Category: Domestic Affairs

SHAH ALAM, Barisan Nasional (BN) has a good chance of retaking the Nenggiri state seat in the upcoming by-elections next month, UMNO Youth Chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said. He said this was based on the credibility of BN’s candidate for the by-election, Kelantan UMNO Youth Chief Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani, who is a local professional who has dedicated himself for a long time to provide service in the area. “When Perikatan Nasional (PN) took the seat in the last state election, we (BN) lost by a slim majority of 810 votes. “… and even if we lose in

Residents in the Nenggiri state constituency need to trust Barisan Nasional (BN) and give it the opportunity to serve the area, Gua Musang UMNO Division deputy chief Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim said. He added that the Nenggiri commuity needed the Federal Government’s ‘touch’ to develop the area. ‘We believe if BN is given the mandate and support from all parties, then Nenggiri will change,’ he told reporters at the Kembara Ini Warisan Kita programme at Kampung Batu Papan here today. The Election Commission (EC) has set the Nenggiri by-election on Aug 17, with nominations on Aug 3 and early voting on

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) views the results of the Sungai Bakap state by-election tonight as a signal for self-reflection to win the people’s trust. Party vice-chairman Nurul Izzah Anwar said despite the loss, the party will continue to strive for changes to ensure a better future for Penang and Malaysia. ‘We accept this defeat with full responsibility, seeing it as a signal to continue self-reflection and a reminder that we cannot become complacent and must continue working to win the people’s trust. ‘We embrace this reality as an ongoing challenge in the diary of our struggle,’ she told reporters after

DAP has welcomed Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s willingness to collaborate with Pakatan Harapan (PH) to strengthen the Unity Government in facing the 16th General Election (GE16). DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the statement of intent also showed Ahmad Zahid’s commitment to efforts to strengthen political stability and ensure the country’s prosperity. “Yes, we always hold discussions but have not held an official one. We welcome the statement made, it shows the commitment of Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid and the BN leaders to strengthen the Unity Government,’ he told reporters after presenting compassionate

The percentage of voter turnout among young people in the Sungai Bakap state election this morning is encouraging, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun. Based on observation of the voting process at three polling centres, he said the voting pattern saw the youth streams being filled the most. “This is the third school and I find the situation is calm and the voting process going smoothly and harmoniously…there are some channels where we see more young people than the elderly. Many young people came out early this time,” he told a press conference after observing the voting