Category: General

KUALA LUMPUR, The unofficial results of the Mahkota state seat by-election today show Barisan Nasional (BN) retaining the seat with a landslide victory. The victory was announced by UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki at BN’s Command Centre for the Mahkota by-election. According to the unofficial results displayed, BN candidate Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah secured a resounding lead over Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) Mohamad Haizan Jaafar, with a majority of 20,609 votes after the counting of all 121 ballot boxes at 7.50 pm. Syed Hussien polled 27,941 votes while Mohamad Haizan obtained only 7,332 votes. The by-election for the seat,

KUALA LUMPUR, Children living in charity homes associated with GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) face the risk of being declared ‘anak wait syubhah’ or children born from illegitimate intercourse if there is no valid acknowledgement of lineage from their parents. Syariah Lawyers Association of Malaysia (PGSM) president Musa Awang said that under the Syaria law, particularly the Islamic Family Law )Federal Territories) Act 1984, the recognition of a child’s lineage depends on the marital status of the mother and father. “If a father claims that someone is his son, he needs to present a valid marriage certificate. If there is

KUALA LUMPUR, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) clarified that the temporary closure of the railway tracks between Kempas Baru and Johor Port in Pasir Gudang, Johor is to carry out much-needed rehabilitation and upgrading works along the route. In a statement today, KTMB said the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) ordered the closure of the 40-kilometre stretch, which was built in 1983, due to wear and tear over time. “Extensive urban growth along the railway line has deteriorated drainage and increased pressure on the surrounding areas. “In addition to needing major repairs to support the growing demands of heavier and

TELUK INTAN, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad emphasised that river resources are a valuable asset that must be preserved to ensure the economic sustainability of local communities. He noted that the conservation of Sungai Perak is a priority aligned with the aspirations of the Perak Sejahtera 2030 Plan, which focuses not only on economic development but also on environmental sustainability. “The Hilir Perak region is a key area for aquaculture activities, with catches amounting to 296,447 metric tons valued at RM6.8 million as of July 2024. ‘The district is also a major supplier of cage-farmed fish, recording 1,326.9

IPOH, The Perak state government is actively monitoring several groups suspected of practicing deviant teachings, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. He confirmed the existence of such groups in the state, with the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) currently observing these areas before deciding on further action. “JAIPk’s investigations and observations have revealed evidence in several areas believed to be linked to deviant teachings. ‘Matters involving deviant teachings fall under the National Security Council. We are not publicising the details of our actions… but we are monitoring several locations where teachings deviate from the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah faith,”