensure that Sabah's and Sarawak's consent is obtained before any attempt is made to make the Bahasa Melayu translation of the Federal Constitution override its original English text. The legal professional body representing Sabah's lawyers stressed, however, that the case was not against BM or the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. SLS president Datuk Mohamed Nazim Maduarin confirmed with Malay Mail that the case was filed yesterday at the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in Kota Kinabalu. "This case is brought in the public interest. Its outcome will have lasting implications for constitutional interpretation across Malaysia, the preservation of Sabah and Sarawak's special position within the Federation, and the protection of the rule of law," he said in a statement on SLS's official Facebook page. SLS said…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (210+ words) SEBERANG PERAI, Nov 8 " The second Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in Penang is now operational at the Penang Sentral Transport Terminal in Butterworth. The new UTC is expected to serve more than one million residents across Seberang Jaya, Penaga, Perai, Bukit Mertajam, as well as the southern border of Kedah and northern Perak. The centre, which is the 24th UTC in the country, was officially launched today by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. It was among the initiatives announced by Anwar during the tabling of Budget 2025, and established through a collaboration between the Finance Ministry and the Penang state government. Open daily from 8am to 9pm, the UTC houses key agencies including the National Registration Department, Immigration Department, Road Transport Department, Health and Dental Clinics, Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Public Service Commission (SPA), and Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN). Other facilities available…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (453+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 " Remakes are often hit or miss, as demonstrated by the numerous attempts in the world of filmmaking. However, the Malaysian adaptation of the 2019 Tamil hit Kaithi, titled Banduan, proves that a remake can succeed when done right. Directed by Kroll Azry, its gala premiere was held yesterday at TGV Suria KLCC, attended by an impressive lineup of Malaysian stars, along with a special guest appearance by Karthik Sivakumar, also known as Karthi, who played the lead role of Dilli in the original Tamil version. For those unfamiliar with Kaithi, the story unfolds over a single, suspense-filled night, following a recently released prisoner, Dilli (Karthi), who must transport poisoned policemen to a hospital while evading criminals"all for a chance to see his daughter. Banduan mirrors this gripping storyline, with legendary actor Datuk Aaron Aziz stepping into the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (266+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 " Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Electric Train Service (ETS) connecting Johor Baru and Kuala Lumpur will open to passengers on December 12. He said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, will launch the service in Johor Baru on December 11, a day before it opens to the public, The Star reported. "Initially, the ETS trains will primarily connect to Kuala Lumpur, with longer-distance routes, including services to Padang Besar and Butterworth, scheduled in subsequent phases," Loke said at a press conference after officiating the Kluang Rail Festival at Mahkota Rail Park. "For longer routes, the train can only make two trips a day " one up, one down. Shorter sectors like Johor Baru to Kuala Lumpur allow more frequent trips," he added. Loke encouraged passengers travelling to northern states to use transit connections to continue their journeys. Johor…...