Category: General

Preparations for polling day of the Mahkota state by-election tomorrow are proceeding smoothly, said Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak. He said that 1,126 staff members have been mobilised to support the by-election process. ‘Everything is on track, including the verification of forms and related documents, as well as the supply of ink. The ballot papers have also been checked. ‘The same goes for preparations at 20 polling centres set to open tomorrow,’ he told Bernama after inspecting the final preparations at Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail here today. Ikmaruldin urged voters to come out and fulfil their civic duties

Manila: House of Representatives Quad Committee (Quadcom) overall chairperson, Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Friday pushed for the passage of key legislative reforms aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates, holding corrupt officials accountable and restoring peace and order in the country. During the seventh public hearing of the joint panel into interconnected issues of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), illegal drugs, money laundering, and extrajudicial killings (EJKs), Barbers outlined legislative reforms that are crucial in addressing the root causes of criminality. The Surigao del Norte 2nd District congressman cited the need to revive the death penalty as a deterrent for heinous

Bernama Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin was honoured with the ‘Media Luminary Award’ at the National Press Club’s (NPC) Diamond Jubilee Awards here tonight. The award recognised her outstanding leadership in breaking new ground and inspiring a new generation of women leaders in journalism. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif presented the award. After receiving the award, Nur-ul Afida expressed her pride and gratitude for the recognition bestowed upon her by NPC. She credited her family as the driving force behind her success in journalism and expressed hope that her nearly 39 years of experience

“Alhamdulillah, throughout the campaign, I have witnessed the strong spirit of the Mahkota community. The spirit of racial and religious diversity in harmony is something we must continue to uphold,” he said when met today. When asked about opposition attempts to tarnish his reputation with allegations of criminal conduct, Syed Hussien said he refuses to let untruths affect the momentum of his campaign. “It’s not true, and the police have already issued a statement confirming I have no criminal record or have ever been charged in court. The welfare of the people must be the priority, and that is what

Amyrul Yazid Ahmad Sibi and his wife Wan Noraini Zainurian stole the show on the final day of the badminton competition at the 2024 Malaysia Para Games (Para SUKMA) at the Sarawak Badminton Association Hall here today. Amyrul delivered the men’s doubles gold for Kedah with Ahmad Syahir Mohammad, defeating Negeri Sembilan’s Arif Ridzuan Ab Nasir-Shamil Kahar 21-16, 21-14 in the SU5 (physical impairment) category after his wife, Wan Noraini had powered her way to the singles SL4-SU4 (physical impairment) gold medal for Pahang. Amyrul said his wife’s success in getting her act right at the third time of asking