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Umno quietly confident of Parliament dissolution next week despite King’s absence
A week of high drama as Umno president Zahid Hamidi's camp repeatedly pressured Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob to dissolve Parliament seemed to fizzle out when Malaysia's new budget was eventually tabled on Friday.
Now, the King, who…
Malaysians irked over need for Customs declaration forms during travels
An announcement requiring travelers arriving or leaving Malaysia to fill in customs declaration forms has drawn brickbats from the public.
In a recent update, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) said that people entering or…
Immediate measures already in place against floods, says Malaysian minister
Short-term, low-cost yet high-impact solutions are being implemented to prepare for floods during the north-east monsoon season next month, said Malaysian Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.
He said this included drainage…
Malaysia’s anti-party hopping law comes into effect on Oct 5
A landmark law that bars MPs from switching political parties comes into effect on Wednesday.
The law, aimed at preventing political defections, is a key condition of a confidence and supply agreement (CSA) inked by Prime Minister Ismail…
Malaysian PM says it is his prerogative when to dissolve Parliament
Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Tuesday said it was his prerogative to decide when to dissolve Parliament to pave the way for a general election.
Datuk Seri Ismail's comments came on the same day his party, Umno, called…
Malaysia’s PM Ismail says he did not set preconditions to agreeing to GE this year
Malaysia's Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he agreed to Umno's call for the general election to be held this year without setting any preconditions.
Some speculated that Datuk Seri Ismail, who became premier just 13 months ago on…
Opposition, public angry with Umno’s call for polls close to Malaysia’s flood season
The move by Umno to push for snap polls in the last few months of this year has drawn flak from Malaysia's opposition and a section of the public, with heavy rain and floods associated with the annual monsoon season just around the corner.…
Face masks no longer required on flights, says Malaysia’s health minister
Face masks are no longer mandatory on flights, said Malaysia's Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
In a statement on Wednesday, Khairy said this protocol would take effect immediately.
"On Sept 7, 2022, the Health Ministry announced…
Malaysian govt appeals against acquittal of Umno chief Zahid in graft case
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) on Monday filed a notice of appeal in the graft case involving Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who was acquitted of 40 corruption charges last week.
A source who wished to remain anonymous…
Najib received $648 million in his private account in 2013, 1MDB trial was told
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak received a total sum of RM2.08 billion (about S$648 million) in his private bank account through nine transactions in 2013, the High Court heard on Monday.
The branch manager of AmBank (Malaysia)…